Crimes of Passion
What begins in the heart ends in handcuffs. Whether it's a lover’s embrace or a family bond, we track the descent from intimacy to the ultimate betrayal. Join Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie as she strips away the masks to reveal the twisted psychology behind Crimes of Passion. Watch free, only on Spotify.
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The Talk Show Murder Pt. 1
In 1995, Jonathan Schmitz and Scott Amedure were invited on a daytime talk show, where one friend made an on-air confession that led to murder.
41 min
77
David Graham & Diane Zamora Pt. 2
For almost a year, Diane Zamora and David Graham had gotten away with murder. But some secrets are impossible to keep.
41 min
78
David Graham & Diane Zamora Pt. 1
After David Graham confessed to his high school sweetheart Diane Zamora that he'd cheated on her in 1995, she thought her life had been ruined. She convinced David the only way to make the pain go away would be to punish the girl who stole his heart.
40 min
79
Tony Kiritsis Pt. 2
In 1977, Tony Kiritsis took an employee of Meridian Mortgage hostage over a botched land deal. The next few days were a chaotic series of negotiations and near-misses as authorities attempted to save the hostage's life.
39 min
80
Tony Kiritsis Pt. 1
In 1972, Meridian Mortgage loaned Tony Kiritsis over $100,000 to buy a plot of land in Indianapolis — but after years, he hadn’t made a single payment.
39 min
81
Charles Starkweather and Caril Fugate Pt. 2
The end of Charles Starkweather's rampage came only after Caril Fugate managed to escape. The subsequent trials were as shocking as they were sensationalized.
40 min
82
Charles Starkweather and Caril Fugate Pt. 1
In 1958, 19-year-old Charles Starkweather murdered his girlfriend’s family before taking her hostage and continuing his killing spree.
38 min
83
Lisa Michelle Lambert & Tabitha Buck Pt. 2
After killing 16-year-old Laurie Show, Lisa Michelle Lambert turned on her friend Tabitha Buck during questioning.
42 min
84
Lisa Michelle Lambert & Tabitha Buck Pt. 1
In Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 18-year-old Lisa Michelle Lambert waged a months-long campaign of harassment against 16-year-old Laurie Show in 1991. By December, it turned deadly.
41 min
85
John du Pont Pt. 2
In 1995, John du Pont had a mental health crisis that became a national tragedy. The fallout changed the world of Olympic wrestling forever.
43 min
86
John du Pont Pt. 1
John du Pont was a failed Olympic hopeful who used his colossal family fortune to become wrestling’s biggest patron.
42 min
87
Female Criminals Crossover: "The Cannibal Cook"...
Katherine Knight was in her last relationship. Of that she was sure. Because if one more man left her, she was going to lose it. But then she realized her partner John couldn't leave her if she struck first.
44 min
88
Female Criminals Crossover: "The Cannibal Cook"...
In Australia, a young Katherine Knight had a volatile childhood marked by parental abuse and a short fuse. Things didn't improve as she got older.
41 min
89
Helen Morgan Pt. 2
In 1972, Lee Morgan was at the precipice of an incredible rise to fame. Tragically, one night at a jazz club would change everything.
41 min
90
Helen Morgan Pt. 1
Lee Morgan rose to the upper echelons of American jazz in the 1960s before drug addiction caused his career to take a turn.
41 min
91
Sergio Andrade & Gloria Trevi Pt. 2
After years of abusing his underage female clients, Sergio Andrade was finally exposed as a monster by his victims.
45 min
92
Sergio Andrade & Gloria Trevi Pt. 1
During the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, Mexican music producer Sergio Andrade was on top of the world, thanks to his biggest star Gloria Trevi.
46 min
93
Solved Murders: Ruth Ellis & David Blakely Pt. 2
It was difficult for Londoners to understand how Ruth Ellis could commit murder. She was beautiful, well-dressed, and in the courtroom, exuded a gentle demeanor.
43 min
94
Solved Murders: Ruth Ellis & David Blakely Pt. 1
In 1955, a wealthy race car driver was gunned down outside a bar in London.
36 min
95
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Pt. 2
In the summer of 2015, tensions between Dee Dee Blanchard and her daughter, Gypsy Rose, reached a head.
40 min
96
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Pt. 1
Dee Dee Blanchard seemed like the perfect mother to her terminally ill daughter, Gypsy Rose. But she hid a horrifying secret.
48 min
97
James Hackman Pt. 2
In 1779, James Hackman's toxic fixation on Martha Ray erupted in violence. When her lover, the fourth Earl of Sandwich got involved, the scandal shocked the nation.
39 min
98
James Hackman Pt. 1
In 1761, Martha Ray caught the eye of the fourth Earl of Sandwich, John Montagu. She worked hard to secure a comfortable life for her family.
39 min
99
Billy Woodward Pt. 2
Just after midnight on September 3rd, 2012, Billy Woodward decided to put an end to the long-running feud with neighbors who had been tormenting his family.
41 min
100
Billy Woodward Pt. 1
A spat between neighbors exploded into a matter of life and death over Labor Day weekend in 2012.
40 min