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 Kaufman County Revenge Murders Pt. 1
In Texas, an Eagle Scout grows up to become a prominent member of the Kaufman County legal community. But Eric Williams’s success brought out a sense of entitlement that would cost him everything.
47 min
77
Henry Rathbone
The night of President Lincoln’s assassination, there was another couple in the State Box at Ford’s Theatre: Henry Rathbone, a young Civil War veteran, and his fiancée, Clara.
39 min
78
The Woodchipper Murder Pt. 2
In November 1986, Richard Crafts began preparing for a macabre project. His crime would launch an investigation unlike any in Connecticut’s history.
42 min
79
The Woodchipper Murder Pt. 1
When Helle Crafts, a flight attendant and mother of three, failed to show up for work days before Thanksgiving 1986, her closest confidantes began to fear the worst.
47 min
80
“Lady Gucci” Patrizia Reggiani
After marrying the heir to the Gucci empire, Patrizia Reggiani was living the dream. Almost overnight, she became a jet-setting socialite, rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous.
43 min
81
Christian Brando
From the day he was born, Christian Brando lived in his famous father's shadow. But in 1990, in the throes of extreme anger and drug abuse, he made a name for himself in the worst possible way.
39 min
82
The Talk Show Murder Pt. 2
The trials related to Scott Amedure’s murder drew nonstop media coverage — first in 1996, when Jon Schmitz’s lawyers devised a “gay panic” defense strategy, and later in 1999, when the producers and host of The Jenny Jones Show took the stand.
43 min
83
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
84
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
85
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
86
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
87
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
88
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
89
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
90
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
91
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
92
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
93
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
94
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
95
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
96
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
97
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
98
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
99
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
100
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