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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Stacey Lannert Pt. 1
In 1990, after a decade of abuse at her father’s hands—and a devastating incident involving her younger sister—18-year-old Stacey Lannert reached a tipping point.
42 min
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Sinedu Tadesse Pt. 2
As a Harvard student struggling with social isolation and undiagnosed depression, Sinedu Tadesse committed one of the most violent crimes in the university’s history.
41 min
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Crimes of Passion Bites: Unrepentant Criminals
Today we’re looking at unrepentant criminals. Why do some criminals lack empathy over their actions?
15 min
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Sinedu Tadesse Pt. 1
Along with her roommate Trang Ho, Sinedu Tadesse was a U.S. immigrant attending Harvard University on full scholarship.
41 min
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Crimes of Passion Bites: Parent & Child Co-Cons...
Today we’re discussing cases of parent-child co-conspirators.
16 min
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Sharon Lynn Nelson & Gary Adams Pt. 2
In 1982, Sharon Nelson's brazen sexuality scandalized her tiny Colorado community.
39 min
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Crimes of Passion Bites: Unholy Matrimony
Today we’re discussing cases of unholy matrimony.
16 min
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Sharon Lynn Nelson & Gary Adams Pt. 1
She grew up desperate for love, but after several failed attempts at long-term relationships, Sharon Nelson settled for security instead.
42 min
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Crimes of Passion Bites: Prison Escapes
Today we’re discussing prison escapes. How common are prison escapes, and what methods of escape are the most successful?
16 min
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Nathan Matthews & Shauna Hoare Pt. 2
The twisted obsessions of Nathan Matthews culminated in a violent attack on his stepsister, Becky Watts.
41 min
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Crimes of Passion Bites: Mass Panic
Today we’re discussing cases of mass panic. What allows fear to spread so quickly amongst groups of people?
17 min
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Nathan Matthews & Shauna Hoare Pt. 1
Bristol residents Nathan Matthews and Shauna Hoare met in 2008 when he was 21 and she was just 14.
41 min
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Crimes of Passion Bites: Death Penalty
Today we’re diving into cases that ended with the death penalty, and exploring the ongoing debate around it.
14 min
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Harry Thaw Pt. 2
In 1906, Harry Thaw took his revenge on Stanford White for the rape of Evelyn Nesbit.
39 min
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Crimes of Passion Bites: Drug Deals
Today we’re discussing cases of drug use and drug dealers. What kind of psychological motivators are present in someone who is using or selling drugs?
14 min
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Harry Thaw Pt. 1
Sixteen-year-old model and actress Evelyn Nesbit took New York by storm in the early twentieth century.
46 min
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Crimes of Passion Bites: Those Close to Criminals
Today we’re looking at commentary from people who surrounded killers and criminals.
14 min
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Marvin Gay Sr. Pt. 2
After Marvin Gaye was murdered by his father in 1984, his family was torn apart.
39 min
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Crimes of Passion Bites: Post Traumatic Stress
Today we’re discussing cases of post-traumatic stress disorder.
17 min
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Marvin Gay Sr. Pt. 1
Marvin Gaye was one of the most famous singers in American history, but not everyone was enamored with him—specifically his father, Marvin Gay Sr.
47 min
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Crimes of Passion Bites: Accomplices
Today we’re discussing accomplices of criminals. What leads someone to assist another person in a crime?
15 min
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Jean-Claude Romand Pt. 2
In January 1993, increasingly anxious over being found out, Romand went on a killing spree that left five people dead.
39 min
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Crimes of Passion Bites: Criminal Warning Signs...
Today we’re discussing criminal warning signs in childhood. What acts did criminals perform in their childhood that may have pointed to their future murders in adulthood? We’ll take a closer look using clips from shows across the Parcast Network.
14 min
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Jean-Claude Romand Pt. 1
Throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s, he convinced everyone in his life that he was an accomplished doctor and savvy investor.
40 min
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Crimes of Passion Bites: Poisoning
Today we’re discussing cases of killers poisoning their victims.
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