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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Shelia Eddy & Rachel Shoaf Pt. 1
In West Virginia, a once-inseparable trio of teenage girls became toxic after two of them struck up a secret romantic relationship.
37 min
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The Boy Jones
In 1838, an impoverished fourteen-year-old boy became obsessed with England’s young monarch, Queen Victoria.
40 min
128
Jennifer Pan Pt. 2
On November 8, 2010, three armed men broke into the Pan family home.
40 min
129
Jennifer Pan Pt. 1
Hann and Bich Pan worked to give their daughter, Jennifer, every opportunity they never had.
44 min
130
Eadweard Muybridge & Harry Larkyns Pt. 2
The truth of his wife’s affair and son’s parentage uncovered, Eadweard shot off to Calistoga, California with murderous intent.
40 min
131
Eadweard Muybridge & Harry Larkyns Pt. 1
In the late 19th century, a conman came between frontier photographer Eadweard Muybridge and his young wife, Flora Downs.
42 min
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Solved Murders Crossover: Helen Potts Pt. 2
It became one of the most sensationalized cases of the late 19th century: The young wife of a playboy medical student died not long after a botched abortion.
39 min
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Solved Murders Crossover: Helen Potts Pt. 1
It became one of the most sensationalized cases of the late 19th century: The young wife of a playboy medical student died not long after a botched abortion.
36 min
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Pernell Jefferson Pt. 2
Jeannie Butkowski tried to break things off with Pernell in December 1988, but the ex-football player refused to let her go.
40 min
135
Pernell Jefferson Pt. 1
Unable to kick his steroid addiction, college football star Pernell Jefferson sabotaged his chance to turn pro. He took up stalking, kidnapping, and assaulting women he was dating.
41 min
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Josh Powell Pt. 2
Susan Powell disappeared in December 2009 after telling her husband Josh she wanted a divorce.
42 min
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Josh Powell Pt. 1
Susan Powell jumped into marriage quickly with her boyfriend Josh in 2000, missing numerous red flags that would soon threaten their relationship.
44 min
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Stacey Lannert Pt. 2
Violence erupted in the Lannert home on July 4, 1990, leaving 44-year-old Tom Lannert dead.
41 min
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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
140
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
144
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
148
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