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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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
127
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
128
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
129
Harry Thaw Pt. 2
In 1906, Harry Thaw took his revenge on Stanford White for the rape of Evelyn Nesbit.
39 min
130
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
131
Harry Thaw Pt. 1
Sixteen-year-old model and actress Evelyn Nesbit took New York by storm in the early twentieth century.
46 min
132
Crimes of Passion Bites: Those Close to Criminals
Today we’re looking at commentary from people who surrounded killers and criminals.
14 min
133
Marvin Gay Sr. Pt. 2
After Marvin Gaye was murdered by his father in 1984, his family was torn apart.
39 min
134
Crimes of Passion Bites: Post Traumatic Stress
Today we’re discussing cases of post-traumatic stress disorder.
17 min
135
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
136
Crimes of Passion Bites: Accomplices
Today we’re discussing accomplices of criminals. What leads someone to assist another person in a crime?
15 min
137
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
138
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
139
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
140
Crimes of Passion Bites: Poisoning
Today we’re discussing cases of killers poisoning their victims.
17 min
141
Sarah Jo Pender & Richard Edward Hull Pt. 2
When Sarah Pender and Richard Hull killed their roommates in the fall of 2000, police initially arrested Richard and released Sarah after her cooperation.
39 min
142
Crimes of Passion Bites: Economic Misfortune
Today we’re discussing cases of criminality inspired by economic misfortune. What happens when a person who has fallen on hard times turns to a life of crime?
17 min
143
Sarah Jo Pender & Richard Edward Hull Pt. 1
They were a hard-partying couple who frequently experimented with drugs.
37 min
144
Crimes of Passion Bites: Isolation
Today we’re discussing cases of isolation. What kind of effect does living in isolation—with little contact with the outside world, friends, or family—have on the psyche? We’ll take a closer look using clips from shows across the Parcast Network.
17 min
145
The Menendez Brothers Pt. 2
In August of 1989, 21-year-old Lyle and 18-year-old Erik Menendez murdered their parents in Beverly Hills after years of abuse.
41 min
146
Crimes of Passion Bites: Satanism
Today we’re discussing Satanism. What kind of influence has Satanism had on crime and society? We’ll explore this topic using clips from shows across the Parcast Network.
15 min
147
The Menendez Brothers Pt. 1
Jose Menendez pursued wealth at the expense of everything else in his life, including his relationship with his family.
39 min
148
Crimes of Passion Bites: Crimes That Changed So...
Today we will take you chronologically through three crimes that inspired change in society, laws, or policies.
15 min
149
Paul and Kate Brennan Pt. 2
After Kate Brennan broke up with her boyfriend, Paul, she hoped she'd never have to see him again.
39 min
150
Crimes of Passion Bites: Political Crimes
Today we’re discussing political crimes. What types of political crimes are there, and what is their impact on society and governments as a whole?
17 min