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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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
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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
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Sarah Jo Pender & Richard Edward Hull Pt. 1
They were a hard-partying couple who frequently experimented with drugs.
37 min
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
159
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
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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
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Paul and Kate Brennan Pt. 1
In the 1990s, a 43-year-old writer in the Midwest who used the pseudonym “Kate Brennan” met a man she called “Paul.” Kate thought Paul was charming and worldly when they first met.
38 min
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Crimes of Passion Bites: Torture
Today we’re discussing cases in which a criminal tortured their victim. What would compel someone to torture another person, and what are the lasting effects on a victim who was tortured?
19 min
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Eric Windhurst Pt. 2
In November of 1985, Eric Windhurst took matters into his own hands to defend friend Melanie Paquette from her abusive father, Danny.
38 min
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Crimes of Passion Bites: Wealthy Criminals
Today we’ll focus on wealthy criminals. We’ll discuss what leads high-status individuals to commit crimes, as well as the consequences they face once captured.
19 min
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Eric Windhurst Pt. 1
Melanie Paquette endured years of sexual abuse at the hands of her adoptive father, Danny. Her family eventually escaped Danny's household, but he continued to haunt them for years.
35 min
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Crimes of Passion Bites: Revenge Killings
What makes someone so vengeful, they’re willing to take a human life? Using clips from across the Parcast Network, we’ll search for clues by taking a closer look at some of history’s most infamous revenge killings.
16 min
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Matt Baker Pt. 2
Texas preacher Matt Baker preyed on young women for years while leading a double life as a mild-mannered husband and father.
42 min
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Crimes of Passion Bites: Dead Political Figures
Today we’re discussing the deaths of American political figures. Whether their demise came at the hands of an assassin, or a political rival, the loss of each of these leaders left an indelible impact on U.S. history.
17 min
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Matt Baker Pt. 1
When they married in Texas in 1994, Kari Baker thought she had found the perfect Christian man to start a family with.
43 min
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Crimes of Passion Bites: First Murders
Today we’re discussing serial killers’ first murders. What did the murders look like and how does a killer’s modus operandi change after their first slaying?
15 min
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J.R. and Jeremy Steinke Pt. 2
In April of 2006, a horrific night of violence ended with Jeremy Steinke and J.R. fleeing from the Canadian police.
40 min
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Crimes of Passion Bites: Clues Left Behind
Today we’re discussing the clues that criminals left behind and the ways in which the police used them to hunt down their suspect.
17 min
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NEW: J.R. and Jeremy Steinke Pt. 1
In 2006, 23-year-old Jeremy Steinke met and carried on a pedophilic relationship with a rebellious 12-year-old Canadian girl.
39 min
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Crimes of Passion Bites: Murder M.O.s
Today we're discussing "M.O.s", or the "modus operandi" of murderers. We'll talk about the tactics killers use on their victims, and what those methods say about their psyches.
18 min
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Ivrin Bolden, Jr. Pt. 2
When she wouldn’t break off her friendship with Joel Tillis, Ivrin Bolden Jr. murdered Brenda Spicer and left her body in a dumpster in 1987.
43 min