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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176
Chris Watts Pt. 1
From the moment they married in 2012, Colorado couple Chris and Shanann Watts seemed to have the picture-perfect life. In reality, an extramarital affair, financial struggles, and conflicts with extended family were tearing the couple apart, all leading to a shocking, brutal crime that would end their marriage for good.
45 min
177
Crimes of Passion Bites: Wealthy Victims
Today we're looking into the crimes that affect wealthy victims. While we may assume the wealthy are most often the victims of crimes like robbery, in reality, the wealthy are less likely to be victimized than the poor.
23 min
178
Michelle Carter Pt. 2
Although she initially seemed eager to help her boyfriend Conrad Roy move past his struggles with depression, in July of 2014 Michelle Carter’s reaction changed.
35 min
179
Crimes of Passion Bites: Notorious Assassins
What motivates someone to assassinate a President, or their musical hero? Today we’re highlighting three notorious assassinations and the perpetrators behind them.
20 min
180
Michelle Carter Pt. 1
Conrad Roy and Michelle Carter began an online relationship in 2012. Over the course of the next two years, through thousands of texts and social media messages, Conrad confided in Michelle his struggles with depression and suicidal ideation. Their relationship would end in tragedy in 2014, and even become the subject of a police investigation.
42 min
181
Crimes of Passion Bites: Suspicious Celebrity D...
Stars—they’re just like us. So why are we so intrigued by celebrity death, and why is the intrigue amplified when the death is unexpected?
21 min
182
Larry Swartz Pt. 2
Throughout Larry Swartz’s childhood in the 1970s and 80s, problems with his adoptive family continued to intensify.
42 min
183
Crimes of Passion Rewind: Fred Jablin and Piper...
For almost 20 years, Fred Jablin and Piper Rountree, shared their lives together in Virginia, welcoming three children and a menagerie of pets.
55 min
184
Crimes of Passion Bites: Unhealthy Relationships
Today we're exploring cases of unhealthy relationships and examining some of true crime's most notorious couples. We'll dive into clips from shows across the Parcast Network, and look at how the twisted—often abusive—dynamic between two criminals shapes the crimes they commit.
25 min
185
Larry Swartz Pt. 1
After Robert and Katheryn Swartz married in 1970, they adopted three orphaned children, hoping to craft the perfect family.
43 min
186
Crimes of Passion Bites: Childhoods From Hell
Today we're taking a look at what some of the most infamous criminals in history have in common: a brutal childhood. As we dive into clips from shows across the Parcast Network, we'll explore how their early years of abuse, neglect, and trauma all shaped these individuals into notorious offenders.
18 min
187
Brynn and Phil Hartman Pt. 2
By early 1998, it seemed like the Hartman's marriage was on its last leg. Phil was spending less time at home, and Brynn's cocaine habit was forcing even more distance between the two. In the early hours of May 28th, 1998, everything would come to a devastating crescendo.
35 min
188
Crimes of Passion Bites: Elderly Criminals
Today we explore the unique and shocking cases when elders we expect to respect defy society and commit crimes in their old age. We'll dive into clips from shows across the Parcast Network, and discuss all the reasons a senior citizen may defy the norm and break the law.
20 min
189
Brynn and Phil Hartman Pt. 1
In the late 1980s, Phil Hartman and Brynn Omdahl both had failed marriages under their belts. When they were set up on a blind date, it seemed like a perfect match. But as Phil's career on Saturday Night Live took off, their relationship showed its cracks.
44 min
190
Crimes of Passion Bites: Victims Who Escaped
Today we're exploring those rare and hopeful instances where victims managed to break out of their captors' clutches and flee to freedom. We'll dive into clips from shows across the Parcast Network, and discuss all the ways in which a victim might escape and the psychological effects their traumatic experiences might have had on them.
29 min
191
Celeste Beard and Tracey Tarlton Pt. 2
After struggling through difficult marriages and mental health issues, Celeste Beard found a confidant in Tracey Tarlton in 1993.
50 min
192
Crimes of Passion Rewind: Jodi Arias Pt. 1
Travis Alexander and Jodi Arias met at a legal services conference in 2006. They were both tending to broken hearts, and found a panacea in each other. But as their relationship progressed, jealousy pushed the couple apart.
49 min
193
Crimes of Passion Bites: Mothers Misbehaving
Today we're taking a closer look at women who subverted their maternal expectations to lead a life of crime.
22 min
194
Celeste Beard and Tracey Tarlton Pt. 1
By the time Celeste Johnson celebrated her 30th birthday in 1993, she had already been married 3 times.
45 min
195
Crimes of Passion Bites: Psychological Manipula...
Today we explore the idea of Psychological Manipulation—the tactics criminals use to deceive, coerce, and exert control over their victims.
27 min
196
Ruth Snyder Pt. 2
In the wake of the Roaring 20s, flapper Ruth Snyder conspired with her lover to murder her husband Albert.
43 min
197
Ruth Snyder Pt. 1
She loved bright lights, dancing, and crowds. Her husband rarely wanted to do anything more than sit at home.
39 min
198
Best of 2019: Lorena and John Bobbitt Pt. 3
Just because John and Lorena Bobbitt were acquitted for their individual crimes in 1994, it didn’t mean their challenges were behind them.
42 min
199
Best of 2019: Lorena and John Bobbitt Pt. 2
After the now-infamous maiming on June 23rd, 1993, Lorena and John both faced criminal charges. Lorena for the violent wounding, and John for the years of abuse that led to her actions.
40 min
200
Best of 2019: Lorena and John Bobbitt Pt. 1
Lorena thought she’d found her piece of the American dream when she married John Bobbitt in 1989.
42 min