On the night of May 19, 1983, Diane Downs and her three children, Christie, 8, Cheryl, 7, and Danny, 3, were shot on a rural road outside of Springfield, Oregon. Cheryl died from her injuries. Christie and Danny were gravely injured. Diane suffered non-life threatening wounds to her left arm. She claimed a bushy-haired stranger had shot them. A man-hunt came up empty for the shooter. Suspicion quickly landed on Diane partly because of her lack of emotion.  She had a history of messy affairs and entanglements -- most recently with a married man named Knick Knickerbocker. Diane and Knick met at the post office where they both worked. Knick had been in love with Diane but was adamant that he had no interest in being a father. Listen to both parts now, ad-free on Patreon.Sources:https://www.youtube.com/@DDTV1983/videos Small Sacrifices 1989 LMN Movie  http://www.dianedowns.com/Gun%20Search.htmhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsMXTsU4eqE https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1984/06/12/the-mother-38/13b24fdf-7294-4623-ad2d-0665435ceed4/https://www.amazon.com/Small-Sacrifices-Story-Passion-Murder/dp/0451166604https://abc.com/shows/2020/episode-guide/2019-03/22-my-mothers-sinshttps://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/daughter-downs-carried-during-trial-goes-public/ https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/obituary-pierce-brooks-3011469.php https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2010/05/new_twist_revealed_in_diane_do.html https://medium.com/@alexishammondwrites/i-read-best-kept-secrets-by-child-killer-diane-downs-so-you-dont-have-to-9aca09a8d059https://abc.com/shows/2020/episode-guide/2019-03/22-my-mothers-sins https://www.glamour.com/story/i-found-out-my-mother-was-a-killer-the-rebecca-babcock-story  https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ann-rule-sons-theft_n_7111854 https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Ann-Rule/1692136https://www.newspapers.com/image/444587870/?match=1&terms=ann%20rule%20

Sheri Coleman, 31, and her two sons, Garrett, 11, and Gavin, 9, were found brutally murdered in their home in Columbia, Illinois on the morning of May 5, 2009. Chris Coleman, 32, Sheri’s husband and the boys father, worked as televangelist Joyce Meyer’s head of security. He’d been receiving threatening messages from an unknown source warning him his family would be killed if he didn’t quit his job with the ministry. As the investigation unfolded, investigators learned that Chris Coleman was having an extramarital affair with his wife’s high school best friend, Tara. Was Chris’ family murdered by an unknown intruder or was it an elaborately planned scheme to start a new life? Support us on Patreon.

Sheri Coleman, 31, and her two sons, Garrett, 11, and Gavin, 9, were found brutally murdered in their home in Columbia, Illinois on the morning of May 5, 2009. Chris Coleman, 32, Sheri’s husband and the boys father, worked as televangelist Joyce Meyer’s head of security. He’d been receiving threatening messages from an unknown source warning him his family would be killed if he didn’t quit his job with the ministry. As the investigation unfolded, investigators learned that Chris Coleman was having an extramarital affair with his wife’s high school best friend, Tara. Was Chris’ family murdered by an unknown intruder or was it an elaborately planned scheme to start a new life? Get ad-free access to part 2 now by joining us on Patreon.Sources:One Last Kiss: The True Story of a Minister's Bodyguard, His Beautiful Mistress, and a Brutal Triple Homicide (Kindle Edition) by Michael W. Cuneo (Author) 2012, St. Martins True Crimehttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549867/#:~:text=Rigor%20mortis%20appears%20approximately%202,after%20death)%20and%20then%20disappears.https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/judge-dismisses-joyce-meyer-lawsuit-tied-to-coleman-murder-case/63-416053029https://fox2now.com/news/fox-files/whats-happened-to-the-coleman-memorial-money/https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36949526/sheri_ann-colemanhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/151603538/?terms=%22Chris%20Coleman%22&match=1https://www.stlmag.com/A-Family-Erased-The-Chris-Coleman-Story/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/man-accused-of-killing-family-texts-girlfriend-from-wifes-funeral/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQ7EH3Hpyp4https://www.newspapers.com/image/139232117/?terms=Joyce%20Meyer%20Ministries&match=1https://yen.com.gh/facts-lifehacks/biographies/205517-chris-coleman-coleman-family-murders-what-happened-today/

On September 25th, 1993, 31-year-old nightclub owner Robert O’Dubaine was shot and killed in cold blood in the garage of his Chicago home. Investigators first believed it to be a random carjacking, but as they delved deeper they realized this was a targeted killing. As they uncovered more about Robert’s relationship with his girlfriend, Catherine Suh, and her brother Andrew, a picture emerged of past sins and a sense of family duty that ultimately led to Robert’s demise.Join us on Patreon for early, ad-free access and bonus episodes.Sources:https://www.oxygen.com/killer-siblings/crime-news/catherine-suh-manipulates-brother-andrew-into-killing-robert-odubanehttps://www.oxygen.com/killer-siblings/season-2/episode-3/suhshttps://heavy.com/news/catherine-suh-today/Hilkevitch, J. (1993, November 13). Student’s bond with sister linked to ambush slaying. Chicago Tribune, Page 1-5.Wilson, T. (1995, September 28). Poof! Death plot woman disappears. Chicago Tribune, Page 2-2. Martin, A. (1996, March 9). Fugitive’s life on run fizzles in Honolulu. Chicago Tribune, Page 1-1.Martin, A. (1996, March 31). Fugitive ‘goddess’ led a life of fraud, lies – and murder. Chicago Tribune, Page 1-1.Kaiser, R. (1998, May 14). 100-year prison term grim end to golden life. Chicago Tribune, Page 1-1.Goldsborough, B. (1998, September 20). Past is prologue. Chicago Tribune, Page 16-5.Gutowski, C. (2017, July 12). Inmate’s supporters urge clemency. Chicago Tribune, Page 1-8.Gutowski, C. (2024, January 27). Man in ‘93 ‘black widow’ murder case released. Chicago Tribune, Page 1-1.Gutowski, C. (2023, September 6). ‘Black widow’ murderer seeking early release. Chicago Tribune, Page 1-1.https://digitaledition.chicagotribune.com/tribune/article_popover.aspx?guid=7d062082-46d9-4351-a5d6-a81bc9edd96bhttps://heavy.com/news/robert-odubaine-murder/https://thecinemaholic.com/robert-odubaine-murder-how-did-he-die-who-killed-him/Dateline: Season 29, Episode 51, Twisted Loyaltyhttps://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-ca7-09-03946/pdf/USCOURTS-ca7-09-03946-0.pdf https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148463125/robert-w.-o'dubainehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjwZtm0Fkushttps://archive.org/details/MSNBCW_20111203_220000_The_House_of_Suh/start/3540/end/3600

There was something about Sharon Lynn Douglas Fuller Nelson Harrelson that men couldn’t resist. From her first husband to her last, no man left Sharon willingly. Once a pastor’s wife, Sharon was consumed by sex, money and power and would do anything to obtain it but inevitably this black widow’s actions would catch up with her. Get early, ad-free access plus bonus episodes on Patreon.Source: Olsen, Gregg. American Black Widow: The Shocking True Story of a Preacher's Wife Turned Killer (also called Bitch on Wheels) 1998

Jean-Claude Romand seemed to have the perfect life. He was a well-respected researcher at the World Health Organization. He and his wife Florence had two beautiful children, a lovely home, and a close circle of friends. However, his entire adult life was built on a foundation of lies that all came crashing down on a horrible day in January of 1993. Everyone was suddenly asking the question, who was Jean-Claude Romand?Support us on Patreon.Sources:The Adversary, by Emmanuel Carrérehttps://www.france24.com/en/20190628-notorious-french-doctor-who-killed-family-released-abbeyhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-48790276 https://www.newspapers.com/image/258311663/https://www.rtl.fr/actu/justice-faits-divers/affaire-romand-selon-son-beau-frere-tout-a-bascule-des-decembre-1992-7900037447

David Temple, a standout athlete in high school and college hailing from Katy, Texas, tied the knot with Belinda Lucas in 1992. Initially, they seemed like the ideal couple—both attractive and passionate about sports. However, beneath the surface, David's forceful and controlling nature began to overshadow Belinda's once vibrant and happy spirit. Amidst the challenges, David engaged in an extramarital affair with a fellow teacher during Belinda's second pregnancy. In January 1999, David discovered Belinda shot dead in their walk-in closet. In part two of two, we discuss how suspicion quickly fell on David, although the case wasn’t a slam dunk case for prosecutors. Listen today to hear how this heart-wrenching story ends.Support us on Patreon.

David Temple, a standout athlete in high school and college hailing from Katy, Texas, tied the knot with Belinda Lucas in 1992. Initially, they seemed like the ideal couple—both attractive and passionate about sports. However, beneath the surface, David's forceful and controlling nature began to overshadow Belinda's once vibrant and happy spirit. Amidst the challenges, David engaged in an extramarital affair with a fellow teacher during Belinda's second pregnancy. In January 1999, David discovered Belinda shot dead in their walk-in closet. In the first part of this two-part series, we delve into the childhoods of Belinda and David, along with their early years as a couple, leading up to the fateful day of January 11, 1999.Get access to both parts now, with early, ad-free access on Patreon.

The first time Faith Harris saw Gregory Green was at her father’s church in Detroit, when she was just 14 years old. One day, he wasn’t there anymore, but he reappeared in church 17 years later, by which time Faith was a single mom of two. Faith knew he had been to prison, but didn’t know exactly why. They started a romance and had two children together, but Gregory’s increasingly erratic behavior would ultimately lead to an inconceivable and horrifying tragedy.We also discuss missing person Kay-Alana Turner who has been missing from Tomball, Texas since 3/10/23.Support us on Patreon.Sources:https://www.amazon.com/Monster-That-Killed-Family-Twice/dp/B0BF6T5JB6Evil Lives Here, S12E4: A Special Place in Hellhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-UGD647a2Mhttps://murderpedia.org/male.G/g/green-gregory.htmhttps://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detroit/dad-of-teens-killed-talks-to-7-as-new-details-are-revealed-in-91-killing-of-greg-greens-first-wifehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzbfxZOMMEwhttps://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/02/02/faith-green-detroit-mom-who-lost-4-kids-to-murder-finds-healing/69845798007/

In this special Valentine's Day bonus episode, we teamed up with some friends to bring you seven short stories of love gone horribly wrong. We hope you enjoy it! Special thanks to Christie and Melissa from Buried Motives for organizing.Episode line-up:Frances and Tony Toto, by Love Marry KillThe murder of Badria Hassan, by A Million Other ChoicesMarilyn and Sam Sheppard, by EnmeshedDalia and Mike Dippolito, by Crimes, Killers, Cults and BeerSarah Boone and Jorge Torres, by Music City 911Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo, by Podcast by ProxyCari Farver, Liz Golyar, and Dave Kroupa, by Buried Motives

Charlie Tan, a sophomore at Cornell University, was charged with second-degree murder in the 2015 shooting death of his father, Jim Tan. The prosecution argued it was a cold-blooded, premeditated killing, while Charlie claimed he was protecting his mother after years of domestic abuse. The trial ended in a mistrial after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict, leading to the dismissal of charges against Charlie, but there’s much more to the story. Support us on Patreon for $5/month and get early, ad-free access and bonus episodes.Sources:https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/local-news/charlie-tan-timeline-from-fathers-fatal-shooting-to-admission-of-the-crime/Dateline S24 E40, “House of Secrets”https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/local/blogs/watchdog/2016/01/17/liang-jim-tan-pittsford-dynamax-charlie-tan-trial/77409802/https://cornellsun.com/2019/11/21/former-cornell-student-cleared-of-murder-charges-admits-in-affidavit-to-killing-father-in-2015/https://cornellsun.com/2018/07/18/former-cornell-student-cleared-of-murdering-father-pleads-guilty-to-purchasing-gun/https://www.newspapers.com/image/111126380/https://cornellsun.com/2018/11/27/former-cornellian-sentenced-to-20-years-in-prison-on-gun-charges/https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2018/11/07/charlie-tan-marijuana-mushrooms-cornell-university-sentencing-gun-charges-murder/1918931002/https://cornellsun.com/2018/07/18/former-cornell-student-cleared-of-murdering-father-pleads-guilty-to-purchasing-gun/Self Defense or Premeditated Murder? The Story of Charlie Tan, Kendall Rae https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEhvYzx-m7E&t=966shttps://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2018/10/02/charlie-tan-exclusive-911-calls-murder-liang-jim-tan-qing-jean-tan-dateline-nbc/1291732002/https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2017/03/27/charles-tan-judge-james-piampiano-censured-judicial-ethics/99483500/Random Acts of Kindness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsfYJhSFM7Uhttps://www.mpnnow.com/story/news/courts/2020/04/11/tan-lawyers-file-to-have/986304007/https://www.mpnnow.com/story/news/courts/2020/04/11/tan-lawyers-file-to-have/986304007/

Stacy Peterson, 23, was last seen on Sunday morning, October 28, 2007, in Bolingbrook, Illinois by her 53-year-old husband Drew Peterson. Drew, a police sergeant, was a 29-year veteran of the Bolingbrook Police Department. Stacy planned to meet her sister and a friend to paint a rental house. She never showed up; no one was able to locate her all day. Her husband claimed he’d talked to Stacy, his fourth wife, around 9 p.m. when she told him she was leaving him and their four children for another man. No one, not any of Stacy’s friends or family, believed this claim.The investigation into Stacy’s disappearance soon led police to reconsider the mysterious death of Drew’s third wife, Kathleen Savio, who had died under suspicious circumstances in a bathtub three years earlier. In part two of two, we discuss Stacy's disappearance and the renewed investigation into Kathleen's death.Support us on Patreon.

Stacy Peterson, 23, was last seen on Sunday morning, October 28, 2007, in Bolingbrook, Illinois by her 53-year-old husband Drew Peterson. Drew, a police sergeant, was a 29-year veteran of the Bolingbrook Police Department. Stacy planned to meet her sister and a friend to paint a rental house. She never showed up; no one was able to locate her all day. Her husband claimed he’d talked to Stacy, his fourth wife, around 9 p.m. when she told him she was leaving him and their four children for another man. No one, not any of Stacy’s friends or family, believed this claim. The investigation into Stacy’s disappearance soon led police to reconsider the mysterious death of Drew’s third wife, Kathleen Savio, who had died under suspicious circumstances in a bathtub three years earlier. In part one of two, we discuss Drew’s background, his four wives, and Kathleen’s untimely death in 2004.Listen to parts 1 and 2 now, ad-free on Patreon.Sources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_53d3XSxa70https://people.com/crime/drew-peterson-admitted-to-killing-missing-wife-stacy-peterson-inmate-says/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr5Owy66pfEDrew Peterson: An American Murder Mysteryhttp://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/300018.htmlhttps://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna22429822https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/i-will-be-back-stacy-petersons-sister-speaks-after-fbi-search-at-joliet-canal/2645089/https://www.npr.org/2010/02/20/123895647/peterson-courts-await-ruling-on-drews-lawFatal Vows: The Tragic Wives of Drew Peterson, by Joseph Hoseyhttps://thecinemaholic.com/where-are-stacy-petersons-children-now/ https://wgntv.com/news/wgn-investigates/drew-petersons-former-attorney-considers-revealing-killer-cops-secrets/https://www.foxnews.com/us/drew-peterson-offered-25k-to-kill-his-third-wife-witness-says

In December of 2001, Kathleen Peterson’s body was discovered in bloody scene at the foot of the stairs in the Durham, North Carolina, home where she and her husband Michael lived. While Michael claimed it must have been an accidental fall while he was outside, the police were immediately suspicious due to the amount of blood, and they homed in on Michael. Thanks to The Staircase documentary series on Netflix, this story has become one of the most talked about and baffling cases ever. In part three of this three-part episode, we talk about the investigation, the trial, the owl theory, and the aftermath.Support us on PatreonTodd Peterson video mentioned near the end of the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NI15RZN8wM

In December of 2001, Kathleen Peterson’s body was discovered in bloody scene at the foot of the stairs in the Durham, North Carolina, home where she and her husband Michael lived. While Michael claimed it must have been an accidental fall while he was outside, the police were immediately suspicious due to the amount of blood, and they homed in on Michael. Thanks to The Staircase documentary series on Netflix, this story has become one of the most talked about and baffling cases ever. In part two of this three-part episode, we talk about the crime scene and the autopsy results.Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill

In December of 2001, Kathleen Peterson’s body was discovered in a bloody scene at the foot of the stairs in the Durham, North Carolina, home where she and her husband Michael lived. While Michael claimed it must have been an accidental fall while he was outside, the police were immediately suspicious due to the amount of blood, and they homed in on Michael. Thanks to The Staircase documentary series on Netflix, this story has become one of the most talked about and baffling cases ever. In part one of this three-part episode, we talk about Michael's background, his first marriage, the death of Elizabeth Ratliff, and Kathleen's background.Get access to parts 2 and 3 now on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lovemarrykillSources:Written in Blood, by Diane Fanninghttps://www.nbcnews.com/video/web-extra-michael-petersons-911-call-31968835518https://indyweek.com/culture/owl-theory-staircase-peterson-durham/https://www.reddit.com/r/TheStaircase/comments/12bksmx/a_comprehensive_guide_to_owl_theory/https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/06/the-staircase-hbo-michael-peterson-margaret-ratliff https://9thstreetjournal.org/2018/12/09/owls-wooden-reindeer-and-the-staircase-murder-inside-larry-pollards-quest-to-clear-michael-peterson/ https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/nc-court-of-appeals/1435797.htmlhttps://wildbluepress.com/death-by-talons-gallery/ https://www.oxygen.com/martinis-murder/key-aspects-%5Cmichael-peterson-case-not-included-netflixs-the-staircase The Staircase Editor Sophie Brunet on Her “Painful” Michael Peterson Years and HBO Max’s Series | Vanity Fair https://www.peterson-staircase.com/index.htmlTodd Peterson video from 2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NI15RZN8wM

Laci Peterson, 27, went missing while walking her dog on December 24, 2002. She and her husband of five years, Scott, 30, were expecting their first child, a boy they’d named Conner. Scott’s image of the perfect husband quickly deteriorated when his mistress, Amber Frey, came forward. Suspicion quickly fell upon Scott; his every move was scrutinized and questioned as the nation and media became heavily invested in Laci’s disappearance. Months later Laci’s and Conner’s bodies washed ashore resulting in Scott’s arrest, trial, and eventual conviction. In the next three episodes, we attempt to reserve judgment and present evidence for and against Scott Peterson.Support this podcast: https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill

Laci Peterson, 27, went missing while walking her dog on December 24, 2002. She and her husband of five years, Scott, 30, were expecting their first child, a boy they’d named Conner. Scott’s image of the perfect husband quickly deteriorated when his mistress, Amber Frey, came forward. Suspicion quickly fell upon Scott; his every move was scrutinized and questioned as the nation and media became heavily invested in Laci’s disappearance. Months later Laci’s and Conner’s bodies washed ashore resulting in Scott’s arrest, trial, and eventual conviction. In the next three episodes, we attempt to reserve judgment and present evidence for and against Scott Peterson.Get early, ad-free access: https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill

Laci Peterson, 27, went missing while walking her dog on December 24, 2002. She and her husband of five years, Scott, 30, were expecting their first child, a boy they’d named Conner. Scott’s image of the perfect husband quickly deteriorated when his mistress, Amber Frey, came forward. Suspicion quickly fell upon Scott; his every move was scrutinized and questioned as the nation and media became heavily invested in Laci’s disappearance. Months later Laci’s and Conner’s bodies washed ashore resulting in Scott’s arrest, trial, and eventual conviction. In the next three episodes, we attempt to reserve judgment and present evidence for and against Scott Peterson.Get early, ad-free access on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill

Moriah “Mo” Wilson, 25, was the breakout star in the world of gravel cycling before she was brutally murdered in Austin, Texas on May 11, 2022. Colin Strickland, Mo’s former love interest, was the last person to see her alive but traffic cameras confirmed he was not near her at the time of her death. Suspicion quickly fell upon Colin’s long-suffering girlfriend, Kaitlin Armstrong, when a neighbor’s doorbell camera captured an image of her vehicle at the scene of the crime. Before Kaitlin could be charged, she fled the country and led US Marshals on an international chase.Support us on Patreon.Sources:https://www.caledonianrecord.com/community/deaths/anna-moriah-wilson-obituary/article_6ad624b6-0322-5c33-a27f-6b295f325753.htmlhttps://people.com/crime/anna-moriah-wilson-pro-cyclist-fatally-shot/https://velo.outsideonline.com/news/moriah-wilson-shot-and-killed-in-austin-texas/https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/austin-police-investigating-shooting-death-of-a-woman-in-east-austinhttps://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/2022/05/25/moriah-wilson-cyclist-death-remembered-vermont-family-friends/9923764002/https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2022/05/23/us/moriah-wilson-cyclist-death-what-we-know/index.htmlhttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/FTOK6irXEAEXoV4?format=jpg&name=largehttps://www.bikeradar.com/features/routes-and-rides/gravel-racing/https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/22038152-kaitlin-marie-armstrong-warrant-affidavithttps://www.bicycling.com/news/a46009652/kaitlin-armstrong-files-appeal-district-attorney-drops-escape-charges/https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/23/us/timeline-of-cyclist-anna-moriah-wilson-homicide/index.htmlhttps://www.courttv.com/title/mo-wilsons-dad-there-really-are-no-winners-here/https://www.newspapers.com/image/857681340/https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/news/kaitlin-armstrong-practised-shooting-with-her-sister-had-450-k-in-bank-from-colin-strickland/https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/11/14/a-murder-roils-the-cycling-worldhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dateline-nbc/id1464919521?i=1000579975194https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/22/us/cyclist-moriah-wilson-shooting-austin.htmlhttps://heavy.com/news/colin-strickland/