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Wife of Crime

A true crime podcast hosted by a married couple from the Bronx, NYC. Jess (the wife) tells her husband Russ true crime stories. They sip some cocktails and discuss the ins and outs of the case. Since their opinions are generally different perspectives, it makes for an entertaining discussion.

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56:54

Not Me, Not Today- The survival of Thad Phillips

Wife of Crime ·

2022/12/21

In honor of the holidays I needed another story with a positive ending! I first saw Thad's story on I Survived and I was in utter shock! This case is one of our few child Not Me, Not Today stories and it proves, yet again, kids are so resilient. I had the honor of meeting a boy this week at work that has been through some of the toughest circumstances a human can endure and he did it with strength and a smile. As an adult it really put things in perspective for me, I am so inspired by these kids and

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68:40

The Interrogation - Ryan Waller and Heather Quan

Wife of Crime ·

2022/12/07

This week I am telling Russ about the tragic case of Ryan Waller and Heather Quan. This case proves yet again that it is so important not to jump to conclusions too fast. This case has a very infamous interrogation that has gone viral over the years. We need to keep attention on this case because America's justice system needs to do better. Check out Love Murder! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-murder/id1522372858 We love our sponsors! Firstleaf tryfirstleaf.com/wifeofcrime1 Master

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51:47

**BONUS** Start Spreading the News - "Oh Shit Topanga!"

Wife of Crime ·

2022/11/29

We haven't made a SSTN in a while and had a lot of fun making this one! Red Wine Russ was on FIYYAA... We love our sponsors! Tanasi CBD www.Tanasi.com Promo Code: Wifeofcrime1 Better Help www.Betterhelp.com/wifeofcrime1 Master Class www.masterclass.com/wifeofcrime Ka'chava www.ka'chava.com/wifeofcrime1 Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/wifeofcrimepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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68:51

Mile Marker 45 - Tiffany Valiante #Justice4Tiffany

Wife of Crime ·

2022/11/23

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ about the mysterious death of Tiffany Valiante. Tiffany was a high school volley ball star heading off to Mercy College in the fall. One summer night she was hit by a train and it was automatically ruled a suicide but there is WAY more to this story than meets the eye. Tiffany's family has been fighting for 7 years to prove she was a victim of foul play. Her case was the first episode of the brand new season of unsolved mysteries and her cousin Danielle is a

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56:55

Not Me, Not Today! - The survival of David Rothenberg...

Wife of Crime ·

2022/11/09

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ about the case that has impacted me the most of ALL of them! This is the case that got me interested in true crime, human behavior and forensic psych. I've been saving this case planning to do this one for our 100th episode but since the crime family wanted a Not Me, Not Today and we are at. episode 96 I decided to finally tell it! Moral of this story... "though he may be small, he is fierce!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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60:16

The Haunted Mansion- Delphine LaLaurie

Wife of Crime ·

2022/10/26

Happy Halloween!!! On this week's episode I am telling Russ about what is said to be one of the most haunted houses in America. 1140 Royal Street is located in New Orleans Louisiana and it has a legacy ripped right out of a horror film. In 1834 a fire broke out in the mansion. People would soon discover the atrocities being hidden in the home and realize that the person responsible for these horrible acts was a high society woman named Madame Delphine LaLaurie. I went down a rabbit hole this week

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55:36

Thank god for the cameras! - Kelsey Ann Smith

Wife of Crime ·

2022/10/12

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ about the tragic murder of Kelsey Smith. Kelsey was an 18 year old girl from Kansas who had just graduated high school and couldn't wait to start college in the fall. She went to Target one night and was never seen again. It wasn't until police looked at the camera footage from the store that they discovered a truly sinister series of events! We also speak about the current case in the news about a Georgia woman named Debbie Collier and where it stands now. We

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36:59

** BONUS ** Start Spreading the News- "I'm Al Roka...

Wife of Crime ·

2022/10/05

On this month's episode of Start Spreading the News we talk about Sherri Papini's 18 month sentence for faking her own kidnapping, how Irish goodbyes can add 2 years to your life, the corn kid being honored in South Dakota, a nursing home who hired a stripper for the patients and some of Russ's biggest fears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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67:22

The evidence is mad weak!- Michael Morton and Adnan Syed

Wife of Crime ·

2022/09/28

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ about the brutal murder of Christine Morton. We hear "the husband did it" all the time in true crime but what happens when the people investigating your wife's murder automatically jump to that conclusion way too quickly?! We also discuss the decision last week to overturn the murder conviction of Adnan Syed. Both of these cases have some real similarities, one of them being the evidence is mad weak! Moral of the story ... "We need justice over

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71:24

"See through flat top" - Krugersdorp Cult Killings

Wife of Crime ·

2022/09/14

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ about the insane case of the Krugersdorp Cult Killings. In Krugersdorp South Africa in 2012 a woman named Cecelia Steyn walked into a church claiming she escaped a satanic cult and wanted deliverance. The church got behind her and supported her for a while but eventually Cecelia wanted more. She formed a sub sect of the church and named it Electus Per Deus. This group of 6 members would follow Cecelia for the next 4 years and commit horrible crimes. Moral of

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49:47

**BONUS** Start Spreading The News - Quiet Quitting...

Wife of Crime ·

2022/09/08

On this episode of Start Spreading the News we talk about NYC banning Whipped Cream sales, a woman who was healed from drinking Guinness and raw eggs, the dude who invented the glizzy straw, the Eliza Fletcher case and a 16 year old wrestler who saved 3 kids from a kidnapper and a ton of other bullshit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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51:31

"What are you waiting for huh?!" - Kaitlyn Arquette

Wife of Crime ·

2022/08/31

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ about the tragic murder of Kaitlyn Arquette and her mother's crusade to find the truth. Lois Duncan was an acclaimed author who was most famous for being a pioneer in the young adult crime thriller genre. In 1979 she wrote the book "I Know What You Did Last Summer" which would later be adapted into a blockbuster slasher hit. Ten years after writing this book in 1989 Lois would face her own tragedy when her daughter was brutally murdered. She used her platform

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50:54

"Hypnologist on speed dial" - Keddie Cabin Murders

Wife of Crime ·

2022/08/17

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ about the eery case of the Keddie Cabin Murders. In 1981 14 year old Sheila Sharp walked into cabin #28 to find multiple members of her family murdered and her sister abducted. After a lazy investigation and a stubborn Sheriff dropped the ball the case went unsolved for 40 years. But there are two men diligently investigating it now and I hope this one will be solved very soon! Moral of the story... Sometimes law enforcement let's ego dictate an investigation

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56:58

Not Me, Not Today! - Survival of Ellen Halbert

Wife of Crime ·

2022/08/03

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ about the remarkable survival story of Ellen Halbert a.k.a The Ninja in The Attic Case. Ellen was just going about her morning routine when a man suddenly appeared in her bathroom and proceeded to brutalize her for over an hour. The details of this case are insane and definitely is deserving of a trigger warning. She fought for her life and miraculously survived! Not only did she help police catch her attacker but used her story to make huge changes in Texas

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46:25

**BONUS** Start Spreading The News- I Eat 8 White...

Wife of Crime ·

2022/07/26

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55:59

Innocent Ones - Sam Poss and Jesse Parilla

Wife of Crime ·

2022/07/20

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ about two incredibly sad cases. The brutal murders of Jesse Parilla and Sam Poss. Both of these guys were young men who had big dreams, big passions and big hearts. Jesse Parilla's case is local to us, just happened recently and deserves so much attention. Sam Poss tragically died a few years ago and is a case not covered much in true crime but should be. Both of these young men were innocent bystanders helping out friends and were unfortunately caught up in a

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61:02

"This is Tim's Mountain!"- Tim Watkins

Wife of Crime ·

2022/07/06

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ about the tragic murder of Tim Watkins. Tim was an expert mountain biker from Colorado and is known to be the first mountain biker to ever be murdered during a ride. Tim had a gentle soul with zero enemies, so that's why the community of Palmer Lake CO was shocked when Tim was found dead. Was this an accident and attempted cover up? Or was this crime committed by an unstable individual who has done this before? #Justice4Tim Watkins Moral of this story...

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83:00

"Captain Underwear ova hea" - Jerry Brudos

Wife of Crime ·

2022/06/22

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ the insane case of the infamous serial killer Jerry Brudos. Jerry was one sick SOB! He had a women's shoe and underwear fetish from a pretty young age that progressed into an absolutely terrifying killing spree and it lasted for years. Jerry was incredibly scary and the psychology behind his crimes has been analyzed by many. Moral of this story... You need to catch this shit early because if we dismiss unhealthy sick fantasies as harmless thoughts, it will

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85:30

"To this day!" - Rey Rivera

Wife of Crime ·

2022/06/08

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ the insane and mysterious case of Rey Rivera. This case has been suggested to us tons of times since starting this podcast! Rey was originally from Los Angles, he and his wife Allison moved to my home town of Baltimore MD for a job opportunity. Little did they know moving across the country would be a decision that would eventually lead to a horrific tragedy. Was Rey Rivera murdered or did he jump to his death. I deep dived this one, let us know what you

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79:15

Suavemente - Ramon and Lulu Sosa/ Brittanee Drexel...

Wife of Crime ·

2022/05/25

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ the crazy case of Ramon and Lulu Sosa. Ramon thought he found the woman of his dreams.... but when he learned of his wife's plan to have him killed, he needed to figure out the best way to play it so she gets caught and he doesn't wake up dead! We also discuss the mass shooting in Buffalo last week and a huge update with the Brittany Drexel case! Moral of this story... "I ain't sayin she a gold digger.... " Kanye

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