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Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide

What drives people to hurt the ones they love? Every week on Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, we’ll go on a journey, together, through true crime relationship stories that were doomed bonds from the start.You won"t be alone. I, Ky Charles, will be on the emotional journey with you; retelling stories of crimes of passion — reacting with raw honesty, passionate rants, and unfiltered frustration when justice isn’t served.From love-triangles to fatal attractions, we"ll uncover the twisted side

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12:08

Woman’s Quick Thinking May Have Saved Her Life During...

Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide ·

2026/10/06

A woman in Dothan, Alabama, tells her partner to leave after an argument.Before handing over his belongings, she makes one decision that would soon become incredibly important.Minutes later, Brantley Lloyd Tolleson allegedly forces his way back inside while she’s on the phone with 911.Then he points a gun directly at her and pulls the trigger.What happened next left investigators praising the woman’s quick thinking, and raised a much bigger legal question about intent when the weapon never actually

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83:25

Dallas Called Her “The Black Widow,” Her Husband Was...

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2026/10/05

Jaie Benson thought she had opened her home to a missionary named Camille.Then she found a passport hidden in the guest room. The face belonged to the woman sleeping under her roof.The name did not.One Google search later, Jaie was reading about dead husbands, a dead friend, an unsolved murder, and decades of rumors surrounding the woman she had just invited into her life.And suddenly, the question wasn’t just who is this woman?It was how many times had Sandra Camille Bridewell reinvented herself

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44:13

His Mistress Sent a Box of Candy to His Wife; She Ate...

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2026/10/02

A historical true crime case tied to love and murder.In this episode, Ky welcomes the hosts of Family Plot Podcast: Dean, Laura, and Arthur to tell you the case of Cordelia Botkin.Cordelia Botkin thought she had found love with married journalist J.P. Dunning.Then he left San Francisco.Months later, more than 2,500 miles away in Delaware, J.P.’s wife received an unexpected package of chocolates with a handwritten note signed only, “Mrs. C.”What happened after that package was opened would connect a

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10:19

Woman Murders 3 Roommates and Tries to Flee State...

Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide ·

2026/10/01

When three roommates were found murdered inside a Virginia rental home, investigators quickly noticed that the newest tenant had vanished.What followed was a multistate manhunt, a high-speed chase, and evidence that would connect Alyssa Venable to the murders of Robert McGuire, Gregory Powell, and Carol Reese.This episode traces how a quiet shared home became the scene of a triple homicide, and the clues Alyssa allegedly left behind before disappearing.Follow on Facebook:

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25:29

“Russian Roulette with Our Children” Baby Put Down...

Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide ·

2026/09/30

Fairy Tales Day Nursery looked like the kind of place parents were supposed to trust.It had positive ratings, an award, and staff who were supposed to know how to care for very young children.Then 14-month-old Noah Sibanda was put down for a nap.Hours later, his parents were at the hospital being told their little boy was gone.What investigators found on the nursery’s CCTV would raise questions far beyond one employee, and expose what prosecutors described as a dangerous culture inside a place meant

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16:50

"Found Covered in Feces" Six Children Removed From...

Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide ·

2026/09/29

Six children between the ages of 1 and 15 were removed from a home in Wake County, North Carolina. Once they were finally out of the house, authorities began learning what they had allegedly been living through.The investigation into Lacy Douglas Hocutt Jr. and Rachelleigh Marie Galasso would uncover allegations of severe child abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and years of isolation from the outside world. But beyond the criminal charges is an even bigger question: how can six

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68:57

Her Husband’s Headless Torso Was Found Near a...

Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide ·

2026/09/28

Five children hiking near Albion Falls in Hamilton, Ontario, thought they had stumbled across the remains of an animal.Then they got closer.What they had actually found launched one of Canada’s most sensational murder investigations, a case involving a missing husband, a blood-stained Packard, a wealthy family hiding secrets, contradictory statements, and physical evidence scattered across more than one property.At the center was 25-year-old Evelyn Dick, whose private life quickly became almost as

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10:38

5-Year-Old, Weighing 20lbs, Found Floating in Black...

Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide ·

2026/09/25

Five-year-old Jakaiden Smith had seen his pediatrician in December 2025 weighing about 30 pounds.Less than two months later, a passerby spotted a black trash bag floating along a Florida bay. Inside was Jakaiden, weighing just 20 pounds.His mother, Jalynda Smith, had disappeared. What investigators allege happened before Jakaiden reached that water may be even harder to understand than how he was found.Follow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/relationshipcrime**************************************Do you

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49:40

“What Kind of Demonic Creature Are You?” Mom Sold...

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2026/09/24

Five-year-old Kamarie Holland was supposed to be protected by a court order that specifically prohibited her father from leaving her in her mother’s care.But on December 13, 2021, Kamarie’s mother called 911 and claimed her daughter had vanished during the night.Investigators would uncover something far, FAR worse.This is the devastating case of how Kristy Siple, Corey Holland, and the system failed a little girl against Jeremy Williams.This case includes graphic detail of child abuse. Listener

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13:51

He Learned the Child Wasn’t His, a Year Later, He...

Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide ·

2026/09/23

A child-custody hearing ends quietly inside a South Carolina courthouse. No shouting. No threats. No indication that anything unusual is about to happen.But once everyone reaches the parking lot, everything changes.Behind what happens next is a years-long story involving an affair, a marriage, a little girl with two father figures, and a truth that Andrew White had already been living with for nearly a year. Was what happened outside that courthouse a man suddenly breaking under years of betrayal,

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21:00

"Playing Rough" Parenting Influencer Dad Shook Infant...

Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide ·

2026/09/22

Ryan Greenwood built an online following by sharing parenting advice, Christian messages, and videos about being a better father.Then, in August 2025, his 4-month-old daughter Elizabeth Greenwood died.What initially appeared to be a tragic loss quickly became a criminal investigation. As investigators dug deeper, they uncovered troubling internet searches, allegations of prior incidents involving the infant, and evidence prosecutors say painted a very different picture than the one Ryan presented

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65:40

"The Giggling Granny" She Wanted the Perfect Husband,...

Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide ·

2026/09/21

Nannie Doss spent decades chasing the kind of love story she read about in romance magazines and lonely-hearts ads. She married again and again, always searching for what she called the “perfect mate.” But wherever Nannie’s search for romance took her, tragedy never seemed far behind.By 1954, one sudden death in Tulsa, Oklahoma, finally made a doctor stop and ask questions that stretched far beyond one marriage. Soon investigators were looking backward through years of suspicious deaths across

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19:20

“Boys Don’t Cry” Baby Needed Emergency Brain Surgery...

Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide ·

2026/09/18

When a seven-month-old Florida baby suddenly started vomiting, his parents pointed doctors toward a recent bump on the headboard and a pre-existing medical condition involving fluid around his brain. But emergency surgery and a subsequent investigation revealed something far more sinister.This episode talks about the investigation into Anthony Hester the allegations of him shaking his son until he had to be hospitalized.**************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or

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14:47

Ex-Boyfriend Used Flowers to Lure Pregnant Teen...

Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide ·

2026/09/17

Jariah Edwards was 17 years old, 32 weeks pregnant, and visiting San Diego with her family when someone unexpectedly showed up outside their rental in the middle of the night.Police say Trevon Williams had traveled from Arizona, told Jariah he brought her flowers, and convinced her to come outside.Minutes later, Jariah had been shot.Doctors fought to save both her and her baby girl and investigators would soon learn that what looked like a romantic gesture may have been used to get Jariah

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24:40

“This Was Preventable” His Mom Tried to Warn...

Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide ·

2026/09/16

When six-year-old Justin Elmore arrived at the hospital, the adults caring for him said his injuries came from hitting himself in the head.Doctors immediately knew something was wrong with that explanation.Justin had a brain bleed, a punctured lung, and injuries across his body. Then investigators searched the home, the adults’ phones, and the surveillance footage, and discovered a sad tale of continuous abuse.Follow on Facebook:

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29:48

Mother Drowns 3 Kids in Coney Island; Guilty or...

Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide ·

2026/09/15

Three children disappeared into the ocean in the middle of the night. Hours later, they were found along the shoreline of Coney Island, and their mother was wandering barefoot, soaking wet, repeatedly telling family that the children were "gone."As investigators pieced together the final hours before Zachary, Liliana, and Oliver Merdy died, they uncovered years of mental health struggles, custody battles, reports of neglect, and repeated concerns that some believe should have triggered stronger

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59:59

"Didn't Deserve it" Couple Murdered Mother,...

Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide ·

2026/09/14

Amy Vilardi was the one who called 911 after finding four members of her family dead inside their South Carolina home.For nearly eight years, no one was charged.Then investigators went back to evidence that had been sitting in the case file ... including a photograph that led them right to Amy and Ross Vilardi.But the case was built on circumstantial evidence. Would it be enough to prove four murders beyond a reasonable doubt?Listen now on Love and

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26:14

"I hate your child” She Claimed She Just Found Out;...

Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide ·

2026/09/11

Taylor Schaefer told police that a “gut feeling” led her to check the cameras inside her home, where she watched her boyfriend beating her five-year-old son. But when detectives seized the surveillance system, they discovered that the cameras had captured much more than one violent morning.How did a woman who worked for a child-protection organization become part of what investigators described as one of the worst abuse cases they had ever seen?**************************************Follow me on

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26:44

He Was Called a Hero for Killing His Daughter’s...

Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide ·

2026/09/10

John Eisenman said he killed Andrew Sorensen because Andrew had trafficked his daughter, and that story turned him into a vigilante hero to people across the country.But investigators couldn’t prove the trafficking accusation.Then John’s fiancée, Brenda Kross, started talking and confessed that she had been there when Andrew was killed. Years later, both were standing in court, and the story that had followed Andrew’s name since his death finally began to unravel.Original

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15:16

“You Dead Yet?” He Controlled Every Part of Her Life,...

Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide ·

2026/09/09

A 16-year-old boy hides in a bedroom and calls 911 while his stepfather is still somewhere inside the house with a gun.His mother, Tenisha Williams, has already been shot.But when investigators review the family’s security cameras, they learn that the violence didn’t begin that night. Prosecutors say Kelvin Williams had spent years controlling Tenisha.Then they reveal one more disturbing detail: on the day Tenisha died, prosecutors say Kelvin made her buy and load the gun himself.Follow me on

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