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 of relationships that led to homicide.Want even more exclusive cases, deeper dives, ad-free content, and behind-the-scenes access? Find o...
Her Husband’s Headless Torso Was Found Near a Waterfall, Then Police Found a Suitcase with Another Body | Evelyn Dick
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 famous as the crime itself.
But even after multiple trials, a death sentence, an overturned conviction, an...
5-Year-Old, Weighing 20lbs, Found Floating in Black Trash Bag in Escambia Bay | Jalynda Smith
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.
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“What Kind of Demonic Creature Are You?” Mom Sold 5-Year-Old for $2,500 | Kamarie Holland
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 discretion is advised.
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He Learned the Child Wasn’t His, a Year Later, He Murdered Girl's Father | Stephen White
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, or something much more calculated?
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"Playing Rough" Parenting Influencer Dad Shook Infant Daughter to Death | Ryan Greenwood
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 online.
This episode breaks down the investigation, the trial, and the conviction that followed Elizabeth Greenwood's death.
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"The Giggling Granny" She Wanted the Perfect Husband, So She Poisoned the Ones Who Disappointed Her | Nannie Doss
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 multiple states, and at the cheerful grandmother the press would eventually nickname the “Giggling Granny.”
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“Boys Don’t Cry” Baby Needed Emergency Brain Surgery After Shaking Allegations | Anthony Hester
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.
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Ex-Boyfriend Used Flowers to Lure Pregnant Teen Outside Before Shooting Her | Jariah Edwards
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 alone.
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“This Was Preventable” His Mom Tried to Warn Authorities, then 6-Year-Old Justin Died | Franklin Elmore
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.
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Mother Drowns 3 Kids in Coney Island; Guilty or Mental Health? | Erin Merdy Case
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 intervention long before that September morning.
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"Didn't Deserve it" Couple Murdered Mother, Grandmother, and Step grandmother | Amy Vilardi
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?
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"I hate your child” She Claimed She Just Found Out; Footage Said Otherwise | Taylor Schaefer
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?
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He Was Called a Hero for Killing His Daughter’s “Trafficker” But Then the Truth Came Out | John Eisenman Update
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.
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“You Dead Yet?” He Controlled Every Part of Her Life, Then Took It | Kelvin Williams
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.
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911 Dispatcher Hears Husband Murder His Own Child During Live Call | Luis Sanchez Case
A terrified wife called 911 to report that her husband was armed. Before deputies could arrive, the dispatcher heard gunshots, and the suspect's own words would become some of the most chilling evidence in the case.
When officers entered the home, they found a family forever changed. One child was dead, two more victims were critically injured, and investigators soon uncovered a connection that made the case even more extraordinary.
This episode examines the deadly family shooting involving Luis Sanchez, the investigation that followed, and why the criminal case ended without ever reaching a jury.
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Ate His Eye; He Believed His Brother Had to Be Sacrificed to Save the World | Matthew Hertgen
Matthew Hertgen’s family knew he was seriously mentally ill. His older brother spent hours with him on the night Joseph died, saw that he was struggling with terrifying visions, and even warned Joseph to call if he needed help.
Less than an hour later, Matthew called 911 and reported “a fire and a dead body.”
What investigators uncovered inside the apartment was horrific, but the legal question became much more complicated.
This episode has a shocking and VERY sad ending.
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“How to Change in 9 Weeks” The Journal That Exposed the Murder of Rachel Barber
Rachel Barber thought she was leaving dance class to make some easy money.
The person offering the job wasn’t a stranger; Caroline Robertson had once babysat Rachel and her younger sisters and had been trusted by the Barber family.
But Caroline had secretly spent months studying Rachel’s looks, personality, family, boyfriend, and life. Then Rachel disappeared and Caroline started calling her family asking how the search was going.
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Historical True Crime | Pregnant Woman Said She Might “Come Back Dead,” Days Later, She Was Found in a Lake | Grace Brown
In 1906, Grace Brown left home believing Chester Gillette was finally going to make a decision about their future. She packed her belongings, traveled through New York with him, and even mailed her mother a postcard saying she was having a lovely time.
The next day, Grace was found at the bottom of Big Moose Lake.
Chester said she had taken her own life, prosecutors said something different, and more than a century later, new questions about Grace’s injuries still leave one part of this famous case open to debate: What really happened in that rowboat?
"I Hope He's Dead" The 911 Call That Unraveled America's Black Widower | The Thomas Randolph Story
Tommy Randolph called 911 claiming he had just walked into every husband's worst nightmare.
He said he found his wife, Sharon, shot on the floor of their Las Vegas home, confronted the masked intruder responsible, and killed him in self-defense.
But detectives quickly began questioning nearly every part of his story.
In this episode, we examine the evidence that led two separate juries to convict the man prosecutors dubbed the "Black Widower" and why one of those convictions was later overturned.
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“What Did I Do to Deserve This?” Adults Ordered Groceries While 14-Year-Old Starved to 35 Pounds | Melissa Goodman
When Walter Goodman III called 911 from his Oneida, Wisconsin, home, first responders found his 14-year-old daughter weighing just 35 pounds.
As doctors fought to save her life, investigators began uncovering what had been happening inside the home she shared with Walter, Melissa Goodman, Savanna LeFever, and Kayla Stemler.
Then police searched the house ... and Melissa’s phone.
What they found would lead one prosecutor to call it the worst child neglect case she had seen in nearly 25 years.
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“His Brain Had Been Obliterated” The Abuse and Murder of 5-Year-Old Landon | Lauren Maloberti
Landon was adopted into a home that should have protected him.
Five-year-old Landon Maloberti was carried into a Pennsylvania hospital unresponsive, with his adoptive parents claiming that he had recently fallen and had been unsteady after COVID.
Doctors quickly realized that a simple fall couldn’t explain what they found.
As investigators looked deeper, they uncovered allegations of isolation, beatings, food deprivation, threats, and a delay in getting him medical care.
This episode follows Landon’s final days and the evidence presented against Lauren Maloberti and her husband.
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"He Wanted Her to Get Skinny" The Marriage Didn't Survive Her Transformation ... and Neither Did She | Jason Lee
Lindsey Lee had rebuilt her life after separating from her husband. She was thriving, preparing to finalize her divorce, and looking toward a new future.
Then she failed to show up for work.
What investigators uncovered inside her home, and on her estranged husband's electronic devices, would become the foundation of a murder case built almost entirely on circumstantial evidence, forensic science, and digital clues.
In this episode, we examine the investigation, the prosecution's theory of a carefully planned murder, the defense's attempts to dismantle the evidence, and the question that divided the courtroom...
She Agreed to Final Dinner with Ex; He Assaulted & Murdered Her | Samantha Mickleburgh Case
After ending her engagement, Samantha Mickleburgh thought she was doing one final act of kindness.
She agreed to spend a birthday weekend with her ex-fiancé, James Cartwright, before moving on with her life.
The next morning, Samantha was dead.
What initially appeared to be a tragic and unexplained death inside a luxury hotel room quickly became a murder investigation. As detectives dug into the couple's relationship, they uncovered allegations of obsession, control, jealousy, and a man who refused to accept that the relationship was over.
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Husband Stabs Wife 44 Times, One of America's Most Controversial Sleepwalking Murder Cases | Scott Falater
In 1997, Yarmila Falater was found floating in her backyard pool after a brutal attack that left investigators searching for answers. The evidence quickly pointed to her husband, Scott Falater, a seemingly devoted husband, father, and churchgoing family man with no history of violence.
But Scott's defense would turn the entire case upside down.
He admitted he was responsible for Yarmila's death. He just claimed he was asleep when it happened.
This episode breaks down one of the most controversial murder trials in America and the question jurors had to answer: can someone commit a...
Millionaire Shot in Bed, "Trophy Wife" Got $6 Million and Now Claims Her Twin Daughters Framed Her | Case of Steven Beard
When Steven Beard woke up in the middle of the night, he thought his stomach had somehow burst open.
Instead, investigators discovered he had been shot while sleeping in his own bed.
What followed was an investigation involving a wealthy businessman, a much younger wife, Celese Beard, a secret relationship, allegations of manipulation, and claims of a murder-for-hire plot motivated by millions of dollars.
This episode breaks down the full timeline, from the shooting itself to the testimony that ultimately convinced a jury that Steven's murder was far bigger than a single trigger pull.<...
Husband Googles "Can you throw away body parts?" After Wife Goes Missing | Brian Walshe Case
Ana Walshe was a successful real estate executive, devoted mother of three, and someone whose future seemed bright.
Then, on New Year's Day 2023, she vanished.
Her husband, Brian Walshe, claimed she left home for a work emergency and headed to Washington, D.C. But investigators soon discovered that Ana never arrived.
As detectives followed the evidence, they uncovered disturbing internet searches, surveillance footage, financial troubles, a secret affair, and evidence prosecutors argued pointed directly to murder.
This episode breaks down Ana's disappearance, the investigation, the defense's unusual explanation, the trial, and...
Mom Fought for Her Children for Years Before Being Gunned Down at Courthouse | Chistine Belford
Christine Belford thought the hardest part of her divorce was over.
Instead, it marked the beginning of a years-long nightmare.
After her ex-husband kidnapped their children and fled the country, Christine fought tirelessly to bring them home. But even after the girls were returned, the harassment didn't stop.
This episode breaks down the international kidnapping, the custody battle, the courthouse shooting that shocked Delaware, and the historic cyberstalking convictions that followed.
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Family Friend Comforted Grieving Parents After Killing Their Daughter | Daniel Bartelt
Jessie Blodgett was a 19-year-old college student, musician, and theater performer with her whole future ahead of her.
On July 15, 2013, her mother found her dead in her bedroom.
At first, investigators had very little to go on, but as they worked the case, they uncovered evidence connecting Jessie's murder to a separate violent attack that happened just days earlier.
The investigation eventually led police to Daniel Bartelt, someone Jessie had known for years and someone her family trusted.
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Man Walks into Police Station and Admits to Dismembering Girlfriend | Chintara Ravindra
Chintada Ravindra and Polipalli Mounika met through a dating app and maintained a relationship for years, even after Ravindra married someone else.
In March 2026, Ravindra walked into a police station and confessed that Mounika was dead inside his apartment.
What investigators found next shocked even experienced officers.
This episode breaks down the relationship, the confession, the disturbing discovery inside the apartment, and the evidence investigators say points to planning before the murder.
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Wife Writes Grief Book After Husband's Death, Then Gets Convicted of Killing Him | Kouri Richins
When Eric Richins died in March 2022, his death initially appeared to be a tragic overdose.
His wife, Kouri Richins, publicly portrayed herself as a grieving widow and even published a children's book about helping kids cope with losing a parent.
But investigators soon uncovered evidence that led them in a very different direction.
As they examined financial records, phone data, life insurance policies, alleged drug purchases, and witness testimony, prosecutors built a case alleging that Eric's death was anything but accidental.
This episode breaks down the investigation, the trial, the shocking evidence...
BREAKING Brendan Banfield Sentenced to Life Without Parole in Double Murder Case
Brendan Banfield has officially been sentenced.
After being convicted of murdering his wife, Christine Banfield, and Joseph Ryan, the former IRS agent appeared in court for what would become an emotional sentencing hearing.
Family members of both victims spoke directly to the court about the devastating impact of the murders, sharing memories of the people they lost and the grief they continue to carry.
This episode goes into the victim impact statements, the judge's powerful comments, Brendan's final remarks, and finally the sentence.
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Brendan Banfield Wants Murder Conviction Overturned Before Sentencing | Case Update
A jury already found Brendan Banfield guilty in the murders of his wife, Christine Banfield, and Joseph Ryan after prosecutors presented weeks of testimony involving an affair, an au pair, and a FetLife setup that turned deadly.
Now, just before sentencing, Brendan is trying to get the convictions overturned.
His defense team claims prosecutors made multiple errors during trial, including questions surrounding Brendan’s silence during the investigation and testimony from key witnesses.
This episode breaks down the latest courtroom update, the arguments being made by both sides, and why Brendan Banfield’s sentencing has...
Influencer Stabbed 81 Times, Boyfriend Convicted After Bizarre Evidence Found Near Body | Beauty Couch
Beauty Couch, known online as Beauty Katera, was a college student, skating instructor, and social media influencer with more than 150,000 followers.
In August 2023, her burned car was discovered in Austell, Georgia and this began an investigation that would lead to an "orgy of circumstantial evidence" pointing directly to Beauty's boyfriend, Eugene Jacques.
Was he framed or did he do this crime?
This episode breaks down the investigation, the evidence presented at trial, and the defense's argument that the case lacked forensic proof.
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Popular YouTuber Used Livestream as Alibi to Murder Pregnant Girlfriend | Stephen McCullagh Case
Natalie McNally was 15 weeks pregnant when she was murdered inside her home in Northern Ireland just days before Christmas.
Her boyfriend, Stephen McCullagh, had an airtight alibi through a six-hour YouTube livestream that showed him at home the entire night.
But as the investigation started, shocking information emerged that changed the trajectory of case.
This episode breaks down the investigation, the evidence and every disturbing detail uncovered during the trial.
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TikTok Influencer, Gabriela Gonzalez, Accused in Murder-for-Hire Plot Against Singer Jack Avery
In 2021, singer Jack Avery was reportedly warned by the FBI that someone was allegedly trying to have him killed.
Now, TikTok influencer Gabriela “Gabbie” Gonzalez, her father Francisco Gonzalez, and her ex-boyfriend Kai Cordrey have been charged in what prosecutors describe as a murder-for-hire plot connected to a custody battle over Gabbie and Jack’s daughter.
This episode breaks down the allegations, the undercover operation, the custody dispute, and the federal charges now facing all three defendants.
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Sister Blamed for Murder, 35 Years Later DNA Cleared Her Name | Ressa Trexler Case
In 1984, 15-year-old Reesa Trexler was found brutally murdered inside her grandparents’ home in Salisbury, North Carolina.
The case quickly went cold, and over the years, rumors and accusations started turning toward Reesa’s younger sister, Jodie Trexler Laird, despite there never being evidence tying her to the crime.
Who actually did this to Reesa?
This episode breaks down the original investigation, the years of suspicion surrounding Jodie, and the DNA breakthrough that finally solved the murder after 35 years.
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Child Finds Stepmother Dead After Domestic Violence Turns Deadly | Clifford Torrell Noel Jr
A young girl walked into her Pontiac, Michigan home and found her stepmother, Latrece Harper, dead on the couch from a gunshot wound to the head.
By the end of the night, five children had lost everything.
This episode breaks down the timeline of what happened, the details released by investigators, and the larger conversation around domestic violence, warning signs, and the families left behind after murder-suicides like this one.
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Wife Said Husband Shot Himself After Argument, Evidence Said Differently | Heather Hicks Auman
Mishael “MJ” Auman was a firefighter, a father, and someone his community knew and respected.
On June 25, 2022, his wife, Heather Hicks Auman, called 911 and said he had taken his own life after an argument.
But what initially appeared to be a suicide quickly turned into a homicide investigation.
This episode breaks down the timeline, the forensic evidence, and how the case shifted from a 911 call to a life sentence.
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“If I Can’t Her, No One Can” Florida Mom Drowns Infant Daughter | Tierra Scott-Franklin
A Florida mother faces first-degree murder charges after admitting to drowning her infant.
Today's case raises difficult questions about intent and mental health.
What happened inside that apartment is only part of the story.
Because what led up to it may be just as important.
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She Was Found Inside a Suitcase in Bali, Now the Case Is Back in Court | Heather Mack Update
In 2014, Sheila von Wiese-Mack was killed inside a luxury resort in Bali. Her body was later found inside a suitcase after a taxi driver noticed blood and went to police, leading to the arrest of her daughter, Heather Mack, and Heather’s boyfriend, Tommy Schaefer.
This is the update of that case.
Heather’s case has already moved forward in the U.S., now, Tommy’s case is moving through the federal system, raising questions about jurisdiction, double jeopardy, and how a case can continue years after a conviction overseas.
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