Till Death Do Us Part Podcast

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By: Daniel and Melissa MacArthur

They've been married 19 years. She's intrigued by true crime. He couldn't care less. Can their marriage survive a podcast? Or will it end in murder?Meet the MacArthur's! Your soon-to-be favorite dysfunctional true crime couple. Offending your ear holes since 2022. Melissa brings the research and Daniel brings the sarcasm. Telling you cases of other dysfunctional couples whose love affair has ended in murder. With cases you might know and others you've certainly never heard before. You can find us on all podcast streaming services. With over 150 episodes to binge. We also have bonus episodes over at Patreon.com. For a...

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The MacArthur's Talk Haunted Locations... South Carolina
Today at 8:11 AM

South Carolina is known for its Southern charm, beautiful coastlines, and restless spirits. From a notorious jail and a mansion with a headless ghost to a haunted warship, mysterious screams in the woods, and pirates who may have never left the gallows, we're exploring seven of the Palmetto State's most haunted locations. Are these simply ghost stories passed down through generations, or is something from the past still lurking in the shadows?


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Just Melissa- The Disappearance of Michelle Parker: From The People's Court to a Murder Charge
Last Friday at 8:21 AM

On November 17, 2011, Michelle Parker appeared on national television arguing with her ex-fiancé over a missing engagement ring. Just hours later, the mother of three vanished without a trace. For nearly 15 years, the case remained unsolved. Now, a shocking arrest and newly revealed evidence may finally expose what happened that afternoon. Was the truth hiding in plain sight all along?


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After the Show: Episode 178- Adolph and Louise Luetgert
11/03/2026

An unfiltered, unscripted, and unhinged discussion on the supposed murder of Louise Luetgert. This is the conversation we used to have after we hit stop. Now we just keep recording! Listen at your own risk!


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Episode 178- Part 2: Adolph and Louise Luetgert- The Sausage King of Chicago and the Wife Who Disappeared intro Thin Air
#178
11/03/2026

Case begins right away. No Foreplay!

No body. No confession. And a nation divided. As Chicago's infamous Sausage King stands trial for his wife's murder, shocking testimony, questionable evidence, and a media circus leave everyone wondering what really happened to Louisa Luetgert. But even after the final verdict, the mystery refuses to die. From a prison cell to the darkened halls of an abandoned sausage factory, whispers of Louisa's restless spirit turn an already horrifying murder case into one of Chicago's most chilling ghost stories.


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Episode 178: Part 1- Adolph and Louise Luetgert: The Sausage King of Chicago and the Wife Who Disappeared Into Thin Air
#178
10/27/2026

Skip the foreplay at 11:00 (this is a guesstimation due to ad placement by AI and not humans).

In 1897, the wife of Chicago's wealthy Sausage King mysteriously vanished without a trace. Her family feared the worst, but her husband seemed strangely unconcerned. As disturbing secrets emerged from behind the doors of the Luetgert household, investigators began to question whether Louisa had simply walked away—or whether something far more sinister had happened inside her husband's sausage factory.


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The MacArthur's Talk... The Mary Celeste: The Most Infamous Ghost Ship in Maritime History
10/20/2026

*Fact Check- While editing the episode Melissa realized that not all ships are named after women. Melissa was talking out of her butt! Melissa was wrong!

In 1872, a ship was discovered drifting through the Atlantic Ocean with no one aboard. The cargo was untouched, personal belongings remained, and there was no sign of a struggle. But the captain, his wife, their two-year-old daughter, and seven crewmen had vanished without a trace. Was it a tragic mistake, a sinister secret, or something far more terrifying? Step aboard the Mary Celeste, one of history’s most chilling maritime mysteries.

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Episode 177- The Body in the Bedroom: Trenton Mallory and Amber Smith
#177
10/14/2026

*Skip the foreplay around 10:00 (this is a guesstimation due to ad placement by AI and not humans)

On a cold March morning in 2014, Amber Smith returned to her quiet Michigan home to find the front door wide open and something terribly wrong inside. Her fiancé, Trenton Mallory, was supposed to be home, but he wasn't answering. What police discovered in the bedroom would turn a seemingly ordinary burglary into a murder investigation filled with unsettling questions. Because sometimes, what a crime scene reveals isn't nearly as important as what it doesn't.


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Just Melissa- American Idol, Deadly Lies, and a Wife Betrayed: The Murder of Ashley Flynn
10/08/2026

He once stood before America declaring his love for his wife. But behind closed doors, Caleb Flynn was living a double life filled with secrets, betrayal, and a dangerous obsession. When Ashley Flynn was found shot to death in her own bed, her husband blamed a mysterious intruder. But investigators uncovered an affair, thousands of disturbing messages, and a chilling promise made just hours before her murder. Was this a home invasion gone terribly wrong—or something far more calculated?


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The MacArthur's Talk Haunted Locations... Bakersfield, California
10/06/2026

Bakersfield is known for oil, country music, and summers that feel suspiciously close to the surface of the sun. But ghosts? Apparently, we’ve got those too.

From haunted hotels and phantom newspaper employees to a Woman in White, restless high school spirits, and a statue that may warn you before disaster strikes, we’re exploring 7 of Bakersfield’s most haunted places—plus one creepy honorable mention.

Because apparently even death isn’t enough to make some people leave Bakersfield.


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Just Melissa- The DNA That Waited 40 Years: The Murder of Lillian Williams and Teresa Ann Houck
09/30/2026

When Lillian Williams was murdered in 2025, her husband David was convicted and sentenced to life. But his arrest would uncover something no one expected—a DNA connection to the unsolved murder of 23-year-old Teresa Ann Houck nearly 40 years earlier. And now, investigators are looking at yet another cold case.


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Episode 176- Part 2: The Body in the Kitchen: Dr Robert and Dr. Autumn Klein Ferrante
#176
09/29/2026

In Part Two, Dr. Autumn Klein’s mysterious death heads to the courtroom. As prosecutors accuse her husband, Bob Ferrante, of poisoning her with cyanide, dueling medical experts offer dramatically different explanations for what really killed her. Was this a carefully planned murder—or did the science leave room for reasonable doubt? Listen and find out! And remember, opinions are like buttholes. We all have one and most of them stink.


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Episode 176- Part 1: The Body in the Kitchen: Robert and Autumn Klein Ferrante
#176
09/22/2026

*Skip the foreplay at 9:00 (this is a guesstimation due to ad placement by AI and not human beings)

A brilliant doctor comes home after a long day at the hospital—and within minutes, she collapses. When a mysterious toxin is discovered in her blood, suspicion turns toward the one person who should have wanted to save her. Was Dr. Autumn Klein’s death a medical mystery… or a carefully planned murder?


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Just Melissa - "I Just Lost It": The Case of Mary Ogle and Terry Ogle
09/17/2026

For decades, Terry and Mary Ogle built a life together as respected Indianapolis educators. Then, at 79 years old, Terry called 911 and calmly admitted he had bludgeoned his wife to death with a hammer. There was no mystery about who killed Mary—but Terry’s explanation for why would take this case in a direction no one expected.


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The MacArthur's Talk Cryptids... South Carolina
09/15/2026

South Carolina has more than just beautiful beaches and haunted history—it has monsters. From the infamous Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp to Bigfoot, the Boo Hag, giant winged creatures, mysterious river monsters, and a three-eyed man said to lurk beneath Columbia, we’re diving into seven of the Palmetto State’s strangest legends. Are they folklore, mistaken identity… or something still hiding in the swamps?


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Episode 175- The Body in the Bathroom: Curtis "Curt" and Donna Thorngren
#175
09/08/2026

*Skip the Foreplay around 8:00 (this is a guesstimation due to ad placement by AI and not human beings)

A quiet Sunday afternoon turns deadly when 42-year-old Curt Thorngren is found shot inside his Idaho home. At first, the scene looks like a suicide—but there’s one glaring problem: the gun is missing. As investigators uncover a string of burglaries, a troubled teenager, and secrets much closer to home, they begin to wonder if Curt’s killer was a stranger at all.


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After the Show: Episode 175- The Body in the Bathroom: Curtis "Curt" and Donna Thorngren
09/08/2026

*Opinions are like buttholes, everybody's got one and they all stink.

An unfiltered, unscripted and unhinged discussion on the murder of Curt Thorngren. This is the conversation we used to have after we hit stop. Now we just keep recording. Listen at your own risk!


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Just Melissa- Patrick and Lindsey Barnett: A Marriage, an Affair, and a Scene That Didn't Add Up
09/01/2026

A wife is found dead in the shower, and her husband says she took her own life. But investigators soon discover blood in the bedroom, injuries that raise questions, an alleged affair, and evidence suggesting Lindsey Barnett's body may have been moved. Was this a tragic suicide—or a carefully staged murder scene? The evidence may tell a very different story.


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After the Show: Episode 174- The Body in the Pit: Ian Stewart and Helen Bailey
08/25/2026

*Opinions are like buttholes, everybody's got one and they all stink!

An unfiltered, unscripted and unhinged discussion on the death of Helen Bailey. This is the conversation we used to have after we hit stop. Instead, now we just keep on recording. Lucky you! Listen at your own risk!


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Episode 174- The Body in the Pit: Ian Stewart and Helen Brailey
#174
08/25/2026

Skip the foreplay around 5:00 (this is a guesstimation due to ad placement by AI and not human beings)

When beloved author Helen Bailey vanished in 2016, her fiancé, Ian Stewart, had an explanation. Helen had simply disappeared.

But something about the story didn’t add up.

As police began digging deeper, Helen’s seemingly happy life with Stewart started to unravel. Then came a discovery that changed everything.

So what really happened to Helen? Was this a carefully planned murder—or was someone else responsible?

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Just Melissa- Christian Obumseli and Courtney Clenney: A Relationship, A Fatal Stabbing, and the Question That May Never Be Answered
08/18/2026

Christian Obumseli was fatally stabbed by his girlfriend, Courtney Clenney, in their Miami apartment in April 2022. Clenney claimed she threw the knife in self-defense after Christian attacked her, while prosecutors argued she was the aggressor. After four years of legal battles, disputed evidence, and allegations of abuse on both sides, Clenney pleaded guilty to manslaughter in August 2026 and was sentenced to six years in prison. But with no trial and no jury verdict, one question remains: Did she plead guilty because she was responsible—or because she feared what a murder conviction could mean?


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Episode 173- Part 2: Peter and Joan Porco
#173
08/11/2026

Part 2 - The investigation intensifies as prosecutors build their case against Christopher, while Joan Porco continues to stand firmly by her son despite overwhelming evidence. From courtroom drama to lasting questions about loyalty, memory, and justice, we dive into the trial and the twists that still keep this case alive today.


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Episode 173- Peter and Joan Porco: Part 1
#173
08/04/2026

*Originally released as a Betrayed Episode

A quiet suburban home becomes the scene of an unimaginable family tragedy when Peter Porco is brutally murdered and his wife, Joan, is left fighting for her life. As investigators close in on the person they believe is responsible, one heartbreaking twist changes everything—Joan refuses to believe her own son could have done it. Join us as we unravel one of true crime's most unforgettable family murder cases.


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Just Melissa- Kelsie Schelling with Lauren Suhr and Donthe Lucas: The Woman Who Vanished... and the Stranger Who Helped Bring Her Killer to Justice
07/30/2026

When 21-year-old Kelsie Schelling drove to Pueblo to meet the father of her unborn child, Donthe Lucas, she vanished without a trace. Her body has never been found, but a trail of lies, surveillance footage, and one ordinary woman's extraordinary courage would help bring her killer to justice. This is the heartbreaking story of Kelsie Schelling—and Lauren Suhr, the stranger who risked everything to uncover the truth.


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The MacArthur's Talk Cryptids and Haunted Locations... England!
07/28/2026

Journey into the shadows of England, where ancient legends refuse to die. From the terrifying Black Shuck and the mysterious Owlman to the legendary Beast of Bodmin Moor, we explore the country's most infamous cryptids and the stories that have haunted the countryside for centuries. Then, we step inside England's most notorious haunted locations—including the Tower of London, Chillingham Castle, the Ancient Ram Inn, and the infamous Black Monk House—to uncover the history, eyewitness accounts, and chilling mysteries that continue to captivate believers and skeptics alike. Are these merely legends... or is there something still lurking in the...


Forensic Tales- The Murder of Oakey "Al" Kite
Forensic Tales- The Murder of Oakey "Al" Kite episode artwork
07/23/2026

Not all stories have happy endings...

Hosted by Courtney Fretwell. M.S. in Forensic Psychology, Forensic Tales is a weekly true crime podcast with a forensic twist. Each episode features real cases and explores how forensic science, criminal profiling, and investigative techniques were used to uncover the truth- or, in some case, left more questions than answers.

#335 - When 53-year-old Oakey Kite, who went by Al, failed to show up for work on May 24th, 2004, his coworkers immediately knew something was wrong. Concerned, they went to his townhouse in Aurora to check on him where...


After the Show: Episode 172- The Body in the Fire: James and Teresa Kohnle
07/21/2026

*Opinions are like buttholes, everybody's got one and most of them stink!

An unfiltered, unscripted and unhinged discussion on the death of Jim Kohnle. This is the conversation we used to have after we hit stop. Instead, now we just keep on recording. Lucky you! Listen at your own risk.


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172- The Body in the Fire: James and Teresa Kohnle
#172
07/21/2026

*Skip the foreplay around 10:00 (this is a guesstimation due to ad placement by AI and not humans)

A devastating house fire in Ringgold, Georgia, was first believed to be a tragic accident. But as investigators uncovered evidence of arson, suspicion shifted to the person Jim Kohnle trusted most—his wife, Teresa. Was this a calculated murder for financial gain, or did a desperate insurance scheme end in an unthinkable tragedy? In this episode, we unravel the twists, conflicting stories, and shocking guilty plea behind one of Georgia's most puzzling fire deaths.


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Just Melissa- The Unsolved Murder of Brooke Hanlon: The 911 Call That Has The Internet Divided
07/19/2026

A young therapist. A new mother. A frantic 911 call. When Brooke Hanlon was murdered inside her New Jersey home, the public immediately began dissecting every word her husband said to dispatchers. But can you really hear guilt over the phone? This episode examines Brooke's life, the unanswered questions surrounding her death, and why history has shown that judging a 911 call can sometimes lead investigators—and the public—down the wrong path.


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Just Melissa- The Man Who Wasn't Tom Selleck: Donald and Karen Whitaker
07/14/2026

When a message from "Tom Selleck" appeared after Karen Whitaker lost a childhood friend, it seemed like an unbelievable coincidence. But behind the celebrity's name was a master manipulator who slowly gained her trust, drained tens of thousands of dollars, and drove a heartbreaking wedge between a devoted husband, their family, and the people trying desperately to help. In one of the most tragic scam cases in recent memory, we'll explore the emotional manipulation, the devastating consequences, and the cautionary lessons behind the deaths of Donald and Karen Whitaker.


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After The Show: Episode 171- The Body in the Clearing: Harry Crawford and Annie Burkett
07/07/2026

An unfiltered, unscripted and unhinged discussion on the murder of Annie Burkett. This is the conversation we used to have after we hit stop. Instead, now we just keep on recording. Listen at your own risk.


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Episode 171- The Body in the Clearing: Harry Crawford and Annie Burkett
#171
07/07/2026

*Skip the foreplay around 12:00 (this is a guesstimation due to ad placement by AI and not human beings).

Who was Harry Leo Crawford? To friends and neighbors, he seemed like an ordinary husband. But when his wife, Annie Birkett, vanished without a trace, a shocking investigation uncovered secrets no one saw coming. In this episode, we unravel one of Australia's most mysterious and sensational murder cases—where nothing, and no one, was quite what they seemed.


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Just Melissa- The Last Hike: David and Bernadette Vander Meer
07/03/2026

For nearly 20 years, Bernadette Vander Meer's death on Angels Landing was considered a tragic accident. Then a shocking confession, a secret affair, and a reopened investigation turned the case upside down. Was it a devastating fall—or a carefully planned murder? Join us as we unravel the evidence, the relationship, and the questions that may never be answered.


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The MacArthur's Talk Haunted Locations... Texas
06/30/2026

*Daniel's hosting this one!!

From the haunted halls of the Driskill Hotel to the ghostly battlefields of the Alamo and the mysterious Marfa Lights, we're exploring 10 of the most haunted locations in Texas. Join us as we uncover the chilling history, eerie legends, and spine-tingling encounters that have made these places legendary. Are the ghosts of Texas real? You decide.


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Episode 170- What Remained in the Mississippi River: James and Joyce Klindt
#170
06/23/2026

*Skip the foreplay at around 12:00 (this is a guesstimation due to ad placement by AI and not human beings).

When Joyce Klindt vanished from her Davenport, Iowa home in 1983, few could have imagined the horrifying truth that would emerge. In this episode, we examine the brutal murder, the groundbreaking forensic science that helped identify her remains, and the chilling evidence that led investigators to the person closest to her. A shocking case of love, betrayal, and murder.


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Just Melissa- The Serial Killer's Wife: Asa's Impossible Truth - Married to the Gilgo Beach Murderer
06/21/2026

For nearly 30 years, Asa believed she was married to a devoted husband and loving father. Then the man she trusted most was exposed as the notorious Gilgo Beach killer. In this episode, we explore Asa's life with Rex, the secrets hidden inside their home, and the devastating moment she learned the truth about the man she thought she knew.


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The MacArthur's Talk Cryptids... Texas
06/17/2026

Everything is bigger in Texas—including the monsters. In this episode, we dive into 10 of the Lone Star State's most famous cryptids, from the terrifying Goatman of Old Alton Bridge and the Lake Worth Monster to the mysterious Chupacabra, La Lechuza, and the Big Thicket Ape. Are these creatures hidden in the shadows of Texas, or are they simply legends that refuse to die? Join us as we explore the stories, sightings, and folklore behind Texas's strangest cryptids.


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Just Melissa- Two Recent Cases of Love Gone Wrong: Timothy Clutts and Jodi Cathcart
06/11/2026

This week, we cover two shocking cases that left families and communities searching for answers. We take a closer look at the deaths of Timothy Clutts and Jodi Cathcart, examining the relationships, investigations, arrests, and courtroom developments that followed. Join us as we break down the facts, timelines, and lingering questions surrounding these tragic cases.

*Special thank you to one of our 11 listeners, Megan Cojen, who sent me both cases.


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Episode 169- The Body in the Bin: Donald and Gail Gash
#169
06/09/2026

*Skip the foreplay at around 12:00 (this is a rough guesstimation due to ad placement by AI and not human beings)

In 2004, the brutal murder of North Carolina fire chief Donald Gash stunned a small mountain community. What began as a missing person case quickly turned into a shocking investigation involving family secrets, financial troubles, and a crime that made national headlines. In this episode, we examine the life, death, and aftermath of one of North Carolina's most disturbing murder cases.


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The MacArthur's Talk Haunted Locations... Illinois
06/02/2026

Step into the shadows of Illinois as we explore eight of the state's most haunted locations. From the ghostly hitchhiker of Resurrection Cemetery to the eerie halls of Old Joliet Prison and the haunted rooms of Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, we uncover the tragic histories, chilling eyewitness accounts, and paranormal legends that continue to haunt the Prairie State. Plus, we'll dive into the aftermath of the Great Chicago Fire and the city that rose from its ashes. Prepare for ghost stories, local lore, and a few laughs along the way.


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The Crash: Mackenzie Sharilla and Dominic Russo with Davion Flanagan
05/25/2026

You asked for it!

We watched the new Netflix documentary The Crash and share our thoughts on the evidence, the way the case was presented, whether we think the documentary changes how people view Mackenzie’s guilt or innocence, and of course her parents. Was this intentional murder, reckless teenage behavior, or something in between?

Just remember, opinions are like buttholes, everyone has one and they all stink.


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