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Deadly Devotion

Deadly Devotion

Written by: HustleStudios Podcast Network
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Deadly Devotion is the true crime podcast that investigates what happens when love becomes obsession—and intimacy turns lethal. Each episode explores a real case shaped by jealousy, betrayal, possessiveness, secrecy, or a relationship pushed beyond its breaking point.

From jealous lovers and hidden affairs to coercive relationships, arranged marriages that ended in tragedy, and crimes committed in the name of devotion, Deadly Devotion examines the warning signs, personal histories, and pivotal decisions surrounding crimes of the heart.

Part relationship story and part true crime investigation, the podcast looks beyond sensational headlines to understand the people involved, the circumstances surrounding each case, and the consequences left behind. These stories are told with care for victims and without excusing violence or romanticizing harmful behavior.

If you listen to true crime stories about toxic relationships, domestic betrayal, love triangles, obsession, marriage, and psychological manipulation, Deadly Devotion reveals the darkness that can hide behind the language of love.

Because sometimes the most dangerous promise is forever.

Deadly Devotion is a HustleStudios Podcast Network production.

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Episodes
  • The Chris Watts Murders

    The Chris Watts Murders
    Sep 18 2026
    The Chris Watts Murders

    CHAPTERS:
    0:00 — Cold Open
    0:30 — Welcome + Network Shoutouts
    2:00 — Who Was Shanann
    8:00 — The Marriage and Financial Pressure
    14:00 — The Affair with Nichol Kessinger
    19:00 — The Night of August 13th
    24:00 — The Investigation and Confession
    28:00 — Sentencing and Aftermath
    30:00 — Closing Thoughts + Next Episode Teaser
    30:20 — End / HustleStudios Radio 24/7

    SOURCES:
    Court documents — People v. Christopher Watts, Weld County District Court (2018)
    Netflix — American Murder: The Family Next Door (2020)
    Dr. Phil — Chris Watts father Ronnie Watts interview (2018)
    Denver7 / 9News — Chris Watts TV interviews (August 2018)
    Colorado Bureau of Investigation — interrogation transcripts

    MORE FROM HUSTLE STUDIOS:
    Exhibit A: They break down the evidence in criminal cases piece by piece — https://www.spreaker.com/show/...
    The Unsolved Files: Cases that never got answers — https://www.spreaker.com/show/...

    The Chris Watts Murders — by HustleStudios

    This episode was created with AI assistance. Original content reviewed by our team for platform compliance.

    #DeadlyDevotion #HustleStudios #TrueCrime #RomanceCrime

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/deadly-devotion--7248480/support.

    Love can inspire extraordinary devotion. But when affection becomes possession, the ending can be deadly. Follow Deadly Devotion for true crime stories about obsession, jealousy, betrayal, and relationships that ended in tragedy.

    If you value carefully told stories that examine the human realities behind crimes of the heart, you can support Deadly Devotion here:

    https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/deadly-devotion--7248480/support

    Your support helps us research, produce, and share more independent true crime stories while treating victims and their experiences with care.

    Deadly Devotion is a HustleStudios Podcast Network production.
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    31 mins
  • The Betty Broderick Case

    The Betty Broderick Case
    Aug 28 2026
    The Betty Broderick Case

    CHAPTERS:
    0:00 — Cold Open
    0:30 — Welcome
    2:00 — Story 1: The Girl from the Bronx
    10:00 — Story 2: The Long Sacrifice
    18:00 — Story 3: Linda
    26:00 — Story 4: The Divorce That Would Not Die
    32:00 — Story 5: The Morning of November 5, 1989
    38:00 — Story 6: The Trials
    43:00 — Story 7: The Woman Who Never Apologized
    46:00 — Story 8: The Children in the Middle
    48:00 — Closing Thoughts + Next Episode Teaser
    49:00 — End / HustleStudios Radio 24/7

    SOURCES:
    Wikipedia — Betty Broderick
    Los Angeles Times Magazine — Betty Broderick Case Coverage
    Dirty John Season 2 — Netflix (2020)

    MORE FROM HUSTLE STUDIOS:
    Cold Case Diaries: Investigating unsolved cases with depth and care — https://www.spreaker.com/show/cold-case-diaries
    The Verdict Room: Breaking down real court cases with detail and analysis — https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-verdict-room

    The Betty Broderick Case — by HustleStudios

    This episode was created with AI assistance. Original content reviewed by our team for platform compliance.

    #DeadlyDevotion #HustleStudios #TrueCrime

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/deadly-devotion--7248480/support.

    Love can inspire extraordinary devotion. But when affection becomes possession, the ending can be deadly. Follow Deadly Devotion for true crime stories about obsession, jealousy, betrayal, and relationships that ended in tragedy.

    If you value carefully told stories that examine the human realities behind crimes of the heart, you can support Deadly Devotion here:

    https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/deadly-devotion--7248480/support

    Your support helps us research, produce, and share more independent true crime stories while treating victims and their experiences with care.

    Deadly Devotion is a HustleStudios Podcast Network production.
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    49 mins
  • The Jodi Arias Case

    The Jodi Arias Case
    Aug 9 2026
    Deadly Devotion EP001 — "The Jodi Arias Case"

    When love turns deadly. Deadly Devotion investigates the most shocking crimes of passion, romantic betrayals, and love triangles that ended in tragedy.

    In our premiere episode, we dive deep into the Jodi Arias case — the woman who brutally murdered her ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander in his own home, then tried to claim it was self-defense.

    CHAPTERS:
    0:00 — Opening
    2:00 — Who is Jodi Arias?
    8:00 — The Relationship
    15:00 — The Breakup
    22:00 — The Murder
    30:00 — The Investigation
    38:00 — The Trial
    41:00 — The Verdict
    43:00 — Closing

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    Listen to Hustle Studios Radio 24/7!
    Live stream: https://radio.hustlestudios.net/live

    #DeadlyDevotion #JodiArias #TrueCrime #HustleStudios

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/deadly-devotion--7248480/support.

    Love can inspire extraordinary devotion. But when affection becomes possession, the ending can be deadly. Follow Deadly Devotion for true crime stories about obsession, jealousy, betrayal, and relationships that ended in tragedy.

    If you value carefully told stories that examine the human realities behind crimes of the heart, you can support Deadly Devotion here:

    https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/deadly-devotion--7248480/support

    Your support helps us research, produce, and share more independent true crime stories while treating victims and their experiences with care.

    Deadly Devotion is a HustleStudios Podcast Network production.
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    45 mins
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