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  • Husband Stabs Wife 44 Times, One of America's Most Controversial Sleepwalking Murder Cases | Scott Falater

    Husband Stabs Wife 44 Times, One of America's Most Controversial Sleepwalking Murder Cases | Scott Falater
    Jul 13 2026
    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 calculated murder while sleepwalking?

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    When a house fire broke out in rural Maine, first responders expected to find a tragic accident.

    Instead, they uncovered something far more disturbing.

    Inside the home were two victims, and investigators quickly focused on the one person who should have been grieving alongside everyone else. What followed was a years-long legal battle centered on mental illness, criminal responsibility, and one question that divided a courtroom: was this a young man suffering from severe schizophrenia, or someone who knew exactly what he was doing?

    This episode breaks down the murders of Cheryl Cote and Daniel Perkins, the insanity defense, and the statement that prosecutors believed revealed the truth.

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    38 mins
  • Millionaire Shot in Bed, "Trophy Wife" Got $6 Million and Now Claims Her Twin Daughters Framed Her | Case of Steven Beard

    Millionaire Shot in Bed, "Trophy Wife" Got $6 Million and Now Claims Her Twin Daughters Framed Her | Case of Steven Beard
    Jul 6 2026
    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.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Husband Googles "Can you throw away body parts?" After Wife Goes Missing | Brian Walshe Case

    Husband Googles "Can you throw away body parts?" After Wife Goes Missing | Brian Walshe Case
    Jun 29 2026
    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 the conviction that followed.

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    A foster mother is accused of giving away a child in exchange for a monkey. But as investigators dug deeper, they discovered allegations that the bizarre exchange was only a small part of a much darker story that may have been overlooked for far too long.


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    29 mins
  • Mom Fought for Her Children for Years Before Being Gunned Down at Courthouse | Chistine Belford

    Mom Fought for Her Children for Years Before Being Gunned Down at Courthouse | Chistine Belford
    Jun 22 2026
    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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    When a girlfriend called 911 in March 2018, she immediately admitted that her boyfriend was dead.

    What investigators discovered inside the home painted the picture of a violent confrontation that ended in tragedy.

    This episode breaks down the relationship, the killing, the controversial plea deal, and why it feels like justice was never fully served.


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    27 mins
  • Family Friend Comforted Grieving Parents After Killing Their Daughter | Daniel Bartelt

    Family Friend Comforted Grieving Parents After Killing Their Daughter | Daniel Bartelt
    Jun 15 2026
    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.

    This episode breaks down the investigation into Daniel Bartelt, the evidence discovered in a park trash can, the murder trial, and the remarkable response from Jessie's father that continues to inspire people more than a decade later.

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    29 mins
  • Man Walks into Police Station and Admits to Dismembering Girlfriend | Chintara Ravindra

    Man Walks into Police Station and Admits to Dismembering Girlfriend | Chintara Ravindra
    Jun 12 2026
    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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    12 mins
  • Wife Writes Grief Book After Husband's Death, Then Gets Convicted of Killing Him | Kouri Richins

    Wife Writes Grief Book After Husband's Death, Then Gets Convicted of Killing Him | Kouri Richins
    Jun 8 2026
    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 presented in court, and the life sentence that ultimately followed.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • BREAKING Brendan Banfield Sentenced to Life Without Parole in Double Murder Case

    BREAKING Brendan Banfield Sentenced to Life Without Parole in Double Murder Case
    Jun 5 2026
    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.

    Listen to the entire case and all of its updates:

    Full case:
    https://murderandlove.com/va-husband-and-au-pair-charged-with-double-murder-of-wife-and-another-man-brendan-banfield/

    Update #1 - The Trial:
    https://www.spreaker.com/episode/affair-and-fake-account-led-to-a-double-homicide-brendan-banfield-trial--69813847

    Brandan's unimaginable request:
    https://www.spreaker.com/episode/brendan-banfield-wants-murder-conviction-overturned-before-sentencing-case-update--71928467


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    9 mins