In this Florida Man Friday episode of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky shares the story of a woman who managed to escape her kidnapper after enduring months of unimaginable abuse. Join us as we delve into the events that unfolded in Tampa Bay, Florida, in early 2024. The victim, whose identity remains undisclosed, was lured by Walter Medina, a 48-year-old man with a criminal past, under the guise of safety and support. However, her nightmare began as Medina subjected her to...

This is the update episode of Susan Smith done with Spreaker Creator In this special throwback episode of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky revisits the case of Susan Smith, the South Carolina mother who, in 1994, drowned her two young sons by letting her car roll into John D. Long Lake. Now, in a 2024 update, Susan faces the parole board for the first time, expressing remorse and acknowledging the pain her actions caused. Her ex-husband, David Smith, alongside the original...

In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky takes us into the shocking case of Sean and Mikki Dee Moody, a couple whose home in Elizabethton, Tennessee, concealed a disturbing secret. As officers entered their house on August 15, 2024, they were met with squalid conditions and a horrifying discovery that would haunt them. The couple's seven-year-old nonverbal autistic son was found to have been confined in a storage trunk, a victim of unspeakable neglect and...

In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you the case of Sandra Birchmore and Matthew Farwell. A promising girl with aspirations in law enforcement, Sandra's life takes a dark turn as she becomes entangled in a web of manipulation, abuse, and ultimately, murder.  As Ky delves into the details, we uncover how Sandra's involvement with the Explorer Post program led her into the path of Matthew Farwell, a police officer whose "relationship" with her spiraled...

In this Florida Man True Crime Story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you the case of Loran Kensley Cole, the first man executed by lethal injection in Florida in 2024. This case takes us back to an attack in Ocala National Forest, leading to a 30-year journey on death row. Join Ky as she unravels the story of a man whose life was marred by a traumatic childhood, a violent past, and a crime that shocked the nation. We explore the brutal murder of John Edwards and the...

In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you about the case of Veronica Youngblood, a mother whose tumultuous past and bitter custody battle culminated in a tragic double murder. On August 5, 2019, a 911 call from a high-rise apartment in McLean, Virginia, revealed a horrifying scene: two young sisters shot by their own mother. As the investigation unfolds, we delve into Veronica's troubled history, marked by abuse and mental health struggles, and the...

In this true crime story from Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you the case of Chester Spayd, a man whose life spiraled into chaos fueled by drugs, family betrayal, and brutal violence. On August 5, 2000, in the community of Berks County, Pennsylvania, Chester's world collided with tragedy, resulting in the vicious murder of his mother's boyfriend, Kenneth Long.  This case actually came from a Reddit post, and spiraled into a deep dive. This is one twisted and crazy case so...

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In this Florida Man Friday episode of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky bring you two bizarre cases from the Sunshine State. First, we meet Gordon John Wanser, a man with a notorious history of resisting arrest. When the Indian River County Sheriff's Office attempted to apprehend him at a Lowe's store, Gordon did what he does best—he ran. The charges against him are serious, involving drug trafficking and resisting arrest, but his antics provide a light-hearted twist to the...

In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you the devastating case of baby Ollie Davis, a five-week-old infant who tragically died under suspicious circumstances. The investigation uncovers a horrific narrative of severe child abuse, leading to the arrest and conviction of his parents, Michael Davis and Kayleigh Driver. Despite their claims of innocence, the evidence reveals a pattern of violence that culminated in Ollie's death. Question: Do you believe...

In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky unravels the perplexing and tragic case of Professor Dan Markel, a law professor whose life was cut short in a murder-for-hire plot. Set against the backdrop of Tallahassee, Florida, this story goes into a tangled web of family conflict and custody battles that spanned over a decade, leading to multiple arrests and significant legal reforms. Dan Markel, a brilliant academic with a promising career, was ambushed and shot...

In this Florida Man true crime episode of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you about the case of Eric Robinson, a Florida man whose delusions led to a brutal murder. Eric, freshly released from jail, returns home to discover his former lover, Isabella Tagliarini, in a new relationship with Nicholis Wilcox. Fueled by jealousy and rage, Eric's imagined love triangle spirals into a violent confrontation, resulting in Nicholis' tragic death. Ky recounts the details of the...

In this heart-wrenching true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you the tragic case of 21-month-old Nova Lei Bryant, a toddler who drowned while under the care of her foster mother, Hailynn Volpatti. This mini episode sheds light on the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding Nova's death and the controversial decision by Child Protective Services to remove her from her biological family due to her mother's ADHD diagnosis. Ky passionately discusses the...

In this true crime episode of Love and Murder, Ky recommends listener discretion due to the horrific nature. She tells you the horrifying case of Taylor Schabusiness, a case of murder and dismemberment in Green Bay, Wisconsin. On February 23, 2022, the body of 25-year-old Shad Thyrion was discovered in a gruesome state, leading to a shocking investigation. With graphic details and courtroom drama, this episode is not for the faint of heart. As the investigation unfolds, we hear from...

In this true crime Florida Man Friday edition of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky brings you two cases that will leave you questioning the darkest depths of humanity. First, we talk about the gruesome story of Angelo Beckford, a recently released convict who proudly displayed the body of Cheyenne Snyder, a woman he murdered, to his neighbors. Discover the disturbing details of how a minor argument escalated into a horrific crime. The second case is even more horrifying, as we...

In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you a horrible case of a newborn found dead in a dumpster, a mystery that haunted the small town of Picayune, Mississippi, for over three decades. On April 17, 1992, a farmer stumbled upon the lifeless body of a premature baby girl, wrapped in a towel and discarded like trash. Despite the initial investigation, the case went cold due to the limitations of DNA technology at the time. Fast forward to August 2021,...

In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you the 2002 case of Manfred and Maricia von Richthofen, a story that unveils a shocking murder plot beneath the veneer of privilege. Their daughter, Suzanne von Richthofen, meticulously orchestrated their brutal killings, driven by a desire for financial freedom and an illicit relationship. Join us as we explore this tale of betrayal and greed, examining how a seemingly perfect family life unraveled into a...

In this special AI co-host take over edition of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, AI Jan steps in for Ky to bring you a true crime Saturday short that goes into the controversial case of Lavinia Woodward. Lavinia, a 24-year-old Oxford medical student, found herself at the center of a legal storm after stabbing her boyfriend in a drug and alcohol-fueled incident. Despite pleading guilty to unlawful wounding, Lavinia was spared jail time, sparking debates over privilege and inequality...

In this true crime story, midweek mini of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you the tragic case of Shanelle Burns, a mother from Valparaiso, Indiana, whose ultimatum to her son turned deadly. On February 5, 2024, a 911 call led police to discover Shanelle unresponsive in her home, with her 19-year-old son, Connor Kobold, confessing to her murder. As the investigation unfolds, we learn why this happened. Question: Do you think this was a case of mental health or a case of a...

In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you the case of Devon Guzman, a 19-year-old whose life was cut short in 2000. What seemed like a suicide at first glance quickly unraveled into a complex web of deceit, jealousy, and murder within a volatile love triangle. As investigators dug deeper, they uncovered Devon's relationships with two women, Keary Renner and Michelle Hetzel, both of whom had motives to harm her. The investigation took a turn when a...

In this Florida Man Friday true crime episode of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you about two cases from Florida. First, we unravel the disappearance of Mimose Dulcio, a 39-year-old woman whose vanishing act turned into a murder investigation. As we follow the trail of evidence, suspicions mount against her estranged husband, Jose Luis Pacheco. Next, brace yourself for a tale that defies belief—a mother, Tasshay Chelsea Mills, allegedly committing an unimaginable act...

In this midweek mini true crime story from Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, we talk about the case of Kimberly Dow, a babysitter from Dunfermline, Scotland, accused of inflicting life-threatening injuries on a five-month-old boy under her care. Initially trusted by the child's family, Kimberly's shocking betrayal unfolded when the infant was found with severe bruising, retinal hemorrhages, and brain bleeding, indicative of prolonged abuse. Despite Kimberly's attempts to deflect blame...

In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, we talk about the jaw-dropping case of Michelle Hadley, an innocent woman caught in a malicious scheme orchestrated by her ex-boyfriend, Ian Diaz, and his wife, Angela Diaz. What starts as a whirlwind romance between Michelle and Ian quickly turns into a nightmare filled with deceit and betrayal. After their breakup, Ian, a US Marshal, and his new wife Angela, concoct an elaborate plan to frame Michelle for crimes she didn't...

In this Florida Man Friday episode of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, I tell you the case of Stanley Elias Eckerd, a young man caught in a love triangle with his brother Sean and a woman named Samantha Rowe. What began as a familial rivalry over shared romantic interests spiraled into a deadly confrontation leaving one brother dead. Stanley and Sean, the youngest in a family of seven, shared a strained relationship marred by jealousy, competition, and a mutual affection for...