On this episode of WOC I'm telling Russ about the first female Mob Boss in Italian mafia history! Maria Licciardi was born into a mob family as the daughter of the boss of Licciardi Clan. After multiple deaths and arrests in her clan she would take over the reigns and prove to be more strategic, intelligent and heartless than her male counterparts.…

On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ the inspiring story of the special agents tasked with taking down one of the most evil men who ever lived, Adolf Eichmann, the architect of the Holocaust. Everyone can agree that there isn't anything much worse than a Nazi. The Nazi's did unspeakable things and at the end of WW2 around 5000 of them …

On this episode of WOC I am telling Russ about the case of Ashley Reeves. Ashley was a high school student who had her whole life ahead of her. She had a school girl crush on a teacher who took advantage and manipulated her. Little did she know he was a wolf in sheep's clothing and sadly as of this year, that wolf is a free man. Moral of the story.…

On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ a fascinating case about a man who was murdered and how his pet parrot helped solve his case! Marty Duram had a Parrot named Bud and the two were incredibly close. When Marty was murdered police had no leads so sadly the case would end up going cold... UNTIL Bud started talking! Police heard what Bu…

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ the case of Susan and Jeff Wright. On the outside they looked like a happy couple with a growing family but behind closed doors the relationship was very toxic and abusive. Was Susan a cold blooded murderer or just a woman who had enough?? Moral of this story... things aren't always what they seem. Sponsors: …

In honor of Father's Day we decided to throw one of our many True Crime and Chill episodes on the main feed for those of you who aren't currently in the crime family! We watched and reviewed the documentary Dream Killer way way back in 2021. This is the case of Ryan Ferguson who was wrongfully convicted of murder and his father's relentless effort …

On this episode of WOC I'm telling Russ the type of case I've been avoiding for a long time. See, I know how Russ thinks and I know when it comes to false confessions he is extremely close minded and quick to judge. I went into this conversation knowing that his opinion will probably annoy me but also hopeful that he might actually learn something,…

On this episode of Wife of Crime we are honoring all of our amazing mom listeners out there with one of the most incredible stories I've ever told! Miriam Rodriguez was a mom of 3, wife and business owner living in Mexico. In 2014 her daughter Karen was kidnapped by the Los Zetas Cartel and Miriam made it her life's mission to hunt down each and ev…

On this week's episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ about the mysterious disappearance of Cynthia Anderson. Cindy was a young girl with her whole life ahead of her. She just put in her 2 week notice at her job at a law firm because she was heading off to college. Just 10 days before she was due to leave she completely disappeared. The circumst…

On this episode of Wife of Crime we dive deep into the conspiracy's surrounding the death of one of the most famous women that ever lived Norma Jean Mortenson a.k.a Marilyn Monroe! The events surrounding her death were incredibly mysterious and over the years numerous conspiracy theories have formed involving her doctors, her house keeper, the mafi…

On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ about the most notorious serial killer in Texas history! Kenneth McDuff was a life long bully and trouble maker who, not surprisingly would end up on death row in 1966 for a triple homicide. 10 years later, because of the death penalty being banned nationwide and Texas prisons being overcrowded HE G…

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ about the amazing survival of Anita Wooldridge. Imagine your biggest fear... Now, imagine having to live it for 8 days straight. This case unlocks MY biggest fears! The woman at the center of it, 21 year old Anita Wooldridge had a mind set I only pray I could have I those moments. Moral of the story... Yet ag…

On this week's episode, I'm telling Russ the case of Mike and Denise Williams. In December of 2000 Mike Williams went missing while on a duck hunting trip at Lake Seminole. Police quickly came to the conclusion that this must have been a tragic accident. BUT there was one person who knew in her heart that this was way more than just an accident, an…

On this episode of WOC I'm telling Russ a case about a father who took the law into his own hands! Gary Plauche was filled with pure rage after he learned the horrors his son Jody faced at the hands of his karate teacher. Gary didn't think our justice system would give this man the punishment he deserved so Gary took care of it himself. Moral of th…

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ all about the wrongful conviction and exoneration of a woman named Julie Rae! Her story is totally nuts and actually brings up 2 other cases we have already covered. Way back in 2020 I told Russ about the case of Darlie Routier and my opinion on it caused us to get more hate e-mail then any other episode! Jul…

This year was insane and although we had a lot of heart ache we also had a lot of fun with the podcast. This is such a great reminder of how much joy the podcast brings us even in the hardest times of our lives. We love this awesome community that we've built! Thank you guys so much for everything ❤️ Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by Better he…

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ 3 cases of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in America. The cases of Kaysera Stops Pretty Places, Henny Scott and Kimberly Bearclaw Iron. Big Horn County Montana is like ground zero for the MMIW movement. There are countless cases of women disappearing or being murdered in the area but their cases never …

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ all about a "love gone wrong" case you've probably never heard of! This case sent me down a YouTube rabbit hole because as the story unfolds it just gets more and more crazy! Estibaliz just wanted to settle down and have babies but mix in daddy issues, bad men and a sprinkle of psychopathy and we've got a gia…

On this episode I tell Russ about the horrendous cult leader Gwen Shamblin. What started off and a weight loss program would over the course of 30 years turn into a full blown cult that still exists today! As her fame and fortune grew so did her hair and so did her secrets and lies! She formed a church in Brentwood Tennessee made up of a congregati…

On this week's episode I tell Russ all about the book that spawned the true crime genre; In Cold Blood by Truman Capote. A wholesome small town in Kansas was shaken when a well known innocent family was brutally murdered in their home. Truman Capote heard about it all the up in New York City and decided to go down to Holcomb Kansas and investigate …

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ about a famous haunted house that's only about an hour away from us! To this day the Dr. Mudd house has many reports of paranormal activity. Multiple paranormal investigation teams have spent time there and seen and heard some crazy things. Dr. Samuel Mudd helped a young man with a broken leg who showed up on…

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ a story about a man so resilient no matter how many times a group of men tried to kill him he just wouldn't die! Mike Malloy was a homeless Irish immigrant living in the Bronx in the 1920s. He had no idea that while enjoying his daily drink at his favorite speakeasy he was continuously cheating death! Moral o…

We've been MIA for the last 3 months. We have gone through some insane life changes! This is our update episode about where we've been and what's next for wife of crime! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDi Jess & Russ

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ the insane case of serial killer Rodney Alcala. Rodney approached women and children under the guise of a professional photographer. He would not only go on a 10 year long killer spree that spanned multiple states but he would also be a contestant on a tv show called The Dating Game! This guy really boiled ou…

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ about the tragic murder of Telma Boinville. Telma was living her best life with her husband and daughter in Hawaii. She decided to take a job cleaning air bnbs part time for some extra cash. But there is a dark side to air bib that a lot of people don't know or talk about. Empty homes with absent owners leave…

On this bonus episode of SSTN we discuss so many things that have been happening lately! We will not be putting out a regular episode this week because we are on vacation! But we will be back with a new ep the following week :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDi Jess & Russ

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ about a 27 year old cold case that was just closed a few weeks ago! Marlene Warren was home having a nice Saturday morning when all of a sudden she had a knock on her door, when she opened it she was faced with a killer clown! The murder of Marlene was truly bizarre on the surface but as cops looked deeper th…

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ the insane case of Girly Chew Hossencofft. Girly Chew was originally from Malaysia but she moved to the US to be with the man she loved. He was a doctor and promised her a great life. Well little did Girly know this man was a complete psychopath and she was caught in his web of lies. This case will make you g…

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ the amazing survival story of Teri Nicolai! After a terrible marriage to an abusive man Teri finally got the courage to leave and start a new life with her daughters. She eventually got remarried but little did Teri know her ex husband still wanted to make her pay for leaving him. What her ex did to her is so…

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ about the mysterious disappearance of Karlie Guse. Karlie was a 16 year old high school student from Bishop California. After a night out with friends and smoking a little weed she came home and began acting incredibly strange. Karlie's parents would wake up the next morning to find her gone and to this day K…

On this weeks episode, I’m telling Russ about a case that’s going to hit very close to home. On January 3, 1989 a 16 year old kid from the Bronx came home to find his mother murdered. When he called 911 he never imagined that they would view him as the prime suspect. Moral of the story… some battles are like marathons you have to learn to keep goin…

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ the insane case of the Cook brothers. We've covered serial killing duos in the past but I feel like this one takes the cake. These two men were serial killing brothers and they terrorized Toledo Ohio in the late 70's and early 80's. It took years for cops to figure out who was murdering women and couples but …

On this episode I'm telling Russ about the case of Bianca Edmunds a.k.a Melbourne's Black Widow. It's the week of Valentine's Day and although love is in the air we are bringing you a case that shows love can make you do crazy things. Bianca was in a brutal custody battle with her ex when she meets a sweet man named Glen Cassidy. He fell head over …

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ the WHOLE story of Kai The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker! In early January Netflix released a documentary about a young man who became a viral sensation back in 2013. They unfortunately dropped the ball with this one and didn't tell the whole story. After researching the crime that put Kai in prison I am now co…

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ about the oldest cold case in Lancaster PA's history. Lindy Sue Beichler was a 19 year old newlywed who was excited to start her life with her husband Phil. The two moved into a new apartment but shortly after moving in she began getting a weird feeling she was being watched! Lindy's story is such a tragic ca…

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ the insane case of The Chicago Tylenol Murders. This past September marked the 40th anniversary of this case. This is one that has fascinated me for years because yet again we see people getting caught up in horrible situations while doing something so average. It truly shows that something this terrifying co…

We had so much fun talking about our favorite moments from 2022! Be sure to listen all the way to the end to hear our award for REVIEW OF THE YEAR!!!! Thank you so much for another awesome year of Wife of Crime! Become a Patron!: patreon.com/wifeofcrimepod Sponsors: Better Help Betterhelp.com/wifeofcrime1 Zoc Doc zocdoc.com/wifeofcrime Plan to Eat …

In honor of the holidays I needed another story with a positive ending! I first saw Thad's story on I Survived and I was in utter shock! This case is one of our few child Not Me, Not Today stories and it proves, yet again, kids are so resilient. I had the honor of meeting a boy this week at work that has been through some of the toughest circumstan…

This week I am telling Russ about the tragic case of Ryan Waller and Heather Quan. This case proves yet again that it is so important not to jump to conclusions too fast. This case has a very infamous interrogation that has gone viral over the years. We need to keep attention on this case because America's justice system needs to do better. Check o…

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On this week's episode I'm telling Russ about the mysterious death of Tiffany Valiante. Tiffany was a high school volley ball star heading off to Mercy College in the fall. One summer night she was hit by a train and it was automatically ruled a suicide but there is WAY more to this story than meets the eye. Tiffany's family has been fighting for 7…

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ about the case that has impacted me the most of ALL of them! This is the case that got me interested in true crime, human behavior and forensic psych. I've been saving this case planning to do this one for our 100th episode but since the crime family wanted a Not Me, Not Today and we are at. episode 96 I deci…

Happy Halloween!!! On this week's episode I am telling Russ about what is said to be one of the most haunted houses in America. 1140 Royal Street is located in New Orleans Louisiana and it has a legacy ripped right out of a horror film. In 1834 a fire broke out in the mansion. People would soon discover the atrocities being hidden in the home and r…

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ about the tragic murder of Kelsey Smith. Kelsey was an 18 year old girl from Kansas who had just graduated high school and couldn't wait to start college in the fall. She went to Target one night and was never seen again. It wasn't until police looked at the camera footage from the store that they discovered …

On this month's episode of Start Spreading the News we talk about Sherri Papini's 18 month sentence for faking her own kidnapping, how Irish goodbyes can add 2 years to your life, the corn kid being honored in South Dakota, a nursing home who hired a stripper for the patients and some of Russ's biggest fears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ about the brutal murder of Christine Morton. We hear "the husband did it" all the time in true crime but what happens when the people investigating your wife's murder automatically jump to that conclusion way too quickly?! We also discuss the decision last week to overturn the murder conviction of Adnan Syed.…

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ about the insane case of the Krugersdorp Cult Killings. In Krugersdorp South Africa in 2012 a woman named Cecelia Steyn walked into a church claiming she escaped a satanic cult and wanted deliverance. The church got behind her and supported her for a while but eventually Cecelia wanted more. She formed a sub …

On this episode of Start Spreading the News we talk about NYC banning Whipped Cream sales, a woman who was healed from drinking Guinness and raw eggs, the dude who invented the glizzy straw, the Eliza Fletcher case and a 16 year old wrestler who saved 3 kids from a kidnapper and a ton of other bullshit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ about the tragic murder of Kaitlyn Arquette and her mother's crusade to find the truth. Lois Duncan was an acclaimed author who was most famous for being a pioneer in the young adult crime thriller genre. In 1979 she wrote the book "I Know What You Did Last Summer" which would later be adapted into a blockbus…

On this week's episode I'm telling Russ about the eery case of the Keddie Cabin Murders. In 1981 14 year old Sheila Sharp walked into cabin #28 to find multiple members of her family murdered and her sister abducted. After a lazy investigation and a stubborn Sheriff dropped the ball the case went unsolved for 40 years. But there are two men diligen…