Crimes of Passion
273 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 4.5K ratingsThey might start as lovers, family, or friends, but by the end, there’s a criminal and a victim. Every Wednesday, analyze the relationship dynamics and psychology that lead to betrayal, theft, even murder. Crimes of Passion is a Spotify Original from Parcast. Listen free, only on Spotify.
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Crimes of Passion Bites: Post Traumatic Stress
July 31, 2020 07:01 - 21 minutesIn addition to new episodes of Crimes of Passion each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast. Today we’re discussing cases of post-traumatic stress disorder. What horrific events led to this diagnosis in victims, and what can be done to relieve symptoms? We’ll take a closer look using clips from shows across the Parcast Network. Clips featured: Female Criminals: Treva Thronebe...
Marvin Gay Sr. Pt. 1
July 29, 2020 07:01 - 53 minutesMarvin Gaye was one of the most famous singers in American history, but not everyone was enamored with him—specifically his father, Marvin Gay Sr. Eventually, their contentious relationship hit a boiling point... and in 1984, Marvin Junior paid for it with his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crimes of Passion Bites: Accomplices
July 24, 2020 07:01 - 19 minutesIn addition to new episodes of Crimes of Passion each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast. Today we’re discussing accomplices of criminals. What leads someone to assist another person in a crime? Even if they don’t pull the trigger, are they still guilty? We’ll take a closer look using clips from shows across the Parcast Network. Clips featured: Con Artists: Jeanne De La Mo...
Jean-Claude Romand Pt. 2
July 22, 2020 07:01 - 45 minutesIn January 1993, increasingly anxious over being found out, Romand went on a killing spree that left five people dead. Imprisoned for his crimes, with all his secrets unraveled, Romand turned to religion—though some fear it was yet another screen for him to hide behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crimes of Passion Bites: Criminal Warning Signs in Childhood
July 17, 2020 07:01 - 18 minutesIn addition to new episodes of Crimes of Passion each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast. Today we’re discussing criminal warning signs in childhood. What acts did criminals perform in their childhood that may have pointed to their future murders in adulthood? We’ll take a closer look using clips from shows across the Parcast Network. Clips featured: Serial Killers: The Ca...
Jean-Claude Romand Pt. 1
July 15, 2020 07:01 - 46 minutesThroughout the ‘80s and ‘90s, he convinced everyone in his life that he was an accomplished doctor and savvy investor. In reality, Jean-Claude Romand was a chronically unemployed swindler living a secret double life. And eventually, his lies caught up with him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Introducing Crime Countdown, A Parcast Original Series!
July 13, 2020 07:01 - 13 minutesTrue crime fans: There’s a new Parcast original on the roster, and it’s packed with passionate opinions on the worst serial killers, creepiest cults, coldest cold cases, and all things criminal… Every Monday, co-hosts Ash and Alaina from the hit podcast Morbid rank ten true crime stories centered around a common theme—debating each case and their rankings with a hint of humor to lighten the mood. Enjoy this exclusive clip from our first episode of Crime Countdown! Then search Crime Countdown ...
Crimes of Passion Bites: Poisoning
July 10, 2020 07:01 - 21 minutesIn addition to new episodes of Crimes of Passion each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast. Today we’re discussing cases of killers poisoning their victims. What motivates someone to use poison? We’ll take a closer look using clips from shows across the Parcast Network. Clips featured: Female Criminals: Marjorie Congdon Pt. 1, Medical Mysteries: President Harding Dies, Today...
Sarah Jo Pender & Richard Edward Hull Pt. 2
July 08, 2020 07:01 - 45 minutesWhen Sarah Pender and Richard Hull killed their roommates in the fall of 2000, police initially arrested Richard and released Sarah after her cooperation. But as time went on, authorities started to suspect that Sarah was not as innocent as she seemed… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crimes of Passion Bites: Economic Misfortune
July 03, 2020 07:01 - 21 minutesIn addition to new episodes of Crimes of Passion each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast. Today we’re discussing cases of criminality inspired by economic misfortune. What happens when a person who has fallen on hard times turns to a life of crime? We’ll take a closer look using clips from shows across the Parcast Network. Clips featured: Crimes of Passion: Bonnie and Clyd...
Sarah Jo Pender & Richard Edward Hull Pt. 1
July 01, 2020 07:01 - 43 minutesThey were a hard-partying couple who frequently experimented with drugs. In the year 2000, Pender and Hull moved in with two escaped prison inmates, Tricia Nordman and Andrew Cataldi. The situation quickly unravelled, leading to horrific violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crimes of Passion Bites: Isolation
June 26, 2020 07:01 - 21 minutesIn addition to new episodes of Crimes of Passion each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast. Today we’re discussing cases of isolation. What kind of effect does living in isolation—with little contact with the outside world, friends, or family—have on the psyche? We’ll take a closer look using clips from shows across the Parcast Network. Clips featured: Hostage: Colleen Stan ...
The Menendez Brothers Pt. 2
June 24, 2020 07:01 - 47 minutesIn August of 1989, 21-year-old Lyle and 18-year-old Erik Menendez murdered their parents in Beverly Hills after years of abuse. Afterward, they attempted to cover it up, but their stories quickly unravelled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crimes of Passion Bites: Satanism
June 19, 2020 07:01 - 19 minutesIn addition to new episodes of Crimes of Passion each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast. Today we’re discussing Satanism. What kind of influence has Satanism had on crime and society? We’ll explore this topic using clips from shows across the Parcast Network. Clips featured: Serial Killers: David Berkowitz (Son of Sam) Pt. 2, Unsolved Murders: Jeanette DePalma Pt. 1, Cult...
The Menendez Brothers Pt. 1
June 17, 2020 07:01 - 45 minutesJose Menendez pursued wealth at the expense of everything else in his life, including his relationship with his family. He abused his wife Kitty, and his sons, Lyle and Eric, until tension in the household finally boiled over in 1989. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crimes of Passion Bites: Crimes That Changed Society
June 12, 2020 07:01 - 19 minutesIn addition to new episodes of Crimes of Passion each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast. Today we will take you chronologically through three crimes that inspired change in society, laws, or policies. Clips featured: Not Guilty: Ernesto Miranda Pt. 2, Serial Killers: Ottis Toole Pt. 2, Unsolved Murders: Tylenol Murders Pt. 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
Introducing SOLVED MURDERS: TRUE CRIME MYSTERIES, A Parcast Original Series!
June 11, 2020 07:01 - 14 minutesTo commemorate its fourth anniversary, Parcast and the team behind Unsolved Murders are taking a closer look at what it takes to catch a killer. In the new series Solved Murders: True Crime Mysteries, you'll follow the clues and uncover the missing pieces to some of history's most gripping cases. Every Wednesday, join hosts Carter and Wenndy as they explore the days, months, and even years leading up to a killer being caught. Each episode plays out like a classic murder mystery—where the fina...
Paul and Kate Brennan Pt. 2
June 10, 2020 07:01 - 45 minutesAfter Kate Brennan broke up with her boyfriend, Paul, she hoped she'd never have to see him again. But Paul refused to accept the split and had no intention of letting Kate move on. He stalked her throughout the 1990s, making sure she’d never forget him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crimes of Passion Bites: Political Crimes
June 05, 2020 07:01 - 20 minutesIn addition to new episodes of Crimes of Passion each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast. Today we’re discussing political crimes. What types of political crimes are there, and what is their impact on society and governments as a whole? Clips featured: Political Scandals: Jack Abramoff, Espionage: The Rosenbergs Pt. 2, Assassinations: Pancho Villa Pt. 1 Learn more about yo...
Paul and Kate Brennan Pt. 1
June 03, 2020 07:01 - 44 minutesIn the 1990s, a 43-year-old writer in the Midwest who used the pseudonym “Kate Brennan” met a man she called “Paul.” Kate thought Paul was charming and worldly when they first met. But over the course of their relationship, she would discover how cruel he could be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crimes of Passion Bites: Torture
May 29, 2020 07:01 - 21 minutesIn addition to new episodes of Crimes of Passion each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast. Today we’re discussing cases in which a criminal tortured their victim. What would compel someone to torture another person, and what are the lasting effects on a victim who was tortured? Clips featured: Female Criminals: Gertrude Banisewski Pt. 1, Serial Killers: David Parker Ray Pt....
Eric Windhurst Pt. 2
May 27, 2020 07:01 - 44 minutesIn November of 1985, Eric Windhurst took matters into his own hands to defend friend Melanie Paquette from her abusive father, Danny. The crime shocked the community of Hopkinton, and it would be years before the truth about that day finally emerged. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crimes of Passion Bites: Wealthy Criminals
May 22, 2020 07:01 - 21 minutesIn addition to new episodes of Crimes of Passion each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast. Today we’ll focus on wealthy criminals. We’ll discuss what leads high-status individuals to commit crimes, as well as the consequences they face once captured. Clips featured: Kingpins: Pablo Escobar Pt. 1, Con Artists: Bernie Madoff Pt. 1, Female Criminals: Leona Helmsley Pt. 2 Lear...
Eric Windhurst Pt. 1
May 20, 2020 07:01 - 41 minutesMelanie Paquette endured years of sexual abuse at the hands of her adoptive father, Danny. Her family eventually escaped Danny's household, but he continued to haunt them for years. When her trauma finally came to a head in 1985, she confided her fears in her new friend, 17-year-old Eric Windhurst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crimes of Passion Bites: Revenge Killings
May 15, 2020 07:01 - 19 minutesIn addition to new episodes of Crimes of Passion each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast. What makes someone so vengeful, they’re willing to take a human life? Using clips from across the Parcast Network, we’ll search for clues by taking a closer look at some of history’s most infamous revenge killings. Clips featured: Crimes of Passion: Marty and Michelle Theer Pt. 1, Fem...
Introducing FAMOUS FATES: FALLS FROM GRACE, A Parcast Original Series!
May 14, 2020 07:01 - 16 minutesFamous Fates is back with a brand new season, titled Falls From Grace! Join hosts Carter and Vanessa as they return to examine some of the most accomplished—and controversial—people to ever live. You’ll discover what drove these history-makers to be so successful in their respective fields… And what led to their ultimate disgrace. Available for free and only on Spotify, Falls From Grace will release two episodes every Wednesday, each focusing on a different notable figure. Enjoy this exclusi...
Matt Baker Pt. 2
May 13, 2020 07:01 - 48 minutesTexas preacher Matt Baker preyed on young women for years while leading a double life as a mild-mannered husband and father. His wife, Kari Baker, ignored red flags for nearly 12 years until 2006, when she began to suspect that Matt was having an affair. The conflict prompted Matt to form a deadly plot to get her out of his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crimes of Passion Bites: Dead Political Figures
May 08, 2020 07:01 - 20 minutesIn addition to new episodes of Crimes of Passion each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast. Today we’re discussing the deaths of American political figures. Whether their demise came at the hands of an assassin, or a political rival, the loss of each of these leaders left an indelible impact on U.S. history. Clips featured: Political Scandals: Election of 1800, Assassination...
Matt Baker Pt. 1
May 06, 2020 07:01 - 49 minutesWhen they married in Texas in 1994, Kari Baker thought she had found the perfect Christian man to start a family with. What Kari didn’t know was that Matt was a predator with a decade-long history of sexually harassing and assaulting young women. When she started to suspect the truth, Matt searched for a way out of his marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crimes of Passion Bites: First Murders
May 01, 2020 07:01 - 18 minutesIn addition to new episodes of Crimes of Passion each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast. Today we’re discussing serial killers’ first murders. What did the murders look like and how does a killer’s modus operandi change after their first slaying? We'll hear clips from our shows across the Parcast Network, and dive deeper into their minds and methods. Clips featured: Today...
J.R. and Jeremy Steinke Pt. 2
April 29, 2020 07:01 - 46 minutesIn April of 2006, a horrific night of violence ended with Jeremy Steinke and J.R. fleeing from the Canadian police. The subsequent investigation, arrest, and trials made headlines across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sneak Peek: DAILY QUOTE, A Parcast Original Series!
April 26, 2020 07:01 - 3 minutesWhether you’re jumpstarting the morning, searching for that midday pick-me-up, or trying to finish the evening off strong… Daily Quote offers some of history’s most inspirational quotes whenever you need them—365 days a year. In this 2-3 minute podcast, you’ll be given a quote that will motivate, uplift, and renew your outlook on life. You’ll also dive deeper into the context surrounding the quote—learning more about its origin and the meaning behind it. Enjoy this sneak peek of Daily Quote ...
Crimes of Passion Bites: Clues Left Behind
April 24, 2020 07:01 - 20 minutesIn addition to new episodes of Crimes of Passion each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast. Today we’re discussing the clues that criminals left behind and the ways in which the police used them to hunt down their suspect. These clues could be biological, such as DNA or fingerprints; or physical, such as a piece of clothing fiber left at the scene. Some were merely overlooked...
NEW: J.R. and Jeremy Steinke Pt. 1
April 22, 2020 07:01 - 45 minutesWe are thrilled to bring you a brand new episode of Crimes of Passion today and for the foreseeable future. We thank you for your patience during this unprecedented time. In 2006, 23-year-old Jeremy Steinke met and carried on a pedophilic relationship with a rebellious 12-year-old Canadian girl. But when her parents forbade them from seeing each other, they began to plot a way to be together—no matter the consequences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crimes of Passion Bites: Murder M.O.s
April 17, 2020 07:01 - 20 minutesIn addition to new episodes of Crimes of Passion each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast. Today we're discussing "M.O.s", or the "modus operandi" of murderers. We'll talk about the tactics killers use on their victims, and what those methods say about their psyches. Clips featured: Female Criminals: Marie Sukloff Pt. 2, Unsolved Murders/Kingpins: St. Valentine’s Day Massac...
Ivrin Bolden, Jr. Pt. 2
April 15, 2020 07:01 - 49 minutesWhen she wouldn’t break off her friendship with Joel Tillis, Ivrin Bolden Jr. murdered Brenda Spicer and left her body in a dumpster in 1987. The incident sparked a major police investigation and sensational trial that led to the final, tragic end of Joel and Ivrin’s relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crimes of Passion Bites: Indoctrination
April 10, 2020 07:01 - 21 minutesIn addition to new episodes of Crimes of Passion each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast. Today we’re exploring cases of indoctrination. We’ll discuss how cult leaders, secret societies, and kidnappers gain control of their victims and what makes individuals vulnerable to malicious manipulation. Clips featured: Cults: Alamo Christian Foundation Pt. 2, Secret Societies: The...
Introducing SUPERNATURAL WITH ASHLEY FLOWERS, A Parcast Original Series!
April 09, 2020 07:01 - 15 minutesJoin Parcast and Crime Junkie’s Ashley Flowers as they dive deep into the strange and surreal to explain some of the world’s most bizarre true crime occurrences in the new series, Supernatural with Ashley Flowers. Every Wednesday, Ashley digs into a different mystifying crime—where the most fitting theory isn’t always the most conventional. Was there a special committee formed under President Truman to recover and investigate alien spacecraft? Sort through the details with Ashley and decide ...
Ivrin Bolden, Jr. Pt. 1
April 08, 2020 07:01 - 47 minutesIn the late 1980s, college sweethearts Joel Tillis and Ivrin Bolden, Jr. seemed like a couple destined for success. However, when Joel started to push away, Ivrin searched for someone else to blame. He eventually found a target in Joel’s best friend, 18-year-old Brenda Spicer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crimes of Passion Bites: Craziest Trials
April 03, 2020 07:01 - 26 minutesIn addition to new episodes of Crimes of Passion each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast. Today, we're looking at some of the most fascinating criminal trials in history. We'll see how certain tactics used by attorneys influenced juries, changed outcomes, and provided some of the most unexpected legal twists and turns in recent memory. Clips featured: Crimes of Passion: Lo...
Parcast Classic: Colin Howell Pt. 1
April 01, 2020 07:01 - 56 minutesDue to the unfortunate spread of COVID-19, Parcast has decided to halt recording for the time-being. This is a precautionary measure taken to ensure the safety of our hosts and staff. In the meantime, we're excited to share one of our classic episodes that we know you'll enjoy! In 1991, a man from Northern Ireland found himself caught between two women: his wife and his mistress. As a religious man, Colin Howell was in an impossible situation—a situation that would end in deadly fashion. Lea...
Crimes of Passion Bites: Abduction
March 27, 2020 07:01 - 23 minutesIn addition to new episodes of Crimes of Passion each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast. Today we’re discussing cases of abduction, and examining some of the most infamous kidnappings throughout true crime history. We'll hear clips from our shows across the Parcast Network, and look at the different reasons why a criminal would carry out such a heinous act. Clips featured...
Chris Watts Pt. 2
March 25, 2020 07:01 - 48 minutesIn August of 2018, the picture perfect marriage of Chris and Shanann Watts ended in violent tragedy. The trauma left a family broken and a Colorado community reeling, as the public struggled to understand the shocking crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crimes of Passion Bites: Cannibals & Vampires
March 20, 2020 07:01 - 25 minutesIn addition to new episodes of Crimes of Passion each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast. Today we’re discussing cannibals and vampires. We’ll examine strange cases of predators who drink blood and feast on flesh, and delve into their unique psychology. Clips featured: Unsolved Murders: Atlas Vampire, Female Criminals: Tracey Wigginton, Serial Killers: Albert Fish Pt. 2 Le...
Chris Watts Pt. 1
March 18, 2020 07:01 - 51 minutesFrom the moment they married in 2012, Colorado couple Chris and Shanann Watts seemed to have the picture-perfect life. In reality, an extramarital affair, financial struggles, and conflicts with extended family were tearing the couple apart, all leading to a shocking, brutal crime that would end their marriage for good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crimes of Passion Bites: Wealthy Victims
March 13, 2020 07:01 - 26 minutesIn addition to new episodes of Crimes of Passion each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast. Today we're looking into the crimes that affect wealthy victims. While we may assume the wealthy are most often the victims of crimes like robbery, in reality, the wealthy are less likely to be victimized than the poor. Why is this the case, and why do we find it so fascinating when th...
Michelle Carter Pt. 2
March 11, 2020 07:01 - 41 minutesAlthough she initially seemed eager to help her boyfriend Conrad Roy move past his struggles with depression, in July of 2014 Michelle Carter’s reaction changed. After Conrad's death, text messages from his phone revealed she had actively been encouraging her boyfriend's suicidal ideation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crimes of Passion Bites: Notorious Assassins
March 06, 2020 08:01 - 23 minutesIn addition to new episodes of Crimes of Passion each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast. What motivates someone to assassinate a President, or their musical hero? Today we’re highlighting three notorious assassinations and the perpetrators behind them. Using clips from shows across the Parcast Network, we’ll see what motivated them to kill some of the most prominent figure...
Michelle Carter Pt. 1
March 04, 2020 08:01 - 48 minutesConrad Roy and Michelle Carter began an online relationship in 2012. Over the course of the next two years, through thousands of texts and social media messages, Conrad confided in Michelle his struggles with depression and suicidal ideation. Their relationship would end in tragedy in 2014, and even become the subject of a police investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crimes of Passion Bites: Suspicious Celebrity Deaths
February 28, 2020 08:01 - 24 minutesIn addition to new episodes of Crimes of Passion each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast. Stars—they’re just like us. So why are we so intrigued by celebrity death, and why is the intrigue amplified when the death is unexpected? Today we’re discussing those high-profile cases. We'll dive into clips from shows across the Parcast Network, including Conspiracy Theories, Unsolv...