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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Episodes
Larry Swartz Pt. 2
February 26, 2020 08:01 - 48 minutesThroughout Larry Swartz’s childhood in the 1970s and 80s, problems with his adoptive family continued to intensify. This eventually erupted in a startling display of violence—and ultimately the murder of his parents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crimes of Passion Rewind: Fred Jablin and Piper Rountree Pt. 1
February 23, 2020 08:01 - 1 hourOn the last Sunday of every month, Parcast Rewind replays a classic episode of Crimes of Passion that you might have missed! For almost 20 years, Fred Jablin and Piper Rountree, shared their lives together in Virginia, welcoming three children and a menagerie of pets. But in 2001 their marriage crumbled; Fred saw dramatic changes in his wife and the way she treated their family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crimes of Passion Bites: Unhealthy Relationships
February 21, 2020 08:01 - 28 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 unhealthy relationships and examining some of true crime's most notorious couples. We'll dive into clips from shows across the Parcast Network, and look at how the twisted—often abusive—dynamic between two criminals shapes the crimes they commit. Clips f...
Larry Swartz Pt. 1
February 19, 2020 08:01 - 49 minutesAfter Robert and Katheryn Swartz married in 1970, they adopted three orphaned children, hoping to craft the perfect family. But the couple soon found that they were not equipped to handle their children’s special needs, leading to tragic results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crimes of Passion Bites: Childhoods From Hell
February 14, 2020 08:01 - 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 taking a look at what some of the most infamous criminals in history have in common: a brutal childhood. As we dive into clips from shows across the Parcast Network, we'll explore how their early years of abuse, neglect, and trauma all shaped these individuals into notoriou...
Brynn and Phil Hartman Pt. 2
February 12, 2020 08:01 - 41 minutesBy early 1998, it seemed like the Hartman's marriage was on its last leg. Phil was spending less time at home, and Brynn's cocaine habit was forcing even more distance between the two. In the early hours of May 28th, 1998, everything would come to a devastating crescendo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crimes of Passion Bites: Elderly Criminals
February 07, 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. Today we explore the unique and shocking cases when elders we expect to respect defy society and commit crimes in their old age. We'll dive into clips from shows across the Parcast Network, and discuss all the reasons a senior citizen may defy the norm and break the law. Clips feature...
Brynn and Phil Hartman Pt. 1
February 05, 2020 08:01 - 50 minutesIn the late 1980s, Phil Hartman and Brynn Omdahl both had failed marriages under their belts. When they were set up on a blind date, it seemed like a perfect match. But as Phil's career on Saturday Night Live took off, their relationship showed its cracks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crimes of Passion Bites: Victims Who Escaped
January 31, 2020 08:01 - 32 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 those rare and hopeful instances where victims managed to break out of their captors' clutches and flee to freedom. We'll dive into clips from shows across the Parcast Network, and discuss all the ways in which a victim might escape and the psychological effects t...
Celeste Beard and Tracey Tarlton Pt. 2
January 29, 2020 08:01 - 56 minutesAfter struggling through difficult marriages and mental health issues, Celeste Beard found a confidant in Tracey Tarlton in 1993. She told Tracey about her unhappy marriage with her husband Steve, and made her intentions clear—Steve had to go, no matter what it took. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crimes of Passion Rewind: Jodi Arias Pt. 1
January 26, 2020 08:01 - 55 minutesOn the last Sunday of every month, Parcast Rewind replays a classic episode of Crimes of Passion that you might have missed! Travis Alexander and Jodi Arias met at a legal services conference in 2006. They were both tending to broken hearts, and found a panacea in each other. But as their relationship progressed, jealousy pushed the couple apart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crimes of Passion Bites: Mothers Misbehaving
January 24, 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. Today we're taking a closer look at women who subverted their maternal expectations to lead a life of crime. We'll analyze these instances with clips from shows across the Parcast Network, and discuss the different ways these mothers misbehaved. Clips featured: The Dark Side Of: Stage...
Celeste Beard and Tracey Tarlton Pt. 1
January 22, 2020 08:01 - 51 minutesBy the time Celeste Johnson celebrated her 30th birthday in 1993, she had already been married 3 times. After this string of failed marriages, Celeste met someone who offered stability and comfort at last—a Texas millionaire named Steve Beard. But her union with Beard was fraught from the beginning, and ended in violent tragedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crimes of Passion Bites: Psychological Manipulation
January 17, 2020 08:01 - 30 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 explore the idea of Psychological Manipulation—the tactics criminals use to deceive, coerce, and exert control over their victims. We'll dive into clips from shows across the Parcast Network, and discuss how these methods work, and most importantly, their dangerous consequence...
Ruth Snyder Pt. 2
January 15, 2020 08:01 - 49 minutesIn the wake of the Roaring 20s, flapper Ruth Snyder conspired with her lover to murder her husband Albert. Though they thought they'd gotten away with the perfect crime, their story soon fell apart and led to one of the biggest headlines of the decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ruth Snyder Pt. 1
January 08, 2020 08:01 - 45 minutesShe loved bright lights, dancing, and crowds. Her husband rarely wanted to do anything more than sit at home. By 1925, Ruth Snyder was already looking for a respite from the monotony of her marriage, and she found it in a handsome salesman named Henry Judd Gray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Best of 2019: Lorena and John Bobbitt Pt. 3
January 01, 2020 08:03 - 48 minutesHere’s one of our listeners’ most requested episodes of 2019: Just because John and Lorena Bobbitt were acquitted for their individual crimes in 1994, it didn’t mean their challenges were behind them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Best of 2019: Lorena and John Bobbitt Pt. 2
January 01, 2020 08:01 - 46 minutesHere’s one of our listeners’ most requested episodes of 2019: After the now-infamous maiming on June 23rd, 1993, Lorena and John both faced criminal charges. Lorena for the violent wounding, and John for the years of abuse that led to her actions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Best of 2019: Lorena and John Bobbitt Pt. 1
December 25, 2019 08:01 - 48 minutesHere’s one of our listeners’ most requested episodes of 2019: Lorena thought she’d found her piece of the American dream when she married John Bobbitt in 1989. But her fantasy was quickly shattered as John became abusive. Eventually, after years of violence, Lorena tried to escape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jeffrey Dahmer Special Pt. 3
December 23, 2019 08:10 - 50 minutesParcast Exclusive! DAHMER: A SERIAL KILLERS 3-PART SPECIAL While on probation after an early release from prison in March of 1990, Jeffrey Dahmer continued his wave of sadistic violence. A chance event would finally lead to his arrest, and a media spectacle would bring Dahmer to the masses.
Jeffrey Dahmer Special Pt. 2
December 23, 2019 08:05 - 41 minutesParcast Exclusive! DAHMER: A SERIAL KILLERS 3-PART SPECIAL It was a murderous rampage that could have possibly been stopped. Although Jeffrey Dahmer failed numerous times to turn his life around, his multi-year killing spree also went ignored by his family, neighbors, sentencing judges, and court-appointed therapists.
Jeffrey Dahmer Special Pt. 1
December 23, 2019 08:01 - 38 minutesParcast Exclusive! DAHMER: A SERIAL KILLERS 3-PART SPECIAL You know the name, but do you know the whole story? Jeffrey Dahmer—one of history’s most notorious serial killers, and our most requested episode, is now the subject of an exclusive 3-part special event. You can now listen to all 3 episodes within SERIAL KILLERS, and all of Parcast’s true-crime related feeds. He was one of the most infamous serial killers of the 20th century, murdering 17 young men between 1978 and 1991 through a va...
Dorothy Stratten Pt. 2
December 18, 2019 08:01 - 53 minutesWhen Playboy Playmate Dorothy Stratten informed her husband that she wanted a separation, he went into a tailspin. The gory murder-suicide inspired a feud that threatened to destroy the careers of a famous director as well as Playboy founder Hugh Hefner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dorothy Stratten Pt. 1
December 11, 2019 08:01 - 51 minutesPaul Snider brought Dorothy Stratten to Hollywood. While her career took off in the 1970s, he enjoyed the benefits of her success and spent her money. When their relationship became troubled, she felt compelled to stay with him, despite multiple red flags. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Amy Fisher and Joey Buttafuoco Pt. 3
December 04, 2019 08:01 - 51 minutesOn May 19th, 1992, 17-year-old Amy Fisher shot her boyfriend's wife, 37-year-old Mary Jo Buttafuoco, in the side of her head. The resulting trial ignited a decades-long media storm that would wreak havoc on the lives of everyone involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Amy Fisher and Joey Buttafuoco Pt. 2
November 27, 2019 08:01 - 50 minutesWith no plans to leave his wife, 17-year old Amy Fisher decided to take matters into her own hands. On May 19th, 1992, Fisher showed up at the Buttafuoco house, rang the doorbell, and shot Mary Jo Buttafuoco in the head. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen First! SPORTS CRIMINALS, A Parcast Original Series!
November 24, 2019 08:01 - 16 minutesThey’re sport’s greatest heroes… displaying superhuman-like abilities to overcome intense pressure. But when it comes to the downfalls of fame, money, and ego—they’re far more human than super. Every Thursday, Parcast’s original series SPORTS CRIMINALS keeps score on the darker side of sports. Each episode chronicles the meteoric rise and fall of some of sport’s biggest names. Enjoy this exclusive clip from the first of two captivating episodes on disgraced figure skater Tonya Harding. To fi...
Amy Fisher and Joey Buttafuoco Pt. 1
November 20, 2019 08:01 - 47 minutesSoon after marrying his high-school sweetheart, New Yorker Joey Buttafuoco found his relationship on the rocks. However, Joey seemed to clean up his act and become the ideal husband; until the 35-year old starting having an affair with 16-year old Amy Fisher in 1991. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen First! DOG TALES, A Parcast Original Series!
November 14, 2019 08:01 - 13 minutesThey’re four-legged, full of love and often times more like family than their nickname suggests. Parcast’s endearing original series, DOG TALES, tells the true stories of heroic canines that have gone above and beyond their “best friend” duties. Every Monday, embark on a new journey of courage, service and unwavering sacrifice by our most loyal companions. Enjoy this exclusive clip from the first episode on Buddy the German Shepherd—America’s first seeing-eye guide dog. To finish this episod...
Robert and Linda Edelman Pt. 2
November 13, 2019 08:01 - 46 minutesIn 1987, Linda Edelman was contacted with disturbing information about her soon-to-be ex-husband, real estate tycoon Robert Edelman. Afterward, she was faced with a choice—one which had life-threatening consequences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Robert and Linda Edelman Pt. 1
November 06, 2019 08:01 - 49 minutesDallas real estate tycoon Robert Edelman and his wife Linda rose to prominence during the city’s economic boom in the 1980s. His controlling nature made him a nightmare to live with, and by 1986 the Edelman’s marriage was fractured beyond repair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Par for the Crime: POLITICAL SCANDALS, A Parcast Original Series!
November 03, 2019 07:01 - 13 minutesEvery Tuesday leading up to the 2020 election, POLITICAL SCANDALS counts down the 52 most controversial events in American history—uncovering the crimes and deceptions by some of our most infamous elected officials. And now you can hear a special clip from the first episode on the cutthroat circumstances surrounding the election of 1800. To finish this episode, subscribe to POLITICAL SCANDALS free on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!
Gaston Calmette Pt. 2
October 30, 2019 07:01 - 51 minutesThe vengeful murder of newspaper editor Gaston Calmette would shock Paris in 1914. The trial to follow would be one of the most scandalous in French history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gaston Calmette Pt. 1
October 23, 2019 07:01 - 53 minutesWhat started as a breezy spring day in Paris on March 16, 1914 would ultimately end with a gunshot. Unravel the feud between French politician Joseph Caillaux and newspaper editor Gaston Calmette, and discover a tale of corruption, hypocrisy, and ultimately—murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen First! VILLAINS, A Parcast Original Series!
October 22, 2019 07:01 - 18 minutesBad guys. Black hats. Evildoers. They are the bane of every hero’s existence…and the subject of Parcast’s dastardly new original series, VILLAINS. Every Friday, VILLAINS dissects the greatest foils from history and fiction—uncovering origins, analyzing impacts, and exploring the complexity of character and motive. In this clip, we explore the creation of an iconic, modern-day psychopath of the silver screen—Anton Chigurh from No Country for Old Men. To finish this episode, subscribe to VILL...
Sheila Garvie Pt. 2
October 16, 2019 07:01 - 46 minutesScotland 1967: It soon became clear that a clean break from her husband wouldn’t be possible. Pushed to the brink, Sheila Garvie had to decide whether she and her lover were willing to do whatever it took to stay together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bonus: Today In True Crime - Zodiac Killer
October 11, 2019 07:01 - 12 minutesOn this day in 1969, the Zodiac Killer’s last confirmed victim was shot and killed.
Sheila Garvie Pt. 1
October 09, 2019 07:01 - 50 minutes1967: A husband. A lover. And one of the most infamous murders in Scotland’s history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tyler Hadley Pt. 2: The Party
October 02, 2019 07:01 - 49 minutesIn 2011, Tyler Hadley took revenge on his parents after they tried to discipline him. He made sure they wouldn't be able to do anything to stop him as he threw a wild house party where there was only one rule: no one was allowed in the bedroom upstairs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tyler Hadley Pt. 1: Blake and Mary-Jo
September 25, 2019 07:01 - 49 minutesTyler Hadley grew up with a loving family in a stable home. Yet he suffered from behavioral issues from childhood, and his parents had trouble disciplining him. In 2011, when Tyler was 17, his deviance became too difficult to bear, and the family issues came to a head. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ming Sen Shiue Pt. 2: Escape Plan
September 18, 2019 07:01 - 52 minutesAfter being abducted in 1980 by her former student, Ming Sen Shiue, Mary Stauffer plans her and her daughter’s dramatic escape. Sponsors! Best Fiends - Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters. Download the 5-star rated mobile puzzle game for free in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ming Sen Shiue Pt. 1: A Student’s Obsession
September 11, 2019 07:01 - 50 minutesMing Sen Shiue lives a lonely life, with only fantasies of his high school algebra teacher, Mary Stauffer, to comfort him. Finally, in the 1970s, after more than a decade of planning, he prepared to act on his darkest desires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lorena and John Bobbitt Pt. 3: Aftermath
September 04, 2019 07:01 - 48 minutesJust because John and Lorena Bobbitt were acquitted for their individual crimes in 1994 didn't mean their challenges were behind them. But while Lorena used her verdict to grow beyond her history of abuse, John devolved into a world of D-list celebrity and continued domestic violence. The more he saw Lorena growing outside his influence, the more John tried to worm his way back into her life. He just couldn't let Lorena Bobbitt go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
Lorena and John Bobbitt Pt. 2: Double Trouble
August 28, 2019 07:01 - 46 minutesAfter the now-infamous maiming on June 23rd, 1993, Lorena and John both faced criminal charges. Lorena for the violent wounding and John for the years of abuse that led to her actions. Sponsors! FabFitFun - Use coupon code "COP" for $10 off your first box at FabFitFun.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lorena and John Bobbitt Pt. 1: Dream Shattered
August 21, 2019 07:01 - 48 minutesLorena Bobbitt thought she'd found her piece of the American dream when she married John Bobbitt in 1989. But her fantasy was quickly shattered; John was abusive. Eventually, after years of violence, Lorena tried to escape. Sponsors! Best Fiends - Download the 5-star rated mobile game on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
David Hendricks Pt. 2: Model Misbehavior
August 14, 2019 07:01 - 49 minutesDavid Hendricks came back from a business trip in November of 1983 to find that his wife and three children had been brutally murdered. As police examined the evidence, they came to one conclusion: this God-fearing family man was likely a killer in disguise. Parcasters - This week on Unsolved Murders we take a look at one of the most famous cold cases in Australian history! Subscribe to Unsolved Murders to follow the mystery of the Gatton murders today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
David Hendricks Pt. 1: Business As Usual
August 07, 2019 07:01 - 42 minutesIn 1983, David Hendricks had all he could ask for: family, fortune, and faith. But as his business grew, David felt unsettled in his white picket fence life. A distance grew between David and his wife, leaving space for a terrible fate. Parcasters - Is there any truth behind the rumored society that protects the secrets of the Holy Grail? Learn more about the Priory of Sion on this week’s episode of Conspiracy Theories! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Charles Manson Pt. 2: Helter Skelter
July 31, 2019 07:01 - 59 minutesAs midnight approached on August 8th, 1969, Charles Manson directed his Family to kill, taking the first steps towards Helter Skelter. Their gruesome crimes would shock the world and impact the psyche of America for decades to follow. Sponsors! FabFitFun - Get $10 off your first box at FabFitFun.com with coupon code COP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Charles Manson Pt. 1: Killer Charisma
July 24, 2019 07:01 - 56 minutesWhen 32-year-old Charles Manson was released from prison in 1967, he made his way to the free-thinking streets of Haight-Ashbury. There, gurus, shamans, and yogis taught the young people who flocked to the city how to think in new ways and reshape their consciousness. Charles became another one of these teachers, mastering the arts of infatuation and manipulation. Parcasters - Don’t miss all of our special Summer of ‘69 episodes by subscribing to Parcast Presents: Summer of ‘69, on Spotify, o...
George & Barbara Kogan Pt. 2: The Love of His Life (Insurance)
July 17, 2019 07:01 - 48 minutesIn 1990, when George Kogan was shot and killed on the sidewalk in New York City, his ex-wife Barbara was the number one suspect. Their contentious divorce had left her a bitter woman. But was it enough to drive her to kill? Sponsors! BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month when you go to BetterHelp.com/PASSION with discount code PASSION. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices