Crimes of Passion

In 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 drug use and drug dealers. What kind of psychological motivators are present in someone who is using or selling drugs?Clips featured: Kingpins: Rayful Edmond Pt. 1, Unsolved Murders: Sonny Liston Pt. 1, Sports Criminals: Lance Armstrong Pt. 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sixteen-year-old model and actress Evelyn Nesbit took New York by storm in the early twentieth century. Her celebrity led to relationships with architect Stanford White and railroad heir Harry Thaw, who competed for her affection, and formed a love triangle which turned deadly.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 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 commentary from people who surrounded killers and criminals. Many times, serial killers are able to shield themselves from detection. Friends, neighbors, and coworkers might not have any idea that they’re in the midst of a monster. How does this happen? We’ll take a closer look using clips from shows across the Parcast Network.Clips featured: Serial Killers: Ted Bundy Pt. 1, Female Criminals: Brenda Spencer Pt. 1, Con Artists: Stephen Glass Pt. 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Marvin Gaye was murdered by his father in 1984, his family was torn apart. As Marvin Sr. found himself embroiled in a high-profile legal battle, the rest of the family struggled to grieve and untangle the singer’s complicated legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 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 Throneberry, Serial Killers: Amelia Dyer, Hostage: James Riley Pt. 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marvin 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 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 Motte Pt. 1, Hostage: John Wojtowicz Pt. 1, Serial Killers: Carol M Bundy Pt. 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 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 Candyman Pt. 1, Crimes of Passion: Larry Swartz Pt. 1, Villains: Richard Kuklinski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Throughout 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices