Crimes of Passion

Dive into the tragic tale of an online love triangle that spiraled into heartbreak and chaos. Explore the eerie case of a father masquerading as a seductive young woman, revealing the dark motivations behind catfishing. Delve into the psychological unraveling of a man caught in obsession and jealousy, strained relationships, and the devastating fallout of deception. This deep examination also sheds light on the broader implications of online identity fraud in our digital world.

Shortly after Tara Lynn Grant returned to Michigan from Puerto Rico, she went missing. Her husband Stephen filed a missing person's report, but when detectives came to check out at their house, it told a different story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By early 2007, Tara Lynn Grant was a successful businesswoman splitting her time between the family home in Michigan and her office in Puerto Rico. She had two children, a beautiful house, and a full life. There was only one problem: her husband Stephen’s poisonous resentment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After facing charges for felony burglary and losing his law license, Eric Williams funneled his rage into planning revenge. He set out to design the perfect crime, and in the early months of 2013, murdered three people in small-town Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Texas, an Eagle Scout grows up to become a prominent member of the Kaufman County legal community. But Eric Williams’s success brought out a sense of entitlement that would cost him everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Henry Rathbone, a young Civil War veteran, was haunted by President Lincoln's assassination. He faced another tragedy in 1883. The podcast explores Henry's life, his failed attempt to stop the assassination, his tumultuous relationship with his stepsister Clara, and his declining mental state. It also delves into his war experiences, near-fatal injuries, and his unexpected romance with Clara. The podcast highlights the dramatic events surrounding Lincoln's assassination and emphasizes the significance of mental health awareness.

In November 1986, Richard Crafts began preparing for a macabre project. His crime would launch an investigation unlike any in Connecticut’s history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Helle Crafts, a flight attendant and mother of three, failed to show up for work days before Thanksgiving 1986, her closest confidantes began to fear the worst.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After marrying the heir to the Gucci empire, Patrizia Reggiani was living the dream. Almost overnight, she became a jet-setting socialite, rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous. But when her husband threatens to take all the glitz and glam away from her, Patrizia snaps. This Lady Gucci won’t go down without a fight — and she’s willing to play dirty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the day he was born, Christian Brando lived in his famous father's shadow. But in 1990, in the throes of extreme anger and drug abuse, he made a name for himself in the worst possible way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices