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by Ky Charles
What drives people to hurt the ones they love? Every week on Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, we’ll go on a journey, together, through true crime relationship stories that were doomed bonds from the start. You won't be alone. I, Ky Charles, will be on the emotional journey with you; retelling stories of crimes of passion — reacting with raw honesty, passionate rants, and unfiltered frustration when justice isn’t served. From love-triangles to fatal attractions, we'll uncover the twisted side of relationships that led to homicide.
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- Yesterday28 min
Family Friend Comforted Grieving Parents After Killing Their Daughter | Daniel Bartelt
Jessie Blodgett was a 19-year-old college student, musician, and theater performer with her whole future ahead of her.On July 15, 2013, her mother found her dead in her bedroom.At first, investigators had very little to go on, but as they worked the case, they uncovered evidence connecting Jessie's murder to a separate violent attack that happened just days earlier.The investigation eventually led police to Daniel Bartelt, someone Jessie had known for years and someone her family trusted.This episode breaks down the investigation into Daniel Bartelt, the evidence discovered in a park trash can, the murder trial, and the remarkable response from Jessie's father that continues to inspire people more than a decade later.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/relationshipcrime************************************************************************************************Podcast Promo: Darkcast Network*************************************************************************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you’d like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Please take some time to Rate, Share, Subscribe! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for stopping by and remember that it’s All Love and No Murder Yall!Intro music by:Shalash by Alexander NakaradaLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4899-shalashLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.
- 4 days ago11 min
Man Walks into Police Station and Admits to Dismembering Girlfriend | Chintara Ravindra
Chintada Ravindra and Polipalli Mounika met through a dating app and maintained a relationship for years, even after Ravindra married someone else.In March 2026, Ravindra walked into a police station and confessed that Mounika was dead inside his apartment.What investigators found next shocked even experienced officers.This episode breaks down the relationship, the confession, the disturbing discovery inside the apartment, and the evidence investigators say points to planning before the murder.Listen to today's Foreign Affairs Friday episode of Love and Murder.Follow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/relationshipcrime**************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you’d like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.comMusic:℗ lesfreemusicBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.
- 1 weeks ago1h 6m
Wife Writes Grief Book After Husband's Death, Then Gets Convicted of Killing Him | Kouri Richins
When Eric Richins died in March 2022, his death initially appeared to be a tragic overdose.His wife, Kouri Richins, publicly portrayed herself as a grieving widow and even published a children's book about helping kids cope with losing a parent.But investigators soon uncovered evidence that led them in a very different direction.As they examined financial records, phone data, life insurance policies, alleged drug purchases, and witness testimony, prosecutors built a case alleging that Eric's death was anything but accidental.This episode breaks down the investigation, the trial, the shocking evidence presented in court, and the life sentence that ultimately followed.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/relationshipcrime************************************************************************************************Podcast Promo: Darkcast Network*************************************************************************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you’d like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Please take some time to Rate, Share, Subscribe! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for stopping by and remember that it’s All Love and No Murder Yall!Intro music by:Shalash by Alexander NakaradaLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4899-shalashLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.
- 1 weeks ago8 min
BREAKING Brendan Banfield Sentenced to Life Without Parole in Double Murder Case
Brendan Banfield has officially been sentenced.After being convicted of murdering his wife, Christine Banfield, and Joseph Ryan, the former IRS agent appeared in court for what would become an emotional sentencing hearing.Family members of both victims spoke directly to the court about the devastating impact of the murders, sharing memories of the people they lost and the grief they continue to carry.This episode goes into the victim impact statements, the judge's powerful comments, Brendan's final remarks, and finally the sentence.Listen to the entire case and all of its updates:Full case:https://murderandlove.com/va-husband-and-au-pair-charged-with-double-murder-of-wife-and-another-man-brendan-banfield/Update #1 - The Trial:https://www.spreaker.com/episode/affair-and-fake-account-led-to-a-double-homicide-brendan-banfield-trial--69813847Brandan's unimaginable request:https://www.spreaker.com/episode/brendan-banfield-wants-murder-conviction-overturned-before-sentencing-case-update--71928467**************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you’d like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.comFollow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/relationshipcrimeMusic by Roman Dudchyk from Pixabayhttps://pixabay.com/users/grand_project-19033897Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.
- 1 weeks ago6 min
Brendan Banfield Wants Murder Conviction Overturned Before Sentencing | Case Update
A jury already found Brendan Banfield guilty in the murders of his wife, Christine Banfield, and Joseph Ryan after prosecutors presented weeks of testimony involving an affair, an au pair, and a FetLife setup that turned deadly.Now, just before sentencing, Brendan is trying to get the convictions overturned.His defense team claims prosecutors made multiple errors during trial, including questions surrounding Brendan’s silence during the investigation and testimony from key witnesses.This episode breaks down the latest courtroom update, the arguments being made by both sides, and why Brendan Banfield’s sentencing has now been postponed.Past Episode on This Case:VA Husband and Au Pair Charged with Double Murder of Wife and Another Man | Brendan Banfieldhttps://murderandlove.com/va-husband-and-au-pair-charged-with-double-murder-of-wife-and-another-man-brendan-banfield/ The Trial:https://www.spreaker.com/episode/affair-and-fake-account-led-to-a-double-homicide-brendan-banfield-trial--69813847Follow on Facebook:www.facebook.com/relationshipcrime**************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you’d like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.
- 1 weeks ago17 min
Influencer Stabbed 81 Times, Boyfriend Convicted After Bizarre Evidence Found Near Body | Beauty Couch
Beauty Couch, known online as Beauty Katera, was a college student, skating instructor, and social media influencer with more than 150,000 followers.In August 2023, her burned car was discovered in Austell, Georgia and this began an investigation that would lead to an "orgy of circumstantial evidence" pointing directly to Beauty's boyfriend, Eugene Jacques.Was he framed or did he do this crime?This episode breaks down the investigation, the evidence presented at trial, and the defense's argument that the case lacked forensic proof.Listen to the full case now, and then join the Patreon, starting at the $3 tier to hear my unfiltered rant breaking down the evidence even more.www.patreon.com/loveandmurder**************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you’d like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.comMusic:℗ lesfreemusicBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.
- 2 weeks ago45 min
Popular YouTuber Used Livestream as Alibi to Murder Pregnant Girlfriend | Stephen McCullagh Case
Natalie McNally was 15 weeks pregnant when she was murdered inside her home in Northern Ireland just days before Christmas.Her boyfriend, Stephen McCullagh, had an airtight alibi through a six-hour YouTube livestream that showed him at home the entire night.But as the investigation started, shocking information emerged that changed the trajectory of case.This episode breaks down the investigation, the evidence and every disturbing detail uncovered during the trial.Listen now on Love and Murder.Follow me on Facebook www.facebook.com/relationshipcrime************************************************************************************************Podcast Promo: Darkcast Network*************************************************************************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you’d like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Please take some time to Rate, Share, Subscribe! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for stopping by and remember that it’s All Love and No Murder Yall!Intro music by:Shalash by Alexander NakaradaLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4899-shalashLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.
- 3 weeks ago24 min
TikTok Influencer, Gabriela Gonzalez, Accused in Murder-for-Hire Plot Against Singer Jack Avery
In 2021, singer Jack Avery was reportedly warned by the FBI that someone was allegedly trying to have him killed.Now, TikTok influencer Gabriela “Gabbie” Gonzalez, her father Francisco Gonzalez, and her ex-boyfriend Kai Cordrey have been charged in what prosecutors describe as a murder-for-hire plot connected to a custody battle over Gabbie and Jack’s daughter.This episode breaks down the allegations, the undercover operation, the custody dispute, and the federal charges now facing all three defendants.Tune in now to listen on Love and MurderThen, as part of the LaM Fam (www.patreon.com/loveandmurder) you get the after show about a woman who murdered a man in her father's house, while he was away on vacation. The reason for the murder? The man was bothering her.Join the Patreon at the $3/mo tier and above to catch this, other bonus episodes, and my commentary on them all.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/relationshipcrime************************************************************************************************Podcast Promo: Darkcast Network*************************************************************************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you’d like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Please take some time to Rate, Share, Subscribe! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for stopping by and remember that it’s All Love and No Murder Yall!Intro music by:Shalash by Alexander NakaradaLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4899-shalashLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.
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What drives people to hurt the ones they love? Every week on Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, we’ll go on a journey, together, through true crime relationship stories that were doomed bonds from the start. You won't be alone. I, Ky Charles, will be on the emotional journey with you; retelling stories of crimes of passion — reacting with raw honesty, passionate rants, and unfiltered frustration when justice isn’t served. From love-triangles to fatal attractions, we'll uncover the twisted side of relationships that led to homicide.
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