Crimes of Passion

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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 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 in True Crime: Poisoned Umbrella Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When 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

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 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 Clyde Pt. 1, Con Artists: Anna Anderson Pt. 1, Espionage: George Troflimoff Pt. 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They 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

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 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 Pt. 1, Cults: Workers Institute Pt. 2, Unexplained Mysteries: Silent Twins Pt. 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 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

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 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, Cults: Church of Satan Pt. 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jose 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