Crimes of Passion

In West Virginia, a once-inseparable trio of teenage girls became toxic after two of them struck up a secret romantic relationship. Fearing their friend would expose them, 16-year-olds Shelia Eddy and Rachel Shoaf plotted to keep Skylar Neese silent for good.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1838, an impoverished fourteen-year-old boy became obsessed with England’s young monarch, Queen Victoria. Edward Jones broke into Buckingham Palace repeatedly, hoping to get close to her. But with every trespassing, the Crown grew more desperate to stop him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On November 8, 2010, three armed men broke into the Pan family home. Bich Pan was shot and killed instantly, but her husband survived his gunshot wounds. Their 24-year-old daughter Jennifer had masterminded it all.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hann and Bich Pan worked to give their daughter, Jennifer, every opportunity they never had. But when she failed to meet their high expectations, she turned to a life of deception, keeping her failing grades and forbidden romance a secret to all.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The truth of his wife’s affair and son’s parentage uncovered, Eadweard shot off to Calistoga, California with murderous intent.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the late 19th century, a conman came between frontier photographer Eadweard Muybridge and his young wife, Flora Downs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we’re bringing you a special two-part episode from another Spotify Original from Parcast. If you enjoy it, check out Solved Murders, free and only on Spotify. It became one of the most sensationalized cases of the late 19th century: The young wife of a playboy medical student died not long after a botched abortion. But it wasn’t the dangerous procedure that killed her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we’re bringing you a special two-part episode from another Spotify Original from Parcast. If you enjoy it, check out Solved Murders, free and only on Spotify. It became one of the most sensationalized cases of the late 19th century: The young wife of a playboy medical student died not long after a botched abortion. But it wasn’t the dangerous procedure that killed her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeannie Butkowski tried to break things off with Pernell in December 1988, but the ex-football player refused to let her go. Then, she disappeared. Police treated her as a runaway, not a victim — until a hunter’s hound confirmed the worst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unable to kick his steroid addiction, college football star Pernell Jefferson sabotaged his chance to turn pro. He took up stalking, kidnapping, and assaulting women he was dating. And in 1988, he directed his focus on Jeannie Butkowski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susan Powell disappeared in December 2009 after telling her husband Josh she wanted a divorce. As authorities closed in on the truth of her disappearance, tragedy struck the Powell family once again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susan Powell jumped into marriage quickly with her boyfriend Josh in 2000, missing numerous red flags that would soon threaten their relationship. By the time she realized her mistake, the wheels of a terrifying, real-life murder mystery were already in motion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Violence erupted in the Lannert home on July 4, 1990, leaving 44-year-old Tom Lannert dead. Local police launched an investigation, but the subsequent trial left a traumatized Stacey unable to explain her actions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1990, after a decade of abuse at her father’s hands—and a devastating incident involving her younger sister—18-year-old Stacey Lannert reached a tipping point.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As a Harvard student struggling with social isolation and undiagnosed depression, Sinedu Tadesse committed one of the most violent crimes in the university’s history. In the aftermath, two families grieved as Harvard came under fire for its role in the tragedy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices