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A Dynasty Crumbles | The Murdaugh Family Murders: Part 1 Mar 29, 2023

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The Murdaughs were a longstanding, honorable family that ran the biggest law firm in Hampton, South Carolina as far back as the early 1900s. For over a century, this small, southern town saw them as being prestigious, wealthy, and respected. That was, until, the youngest of the brood made a mistake that took the life of one of his best friends. As the time neared for him, as well as his father, who was also deemed liable, to face the legal consequences of this tragedy, another unspeakable tragedy occurred at the Murdaugh family home. When the patriarch of the family is being investigated as the prime suspect, law enforcement uncover years of fraud, and reopened the investigation of two other mysterious deaths that the family seems to be tied to. These were all seen as motives to kill the two people closest to him.

Take a DEEP DIVE into crime to find out how this once-revered family's legacy is now shrouded in mystery, corruption, and disgrace.

Timestamps

The Murdaugh Family- 1:23

The Boat Crash That Started it All- 6:50

The Murders at Moselle- 27:40

Stephen Smith- 57:14

Alex’s Financial Crimes- 1:08:06

A Botched Suicide- 1:26:10

The Unraveling- 1:29:33

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Preppy Girl + Bad Boy Romance, and a Jealous Ex-Girlfriend Leads to Homicide: The Mysterious Murder of Stacy DeGrandchamp Mar 23, 2023

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Mean girls are the most common type of bully. They talk about you behind your back to turn everyone against you, they take every opportunity to humiliate you, and they never hesitate to insult you to your face. To make matters worse, it's almost always motivated by their own insecurities. So, there's nothing you can really do to fix it. Stacy DeGrandchamp endured this treatment for months at the hands of the head party girl of her high school. To add insult to injury, Stacy was dating her ex-boyfriend and becoming really close to her clique of friends. Little did Stacy know, this queen bee was going to stop at nothing to make her pay for standing in her way of getting her man back. Take a DEEP DIVE to find out how a young, budding romance between a preppy girl and a bad boy turned into a months-long saga of gossip, bullying, and ultimately, murder at the hands of a mean girl driven by jealousy. TimestampsStacy DeGrandchamp- 00:50 Stacy Meets the Clique- 2:30 The Murder- 11:15 The Investigation- 17:55 The Killer is Caught- 32:55 Stacy’s Legacy- 34:20Support CrimeDive using the link below!⁠https://anchor.fm/crimedive-podcast/support⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram

Woman Eats Her Husband for Thanksgiving Dinner: The Strange Case of Omaima and Bill Nelson Mar 16, 2023

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Thanksgiving 1991 was set to be the same as any other for larger-than-life Texas native, Bill Nelson. But just a month earlier, he met a young, exotic, woman who appeared to be everything he thought he needed. Unfazed by their 30-year age gap, Bill decides to make this peculiar woman, Omaima, his wife. When Bill's children try to warn him of his young bride's money motivated intentions, he doesn't listen. Take a DEEP DIVE into this case to find out how Bill would soon realize that his new bride was planning to make him pay the ultimate price, and we're not talking about money.

Timestamps

Omaima Background- 1:30

Bill Nelson Background- 5:40

Omaima Meets Bill- 6:40

The Thanksgiving Murder- 10:15

Omaima’s Past- 20:45

The Trial- 23:20

Bill’s Legacy- 30:25

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SOLVED After 13 Years | When Spring Break Goes Horribly Wrong: How Brittanee Drexel Went Missing on a Busy Street in Myrtle Beach Mar 09, 2023

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Spring break is one of the best times of the year for young adults. You get a much deserved break from school and the monotonous tasks of daily life. Brittanee Drexel was looking forward to spending this week-long reprieve in sunny Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. But when her parents forbid her to go, she sneaks away to the Carolinas with an unknown group of acquaintances. Brittanee believes she's made the best decision and gotten away with tricking her parents, as they think she's staying in a lakeside cabin with her actual friends just a few miles from home. That was, until, she abruptly stopped communicating with her best friend and boyfriend after being away for 3 days and seemingly disappeared without a trace. Take a DEEP DIVE into this case to find out how an innocent youth's spring break went horribly wrong.

Timestamps

Brittanee Drexel’s Background- 1:33

Brittanee Goes Missing- 8:00

The Search is On- 10:00

Raymond Moody- 23:55

Trigger Warning Skip Ahead 1- 29:29

Trigger Warning Skip Ahead 2- 33:55

Timothy Taylor and the Informant- 34:25

Raymond and Angel- 40:00

The Confession- 45:10

Trigger Warning Skip Ahead 3- 50:10

Brittanee's Family- 54:00

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Idaho Student Murders: How Did This Happen? Mar 02, 2023

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Going to college is scary and exciting all in one. You have all the freedom in the world, you get to live with your friends, and you can go to unlimited parties whenever you want. These were the lives of friends and roommates Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Ethan Chapin, and Xana Kernodle. They were care-free and living life to the fullest. On November 12th, 2022, they were all excited to attend their university's last home football game and spend a night out with their peers. Given the excitement surrounding this day, nobody was expecting the early morning hours of the following morning to be filled with the most gruesome crime this college town had ever seen. Take a DEEP DIVE into this case to find out how 4 young, bright college students were murdered in cold blood inside their off-campus home and how the killer disappeared into the night.

Timestamps

Background of Victims- 1:30

The Night of the Murders- 10:30

Trigger Warning- 13:55

Trigger Warning Skip Ahead- 18:26

The Investigation- 26:08

The Suspect- 31:00

The Evidence- 37:35

Capturing a Killer- 46:20

Present Day- 50:40

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Playboy Model Held Hostage by her Jealous Husband and Killed: The Tragic Death of Dorothy Stratten Feb 23, 2023

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A beautiful, shy, insecure, young women from a small town in Vancouver, Canada is not quite who you would expect to become the Playmate of the Year within 2 years of having her first photoshoot done. Pushed by a creepy, money-hungry man, whose ego was bigger than his pockets, Dorothy Stratten became one of the most sought-after Playboy models of the early 80s. The bigger Dorothy became in the fast-paced world of Playboy, the less and less Dorothy needed Paul. Demanding to find her voice, and new love, Dorothy would attempt to forge her own path without him. Take a DEEP DIVE into this case to find out how a young woman fighting to take her power back would result in her untimely death at the hands of her unhinged husband.

Timestamps

Dorothy Stratten Background- 00:50

Dorothy Meets Paul- 2:48

Dorothy Meets Playboy- 8:20

Dorothy on the Rise- 10:20

Trouble in Not So Paradise- 13:00

The Murder- 27:33

Dorothy’s Legacy- 35:05

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NFL Star Brutally Murders his Girlfriend Before Taking his Own Life: The Jovan Belcher Story Feb 16, 2023

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25-year-old Jovan Belcher seemed to have it all. He achieved his life-long dream of being an NFL linebacker, he fell in love with a great girl who he had a beautiful baby with, and he was very financially secure. But after a few too many concussions, his behavior began to change. His friends and family were alarmed, and his already-tumultuous relationship reached a boiling point. Take a DEEP DIVE into the tragic case of Jovan Belcher to see how this once-revered NFL player became capable of murder.

Timestamps

Jovan Belcher Background- 1:00

NFL Career- 2:50

Jovan Meets Kassandra- 5:00

The Murder- 14:45

Trigger Warning Skip Ahead- 21:05

The Investigation- 22:28

The Fight for Zoey- 26:33

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The Disappearance of Relisha Rudd Feb 09, 2023

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Being an 8-year-old is supposed to be one of the easiest things in the world. But for young Relisha Rudd, this ease seemed to be a world away. Being raised in a family inflicted with generations of poverty and homelessness forced her to experience things that no 8-year-old should. As the family struggled to live day-to-day, bouncing between a relative's home and a homeless shelter, a charming man enters their lives with what seemed like the intention of helping lift their spirits. So when Relisha goes missing, and he was the last person she was seen with, her family begins to question if this man who they trusted to be so close to their little girl is who he appeared to be.

Timestamps

Relisha’s Family Background- 1:27

Neglect in the Family- 7:30

Kahlil Tatum- 12:40

Relisha Goes Missing- 17:20

Family Suspicions- 30:50

Relisha’s Impact- 35:30

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Bride Murdered Hours Before her Wedding - The Tragic Death of Gladys Ricart Jan 25, 2023

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A wedding day- one of the happiest days of a girl's life. You put on your big white dress, you get your hair and makeup done, and you say "I do" to the man of your dreams with your family by your side. That is, until, your ex-boyfriend shows up and starts circling around your house. He's been stalking you for months, and you finally thought he had moved on and accepted that you have too. So what is he doing here? Take a DEEP DIVE into this case to find out how what was supposed to be the best day of Gladys' life ended up being the last day of her life.

Timestamps

Intro Trigger Warning- 1:02

Gladys’ Background- 1:27

Gladys Meets Agustin- 3:33

The Relationship Sours- 6:35

The Stalking Begins- 9:55

The Start of Something New- 10:34

The Stalking Continues- 12:17

The Wedding Day- 16:18

Trigger Warning Skip Ahead- 23:40

The Trial Begins- 25:23

Gladys’ Unexpected Legacy- 37:26

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Susan Smith: The Young Mom who Drove her Car into a Lake While her Sons were Trapped Inside Jan 19, 2023

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Union, South Carolina: Known for history, small-town community, and the heartless deaths of 2 young boys at the hands of their own mother. Did she kill for the affection of a rich man who didn't want children? Or was she fighting demons that were too dark to overcome? Take a DEEP DIVE to find out how this disgraced mother lied to the world about what really happened to her children.

Timestamps

Trigger Warning: 00:50

Susan’s Background: 1:27

The Smith Family: 2:02

The ‘Kidnapping’: 4:10

The Investigation Begins: 6:25

Susan’s Story Unravels: 11:37

The Truth Comes Out: 17:25

The Trial Begins: 24:44

Present Day: 30:38

Susan’s Interesting Prison Experience: 31:03

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