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The Australian Woman Accused of Poisoning Her Former In-Laws [Current Affairs] May 04, 2025

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Erin Patterson invited her ex-in-laws to lunch to tell them about her cancer diagnosis. Except the diagnosis was a lie, and the intent was much more murderous.

Current Affairs is Love Murder's shorter show about the stories of love gone fatally wrong that are in the news right now.

Sources:

https://www.npr.org/2025/05/02/nx-s1-5383874/erin-patterson-murder-trial-poison-mushroom-australia

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/may/02/mushroom-murders-trial-erin-patterson-ntwnfb

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14667083/Erin-Patterson-mushroom-trial.html

https://people.com/woman-accused-killing-inlaws-poisonous-mushroom-has-attempted-murder-charges-dropped-11723938

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When Philip Met Missy Apr 30, 2025

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When a man loses his wife of 53 years on what was meant to be a magical trip to Graceland, he really thinks his luck has run dry in the world of love. That is until he meets a smart and intriguing single mom at his neighborhood fast food joint. Little does he know his new little girlfriend is a lot more than what meets the eye.

Sources:

When Philip Met Missy

https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/undercover-cop-uses-alter-ego-missy-to-capture-suspected-wife-killer

https://www.cleveland19.com/2018/11/30/see-secret-recordings-that-show-how-an-undercover-officer-got-an-ohio-man-confess-his-wifes-murder/

https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/undercover-cop-uses-alter-ego-missy-to-capture-suspected-wife-killer

https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/oh-stark/husband-admits-to-undercover-officer-that-he-killed-his-wife-with-hammer-disposed-of-her-body

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/undercover-cop-ohio-man-reveal-wife-murder-doc

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Gucci Murderer Hospitalized After Violent Incident with His Son [Current Affairs] Apr 28, 2025

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Jessie and Andie give an update in two cases previously covered on Love Murder. The convicted murderer of Maurizio Gucci has been hospitalized after a violent family incident. Meanwhile, in Colorado, Daniel Krug has been convicted of murdering his wife after stalking her and sending disturbing messages while posing as her ex-boyfriend.

Current Affairs is Love Murder's shorter show about the stories of love gone fatally wrong that are in the news right now.

Sources:

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/world/europe/italy-gucci-killer-shooting.html

https://www.thedailybeast.com/house-of-gucci-assassin-benedetto-ceraulo-opens-fire-on-sonand-then-himself/

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/colorado-man-convicted-killing-wife-posing-ex-boyfriend-stalking-rcna201840

https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/colorado-man-gets-life-in-prison-for-killing-his-20283475.php

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The Life & Crimes of Blanche Taylor Moore Apr 23, 2025

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When a reverend begins to get fatally ill, suspicion is turned onto his new wife, who just happened to have two previous lovers who died under similar circumstances. Just as the authorities decide to prosecute the alleged black widow, a letter turns up that throws the whole investigation into question.

Sources:

Preacher's Girl by Jim Schutze

Snapped S7E11 "Blanche Taylor Moore"

Evil Lives Here S3E4 "The Black Widow"

Wikipedia

Murderpedia

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Deadly Divorce - Yakov & Rita Gluzman Apr 16, 2025

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On Easter Sunday 1996, a police officer comes across a car containing pieces of a dismembered body. The police catch the killer fairly quickly, but questions remain. Are there any more victims? And is there another killer at large?

Sources:

“Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Honors the Memory of Yasha Gluzman, Ph.D. | Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.” Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, https://www.facebook.com/cshlnews, https://www.cshl.edu/giving-news/cold-spring-harbor-laboratory-honors-the-memory-of-yasha-gluzman-ph-d/. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
Cutler, Nancy. “Rita Gluzman, Who Murdered Scientist Husband, Released from Prison.” The Journal News, Rockland/Westchester Journal News, 29 July 2020, https://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/rockland/2020/07/29/rita-gluzman-murdered-husband-released-prison/5540176002/.
Hays, Tim. Severed Relations. Pinnacle Books, 1998.
Rozier, Alex. “Woman Who Killed Husband with Ax Released from Fort Worth Prison | Khou.Com.” Khou.Com, KHOU, 11AD, https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/rita-gluzman-killed-husband-fmc-carswell-fort-worth-compassionate-release/287-97c2e730-6ac3-4b09-b0cf-024b0a48ef23.
Smith, Benjamin H. “Rita Gluzman Sentenced For Killing Husband With Ax | Crime News.” Oxygen, Oxygen, 6 July 2018, https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-time/woman-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-axing-husband-to-death-after-he-met-younger.
Snapped. 2024.
“United States v. Gluzman, 7:96-Cr-323 (LJL) | Casetext Search + Citator.” CoCounsel: One GenAI Assistant for Professionals | Thomson Reuters, https://casetext.com/case/united-states-v-gluzman. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
“Yakov Gluzman (1948-1996) - Find a Grave Memorial.” Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191458609/yakov-gluzman. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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Ruthless Revenge: The Unconscionable Murders of Chad Shelton and Duane Johnson Apr 09, 2025

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When two members of the same extended family get fatally ill within only hours of one another, the police have to take a closer look at every individual in the group - as well as who might have loved or hated them.

Sources:

Forensic Files. 1998.
2.Guillén, Tomás. Toxic Love. Open Road Media, 2019.
“Omaha-World Herald.” Omaha-World Herald, 14 Oct. 1978.
“Sallie Ann Betten Foster (1957-2014) - Find a Grave Memorial.” Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records, 5. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37575854/sallie_ann-foster. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
“State v. Harper :: 1981 :: Nebraska Supreme Court Decisions :: Nebraska Case Law :: Nebraska Law :: U.S. Law :: Justia.” Justia Law, https://law.justia.com/cases/nebraska/supreme-court/1981/43070-1.html. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
Star-Herald, 8 Nov. 1979.

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A Doctor in Hawaii Tried to Push His Wife Off a Cliff [Current Affairs] Apr 08, 2025

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Jessie and Andie tell the story of Gerhardt Konig and his wife Arielle, who survived a vicious attack from the person supposed to be closest to her.

Current Affairs is Love Murder's shorter show about the stories of love gone fatally wrong that are in the news right now.

Sources:

https://www.eonline.com/news/1415560/hawaii-doctor-arrested-after-attempt-to-push-wife-off-cliff-what-to-know

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/doctor-accused-trying-kill-wife-bashing-rock-hawaii-hike-pleads-not-gu-rcna200000

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Unholy Union: Thad Reynolds, Michelle Reynolds, Scott Harper Apr 02, 2025

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A brutal murder reveals that all was not well in a supposedly perfect marriage between godly people in Rome, Georgia.

Sources:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iVCSfp8qkNb5nKMpEF_JRnKoqK-WXHxZxjyAhSixEAk/edit?usp=sharing

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Married to a Monster: Linda and James Bergstrom Mar 26, 2025

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When a young military bride discovers her husband's horrific secret, she tries to bring him to justice no matter the cost.

Sources:

Evil Beside Her by Kathryn Casey

Evil Lives Here S12E2

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Dentist and Community Pillar Charged with Her Boyfriend's Murder [Current Affairs] Mar 24, 2025

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Georgia dentist Suzanne Mericle has been arrested and charged with the murder of her partner James David Barron. Andie and Jessie break down the case.

Current Affairs is Love Murder's shorter show about the stories of love gone fatally wrong that are in the news right now. Come back on Wednesday for our full length main episodes.

Sources:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14495001/Wealthy-female-dentist-61-lives-stunning-Georgia-island-charged-MURDERING-boyfriend.html
https://lawandcrime.com/crime/dentist-girlfriend-accused-of-fatally-shooting-boyfriend-through-locked-bedroom-door-when-he-tried-escape-is-now-facing-more-than-just-possible-jail-time/
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/wealthy-us-dentist-accused-of-murdering-her-boyfriend-patients-express-shock-7945341

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