On Christmas Eve 2008, “Santa” came to Covina, California and unleashed a fury upon the Ortega family, killing 9 of their beloved family members. In this bonus episode we talk about Bruce Pardo and his horrible crime that left a beautiful family shattered.

Bruce Pardo and the Covina Massacre

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Early on the morning of April 20th, 2012, Gerard Baden-Clay called to report his wife Allison missing. He said she had gone out for a walk and hadn’t returned. When the police showed up to take a report, they were immediately put on high alert because of two distinct scratches running down Gerard’s cheek, which he claimed to be the result of a shaving accident. Soon, the entire state of Queensland, Australia would be captivated by Allison’s story, with countless volunteers joining the search. As details of Gerard’s secret life, affairs, and business struggles emerged, suspicion quickly turned to him. But would there be enough evidence for justice to be served?Listen to both parts now, ad-free, on Patreon.Today's snacks: Vegemite toast, Tim Tams, and Violet CrumbleSources:Murray, David. The Murder of Allison Baden-Clay. Ebury Press, 2015.https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2014/jun/18/gerard-baden-clay-police-call-audiohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9QaNapgX5A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtsu3tZsnZMhttps://www.kidspot.com.au/news/theyve-always-been-a-tight-little-unit-allison-baden-clays-daughters-are-all-grown-up/news-story/b6f133c53cb6ef875df3d8f773de8d56 https://www.allisonbadenclayfoundation.org.au/https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2014/jun/18/gerard-baden-clay-police-call-audiohttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10887873/Eldest-three-girls-father-Gerard-Baden-Clay-murdered-mum-Allison-graduates-uni.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RscDj-FyCjAhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6993311/Secret-lover-wife-killer-Gerard-Baden-Clay-forged-new-identity-United-Arab-Emirates.htmlhttps://au.news.yahoo.com/the-letter-dear-gerard-24497917.htmlhttps://www.allisonbadenclayfoundation.org.au/<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEM4w3ybzf4"...

Allison and Gerard Baden-Clay - Part 1

On February 16, 2022, 33-year-old Jared Bridegan was gunned down while his two-year-old daughter watched in horror from the backseat of their car. Jared and his ex-wife, Shanna Gardner, heiress to the Stampin’ Up fortune, had gone through a long and brutal custody battle but they had both recently remarried. The attack was brutal and well-planned. Jared’s murder went unsolved for a year until three shocking arrests were made, including Jared’s ex-wife and new husband.We also discuss missing person Sara Ebersole who went missing from Reddick, Florida in March 2023.Donate to the Bridegan Foundation or to the Bridegan family legal fund.Support us on PatreonToday's snacks: Chester's Puffcorn and Chomps Original Beef SticksSources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0y3bojDPrD4https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/heres-what-Shayna-gardner-told-police-in-her-first-extensive-interview-after-exs-death-jared-bridegan-jacksonville-murder-plot/77-dad2de67-5bd5-4f54-a064-8c8a40efae59https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/heres-what-Shayna-gardner-told-police-in-her-first-extensive-interview-after-exs-death-jared-bridegan-jacksonville-murder-plot/77-dad2de67-5bd5-4f54-a064-8c8a40efae59https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jared-bridegan-murder-Shayna-gardner-charged-killing-microsoft-executive/https://www.eonline.com/news/1384027/how-microsoft-executive-jared-bridegans-ex-wife-ended-up-charged-with-his-murderhttps://heavy.com/news/Shayna-gardner-jared-bridegan/https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2023/10/17/it-aint-looking-good-new-evidence-shows-arrest-calls-interview-of-triggerman-in-jared-bridegan-murder/<a href="https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/local/2020/07/11/59-jacksonville-sheriffrsquos-office-employees-have-been-arrested-since-sheriff-williams-took-office-two-were-sentenced-to-jail/112135592/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer...

Shanna Gardner and Jared Bridegan

Shanti Cooper fell in love with David Tronnes after meeting in 2013 on Match.com. After a whirlwind romance, David and Shanti moved in together. First into a rented house and later into a beautiful, historic home in Orlando, Florida that David had purchased. A major home renovation ensued but countless delays resulted in the couple being displaced from their home for over 2 years.  An opportunity to appear on the show “Zombie House Flipping” surfaced. David saw this as a chance to finish their home renovation. But just as things were looking up for the couple, Shanti was found dead in their small apartment on April 24, 2018. David claimed a slip-and-fall accident must have caused her death but the crime scene told a different story. Support us on PatreonSources:https://www.hulu.com/watch/56ef16a6-2143-4cc2-b3de-a3dd4b3acf6bhttps://www.zillow.com/homes/218-E-Copeland-Dr-Orlando-FL-32806_rb/46266483_zpid/https://www.club-orlando.com/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TY8yNACjNjQhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/478921987/?terms=david%20tronneshttps://www.newspapers.com/image/565070164/?match=2&terms;=david%20tronneshttps://www.newspapers.com/image/1013447585/?match=1&terms;=david%20tronneshttps://www.newspapers.com/image/619613413/?match=1&terms;=david%20tronneshttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/fake-crying-hubby-who-claimed-wife-drowned-in-bathtub-found-guilty-of-her-murder/ar-AA1iwrAu#https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/fake-crying-hubby-who-claimed-wife-drowned-in-bathtub-found-guilty-of-her-murder/ar-AA1iwrAu#https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/10/11/murder-trial-begins-for-david-tronnes-man-accused-of-strangling-his-wife-in-orlando/https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/10/18/testimony-continues-in-murder-trial-of-david-tronnes-man-accused-of-strangling-wife-in-delaney-park/<a href="https://www.wftv.com/news/local/police-man-arrested-in-wife-s-murder-near-delaney-park/823331348/"...

Shanti Cooper-Tronnes and David Tronnes

Join us for this special Mother's Day bonus episode, with a surprise guest host.In 2012, the Staudte family suffered two devastating losses within five months. When a third family member fell ill soon after, suspicions were raised. An anonymous phone call to the police resulted in a shocking investigation that tore the family apart forever.Today's snack: Depression era peanut butter breadSupport us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lovemarrykillSources:https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/antifreeze-murderhttps://www.hulu.com/watch/a65dd02e-7c02-48e2-9ae4-ef656e52b838https://abcnews.go.com/US/mother-convicted-poisoning-family-maintains-innocence/story?id=82780856https://memorials.hhlohmeyer.com/Staudte-Mark/1172546/obituary.phpSnapped, season 20, episode 9 https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0716M35V7/ref=atv_hm_vid_c_baeECJ_1_1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staudte_Family_Murdershttps://abcnews.go.com/US/mother-convicted-poisoning-family-maintains-innocence/story?id=82780856

The Staudte Family

Everyone who knew her said that 60 year old Mary Yoder was one of the most energetic, vibrant, and healthy people you could imagine. In July of 2015, she became suddenly violently ill, and two days later she passed away. The medical examiner’s investigation raised more questions than answers, with every avenue they explored resulting in a dead end. As investigators gradually unraveled the mystery, relationships would be tested and families torn apart.Support us on Patreon.Today's snack: https://natashaskitchen.com/buffalo-wings-recipe/

Bruce Pardo and the Covina Massacre

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