A year after her husband's sudden death, a woman writes a book to help children with grief. But in a surprise twist, the woman was arrested for her husband's murder a year later. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Eric Richins and breaking news out of Utah. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/09/us/utah-mom-childrens-book-husband-killing-cec/index.html

https://www.walker-mortuary.com/obituaries/eric-richins

When a woman is discovered brutally murdered in her home, the police immediately focus on her estranged husband. The community turns on the man, and the case goes cold. But years later, detectives get the break they've been waiting for. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Jonelle Melton. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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3rd killer of teacher slain in botched burglary also gets life in prison - nj.com

'Operation Dead End' nets 28 arrests, including gang members and police officer - nj.com

3 stand trial in cold-blooded murder of Red Bank social studies teacher, 10 years after her death - nj.com

3 men convicted of killing N.J. teacher after they broke into wrong apartment

Youth Basketball Leader Mike Melton Finds Healing in Helping Others After Being Falsely Accused of Murder in 2009

Red Bank Teacher Murder Trial: Potential Motives Described - Two River Times

Three James Fair, 27, Ebenezer Byrd, 35, and Gregory Jean-Baptiste, 26,charged in 2009 murder of NJ school teacher Jonelle Melton, 33 - CBS News

Cold case files “A Lesson in Homicide” S2E11

When a man wakes up and finds his daughter and girlfriend missing, he immediately contacts the police. But sadly, the search would lead to a heartbreaking discovery. And a neighbor with a security camera catches the unlikely suspect. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they head to New Orleans to discuss the murder of Bella Fontenelle. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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Harahan woman held without bond in murder of 6-year-old Bella Fontenelle

Coroner releases cause of death for 6-year-old found dead in Harahan | wwltv.com

Court documents reveal history of fights between Fontenelle’s mother, accused murderer

Woman killed boyfriend's 6-year-old daughter, left body in bucket at Harahan home: JPSO

Tenants begin to go missing from a Sacramento boarding house. At first, the police ignore reports. But as the number of disappearances skyrockets, authorities finally take action. And as bodies appear, their main suspect disappears into the wind. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the "Death House Landlady," Dorthea Puente. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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Dorothea Puente | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

Dorothea Puente: How California Serial Killer Was Caught | Murders At The Boarding House

She seemed like an elderly Sacramento landlady. Dorothea Puente was actually a serial killer.

In 1990, over Memorial Day weekend, a Florida woman was shot dead at her front door. And her attacker was dressed as a clown. For decades the case went unsolved, despite police having a strong suspect. But in 2017, authorities arrested and charged Shelia Keen Warren. Now, in 2023, the case may finally be closed. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss updates in the story of the "Killer Clown." Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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Sheila Keen-Warren, suspect in Florida's "killer clown" case, pleads guilty in Marlene Warren's 1990 murder - CBS News

Florida woman pleads guilty to Killer Clown murder

In the years between December 1971 and June 1983, women in Alaska were turning up dead. With most of the victims being sex workers, the police believed they were dealing with a serial killer. And when the truth revealed the community housed a wolf in sheep's clothing, the shock set in. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss Alaska's "Butcher Baker," Robert Hansen. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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Where Are Serial Killer Robert Hansen's Children and Second Wife Today?

Robert Hansen Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life & Achievements

Catching Robert Hansen: A Missed Opportunity - Butcher Baker

16 Things You’ll Remember If You Grew Up In The 80s In Alaska

Robert Hansen - Wikipedia

The Butcher Baker: Mind of a Monster on ID 

On October 25th, 1994, a distressed woman arrived at a man's door. She claimed she'd had been the victim of a carjacking, and her two children were still in the car. Over several days the woman, and her husband, would hold a press conference begging for their children's safe return. But as detectives continued to investigate, they discovered something far more sinister. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murderous mother, Susan Smith. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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What Happened To Susan Smith's Ex-Husband?

Susan Smith - Kids, Story & Facts

Susan Smith - Crime Museum

'No One Trusts' Child Killer Susan Smith After She Was Caught Having Sex with Prison Guards: Source

https://web.archive.org/web/20121018034549/http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/notorious_murders/famous/smith/trial_9.html

When the body of a murdered man turns up on the University of Missouri campus, questions begin to swirl. And when the police interview the victim's friends, they learn they may be looking for one of their own. And a story of sex and a secret affair comes to light. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Jesse Valencia. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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Keeping Secrets: The Murder of Jesse Valencia

University of Missouri - Wikipedia

Revisiting the Steven Rios murder case | News | komu.com

Testimony begins in gay murder trial (16073)

Steven Arthur Rios | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

SPECIAL REPORT Part Two: Ex-Wife, Former In Laws Stand by Convicted Murderer | News

Judge denies Steven Rios' appeal

A bright young woman from Texas dreamt of something bigger. She moved to Pennsylvania and graduated from Bryn Mawr. And when she was 25 years old, she met an intellectual man involved in the counter-culture movement. And when the woman disappears, the events that unfold play out over decades. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Holly Maddux by the "Unicorn Killer." Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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Earth Day co-founder killed, composted girlfriend

Solved: The murder of Holly Maddux

https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=13219247451018789695

Holly Maddux Archives – DV Journal

Unicorn Killer: The 1977 Murder of Holly Maddux and the Years-Long Search for Ira Einhorn

Two women, who have been friends since childhood, meet the men of their dreams. But when the romance fades, new relationships bloom. And someone ends up dead. But who could have taken the man's life? And will the group turn on each other? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Michael Strickland. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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State of Tennessee v. Anita Marie Strickland

Anita Marie Strickland: Woman Marries Best Friend's Ex-Husband, Murders Him | Crime News

Wife pleads in murder case | News | advocateanddemocrat.com

Marie Strickland Now

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