Deadly Ever After

​Laura Grillo, a 37-year-old mother of three from Rowlett, Texas, was tragically murdered on November 13, 2015—just eight days before her planned wedding. She was found shot in the head in her kitchen, with no signs of forced entry, though a safe in the master bedroom had been emptied. Investigations revealed that her fiancé, Ioannis “John” Makris, orchestrated a murder-for-hire plot, paying his employees, Jesus Trevino and James Villeda, to carry out the killing. Makris was convicted of capital murder in September 2018 and sentenced to life in prison without parole. Trevino received the same sentence in February 2019, while Villeda accepted a plea deal for a 25-year sentence in exchange for his testimony against the other two. The case garnered national attention and was featured in true crime series such as ABC’s “20/20” and Oxygen’s “A Wedding and a Murder.”

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📚 💻 References 💻 📚

https://www.oxygen.com/a-wedding-and-a-murder/crime-news/laura-grillo-murder-fiance-john-makris-wedding

John Makris: Laura Grillo's murder: 5 shocking details to know

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1428603244311935

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https://apnews.com/general-news-9b2159b6f8834ab0af87200f93dcedd8

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/christe-chen-murder-honeywmoon-fiji-bradley-dawson-sentenced/

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/arnoldo-jimenez-most-wanted-fugitive-arrested-mexico-murder-bride-estrella-carrera/

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/oct/18/anni-dewani-killer-dies-in-jail

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From prison pen pal to marriage to homocide... we cover what not to do while dating and cover the case of Oksana Poludentseva.. murdered on her wedding day by her prison pen pal groom!

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https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/man-kills-new-wife-wedding-27666291

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11084969/Jealous-groom-beat-new-bride-death-wedding-day-Russian-killer-jailed-18-years.html

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Emily Ferlazzo was a 22-year-old woman from New Hampshire who was tragically murdered in October 2021. She had been traveling in a camper van with her husband, Joseph Ferlazzo, in Vermont to celebrate their one-year wedding anniversary. After initially reporting Emily missing, Joseph later confessed to killing her during an argument, stating that he shot and dismembered her inside the camper. Her remains were found in a bag in the camper van. The case drew national attention due to its shocking nature and the parallels some drew to other high-profile domestic violence cases...

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXO5Zs0iH54

https://www.wptv.com/us-news/crime/new-hampshire-man-convicted-of-murdering-dismembering-wife-while-on-vacation

https://people.com/man-dismembered-wife-during-anniversary-trip-left-remains-camper-bathroom-8762991

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After meeting her dream man on an online dating app, Vickie's dreams are shattered...

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https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/murder-confession-video-jerry-geisler-odum-b2480750.html

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3339357556288704

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Anni Dewani was murdered in November 2010 while on her honeymoon in South Africa with her husband, Shrien Dewani. The couple was in Cape Town when their taxi was allegedly hijacked by two gunmen. Shrien was released unharmed, but Anni was later found shot dead in the abandoned vehicle. Investigations revealed a murder-for-hire plot, with evidence suggesting that Shrien had orchestrated the killing with local conspirators. However, after a high-profile trial, Shrien was acquitted due to insufficient evidence, while the hired gunmen and the taxi driver were convicted. The case remains controversial....

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Anni_Dewani

https://news.sky.com/story/anni-dewani-murdered-honeymoon-brides-family-slams-decision-to-free-her-lowlife-killer-on-parole-in-south-africa-12638364

https://www.news24.com/you/news/local/anger-of-murdered-anni-dewanis-father-as-her-killer-is-granted-parole-20220401

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Molly Watson was murdered in April 2018, just days before she was set to marry

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In 1983, Arthur Hutchinson broke into the Laitner family home in Sheffield, England, after a wedding celebration and brutally murdered Basil and Avril Laitner, along with their son Richard. He then raped their 18-year-old daughter, Nicola, who survived the attack. Hutchinson was later convicted and sentenced to life in prison, becoming one of the UK’s most notorious killers....

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Hutchinson_(murderer)

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7759727/Arthur-Hutchinson-taunted-police-bragged-newspaper-run.html

🔪💍 This is  Deadly Ever After – Where "I Do" Meets "Whodunit" 💍🔪

Weddings are supposed to be about love, joy, and happily ever after… but what happens when "forever" turns fatal? Deadly Ever After explores the darkest wedding stories—from chilling disappearances and deadly proposals to mystery-filled marriages that ended in murder. 

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Tyonne Jones, a 35-year-old wedding caterer, was fatally stabbed in August 2016 while working at a wedding in Virginia. The attack occurred after a dispute with park employee Kempton Bonds over folding chairs, leading to her tragic death.....

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https://wtop.com/fairfax-county/2016/08/argument-over-chairs-ends-with-caterer-getting-stabbed/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/national/cellphone-video-shows-fatal-wedding-dispute/2016/09/08/988a1da6-75fc-11e6-9781-49e591781754_video.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqDEEwkjWiw&t=23s

🔪💍 This is  Deadly Ever After – Where "I Do" Meets "Whodunit" 💍🔪

Weddings are supposed to be about love, joy, and happily ever after… but what happens when "forever" turns fatal? Deadly Ever After explores the darkest wedding stories—from chilling disappearances and deadly proposals to mystery-filled marriages that ended in murder. 

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In September 2024, 32-year-old nurse Melissa Jubane was found dead in her Beaverton, Oregon, apartment, just weeks after her wedding. Her neighbor, 27-year-old Bryce Johnathan Schubert, was arrested and charged with her murder, kidnapping, and abuse of a corpse. Investigative documents remain sealed, and Schubert's trial is scheduled for Fall 2025....

📚 💻 References 💻 📚

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/melissa-llantero-obituary?id=56700613

https://people.com/man-accused-murdering-newlywed-nurse-deliberately-cruel-8731349

https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-melissa-jubane

https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/jubane-case-docs-to-stay-sealed-trial-date-in-september-2025/

🔪💍 This is  Deadly Ever After – Where "I Do" Meets "Whodunit" 💍🔪

Weddings are supposed to be about love, joy, and happily ever after… but what happens when "forever" turns fatal? Deadly Ever After explores the darkest wedding stories—from chilling disappearances and deadly proposals to mystery-filled marriages that ended in murder. 

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