Deadly Ever After

A special look back at unsolved cases from Season 1, some announcements and we take listener questions! 

https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/prosecution-has-failed-to-provide-sufficient-evidence-prasad/

https://www.eastvalleytribune.com/news/woman-sues-over-moms-2001-drowning/article_8201db08-9b5a-5a41-b516-ef8198be735f.html

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.themirror.com/news/us-news/man-whose-wife-killed-drunk-225805?int_source=amp_continue_reading&int_medium=amp&int_campaign=continue_reading_button#amp-readmore-target

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/husband-bride-killed-alleged-dui-crash-wedding-night-receive-nearly-1m-rcna158439

https://www.themirror.com/news/us-news/drunk-driver-who-killed-bride-373207

https://www.themirror.com/news/us-news/drunk-driver-who-killed-bride-373207

https://people.com/woman-who-allegedly-drove-drunk-and-killed-bride-released-on-bond-8603452

https://www.foxnews.com/us/mom-driver-alleged-dui-wreck-killed-bride-carelessly-struck-firefighter-2013-crash-court-docs

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/estrella-carrera-murder-arnoldo-jimenez-has-history-of-abuse-murdered-wifes-family-says/

https://www.fbi.gov/audio-repository/wanted-podcast-arnoldo-jimenez-top-ten-050819.mp3/view

https://www.thedailybeast.com/ominous-new-details-emerge-of-night-fiji-honeymooner-christie-chen-died

https://au.news.yahoo.com/tragic-twist-newlywed-bride-killed-fiji-honeymoon-085627468.html

https://nypost.com/2022/07/20/christe-chen-smiles-in-wedding-photo-before-alleged-murder/

A trendy photoshoot turns deadly for Maria ....

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2194665/Maria-Pantazopoulos-Bride-drowned-wedding-dress-pictured-husband.html

Casey’s death has not only left a gaping hole in her community, but it has also sparked conversations about domestic violence and the warning signs that often go unnoticed...

https://lawandcrime.com/crime/she-really-was-the-best-mom-mother-of-4-allegedly-stabbed-to-death-by-husband-on-day-after-first-wedding-anniversary/

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/gainesville/casey-allen-murder-case-gainesville-georgia-husband-christopher-dean-snow-suspect/85-ca917338-dc2d-420b-bb56-84362ccfc7da

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Thanks for listening— stay safe, stay skeptical, and maybe don’t ignore those red flags... because you never know who’s writing their own deadly ever after. 😈💀

Deadly Ever After is a true crime and wedding-themed podcast intended for entertainment purposes only. The stories, events, and characters discussed are presented for informational and storytelling value. This podcast is not intended as legal, medical, or professional advice. Listener discretion is advised, and some content may be disturbing or sensitive.

Joe Steven Melgoza married the love of his life and didn't live to see sunrise... but it's not what you might think...

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11813001/Wedding-crasher-brothers-convicted-beating-groom-death-baseball-bat.html

🎧 New episodes drop every Wednesday , with a bonus episode on the last Friday of every month. Subscribe & never miss a case.

📸 Instagram: @deadly.ever.after

🎟️ Come see us at True Crime Podcast Festival 2025 in Boston!

💬 Join the conversation! Tag us on socials & use #DeadlyEverAfter to share your thoughts!

If you have information about an unsolved case, contact:

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you’re not alone. Get help here:

🔔 Love the show? Support us!

Thanks for listening— stay safe, stay skeptical, and maybe don’t ignore those red flags... because you never know who’s writing their own deadly ever after. 😈💀

Deadly Ever After is a true crime and wedding-themed podcast intended for entertainment purposes only. The stories, events, and characters discussed are presented for informational and storytelling value. This podcast is not intended as legal, medical, or professional advice. Listener discretion is advised, and some content may be disturbing or sensitive.

A rare case of our bride-to-be, her fatal confrontation, and a love story that ended in bloodshed that ultimately put her in jail!  This is the case of Billy Brewster.

Sources:

https://murderpedia.org/female.F/f/franklin-na-cola.htm

https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/lehighvalley/na-cola-franklin-guilty-of-murder-in-wedding-day-killing-of-fianc-billy-brewster/article_06d1c736-c815-51e9-a932-d1ff0302e3ed.html

🎧 New episodes drop every Wednesday , with a bonus episode on the last Friday of every month. Subscribe & never miss a case.

📸 Instagram: @deadly.ever.after

🎟️ Come see us at True Crime Podcast Festival 2025 in Boston!

💬 Join the conversation! Tag us on socials & use #DeadlyEverAfter to share your thoughts!

If you have information about an unsolved case, contact:

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you’re not alone. Get help here:

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Thanks for listening— stay safe, stay skeptical, and maybe don’t ignore those red flags... because you never know who’s writing their own deadly ever after. 😈💀

Deadly Ever After is a true crime and wedding-themed podcast intended for entertainment purposes only. The stories, events, and characters discussed are presented for informational and storytelling value. This podcast is not intended as legal, medical, or professional advice. Listener discretion is advised, and some content may be disturbing or sensitive.

Faylene Grant is a story that feels like a modern-day tragedy—a woman who believed in faith, family, and destiny, a man whose actions raised suspicions, and a death that may never be fully explained...

Sources:

https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/mormon-widower-doug-grant-wasnt-counting-on-a-murder-rap-when-he-followed-his-late-wifes-instruction-to-marry-his-ex-lover-6426657

https://www.oxygen.com/a-wedding-and-a-murder/crime-time/woman-visions-death-accidentally-drowning-death

🎧 New episodes drop every Wednesday , with a bonus episode on the last Friday of every month. Subscribe & never miss a case.

📸 Instagram: @deadly.ever.after

🎟️ Come see us at True Crime Podcast Festival 2025 in Boston!

💬 Join the conversation! Tag us on socials & use #DeadlyEverAfter to share your thoughts!

If you have information about an unsolved case, contact:

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you’re not alone. Get help here:

🔔 Love the show? Support us!

Thanks for listening— stay safe, stay skeptical, and maybe don’t ignore those red flags... because you never know who’s writing their own deadly ever after. 😈💀

Deadly Ever After is a true crime and wedding-themed podcast intended for entertainment purposes only. The stories, events, and characters discussed are presented for informational and storytelling value. This podcast is not intended as legal, medical, or professional advice. Listener discretion is advised, and some content may be disturbing or sensitive.

Most people have heard of the movie the Corpse Bride, created by Tim Burton, but do you know what the story is based on? Or that there was a very dark tale of a true-life corpse bride?

Sources:

https://www.kqed.org/pop/106807/meet-carl-von-cosel-the-man-who-slept-next-to-his-crushs-corpse-for-7-years

https://allthatsinteresting.com/carl-tanzler

🎧 New episodes drop every Wednesday , with a bonus episode on the last Friday of every month. Subscribe & never miss a case.

📸 Instagram: @deadly.ever.after

🎟️ Come see us at True Crime Podcast Festival 2025 in Boston!

💬 Join the conversation! Tag us on socials & use #DeadlyEverAfter to share your thoughts!

If you have information about an unsolved case, contact:

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you’re not alone. Get help here:

🔔 Love the show? Support us!

Thanks for listening— stay safe, stay skeptical, and maybe don’t ignore those red flags... because you never know who’s writing their own deadly ever after. 😈💀

Deadly Ever After is a true crime and wedding-themed podcast intended for entertainment purposes only. The stories, events, and characters discussed are presented for informational and storytelling value. This podcast is not intended as legal, medical, or professional advice. Listener discretion is advised, and some content may be disturbing or sensitive.

🎧 New episodes drop every Wednesday , with a bonus episode on the last Friday of every month. Subscribe & never miss a case.

📸 Instagram: @deadly.ever.after

🎟️ Come see us at True Crime Podcast Festival 2025 in Boston!

💬 Join the conversation! Tag us on socials & use #DeadlyEverAfter to share your thoughts!

If you have information about an unsolved case, contact:

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you’re not alone. Get help here:

🔔 Love the show? Support us!

Thanks for listening— stay safe, stay skeptical, and maybe don’t ignore those red flags... because you never know who’s writing their own deadly ever after. 😈💀

Deadly Ever After is a true crime and wedding-themed podcast intended for entertainment purposes only. The stories, events, and characters discussed are presented for informational and storytelling value. This podcast is not intended as legal, medical, or professional advice. Listener discretion is advised, and some content may be disturbing or sensitive.

George got caught up with the wrong gal  and paid the ultimate price. Listen now to the story of "the couple from hell"...

Sources:

https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/woman-who-beat-ex-death-947915

https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/plymouth-mum-who-killed-ex-946531

🎧 New episodes drop every Wednesday , with a bonus episode on the last Friday of every month. Subscribe & never miss a case.

📸 Instagram: @deadly.ever.after

🎟️ Come see us at True Crime Podcast Festival 2025 in Boston!

💬 Join the conversation! Tag us on socials & use #DeadlyEverAfter to share your thoughts!

If you have information about an unsolved case, contact:

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you’re not alone. Get help here:

🔔 Love the show? Support us!

Thanks for listening— stay safe, stay skeptical, and maybe don’t ignore those red flags... because you never know who’s writing their own deadly ever after. 😈💀

Deadly Ever After is a true crime and wedding-themed podcast intended for entertainment purposes only. The stories, events, and characters discussed are presented for informational and storytelling value. This podcast is not intended as legal, medical, or professional advice. Listener discretion is advised, and some content may be disturbing or sensitive.

A night that was supposed to be a magical in Fiji ends so tragically the body cannot be brought home to the US...

Sources: 

https://www.thedailybeast.com/ominous-new-details-emerge-of-night-fiji-honeymooner-christie-chen-died

https://people.com/crime/robert-dawson-christe-chen-killing-honeymoon-fiji/

https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/crime/memphis-woman-cremated-fiji-husband-remains-jail-charged-with-murder/522-e539062b-b30e-47f3-9fec-0ab85d4cb062

🎧 New episodes drop every Wednesday , with a bonus episode on the last Friday of every month. Subscribe & never miss a case.

📸 Instagram: @deadly.ever.after

🎟️ Come see us at True Crime Podcast Festival 2025 in Boston!

💬 Join the conversation! Tag us on socials & use #DeadlyEverAfter to share your thoughts!

If you have information about an unsolved case, contact:

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you’re not alone. Get help here:

🔔 Love the show? Support us!

Thanks for listening— stay safe, stay skeptical, and maybe don’t ignore those red flags... because you never know who’s writing their own deadly ever after. 😈💀

Deadly Ever After is a true crime and wedding-themed podcast intended for entertainment purposes only. The stories, events, and characters discussed are presented for informational and storytelling value. This podcast is not intended as legal, medical, or professional advice. Listener discretion is advised, and some content may be disturbing or sensitive.