On July 18, 2014, FSU professor and lawyer Dan Markel was shot in the head twice through the driver's side window of his car in his garage. His murder revealed a messy divorce, family animosity, and a murder for hire plot that resulted in five convictions over 11 years.

Try our a patreon for free at patreon.com/generationwhy

Who knows, you might like it.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1985, John Sohus and his wife Linda went missing. The man who had been living in the guesthouse suddenly moved out. John’s remains were later found in 1994. In 2008, this same man kidnapped his own daughter off the street. He would later be convicted of kidnapping and murder- and his long trail of fake names and true identity would be unraveled in the courtroom.

For bonus episodes and outtakes visit: patreon.com/generationwhy

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A successful businesswoman isn't looking for love, but when a tall, dark, handsome man enters her restaurant, she can't help but be intrigued. He offers to help her with her security cameras since he runs a security company and says he also works as an investigator for the local District Attorney. But not long after she notices some red flags and she breaks off the relationship, her life is turned upside down.

We have revamped our Patreon with new exclusive content: patreon.com/generationwhy

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scarborough, Canada, 1987. Kenneth Parks walked into a local police station, bleeding from severe cuts on his hands, and confessed to murder. He claimed he was sleepwalking when he drove to his in-laws’ home and stabbed them. What ensued was a case that set a precedent in Canadian law and became a foundational reference for medical professionals.

What are you waiting for? Go subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/generationwhy

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you haven't listened to part one then this episode isn't going to make a lot of sense. Go back and listen to the first ep.

We covered the details of Dan Markel's murder and the implicated involvement of the Adelson family in episode one and now we’re going to get into the trials. Who will pay for the murder of Dan Markel?

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

February 9th, 2025. Boulder, Colorado. Megan Trussell was last seen walking on campus at CU Boulder after an argument with her roommate. She was reported missing three days later, and on February 15th her body was found on the highway off campus.

We've been telling you about our Patreon and all the extra content we deliver and you either don't want more content or you're living under a rock. Go subscribe already. patreon.com/generationwhy

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

September 2, 2002. Studio City, California. In the early morning hours of September 2, 2002, a luxury Mercedes SUV was found aflame in the upscale neighborhood of Studio City, California. After the flames were put out, firefighters found the bodies of Michael Tardio and Chris Monson inside. Both had been shot execution-style. Investigators quickly started talking to people who knew the men. The story that unraveled involved a Playboy Playmate, a Wall Street Whiz Kid, and a $1 million jewelry deal. And left the question: Who murdered Michael and Chris?

Check out the new History of Generation Why series on Patreon! patreon.com/generationwhy

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

March 21st, 2011. International waters off the coast of Mexico. Rebecca Coriam, a cruise ship worker, disappeared early one morning while on board. She has never been seen again.

Subscribe to our Patreon, it's the only place where you can support us directly. ;)

https://www.patreon.com/generationwhy

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

August 12th, 1967. Selmer, Tennessee. Pauline Pusser was fatally shot while riding with her husband, Sheriff Buford Pusser, who was responding to a disturbance call in the early morning hours. Police believed she died in an ambush meant for her husband, but Pauline’s case remained unsolved for almost 60 years.

For bonus episodes and outtakes visit: patreon.com/generationwhy

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TWA Flight 800. July 17, 1996. JFK International Airport. Trans World Airlines Flight 800 was to takeoff for Paris, France at around 7pm EST. Various issues kept it from taking off until 8:19pm. Just 12 minutes into the flight, at 8:31pm, the plane exploded. Efforts were made to rescue anyone alive in the Atlantic Ocean from the destroyed Boeing 747, but none of the 230 passengers and crew had survived. Terrorism was suspected early on as the United States was facing threats at home and abroad. As the investigation continued, though, the evidence began to point to an issue with the plane itself. Or did it?

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.