LOVE MURDER

On this episode, Jessie brings the story of the extraordinary life and tragic death of musical genius, activist and visionary Sam Cooke. 

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1. Guralnick, Peter. Dream Boogie. Little, Brown, 2014 https://www.amazon.com/Dream-Boogie-Triumph-Sam-Cooke/dp/0316013293

2. “Dorothy Miller Obituary - Midlothian, VA.” Dignity Memorial, https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/midlothian-va/dorothy-miller-10946050. Accessed 14 June 2025.3. ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke. Netflix, 2019.

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7. South Bend Tribune, 28 Apr. 2019, https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/entertainment/music/2019/08/28/sam-cookes-daughter-carla-pays-tribute-at-the-acorn-in-three-oaks/46361367/.

8. Desert Dispatch, 18 June 1963.

9. New York Amsterdam News, 26 Dec. 1964.

10. Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke, 2017.

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On October 2nd, 2020, Gregory Rice vanished. Over a month later, his tarp-wrapped body was discovered, revealing a sensational murder case. At its heart was Meagan Jackson, Rice's ex and a body transporter, accused of orchestrating his murder with her lover, deputy coroner Christopher Dontell. This episode unravels the deadly mix of infidelity, betrayal, and conspiracy that became known as the "Coroner Affair Murder.”

Sources:

https://www.courttv.com/news/sc-v-meagan-jackson-coroner-affair-murder-trial/

https://wpde.com/news/local/defendant-chooses-not-to-testify-as-2020-murder-trial-continues-meagan-jackson-chris-dontell-gregory-rice-accessory-hand-of-all-south-carolina-judge

https://www.wbtw.com/news/grand-strand/horry-county/meagan-jackson-verdict-caps-five-year-saga-of-betrayal-conspiracy-and-murder/

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Credits: Love Murder is hosted by Jessie Pray and Andie Cassette, researched by Sarah Lynn Robinson and researched and written by Jessie Pray, produced by Nathaniel Whittemore and edited by Kyle Barbour-Hoffman

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Cape Cod, Massachusetts in the summertime is nothing short of picturesque, however in this episode, it’s the backdrop for no less than four murders, one attempted murder of a cop and countless arsons. The culprit, known as the “Falmouth Fox,” ends up being one of the most ruthless villains we’ve ever seen on Love Murder. Will he get his comeuppance in the end, and will the last enduring mystery ever be solved? 

Sources:

1. Brennan, George. Cape Cod Times, 16 Dec. 2012, https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/news/crime/2012/12/16/todd-reine-i-was-wrongly/49215920007/.

1. McPhee, Michele R. When Evil Rules. Macmillan, 2009.
2. “Melvin J. ‘The Fox’ Reine Sr. (1939-2013) - Find a Grave Memorial.” Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/120262301/melvin_j-reine. Accessed 28 May 2025.
3. “Shirley May Souza Reine (1953-2005) - Find a Grave Memorial.” Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/82060869/shirley-may-reine. Accessed 28 May 2025.
4. Staff, Police1. “John Busby, Shot 1979, Confronted Falmouth Officials in 2003, Honored in 2024.” Police1, Police1, 21 June 2024, https://www.police1.com/archive/articles/cop-shot-26-years-ago-comes-out-of-hiding-RVdpkifQuD7GLl6R/.
5. “Witness Claims John Rams Told Him He Shot Shirley Reine, Another Said Rams Had Murder Weapon | Falmouth | Capenews.Net.” CapeNews.Net, https://www.facebook.com/enterprisenewspapers, 28 Mar. 2014, https://www.capenews.net/falmouth/witness-claims-john-rams-told-him-he-shot-shirley-reine-another-said-rams-had-murder/article_59948122-a016-5f67-89bf-d9855d64df54.html.

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Jessie and Andie recap Karen Read’s 2025 retrial, tracing the case from Officer John O’Keefe’s death to Read’s acquittal on homicide charges and lone conviction for OUI. The episode details key differences from the 2024 mistrial, the effect of intense media coverage, turning-point testimony, the jury’s decision, reactions from both families, and what civil and administrative battles still lie ahead.

Sources:

https://www.npr.org/2025/06/18/nx-s1-5435406/karen-read-acquitted-trial-verdict-not-guilty

https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/karen-read-trial-verdict-jury-06-18-25

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/18/us/karen-read-trial-verdict.html

https://www.vox.com/true-crime/411568/karen-read-retrial-updates-new-evidence

https://people.com/karen-read-verdict-murder-trial-reaction-11757625

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What first appeared to be a simple knock-knock burglary-gone-wrong quickly unraveled into a cold-blooded murder that shocked everyone. As an affair came to light and layers of deception were peeled away, however, suspicion began to settle on the victim's seemingly perfect partner.

Sources:

48 Hours on ID S9E13 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8783606/

Dateline Friday: The Widow of Woodland Hills https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/sneak-peek-josh-mankiewicz-reports-on-the-murder-of-fabio-sementilli-the-widow-woodland-hills-dateline-237147717732

The Monica Sementilli Affair - 48 Hours S37E22

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In September, we're going on our first-ever tour! Find us in Denver, Dallas, Atlanta, Boston, and Chicago alongside headliners Going West for five mysteriously fun evenings! We really hope to expand this tour, so get your tickets THIS WEEK! Pre-sale begins Wed June 18, using code LOVEWEST. And public on-sale begins Friday June 20! Get your tickets at http://www.goingwestpod.com/tour.html

Thursday, September 11, 2025 The Oriental Theater Denver, CO

Saturday, September 13, 2025 Texas Theatre Dallas, TX

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Arts at the Armory Somerville Boston, MA

Thursday, September 18, 2025 Center Stage Atlanta, GA

Sunday, September 21, 2025 Park West Chicago, IL

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When detectives tracked down Torrey Moore for a senseless murder in a Maryland convenience store, they uncovered a far darker crime hidden behind closed doors: the decomposing body of his pregnant girlfriend, Denise Middleton. This disturbing double homicide case reveals a chilling intersection of intimate partner violence, mental illness, and unanswered warnings.

Current Affairs is Love Murder's shorter show about the stories of love gone fatally wrong that are in the news right now.

Sources:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/06/01/torrey-moore-sentenced/

https://people.com/he-lived-with-his-pregnant-girlfriend-decomposing-body-then-killed-again-11746601

https://www.fox5dc.com/news/jury-delivers-first-ever-conviction-killing-unborn-fetus-montgomery-county-murder-trial

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When punk rocker Sid Vicious and infamous groupie Nancy Spungen meet in 1970's London, sparks fly -- as does chaos. Within two years, both would be dead, becoming known as punk's tragic Romeo & Juliet. But do we know what really happened that fateful night at the Chelsea Hotel?

Sources:

1. Pollack, Jesse P. Room 100: Sid, Nancy, and the Night Punk Rock Died.

2. Cox, Alex, and Abbe Wool. Sid and Nancy. Directed by Alex Cox, 1986.

3. Dunford, Brett, and Danny Garcia. Sad Vacation. Directed by Danny Garcia, 2016.

4. “Nancy Laura Spungen (1958-1978) - Find a Grave Memorial.” Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/4388/nancy_laura-spungen. Accessed 16 May 2025.

5. “Sex Pistols Timeline - Sex Pistols | The Official Website.” Sex Pistols | The Official Website -, https://www.sexpistolsofficial.com/bio/sex-pistols-timeline/. Accessed 10 May 2025.

6. “Sid Vicious (1957-1979) - Find a Grave Memorial.” Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3675/sid-vicious. Accessed 16 May 2025.

7. Spungen, Deborah. And I Don’t Want to Live This Life. Fawcett Books, 1984.

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A group of teenage lesbians finds comfort, support and even love with one another in late 90's Richmond, Virginia. The harmonious environment is disturbed however when love triangles emerge, lies blend with truth and friendships turn deadly.

Sources:

1. Burrows, Thomas. “Stacey Hanna’s Mom’s Anger after Discovering Stephanie Cull Is Released Early | Daily Mail Online.” Mail Online, Daily Mail, 28 July 2015, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3177594/Mother-s-anger-discovering-woman-killed-daughter-lesbian-slaying-released-early-anniversary-death.html.
2. Chew, Sally. A Fatal Lie. Macmillan, 1999.
3. Davis, Patricia. Washington Post, 29 Sept. 1997.
4. Murder Among Friends. 2017.
5. The Roanoke Times, 31 July 1997.
6. The Roanoke Times, 2 May 1998.

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When Nancy LeFleur vanished in early 2024, few realized the dark reality behind her disappearance. After months of controlling abuse and living on the run, Nancy was executed by her husband, Shaun LeFleur, in the isolated deserts of New Mexico. In this Current Affairs episode, Jessie and Andie track the chilling escalation—from transient instability and domestic violence to a meticulously planned murder and shocking burial. Hear the gripping investigation details, the digital trail left by Shaun, key trial testimonies, and the lasting impact Nancy’s death has had on domestic violence awareness and law enforcement practices across state lines.

Sources:

https://www.kxan.com/news/man-sentenced-to-life-for-murdering-wife-in-southern-new-mexico-desert/

https://news.yahoo.com/man-sentenced-life-murdering-wife-020645986.html

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article307222731.html

https://www.newsbreak.com/true-crime-news-560766/4027799845316-career-criminal-who-was-living-on-the-run-convicted-of-killing-his-wife-burying-her-in-the-desert

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