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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When three members of a family die mysteriously in 1896, suspicion turns on the surviving member and her shocking motivation.

Sources:

The Ceely Rose Murders at Malabar Farm by Mark Sebastian Jordan

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Kathleen McLean, a devoted mother of three, thought she'd found love with prominent surgeon Dr. Ingolf "Harry" Tuerk. But their whirlwind romance quickly turned dangerous, descending into violence and control. Despite efforts to escape, Kathleen tragically returned, leading to her brutal death at the hands of her husband. This episode unravels the haunting progression from passion to murder, exposing the hidden truths behind closed doors.

Sources:

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/dover-doctor-ingolf-tuerk-sentencing-voluntary-manslaughter/

https://people.com/former-massachusetts-surgeon-sentenced-strangling-wife-dumping-body-pond-11737830

https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2025/04/09/dover-doctor-ingolf-tuerk-says-he-killed-wife-during-argument/

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When a beautiful young wife goes missing, police take a closer look at her older husband's past relationships.

Sources:

1. Dowling, Paul. Forensic Files. 2002.

2. “Emelita Villa Reeves (1968-1994) - Find a Grave Memorial.” Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/223146547/emelita-reeves. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

3. “Jack Wayne Reeves v. The State of Texas--Appeal from 52nd District Court of Coryell County :: 1996 :: Texas Court of Appeals, Tenth District Decisions :: Texas Case Law :: Texas Law :: U.S. Law :: Justia.” Justia Law, https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/tenth-court-of-appeals/1996/7004.html. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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This episode of Current Affairs dives into the tragic story of Olivia Wood, a 29-year-old woman from Somerset, England, whose promising new relationship turned deadly in just three months. We explore the harrowing details of her case, including the controlling and abusive behavior of her boyfriend, Kieron Goodwin, which culminated in her murder on the very night she planned to leave. Join Jessie and Andie as they unravel this chilling tale of coercive control, violence, and a family's fight to remember Olivia for the vibrant person she was.

Sources:

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2520rdg5no

https://people.com/she-had-bags-packed-and-plans-to-leave-then-her-controlling-boyfriend-killed-her-in-cold-blood-11733082

https://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/crime/thoroughly-evil-man-jailed-for-murdering-partner-b2747441.html

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A gruesome murder at a snake farm reveals deadly secrets and lies.

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In 2003, the gruesome discovery of a pair of severed legs in a California dumpster marked the start of a two-decade mystery. Laurie Diane Potter vanished, her husband claiming she'd simply chosen a new life. For 17 years, Jack Potter concealed his crime through deception and fraud—until advances in DNA technology and determined cold-case detectives finally unraveled his lies. In this Current Affairs special, Jessie Pray and Andie Cassette explore a case where delayed justice ultimately prevailed, bringing closure to a family long kept in the dark.

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://people.com/she-was-murdered-legs-thrown-dumpster-husband-learns-fate-11728963

https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/article305746641.html

https://lawandcrime.com/crime/pocket-all-profits-scheming-husband-left-dismembered-wifes-legs-in-dumpster-as-he-plied-strip-club-girlfriend-with-apartment-and-30k-limit-credit-car

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A marriage between a self-proclaimed tech genius and his Russian doctor wife goes disastrously and fatally wrong.

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1. “Computer Programmer Leads Police to Wife’s Body - ABC News.” ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2008, https://abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/story?id=5327310&page=1.
2. “Convicted Murderer, Filesystem Creator Writes of Regrets to Linux List - Ars Technica.” Ars Technica, 19 Jan. 2024, https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/01/convicted-murderer-filesystem-creator-writes-of-regrets-to-linux-list/.
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4. Tygard, Judy. 48 Hours. 2008.
5. Lee, Henry K. Presumed Dead. Penguin, 2010.

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Erin Patterson invited her ex-in-laws to lunch to tell them about her cancer diagnosis. Except the diagnosis was a lie, and the intent was much more murderous.

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.npr.org/2025/05/02/nx-s1-5383874/erin-patterson-murder-trial-poison-mushroom-australia

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/may/02/mushroom-murders-trial-erin-patterson-ntwnfb

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14667083/Erin-Patterson-mushroom-trial.html

https://people.com/woman-accused-killing-inlaws-poisonous-mushroom-has-attempted-murder-charges-dropped-11723938

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When a man loses his wife of 53 years on what was meant to be a magical trip to Graceland, he really thinks his luck has run dry in the world of love. That is until he meets a smart and intriguing single mom at his neighborhood fast food joint. Little does he know his new little girlfriend is a lot more than what meets the eye.

Sources:

When Philip Met Missy

https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/undercover-cop-uses-alter-ego-missy-to-capture-suspected-wife-killer

https://www.cleveland19.com/2018/11/30/see-secret-recordings-that-show-how-an-undercover-officer-got-an-ohio-man-confess-his-wifes-murder/

https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/undercover-cop-uses-alter-ego-missy-to-capture-suspected-wife-killer

https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/oh-stark/husband-admits-to-undercover-officer-that-he-killed-his-wife-with-hammer-disposed-of-her-body

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/undercover-cop-ohio-man-reveal-wife-murder-doc

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