New Year, new you, and a new episode! This week's episode is all about celebrity spousal murder, and Benton and Anna tackle the subject with the usual gusto! First, Benton shares the story of the mysterious death of Natalie Wood. Then, Anna gives the tragic details on the murder/suicide of comedian Phil Hartman and his wife, Brynn.  Finally, the two enjoy the sass of Dominick Dunne on a classic episode of Power, Privilege & Justice, covering the murder of Maurizio Gucci in Milan, Italy.

Our TV doc this week is Season 5, Episode 6 of Dominick Dunne's Power, Privilege & Justice, "Crime of Fashion".

It's the anniversary episode of Stab in the Back! Join Benton and Anna as they look back on a year of love, laughs, and murder! Benton's partner Matt joins as a very special guest, and tells the story of the Monaghan Affair of 1936 in Uniontown, PA. In addition, it's all about games, reminiscing about the killers of past episodes, and the return of What's in the Box! 

Please join us for this wacky journey of an episode, and celebrate a year of Stab in the Back!

Based on a true story! This one's all about crimes that inspired the movies we love. First, Benton tells the tale of Christine Collins and serial killer Gordon Northcott (Changeling by Clint Eastwood), and Anna gives all the grisly details concerning the murder of Honorah Parker (Heavenly Creatures by Peter Jackson). Finally, the two watch a classic episode of Murder Casebook with Fred Dinenage, covering the infamous Tea Cup Poisoner, Graham Young (The Young Poisoner's Handbook by Benjamin Ross).

Our TV doc this week is Season 1: Episode 2 of Fred Dinenage: Murder Casebook, "The Teacup Poisoner".

Ready to get weird? Join Benton and Anna for a slate of the slightly more bizarre on this week's episode! First, Benton serves up the grisly details on Jerry Brudos, also known as the Lust Killer, and Anna tells the tale of Joseph Brucato, the USPS employee who stole and hoarded a staggering amount of mail.  Finally, the two settle down for a classic episode of Cold Case Files, profiling the murder of Susan Doll in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Our TV doc this week is the second half of Season 1: Episode 11 of Cold Case Files, "The Doll Murder".

It's the Halloween episode!  First, Benton kicks us off with an education on Spectrophilia, otherwise known as ghost sex, and Anna shares the story of Ronald O'Bryan, who killed his son on Halloween night with poisoned Pixy Stix.  Then, the two settle in for the first episode of the Cold Case Files reboot, profiling the kidnapping and murder of Shauna Howe.

Our TV doc this week is Cold Case Files (Reboot) Season 1: Episode 1, "Little Girl Lost".

Workplace drama!  Join Benton & Anna as they discuss the dangers of having coworkers.  First, Anna gives a rundown on workplace violence why coworkers may turn on each other, and Benton relays the murder of Lorraine Faison in the break room of a Burlington Coat Factory.  Then, Anna tells the tale of Patrick Sherrill, who is responsible for the phrase, "going postal".  Finally, the two watch a classic case of Forensic Files, profiling the stalking of an eastern Pennsylvania schoolteacher, Joanne Chambers.

Our TV doc this week is Season 2: Episode 9 of Forensic Files, "Sealed With a Kiss".

Can you have a murder without a corpse?  Join Benton and Anna as they explore the many ways a conviction can be secured without finding a body in this week's episode!  First, Anna gives a rundown on the number of murder convictions that occur without a body, and Benton tells the tale of the disappearance of Scott Dunn from Lubbock, Texas.  Then, Anna  relays the infamous missing persons case of Evelyn Scott.  Finally, the two discuss a classic episode of Murder Maps, profiling the Acid Bath Murderer, John Haigh.

Our TV doc this week is Season 3: Episode 2 of Murder Maps, "The Acid Bath Murderer".

Mobsters!  Everyone loves them, but how much do we know about them?  Join Benton & Anna as they explore the world of early 20th Century gangsters, including outlaws and early prohibition gangs.  Come for the bootleggers, but stay for the discussion on Al Capone, as profiled on an episode of Biography.

Our TV doc this week is the Al Capone episode of Biography, produced by A&E.

This week's episode is all about missing women!  First, Anna gives some statistics on the amount of cold and missing persons cases there truly are in the United States, and Benton relays the story of missing teen Tara Calico, whose case garnered national attention after a polaroid surfaced that suggested she may still be alive.  Then, Anna Anna tells the tale of the Springfield 3, where 3 women vanished from a home in Springfield, Missouri without a trace.  Finally, the two settle in with a classic episode of Power, Privilege & Justice, profiling the disappearance of candy heiress Helen Brach.

Our TV doc this week is Season 2: Episode 6 of Dominic Dunne's Power, Privilege and Justice, "Sweet Seduction".

Music & Murder!  Join Benton and Anna as they journey into the world of murdered musicians.  First, Anna gives a rundown on the infamous "27 Club", the notorious age at which so many of our most famous musicians terminate, and Benton takes a look at the murder of John Lennon.  Then, Anna shares the mysterious death of Bobby Fuller in Los Angeles in 1966.  Finally, the two watch a classic case of Forensic Files, profiling the murder of Mia Zapata, lead singer of the Gits.

Our TV doc this week is Season 12: Episode 7 of Forensic Files, "The Day the Music Died".