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Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide
Hosted by Ky Charles · EN
What drives people to hurt the ones they love? Every week on Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, we’ll go on a journey, together, through true crime relationship stories that were doomed bonds from the start.
You won't be alone. I, Ky Charles, will be on the emotional journey with you; retelling stories of crimes of passion — reacting with raw honesty, passionate rants, and unfiltered frustration when justice isn’t served.
From love-triangles to fatal attractions, we'll uncover the twisted side of relationships that led to homicide.
Want even more exclusive cases, deeper dives, ad-free content, and behind-the-scenes access? Find out how to become part of the LaM Fam at www.murderandlove.com
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You won't be alone. I, Ky Charles, will be on the emotional journey with you; retelling stories of crimes of passion — reacting with raw honesty, passionate rants, and unfiltered frustration when justice isn’t served.
From love-triangles to fatal attractions, we'll uncover the twisted side of relationships that led to homicide.
Want even more exclusive cases, deeper dives, ad-free content, and behind-the-scenes access? Find out how to become part of the LaM Fam at www.murderandlove.com
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.
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Millionaire Shot in Bed, "Trophy Wife" Got $6 Million and Now Claims Her Twin Daughters Framed Her | Case of Steven Beard
3d ago01:02:40Tap to summarizeWhen Steven Beard woke up in the middle of the night, he thought his stomach had somehow burst open.Instead, investigators discovered he had been shot while sleeping in his own bed.What followed was an investigation involving a wealthy businessman, a much younger wife, Celese Beard, a secret relationship, allegations of manipulation, and claims of a murder-for-hire plot motivated by millions of dollars.This episode breaks down the full timeline, from the shooting itself to the testimony that ultimately convinced a jury that Steven's murder was far bigger than a single trigger pull.Listen now on Love and Murder************************************************************************************************Podcast Promo: Darkcast Network*************************************************************************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you’d like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Please take some time to Rate, Share, Subscribe! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for stopping by and remember that it’s All Love and No Murder Yall!Intro music by:Shalash by Alexander NakaradaLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4899-shalashLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.
Transcribe →Husband Googles "Can you throw away body parts?" After Wife Goes Missing | Brian Walshe Case
1w ago00:28:49Tap to summarizeAna Walshe was a successful real estate executive, devoted mother of three, and someone whose future seemed bright.Then, on New Year's Day 2023, she vanished.Her husband, Brian Walshe, claimed she left home for a work emergency and headed to Washington, D.C. But investigators soon discovered that Ana never arrived.As detectives followed the evidence, they uncovered disturbing internet searches, surveillance footage, financial troubles, a secret affair, and evidence prosecutors argued pointed directly to murder.This episode breaks down Ana's disappearance, the investigation, the defense's unusual explanation, the trial, and the conviction that followed.AFTER SHOW AVAILABLE ON PATREONA foster mother is accused of giving away a child in exchange for a monkey. But as investigators dug deeper, they discovered allegations that the bizarre exchange was only a small part of a much darker story that may have been overlooked for far too long.Join the Patreon at the $3/month tier or above to listen to the break down of this case and my commentary on it.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/relationshipcrime************************************************************************************************Podcast Promo: Darkcast Network*************************************************************************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you’d like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Please take some time to Rate, Share, Subscribe! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for stopping by and remember that it’s All Love and No Murder Yall!Intro music by:Shalash by Alexander NakaradaLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4899-shalashLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.
Transcribe →Mom Fought for Her Children for Years Before Being Gunned Down at Courthouse | Chistine Belford
2w ago00:26:55Tap to summarizeChristine Belford thought the hardest part of her divorce was over.Instead, it marked the beginning of a years-long nightmare.After her ex-husband kidnapped their children and fled the country, Christine fought tirelessly to bring them home. But even after the girls were returned, the harassment didn't stop.This episode breaks down the international kidnapping, the custody battle, the courthouse shooting that shocked Delaware, and the historic cyberstalking convictions that followed.AFTER SHOW AVAILABLE ON PATREONWhen a girlfriend called 911 in March 2018, she immediately admitted that her boyfriend was dead.What investigators discovered inside the home painted the picture of a violent confrontation that ended in tragedy.This episode breaks down the relationship, the killing, the controversial plea deal, and why it feels like justice was never fully served.Join the Patreon at the $3/month tier or above to listen to the break down of this case and my commentary on it.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/relationshipcrime************************************************************************************************Podcast Promo: Darkcast Network*************************************************************************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you’d like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Please take some time to Rate, Share, Subscribe! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for stopping by and remember that it’s All Love and No Murder Yall!Intro music by:Shalash by Alexander NakaradaLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4899-shalashLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.
Transcribe →Family Friend Comforted Grieving Parents After Killing Their Daughter | Daniel Bartelt
3w ago00:28:59Tap to summarizeJessie Blodgett was a 19-year-old college student, musician, and theater performer with her whole future ahead of her.On July 15, 2013, her mother found her dead in her bedroom.At first, investigators had very little to go on, but as they worked the case, they uncovered evidence connecting Jessie's murder to a separate violent attack that happened just days earlier.The investigation eventually led police to Daniel Bartelt, someone Jessie had known for years and someone her family trusted.This episode breaks down the investigation into Daniel Bartelt, the evidence discovered in a park trash can, the murder trial, and the remarkable response from Jessie's father that continues to inspire people more than a decade later.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/relationshipcrime************************************************************************************************Podcast Promo: Darkcast Network*************************************************************************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you’d like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Please take some time to Rate, Share, Subscribe! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for stopping by and remember that it’s All Love and No Murder Yall!Intro music by:Shalash by Alexander NakaradaLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4899-shalashLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.
Transcribe →Man Walks into Police Station and Admits to Dismembering Girlfriend | Chintara Ravindra
4w ago00:11:56Tap to summarizeChintada Ravindra and Polipalli Mounika met through a dating app and maintained a relationship for years, even after Ravindra married someone else.In March 2026, Ravindra walked into a police station and confessed that Mounika was dead inside his apartment.What investigators found next shocked even experienced officers.This episode breaks down the relationship, the confession, the disturbing discovery inside the apartment, and the evidence investigators say points to planning before the murder.Listen to today's Foreign Affairs Friday episode of Love and Murder.Follow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/relationshipcrime**************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you’d like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.comMusic:℗ lesfreemusicBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.
Transcribe →Wife Writes Grief Book After Husband's Death, Then Gets Convicted of Killing Him | Kouri Richins
Jun 801:06:08Tap to summarizeWhen Eric Richins died in March 2022, his death initially appeared to be a tragic overdose.His wife, Kouri Richins, publicly portrayed herself as a grieving widow and even published a children's book about helping kids cope with losing a parent.But investigators soon uncovered evidence that led them in a very different direction.As they examined financial records, phone data, life insurance policies, alleged drug purchases, and witness testimony, prosecutors built a case alleging that Eric's death was anything but accidental.This episode breaks down the investigation, the trial, the shocking evidence presented in court, and the life sentence that ultimately followed.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/relationshipcrime************************************************************************************************Podcast Promo: Darkcast Network*************************************************************************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you’d like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Please take some time to Rate, Share, Subscribe! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for stopping by and remember that it’s All Love and No Murder Yall!Intro music by:Shalash by Alexander NakaradaLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4899-shalashLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.
Transcribe →BREAKING Brendan Banfield Sentenced to Life Without Parole in Double Murder Case
Jun 500:08:30Tap to summarizeBrendan Banfield has officially been sentenced.After being convicted of murdering his wife, Christine Banfield, and Joseph Ryan, the former IRS agent appeared in court for what would become an emotional sentencing hearing.Family members of both victims spoke directly to the court about the devastating impact of the murders, sharing memories of the people they lost and the grief they continue to carry.This episode goes into the victim impact statements, the judge's powerful comments, Brendan's final remarks, and finally the sentence.Listen to the entire case and all of its updates:Full case:https://murderandlove.com/va-husband-and-au-pair-charged-with-double-murder-of-wife-and-another-man-brendan-banfield/Update #1 - The Trial:https://www.spreaker.com/episode/affair-and-fake-account-led-to-a-double-homicide-brendan-banfield-trial--69813847Brandan's unimaginable request:https://www.spreaker.com/episode/brendan-banfield-wants-murder-conviction-overturned-before-sentencing-case-update--71928467**************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you’d like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.comFollow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/relationshipcrimeMusic by Roman Dudchyk from Pixabayhttps://pixabay.com/users/grand_project-19033897Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.
Transcribe →Brendan Banfield Wants Murder Conviction Overturned Before Sentencing | Case Update
Jun 400:06:51Tap to summarizeA jury already found Brendan Banfield guilty in the murders of his wife, Christine Banfield, and Joseph Ryan after prosecutors presented weeks of testimony involving an affair, an au pair, and a FetLife setup that turned deadly.Now, just before sentencing, Brendan is trying to get the convictions overturned.His defense team claims prosecutors made multiple errors during trial, including questions surrounding Brendan’s silence during the investigation and testimony from key witnesses.This episode breaks down the latest courtroom update, the arguments being made by both sides, and why Brendan Banfield’s sentencing has now been postponed.Past Episode on This Case:VA Husband and Au Pair Charged with Double Murder of Wife and Another Man | Brendan Banfieldhttps://murderandlove.com/va-husband-and-au-pair-charged-with-double-murder-of-wife-and-another-man-brendan-banfield/ The Trial:https://www.spreaker.com/episode/affair-and-fake-account-led-to-a-double-homicide-brendan-banfield-trial--69813847Follow on Facebook:www.facebook.com/relationshipcrime**************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you’d like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.
Transcribe →Influencer Stabbed 81 Times, Boyfriend Convicted After Bizarre Evidence Found Near Body | Beauty Couch
Jun 300:17:17Tap to summarizeBeauty Couch, known online as Beauty Katera, was a college student, skating instructor, and social media influencer with more than 150,000 followers.In August 2023, her burned car was discovered in Austell, Georgia and this began an investigation that would lead to an "orgy of circumstantial evidence" pointing directly to Beauty's boyfriend, Eugene Jacques.Was he framed or did he do this crime?This episode breaks down the investigation, the evidence presented at trial, and the defense's argument that the case lacked forensic proof.Listen to the full case now, and then join the Patreon, starting at the $3 tier to hear my unfiltered rant breaking down the evidence even more.www.patreon.com/loveandmurder**************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you’d like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.comMusic:℗ lesfreemusicBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.
Transcribe →Popular YouTuber Used Livestream as Alibi to Murder Pregnant Girlfriend | Stephen McCullagh Case
Jun 100:45:01Tap to summarizeNatalie McNally was 15 weeks pregnant when she was murdered inside her home in Northern Ireland just days before Christmas.Her boyfriend, Stephen McCullagh, had an airtight alibi through a six-hour YouTube livestream that showed him at home the entire night.But as the investigation started, shocking information emerged that changed the trajectory of case.This episode breaks down the investigation, the evidence and every disturbing detail uncovered during the trial.Listen now on Love and Murder.Follow me on Facebook www.facebook.com/relationshipcrime************************************************************************************************Podcast Promo: Darkcast Network*************************************************************************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you’d like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Please take some time to Rate, Share, Subscribe! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for stopping by and remember that it’s All Love and No Murder Yall!Intro music by:Shalash by Alexander NakaradaLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4899-shalashLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.
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