Murder Sheet – The Cheat Sheet: Lovers' Lanes and Liars

Date: April 3, 2026
Hosts: Áine Cain (Journalist) & Kevin Greenlee (Attorney)

Episode Overview

On this week's "Cheat Sheet" episode, Áine Cain and Kevin Greenlee provide their signature blend of journalistic reporting and legal analysis as they tackle several notable and evolving crime stories across the U.S. and the U.K. The episode is titled “Lovers' Lanes and Liars,” capturing themes of tragic romance, betrayal, and the often-baffling attempts people make to cover up serious crimes.

Main Themes:

• Major development in a notorious Houston “Lovers’ Lane” double homicide
• Controversy over felony murder laws in Pennsylvania
• A striking case involving a celebrated cornhole player in Maryland
• A sensational murder case from Northern Ireland centered on digital alibi deception

Content Warning: This episode discusses murder, violence, sexual assault, and related crimes.

1. Major Development: The “Lovers’ Lane” Murders (Houston, TX)

[02:45 – 22:45]
Covered by: Áine Cain

Case Recap

• Victims: Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson (both early 20s)
• Date: August 21-22, 1990
• Location: Houston, Texas – a known “Lovers’ Lane” type area

Henry and Atkinson were a young couple in the early stages of their relationship, out for an evening that ended in their brutal murders. The scene suggested a night of romance interrupted by violence: “It looked like a couple went out there to like make out or neck or whatever you want to call it because it’s a notable lover’s lane area. But they were interrupted and something bad happened.” (Áine, 08:10)

Discovery:

• Both found with hands bound behind their backs with hemp rope; throats slashed
• Cheryl had also been sexually assaulted
• No significant theft—money and a watch were left behind

Investigation & Developments

• Early speculation that the attack may have resulted from Cheryl’s or Andy’s work at local clubs, but not confirmed
• “There’s always been hope with this case because we knew there was DNA.” (Áine, 17:39)
• Letter in 2001 hinted at ransom for the killer’s identity but led nowhere

Breakthrough:

• 2007: DNA from a prior sexual assault (living victim) linked to Henry’s attacker, but due to backlog, not processed promptly
• Recent: Arrest of Floyd William Parrott, who had a history of sexual assault allegations; lived in West Houston; possessed police uniforms and badges, possibly to facilitate crimes

Notable Quotes

• “If you come upon a young couple in a vulnerable situation and they’re not expecting this to happen, I think you can overpower people as long as you present a weapon and keep control of the situation...happens all the time.” (Áine, 15:01)
• “If this ends up bearing out...they should be looking hard at other cases with any similar modus operandi.” (Áine, 21:16)

Memorable Moment

• Áine’s detailed, empathetic summary of the victims’ lives and the frustration felt over decades of waiting for answers encapsulated the impact of cold cases.

2. The Felony Murder Debate: Derek Lee (Pennsylvania)

[22:45 – 30:25]
Covered by: Kevin Greenlee

Case Summary

• Incident: 2014 home invasion robbery in which victim (the resident) was fatally shot by one of two intruders (Durham); Derek Lee was in another room when the shooting occurred.
• Both were convicted of second-degree (felony) murder in PA = mandatory life without parole.

Legal Debate

• Kevin expressed concern over mandatory life sentences when the participant didn’t actually kill anyone.
• Áine countered that entering a home with guns, “you both contributed to this outlandish and crazy situation where someone died.”

PA Supreme Court Ruling:

• Mandatory life sentence for felony murder is now unconstitutional in Pennsylvania.

Notable Quotes

• “A man is found guilty of murder even though he did not literally kill somebody and wasn’t even in the room.” (Kevin, 27:05)
• “If somebody came into our house...and then one happened to shoot you...I would want them both to suffer because you both contributed...So to me, it doesn’t matter who pulled the trigger...” (Áine, 29:44)

Memorable Moments

• Lively debate about justice, judging intent vs. outcome, and the value of judicial discretion.

3. The Cornhole Champion Accused: Dayton James Weber (Maryland)

[30:28 – 39:03]
Covered by: Áine Cain

Case Summary

• Suspect: Dayton James Weber, 27, known as a professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee due to childhood illness
• Victim: Braedric Michael Wells, 27
• Incident: Shooting occurred after an argument; two witnesses in the car later flagged down police; Weber fled to Virginia and was arrested at a hospital.

Background & Angle

• Weber was previously profiled as an inspiration, competing in sports despite major disabilities.
• Open discussion about how people can be both celebrated for overcoming adversity and nevertheless accused of serious crimes

Notable Quotes

• “This is exactly like, these guys did everything right...they got out of the car and flagged down police.” (Áine, 31:47)
• “He is a quadruple amputee...so I think the reason people were profiling him is because they found that a very inspiring story.” (Áine, 35:15)

Personal & Lighthearted Tangent

• The hosts riff on the nature of pro cornhole, potential earnings, and challenge each other to a tongue-in-cheek cornhole duel. (“You’re making it sound like you’re the Joe DiMaggio of cornhole.” Kevin, 39:55)

4. Columbo-Style Alibi Fails: The Stephen McCullough Case (Northern Ireland, UK)

[43:01 – 48:59]
Covered by: Kevin Greenlee

Case Summary

• Alleged Perpetrator: Stephen McCullough, popular gaming YouTuber
• Victim: Natalie McNally, pregnant partner
• Crime: Murdered while McCullough was supposedly “live streaming” – later revealed to be a prerecorded 6-hour video

Key Details

• McCullough forged a digital alibi (pre-recorded game stream) while CCTV captured him traveling to/from the murder scene
• Deleted the video immediately after returning—and even attempted to frame someone else
• Secretly recorded the victim’s family to monitor what they thought of him

Notable Quotes

• “It sounds like the person charged with the crime has watched too many episodes of Columbo...people always construct these really complicated alibis that then fall apart.” (Kevin, 43:05)
• “If you want to break up with someone, just break up with them. And don’t kill anybody. Just walk away.” (Áine, 48:58)

Memorable Moment

• Áine’s exasperated summary of digital evidence: “The police will see what you deleted, it doesn’t go away. I don’t understand why people don’t understand this.” (Áine, 48:45)

5. Lighter Moments & Host Banter

[24:00 – 41:40, various]

The episode is peppered with the duo’s trademark banter, including:

• A running (and escalating) gag about who would win a cornhole match, mock-bets, and imagined “cornhole patches” and stadiums
• Poking fun at their own limitations as crime hosts and their genuine curiosity about small-town American sports
• Recalling “creepy” or “guardian” figures they saw in Pennsylvania hotel windows while researching earlier episodes

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “The liar in the title of this episode is Kevin. Apparently so. Well done, sir.” (Áine, 03:43)
• “Everything is complicated.” (Áine, 25:49)
• “We just talked about it. People want to know. Is Kevin the better cornholer?” (Kevin, 50:26)

Important Timestamps

• 02:45 – Start of Houston “Lovers’ Lane” case
• 15:01 – Discussion on whether one attacker could overpower two victims
• 17:39 – Discovery of DNA connection to a living victim
• 22:45 – Transition to Pennsylvania felony murder case
• 27:05 – Debate over fairness of felony murder laws
• 30:28 – Maryland cornhole player murder case
• 35:15 – Background on Weber’s disabilities and public profile
• 43:01 – UK YouTuber's botched digital alibi case

Tone & Style

• Serious and compassionate coverage of grim subjects
• Playful, self-aware banter punctuating heavier content
• Accessibility: Explaining legal issues and crime details in layman’s terms

Summary

This episode of "The Cheat Sheet" demonstrates Murder Sheet’s unique blend of deep reporting, analytical rigor, and a human touch—from tracking long-cold leads in Houston to parsing the legal fine print in Pennsylvania and Maryland, and examining modern digital deception in a UK murder. Throughout, Áine and Kevin bring compassion for victims, skepticism for suspects, and warmth toward listeners.

For more true crime stories and legal analysis, stay tuned to the Murder Sheet.