In the spring of 2020, as isolation settled over Pella, Iowa, one woman’s new beginning ended in violence.

Tracy Mondabough was building a fresh start when a silver Cadillac began appearing in the background of her life. What followed was a confrontation caught between obsession and heartbreak, leaving investigators to untangle what was planned and what was simply justified after the fact.

How to support:
For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -
Go to - Patreon

How to connect:
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter

Theme and Closing Track:
Original compositions created for The Minds of Madness

Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:
Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness
Quince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
Marley Spoon - This new year, fast-track your way to eating well with Marley Spoon. Head to MarleySpoon.com/offer/MADNESS for up to 25 FREE meals!
HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.
NOCD - If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/MADNESS
Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESS
Nutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESS

Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger

Sources:
Court TV Full Trial
Emotional first day for Iowa woman on trial for fatally stabbing husband's girlfriend
‘She Was The Provocation’: Iowa Woman Found Guilty In 2020 Slaying
Chilling Crimes
Jury finds Michelle Boat guilty of first-degree murder in death of estranged husband's girlfriend
'This is not a whodunit'
She 'had so much love to give':
'He don't belong to you'
Pella woman sentenced to life in prison
Woman charged in Pella homicide investigation, victim identified
Woman charged in Pella murder describes deadly stabbing
STATE OF IOWA v. MICHELLE LEE BOAT (2024) | FindLaw
Obituary
Iowa woman convicted of killing estranged hubby’s girlfriend
Facebook