Wife of Crime
True Crime & Paranormal
About
A true crime podcast hosted by a married couple from the Bronx, NYC. Jess (the wife) tells her husband Russ true crime stories. They sip some cocktails and discuss the ins and outs of the case. Since their opinions are generally different perspectives, it makes for an entertaining discussion.
Episodes
- Wife of Crime REWIND - The Murdaugh Murders
This episode revisits the Murdaugh Murders case following the overturning of Alex Murdaugh's conviction. It covers recent developments and includes a rewind to earlier discussions and background information on the case.
- The Craigslist Killer - Phillip Markoff
This episode of Wife of Crime covers the case of Phillip Markoff, known as the Craigslist Killer. A medical student with a seemingly perfect life was arrested and linked to a series of crimes connected to Craigslist, exposing a story of hi…
- [PART 2] The Devil is in the Details - Robert Wone
This episode, Part 2 of the Robert Wone case from the Wife of Crime podcast, delves into the evidence, timelines, medical findings, and various theories surrounding the events at the house. The description notes that the details of the cas…
- [PART 1] The Illusion of Control - Robert Wone
This episode of Wife of Crime discusses the perplexing case of Robert Wone, who was found dead at a friend's home shortly after a late work meeting. The circumstances surrounding his death present a baffling mystery with an inconsistent ti…
- Not Me, Not Today - The survival of Jennifer Schuett
This episode of Wife of Crime recounts the survival of Jennifer Schuett, who was abducted from her bed and left for dead, a secret her attacker kept for nearly 20 years.
- 5,000% a Narcissist - Mike and Dalia Dipolitto
Dalia gets a call from police while she’s at the gym telling her to come home immediately. When she arrives, her street is filled with cop cars, crime scene tape wrapped around the house, and before she can even process what’s happening… s…
- [Part 3] What Happens Now? - Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell
In this final chapter, we step back. We talk about what this case did to us, the conspiracy theories like Pizzagate, QAnon, and cannibalism and what happens when public trust in institutions collapses. We also ask the bigger question: now…
- [Part 2] Epstein's Inferno - Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell
In Part 2, we go deeper. From Manhattan to Palm Beach, from Zorro Ranch to Epstein Island, we break down how Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell built a global operation recruiters, billionaires, politicians, private planes, and the syst…
- [Part1] Fake it till you make it - Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell
Before the headlines and before the fall, there was an image of money, power, elite circles, and a world that looked untouchable from the outside. In Part One, we rewind to the beginning of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, where they…
- Not Me, Not Today - Dan Zapp and Dani Keener
On this month's Not Me Not Today episode we’re talking about a case that starts with young love and ends in a story of pure survival. It’s intense, emotional, and honestly one that’s going to stick with you long after you listen. Dan and D…
- My Toxic Valentine - TallHotBlond
💔🖤 TOXIC VALENTINE’S DAY 🖤💔 Every year we tell a love story that goes completely off the rails… and this one is messy in all the ways you’d expect there are secrets, jealousy, bad decisions, and the kind of drama that starts small and…
- *BONUS* A Trial By Podcast presents- Dr. Farid Fata
Imagine being told you have cancer—a diagnosis that instantly upends your life—and then enduring months or even years of brutal chemotherapy. Now imagine learning that your doctor forced you to undergo three to four times the standard amou…
- Not Me, Not Today! - The survival of Sarah Brady
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ the amazing survival of Sarah Brady. Sarah was nine months pregnant and gets a phone call about a baby registry mix-up. It sounds harmless. It feels normal. And that’s what makes this case…
- "Angel of Death" - Kristen Gilbert
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ about a serial killer nurse named Kristen Gilbert! Kristen seemed like an amazing nurse, she had it all together at home and on the job. She was the nurse coworkers counted on because she k…
- 2025 Wrap Up - New Year Same Us!
2025 had a lot of funny conversation, inside jokes and crazy deep dives! Cheers to 2025! We are super excited about 2026! Thank you for another year of WOC! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Baddie Series - Jennifer Morey
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ the amazing survival of Jennifer Morey. This story is about a woman who did everything right and still found herself fighting for her life in her own home! It's also about the complexity of…
- The Baddie Series- Terra Newell & Dirty John
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ the second case in our Baddie Series! Terra Newell met John Meehan when her mother started dating him in 2014. Terra's mother Debra quickly fell head over heels for John, but her children d…
- The Baddie Series - Mollie Burkhart and The Osage Murders
On this episode of Wife of Crime, I am telling Russ the first story in our 3 part Baddie Series! The next 3 episodes I will be bringing you stories about 3 different badass women in honor of the launch of our self protection brand, Clutch…
- HUGE NEWS!!!
We have been keeping a secret for a long time! But we are finally ready to tell you! Go follow @clutchdefense on instagram for updates!! Thank you all so much for all the love and support we couldn't have done this without you! Learn more…
- What Kind of Man- Anne Marie Fahey & Tom Capano
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ about the tragic murder of Anne Marie Fahey. When a 30 year old woman disappears from her Delaware apartment, friends and family immediately knew something sinister had happened. She was th…
- Listener Ghost Stories - HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!
OK So I got A LOT of emails! I picked 6 of them to tell Russ plus I am going to tell my own paranormal experience! We loved reading all of your stories! Happy Halloween! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Part 2 Witch Hunts - The Salem Witch Trials
In part two of our Witch Hunts mini series, I’m telling Russ all about the infamous Salem Witch Trials. It all started when a group of little girls began screaming, rolling on the ground, claiming witches were attacking them and every adul…
- Part 1 Witch Hunts- The origin story
I've been wanting to cover Witch Hunts for years! But I knew I didn't want to just tell another rendition of the Salem Witch Trials. I will get to Salem in Part 2 but I wanted to know where all of this stemmed from. When was the moment in…
- Fact vs. Fiction- Monster: The Ed Gein Story
So we decided to talk about the new Netflix series Monster: The Ed Gein Story! We wanted to tell you what Ryan Murphy got right and what he got totally wrong. We also give our opinions about the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…
- Seven Years of Terror - Cindy James
On this episode of Wife of Crime we are kicking off spooky season with a case that is straight out of a horror film! This story is like a roller coaster and by the end of it I guarantee you will have more questions than answers. Cindy Jame…
- Sept. SSTN - #F Both Daves
On this month's episode of Start Spreading the News we talk about a news story that dominated social media, a Nat Geo study that shows what happens to our brain when we doom scroll, the only thing Russ and I both like abut Mayor Eric Adams…
- America's Deal with the Devil- MK ULTRA
On this episode of Wife of Crime I tell Russ about the CIA’s secret mind-control program known as MK Ultra. In the 1960s, a CIA scientist named Frank Olson fell from a 10th-floor Manhattan hotel window. His family was told it was suicide.…
- The Price of Impact- Jovan Belcher
On this episode of Wife of Crime, I'm telling Russ the tragic case of NFL Linebacker Jovan Belcher. In 2012 Jovan seemed to have it all... a booming career, money, a new home, new Bentley and a new beautiful family. But everyone would quic…
- The Energy Vampire - Clara and Robert Schwartz
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ the insane case of the murder of Robert Schwartz. Robert was a world renowned DNA researcher and scientist. He actually pioneered and created the DNA database we use today to solve crimes!…
- Mommy Dearest- The Pike County Massacre
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ the insane case of the Pike County Massacre. When 8 members of the Rhoden Family are all murdered, in a single night, in 4 separate locations... it leaves a small town shocked and terrified…
- The Mushroom Murders - Erin Patterson
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ about an Australian case that has gone completely viral! Erin Patterson seemed like your typical middle aged Mom. Until one day when she invited her ex husband's family over for lunch. With…
- SSTN July - "It's not your beauty, it's your booty..."
On this episode of Start Spreading the News we talk about... An innocent man who was put in jail because of a mix up with his last name, human's having romantic relationships with chat bots, a 7-11 security guard who murdered a man because…
- The Psycho Next Door - Stephen McDaniel
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ about the senseless murder of Lauren Giddings. Lauren had just finished law school and was studying to take the Bar Exam. When friends and family didn't hear anything from her for a few day…
- Her Unimaginable Strength - Judy Malinowski
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ the harrowing and tragic case of Judy Malinowski. In 2015 Judy was in a volatile relationship with her boyfriend Mike Slager. One afternoon while stopping at a gas station for cigarettes th…
- Birds of a feather... - The Chicago Ripper Crew
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ the shocking case of The Chicago Ripper Crew. We have talked about serial killers many times but I have never heard of a group of serial killers that murdered together. These 4 men unfortun…
- SSTN May- "Let me see that tootsie roll..."
On this month's episode of Start Spreading the News we talk all about Diddy's trial, a Bitcoin millionaire held hostage and tortured in NYC, a psychic that predicted where the remains were in a 50 year old cold case, a message from Luigi M…
- "What Murdahhhh??" - John Gotti
On this episode of Wife of Crime I am telling Russ all about the rise and fall of the most well known mafia boss of our generation, John Gotti. I also tell you guys about what got me so interested in the mafia and why they are some of my f…
- Not Me Not Today! - Cleveland Kidnappings
In 2013 the world watch in horror as 3 women were rescued from a house they had been held captive in for the last 11 years. Many saw the viral video of Charles Ramsey, a neighbor who helped one of the women break the front door of the home…
- April SSTN- "According to my sources, and my sources are me."
On this month's episode of SSTN we discuss... Kanye West's new single that is totally cringe, an update on Onijah Robinson, scientists bringing back the Dire Wolf from extinction, a CIA document just released about an old Alien encounter,…
- Jonestown [PART 2 ] - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple
In Part 2 of the case of Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple the story continues with Jones telling his followers that it's time to head to South America to build a socialist utopia where they can live together in harmony. Reverend Jim Jones…
- A Slow Burn [PART 1] - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple
On this episode of Wife of Crime I am telling Russ all about the diabolical cult leader Reverend Jim Jones and his church The Peoples Temple. Most people have heard the expression "Don't drink the kool aid..." but not everyone knows where…
- The REAL Tinder Swindler - Gable Tostee and Warriena Wright
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ the controversial case of Gable Tostee and Warriena Wright. In 2014 Warriena was visiting Gold Coast for her friend's wedding. She decided to get on Tinder and she matched with a handsome 2…
- March SSTN - "You're a rat!" RIP Big Ang
On this episode of SSTN we talk about the tragic death of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy, The astronauts returning from space, an update on the Cane Velasquez case, the mysterious death of the Lewis twins from Georgia, the man who escaped…
- "This is for you Anna" - Marianne Bachmeier
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ the insane case of Marianne and Anna Bachmeier. Marianne was a single mom from Lubeck Germany just doing the best she could to raise her daughter Anna on her own. Her life took a horrific t…
- An Epic Fail - Josiah Sutton
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ the insane case of Josiah Sutton. As humans we have been conditioned to automatically believe someone who is considered an "expert" in their field. But this case proves that unfortunately w…
- February SSTN - "... OR MORE!"
On this month's Start Spreading the News we talk about Sister Onijah Robinson and how she made Pakistan go viral, the asteroid heading our way in 2032, so many plane crashes, the so called "new DNA evidence" in the Jack the Ripper case and…
- My Toxic Valentine - Bonnie and Clyde
On this episode of Wife of Crime we are doing our annual toxic valentine case about the infamous Bonnie and Clyde! I have been deep diving them for the last 3 weeks and am so excited to tell you all about them. Their love was known to be i…
- Not Me Not Today! -The survival of Jane Doe and the take down of Shawn Grate
On this episode of Wife of Crime I am telling Russ about the amazing survival of a woman we will refer to as Jane Doe and the scum bag serial killer she helped take down, Shawn Grate. At the center of this case is a 911 call that is so int…
- January SSTN - "I feel like I don't do a lot of thinking..."
This month on SSTN we are talking about a thief in NYC who haggles with his victims, the homeless man who was pestered on the train and decided to take matters into his own hands, a Florida woman who pretended to know sign language and sig…
- Who is the man in black? - Trevor Deely
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ about the mysterious disappearance of Trevor Deely. Trevor was a 22 year old guy with his whole life ahead of him. He recently started a career in finance and after hanging out with coworke…