235: The Murder of A Millionaire - December 15 2019

July 28th: Sophie Du Plantier Born (1957) What happens when your safe retreat becomes a nightmare? On July 28th 1957 a woman was born who would travel to her holiday home for some rest and relaxation. A trip that would end up being her very last.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Sophie_Toscan_du_Plantier, https://www.biography.com/news/sophie-toscan-du-plantier-murder, https://www.moviemaker.com/10-haunting-details-sophie-toscan-du-plantier-murder-case-ian-bailey/, https://www.irishpost.com/news/sophie-toscan-du-plantiers-murder-was-sparked-by-argument-over-bottle-of-wine-insider-claims-222743, https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/sophie-toscan-du-plantier-death-probe-moves-to-fresh-witness-interviews-amid-suggestions-gardai-may-revive-immunity-provisions-in-the-case-41560292.html, https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/sophie-toscan-du-plantiers-killer-25736017 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Jul 202313min

If you want to try Beam’s best-selling Dream Powder, get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to shopbeam.com/MCOM and use code MCOM at checkout. July 27th: Sammy Yatim Killed (2013) Understanding someone’s actions isn't’ always a simple task. On July 27th 2013 a young man acting completely out of character placed himself and others in danger. The attempt to understand the actions of a man sent to diffuse the situation would end up causing protests, many court dates, and international outrage.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Sammy_Yatim, https://localwiki.org/toronto/Sammy_Yatim, https://globalnews.ca/news/5775283/sammy-yatim-family-angry-day-parole-granted-james-forcillo/, https://globalnews.ca/news/5708077/inquest-sammy-yatim-toronto-police/, https://nationalpost.com/news/toronto/toronto-cop-sentenced-to-six-years-in-sammy-yatims-shooting-death-released-on-bail-while-he-appeals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Jul 202314min

July 26th: David Alan Gore Arrested (1983) To some, blood is thicker than water. They would do anything for their family no matter the consequences. On July 26th 1983 a man who committed unspeakable acts with his own cousin was finally arrested.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Alan_Gore, https://murderpedia.org/male.G/g/gore-david.htm, https://killersvault.com/david-alan-gore/, https://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/criminal/florida-executes-serial-killer-david-alan-gore-after-28-years/1224751/, https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-21244412 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Jul 202310min

July 25th: Amanda LeeAnn Fletcher Hartleben Kills (2020) Kindness can sometimes end up costing someone their life. On July 25th 2020 a woman passed away in a hospital bed. A woman who, weeks before, was kind enough to let a man stay with her when he had nowhere else to go. A man who her family fought tooth and nail to prove had something to do with her unexplained death.  https://www.outerbanksvoice.com/2020/07/31/amanda-leeann-fletcher-hartleben-of-kitty-hawk-july-25/, https://www.pilotonline.com/news/vp-nw-mother-murder-20200912-cjjlqx6f4rhpdfxpbahxaknk24-story.html, https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/2020/10/27/second-degree-murder-charges-filed-for-death-of-kitty-hawk-woman/, https://www.obxtoday.com/grand-jury-indicts-ex-boyfriend-for-murder-in-kitty-hawk-womans-death/, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Jul 20238min

July 24th: Brenda Lafferty Killed (1984) How far would you go for your family? On July 24th 1984 a young woman and her daughter were brutally slain in a murder committed by a man at the behest of his family member. A crime that saw twists, turns, and the twisted use of religion.  https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/lafferty-murders, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utah_v._Lafferty, https://www.deseret.com/utah/2022/4/29/23043175/under-the-banner-of-heaven-series-hulu-lafferty-brothers-ron-dan-murders-what-happened-timeline,https://www.deseret.com/utah/2022/5/11/23064288/under-banner-of-heaven-brenda-ron-dan-lafferty-murder-lds-church-real-fiction-sharon-weeks-sister, https://www.newsweek.com/what-happened-ron-dan-lafferty-where-are-they-now-under-banner-heaven-fx-hulu-1705909, https://theancestory.com/case-of-brenda-lafferty-murder-where-is-dan-lafferty-now/, https://www.eonline.com/news/1328756/the-disturbing-true-story-behind-under-the-banner-of-heaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Jul 202311min

July 23rd: Dewitt Charles Henry Kills (1977) When life seems to be falling apart it can become hard to cope. On July 23rd 1977 a young man whose life came crashing down around him decided to take out his frustration, not on the people he deemed responsible, but on a building full of strangers in what would be called one of the worst shootings in Oregon history.  https://amok.fandom.com/wiki/DeWitt_Charles_Henry, ,https://www.heraldandnews.com/state-s-worst-mass-murder-in-kf-25-years-ago/article_47caaa64-e90d-5bd5-ab4e-5427e93598d2.html, https://mylifeofcrime.wordpress.com/2021/01/22/uncle-alberts-lounge-massacre-1977/, https://kobi5.com/news/regional-news/roseburg-shootings-trigger-mass-murder-memories-in-klamath-falls-2417/, https://fishingforalbert.tumblr.com/post/159435612473/at-26-years-old-dewitt-charles-henry-found-his Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Jul 202310min

July 22nd: Alejandro Avila Sentenced (2005) You never know who is lurking outside your door. On July 22nd 2005 a man was sentenced for a crime he committed against a little girl who was doing nothing more than playing a game in her own front yard.  https://murderpedia.org/male.A/a/avila-alejandro.htm, https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-death-penalty-upheld-for-samantha-runnions-killer-20140630-story.html, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Samantha_Runnion, https://www.pe.com/2015/01/26/runnion-case-mother-of-slain-girl-8216will-never-forgive8217/, https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Suspect-s-violent-life-Father-imprisoned-for-2820553.php, https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=125874&page=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Jul 20237min

July 21st: Sonya Caleffi Born (1970) Not all categorized serial killers have the same motivation. On July 21st 1970 a woman was born who would be categorized as an Angel of Death. Her motive, however, was not to end the suffering of her elderly patients.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonya_Caleffi, http://unknownmisandry.blogspot.com/2016/08/sonya-caleffi-serial-killer-nurse-italy.html, https://gnothiseautondotblog.com/monografie-seriali-sonya-caleffi-linfermiera-serial-killer-morire-daria/, https://koaha.org/wiki/Sonia_Caleffi, https://www.pupazzidalegare.net/sonya-caleffi/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Jul 20237min