Sextortion, Secrets, and the Murder of Mary Hill

In this episode of Current Affairs, the tragic disappearance and murder of 17-year-old London Thomas in Inkster, Michigan is explored. What began as a frantic three-week search ended in a horrific discovery, revealing a story of betrayal that extended beyond a soured young romance to a mother's alleged involvement in concealing the crime. Jessie and Andie uncover the winding, frustrating path to justice for London Thomas.Current Affairs is Love Murder’s shorter show about the cases of love gone fatally wrong that are in the news right now.Sources:https://people.com/mother-campaign-of-lies-murder-son-girlfriend-11832452https://people.com/london-thomas-murder-detroit-boyfriend-and-mother-charged-11831567https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/london-thomas-boyfriend-his-mother-charged-with-her-murder/https://www.wxyz.com/news/mother-and-son-facing-murder-charges-in-death-of-17-year-old-london-thomasFind LOVE MURDER online:Website: lovemurder.loveInstagram: @lovemurderpodTwitter: @lovemurderpodFacebook: LoveMrdrPodTikTok: @LoveMurderPodPatreon: /LoveMurderPodCredits: Love Murder is hosted by Jessie Pray and Andie Cassette, researched by Sarah Lynn Robinson and researched and written by Jessie Pray, produced by Nathaniel Whittemore and edited by Kyle Barbour-HoffmanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

21 Okt 6min

When an 18-year old boy goes missing, police and family are left wondering: was it an accident, a hoax, or was he the victim of foul play? Along the way, the authorities would discover a nefarious obsession that began years before Nick was even born.Sources:1. Dowling, Paul. Forensic Files. 1996.2. “Nicholas Andrew ‘Nick’ Howard (1978-1997) - Find a Grave Memorial.” Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/159349735/nicholas_andrew-howard. Accessed 10 Sept. 2025.3. “When Mercy Reigns – The Newton Community Magazine.” The Newton Community Magazine, https://thenewtoncommunity.com/living/when-mercy-reigns/. Accessed 10 Sept. 2025.4. The Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 1997.5. US Courts, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-caed-2_06-cv-00926/pdf/USCOURTS-caed-2_06-cv-00926-8.pdf. Accessed 10 Sept. 2025.6. The Sacramento Bee, 20 Oct. 1999.7. The Sacramento Bee, 12 July 1997.8. The Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2000.This Week’s Episode Brought to You By:Progressive Insurance - Discover better rates at https://www.progressive.com/Shopify - $1 per month trial - http://shopify.com/lovemurderHiya - 50% off your first order - http://hiyahealth.com/lovemurderHexclad - Find your forever cookware from hexclad and get 10% off at hexclad.com/LoveFind LOVE MURDER online:Website: lovemurder.loveInstagram: @lovemurderpodTwitter: @lovemurderpodFacebook: LoveMrdrPodTikTok: @LoveMurderPodPatreon: /LoveMurderPodCredits: Love Murder is hosted by Jessie Pray and Andie Cassette, researched by Sarah Lynn Robinson and researched and written by Jessie Pray, produced by Nathaniel Whittemore and edited by Kyle Barbour-HoffmanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15 Okt 1h

On September 14th, 2025, Colombian urban artist Bayron “B-King” Sánchez and DJ Jorge “Regio Clown” Herrera performed in Mexico City. Two days later, they vanished. Their bodies were discovered on September 22nd, tortured, dismembered, and accompanied by a message from La Familia Michoacana. Venezuelan singer Angie Miller, who was with them before their disappearance, was detained and later released, remaining under investigation.Current Affairs is Love Murder’s shorter show about the cases of love gone fatally wrong that are in the news right now.Sources:https://english.elpais.com/international/2025-10-06/arrested-and-tortured-to-frame-them-for-the-murder-of-regio-clown-and-b-king.htmlhttps://www.billboard.com/music/latin/b-king-regio-clown-dead-mexico-colombian-musicians-1236072417/https://thetab.com/2025/09/29/onlyfans-model-arrested-after-two-pop-stars-are-tortured-killed-and-stashed-in-bin-bagshttps://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/09/30/onlyfans-model-arrested-in-b-king-and-regio-clown-murder-case/Find LOVE MURDER online:Website: lovemurder.loveInstagram: @lovemurderpodTwitter: @lovemurderpodFacebook: LoveMrdrPodTikTok: @LoveMurderPodPatreon: /LoveMurderPodCredits: Love Murder is hosted by Jessie Pray and Andie Cassette, researched by Sarah Lynn Robinson and researched and written by Jessie Pray, produced by Nathaniel Whittemore and edited by Kyle Barbour-HoffmanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

14 Okt 6min

A troubled single mother ends up at the center of a lopsided love triangle between a longtime on-again/off-again boyfriend and a famous music producer. As she descends into madness, an innocent young French au pair ends up caught in her web.Sources:1. Balsamini, Dean. “Murdered Nanny Was a ‘Rock’ to Boys She Looked After.” New York Post, New York Post, 23 Sept. 2017, https://nypost.com/2017/09/23/murdered-nanny-was-a-rock-to-boys-she-looked-after/.2. “Boyzone Singer Calls Ex-Girlfriend Accused of Murder ‘manipulative’ - France 24.” France 24, FRANCE 24, 26 Mar. 2018, https://www.france24.com/en/20180326-boyzone-singer-calls-ex-girlfriend-accused-murder-manipulative.3. Davies, Caroline. “Couple Obsessed with Boyzone Member Guilty of Killing French Nanny | Crime | The Guardian.” The Guardian, The Guardian, 24 May 2018, https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/may/24/couple-obsessed-with-boyzone-member-guilty-of-killing-french-nanny-mark-walton.4. Dearden, Lizzie. “Couple Who Murdered French Nanny and Burned Her Body in Garden Jailed for Life | The Independent | The Independent.” The Independent, The Independent, 26 June 2018, https://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/crime/french-nanny-murder-london-tortured-burned-boyzone-kouider-medouni-sophie-lionnet-mark-walton-a8417441.html.5. Sophie Lionnet Death: Couple Admit Burning French Nanny’s Body. BBC News, 12 Jan. 2018, https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-42662303.6. Sophie Lionnet: Au Pair Killer Writes Apology Letter. BBC News, 26 June 2018, https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-44619699.7. Sage, Adam, and David Brown. “Nanny Murder: Father Decribes Sophie Lionnet as Shy Girl Who Loved Children.” Latest News & Breaking Headlines | The Times and The Sunday Times, The Times, 24 May 2018, https://www.thetimes.com/article/nanny-murder-father-decribes-sophie-lionnet-as-shy-girl-who-loved-children-8lb5xmrqq.8. “Sophie Madeleine Danielle Lionnet (1996-2017) - Find a Grave Memorial.” Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/222620000/sophie-madeleine_danielle-lionnet. Accessed 1 Sept. 2025.9. Spillett, Richard. “Nanny Killer Sabrina Kouider Described by Ex as ‘fickle Lunatic’ | Daily Mail Online.” Mail Online, Daily Mail, 24 May 2018, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5767507/Nanny-killer-described-ex-fickle-lunatic.html.10. Stokes, Tim. “Sophie Lionnet: The ‘toxic’ Couple Who Murdered Their Au Pair.” BBC Home - Breaking News, World News, US News, Sports, Business, Innovation, Climate, Culture, Travel, Video & Audio, BBC News, 24 May 2018, https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-44120874.11. The Lady Killers. 2020.12. Tortured to Death: Murdering the Nanny. 2018.This Week’s Episode Brought to You By:Progressive Insurance - Discover better rates at https://www.progressive.com/Shopify - $1 per month trial - http://shopify.com/lovemurderBetterHelp - Convenient and affordable online therapy and counseling - https://betterhelp.com/lovemurder for 10% off your first monthHoneylove - Treat yourself to the best shapewear on the market and save 20% off at honeylove.com/lovemurderIndaCloud - If you’re 21 or older, get 25% OFF your first order + free shipping with code lovemurder at https://inda.shop/lovemurder!GoPure - Tighten & Lift neck cream 25% off with code Love at checkout - https://gopure.com/Cowboy Colostrum - Superfood for modern times 25% off with code Lovemurder at checkout - https://cowboycolostrum.com/Find LOVE MURDER online:Website: lovemurder.loveInstagram: @lovemurderpodTwitter: @lovemurderpodFacebook: LoveMrdrPodTikTok: @LoveMurderPodPatreon: /LoveMurderPodCredits: Love Murder is hosted by Jessie Pray and Andie Cassette, researched by Sarah Lynn Robinson and researched and written by Jessie Pray, produced by Nathaniel Whittemore and edited by Kyle Barbour-HoffmanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8 Okt 1h 23min

When a beautiful, talented and wealthy mother of five disappears in an upscale Connecticut suburb, suspicion is cast upon her husband and his girlfriend.Sources:Murder in the Dollhouse: The Jennifer Dulos Story by Rich CohenVanished in New Canaan - An ID MysteryBeyond the Headlines: The Jennifer Dulos Story48 Hours: The Conspiracy to Murder Jennifer DulosThis Week’s Episode Brought to You By:Progressive Insurance - Discover better rates at https://www.progressive.com/Crimes Of - A new true crime podcast exploring the true-life killers who inspired Hollywood’s most iconic villains https://www.pavestudios.com/shows/crimes-ofShopify - $1 per month trial - http://shopify.com/lovemurderBetterHelp - Convenient and affordable online therapy and counseling - https://betterhelp.com/lovemurder for 10% off your first monthFind LOVE MURDER online:Website: lovemurder.loveInstagram: @lovemurderpodTwitter: @lovemurderpodFacebook: LoveMrdrPodTikTok: @LoveMurderPodPatreon: /LoveMurderPodCredits: Love Murder is hosted by Jessie Pray and Andie Cassette, researched by Sarah Lynn Robinson and researched and written by Jessie Pray, produced by Nathaniel Whittemore and edited by Kyle Barbour-HoffmanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 Okt 1h 51min

In this Current Affairs episode of Love Murder, Jessie and Andie cover the tragic case of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Reported missing from Lake Elsinore, California in 2024, Celeste’s remains were discovered in September 2025 in the trunk of an abandoned Tesla registered to singer-songwriter d4vd. We review the facts known so far: the discovery of the vehicle, the investigation into her disappearance, the unanswered questions that remain, and the community’s call for justice.Current Affairs is Love Murder’s shorter show about the cases of love gone fatally wrong that are in the news right now.Sources:https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-09-24/celeste-d4vd-body-released-mysteryhttps://www.newsnationnow.com/banfield/d4vd-casket-stage-music-video-body-trunk-celeste-rivas-hernandez/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/decomposed-body-found-singer-d4vds-impounded-tesla-identified-teenage-rcna231868https://m.economictimes.com/news/international/us/was-celeste-pregnant-and-did-she-lie-about-her-age-d4vd-tesla-controversy-new-relevations-explained-why-d4vd-not-charged-disappearance-timeline-are-there-two-celestes-mysterious-phone-call/articleshow/124054243.cmsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

30 Sep 6min

When a young mother is gunned down outside of a Lupus support group, police initially suspect a robbery gone wrong. After they discover a unique murder weapon, they are able to follow the deadly breadcrumbs back to an illicit affair.Sources:Singular, Stephen. Sweet Evil. 1994.Durbin, Kaitlin. “Son Says He’s Ready to Forgive ‘Fatal Attraction Killer’ Jennifer Reali, Who Killed His Mother – The Denver Post.” The Denver Post, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2017, https://www.denverpost.com/2017/11/12/son-ready-forgive-fatal-attraction-killer-jennifer-reali/.FACING EVIL | Love Before Life (S1E3). YouTube, 9 May 2019, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1yvRbakqBk.“Husband in Colo. ‘Fatal Attraction’ Case Gets Parole.” Denver 7 Colorado News (KMGH), Denver 7 Colorado News (KMGH), 11 Mar. 2019, https://www.denver7.com/news/investigations/brian-hood-husband-in-colorado-springs-fatal-attraction-murder-gets-parole?fbclid=IwY2xjawMqwoxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFTZDdTZ28xR2dqdGlHYkFwAR44jfeVePiklWBySn31n_wa2Z5mhmYW2hdpNbzw_t8V4S5bOTj6Maxi28uxOA_aem_NZFdUKBPBB4JzTusoBqIpw.“Jennifer Vaughan Reali (1962-2018) - Find a Grave Memorial.” Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/228474375/jennifer-reali. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.KRDO. YouTube, 6 Aug. 2014, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wNFGxonG98.Stroud, John. “Reali Death Harkens Memories of Big Trial That Came to Glenwood Springs | PostIndependent.Com.” News Glenwood Springs Colorado | PostIndependent.Com | PostIndependent.Com, PostIndependent.com, 6 Apr. 2018, https://www.postindependent.com/news/crime/reali-death-harkens-memories-of-big-trial-that-came-to-town/.Valley of the Damned. 2019.The Daily Sentinel, 11 Mar. 1992.This Week’s Episode Brought to You By:IndaCloud - If you’re 21 or older, get 25% OFF your first order + free shipping with code lovemurder at https://inda.shop/lovemurder!Mint Mobile - Mobile wireless for just $15/mo - http://mintmobile.com/lovemurderCure - 20% off your first order - https://www.curehydration.com/lovemurderHoneylove - Treat yourself to the best shapewear on the market and save 20% off at honeylove.com/lovemurderFind LOVE MURDER online:Website: lovemurder.loveInstagram: @lovemurderpodTwitter: @lovemurderpodFacebook: LoveMrdrPodTikTok: @LoveMurderPodPatreon: /LoveMurderPodCredits: Love Murder is hosted by Jessie Pray and Andie Cassette, researched by Sarah Lynn Robinson and researched and written by Jessie Pray, produced by Nathaniel Whittemore and edited by Kyle Barbour-HoffmanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24 Sep 1h 56min

Power. Fame. Obsession. Betrayal. These are more than headlines. They are the forces behind some of the most unforgettable crimes in history. Crimes Of... is a weekly true crime anthology series, hosted by Sabrina Deana-Roga and Corinne Vien of Two Girls One Ghost, that explores a new theme each season, such as crimes of the paranormal, unsolved murders, mysterious disappearances, and more. For their first season, Sabrina and Corinne are diving into Crimes of: Infamy. The real-life true crime events behind Hollywood’s most iconic horror villains, from cult classics to massive franchises. Norman Bates. Buffalo Bill. Ghostface. Jason Voorhees. The names alone send a shiver down your spine. Now, discover the chilling crimes that brought them to life. Crimes Of... is a Crime House Original, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen here: https://link.podtrac.com/3nu73p88See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

23 Sep 6min