Crimes Of Passion

Here’s one of our listeners’ most requested episodes of 2019: Lorena thought she’d found her piece of the American dream when she married John Bobbitt in 1989. But her fantasy was quickly shattered as John became abusive. Eventually, after years of violence, Lorena tried to escape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Playboy Playmate Dorothy Stratten informed her husband that she wanted a separation, he went into a tailspin. The gory murder-suicide inspired a feud that threatened to destroy the careers of a famous director as well as Playboy founder Hugh Hefner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Snider brought Dorothy Stratten to Hollywood. While her career took off in the 1970s, he enjoyed the benefits of her success and spent her money. When their relationship became troubled, she felt compelled to stay with him, despite multiple red flags. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On May 19th, 1992, 17-year-old Amy Fisher shot her boyfriend's wife, 37-year-old Mary Jo Buttafuoco, in the side of her head. The resulting trial ignited a decades-long media storm that would wreak havoc on the lives of everyone involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With no plans to leave his wife, 17-year old Amy Fisher decided to take matters into her own hands. On May 19th, 1992, Fisher showed up at the Buttafuoco house, rang the doorbell, and shot Mary Jo Buttafuoco in the head.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Soon after marrying his high-school sweetheart, New Yorker Joey Buttafuoco found his relationship on the rocks. However, Joey seemed to clean up his act and become the ideal husband; until the 35-year old starting having an affair with 16-year old Amy Fisher in 1991. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1987, Linda Edelman was contacted with disturbing information about her soon-to-be ex-husband, real estate tycoon Robert Edelman. Afterward, she was faced with a choice—one which had life-threatening consequences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas real estate tycoon Robert Edelman and his wife Linda rose to prominence during the city’s economic boom in the 1980s. His controlling nature made him a nightmare to live with, and by 1986 the Edelman’s marriage was fractured beyond repair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The vengeful murder of newspaper editor Gaston Calmette would shock Paris in 1914. The trial to follow would be one of the most scandalous in French history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What started as a breezy spring day in Paris on March 16, 1914 would ultimately end with a gunshot. Unravel the feud between French politician Joseph Caillaux and newspaper editor Gaston Calmette, and discover a tale of corruption, hypocrisy, and ultimately—murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scotland 1967: It soon became clear that a clean break from her husband wouldn’t be possible. Pushed to the brink, Sheila Garvie had to decide whether she and her lover were willing to do whatever it took to stay together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1967: A husband. A lover. And one of the most infamous murders in Scotland’s history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2011, Tyler Hadley took revenge on his parents after they tried to discipline him. He made sure they wouldn't be able to do anything to stop him as he threw a wild house party where there was only one rule: no one was allowed in the bedroom upstairs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Hadley grew up with a loving family in a stable home. Yet he suffered from behavioral issues from childhood, and his parents had trouble disciplining him. In 2011, when Tyler was 17, his deviance became too difficult to bear, and the family issues came to a head. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After being abducted in 1980 by her former student, Ming Sen Shiue, Mary Stauffer plans her and her daughter’s dramatic escape. Sponsors! Best Fiends - Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters. Download the 5-star rated mobile puzzle game for free in the Apple App Store and Google Play.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ming Sen Shiue lives a lonely life, with only fantasies of his high school algebra teacher, Mary Stauffer, to comfort him. Finally, in the 1970s, after more than a decade of planning, he prepared to act on his darkest desires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just because John and Lorena Bobbitt were acquitted for their individual crimes in 1994 didn't mean their challenges were behind them. But while Lorena used her verdict to grow beyond her history of abuse, John devolved into a world of D-list celebrity and continued domestic violence. The more he saw Lorena growing outside his influence, the more John tried to worm his way back into her life. He just couldn't let Lorena Bobbitt go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the now-infamous maiming on June 23rd, 1993, Lorena and John both faced criminal charges. Lorena for the violent wounding and John for the years of abuse that led to her actions.  Sponsors! FabFitFun - Use coupon code "COP" for $10 off your first box at FabFitFun.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lorena Bobbitt thought she'd found her piece of the American dream when she married John Bobbitt in 1989. But her fantasy was quickly shattered; John was abusive. Eventually, after years of violence, Lorena tried to escape. Sponsors! Best Fiends - Download the 5-star rated mobile game on the Apple App Store and Google Play.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Hendricks came back from a business trip in November of 1983 to find that his wife and three children had been brutally murdered. As police examined the evidence, they came to one conclusion: this God-fearing family man was likely a killer in disguise. Parcasters - This week on Unsolved Murders we take a look at one of the most famous cold cases in Australian history! Subscribe to Unsolved Murders to follow the mystery of the Gatton murders today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices