Episode 29 - Robert Durst

Summary: This episode delves into the complex and chilling case of Robert Durst, exploring his early life, relationships, and the series of events leading to the disappearances and murders of Kathy McCormack, Susan Berman and Morris Black. We discuss the psychological aspects of Durst's character, the impact of his family dynamics, and the legal proceedings that followed his actions. The conversation also touches on the media portrayal of Durst through the documentary 'The Jinx' and the implications of his actions on those around him.Keywords: Robert Durst, true crime, podcast, Kathy McCormack, Susan Berman, Morris Black, Jinx, crime investigation, murder, family dynamicsSources and other links: The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst - HBO series 1 & 2All Good Things (2010), MovieIf any of our content is distressing & you need to talk (Australia):Lifeline Phone: 13 11 14https://www.lifeline.org.au/Or please seek assistance in your countryCheck us out on our socials for images and updates:⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Facebook⁠We have now set up “Buy Me a Coffee”.If you'd like to keep us caffeinated (or wined 😉) while we prep our next episode, please feel free to ⁠Click Here⁠ to buy us a coffee.Stay curious,  crime besties!Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates05:59 Engagement and Shoutouts11:52 The Life of Robert Durst17:58 Robert Durst's Relationships and Marriage24:00 Cathy's Disappearance and Investigation30:39 The Mysterious Disappearance of Cathy34:29 The Role of Friends and Family36:41 Susan Berman: The Key Figure39:43 The Marriage of Convenience48:08 The Death of Susan Berman53:48 Robert Durst's Disguise and Arrest01:00:21 The Murder of Morris Black01:02:14 The Evidence and Its Implications01:06:03 The Trial and Its Outcomes01:10:06 The Jinx and Its Revelations01:13:23 The Aftermath and Ongoing Investigations01:25:59 The Dark Legacy of Robert Durst