Wife of Crime
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
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 quick…
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! S…
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. Withi…
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 days…
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 the…
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 unfortuna…
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 Ma…
"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 fa…
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, a…
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 h…
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 t…
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 28…
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 tu…
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 we…
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 in…
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 inte…
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 sign…
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 coworker…
2024 Wrap Up!
On this episode of Wife of Crime we are bringing you our 2024 Wrap Up! We reminisce about the year, all of Russ's "a.k.a's" and the embarrassing stories he told about me! I also get him to agree to a bigger podcast commitment and we talk ab…
*BONUS* Start Spreading the News with Tom Broke-off and Barbara Wawa
On this episode of SSTN we talk about all the Drones, Luigi Mangione and the murder of Brian Thompson, Daniel Penny's not guilty verdict, the NYC ban of selling animals in pet shops and so much more!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Not all hero's wear capes - Reginald Vernon Oates
On this episode of Wife of Crime, I'm telling Russ about a Baltimore serial killer I'm sure no one has heard of! I know this story because I know the arresting officer on the case. Ray was my grandmother's boyfriend he was a police officer …
This makes no sense!! - Ellen Greenberg
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ the insane case of Ellen Greenberg. The Patrons asked for a Love Gone Wrong episode and this one could inn fact be that, depending on what you believe happened to Ellen. Was it a murder or a…
"He's like the Joker... from Wish" - Wade Wilson
On this week's episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ about a killer in Florida who has committed some absolutely despicable crimes. Sadly however, despite these crimes there is a whole fan base of women who not only support him but also…
What THEY do in the shadows - Vampires
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm sticking with the Halloween theme and we are falling down the rabbit hole about Vampires! Folklore and legends are so fun to explore especially during this spooky time BUT what happens when folklore is t…
The Ring- Teresita Basa
On this episode of Wife of Crime I think I FINALLY have a case that may prove to Russ that ghosts are real!! Teresita Basa was a fun loving, ambitious Filipino lady living in Chicago. She was living her best life in America when one day som…
The lid is about to blow off this thing any minute! - Asha Degree
On this episode of Wife of Crime I am telling Russ about a case that has stumped law enforcement and the true crime community for years! Asha Degree went missing from her home in the middle of the night in Shelby, NC 24 years ago. Just last…
"Can she still make a good sammit" - Maria Licciardi
On this episode of WOC I'm telling Russ about the first female Mob Boss in Italian mafia history! Maria Licciardi was born into a mob family as the daughter of the boss of Licciardi Clan. After multiple deaths and arrests in her clan she wo…
Operation Finale - Adolf Eichmann
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ the inspiring story of the special agents tasked with taking down one of the most evil men who ever lived, Adolf Eichmann, the architect of the Holocaust. Everyone can agree that there isn't…
Not Me, Not Today! - Ashley Reeves
On this episode of WOC I am telling Russ about the case of Ashley Reeves. Ashley was a high school student who had her whole life ahead of her. She had a school girl crush on a teacher who took advantage and manipulated her. Little did she …
Man's Best Friend - Marty Duram and Bud
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ a fascinating case about a man who was murdered and how his pet parrot helped solve his case! Marty Duram had a Parrot named Bud and the two were incredibly close. When Marty was murdered po…
Snapped! - Susan Wright
On this week's episode I'm telling Russ the case of Susan and Jeff Wright. On the outside they looked like a happy couple with a growing family but behind closed doors the relationship was very toxic and abusive. Was Susan a cold blooded mu…
**Patreon Preview** TCAC Dad of the year! - Dream Killer
In honor of Father's Day we decided to throw one of our many True Crime and Chill episodes on the main feed for those of you who aren't currently in the crime family! We watched and reviewed the documentary Dream Killer way way back in 2021…
"I'll just lie..." - The Murder of Stephanie Crowe
On this episode of WOC I'm telling Russ the type of case I've been avoiding for a long time. See, I know how Russ thinks and I know when it comes to false confessions he is extremely close minded and quick to judge. I went into this convers…
TAKEN - Miriam Rodriguez
On this episode of Wife of Crime we are honoring all of our amazing mom listeners out there with one of the most incredible stories I've ever told! Miriam Rodriguez was a mom of 3, wife and business owner living in Mexico. In 2014 her daugh…
A Real Head Scratcher - Cynthia Anderson
On this week's episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ about the mysterious disappearance of Cynthia Anderson. Cindy was a young girl with her whole life ahead of her. She just put in her 2 week notice at her job at a law firm because she…