The Marshall family seemed to have it all—wealth, status, and a picture-perfect life in Toms River, New Jersey. But on Thursday, September 7, 1984, tragedy struck when Maria Marshall, a beloved 42-year-old mother of three, was murdered in a parking area off the Garden State Parkway.What first appeared to be a random robbery quickly unraveled into something far more sinister. As investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a troubled marriage, financial troubles, a torrid love affair, and a murder plot that crossed state lines. The case became one of the most notorious crimes in New Jersey, later documented in Joe McGinniss’s best-selling book and movie Blind Faith.Today's snack: Butterscotch barsSupport us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lovemarrykillSources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OzZyF2PUrk&t=597s “Blind Faith” 1990 movieMcGinniss, Joe (2012). Blind Faith. Berkley (originally published 1989). https://www.newspapers.com/image/174522914/?match=1&terms=Woman%20slain%20at%20rest%20area%20in%20NJ%20Parkway%20https://www.newspapers.com/image/517503220/?match=1&terms=Woman%20slain%20at%20rest%20area%20in%20NJ%20Parkway%20https://www.newspapers.com/image/145993996/?match=1&terms=Maria%20Marshallhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23088/maria-marshallhttps://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/nyregion/robert-o-marshall-dies-at-75-convicted-in-blind-faith-case.htmlhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/143002814/robert_oakley-marshallhttps://www.nydailynews.com/2017/09/09/perfect-marriage-masked-husbands-gambling-debt-affair-and-plot-to-have-his-wife-murdered/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/01/30/sons-fight-keep-blind-faith-killer-in-prison/22577249https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/nyregion/robert-o-marshall-dies-at-75-convicted-in-blind-faith-case.html?searchResultPosition=1https://www.nytimes.com/1985/01/20/nyregion/murder-statement-held-too-devastating-to-reveal.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/1986/01/13/nyregion/jersey-man-going-on-trial-on-charges-he-paid-to-have-wife-slain.htmlhttps://apnews.com/article/toms-river-ciba-geigy-childhood-cancer-pollution-42b1c56028b70e09ae530567011f34ed
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Joan Harmon and Christian “Kit” Martin - Part 2
In November 2015, three people were brutally murdered in the small town of Pembroke, Kentucky – Pamela and Calvin Phillips, and Ed Dansereau. The police quickly homed in on a suspect, Major Christian “Kit” Martin, who lived across the street. Martin was set to be tried in a court martial hearing in just two weeks, and Calvin Phillips was a key witness. But Kit had recently been through an ugly separation from his wife, Joan Harmon, who threatened to “ruin his life”. Did Kit commit these horrible murders, or did Joan follow through on her threat?Support us on Patreon.Today's snack: Sanders Sea Salt Caramels (thanks Emily!)
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Joan Harmon and Christian “Kit” Martin - Part 1
In November 2015, three people were brutally murdered in the small town of Pembroke, Kentucky – Pamela and Calvin Phillips, and Ed Dansereau. The police quickly homed in on a suspect, Major Christian “Kit” Martin, who lived across the street. Martin was set to be tried in a court martial hearing in just two weeks, and Calvin Phillips was a key witness. But Kit had recently been through an ugly separation from his wife, Joan Harmon, who threatened to “ruin his life”. Did Kit commit these horrible murders, or did Joan follow through on her threat?Listen to part 2 now on Patreon.Today's snack: Sausage cheese puffsSources:Corsetti, Emilio III (2024). I Will Ruin You: The Twisted Truth Behind the Kit Martin Murder Trial. WildBlue Press.https://www.courttv.com/trials/ky-v-martin-2021/Dateline, S30 E1, The Evil That Watches. https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrimeDiscussion/comments/1b4a41u/after_a_courtmartial_left_his_military_career_in/https://www.wsmv.com/2024/04/17/deputies-kit-martins-family-friends-lied-first-when-asked-about-missing-weapons/https://www.ag.ky.gov/Press%20Release%20Attachments/Kit%20Martin%20ruling.pdfhttps://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/lsj/name/calvin-phillips-obituary?id=16922008https://thecinemaholic.com/who-was-edward-ed-dansereau-why-was-he-killed/https://case-law.vlex.com/vid/martin-v-commonwealth-1047497171https://www.whas11.com/article/news/crime/unsolved/unsolved-a-secret-sin/417-f772062a-f75a-45a5-8283-c19dd69b17d3
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Dr. Autumn Klein and Robert Ferrante
Autumn Klein, 41, was a respected neurologist who lived and worked in Pittsburgh with her husband, Robert Ferrante, 64, a well-known research scientist. She collapsed suddenly in her home on April 17, 2013 and died shortly after. As investigators searched for answers, they uncovered her shocking cause of death and a web of secrets that pointed to someone close to her. What seemed like a tragic and unexpected medical emergency soon turned into a chilling case of deception and betrayal. Who killed Autumn?Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lovemarrykillToday's snack: Maple brown sugar cookiesSources:https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/ecmo/about/pac-20484615https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?fr=yhs-iba-3&ei=UTF-8&hsimp=yhs-3&hspart=iba&p=dr.+autumn+klein+911+call&vm=r&type=dkff_9317_FFW_ZZ#id=2&vid=90d35ec8a368d81c028050e255686b80&action=click https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10563967/https://www.jwatch.org/editors/AU880https://www.hudson.org.au/news/creatine-and-pregnancy-what-you-need-to-know/#:~:text=The%20role%20of%20creatine%20in%20conception%20is%20an%20exciting%20new,and%20women%20trying%20to%20conceivehttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6263191/https://newsinteractive.post-gazette.com/longform/stories/ferrante/6/https://www.newspapers.com/image/96423278/?terms=%22Autumn%20Klein%22https://www.newspapers.com/image/96423530/?match=1&terms=%22Autumn%20Klein%22https://www.newspapers.com/image/96423530/?terms=%22Autumn%20Klein%22https://www.newspapers.com/image/96402317/?terms=%22Autumn%20Klein%22https://undark.org/2016/10/03/excerpt-death-by-cyanide/https://www.newspapers.com/image/444564086/?match=1&terms=Autumn%20Klein
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Sandy Murphy and Ted Binion - Part 2
Ted Binion was Las Vegas royalty—the heir to a casino empire with wealth, power, and a dangerous lifestyle. But when he was found dead in 1998, the city buzzed with speculation. Was it suicide? An accidental overdose? A mob hit? Or something even more sinister?His girlfriend, Sandy Murphy, was devastated—or was she? While she claimed heartbreak, others saw deception. Was she a grieving lover or a scheming opportunist? And what really happened in Ted’s final hours?Join us as we unravel the twists, betrayals, and shocking revelations behind the mysterious death of Ted Binion. Was justice served, or did someone get away with murder?Support us on PatreonToday’s snacks: UK snack extravaganza part 2 (thanks Samantha!) Jaffa Cakes (Raspberry), Maynard's Liquorice Allsorts, Tesco Crispy Coated Peanuts (BBQ), Galaxy Chocolate Chunk Cookies, and Maynards Bassetts WineGums
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