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Crimes of Passion

Spotify Studios
Katelyn Markham
Murder Investigation
Florida
John Carter
Missing Persons Case
Trevor Summers
Anna Moriah Wilson
Kaitlyn Armstrong
St. Paul, United States
Winona Kingsbury Case
Jade Sasha Janks
Thomas Merriman
Lea Porter
Christopher Waide
Murder Plot
Miramar
DJ Grant
Andre Clements III
Christie Parisien
Jaslyn Smith

What begins in the heart ends in handcuffs. Whether it's a lover’s embrace or a family bond, we track the descent from intimacy to the ultimate betrayal. Join Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie as she strips away the masks to reveal the twisted psychology behind Crimes of Passion. Watch free, only on Spotify.

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Latest Episodes

Cecilia Rodriguez, 27, endured years of documented abuse at the hands of her boyfriend Juan Antonio Salinas III in Amarillo, Texas. On February 3, 2024, Salinas called 911 claiming she shot herself, but detectives weren't convinced. Get the full stor... more

Emily Schwarz, 22, and her husband Joseph Ferlazzo, 41, traveled to Bolton, Vermont in October 2021 to celebrate their one-year anniversary, but Emily never came home. Joseph shot her twice in the head using a red throw pillow to muffle the gunshots,... more

Kelly-Jien Warner-Miller (known as "K.J."), 42, vanished in spring 2019 after moving in with her boyfriend Wade Allen in Sturgis, Michigan. After a tip led police to Allen's apartment, officers made a horrifying discovery. Get the full story on this ... more

Lorenzen Wright, beloved former NBA star and Memphis hometown hero, was shot to death in the early morning hours of July 19, 2010, his body discovered nine days later in a wooded area of southeast Memphis. Find out what happened next on this episode ... more

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Recent Guests

Christopher Waide
Subject of the case, defendant in the Lea Porter disappearance/murder
Episode: Colorado Woman Vanishes After Best Friend Visits
Madison Schemitz
Survivor of the attack and key eyewitness
Survivor, Florida
Episode: Loved, Stalked, Attacked: The Madison Schemitz Story
Kennedy Armstrong
Bystander who intervened and helped during the attack
Episode: Loved, Stalked, Attacked: The Madison Schemitz Story
Elisa Mathewson
Survivor and narrator of events
Private individual
Episode: The Devil Inside Trevor Summers
Keith Zotto
Husband of Amber, central figure in the case
Family of Amber Zotto
Episode: Missing Wife Found in Family Trash Can
Jade Janks
Defendant in the case discussed on the show
Episode: Stepdaughter's Revenge: The Jade Janks Case
Adam Siplak
Friend of Jade who made a 911 call
Episode: Stepdaughter's Revenge: The Jade Janks Case
Alan Roach
Person referred to as The Fixer in text exchanges
Episode: Stepdaughter's Revenge: The Jade Janks Case
Adam Fravel
Prime suspect in the case and later convicted of murder
Individual (imprisoned)
Episode: Minnesota Mom Vanishes After Dropping Kids Off at Daycare

Host

Sierra Gillespie
Host of Crimes of Passion

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 9.3k ratings
  • Fix the audio

    This podcast has turned into 96% bad audio of 911 calls or interrogations. You struggle to hear what is being said and then get BLASTED by the host’s voice or ads. It’s made me stop listening to almost every episode in the last several weeks. This used to be a good show.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    tea718
    United Statesa month ago
  • Who sued you?

    I have to know, who at Parcast got sued because someone thought a Parcast host was a licensed psychiatrist or psychologist?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ciaralin
    United Statesa month ago
  • Terrible Ad Placement

    Listening to an episode and an ad is placed literally in the middle of a sentence. Totally breaks up the storyline. It’s all just haphazardly put together.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Golfergurl224
    United States2 months ago
  • Ad timing is out of control

    I get having ads and needing to be compensated for your work. I'm behind that. But where I struggle is when the ad placement is so random and disrespectful to the subject matter. When podcasts make income off other people's murders, it seems like the least their podcast (or ad company or network or whoever does ad placements) could do is make sure they aren't happening mid-sentence or right in the middle of very sensitive audio related to the victim's murder or experience. Seems super disrespect... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Dahliadaydreams
    United States2 months ago
  • Don’t waste your time

    Horrible add placement and horrible audio. I miss the Parcast story telling. Now you just get a headache.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MorganGBee
    United States2 months ago

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Fans appreciate the detailed, courtroom-centered storytelling and psychological context.
Many praise the in-depth case analysis and survivor perspectives, despite some format changes.
Listeners sometimes note production and audio quality issues, especially with ad placement.

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Apple Podcasts
#207
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#229
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#179
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#126
Indonesia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#165
Switzerland/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#196
India/True Crime

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Colorado Woman Vanishes After Best Friend Visits
Q: Do you know where Lea is or what happened to her?
Waide initially denies knowledge, then under pressure admits uncertainty but later hints that Lea's fate is tragic, implying some level of involvement and prompting investigators to confront him with the evidence.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Crimes of Passion

What is Crimes of Passion about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The series centers on true-crime stories that intertwine intimate relationships with extreme outcomes, often focusing on cases of stalking, coercive control, murder-for-hire, and family betrayal. Episodes combine court transcripts, survivor testimonies, and investigative narration to unpack how personal dynamics, financial pressures, and social circumstances can escalate to violent conclusions. Noteworthy are deep-dive investigations into high-profile relationships, the psychology behind coercion, and the courthouse drama that follows, making it a compelling listen for those who want both the human drama and the procedural context behind major crimes. A distinctive angle is the emphasis on nuanced psychological and relational factors, rathe... more

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Crimes of Passion launched 7 years ago and published 256 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Crimes of Passion include:

1. Christopher Waide
2. Madison Schemitz
3. Kennedy Armstrong
4. Elisa Mathewson
5. Keith Zotto
6. Jade Janks
7. Adam Siplak
8. Alan Roach

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