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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
Miramar
DJ Grant
Andre Clements III
Christie Parisien
Jaslyn Smith
High School
Murder
Circumstantial Evidence

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.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes252Founded7 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Following the end of their six-month relationship in April 2023, 18-year-old Spencer Pearson began a relentless campaign of stalking and harassment against his ex-girlfriend, 17-year-old Madison Schemitz. On June 3, 2023, Pearson tracked Schemitz to ... more

A father’s reckless plea for reconciliation masked a sinister plot that turned his own children into unwitting accomplices. Behind a window left open in the dead of night, Trevor Summers transformed a suburban home into a prison, launching a harrowin... more

Neighbors noticed the Zotto house had fallen strangely quiet, though the family car remained parked in the driveway. Amber Zotto's mom hadn't heard from her in days either, which prompted a welfare check. While a chilling note sat on the counter, a f... more

A California man was found in a pile of clothes in his own driveway just two weeks after being discharged from the hospital. While Tom Merriman was in the hospital, his stepdaughter Jade Janks went to his house to clean and made a shocking discovery.... more

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Recent Guests

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
Deondre McLilly
Alicia's ex-boyfriend and interviewee
Episode: The Mom, The Son, and The Murder of His Ex-Girlfriend

Host

Sierra Gillespie
Host of Crimes of Passion, frequently leads investigations and storytelling.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 9.3k ratings
  • I miss the old format too..

    The title says it all.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    momoseh1989
    United Statesa month ago
  • Poor audio

    Police tapes are borderline inaudible and sudden loud noises like phone buzzing in this episode nearly blew my ear out! Ads cutting in mid sentence is also terrible.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    bod Sh hgcbcxghduffibx
    Australiaa month ago
  • A comeback

    I was happy to see new episodes added to this show but miss the old format. The new show is mainly listening to the actual interviews with law enforcement or trials and it is very hard to clearly hear most of it. I wish the narrator would tell more of the story.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Jg482
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fix the ad placement, please!!

    I enjoy this podcast and was happy to see it make a comeback. But the ads are haphazardly placed in the middle of the story, sometimes legitimately in the middle of a sentence. It’s frustrating and annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sciencegirl423
    United States2 months ago
  • My ex fave podcast

    I have to give feedback. The police interviews in all these new episodes are barely audible. I no longer enjoy listening. I can’t hear what’s going on. The production is poor. Sorry. I hope you can improve in the future.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Bexstasy
    Australia2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many praise the host's clarity and case-by-case deep dives, with some wish for fewer ad breaks.
Some listeners miss former hosts and prefer earlier format and pacing.
Listeners note improved comeback and strong storytelling detail.
Ads/segmentation are a frequent friction point for listeners.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#93
Hong Kong/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#189
India/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#217
Finland/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#226
South Korea/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#235
Brazil/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#244
Singapore/True Crime

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Listeners tend to engage with dense, psychology-forward true crime that centers on intimate relationships, jealousy, manipulation, and courtroom drama. Episodes recount disappearances and murders tied to love, betrayal, and family dynamics, often highlighting investigative twists, legal proceedings, and the human toll on those involved. The show's strengths appear to be thorough narrative storytelling, interview-driven angles, and a willingness to explore the psychological factors behind seemingly personal crimes, which may appeal to audiences who enjoy procedural detail and character-driven cases.

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Crimes of Passion launched 7 years ago and published 252 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. Madison Schemitz
2. Kennedy Armstrong
3. Elisa Mathewson
4. Keith Zotto
5. Jade Janks
6. Adam Siplak
7. Alan Roach
8. Adam Fravel

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