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Crimes of Passion

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Domestic Violence
Katelyn Markham
Murder Investigation
Florida
John Carter
Law&crime
Missing Persons Case
Trevor Summers
Anna Moriah Wilson
Kaitlyn Armstrong
Winona Kingsbury Case
St. Paul, United States
Jade Sasha Janks
Thomas Merriman
Lea Porter
Christopher Waide
Cecilia Rodriguez
Joseph Ferlazzo
Juan Antonio Salinas III
Melissa Lamesch

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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Behind the picture-perfect marriage of a longtime Massachusetts police detective Brian Fanion and his devoted wife, secrets were beginning to surface, and just months before retirement, another woman entered the picture. Then Amy Fanion was found dea... more

A Florida law professor is gunned down in his own driveway in broad daylight. No witnesses, no immediate suspects, and no answers. For years, the case goes cold, but the deeper they dig into Dan Markel's life, the more they realize this wasn't random... more

A private investigator was reported missing by her partner after she never came home from running errands. Taylor Wright, a former police officer turned PI, was embroiled in a heated legal battle with her ex-husband over custody and finances. Wright ... more

First responders rushed to a Massachusetts home when a panicked woman called 911. Christine Ricci said her husband, Michael, lunged at her while she was holding a knife during a heated dispute, lodging the weapon in his heart. As investigators pieced... more

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Recent Guests

Ashley MacArthur
Defendant in the murder case of Taylor Wright
Former friend of Taylor Wright
Episode: The Missing PI: Murder of Taylor Wright
Tracy Ramstrom
Natalie Ramstrom's mother, domestic violence advocate
Ramstrom family
Episode: Lover On the Run: The Coward Killer Story
Brittany Nicole Holbrook
Subject in the case, on trial for death of her partner
Episode: Loved Him to Death: The Brittany Holbrook Story
Nancy Crampton Brophy
Romance writer and defendant in the Dan Brophy murder case
Self/Implied via case
Episode: 'How to Murder Your Husband': Romance Novelist Turned Killer
Andrew Baldr
Alison Davis's attorney, introduced as her defense counsel
Baldr Law Firm (as introduced)
Episode: The Staircase Mystery: Death In The Davis Home
Matthew Plotie
Defendant in the case, described as a longtime firefighter
Unknown/not specified
Episode: The Firefighter's Secret: The Case of Melissa Lamesch
Greg Rosenfeld
Defense attorney
Private practice
Episode: The Killer Clown of Florida
Michael Warren
Defendant's husband involved in the case history
Unspecified
Episode: The Killer Clown of Florida
Brandi Christian
FBI agent
FBI
Episode: The Killer Clown of Florida

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Sierra Gillespie
Host of Crimes of Passion

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 9.3k ratings
  • Bizarre commercial breaks

    I think this is a great podcast and i like the host, and I am an avid podcast listener who understands that commercials are the lifeblood to keep them going. However, wtf—this show breaks into a commercial break literally in mid-sentence of a judge handing down a verdict or a confession. It completely takes you out of the story and really ruins the story telling. Why is this show not set up better for ad breaks? I’ll probably give it one more listen because I think the content is good, but I’m n... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    LadyDi2020
    United States24 days ago
  • Really good show

    I love how so much media is incorporated in this show. Body cam audio, court proceedings, really paints the whole picture well. Thanks for all of your hard work. Great listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iheartaaron
    United Statesa month ago
  • Don't bother

    If you turn the volume up loud enough to partially hear the interrogation, the birds screeches or the unannounced commercials we'll split your ear drum.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    snardella
    United Statesa month ago
  • huh?

    majority of the episodes are listening to police interviews can no longer do it can't hear anything and a few descriptions throughout the show of what's going on it's not enough

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RoserosesStella
    United States3 months ago
  • Enough interview recordings

    I love love love this podcast but please stop or reduce the amount of recordings (be it police interviews or phone calls) the quality is always poor and very difficult to understand.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    podcast enjoyer for years
    United Arab Emirates3 months ago

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Audiences appreciate the deep-dive storytelling and survivor perspectives.
Fans value the legal and psychological analysis guiding case context.
Many listeners criticize audio quality and ad placement in recent episodes.

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Apple Podcasts
#76
Philippines/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#145
South Korea/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#146
India/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#187
South Africa/True Crime

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Loved Him to Death: The Brittany Holbrook Story
Q: Was there a history of violence between you two?
Brittany acknowledges previous issues and an earlier incident, though she initially denied a long history of domestic violence.
Loved Him to Death: The Brittany Holbrook Story
Q: What happened the night of the incident?
Brittany describes an escalating argument that turned violent, with Tyler restraining her and she attempting to escape while pleading for help, followed by the discovery of a gun and Tyler's collapse.
The Killer Clown of Florida
Q: What was her demeanor when the detectives approached her?
She appeared nonchalant rather than distressed, not showing signs of duress or overt remorse during the initial approach.
Trapped with a Monster: The Cecilia Rodriguez Story
Q: Did you put the gun away or do anything with it after the incident?
He indicates confusion and blackout, suggesting he may have unloaded or concealed aspects, but there is inconsistency in his later statements.
Trapped with a Monster: The Cecilia Rodriguez Story
Q: Okay, so tell me, for real, who grabs the gun?
Juan explains that he grabbed the gun from Cecilia's hands after an argument and that the situation escalated unexpectedly, though he struggles to provide a clear, consistent timeline.

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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?

A gripping true-crime series that follows intimate relationships turning deadly, with a focus on police interrogations, courtroom drama, and the psychology behind crimes of passion. Episodes frequently center on domestic violence, marriage, infidelity, and high-profile investigations, often weaving survivor and family perspectives with legal analysis. The show stands out for its narrative-heavy approach, use of direct testimony excerpts, and careful unpacking of motive, memory, and accountability, making it useful for audiences sensitive to legal processes and human dynamics behind sensational cases.

Potential listeners should expect detailed case timelines, forensic and investigative context, and a storytelling style that blends documenta... more

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Recent guests on Crimes of Passion include:

1. Ashley MacArthur
2. Tracy Ramstrom
3. Brittany Nicole Holbrook
4. Nancy Crampton Brophy
5. Andrew Baldr
6. Matthew Plotie
7. Greg Rosenfeld
8. Michael Warren

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