It Was Simple: The Betty Broderick Murders
Los Angeles TimesThese were murders that would turn any town on its head, but La Jolla, Calif? That rich jewel by the sea? Thirty years ago, a man and his new wife were murdered in their bed. That’s a long time for a double homicide to stay in the public eye and imagination, but these were no ordinary murders. The killer was the man’s first wife, Betty Broderick. Betty and Dan Broderick had looked like the perfect... more
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 13 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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- More music than storytelling
There’s more annoyingly loud music than there is storytelling- a damn shame because the story is very interesting and the hosts voice is good.
Can’t focus.
Apple Podcasts3MarwaQ
Denmark6 months ago - For Dan Lovers
Definitely meant for fans of Dan.
Apple Podcasts1Tayloc22
Canada2 years ago This podcast is well done, but kind of too pro Betty? The music is obnoxious.
Audible5Nicole
United States3 years ago- maybe goes too easy on the multiple murderer
This podcast is well done, but kind of too pro Betty? The music is obnoxious.
Audible5NicoleUnited States3 years ago - So LA Times
Leave it to the times to turn this into Clinton political commercial…. GAD NOTHING YO DO WITH ANY OF IT
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Exploring a notorious double homicide that shocked La Jolla, California, this series unpacks the chilling story of Betty Broderick, who shot her ex-husband and his new wife in 1989. The narrative not only recounts the events leading up to the crime, including a bitter divorce that famously played out in court but also delves into broader societal issues such as the impact of divorce laws on women and the multifaceted perceptions of guilt and victimhood. Noteworthy are the rich, complex characters involved, from Betty herself to the legal experts who dissect the case, raising questions about morality, justice, and the lasting impressions of such tragic events in American history. The series stands out for its blend of gripping storytelling a... more
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