True Crime Obsessed

345: The Murder of April Kauffman

Feb 15, 2024

A seemingly perfect marriage takes a dark turn when April Kauffman is found dead in their home. Secrets unravel, including Jim's abusive behavior. The aftermath, media frenzy, and doubtful alibi add suspense, while the suspicious death of Dr. James Kaufman leads to conspiracy charges and a fight for justice.

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Jim lied about his military background and his involvement in an opioid scheme.

April was murdered because she threatened to expose Jim's opioid scheme.

Kim fought for justice for her mother and found closure through April's Angels.

Deep dives

Kim sues Jim for the wrongful death of April Kaufman

Kim files a wrongful death suit against Jim, her stepfather, to prevent him from receiving her mother's $600,000 life insurance policy. She believes he is the killer.

Introduction

4min

The Life and Advocacy of April Kaufman

2min

Rocket Money and the Mysterious Disappearance

3min

The Immediate Aftermath

10min

Buying a Picture with Quarters

5min

Jim's Behavior and Suspicion

6min

Jim's Alibi and the Search for Justice

5min

April's Angels and the Suspicious Death

23min

A Moment of Closure and Gratitude

5min

In public, April and Jim Kauffman had the perfect life and the perfect marriage. So when Kim is found dead in their home in 2012, Jim is not an obvious suspect. But when detectives look deeper, nothing about their marriage is what it seems and major secrets are revealed. This episode covers from the 2020 episode "Family Secrets".

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True Crime Obsessed

345: The Murder of April Kauffman

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Kim sues Jim for the wrongful death of April Kaufman

Jim admits to lying about his military service

Jim's arrest and standoff with the police

April's Tragic Murder and Jim's Motive

Jim's Dark Secrets and Kim's Fight for Justice

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