In this episode, Josh Mankiewicz discusses the case of Ildiko Krajnyak, who was killed by a package bomb at her spa. He shares exclusive information about the killer's past and answers viewers' questions. The podcast explores drama and suspects, weaknesses in the government's case, and suspicions surrounding an accidental death. It also touches on viewer response and confronting Valerie about her partner's lies.

A devastating explosion at a day spa leads to the investigation of the victim's love life as a potential motive. The FBI analyzes the unique bomb used in the incident, while Stephen Beale incriminates himself during an interview. The podcast explores odd behavior, aspirations, and loyalty, as well as forensic evidence linking Beale to the crime. The defense presents counterarguments, and Valerie becomes a cooperating witness. The episode concludes with the sentencing of Beale and fond memories of the victim.

Josh Mankiewicz and Andrea Canning discuss a murder case that tore a family apart. They analyze the legal implications and memory reliability in court cases. The impact of 9/11 on a family and challenges faced by law enforcement are explored. The ethical dilemma of inviting someone involved in a murder to a wedding is also discussed.

A mother goes missing during a children's sleepover, leading to a cold case that eventually reveals a mysterious murder. The investigation explores an affair and strained relationships, interviews a key person of interest, and discusses the tense verdict of the first trial. The second trial presents witness testimonies, highlighting motive and DNA evidence.

Debbi and Terry Elvis, parents of missing woman Heather Elvis, discuss the search for their daughter, including her abandoned car, suspicious phone call, and theories surrounding her disappearance. Tammy Moore's trial and guilty verdict for kidnapping and conspiracy to kidnap are also mentioned.

Josh Mankiewicz and Dennis Murphy discuss the complex murder-for-hire case of Florida State University law professor Dan Markel. They answer listeners' questions and share extra audio from a jailhouse call. Topics include potential legal challenges, Wendy's involvement, grandparents' struggles, and a renowned doctor's secret deception. Q&A covers parking disputes, jailhouse calls, inmates' TV restrictions, Wendy's boyfriend Jeff Lacass, and the attorney hired for Donna's son's murder case.

This podcast explores a murder-for-hire plot involving a Florida law professor, delving into the motivations of the suspects, uncovering their alibis, and examining their suspicious spending spree. It discusses the testimony and verdict in the trial and addresses the inconsistencies in the case, as well as the ongoing legal battles and reflections on the victim's character.

Josh Mankiewicz and Andrea Canning discuss a recent episode of Dateline NBC where a man hired hitmen to murder his parents. Andrea reveals what Corey, the mother who survived, told her about grieving her husband and the son she thought she knew. They also talk about the challenges of conducting prison interviews and using technology to solve crimes.

After waking up to gunfire, Corey shoots an intruder but finds her husband dead. Motives like insurance, money, and infidelity are explored. The aftermath, investigation, and suspicions lead to surprising twists. The podcast covers the journey to parenthood, missing firearm, and the truth being uncovered. Bonds with family and a potential suspect are investigated. Arrests are made, guilty pleas are entered, and the aftermath of the trial is discussed, along with remorse, longing, and closure.

Josh Mankiewicz and Andrea Canning discuss Yvonne Pointer's relentless pursuit of justice for her daughter's murder, the power of divine intervention in telling Gloria Pointer's overlooked story, teaching children about stranger danger, Yvonne's determination leading to the resolution of the case, the botched execution and death in prison of Romel Broome, and the cold case solution through DNA analysis.