Crimes of Passion

When Playboy Playmate Dorothy Stratten informed her husband that she wanted a separation, he went into a tailspin. The gory murder-suicide inspired a feud that threatened to destroy the careers of a famous director as well as Playboy founder Hugh Hefner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Snider brought Dorothy Stratten to Hollywood. While her career took off in the 1970s, he enjoyed the benefits of her success and spent her money. When their relationship became troubled, she felt compelled to stay with him, despite multiple red flags. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On May 19th, 1992, 17-year-old Amy Fisher shot her boyfriend's wife, 37-year-old Mary Jo Buttafuoco, in the side of her head. The resulting trial ignited a decades-long media storm that would wreak havoc on the lives of everyone involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With no plans to leave his wife, 17-year old Amy Fisher decided to take matters into her own hands. On May 19th, 1992, Fisher showed up at the Buttafuoco house, rang the doorbell, and shot Mary Jo Buttafuoco in the head.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Soon after marrying his high-school sweetheart, New Yorker Joey Buttafuoco found his relationship on the rocks. However, Joey seemed to clean up his act and become the ideal husband; until the 35-year old starting having an affair with 16-year old Amy Fisher in 1991. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1987, Linda Edelman was contacted with disturbing information about her soon-to-be ex-husband, real estate tycoon Robert Edelman. Afterward, she was faced with a choice—one which had life-threatening consequences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas real estate tycoon Robert Edelman and his wife Linda rose to prominence during the city’s economic boom in the 1980s. His controlling nature made him a nightmare to live with, and by 1986 the Edelman’s marriage was fractured beyond repair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The vengeful murder of newspaper editor Gaston Calmette would shock Paris in 1914. The trial to follow would be one of the most scandalous in French history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What started as a breezy spring day in Paris on March 16, 1914 would ultimately end with a gunshot. Unravel the feud between French politician Joseph Caillaux and newspaper editor Gaston Calmette, and discover a tale of corruption, hypocrisy, and ultimately—murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scotland 1967: It soon became clear that a clean break from her husband wouldn’t be possible. Pushed to the brink, Sheila Garvie had to decide whether she and her lover were willing to do whatever it took to stay together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices