

Wife of Crime
Jess & Russ
A true crime podcast hosted by a married couple from the Bronx, NYC. Jess (the wife) tells her husband Russ true crime stories. They sip some cocktails and discuss the ins and outs of the case. Since their opinions are generally different perspectives, it makes for an entertaining discussion.
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Oct 31, 2025 • 1h 18min
Listener Ghost Stories - HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!
OK So I got A LOT of emails! I picked 6 of them to tell Russ plus I am going to tell my own paranormal experience! We loved reading all of your stories! Happy Halloween! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 29, 2025 • 1h 10min
Part 2 Witch Hunts - The Salem Witch Trials
In part two of our Witch Hunts mini series, I’m telling Russ all about the infamous Salem Witch Trials. It all started when a group of little girls began screaming, rolling on the ground, claiming witches were attacking them and every adult around them absolutely fed into the chaos. Life in Salem, Massachusetts was already brutal, and the people were desperate for someone to blame. What followed became one of the darkest and most absurd chapters in American history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 2025 • 1h 14min
Part 1 Witch Hunts- The origin story
I've been wanting to cover Witch Hunts for years! But I knew I didn't want to just tell another rendition of the Salem Witch Trials. I will get to Salem in Part 2 but I wanted to know where all of this stemmed from. When was the moment in time that "a witch" became associated with the Devil. In Part 1, I tell Russ about the men that created this hysteria, the way they used their faith to justify murder and how whole towns would come out and watch a woman burn as if it were a spectacle. Moral of this story ... witches aren't the scary ones, ordinary people are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 2025 • 55min
Fact vs. Fiction- Monster: The Ed Gein Story
So we decided to talk about the new Netflix series Monster: The Ed Gein Story! We wanted to tell you what Ryan Murphy got right and what he got totally wrong. We also give our opinions about the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 7, 2025 • 1h 33min
Seven Years of Terror - Cindy James
On this episode of Wife of Crime we are kicking off spooky season with a case that is straight out of a horror film! This story is like a roller coaster and by the end of it I guarantee you will have more questions than answers. Cindy James was stalked, terrorized and attacked for 7 years straight. Cops did a lot to help her find the perpetrator but after years of no leads and no evidence they are left wondering if there is more to this story... Is this something supernatural?? or is Cindy the author of her own torment? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 2025 • 1h 2min
Sept. SSTN - #F Both Daves
On this month's episode of Start Spreading the News we talk about a news story that dominated social media, a Nat Geo study that shows what happens to our brain when we doom scroll, the only thing Russ and I both like abut Mayor Eric Adams, the senseless murder of Iryna Zarutska, the developing case of Celeste Hernandez and singer David, a new segment we are adding to the show and so much more!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 19, 2025 • 1h 34min
America's Deal with the Devil- MK ULTRA
On this episode of Wife of Crime I tell Russ about the CIA’s secret mind-control program known as MK Ultra. In the 1960s, a CIA scientist named Frank Olson fell from a 10th-floor Manhattan hotel window. His family was told it was suicide. But that “official story” would turn out to be the first crack exposing a web of corruption, cover-ups, and shocking experiments performed on unsuspecting citizens. This case isn’t just about one man’s mysterious death, it’s a reminder of how easily truth can be buried when powerful institutions control the narrative.
Moral of this story... In the ‘60s it was LSD. Today it’s algorithms. Either way, someone is always trying to influence how you think.
Big Shout out to Myrtle for helping me research this heavy hitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 4, 2025 • 1h 10min
The Price of Impact- Jovan Belcher
On this episode of Wife of Crime, I'm telling Russ the tragic case of NFL Linebacker Jovan Belcher. In 2012 Jovan seemed to have it all... a booming career, money, a new home, new Bentley and a new beautiful family. But everyone would quickly learn that he was actually a ticking time bomb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 2025 • 1h 18min
The Energy Vampire - Clara and Robert Schwartz
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ the insane case of the murder of Robert Schwartz. Robert was a world renowned DNA researcher and scientist. He actually pioneered and created the DNA database we use today to solve crimes! So when he was found murdered in his secluded farm house in rural Virginia cops initially thought he was targeted because of his work. But after learning he was murdered with a SWORD... cops started to realize there had to be way more to this story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 11, 2025 • 1h 3min
Mommy Dearest- The Pike County Massacre
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ the insane case of the Pike County Massacre. When 8 members of the Rhoden Family are all murdered, in a single night, in 4 separate locations... it leaves a small town shocked and terrified! This looked calculated and possibly professional but as the investigation moved forward Cops quickly realized this was personal and closer to home than anyone was comfortable with! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


