

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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Jan 8, 2020 • 56min
So you wanna be a killer eh? - Mark Twitchell
On this week’s episode, I tell Russ about the giant ass hat known as Mark Twitchell. He is a Canadian wanna be serial killer who was obsessed with the T.V. series Dexter. He tried to be exactly like Dexter Morgan but fortunately he failed miserably. Mark was a sci fi nerd and amateur film maker who was a true narcissist the core. He really believed he was a genius and God’s gift to women. Moral of the story... “Do, or Do Not. There is no try.” - Yoda Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 1, 2020 • 1h 15min
A Not So Unsolved Mystery- Tara Calico
On this week's episode I tell Russ all about the abduction of Tara Calico. This case is a rollercoaster ride of unfortunate twists and turns, false hope and police cover ups. It is still not closed after 30 long years and multiple people coming forward with information. Tara's family kept her story in the media and were determined to find her but their efforts proved unsuccessful due to people of power getting in the way. Two women have now taken this case on and will stop at nothing to solve it. Moral of this story... "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men..." -Sir John Dalberg-Acton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 18, 2019 • 55min
A match made in hell - The Toolbox Killers
This week I tell Russ all about Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris aka The Toolbox Killers. These two men are probably the most evil serial killers in modern American history. On December 13, 2019 which was Friday the 13th.... Lawrence Bittaker was found dead in his death row prison cell, he died at age 79 of natural causes. Bittaker met Norris while in prison in the mid 1970s. The two men realized they had the same evil energy and devised a plan to carry out their most disturbing fantasies. Moral of this story... this case is a terrifying display of how the darkest side of humanity, when given an audience or willing participant, can became a real life nightmare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 2019 • 57min
Too many links- Lewis-Clark Valley Murders
On this week's episode I tell Russ the story of 5 cold cases that all happened within 3 years and a few miles of one another. These murders rocked the communities of the Lewis Clark Valley. The people in this area don't believe these cases are cold at all they believe they know exactly who committed these crimes. Moral of this story... when you have this many links to that many deaths, it's no coincidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 6, 2019 • 1h 22min
That Girl is Poison- Dorothea Puente
On this week's episode I tell Russ all about a female serial killer named Dorothea Puente. She may have looked like a sweet old lady but she is was deranged, evil and disgusting as the rest of them! This story proves that wolves really can live in sheep's clothing. She took advantage, hurt and even killed some of the most vulnerable people in our society. Moral of this story... in the infamous words of Bell Biv DeVoe, you can't trust a big butt and a smile, that girl is poison! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 2019 • 1h 15min
Ice Ice Baby- Richard Kuklinski
On this week's episode I tell Russ all about a serial killer who became a hitman for the Italian mafia. He was not only carrying out contract kills for them but also running the streets of Manhattan just killing for sport! This man was was such a cold blooded psychopath he even gained the nickname "The Iceman". Moral of this story... When you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 14, 2019 • 44min
Not Me, Not Today!- The case of Mary Vincent
This week I tell Russ my favorite true crime story I've ever heard! This story is almost unbelievable and it will be something you will never ever forget. It gives you real perspective on life. Moral of this story... if you are ever on the verge of death and have no strength left inside...Stay awake! Don't go to sleep! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 7, 2019 • 54min
Highway to Hell- Texas Killing Fields
On this weeks episode I tell Russ all about the horrific Texas Killing Fields. Since 1971 the remains of 30 young girls and women under the age of 30 have been discovered in a 25 acre patch of land off of I45. This highway connects Houston and Galveston and it has now been named the highway to hell. The area now dubbed "the killing fields" spans multiple counties and jurisdictions causing the law enforcement to completely drop the ball with a lot of the cases. Moral of this story... Everything really is bigger in Texas, even the dumping grounds for serial killers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 31, 2019 • 40min
Vampire Diaries- Richard Trenton Chase
On our Halloween episode I tell Russ all about the real life vampire/serial killer, Richard Trenton Chase. He was not your typical serial killer when it came to the motivation behind his crimes. In his mind he was just trying to survive. Moral of this story... Hollywood wants us to think vampires are so cool but when there is a real one running around doing what vampires do, its actually quite disgusting and terrible. Happy Halloween!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 25, 2019 • 60min
112 Ocean Ave -The Amityville Horror
Check out this week’s episode where I tell Russ all about the stories behind The Amityville Horror. This case is so interesting because not only is it where a horrific crime took place but it’s also the scene of a terrifying haunting. Russ doesn’t believe in anything paranormal so listen to find out if I can convince him that this haunting actually happened! Moral of this story... if you start floating in your house, it’s time to leave! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices