

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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Feb 14, 2025 • 1h 35min
My Toxic Valentine - Bonnie and Clyde
On this episode of Wife of Crime we are doing our annual toxic valentine case about the infamous Bonnie and Clyde! I have been deep diving them for the last 3 weeks and am so excited to tell you all about them. Their love was known to be incredibly loyal, but also incredibly toxic! They were the definition of "ride of die" but their love was built on a foundation of danger, adrenaline rushes, robbery and multiple murders. Bonnie and Clyde are legendary in American crime history but most people don't know how complex these two individuals actually were. Moral of this story... "It's fight man to man , and do all you can, For they know they can never be free" - Bonnie Parker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 30, 2025 • 1h 21min
Not Me Not Today! -The survival of Jane Doe and the take down of Shawn Grate
On this episode of Wife of Crime I am telling Russ about the amazing survival of a woman we will refer to as Jane Doe and the scum bag serial killer she helped take down, Shawn Grate. At the center of this case is a 911 call that is so intense to listen to, when I first heard it I had a physical response! My heart rate went up and I felt myself getting anxious! It was because of this brave woman that police were able to get their hands on Shawn and learn the depth of his crimes against women. Moral of this story... timing is everything, trust your instincts, we have them for a reason! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 23, 2025 • 1h 8min
January SSTN - "I feel like I don't do a lot of thinking..."
This month on SSTN we are talking about a thief in NYC who haggles with his victims, the homeless man who was pestered on the train and decided to take matters into his own hands, a Florida woman who pretended to know sign language and signed for a police press conference, a 75 year old woman who was mauled to death by farm pigs on Christmas Day, the death row inmates who's sentences were commuted to life before Joe Biden left the office and the Tik Tok ban that lasted a day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 15, 2025 • 1h 7min
Who is the man in black? - Trevor Deely
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ about the mysterious disappearance of Trevor Deely. Trevor was a 22 year old guy with his whole life ahead of him. He recently started a career in finance and after hanging out with coworkers for a holiday party he walked home in the pouring rain. He was last seen on CCTV footage that night BUT he wasn't alone... After 24 years the question still remains, who is the man in black?? Moral of this story...somebody, somewhere definitely knows something.Sponsors:Viiahemp.compromo code: wifeofcrime1Better HelpPromo Code : wifeofcrime1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 3, 2025 • 54min
2024 Wrap Up!
On this episode of Wife of Crime we are bringing you our 2024 Wrap Up! We reminisce about the year, all of Russ's "a.k.a's" and the embarrassing stories he told about me! I also get him to agree to a bigger podcast commitment and we talk about our goals for 2025! 2023 was the hardest year of our lives and 2024 was the second hardest... we had a lot of good happen and a lot of sadness but through it all YOU have been here for us! It's because of you that we can keep this thing going and we love you all so much for it! Thank you for another awesome year of Wife of Crime! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 20, 2024 • 1h 19min
*BONUS* Start Spreading the News with Tom Broke-off and Barbara Wawa
On this episode of SSTN we talk about all the Drones, Luigi Mangione and the murder of Brian Thompson, Daniel Penny's not guilty verdict, the NYC ban of selling animals in pet shops and so much more!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 2024 • 41min
Not all hero's wear capes - Reginald Vernon Oates
On this episode of Wife of Crime, I'm telling Russ about a Baltimore serial killer I'm sure no one has heard of! I know this story because I know the arresting officer on the case. Ray was my grandmother's boyfriend he was a police officer for 47 years. He had some crazy stories but he told me that arresting Reginald Oates was by far the craziest one. Even after 56 years he ever forgot that day. Ray suddenly passed away 2 weeks ago, I am still so sad about this but I wanted to dedicate this episode to him and I hope he is smiling up there when he hears it. Moral of this story... Not all hero's wear capes... sometimes they wear a badge. RIP Ray ❤️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 26, 2024 • 1h 47min
This makes no sense!! - Ellen Greenberg
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ the insane case of Ellen Greenberg. The Patrons asked for a Love Gone Wrong episode and this one could inn fact be that, depending on what you believe happened to Ellen. Was it a murder or a suicide? Let us know what you think... Moral of this story... sometimes everyone just needs to get real and say out loud "this makes no sense!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 6, 2024 • 57min
"He's like the Joker... from Wish" - Wade Wilson
On this week's episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ about a killer in Florida who has committed some absolutely despicable crimes. Sadly however, despite these crimes there is a whole fan base of women who not only support him but also lust after him. Wade Wilson was convicted of 2 counts of murder this year and his groupies are still fighting for him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 2024 • 1h 1min
What THEY do in the shadows - Vampires
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm sticking with the Halloween theme and we are falling down the rabbit hole about Vampires! Folklore and legends are so fun to explore especially during this spooky time BUT what happens when folklore is taken way too seriously? I have 3 cases that get progressively worse, showing how beliefs in Vampires and the legends surrounding them can lead to evil rumors, weird rituals and even murder! Moral of the story... "if someone tells you they're a Vampire, just punch them in the face" - RussSponsors:Better HelpBetterhelp.com/wifeofcrime1VIIA Hempviiahemp.com/wifeofcrime1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices