
Wife of Crime
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.
Latest episodes

Feb 16, 2022 • 47min
My Toxic Valentine - The Richardson Family Murders
On this week's episode I'm telling Russ another toxic love story. In honor of Valentine's Day we are talking about a young girl who falls in love with a wanna be vampire/300 year old werewolf. This love becomes so toxic that the two of them devise an evil plan in order to not only be together but also become immortal. Moral of this story.... The internet is a very dangerous place! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 7, 2022 • 1h 2min
**BONUS** Why do women love true crime? with Deniz Kofteci
We sat down with our good friend and crime family member Deniz Kofteci to discuss why women love true crime! Deniz is a documentary producer and researcher for HBO. She produced a news segment a few years back on the topic. Being a true crime fan herself she was faced with the question we all ask ourselves... Why do we love hearing about murder??We had a lot of fun hanging out with her through Zoom! We've known Deniz for about 8 years now! So in true WOC fashion we drank, laughed, roasted each other and got off topic! Enjoy!Deniz's segment:Part 1https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siLXbYKBaFQ&t=2sPart 2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrH3H-60HUo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 2, 2022 • 48min
Vanished - The Springfield 3
On this week's episode I'm telling Russ the unsolved case of the Springfield 3. In 1992 two friends, Suzie and Stacy had just graduated high school. They had their whole lives ahead of them but tragically on the early morning of June 7th everything would change. Suzie, Stacy and Suzie's mom Sherrill would disappear and never be seen again! After 30 years there are still little answers. Moral of this story is... If your friends go missing, please call the cops! Don't just go about your day!Become a patron!www.patreon.com/wifeofcrimepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 2022 • 1h 11min
Sunny Days Ahead -Sunny Jacobs and Jesse Tafero
On this week's episode I'm telling Russ the insane case of Sonia "Sunny" Jacobs and Jesse Tafero. Sunny and Jesse were a young couple with 2 small children when their whole lives changed. They were both wrongfully convicted of killing 2 highway patrol men. Sunny would fight for 16 years to not only prove her innocence but also remain sane and at peace throughout her sentence. Moral of this story... sometimes the only way to get through the hardest times is to find and maintain your inner peace.Become a Patron!www.patreon.com/wifeofcrimepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 5, 2022 • 54min
Super Sus! -Jane Toppan
On this weeks episode I'm telling Russ the story of Jane Toppan. This case simultaneously fascinates and infuriates me. Jane is widely known as the first female serial killer in US history. But, what makes her even more of a scum bag is she was a NURSE! Moral of this story... if you see something, say something because if your instincts tell you something is super sus ... you're probably right!Become a Patron!:www.patreon.com/wifeofcrimepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 29, 2021 • 48min
**BONUS** Listener Stories Ep. 2
Our last listener episode was such a hit! We have decided to make it a thing! Send your stories to wifeofcrimepod@gmail.com !! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 22, 2021 • 47min
The Mysterious death of Kanika Powell
On this episode I tell Russ about the crazy and mysterious death of Kanika Powell. Kanika was a young ambitious woman who held a top secret security clearance and worked for the Applied Physics Laboratory at Johns Hopkins University. With the type of job Kanika had her friends and family thought she would be protected from danger but her job may have been the very thing that led to her death.Moral of this story... there is no lesson to be learned here because Kanika did everything right and still couldn't escape her killer.Sponsors:Hydrojugwww.thehydrojug.comPromo code: CRIMEGreen Chef:www.greenchef.com/wifeofcrime10promo code: wifeofcrime10Join the Crime Family!:www.patreon.com/wifeofcrimepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 8, 2021 • 1h 1min
Not Me, Not Today! The survival of Lisa McVey and take down of Bobby Joe Long
wifeofcrimepod's profile picturewifeofcrimepodOn this week’s episode I am telling Russ about the amazing survival of Lisa Mcvey. At the time of her abduction Lisa was only 17 years old! She not only profiled her captor but she also manipulated him until the end. Lisa is literally one of the strongest women I’ve ever seen! Moral of this story… sometimes you can’t fight back so take a deep breath and calculate your next move!Sponsors:www.thehydrojug.comProno code: CRIMEGreenchef.us/wifeofcrime125Become a patron!www.patreon.com/wifeofcrimepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 24, 2021 • 54min
Blade Runner - Oscar Pistorius
On this week's episode I tell Russ about the murder of Reeva Steenkamp. Reeva was murdered by world famous Olympian Oscar Pistorius. This was a sensational case out of South Africa and was reported on all over the world. Was this a case of cold blood murder or a terrible mistake?? Oscar was a disabled olympic gold medalist who was truly inspirational until this happened. Moral of the story... If you're claiming self defense, you gotta make sure your story ads up. In my opinion something just ain't right about this one.Sponsors:greenchef.us/WIFEOFCRIME125https://chef.greenchef.comPromo code- WIFEOFCRIME125Hydrojughttps://www.thehydrojug.comPromo code- CRIMEBecome a Patron!www.patreon.com/wifeofcrimepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 10, 2021 • 54min
Breaking Stereotypes - Mary Bell
On this week's episode I tell Russ about the infamous case of Mary Bell. Mary was an 11 year old serial killer out of the UK. This case is very interesting because it may leave you feeling incredibly conflicted about her. Was it nature or nurture that led to her crimes? Moral of this story.... MOMS ARE F-ING THINGS UP AGAIN!Become a Patron!https://www.patreon.com/wifeofcrimepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices