

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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Apr 13, 2022 • 1h 20min
A Tangled Web - Michelle O'Connell
On this week's episode I'm telling Russ the insane case of Michelle O'Connell. Michelle was a young, beautiful mother who was making a lot of positive changes in her life. Shockingly however, Michelle suddenly dies. Was this a suicide? Or was this a homicide at the hands of her newly ex boyfriend, who just so happens to be a cop? Moral of this story... "Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive." -Sir Walter Scott If you're looking for a deep dive of this case check out!h t t p s : / / p o d c a s t s . a p p l e . c o m / u s / p o d c a s t / c r i m i n a l - c o n d u c t / i d 1 4 9 6 8 3 3 3 3 5 Episode Sponsors:https://auraframes.comPromo code: CRIME to get up to $40 off!Become a Patron!:https://www.patreon.com/wifeofcrimepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 6, 2022 • 40min
**BONUS** Listener Stories Ep. 3
We finally did another one!!! Here are more stories from you for us to tell and talk about! Russ was a little hungover but he hung in there! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 30, 2022 • 1h 5min
Fugetaboutit- Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran
On this week's episode I tell Russ about the mafia hitman from Philly named Frank "the irishman" Sheeran. Originally I was going to tell Russ about the mysterious death of Jimmy Hoffa but as I researched that case I learned about the relationship between Jimmy Hoffa and Frank Sheeran. Learning about Frank and is journey to becoming a mafia hitman was so interesting and I knew I had to tell Russ about it! Moral of this story... "Be careful who you call your friends, I'd rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies" - Al Capone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 2022 • 1h 24min
MONSTER - Aileen Wuornos
On this week's episode I'm telling Russ about one of the most well known serial killers in American history, Aileen Wuornos. Aileen had an absolutely horrific childhood and it led to her being a cold hearted killer. But like we've discussed before it's usually a combo of nature and nurture for these serial killer folks. In her case bad genetics mixed with a childhood of nobody giving a shit was a deadly recipe for disaster. Moral of the story.... Shit always floats to the top. Become a Patron!:www.patreon.com/wifeofcrimepodCheck out Excuse Me, That's Illegal!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/excuse-me-thats-illegal/id1526994548 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 2, 2022 • 57min
Not Me, Not Today- The Survival of Teka Adams
On this week's episode I am telling Russ the amazing survival story if Teka Adams. Teka was a young woman from Washington D.C. who was finally getting her life on a beautiful path. She was 8 months pregnant when she found herself in an unimaginable situation. A combination of will, resilience and the love for herself and her daughter is what got her through one of the most shocking cases I've ever researched. Moral of this story... love your body because sometimes it will surprise you how hard it will fight for your survival.Become a Patron!www.patreon.com/wifeofcrimepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 2022 • 46min
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 1min
**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 • 47min
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 10min
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 • 53min
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