Domestic Violence Episodes

He had already taken a life—and the system let him walk free. Less than a year after his release, Mark Michael Ford murdered again, leaving two families shattered and a community searching for answers.

Teen dating violence is more common—and more dangerous—than many realize. This week, we explore a shocking Las Vegas case that highlights the deadly consequences of controlling and abusive relationships among teenagers.

Margaret Rudin was known as the Black Widow in the Media, but this week we take a closer look at her trial and everything since.

With her husband missing, Margaret Rudin becomes the target of the investigation

A 64-year-old wealthy real estate developer vanished a few days before Christmas in 1994, and all the clues pointed in just one direction.

Nichole Nick had dreams of reuniting with her children—but a violent relationship ended in tragedy.

Many of the cases we have covered are cases of domestic violence between married people, but this week we’re sharing a horrifying recent case of a murder that happened here in Las Vegas in broad daylight where the murderer was an ex-boyfriend of the victim This month is stalking awareness month, and while this case is a domestic violence homicide case, it also has a stalking component. Even years after the end of her relationship with the man who murdered her, he remained obsessed… watching, wa...

In this episode, we explore the life of an inspiring woman who rose to prominence through resilience, compassion, and advocacy. Her story intertwines with that of a celebrated athlete, leading to a series of events that captured global attention. Join us as we delve into a case that challenges the perception of Oscar Pistorius and the pursuit of justice. https://sinspod.co/60sources Domestic Violence Resources http://sinspod.co/resources Click here to become a member of our Patreon! https://sin...

This week we're taking time to amplify cases of the missing from across the country in the hopes that these families can finally get the closure they deserve.

Cherllyn Beardall was a devoted mother of three, known for her warm heart and dedication to her children, but in July 2020, she vanished without a trace, leaving her family desperate for answers. At first, her boyfriend claimed she’d walked away from her life. His story didn't add up, and her loved ones suspected something was wrong. She wasn’t the kind of person to abandon her children, and soon, troubling details began to surface. Eventually, the truth of her disappearance would come out, bu...

A devoted father, an Air Force veteran, and a man who worked hard to provide for his family—Joe Stutzman’s life was built on dedication and love. But what happens when that life collides with betrayal and desperation? It’s a story of trust shattered, a family torn apart, and the lengths someone will go to keep what they believe is theirs. What led to Joe’s tragic death, and how did a young man with a hockey mask become the key to uncovering the truth? https://sinspod.co/55sources Domestic Viol...

Diana Leone disappeared in February 2000, and the horrific details her young daughter shared with police about the last time she saw her mom left investigators and family members with little hope that Diana would be found alive.  We’ve talked before...

Diana Leone was a 35-year-old mother of two young children with softness in her cheeks, blond curls, with a spooked and haunted look in her eyes, foreshadowing what was coming. In the late 1980s Diana, not much more than a child herself, was caught in a terrifying abusive relationship with a monstrous man decades older than her just minutes from the glamor of the Las Vegas strip. Police records detail years of horrible abuse, shocking incidents, and dropped charges. In 1999 after a particularl...

We have a special treat today. We were invited by Jake Deptula (@jaked3000) and Michele Locke (@attorneymichelelocke) onto the Love Lust Fear Podcast (@lovelustfearpod ) to discuss the recent horrifying murder of Ashley and Dennis Prince in Dennis' Summerlin Law Office. Michelle is an absolute rock star expert in the area of family law and domestic violence, and of course, you know Jake as the expert in all things relationships and Stalking from his other huge podcast @strictlystalkingpod It w...

The unbelievable story of what happened in the Prince Law Offices in Las Vegas. It's hard to imagine a situation that would be more perfectly set up to go so horribly wrong.

Mark and Debby Constantino were an overnight success in the paranormal world. With charisma, eagerness for the job, and some excellent connections in the industry, things were happening for them quickly. But when the cameras were gone, their relationship was plagued not by the paranormal, but by domestic violence. Despite some amazing breaks, it all started crashing down for them as alcohol, ego, and public conflict started taking their toll. The toxicity between Mark and Debby wasn't new by a...

San Antonio, Texas. Bianca was a devoted mother who would never abandon her three children or leave a career she loved. Where is Bianca Carrasco? Follow https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092877731272 Research...

In the early hours of the evening on March 21st, 2012, police were called to the scene of a horrific and chaotic attack on Craig Road in North Las Vegas. The 911 calls indicated that a man had gone on a rampage attacking a woman with a machete and then had started cutting his own throat in a parking lot. Maria Del Carmen Gomez was lying in the parking lot outside of her place of work in a pool of blood, next to her apparent attacker, who was also bleeding profusely from his neck. What happened ...

In week 3 of Domestic Violence Month, we're sharing an episode from PNW Haunts & Homicides, hosted by the amazing and talented Caitlyn and Cassie. Normally they focus on all things spooky in the Pacific Northwest, but in this two-part episode, they have branched out to talk about the Highway of Tears. In case you haven't heard of this, the Highway of Tears refers to a stretch of Highway 16 in British Columbia, Canada, where many Indigenous women and girls have gone missing or been found murdere...

Carolyn Clark knew something was wrong right away when her daughter Sagittarius Gomez started dating Eric Covington in 2008 and introduced him to her and her grandchildren, who were only 2 and 5 years old at the time. She saw the signs of domestic abuse in Eric and Sagitarius’s relationship and feared for her daughter’s safety and for the safety of her grandchildren. When the unimaginable finally happened, it was the third time tragedy had struck their family and the second time in only 3 month...

This week, we have a special presentation from Crimelines. Charlie, the host of Crimelines, is an incredible story-teller, and she includes historical and cultural information in the cases and stories she discusses, to get to the “why” behind what happened. For this episode, Charlie tells the story of Joanna Simpson, a mother from Berkshire, England who was brutally murdered by her husband on Halloween in 2010. It's another case where you'll have trouble believing the defense he attempted to mo...

MMA fighter Jonathan 'War Machine' Koppenhaver had a reputation for violence both inside and outside the ring. But it wasn’t until 2014 that the full extent of his brutality came to light. From his disturbing comments about fellow fighters, to an all-out tantrum over a Slurpee, to a chilling attempt at murder, this story shows the dangerous overlap of domestic violence and athletes. https://sinspod.co/47sources Domestic Violence Resources http://sinspod.co/resources Click here to become a memb...

This week, we have a special presentation from The Murder Diaries Podcast. For more than 5 years, Natalie and Paige have been producing the podcast with the goal of always keeping the victim’s light and name alive as they cover missing, unsolved, and...

Last season, we shared stories of domestic violence victims from all walks of life. For the next two weeks, we’re turning our attention to a space where these stories make headlines—but are quickly forgotten once the stadium lights turn on. We’re talking about professional sports. The big names, the scandals that briefly make the news, and then… we move on. But for the victims, these stories don’t disappear so easily. From the NFL to the WNBA and beyond, domestic violence in sports is a topic ...