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Games People Play, Robert Marshall' and Maria Marshall

In season 3  e[ospde  9, "Games People Play" the New Jersey tale of Robert Marshall and Maria Marshall . Maria ends up dead and Robert dies later in prison. The show is described as Robert Marshall loves his money and his mistress, but when his wife hires a PI to catch him in the act, who will pay? The passion between Lisa and Ron Hunter is electric, until a younger man jeopardizes their happiness. Will jealousy turn to murder?   Robert Marshall was convicted for arranging the murder of his wife in 1984. He died in prison in 2015, literally a month away from freedom. Joe McGinnis wrote a book on this murder called "Blind Faith".

Playing With Hearts Lance Anderson, Kathi Anderson and Gerald Russell

In season 3 episode   6 , "Playing With Hearts" tells the Florida story of Lance Anderson, Kathi Anderson and Gerald Russell. Kathi marries Lancs, but falls in love with Gerald who is smitten with her beyond words. She was not charged in the murder. In Sioux Falls' deaf community, Darlene Vander Giesen finds the perfect romance until a jealous friend severs the bond. Later, pilot Lance Anderson makes flight attendant, Kathi, his wife. When she meets Capt. Gerald Russell, heavy turbulence ensues. Gerald Russell was convicted by a jury of first-degree murder. You can not write to him because he has been paroled despite being sentenced to life. Gerald Russell  

Bound and Determined Martin and Lorna Anderson

In season 3 episode 5 " Bound and Determined" is the Kansas story of Martin  and Lorna Anderson's marriage. It ends badly when Martin Anderson is killed when she kills him to be with her minister, Tom Bird, who also killed his wife.  The Tyburskis live a stormy suburban life right up to the day Dorothy Tyburski disappears. Will her daughter unlock the secret to what happened? And in Emporia, Kansas, the Anderson family is rocked by two tragic deaths that leave the small town reeling.     There's nothing wrong with aiming high, however killing two spouses to be together is a little too garndiose. You can not write to Lorna Anderson as she has been paroled. and has since been released from parole . You can not write to Thomas Bird either as he has been released from parole on Jul 21, 2006.

Bound and Determined Leonard Tyburski and Dorothy Tyburski

In season 3 episode   5 , "Bound and Determined" shows the story of Leonard Tyburski and Dorothy Tyburski in Michigan. It ends badly for Dorothy as she ends up dead. This show is described as the Tyburskis live a stormy suburban life right up to the day Dorothy Tyburski disappears. Will her daughter unlock the secret to what happened? And in Emporia, Kansas, the Anderson family is rocked by two tragic deaths that leave the small town reeling.   After his sentence was overturned, Leonard plead guilty to second degree murder and was released from prison in 1999. He went on to care for his ailing parents. Leonard passed away in 2014 at the age of 71. View his obituary He alleged his wife had numerous affairs over the years. He snapped when she divulged she was sleeping with their daughter's boyfriend (pictured above).  

Blood Ties Kathy Augustine and Chaz Higgs

In season 3 episode 4, "Blood Ties", the tragic Nevada story of Kathy Augustine and Chaz Higgs is shown.  The show is described as Kathy Augustine is now on her fourth hubby, Chaz Higgs. But a whirlwind romance soon leads to hell. Later, her daughter Dallas is no stranger to a bad romance, and learns the most unconventional love triangles can be deadliest. In 2003, Higgs, an experienced nurse, and Augustine, a Nevada politician, married.   By all accounts, the marriage had deteriorated by 2006.   On July 7, 2006, Kim Ramey, a critical care nurse who worked with Higgs, had a conversation with Higgs about his relationship with Augustine.   Higgs stated that they were having marital problems and that he intended to seek a divorce.   Later that day, Higgs and Ramey had another conversation about a widely publicized case in which a husband killed his wife, shot the judge presiding over the couple's divorce, and fled to Mexico.   Higgs commented during their co

Burned by Desire Cesar Laurean, Christina Laurean, and Lance Corporal Maria Frances Lauterbach

In season 3 episode 3, " Burned by Desire" is the North Carolina love story of  Cesar Laurean , Christina Laurean, and   Lance Corporal Maria Frances Lauterbach . Sadly for Maria, she ends up dead. The show is described as Cesar and Christina Laurean's Marine marriage ranks perfection, but when Lance Corporal Maria Lauterbach, joins the regiment, disaster strikes. Then, Ann and Ted Throneberry are perfect, until long hours away from home leave one heart burned by betrayal. In May 2007, Lance Cpl. Lauterbach accused defendant of a sexual assault that she alleged had occurred six weeks earlier.   Defendant denied the allegation and an investigation ensued.   Lauterbach was transferred to another section at Camp Lejeune, and a military protective order was issued commanding the separation of Lance Cpl. Lauterbach and defendant.   Despite the order barring contact between the two, defendant and Lance Cpl. Lauterbach were seen together on multiple occasions, such

Spellbound Tony Hayes and Monique Johnson

In season 3 episode 1, "Spellbound" is the Tennessee story of lovers Tony Hayes and Monique Johnson. Unfortunately Tony ends up dead and Monique weaves such a story of lies, the truth can not really be known beyond what can be proven in court. The show is described as the passion between Mirinda and Sam Boob is red-hot, until lies and betrayals tarnish their happiness. And, Tony Hayes loves being a model officer/ladies' man. Monique Johnson catches his wandering eye. When another lover looms, who will pay the price?     Tony was shot six times. Monique claimed to be afraid of him at the time of the shooting. She was convicted of reckless homicide and was given probation. You can not write to her as she is not incarcerated.

Spellbound Sam Boob, Mirinda Boob, and Ronald Heichel

In season 3 episode  1, "Spellbound" is the Pennsylvania story of  Sam Boob, Mirinda Boob, and Ronald Heichel . Sam and Miranda are happily married until Miranda cheats with Ronald and Samuel Boob ends up dead. The show is described as the passion between Mirinda and Sam Boob is red-hot, until lies and betrayals tarnish their happiness. And, Tony Hayes loves being a model officer/ladies' man. Monique Johnson catches his wandering eye. When another lover looms, who will pay the price?    The jury convicted both Heichel and Mirinda of first degree murder, among others, and the trial court sentenced both to life in prison without the possibility of parole. You can write to Miranda at: Smart Communications/PADOC Mirinda Boob OR4447 SCI Muncy PO Box 33028 St Petersburg, FL 33733 You can write to Ronald Heichel at: Smart Communications/PADOC Ronald Heichel JZ8446 SCI Mahanoy PO Box 33028 St Petersburg, FL 33733

Women on Top Joe Gigliotti, Sue Gigliotti and Richard DeBow

In season 2  episode  13, "Women on Top" is the New Jersey story of   Joe Gogliotti, Sue Gogliotti and Richard DeBow. The marriage sails along until Sue falls in love with Richard and Joe ends up dead... The show is described as tempers flare when Brandan Perry's girl turns her attention to a younger man; Sue and Joe Gogliotti have a comfortable life, until Sue goes astray. The State's proofs showed that defendant persuaded her former boyfriend, Richard DeBow, to shoot and kill her husband Joseph on April 16, 2000 at her mother's residence in Atlantic County. At the time of the homicide, defendant and Joseph were separated and divorce proceedings between them were pending. That evening, accompanied by his girlfriend Susan McChesney, Joseph drove to his mother-in-law's residence to drop off the parties' children, who had been with him that day. Defendant met Joseph when he arrived and immediately asked him to come to the rear of the premises an

Women on Top Brandan Perry, Veronica Paz, and Diego Armando Gonzalez

Diego Armando Gonzalez In season 2  episode  13 "Women on Top", the story of  Brandan Perry, Veronica Paz, and Diego Armando Gonzalez is shown in the state of California. This ends up with Diego dead and Brandan and Veronica in prison. The show is described as: tempers flare when Brandan Perry's girl turns her attention to a younger man; Sue and Joe Gogliotti have a comfortable life, until Sue goes astray. Brandan Perry plead guilty to first-degree murder and agreed to testify against Veronica, who also later plead guilty. Both are in prison. The three had been involved in a tumultuous love affair that ended up with one of her lovers dying. A serious waste of three lives. Not sleeping with Diego would have been a better choice. You can write to Brandan and Veronica at: Brandan Perry, F44841 San Quintin State Prison San Quentin, CA 94974 Veronica Paz WB0001 California Institution for Women PO Box 8100 Corona, CA 92878-8100

Skeletons in the Closet, Shaun Stemple, Trisha Stemple

Trisha and Shaun Stemple In season 2  episode  12, "Skeletons in the Closet" is the Oklahoma story of Shaun Stemple, Trisha Stemple, and Shaun's lover, Dani Wood. Shaun Stemple and Terry Hunt killed Trisha and left her body beside the road. The show is described as: Faviell and Charles Martinez are doomed from the moment they meet. Wandering eyes lead these lovers on a treacherous path. Shaun and Trisha Stemple have the ideal life. That is, until Shaun meets a young waitress, turning this family inside out.    Shaun was convicted of murder, sentenced to death and was executed on March  15, 2012. His mother, Lia Stemple insisted he was innocent after his execution, despite statements made by Terry Hunt who declared they were in fact guilty. Shan is dead, however you can write to Terry Hunt who remains in prison. Terry Hunt, 260011 Dick Conner Correctional Center P.O. Box 220 Hominy, OK 74035-0220

Skeletons in the Closet Charles "Eva" Martinez,Elizabeth Langhorst-Ballard, and Christopher Faviell

Charles Martinez In season 2  episode  12, "Skeletons in the Closet" is the New Mexico story of Charles "Eva" Martinez    Elizabeth Langhorst-Ballard and Christopher Faviell. This combination does not end well for Elizabeth as she is killed in 1998. This show is described as Faviell and Charles  Martinez are doomed from the moment they Faviell meet. Wandering eyes lead these lovers on a treacherous path. Shaun and Trisha Stemple have the idealic life. That is, until Shaun meets a young waitress, turning this family inside out.   Charles “Eva” Martinez was convicted, sentenced and was released in 2016. Chris Faviell – pled guilty, and served 4 1/2 years in prison. You can not write to Charles and Christopher as they have been released.  

Love is a Battlefield Edgar Patino and Megan Touma

Megan Touma In season 2  episode  11, "Love is a Battlefield" the North Carolina story of the marriage of Edgar Patino who cheats on his wife and impregnates his lover, Megan Touma , whom he later killed. 374 Lairgate Lane in Hope Mills This show is described as Fred and Amber Dalton's marriage becomes a battle when Fred lies about his affair with a feisty young woman. Later, when Specialist Megan Touma breaks the military's rules with fellow serviceman Edgar Patino...with deadly consequences. Edgar Patino plead guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to a lesser time of sixteen to twenty years. Mrs Patino was investigated but never charged. Megan was seven months pregnant at the time of her killing. You can write to Edgar Patino at: Edgar Patino 1235327 ​Caledonia Correctional Institution Box 137 Tillery, NC 27887

Love is a Battlefield Fred Dalton , Amber Dalton and Jennifer Pammer

Jennifer Pammer In season 2  episode  11, "Love is a Battlefield" tells the New Jersey story of  Fred Dalton , Amber Dalton and Jennifer Pammer. Jennifer ends up dead after battling both Fred and Amber. Fred and Amber Dalton's marriage becomes a battle when Fred lies about his affair with a feisty young woman. Later, lwhen Specialist Megan Touma breaks the military's rules with fellow serviceman Edgar Patino...with deadly consequences.   Defendant, a married man, was engaged in a three-year romantic relationship with Jennifer Pammer. By all accounts, the affair was tumultuous. The couple fought and Pammer called defendant's house at all hours of the day and night. Not surprisingly, defendant's wife, Debra, learned of the relationship, and the women confronted each other on several occasions. On one occasion, Pammer sprayed mace at defendant's wife; on another occasion, Debra threw eggs at Pammer. Still, the affair persisted, as did the acr

Fool Me Once Robert Hall, Kandi Hall and Emmett Corrigan

In season 2 episode  10, "Fool Me Once" takes place in Idaho where the lives of Robert and Kandi Hall and Emmett and Ashlee Corrigan intersect in an explosive way that leaves Emmett dead and Ashlee a widow with four small children. This show is described as a couple lives a quiet life, until the husband invites his wife's lover into their home; a young wife catches the eye of her boss.  This is such a waste of life over Kandi's obvious struggle with the fact that she was aging. Her insatiable need for attention from multiple men destroyed two families. On March 11, 2011, Emmett Corrigan had left work sometime after Kandi did. When he arrived at home, his wife confronted him about their marital problems. He responded by becoming angry. At some point, he had the telephone conversation with Kandi Hall. He told her he would meet her at the pharmacy parking lot. He then told his wife that he had to go pick up a prescription and left. After Kandi had picked

Fool Me Once Donald Clark, Jennifer Clark and Kenneth Michael Yost

Donald Clark In season 2 episode   10 , "Fool Me Once" the Georgia story of Donald Clark , Jennifer Clark  is shown. Bad things happen when Jennifer falls in love with Kenneth Yost and Donald ends up dead. The show is described as a couple lives a quiet life, until the husband invites his wife's lover into their home; a young wife catches the eye of her boss.    I've been blogging about cases just like this for years. I will never understand how murder is a better option then divorce. If you are not happy - leave, don't have an affair and kill your spouse. No one ever gets away with this especially since crime investigation technology is so great and the use of electronics. As you can see, life and prison has been neither kind nor gentle to Jennifer. Kenneth Michael Yost pled guilty, sentenced to life in prison. Jennifer Leigh Clark was ultimately convicted, sentenced to life in prison plus 60 years You can write to Jennifer and Michael at:

Special Delivery Adam Kostewicz, Grace Pianka and Virginia "Jen" McIntyre

In season 2  episode  9 "Special Delivery", the story of the marriage of  Grace and Adam Kostewicz in the state of Arizona. This was a good marriage until Adam met Virginia "Jen" McIntyre and ends up dead. This show is described as: Kevin and Gina Spann know that life in the military is anything but easy. But when Kevin goes away, Gina plays. Adam Kostewicz and Grace Pianka are trying to live the American dream. But when that dream turns into a nightmare, someone ends up dead. His affair pushes Grace over the edge. She is convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to thirteen years in prison. This murder occurred in 2006. With her minimal sentence and the time passed, she has since been released.

Special Delivery Kevin and Gina Spann

In season 2 episode 9 , "Special Delivery" the story of Kevin and Gina Spann is shown. This is particularly dreadful as Gina involved four others in the murder of Kevin, destroying many lives in the process of her greed and lust in the state of Georgia. The show is described as Kevin Spann and Gina Spann know that life in the military is anything but easy. But when Kevin goes away, Gina plays. Adam Kostewicz and Grace Pianka are trying to live the American dream. But when that dream turns into a nightmare, someone ends up dead.    Gina Spann plead guilty to murder and was sentenced to life without parole in 1997. Larry Kelly was give a life plus sentence. Matthew Piazzi was sentenced to life. Christopher Bargeron was sentenced to five years for conspiracy. According to Kelly, he merely was present when Ms. Spann instigated and directed the plot to kill the victim, and the only evidence of his actual participation in the murder was the uncorroborated testimony of

Recipe for Disaster Ronnie Skipper, Catina Skipper and Randy Hardison

In season 2  episode  8, "Recipe for Disaster" tells the story of Ronnie Skipper, Catina  Skipper in the state of Tennessee when Randy Hardison comes into the picture. The show is described as Shaun Cleland's military career separates him from his young bride. And when they each take lovers, someone is bound to lose it all. Later, Ronnie Skipper supports his wife Catina's dream of music stardom...until she starts to make music with someone else    Ronnie Skipper and Orlando Smith was found guilty of criminally negligent homicide and aggravated assault. Both men received five-year sentences but would only have to spend one year behind bars You can not write to either killer as they have since been released from prison.