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Burned by Desire Ted Throneberry and Anne Throneberry

In season 3 episode 3 "Burned by Desire" is the Arkansas story of Ted Throneberry and Anne Throneberry who are happily married until they weren't. 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. Also guilty of murder were William James Frazier and Mark Holsombach. Holsombach was sentenced to life without parole in the case. Frazier was sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading no contest to a reduced charge of first-degree murder. Anne Throneberry was tried by a Van Buren County jury and convicted of manslaughter, kidnapping, and hindering apprehension. The jury recommended sentences of three years' imprisonment for manslaughter, ten years for kidnapping, and fifteen years for hindering apprehension, with those senten...

The Art of Murder Stanley Alan Cohen and Joyce Cohen

In season 3 episode   7, "The Art of Murder" is the Florida story of Stanley Alan Cohen , Joyce Cohen and murder. The show is described as a shootout at the Jamison's rural Kentucky home baffles the community and leaves more questions than answers. And then, in Miami Florida, the Cohens are the epitome of high society living until their life in the fast lane comes to a fiery crash. Approximately one week before Cohen was murdered, Diaz visited Cohen at his home in the Coconut Grove section of Miami, Florida. During this visit, Diaz was accompanied by an unidentified young woman. This visit was witnessed by both the appellant and her son. Although Diaz's subsequent conversation with Cohen that day was out of earshot from the witnesses, one of the topics discussed apparently concerned an airplane owned by Cohen. According to testimony from a Drug Enforcement Agent, Cohen's airplane had been on a watch list since August 1985 as having been susp...

Playing With Hearts Darlene Vander Giesen and Daphne Wright

In season 3 episode  6  "Playing With Hearts" is the South Dakota story of Darlene Vander Giesen and Daphne Wright . Unfortunately, Daphne can not handle competition or rejection and kills Darlene. The show is described as  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. In August 2004, Wright and her girlfriend Sallie Collins moved into the home of Wright's friend, Jackie Chesmore.   Both Wright and Collins were deaf, and in September, Collins moved to an apartment complex known within the Sioux Falls deaf community as the “deaf apartments.”   While living there, Collins became friends with Darlene VanderGiesen, who was also deaf. Wright became jealous of VanderGiesen and thought that VanderGiesen was trying to destroy Wright's relationship with Collins. ...

Games People Play Ron and Lisa Hunter

In season 3 episode 9, "Games People Play" is the North Carolina story of Ronald Hunter and Lisa Hunter. Lisa falls in love elsewhere and makes sure Ron dies. 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? Lisa Marie Hunter pled guilty, sentenced to 1 year in prison for the murder. Travis Dale Kinton pled guilty, and was sentenced to 16-20 years in prison You can write to Travis Kinton at: Travis Kinton 201557 ​Pamlico Correctional Institution 601 North Third Street Bayboro, NC 28515

Three to Tango David Swinehart and Patricia Swinehart, Thomas DeBlase

In season 3 episode 10, "Three to Tango" is the story of  David Swinehart and Patricia Swinehart in 1982 in Pennsylvania. The show is described as Mary and John Anderson are living the American dream, until they get wrapped up in the dangerous game of couple's roulette. Later, a love affair takes a murderous turn when David Swinehart discovers his wife skinny dipping in the gene pool.        Patricia enlisted her nephews, Thomas and Jeffrey DeBlase to kill David Swinehart.  They were both sentenced to life in prison. Patricia Swinehart, was acquitted of all murder charges during an emotional trial in January 1994. She denied any involvement in the killing. In addition to wanting to collect over 500k in life insurance, she wished to be with Thomas DeBlase full time. Links David Swinehart killer Thomas DeBlase loses latest bid to reduce life term Swinehart killer convicted of state jailhouse murder You can write to Thomas DeBlase at:...

Drowned by Love Edward Tetz and Kimberly Tetz, Michelle Melini

In season 3 episode  12, " Drowned by Love" The New Jersey story of Edward Tetz and Kimberly Tetz which ends badly with Kimberly dead and Edward in prison. This show is described as in New Jersey, Kimberly Tetz has it all, but all good things come to an end when someone ends up on the losing end of a deadly ultimatum. And later, pianist Tom Whitney (Tim Duquette) finally meets the love of his life, but this true love story will end on a sour note.  Michelle Melini  In December 1996, defendant began an affair with Michelle Melini roughly six months after his marriage to his wife. Defendant had discussed divorce with his wife in January 1997, and Melini told defendant he would have to choose between his wife and her. At 8:44 p.m. on February 11, 1997, Vineland police officers discovered Kimberly slumped over in her small car in Giampietro Park. She was shot twice at close range by a shotgun. Substantial evidence supporting the conviction included: the affair and...

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