I Fear You, Babe

Dino Malvone
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  • TRUE CRIME

I Fear You, Babe is a true crime podcast hosted by Dino Malvone, a New York-based storyteller who believes the most important part of any case isn't the crime — it's the person at the center of it. Every Thursday, Dino goes deep on one case: the victim's life, the investigation, the failures, and the questions that remain. Every Monday, he covers what's moving in the true crime world right now — active trials, new arrests, verdicts, and developments that can't wait for a deep dive. No gore. No sensationalism. No pretending to be a detective. Just careful research, honest storytelling, and a commitment to saying a person's name like it means something — because it does. Before we talk about how they died, we talk about how they lived. New episodes every Monday and Thursday. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

  1. 5D AGO

    23. Skylar Neese: The Girls She Called Her Best Friends

    Skylar Neese was sixteen years old, a 4.0 student, and a girl who wanted to be a criminal defense attorney. On July 6th, 2012, she snuck out of her Star City, West Virginia apartment after midnight to get into a car with two girls she had known for years. She never came home. The case is solved — and the answers are harder to sit with than the questions ever were. This episode goes deeper than the Hulu documentary Friends Like These: the real motive that the doc handled irresponsibly, Skylar’s Law and the legislation her parents fought to pass in her name, and Rachel Shoaf’s June 2026 parole eligibility — live information you can act on right now. Before we talk about how she died, we talk about how she lived. Before we talk about how they died, we talk about how they lived. Support the show

    36 min

  2. MAR 17

    22. Verdict: Kouri Richins — Guilty on All Five Counts

    The verdict is in. After less than three hours of deliberation, the jury in Park City, Utah found Kouri Richins guilty on all five counts — aggravated murder, attempted aggravated murder, two counts of insurance fraud, and forgery — in the fentanyl poisoning death of her husband Eric Richins in 2022. She faces life in prison without parole. Sentencing is May 13th. His sons were five, seven, and nine when he died. They are eight, ten, and twelve today. This one is for them. Before we talk about how they died, we talk about how they lived. Support the show

    11 min

  3. MAR 16

    21. Weekly Roundup | March 16, 2026 | Kouri Richins · Salisha Ali · Dee Warner · Sandra Birchmore · Melodee Buzzard

    EPISODE DESCRIPTION Five cases this week. Closing arguments in the Kouri Richins murder trial are happening today in Park City, Utah — the jury that spent three weeks hearing how a Utah mother allegedly poisoned her husband with fentanyl, wrote a grief book for their kids, and tried to coach a witness from jail is now deciding her fate. In Queens, New York, a 75-year-old man was arrested this week for the murder and dismemberment of his 34-year-old wife Salisha Ali, who had already left him — but was talked into one last visit. In Michigan, Dale Warner was convicted of murdering his wife Dee, whose body was found sealed inside a welded fertilizer tank on their farm three years after she disappeared. In Massachusetts, the federal murder case against former Stoughton police detective Matthew Farwell — accused of grooming Sandra Birchmore from age twelve and killing her at twenty-three — survived a motion to dismiss. And in California, Ashlee Buzzard has a court date in 48 hours to face charges in the death of her nine-year-old daughter Melodee. If she doesn't show up, a judge has warned he will have her extracted from her cell. Before we talk about how they died, we talk about how they lived. SOURCES Kouri Richins https://kutv.com/news/local/kouri-richins-murder-trial-moves-to-closing-arguments-after-three-weeks-of-testimony https://www.kpcw.org/summit-county/2026-03-12/kouri-richins-rests-in-murder-trial-without-presenting-defense-case https://www.courttv.com/news/ut-v-kouri-richins-grief-author-murder-trial/https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/03/14/kouri-richins-trial-what-know/ https://www.abc4.com/richins/kouri-richins-trial-week-three/ Salisha Ali https://queensda.org/husband-charged-with-murder-and-dismemberment-of-wife-whose-remains-were-found-in-separate-locations-along-brookville-blvd-and-cross-bay-blvd/ https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/husband-allegedly-murdered-dismembered-young-wife-dumped-remains-queens-woods/6475807/https://www.amny.com/new-york/queens-murder-senior-husband-young-wife-03112026/https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/03/16/queens-woman-had-separated-from-husband-now-accused-of-dismembering-her-mom-says/ Dee Warner https://eu.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/03/10/dale-dee-warner-murder-trial-verdict-fertilizer-tank/89029126007/ https://www.13abc.com/2026/03/10/jurors-reach-verdict-dale-warner-murder-trial/https://www.clickonde Support the show

    30 min

  4. MAR 12

    20. Weekly Roundup | March 12, 2026 | Kouri Richins · Sandra Birchmore · Melodee Buzzard

    Three active cases: the Kouri Richins murder trial in Park City, Utah enters day thirteen — and two bombshells drop in court, including a six-page letter prosecutors say is Kouri coaching a witness, and the revelation that her grief children's book was written by a ghost writer. In Massachusetts, a federal judge denies a motion to dismiss the Matthew Farwell case — the former detective accused of grooming Sandra Birchmore from age twelve and killing her at twenty-three. And in California, Ashlee Buzzard refuses to appear in court for the second time this week to face charges in the death of her nine-year-old daughter, Melodee. Every Monday, this is where we check in on what's moving. Before we talk about how they died, we talk about how they lived. Support the show

    15 min

  5. FEB 26

    19. Weekly Roundup | February 26, 2026 | Pawtucket Ice Rink Shooting · Nancy Guthrie · Ashley Flynn · Norristown Trafficking

    This is I Fear You, Babe. Before we talk about how people died, we talk about how they lived. This week’s roundup tracks verified movement only. No gore, no rumor, no comment section detective work. We start in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, where the ice rink shooting during a high school hockey game has now claimed a third victim, and we break down what is confirmed about the victims, the shooter, and the bystander intervention that likely prevented more loss of life. Then we move to the still unfolding disappearance of 84 year old Nancy Guthrie in Arizona, including the expanded no parking zone around her neighborhood, the reward landscape, what a CODIS no hit actually means, and why investigators are leaning into slower forensic lanes and signal based search tools. We also cover Tipp City, Ohio, where Ashley Flynn’s husband faces murder and evidence tampering charges amid allegations of staging, plus an important court calendar update on the preliminary hearing. Finally, we go to Norristown, Pennsylvania, where a shooting investigation led to arrests in two alleged rival sex trafficking operations, and we walk through the specific mechanics described in the criminal complaint and what prosecutors will need to prove next. Victim centered. System aware. Clear lines between what is confirmed, what is alleged, and what is still unknown. Resources: AP story on expanded no parking zone due to journalists and streamers https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/no-parking-zone-in-nancy-guthrie-s-neighborhood-21941696.php AP story on the family’s $1 million reward, via AP repost https://www.wboc.com/news/national/savannah-guthrie-says-her-family-is-offering-a-1-million-reward-for-her-mothers-recovery/article_2454b004-00ed-5497-b79c-dea6f0fc90d9.html Guardian, reward and the $500,000 donation to NCMEC https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/24/nancy-guthrie-savannah-reward-information Pima County Sheriff statement on “different day” claims being speculative, Yahoo repost of People reporting https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/pima-county-sheriff-addresses-claim-025949565.html Sheriff Chris Nanos telling People there is no evidence the suspect came a different day, Yahoo repost of People reporting https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/ariz-sheriff-says-no-evidence-054510489.html AZFamily, glove DNA CODIS update, Walmart backpack lead, BlueFly statement, and reward references https://www.azfamily.com/2026/02/17/fbi-using-signal-sniffer-technology-search-nancy-guthries-pacemaker/ ABC News live updates via Good Morning America, BlueFly and gun shop canvass https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/US/live-updates/nancy-guthrie-investigation-live-updates-person-detained-released-130050835/police-trying-to-find-nancy-guthrie-through-pacemaker-signals-130238559?offset=5 Parsons BlueFly product page, how they describe the tech https://www.parsons.com/products/bluefly/ AZPM, 88 CRIME anonymous donation, reward increase details https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2026/2/18/228532-88-crime-receives-anonymous-100k-donation-for-reward-in-nancy-guthrie-case/ CBS News, accomplice not ruled out, reward references and investigative posture https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nancy-guthrie-disappearance-accomplice-arizona/ People reporting on Google Trends address searches, via Yahoo repost https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/online-searches-nancy-guthrie-address-213949998.html Fox6 Milwaukee, sheriff department statements including biological evidence language and reward admin clarification https://www.fox6now.com/news/nancy-guthrie-biological-evidence-found-her-catalina-foothills-home Tipp City, Ohio, Ashley Flynn case AP wire via ABC News, charges, alleged staging, bond amount, 911 call context https://a Support the show

    39 min

  6. FEB 16

    18. Abby and Libby: The Girls on the Bridge

    This is I Fear You, Babe. Before we talk about how Abigail Williams and Liberty German died, we talk about how they lived. On February 13, 2017, two eighth grade best friends went for a walk on the Monon High Bridge Trail in Delphi, Indiana. It was a warm snow make up day. School was out. The kind of afternoon where nothing feels dangerous. Abby Williams was 13. Libby German was 14. They took photos. They crossed the bridge slowly. Libby pressed record when something felt off. What happened next would fracture a town of under 3,000 people and become one of the most analyzed cases in modern true crime history. In this episode, we walk through: • A detailed timeline of February 13 and 14, 2017 • The video and audio Libby captured • The discovery of the girls near Deer Creek • The investigation, the misfiled 2017 tip • The 2022 arrest of Richard Allen • The 2024 trial, forensic evidence, and ballistics testimony • The guilty verdict and 130 year sentence • The ongoing appeals and questions raised by the defense This is not a story about a bridge. It is a story about two girls who mattered. And about what it took to hold a case together for nearly eight years. I’m Dino Malvone. This is I Fear You, Babe. Core Case & Official Info • Wikipedia — Murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Abigail_Williams_and_Liberty_German (Includes timeline, evidence released, details on the video/audio from Libby’s phone, arrest, conviction, and sentencing.) News & Trial Links • ABC News — Delphi man found guilty on all charges https://abcnews.com/US/delphi-double-murder-trial-jury-reaches-verdict-killing/story?id=114784404 • AP News — Video and an unused bullet prove man’s guilt https://apnews.com/article/9d9756a1e076edaa2f0694a2b54ab3da • People.com — Where is the Delphi murderer now? https://people.com/where-is-richard-allen-today-delphi-murderer-11905667 Related Media & Context • Podcast — Down The Hill: The Delphi Murders (Spotify) https://open.spotify.com/show/05NNftx1ghXnguEFwlEzAE • YouTube — Libby German’s last video & analysis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVwleZgjHNQ Support the show

    31 min

  7. FEB 10

    17. Weekly Roundup | February 9, 2026 | Tonopah Shooting · Yuan Yuan Lu · Bucks County Homicide · Blake Bozeman · Idaho Murders

    This is I Fear You, Babe. Before we talk about how people died, we talk about how they lived. In our first weekly crime update, Dino walks through the major cases moving right now — what investigators actually know, what’s still unclear, and where things stand as families and communities wait for answers. This week: a deadly shooting in Arizona, a domestic homicide case in Pennsylvania after a woman reported an assault, murder charges connected to a Washington, D.C. violence intervention program, and new forensic details emerging in the Idaho student murders. Plus, Dino introduces the new weekly format: one episode covering the biggest crime developments each week, and another diving deep into a case we all want to understand better. No sensationalism. No speculation. Just the facts, the context, and the human stories behind the headlines. Let’s get into it. SOURCES: • Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office — Tonopah shooting investigation https://www.azfamily.com/2026/02/09/mcso-investigating-shooting-tonopah/ • 12 News Phoenix — Tonopah shooting details & injuries https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/mcso-investigating-shooting-involving-four-people-in-tonopah-arizona/ • ABC7 Chicago — Yuan Yuan Lu homicide case coverage https://abc7chicago.com/post/woman-killed-after-reporting-sexual-assault-boyfriend-charged/ • NBC10 Philadelphia — Bucks County investigation details https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/bucks-county-homicide-investigation/ • Washington Post — D.C. violence interrupters charged in Blake Bozeman case https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/02/10/arrest-homicide-violence-interrupter/ • People Magazine — Idaho murders autopsy & court update https://people.com/bryan-kohberger-murders-autopsy-motive-overkill • Associated Press — Idaho case legal status & sentencing background https://apnews.com/hub/idaho-college-killings Support the show

    19 min

  8. FEB 1

    16. Spencer and Monique Tepe: A Family That Vanished

    This is I Fear You, Babe. Before we talk about how Spencer and Monique died, we talk about how they lived. In this episode, Dino walks through the Columbus, Ohio case of Spencer and Monique Tepe as a family story first, not a headline. We start with who Spencer was as a steady, show up kind of person, and who Monique was as the connective tissue who held the center, then widen out to the patterns that too often follow people after separation. From there, we move carefully through what is known and what is still unknown, including the early morning window investigators believe the murders occurred, the alley footage and why space matters in a neighborhood like Weinland Park, and the detail that keeps sticking in everyone’s throat: police initially going to the wrong house during the welfare check. We keep it victim centered and non sensational, with clear labels for what can be proven versus what is still unfolding, and we end where this story really lives: in the aftermath, the children who survived, and the systems that only seem to move fast once it is already too late. I hear you, babe. Sources Associated Press https://apnews.com/article/michael-mckee-spencer-monique-tepe-dentist-killed-9ec689320e27da89617165a151b95d54 https://apnews.com/article/7af663eea9f47533079d320ef5a4bc17 People Magazine https://people.com/inside-the-lives-of-spence-and-mo-tepe-the-murdered-dentist-and-wife-who-loved-fiercely-and-were-where-the-party-was-at-exclusive-11888403 https://people.com/michael-mckee-court-appearance-ohio-spencer-monique-tepe-11891372 10TV Columbus https://www.10tv.com/article/news/crime/tepe-killings-timeline-ex-husband-michael-mckee-charged/530-41af1b8d-d824-43c6-83df-d019a89f2cc5 ABC6 On Your Side (Columbus) https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/one-week-later-still-no-suspect-murders-spencer-monique-tepe-columbus-ohio-person-of-interest WOSU Public Media https://www.wosu.org/news/2026-01-16/mckee-faces-four-aggravated-murder-charges-in-deaths-of-spencer-and-monique-tepe Columbus Police Department https://www.facebook.com/ColumbusPolice/videos/2510591306022306 https://www.facebook.com/ColumbusPolice/posts/1289208609903866 Support the show

    41 min
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About

I Fear You, Babe is a true crime podcast hosted by Dino Malvone, a New York-based storyteller who believes the most important part of any case isn't the crime — it's the person at the center of it. Every Thursday, Dino goes deep on one case: the victim's life, the investigation, the failures, and the questions that remain. Every Monday, he covers what's moving in the true crime world right now — active trials, new arrests, verdicts, and developments that can't wait for a deep dive. No gore. No sensationalism. No pretending to be a detective. Just careful research, honest storytelling, and a commitment to saying a person's name like it means something — because it does. Before we talk about how they died, we talk about how they lived. New episodes every Monday and Thursday. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

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  • Creator
    Dino Malvone
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 I Fear You, Babe
  • Show Website
    I Fear You, Babe

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