Bonus episode: The murder of Kelly Robarge

Kelly and James Robarge were that rare high school sweetheart story—meeting at 12, married by 22, defying the odds when only 2% of teen romances last. But by 2013, after 24 years and two kids, their love had turned into something jagged. Kelly, working two jobs, was done with James’ drinking and temper. She left him a note, offering a clean divorce, hoping to part as friends. The next day, she was gone. Blood in the bathroom, a busted banister, and James acting cagey point to a dark unraveling. What happened in that Charlestown house? Allison peels back the layers of a marriage that survived adolescence but crumbled under the weight of adulthood. It’s gripping, raw, and will leave you wrestling with questions. All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc): https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes: www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References: OnlineDivorce: What percent of high school relationships last? Statistics & facts  WMUR 9 abc: Last hours of victim’s life portrayed in words, video at Robarge trial The Keene Sentinel: Prosecutors continue to lay out evidence in Robarge murder trial Burlington Free Press: Daughter at trial: if dad couldn’t have mom, nobody could Rutland Herald: James Robarge takes stand in murder trial Brattleboro Reformer: Police detail evidence in N.H. murder case The Keene Sentinel: Kelly J. Robarge The Keene Sentinel: Many questions remain about the circumstances of Kelly Robarge’s death Burlington Free Press: Man convicted of killing wife gets 30 years to life WCVB 5 abc: Case of man charged with killing wife goes to jury The State of New Hampshire Supreme Court: State of New Hampshire v. James Robarge AP: Court upholds man’s conviction in wife’s death