Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide

Ky Charles

What drives people to hurt the ones they love? Every week on Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, we’ll go on a journey, together, through true crime relationship stories that were doomed bonds from the start. You won't be alone. I, Ky Charles, will be on the emotional journey with you; retelling stories of crimes of passion — reacting with raw honesty, passionate rants, and unfiltered frustration when justice isn’t served. From love-triangles to fatal attractions, we'll uncover the twisted side of relationships that led to homicide. Want even more exclusive cases, deeper dives, ad-free content, and behind-the-scenes access? Find out how to become part of the LaM Fam at www.murderandlove.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.

  1. 2D AGO

    Sister Blamed for Murder, 35 Years Later DNA Cleared Her Name | Ressa Trexler Case

    In 1984, 15-year-old Reesa Trexler was found brutally murdered inside her grandparents’ home in Salisbury, North Carolina. The case quickly went cold, and over the years, rumors and accusations started turning toward Reesa’s younger sister, Jodie Trexler Laird, despite there never being evidence tying her to the crime. Who actually did this to Reesa? This episode breaks down the original investigation, the years of suspicion surrounding Jodie, and the DNA breakthrough that finally solved the murder after 35 years. Listen now on Love and Murder AFTER SHOW AVAILABLE ON PATREON A former TV news anchor, who was covered in blood, approached strangers outside a Wichita home and asked to use their phone before calling 911 and saying she had stabbed her mother. As investigators dug deeper into the case, they uncovered a history of psychiatric hospitalizations, delusions, and escalating mental health struggles leading up to the killing. Join the Patreon at the $3/month tier or above to listen to the break down of this case and my commentary on it. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/relationshipcrime ************************************************************************************************ Podcast Promo: Darkcast Network ************************************************************************************************* Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you’d like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contact Find the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please take some time to Rate, Share, Subscribe! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thanks for stopping by and remember that it’s All Love and No Murder Yall! Intro music by: Shalash by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4899-shalash License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.

    19 min

  2. MAY 13 ·  BONUS

    Child Finds Stepmother Dead After Domestic Violence Turns Deadly | Clifford Torrell Noel Jr

    A young girl walked into her Pontiac, Michigan home and found her stepmother, Latrece Harper, dead on the couch from a gunshot wound to the head. By the end of the night, five children had lost everything. This episode breaks down the timeline of what happened, the details released by investigators, and the larger conversation around domestic violence, warning signs, and the families left behind after murder-suicides like this one. ************************************** Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you’d like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contact Find the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.com Music: ℗ lesfreemusic Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.

    10 min

  3. MAY 11

    Wife Said Husband Shot Himself After Argument, Evidence Said Differently | Heather Hicks Auman

    Mishael “MJ” Auman was a firefighter, a father, and someone his community knew and respected. On June 25, 2022, his wife, Heather Hicks Auman, called 911 and said he had taken his own life after an argument. But what initially appeared to be a suicide quickly turned into a homicide investigation. This episode breaks down the timeline, the forensic evidence, and how the case shifted from a 911 call to a life sentence. Listen now on Love and Murder ************************************************************************************************ Podcast Promo: Darkcast Network ************************************************************************************************* Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you’d like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contact Find the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please take some time to Rate, Share, Subscribe! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thanks for stopping by and remember that it’s All Love and No Murder Yall! Intro music by: Shalash by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4899-shalash License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.

    34 min

  4. MAY 8 ·  BONUS

    “If I Can’t Her, No One Can” Florida Mom Drowns Infant Daughter | Tierra Scott-Franklin

    A Florida mother faces first-degree murder charges after admitting to drowning her infant.  Today's case raises difficult questions about intent and mental health. What happened inside that apartment is only part of the story. Because what led up to it may be just as important. Listen to the Florida Man case of Tierra Scott-Franklin right now on Love and Murder. ************************************** Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you’d like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contact Find the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.com Music: ℗ lesfreemusic Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.

    12 min

  5. MAY 7 ·  BONUS

    She Was Found Inside a Suitcase in Bali, Now the Case Is Back in Court | Heather Mack Update

    In 2014, Sheila von Wiese-Mack was killed inside a luxury resort in Bali. Her body was later found inside a suitcase after a taxi driver noticed blood and went to police, leading to the arrest of her daughter, Heather Mack, and Heather’s boyfriend, Tommy Schaefer. This is the update of that case. Heather’s case has already moved forward in the U.S., now, Tommy’s case is moving through the federal system, raising questions about jurisdiction, double jeopardy, and how a case can continue years after a conviction overseas. Listen to the update of the Heather Mack case right now on Love and Murder. Listen to the initial case here: https://wp.me/pdbuVw-X39 ************************************** Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you’d like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contact Find the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.com Music: ℗ lesfreemusic Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.

    10 min

  6. MAY 4

    OnlyFans Star Stabs Boyfriend Claims Self-Defense, 911 Call Tells a Different Story | Courtney Clenney Case

    Courtney Clenney built a life online with millions of followers, millions of dollars, and a brand built on visibility. But behind the scenes, her relationship with Christian Obumseli was anything but picture perfect. On April 3, 2022, that relationship ended with a fatal stabbing inside their Miami apartment. Courtney called 911 crying and apologizing but later admitted she was the one who stabbed him. The case now centers on one question: was this self-defense, or was it the final moment in a pattern of escalating violence? With surveillance footage, secret recordings, and conflicting expert testimony, both sides are building very different versions of the same story. And years later, the case is still unfolding. Listen to the full case and then, let me know if you think it was self-defense. ************************************************************************************************ Podcast Promo: Darkcast Network ************************************************************************************************* Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you’d like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contact Find the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please take some time to Rate, Share, Subscribe! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thanks for stopping by and remember that it’s All Love and No Murder Yall! Intro music by: Shalash by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4899-shalash License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.

    31 min

  7. MAY 2 ·  BONUS

    Adopted Daughter Reunites with Biological Father; Case Ends in Murder | Steven Pladl Update

    The Steven Pladl case is one of those stories that people hear once and never forget. It started when an adopted daughter reconnected with her biological parents at 18. What should have been a reunion quickly crossed into something else, leading to a relationship between father and daughter, a pregnancy, and criminal charges. This update episode focuses on what happened after those initial charges. Listen to the initial, full case here: https://wp.me/pdbuVw-Wks ************************************************************************************************* Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you’d like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contact Find the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please take some time to Rate, Share, Subscribe! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.

    13 min

  8. MAY 1 ·  BONUS

    They Met on the Show Love Is Blind and Ended in Attempted Murder | Santiago Martinez and Emily Ceco

    What started as a reality show love story quickly turned into a criminal case. Emily Ceco and Santiago Martínez met on Love Is Blind: Argentina, built a relationship without seeing each other, and got married on the show. To the public, they looked like one of the success stories. But by early 2025, Emily was reporting him to police, saying that she had to run to survive. At trial, the case came down to one question: was this an argument that escalated… or an attempted murder? Listen to a case where love started out blind, but ended in blind rage. ************************************** Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you’d like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contact Find the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.com Music: Shalash by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4899-shalash License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.

    15 min
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What drives people to hurt the ones they love? Every week on Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, we’ll go on a journey, together, through true crime relationship stories that were doomed bonds from the start. You won't be alone. I, Ky Charles, will be on the emotional journey with you; retelling stories of crimes of passion — reacting with raw honesty, passionate rants, and unfiltered frustration when justice isn’t served. From love-triangles to fatal attractions, we'll uncover the twisted side of relationships that led to homicide. Want even more exclusive cases, deeper dives, ad-free content, and behind-the-scenes access? Find out how to become part of the LaM Fam at www.murderandlove.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.

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