Episodes

  • Wendi Davidson and Mike Severance - Part 2

    Wendi Davidson and Mike Severance - Part 2
    Apr 27 2026
    Michael Severance was a decorated Air Force staff sergeant from Lee, Maine — a young man known for his integrity, his loyalty, and his love of dancing the Texas two-step. In January 2005, just months into a troubled marriage to a West Texas veterinarian named Wendi Davidson, Mike vanished without a trace. His truck, his wallet, and his cell phone were all left behind. For weeks, investigators chased dead ends while Mike's family in Maine waited desperately for answers.

    What they eventually found would shock everyone who had known him. What followed was a complex investigation, a bitter custody battle over Mike's infant son, and a legal case full of twists that left his family feeling that true justice was never fully served.

    Mike survived five combat deployments to some of the most dangerous places on earth. Evil found him in his own home.

    Today's snack: Pralines from The Big Texas Cookbook (thanks Carla!)

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Bonus Episode: Lynette and Brian Hooker

    Bonus Episode: Lynette and Brian Hooker
    Apr 22 2026
    Lynette Hooker disappeared after falling from a dinghy in dark, choppy waters near Elbow Cay in the Bahamas on April 4, 2026. Her husband, Brian Hooker, returned alone. As the search turned up nothing, questions began to surface about the conditions, the timeline, and Brian’s account of that night.

    Today's snack: Reese's Marshmallow and Butterfinger French Toast

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    Sources:
    • https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lynette-hooker-husband-brian-messages/
    • https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/us-news/first-photos-of-boat-lynette-hooker-was-sailing-when-she-vanished-in-bahamas/
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H71r6cv-6mY
    • https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/us-news/first-photos-of-boat-lynette-hooker-was-sailing-when-she-vanished-in-bahamas/
    • https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15712585/lynette-hooker-missing-daughter-husband-accident-search.html
    • https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15715489/lynette-hooker-missing-bahamas-daughter-husband-threatened-overboard.html
    • https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lynette-hooker-missing-american-boater-bahamas-update/
    • https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15715489/lynette-hooker-missing-bahamas-daughter-husband-threatened-overboard.html
    • https://www.cbsnews.com/news/maps-brian-hooker-lynette-hooker-disappearance-bahamas/?intcid=CNM-00-10abd1h
    • https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/lynette-hooker-woman-missing-bahamas-was-previously-arrested-domestic-rcna267417
    • https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brian-hooker-leaves-bahamas-amid-search-missing-wife-to-be-with-ailing-mother/?intcid=CNM-00-10abd1h
    • https://open.spotify.com/episode/6VGHqPPPgtYh8gCM17BQPA?si=PF8t--QSTCuo9enlwwOavA&pi=Mya1Bp5bQLuxZ&nd=1&dlsi=176d5c76f46e4289
    • https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brian-hooker-lynette-wife-disappearance-bahamas-messages/
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    42 mins
  • Wendi Davidson and Mike Severance - Part 1

    Wendi Davidson and Mike Severance - Part 1
    Apr 20 2026
    Michael Severance was a decorated Air Force staff sergeant from Lee, Maine — a young man known for his integrity, his loyalty, and his love of dancing the Texas two-step. In January 2005, just months into a troubled marriage to a West Texas veterinarian named Wendi Davidson, Mike vanished without a trace. His truck, his wallet, and his cell phone were all left behind. For weeks, investigators chased dead ends while Mike's family in Maine waited desperately for answers.

    What they eventually found would shock everyone who had known him. What followed was a complex investigation, a bitter custody battle over Mike's infant son, and a legal case full of twists that left his family feeling that true justice was never fully served.

    Mike survived five combat deployments to some of the most dangerous places on earth. Evil found him in his own home.

    Today's snack: Queso dip from The Big Texas Cookbook (thanks Carla!)

    Listen to part 2 today: https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill

    Sources:
    • Fanning, Diane. A Poisoned Passion: A Young Mother, Her War Hero Husband, and the Marriage that Ended in Murder. St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2009
    • Snapped, S27 E9, “What Happened to Michael Severance?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qny3AAilUI8
    • ABC 20/20, S44 E19, “Dead Man Talking”
    • McCullagh, Declan. "Police Blotter: Murderer nabbed via tracking, Web search." CNET, 18 Mar. 2008,
    • "SSGT MICHAEL SEVERANCE." Bangor Daily News, 25 Sept. 2008
    • "Veterinarian sentenced to 25 years for husband's murder." American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 Nov. 2006
    • "Inmate Information Details: DAVIDSON, WENDI MAE." Texas Department of Criminal Justice
    • "Parole Review Information: DAVIDSON, WENDI MAE." Texas Department of Criminal Justice
    • Wendi Mae Davidson v. Judy Kay Davidson and Robert Lloyd Davidson. No. 03-13-00522-CV. Texas Court of Appeals, Third District, at Austin, 20 May 2014. Justia Law, justia.com
    • "Wendi Mae Davidson's first network prison interview: 20/20 ‘Dead Man Talking’ Preview." YouTube, uploaded by ABC News
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Nicholas Alahverdian/Nicholas Rossi/Arthur Knight

    Nicholas Alahverdian/Nicholas Rossi/Arthur Knight
    Apr 13 2026
    A man named Arthur Knight was admitted to a hospital in Glasgow, Scotland, suffering from COVID-19. But as investigators began to look closer, they believed Arthur Knight wasn’t who he claimed to be.Authorities alleged he was actually Nicholas Alahverdian — a Rhode Island fugitive accused of fraud, sexual assault, and of faking his own death. What followed was an international legal battle, disputed identities, and a story filled with deception, reinvention, and a dramatic fight over extradition.Support us on PatreonToday's snack: Old World Bacon Gouda and Colameco's Uncured Chorizo (thanks Shannon!)Sources:https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/_/517c2093-c1b7-3139-9ae2-168153270b8a Rossi: A Fugitive Faking Death (US) Imposter: The Man Who Came Back From the Dead (UK)https://everloved.com/life-of/nicholas-alahverdian/obituary/ obituaryhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/01/27/nick-alahverdian-reported-dead-but-police-kept-looking-him/4279389001/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2349d9k999ohttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/20/nicholas-rossi-fake-death-rape-convictionhttps://turnto10.com/news/local/nicholas-alahverdian-rape-case-allegations-charges-provo-salt-lake-county-utah-scotland-ireland-faked-death-rossi-arthur-knight-state-house-department-children-youth-families-extraditionhttps://www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/article/fugitive-rapist-nicholas-rossi-caused-chaos-while-in-prison-55twwhczrhttps://komonews.com/news/nation-world/nicholas-rossi-sentenced-to-5-years-to-life-in-prison-for-salt-lake-county-rape-convictionhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/1235740141/?match=1&terms=nicholas%20rossihttps://www.newspapers.com/image/1235740141/?match=1&terms=nicholas%20rossihttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg50eeqzegjohttps://www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/article/us-rapist-nicholas-rossi-jailed-10-years-two-women-sqq8wwmnk?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://web.archive.org/web/20151203132528/https://www.wpri.com/2013/08/22/suit-against-dcyf-settled//https://turnto10.com/news/local/rhode-island-child-welfare-reform-advocate-dies-of-cancerDateline season 33, episode 10 The Man of Many Faces Dateline season 31, episode 28 Dead Man TalkingI am not Nicholas Podcast by Jane MacSorley and BBC (available on Audible)
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Generosa and Ted Ammon - Part 2

    Generosa and Ted Ammon - Part 2
    Apr 6 2026
    To the outside world, Ted Ammon had built the kind of life most people only dream about — a self-made Wall Street titan worth nearly $100 million, a Hamptons beach mansion, and twin children he adored. But behind the facade, his marriage to the brilliant, volatile Generosa had curdled into something dangerous. A bitter divorce, a secret affair, and a brash Long Island electrician with a criminal record had pushed an already unstable situation to the breaking point.

    When Ted's business partner flew out to the East Hampton beach house one October morning, what he found inside would haunt him forever. Thirty or more blows to the head. Stun gun burns. And not a single witness in sight.

    No murder weapon. No DNA. No fingerprints. Just a dead man in a mansion.

    Today's snack: Ruffles/Doritos Flavor Swap and Reese's Creme Egg

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Generosa and Ted Ammon - Part 1

    Generosa and Ted Ammon - Part 1
    Mar 30 2026
    To the outside world, Ted Ammon had built the kind of life most people only dream about — a self-made Wall Street titan worth nearly $100 million, a Hamptons beach mansion, and twin children he adored. But behind the facade, his marriage to the brilliant, volatile Generosa had curdled into something dangerous. A bitter divorce, a secret affair, and a brash Long Island electrician with a criminal record had pushed an already unstable situation to the breaking point.

    When Ted's business partner flew out to the East Hampton beach house one October morning, what he found inside would haunt him forever. Thirty or more blows to the head. Stun gun burns. And not a single witness in sight.

    No murder weapon. No DNA. No fingerprints. Just a dead man in a mansion.

    Today's snack: H‑E‑B Blanched Almonds - Sweet Chile and H‑E‑B Twisters Sandwich Cookies - Mexican Hot Chocolate (thanks Carla!)

    Listen to part 2 today on Patreon

    Sources:
    • Crowley, Kieran. Almost Paradise: The Murder of Multimillionaire Ted Ammon in the Hamptons—America's Playground of the Rich and Famous. St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2005.
    • "Danny Pelosi: Wife Had Ted Ammon Killed." East Hampton, NY Patch, Patch Media, 7 Mar. 2012.
    • "Dominick Dunne's power,privilege and justice - Rich Man Poor Man {Regal}." YouTube, uploaded by Regal.
    • Flynn, Sheila. "The murder that shook the Hamptons: A picture-perfect family, a savage bludgeoning – and a shocking twist." The Independent, 29 Jul. 2024.
    • 59 Middle Lane. Directed by Greg Ammon, GoDigital, 2015. Fandango at Home (Vudu).
    • Landes, Jennifer. "The Ammon Children, 11 Years Later." The East Hampton Star, 9 Oct. 2012.
    • Leung, Rebecca. "Part III: Murder In The Hamptons." CBS News, 10 Feb. 2004.
    • Sengupta, Sounak. "Ted Ammon Murder: Where is Daniel Pelosi Now?" The Cinemaholic, 30 Jul. 2024
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • The Whitaker Family

    The Whitaker Family
    Mar 23 2026
    In December 2003 in Sugar Land, Texas, the Whitaker family had a special celebratory dinner for their son’s impending college graduation but the night ended in unthinkable tragedy. Two of the four family members were brutally gunned down in front of their home while the other two sustained serious wounds. What initially appeared to be an interrupted burglary, unraveled into a sinister betrayal. As investigators dug deeper into the crime, they uncovered a yearslong murder plot involving deception, a lost son’s search for vengeance, and a father’s unlikely forgiveness. This is the unforgettable story of the Whitaker family.Today's snack: Baked Browned Butter Churro Bars with Melted ChocolateSupport us on PatreonSources:Whitaker, Kent. (2008). Murder by Family: The Incredible True Story of a Son’s Treachery and a Father’s Forgiveness. Howard Books. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZi3AHqdtxI 48 Hourshttps://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/whitaker-family-massacrehttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/bart-whitaker-sugar-land-texas-murders-father-fights-to-save-son-from-execution/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5425323/Bart-Whitaker-escapes-execution-Texas.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Bartlett_Whitaker#cite_note-3https://www.minutesbeforesix.com/MB6Files/2012/First%20Amended%20Petition%20for%20Writ%20of%20Habeas%20Corpus%20-%20for%20web.pdfhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8564976/patricia_ann-whitakerhttps://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-commutes-death-sentence-of-thomas-bartlett-whitakerhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/403995572/?match=1&terms=Thomas%20Bartlett%20Whitakerhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/1219647473/?match=1&terms=%22Bart%20Whitaker%22https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/shows/48-hours/releases/?view=51704-a-texas-man-targeted-by-a-hit-man-fights-for-the-life-of-the-person-who-ordered-the-murders-his-son-in-48-hours-sugar-land-life-or-deathThe Whitaker Family: Murder and Treachery in Sugar Landhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/1216161432/?match=1&terms=%22Bart%20Whitaker%22
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Michelle and Jonathan Nyce - Part 2

    Michelle and Jonathan Nyce - Part 2
    Mar 16 2026
    To the neighbors in his exclusive New Jersey enclave, Dr. Jonathan Nyce was a "gentle giant" — a brilliant molecular biologist on the verge of a billion-dollar medical breakthrough. But behind the 21-room mansion and the 6,000 tulips in the drive, the "perfect" marriage he shared with his wife, Michelle, was a facade built on secrets, financial ruin, and a suffocating need for control.When Michelle’s body was discovered in her Land Cruiser at the bottom of a frozen ravine on a cold January morning, it looked like a tragic accident. However, investigators soon found that the math didn’t add up.

    Today's snacks: Assorted Buc-ee's snacks (thanks Carla!)

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    1 hr and 22 mins