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November 20, 2024 • 57 mins

In this gripping episode, we explore the tragic murder of Daniel Brophy, a beloved culinary professor, who was shot to death in 2018 at the Oregon Culinary Institute. The investigation quickly turned toward his wife, Nancy Brophy, after authorities uncovered disturbing evidence in her online history. Nancy, a romance novelist, had researched ways to commit murder and even purchased a ghost gun. The case grew even more chilling when it was revealed she had written an article titled How to Murder Your Husband. Join us as we examine the shocking events leading up to Nancy's arrest and the eerie clues that ultimately exposed her as the killer.



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https://www.kgw.com/article/news/crime/nancy-brophy-sentenced-romance-novelist/283-f3a60358-084d-4084-8538-5d5f328ff322

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nancy-brophy-sentenced-to-life-prison-killing-husband-daniel-brophy/

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