May 23, 2025 • 11 mins
Katie Baunach did everything right. She got a restraining order. She documented the abuse. She followed the law. She tried to get help. The system failed her.
But when she went back to her ex-husband’s house just to grab a few things, he was waiting for her. And what happened next is something no one should ever have to hear.
Listen to the case of Ian Baunach
If you or someone you know is in danger, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org. Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
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Past Cases Mentioned in this Episode:
“She Did Everything Right” The Florida Murder of Mary Gingles | Nathan Gingles
https://murderandlove.com/she-did-everything-right-the-florida-murder-of-mary-gingles-nathan-gingles/
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But when she went back to her ex-husband’s house just to grab a few things, he was waiting for her. And what happened next is something no one should ever have to hear.
Listen to the case of Ian Baunach
If you or someone you know is in danger, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org. Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
************************************************************************************************
Past Cases Mentioned in this Episode:
“She Did Everything Right” The Florida Murder of Mary Gingles | Nathan Gingles
https://murderandlove.com/she-did-everything-right-the-florida-murder-of-mary-gingles-nathan-gingles/
************************************************************************************************
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.
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