Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide

Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide

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 Toure, 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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May 9, 2025 44 mins
She vanished from her Madrid, Spain apartment after texting that she’d “met someone wonderful.” But her friends said the message didn’t sound like her. And the man in the surveillance footage? He was wearing a helmet, but bore a resemblance to her husband David Knezevich.

This is a case of divorce, control, fake texts, and an international manhunt. And now, a shocking twist at the end.

What happened to Ana Knezevich?

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Esperanza Rae Harding said her baby, Mateo Harding, died of natural causes.

But there was no record, no body, and no truth in her story.

What really happened to baby Mateo inside that Bloomington Minnesota hotel room will make your blood boil.

If you suspect child abuse, please reach out to the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD or visit childhelp.org. Your vigilance can make a difference.

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Just after midnight in a quiet UK neighborhood, 59-year-old Corinna Smith ran to her neighbor’s house, screaming that she thought she had killed her husband, Michael Baine. Minutes later, police found 81-year-old Michael Baines in bed, whimpering in pain, his skin peeling from severe burns. What unfolded was a story of grief, shocking allegations, and a horrifying act of vengeance.

In today’s episode, we’re covering the disturbing c...
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Scams, skeletons, and... pizza?

In this week’s Florida Man Friday, AI Jane steps in for Ky with three strange cases that somehow don’t involve murder. From a con artist who drained a 92-year-old man’s savings, to a curio shop selling human bones, to a petty argument that ended with a pizza slap—you won’t believe these headlines are real.

But hey, it’s Florida.

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A 16-year-old gives birth in a car.

Two hours later, police find the baby’s body in a gas station dumpster.

The man she was with? James Boothe, charged—then suddenly, not charge?

But the story doesn't end there.

Listen now to find out what police uncovered next.

If you suspect child abuse, please reach out to the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD or visit childhelp.org. Your vigilance can make a difference.

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The murder trial that exposed horrifying gaps in child protection.

An 8-year-old girl, barely clinging to life, was rushed to a London hospital after a cab driver sees her state. By the time paramedics got her there, it was already too late.  

In this heartbreaking case, I tell you about the abuse, the failures, and the devastating loss of Victoria Climbié—and how an entire system let her down when she needed it most.

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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 Toure, 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 lo...
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A 911 call just after 3 a.m. led to a shocking discovery—Ecuadorian footballer Jackson Rodriguez’ wife and 5-year-old son had been kidnapped from their home.

Masked men broke in with a sledgehammer, searching for Jackson. When they couldn’t find him, they took the people he loved most.

This case unravels a terrifying pattern of violence targeting athletes in South America—one that nearly cost Jackson everything.

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A couple driving down a quiet Arizona road spots something strange—a baby girl crying in a car seat, abandoned on the side of the street.

Next to her, a diaper bag. A single shoe. An ID.

What police uncovered next would lead to a field of charred remains, a twisted confession, and a desperate attempt to hide murder.

This is the case of the murder of Jasmine Dunbar by Antwuan Ware.

if ​you ​or ​someone ​you ​know ​is ​experiencing ​dome...
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A pink-polished leg washes up near a bluff.

A college student vanishes after a first date.
 
Then her car is found on fire.  

And the man she met, Maxwell Anderson, he’s done this kind of thing before.  

This is the murder of Sade Robinson.  

And what police found in his basement… you won’t forget.

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Do ​you ​think ​it's ​circumstantial ​evidence? ​Do ​you ​think ​he's ​guilty? ​Do ​you ​think ​he's ​innocent.? Share your tho...
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How jealousy, betrayal, and a closed door ended in a courtroom battle.

A knock on the door. A scream. A single gunshot through the wood.

On November 9, 2024, a DoorDash driver stepped off an elevator in a Miami high-rise—right into the middle of a shooting. A woman was banging on an apartment door. Then came the sound of a gun. Seconds later, she was on the ground, bleeding from the neck.

The shooter? Her ex’s new girlfriend. And what...
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He called 911 and said the baby stopped breathing. But when first responders arrived, what they found told a much darker story.

Six-week-old Tristin Hilburn was underweight, burned, and covered in bruises. His tiny body showed signs of starvation, skull fractures, and broken ribs. The man who made the call — Rayshaun Coleman — was the one watching him. But was he the one who killed him?

This is the case of baby Tristin Hilburn

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A luxury honeymoon. A bloody bathroom. A husband on the run in a stolen kayak.

When Christe Chen didn’t show up for breakfast, resort staff at Turtle Island knocked on her bungalow door. What they found inside sparked a murder investigation across the islands of Fiji. Christe’s new husband, Bradley Dawson, had vanished—but not before leaving behind a trail of blood, broken glass, and unanswered questions.

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She stepped out of her car to check for damage—and was met with a smile… and a speeding Jeep.

On August 10, 2024, 24-year-old Jermeria Holycross was run over and dragged in front of her teenage brother and two small children. Witnesses say the driver laughed as he crushed her against her car and sped off. She survived—but just barely.

Why was he even out on the street to begin with?

This is the case of Boris Twillman.

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He was hallucinating, paranoid, and completely out of touch with reality—then he threw his child off of a balcony.

On October 24, 2020, Nicole Poole’s nightmare began at 3:40 a.m. in Las Vegas when her fiancé threw their 7-week-old daughter off a second-floor balcony. While Nicole begged her baby to breathe, Clarence Martin Jr. lit their apartment on fire, fled the scene, crashed multiple cars, and ended up half-naked on an airport ...
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In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, I tell you about the tragic case of Baby Peter Connelly (Baby P,) the 17-month-old toddler whose life was cut short by horrific abuse in North London, England.

On October 3, 2007, a 911 call from his mother, Tracy Connelly, revealed a horrific scene that would expose systemic failures in child protective services. As paramedics arrived, they found Peter unresponsiv...
April 4, 2025 3 mins
Apologies that you're not getting a Florida Man Friday today. I really tried to get it out. I went through ALL of the hours of work, but I didn't like the final outcome.

Listen to hear my explanation.

I will be posting the episode in the Patreon because being a subscriber, you get everything, even the behind the scenes stuff.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month 

If you suspect child abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotl...
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In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, we tell you case of the Haney family murders in Grantsville, Utah—the first homicide in the town in nearly two decades, and the deadliest mass shooting in the state of Utah since 2007.

On January 17, 2020, a seemingly ordinary day turned into a nightmare when 16-year-old CJ Haney carried out a calculated attack on his own family.

Join us as we discuss the details of...
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In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, I tell you about the Lisa Snyder case - a case coming out of Pennsylvania. A mother's 911 call revealed a horrific scene in her basement; her two children, Connor and Brinley Snyder hanged. As I go through the details surrounding the deaths of her children I explore the evidence and the psychological complexities that led to this crime. 

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In this Florida Man Friday episode of Love and Murder, I tell you the case of a Florida mother and grandmother who suddenly vanished—only to be found in the most disturbing way imaginable.
Her name was LaDonna Williams. She was 41 years old, loved by her kids and grandkids, and one day, she just stopped answering her phone. When her son finally got a reply, something about the messages felt... off.

It would take weeks, a horrifying d...
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