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Betrayal in marriage can shatter lives—but for some women, discovering a husband's affair pushed them beyond heartbreak into homicide. In this gripping episode, we explore infamous true crime cases where jealousy, rage, and revenge turned fatal.

From Betty Broderick, the San Diego socialite who, after a bitter divorce fueled by her ex-husband's affair with his younger assistant, snuck into their home and shot the couple dead in their bed in 1989... to Clara Harris, the Texas dentist who, in 2002, confronted her cheating orthodontist husband at a hotel and repeatedly ran him over with her Mercedes in a hotel parking lot, all captured on video.

We delve into the psychological buildup: years of emotional turmoil, feelings of abandonment, and the explosive moment when "hell hath no fury" became literal. What drives a devoted wife to murder? Is it temporary insanity, calculated revenge, or something darker? We'll examine the trials, public fascination, and debates over justice versus sympathy in these high-profile mariticides. Join us as we unpack the thin line between scorned love and cold-blooded killing.

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Since 1984, Alabama family courts have applied the landmark Ex parte McLendon ruling—a stringent legal test that makes modifying child custody one of the hardest battles in divorce law. Known as the McLendon standard, it requires the parent seeking change to prove not just a material change in circumstances, but that switching custody will materially promote the child's welfare and that the benefits outweigh the inherent disruption of uprooting a child's life.

In this episode, we break down the origins of the McLendon rule, how it creates a strong presumption in favor of the custodial parent, and why it's designed to prioritize stability over frequent changes. We'll explore real-world implications: the heavy burden on non-custodial parents, comparisons to the less strict "best interests" standard in initial custody cases, and ongoing debates about whether this decades-old doctrine still serves modern families. Is McLendon a shield for children—or a barrier to justice? Join us for an in-depth look at one of Alabama's most influential family law standards.

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In November 2024, 62-year-old Stephanie Dowells—a beloved hairstylist, mother, and grandmother known for her kindness and faith—traveled to Mule Creek State Prison in California for an overnight conjugal visit with her husband, David Brinson. Brinson, already serving four consecutive life sentences without parole for a 1993 quadruple murder, called guards claiming she had "passed out." But an autopsy revealed the shocking truth: Stephanie had been strangled to death.

This tragedy became the second such killing during a family visit at the same prison in less than a year, sparking outrage from Stephanie's family, who question how a violent offender was allowed unsupervised private time. We explore the details of the incident, Brinson's criminal history, the delayed murder charges filed in 2025, the family's heartbreaking grief, and broader concerns about California's conjugal visit policies. Was this a preventable failure of the system, or a devastating betrayal in a relationship built on hope for redemption? Join us as we unpack a case that exposes the dark risks hidden within prison walls.

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