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Lizzie Borden: The Real Story Behind Netflix's Monster Lizzie Borden has been one of America's most infamous murder suspects for more than 130 years. On August 4, 1892, Andrew and Abby Borden were brutally murdered inside their home in Fall River, Massachusetts. Their daughter Lizzie was eventually arrested, tried, and acquitted — but the questions surrounding that shocking case have never truly disappeared. Now, with Netflix bringing the Lizzie Borden story back into the spotlight with Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, Pure Malice takes a fresh look at the real events behind one of history's most notorious murder cases. What actually happened inside the Borden house that morning? Where was Lizzie when her father and stepmother were killed? Why did her answers change? What did the household servants see and hear? And what did witnesses like Bridget Sullivan, John Morse, Alice Russell, and Dr. Seabury Bowen tell investigators? In this episode, we go beyond the familiar "40 whacks" story and dig into the details that can get lost in the legend — the inquest, the investigation, Lizzie's conflicting accounts, the physical evidence, the circumstances surrounding the murders, and the testimony that would eventually become part of the prosecution's case. We'll also take a closer look at the world Lizzie lived in: Victorian mourning customs, Fall River society, the Borden family home, and the strange circumstances surrounding the days leading up to and immediately following the murders. More than a century later, the question remains: Did we ever really know what happened inside the Borden house? The legend of Lizzie Borden has been told countless times. This time, we're going back to the evidence, the testimony, and the historical record — and taking a fresh look at a classic case. This is the real story behind Lizzie Borden, Part 1.

The 1990 murder of Marlene Warren, known as the Killer Clown Murder, remains one of Florida's most bizarre and haunting true crime cases. When a clown carrying flowers and balloons appeared at the Warren's Wellington, Florida doorstep, no one could have imagined the horror waiting behind the painted smile. Marlene opened the door expecting a surprise. Instead, she was confronted by a killer who would disappear behind a costume and leave behind a mystery that would span over decades. In this episode of Pure Malice, we take a closer look at the murder of Marlene Warren, the strange clues surrounding the crime, the people closest to her, and the investigation that took decades to solve.... But this case is about more than a terrifying disguise. There were secrets hiding beneath the surface.... A trail of evidence eventually brought this infamous Florida cold case back into the spotlight. The Killer Clown Murder is one of those true crime cases where the closer you look, the stranger it becomes. 🎙️ Remember... it's not just true crime. It's Pure Malice. 📌 Don't forget to:💬 Comment and tell us your thoughts about the case. 🔔 Follow for more true crime & paranormal deep dives. © 2025 Pure Malice/Nix. All Rights Reserved.Music licensed through Artlist. Don't miss out on all things Pure Malice! Patreon: @puremalice Instagram: @puremalicepodcast Facebook: puremalicepodcast TikTok: @puremalicepodcast YouTube: @puremalicepodcast Pure Malice is hosted by Riane Nix, Taylor Lynch and Britni Burks. ✨Want to be our partner in crime… officially as a sponsor?If you're ready to team up with Pure Malice and put your brand in the spotlight, we'd love to collaborate. Reach out to ⁠⁠⁠puremalicepodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ and let's plot something unforgettable together. 👻 Have a close call with a killer… or a spine-tingling paranormal encounter?If you've brushed shoulders with the unexplained or narrowly escaped something sinister, we want to hear your story. Email ⁠⁠⁠puremalicepodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ for a chance to have your experience featured on the podcast.

In the final chapter of our Lake Waco Murders series, we return to the questions that have followed this case for decades. What happened to evidence that may still have held answers? Why did certain leads fade while others became the foundation of the prosecution's story? And what do you do when the legal system says a case is over, but the facts still refuse to feel settled? Years after Jill Montgomery, Raylene Rice, and Kenneth Franks were murdered near Lake Waco, people connected to the case were still searching for clarity. Advances in DNA testing seemed capable of reopening doors that had once been closed, but gaining access to the evidence brought a new set of complications. Even the location, condition, and control of key items became part of the mystery. Then there are the details that seem almost impossible to explain away. A vehicle once linked to the case followed a strange path after the trials. Was this a solved triple murder surrounded by decades of controversy? Or did tunnel vision, unreliable forensic science, and missed opportunities shape the outcome from the beginning? Join us for the conclusion of Pure Malice's five-part Lake Waco Murders deep dive. This final episode explores the unresolved evidence, wrongful-conviction claims, alternate theories, and legal barriers that continue to make the murders of Jill Montgomery, Raylene Rice, and Kenneth Franks one of the most debated true crime cases in Waco, Texas. We also highlight the work of the Innocence Project of Texas and share the missing person case of Justin Weldon O'Brien, who disappeared from Waco in 2002. Because even after decades, one overlooked detail can still matter. 🎙️ Remember... it's not just true crime. It's Pure Malice. 📌 Don't forget to: 💬 Comment and tell us your thoughts about the case. 🔔 Follow for more true crime and paranormal deep dives. ✨ Want to be our partner in crime... officially as a sponsor? If you're ready to team up with Pure Malice and put your brand in the spotlight, we'd love to collaborate. Reach out to puremalicepodcast@gmail.com and let's plot something unforgettable together. 👻 Have a close call with a killer... or a spine-tingling paranormal encounter? If you've brushed shoulders with the unexplained or narrowly escaped something sinister, we want to hear your story. Email puremalicepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to have your experience featured on the podcast. Don't miss out on all things Pure Malice! Patreon:@puremalice Instagram: @puremalicepodcast Facebook:@puremalicepodcast TikTok:@puremalicepodcast YouTube:@puremalicepodcast

The Lake Waco Murders case reaches its most explosive chapter yet. In Episode 4 of Pure Malice: The Lake Waco Murders, we follow the unraveling of one of Texas's most controversial murder prosecutions. After teaching himself the law from death row, Muneer Deeb accomplishes what few inmates ever have—successfully overturning his own conviction and winning a new trial. Meanwhile, David Spence's legal team uncovers allegations of Brady violations, recanting witnesses, questionable jailhouse informant testimony, and growing concerns about the forensic evidence that helped send him to death row. As retrials and appeals move forward, key witnesses begin backing away from their original statements, law enforcement officials voice doubts about the convictions, and independent experts challenge the bite mark evidence that remained central to the state's case. Yet despite mounting questions, David Spence remains on death row as the clock toward execution continues ticking. The episode also explores the murder of Juanita White, Detective Jan Price's relentless pursuit of the truth, and the DNA evidence that ultimately identified Benny Carroll as her killer years after innocent men had been convicted. As old investigations are reexamined, troubling questions emerge about tunnel vision, prosecutorial conduct, wrongful convictions, and whether the search for justice was overshadowed by the need to secure convictions. From overturned convictions and death row appeals to DNA breakthroughs and lingering suspicions, this chapter reveals how far-reaching the consequences can be when the truth remains hidden for decades. 🎙️ Remember... it's not just true crime. It's Pure Malice. 📌 Don't forget to: 💬 Comment and tell us your thoughts about the case. 🔔 Follow for more true crime and paranormal deep dives. © 2025 Pure Malice/Nix. All Rights Reserved. Music licensed through Artlist. ✨ Want to be our partner in crime... officially as a sponsor? If you're ready to team up with Pure Malice and put your brand in the spotlight, we'd love to collaborate. Reach out to puremalicepodcast@gmail.com and let's plot something unforgettable together. 👻 Have a close call with a killer... or a spine-tingling paranormal encounter? If you've brushed shoulders with the unexplained or narrowly escaped something sinister, we want to hear your story. Email puremalicepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to have your experience featured on the podcast. Follow Pure Malice on Patreon, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for exclusive content, episode updates, behind-the-scenes access, and more. Pure Malice is hosted by Riane Nix, Taylor Lynch, and Britni Burks. Follow Pure Malice on Patreon, Apple Podcast, Spotify, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for exclusive content, episode updates, behind-the-scenes access, and more. Don't miss out on all things Pure Malice! Patreon: @puremalice Instagram: @puremalicepodcast Facebook: puremalicepodcast TikTok:@puremalicepodcast YouTube: @puremalicepodcast Pure Malice is hosted by Riane Nix, Taylor Lynch, and Britni Burks.

Princess Diana became one of the most beloved women in the world, but behind the royal image was a story far more complicated than the fairy tale people were sold. When Diana Spencer married Prince Charles in 1981, the world watched what looked like the beginning of a perfect royal love story. A young woman who had once lived a quiet life was suddenly thrown into the center of the British Royal Family, global fame, and a level of public attention few people could survive unchanged. But life inside the monarchy was not the fairy tale it appeared to be. In this episode of Pure Malice , we look beyond the headlines and into the life of Princess Diana , the woman the world came to know as The People's Princess . From the pressure of royal expectations to the relentless media attention that followed her every move, Diana's life became one of the most watched, debated, and dissected stories in modern history. Her warmth, compassion, and humanitarian work made her deeply loved by the public. Her advocacy during the AIDS crisis, her global charity work, and her willingness to challenge royal tradition changed the way many people viewed the monarchy. But behind the public admiration was a private life marked by heartbreak, scrutiny, scandal, and isolation. As the marriage between Princess Diana and Prince Charles unraveled, rumors, interviews, royal tension, and constant media coverage turned Diana's personal pain into international news. And after her tragic death in 1997, the questions surrounding her life, her treatment by the Royal Family, and the events leading up to that final night only grew louder. Who was Diana beyond the palace walls? Why did she connect with the public in a way the monarchy could not control? And why does her story still hold the world's attention decades later? This is the story of Princess Diana , the People's Princess, the woman behind the royal headlines, and one of the most captivating figures in modern history. 🎙️ Remember... it's not just true crime. It's Pure Malice. 📌 Don't forget to:💬 Comment and tell us your thoughts about the case.🔔 Follow for more true crime & paranormal deep dives. © 2025 Pure Malice/Nix. All Rights Reserved.Music licensed through Artlist. Don't miss out on all things Pure Malice! Patreon: @puremaliceInstagram: @puremalicepodcastFacebook: puremalicepodcastTikTok: @puremalicepodcastYouTube: @puremalicepodcast Pure Malice is hosted by Riane Nix, Taylor Lynch and Britni Burks.Patreon: @puremaliceInstagram: @rianenix | @tlynch | @britniburksFacebook: Riane Agostino | Taylor Lynch | Britni BurksTikTok: @rianealyn | @bburks7 | @taylorlynch539 ✨ Want to be our partner in crime… officially as a sponsor? If you're ready to team up with Pure Malice and put your brand in the spotlight, we'd love to collaborate. Reach out to ⁠⁠puremalicepodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠ and let's plot something unforgettable together. 👻 Have a close call with a killer… or a spine-tingling paranormal encounter? If you've brushed shoulders with the unexplained or narrowly escaped something sinister, we want to hear your story. Email ⁠⁠puremalicepodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠ for a chance to have your experience featured on the podcast.

🎙️ Listener discretion is advised. This episode marks a first for Pure Malice and it's anything but merry. Welcome to Mini Malice , our brand-new special edition episodes where we dive into shorter true crime cases that still leave a lasting chill. Same dark curiosity, same sharp storytelling, just served in smaller, more sinister bites. For our premiere Mini Malice , we're leaning fully into the holiday season and uncovering the disturbing truth behind two Christmas-related murders that prove even the most festive time of year can hide unimaginable darkness. In our first case, we examine the murder of Silvestri Hernandez Diaz , a crime that unfolded during the holidays and left behind unanswered questions, haunting details, and a brutal reminder that violence doesn't take a break for Christmas. What should have been a time of warmth and celebration instead became a scene of tragedy, forever altering the lives connected to it. Our second case focuses on the murder of Michelle O'Doud , a heartbreaking and unsettling crime that shook her community. As we walk through the timeline, evidence, and aftermath, we explore how the holiday backdrop made the crime even more jarring, transforming familiar seasonal comforts into something deeply unsettling. These cases may be shorter, but their impact is anything but small. Mini Malice is designed for listeners who crave concise storytelling without losing the emotional weight, investigative detail, or uncomfortable truths that define true crime. Light the tree, pour the cocoa, and brace yourself. Because in this special edition of Pure Malice , the holidays come wrapped in shadows.