50-year-old Brian Thompson worked his way up to be the CEO of United Healthcare, which is currently the largest private payer of health insurance benefits in the United States. On December 4th, 2024, Brian was gunned down in Manhatten as he was about to enter a hotel for a meeting.

Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the assassination of Brian Thompson. This case has dominated the headlines as the police searched for the shooter. The case drew even more attention when the authorities arrested 26-year-old Luigi Mangione whom they believe to be the shooter. But many questions remain, including just exactly what the motive behind the shooting was.

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On Saturday, January 6th, Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom had planned to go on a date. The couple had only been dating for about two months. Their night ended in an unspeakable double murder.

Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom. The pair were carjacked by a group of people who then systematically tortured and murdered them. The details that emerged were horrific and shocking.

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On November 10th, 2018, Todd Mullis called 911 as he rushed his wife, Amy, to the hospital. Amy died from her injuries, which resulted from being impaled by a corn rake or a pitchfork. Todd claimed Amy must have fainted and fallen on it causing her death.

Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Amy Mullis. On its face, he did everything he could to save his wife. But just under a year later, Todd would be found guilty of her murder. Many believe the jury got it right while others believe he is protecting someone. Either way, three children no longer have a mother, and their father is spending the rest of his life in prison.

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