This episode discusses the 2017 "Black Widow of Patraix" murder case in Valencia, Spain, where María Jesús Moreno Cantó (Maje) manipulated her lover, Salvador Rodrigo Lapiedra, into killing her husband, Antonio Navarro Cerdán. It details the investigation that uncovered Maje's double life and orchestrated plot, leading to the arrests and convictions of both Maje and Salvador. The piece also covers Netflix's adaptation of the case, titled A Widow's Game, highlighting how the film uses the real events, locations, and recordings to portray the psychological complexity of the crime and the themes of manipulation and betrayal.

This three-part documentary series, The Mortician, details the appalling events at Lamb Funeral Home in Pasadena, California, during the 1980s, focusing on owner David Sconce's fraudulent and illegal practices. The docuseries, available on HBO and Max, recounts how Sconce transformed the family business into an operation marked by mass cremations, theft, and alleged violent acts. Through interviews with Sconce, victims' families, and former employees, the series reveals the profound betrayal of trust and the subsequent industry reforms. The program has been praised for its noir-inspired narrative, emotional impact, and high production quality, highlighting a little-discussed aspect of true crime within the funeral industry.

The source details the manhunt for Grant Hardin, a former police chief known as the “Devil in the Ozarks,” who escaped from prison in May 2025. It outlines how Hardin escaped using a makeshift uniform and exploiting a security lapse, emphasizing his dangerous advantage due to his law enforcement background and familiarity with the rugged Ozark terrain. The text also discusses the fear and impact his escape has had on the local communities, particularly those affected by his previous crimes, including murder and rape, and highlights the extensive multi-agency search effort and the FBI’s increased reward for his capture.