DeepSummary
In this episode, the hosts Connie and Meg discuss the case of Amy Allwine, a devoted wife, mother, and dog trainer who was murdered by her husband Stephen Allwine. The FBI had uncovered a murder-for-hire plot on the dark web involving Amy as the target. Despite being warned and implementing security measures, Amy was killed by Stephen, who had hired a hitman on the dark web after multiple failed attempts.
Stephen had been having an affair and was motivated by religious guilt and a desire to avoid divorce. He tried to make Amy's death look like a suicide but evidence like the presence of a date-rape drug in her system and traces of cleaned-up blood implicated him. After a complex investigation, Stephen was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole.
The case highlights Stephen's repeated attempts to hire a hitman on the dark web, his gullibility in falling for scams, and the meticulous investigation that ultimately uncovered his guilt. The hosts provide detailed accounts of the events, the dark web, and the legal proceedings, while expressing outrage at Stephen's actions and the trauma inflicted on Amy's family.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The dark web can be used for nefarious purposes like hiring hitmen, but is also a tool for whistleblowers and activists.
- Religious guilt and desire to avoid divorce can drive people to commit horrific acts.
- Meticulous investigation and forensic evidence are crucial in uncovering complex crimes.
- Even the most devoted individuals can hide dark secrets and ulterior motives.
- Greed, affairs, and lack of remorse can be motives for spousal murder.
- Scams and ethical hacking exist on the dark web, sometimes leading to unexpected consequences.
- The trauma inflicted on victims' families by such crimes is immense and long-lasting.
- The legal system aims to deliver justice, but sentences may not provide closure or undo the damage caused.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “I've never asked for anything except to work for God.“ by Stephen Allwine
- “You are an incredible actor, a hypocrite, and a cold and calculating killer.“ by Judge B. William Ekstrom
- “She lived her last months in fear before a husband that she loved and cared for murdered her. And that's fucked up.“ by Meg
- “We love a dumb criminal.“ by Connie
- “Like, why did he want to leave so bad if he was having these affairs and getting away with it? Was that not enough?“ by Meg
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Episode Information
Gruesome: Horrific True Crime
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5/7/24