Premeditation
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

SAVANNAH GUTHRIE'S MOM MISSING: DAY 66
On day 66 of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, investigators grapple with two distinct sets of Bitcoin ransom notes, digital tracing challenges, and potential physical evidence like shoe coverings, as new, dubious claims emerge from a 'hyena' seeking payment for information.

Killer in the Classroom: How a Tutoring Session Ended in Murder | Colleen Ritzer
A beloved Massachusetts teacher was brutally murdered by her 14-year-old student, Philip Chism, in a crime captured almost entirely on school surveillance cameras, revealing a chilling display of premeditation and lack of remorse.

Prime Crime: Teen Slaughtered with Sword After Meeting Up with Girl From School
An 18-year-old honor student vanishes, leading his mother to uncover surveillance footage of his attack, which unravels a premeditated murder orchestrated by his girlfriend and her jealous ex, culminating in a brutal sword and knife attack.

Stalked & Murdered By Her Own BF?! The Devastating Murder Of Lilie James
The brutal murder of 21-year-old Lily James by her ex-boyfriend Paul Tyson exposes the chilling reality of narcissistic rage, premeditated violence, and systemic failures in protecting women from domestic homicide.

Murderous Rage: Inside the Brutal Killings of Monique and Spencer Tepe | Michael McKee Charged
Forensic criminologist Dr. Laura Petler dissects the brutal autopsy findings of Monique and Spencer Tepe, revealing a methodical, rage-filled attack inconsistent with initial reports and pointing to a highly controlled killer.

Killer Cases: Detective's Secret Affair Exposes Wife's Staged Murder
This episode reconstructs two shocking murder cases where individuals with hidden lives orchestrated elaborate cover-ups, leading to first-degree murder convictions.

Girlfriend Lures Friend Into Deadly Ambush Using Secret Texting App
A woman lured her friend into a deadly ambush orchestrated by her ex-boyfriend, with digital forensics revealing their meticulous planning through a secret texting app and GPS coordinates.

HELLFIRE: MONIQUE TEPE, HUSBAND, SHOT 16 TIMES, HIT FACE, CHEEK, THROAT
Dr. Michael McKe, a vascular surgeon and ex-husband of Mo'Nique Tepee, allegedly murdered Mo'Nique and her husband Spencer by firing 16 bullets into them as they slept, with their children in an adjacent room.

JURY: "HOT NANNY" NOT SO HOT
An IRS agent husband and his nanny concocted an elaborate BDSM fetish plot to murder his wife and frame an unsuspecting third party, only to be exposed by their own clumsy attempts at deception and forensic evidence.

Killer’s Notebook Reveals Plan to Eliminate His Parents
A son's cold, calculated plan to murder his beloved parents, detailed in a chilling notebook, unravels a family tragedy and exposes a desperate attempt to manipulate the justice system.

TEPE BOMBSHELL: MONIQUE SHOT MULTIPLE TIMES
New court filings reveal Monique Tepee was shot multiple times, not once, intensifying the rage and premeditation behind her and Spencer Tepee's double murder by her ex-husband, Dr. Michael McKe.

What could have saved Monique and Spencer Tepe? Warnings about alleged killer Michael McKee
The tragic murders of Monique and Spencer Tepe by Monique's ex-husband, Michael McKee, expose critical systemic failures in addressing domestic violence and stalking, highlighting the barriers victims face in securing protection.

TEPE MURDERS: FAKE ALIBI BUSTED, WIFE & NEW HUBBY MURDERED IN BED
A highly educated vascular surgeon, Dr. Michael McKe, is exposed for fabricating an alibi after his ex-wife and her new husband are found murdered in their bed, revealing a calculated attempt to evade justice that was quickly unraveled by investigators.

‘Obsessed’ Ex-Husband Stalked Ohio Couple for Weeks Before Murders: Docs
Newly unsealed court documents reveal chilling details of a vascular surgeon's alleged stalking and violent history with his ex-wife, leading up to the murders of her and her new husband.

EXPLOSIVE Accusations in Ohio Double Murders | Monique & Spencer Tepe, Michael McKee
New police documents reveal shocking allegations of prior abuse, explicit threats, and meticulous premeditation by Dr. Michael McKe in the double murder of his ex-wife Manique Tepee and her husband Spencer.

Terrifying new details: Michael McKee was stalking Tepe’s home weeks before murders, docs say
An unsealed affidavit reveals chilling new details in the Michael McKee murder case, including his pre-meditated stalking of the Tepe home weeks before the killings and a history of severe abuse against his ex-wife, Mo'Nique.

Ohio Couple Ambushed In Their Home: The Double Murder Of Spencer & Monique Tepe
An Ohio couple, Spencer and Mon'nique Tepee, were brutally murdered in their home, leaving their two young children unharmed but orphaned, with Mon'nique's ex-husband, a vascular surgeon, arrested and charged in the calculated attack.

KILLER SMILE: SURGEON DAZZLES ON DATE APP BEFORE SHOOTING EX-WIFE & NEW HUBBY, RPT
A vascular surgeon, Michael McKe, presented a charming facade on dating apps while allegedly planning and executing the premeditated murder of his ex-wife and her new husband, using a suppressed firearm.

VA v. Brendan Banfield - Day 1 | Opening Statements and the Au Pair testimony begins
Day one of the 'Au Pair Affair' murder trial reveals an elaborate plot by defendant Brendan Banfield and his au pair, Juliana Perez Magalhaes, to murder his wife and a 'fall guy' lured through a fetish website, with testimony highlighting meticulous planning and chilling inconsistencies.

What surgeon Michael Mckee did before allegedly killing Monique and Spencer Tepe - Ohio murders
A surgeon's life unraveled by professional issues and a deep-seated resentment, culminating in the alleged murder of his ex-wife and her new husband, revealing a pattern of avoidance and overconfidence.

MONSTER MARRIAGE: SURGEON’S ICY THREATS YEARS BEFORE KILLING EX-WIFE & NEW HUBBY, COPS
A successful vascular surgeon allegedly stalked and emotionally abused his ex-wife for nearly a decade before murdering her and her new husband in their beds, fueled by perceived rejection and mounting legal troubles.

STONE-FACED SURGEON IN COURT AFTER EX-WIFE & DENTIST HUBBY FOUND MURDERED, TOTS WAILING
A stone-faced surgeon is in court, accused of the double murder of his ex-wife and her new husband, with their children present during the killings, sparking debate over his lack of remorse and potential legal defenses.

LIVE COURT | Michael McKee First Court Appearance and New Charges
This episode breaks down the legal process and escalating charges against Michael McKe, accused in the double homicide of Spencer and Monnique Tepee, while also analyzing the political implications of a Massachusetts District Attorney's decision not to seek re-election.

How much planning went into Tepe murders? Dr. Michael McKee in court as investigation deepens
Dr. Michael McKee, a successful vascular surgeon, is now charged with aggravated murder in the shooting deaths of his ex-wife and her husband, with new evidence suggesting premeditation and a long-held grudge.