Millionaire Shot in Bed, "Trophy Wife" Got $6 Million and Now Claims Her Twin Daughters Framed Her | Case of Steven Beard

Millionaire Shot in Bed, "Trophy Wife" Got $6 Million and Now Claims Her Twin Daughters Framed Her | Case of Steven Beard

July 6, 2026 · 1h 3m · Season 6

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This episode explores the murder of Steven Beard, shot in his bed, and the ensuing investigation involving his wife and allegations of a murder-for-hire plot.

When Steven Beard woke up in the middle of the night, he thought his stomach had somehow burst open. Instead, investigators discovered he had been shot while sleeping in his own bed. What followed was an investigation involving a wealthy businessman, a much younger wife, Celese Beard, a secret relationship, allegations of manipulation, and claims of a murder-for-hire plot motivated by millions of dollars. This episode breaks down the full timeline, from the shooting itself to the testimony that ultimately convinced a jury that Steven's murder was far bigger than a single trigger pull. Listen now on Love and Murder ************************************************************************************************ Podcast Promo: Darkcast Network ************************************************************************************************* Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you’d like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contact Find the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus…

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