When Ratings Turn Fatal Pt. 1 | Murder: True Crime Stories

When Ratings Turn Fatal Pt. 1 | Murder: True Crime Stories

April 23, 2026 · 35 min · Episode 99

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This episode examines how profit-driven decisions in a daytime talk show segment led to a fatal outcome.

A daytime talk show segment was designed to create emotional confrontation for ratings. Producers pushed a surprise reveal involving a secret relationship. This episode examines how profit-driven decisions shaped the outcome. If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Scams, Money and Murder to never miss a case! For Ad-free listening to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Scams, Money and Murder is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios 🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to other Crime House Originals Clues, Crimes Of…, Crime House 24/7, Serial Killers & Murderous Minds, Murder True Crime Stories, and more wherever you get your podcasts! Follow me on Social Instagram: @Crimehouse TikTok: @Crimehouse Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia YouTube: @crimehousestudios To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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