Surgeon, Mormon Bishop, Killer! Meet Martin MacNeill.
From True Crime Recaps by Amy Townsend, Chris Nathan
April 16, 2026 · 19 min
About this episode
The episode explores the shocking true story of Martin MacNeill, a doctor and Mormon bishop, whose life hides dark secrets revealed through his daughter's investigation after his wife's sudden death.
Do you know the shocking true story of Martin MacNeill? A prominent doctor, and bishop of the Mormon church, whose picture-perfect life was hiding a dark secret. When his wife Michele dies suddenly, it's ruled an accidental death by natural causes. But as their daughter Alexis investigates, she uncovers a web of lies and deceit that will leave you on the edge of your seat. From forgery to murder, this is a True Crime Recap that will shock you to the core.
People in this episode
Hosts: Amy Townsend, Chris Nathan
Topics covered
- murder
- investigation
- deceit
- true crime
- forgery
- family secrets
Keywords
- Martin MacNeill
- Michele MacNeill
- Mormon church
- murder
- true crime
- investigation
- forgery
- deceit
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Mormon church
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