In a quiet suburb of Utah, a Mormon man killed his wife, before committing suicide. Multiple neighbors described them as a normal couple whom they had never seen quarrel. But this isn't a whodunit. The police investigation never wavered on who committed the crime. The question is, why? Why did the lives of this seemingly normal couple end in such tragic fashion. Finding the answers will take us from Catholic Italian New Jersey to a very non-Mormon lifestyle in Los Angeles to a funeral in Florida. And we'll learn the answers from many woman, living around the country, all of whom felt like they were the victim's best friend. This is My Best Friend's Killer.
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Jill Houston's neighbor Pearl died tragically, in what the police ruled an accident, but Jill has spent decades trying to prove was a murder. Did men looking for Jill's home go into the wrong house? Was a fire set to cover their crime? This true crime miniseries presents the facts from both sides, and leaves it up to you, the listener, to decide. All episodes of Murdered by Mistake are available now.
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25 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT
Murdered by Mistake - Also From Voyage Media, New True Crime Limited Series
The trailer for Voyage's newest true crime miniseries. Jill Houston's neighbor Pearl died tragically, in what the police ruled an accident, but Jill has spent decades trying to prove was a murder. Did men looking for Jill's home go into the wrong house? Was a fire set to cover their crime? This true crime miniseries presents the facts from both sides, and leaves it up to you, the listener, to decide. All episodes of Murdered by Mistake are available now, anywhere you get your podcasts.
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27 May 2025TRANSCRIPT
Episode Eight
Marilyn Hotz uncovers an unforeseen revelation within her emails, advancing the narrative of the "My Best Friend's Killer" investigation.
27 May 2025TRANSCRIPT
Episode Seven
This episode explores the lives of Lynn and Dan through their funerals, revealing further details in this installment of My Best Friend's Killer.
27 May 2025TRANSCRIPT
Episode Six
Lynn's friends travel to Utah and visit her home following her murder, seeking answers and closure in this episode.
27 May 2025TRANSCRIPT
Episode Five
The police report unveils the complete timeline of events surrounding Lynn's murder, providing crucial details about the day of the crime.
27 May 2025TRANSCRIPT
Episode Four
Dan Benamor explores the unraveling relationships between couples in Utah, revealing how a shocking outburst permanently damages friendships in this episode.
27 May 2025TRANSCRIPT
Episode Three
Lynn, an Italian Catholic from New Jersey, adjusts to Mormon Utah alongside Dan in this episode of My Best Friend's Killer, offering insights into her experiences.
27 May 2025TRANSCRIPT
Episode Two
Wedding guests recall DAN and LYNN's wedding as an unforgettable, wild event, painting a picture of the couple's life before tragedy strikes in this episode.
10 Mar 2025
Episode One
Dan Benamor narrates the initial meeting of Dan and Lynn, portraying it as a romantic fantasy and potential end to Lynn's unlucky streak in love.
2 Jan 2025TRANSCRIPT
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Lynn's best friends recount her relationship with Dan, from its romantic beginnings to its tragic end in Mormon Utah, revealing the shocking story of her murder-suicide.
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