Family Ties - The Murders of Maria Marino and Richard Penardo Jr
When a tragic car accident in Las Vegas claimed the life of Richard Penardo Jr., it initially seemed like another unfortunate statistic in a city too familiar with traffic fatalities. But as we delve deeper into the circumstances of his death, what emerges is a complex and chilling story of jealousy, drugs, domestic violence, and a disturbing family legacy of murder.
Richard's girlfriend, Julie Dean Bush, intentionally ran him over after a heated confrontation, sparked by suspicions of infidelity. The case escalated dramatically when police found drugs in Julie's vehicle, and her charges quickly moved from attempted murder to open murder.
Yet, as shocking as these details are, the case takes an even darker turn when investigators uncover Richard's past involvement in the 2008 murder of Maria Marino—his former sister-in-law—revealing a tangled web of family dysfunction, generational violence, and unresolved trauma.
Join us as we explore these intersecting tragedies and confront uncomfortable questions about cycles of violence and justice.
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Your co-host John comes to you with 25 years of technology consulting experience and a strong interest in True Crime. John will host the Tech Corner episodes that punctuate Sins & Survivors. In those episodes, his focus will be educating people on the pitfalls of privacy in the digital age, and endeavor to make everyone a bit safer. Topics like cyberstalking, online safety, removal of information from online directories, and new privacy features on mobile devices are just a few topics we'll cover. Email him your questions at Tech@SinsandSurvivors.com
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