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This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A slain pregnant mistress and a sinister secret. Prosecutors claim that Matthew Farwell fatally strangled his paramour Sandra Birchmore when the expectant mother threatened to reveal the details of their illicit relationship, which allegedly started when she was just 15 years old.

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Imran Ansari joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Caylen Deller’s trial as she pleads her case for self-defense in the slaying of Chad Mullen, prosecutors seeking to include evidence of Matthew Farwell’s other affairs as the former cop faces charges for the death of his pregnant mistress Sandra Birchmore, and a mom who killed the father of her baby in a brutal car accident.

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A deranged teenager takes a woman’s life as a twisted tribute to a TV character but calls authorities after injuring himself. Benjamin Day lured Maria Saceanu to a “kill room” inspired by “Dexter.” During the brutal act, Day accidentally cut his hand and called emergency responders for help. While he claimed the injury was caused by a wild dog, he only incriminated himself further. After pleading guilty midtrial, the killer is facing a mandatory life sentence.

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Dave Aronberg joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss next steps for death row inmate Christa Pike after her botched execution, Miguel Salguero-Olivares’ trial for the slaying of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth, and Harry Tenon’s latest court appearance in the murder-for-hire plot of Jared Bridegan.

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A pastor callously kills his wife to continue an affair with his mistress. Former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn claimed intruders broke into the family home and killed his wife, Ashley. However, after sitting through a nine-day trial including extensive testimony from Caleb’s mistress Alleigha Botner, jurors determined Caleb was the only person with the means and motive to take Ashley’s life.