meta_pixel
Tapesearch Logo
Log in
Once Upon A Crime | True Crime

S5 Ep196: Hookups from Hell: Wade Ridley - "The Match.com Murderer"

Once Upon A Crime | True Crime

Esther Ludlow

True Crime, Crime, Truecrime, Criminology, History, Criminals

4.65K Ratings

🗓️ 15 February 2021

⏱️ 44 minutes

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

Two women meet a man on Match.com. After they end the relationship, Wade Ridley vows deadly revenge.

Resources:
20/20: In an Instant - "Match Made in Hell", ABC Television, aired July 1, 2017

Dating App Horrors: The Untold Story, A&E Network, aired May 2, 2019.

"Mary Kay Beckman Sues Match.com", The Huffington Post, Jan 24, 2013

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0

CrimeCon is coming to Glasgow on 16th September, an exclusive event that promises a thrilling

0:06.0

lineup bringing you face-to-face with renowned figures in the world of true crime.

0:10.6

This intimate gathering offers a packed schedule featuring captivating live panel debates

0:15.0

and opportunities to connect with fellow attendees and guest speakers fostering new friendships

0:19.6

within the true crime community.

0:21.7

CrimeCon is part of CBS Reality, the expert led True Crime TV channel.

0:26.2

To find out more about the event and to buy tickets go to crimecon.co.uk.

0:31.9

This podcast details true crime cases.

0:34.8

It contains adult themes and may contain descriptions of violence.

0:38.6

It is not intended for children.

0:40.6

Listener discretion is advised.

0:51.5

Thank you for joining me for today's episode of Once Upon a Crime.

0:55.4

In the modern age, more people are finding love online.

0:59.4

According to the latest statistics, more than 50 million people have used online apps like

1:04.7

match.com, OKCupid and Tinder to meet people and make a love connection.

1:10.5

A recent survey found that one in five people pulled said that they met their partners online.

1:17.3

Making a match online seems like a great option.

1:20.2

You no longer have to hope to randomly meet someone who shares your interests, goals, and

1:24.3

lifestyle preferences.

1:26.2

Instead, you can fill out an in-depth questionnaire that a dating app then runs through an algorithm

1:31.7

to match you with prospective dates that you are supposedly most compatible with.

1:36.7

But how could a job do these computerized matchmakers do?

...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Esther Ludlow, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Esther Ludlow and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.

Copyright © Tapesearch 2025.