SMITTY-Marshall Terrill

True Murder: The Most Shocking Killers

Dan Zupansky

True Crime, News Commentary, Documentary, News, Society & Culture

4 • 2.7K Ratings

🗓️ 10 March 2025

⏱️ 70 minutes

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Smitty: My Marriage to Serial Killer Charles Schmid, the Pied Piper of Tucson unveils an unforgettable tale of love, betrayal, and survival. Diane Schmid thought she had found her Prince Charming when she met Charles Schmid, a charismatic and mysterious man who swept her off her feet as a teenager in the mid-1960s. But her fairytale quickly unraveled when her husband was arrested for multiple shocking murders that captured national attention. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing America, this deeply personal memoir recounts Diane’s journey from a young girl in love to a woman facing unimaginable revelations of murder. Through vivid memories and unflinching honesty, Diane reveals how she navigated a life overshadowed by her husband’s heinous crimes while striving to protect her family and find peace. Written with co-author Marshall Terrill, this book offers a unique perspective on one of the most infamous cases in American history, shedding light on the devastating human cost of living with such a dark secret. Blending gripping storytelling with heartfelt reflection, Smitty captures the strength of a survivor who chose to share her voice after decades of silence. Smitty is a compelling and haunting story for those who seek a deeper understanding of resilience in the face of unthinkable events. SMITTY: My Marriage to Serial Killer Charles Schmid, the Pied Piper of Tucson—Marshall Terrill

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0:00.0	You are now listening to True Murder, the most shocking killers in true crime history,
0:13.1	and the authors that have written about them.
0:15.8	Gacy, Bundy, Dahmer, The Nightstalker, BTK.
0:21.1	Every week, another fascinating author
0:23.3	talking about the most shocking and infamous killers
0:26.1	in true crime history.
0:27.9	True murder.
0:29.1	With your host, journalist and author, Dan Zufanski.
0:39.9	Good evening.
0:46.8	Smitty, my marriage to serial killer Charles Schmidt, the Pied Piper of Tucson,
0:52.7	unveils an unforgettable tale of love, betrayal, and survival.
0:57.8	Diane Lynch thought she had found her prince charming when she met Charles Schmidt,
1:00.5	a charismatic and mysterious man
1:02.5	who swept her off her feet as a teenager
1:05.5	in the mid-1960s.
1:09.1	But her fairy tale quickly unraveled when her husband was arrested for multiple shocking murders
1:15.2	that captured national attention.
1:19.6	Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing America, this deeply personal memoir
1:25.9	recounts Diane's journey from a young girl in love to a woman facing unimaginable revelations.
1:34.0	Through vivid memories and unflinching honesty, Diane reveals how she navigated a life overshadowed by her husband's heinous crimes while striving to protect her family and find peace.
1:48.6	Written with co-author Marshall Terrell, this book offers a unique perspective on one of the most
1:54.5	infamous cases in American history, shedding light on the devastating human cost of living with such a dark secret.
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