The Mysterious Death of Michelle O'Connell (Suicide or Murder?)

This Feels Criminal: A True Crime Podcast (Formerly Killer Queens)

This Feels Criminal | Formerly Killer Queens

Society & Culture, True Crime

4.4 • 3.1K Ratings

🗓️ 7 May 2024

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Summary

Michelle O'Connell's death in 2010 is shrouded in mystery to this day. She was found dead from a gunshot wound, and her death was initially ruled a suicide. Over time though, questions arose due to her troubled relationship with her boyfriend, Jeremy Banks, who was also a sheriff's deputy in St. Augustine, Florida. Despite evidence suggesting foul play, the case was closed, leaving her family frustrated and seeking justice. The case gained national attention as it raised concerns about law enforcement bias and the handling of domestic violence cases. Michelle's family continues to fight for a proper investigation, hoping to uncover the truth.

***TRIGGER WARNING***

Domestic Abuse | Talk of Suicide | Gun Violence

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0:00.0	Hey, y'all, thanks for listening to Killer Queens.
0:07.5	Or KQ if you're nasty, welcome to the show where two 90s-loven country chicks
0:12.3	gab about true crime and tell each other to talk to the hand because the face ain't listening.
0:17.0	I'm Torella.
0:18.0	And I'm Tore.
0:18.9	And we're sisters who have always loved true crime and decided to turn that obsession into a show with a light take on the topic.
0:25.7	Kind of like diet true crime, it's all the flavor and fewer calories.
0:29.5	Now with our show, you'll get true crime, 90s nostalgia, and a few four-letter words sprinkled in.
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0:46.6	Now grab your surge, your 3D Cool Ranch Doritos, and your kitten surprise, and let's get into the episode.
0:54.9	This episode contains discussion of domestic abuse, talks of suicide, and gun violence.
1:01.6	Listener discretion is advised.
1:04.1	Michelle O'Connell's death in 2010 is shrouded in mystery to this day.
1:08.3	She was found dead from a gunshot wound and her death was initially
1:10.9	ruled a suicide. Over time, though, questions arose due to her troubled relationship with her
1:15.6	boyfriend Jeremy Banks, who was also a sheriff's deputy in St. Augustine, Florida. Despite evidence
1:20.7	suggesting foul play, the case was closed, leaving her family frustrated and seeking justice.
1:25.9	The case gained national attention as it raised
1:28.2	concerns about law enforcement bias and the handling of domestic violence cases. Michelle's family
1:33.2	continues to fight for a proper investigation hoping to uncover the truth. Hey, you guys, welcome to
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