Overview
They've been married 19 years. She's intrigued by true crime. He couldn't care less. Can their marriage survive a podcast? Or will it end in murder?
Meet the MacArthur's! Your soon-to-be favorite dysfunctional true crime couple. Offending your ear holes since 2022. Melissa brings the research and Daniel brings the sarcasm. Telling you cases of other dysfunctional couples whose love affair has ended in murder. With cases you might know and others you've certainly never heard before. You can find us on all podcast streaming services. With over 150 episodes to binge. We also have bonus episodes over at Patreon.com. For a small monetary fee, you get 4 spinoff shows each and every month.
When it comes to happily ever after, just remember to: "Be careful, for marriage is a life sentence. And divorce is always the better option"... over Murder!
210 Episodes
Join us for an unfiltered and unedited discussion on the case. Listen to the conversation after we should have hit stop. Disclaimer: Opinion are like buttholes; everyone has one and most of them stink. Send us a text Support the show
Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025
Case begins at 16:00- Factoids went long Listen as Melissa tells Daniel a case that took 8 long years to prosecute but only recently came to a dramatic end. When a celebrity hairdresser is savagely murdered in his home, was his death the result of a string of high-end burglaries or something much more sinister. We are going with sinister. Enjoy! Send us a text Support the show
Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025
Oh Boy! I’m always so nervous talking about the murder of Laci but after skimming through the Los Angeles Innocence Project's newest petition to overturn the 2004 conviction of Scott Peterson, I was intrigued. Let me know what you think of the "new evidence and witness statements. *information came from CourtTV, People Magazine, ABC news, CBS news, NBC news, and The Daily Beast Send us a text Support the show
Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025
Alright Alabama! You have some serious haunts. Sorry for the banter at your expense. Can't wait to visit you someday. Send us a text Support the show
Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025
Remember those Afternoon Delight episodes we used to do? Giving you up to date information on cases that were all over the news at this moment. Well, we are bringing them back but due to the chaos and busyness of our lives it appears that only Melissa will be doing these ones. Hence the name "Just Melissa". Maybe sometimes we can get Daniel to jump in. If he's available. Be kind and enjoy. Send us a text Support the show
Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025
Join us for an unfiltered, unedited, and unhinged discussion on the case. Listen to the conversation after we should have hit stop. Disclaimer: opinions are like buttholes; everyone has one and most of them stink. Enjoy! Send us a text Support the show
Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025
Case begins at 12:00 Many people asked so I delivered. Wow is this case crazy! And only about to get crazier. Listen as Melissa tells Daniel the ends and outs of this recent murder for hire plot. Starring the sidekick to the one and only Zak Baggins, Aaron Goodwin from the paranormal reality show called Ghost Adventures. Plus, a convicted murderer serving 3 life sentences in a Florida State prison. If you enjoyed this episode and our show, please consider scrolling down further and giving us ...
Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025
Thank you so much Vanessa for your recommendation! Alabama, also known as the "Heart of Dixie", surely delivered! There were so many amazing cryptids. But we narrowed it down to 12. Enjoy! Send us a text Support the show
Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2025
Listen as we discuss the case unfiltered and unedited. The conversations we have after we hit stop. Only now, we keep recording. Always gets a little more interesting and a little more dysfunctional. Enjoy! Send us a text Support the show
Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2025
Case begins at 10:30 Listen as Melissa tells Daniel a case from all the way back in 1906. A murder so heinous that it just so happened to inspire an award-winning movie. And an act so intriguing that remnants from the murder are still finding their way into people's everyday lives. Got your attention? Good! Now go listen. Send us a text Support the show
Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2025
A little Patreon exclusive content to wet your whistle. In this episode of Betrayed! I tell Daniel a case that has never actually been solved. Leaving many asking, "who the hell was Fritz Johnson?" Betrayed! episodes are cases of love gone wrong but that don't necessarily end in murder, each episode is included in our monthly Patreon subscription where you get extra bonus content every single month. Same format, same banter, same dysfunction, only different style cases. Send us a text...
Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025
Our final dive into Massachusetts! The home of Dunkin Donuts and the Salem Witch Trials. Which one is worse? I kid! Love ya Mass. Send us a text Support the show
Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025
March is for Massachusetts! Listen as Melissa tells Daniel the top cryptids for this tiny state in New England. Enjoy! Send us a text Support the show
Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2025
When a young mother goes missing during a hurricane, her close-knit family knows she did not just take off. Something happened to her. But was it the ex-husband? Or someone else even closer? Listen as Melissa tells Daniel the tragic story. Case begins at 12:00 Send us a text Support the show
Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2025
Listen as we discuss the case unfiltered and unedited. The conversations we have after we hit stop. Only now, we keep recording. Always gets a little interesting and more dysfunctional. Enjoy! Send us a text Support the show
Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2025
Ok Utah! You've got some seriously haunted establishments. We are impressed. Send us a text Support the show
Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2025
Drunk In Love is our brand-new podcast! Listen as Melissa tells Daniel history's most famous love stories. Go give the podcast a follow. Drunk in Love can be found on all major podcast streaming platforms. Enjoy! Send us a text Support the show
Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2025
Unfiltered and unedited! Enjoy! Send us a text Support the show
Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2025
Whoo-hoo!! The conclusion of this crazy case. Enjoy! Send us a text Support the show
Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2025
Only because we adore you! February's dysfunctional episode of A Quickie with the MacArthur's. Usually only available on Patreon. On this episode we discuss bad Valentine's Day gifts and horror stories. Enjoy! ***Will be deleted on the 15th. Send us a text Support the show
Transcribed - Published: 14 February 2025
Listen as Melissa tells Daniel part one of the case that captivated a nation. The Black Swan Murder. I had a feeling this was going to anger and fascinate Daniel so be prepared for lots of conversation and opinions. This case is frustrating! Especially for Mr. MacArthur. Case begins at 15:00- We got a little long winded. Send us a text Support the show
Transcribed - Published: 11 February 2025
It's your turn Utah! Listen as Melissa shares 7 of the most popular Cryptids and Legends of the great state of Utah. The MacArthur's go a bit off the rails but 11 of you love that. Enjoy! Send us a text Support the show
Transcribed - Published: 5 February 2025
Listen as Melissa tells Daniel a crazy case from his old stomping ground. There's so many twists and turns you are going to be saying "what" right along with Daniel.In January of 2013, a call comes into the El Dorado County Sheriff's Department. Local defense attorney, David Weiner is on the line. He tells the 911 dispatcher that he is reporting a deceased body at the home of one of his clients. A client that he has defended before, in a case all too similar. Is this shooting a literal blast ...
Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2025
Welcome to our very first "After the Show" episode. Listen as we discuss the case unfiltered and unedited. These are the conversation's we have after we hit stop. Only this time we kept recording. Might get a little interesting and even more dysfunctional. Send us a textSupport the show
Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2025
Welcome to our very first "After the Show" episode. Listen as we discuss the case unfiltered and unedited. These are the conversation's we have after we hit stop. Only this time we kept recording. Might get a little interesting and even more dysfunctional. Send us a text Support the show
Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2025
Oh boy Florida! You've got some strange occurrences. And a cursed doll. Good for you!Send us a textSupport the show
Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2025
This case is awful and open to a lot of opinions and discussion. But, the fact is a beautiful soul was murdered by a selfish and pathetic spouse. Listen as Melissa tells Daniel a case out of the United Kingdom. Just a little jaunt across the pond if you will.Case begins at 10:30.If you’d please, make sure you leave a nice review on Apple, Spotify or any other podcast streaming service. We appreciate them all and it helps us out a lot.If you’d like more of us go check out our other exclusive c...
Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2025
You finally made it up to bat Florida! And you hit it out of the park. Had so much fun discussing your cryptids. Lots of annoying laughter in this one. And even a couple of sexual inuendo's. Please enjoy!Send us a textSupport the show
Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2025
These two cases were by far the most requested and sent to us in some fashion during 2024. I've been sitting on these cases for a while, but I wanted to wait to share them with our 11 listeners until after their conclusions. Listen as Melissa tells Daniel the horrific case of Gisele Pelicot whose bravery and tenacity has helped to inspire change in France and hopefully around the world. Then Melissa tells Daniel another case of love gone horrifically wrong. What would you do if your partner d...
Transcribed - Published: 1 January 2025
A palate cleanser if you will. Listen as Melissa tells Daniel Christmas Folklore from around the globe (mostly Europe). And some of the origins of our Holiday traditions. We go off the rails a bit and there's lots of gratuitous banter. If you get annoyed, just turn it off. Merry Christmas you filthy animals!Send us a textSupport the show
Transcribed - Published: 24 December 2024
Part 3- The trial and conclusion. So thankful for all the support and encouragement through this 3 parter. And beyond thankful so say goodbye to Miss Betty Lou.** E. Ray Andrews received 41 months in prison. Not years as stated by Melissa.No Factoids.Send us a textSupport the show
Transcribed - Published: 17 December 2024
Part 2- The Bodies.Hey 11 listeners! Decided I couldn’t do this case justice without getting deeper into the craziness of this story. So, this is going to be a 3 parter. I know! I know! In part 2 I tell Daniel what exactly Betty Lou’s children knew about the disappearances of Jimmy Don Beets and Wayne Barker.Plus, something or somethings are found on Betty Lou’s property. It’s wild! Part 3- The trial and conclusion.No factoids.Send us a textSupport the show
Transcribed - Published: 17 December 2024
When two men go missing less than 2 years apart, could it be coincidence or something sinister?Listen as Melissa tells Daniel part 1 of the case of the Texas Black Widow, Betty Lou Beets.Thank you to everyone who has requested this case over the years.Case begins at 13:00Send us a textSupport the show
Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2024
Dang Michigan! You have some serious paranormal activity. Good for you!And a crazy way of saying Mackinac Island. I now know it is pronounced Mack-in-aw. Why?!!! Don't worry, I went back and redid the audio. Now I can sleep at night.In this episode you will find some dysfunctional married couple banter and a list of the top hauntings in the "Great Lakes State".PS- we recorded this episode on Monday the 2nd of December. Enjoy! Send us a textSupport the show
Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2024
Without a confession or any physical evidence is the right person in prison? Or was this something other than murder?Listen and find out.Case begins at 15:30Send us a textSupport the show
Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2024
Alright Michigan. It's your turn. We've got a Dogman, a giant squirrel, and some merman. What more could 11 listeners ask for? Alot really! Send us a textSupport the show
Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2024
The Part 2 you've all been waiting for. We would love to hear your theories. You can send them to us at [email protected] us a textSupport the show
Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2024
Let the laughter ensue! For this episode Meliss tells Daniel part 1 of the disappearance of Cora Crippen and her husband Dr. Harvey Crippen. Case begins at 11:30Send us a textSupport the show
Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2024
Alright Ohio! This one’s for you. We have a castle, an amusement park, and a famous prison. What more could you ask for? We love you Ohio!!!As with all palate cleansers there is a ton of banter. If you don’t enjoy hearing random thoughts from your favorite dysfunctional couple then… we’ll see you next time.Send us a textSupport the show
Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2024
You ready Ohio? Daniel sure wasn't. We have a Frogman, a Dogmen, and a Bessie. But the creme de la creme of Ohio Cryptids is the Melonheads. Want to learn where to find these fabulous creatures? Take a listen. You just might be disappointed.Big shout out to one of our 11 listeners Vanessa!!! This one’s for you lady.Send us a textSupport the show
Transcribed - Published: 15 October 2024
This case takes place in the Netherlands.9 years after a woman goes missing, her body is found in the most likely of places. Case begins at 16:30Send us a textSupport the show
Transcribed - Published: 8 October 2024
*listening back we sound super grumpy. We love California and all its charm. One day we will experience something we can’t explain and you all will be the first to know.Tell us where to go to experience true paranormal activity. We’ll be there!11 of you loved our last palate cleanser on California Cryptids. So, we thought hey, let's lean into this a bit. And as you all know we aim to please. Here's some haunted and creepy California locations. Enjoy our pessimistic view on all things ghostly....
Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2024
When a body washes ashore on Lake Coeur D'Alene in Northern Idaho, residents of the popular vacation destination have their suspicions as to who it must be. When the body's identity is confirmed, the residents are left asking another question, why? Did they really need to die?Case begins at 15:30 And a big thank you to one of our 11 listeners, Chelsee Connors. For her hilarious factoid and case recommendations. Much appreciated! Send us a textSupport the show
Transcribed - Published: 24 September 2024
Sometimes true crime can start to feel a little heavy. In honor of the upcoming SPOOKY season let's dive into the world of Cryptids. Listen as Melissa tells Daniel some cryptids from our home state of California. Don't be surprised if this turns into a regular thing. What state should we do next? Send us a textSupport the show
Transcribed - Published: 17 September 2024
When a local political figure dies from a mysterious medical ailment, the affluent town of Dana Point California is left saddened and confused. But 6 months later, just before the case was to turn ice cold, a surprising witness comes forward and has a story to share. One that will finally give answers as to what killed this prominent member of one of California's most beautiful areas.Factoids are about the movie Beetlejuice. Sorry.*Case begins at 15:00 Send us a textSupport the show
Transcribed - Published: 10 September 2024
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Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2024
Warning- this case does include the death of a small child.In August of 1996, the bodies of 2 people were found at the bottom of a cliff. Was this a tragic accident or had something more sinister happen?Listen as Melissa tells Daniel this horrible case out of Wyoming.Case begins at 12:30Send us a textSupport the show
Transcribed - Published: 13 August 2024
Listen as Melissa wraps up this horrific case. Telling Daniel, the ends and outs of other relationships Katherine had in the past. Her interview with detectives and psychiatrists. What happened leading up to her sentencing hearing. The details given to the presiding judge and where we find Katherine Knight now.No Factoids in this episode. Send us a textSupport the show
Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2024
Oh boy! We did it! You are very welcome.Case begins at 10:30Send us a textSupport the show
Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2024
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