1805: Who's Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey part 5

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EpisodeJul 2, 202443m

1805: Who's Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey part 5

PRETEND

EpisodeJul 2, 202443m

True Crime Author LaDonna Humphrey Targets Ex-Boyfriend in Melissa Witt Killing, According to RecordingsLaDonna Humphrey is accused of relentlessly pursuing Daniel Watson as a suspect in the unsolved murder of Melissa Witt. Watson, who has consistently maintained his innocence, claims he is being unfairly targeted by Humphrey, who is alleged to be driven by personal and financial motives. Later in the episode, Julie Murray, whose sister Maura Murray disappeared in 2004, also had a contentious experience with Humphrey. Despite initial cooperation, Murray's family became wary of Humphrey's motives, leading to accusations of fabricated evidence and misrepresentation.Follow Us: Twitter: @pretendpod Instagram: @pretendpodcast Facebook: Pretend PodcastFor more information and updates on Maura Murray's case, visit mauramurraymissing.org.Today's episode was written and produced by Javier Leiva.Producer: Alison Byrne Editor: Puneeth Shenoy with the Podcast Pundits https://podcastpundits.com/Theme Music: The Chicken https://www.thechicken.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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PRETEND is an investigative true crime podcast about real people who lie for a living — con artists, scammers, and the victims caught in their web. Hosted by journalist Javier Leiva, PRETEND exposes the human psychology behind deception and fraud. Each episode follows a real case of manipulation — from financial scams and Ponzi schemes to digital hoaxes and emotional cons. PRETEND explains how and why deception works without shaming victims, combining ethical journalism with cinematic storytelling. Featured in lists of the best podcasts about con artists and scams, PRETEND investigates crimes of persuasion, trust, and betrayal. New episodes drop regularly with stor...

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