Monstrous Moms and Dastardly Dads: Diane Downs

A quiet Oregon road. A frantic mother covered in blood. Three children shot in cold blood.

In 1983, Diane Downs burst into a hospital emergency room, claiming a stranger had ambushed her family in a brutal attack. But as investigators dug deeper, her story unraveled, revealing a tale of obsession, deception, and unthinkable betrayal. Could a mother really commit the unthinkable?

Join us as we uncover the chilling details of this shocking case and the dark secrets that led to one of the most infamous trials in true crime history.

🎧 Listen now—if you dare.

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5☆ cause the story was well written&reasearced

i would have given less because i don't like how she teasingly brought up a part of the story that she knew we would be extremely interested in, then said we would only be able to hear about it if we became patron supporters. it's fine to ask ppl to join and even have perks, like extra stories, early access etc. however, imho, it's messed up to try and pressure fans to become members in this way.