logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2022
1h 9m

William Riley Gaul

Emash Digital / Wondery
About this episode
In November 2016, William Riley Gaul fatally shot his 16-year-old girlfriend, Emma Walker, while she slept. His defense attorneys argued that he never meant to kill her. He was only trying to scare her so he could be a “hero.” Prosecutors claimed that Riley murdered Emma because he couldn’t handle it when she ended their two-year relationship.Join Mike and G ... Show More
Up next
Yesterday
Neal Bradley Long Part 1
In the early 1970s, Dayton, Ohio, was terrorized by a gunman who became known as the “Shotgun Slayer.” African American residents on the city’s west side were seemingly targeted at random, leaving multiple people dead and many others wounded. For years, police struggled to identi ... Show More
52m 11s
Oct 29
James Robertson
James Robertson entered Florida’s prison system as a teenager and spent decades accumulating additional time for violence, weapons offenses, and attempted escapes. After years in close management, Robertson became convinced that life on death row would be preferable. In 2008, he ... Show More
44m 58s
Oct 26
Nicole Lovell
In January 2016, 13-year-old Nicole Lovell vanished from her home in Christiansburg, Virginia, after apparently climbing out of her bedroom window for a secret late-night meeting. Nicole had endured serious health problems from infancy and struggled with bullying and loneliness, ... Show More
53m 30s
Recommended Episodes
Sep 2021
79. Emma Walker - The Kind Cheerleader
On this episode of MWMH, Payton and Garrett discuss the murder of 16-year-old Emma Walker. LIVE ONLINE SHOW TICKETS HERE! https://www.moment.co/murderwithmyhusband Case Sources: Law&Crime Network Youtube - covered the whole trial https://www.wate.com/news/man-convicted-of-murde ... Show More
36m 14s
Jun 2025
Will Carter Jr - 626
DeKalb County, GA, September 13, 2013 – Police responded to a call from 30-year-old Victoria Rickman, who claimed she shot and killed her 30-year-old boyfriend, Will Carter Jr., in self-defense. Police records, texts, and the testimony of friends painted a dark picture of the rel ... Show More
1h 5m
Dec 2020
Episode 121: Emma Walker
16-year-old Emma Walker and 18-year-old Riley Gaul had been together for two years and appeared to be the perfect couple, especially on social media. And they were- until they weren't. On episode 121 of The First Degree, Jac, Alexis & Billy explore the case of 16-year-old Emma Wa ... Show More
1h 4m
Feb 2022
MURDERED: Emma Walker and Mya Peña
<p>Emma Walker had what looked to the world like a picture-perfect high school relationship — until her football player boyfriend revealed the ugly truth. Mya Pena looked past the red flags and saw a guy in need of unconditional love. And when she couldn’t give that to him, he de ... Show More
54m 48s
Jan 2019
Within Arms Reach
A man accused of killing his estranged wife insisted she committed suicide. Investigators said it was murder. The evidence was interpreted differently by the defense and prosecution. It was up to the jury to decide.To learn more about how HLN protects listener privacy, visit cnn. ... Show More
20m 9s
Sep 2025
S3 Ep337: Hand of One, Hand of All | The Murder of Trey Wright
On the night of June 24, 2025, 16-year-old Trey Wright of South Carolina was fatally shot after being lured to a remote road by his girlfriend, Gianna Kistenmacher. Gianna had also brought along Devan Raper, who brought a firearm to the meeting. Authorities say the ambush, over a ... Show More
38m 35s
Sep 2023
The Cold Case Murder Of A Mother And Daughter
On September 2nd, 1994, a horrific crime sent shockwaves through the hardworking community of Williamsport, PA. 23-year-old Gail Matthews was found holding her 5-year-old daughter, Tamara Berkheiser, the pair bloodied, strangled, and stabbed. Gail was well-liked by everyone in he ... Show More
59m 2s
Apr 2021
Toxic Web of Lies
<p>A local businessman is shot and killed by his on-again, off-again girlfriend, who claims she was justified, fending off an attack after years of abuse. In a case where nothing is as it seems, was she telling the truth?</p><p>For episode information and photos, please visit <a ... Show More
41m 59s
Listen to millions of songs and podcasts on Anghami