HCS Classic - Movie vs Reality: Fatal Attraction and Carolyn Warmus
Summary
Hosts Rachel Fisher and Desi Jettikin examine the case of Carolyn Wormus, dubbed the "Fatal Attraction Killer," who murdered her lover’s wife, Betty Jean Solomon. The episode details Carolyn’s obsessive behavior, her purchase of a silenced gun from a private investigator, and the trial that led to her conviction for second-degree murder. They discuss the media's comparison to the 1987 film and note that Carolyn was released on parole in 2019 while maintaining her innocence.
Topics discussed
Intro and ZocDoc Sponsorship
Patreon Thanks and Show Intro
Fatal Attraction Killer Case Overview
Carolyn Wormus Background and Family
Obsession with Paul and Failed Romance
Stalking, Fraud, and Private Investigator
Staged Photos and PI Conflict
Paul Solomon's Marriage and Affair
The Affair Escalates and Family Dynamics
The Night of the Murder
Mid-Roll Ads: Zen and Noom
Discovery of the Crime Scene
Investigation and Carolyn's Arrest
Trial Details and Mistrial
Second Trial and Conviction
Parole, Media Portrayals, and Outro
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