She's Too Hot To Be a Criminal? // The Laren Sims Murder Story
Summary
This episode details the true crime story of Sims, a serial con artist who manipulated and murdered her husband, attorney Larry, to steal his wealth. After drugging him with horse tranquilizers and hiding his body in a refrigerator, she and her accomplice, a young secretary, covered up the disappearance for months. Their scheme unraveled when a new employee reported Larry missing, leading to the discovery of his body and the arrest of both women. The secretary was sentenced to prison, while Sims took her own life while awaiting extradition.
Topics discussed
Introduction to Sims, a con artist in Las Vegas
Sims meets and marries attorney Larry
Sims steals from a client trust account
Moving to Sacramento and hiring a secretary
Plotting to kill Larry for his assets
The attempted murder at a horse show
Hiding the body and fabricating excuses
Police investigation and Sims' escape
Embezzling funds and burying the body
Sims disappears and police search begins
Arrests, trial, and final outcomes
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