12. Murders at Alpine Manor Nursing Home

Until the End of Crime

In this unsettling episode, Cameron and Hayden take you into the dark and disturbing world of Gwendolyn Graham and Cathy Wood, two women whose deadly pact led to the deaths of vulnerable elderly patients at Alpine Manor Nursing Home in Michigan during the 1980s. Their toxic relationship fueled a series of murders, with their twisted love story taking center stage. The pair killed for control, power, and an unbreakable bond—then celebrated their heinous acts with sex. This episode uncovers the chilling details of their relationship, the psychological motivations behind their murders, and the quest for justice that followed.

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