Just My Imagination - Howland Township, Ohio

In this episode, the hosts recount the brutal murder of Robert Fingerhut in his home, examining the ensuing investigation that led to the arrest of his estranged wife, Donna, and her younger boyfriend, Nate Jackson. The episode outlines the couple's chaotic relationship marked by deceit, manipulation, and sinister plans to kill Robert for financial gain. The show's narrative is interspersed with the couple's letters detailing their discussions about murder, as well as recorded phone calls that explicitly outline their intentions. Notably, both were sentenced to death after their shocking trial, marking a chilling case of crime fueled by greed and betrayal. Despite their convictions, appeals followed, and the flow of events continued with Donna's bizarre decision to forego mitigation evidence in her defense—claiming at times that her writing about the murder was merely her imagination. The episode culminates with details of their current imprisonment, the ongoing legal battles, and the ramifications of their actions, cementing this case as a haunting example of love gone horribly wrong.