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Episode 117: A Killer Talk Show

Season 2 Episode 117

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During the 90’s, daytime tv was infiltrated by talk shows that were filled with the drama of paternity tests, couples cheating and secret crushes. One such talk show would lead to one of their guests committing murder. In 1995, Michigan native Jonathan Schmitz killed an acquaintance of his Scott Amedure, just three days after Scott admitted to having a crush on Jonathan while on the popular daytime talk show “The Jenny Jones Show”. So, why did Jonathan feel the need to kill Scott and was the popular talk show to blame?
References:
Scott Amedure And The Shocking 'Jenny Jones Murder' (allthatsinteresting.com)

Trial By Media Scott Amedure Murder True Story - What Happened to Jonathan Schmitz After the Jenny Jones Show (esquire.com)

'Trial By Media': Where is Jonathan Schmitz Now? | Crime News (oxygen.com)

Jonathan Schmitz Now: Where's Jenny Jones Show Killer Today? Update (thecinemaholic.com)

Killer paroled in 1995 "Jenny Jones Show" murder case - CBS News

Jonathan Schmitz Update: Where Scott Amedure's Killer Is Today (heavy.com)

'Trial by Media' on Netflix: Where Is Jenny Jones Now and What Has She Said About the Murder of Scott Amedure? - Newsweek

Killer in ‘Jenny Jones’ gay crush murder released from prison (ajc.com)

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