# Sin and Secrecy at New Hope Baptist Church

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Podcast: [Murder Files Unsealed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed-6698983)
Published: 2026-07-08T18:58:04+00:00
Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sin-and-secrecy-at-new-hope-baptist-church--72873686
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## Resource

The provided transcript details the investigation into the 2010 murder of Randy Stone, a Marine veteran and insurance agent from Independence, Missouri. While the crime initially appeared to be a mystery, detectives uncovered a decade-long secret affair between the victim’s wife, Teresa Stone, and their charismatic pastor, David Love. The investigation revealed that the pastor used Randy’s own firearm to commit the murder after receiving the gun safe combination from Teresa. Financial tensions regarding missing church funds and changes to life insurance policies further complicated the case and established clear motives for the betrayal. Ultimately, David Love received a life sentence for the killing, while Teresa Stone served prison time for her role as an accessory to the conspiracy. This account highlights how a facade of religious devotion can mask a deadly reality of infidelity, greed, and premeditated violence. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

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