Episode
The Murders of Sam Herr and Julie Kobayashi
- Podcast
- Murder Files Unsealed
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- May 16, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2391
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Summary
This source details the calculated double homicide of Sam Herr and Juri "Julie" Kibuishi committed by community theater actor Daniel Wozniak in 2010. Motivated by financial desperation to fund his upcoming wedding, Wozniak murdered Herr for his military savings and then killed Kibuishi to frame the veteran as a fugitive. The episode examines the perpetrator's sociopathic behavior, including his ability to perform in a musical immediately after the killings and his eventual confession to police. It also explores the legal fallout, including the conviction of Wozniak’s fiancée as an accessory and the long-delayed death penalty sentence. Ultimately, the narrative honors the lives of the victims while documenting the profound impact the tragedy had on their families and the Southern California community. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.