Episode
Modern Lonely Hearts Killer
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- Jun 13, 2026
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- 115
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Summary
A modern-day “lonely hearts” scammer, Aurora Phelps, is accused of using dating apps to prey on older, lonely men—draining their finances, stealing their cars, and even orchestrating disappearances. With 11 victims identified, she faces murder charges in Mexico and fraud and kidnapping charges in the U.S., echoing the chilling tactics of the 1950s “Lonely Hearts Killers.” Skilled at deception and using multiple aliases, Phelps is described as a psychopath who believes her own lies, making her as dangerous as any violent criminal. Authorities are now racing to bring her to justice in the U.S. after her Mexican trial, as romance scams evolve into life-threatening crimes. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7520ec83a916917c