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The Christmas Poisoner
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- True Crime Never Sleeps
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- Dec 16, 2025
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Summary
In this chilling holiday episode of Murder With My Husband , Payton dives into the bizarre and twist-filled case of Barbara Hoffman—a biochemistry student turned massage parlor worker turned accused murderer. On Christmas Day 1977, a man walks into the Madison Police Department and confesses to helping bury a body in the snow. What unravels next is a tangled web of deceit, dual identities, suspicious life insurance policies, and two mysterious deaths—both men deeply involved with the same woman. Was Barbara Hoffman a misunderstood genius? A manipulative killer? Or the perfect scapegoat? 🛑 Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide, mental health, and graphic content related to murder. Listener discretion is advised. Today's episode is brought to you in part by the following: Patriot Food Supply: ➡️ https://www.rzmaf8trk.com/212KN5C/2CTPL/ Skillshare : ➡️ https://skillshare.eqcm.net/XYOaYX FastestVPN: ➡️ https://fastestvpn.com/pro-lifetime-deal?a_aid=691945e99703c DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ON ALL MAJOR PODCAST PLATFORMS Follow Us on Social Media Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/tcnsshow/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/truecrimens IG : https://www.instagram.com/truecrimeneversleeps/ If you like our content, consider becoming a financial supporter: Buy Us A Coffee : https://buymeacoffee.com/tcns Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy