{"podcast":{"title":"Murder Files Unsealed","slug":"murder-files-unsealed-6698983","podcast_index_feed_id":6698983,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6017387/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/85b705e7765fb92baea0b9e8a2deadb8.jpg","author":"AC Wilson","episode_count":1000,"summary":"Welcome to \"Murder Files Unsealed\" a True Crime Podcast, your portal into the darkest corners of the human psyche and the chilling stories that have left an indelible mark on society. Join us as we delve deep into the realms of real-life mysteries, unsolved cases, and the minds of both criminals and investigators. 🎙️ Podcast: Tune in to our gripping podcast episodes, where we breathe life into these haunting tales through immersive storytelling and in-depth interviews with experts, detectives, and survivors. Each episode takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions, from shock and fear to empathy and hope. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, our podcast offers a captivating blend of suspense, intrigue, and human drama. 🕵️‍♀️ Our Commitment: At \"Murder Files Unsealed,\" we are dedicated to respecting the sensitivity of these stories while ensuring that the voices of victims and their families are heard. We strive to shed light on the relentless pursuit of justice, the tireless efforts of law enforcement, and the resilience of survivors. Our content is meticulously researched, and we approach each case with empathy and integrity. Join us on this ca…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T16:22:53.217409+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed-6698983"},"episode":{"title":"The Thanksgiving Betrayal - The Puppeteer of Schenectady","slug":"the-thanksgiving-betrayal-the-puppeteer-of-schenectady","published_at":"2026-06-26T16:45:15+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed-6698983/the-thanksgiving-betrayal-the-puppeteer-of-schenectady","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed-6698983","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-thanksgiving-betrayal-the-puppeteer-of-schenectady--72705116","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72705116/the_thanksgiving_murder_of_paul_lacy.mp3","summary":"This true crime narrative details the 1995 murder of Paul Lacy, a devoted father found strangled in his car shortly after Thanksgiving in Schenectady, New York. Although his wife, Stella Lacy, initially reported him missing, investigators uncovered a web of betrayal involving her affair with Paul’s cousin, Ron Faulkner. Police eventually extracted confessions from Faulkner and a neighbor, Calvin Smith, revealing that Stella orchestrated the killing to claim insurance money. While the two men received life sentences for their direct roles in the physical attack, Stella was convicted of lesser charges, including criminally negligent homicide. This overview highlights how manipulation and greed led to a staged crime scene that ultimately failed to deceive detectives. Underneath the tragedy lies a story of a family’s pursuit of justice for a man described as nurturing and selfless. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.","meta_description":"This true crime narrative details the 1995 murder of Paul Lacy, a devoted father found strangled in his car shortly after Thanksgiving in Schenectady, New…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2409,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/murder-files-unsealed-6698983/episodes/the-thanksgiving-betrayal-the-puppeteer-of-schenectady/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed-6698983/the-thanksgiving-betrayal-the-puppeteer-of-schenectady.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}