Ep 2. Beverly McColm

Beverly McColm was a well-respected and successful lawyer who lived in the affluent community of Grand Rapids, Michigan. She had a loving husband, a beautiful home, and two wonderful children. However, on August 6, 2002, Beverly's picture-perfect life was shattered when her husband, David McColm, was found dead in their backyard.

The investigation into David's death revealed shocking secrets about Beverly's past. It was discovered that she had been involved in a secret affair with a man named Jeff Gunningham, who was 11 years younger than her. In addition, it was revealed that Beverly had been stealing money from her law firm to support her lavish lifestyle and her affair with Gunningham.

As the investigation continued, more evidence surfaced that pointed to Beverly as the prime suspect in David's murder. Phone records showed that she had called her lover multiple times on the night of the murder, and she had also purchased a gun the day before David's death. The gun was later found in a nearby pond and was identified as the murder weapon.

Beverly was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. She maintained her innocence throughout the trial, but the evidence against her was overwhelming. Prosecutors argued that Beverly was motivated to kill her husband because he had discovered her affair and her embezzlement scheme.

The trial was highly publicized, and people across the country were captivated by the story of the successful lawyer who had seemingly thrown away everything for a younger lover. Beverly's defense team argued that the evidence was circumstantial and that there was no direct proof linking her to the murder.

In the end, the jury found Beverly guilty of first-degree murder, and she was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The case of Beverly McColm continues to fascinate people today as a cautionary tale of how even the most successful and respected members of society can be capable of committing heinous crimes.