• Trailer

    Lynn was murdered by her husband, Dan, who then took his own life. Her best friends saw this relationship from the storybook romance moment when Lynn and Dan met, to their surreal Vegas wedding, to their gradual relationship decline after moving to Mormon Utah, to the shocking end of their relationship. They tell the story, in My Best Friend's Killer.

    A new true crime podcast from Voyage Media, producers of the hit true crime podcasts Borderline and In The Blood.



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    S1 - 2m - Jan 2, 2025
  • Episode One

    Dan and Lynn's first meeting seems like the stuff of romantic fantasy, and a happy ending to Lynn's streak of being unlucky in love.

    My Best Friend's Killer is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, Kaitlyn Brown and Dan Benamor. Executive Produced by Marilyn Hotz. Written and reported by Dan Benamor. Edited, sound designed and mixed by Nick Messitte. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez.

    Utah Domestic Violence Coalition's LINKLine offers 24/7 confidential information, support, resources, referrals, crisis intervention, and safety planning for anyone in Utah affected by domestic violence. To speak with an advocate, call 1-800-897-LINK (5465).

    Consider supporting The Retired Investigators Guild, which investigates cold cases (many of which are domestic murders): https://www.therig.org/

    You can find former investigator Danny Smith's other podcast appearances, his Dickie Floyd Detective Novels, and other information here: https://dickiefloydnovels.com/unsolved-murders-podcast/



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    S1E1 - 33m - Mar 10, 2025
  • Episode Two

    Dan and Lynn's wedding is recounted by numerous guests as the craziest wedding they've ever attended.

    My Best Friend's Killer is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, Kaitlyn Brown and Dan Benamor. Executive Produced by Marilyn Hotz. Written and reported by Dan Benamor. Edited, sound designed and mixed by Nick Messitte. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez.

    Utah Domestic Violence Coalition's LINKLine offers 24/7 confidential information, support, resources, referrals, crisis intervention, and safety planning for anyone in Utah affected by domestic violence. To speak with an advocate, call 1-800-897-LINK (5465).

    Consider supporting The Retired Investigators Guild, which investigates cold cases (many of which are domestic murders): https://www.therig.org/

    You can find former investigator Danny Smith's other podcast appearances, his Dickie Floyd Detective Novels, and other information here: ⁠https://dickiefloydnovels.com/unsolved-murders-podcast/



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    S1E2 - 23m - May 27, 2025
  • Episode Three

    Lynn, an Italian Catholic from New Jersey, acclimates to Mormon Utah, with Dan.

    My Best Friend's Killer is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, Kaitlyn Brown and Dan Benamor. Executive Produced by Marilyn Hotz. Written and reported by Dan Benamor. Edited, sound designed and mixed by Nick Messitte. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez.

    Utah Domestic Violence Coalition's LINKLine offers 24/7 confidential information, support, resources, referrals, crisis intervention, and safety planning for anyone in Utah affected by domestic violence. To speak with an advocate, call 1-800-897-LINK (5465).

    Consider supporting The Retired Investigators Guild, which investigates cold cases (many of which are domestic murders): https://www.therig.org/

    You can find former investigator Danny Smith's other podcast appearances, his Dickie Floyd Detective Novels, and other information here: ⁠⁠https://dickiefloydnovels.com/unsolved-murders-podcast/⁠



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    S1E3 - 25m - May 27, 2025
  • Episode Four

    Things in Utah devolve between Dan and Lynn, and a friendship between them and another couple is permanently compromised after a shocking outburst.

    My Best Friend's Killer is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, Kaitlyn Brown and Dan Benamor. Executive Produced by Marilyn Hotz. Written and reported by Dan Benamor. Edited, sound designed and mixed by Nick Messitte. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez.

    Utah Domestic Violence Coalition's LINKLine offers 24/7 confidential information, support, resources, referrals, crisis intervention, and safety planning for anyone in Utah affected by domestic violence. To speak with an advocate, call 1-800-897-LINK (5465).

    Consider supporting The Retired Investigators Guild, which investigates cold cases (many of which are domestic murders): https://www.therig.org/

    You can find former investigator Danny Smith's other podcast appearances, his Dickie Floyd Detective Novels, and other information here: ⁠⁠https://dickiefloydnovels.com/unsolved-murders-podcast/⁠



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    S1E4 - 30m - May 27, 2025
  • Episode Five

    The police report reveals the full timeline of the day of Lynn's murder.

    My Best Friend's Killer is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, Kaitlyn Brown and Dan Benamor. Executive Produced by Marilyn Hotz. Written and reported by Dan Benamor. Edited, sound designed and mixed by Nick Messitte. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez.

    Utah Domestic Violence Coalition's LINKLine offers 24/7 confidential information, support, resources, referrals, crisis intervention, and safety planning for anyone in Utah affected by domestic violence. To speak with an advocate, call 1-800-897-LINK (5465).

    Consider supporting The Retired Investigators Guild, which investigates cold cases (many of which are domestic murders): https://www.therig.org/

    You can find former investigator Danny Smith's other podcast appearances, his Dickie Floyd Detective Novels, and other information here: ⁠⁠https://dickiefloydnovels.com/unsolved-murders-podcast/⁠



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    S1E5 - 22m - May 27, 2025
  • Episode Six

    Lynn's friends fly to Utah after her murder, and go to her home.

    My Best Friend's Killer is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, Kaitlyn Brown and Dan Benamor. Executive Produced by Marilyn Hotz. Written and reported by Dan Benamor. Edited, sound designed and mixed by Nick Messitte. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez.

    Utah Domestic Violence Coalition's LINKLine offers 24/7 confidential information, support, resources, referrals, crisis intervention, and safety planning for anyone in Utah affected by domestic violence. To speak with an advocate, call 1-800-897-LINK (5465).

    Consider supporting The Retired Investigators Guild, which investigates cold cases (many of which are domestic murders): https://www.therig.org/

    You can find former investigator Danny Smith's other podcast appearances, his Dickie Floyd Detective Novels, and other information here: ⁠⁠https://dickiefloydnovels.com/unsolved-murders-podcast/⁠



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    S1E6 - 23m - May 27, 2025
  • Episode Seven

    Lynn and Dan's funerals shed further light on their lives.

    My Best Friend's Killer is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, Kaitlyn Brown and Dan Benamor. Executive Produced by Marilyn Hotz. Written and reported by Dan Benamor. Edited, sound designed and mixed by Nick Messitte. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez.

    Utah Domestic Violence Coalition's LINKLine offers 24/7 confidential information, support, resources, referrals, crisis intervention, and safety planning for anyone in Utah affected by domestic violence. To speak with an advocate, call 1-800-897-LINK (5465).

    Consider supporting The Retired Investigators Guild, which investigates cold cases (many of which are domestic murders): https://www.therig.org/

    You can find former investigator Danny Smith's other podcast appearances, his Dickie Floyd Detective Novels, and other information here: ⁠⁠https://dickiefloydnovels.com/unsolved-murders-podcast/⁠



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    S1E7 - 22m - May 27, 2025
  • Episode Eight

    Marilyn discovers something totally unexpected in her emails.

    My Best Friend's Killer is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, Kaitlyn Brown and Dan Benamor. Executive Produced by Marilyn Hotz. Written and reported by Dan Benamor. Edited, sound designed and mixed by Nick Messitte. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez.

    Utah Domestic Violence Coalition's LINKLine offers 24/7 confidential information, support, resources, referrals, crisis intervention, and safety planning for anyone in Utah affected by domestic violence. To speak with an advocate, call 1-800-897-LINK (5465).

    Consider supporting The Retired Investigators Guild, which investigates cold cases (many of which are domestic murders): https://www.therig.org/

    You can find former investigator Danny Smith's other podcast appearances, his Dickie Floyd Detective Novels, and other information here: ⁠⁠https://dickiefloydnovels.com/unsolved-murders-podcast/⁠



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    S1E8 - 24m - May 27, 2025
  • Murdered by Mistake - Also From Voyage Media, New True Crime Limited Series

    The trailer for Voyage's newest true crime miniseries. Jill Houston's neighbor Pearl died tragically, in what the police ruled an accident, but Jill has spent decades trying to prove was a murder. Did men looking for Jill's home go into the wrong house? Was a fire set to cover their crime? This true crime miniseries presents the facts from both sides, and leaves it up to you, the listener, to decide. All episodes of Murdered by Mistake are available now, anywhere you get your podcasts.



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    S1E9 - 1m - Mar 25, 2026
  • Sneak Peek - The First Episode of Murdered by Mistake

    You can listen to the first episode, ad-free, of Voyage Media's next true crime miniseries, Murdered by Mistake, here. All other episodes are available now, anywhere you get your podcasts. Just search for Murdered by Mistake, from Voyage Media.

    Jill Houston's neighbor Pearl died tragically, in what the police ruled an accident, but Jill has spent decades trying to prove was a murder. Did men looking for Jill's home go into the wrong house? Was a fire set to cover their crime? This true crime miniseries presents the facts from both sides, and leaves it up to you, the listener, to decide. All episodes of Murdered by Mistake are available now.



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    S1E10 - 33m - Mar 25, 2026
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