In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, I tell you about the case of Athena Valentiny, a beloved nurse found brutally murdered in her Grover Beach, California condo. As investigators piece together the puzzle, suspicion falls on her own son, Levente Laszlo Lazar, whose financial troubles and suspicious online searches paint a damning picture. The evidence reveals a web of deceit, greed, and betrayal, leading to an intense courtroom battle where Levente's shocking actions and flimsy defenses are laid bare. 

Join us as we uncover the tragic tale of a mother's love turned fatal due to her son's desperation for money.

Question: If you were on the jury, what piece of evidence would have been most compelling to you? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

00:00 Athena Valentini died from multiple stab wounds with her throat slashed
02:51 Athena Valentini was found dead on October 25 after being missing
29:49 Levente allegedly lied about not traveling to California
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Sources:
https://casetext.com/case/people-v-lazar-26
https://ksby.com/news/local-news/2018/10/31/grover-beach-homicide-victim-remembered-as-strong-loving
https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/id-shows/caught-in-the-net/digital-technology-helps-solve-murder-of-california-nurse-found-brutally-stabbed
https://pasoroblesdailynews.com/man-found-guilty-of-murdering-his-mother-in-grover-beach/99451/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUunwh9RoBg
https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/crime/article229550474.html
https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/departments/district-attorney/latest-news/2019/october/jury-convicts-indiana-man-of-murdering-his-mother-
https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/crime/article235694997.html
https://www.ksby.com/grover-beach-murder-suspect-takes-the-stand-in-trial


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Hi! It's Ky, the host of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide. In this podcast, I tell you true crime cases of relationships that turned to murder, love that turned to homicide, and trust that turned to betrayal. Join me as we delve into true narratives that unravel the thin line between passion and peril, exploring the darkest corners of the human heart. These are not just stories; they're cautionary tales that make you question the fragility of emotions and the unforeseen consequences that love, or what appears to be love, can bring. So, buckle up for a journey through the tumultuous landscapes of romance gone wrong, only on Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide.

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