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The Murder of Hadas Winnick (from "I'm Related to a Killer")

August 21, 2025·49 min·4 clips

Amy's brother calls her and says, 'I just killed mom,' leaving her in frantic disbelief.

Hosts Jillian Buzzavalle and Patrick Hines of True Crime Obsessed announce this episode as the debut of a new bonus series called I'm Related to a Killer, designed specifically to tell true crime stories from the perspective of the relatives of perpetrators rather than the victims or investigators. The hosts explain that this perspective is underrepresented in true crime coverage despite being requested repeatedly by listeners who are curious about what it is like to share a family with someone who committed a violent act. The first case in the series involves Jesse Winnick, who killed his mother Hadas Winnick in a crime that prosecutors characterized in explicit terms, describing Jesse as an individual who took pleasure in causing pain to others including his own family. The episode draws on accounts from people familiar with the case, including descriptions of Jesse's history of concerning behavior before the murder, and explores how the crime permanently shaped the lives of those around him. A key portion of the episode addresses the ongoing parole process and the burden it places on survivors and family members who must repeatedly relive the crime to argue against Jesse's release. The hosts note that any murder is a horrible tragedy, and that murdering one's own mother reflects a particularly disturbing pathology according to the accounts they present. The episode also opens with a discussion of community building around the podcast, including the Discord server, Facebook group, and the New Boot Goofin phenomenon borrowed from Reno 911 that has become a recurring in-joke in the community. The tone is serious and respectful of the gravity of the case while maintaining the hosts' characteristic warmth and community-focused framing. The audience is true crime fans interested in the less-explored relational aftermath of violent crime.

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