Episode Details

In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, we talk about the jaw-dropping case of Michelle Hadley, an innocent woman caught in a malicious scheme orchestrated by her ex-boyfriend, Ian Diaz, and his wife, Angela Diaz. What starts as a whirlwind romance between Michelle and Ian quickly turns into a nightmare filled with deceit and betrayal. After their breakup, Ian, a US Marshal, and his new wife Angela, concoct an elaborate plan to frame Michelle for crimes she didn't commit, including sending threatening emails and soliciting men for a fake rape plot through Craigslist.

With Ian's background in law enforcement, the couple believed they could manipulate the system. However, as the investigation unfolds, cracks in their story begin to appear, leading to Angela's arrest and Michelle's exoneration. Despite the harrowing experience of spending 88 days in jail and facing potential life imprisonment, Michelle emerges victorious, reclaiming her life and reputation.
Join us as we get into this twisted tale of revenge, deception, and justice. Share your thoughts in the comments below and subscribe for more episodes.

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Previous cases mentioned in this episode:
Inside the Unsolved Hendricks Family Murders: Evidence, Trial, and a Shocking Acquittal | David Hendricks
https://murderandlove.com/inside-the-unsolved-hendricks-family-murders-evidence-trial-and-a-shocking-acquittal-david-hendricks/

A Double Life and a Murder-for-Hire Plot Gone Wrong | The Case of Dalia Dippolito
https://murderandlove.com/a-double-life-and-a-murder-for-hire-plot-gone-wrong-the-case-of-dalia-dippolito/

Midweek Mini – A Father Rescues His Daughter from Sex Trafficking and Murders the Alleged Trafficker – John Eisenman
https://murderandlove.com/midweek-mini-a-father-rescues-his-daughter-from-sex-trafficking-and-murders-the-alleged-trafficker-john-eisenman/

Midweek Mini | Woman Murdered Son Over Custody Battle with Her Mom plus a Shocking Update | Janet Garcia
https://murderandlove.com/midweek-mini-woman-murdered-son-over-custody-battle-with-her-mom-plus-a-shocking-update-janet-garcia/


Sources:
- https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/23/us/ian-diaz-michelle-hadley.html
- https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-03-23/ian-diaz-guilty-cyberstalking-case
- https://www.ocregister.com/2023/03/23/ex-u-s-marshal-ian-diaz-found-guilty-in-bizarre-framing-case
- https://www.cbsnews.com/news/michelle-hadley-ian-diaz-angela-diaz-framing-case-california/
- https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/michelle-hadley-cleared-charges-being-framed-ex-boyfriend-ian-diaz-n1234567



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