Episode Details

We discuss the tragic murders of Dr. Lauren Semanchik and her boyfriend, Tyler Webb, in August 2025. We chronicle the abusive relationship involving Semanchik and NJ State Trooper Ricard J. Santos. Case updates will be provided.

CW | TW: This episode discusses abusive relationships, stalking, harassment, double murder, and unaliving oneself. Listener discretion is advised.

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Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson

Logo Art: Drew Hudson

Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers

Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson

Sources

Voicemail Clip: Lauren Semanchik’s Voicemail to Franklin Police Asking About A Restraining Order (NJ.com)

Article: “Murder Victim Told Cops Her Ex Was Stalking Her. Did Police Do Enough to Protect Her?” by Kevin Shea (NJ.com)

Article: “‘You Would Never Expect This.’ N.J Cop Who Gunned Down His Ex, Her Boyfriend, Remains an Enigma” by Victoria Gladstone (NJ.com)

Article: “Punk Rock Brought Together Veterinarian and Firefighter. An Ex-Boyfriend Took Their Lives” by Kevin Shea (NJ.com)

Article: “State Trooper Who Guarded Governors Kills Ex-Girlfriend and Her Boyfriend, Then Himself” by David Wildstein (New Jersey Globe; newjerseyglobe.com)

Article: “Lauren Semanchik Feared NJ Trooper Ex-Boyfriend Months Before Murder-Suicide. Texts Show: ‘Entirely Disturbing’” by David Propper (New York Post; nypost.com)

Article: “NJ State Trooper Who Killed Ex and Her Boyfriend Manipulated Overtime Rules to Juice Salary to Over $400K, Suit Alleges” by Chris Nesi (New York Post; nypost.com)

Article: “New Jersey Police Lieutenant Accused of Killing Ex-Girlfriend and Her Boyfriend in Murder-Suicide” by Minyvonne Burke (NBC News; nbcnews.com)

Article: “New Jersey Officer Stopped at ATM and Pizzeria Instead of Investigating Double-Murder” by The Associated Press (NBC News; nbcnews.com)

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