Hearts & Death

Published: Feb. 16, 2021, 8 a.m.

Valentine\u2019s Day is usually a day for lovers, one where they can dote on each other and express their love in the form of special time and presents. But in today\u2019s episode we learn that for some, the happiness of Valentine\u2019s Day can be replaced with heartache, fear, and even death. Gerald Dean Krein Jr. was a depressed man who desired to take others down with him when he was ready to complete suicide. He planned an extravagant sex and suicide party for Valentine's Day 2005. Miles away and years prior Delmar Anholt Jr., a troubled man about to become a father, would commit one of the most atrocious killings in Oregon\u2019s history on Valentine\u2019s Day 1982. \n\n\n\nWant to cut down some stress and eat great? Try Gobble! Gobble is a delicious and nutritious meal kit company that sends you fresh ingredients you can cook in just 15 minutes and enjoy. Get your first 6 meals for $36 AND with free shipping by going to Gobble.com/murder\n\n\n\nLooking to relax? Kefla Organics puts 25mg of CBD in their delicious products. Use code \u2018Rain20\u2019 at check out to get 20% off organic CBD products from Kefla Organic. \n\n\n\nGrab a card for any occasion at 420cardz.com. Use code \u2018Rain20\u2019 to get 20% off. \n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are clamoring for more MITR, join us on Patreon! You\u2019ll get social media shout-outs, access to mini-episodes, more bloopers, and more!\n\n\n\nYou can also access all of our mini-episodes now by unlocking our exclusive content on RedCircle.\n\n\n\nNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255\n\nSubstance Abuse and Mental Health National Helpline 1800-662-4357\n\nNational Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233\n\n\n\nInterview with Witness \u201cJamie\u201d - 01.27.21 | Wikipedia - Valentine\u2019s Day | StarNews - Oregon Man Planned Valentine\u2019s Day Mass Suicide | DeseretNews - Woman Reveals Conversation About Alleged Suicide Party | Seattle Times - Oregon Man Had Been Soliciting Suicides for at least Five Years | Herald News - Suicide Party Case Retried | Inforum - Oregon Man Accused of Trying to Set up Mass Suicide | 4 Law - Valentine Day Internet Suicide | NBC News - Suicide Party Planner Sent to Mental Hospital | Justia - State v. Krein | Albany Democrat-Herald - Records Sought in Death Pact | Statesman Journal - Deputies watch house to prevent Suicides | Albany Democrat-Herald - Transcripts indicate krein wanted to die | Albany Democrat-Herald - Suicide Suspect Heading to State Mental Hospital | Herald and News - No Party Goers for Sucide Pact | Herald and news - Hearts and Death | Fox News - Suicide Pact Woman Thought it was a Joke | NBC News - Man Seen as Solicitor May be Emotional Predator | Mugshots.com - Delmar Anholt | Albany Democrat-Herald - Man Gets Life for Killing Girlfriend 05.26.1982 | Medium Crimebeat - Delmar Anholt Jr and the Valentine\u2019s Day Homicide | Gary C King - Crime Scene: True Stories of Crime and Detection |\n\n\n\nOur Sponsors:\n* Check out Armoire and use my code RAIN for a great deal: http://www.armoire.style\n* Check out undefined and use my code RAIN for a great deal: undefined\n* Check out undefined: undefined \n\nSupport this podcast at \u2014 https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-content\n\nAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands