Episode 52: The Murder of Adam Chase

It’s said that one in five marriages will face the painful sting of infidelity at some point. For some, it’s a single mistake—a fleeting lapse in judgment—that the couple can eventually work through. But for others, it’s something much darker. A repeated betrayal, chipping away at trust until only resentment and contempt remain. And in some cases, infidelity doesn't just damage a relationship; it ignites a firestorm of emotions that can lead someone to take extreme actions. Take the story of Rose Chase and her husband, Adam. When Adam confronted Rose about a photo showing her snuggled up to another man, something inside him snapped. What started as a simple confrontation quickly spiraled into a fiery argument—one that ended with Adam storming out of the house, never to return. Rose would later tell investigators that Adam had been so distraught over her affair that he left, never to be seen again. But where did Adam go? What happened to him? Adam had struggled with his mental health for years. Was he simply retreating into his own pain, seeking solace in isolation? Or did something more sinister unfold that day? This is a chilling tale of a missing person’s case with a tragic and deadly conclusion. This story reminds us that evil is everywhere and that the darkest sides of human nature are sometimes closer than we realize.

 

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The Cinemaholic – Adam Chase Murder: Where is Rose Chase Now? – Sounak Sengupta – August 9, 2023

Investigation Discovery – A Body in the Basement – S1, E4 Chase and Lies – Discovery +

Democrat and Chronicle – “Mother-in-law reacts to Rose Chase guilty verdict: ‘Justice was done, my son can rest’” – Victoria Freile – October 19, 2013 - Mother-in-law reacts to Rose Chase guilty verdict: 'Justice was done, my son can rest'

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Democrat and Chronicle – “Husband killer’s endangering conviction overturned” – Victoria E. Freile – February 12, 2018 - Husband killer Rose Chase no longer tied to endangering conviction

USA Today - Democrat and Chronicle – “Woman found guilty of killing and dismembering husband” – Victoria E. Freile – October 18, 2013 - Woman found guilty of killing, dismembering husband