Diane Staudte and her daughter Rachel used antifreeze to poison members of their Missouri family. Mark and Shaun Staudte died, while Sarah survived a later poisoning. The investigation exposed a deliberate plan behind illnesses that had initially appeared unrelated.
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The Interrogation Room — Rachel and Diane Staudte (S1 E8)
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IMDb episode reference connected to the Diane Staudte case. Listed release: 2017. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.
Interrogation Raw — A Mother’s Touch (S2 E12) (2023)
IMDb episode reference connected to the Diane Staudte case. Listed release: 2023. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.
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The Springfield News-Leader · 2016-01-22 · Page A10
Reporting traces the Staudte poisoning investigation
A continued report explains how an anonymous tip and hospital concerns led police to investigate.
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Diane Staudte on confessing to poisoning family members | 20/20 ‘Home Sweet Murder’ Preview
Video from ABC News covering the Diane Staudte case. Length: 3:18.
Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “The Most Evil Mother-Daughter Duo You've Never Heard Of... The Shocking Case of Diane Staudte.” This creator channel covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. The platform may ask you to sign in.
Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “A Family Affair: Diane and Rachel Staudte.” This discussion group covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. Group rules or membership approval may limit access.
Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “Diane Staudte.” This creator channel covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. The platform may ask you to sign in.
Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide — Facebook group
Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “A Mother's Love - Diane Staudte - #67.” This discussion group covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. Group rules or membership approval may limit access.
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Diane Staudte and the Power of Poison
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20/20 : WABC : April 15, 2016 10:01pm-11:00pm EDT
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07Social Media
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ABC News
Diane Staudte on confessing to poisoning family members | 20/20 ‘Home Sweet Murder’ Preview
Video from ABC News covering the Diane Staudte case. Length: 3:18.
Watch on YouTubeInvestigation Discovery
Diane Staudte Murders | Mother May I Murder? | ID
Video from Investigation Discovery covering the Diane Staudte case. Length: 3:07.
Watch on YouTubeFilmRise True Crime
Psychopath Mother Fed Family Anti-Freeze | The Interrogation Room hosted by Vivica A. Fox
Video from FilmRise True Crime covering the Diane Staudte case. Length: 44:59.
Watch on YouTubeABC News
Missouri Mother, Daughter Killed Family Members with Anti-Freeze
Video from ABC News covering the Diane Staudte case. Length: 9:22.
Watch on YouTubeTikTok · Creator channel
Lights Out — TikTok channel
Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “The Most Evil Mother-Daughter Duo You've Never Heard Of... The Shocking Case of Diane Staudte.” This creator channel covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. The platform may ask you to sign in.
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Once Upon A Crime — Facebook group
Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “A Family Affair: Diane and Rachel Staudte.” This discussion group covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. Group rules or membership approval may limit access.
View the Facebook groupTikTok · Creator channel
True Crime Connections ~ Advocacy Podcast — TikTok channel
Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “Diane Staudte.” This creator channel covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. The platform may ask you to sign in.
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Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide — Facebook group
Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “A Mother's Love - Diane Staudte - #67.” This discussion group covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. Group rules or membership approval may limit access.
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