Episode #89 // The Murder of Heather Gumina

In 2018, Heather Waters was turning her life around. She was working, had 2 teenage children and a small child, a new boyfriend, and was getting off probation. However, her new boyfriend, Anthony Gumina, would soon became violent. Heather would attempt to get away from her abuser, only to be sucked back into the cycle of abuse. Following an argument, Anthony would claim Heather had stormed out on her own and never come back. But when she was found in a shallow grave, Anthony would be arrested for her murder. Had her death been part of the cycle of abuse?

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This episode was researched, written, and recorded by Mary Kiesewetter and Deirdre Teichman. Editing by Kevin Kiesewetter. Music credits to DanoSongs and Rob Chrisman. All rights reserved. Not Your Normal Murder is partnered with the Oracl3 Network.