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A smart and dedicated daycare provider is thrilled to be expecting her first child with her fiancé, a middle school teacher and basketball coach. But as the couple prepares for the baby and their upcoming wedding, deceit and darkness plague their relationship, eventually resulting in a tragic murder. Sources: Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203939147/avis_marie-banks Clarion-Ledger: https://www.newspapers.com/image/185554507/?match=1&terms=%22avis%20banks%22%20 Mississippi vs. Carla Hughes: https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ms-supreme-court/1604051.html Forensic FIles: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1747028/ Clarion-Ledger: https://www.newspapers.com/image/185601857/?match=1&terms=%22avis%20banks%22%20 Clarion-Ledger: https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2016/04/27/gofund-account-convicted-ex-teacher-carla-hughes/83589426/ Clarion-Ledger: https://www.newspapers.com/image/185555872/?match=1&terms=%22avis%20banks%22%20 Clarion-Ledger: https://www.newspapers.com/image/185574654/?match=1&terms=%22avis%20banks%22%20 The Vicksburg Post: https://www.newspapers.com/image/1041981206/?match=1&terms=%22avis%20banks%22%20 Snapped: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1751781/ Picayune Item: https://www.picayuneitem.com/2009/10/man-testifies-he-did-not-kill-his-pregnant-fiancee/ Oxygen: https://www.oxygen.com/a-wedding-and-a-murder/crime-time/pregnant-woman-stabbed-shot-fiance-girlfriend Clarion-Ledger: https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-avis/129027361/ Justice 4 Carla: https://justice4carla.blogspot.com/2015/03/carla-hughes-was-framed-hughes-is.html American Monster S7E5 "With Honors" Scorned: Love Kills S1E12 "Hot & Sweet" Forensic Files S14E9 "Textbook Murder" This Week's Episode Brought to You By: Ice Cold Case | In 2002, my dad was murdered in the doorway of his home. Now, I am ready to find answers to the coldest case in Belmont County, Ohio. This is the story of a daughter desperate for justice, for closure, for someone to care. It doesn't get more personal than this. | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ice-cold-case/id1685378007 BetterHelp - Convenient and affordable online therapy and counseling - https://betterhelp.com/lovemurder for 10% off your first month Hello Bello - Go to hellobello.com/LOVEMURDER, to get 30 PERCENT OFF your first customized bundle, AND a full-size freebie product of your choice. Hiya Health - Essential Super Nutrients for Kids - https://hiyahealth.com/LOVEMURDER for 50% off your first order Find LOVE MURDER online: Website: lovemurder.love Instagram: @lovemurderpod Twitter: @lovemurderpod Facebook: LoveMrdrPod TikTok: @LoveMurderPod Patreon: /LoveMurderPod Credits: Love Murder is hosted by Jessie Pray and Andie Cassette, researched and written by Jessie Pray, produced by Nathaniel Whittemore and edited by Kyle Barbour-Hoffman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .