ID’s new show “Does Murder Sleep?” premiered on August 2, 2023, and delves into the mysterious murder of Wendy DiRodio, a 61-year-old woman found dead in her California home in 2009. The upcoming third episode, titled “Kill Her in the Night,” is set to premiere on August 16, 2023, and will uncover the details of this chilling case.
Wendy DiRodio’s murder case remained unsolved for years before the police finally identified the culprit in 2012. The show will highlight the shocking revelation that it was her own niece, Gina Drake, who committed the gruesome murder.
DiRodio’s life was full of promise at 61. She was a talented writer, therapist, and dancing instructor. She was known to be preparing for success in her personal life as well, with talk of a potential marriage to a younger man. Her murder in 2009 baffled and shocked her community.
DiRodio’s body was discovered by her elderly mother in their shared Ventura County, California home. She had suffered multiple knife wounds and was found dead in her locked bedroom on June 3, 2009. The motive behind the murder was a mystery until the revelation that her niece, Gina Drake, was responsible.
The third episode of “Does Murder Sleep?” will delve into the details of the case, exploring the motive behind the chilling murder. It is suggested that envy might have been a driving factor.
Gina Drake was accused of the murder, and she initially claimed to have brought the knife and clean pajamas for the crime. The murder occurred the night before DiRodio was set to finalize the purchase of a house, and in California, it is punishable by 25 years to life in prison.
Drake’s lawyer managed to postpone her sentence for 8 years, 9 months, and 26 days while she was out on bail. During this time, her daughter, Hannah Drake, pleaded with the court to impose the harshest sentence possible and finally bring her mother to justice.
To gain a complete understanding of the Wendy DiRodio murder case, viewers can watch episode 3 of “Does Murder Sleep?” season 1, which airs on ID on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at 10 pm ET. The episode aims to uncover the chilling details surrounding the murder and the motive behind the crime.
