When Heather Rovet met Jace Paratti, the chemistry was instant. And soon, they were making plans for the future. But when the relationship hit a rough patch, Heather wondered if maybe Jace was hiding something. What she discovered would thrust them both into international headlines and reveal that Jace Paratti wasn’t Jace Paratti at all. 

When Heather Rovet met Jace Paratti, the chemistry was instant. And soon, they were making plans for the future. But when the relationship hit a rough patch, Heather wondered if maybe Jace was hiding something. What she discovered would thrust them both into international headlines and reveal that Jace Paratti wasn&rsquo;t Jace Paratti at all.&nbsp;

The Knife: A True Crime Podcast is a weekly true crime podcast from journalist/producers Hannah Smith and Patia Eaton.
It's a show about people who’ve been dropped into a story they didn't start, but are left to finish. In-depth interviews take the listener behind the punchy headlines to hear what really happened from the people who lived it. The Knife reveals the ripple effect of crime.
Through empathetic, solution-oriented journalism, Hannah and Patia find the untold stories of people who’ve been touched by crime. They’re not breaking news or solving cases, they’re cutting to the heart of the experience through gripping, first-person storytelling.
Follow The Knife on Instagram @theknifepodcast and on Bluesky @theknifepodcast.bsky.social.
The Knife is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including true crime, comedic interviews, news, science, pop culture and more. The network is home to My Favorite Murder hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, This Podcast Will Kill You, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, Buried Bones and more.

The Knife: A True Crime Podcast is a weekly true crime podcast from journalist/producers Hannah Smith and Patia Eaton. It's a show about people who&rsquo;ve been dropped into a story they didn't start, but are left to finish. In-depth interviews take the listener behind the punchy headlines to hear what really happened from the people who lived it. The Knife reveals the ripple effect of crime. Through empathetic, solution-oriented journalism, Hannah and Patia find the untold stories of people who&rsquo;ve been touched by crime. They&rsquo;re not breaking news or solving cases, they&rsquo;re cutting to the heart of the experience through gripping, first-person storytelling. Follow The Knife on Instagram @theknifepodcast and on Bluesky @theknifepodcast.bsky.social. The Knife is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including true crime, comedic interviews, news, science, pop culture and more. The network is home to My Favorite Murder hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, This Podcast Will Kill You, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, Buried Bones and more.

The Knife: A True Crime Podcast

I Know Everything

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Ashlee Wlasiuk was only 10 years old when her father Pete Wlasiuk stood trial for the murder of Patty Wlasiuk. While fighting for her father's innocence, devastating secrets came to light. Among them was the revelation that Patty was not Ashlee's biological mother. Her real mother was a woman named Jackie, who died under mysterious circumstances. As the truth about her father began to emerge, Ashlee wondered, what else had he lied about? 

Link to order Ashlee Wlasiuk’s book: 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HBS1P3PR?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback 

Ashlee Wlasiuk was only 10 years old when her father Pete Wlasiuk stood trial for the murder of Patty Wlasiuk. While fighting for her father's innocence, devastating secrets came to light. Among them was the revelation that Patty was not Ashlee's biological mother. Her real mother was a woman named Jackie, who died under mysterious circumstances. As the truth about her father began to emerge, Ashlee wondered, what else had he lied about?&nbsp;
Link to order Ashlee Wlasiuk&rsquo;s book:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HBS1P3PR?lv=shuf&amp;channelId=500&amp;plpRedirect=mhFallback">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HBS1P3PR?lv=shuf&amp;channelId=500&amp;plpRedirect=mhFallback</a>&nbsp;

Did You Kill My Mother? (Part 2 of 2) 

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At just nine years old, Ashlee Wlasiuk lost her mother, Patty, when her parents’ truck plunged into a lake. What initially appeared to be a tragic accident soon became a murder investigation, with Ashlee’s father, Pete Wlasiuk, charged with Patty’s death. Had Patty drowned in a terrible accident, or had Pete killed her and staged the crash? As a child, Ashlee fiercely defended her father, refusing to believe he could be responsible for her mother’s death. But as the years passed, troubling questions became harder to ignore. 

Link to pre-order Ashlee Wlasiuk's book for show notes:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HBS1P3PR?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

At just nine years old, Ashlee Wlasiuk lost her mother, Patty, when her parents&rsquo; truck plunged into a lake. What initially appeared to be a tragic accident soon became a murder investigation, with Ashlee&rsquo;s father, Pete Wlasiuk, charged with Patty&rsquo;s death. Had Patty drowned in a terrible accident, or had Pete killed her and staged the crash?&nbsp;As a child, Ashlee fiercely defended her father, refusing to believe he could be responsible for her mother&rsquo;s death. But as the years passed, troubling questions became harder to ignore.&nbsp; Link to pre-order Ashlee Wlasiuk's book for show notes: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HBS1P3PR?lv=shuf&amp;channelId=500&amp;plpRedirect=mhFallback" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HBS1P3PR?lv%3Dshuf%26channelId%3D500%26plpRedirect%3DmhFallback&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1793380035239000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0D3Inib2utR5qT1zdV2M7z">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HBS1P3PR?lv=shuf&amp;channelId=500&amp;plpRedirect=mhFallback</a>

Did You Kill My Mother? (Part 1 of 2)

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Patia sits down with Tom Breyfogle, a Producer on The Knife. First, Patia tells Tom a story about Stanley Alpert who narrowly escaped a 25-hour kidnapping. Then, Tom tells Patia about a time a man popped up from his car's back seat, flashed his gun and told Tom to drive.

Patia’s Book Recommendation: The Responsible Party by Claire Carusillo

Tom’s Movie Recommendation: Highest 2 Lowest

Patia sits down with Tom Breyfogle, a Producer on The Knife. First, Patia tells Tom a story about Stanley Alpert who narrowly escaped a 25-hour kidnapping. Then, Tom tells Patia about a time a man popped up from his car's back seat, flashed his gun and told Tom to drive.
Patia&rsquo;s Book Recommendation: The Responsible Party by Claire Carusillo
Tom&rsquo;s Movie Recommendation: Highest 2 Lowest

Off Record: Held at Gunpoint (with Tom Breyfogle)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/fdaec100-e2d1-454f-b3b3-b4ea01406af9/transcript

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