Evil Eye

The 'Evil Eye' episode of the 'Anatomy of Murder' podcast delves into the tragic story of Seth Adu and Eunice Baah, a couple originally from Ghana who were brutally murdered in their Maryland home in 2009. Seth, a successful IT professional, and Eunice, a former beauty queen and role model for immigrants, were preparing for a life together in an upscale gated community. They had recently announced their engagement and Eunice's pregnancy during a party, marking a time of celebration that was cut short by horror.

The case began as a missing persons investigation when Seth failed to show up for work. Police discovered Eunice's car abandoned with her purse inside, suggesting an attempt to stage a theft. A concerned friend of Seth's called the police after finding Seth's car at home but receiving no answer at the door. Inside the couple's residence, a gruesome scene unfolded. Seth was found at the bottom of the basement stairs, having been stabbed over 40 times in a struggle indicated by blood trails and defensive wounds. Eunice was discovered shot in the back of the head, dragged further into the room.

Investigators faced a complex puzzle. The gated community's security system showed a minivan entering with a transponder assigned to the couple's home, suggesting the involvement of someone with access. The narrative took a darker turn as the investigation uncovered a 'hit list' of detectives involved in the case and a storage unit filled with voodoo-like dolls and a candle inscribed with death wishes directed at Seth. These disturbing findings pointed towards a spiritual belief system and a personal vendetta.

The focus shifted to the couple's previous relationships and their current tenant, who was out of town during the murders. Seth's estranged wife, Sheila, and her boyfriend, Delford Barnes, became persons of interest, especially after learning that Sheila's brother, Samuel Culley, had recently stayed at the couple's home and had a falling out with Seth. Evidence mounted as Samuel was found in New Jersey, ready to confess his involvement and reveal the chilling details of the crime, implicating himself and Delford in the murders. Samuel's testimony, combined with forensic evidence, including Delford's DNA under Seth's fingernails, solidified the case against them.