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How Long Could He Have Lived a Double Life?? #truecrime #crimejunkie #wanted

September 24, 2025 / 00:47

This episode discusses the case of Michael Bullinger, who led a double life with two families. Key topics include the discovery of his two relationships, the tragic murder of Cheryl, Nadia, and her daughter Payton, and the subsequent disappearance of Bullinger.

The episode outlines how Michael Bullinger was seen as a devoted husband to Cheryl while simultaneously being a committed boyfriend to Nadia. The shocking revelation occurred when Cheryl unexpectedly visited Bullinger's house in Idaho, leading to a confrontation.

Days after the confrontation, the bodies of Cheryl, Nadia, and Payton were discovered in a shed, raising questions about Bullinger's motives and the extent of his deception. The episode poses a thought-provoking question about how long Bullinger could have maintained his dual life.

TLDR

Michael Bullinger led a double life, resulting in a tragic murder-suicide after his two families collided.

Episode

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What if the person that you loved most was secretly living another life with another family? To his wife, Cheryl,

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Michael Bullinger was a husband planning retirement with her. To his girlfriend,

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Nadia, he was a devoted boyfriend, moving her and her daughter into his brand new house in Idaho. Neither woman

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knew that the other existed. But in June 2017, Cheryl showed up unannounced at that Idaho house. And suddenly, these

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two worlds collided. Days later, Cheryl, Nadia, and Nadia's 14-year-old daughter,

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Payton, were all found shot to death in a shed, and Michael Bullinger vanished. My question is, if Cheryl had never

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shown up, how long do you think he could have kept going, juggling two lives? Would he have tried to do it forever?

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Episode Highlights

The Double Life of Michael Bullinger
Michael Bullinger led a secret life, juggling two families until one fateful day.
“But in June 2017, Cheryl showed up unannounced at that Idaho house.”
@ 00m 20s
September 24, 2025
Tragic Collision
Cheryl's unexpected visit led to a tragic confrontation and a shocking outcome.
“Days later, Cheryl, Nadia, and Nadia's 14-year-old daughter were all found shot to death.”
@ 00m 28s
September 24, 2025

Episode Quotes

But in June 2017, Cheryl showed up unannounced at that Idaho house.
How Long Could He Have Lived a Double Life?? #truecrime #crimejunkie #wanted
Days later, Cheryl, Nadia, and Nadia's 14-year-old daughter were all found shot to death.
How Long Could He Have Lived a Double Life?? #truecrime #crimejunkie #wanted

Key Moments

Unexpected Visit00:20
Tragedy Strikes00:28