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Derry, New Hampshire · 1990

Pamela & Gregg Smart

Book cover: Teach Me to Kill — Stephen Sawicki
Book coverTeach Me to KillStephen SawickiArtwork via Open Library; Avon Books

The story behind Teach Me to Kill

Gregg Smart was shot dead in his New Hampshire home in 1990 in what initially appeared to be a burglary. The investigation uncovered his wife Pamela’s sexual relationship with teenage student Billy Flynn and a plan involving Flynn and other teenagers. Pamela Smart was convicted for her role in arranging her husband’s murder.

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Murder in New Hampshire: The Pamela Wojas Smart Story — Lifetime full movie

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01Books

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Stephen Sawicki

Teach Me to Kill

A nonfiction account of this case. See the linked edition for publication details and available formats.

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02Movies

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Murder in New Hampshire: The Pamela Wojas Smart Story — Lifetime full movie

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03TV & documentaries

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IMDb · Screen title

Pamela Smart: An American Murder Mystery (2018)

IMDb title reference connected to the Pamela & Gregg Smart case. Listed release: 2018. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.

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IMDb · TV episode

Murder Made Me Famous — Pamela Smart (2016)

IMDb episode reference connected to the Pamela & Gregg Smart case. Listed release: 2016. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.

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04Newspaper clippings

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The Boston Globe · 1991-03-27 · Page 33

A juror explains the Smart verdict

Juror Alec Beckett describes his experience on the jury and the evidence behind its decision.

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05News & reporting

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06Podcasts

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Morbid

The Pamela Smart Case (Part 1)

Podcast coverage of the Pamela & Gregg Smart case. Released May 29, 2023. About 100 minutes.

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Rotten Mango

#128: “Hot Teacher” Teaches Boys To Kill (Case of Pamela Smart)

Podcast coverage of the Pamela & Gregg Smart case. Released January 5, 2022. About 80 minutes.

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Morbid

The Pamela Smart Case (Part2)

Podcast coverage of the Pamela & Gregg Smart case. Released June 1, 2023. About 100 minutes.

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Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil

Pamela Smart: Should She Get A New Trial?

Podcast coverage of the Pamela & Gregg Smart case. Released August 11, 2026. About 44 minutes.

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True Crime All The Time

Pamela Smart

Podcast coverage of the Pamela & Gregg Smart case. Released March 27, 2017. About 79 minutes.

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LOVE MURDER

Hot for Teacher: Pamela Smart

Podcast coverage of the Pamela & Gregg Smart case. Released September 30, 2020. About 115 minutes.

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This Feels Criminal: A True Crime Podcast (Formerly Killer Queens)

Pamela Smart- Part 2

Podcast coverage of the Pamela & Gregg Smart case. Released May 18, 2019. About 60 minutes.

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This Feels Criminal: A True Crime Podcast (Formerly Killer Queens)

Pamela Smart- Part 1

Podcast coverage of the Pamela & Gregg Smart case. Released May 12, 2019. About 76 minutes.

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This Feels Criminal: A True Crime Podcast (Formerly Killer Queens)

Pamela Smart- Part 3

Podcast coverage of the Pamela & Gregg Smart case. Released May 25, 2019. About 55 minutes.

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Mountain Murders

Pamela Smart

Podcast coverage of the Pamela & Gregg Smart case. Released December 20, 2020. About 105 minutes.

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Crime House 24/7

Pamela Smart Seeks a New Trial 36 Years After Her Husband's Murder | True Crime News

Podcast coverage of the Pamela & Gregg Smart case. Released July 23, 2026. About 20 minutes.

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Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

"I'M NO BLACK WIDOW": PAM SMART SNEARS HIGHSCHOOL LOVER, MURDERS HUSBAND, TO WALK FREE?

Podcast coverage of the Pamela & Gregg Smart case. Released April 25, 2026. About 45 minutes.

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True Crime Campfire

After School Special: The Murder of Greg Smart

Podcast coverage of the Pamela & Gregg Smart case. Released January 6, 2023. About 64 minutes.

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Crimehub: A True Crime Podcast

From Classroom Crush to Contract Killing: Pamela Smart’s Secret

Podcast coverage of the Pamela & Gregg Smart case. Released January 23, 2026. About 61 minutes.

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07Social Media

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Once Upon A Crime | True Crime

Hot for Teacher: The Pamela Smart Murder Case

Video from Once Upon A Crime | True Crime covering the Pamela & Gregg Smart case. Length: 39:18.

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Christina Randall

Her "Teen Lover" Killed Her Husband For Her! The Strange Case of Pamela Smart

Video from Christina Randall covering the Pamela & Gregg Smart case. Length: 25:30.

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Oxygen

The Infamous Case of Pamela Smart | Dateline Highlights | Oxygen

Episode recap or excerpt from Oxygen covering the Pamela & Gregg Smart case. Length: 5:44.

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That Chapter

The Trial of Pamela Smart

Video from That Chapter covering the Pamela & Gregg Smart case. Length: 31:40.

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ABC News

Pamela Smart admits role in husband’s 1990 killing

Video from ABC News covering the Pamela & Gregg Smart case. Length: 3:32.

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WCVB Channel 5 Boston

Teen killer of Pamela Smart's husband granted parole

Video from WCVB Channel 5 Boston covering the Pamela & Gregg Smart case. Length: 3:05.

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Investigation Discovery

Pamela Smart: The Missing Pieces

Video from Investigation Discovery covering the Pamela & Gregg Smart case. Length: 12:48.

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CBS News

Pamela Smart admits wrongdoing 3 decades after husband's murder

Video from CBS News covering the Pamela & Gregg Smart case. Length: 2:53.

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As Close to Crime

Trial Story - The Murder Conspiracy Trial of Pamela Smart (1993)

Video from As Close to Crime covering the Pamela & Gregg Smart case. Length: 1:15:58. Archival news upload; the report reflects its original broadcast date.

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Killer Instinct Podcast

SOLVED: Pamela Smart & The Gregg Smart Case

Video from Killer Instinct Podcast covering the Pamela & Gregg Smart case. Length: 29:39.

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Reddit · r/CasesWeFollow

Discussion: NH v. Pamela Smart

Public community discussion connected to Pamela & Gregg Smart. Posts and comments are reader perspectives, not independently verified reporting.

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Reddit · r/CasesWeFollow

Discussion: NH v. Pamela Smart - Request for New Trial

Public community discussion connected to Pamela & Gregg Smart. Posts and comments are reader perspectives, not independently verified reporting.

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08Blogs & essays

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Outside blogs, personal essays, and creator write-ups. These reflect each author’s perspective. Check publication dates and compare claims with reporting and court records.

True Crime Stories · Blog / essay

Pamela Smart

An outside blog or essay discussing Pamela & Gregg Smart. Read the author’s analysis alongside the dated reporting and court sources in this case guide. Some publishers require a subscription.

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GBRLIFE · Blog / essay

The Two Faces of Pamela Smart

An outside blog or essay discussing Pamela & Gregg Smart. Read the author’s analysis alongside the dated reporting and court sources in this case guide. Some publishers require a subscription.

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09Internet Archive

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Internet Archive · TV News Archive

20/20 : KGO : January 10, 2020 9:00pm-11:01pm PST

The archive indexes this broadcast under Pamela Smart. It may contain several stories; use any available captions or previews to locate the relevant segment. Full playback may be restricted.

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Internet Archive · TV News Archive

Dateline : MSNBCW : June 2, 2024 10:00pm-11:00pm PDT

The archive indexes this broadcast under Pamela Smart. It may contain several stories; use any available captions or previews to locate the relevant segment. Full playback may be restricted.

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Internet Archive · TV News Archive

Deadly Affair: Pamela Smart in Her Own Words : FOXNEWSW : May 25, 2015 4:00pm-5:01pm PDT

The archive indexes this broadcast under Pamela Smart. It may contain several stories; use any available captions or previews to locate the relevant segment. Full playback may be restricted.

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Internet Archive · Preserved web page

E9DG-7CUZ: 'I never stood a chance': Pamela Smart trial, a t…

A preserved web reference related to Pamela & Gregg Smart. This is a historical capture, so later reporting may differ; access to the captured page can vary.

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11Court records & documents

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Court opinionOfficial court

Smart v. Goord — federal habeas decision

The federal court’s decision and order addressing Pamela Smart’s challenge to her New Hampshire convictions.

Court / agency
U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire
Document date
September 30, 2002
Case / citation
99-179-M · 2002 DNH 174
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U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire

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