Coffeehouse Crime

In this chilling true crime episode, we examine the mysterious and unsettling murder of Missy Bevers, a fitness instructor and church volunteer found dead inside her own church in 2016. The case captured national attention because of its brazen nature, the eerie surveillance footage, and the questions that remain about who would attack her in a sacred space. On the morning of September 21, 2016, M...

In this chilling true crime episode, we explore the tragic 2016 murder of Stephen McAfee, a 19-year-old from Macomb Township, Michigan, whose life was cut short by someone he trusted. Stephen disappeared in the early morning hours of March 10 after leaving his parents’ home. His best friend, Andrew Fiacco, later admitted to shooting him during a supposed meet-up in a remote field.  WXYZ 7 News Det...

In this chilling true crime episode, we explore the disturbing case of Randy Stair, a YouTuber and animator whose descent into a dark fantasy world culminated in a deadly mass shooting. Before the tragedy, Stair ran a YouTube channel under the alias Andrew Blaze, where he posted sketches, animations, and personal videos that gradually revealed a troubling inner life filled with obsession, isolatio...

In this grim true crime episode, we examine how surveillance footage played a pivotal role in solving the heartbreaking murder of Libby Squire, a 21-year-old Hul­­l University student who disappeared on the night of January 31, 2019. After leaving a nightclub with friends, Libby was seen on CCTV wandering the streets while disoriented and vulnerable.  ITVX Investigators painstakingly collected hou...

In this haunting true crime episode, we examine the long-unsolved disappearance and murder of Simone Strobel, a young German traveler whose trip to Australia ended in tragedy. What began as a backpacking adventure turned into an international investigation marked by conflicting statements, shifting timelines, and years of unanswered questions. Listeners are guided through the events leading up to...

In this unsettling true crime episode, we examine the disturbing case of Cameron Rogers, a story marked by secrecy, violence, and devastating consequences within a family. What initially appeared to be a tragic incident soon evolved into a complex investigation that exposed shocking truths behind closed doors. Listeners are guided through the timeline of events, from the first emergency calls to t...

In this tragic true crime episode, we examine the case of David Katz, a competitive gamer whose life took a violent and devastating turn. Once known within esports circles for his skill in tournament play, Katz became the perpetrator of a mass shooting that shocked the gaming community and the nation. Listeners are guided through the events leading up to the attack at the Jacksonville Landing, the...

In this heartbreaking true crime episode, we examine the tragic case of Eleni Topaloudi, a young woman whose life was brutally taken after meeting someone she connected with on Facebook. What began as an online interaction quickly escalated into a horrifying crime that shocked Greece and sparked national outrage. Listeners are guided through the timeline of events, from the initial meeting to the...

In this heartbreaking true crime episode, we examine the tragic death of Valerie Reyes, a young woman whose disappearance led to a multi-state investigation and shocking revelations. When Valerie vanished, concern quickly escalated — and the discovery of her body in a suitcase intensified the urgency to uncover the truth. Listeners are guided through the timeline of events, including digital evide...

In this disturbing true crime episode, we examine the tragic death of Jennifer Cave, a case that shocked the Austin, Texas community and drew national attention. What began as a missing person concern quickly escalated into a gruesome homicide investigation filled with deception, shocking discoveries, and courtroom drama. Listeners are guided through the timeline of events, from Jennifer’s disappe...

In this compelling true crime episode, we examine the mysterious death of Michelle Young, a case marked by conflicting evidence, delayed justice, and years of legal twists. What initially appeared to be a tragic accident soon unraveled into a complex homicide investigation that would span nearly a decade. Listeners are guided through the timeline of events, from the discovery of Michelle’s body to...

In this haunting true crime episode, we uncover the disturbing story of Sierra Lamar, a young woman whose life was tragically cut short. The case shocked the community as investigators revealed the dark and terrifying secret behind her killer’s actions. Listeners are guided through the investigation, including forensic evidence, witness interviews, and the timeline that exposed the perpetrator. Th...

In this chilling true crime episode, we explore the tragic and shocking story of McSkillet, a popular YouTuber whose life ended violently. Once known for gaming content and a large online following, McSkillet’s story took a dark and fatal turn that stunned fans and the internet community. Listeners are guided through the circumstances leading to his death, the investigation that uncovered the perp...

In this chilling true crime episode, we examine a murder captured on surveillance footage, revealing the moments leading up to a tragic death. The case demonstrates how modern technology and meticulous investigation can provide critical evidence in solving violent crimes. Listeners are guided through the timeline recorded on CCTV, the forensic analysis of the footage, and the law enforcement effor...

In this disturbing true crime episode, we examine the shocking case of Allan Shyback, a man who continued living in his home while concealing the body of his deceased partner beneath the floorboards. What began as a suspicious disappearance evolved into a grim discovery that stunned investigators and the local community. Listeners are guided through the timeline of events, the warning signs that r...

In this sobering true crime episode, we examine the tragic case of Chris Benoit, the professional wrestling champion whose 2007 actions shocked the sports world. Over the course of a single weekend in Fayetteville, Georgia, Benoit killed his wife, Nancy Benoit, and their young son before taking his own life — a devastating sequence that left fans and the industry reeling. We explore Benoit’s caree...

In this heartbreaking true crime episode, we examine the tragic case of Tristyn Bailey, a 13-year-old girl whose life was taken in a senseless act of violence in 2021 in St. Johns County, Florida. Her disappearance triggered an urgent community search that quickly turned into a homicide investigation, shocking the nation. Listeners are guided through the timeline of events — from the early morning...

In this chilling true crime episode, we examine the 2018 shooting at YouTube headquarters in San Bruno. The attacker, later identified as Nasim Aghdam, was a content creator who had grown increasingly angry over perceived censorship and demonetization of her videos. What began as online frustration escalated into a real-world act of violence that injured multiple employees and shocked the tech ind...

In this disturbing true crime episode, we examine the tragic case of Gergana Prodanova, a young woman whose disappearance led to a chilling discovery. When her remains were found concealed inside a suitcase, investigators began unraveling a calculated and deeply unsettling crime. Listeners are guided through the timeline — from the initial missing person report to the forensic breakthroughs that e...

In this shocking true crime episode, we explore the disturbing case of Samantha Wohlford — a content creator whose online persona masked a far darker reality. What appeared to be an ordinary digital presence slowly unraveled into a criminal investigation that stunned followers and authorities alike. Listeners are guided through the timeline of events, from early warning signs and online activity t...

In this gripping true crime episode, we examine the disappearance and murder of Mollie Tibbetts, a 20-year-old college student whose case captured national attention in 2018. What began as a routine evening jog in rural Brooklyn quickly turned into a massive search effort involving local authorities, state investigators, and federal agencies. Listeners are guided through the timeline of events — f...

In this harrowing true crime episode, we explore the tragic murder of 22-year-old Sarah Cafferkey in Melbourne, Australia — a life cut short by a violent repeat offender who had just finished a period of parole. On November 10, 2012, Sarah was fatally stabbed and bashed in an argument with Steven James Hunter, a man with a long history of violent crime.  ABC News Hunter had previously served time...

In this chilling true crime episode, we explore the horrifying case of Kim Tae-Hyun, a South Korean man whose obsession escalated from online stalking to brutal triple murder — and an eerie aftermath that shook the nation. Kim befriended a woman through an online game, but when she cut off communication, his fixation grew into dangerous aggression.  Yonhap News +1 On March 23, 2021, Kim disguised...

In this chilling true crime episode, we examine the Zushi Stalker case — a tragic and disturbing story from Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan involving Hideto Kodutsumi (often romanized Kozutsumi), a man whose obsession with his ex-girlfriend turned deadly. Kodutsumi had repeatedly harassed and stalked Rie Miyoshi for years, using emails and unwanted contact in the hope of re-establishing a r...

In this chilling true crime episode, we investigate how an 18-year-old Finnish YouTuber named Pekka-Eric Auvinen transitioned from internet posts to one of the deadliest school shootings in Finland’s history. Auvinen used his YouTube presence to post disturbing videos and a manifesto foreshadowing violence, including a clip titled “Jokela High School Massacre” shortly before he carried out his pla...