Caffeinated Crimes

In Volume 1 of what will be a series of episodes, Jaclyn and Courtney focus on telling the stories of missing and murdered indigenous women. Media fails to highlight these stories on a regular basis. We are telling the stories of multiple indigenous women who are missing or murdered that did not get the attention they received. If you have any further information on the cases of Ruthie Kindness, J...

On Thanksgiving Day 2012, 2 teenagers broke into Byron Smith's home. Byron claimed he had been scared from previous break-ins and shot them in self-defense. However, the details of what happened point to a different story as both teenagers were shot multiple times. Did Byron act in self-defense? Or did he go too far? Tune in to hear all the details! Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @...

Richard McCroskey aka Syko Sam brutally murdered Mark and Emma Niederbrock, Debra Kelley, and Melanie Wells after his ex-girlfriend rejected him. He then stayed in the house with their bodies for several days. These horrific murders shook the small town of Farmville, VA. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Podc...

In July 1988, Richard Mason, Kenneth Griffith, and Earl Smock rode ATVs to a local swimming hole in Signal Mountain, Tennessee. They did not return home, and their bodies were found a few days later. The case went unsolved until a suspect went to trial for the case 10 years later. But did he actually kill them? Tune in to hear all the details! Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimesp...

While we all know Silk Road as the network of ancient trade routes, it was also the name of a major black market site on the dark web. While it started as a way to buy drugs online, the available goods and services soon escalated to a more sinister variety. Come learn all about the development of this site, the many law enforcement agencies that were involved in attempting to take it down, and wha...

The much anticipated volume 3 of our haunted houses series is here! This week we discuss the Driskill Hotel, the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, the Moon River Brewing Company, and the Winchester Mystery House. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Podcast Support the show

Every year before Halloween, we hear warnings for parents of trick or treaters to watch their candy for razor blades, poison, or drugs. But has this ever really happened? This week, Jaclyn and Courtney take a look into the only known case of death by Halloween candy: Timothy O'Bryan. We also cover a lady giving older children poison and a crazy tale about the Mystery Man with 21 Faces. Tune i...

On June 14, 2003, 5 year old LeeAnna Warner disappeared from her neighborhood in Chisholm, Minnesota. She has never been seen again and there have been no serious suspects in her disappearance. If you know anything about LeeAnna's disappearance, contact the Chisholm Police Department at 218-254-7915. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.co...

This week, Jaclyn and Courtney cover the tragic murder of Alice Ruggles. Alice had been in a relationship with Trimaan 'Harry' Dhillon. When Alice ended the abusive relationship, Dhillon continued to stalk and harass her. Eventually, Dhillon murdered Alice in her own home. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you or someone you know needs help, please call 1-800-787-3244 (SAF...

In this week's episode, Courtney and Jaclyn wrap up the tale of the infamous and mysterious Zodiac Killer. We cover possible victims, more letters sent to police and newspapers, and some of the most popular suspects in this case. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Podcast Support the show

In this week's episode, Jaclyn and Courtney cover the infamous Zodiac Killer. This episode will cover the first few victims as well as the beginning of Zodiac's correspondence via letters and ciphers. Tune in to hear all the details!  Can't wait for Part 2? Become a patron today and get part 2 immediately! Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcr...

John List murdered his entire family in their home before disappearing for 18 years. Come hear Courtney and Jaclyn discuss how he evaded capture for so long and what eventually led to his arrest. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Podcast Support the show

In this week's episode, Jaclyn and Courtney cover the Dan and Betty Broderick case. Dan and Betty had one of the most well known divorce cases in the country during the 1980s. They fought back and forth over money and custody of the kids. After the divorce was finalized, their dispute took a turn for the worst that would end in murder. Tune in to hear all the details of their relationship, th...

In this week's episode, Jaclyn and Courtney discuss the Gonzales Family Murders. 3 of the 4 members of the Gonzales family were brutally murdered in their home in what appeared to be a hate crime. But is that what really happened? Tune in to find out! Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Podcast Support the...

Joaquin Murietta is known as the Robin Hood of the West. This historically disputed figure sought revenge against the white men who had harmed his family. In this espressode, Courtney tells the tale of this vigilante and discusses what may be history and what may be legend. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes P...

In this week's episode, we tell the rest of the details regarding Raynella's 3 trials for the murder of David Leath. The craziness of this case does not slow down in this episode so tune in to hear the rest of the details of David and Ed's deaths and Raynella's trials. So, did she murder them? Let us know what you think! Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod...

Two husbands with mysterious deaths 11 years apart... is Raynella Leath the unluckiest woman in the world or a black widow? In part 1 of this story, Courtney and Jaclyn talk about the deaths of Raynella's husbands, Ed Dossett and David Leath. Tune in next week to find out the conclusion to this case! Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Podcast...

In this week's episode, Jaclyn and Courtney cover their most requested case. The rapes and murders of Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom is one of the most horrific crimes in the history of Knoxville, Tennessee. On January 6, 2007, the 2 were carjacked and kidnapped. They were later tortured, raped, and murdered. In this episode, we will give you the full timeline of the crimes as well...

On this week's espressode, Jaclyn tells Courtney all the details about Lanny Horwitz's death. Lanny was found shot to death in the bathroom of his home. There was no signs of an intruder and both his ex-wife, Donna, and his son, Radley, were home. Who killed Lanny? Tune in to find out! Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook...

In 1996, 6 year old Devon Routier and 5 year old Damon Routier were murdered while they slept on the couch with their mom, Darlie. Darlie would soon be arrested for their murders, but she has maintained her innocence to this day. Listen as Jaclyn and Courtney recount the details of these murders and the investigation that would follow. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email...

On September 25, 2016, Tex and Diane McIver were driving home to Atlanta with their friend Dani Jo when Diane is mysteriously shot in the back. Tex claims his gun accidentally discharged, but is that the full truth? Tune in to hear Jaclyn and Courtney discuss Tex and Diane's background, the night Diane was shot, and the aftermath, including Tex's trial.  Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod...

On January 17, 2008, Arcelie Laogan was raped and brutally murdered on her evening commute home from work. A stranger followed her off the train in a supposed drunk/drugged haze. On this week's episode, Courtney and Jaclyn tell the tragic story of how this woman lost her life. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated...

On this week's episode, Jaclyn and Courtney cover the murder of 10 year old Joel Kirkpatrick. His mother, Julie Rea Harper, told the police of the masked intruder who killer her son and injured her, but police soon doubted her. But was she telling the truth? Did she actually kill her son or was it an intruder? Tune in to hear all the details of Joel's murder and Julie Rae Harper's t...

In this week's episode, we tell the conclusion of the case of Natalee Holloway. We cover the murder of Stephany Flores by Joran van der Sloot. We also deep dive into a new possible lead that revolves around what Joran told a man named John Ludwick. Tune in to hear the rest of the case. Patreon members get a special bonus today! Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Facebook...

On today's episode, Jaclyn and Courtney discuss the mysterious disappearance of Natalee Holloway. Natalee Holloway was on a high school graduation trip in Aruba when she disappeared the night before she was supposed to come home. While many leads emerged, no one has yet to be arrested. We tell you about the different leads and suspects as well as hint at what we will discuss further in Part 2...