Cold Brew Crimes

In the summer of 2012, a bright young college student vanished after spending the day with his friend. The investigation would uncover secrets, betrayal, and obsession, along with the most unlikely suspect. https://www.patreon.com/ColdBrewCrimes THE LEDGER: https://www.theledger.com/story/news/2013/09/30/search-for-christian-aguilar-ended-tragically-oct-12-2012/26894661007/ WUFT/PEDRO: https://www...

On a summer night in 1990, a woman was found dead in the backroom of the comic shop she owned with her husband. After years of waiting, her family was finally able to obtain justice for her death, and her murderer was finally behind bars. https://www.patreon.com/ColdBrewCrimes COURT DOCUMENTS: https://www.courts.michigan.gov/49d9e0/siteassets/case-documents/uploads/sct/public/orders/20100929_s1412...

In the summer of 2016, a college student vanished while taking a walk after an argument with her boyfriend. Soon enough, a shocking admission came into the police department in the next town. After a bizzarre crime spree the suspect was finally apprehended. https://www.patreon.com/ColdBrewCrimes JUSTICE: https://www.justice.gov/usao-or/pr/former-bend-campus-security-officer-receives-second-life-se...

In December of 1986, a college student was traveling to her family’s home in California when she seemingly vanished. The next day her body was found and an investigation began into who could have committed this heinous crime. The investigation led to a suspect nobody would have guessed. https://www.patreon.com/ColdBrewCrimes HUFFPOST: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/cara-knott-craig-peyer-murder-sa...

In December of 2006, a young couple was murdered in their bed as they slept. It’s been nearly 20 years and their families still have not received justice despite efforts made over the years by their families. https://www.patreon.com/ColdBrewCrimes NBCNEWS: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1113971 WORDPRESS: https://truecrimehydrogen.wordpress.com/2020/01/15/cold-case-the-unsolved-double-murder...

For 20 years, a social worker in Tennessee was stealing babies and children and selling them off to families for adoption. Over the course of her career, she made millions of dollars, and ruined countless lives. This episode discussion is about the most prolific baby snatcher, and the woman who essentially created what we know now as modern adoption. https://www.patreon.com/ColdBrewCrimes MEMPHIS...

In the fall of 2008, Ryan Widmer called police to report finding his wife unconscious in the bath tub. After three trials and many speculations, Ryan was convicted for the murder or Sarah, but many question if he was wrongly convicted. One question remains- How did Sarah Widmer drown? By accident, or by murder? https://www.patreon.com/ColdBrewCrimes COURT DOCUMENTS: https://www.opn.ca6.uscourts.go...

In a thirteen month time span, 6 women went missing with some turning up deceased, in the small town of Chillicothe, Ohio. The community was left terrified and with questions of who was behind these awful crimes. https://www.patreon.com/ColdBrewCrimes CHILLICOTHEGAZETTE: https://www.chillicothegazette.com/story/news/2019/05/18/five-years-and-still-too-few-answers-chillicothe-missing-women-cases/36...

Northern California was terrorized by a deranged killer during the late 60’s and early 70’s. He taunted police with phone calls, letters, and ciphers. But despite law enforcement and community efforts, this horrific killer has never been caught. https://www.patreon.com/ColdBrewCrimes HISTORY: https://www.history.com/articles/the-zodiac-killer-a-timeline LETTERS: https://zodiackillerfacts.com/zodia...

Between 1981 and 1983, a serial killer named David Alan Gore terrorized the tiny beachside town of Vero Beach, Florida. He worked alongside his cousin, Fred Waterfield, and together they became known as The Killing Cousins. https://www.patreon.com/ColdBrewCrimes NBC NEWS: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/serial-rapist-killer-david-alan-gore-executed-florida-flna713987 PALM BEACH POST: https://ww...

This week we’re discussing the bizzarre disappearance of 15-year-old Chioma Gray. Chioma vanished on December 13, 2007 after being engaged in an inappropriate relationship with an older man. Her mother’s fears were confirmed when detectives discovered she had crossed over into Mexico with this older man. After years passed with multiple sightings, multiple tips, and years of agony for her family,...

In the spring of 1998, a family embarked on a cruise ship, for what should have been a dream vacation. The trip turned into a nightmare when 23-year-old Amy Lynn Bradley went missing, without a trace. A families quest for answers has been riddled by odd encounters, troubling photos, a swindler, and various theories. We covered this case for Case #2, in 2023. Now we revisit it this week. https://ww...

The city of Los Angeles was gripped with fear during the months between October 1977 and February 1978. Women were going missing and turning up at n the hillsides. One suspect believed to be at large terrorizing the city, but after two women were murdered in Washington and even scarier revelation came to light. This week we discuss the Hillside Stranglers. https://www.patreon.com/ColdBrewCrimes AT...

In the spring of 2002, LaRon Bourgeois walked his 7-year-old stepdaughter to school, and then she was never seen again. Quickly, the worried parents went from being seen as parents of a missing child to suspects of a missing child. To this day, Alexis’ disappearance remains a mystery, although theories and speculations have ran wild over the last two decades. https://www.patreon.com/ColdBrewCrimes...

In July of 2006, an 18-year-old woman walked out of a motel room after a fight with her boyfriend and was never seen again. This week we discuss the disappearance of Roxanne Paltauf. https://www.patreon.com/ColdBrewCrimes CHARLEYPROJECT: https://charleyproject.org/case/roxanne-elizabeth-paltauf KVUE: https://www.kvue.com/article/news/crime/austin-cold-case-roxanne-paultauf/269-f520dfa4-aba3-4682-9...

After the disappearance of a 23-year-old woman, police uncovered a dark secret on Long Island. Long Island is no stranger to serial killers, or gruesome crimes. But the grisly discovery of 10 bodies near Gilgo Beach came as a shock to the community. Sex workers were being targeted, murdered, and discarded in a makeshift burial ground. https://www.patreon.com/ColdBrewCrimes COURT DOCUMENTS: https:/...

In 2010, a young woman vanished and the search for her uncovered a serial killer who had been dumping bodies in the Gilgo Beach area. The young woman was eventually found, although her death has not been connected to this horrific monster. Her family suffered another loss years later when her mother was murdered. https://www.patreon.com/ColdBrewCrimes ARTICLES: ABC: https://6abc.com/gilgo-beach-se...

In May of 2004, small Oregon town was rocked by a teenagers mysterious disappearance. A cleaning bucket and a pair of broken flip flops was all she left behind. Finally, years later her killer would be brought to justice and her family would lay her to rest. https://www.patreon.com/ColdBrewCrimes ABCNEWS: https://abcnews.go.com/US/remains-brooke-wilberger-found-years-disappearance/story?id=8632233...

In October of 1988, a horror obsessed teenager carried out the murder of a fellow friend dressed as Jason Vorhees. This episode we discuss The senseless and tragic murder of Sharon Gregory, and this case is often referred to as the Friday the 13th CopyCat. https://www.patreon.com/ColdBrewCrimes ARTICLES: http://mysterious-hills.blogspot.com/2013/12/friday-13th-copycat-killing-in-western.html https...

In February of 2008, a Canadian real estate agent arrived to a showing for what should have been a deal of a lifetime. A million dollar mansion, and a mystery couple. As the showing began, Lindsay was attacked and her killers fled the scene. To this day, no person has been charged with the crime, and her family is still awaiting justice. https://www.patreon.com/ColdBrewCrimes SAANICH NEWS: https:/...

In the fall of 2002, Rachel Burkheimer was betrayed by the people she trusted the most. She was lured to her death and forced to watch as her grave was dug. This week we’re discussing the tragic case of Rachel and looking into the monsters who carried out her death. https://www.patreon.com/ColdBrewCrimes FIND A GRAVE: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8335906/rachel_rose-burkheimer VSS: https://...

In the spring of 2021, a homeless man was brutally murdered in Grand Junction, Colorado. He was a sweet, genuine man who enjoyed making friends in the community and bird watching. His life was stolen by a deeply disturbed 19-year-old. Today we’re discussing the harrowing case of Warren Barnes and the perpetrator, Brian Cohee. https://www.patreon.com/ColdBrewCrimes Warren’s Sculpture: https://spark...

In 2018, a grisly discovery was made in the backyard of a missing Florida man’s home. A wellness check was made on a father and husband, named Michael Shaver. A month later, investigators returned to the residence with a search warrant and uncovered Michael’s body. But how did he get there? https://www.patreon.com/ColdBrewCrimes DV ARREST AFFIDAVIT: https://www.insideedition.com/sites/default/file...

In the fall of 1982, a 17-year-old girl vanished just three days after calling child services with a horrific claim. Her father was always suspected in her disappearance but no answers have ever came to light as to what happened to Mindi. To this day, she remains missing. Please contact 1-480-644-2211 with any information. https://www.patreon.com/ColdBrewCrimes MINDI: https://www.missingkids.org/p...

In October of 2019, a 17-year-old indigenous woman vanished. Years later her abusive boyfriend would confess for her murder, but has refused to give the location of her remains. https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/1376302/1 https://www.bia.gov/service/mmu/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-people-crisis ARTICLES: https://www.theadanews.com/news/local_news/faith-lindseys-killer-to-spend-rest-of-li...