Murder Through The Grapevine Podcast

The latest Murder Through the Grapevine episode revisits the 2001 Hudson Valley murder of Nancy Smith, now solved after more than two decades. Authorities identified Robert Young, a local musician, as her killer, finally providing closure. Jessica’s earlier theory about the suspect proved impressively accurate as new details emerged. The episode pairs the case update with a tasting of Nicolas Feui...

‍A Brutal Crime That Still Has No Answers In December 2000, a quiet neighborhood in  New Windsor, New York was shaken by a crime that, more than two decades later, still remains unsolved. Nancy Smith, a responsible and cautious 32-year-old woman, failed to show up for work—something her family knew was completely out of character. Within hours, her parents would uncover a devastating scene inside...

In February 2018, what began as a routine ski trip to New York’s Adirondacks turned into one of the most baffling missing-person cases in recent memory.

In this episode of Murder Through the Grapevine, we cover one of the most horrific crimes in Troy, New York, history: the Troy Christmas Murders. This case is difficult to discuss, but it’s an important one—both for the victims whose lives were stolen and for the community that continues to feel the impact years later.

In this week’s episode of Murder Through the Grapevine, we’re raising a glass to memory — and digging into a case that’s haunted the streets of Albany for over six decades. Thanks to the persistence of local law enforcement and the breakthroughs of forensic science, the 1964 murder of Catherine “Kate” Blackburn has finally been solved.

 Uncover the unsolved Charlton, NY, murder of Betty Conley. Murder Through the Grapevine pairs this haunting Capital Region case with Galway Rock Rosé.

This week on Murder Through the Grapevine, we uncork a bottle of 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon and dive into one of New York’s most haunting unsolved cases: the 1974 murder of Katherine Kolodziej, a 17-year-old SUNY Cobleskill student whose life was brutally cut short just two months into her college experience.

In the second part of our deep dive into the chilling story of Adirondack serial killer Robert Garrow, Jess and I may have started the episode a little… looser than usual. We kicked things off by popping open a bottle of Gram Norton’s He Devil—and let’s just say the wine started flowing well before we hit record.

This week on Murder Through the Grapevine, we uncorked a bottle of Dr. Konstantin Frank Riesling and dove into one of the most chilling cases in New York State history: the crimes of Robert Garrow, infamously known as the Adirondack Killer.

True crime and a bold red wine—there’s no better pairing for an unsettling yet fascinating deep dive into the mind of a serial killer. In this episode, we uncork a bottle of 7 Deadly Zins and unravel the gruesome crimes of Lemuel Smith, a man whose horrific acts have left a lasting mark on New York’s criminal history.

Murder Through the Grapevine pairs true crime with fine wine, bringing you in-depth discussions on mysterious cases while sipping on carefully selected vintages. In this episode, we explore the 2004 disappearance of Craig Frear, a Scotia, NY teen who vanished without a trace. Was it foul play, an accident, or a deliberate escape? Join us as we break down the theories over a glass of Angels Ink win...

In our latest true crime podcast, we dove deep into the controversial and widely publicized case of Scott Peterson. Special guests Hannah Hoffman and her brother Ray Hoffman joined us, whose perspectives added additional insights to a case that continues to captivate public attention. As we sipped on  Apothic Red , the perfect wine to pair with this dark and twisting tale, we unraveled the events...

Donna Lee (Karla) Hart was just 24 years old when her life was tragically cut short on August 8, 1968, in her quiet home in Herkimer County, New York. More than half a century later, her murder remains unsolved. Despite periodic leads and the efforts of law enforcement, this heartbreaking crime has left unanswered questions for the small, rural community where she lived and worked.

Colin Gillis had just turned 18 when he went missing in 2012 from the small Adirondack town of Tupper Lake.  Home on spring break from SUNY Brockport, the aspiring doctor was excited to meet up with friends. We may never know what happened to Colin, but a series of unusual events led us to today: 12 years later, with more questions than answers. His family and friends all wonder what happened on t...

Back in July 1989, the town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, was shaken by the murder of Carole Finkle. The prime suspects are Carole’s two step-daughters, Lisa & Laura Finkle. Maybe there was a secret affair? Or were the girls jealous enough of their stepmother to murder her?

Our first episode had to start with the 518's most famous winemaker, Joseph  Carr.  For more information on Joe's life and wine, visit www.josephcarrwine.com.  We had never had today's wine: 2021 Josh Legacy.   A red blend from California is available at our local wine store for around $14.  Carr wines are famous, and some people may feel they are for "Basic Bitches”.  But you must admit those "BB...

For this podcast we visited the City of Troy, New York and the home of our friend Hannah to discuss Gary Evans. Evans is a South Troy serial killer known for his final attempt at freedom after life lived on the run.