Caffeinated Crimes

In March 2009, Claudia Lawrence failed to show up for work and to meet a friend after for drinks, which was very unlike her. Her father quickly reported her missing, but there has been no sign of her since. What happened to her? Did she run away? Was she kidnapped or murdered? Tune in to hear all the details we have so far. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinate...

On June 27, 1995 Jodi Huisentruit was kidnapped outside of her apartment as she was leaving for her job as a local news anchor. Her remains have never been found and no one has ever been charged in her disappearance. What really happened to Jodi Huisentruit? Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Support the show

In May 2001, Chandra Levy went missing in Washington DC. She was supposed to fly back to California soon to attend her master's degree graduation, but never made it there. Chandra's disappearance made headlines, especially when they realized she may have been having an affair with Congressman Gary Condit. Did Gary Condit have something to do with her disappearance? Her remains were event...

In the summer of 1989 in New York City, two toddlers went missing within months of each other at the same park. The details are eerily similar. Did the same person take both boys? 34 years later, we still do not know what happened to Christopher Dansby and Shane Walker. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Suppo...

In 1946, 5 people were murdered and 3 more were injured in a series of murders in Texarkana. The mysterious murderer would be named The Phantom Killer and 77 years later, we still don't know the identity of this murderer. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Support the show

In October 1992, a body was found off of Cahaba Lane outside the zoo in Knoxville, Tennessee. When searching the area, they found 3 more bodies. Did Knoxville have its first known serial killer? Tune in to hear about the investigation and about the Zoo Man, Thomas Huskey and all his crimes. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caf...

In 2004, Patrice Endres mysteriously disappeared from the salon she owned in the middle of the workday. Her remains were found almost 2 years after her disappearance and the circumstances surrounding her death remain a mystery today. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Support the show

In 1984, 14 year old Tina Faelz was found murdered in Pleasanton, California. She had been on her way home from school. The autopsy revealed she had been stabbed 44 times. Who would brutally murder this young girl while she was on her way home from school? It would take 30 years to solve her murder, but even then, some have doubts. Tune in to hear the details! Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twit...

In 1977 and 1978, Richard Chase brutally murdered 6 people in Sacramento, California. His crimes escalated each time and were so horrific that he got the nickname the Vampire of Sacramento. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Support the show

In 1995, a woman was found dead at the Plaza Hotel in Oslo, Norway. Decades later her identity remains a mystery as well as the circumstances surrounding her death. Who was the woman who checked into the hotel under the false name Jennifer Fairgate and how did she die? Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Suppor...

In January 1984, a man was entering people's homes and attacking them with hammers. The attacks abruptly stopped after the brutal murder of the Bennett family. However, later in the month and year, people are starting to be attacked in a similar manner in Arizona and Nevada. It would take 34 years to solve the mystery of the Colorado Hammer Killer. Tune in to hear all the details! Instagram:...

In 2016, 8 members of the Rhoden family were murdered in 4 separate homes in Pike County, Ohio. This small town would live in fear for years before another local family was arrested for these murders. What happened to lead to one family murdering another? Tune in for the details. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Cr...

On April 3, 2004, Alonzo Brooks went to a house party with a few of his friends in La Cygne, Kansas. Alonzo never made it home from this party. His body was found a month later near the house where the party occurred. Investigators originally said his death was undetermined and likely not foul play. However, a more recent investigation and 2nd autopsy have now classified his death as a homicide. W...

In 1977, Camp Scott in Locust Grove, Oklahoma hosted many young Girl Scouts like they do every year. It would be a week of fun, activities, and bonding. However, 3 girls in tent 7 were found dead after the first night. A camp counselor found Lori Farmer, Michelle Guse, and Denise Milner murdered in their sleeping bags on the road nearby. A huge manhunt would embark to find who did this to these gi...

Marsha P. Johnson played a major role in the gay civil rights movement in the 1960s and 70s in New York City. As a Black woman, she faced many obstacles but continued to give back to others. Come learn all about her life and her mysterious death. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Support the show

In celebration of Black History Month, Jaclyn and Courtney decided to kick off the month highlighting a Black activist in history. Ida B Wells fought for anti-lynching reform, civil rights, and women's rights. She fought hard to make change, despite how dangerous it was to be a Black woman. We urge you to find Black leaders and activists in your community and either donate or support them any...

10 civil rights activists were arrested and wrongfully convicted in Wilmington, North Carolina following a demonstration regarding school desegregation in 1971. They spent years in prison for crimes they didn’t commit and became known as the Wilmington Ten.  Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Support the show

Rey Rivera was mysteriously found dead in the Belvedere Hotel in Baltimore , Maryland in 2006. He received a phone call prior to leaving his home and police are determined that his death was a suicide, but his family thinks he was murdered. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Support the show

On August 10, 1999, a white nationalist entered the North Valley Jewish Community Center and shot at children attending summer camp. He fired 70 shots in a short amount of time. Once he fled, the man also shot and killed a Filipino American postal worker, Joseph Ileto. Tune in to hear all the details about the JCC shooting as well as the murder of Joseph Ileto. We also briefly discuss the shooter....

39 year old nurse Beverly Jackson was murdered on her way to work on January 14, 1995. It would be 8 years before a confidential informant would come forward and provide information that led to Beverly's killers. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Support the show

In this week's episode, Jaclyn and Courtney dive into the Trash Bag Murderer. Patrick Wayne Kearney murdered at least 21 boys in Southern California between 1962 and 1977. Patrick Kearney is rarely talked about, but this episode will talk about everything we know about Kearney and his murder victims. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.co...

This week Jaclyn and Courtney take a much needed holiday break and give you a Patreon bonus episode from this summer. Do you know the full details of double jeopardy? Clearly we didn't so here is our deep dive into everything you could ever want to know about double jeopardy.  For more bonus episodes like these every month, join us on Patreon ! Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffc...

Christmas tree farmers Ed and Minnie Maurin were murdered shortly before Christmas in 1985. The small town of Ethel, Washington was shocked by this heinous crime and it would be almost 30 years before this family got justice. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Support the show

In part 2, Jaclyn and Courtney will detail all of the events that happened on April 22, 2004, the day Pat Tillman died. The Army went to great lengths to try and cover up the fact that Pat Tillman's death was by friendly fire, and not by enemy forces. Pat's mother, Dannie, devotes many years trying to get answers from the Army, but unfortunately, many details are still being covered up....

America was shocked when NFL player Pat Tillman joined the United States Army after the 9/11 attacks. In part 1 of this 2 part episode, we cover Pat's early life and both his NFL and Army careers. Tune in next week for the details of Pat's tragic death and the way it was covered up  by the Army. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.co...