Coffeehouse Crime

The case of Cynthia Cdebaca shocked the public after a fatal shooting inside a family setting escalated into a homicide investigation. Authorities responded to reports of gunfire and quickly identified her as a suspect following witness statements and forensic evidence linking her to the crime scene. In this episode, we break down the timeline of events leading up to the confrontation, the circums...

The case of Lisa Montgomery is one of the most disturbing and legally significant federal murder cases in recent U.S. history. In 2004, Montgomery committed a brutal crime that shocked the nation, involving the murder of a pregnant woman and the abduction of her unborn child. Investigators quickly identified inconsistencies in her story, and digital evidence — including online communications and f...

The disappearance and tragic discovery of Joshua Maddux remains one of the most puzzling cases in modern missing person investigations. After vanishing in 2008, his remains were later found inside the chimney of an abandoned cabin — a location that raised more questions than answers. In this episode, we examine the timeline of his disappearance, the circumstances surrounding the abandoned property...

The tragic deaths of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller on a Thai island in 2014 shocked the international community and raised serious concerns about tourism safety and investigative transparency. In this episode, we examine the timeline of events leading to the discovery of their bodies, the initial investigation, forensic evidence collected at the scene, and the arrests that followed. The case...

The case of the Chris Watts shocked the world after authorities discovered that his pregnant wife and two young daughters had vanished — only for investigations to reveal a devastating truth. What initially appeared to be a missing person case quickly escalated into a homicide investigation with chilling revelations. In this episode, we break down the timeline of events, the police interviews, sur...

The disappearance of Elisa Lam remains one of the most discussed and analyzed missing person cases of the past decade. In 2013, she vanished while staying at the Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles — and surveillance footage later captured unsettling behavior in an elevator shortly before she disappeared. In this episode, we examine the timeline of events, the hotel investigation, the discovery of her body...

One of the most heartbreaking maritime tragedies in modern history unfolded when the ferry MV Sewol capsized in 2014, leading to the deaths of hundreds of passengers — many of them high school students on a field trip. In the final moments before the vessel sank, passengers captured videos and sent messages documenting the chaos, confusion, and desperate attempts to follow instructions as the ship...

In one of Japan’s most devastating modern attacks, Satoshi Uematsu carried out a violent assault at a care facility in Sagamihara, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. The tragedy shocked the nation and raised urgent questions about security, disability rights, and societal attitudes toward vulnerable populations. This episode examines the timeline of events leading up to the attack, Uem...

One night. One bar. And then… complete disappearance. In this mysterious missing person case, we examine the vanishing of Brian Shaffer, a medical student who was last seen inside a bar in Ohio in 2006. Surveillance footage captured him entering the establishment — but no confirmed footage shows him leaving. This episode breaks down the timeline of events that night, the security camera recordings...

The case of Karabo Mokoena shocked South Africa and sparked widespread public outrage over domestic violence and femicide. Her tragic death exposed disturbing details about abuse, manipulation, and the dangers many victims face behind closed doors. In this episode, we examine the timeline of events leading up to her disappearance, the discovery of critical evidence, and the investigation that ulti...

This heartbreaking case centers on a woman who reportedly experienced repeated stalking, escalating threats, and escalating fear — yet her concerns were allegedly not treated with urgency before tragedy struck. Despite attempts to report the behavior and seek protection, the situation ultimately resulted in fatal violence. In this episode, we examine the timeline of harassment, documented complain...

In one of the most mysterious disappearance cases of the past decade, we examine the tragic story of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon, two Dutch women who vanished while hiking in the remote jungles of Panama in 2014. What began as an adventurous trip quickly turned into a desperate search after their belongings and partial remains were discovered months later. Authorities recovered photos from thei...

In this mysterious and heartbreaking true crime case, we examine the disappearance and tragic discovery of the Jamison family, whose remains were found in a remote mountainous area after they vanished under suspicious circumstances. What initially appeared to be a missing person case quickly turned into a complex investigation involving abandoned vehicles, strange behavior prior to disappearance,...

In this deeply disturbing true crime episode, we examine the case of Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, a couple whose apocalyptic beliefs and secretive actions led to a nationwide investigation and shocking criminal revelations. What began as concern over missing children quickly escalated into a complex case involving religious extremism, suspicious deaths, financial motives, and hidden evidence buri...

In this heartbreaking true crime episode, we examine the tragic case of Birna Brjánsdóttir, whose disappearance in 2017 led to a nationwide search in Iceland and ultimately a devastating discovery. What began as missing person reports quickly escalated into a criminal investigation after surveillance footage and forensic evidence pointed authorities toward suspects connected to her final known mov...

In this disturbing true crime episode, we examine the case of Elliot Rodger, whose violent attack in Isla Vista, California, shocked the world and sparked widespread discussion about online radicalization and misogynistic ideology. Prior to committing the attack, Rodger posted videos and a manifesto expressing resentment, entitlement, and extremist beliefs that framed his actions as revenge. Liste...

In this gripping true crime episode, we examine the shocking cross-Canada manhunt involving Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky, two young men who became the focus of an international search after being linked to multiple murders during a cross-country trip in 2019. What began as a seemingly ordinary journey escalated into a violent crime spree that left victims and communities devastated. Listeners...

In this tragic and devastating true crime episode, we examine the case of Shinji Aoba, whose violent attack on an animation studio shocked Japan and the world. Motivated by anger and perceived grievances, Aoba carried out a deadly arson attack that resulted in massive loss of life and widespread devastation. Listeners are guided through the timeline leading up to the attack, reported disputes surr...

In this deeply tragic true crime episode, we examine the murder of Toyah Cordingley, whose life was brutally taken in Queensland, Australia, in a case that sparked a nationwide manhunt. After her body was discovered on Wangetti Beach in 2018, investigators launched an urgent search for the suspect — who fled the scene and attempted to evade capture. Listeners are guided through the timeline of eve...

In this infamous true crime episode, we examine the shocking case of Jodi Arias, whose relationship with her ex-boyfriend ended in a brutal killing that captivated the nation. What began as a turbulent romance quickly spiraled into obsession, jealousy, and ultimately, violence. In June 2008, Arias fatally stabbed and shot her ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander in his Arizona home. The prosecution paint...

In this heartbreaking true crime episode, we explore the tragic case of Grace Millane, a 21-year-old British woman whose life was taken while traveling overseas after meeting someone on Tinder. What began as a seemingly harmless online date turned into a terrifying ordeal with devastating consequences. Grace was on a backpacking trip in Auckland, celebrating her birthday when she arranged to meet...

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...