A Sip Of Redrum

CASE FILE [EPISODE #17 | Set it Off THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE • The Pour: Return to Sender • The ingredients: Dark Spiced Rum, Bitter Campari, Spicy Ginger Beer • The Vibe: A bitter and intense pour with a sudden volatile kick that mirrors the shock of a package arriving at a doorstep, masking a lethal betrayal underneath the surface. THE SUBJECT • Name: Marcus Toney • Date of Incident: February 1...

CASE FILE [EPISODE 01] | [The Taillight That Caught a Serial Killer] THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE · The Pour: Smoke & Shadows Sour · The Ingredients: Mezcal, Fresh Lemon Juice, Charcoal-Infused Simple Syrup · The Vibe: A bold, dark cocktail with a heavy smoky layer that matches the moody, high-contrast atmosphere of uncovering a killer hidden entirely in plain sight. THE SUBJECT · Name: America L...

CASE FILE [S3E13] | [Love, Greed and Death] THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE > The Pour: [ Grace Under Pressure ] > The Ingredients:  · 2 oz Bourbon · 1 oz Honey Syrup (warm) · 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice · 2 dashes Aromatic Bitters · Top with sparkling prosecco · Instructions: Combine warm bourbon, honey syrup, and fresh lemon juice with bitters in a shaker (no ice). Express lemon oils over the cou...

CASE FILE [S3E14] | [Shadows Over the U] THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE > The Pour: [ The Gables After Dark ] > The Ingredients:  · 1.5 oz Dark Rum (a nod to Miami’s Caribbean influences) · 3/4 oz Campari · 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth · 2 dashes Black Walnut Bitters · Black Cherry garnish · Instructions: Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass with plenty of ice until very cold. Strain into a chilled...

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CASE FILE [S3E11] | [Rumor Has It] THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE > The Pour: [ The Calculated Risk ] > The Ingredients: ◦ 2 oz Vodka ◦ 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice ◦ 0.75 oz Simple Syrup ◦ 0.5 oz simple syrup ◦ 3 basil leaves >The vibe: Beauty and Brains THE SUBJECT >Name: Danyna Gibson >Date of Incident: September 12, 2018 >Location: Warren, Michigan >Status: Solved THE REDRU...

When Rochelle Demmings—a brilliant, highly accomplished woman—was found brutally murdered in her own home, the community was stunned. Known for her intellect, grace, and professional success, Rochelle seemed to have a life everyone envied. Yet beneath the polish lay secrets, jealousies, and unspoken tensions. Discover how Rochelle’s life began to fray behind closed doors. Who envied her achievemen...

CASE FILE [S3E8] | [The Worthy Sheriff] THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE > The Pour: [ Electoral Meltdown ] > The Ingredients: ◦ 1 oz dark rum ◦ 1 oz blue curaçao ◦ 0.5 oz lime juice ◦ 0.5 oz simple syrup ◦ Overproof rum (for flame) ◦ Sugar cube + edible flower >The vibe: all fairness is not created equal THE SUBJECT >Name: Derwin Brown >Date of Incident: December 15, 2000 >Lo...

CASE FILE [S3E8] | [Beauty and the Beast] THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE > The Pour: [The False Valentine] > The Ingredients: · 🥃 2 oz Texas Bourbon: Strong and grounded. · 🌺 1 oz Hibiscus Syrup: For that deep, deceptive red. · 🍋 1/2 oz Lemon Juice: The sharp sting of domestic reality. · 🥂 Sparkling Rosé Float: A false, short-lived celebratory finish. · 🌹 Garnish: A rose petal and a charred...

CASE FILE [S3E7] | [Digital Receipts & Deadly Secrets] THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE > The Pour: [The Cell Block] > The Ingredients: · 2 oz Dark Overproof Rum: A bold and heavy pour, chosen to reflect the grave nature of a first-degree murder charge. · 1/2 oz Mezcal: This ingredient adds a lingering, persistent smoke, representing the revolver that was a critical piece of evidence in the cri...

CASE FILE [S3E6] | [Living with a Stranger] THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE > The Pour: [ The Passive-Aggressive Pint ] > The Ingredients: · The "Passive" (Sweet/Soft): 12 oz Wheat Beer or Blonde Ale (The base of the "pint"). · The "Aggressive" (Sharp/Bitter): 1.5 oz Campari or Aperol (Adds a bitter, red "blood" hue). · The "Sting": 1/2 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice and a dash of hot honey. · Garnish:...

CASE FILE [S3E5] | [Digital Receipts & Deadly Secrets] THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE > The Pour: [Lavender Lemonade Martini] > The Ingredients: · 2 oz Vodka · 1 oz Lemon Juice · Lavender Syrup · Lemon Twist Garnish >The vibe: Floral, beautiful, sharp, and zesty THE SUBJECT >Name: Tyrone ‘Ty’ Underwood Jr. >Date of Incident: January 26th , 2015 >Location: Tyler, Tx >Status: Sol...

CASE FILE [S3E4] | [He Say, She Say] THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE > The Pour: [ The 1950 Vodka Gimlet ] > The Ingredients: · 2 oz Vodka (Use a clean, classic grain vodka for that 50s authenticity) · ¾ oz Rose’s Lime Juice (Sweetened lime cordial is the historical key here) · Garnish: A single lime wheel or a cocktail onion (is you want to lean into the “Gibson” style of the era) >The vibe: A...

CASE FILE [S3E3] | [Blood on the Family Tree] THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE > The Pour: [Shirley Temple Black] > The Ingredients: 2 ounces dark rum 1 ounce grenadine 4 ounces lemon-lime soda (such as Sprite or 7UP) Maraschino cherries for garnish >The vibe: "It’s dark, it’s sweet, and it’s a reminder of the innocence that this show seeks to protect." THE SUBJECT >Name: Jarrell Cuyler >D...

CASE FILE [S3E2] | [The Badge and Betrayal] THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE > The Pour: [Texas Old Fashioned] > The Ingredients: · 2 oz Texas Bourbon · ½ oz Pecan Simple Syrup · 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters · Garnish: A toasted pecan and wide orange peel >The vibe: "A story of unlawful deceit” THE SUBJECT >Name: Samantha Dean and Madeline Dean >Date of Incident: February 4th, 2015 >Locat...

CASE FILE [S3E1] | [Trifecta of Tragedy] THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE > The Pour: [The Tangled Heart] > The Ingredients: · 2 oz Sliver Tequila or White Rum · 1 oz Freash Lime Juice · ½ oz Agave Nectar or Simple Syrup · ½ oz Pomegranate Juice (used for the dark blood effect) · Fresh Blackberries and Raspberries (the tangled mess at the bottom of the glass · Ginger Beer (to top it off) >The vi...

On a cold December night in 2014, 19-year-old Jessica Chambers was found walking along a rural Mississippi road—her clothes burned away, her body engulfed in flames. Before she slipped into unconsciousness, she whispered a name to first responders… a clue that would ignite one of the most high-profile murder investigations in the South. In this episode, we dig into the life of Jessica Chambers, th...

When true crime meets community, culture, and conversation—you get BTCC: The Collaboration . In this special crossover, A Sip of Redrum , Melanin Mysteries , and Not My Brothaz Keeper team up to bring you chilling cases, untold stories, and fresh perspectives you won’t hear anywhere else. From deep dives into notorious crimes to overlooked cases that deserve the spotlight, this collaboration blend...

Three Crimes, Three Virgos , a one-of-a-kind true crime collaboration. This episode brings together three different podcasts, each hosted by a Virgo with a sharp eye for detail and a love for uncovering the truth. Together, we deliver three distinct true crime stories — from chilling unsolved mysteries to shocking criminal cases — told through our unique voices and perspectives. It’s a blend of st...

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On a cold December night in 2014, 19-year-old Jessica Chambers was found walking along a rural Mississippi road—her clothes burned away, her body engulfed in flames. Before she slipped into unconsciousness, she whispered a name to first responders… a clue that would ignite one of the most high-profile murder investigations in the South. In this episode, we dig into the life of Jessica Chambers, th...

Refill: In this gripping episode, we delve into the true crime case of Amore Joveah Wiggins, a young girl whose tragic story has captivated and haunted the community of Opelika, Alabama. We explore the events leading up to her mysterious death, the investigation that followed in this decade long case. Who is Amore Joveah Wiggins and who took a sip of redrum? Tune into “A Sip Of Redrum” to get the...

When Rochelle Demmings—a brilliant, highly accomplished woman—was found brutally murdered in her own home, the community was stunned. Known for her intellect, grace, and professional success, Rochelle seemed to have a life everyone envied. Yet beneath the polish lay secrets, jealousies, and unspoken tensions. Discover how Rochelle’s life began to fray behind closed doors. Who envied her achievemen...

On a cold December night in 2014, 19-year-old Jessica Chambers was found walking along a rural Mississippi road—her clothes burned away, her body engulfed in flames. Before she slipped into unconsciousness, she whispered a name to first responders… a clue that would ignite one of the most high-profile murder investigations in the South. In this episode, we dig into the life of Jessica Chambers, th...