Blood & Barrels

Send us Fan Mail This week we are discussing the case of The Prophet Killer, or as Mike calls him, "The Wannabe Damn Dirty Hippy Tree Hugger Douche Bag Killer", from Santa Cruz, CA.  What caused this man to kill an entire family?  Was it drugs?  Was it mental illness?  Or did he really hear the voice of God telling him to cleanse the world of people who rape the environment?  Grab a beve...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are discussing the heinous crimes committed by brothers Reginald and Jonathan Carr in Wichita, KS.  Why did these men kill 5 people in such a short time?  How did their crimes escalate so quickly?  Grab a beverage and join us as we try wine and mead from Wyldewood Cellars, and try to sort through this series of events. Follow Us On All The Things Facebook - https://ww...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are discussing the case of Theresa Lockhart from Portage, MI.  What could have caused this beloved Spanish Teacher to go missing?  Did she just up and leave or was there foul play at hand?  Grab a beverage and join us as we try the Dirty Bastard Scotch style ale from Founders Brewing Co., and untangle the mysteries surrounding her disappearance. Follow Us On All The T...

Send us Fan Mail This week we continue with part 2 of 2 episodes on The Yorkshire Ripper.  Nearly 90 years after Jack The Ripper terrorized the streets of London in the United Kingdom, Peter Sutcliffe emerged to terrorize the area of West Yorkshire.  Why was he able to continue killing the women in that area without being caught?  Were there more victims than we know about?  Grab a beverage and jo...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are starting part 1 of 2 episodes on The Yorkshire Ripper.  Nearly 90 years after Jack The Ripper terrorized the streets of London in the United Kingdom, Peter Sutcliffe emerged to terrorize the area of West Yorkshire.  Why was he able to continue killing the women in that area without being caught?  Were there more victims than we know about?  Grab a beverage and joi...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are talking about Carl Eugene Watts.  So, grab a beverage and join us as we discuss this case. Follow Us On All The Things Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bloodandbarrels Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloodandbarrels Twitter - https://twitter.com/bloodbarrelspod See More About Us & Find Blood & Barrels Merch Website - https://bloodandbarrels.com Me...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are taking a look at a current case.  Did Jimmy Spencer really murder three people?  Will he actually go to trial this month, or will it get postponed again?  Grab a beverage and join us as we try three beers from Main Channel Brewing Co, and discuss what we know about this case. Follow Us On All The Things Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bloodandbarrels Instagram...

Send us Fan Mail This week we continue and finish looking at the Lake Waco Murders.  Why were three innocent teens slain at a lake in Waco, TX?  Was this the act of a single individual, or are there more people involved?  Grab a beverage and join us as we try a cider and two beers from Dallas, TX breweries, and wade through the final twists and turns of this case. Follow Us On All The Things Faceb...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are starting part 1 of 2 episodes on the Lake Waco Murders.  Why were three innocent teens slain at a lake in Waco, TX?  Was this the act of a single individual, or are there more people involved?  Grab a beverage and join us as we try the Texas Single Malt Whiskey from Balcones, and wade through the twists and turns of this case. Follow Us On All The Things Facebook...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are discussing the case of Ashley Estell. Only a few years before the Amber Hagerman case of which both took place in the Dallas- Fort Worth area, Ashely's case did not get the same media attention.  Did the Plano Police department hide this case from the public eye?  Did they convict the wrong man?  Was a killer allowed to walk free, and will Ashley ever see jus...

Send us Fan Mail It's the most wonderful time of the year, and we apologize for ruining your holiday with this case. This week we are discussing the case of The Santa Claus Gunman, or as others may know it, The Covina Christmas Massacre. Why would Santa Claus show up to a loving family's house on Christmas Eve and shoot an 8-year-old girl in the face, gun down 8 innocent people and set a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we are going back to where it all began two years ago when we first dreamed up this podcast. Today we are discussing the case of David Parker Ray "The Toybox Killer".  How was David able to continue his reign of terror against the women of Elephant Butte and Truth or Consequences, NM for so long without being detected?  Grab a beverage and join us as we...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are discussing the case of Shamaia Smith.  Did Shamaia just pack up and leave, or did something more sinister befall her?  Grab a beverage and join us as we try mead from Nordic Moon Meadery , and discuss the details of this case. Follow Us On All The Things Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bloodandbarrels Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloodandbarrels Twitt...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!  This week we are here to ruin your Thanksgiving feast with the true story of Omaima Nelson.  Was Omaima justified in her actions?  Did she really eat her husband as a Thanksgiving meal?  Grab a beverage and join us as we try beer from Ballast Point Brewing Company, and discuss the details of this case. Follow Us On All The Things Facebook - https://...

Send us Fan Mail This week we explore the disappearance and murder of Holly Piirainen.  Who would abduct and take the life of this young girl?  Do the police have clues that could solve the crime that they aren't sharing?  Were the answers to her death literally lost in the grave?   Grab a beverage and join us as we try beers from Altruist Brewing Company, and discuss the details of this case...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are discussing the case of the infamous Naomi Wise murder in Randolph County, NC.  Which versions of this story are true, and which are modern-day myths? Was she even a real person?  Grab a beverage and join us as we try beers from Four Saints Brewing Co., and untangle the mysteries surrounding her life and death. Follow Us On All The Things Facebook - https://www.fac...

Send us Fan Mail This week we dive into part 2 of the Hendricks Murders of Bloomington, IL.  Who would brutally murder this young wife and mother, and her three children in their beds while they slept?  Was this a robbery gone wrong, some random act of violence, or were they killed by someone close to them?  Grab a beverage and join us as we try beers from Keg Grove Brewing Co., and discuss the de...

Send us Fan Mail This week we dive into part 1 of the Hendricks Murders of Bloomington, IL.  Who would brutally murder this young wife and mother, and her three children in their beds while they slept?  Was this a robbery gone wrong, some random act of violence, or were they killed by someone close to them?  Grab a beverage and join us as we try beers from Keg Grove Brewing Co., and discuss the de...

Send us Fan Mail This week we have a special Blood & Barrels family member pick for our Halloween episode! In this episode, we are taking a look at "The Candy Man" Ronald Clark O'Bryan.  Grab a beverage and join us as we take a look at the man who killed Halloween and enjoy the Yellow Rose American IPA by Lone Pint Brewery!  Thanks for the pick Justin Wear!!! Follow Us On All Th...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are discussing the untimely death of James R. Jordan, Sr. in Wilmington, NC.  Was the father of the famous basketball player, Michael Jordan, murdered because of his son's gambling debts, or was this just an unfortunate case of wrong place and time?  Grab a beverage and join us as we try beers from Edward Teach Brewery, and discuss the details of this case. Follo...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are discussing the murder of Jan and Quiana Pietrzak in Winchester, CA.  Was this really just a robbery, or was the motive race-related?  Grab a beverage and join us as we try mead from Batch Meadery, and discuss the details of this case. Follow Us On All The Things Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bloodandbarrels Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloodandbarre...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are discussing the twisted case of the black widow, Stacey Castor in Syracuse NY.  Did both of her husbands die just the way their death certificates say they did?  Was Stacey responsible for their deaths, or was someone else murdering the men in her life?  Grab a beverage and join us as we try beers from Talking Cursive Brewing Co., and discuss the details of this ca...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are talking about the Richmond, VA Spree Murders. Was the slaying of these 7 innocent people a result of abuse, drug-fueled rage, or was there another motive? Grab a beverage and join us as we try The Muse from Black Heath Meadery, and discuss the details of this heinous crime spree. Follow Us On All The Things Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bloodandbarrels Insta...

Send us Fan Mail This week we discuss the tragedy that occurred at the Alrosa Villa nightclub in Columbus, OH where 4 innocent people lost their lives, including famous guitarist Dimebag Darrell.  What would cause someone to shoot up a nightclub while a band is playing their set?  Grab a beverage and join us as we try two different meads from Zen Bee Meadery, and try to understand how a tragedy li...

Send us Fan Mail This week we discuss the sad story of 6 innocent children who were murdered by their mother in St. Paul, MN.  What drove this mother to kill her children, and was the city to blame in part for what happened?  Grab a beverage and join us as we try four different beers from Tin Whiskers Brewing, and try to understand how a tragedy like this could have unfolded. Follow Us On All The...