Bourbon, Wine and True Crime

As social media influencers become more common, we see people exhibiting more and more drastic behavior in order to go viral. AJ brings us a case of a pathetic woman who tried to ruin the lives of an innocents couple who had the misfortune of seeing her at a store, just for a few likes on social media. #truecrime #socialmediacrime #influencer Sources: https://twitter.com/henrykleeKTVU/status/13386...

On October 31, 2010, young Devon Griffin received a phone call from his aunt asking where his father was. When he searched the house for his family, he stumbled upon what he initially thought was a Halloween prank but would turn out to be the very real anniliation of almost his entire family. One of the most chilling parts of this case is that Devon spoke to the murderer...after his family had bee...

Velma Barfield was an American serial killer who was convicted of one murder, but eventually confessed to six. Despite being close to three suspicious deaths of her family members, Velma was allowed to take on caretaker jobs of the elderly, where the deaths continued. Sources - https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/velma-barfield/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velma_Barfield htt...

In the late night hours of November 19, 2022, a mass shooting occurred at Club Q, the oldest LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs, CO. The shooter was stopped by three brave club-goers, but not before five people were dead and 17 were injured. Who is the shooter and why weren’t his guns taken after he took his grandparents hostage and had a stand off with SWAT the year before? #ClubQ #ColoradoSpri...

The historic Stanley Hotel was built in 1909 as an upper-class resort and a health retreat for people suffering from tuberculosis. At the time, no one could guess that it would become iconic for the paranormal activity that happens there. The Stanley even gave inspiration to legendary author of all things horror, Stephen King, to write his 1977 novel The Shining. Sources: https://www.stanleyhotel....

In this episode, the ladies discuss a case a lot of us have seen play out in the media; Lori Vallow AKA the Doomsday Mom and the mysterious deaths that surround her and the outright murder of two of her children. Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/57695046/?clipping_id=63481920&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjU3Njk1MDQ2LCJpYXQiOjE2NzczNjAxMjMsImV4cCI6...

The COVID pandemic hit us all differently, but today we bring you the stories of someone that chose to try and take advantage of the crisis, and just a few cases of the extreme racism and xenophobia that Asian Americans had to endure.  Sources: https://abcnews.go.com/US/york-man-accused-hoarding-covid-19-materials-price/story?id=70333494&fbclid=IwAR1U09fRuk5RoTgr2VLBi5j1C568KeQiSpNFHCXVL6FPik...

This case covers the story of Francine Hughes, a survivor of domestic violence who, after thirteen years of abuse, had enough. Her trial would begin the long-overdue discussion in the US about the laws protecting victims of domestic violence, or the lack thereof. Sources: https://www.history.com/news/burning-bed-syndrome-francine-hughes-domestic-abusehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francine_Hughesht...

Today we're talking a little bit about a strange unsolved mystery surrounding the Oklahoma City Bombing and a little bit about some of the spooky stories that have happened in our own lives. #oklahomacity bombing #spookystories #ghosts #truecrime https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/dec/7/oklahoma-city-bombing-secret-dna-extracted-from-un/ https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Ok...

Sunny brings us an Easter story that is just a little early.   #easterstory #badeasterbunny #truecrime

AJ and Randi go down the twisting, winding story of Lori Vallow, the woman who has been arrested and charged, along with her husband, in the murders of her two children. Sources:  https://www.newspapers.com/image/57695046/?clipping_id=63481920&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjU3Njk1MDQ2LCJpYXQiOjE2NzczNjAxMjMsImV4cCI6MTY3NzQ0NjUyM30.rD7YIPN-A9nb3S_BpTOSu...

Today AJ takes us briefly through the Las Cruces Bowling Alley murders. Even though there were descriptions of the alleged perpetrators, an arrest has never been made. Despite the case going cold after over 30 years, police still think an arrest can be made.    #lascruces #bowlingalleymurders #truecrime #coldcase   Sources:   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Cruces_bowling_all...

In this episode, Randi takes us through the details of what has been released about the very recent quadruple homicide that occurred in a small college in Moscow, Idaho just a few short months ago. We still don't know all the details, but as the case progresses we'll be sure to keep you updated.  Sources: https://abcnews.go.com/US/idaho-college-murders-timeline-events/story?id=93575278 https:...

Today AJ tells us about two bizarre crimes that happened in Colorado and were solved decades later through genealogy.   https://www.planeandpilotmag.com/news/pilot-talk/2022/05/11/an-sos-call-and-a-40-year-murder-mystery/    https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/09/16/alan-phillips-1982-cold-case-murder-conviction/?fbclid=IwAR0UQAM1_cRmLDzDDdb9UXH0LzlBZo0bTe1kHEelmMHaMDGkaftR32EuzuU &nbs...

In this episode we discuss the case of the Cosplay Killer in Malaysia with some nice palate cleanser to finish us off! #cosplaykiller #truecrime 

Join us as we discuss some naughty Santa's from days gone by. January is still the holiday season....right? #truecrime #naughtysanta 

In this episode we discuss the case of Susan Smith, the infamous woman from South Carolina who murdered her children so she could start a new life.  #susansmith #southcarolina #truecrime #mothers

In this weeks episode, Sunny tells us the unsettling true story behind the Netflix show, The Watcher. A New Jersey family is terrorized by mysterious letters for years, to the point that they never actually move in to their newly purchased house.  #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #thewatcher #bw&tc

Today, AJ covers the heart-breaking case of Carlie Martinez, a young El Paso woman who was murdered in the late 90's. There is a particularly emotional connection, as AJ and Sunny where in El Paso when this unfolded.     #truecrimepodcast #elpaso #carliemartinez #truecrime

In this episode, the ladies cover a truely senseless murder of a young woman that was just out to celebrate her birthday and Randi learns some interesting facts about some of her fellow Scorpio's.   #scorpio #scorpioseason #truecrime #truecrimepodcast    Sources:  https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-29180584 https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/aug/24/woman-killed-ki...

In 1968 a young girl murdered two pre-school age boys in England. Was she a monster from birth or was she made into one by her horrific upbringing?  #marybell #childkiller #tynesidekiller #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #bourbonwineandtruecrime

Today, AJ is diving into the case of David Leonard Wood, an absolute reeking trash pile of a person who is responsible for the murders of multiple girls and young women in the El Paso area in 1987.  #davidleonardwood #elpaso #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #serialkillers

In todays episode, we wrap up Spooky Season this year with the mysterious deaths on what is now known as Dyatlov Pass. Do you agree with the people that say it's been solved? Or do you think the explanations don't quite make all the pieces fit?  #spooky #dyatlovpass #truecrime #mysterious #truecrimepodcast    Sources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyatlov_Pass_incident  h...

In todays episode everyone's favorite troublesome trio explore the legend of Bloody Mary and the possible historical origins of the story.  There's also some talk about why King Henry VIII was a vile human being.   Sources:  https://www.royal.uk/henry-viii   https://www.history.com/news/queen-mary-i-bloody-mary-reformation   https://allthatsinteresting.com/bloody-mary &nbs...

On this episode Sunny takes us down a very interesting path by telling us about some of the odd crimes and spooky stories she heard while she was gallivanting around  Europe. Spooky Season is alive and well and so are the very odd behaviors of some of our distant brothers from across the pond.    Sources:  Elsje Christiaens Hanging on a Gibbet -       &...