Brew Crime Podcast

On this episode we cover crimes of the winter holidays.  Whatever holiday you celebrate we all hope it is a wonderful one. One of the Holidays most vile drinks once started a Riot1826 saw a Riot break out at West Point Military Academy.  This is the story. SourcesHistory CollectionWikipediaHistory TodayMental FlossThe Ultimate Christmas Cookie CrashThis story is about a wealthy socialite couple an...

On this episode we cover a topic everyone seems to know.  Bad Neighbours is just a time hated tradition to deal with.  Ain’t No Fences High Enough! Everyone hates bad neighbours. But a bad neighbour is all about perspective. I think you are too loud, you think I am too anal. You think you are right. I know I am right.  This is the story of the murder of Ann Hoover. SourcesYoutubePitt EduPitt EduAP...

This episode Nina and Beck hit the theme of Imposters or Wannabes. Hillside StranglersKenneth Bianchi and Angelo buono caused a ton of fear in California and then Washington.  This is the story of a serial killer, rape and kidnapping. SourcesWikipediaListverseInvestigation DiscoveryAll Thats InterestingNot All Crimes are CriminalThis story will cover women that fought in the American Civil War as...

Its that time of year again.  We are covering Halloween Crimes! Woodford SlasherJohn Joubert was a serial killer and slasher. SourcesWikipediaMurderpediaHistoryA not so happy HalloweenThe Liske Family was a happy blended family in Ohio.  That was up until Halloween in 2010.Beer pairing for this story is Doctor, Doctor, Doctor, Doctor, Doctor, Doctor a Lime Coconut, Guava Sour from Backcountry Brew...

On this episode we cover the gamut of Piracy from historical to internet Piracy.  We hope you enjoy the episode as well as the bad Pirate Talk. Sometimes Hunting for the Truth is Harder than Hunting for TreasureThis is the real-life story of Mary Read and Anne Bonny. It’s as close to the truth as I could get. SourcesPost and courierAtlas ObscuraAll thats interesting BritannicaBritannicaPirate all...

With this episode being out 50th episode we decided to cover 1970 Crimes as 1970 was 50 years ago! Dale Merle NelsonSpree killing is not what you expect when you think of Creston BC in the Kootenay region of BC.Beer pairing for this story is Old English 800 Milt Liquor brewed by Miller Brewing owned by Molson Coors Brewing. SourcesWikipediaMurderpediaChristopherdiarmani50 years later but how much...

On this episode we cover cases of Naughty Teachers.  Two cases will be just what you expect when we say that and one will be out of left field. ABC-123 You are just too young for meThis is a story of a teacher who just couldn’t learn her lesson.  that teacher is Mary Kay Letourneau. Beer Pairing was Never Tear Us Apart a collaboration between Dageraad Brewing and Yellow Dog Brewing. SourcesWikiped...

On this episode we interviewed the author Jimmy Tobin about his book Killed in Brazil? The Mysterious Death of Arturo "Thunder" Gatti. Check the book out here Killed in Brazil? The Mysterious Death of Arturo "Thunder" GattiWe hope tune in soon and consider purchasing this book soon. True Crime Podcast – Reverie True CrimeOracl3 Podcast Network – Sublime True CrimeBrew CrimeWebsite, Twitter, Instag...

On this episode we cover cases of people that were on the Most Wanted List. Chicago has a history of GangsJack Darrell Farmer was the leader of the little Mafia part of the Ukrainian Mafia.  This is his story of being on the FBI most wanted list. Beer Pairing was Thick as Thieves Provisional Wild Saison from Strange Fellows Brewing. SourcesCBS NewsChicago TribuneChicago Gang HistorySun SentinelOre...

On this episode we cover a series of cases in British Columbia that needs to be taken more seriously by police and Canada in general.  We are talking about the Highway of Tears.  This is a stretch of highway in British Columbia that way to many women have gone missing many with no finality.  A disproportionate amount of the women are Indigenous.  History of Highway of TearsNina covers the backgrou...

On this episode we decided to Celebrate Canada Day with some cases of Canadian or Canadian adjacent crimes. Canada’s Midas Touch Thaws a New Jersey Cold CaseRichard W Rogers might have gotten away with multiple murders if it was not for a technique that came from Canada. Beer pairing for this story is the Profondo Rosso Sour Red with Dates and Figs from Parallel 49 Brewing. SourcesCourantHRCLGBTQP...

June is Brew Crime's Second Anniversary and because of this we are doing Anniversary Crimes this episode.  I apologize for some feedback at a few points in the episode.  We are still struggling with recording remotely due Covid-19. Jaime and Sandra MelgarA nice Anniversary Jacuzzi soak turns into a nightmare.  But was there a home invasion or did Sandra kill her husband? SourcesMirrorABC NewsHeavy...

As podcasters, we have a platform and duty to speak up and call out injustice. In light of the murder of George Floyd, we have come together in solidarity to use our platform to speak up against racial injustice and amplify the voices of black podcasters that deserve more recognition. Racism is prevalent in all industries; from the media who under-report on black victims to the justice system whic...

This episode the Brew Crime crew talks bout Unsolved Missing Persons. And then there was oneFive men go in and only one comes out. Or did he? We may never know.  This is the story of the Yuba County Five. SourcesWikipediaMental FlossMorbidology Caitlin PottsCaitlin Potts followed a troubled relationship to British Columbia.  Sadly she never made it home. SourcesStories of the unsolvedCBCVernon Mor...

On this Bonus episode we reached out to our Patreon supporters, listeners and out wonderful podcast buddies to get the burning questions about us.  This is our first of hopefully many Ask Me Anything episodes. Sit back and enjoy our answers. Brew CrimeWebsite, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Facebook Group, Youtube, patreonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/brew-cri...

On this episode of Brew  Crime we are going to cover Cartel's but that does not have to just mean Drug Cartels!  We hope you enjoy. Griselda BlancoColombian-born Griselda Blanco  was a high-level operative in the infamous Medellin cartel and a scary bad ass. SourcesWikiepdiaBiographyThe Quintessential Canadian CartelThe most lucrative heist in Canadian history is a very sticky situation involving...

On this episode we cover cases of Double Crosses. Death of Brian WellsTwo small sausage-and-pepperoni pizzas with a side of deception. This story is paired with Dead Frog Brewery's Double Cross Pale Ale. SourcesWikipediaSites.bu.eduWiredDalia DippolitoDon't like your spouse you could try and hire a hitmanSourcesSun SentinelNews JournalNBC NewsYoutubeYoutubeMark WhitacreWhen an executive of a firm...

On this episode we were able to collaborate with friend of the Podcast CJ the host of Beyond the Rainbow Podcast.  This is a podcast that covers the LGBTQ community.  We hit up the theme of Celebrity Crimes. Jeffrey JonesCelebrated actor or a man in possession of Child Pornography. SourcesEWInquisitrWikipediaGQMurder Suicide of the Barsi FamilyJudith Eva Barsi was only a child but she was a big st...

On this episode we cover three cases of terrible parents.  Josef Fritzl Some fathers are loving and caring and some lock their child in a dungeon  sadly for Elisabeth Fritzl she had the latter as a father. Beer pairing for this story is Black Malts & Body Salts an Imperial Stout from To Øl of Denmark. SourcesThe GuardianNY TimesWikipedia Marcus WessonWhat says Good Parenting like rape, molestation...

On this episode we talked about cults with a special guest. On this episode we had Emily G Thompson the author of true crime books and creator of Morbidology Podcast. The episode begins with an interview about Emily’s books and how her podcast came to be and then we get into 4 cult cases. Join us as we do down the cult rabbit hole. Order of the Solar Temple*sings* sunshine lollipops and rainbows e...

On this episode we hit the topic of Music Crimes.  We also had composer, producer and podcaster Jayme McDonald as a guest.  Check out his work here.  He scored the new movie Dosed that talks about the use of Magic Mushrooms  (psilocybin) to help defeat the opioid crisis as well as its healing benefits. More about Jayme McDonald:  Jayme McDonald aka MD is a composer/producer/podcast host who double...

This episode we head to Las Vegas to talk about some of the best heists. Biker Bandit' Bellagio Robbery in 2010Anthony Carleo got on his bike and rolled off with a ton of cash and chips from the Bellagio. Beer paring for this story is Microbrasserie Le Castor's Farmhouse HoublonSourcesYoutubeRolling StoneCBS NewsABC NewsI would like to make a withdrawalBill Brennan was a nobody and a loner but som...

For this episode we bring your something new.  We had the pleasure of interviewing the author Don Stradley.  Don can trace is roots back to sports writing and while the books we interviewed him about talk about Boxing it is the True Crime that makes these books really stand out. We had the great pleasure of reading his book Berserk: The Shocking Life and Death of Edwin Valero and the soon to be re...

It is getting close to Valentine's Day and love is in the air.  Well it is for some but sadly not for the poor victims of these crimes. Bright Eyed and Super FailedHis eyes couldn’t be more freakishly wide open but Stephen Grant still couldn’t see the multitude of stupid mistakes he was making.  This is the story of the murder of Tara Lynn Grant. Beer paring for this story is Nickel Brook Brewing...

On this episode we cover some of the more ridiculous and funny “crimes” when it comes to religion. We had a guest commentator in Shari who will be our guest on our January 2020 Patreon Exclusive Half Pint of Crime. Vatican City: A different type of sex scandal. This is the story of drug parties and gay sex orgies at the Vatican. This is the less seen side of the Catholic Church. This is the story...