Caffeinated Crimes

In 1963, teenagers Orville Steele and Carolyn Newell were strangled at Lula Lake on Lookout Mountain in Georgia. Their murders remain unsolved today. Come hear Courtney and Jaclyn talk about the details of their murders and who may be responsible. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Podcast Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com  Support the show

In 1994, Lee Barnett was in the middle of an ugly divorce and custody battle for her daughter Savanna with her husband Harris Todd. Then, she disappeared without a trace. Tune in to Jaclyn's espressode to hear the whole story of what happened to Lee Barnett and baby Savanna and how she was eventually found 20 years later in Australia. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod F...

Marc Dutroux is a horrific Belgian kidnapper, child abuser, rapist, and serial killer. Many of his crimes were committed while he was on probation for similar crimes. This case brings up many questions about the Belgian justice system as well as whether or not a high profile pedophile ring exists in Belgium. Please note this episode contains discussions of child sexual abuse. Instagram: @caffeinat...

On this week's episode, Jaclyn and Courtney discuss the mysterious death of Jason Corbett. Tom and Molly told police that they killed him in self-defense, but was that really what happened? Tune in to hear the details and speculation in to what could have happened. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Podcast Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.c...

In 2006, 6 Black high school students were charged with attempted murder after a fight at school. In the weeks before, multiple fights had broken out with no charges following an incident where white students hung nooses from a tree the day after Black students sat there for the first time. Jaclyn and Courtney explore this case and the racial implications of these charges. Instagram: @caffeinatedc...

This week, Jaclyn and Courtney discuss the MOVE organization that was based in Philadelphia, PA. From their beginning, MOVE had a lot of run ins with the police and bad blood formed very quickly between the two. We discuss the 1978 stand off with the police that ended in 1 officer killed. We also go on to discuss the later run in with 1985 that ended in 61 homes in the city being destroyed. Instag...

Kendall Francois aka the Poughkeepsie Killer murdered at least 8 sex workers in Poughkeepsie, NY between 1996 and 1998. Come listen to Courtney and Jaclyn tell the story of this lesser known serial killer and his victims. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Podcast Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com  Support the show

In this week's episode, Jaclyn and Courtney step outside the box and cover the history and drama of the band Mayhem. Mayhem is a Norwegian black metal band who made quite a statement when they formed. We discuss the crimes of some of the black metal band members and fans as well as the murder of one of the band members, Euronymous. Tune in to hear this story that is full of twists and turns!...

In this not so short espressode, Courtney tells the story of Krystian Bala murdering Dariusz Janiszewski and getting away with it for several years until one determined detective starting piecing clues together. Come listen to the wild pieces of evidence that led police to Krystian! Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Podcast Email: caffeinatedcrim...

In 2006, Robert 'Bob' McClancy was found dead in his home from an apparent suicide. Bob was a veteran who suffered from PTSD and had overdosed on his medication before. But is everything really what it seems? Come listen to Courtney and Jaclyn talk about what happened after Bob's death and all of the bizarre twists and turns in this case. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @c...

In this episode, we cover the horrific murder of Lauren Phelps who was murdered just 10 months after marrying Matthew Phelps. Matthew tried to claim this all happened in a haze by taking too much Coricidin. We will discuss the difficult relationship Matthew and Lauren had and the days leading up to her death. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Pod...

A serial arsonist plagued southern California in the 1980s and 90s. This unknown person was responsible for hundreds or possibly even thousands of brush fires and fires in retail stores. Come listen to Jaclyn and Courtney talk about the search that took years to uncover the unlikely suspect. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Podcast Email: caffei...

In 2007, 41 year old Theresa Parker disappeared from her small town of LaFayette, Georgia. It would be several years before her remains were found. On today's episode, Courtney and Jaclyn tell the all too familiar tale of domestic abuse that led to Theresa's death. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Podcast Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gm...

In this week's episode, Jaclyn and Courtney detail the 1982 Chicago Tylenol Poisonings. This case is crazy and tragic, but led to many protocols we have today when it comes to over the counter food and medicine. Tune in to hear all the details of the poisonings and learn how Johnson and Johnson reacted quickly and efficiently to protect their customers. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitte...

This week Caffeinated Crimes turns a whole year old! Come celebrate  with Courtney and Jaclyn with a lighthearted episode about funny crimes and criminals who didn't think hard enough about their mischievous plans. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Podcast Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com  Support the show

In the final installment of this 3 part series, Courtney and Jaclyn cover the almost 20 year investigation that finally led police to Gary Ridgway, the Green River Killer. This episode will cover Ridgway’s life and the additional victims that went undiscovered until he started confessing.  Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caff...

On this week's episode, Jaclyn and Courtney continue talking about the Green River Killer victims. This episode covers more women who went missing, some of the victims' remains being recovered, and a few possible suspects. Tune in to Part 2 of this series to hear more! If you want to hear the conclusion to this story immediately, check out our Patreon where part 3 is available now! Insta...

In part 1 of Caffeinated Crimes' first 3 part series, Courtney and Jaclyn cover the disappearances and murders of the first women to become victims of the Green River Killer. From May 1982- July 1983, the man who would later be known as the Green River Killer murdered at least 23 young women in the Seattle area. Today's episode covers as much of their lives as we know. *Please note that...

In this week's episode, Jaclyn and Courtney cover the horrific murder of Michael and Alexander Smith by their mother, Susan Smith. Susan claimed her children were kidnapped by a carjacker. She later told the real story, that was even more horrible than anyone could have imagined. Tune in to hear the details of Susan's early life, the murder, and the aftermath. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrim...

On this week’s episode, Courtney talks about the mysterious disappearance of Tu Thi-Cam Tran. She was last seen on campus at the University of Maryland Baltimore County in 1990. Jaclyn then discusses the disappearance of Paula Jean Welden, who was last seen leaving for a hike at Bennington College in 1946. Both women seemingly vanished into thin air and have never been seen or heard from since. In...

Today, Jaclyn and Courtney cover the horrifying story of Issei Sagawa, better known as the Japanese Cannibal. This tiny, tiny, small man killed Reneé Hartevelt while studying in France and proceeded to eat on her body for 2 days. Tune in to hear us discuss the crime and crazy aftermath of this case. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Face...

In 2018, Lauren McCluskey was murdered by her ex-boyfriend, Melvin Rowland, on the University of Utah campus. Rowland had lied to her about who he was and the fact that he was a registered sex offender on parole. Multiple reports were made to both campus police and the Salt Lake City Police Department prior to her death, but no one took Lauren's concerns seriously. This week Courtney and Jacl...

Courtney and Jaclyn are taking a holiday break this week and leaving you with an old Patreon bonus episode! In volume 2 of vigilante justice, Courtney tells the tale of the murder of Ken McElroy and the silence of the whole town of Skidmore, MO. In this episode, they cover the deaths of Wendy Gillenwater and Bobbie Jo Stinnett and the disappearance of Branson Perry. How can this tiny town of only...

On New Year's Eve in 1964, Barbara, Peter, and Gerald Egan were brutally murdered in their car. This week Jaclyn and Courtney keep with the themed episodes and discuss this New Year's Eve murder. They dive into the Egans' early lives, criminal history, their murders, and the many theories and suspects who came up in this still officially unsolved case.  Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimes...

On Christmas Day in 1929, Charlie Lawson murdered his wife and 6 of his 7 children before shooting himself. What could cause such a seemingly normal family man to commit familicide? Come listen to Jaclyn and Courtney describe this horrific Christmas morning and the theories of why these unexpected murders occurred.  Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimesp...