Caffeinated Crimes

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...

On this week's episode, Jaclyn and Courtney cover the tragic kidnapping and murder of Dru Sjodin. Dru Sjodin was kidnapped from the mall during the day and her body would not be found for 5 months due to the snow. In this episode, we will cover Dru Sjodin's life, her kidnapping and murder, and the trial of the man who took her life, Alfonso Rodriguez.  Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Em...

In today's episode, Courtney and Jaclyn discuss the infamous Rikers Island. From its beginnings as a garbage dump for NYC to the many scandals that the jail is known for today, this episode covers it all. Tune in to learn why this jail is finally being shut down after nearly 100 years.  Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Podcast...

On this week's episode, Jaclyn and Courtney cover the infamous Bonnie and Clyde! Bonnie and Clyde are heavily romanticized in today's society, but do you know all the details of their crimes? This episode will dive into Bonnie and Clyde's early lives, their crimes with the Barrow gang, and their infamous death together in a shootout. You will not want to miss this great episode!  In...

Happy Thanksgiving Week! This week Jaclyn and Courtney take on a Thanksgiving themed episode to discuss the mysterious hijacking by D.B. Cooper. This week's episode will dive in to the crazy details of the hijacking and detail the many suspects who could be the mystery man himself.  Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Podcast Email: caffeinate...

On October 19, 1998, TN State Senate Democratic candidate Tommy Burks was murdered by his opponent, Republican candidate Byron (Low Tax) Looper just weeks before Election Day. Come hear Courtney and Jaclyn discuss Byron's life leading up to this murder and how the election was handled with one candidate now running unopposed.  Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Facebook:...

On this week's episode, Jaclyn and Courtney dive into the tragic death of Ezekiel Stephan. Ezekiel died of meningitis in 2012 and his parents were later charged with failure to provide the necessaries of life. Tune in to hear us talk about the weeks leading up to Ezekiel's death, the trial, and the multiple appeals that have been filed.  Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcri...

After being given a sedative at a hospital to calm down following a fight with her boyfriend, 20 year old Candy is raped by her doctor. Although her memory is hazy, her rape kit is positive for semen. The only problem is- the semen doesn't match the doctor's DNA from his blood sample. Was Candy mistaken or does Dr. Schneeberger's DNA from his semen somehow not match his DNA from his...

On this week's episode, Jaclyn and Courtney have a special Halloween episode! Courtney covers the true story of the Stanley Hotel that inspired Stephen King's The Shining and Pet Semetary. Jaclyn covers the Amityville Horror House that inspired the book and movie franchise. These stories will take you places you didn't expect. Happy Halloween! Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitte...