Caffeinated Crimes

In 2019, a new virus started making headlines. In 2020, COVID-19 officially made its way to at least 213 counties, including the United States, and was officially determined to be a pandemic. COVID-19 is hitting vulnerable populations hard, including those in prisons. In this week's episode, Jaclyn and Courtney tell the stories of Susan Farrell and Carlos Ridley, who both died of COVID-19 whi...

In today's espressode, Courtney talks about the life, career, and murder of NFL quarterback, Steve McNair. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com  Support the show

Lizzie Borden took an ax....or did she? In this week's episode, Jaclyn and Courtney dive in to the classic case of the murders of Andrew and Abby Borden. They will give some back ground history on the Borden family, detail the crimes, explore Lizzie's trial, and speculate on a few other suspects in case Lizzie didn't do it. The trial of Lizzie Borden is one that is still highly disc...

In the second episode of this 2-part series, Courtney and Jaclyn recount the horrific murder of Dolores Davis, who would become Dennis Rader's final victim. This episode will cover the 14 year period between Rader's last victim and his arrest for all 10 murders. Courtney and Jaclyn will discuss the games Rader played with police and how Rader's foolish and brazen antics led to his c...

This week, we join our fellow podcasters in protest and will not be releasing our regular episode. Instead, we are reading the names of black Americans murdered by police since 2014. Black lives matter. We stand with you. https://www.npr.org/2020/05/29/865261916/a-decade-of-watching-black-people-die Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Support the show

In the 1970s, Wichita, Kansas was hit with a series of murders that left investigators stunned for 30 years. In this episode, Courtney and Jaclyn will dive into the murders of the Oteros, Kathryn Bright, Shirley Vian, Nancy Fox, and Marine Hedge as well as the attempted murder of Anna Williams. They discuss these crimes and the man known as BTK, Dennis Rader. Tune in next week to hear about the re...

In 1997, 19 year-old nanny, Louise Woodward, was arrested for the murder of 8 month old Matthew Eappen. Listen to Courtney and Jaclyn discuss the case that made the term Shaken Baby Syndrome mainstream and the conflicting medical evidence in the trial that made news headlines across the world.  Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Support the show

Everyone is amazed by the idea of vigilantism, whether it be a real life Batman or Dexter Morgan. Vigilantism is legal, but many acts used in vigilante justice are illegal. In today's episode, Jaclyn and Courtney dive into a little background on vigilantism and 4 different stories of real life vigilante justice. Tune in to hear the tales of citizens who decided to take justice into their own...

In part 2 of this series, Courtney and Jaclyn cover the deaths of Karen Beineman and Roxie Ann Phillips. They will discuss the controversial police investigation and eventual arrest of John Norman Collins. Was this the serial killer responsible for the infamous Michigan Murders that terrorized two cities for 3 years? Tune in to find out! instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod email: caffeinatedcrimespod...

Between 1967 and 1969, a serial killer known as the Michigan Murderer abducted, raped, and murdered 7 women in the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti area. In part 1 of this 2 part series, Jaclyn and Courtney cover the stories of 6 of the victims: Mary Fleszar, Joan Schell, Jane Mixer, Maralynn Skelton, Dawn Basom, and Alice Kalom. Tune in next week to hear the stories of Karen Beineman and Roxie Ann Phillip...

This episode covers the lives, careers, and untimely deaths of hip hop legends Tupac and Notorious B.I.G. Courtney and Jaclyn dive into the east coast vs. west coast battle that defined hip hop in the 1990s as well as the theories that surround these unsolved murders. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Support the show

On December 2, 2014, Rhonda Daugherty went missing from her home in LaFollette, Tennessee. Her disappearance led investigators down an interesting path taking turns no one expected. Courtney takes on her own "espressode" telling Jaclyn all about this tragic disappearance that shook her small town and the man behind bars who still refuses to tell where Rhonda's body is.  Email: caffe...

In 1983, Diane Downs brought her 3 children to the hospital after the entire family had been shot on the side of the road. Who is Diane Downs? Who shot her family and why? Listen to Jaclyn and Courtney lay out the details and give their thoughts on this absolutely insane case.  Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Email us: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Support the show

Two teenagers' lives are forever changed after a crime committed on a city bus in Oakland, CA in 2013. In this first "espressode", Jaclyn will tell Courtney about the horrific crime committed against Sasha Fleischman and the injustices of the juvenile justice system as well as the compassion and empathy shown by Sasha and their family towards the perpetrator of this crime. Email: ca...

In part 2 of this series, Courtney and Jaclyn do a deep dive on Randy Woodfield's early crimes and the escalation that led to his arrest as the I-5 Killer. Listen to them cover the evidence against him, his trials, and the updates on where Randy is today.  Email us: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Support the show

A string of robberies, sexual assaults, and murders occurred in 3 states along Interstate 5 in the 1980s. In the first of this two part series, Courtney and Jaclyn tell you all about the crimes committed by the serial killer now known as the I-5 Killer as well as a teaser of who this man is. Tune in next week to find out more about this killer's background and eventual arrest and trial.  Emai...

In 1986, the body of 19 year old Keith Warren was found hanging from a tree. His death was instantly ruled a suicide with no further investigation despite the many inconsistencies in the evidence. Courtney and Jaclyn explore the tragic case that has left a family seeking answers for more than three decades.  https://www.thekeithwarrenjusticesite.com Email us: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Instagr...

Jaclyn and Courtney discuss the disappearance and murder of Laci Peterson and her unborn son, Conner. Laci was reported missing after her husband, Scott, returned home to an empty house and couldn't find his pregnant wife. Their bodies would wash up on shore 4 months later and Scott would be charged with their murders. But what issues with the trial led to Scott's appeal that is currentl...

In 2012, a rural town on the Eastern Shore of Virginia was shocked when more than 70 fires were set to abandoned buildings in a span of 5 months while the arsonists evaded capture. What was about it Charlie Smith and Tonya Bundick that caused such a fiery relationship? Join Jaclyn and Courtney as they explore this couple’s crimes, relationship, and life experiences that led up to one of the worst...

Best friends Courtney and Jaclyn explore the heinous crimes of Ed Gein for the debut episode of their true crime podcast. Ed Gein murdered at least two women in the 1950s and is known for dismembering their bodies and creating a skin suit from his victims. Listen to all the gory details as well as Ed's history and how he became the monster we know today. Email us at caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail...