Caffeinated Crimes

In 1977 and 1978, Richard Chase brutally murdered 6 people in Sacramento, California. His crimes escalated each time and were so horrific that he got the nickname the Vampire of Sacramento. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Support the show

In 1995, a woman was found dead at the Plaza Hotel in Oslo, Norway. Decades later her identity remains a mystery as well as the circumstances surrounding her death. Who was the woman who checked into the hotel under the false name Jennifer Fairgate and how did she die? Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Suppor...

In January 1984, a man was entering people's homes and attacking them with hammers. The attacks abruptly stopped after the brutal murder of the Bennett family. However, later in the month and year, people are starting to be attacked in a similar manner in Arizona and Nevada. It would take 34 years to solve the mystery of the Colorado Hammer Killer. Tune in to hear all the details! Instagram:...

In 2016, 8 members of the Rhoden family were murdered in 4 separate homes in Pike County, Ohio. This small town would live in fear for years before another local family was arrested for these murders. What happened to lead to one family murdering another? Tune in for the details. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Cr...

On April 3, 2004, Alonzo Brooks went to a house party with a few of his friends in La Cygne, Kansas. Alonzo never made it home from this party. His body was found a month later near the house where the party occurred. Investigators originally said his death was undetermined and likely not foul play. However, a more recent investigation and 2nd autopsy have now classified his death as a homicide. W...

In 1977, Camp Scott in Locust Grove, Oklahoma hosted many young Girl Scouts like they do every year. It would be a week of fun, activities, and bonding. However, 3 girls in tent 7 were found dead after the first night. A camp counselor found Lori Farmer, Michelle Guse, and Denise Milner murdered in their sleeping bags on the road nearby. A huge manhunt would embark to find who did this to these gi...

Marsha P. Johnson played a major role in the gay civil rights movement in the 1960s and 70s in New York City. As a Black woman, she faced many obstacles but continued to give back to others. Come learn all about her life and her mysterious death. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Support the show

In celebration of Black History Month, Jaclyn and Courtney decided to kick off the month highlighting a Black activist in history. Ida B Wells fought for anti-lynching reform, civil rights, and women's rights. She fought hard to make change, despite how dangerous it was to be a Black woman. We urge you to find Black leaders and activists in your community and either donate or support them any...

10 civil rights activists were arrested and wrongfully convicted in Wilmington, North Carolina following a demonstration regarding school desegregation in 1971. They spent years in prison for crimes they didn’t commit and became known as the Wilmington Ten.  Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Support the show

Rey Rivera was mysteriously found dead in the Belvedere Hotel in Baltimore , Maryland in 2006. He received a phone call prior to leaving his home and police are determined that his death was a suicide, but his family thinks he was murdered. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Support the show

On August 10, 1999, a white nationalist entered the North Valley Jewish Community Center and shot at children attending summer camp. He fired 70 shots in a short amount of time. Once he fled, the man also shot and killed a Filipino American postal worker, Joseph Ileto. Tune in to hear all the details about the JCC shooting as well as the murder of Joseph Ileto. We also briefly discuss the shooter....

39 year old nurse Beverly Jackson was murdered on her way to work on January 14, 1995. It would be 8 years before a confidential informant would come forward and provide information that led to Beverly's killers. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Support the show

In this week's episode, Jaclyn and Courtney dive into the Trash Bag Murderer. Patrick Wayne Kearney murdered at least 21 boys in Southern California between 1962 and 1977. Patrick Kearney is rarely talked about, but this episode will talk about everything we know about Kearney and his murder victims. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.co...

This week Jaclyn and Courtney take a much needed holiday break and give you a Patreon bonus episode from this summer. Do you know the full details of double jeopardy? Clearly we didn't so here is our deep dive into everything you could ever want to know about double jeopardy.  For more bonus episodes like these every month, join us on Patreon ! Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffc...

Christmas tree farmers Ed and Minnie Maurin were murdered shortly before Christmas in 1985. The small town of Ethel, Washington was shocked by this heinous crime and it would be almost 30 years before this family got justice. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Support the show

In part 2, Jaclyn and Courtney will detail all of the events that happened on April 22, 2004, the day Pat Tillman died. The Army went to great lengths to try and cover up the fact that Pat Tillman's death was by friendly fire, and not by enemy forces. Pat's mother, Dannie, devotes many years trying to get answers from the Army, but unfortunately, many details are still being covered up....

America was shocked when NFL player Pat Tillman joined the United States Army after the 9/11 attacks. In part 1 of this 2 part episode, we cover Pat's early life and both his NFL and Army careers. Tune in next week for the details of Pat's tragic death and the way it was covered up  by the Army. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.co...

In 2016, Joel and Lisa Guy were found murdered in their home after the Thanksgiving holiday. Joel and Lisa Guy were about to retire and had spent one final Thanksgiving in their home before they were going to move from Knoxville to Surgoinsville. Their bodies were found dismembered and in tubs filled with chemicals. Who would do something so cruel over the holiday weekend? Who was responsible for...

In 1993, Lorena Bobbitt became infamous around the world after she cut off her husband John's penis. She became the butt of many jokes as the "crazy wife." John told his story on many platforms and gained a lot of sympathy, but is this case as cut and dry as it seems? Tune in to hear Jaclyn and Courtney tell the details of what happened leading up to that morning in June 1993 and th...

On Election Day in 1920, dozens of Black Americans were murdered while they tried to exercise their legal right to vote. Their houses and churches were set on fire and Black Americans were forced out of Ocoee, Florida for decades. Learn all about this rarely talked about massacre in United States history. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.co...

On September 28, 2003, a car was found burning on the side of the road in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. When first responders arrived, they found the body of David Contrillo is the back seat. It would take 3 years to determine what happened to David. Tune in to hear all the details! Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Cri...

In 1692 and 1693, more than 200 people in Massachusetts were accused of being witches. At least two dozen people died as a result of this, either through hanging or because of horrific jail conditions. This is one of the most well known examples of mass hysteria and all stems from a few young girls who claimed to have been cursed. Tune in to hear all the details. Happy Halloween! Instagram: @caffe...

19 year old Rhonda Hinson was shot to death in her vehicle while driving home on December 22, 1981. Despite being the most investigated case in the history of the Burke County Sheriff's Office in Burke County, North Carolina, her murder has never been solved. If you have any information about the murder of Rhonda Hinson, please call the Burke County Sheriff's Office at (828) 438-5506 or...

On August 10, 2017, Kim Wall went to interview Peter Madsen about his homemade submarine. Kim was about to move to China with her boyfriend and was happy to do one final story in the city she was living in. When she didn't come home that night, her boyfriend alerted the police. Her disappearance would make international news and Peter's story would mysteriously change multiple times. Tun...

On December 30, 1999, a couple noticed a mobile home on fire in Welch, Oklahoma. Upon further investigation, they learned that Danny and Kathy Freeman were dead, but not from the fire. Their daughter, Ashley Freeman, and her friend, Lauria Bible, were also missing. What happened to start this fire? Who killed Danny and Kathy? What happened to Ashley and Lauria? Tune in to hear all the details! Ins...