Caffeinated Crimes

In the 1980s, the Honolulu Strangler raped and murdered at least 5 women in picturesque Hawaii. As abruptly as the killings started, they ended, and no one has ever been convicted of these murders. This is the first known serial killer in Hawaii. Tune in to learn more! Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Podcast Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.co...

This week we release our long awaited part 2 to Charles Manson. In our longest episode to date, Jaclyn and Courtney will cover more about the Tate and LaBianca murders as well as further investigation and trial for the murders. In the investigation, we will discover more about motives and Manson's ideologies. If you would like more Caffeinated Crimes, a bonus is now available for our Patreons...

This week, Courtney and Jaclyn cover the infamous Charles Manson and the Manson Family Cult. In part 1 of this two-parter, they cover the murders of Sharon Tate, Voytek Frykowski, Abigail Folger, Jay Sebring, Steve Parent, Leno LaBianca, Rosemary LaBianca, and Gary Hinman. The investigation of these murders is covered as well as a history of Charles Manson and the formation of the Manson family. T...

In 2009, Brittany Murphy mysteriously died at the age of 32. In this episode, Jaclyn and Courtney talk about Brittany's childhood and career as well as her relationship with Simon Monjack. Simon died 6 months after Brittany from supposedly the same causes. Did Brittany and Simon die of natural causes? Or was there something more sinister to their deaths? Tune in to find out! Instagram: @caffe...

Today Jaclyn and Courtney cover just a few of the deaths that have occurred at Disney World. From employees falling off rides or being run over by parade floats to guests suffering from medical emergencies, plenty of tragedies have occurred at the happiest place on earth. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Podcast Suppo...

This week, Jaclyn and Courtney cover the horrific murders of Noah, John, Paul, Luke, and Mary Yates. Andrea Yates was suffering from a severe case of postpartum psychosis that led her to murder her children. The media frequently compared this case to Susan Smith or Diane Downs, but it goes deeper than that. Tune in to hear us discuss this case! Don't forget to check out True Crime Cat Lawyer...

In 1984, 18 year old Elisabeth Fritzl disappeared from her home in Amstetten, Austria. No one heard from her for 24 years until her daughter appeared at a hospital severely ill after having been dropped off at Elisabeth's parents' home. When Elisabeth was finally located, the story of her whereabouts for the past two decades would shock the world. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter...

Welcome back from our break! We missed you. This week, we cover the copycat Zodiac killer. Eddie Seda attacked 8 people, killing 3, in New York City during the 1990s. He claimed he was the Zodiac and was going to kill someone for every Zodiac sign. Tune in to hear about his crimes, his capture, and his trial. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Twitter: @caffcrim...

On today's episode, Courtney and Jaclyn cover the strange phenomenon of karaoke singers being murdered over the song My Way by Frank Sinatra. Tune in to hear about these killings plus some background on the song My Way and the history of karaoke! Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Twitter: @caffcrimespod Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Podcast Support the show

16 year old Velda Rumfelt was murdered in 1977 outside of St. Louis, MO. It would take 30 years for her killer to be found and investigators were not prepared for that person to be a serial killer. In this episode, Courtney and Jaclyn also cover the murders of Elizabeth West and Ruth Ann Jany and the kidnapping of Jeanne Taylor. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffe...

In this week's episode, Jaclyn and Courtney cover the mysterious disappearance of Sherrill Levitt, Suzie Streeter, and Stacy McCall. The 3 women were at Sherrill's home the early morning of June 7, 1992. They have not been seen since and their bodies have never been found. Tune in to hear us discuss what happened as well as possible suspects and theories. If you have any information on t...

In May of 1996, Julie Williams and Lollie Winans were brutally murdered during a backpacking trip in Shenandoah National Park. Their murders have never been solved. Courtney and Jaclyn also cover the murders of Sophia Silva, Kristin Lisk, and Kati Lisk as they may be related to Julie and Lollie's murders. If you have any information about the murders of Julie Williams and Lollie Winans, pleas...

23 year old Polish college student Katarzyna Zowada disappeared in 1998 and only parts of her remains were ever found. It would be 20 years before someone was arrested for her murder. Tune in to hear the details! Help us win a sponsorship! Leave a love letter here ! Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Pod Suppo...

Lowell Lee Andrews was described as "the nicest boy in Wolcott, Kansas" until he murdered his parents and sister while home for Thanksgiving break in 1958. The University of Kansas student tried to build an alibi before "discovering" the bodies of his family members. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffein...

To celebrate Black History Month, we wanted to share the stories of 11 Black pioneers in the true crime community. These 11 men and women broke glass ceilings, enacted change, and moved forward progress considerably during their lifetimes. Tune in to hear one of our favorite episodes yet! Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffe...

As part of honoring Black History Month, today Courtney and Jaclyn tell the story of Ed Johnson. Ed was a Black man in Chattanooga in 1906 who was wrongfully accused of the rape of Nevada Taylor. After an unfair trial, Ed was found guilty and sentenced to death. Before he the state could kill him, he was kidnapped from his cell and murdered by an angry mob. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter...

On June 1, 2018, a hiker in Joshua Tree National Park accidentally took a photo of a body that had been buried in a shallow grave. The victim was identified as Henry Stange. Come hear Jaclyn and Courtney discuss Henry's life and the two people responsible for ending it. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes...

This week, Jaclyn and Courtney cover 3 different cases of murder that occurred in small towns in Central Virginia. We cover the murders committed by Michael Wayne Williams, Reginald Varner, and Henry Clay Beattie. While these occurred in small towns, they take super wild turns. Thank you for the suggestion, Lisa! Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@...

On March 1, 1932, 20 month old Charles Lindbergh Jr. was kidnapped from his bedroom. Charles was the son of the famous pilot Charles Lindbergh and Anne Morrow Lindbergh. This kidnapping was called the crime of the century and there were many theories as to who was responsible. One man was sentenced to death for this kidnapping, but was he really the one who did it? To donate to help the Planned Pa...

Happy 100 episodes!! We are kicking off 2022 with our 100th episode. In this episode, we discuss some stats with the podcast and a few of our thoughts before diving into talking about Baby Face Nelson. Tune in to hear Baby Face's real name and about his adventures before his death at the age of 25. Thank you guys for making our first 100 episodes so special, and we cannot wait to make 100 mor...

In 1998, four women were convicted of the sexual assault of two young children. Elizabeth Ramirez, Cassandra Rivera, Kristie Mayhugh, and Anna Vasquez were all lesbians and this played a role in their trial and public perception. Outdated medical evidence and satanic panic led to their conviction. They would serve over almost 2 decades in prison before being exonerated. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrim...

On November 9th, we released an episode talking about the Signal Mountain Murders. Richard Mason, Kenneth Griffith, and Earl Smock were murdered after taking a trip out on ATVs. Frank Casteel was arrested and convicted twice 10 years later. After we released the episode, Frank's son, Franklin Trever Casteel, reached out to us to let us know some of our information was incorrect. He was 100% c...

On Christmas Eve in 2008, Bruce Pardo entered a home dressed as Santa Claus and murdered 9 members of a family that were having a Christmas celebration. He then set their house on fire. Who was Bruce Pardo? Why did he choose this family in such a horrific way? Tune in to find out! Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated C...

On September 17, 2009, the cops were called to Geoffrey's restaurant in Malibu when Mitrice Richardson did not pay her bill. Mitrice was taken to Lost Hills Sheriff's Station where she was later released in the middle of the night with no phone, transportation, or money. Mitrice's remains would be found months later, but the details fully surrounding her death are a mystery. Tune in...

Sneha Anne Philip lived in New York City and was last seen alive on September 10, 2001. On the morning of September 11, thousands of New Yorkers were killed in a terrorist attack. Was Sneha one of them? Her body has never been found and some believe that she may still be alive. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Crim...