Caffeinated Crimes

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...

In Volume 1 of what will be a series of episodes, Jaclyn and Courtney focus on telling the stories of missing and murdered indigenous women. Media fails to highlight these stories on a regular basis. We are telling the stories of multiple indigenous women who are missing or murdered that did not get the attention they received. If you have any further information on the cases of Ruthie Kindness, J...

On Thanksgiving Day 2012, 2 teenagers broke into Byron Smith's home. Byron claimed he had been scared from previous break-ins and shot them in self-defense. However, the details of what happened point to a different story as both teenagers were shot multiple times. Did Byron act in self-defense? Or did he go too far? Tune in to hear all the details! Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @...

Richard McCroskey aka Syko Sam brutally murdered Mark and Emma Niederbrock, Debra Kelley, and Melanie Wells after his ex-girlfriend rejected him. He then stayed in the house with their bodies for several days. These horrific murders shook the small town of Farmville, VA. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Podc...

In July 1988, Richard Mason, Kenneth Griffith, and Earl Smock rode ATVs to a local swimming hole in Signal Mountain, Tennessee. They did not return home, and their bodies were found a few days later. The case went unsolved until a suspect went to trial for the case 10 years later. But did he actually kill them? Tune in to hear all the details! Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimesp...

While we all know Silk Road as the network of ancient trade routes, it was also the name of a major black market site on the dark web. While it started as a way to buy drugs online, the available goods and services soon escalated to a more sinister variety. Come learn all about the development of this site, the many law enforcement agencies that were involved in attempting to take it down, and wha...

The much anticipated volume 3 of our haunted houses series is here! This week we discuss the Driskill Hotel, the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, the Moon River Brewing Company, and the Winchester Mystery House. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.com Facebook: Caffeinated Crimes Podcast Support the show

Every year before Halloween, we hear warnings for parents of trick or treaters to watch their candy for razor blades, poison, or drugs. But has this ever really happened? This week, Jaclyn and Courtney take a look into the only known case of death by Halloween candy: Timothy O'Bryan. We also cover a lady giving older children poison and a crazy tale about the Mystery Man with 21 Faces. Tune i...

On June 14, 2003, 5 year old LeeAnna Warner disappeared from her neighborhood in Chisholm, Minnesota. She has never been seen again and there have been no serious suspects in her disappearance. If you know anything about LeeAnna's disappearance, contact the Chisholm Police Department at 218-254-7915. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespod Twitter: @caffcrimespod Email: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.co...