Cold Brew Crimes

In the span of 5 years, eight women were murdered. A mysterious letter was sent to The Oregonian, confessing to the crimes, and signed with a happy face. Investigators finally were able to connect all eight murders to one man. This week we’re discussing Keith Jesperson and his crimes. ARTICLES: https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-news/who-is-happy-face-killer-keith-hunter-jesperson https:// www.d...

In the winter of 2022, a frantic mother called police telling them she found her daughter deceased on the family’s couch. When detectives arrived, they were faced with a horrific scene and it didn’t take long to see who was behind this tragic death. This week we are discussing the horrifying case of Lacey Fletcher. ARTICLES: https://the-line-up.com/lacey-fletcher https://www.yahoo.com/news/lacey-f...

Charles Manson led one of the most infamous cults in the late 1960’s. Last week we discussed his early life, and crimes leading up to the creation of his cult, The Manson Family. This week we will discuss the crimes they committed, along with the investigations, arrests and trial. ARTICLES: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-Manson https://www.biography.com/crime/charles-manson https://a...

Charles Manson led one of the most infamous cults in the late 1960’s. This week we will discuss his early life, along with his crimes leading up to the creation of The Family. This will be part one (of two). ARTICLES: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-Manson https://www.biography.com/crime/charles-manson https://allthatsinteresting.com/charles-manson https://www.thoughtco.com/charles-ma...

In the spring of 2016, a mother vanished suspiciously. It didn’t take long for detectives to figure out who was behind her disappearance, and her brutal death. ARTICLES: https://abcnews.go.com/US/inside-hungryland-homicide-police-investigated-pastor-ventriloquist-husband/story?id=109828455 https://www.osi.af.mil/news/article-display/article/974047/tricia-todd-trial-steven-williams-sentenced-to-35-...

In the summer of 1997, a triple homicide occurred at a busy Starbucks location in Washington D.C. The case went cold for two years, until a tip was called in after an episode of America’s Most Wanted. ARTICLES: https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/washington-dc/remembering-the-three-starbucks-employees-shot-and-killed-25-years-later/ https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/classics/mbb...

In the spring of 2011, a manger arrived to her shift at LuluLemon and stumbled upon a horrific scene. This week we are discussing the murder of Jayna Murray and the investigation into her killer. COURT DOCUMENTS: https://www.mdcourts.gov/data/opinions/cosa/2015/2718s11.pdf ARTICLES: https://allthatsinteresting.com/lululemon-murder https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/woman-convicted-in-lululem...

In the winter of 2006, a 24-year-old woman vanished from her condo. Her family has been searching for answers for the last 18 years. This week we are discussing the harrowing disappearance of Jennifer Kesse. http://jenniferkesse.com/ ARTICLES: https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/jennifer-kesse-update-family-shares-emotional-plea-after-orlando-womans-disappearance-18-years-ago https://uncovered.com/c...

In the fall of 2016, a 16-year-old girl was found unconscious in her bed. At first investigators thought they had a suicide case, but after finding bullet holes and shell casings, they knew it was something more. This episode we are discussing the murder of Emma Walker, and the investigation into Riley Gaul. ARTICLES: https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/crime/2023/10/06/riley-gaul-emma-walker-kill...

In the fall of 2016, a woman is found deceased at the bottom of her staircase. Her doctor husband becomes the only suspect once her death is ruled a homicide. The evidence leads investigators to take a closer look into him, and during this episode we will discuss the murder of Susann Sills, as well as the investigation and trial of her husband, Dr. Eric Scott Sills. ARTICLES: https://www.cbsnews.c...

In the winter of 2001, Michael Peterson found his wife in a pool of blood at the bottom of their staircase. This week we are discussing the murder of Kathleen Peterson, and the investigation and trial into her husband, Michael Peterson. ARTICLES: https://indyweek.com/culture/owl-theory-staircase-peterson-durham/ https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/kathleen-peterson-death https://allthatsinteresting.co...

In the summer of 2018, the nation was rocked by the disappearance of a pregnant mother and her two daughters. It did not take long for police to uncover who was behind the disappearances and it led police to uncover an awful crime. This episode we will be discussing the disappearances and murders of Shan’Ann, Bella, Celeste and Nico Watts. As well as the investigation into the man behind the crime...

Between 1972 and 1978, 33 young boys/men would be murdered. All of the boys/men had connections to one man, John Wayne Gacy. This week we are diving into one of Americas’s most prolific serial killers. This will be part three (of three). ARTICLES: https://www.oxygen.com/crime-time/known-unknown-murder-victims-john-wayne-gacy-killer-clown https://web.archive.org/web/20200923063553/https://www.chica...

Between 1972 and 1978, 33 young boys/men would be murdered. All of the boys/men had connections to one man, John Wayne Gacy. This week we are diving into one of Americas’s most prolific serial killers. This will be part two (of three). ARTICLES: https://www.oxygen.com/crime-time/known-unknown-murder-victims-john-wayne-gacy-killer-clown https://web.archive.org/web/20200923063553/https://www.chicago...

Between 1972 and 1978, 33 young boys/men would be murdered. All of the boys/men had connections to one man, John Wayne Gacy. This week we are diving into one of Americas’s most prolific serial killers. This will be part one of two (maybe three). ARTICLES: https://www.oxygen.com/crime-time/known-unknown-murder-victims-john-wayne-gacy-killer-clown https://web.archive.org/web/20200923063553/https://w...

In the summer of 2008, a man was found deceased in his shower by friends. All evidence lead to one person, his ex-girlfriend, Jodi Arias. Through the investigation the detectives uncovered countless lies told by Jodi, in attempts to hide her heinous crime. In this episode we will discuss the senseless murder of Travis Alexander, and the investigation and trial of Jodi Arias. ARTICLES: https://www....

In November of 2018, a mother of 5 was found deceased the morning after an adult sleepover. The case would be solved and closed as an accidental death, but what really happened to Tamla? This episode we are discussing the mysterious and horrible death of Tamla Horsford. Police Documents: https://forsythnews.cdn-anvilcms.net/media/documents/Tamla_Horsford_Investigation_set_1.pdf https://forsythnews...

In the summer of 2017, a bright young woman was taken from the world by her spiteful ex-boyfriend, who couldn’t take no for an answer. This week we are discussing the tragic case of Molly McLaren. ARTICLES: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/5520899/what-happened-to-molly-mclaren-who-is-joshua-stimpson/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c800k08l3k6o https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/stalker-guil...

In the winter of 2002, a 19-year-old woman vanished while on a morning run in her parent’s neighborhood. For years her family and investigators have worked to bring answers to her case, and yet it remains unsolved to this day. ARTICLES: https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/rachel-louise-cooke https://www.fox7austin.com/news/missing-in-texas-rachel-cooke-georgetown https://texasequusearch.org/cases/mi...

In the spring of 1999, two seniors hatched a heinous plan. The Columbine Massacre would go down as one of the most significant school shootings in American history. Even today, people remember that awful day, in April 1999. This episode we are discussing Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris and their diabolical scheme of bombing & shooting their high school. ARTICLES: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/...

In September of 1978 a 15-year-old girl was attacked viciously and chose to fight for her life. She now is an activist and artist. This episode we discuss the case of Mary Vincent and her incredibile tale of survival. ARTICLES: https://keypennews.org/stories/the-heart-of-a-survivor-from-sorrow-comes-splendor,6859 https://blurredbylines.com/articles/mary-vincent-lawrence-singleton-attack-survival/...

In the fall of 2006, a 16-year-old girl who had her whole life ahead of her was brutally murdered. Detectives uncovered the suspects and revealed a horrific movie inspired murder plot. In this episode we discuss the murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart, often referred to as The Scream Murder. ARTICLES: https://allthatsinteresting.com/cassie-jo-stoddart https://the-line-up.com/cassie-jo-stoddart https://ww...

In the fall of 2016, a 34-year-old wife and mother vanished. Sherri Papini went for a jog and didn’t return. 22 days later she returned, battered, bruised and shackled. In this episode we will discuss the disappearance of Sherri Papini. Part two (of two). ARTICLES: https://people.com/where-is-sherri-papini-now-8657321 https://abcnews.go.com/US/vanishing-act-sherri-papini-fooled-investigators-famil...

In the fall of 2016, a 34-year-old wife and mother vanished. Sherri Papini went for a jog and didn’t return. 22 days later she returned, battered, bruised and shackled. In this episode we will discuss the disappearance of Sherri Papini. Part one (of two). ARTICLES: https://people.com/where-is-sherri-papini-now-8657321 https://abcnews.go.com/US/vanishing-act-sherri-papini-fooled-investigators-famil...

Between 1989 and 1990, 6 men were murdered and 1 missing along the highways in northern and central Florida. Police were able to put together evidence linking all 7 crimes to one person, Aileen Wuornos. This episode we will talk about the woman who is known to be America’s first woman serial killer. ARTICLES: https://www.biography.com/crime/aileen-wuornos https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ailee...