Crime, Corruption & Cocktails

On this week’s episode, we look into the cases of Ken McElory and Eric Tamiyasu. In the McElroy case, a sheriff’s helplessness led someone to take the law into their own hands to enact revenge on the town bully. Eric’s case involved the sheriff purposefully destroying evidence.

On this episode, we look at the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment which tested the effects of untested syphilis on black men in the South. Many have called this an example one of the worst medical astroticies committed against minorities.

On this episode, we will be looking at the Norfolk Four who were Navy veterans that were accused of rape and murder in 1997. They were later exonerated after spending decades in jail even after the killer confessed and his DNA matched. This case sparked controversy because of the lack of DNA evidence and the men’s declaration that they made a false confession and the confession of the real killer...

On this week’s episode, we look into the case of Rebecca Coriam. Rebecaa was a 24 year old crew member aboard the Disney Wonder and went missing in 2011. We look into what happens when you combine a global conglomerate and a need to remain “The Happiest Place on Earth.”

On this week’s episode, we will be diving into the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency or ICE. The federal agency has been accused of corruption and abusing the immigrant population.

On this week’s episode, we look at the 1994 triple murder of the RaFay Family and the subsequent convictions of Atif RaFay and Sebastian Burns. Were they innocent victims of a corrupt police force or cold blooded killer?

In this episode, we discuss the case of Natalee Holloway. An American girl that went missing in the getaway destination of Aruba. This unsolved case captivated the world and created a media storm that raised many questions such as did the local authorities do enough or did they put their tourism industry above the lives of its guests. 

In the 90s The Backstreet Boys and *Nsync were some of the biggest bands in the world thanks in part to Lou Pearlman. Little did they know, Lou Pearlman was scamming them and thousands of others out of their finances and independence.

When thinking about sex trackifficking in the modern era, Jeffrey Epstein is the name that comes to most people’s mind. On this week’s episode, we will dive into the crimes and allegations against Jeffrey Epstein.

On this week's episode, we will be looking into the case of Johnny Gosch. Gosch disappeared about 40 years ago while delivering papers. Was this a lone predator or one piece in the web of power and corruption?

On this week’s episode, we will be discussing the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, and the subsquent trial and acquital of OJ Simpson. This story has so many twists and turns that it will make your head spin. Is OJ guilty or did someone get away with the perfect murder?

On this week’s episode, we are looking into the case of Julius Jones and the murder of Paul Howell.

On this week’s episode, we will be discussing the drowning death of Natalie Wood. Her drowning death has caused a lot of speculation over what actually happened to her. Was this a freak accident or something more sinister?  

On this week’s episode we’re discussing an infamous case of corporate negligence, the McDonald’s hot coffee lawsuit. You may think you know the story, but we guarantee you don’t have all the facts.

On this week’s episode, we will be discussing the Defense of Marriage Act. We will look back on how this law came to be and what needs to happen to ensure that everyone, regardless of who they love, can express that love through marriage. 

Mitrice Richardson was arrested and released into a remote area of California. A year later her body was found in a strange condition. Did a mental health crisis lead to her death or was foul play by police involved?

A vacation to Portugal turned into a nightmare for the McCann family when their 3 year old daughter Madeleine vanished from their holiday apartment. 

On this week’s episode, we’re delving into the story of a mysterious fire and 5 missing siblings that vanished almost 100 years ago. This is the case of the Missing Sodder children. 

On this week’s episode, we discuss the tragic death of JonBenet Ramsey. This case shocked the world and has led to numerous questions about what happened to the young beauty pageant contestant and who was responsible.

This week’s episode focuses on the troubling case of how racism and homophobia caused the death of a young immigrant named Konerak Sinthasomphone at the hands of Jeffrey Dahmer. 

Today we’re going to focus on a lesser known case, the 1992 disappearance of 14 year old Misty Copsey. Was Misty a runaway, a victim of the Green River Killer, or was someone closer to her involved in her disappearance?

Welcome to Crime, Corruption, and Cocktails. The true crime podcast where we discuss cases that involve corruption and negligence from the people that we are expected to trust. These cases range from the police ignoring protocall to corporations placing people’s lives in jeopardy in order to maximize profit.