Crime, Cults, & Coffee

What became a case of whodunit, also came with the question “who was the victim & who was the criminal”? Ken McElroy was known as “the town bully”, although it went WAY further than that. In 1981, the townspeople of Skidmore, Missouri had finally had enough. Fearful and feeling the justice system had failed them… they decided to face their problem head-on.

This week we welcome back Crime, Cults, & Coffee’s resident medium— Laura Cifaldi. Many of you may remember her from previous episodes, in which she connected with loved ones from a few cases we had covered. In this episode, she will be connecting with Blake Chappell— diving into a reading with Blake’s mom, Melissa. If you want to acquaint or reacquaint yourself with Blake’s story prior to this ep...

Paranormal experiences, cryptids, unsolved mysteries. Hudson Valley, New York is known to be a hub for many things. Between 1982-1986 it added manyyyy UFO sightings to the list. Listen in this week as we share some details about what was seen, as well as a handful of eyewitness experiences. Like one observer had stated, you too might leave saying “Whoa! Wait a minute here”…

What would you do if your loved one left the house & just completely vanished into thin air? In July 2012, Luke Stout’s family faced just that. When he didn’t return as planned, Luke’s mom and brothers sprang into action … looking for anything to tell them where he was. 10 years have passed and Luke is still missing. If you have any information regarding this case please contact: — WV state police...

In 2006, Ashley Reeves disappeared from what was supposed to be a simple night of set plans. When she did not return, she was immediately reported missing by her family. What was to come was expected by no one. Listen in to hear a story of horror, strength, & badassery. This episode also includes some listener stories of our own.

This week we were forced to stray against our typical procedure for covering a case. This episode is saturated with pieces of the perp and the pure evil that grew within her. A chameleon of sorts- she blended, shifted, & morphed into what was needed to complete her crimes, until she was ultimately caught. Living proof that you can’t always judge a book by its cover. Most importantly though— we wan...

In 2004, Halloween turned tragic when 2 brutal murders shocked the city of Napa. Adriane Insogna and Leslie Mazarra were taken from the lives that they had started for themselves. Before that night, the safe community hadn’t dealt with a homicide in years. They were left with devastation and the constant fear of who did it and why. Was it a neighbor, a friend, a stranger… & why?

First of all- HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! 🎃 Brynne and Kelsey delve into the historical info and hauntings of 4 spooky locations, that were chosen unbeknownst to the other. Listen to this episode for stories about “The Morris-Jumel Mansion”, “The Liar’s Club”, “The Iroquois/Oriental Theater”, and “The Casa Monica Hotel”. These all come with some intense backstories and hauntings. 👻 Also a friendly remind...

Halloween Night, 1957. The doorbell rang. Trick or Treat? Peter Fabiano answered the door, not knowing that it was the worst kind of trick he could have ever imagined. A plot so wicked, that only someone full of evil could have been behind it. But who was this mastermind… & why was Peter the target?

Many (if not most) of you have heard of the Salem Witch Trials… but have you heard about the Copenhagen Witch Trials, or the witch hunts in Scotland? Listen in as we brief you on parts of those horrors, as well as delve into the story of Agnes Sampson. If her name sounds familiar, you’ll soon find out why. If not— you’ll soon learn the terror she went through in the late 1500’s and MUST remember h...

IT’S SPOOKY SEASON GUYS & GHOULS!!! If you’ve been listening long enough, you know how much we love this time of the year. So to be super festive, we’re bringing back the eerie. This week we’re covering the story of Slender Man (aka Slendy) and the horrifying depictions that come along with him. Creature? Shadow? Human? How could a legend evolve into a murder plot of the most devious and disturbin...

TRIGGER WARNING: This case includes graphic details. Annie Leong Wai Mun was a dedicated mother, with a compassionate soul, & immense strength. She was trying to have a fresh start with her 4-year-old daughter, when the unimaginable occurred. Not only was what happened to Annie graphic, but it was methodically planned by a person who was once closest to her. True evil showed it’s wicked face in th...

In 2006– a night at the bar with friends, evolved into a massive mystery. The disappearance of Brian Shaffer is baffling, devastating, and ongoing. Where could this med student have gone? Was it foul play, an accident, or by choice? What happened after leaving the view of outdoor cameras? So many questions and not nearly enough answers. If you have any information regarding this case, please conta...

Las Cruces, New Mexico. What started off as a slow morning opening a small town bowling alley, quickly ended in horror and tragedy. On February 10, 1990- seven people were completely changed and a community had been shaken to its core. The acts brought upon these innocent lives, just going about their day to day, is nothing short of evil. If you have any information regarding this case, please con...

IT'S EPISODE 100 WITCHES!!! Yes you read that right and yes we are freaking out. Happy Centennial Episode to us (& all of our listeners)! Not only does it fall on 9/9/22, but it's a full moon weekend, so we decided to make this one spooky and special for ya. Brynne and Kelsey delve into the historical info and hauntings of three spooky locations, that were chosen unbeknownst to the other. Listen t...

A re-kindled romance, was soon followed by jealousy and deceit. September of 2017 brought even more darkness when the life of Lauren Hugelmaier Phelps was horrifically taken. But was the story true? Had cough medicine amplified the nightmare that snuck up that evening? Or was there another form of evil at play? If you or someone you know may be in a dangerous relationship, domestic violence, or an...

This week’s episode covers two separate cases based out of the same Pennsylvania county. Samantha Lang was 22 years old when she was brutally murdered in March of 2007. Kelly Nicole Godfrey Smith was a young mother, whose life was tragically take in June of that same year. Both women need their stories told. Both women deserve justice. If you have any information regarding the murder of Samantha L...

Jean-Marie and Christine Villemin were living a parents worst nightmare. In October of 1984, their 4 year old son Grégory had gone missing from their front yard. Prior to this event, the Villemin’s had been receiving threatening letters and phone calls from an unknown person. Were these anonymous threats linked to the disappearance of their child? Listen to this week’s episode to hear what informa...

Blake Chappell was only 17 years old when he went missing in October 2011. From his perspectives on life, he was wise beyond his years and the type of person that others should strive to be. What started out as “the best night of his life”, ended in tragedy. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are mind boggling… & when Blake was found months later, they only became hazier. If you have...

TRIGGER WARNING: This case includes gruesome crime scene details and violence against children. The Gruber family was living their life on Hinterkaifeck farm, until evil crept in one night. Multiple lives were taken in brutal and heinous ways. Strange occurrences had surrounded the farm before and after the murders, crime scenes had been botched, and theories ran wild. This case has now become one...

A little over a year ago, Daniel Robinson completely disappeared. Last seen at a job site in Buckeye, Arizona— he left in his blue-grey Jeep Renegade and wasn’t seen again. After many ground and air searches, no sign of Daniel was to be found… until almost a month later when his Jeep was finally located. However, the biggest question still remained- where’s Daniel?! If you have any information on...

We’ve all heard stories of young love. Even young love involving vampires. But what happens when that love (or obsession) becomes deadly? That’s exactly what happened to the Richardson family in April 2006. They devastatingly had no idea the terror that was to befall them and the person’s evil mind that it was to come from. Dirty Horchata recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020252-dirty-h...

This week we welcome back Crime, Cults, & Coffee’s resident medium— Laura Cifaldi. Many of you may remember her from previous episodes, in which she connected with loved ones from a few cases we had covered. In this episode, she will be connecting with Tanner Ward— diving into a reading with Tanner’s sister, Kelsey. If you want to acquaint or reacquaint yourself with Tanner’s story prior to this e...

Our deepest sympathies for this week’s loss. But we had more important things going on — LIKE BRYNNE’S WEDDING!!! Just kidding, we love you. But there’s no new episode for this week. In order to give you all somethinggg, we’ve decided to re-release the episode of Tanner Ward. Brynne really has a wedding and we also had a family emergency— needless to say shit was crazy. See you next week! 🖤 P.S....

Tierra Hall was only 17 years old when she went missing during a high school day. That wasn't even the most shocking part-- Tierra's body was found 2 miles away, before anyone even knew that she had left the premises. A case put together with the majority of help coming from surveillance footage, police were given a trail of breadcrumbs- showing how devastatingly evil people can truly be.