Crime, Cults, & Coffee

If you remember, we talked soooo long the last time we covered spooky places (Episode 14) that we had to cut it in half! This is part 2 of 2 and we cover the stories of the Amityville Horror House and Turnbull Canyon. We chose these places without knowledge of each other's choices. Listen to hear about the eerie tales and murders that come along with these two haunted (or cursed?) locations.

Skylar Neese was a typical teenage girl, with atypical friends. Everything changed in 2012 when she snuck out of her bedroom window and was never seen again. Police relied on clues from security cam footage, social media posts, and classmate statements to paint the picture of what happened to Skylar. This episode will make you wonder if you ever REALLY know someone.

Strange water, eerie CCTV, a potentially cursed hotel, and a missing girl. This case leaves us with more questions than answers. Buckle your seat belts and hold onto your coffee because this is a wild one. Make sure to listen to the end of this episode for our first listener story!

Switching it up once again! This is our second spooky places episode covering The Bell Witch Cave and The King's Tavern. We chose these two haunted locations without knowledge of each other's choices. Listen to hear about our struggles with COVID, a haunting that will literally give you nightmares, and the chilling history of one of the oldest buildings in Mississippi.  

Jamie Silvonek was an average American teenager- she frequently posted on social media, enjoyed going to concerts, and was interested in finding a love life. But unlike your typical teen, her story soon turned dark and calculated. How does a story of young love turn into a horrible family tragedy? Listen to find out.

Manipulation, extortion, and terrible leadership skills. Three ways to sum up Episode 12. While this cult was short lived, it did unimaginable damage to the innocent victims involved. The concept of a cult may seem far fetched to some, but the disturbing part of it all is the fact that there are still active cults today. 

Do you believe in aliens? Many of you may have heard of Area 51, but not the full history, or ins and outs of it. In this episode, we do a deep dive on not only how this government owned property began, but the theories and stories told by those who claimed to have insider information. After hearing Episode 11 we wanna know, would you storm Area 51 to find more answers?

*TRIGGER WARNING: this episode includes violence against children* Following last week's episode we have another mind blowing narrative coming at you from the 70's. Just when you thought things couldn't get any more twisted, the kidnapping of Steven Stayner came along. This case includes a small town that housed both an American hero and serial killer. Listen to hear this unforgettable and harrowi...

It all started with an innocent newspaper advertisement offering babysitting services. In the 1970s, "latchkey kids” was a popular term and it wasn’t common for children to just vanish without a trace. This episode includes a bone chilling audio recording from 45 years ago that was released to the public LAST YEAR. Even with a team of badass investigators, certain mysteries regarding Margaret Elle...

CALLING ALL WITCHES: This one's for you! For this week's episode we explore not only the history, but the accusations that took place during the Salem Witch Trials. So light that black flame candle this Black Friday (unless you're a virgin of course) and listen to an astonishing part of history. 

March 8, 2008: 18-year-old Joshua Maddux decided to go for a walk in the neighborhood of his small town and disappeared. His whereabouts baffled those who heard of his story for seven years. Perhaps even more baffling was how he was found. 

Switching it up this week, for FRIDAY THE 13TH we decided to throw some spooky places into the mix. We each chose two locations unbeknownst to the other. Listen to this episode for stories about the Jean Harlow house, Lake Shawnee Amusement Park, Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, and The Stanley Hotel. Each place is filled with its own hauntings- ranging from premonitions of murder and ancient buria...

This week's episode covers the tragic murder of Bianca Devins. She had recently graduated high school and had a bright future ahead of her, when her life was taken too soon. Make sure to listen to this episode for conversations on not only the loss of Bianca, but toxic masculinity, how social media has influence on our society, a super special INTERVIEW with Kim Devins, and a look into Bianca's li...

For our first culty episode, listen to hear about a cult that dates back to 1972. From polygamy and blood atonement, to a hit-list/manifest, this cult has all the twists and turns. Listen closely or you'll get lost in a tangled web of unique names and family relations.  

*TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes violence against children* 1928 in Wineville California a body was found and children were going missing. It was all traced back to one person with a terrifying story. 

This week's episode covers the mysterious case of Sabina and Ursula Eriksson. What you are about to hear involves a medical anomaly, roof tiles, teabags, and MURDER. 

Katelin Akens was a 19-year-old female that vanished from Spotsylvania County, Virginia in 2015. Not only is her case strange, but many questions are left unanswered. Listen to us tell her story and form your own opinion of what you think happened to Katelin. 

This trailer features a short description introducing us, what this podcast is about, and clips from future episodes. Crime, Cults, and Coffee is hosted by Brynne O'Neill and Kelsey Nalepa. Grab your coffee and have a mourning with us! FIRST EPISODE RELEASE DATE: Friday October 9, 2020