Crime Over Coffee

Linda Stoltzfoos went missing on June 21, 2020 from Lancaster, PA. She has not been seen or heard from since. There is a suspect currently in custody. Listen to this episode to hear her story!  Sources: https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/linda-stoltzfoos https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/linda-stoltzfoos/@@download.pdf https://nypost.com/2020/06/24/search-underway-for-linda-stoltzfoos-who-vanished-...

This episode discusses some history about the death penalty, the methods that have been used, and some other pieces regarding capital punishment. Listen to part 1 of this to hear the facts and then join back for part 2 to hear pros/cons and our personal opinions on the death penalty!  Sources: https://www.ncsl.org/research/civil-and-criminal-justice/the-cost-of-punishment.aspx#a https://deathpenal...

Clemente Aguirre-Jarquin was wrongfully convicted in 2006 for a murder he did not commit. He was sentenced to death, but was exonerated prior to having his sentence carried out. Listen to this episode to hear his story.  Sources: https://www.innocenceproject.org/cases/clemente-aguirre-jarquin/ https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-ne-clemente-aguirre-jarquin-compensation-claim...

The Grund family lived in Peru, IN and consisted of Susan and Jim Grund along with their 3 children. This episode has a lot of twists and turns and unexpected things, so it took 2 episodes to tell you all of it! Listen to Part 2 to hear about the investigation into the murder of father Jim Grund!  Sources: https://www.in.gov/judiciary/opinions/pdf/05311201cjb.pdf https://law.justia.com/cases/...

Identity theft is known as one of the fastest growing crimes in the world. Listen to this episode to hear more about what identity theft can include and how to protect yourself against it! You also get to hear a pretty crazy story about someone who had their identity stolen!  *There is also a short informational piece to bring awareness to missing Indianapolis teen Leslie Martin.* Sources: https:/...

The Grund family lived in Peru, IN and consisted of Susan and Jim Grund along with their 3 children. This episode has a lot of twists and turns and unexpected things, so it took 2 episodes to tell you all of it! Listen to Part 1 to hear about the family dynamic and about the murder of father Jim Grund!   Sources:  https://www.in.gov/judiciary/opinions/pdf/05311201cjb.pdf  https...

7-year-old Alexis Patterson went missing in 2002 after her stepfather dropped her off at school in the morning. She has not been seen or heard from since. Listen to this episode to hear her story! Sources: https://storiesoftheunsolved.com/2020/01/11/the-disappearance-of-alexis-patterson/ http://archive.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/new-hope-in-mystery-of-alexis-pattersons-2002-disappearance-b9975887...

This is the interview that we did with Terry, who is the uncle of Scott and Amy from last weeks episode.  Scott and Amy Fandel are siblings who went missing in 1978 in Alaska. They were home alone during the time of the abduction and they have not been seen or heard from since. Check out the Facebook page ran by Terry https://www.facebook.com/scottandamyfandelmissing/posts/1308779162486771?__...

Deb Houser was murdered outside her home in Whitley County. Her body wasn’t found until 29 days later. Listen to this mini to hear her story.  Sources:  https://www.kpcnews.com/article_1abfcc41-c7fa-5763-91ab-2030d0de670d.html  https://www.in.gov/judiciary/opinions/pdf/06281104ebb.pdf  https://www.demoneygrimes.com/obituary/232768/DEBRA-HOUSER/  domesticviolencekills.blogspot.com/2010/06/debra-hou...

Scott and Amy Fandel are siblings who went missing in 1978 in Alaska. They were home alone during the time of the abduction and they have not been seen or heard from since. Listen to this episode to hear their story & look out for an interview that we did with their uncle Terry, releasing next week.   Sources:   http://api.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/601234/2 https://www.fa...

Santiago Mederos has been on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list & was recently captured. Listen to this episode to hear his story! Sources:  https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/topten/santiago-mederos  https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/suspect-on-most-wanted-list-arrives-in-la-following-arrest-in-mexico/2375839/  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/santiago-villalba-mederos-accused-in-2-slay...

Ted Bundy is an infamous serial killer known for his charm. In this 4 part series the Bryce, Ericka and Abby tell you all about Ted Bundy, who he was as a person, his victims and what happened after he was caught. Listen to this episode to hear more! Sources:  https://www.uselessdaily.com/law/ted-bundy-trivia-37-interesting-facts-about-the-serial-killer/  https://www.oxygen.com/mart...

Randolph Arledge was wrongfully convicted of rape & murder in Texas. He spent 14 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Listen to this episode to hear more of his story! Sources: https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=4114 https://www.innocenceproject.org/cases/randolph-arledge/

Ted Bundy is an infamous serial killer known for his charm. In this 4 part series the Bryce, Ericka and Abby tell you all about Ted Bundy, who he was as a person, his victims and what happened after he was caught. Listen to this episode to hear more! Sources: https://www.uselessdaily.com/law/ted-bundy-trivia-37-interesting-facts-about-the-serial-killer/ https://www.oxygen.com/martinis-murder/ted-b...

The Kern County and Ventura County Jane Does were found in California in 1980. It has been 30 years and they are still unidentified. Listen to this episode to hear more! Sources: https://dnadoeproject.org/case/ventura-co-jane-doe/ https://dnadoeproject.org/case/kern-co-jane-doe/ http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/59ufca.html https://www.kget.com/news/local-news/kern-county-and-ventura-county-jane-doe...

Ted Bundy is an infamous serial killer known for his charm. In this 4 part series Bryce, Ericka and Abby tell you all about Ted Bundy, who he was as a person, his victims and what happened after he was caught. Listen to this episode to hear more! Sources: https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/ted-bundy   https://allthatsinteresting.com/ted-bundy-victims   https://www.thou...

Ericka, Abby & Bryce share some special announcements in this mini Monday episode & discuss the story of Madison Bell who had recently went missing.  Sources:  https://www.google.com/amp/s/fox2now.com/news/man-sought-in-case-of-missing-ohio-high-school-senior-madison-bell/amp/

Ted Bundy is an infamous serial killer known for his charm. In this 4 part series Bryce, Ericka and Abby tell you all about Ted Bundy, who he was as a person, his victims and what happened after he was caught. Listen to this episode to hear more!  Sources:  https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/ted-bundy  https://allthatsinteresting.com/ted-bundy-victims  https://www.thou...

In this episode Ericka and Abby talk about some of the weirdest and funniest laws from around the world.  Sources:  https://www.farandwide.com/s/weird-laws-world-4961c1ede8d749bf  https://www.cbc.ca/kidscbc2/the-feed/10-unusual-laws-from-around-the-world https://www.rd.com/funny-stuff/dumbest-laws-america/

Christy Mirack was murdered in her apartment in Lancaster, PA in 1992. Her case was unsolved for 16 years until DNA evidence helped make a break in the cold case. Listen to this episode to hear more!   Sources:  https://www.kmov.com/news/killer-nabbed-by-chewed-gum-and-a-water-bottle-apologizes/article_7e7a1f54-143a-11e9-8f7b-6f1a016047d7.html  https://www.findagrave.com/memori...

This mini episode is a true and kind of funny crime story that happened to co-host Ericka. Listen to this episode to hear more. *NO SOURCES NEEDED*

In 1962 3 men escaped from the prison where escaping was thought to be impossible. But did they survive their escape? Listen to this episode to hear more about how they did it!  Sources:  https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-42826582  https://www.history.com/news/alcatraz-escape-new-evidence-anglin-brothers  https://www.alcatrazhistory.com/alcesc1.htm  https://www.bop....

A John Doe was found in Peoria County Illinois in 2017. With the help of the DNA Doe Project, police were able to determine the identity of the John Doe. Listen to this episode to hear more! Sources: https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/17560?nav https://newschannel20.com/news/local/skull-torso-found-on-illinois-river-shore-identified https://www.peoriapublicradio.org/post/skull-found-p...

In 1976 a bus full of kids, along with the bus driver, was hijacked in California. Why were they kidnapped? Listen to this episode to hear more!  Sources:  The Crime Book by Peter James (2017) https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chowchilla-bus-kidnapping-frederick-woods-survivor-i-felt- like-i-was-an-animal-going-to-the-slaughterhouse/  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chowchilla-kidnapping-pa...

Natascha Kampusch was kidnapped in 1998 while walking to school. She was held captive for 8 years before escaping. Listen to this episode to hear her story! Sources: https://www.france24.com/en/20130415-kampusch-kidnapper-acted-alone-fbi-inquiry-priklopil- austria The Crime Book by Peter James (2017)