Crime Over Coffee

Sandra Hughes went missing in 2020 during a solo camping trip to the Sierra National Forest. Despite numerous searches and a few sightings, she has never been found. Sources: https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/sandra-johnsen-hughes https://www.mariposagazette.com/articles/sandra-johnsen-hughes-still-missing-after-two-years/ https://www.vanished.us/cases/sandra-johnsen-hughes-m...

In March of 1977, Charles Morgan went missing on a typical workday. He returned home just a few days later with a story that didn't make a whole lot of sense, only to disappear a few months later in June. Days after his second disappearance his body was found. There are still no real answers, so what happened to Chuck?  Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/unsolved-murder-cases/4 https://...

In 2015, 18-year old Tiffany Valiante was struck by a train in her hometown of Mays Landing, New Jersey. Authorities determined that her death was a suicide, but her family thinks otherwise. Sources: https://screenrant.com/unsolved-mysteries-tiffany-valiante-suicide-theory-problems/ https://www.inquirer.com/news/tiffany-valiante-unsolved-mysteries-netflix-20221018.html https://the-line-up.com/tiff...

In 2004 23-year-old Alonzo Brooks went to a party with some of his friends, however, he never returned home. His body was later found and to this day the cause of death has not been determined.  Sources: https://www.kcur.org/news/2021-10-13/the-fbi-ruled-this-17-year-cold-case-in-kansas-a-homicide-but-still-no-answers-for-alonzo-brooks-family https://www.kmbc.com/article/kmbc-cold-case-alozno-broo...

In 2017, journalist Kim Wall embarked on a journey in Danish inventor, Peter Madsen's homemade submarine. Unfortunately, she was never seen alive again. Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54018795 https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/09/world/europe/denmark-madsen-kim-wall-escape.html https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/09/danish-killer-peter-madsen-confesses-to-murder-of-kim-wall-fo...

Richard Chase was a horrific serial killer who terrorized California and killed 6 people in 1977 and 1978. Everyone was glad to hear when he was finally caught and arrested in 1978. Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/richard-chase https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/richard-trenton-chase/ https://www.bionity.com/en/encyclopedia/Richard_Chase.html https://medium.com/calif...

Richard Chase was a horrific serial killer who terrorized California and killed 6 people in 1977 and 1978. Everyone was glad to hear when he was finally caught and arrested in 1978.  Sources:  https://allthatsinteresting.com/richard-chase https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/richard-trenton-chase/ https://www.bionity.com/en/encyclopedia/Richard_Chase.html https://medi...

Marvin Clark went missing in 1926 after leaving to stay with his daughter. His case is one of the longest unsolved missing person cases in the United States!  Sources:  https://medium.com/crimebeat/who-is-behind-americas-oldest-active-missing-person-case-73e36062744b https://www.maryhallbergmedia.com/post/the-disappearance-of-marvin-clark-america-s-oldest-active-missing-persons-case http...

Between draughts and climate change, Lake Mead has been drying up. With the lake receding, ominous discoveries are being made - including bodies. Sources: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/know-human-remains-found-lake-mead-rcna43660 https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/25/us/human-remains-lake-mead-nv.html https://people.com/crime/lake-mead-five-bodies-found-four-months/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/5...

David Maust was a serial killer in the 1900's. He kept a diary during his active years, along with during his jail time, and the contents may surprise you. Listen to this episode to hear about him! Sources: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2003-12-14-0312140459-story.html https://murderpedia.org/male. M/m/maust-david.htm https://reallifevillains.miraheze.org/wiki/David_Maust https://www....

One of the largest massacres in Alaskan history occurred on September 6, 1982 when eight people were murdered on a fishing boat outside of the small village of Craig. To this day mystery revolves around the case. Sources: https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/the-unsolved-massacre-of-eight-people-on-a-fishing-boat-in-alaska/ https://people.com/crime/people-explains-investor-fishing-boat-murd...

Listen to this episode to hear three separate mini stories!  The first one covers the murder of 18-year-old Linda Pierson in 1966.  The second one covers the robbery and murder of Elias and Nicholas Otero in 2021.  The third one covers the mysterious death of Marcus Wolfe in 2016.  Sources: https://www.fox19.com/2020/11/16/detectives-looking-new-leads-nky-cold-case-dating-back/...

When two homeless men in Las Vegas were murdered in the same location just a month apart, the Las Vegas Police Department devised a plan to catch the killer. Sources: https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/courts/police-video-shows-hammer-attack-on-mannequin/ https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/this-cop-used-a-dummy-as-decoy-to-catch-a-killer https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/03/07/...

In 2019 33-year-old Heidi Broussard and her newborn daughter Margo Carey went missing after dropping Heidi's son off at school. Weeks later Heidi's body was found in the trunk of a car, but Margo was not with her. Listen to this episode to hear where police found Margo!   Sources:  https://fox59.com/news/austin-woman-accused-of-killing-friend-stealing-her-baby-makes-first-court-appe...

In 1998, 58-year-old Thomas Stephenson mysteriously disappeared from is Tuscon, Arizona home - only to be found murdered in the trunk of his car nearly a week later. https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/cold-case-the-murder-of-a-meticulous-air-force-veteran-who-left-nothing-but-loose-ends https://tucson.com/news/local/crime/af-vet-found-dead-in-his-car-in-98-a-week-after-vanishing/article_613263b...

In 2002 12-year-old Ashley Pond goes missing after she doesn't make it to her bus stop. A few months later 13-year-old Miranda Gaddis goes missing as well. These two cases seemed to be connected, listen to this episode to hear how police handle both of these missing person cases. Sources: https://www.thoughtco.com/the-ward-weaver-case-971098 https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=91378&page=1 http...

Anna Marie Hahn was the first woman in Ohio to be put to death by the electric chair. Listen in as Abby and Ericka discuss the string of murders that led to Anna's conviction. Sources: https://www.kentstateuniversitypress.com/2010/the-good-bye-door/ https://ohiomemory.org/digital/collection/p267401coll32/id/15155/ http://www.executedtoday.com/2015/12/07/1938-anna-marie-hahn-serial-poisoner/ https:...

On December 5, 2015, 19-year-old Katelin Akens sent a strange series of texts to her friends and family but then never made her flight home. She hasn't been heard or seen from since. Listen to this episode to hear her story. Sources: https://www.facebook.com/HelpFindKatelinAkens/ https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/katelin-michelle-akens https://www.cbs19news.com/story/43529881/new-billboard-for-mis...

Featured on Missing 411: The Hunted, the mysterious case of Aaron Hedges remains a mystery and continues to baffle crime sleuths to this day. Sources:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10524262/ https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2020/07/the-bizarre-wilderness-vanishing-of-aaron-hedges/ https://www.mtpioneer.com/missing-in-the-crazies-2/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Missing411Discussions/comments/pzdk2n/...

Daniel LaPlante is currently spending the rest of his life in prison for the murder of 3 people, along with many other charges. His criminal history started at only 15 years old and progressed dangerously over the years.   Sources: https://www.ranker.com/list/danny-laplante-facts/laura-allan https://law.justia.com/cases/massachusetts/supreme-court/volumes/416/416mass433.html https://www.joetu...

Thomas Anthony Nuzzi disappeared from Anchorage, Alaska under suspicious circumstances. To this day he has never been found. Sources: https://sharingalaska.com/discover/3371/ https://www.facebook.com/AlaskaLostnmissing/photos/a.712710425489944.1073741847.636450323115955/755182934576026/ https://charleyproject.org/case/thomas-anthony-nuzzi https://dps.alaska.gov/getmedia/046fc990-4d0c-48e0-a7c0-3e5...

Brittanee Drexel went on Spring Break with some friends in 2009 to Myrtle Beach. She went out one night and never returned home to the hotel. She has not been seen or heard from since that day. Her case was recently solved in 2022. Listen to this episode to hear her story. Sources: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/local-news/timeline-brittanee-drexel-disappearance-death-details-update-breakthro...

On September 10, 2018 Paul Tarashuk was hit by a car and killed during a psychotic break after being let down by multiple law enforcement and emergency medical personnel. His family is fighting for justice.  You can help by signing a petition to have Paul's case investigated here: https://www.change.org/p/department-of-justice-justice-for-paul-tarashuk/psf/share Sources: https://www.facebook.com/g...

In May of 2008 Brandon Swanson went missing after driving his car off the road into a ditch. He has not been seen or heard from since this incident. Listen to this episode to hear what happened leading up to the accident, his phone calls with his parents and the investigation that ensued after.  Sources: https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/vicap/missing-persons/brandon-victor-swanson https://www.vizac...

On August 15, 1914 a fire broke out at famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright's house and studio, Taliesin. The cause behind the fire was much more sinister than you could imagine. Sources: https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/famous-murders/taliesin-massacre-frank-lloyd-wright/ https://www.history.com/news/the-massacre-at-frank-lloyd-wrights-love-cottage https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/...