Crime, Wine & Chaos

***content warning for animal death**** This week, Naomi details the murder of a young wife and mother, which became an international news story. Then Amber talks about the original Ford Pinto, and the gas tank that would burst into flames on impact. Naomi got her info her: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Caroline_Crouch   https://www.theguardian.com/caroline-crouch-killed-husband   https:...

In this episode, Amber provides additional information regarding the missing person's case first covered in episode 160. We suggest you go back and listen to episode 160 first, if you haven't already. Amber had the privilege of speaking to Larry's sister and was able to get further details about Larry and the details surrounding his disappearance. ** If you have any information rega...

In this episode, Amber covers a case of a man who was so enraged at young boys playing a harmless prank, that it cost 3 of them their lives. Then, Naomi tells us about the worst industrial disaster of all time, the effects of which are still felt today. Amber pulled her source from: Man found guilty of murdering teens who 'ding-dong-ditched' his house Man gets life sentence for crashing...

This week, Naomi covers the random act of violence that led to the murder of a rising Hollywood star.  Then Amber covers the massive Ponzi scheme of Zach Horowitz.  This week, Amber was drinking The Vigilant Malbec Chile's Central Valley  Naomi pulled her sources from:   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrienne_Shelly https://www.theguardian.com/adrienne-shelly https://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/0...

This week, Amber tells us about the murder of Raveesh Kumar. In November of 2012, a 911 call comes in from the upscale neighborhood of Monte Serona, California. The caller says that she and her husband have been tied up, and she believes her husband is dead.   Then, Naomi takes us on a wild ride to an abandoned island in the middle of Disneyworld that may or may not be hiding something.   Amber pu...

This week, Naomi covers the story of the so called Long Island Lolita and the shooting that became a media circus for all involved. Then Amber covers the mysterious case of Anastasia Romanov. Anastasia Romanov was the youngest daughter in the Romanov family. The entire family was believed to be killed by a group of Bolsheviks in 1918. That is until a couple of years later when a mystery woman is f...

This week, Amber covers the murder of a young man living just outside Sydney, Australia in one of the rare cases where the victim doesn't know their killer. Then, Naomi takes us up into the Colorado mountains and the absolute mysterious disappearance of a beloved family man, enjoying his golden years rock hounding with a friend. Amber got her info from: https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/the-br...

On this episode, Naomi recounts a horrifying murder of a mother who fought for years to get her son the help he needed but was unable to find. Then Amber covers the Shanghai New Year’s Eve Stampede. On 31 December 2014, a deadly crush occurred in Shanghai, near Chen Yi Square on the Bund, where around 300,000 people had gathered for the new year celebration.  For this episode, Amber was drinking a...

This week, Amber covers the murder of Kristine Larson. Kristine was a beautiful young mother, who was found murdered in a burning vehicle in Minneapolis. Then, Naomi covers a Christmas Eve tragedy in Copper Country in 1913 that would later inspire a song by folk singer Woody Guthrie.   Amber pulled her sources from: Homicide for the Holidays – S2 E6  Christmas Rager Brutal murder during the holida...

This week, Naomi tells the story of a wife and mother who was trying to move on with her life when it was cut short by her own husband. Then Amber tells the story of the Sallie House, which is in Atchison, Kansas. It is said to be haunted by the ghost of a young girl who died in the house while undergoing surgery.  For this episode, Amber was drinking  2019 Trivento Reserve Malbec  Naomi pulled he...

This week Amber tells of the brutal murder of 29-year old Sharon Sierman. Sharon was a single mom in Ballarat Australia when she went on one date with a monster.  Then, Naomi takes us to Philadelphia where a small group of Black Americans seeking community were dealt with by that city’s police department in the most destructive way they could.  This week, Amber was drinking Casa Santos Lima Coloss...

This week, Naomi covers the unsolved murder of a young woman whose family is still trying to hold the L.A. County Sheriff's department accountable for their part in her death, and their mishandling of the murder investigation.  Then Amber tells the story of Maya Kowalski who had a rare condition called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). However, hospital staff and social workers believed...

 This week, Amber covers the devastating murder of Mavis Kindness Nelson, who was found in a wooded ravine near the University of Washington campus.  Then, Naomi takes us back to 1980 when a retired couple driving home from Florida disappeared without a trace.  This week, Amber was drinking 14 hands a Cabernet Sauvignon from Columbia Wintery   Amber pulled her sources from: 5 SOLVED True Crime Cas...

This week, Naomi covers the murder of an indigenous woman in Alaska, and the resulting custody battle of her daughter. Then Amber covers the tragic case of Terri Schiavo. In February of 1990 at the age of 26, Terri Schiavo collapsed at home and oxygen was cut off from her brain for several minutes. Her medical state would be debated by experts for years creating a divide between Terri’s husband an...

This week, Amber tells the survival of Sara Pitcher. Sara met Shawn Spink on a dating app and believed that Shawn Spink was a man of God, which was exactly what she was looking for. Then, Naomi covers a very strange case of the disappearance and unexplained reappearance of Steven Kubacki.   For this episode, Amber was drinking Chateau St Michelle Chardonnay.   Amber pulled her sources from: Evil L...

This week, Naomi covers the story of a couple lost in the wilds of Australia for almost a week, suspected of being kidnapped by a satanic cult. Then Amber covers missing friend and family member, Larry Riegel. If you know anything regarding Larry’s case, please contact the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office at (509) 574-2500 or the Yakima County Crime Stoppers at (800) 248-TIPS. You can leave a tip an...

On Halloween night 2004, Adriane Insogna and Leslie Mazzara were brutally murdered in their Napa, California home. The roommate in the downstairs room was miraculously not harmed and only got a glimpse of the killer as he was leaving the home.  Then, Naomi recounts the mysterious death of the foremost scholar and fan of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes. Did he die by his own hand, or was...

This week, Naomi covers the murder of Bobbi-Anne Mcleod, made more terrifying by the fact that her killer was a complete stranger. Then Amber tells the story of the tragic death of River Phoenix, on Halloween 1993 at The Viper Room. For this episode, Amber was drinking Baksteen Shiraz 2020 a red from South African. Naomi pulled her sources from: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/Cody-Ackland-jailed-30-y...

In this episode, Amber covers the story of Cropsey. Cropsey started as an urban legend on Staten Island in the 80’s about who would come out late at night and snatch children off the streets. But when children in the area started to go missing, locals began to question if this was really a myth.   Then, Naomi covers the story of a man who took the blame for the flooding of an entire town during th...

This week, Naomi covers the story of the disappearance of Abby Drover from her quiet, suburban neighborhood outside Vancouver, BC, and the incredible account of her kidnapping.  Then Amber covers the mysterious disappearance of Lars Mittank. Lars was vacationing at the Golden Sands resort. He was scheduled to fly home to Germany when he suddenly ran from the airport and has not been seen since.   ...

This week, Amber covers the murder of Jennifer and Paul Budrawich. Jennifer and Paul were just weeks away from getting their children back when they were both found shot and put into the Amicolola River.    Then, Naomi takes us on the crazy ride that is the amazing life and mysterious death of American gothic writer Edgar Allan Poe.   Amber pulled her sources from: Murder Calls S3 E 3 Down by The...

In this first ever case update episode, Amber and Naomi clarify details that we (Amber) got wrong in Episode 125. The victim in this case was kind enough to reach out to us and provide additional documentation to help us understand the complicated nuances of this case.  Support the show Go check out our patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/crimewineandchaos For more information about Crime, Win...

This week, Naomi tells us the about a cop that almost got away with murder when the body of a young man was found killed near a college campus in Missouri. Then Amber covers this disappearance of Aubrey Dameron. In August 2018, Aubrey allegedly vanished after leaving her family's rural Oklahoma home in the middle of the night.  Naomi pulled her sources from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murd...

In this episode, Amber covers the murders of the Buchanan/McAfee family. In the early morning hours of Sept. 13, 2015, Adam Buchanan, Molly McAfee and Gavin Buchanan were found deceased in their family cabin. The only survivor was teenage son, Nolan Buchanan.  Then, Naomi tells us about a death that has left the FBI with one of their top unsolved cases to date.   Amber pulled her sources from: Ame...

This week, Naomi covers the unimaginable murder of a young girl in Fort Wayne, IN in 1988 that shook a community and took detectives decades to close. Then Amber covers the story of Chop and Steele. Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett are childhood friends who book their fictional strongman duo routine on morning news shows as a prank. Naomi pulled her sources from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_o...