Crimes, Killers, Cults and Beer: A True Crime Podcast

Help! History Goon Kevin is STILL holding me hostage! This time, he’s forcing me to listen to a horrible story about a Nazi scumbag that I’d never heard of. Oscar Dirlewanger. This puke valued human life a little bit under the value of a German cockroach, which made him a perfect choice as a general to people like Hitler or Himmler, who he served under. This guy was a monster from the day he was b...

In this episode, we cover serial killer, rapist, torturer, kidnapper, and all around psychotic P.P.S. Gary Heidnik, who kidnapped 4 women in order to knock them up, and have a big happy family. We cover his childhood, military career, entrepreneur experience, and his brief stint as a cult leader, leading up to him kidnapping women, and keeping them in his basement. Fun stuff! Once again, we are jo...

We're going back to the Canada Binge once again, and this is an interview with survivor of the 'His Rest Christian Fellowship' cult, Daniel. In the initial episode, we covered the cult. In part 2, Survivor, Desti told us other stories about the cult, and her experience. In this episode, Daniel gives us more insight, as well as his post cult experiences. Don't miss this one! Part 1 is Episode 104....

Here we are with History Goon and Bill for the conclusion of Israel Keyes. In this episode, we cover the abduction and murder of Samantha Koenig, as well as Keyes’ arrest and demise. Also, Dick Darwin apparently was involved in the arrest, and he lets us know his version of the story. Got a beer you want Doug toreview? Send him an email at ckcbeer@gmail.com Any other podcastcorrespondence, send it...

We're BACK folks! The new studio is up and running, and we are ready to return to putting out episodes weekly! This week, History Goon joins Bill to cover part 1 of the heavy hitter, Israel Keyes. We cover his upbringing, shady cast of characters that he hung out with, as well as his first known murders. https://www.instagram.com/crimeskillerscultsandbeer/ https://twitter.com/CKC_Beer https://...

Its another solo episode from Bill...But, things will be back to normal soon hopefully. I really appreciate you all sticking with me! Tonight, I'm covering Benjamin and Erika Sikrit. Benjamin, a failed Navy Seal, with a taste for the wild side of life, who believed he was owed everything. Erika, a woman who lived a very strict yet neglected upbringing with daddy issues. When the thrill of the...

We're back! Kind of...Bill released a solo episode to get something out there. He explains the situation in the episode. Tonight, we're covering Eric Locke, an Irish ass clown who was born with a deformity in the nether regions. He later used that as an excuse for stalking and murdering a sweet woman, who actually pretended to care about this chucklehead, because she was a good person. He...

In this brutally satisfying episode of Crimes, Killers, Cults and Beer, we dive into the dumbest decisions that brought some of the world’s most dangerous serial killers to justice. These weren’t master criminals brought down by genius detectives—they were their own worst enemies. From Israel Keyes using his victim’s debit card at ATMs on camera, to Arthur Shawcross returning to the scene of the c...

When U.S. Air Force Captain Marty Theer was gunned down in a Fayetteville parking lot just days before Christmas in 2000, authorities were baffled. But as investigators unraveled the case, they discovered a tangled web of lies, betrayal, and a deadly love triangle. At the center? His wife, Michelle Theer — a seemingly sweet marriagecounselor with dark secrets and a dangerous lover. In this episode...

Bill is joined by Andy, a fellow Faith Assembly Cult Survivor. They discuss the horrors of growing up in that cult. Its intense. Don't miss this one! Got a beer you want Doug to review? Send him an email at ckcbeer@gmail.com Any other podcastcorrespondence, send it to ckcbpodcast@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/crimeskillerscultsandbeer/ https://twitter.com/CKC_Beer https://www.youtube.com...

Cindy McKay thought she was a criminal mastermind—but in reality, she was more Dollar Store than Oceans Eleven. In this episode, we dive into the ridiculous rise and spectacular fall of Cindy McKay: con artist, arsonist, murderer…and, frankly, an idiot. From scamming neighbors with laughably bad schemes to setting fires she couldn’t control (or even properly plan), Cindy’s life of crime wasn’t jus...

In this episode, we bring you the long awaited sequel to the Prison Tinder episode! We’re covering people who fell in love with criminals in prison. Bill is joined by Texas Jessica of Texas True Crime, and we cover everyone from Charles Manson’s flame, Star toLuka Magnotta and the Menendez Brothers, along with a couple you may not have heard of. Also, Dick Darwin Dallas Detective makes his first a...

In this episode, Bill welcomes Kevin “History Goon” Carleton, and “Murder” Matthew Brockmeyer of “The Mighty” Murder Coaster in a lively discussion about historical executions, focusing on botched executions throughout history. We delve into the stories of Margaret Pole and Mary Queen of Scots, and explore the life of Jack Catch, a notorious executioner. The conversation is filled with humor, pers...

You want cats? WE GOT CATS! LOTS of them! Sorry, not sorry for the cliffhanger though! And part 2 is MUCH more intense than part 1. In this chilling conclusion to our two-part deep dive into Sheryl Ruthven’s dark world, we follow her as she launches the notorious cat cult —a bizarre and twisted extension of her control. Ruthven forced her followers to take in up to 30 cats each, demanding they pri...

In this episode, we welcome back SANDRA! She is the current co-host of CKCB. She's had things going on, causing her absence, but she is BACK for the ATTACK! In this episode, we cover Sheryl Ruthven, a cult leader who never had any religious training...A hypocrite in everything, meaning she twisted religion to suit her needs...from sexuality to murder. She would preach against homosexuality, but en...

April 25th, 2025, I woke up to heartbreaking news. Todd Teal, My life long friend of 35+ years, as well as band mate, and the original co-host of CKCB had passed away from an apparent heart attack. This episode is a tribute to Todd. I've taken segments from 7 episodes that stuck out in my mind, that were very funny, and put them in this episode. I've also included messages from his friends...

You might remember him as the trigger man in Boyz in the Hood , but Lloyd Avery II’s story didn’t stop when the cameras stopped rolling. In this episode of Crimes, Killers, Cults and Beer ,we crack open a cold one and dive into the wild and tragic descent of a Hollywood actor who blurred the lines between fiction and reality. Avery’s rise from South Central to the big screen was meteoric—and short...

NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to April 25, when Todd died. The previous episode was recorded after, because I wanted to address his death on the next episode that I released. Kevin from History Goon once again joins Bill on this one, and as of the time of release, Kevin’s podcast, History Goon has been released! Show link is with the links below. In this episode of Crimes, Killers, Cults a...

In this episode, we're cracking open a cold one and getting into thetwisted saga of Clarence “Preacher” Heatley — a man whosenickname made him sound like a man of God, but whose actions werestraight out of hell. Preacher wasn’t just a gangster — he wasthe head of a ruthless criminal enterprise that ran Harlem like asermon soaked in blood. From kidnapping and extortion to drug dealingand murder...

It was time, folks! During the Dexter episode, Bill told Sandra about Toy Box Killer, David Parker Ray, after mentioning the killer from the TV show that could have been inspired by him. She was a little spooked by the very brief description, so Bill figured, LET’S COVER THAT ONE!!! David Parker Ray was a sadistic serial rapist and killer. He would abduct women, and restrain them in his toy box, a...

On this episode, we’re covering a tale of 2 brothers. 2 brothers who couldn’t be more different. Steven and Cary Stayner. The whole saga of the Stayner family is heartbreaking, and one of the strangest cases in true crime. In the early 70s, Steven Stayner was abducted by a predator who in addition to abusing him for 7 years, attempted to make him his son..until he aged out, and the predator tried...

Jonathan Schwartz was a self made success in the management of Hollywood celebrities like Beyonce, Alanis Morrisette, and others, until he got into trouble with gambling and drugs. He hit rock bottom, and wound up in prison after losing everything. Now, out of prison, he fights for redemption. He joins Bill on CKCB Features and tells his incredible story of his ordeal, and how he is redeeming hims...

Here it is, folks...The episode I’ve wanted to do since I started CKCB. The Dexter Episode. Characters in the show that were based on real life murderers. We cover the heavy hitters, and a bunch of the ‘Scumbag of the Week’ villains. This is an interesting episode, whether you’re a Dexter fan or you’ve never seen the show. This episode will make you want to see it! Sandra and Bill are joined by Ji...

Meet Scott Lee Kimball, if you want. He’s a major tool. Oneof the most cunning serial killers in American history. From 2003 to 2006, Kimball murdered four people, including his own uncle, and manipulated those around him to cover his tracks. But what makes Kimball's case particularly shocking is his audacious pose as a PAID FBI informant, which allowed him to evade capture for years. Join us...

Funny how things happen. Joe Lozito heard the episode on Maksim Gelman, and reached out. Now, he's on CKCB, telling the story from his point of view....and BOY did the NYPD try to change the story! Bill brought History Goon, Kevin back on as well for this. Joe's a great guy, and we had a great time with him! Joe's Twitter https://x.com/joe_lozito Joe's book https://www.amazon.com/N...