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August 20, 1989 was a warm summer night in Beverly Hills, California, when a 911 call shook this affluent community.  Lyle Menéndez was on the other end of the line hysterically telling the operator, "Somebody killed my parents!"  Dispatchers were immediately on their way  to the sprawling mansion to investigate with umbrellas in hand.  The question turned to who committed such a brutal...

In 2010, Michael Gayan was a 45-year-old man who had just ended a 14-year relationship and was not looking for love.  Love, however, found him.  After 5 years in the "new" relationship, Michael ended that relationship as well... that broken heart sought revenge. Join in on the conversation by friending us on Facebook " Sipping with Snapped a true crime podcast " or follow us on...

Mike LaCaze was two days from lifesaving surgery when his wife, Princess, called 911. She had returned home to find him dead on the floor. There was little at the scene to indicate who may have killed the cowboy, but when the truth is revealed everyone who knew him was shocked! Join in on the conversation by friending us on Facebook " Sipping with Snapped a true crime podcast " or follow...

This week, we introduce you to Armond Chavez who later changed his name to Diazien Hossencofft.  He looked like the perfect catch... on paper.  That is at least what Girly Chew thought when she married him.  This man had quite the imagination.  He had so many lies that even we had a hard time keeping them all straight!  Was he as "perfect" as he seemed?  Hold onto your butts!  Join in on...

In April 2010, 911 operators in St. Paul received a call about a home invasion. When first responders arrived they found 25 year old Heidi Firkus shot in the back and her husband Nick Firkus shot in the leg.  Heidi did not survive. The scene seemed suspicious, but it would be eleven years before her killer was brought to justice Join in on the conversation by friending us on Facebook " Sippin...

Meta Jones was a middle-aged mother of four who finally found Mr. Right.  She was newly engaged to Milo Ross and was excited to begin a life with him.  Unfortunately, Milo's ex-wife had different plans for Meta's future... Join in on the conversation by friending us on Facebook " Sipping with Snapped a true crime podcast " or follow us on Instagram @sippingwithsnapped or twitte...

Tiana Notice did everything right.  She was smart, she was beautiful, she was involved in and gave back to her community, and she had a promising future.  She even followed the protocol when her ex-boyfriend began to stalk and harass her, however, the police that she expected to help protect her... did too little too late.  On February 14, 2009, Tiana was the one who ultimately paid the price Join...

Some singers are known by just one name: Elvis, Beyoncé, Usher, Madonna, Prince, Cher... and in the Tejano genre, it is Selena.  Selena Quintanilla Perez was at the top of the charts for nine years until her life was abruptly taken away Join in on the conversation by friending us on Facebook " Sipping with Snapped a true crime podcast " or follow us on Instagram @sippingwithsnapped or tw...

In July 2015, Anthony Gibson’s family was worried about him.  They hadn’t heard from him for a few days and the Harpersville police department in Alabama was reluctant to believe the 20 year old man was "missing."  Once a body is discovered later that week, detectives had to change their investigation from a "runaway" to a homicide Snapped S29 E22 Join in on the conversation by...

One hundred years ago, a woman named Emily Kaye fell in love with a tall and handsome man.  She got engaged and pregnant (not in that order).  Trouble was, her "one true love" was already married... Join in on the conversation by friending us on Facebook " Sipping with Snapped a true crime podcast " or follow us on Instagram @sippingwithsnapped or twitter @sippingsnapped or sen...

January 17, 2008 started like every other day at the Lee household in North Port, Florida. Husband, Nate, went to work while his wife Denise stayed home with their two young boys.  It was only when Nate returned home that he discovered Denise was missing. The manhunt for the young mother began immediately, however, even with every witness sighting, phone call to authorities, and every resource at...

The year was 1933 in Camden Town, London, England.  A man was found dead in a burning shed.  His name was Walter Spatchett, but he was misidentified to mislead detectives.  What led to Walter's untimely death? Join in on the conversation by friending us on Facebook " Sipping with Snapped a true crime podcast " or follow us on Instagram @sippingwithsnapped or twitter @sippingsnapped...

The identity of Daniella Perez’s killer was quickly discovered after her murder.  But why, what was the motive?  While detectives seem satisfied with the murderer’s confession, Daniella’s mother, Gloria, digs further to find the truth Join in on the conversation by friending us on Facebook " Sipping with Snapped a true crime podcast " or follow us on Instagram @sippingwithsnapped or twit...

December 28, 1992 started like any other day for telenovela star Daniella Perez - she had a day full of shooting for De Corpo e Alma before a night of rehearsing for a new play. Only, Dani disappears and what follows is just like a chapter of a novela, complete with members of the cast, writers, and directors. A determined mother, Gloria Perez, fights for the truth about what happened to her daugh...

This week we travel back in time 121 years ago to 1902. 19-year-old school teacher Minnie Ensminger had just broken things off with her fiancè, so she was looking forward to the Christmas holiday with her family.  Christmas morning was not Pleasant for Minnie. Join in on the conversation by friending us on Facebook " Sipping with Snapped a true crime podcast " or follow us on Instagram @...

On a Friday night in December just before Christmas 2010, 25 year old Joanna Yeates went out to a pub with her friends after work. She left to walk home, and when her boyfriend returned home two days later he found she wasn’t at their apartment. Where was Joanna? Join in on the conversation by friending us on Facebook " Sipping with Snapped a true crime podcast " or follow us on Instagra...

Ed and Minnie Maurin were enjoying their golden years.  Even though they were in their 80's, they did not slow down and kept busy on their Christmas Tree farm in Chehalis, Washington.  December of 1985, was as profitable as their previous years, but it was not a happy holiday. Join in on the conversation by friending us on Facebook " Sipping with Snapped a true crime podcast " or fo...

In 1910, Cora Crippen, a struggling singer, had gone missing.  Her concerned friends reported her disappearance to a doubtful Detective Chief Inspector Walter Dew of Scotland Yard.  What ensued was one of the greatest manhunts in British history. Join in on the conversation by friending us on Facebook " Sipping with Snapped a true crime podcast " or follow us on Instagram @sippingwithsna...

Lonnie Paye Jr. was not thrilled when he became a dad at 51 years old, but he had a change of heart and wanted to help raise his son.  When he was granted joint custody and parenting time, he excitedly prepared his Randallstown, Maryland home for the arrival of the infant.  That first visit, however would never take place. Join in on the conversation by friending us on Facebook " Sipping with...

Bill Nelson was an older man looking forward to his golden years.  He tried his hand at love when he met a woman 33 years younger than himself and married her within weeks of meeting.  The ink was not dry on the wedding certificate before Bill had lost his life. Join in on the conversation by friending us on Facebook " Sipping with Snapped a true crime podcast " or follow us on Instagram...

On August 22, 1922 Los Angeles, California, police arrived at the Oesterreich home after a neighbor reported hearing gunshots.  They found wealthy businesses man Fred Oesterreich laying on the floor shot and his wife Dolly locked in a closet.  She told officers that an unknown man had trapped her and attacked her husband during a robbery in their home.  Right away investigators were suspicious of...

Daniel Burroughs was given a second shot at an old high school flame.  Everything was going great until September 2007 when Daniel was reported missing. Join in on the conversation by friending us on Facebook " Sipping with Snapped a true crime podcast " or follow us on Instagram @sippingwithsnapped or twitter @sippingsnapped or send us an email sippingwithsnapped@gmail.com   and please...

A Walmart witch coven, a scorned lover, a son who dies saving his mother. In August 2005, Josh Bennett was killed by men trying to remove a curse put on them by a witch in his Illinois home. But was it a hex, or a hoax? Join in on the conversation by friending us on Facebook " Sipping with Snapped a true crime podcast " or follow us on Instagram @sippingwithsnapped or twitter @sippingsna...

HALLOWEEN! It’s SWS’s favorite holiday, but where did it come from? How did it begin? Join us as we trace back the roots of the holiday from over 2,500 years ago to how we celebrate Halloween in present day! Join in on the conversation by friending us on Facebook " Sipping with Snapped a true crime podcast " or follow us on Instagram @sippingwithsnapped or twitter @sippingsnapped or send...

Halloween 1984 was to be a special night for Doreen Erbert.  Even though 8-months pregnant, she brought her 4-year-old daughter around for a fun night of trick-or-treating.  It was when she got home her night of horror truly began. Join in on the conversation by friending us on Facebook " Sipping with Snapped a true crime podcast " or follow us on Instagram @sippingwithsnapped or twitter...