Sugar Coated Murder

Still stuffed from Thanksgiving, Karen opts to skip the kitchen in this episode and discuss various foods she enjoyed over the holiday. She describes the Pilgrim sandwiches that were her favorite meal. Anne unwinds the twisted case of the demise of Iron Mike Malloy, the man who wouldn't die. The case occurred during the Great Depression and Prohibition in a dirty speakeasy in Bronx, NY. Mike thoug...

In this episode, Anne bakes up a recipe for Apple Caramel Upside Down Cake and kicks it up with a secret ingredient. Karen unpacks the case of the Heidt murders out of Georgia, where a tight-knit family has a jealous, nefarious member lurking for the opportunity to commit the most heinous of acts. And another family member just might be the cause of it all. #KillaVanilla #AppleCaramel #UpsideDownC...

This episode brings a recipe for Apple Cinnamon Muffins from Karen. She bakes up warm, apple-ly treats that smell of cinnamon, toasted pecans, and KillaVanilla. The recipe is from beyondfrosting.com. Anne gives us a case out of Concord, NC, where a police officer meets an untimely death but not in the line of duty. #KillaVanilla #QuinnWitherspoon #spousalhomicide #embezzlement Indie Podcast Promos...

In this episode, Anne shares a copycat recipe that mimicks Starbucks's Caramel Apple Spice drink. Karen introduces a social media app the ladies have never heard of and then recounts the horrendous acts of a guy with too many letters in his name. In his killing spree, he picked women who were homeless and or prostitutes because he did not think anyone would care enough to investigate their disappe...

OctoBoo was an OctoBust so we talk OctoBalls and a murderous OctoBeast in school principal's clothing. Karen shares her recipe for some delicious peanut butter protein balls because we all need more protein! Anne unpacks the tragic story of a family annihilation - four promising lives cut short for selfish reasons. The case was solved using bugs. These bugs enabled investigators to draw a map of w...

Serial Killer September continues with Anne presenting the story of a monster named Randall Woodfield, also known as "The I-5 Killer. There we so may chances to stop this monster, but a broken system enabled him to escalate from a tallywhacker exposed to a truly dark and twisted man. Karen continues Cereal Killer September with a recipe for Count Chocula cookies. Indie Pod Poromo: Super Famil...

Serial Killer September continues! First, Karen puts her own spin on a recipe for Puppy Chow. As usual, she just cannot leave a recipe alone and has to make it her own. Is it a success, or is it a failure? Next, Anne narrates the horrific crimes of creepy Australian Ivan Milat, also known as the Backpacker Murderer. Of course, there's chatter as the girls crack themselves up with their witty and n...

The ladies kick off Serial Killer September with a knockout! First, Anne shares her recipe for Brown Butter Rice Crispy Treats. She gives a great tutorial on how to make brown butter and turns out some fancy mouth treasures. Then, Karen unfolds the mysteries surrounding the Colonial Parkway Murders that are thought to have been committed by a Serial Killer who has not yet been caught. At least 8 p...

The sisters try a new bourbon, Anne bakes a Boozy Cherry Pie, and endless inappropriate laughter ensues.  Karen offends the US Postal Service, and there is a call for Serial Killer insurance.  Karen covers the evil doings of NC/SC Serial Killer Daniel Printz.  His victims were Edna Suttles, Leigh Goodman, Delores Sellers, and Nacy Rego.  His other victim was his entire family. Indie Pod Spotlight:...

It's Karen's turn to bake, so she brings out a recipe for a delicious and easy Blueberry Cobbler that she adds Killa Vanilla to.  Anne catches us up on True Crime's current events. Then she narrates the heartbreaking story of the victimization of Nohema Graber, a beloved Spanish teacher from Fairfield High School in the small town of Fairfield, Iowa.  While recording, the sisters sip on a new cock...

This case was sent to us by a listener named Erin.  HI, Erin!  Anne reveals a winning recipe for a delicious Pound Cake and redeems herself from an early Pound Cake disaster.  Karen unpacks a case that draws eerie similarity to the case of their book, CLICK, CLICK, CLICK.  Set in a community within Henrico County, VA, this is a case of Mortal Frenemies.  Dean Scott Phillips was described as a conf...

Karen shares a delicious recipe for Browned Butter Bourbon Banana Bread that is a sock knocker offer.  It's nutty and banana-ee and did we mention Bourbon?  Anne narrates the harrowing story of Tim McLean who boarded a bus in Canada and was minding his own business when his worst nightmare joined him.  This case was sent in by a listener named Dean.  Thanks, Dean!! Indie Pod Spotlight: Casting Vie...

During this episode, Anne shares the recipe for Perfect Peach Pie from @sallysbakingaddiction. Karen refuses to taste it. Karen tells the sad story of a senseless murder that took away a stand-up guy. Rosalio Gutierrez, Jr. was a popular father of 2 children with a big heart that made his mom proud to call him her son. When he started dating Sadie Beacham, he had no idea the danger that was lurkin...

You've heard of Carpool Karaoke?  Well this isn't it, but it is an episode recorded from the car. Annd and Karen finally get a quick episode recorded! In this episode, they discuss some current court cases in the news. It's great to finally catch up and discuss some crazy court #LoriVallowDaybell #BryanKohberger #Idaho4 #WisconsinDismember #Vandersloot #NataleeHolloway #KouriRichins #childrensbook...

An amazing recipe for Blueberry Jam Muffins that have the ladies jammin'! The victimology of Brandy Stevens-Rosine who will always be remembered as the kind of friend everyone wants to have. It's Anne's turn to bake, so she shares how she merged the best of two recipes into one. https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/best-ever-blueberry-muffins.html#tabrecipe https://abountifulkitchen.com/worlds-be...

Anne recounts the story of a family's senseless annihilation, and Karen bakes a Pecan Braid using frozen puff pastry. There's a jingle by Josh from Super Familiar with the Wilsons Podcast that reminds us always to clean the knives. Rest in peace Kevin, Lisa, and Thomas Haines. Anne's sources: https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/alec-kreider-never-revealed-motive-for-killing-his-friend-friends-p...

It's Anne's turn to bake, so she presents a delightful recipe for a couple of single-serving chocolate cakes. Of course, she uses Killa Vanilla. As the cakes are baking in their sweet little ramekins, Karen unpacks the story of a smart, kind girl named Laurel Jean Mitchell. She went missing on her way to meet some friends after work. She is found more than 15 miles away, even though she had set of...

The sisters are at it again with hijinx and inappropriate laughter. First there is in-depth uneducated discussion of the ongoing Alex Murdaugh double homicide court case. Karen divulges a great recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough dip. Anne recounts the murders of 2 Billy Whites in Kinston, NC. Indie pod spotlight: Doom Generation Podcast https://www.sugarcoatedpod.com #chocolatechip #killavanil...

he Sugar Sisters are happy to be back after a long hiatus!  In this episode, Anne bakes a yummy chicken pot pie that is heavenly!  Karen covers the story of Angelica 'AJ' Hadsell, who was a freshman at Longwood University in 2015 when she went missing on Spring Break.  Her tragic loss rocked her Chesapeake/Norfolk Virginia community as well as her mom and siblings. To purchase their new book, 'CLI...

We welcome and friend and fellow indie podcaster, Antonio Palacios of The Cultworthy Podcasts. While Anne bakes an easy and delicious recipe for Caramel Apple Pull Apart Bread, Antonio unleashes his velvety vocals as he details an old Hollywood murder case. Next, Karen narrates the twists and tales of a local murder at The Mill tavern in North Charleston, SC. This is a story of Teresa Haught's mur...

Happy Halloween, Y'all! In this final OctoBoo series of 2022, it's Karen's turn to break out the spooky stories, but can she complete the task? She talks about creepy stuff happening at the Magnolia Cemetery in Charleston, SC. There are spooky performances by Matt with the Decayin' with the Boys podcast and Dan from the Casting Views podcast. Anne bakes up boozy brownies using S'Mores Baileys Iris...

The spooky adventures continue in this OctoBoo series. Anne and Karen meet their dear friend and Ghost Tour Guide extraordinaire, Bruce Orr. Bruce is the best tour guide around and he works for https://www.bulldogtours.com - be sure to ask for him by name and let him know the Sugar Sisters sent you! Bruce takes the broads onto the USS Yorktown, located in the Charleston Harbor, at Patriots Point,...

In this OctBoo episode, Anne regales with some tales. Ghostly tales abound because it's the spooky season. Karen bakes up deliciously easy Pretzel Turtle treats. Anne starts with two ghost stories from the Charleston, SC, area. Then, Karen follows with a recanting of a spiritual mystery from Murrell's Inlet, SC. The imbibement for the evening -- Bourbon Spiked Apple Cider served as cold as a corps...

In this episode, the Sugar Sisters welcome a real-life crime and novel author. Jode Millman joins the show and bakes soft and pillowy Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies with Karen. Jode` opts for Apricot Jam and Karen goes for the Blueberry. We get a behind-the-scenes look at 2 of Jode's books that are out now. Visit her website at https://www.jodemillman.com/ to read about her and her prize-winning boo...

In this episode, Karen and Anne welcome Amanda and Josh Wilson from the podcast Super Familiar with the Wilsons. Amanda tells the tale of the now infamous Murder Cake. Afterwards, Karen and the Wilsons tell Anne about the Gainesville Ripper. Because Josh and Amanda are from Gainesville, they are able to provide details that are specific to that area. There are talks of ratios and chicken trips and...