Sugar Coated Murder

Karen tries her hand at a recipe for Chocolate Cherry Biscotti while Anne presents the shockingly gruesome Smith murder from Canton, OH.  Once the biscotti is in the oven, Karen unpacks the case of the Mansion Murders in Libertyville, IL.  The biscotti recipe can be found at www.italinafoodforever.com . #bakingfromscratch #recipeforbiscotti #chocolatecherry #southernhospitality #southerncharm #tru...

In this Shorty episode, the sisters take a break from murder and baking and co-read an "adult children's book" titled "Suzy Likes to Look at Balls" by Bimisi Tayanita.  There is drinking, hi-jinks, and the search for Reach-Arounds. The corresponding video has been posted on the Sugar Coated Murder Podcast Fan Page group on Facebook.  Join the Fan Page for to view and to get mor...

In this episode, Anne bakes up a mouthwatering Million Dollar Pound Cake from a Southern Living magazine recipe.  Karen recounts the harrowing story of Kara Robinson's escape from a serial killer when she was only 15 years old (South Carolina); then Anne presents the incredible survival story of Amy Jones in Ohio.  Lesson learned from this episode is that Anne should not start drinking until after...

Karen bakes up scrumptious Bourbon Cream Cheese Brownies and samples the amber liquid for herself.  Anne presents the murder cases of Diane and Brenda, whose murders happen a year apart but both during NASCAR's Daytona 500 Race weekend in Ormond, FL.  What links these two murders besides NASCAR?  Karen covers the incredible survivor story of Jennifer Asbenson, who is the only survivor of a horribl...

In this episode, Anne Varner bakes up incredibly delicious Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from the August 2020 edition of Southern Living.  Karen enjoys way too much bourbon (thanks 1792) and presents a murder from Down Under in Australia.  We learn about the murder of Celia Natasha "Tasha" Douty on the beach of Dinghy Bay at the Brampton Island Resort.  Then, Anne tells the murde...

In this crazy episode, Karen DeVanie bakes up a delicious Cookies & Cream Cheesecake; the sisters get a little tipsy on some Bloody Marys that Anne Varner over sauced; and there is murder!  Anne covers the fan-furnished Sullivan murder out of Atlanta, GA (thanks, Haley).  Karen presents the Singleton murder from Madison, KY. #absolutvodka #charlestonbloodymarymix #bloodmary #cheesecake #cookie...

In this episode, Anne Varner uses her most southern hospitality and bakes up scrumptious Squash Souffle` while Karen presents the horrifying cases by Serial Rapist/Killer from Allentown, PA.  Then, Anne gives us the bone-chilling murder of Ginger Rios in Las Vegas, NV. #squashsouffle #summersquash #whathappensinvegas #staysinvegas #lasvegas #vegasbaby #squashrecipe #southernhospitality #southernch...

In this episode, Karen DeVanie bakes French Silk Pie for the first time, and she nails it!!  Anne unfolds a murder case that will take more than DNA to crack.  Then, Karen takes us to an ice cream parlor in Vienna, Austria, where lightning strikes twice. #sugarcoatedmurderpodcast #frenchsilkpie #kitchenglam #bloodymary #charlestonmix #charlestonsc #bakingfromscratch #ifyoukillpeoplewewilltalkabout...

In this episode the sisters celebrate Anne Varner's move with a nice bourbon. Anne Varner cooks up Butter Cheese Wafers using a recipe from a dear family friend. Karen DeVanie takes us across the pond to discuss the most expensive murder investigation in Italy and Anne heads up to North Dakota to talk about the murder of a widowed father. #cheesewafers #murderinItaly #NorthDakota #southerncharm #t...

The sisters bring their Southern Charm and goofiness this week.  Episode 22 brings Blueberry Lemon Pie Bars baked by Karen and Anne covers the murder case of Joseph Sonnier in Lubbock, TX.  Then, Karen presents the Warner murder and others that take place in Zachary, LA and Baton Rouge, LA.  There is a tea of the month club gift, a bad breaker upper, and a peeping Tom, all wrapped in the sweet goo...

In this episode, Anne Varner bakes savory Cheddar Bay Biscuits that turner out warm and scrumptious! They taste better than Red Lobster's! Meanwhile, Karen DeVanie tells the story of Eric Miller's murder in Raleigh, NC.  Afterwards, Anne presents the story of the Sweetheart Murders that go unsolved for quite some time until a killer's daughter discovers her father's murderous secrets. #truecrimeco...

Karen makes yummy lemonade refrigerator pie as on ode to the sisters' dad because it was his favorite.  While she is making this no-bake recipe, Anne talks about the Hadley murders in FL. Then, Karen tells the story of the Walker murders in Richmond, VA. #nobakerecipe #lemonadepie #recipeshare #badbehavior #ifyoukillpeople #wewilltalkaboutyou #cooking #cookingmethod #bakinghints #dessertrecipes #l...

In this episode, Anne bakes a yummy recipe of Apple Dumplings that are made in the InstaPot.  One of the ingredients in the recipe is Mt. Dew.  While Anne is chopping, mixing, buttering, and baking, Karen presents the murder case of Sylvia Chase from New York state.  Next, Anne gives us the story of the Snowden murder out of Arkansas that seems like history repeating itself. #applerecipe #appledum...

The sisters take a break from murder and test each other on who still has their Southerner card by playing a trivia game.  While playing, they talk about how to throw a game night party and share recipes for the refreshments they would serve. #sugarcoated #sugarcoatedmurderpodcast #southerntrivia #trivia #gamenight #southerncharm #southernsisters #mintjulep #pimentocheese #baconcrackers #cheesecak...

Karen bakes an amazingly delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Cake that includes moist layers of chocolate cake topped with a homemade peanut butter buttercream.  It is a very special recipe.  Meanwhile, Anne recounts the story of a serial killer from Toronto, Canada, who used his popular landscaping business to help cover his crimes.  Next, Karen narrates the murder case of David Shannon, who...

In this episode, Anne cooks up delectable Oatmeal Cherry Cookies.  The sisters discuss the Wells murder from NY and the McGuire case from NJ that actually starts in Virginia Beach with a suitcase floating in the Chesapeake Bay. #sugarcoatedmurderpodcast #sugarcoatedmurder #sugarcoated #truecrime #murder #murderonmymind #murderobsessed #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #truecrimeobsessed #truec...

Karen bakes up a luscious banana bread recipe while the ladies talk about the Melgar murder in Houston, TX and the controversial case of the Christian Newsom murders in Knoxville, TN. Karen uses a recipe from listener Amanda, who happens to sell Scentsy.  This recipe is the scent that started it all.  Amanda's Scentsy site is http://amandaclouse.scentsy.us #sugarcoatedmurderpodcast #houstontx #kno...

In this episode, Anne Varner bakes up brownies from scratch while Karen presents the murder of Sarah Dixon in Graham, NC.  Then, Anne Varner presents a true hometown murder from where the sisters grew up in rural Franklin,VA.  She discusses the murder of HS Senior Trent Whitley who was murder when he was only 17 years old.  The brownies are better than anything you can get from a box! #browniereci...

In this shorty episode, Anne and Karen talk to Sarah about the new rules of casual dating since the new social distancing rules related to the Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020. #sugarcoatedmurderpodcast #annevarner #karendevanie #anythingbutmurdershorty #pandemic2020 #coronavirus #COVID19 #datinginapandemic #dating #ribs2ways #handsoap #dinnerdate #sanitze #ronadating Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

Karen DeVanie cooks up a wonderful Southern Caramel Cake recipe while the sisters each present a murder.  Anne discusses the Charleston, SC, murder case of Linda Hayes.  Then, as Anne stirs the caramel sauce for a bit, Karen presents the Arkansas murder case of Officer Robert Martin.  There is talk of social distancing and Karen's dog Leroy Brown even makes an appearance.  There's plenty of zanine...

In this Shorty episode, Anne and Karen visit Carol Cottrell, a local spiritual medium.  We talk about how she got started in the business and what was like for Carol as a youngster having this intuitive power. https://carolcottrell.com #sugarcoatedmurderpodcast #truecrimecomedy #psychicmedium #spiritualmedium #CharlestonSCmeduim #carolcottrell #AnneVarner #KarenDeVanie #darkhumor Hosted by Simplec...

Anne cooks up a yummy Blondies recipe while Karen discusses the crazy Lowery murder that kicks off a crazy, yet strangely handsome serial killer.  Then, Anne uncovers the Porter murder that entails lies and cover-ups and more lies. #sugarcoatedmurder #sugarcoatedmurderpodcast #blondies #blondebrownies #grate #serialkiller #roblowelookalike #doortodoormagazinesales #murderinOH #ohiomurder #waide #d...

Anne and Karen take a break from murder to visit with their good friend, Stephanie Burg.  Stephanie is a practitioner of healing through dance and breath work.  She is a fascinating Holistic Health and Wellness Coach.  She describes her journey of how she got to where she is. For more information and to participate with Stephanie, find her at www.stephanieburgcoaching.com #selfcare #breathwork #he...

In this episode, Anne Varner celebrates Pi Day by baking scrumptious mini apple and cherry pie.  The sisters welcome special guest, and dear friend, Andrea St. Amand. http://www.andreasaintamand.com Karen DeVanie presents the murder of Alexis Oesterle in Indiana and Andrea divulges the Taylor-Bennette murder from her family history in West Virginia. #sugarcoatedmurderpodcast #truecrimecomedypodcas...

Karen cooks up Sweet Potato Biscuits and the ladies pair them with Virginia Ham.  Anne discusses the Marick murder from Lancaster, PA.  Karen presents the Sergie murder from University of Alaska in Fairbanks, Alaska. #sweetpotatorecipes #bakingwithsweetpotatoes #biscuits #recipeshare #badbehavior #ifyoukillpeople #wewilltalkaboutyou Come for the baking, stay for the murder Be sure to follow us on...