On this episode we cover some of the more ridiculous and funny “crimes” when it comes to religion. We had a guest commentator in Shari who will be our guest on our January 2020 Patreon Exclusive Half Pint of Crime. Vatican City: A different type of sex scandal. This is the story of drug parties and gay sex orgies at the Vatican. This is the less seen side of the Catholic Church. This is the story of Monsignor Luigi Capozzi. Beer paring for this story is House of Funk Brewing’s Debauchery Bourbon...
Jan 14, 2020•1 hr 8 min
On this episode we cover some tastes of Crimes that took place during the holiday season. We had a guest commentator in Shari who will be our guest on our next Patreon Exclusive Half Pint of Crime. The story of JonBenét Ramsey This is the story of JonBenét Ramsey and just how crazy that it is still unsolved. Beer paring for this story is 33 Brewing Exp named 33B.EXP.009.MK11 Cranberry Hibiscus Sour Sources Wikipedia Twentywowwords Thought catalog Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town… and I hate him A l...
Dec 31, 2019•1 hr 24 min
We are back and this time we cover Sports Crimes! Each criminal was or is a very well known Athlete and most were Professional Athletes. Oscar Pistorius From Paralympic and Olympic Sprinter to Murderer this is the story of his downfall. Beer pairing for this story is Blood Brothers Brewing Blueberry .Fall of Thebes. Sources Wikipedia Biography Aaron Hernandez Was it contact sports or was it just how Aaron Hernandez was wired? Beer pairing for this story is Bridge Brewing Prime Time No Compromise...
Dec 17, 2019•1 hr 49 min
Here is our second Half Pint of Crime episode. This is a preview of what our Patreon supporters get. This will be a one time thing though as these episodes are for supporters only. Some are short and some are long like this one. This episode Nina covers the West Memphis 3 case. Thank you again for your continued support of the show! Beer pairing for this episode is Kulture Clash Imperial Blonde Ale Blended with Kombucha Tea from Rogue Ales. Sources psychologytoday.com investigationdiscovery.com ...
Dec 10, 2019•57 min
This episode we cover Extradition Cases. Three cases of very different outcomes. Mark Emery Prince of Pot he may be, Prince of take a fucking hint he is not. Beer pairing for this story is Moon Under Water Dimebag Sour Key IPA. Sources Wikipedia Vancouver Is Awesome Issei Sagawa This is the story of a Japanese Cannibal that was extradited home. Beer pairing for this story is Hitachino Next Beer White Ale. Sources Wikipedia Listverse Murderpedia The Merchant of Death Viktor Bout was an Arms deale...
Nov 27, 2019•1 hr 51 min
On this episode we cover the Wrongful Convictions of Groups. Scotsboro Boys In 1930’s Alabama, justice is blind… said no one ever. This is the story of the Scotsboro Boys. Beer pairing for this story is Filthy Dirty IPA from Parallel 49 Brewing in Vancouver. Sources Wikipedia Law.justia Dixmoor 5 A young women was murdered at 5 men were jailed. This is the story of the Dixmoor 5. Beer pairing for this story is Old & New Foudre Aged Wild Ale from 2 Crows Brewing in Halifax. Sources Wikipedia ...
Nov 12, 2019•1 hr 29 min
It’s that time of year again! Here are 3 stories that tie into Halloween. Candy Man While no Halloween Candy had been poisoned by a stranger there was one man that killed his own child. That man was Ronald Clark Obryan. Beer pairing for this story is Easy Evil Black Raspberry Saison with Brett from Anchorage Brewing. Sources Wikipedia Wikipedia the 13th floor murderpedia Reality Bites A disturbed young man doesn’t get the help that he so desperately needs. It all ends in blood. Spilled, spread a...
Oct 29, 2019•1 hr 50 min
On this episode we cover criminal Signatures. BT no that’s not oK! This is a story about a torturous monster stalking the streets of Witchita. Dennis Rader was the BTK. Beer pairing for this story is a pair of brews including Coors Slice and Bud Light Orange. Sources Wikipedia The famous People Chicago Tribune Criminal Minds Sound Bite Youtube See No Evil This is the story of Charles Albright also known as the Eyeball Killer. Beer pairing for this story is the Anchorage Brewing The Ghosts in The...
Oct 08, 2019•1 hr 40 min
Necrophilia is a sexual attraction or sexual act which involves corpses. This one should be horrifying! Boys and Men Watch out This is the story of Dennis Nilsen Beer pairing for this story is Corpse Reviver #2 from Gigantic Brewing our of Oregon. Scottish serial killer, Dennis Nilsen (right), is escorted from Highgate police station to a police van on his way to a court appearance in London, shortly after his arrest in February 1983. Nilsen murdered between 12 and 15 young men between 1978 and ...
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 14 min
This episode is a tough one. White Privilege has become more and more painfully present with every passing year and it needs to stop. Tune in to our three cases of blood curdling situations. This needs to stop now! Traffic Stops. Absolutely nothing to fear........... When you get pulled over by the cops do you fear for your life? If you said no then you are definitely privileged. Unfortunately for Philando Castile things did not go well for him at this traffic stop. Beer pairing for this story i...
Sep 10, 2019•1 hr 47 min
Prison Breaks are very popular in the movies and TV but they are just as insetting when it comes to real life. This episode we are covering a bunch of cases of what we think are compelling prison breaks. This episode we collaborate with a friend of the show beer podcast What The Hops from Buffalo New York. Frank Freshwaters This is the real life Shawshank Redemption case with a little bit of Florida Man thrown in. Beer pairing for this story is Florida Cracker by Cigar City Brewing Sources Wikip...
Aug 27, 2019•1 hr 22 min
This episode all three of us sat down to discuss cases that are covered at the Vancouver Police Museum. Beast of British Columbia On the first case we cover Clifford Olson one of the worst Serial Killers in Canadian history. Beer pairing for this story is Drawn to Light Abbey Ale from Driftwood Brewery. The Milkshake Murders My Milkshakes Bring my wife to the yard… the graveyard that is This is a story about a shitty husband, a loving wife and the medical community that nearly failed her. Rene C...
Aug 13, 2019•1 hr 16 min
This episode we cover Camping Crimes or whatever Nina decided to pair with it lol. Robert Christian HANSEN He abducted women and flew them to Alaska. Beer pairing for this story is the Lancaster Bomber ESB brewed by Marston's in the UK. Sources Wikipedia Allthatsinteresting criminalminds murderpedia Wells Gray Provincial Park Murders When a horrible human heads into Provincial Park and destroys a family. Beer pairing for this story is the Naramata Nut Brown Ale from Cannery Brewing. Sources Wiki...
Jul 23, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Sometimes the courts get things wrong and sometimes they get it absolutely horribly wrong. The story of William (Bill) Mullins-Johnson Spending 11 years in prison would be awful but even more awful if you were wrongfully convicted of a crime that did not even occur. Beer pairing for this story is Beere Brewing Mental Floss Double Dry Hopped IPA. Bicycle, Bicycle, Bicycle! I wish I hadn’t ridden my bicycle bicycle, bicycle! It’s not often that both parties involved in a true crime case are victim...
Jul 09, 2019•1 hr 19 min
On this episode we hit the topic Kidnappings. We cover three stories and also do a quick review of The Girls Are Gone a novel. The Not so Magic School Bus This may seem like a horrible story about the largest kidnapping in US history but stick with me. It’s really about being a hero no matter what your age. Kidnapping of Adam Walsh Most people know of John Walsh from his show America's Most Wanted but not everyone knows where he got into helping fight against crime. This is the story of his sons...
Jun 25, 2019•1 hr 14 min
Sometimes you joke about your friends being partners in crime and sometimes criminals have partners. This episode we discuss the latter. Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka Paul Bernardo was a serial rapist and murder in Canada and Karla was his wife who helped find victims. Here is the story of these two horrible humans. Beer pairing for this story is Romantic Devastation from Superflux Beer Company San Francisco Witch Killers When a couple gets heavily into drugs and starts their own religion / cu...
Jun 10, 2019•1 hr 40 min
On this episode we take on hometown crimes. Not only do we cover them thought but our friend Ross from 3 Beers In podcast out of Austin Texas joins us on our first collaboration episode. We cover cases in the provinces of British Columbia and Ontario Canada as well as Serbia and Texas. Hometown Mystery – Leah Sousa (Beck) Nothing could make a mother forget the brutal death of her child. Not even amnesia. Beer pairing for this story is Amnesiac Double IPA from Phillips Brewing. Murder of Jennifer...
May 28, 2019•1 hr 56 min
This time on Brew Crime we have called the episode Game Of Crimes not because of a TV show that is all the rage but because in some way Games tie into the two cases we will be covering on this episode. Life is not a Game. But it was for The Scorecard Killer Starting in the early 70’s someone was leaving the bodies of young men beside freeway off-ramps. To make matters worse, they were keeping a coded tally. Beer pairing for this story is Parklife Passion Fruit Ale from Bomber Brewing out of Vanc...
May 14, 2019•1 hr 22 min
After last weeks episode we thought we would turn the tables and talk about parents that kill. You can run, but you can’t hide. A horrible murder is committed, the killer calmly cleaned up then disappeared for 18 years. This is the story of John List. This story paired with Naughty Hildegard ESB from Driftwood Brewing. Andrea Yates Was a Sick Women She was warned to stop having children but she didn’t unfortunately. This story paired with Broken Dream Breakfast Stout from Siren Craft Brew. There...
Apr 23, 2019•1 hr 55 min
This episode we talk about children that fall down the wrong path and commit murders. Gingers don’t have souls. The story of Eric Smith Eric Smith was young when he murdered the 4 year old Derrick Robie . This is the story. This story paired with Clifford the Big Red Ale from Callister Brewing out of Vancouver. Sources Wikipedia Seattle Times Life Death Prizes Murderpeida For Whom the Bell Tolls: When a Child Dies We Are All in Pain Two children have been murdered and two more are the lead suspe...
Apr 09, 2019•1 hr 47 min
We hope you are not hungry while listening to this episode! We delve into the dark and disturbing world of Cannibalism. The Russian Cannibal Couple The Russian Cannibal Couple: The Ultimate Matryoshka Dolls. A person in a person… A lovely stroll, a few drinks and why not a little cannibalism? This story paired with Total Domination IPA from Ninkasi Brewing out of Eugene Oregon. Sources Genwhyphod Washington Post All Thats Interesting Audio Clip https://youtu.be/SxI7B758XBQ And Thats When the Can...
Mar 26, 2019•1 hr 45 min
Episode 13 brings us the conclusion to our Dismemberment episode. Bruce McArthur In Part 2 of this series we do our first deep dive into a horrendous case. Bruce McArthur was a recent serial killer from Toronto Canada. He was arrested in January 2018 and sentenced in February 2019. Tune in to learn more about this despicable human and his victims that need to be remembered. This story was paired with Origin of Darkness – Forbidden Root Imperial Stout by Collective Arts Brewing out of Ontario in ...
Mar 12, 2019•1 hr 30 min
EPISODE 12 – DISMEMBERMENT PART 1 On episode 12 we get into the dark and dirty subject of Dismemberment. Tamara Samsonova Baba Yaga is a famous witch of the East, well-known in Russia. She has spooked and scared little children across Eastern Europe for many centuries. The name of Baba Yaga is composed of two elements. Baba means “grandmother” or “old woman” in most Slavic languages. The other names she received was Granny Ripper and my personal favorite nickname “Grannyball Lecter” This story w...
Feb 26, 2019•1 hr 15 min
On episode 11 we did things a little differently. The whole episode is about the Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre. Nina covers Al Capone, Mike Covered the North Side Gang and Beck covers the Massacre. Let us know what you think of this episode layout. Al Capone One side of the Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre was Al Capone’s gang. Here Nina gets into the history of Al Capone. This story was paired with Stone Brewing’s Arrogant Bastard Ale. Sources History.com Myalcaponemuseum.com North Side Gang Thi...
Feb 12, 2019•1 hr 26 min
On Episode 10 we welcome our new full time host Nina into the mix. We also delve deep into conspiracy theories. From the far fetched to the ones you would wish were far fetched. True East When his parents are murdered this former Vancouver resident now living in Washington States life changes forever. This story was paired with What the Huck a Huckleberry Wheat Ale from Fernie Brewing. Sources Rafayburnsappeal.com Seattleweekly.com CBC.ca Is it cold in here or is that just your blood?: The Icebo...
Jan 29, 2019•1 hr 25 min
We started Brew Crime off in 2018 and have had many bloopers alone the way. We thought we would start out 2019 with just a silly episode to see what it is like behind the scenes while recording. We hope you enjoy this one. This epiosde was paired with The Nucking Futs a Hazelnut Milk Stout from Bridge Brewing out of North Vancouver Hopped Up Network Promo – Bitch Beer Podcast True Crime Promo – I Siaid God Damn Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/brew-crime-podca...
Jan 14, 2019•39 min
Some times the criminals are just not as smart as others. This episode we dwell on just this kind of criminal. Martyr or Murderer? Time Will Tell . The Story of John Allen Chau Young man spreading the word of God? Or moron blinded by faith risking the lives of an entire civilization? This story paired with Stupid Stout Imperial Stout 2015 Vintage from Coronado Brewing. Sources Wikipedia Dailymail.org iflscience.com news.com.au Audio Clip used under Canadian Copyright Law for Fair Use https://www...
Dec 24, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Some times Celebrities snap and sometimes they are victims. This episode we cover just that. SON OF A… Godfather. The Life of Christian Brando. The life and times of Marlon Brando’s son. Well one of them that is. This story paired with Langley BC’s Dead Frog Brewery Nutty Uncle Peanut Butter Stout. Sources Wikipedia Biography.com TheGuardian.com Audio Clip used under Canadian Copyright Law for Fair Use Britney Spears Womanizer (30 second clip) The Best Was Yet to Come This is the sad story of Do...
Dec 18, 2018•49 min
We spend much of our waking hours at work as adults. Sometimes things go very wrong. This episode we discuss workplace crimes. We also have our first guest on the show Nina! H2NOOOOO! A nice Monday morning chat around the water cooler ends in death. As if Monday mornings weren't bad enough! This story paired with Uganada Sipi Coffee Brown Ale from Bridge Brewing North Vancouver BC. Sources AP News Youtube Going Postal Sometimes delivering mail can make you go Postal. Nina shares her story about ...
Nov 27, 2018•1 hr 9 min
This episode we get down and dirty with the theme of Theme Parks and Freak Shows. Be ready for the weird and depraved. A Selfish Shellfish: The Story of Grady Stiles Jr. Young love, family conflict, murder and not one but 2 bearded ladies. I can't make this shit up. This story paired with Funk Royal from Brasserie Dunham out of Dunham Quebec. This beer was a Foeder grisette saison with local Mont-Royal plums. Sources News Interactive Historic Mysteries Wikipedia Audio Clip used under Canadian Co...
Nov 20, 2018•36 min
