In 2001, 38-year-old Armin Meiwes would fulfill his life fantasy to consume another human. Having grown up with a domineering mother, an absent father, and both of his brothers having moved away when he was just young, it affected him deeply. So much so, that he believed that if he consumed another person, they would never leave him and would be with him forever. Join us for today's episode to learn about Armin and Bernd, Armin's willing victim. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. You...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 100
In September 2022, 34-year-old Maria Belen Bernal was not seen again after going to drop off a burger for her husband, who was working an overnight shift as a Lieutenant in a police academy. Tragically, her body was found ten days later, three miles from where she was last seen. All signs point to her husband, German, as her killer, especially since he disappeared after being interviewed. Join us for today's episode to find out what happened to Maria Belen Bernal. So, grab your cafecito, and let...
Mar 28, 2024•51 min•Season 2Ep. 99
On April 16, 1960, 25-year-old Irene Garza went to confession as she did every Saturday, but on this particular night, Irene would not make it home afterward. Her body would be floating in a canal five days after her disappearance, and unfortunately, by 1962, her case would go cold. It would be until 2002 when her case got taken over by the Texas Ranger's new cold case unit, that new light was shed on the initial 1960 investigation where a priest was the main suspect and how he was aided by the ...
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 98
In today’s case, we conclude the case of Harvey Glatman. We’ll learn about Harvey’s downfall, and the woman, responsible for it, Lorraine—as well as some of his trial, and possible connections to unsolved murders in Colorado. So, grab your cafecito, and let’s get started. You can follow us on Instagram at @cafecitoandcrimepod. Or you can send us a nice email to cafecitoandcrimepod@gmail.com
Mar 09, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 97
Harvey Glatman's mother, Ophelia, noticed something was wrong with her son from a young age. She tried to get him professional help several times but was told that his behavior was normal. Since Harvey never received the help he needed, as he got older, his actions became increasingly severe and ultimately led him to kill his first victim, Judy Dull, in 1957. In this episode, we will also discuss his other victims, Shirley Bridgeford and Ruth Mercado. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get starte...
Mar 02, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 96
In 2009, Jack Grigsby was, for the most part, enjoying the retired life. At the age of 72, he had some health problems but was doing okay. His divorce from his second wife, Cathie Grigsby, was also set to be settled that summer. Unfortunately, Jack would be shot and killed in his home before then. Join us for today's episode to find out what happened to Jack. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. You can follow us on Instagram at @cafecitoandcrimepod. Or you can send us a nice email to ...
Feb 22, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 95
On July 20, 2015, Dr. Mary Yoder began her Monday at her practice that she owned with her husband, William Yoder. It was after lunch time when Mary became sick and struggled to make it through her workday. She believed it was a stomach bug, but when she didn't get any better the next day, she decided to go to the hospital. Sadly, Mary went into cardiac arrest and passed away. Her autopsy revealed that Mary was poisoned, but by whom? Join us for today's episode to find out what happened to Mary. ...
Feb 17, 2024•51 min•Season 2Ep. 94
When Narumi Kurosaki broke up with Nicolas Zepeda in October 2016, she thought she could finally move on from their relationship and start fresh with someone new. Which she did, and things seemed to be going great with her new boyfriend, until Nicolas appeared back in her life a couple of months later. She was seen out having dinner with him on December 4, which was the last day she would ever be seen. Nicolas denied having anything to do with her disappearance but when police conducted their in...
Feb 08, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 93
In March 2019, 21-year-old Samantha Josephson had everything going for her. She was due to graduate from the University of South Carolina that May and would attend Drexel University of Law soon after. To celebrate her accomplishments, Samantha and her friends decided to go out and celebrate. Soon, after 2 am, Samantha decided to head home without her friends and ordered an Uber. Sadly, she would never make it home after she got inside a vehicle, thinking it was her Uber. Join us in today's episo...
Feb 03, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 92
In today’s episode, we will conclude the case of Jasmine Richardson and Jeremy Steinke. We will discuss how Jasmine’s distaste for her family came to be and how her relationship with Jeremy became the catalyst for the murders of her family. The book used as a source: Runaway Devil by Robert Remington and Sherri Zickefoose https://www.amazon.com/Runaway-Devil-Forbidden-12-Year-Old-Murder/dp/0771073615 You can follow us on Instagram at @cafecitoandcrimepod. Or you can send us a nice email to cafec...
Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 2Ep. 91
Marc and Debra Richardson had overcome a lot to get to where they were in April 2006. They both worked hard in their younger years to overcome addiction and also worked from the ground up to build a stable and great home for their two kids, Jasmine and Jacob. Everything seemed to be going well until 12-year-old Jasmine began to associate herself with 23-year-old Jeremy Steinke. Jasmine and Jeremy would eventually plan and carry out the murder of her family, but in today's episode, we'll talk abo...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 90
The morning of November 1, 1977, began like any other day for George and Rose Carter. That was until they went to they went into their 19-month-old daughter’s room, Nima, and she was nowhere to be found. She would be found a month later deceased in an abandoned house four blocks away from her home, and there would be no suspects. Nima’s case brought to the forefront of the community a very similar case that had happened a year prior in 1976, also involving children. Join us for today’s episode t...
Jan 11, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 89
Story 1. Virgilio Aguilar Mendez, 18, has been in jail since May 19, and charged with felony murder charge after an altercation with Sgt. Michael Kunovich. After the altercation Sgt. Kunovich had a heart attack and passed away. Even though the medical examiner’s report stated that the cause of death was a “natural” cardiac dysrhythmia, or an abnormal heartbeat. Story 2. Savannah Soto,18, failed to show up at the hospital to be induced on December 23rd. She along with her boyfriend, Matthew Guerr...
Jan 05, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 88
Young mom, Kristine Larson, was trying to give her son a stable life, which included separating from her son’s father, Zachary. It appeared that after the separation things were amicable between the two, and they each had moved on. When Kristine’s body is found inside a burning car, the primary suspect is the new guy she is seeing, Derrick. But things soon take a turn when the investigation excludes him and points to Zachary. Join us for today’s episode to find out what happened to Kristine and ...
Dec 28, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 87
By 2017, Kelly Turner had spent plenty of time in and out of the hospital with her terminally ill daughter, 7-year-old, Olivia Gant. All types of medical procedures and surgeries were performed on young Olivia throughout the years based on illnesses that her mother told medical professionals that she was suffering from, which were all made up by her. Sadly, Olivia ended up passing away in a hospice in 2017 from the many unnecessary surgeries performed on her and from being pumped with all kinds ...
Dec 21, 2023•47 min•Season 2Ep. 86
When 8-year-old Relisha Rudd stopped attending school in March of 2014, the school's social worker contacted her mom to get an excuse letter for her absences. According to Relisha's family, she had been suffering from severe migraines and was in the care of Dr. Tatum. But things took a dark turn when days turned to weeks, and Relisha was still not back at school, and Dr. Tatum whose care she had been under, was not who he said he was. Join us for today's episode to learn what happened to Relisha...
Dec 14, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 85
Melinda Pleskovic was a beloved mother, wife, teacher, and member of her community. When she was found murdered in October 2017, everyone was devastated and wondering who could have done such a thing. Initially, it was believed that her murder might have had something to do with all the home breakings they had that year, but as the investigation continued, it was revealed that her killer was someone she knew, and lived in her home. Join us for today’s episode to find out what happened to Melinda...
Dec 07, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 84
On April 19, 1997, Giorgio Gallara and Jeremy Giardono, were making a late-night pizza delivery, and they never thought that it would be their last. As the news of Giorgio’s and Jeremy’s murder makes their way around the small town of Franklin, NJ, tips quickly come in on who could’ve killed two very beloved young men. And, no one could have predicted that it was two teenagers who committed such a heinous crime just because they wanted to know what it felt like to kill someone. Join us for today...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 83
On August 31, 2022, the battered body of 24-year-old Jhoana Abigail Ligues was found inside her home by her family and with her husband, Jesus Antonio, nowhere in sight. He immediately became the number one suspect, and a hunt ensued for him. He was eventually caught, but the mystery remains on what exactly led to Johana being murdered by her new husband. And how no one knew what went on behind closed doors from what appeared to be a perfect marriage. Join us for today's case to learn more about...
Nov 23, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 82
On May 16, 2008, twin sisters Ursula and Sabina Eriksson embarked on a series of events that would shock the country, and it would all begin with boarding a ferry from Ireland to the UK. What makes this case stand out from the rest is that, for the most part, it was all caught on camera as it was unfolding. And, until this day, there has been no explanation from either woman on why they did what they did. And specifically, there is no explanation from Sabina on why one man lost his life. Join us...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 81
Eric and Kouri Richins seemed to have the perfect life from the outside looking in. They had three boys and the family was doing well financially. Years into their marriage, Eric discovered Kouri was stealing money from him and had suspicions she was doing more than that. When Eric died in the couple’s bedroom in March 2022, Kouri became the only suspect after the results of his autopsy and toxicology report came back. Join us for today’s episode to discover what happened to Eric and if Kouri ha...
Nov 09, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 80
Sharon Carr was born into the worst possible environment, including abusive parents. As her mother moved them to the UK, it looked like an opportunity to start fresh with a clean slate, but that would not be the case. As she grew older, Sharon became aggressive and hung out with the wrong crowd. It all culminated on a faithful night in June of 1992, when the events of that night would not come to light until years later. Join us for today's episode to find out more about Sharon Carr. So, grab yo...
Nov 02, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 79
Cindy Song decided to move to America in pursuit of a better education in 1995. For all intents and purposes, she was achieving everything she had set out to do in that aspect. In 2001, she went out with friends on Halloween night and got dropped off at her apartment in the early hours of November 1st, and that was the last time anyone saw Cindy ever again. Join us for today’s episode to find out the details of her disappearance. So, grab your cafecito, and let’s get started. If you have any inf...
Oct 26, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 78
In 2010, the Liske family, a blended one, lived in the small town of Oak Harbor, OH, where they were well known. On Sunday, October 31st, 16-year-old Devon got home from a church choir concert and went straight to his room to play video games. It wasn’t until a couple of hours later that he realized the house was too quiet. He goes in search of his parents ,and what he discovers is what nightmares are made of. Join us for today’s episode to find out what happened to the Liske family. So, grab yo...
Oct 19, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 77
In 1992, Yoshi, as he was called, was an exchange student from Japan who was spending a year in Baton Rouge. His hosting family, the Haymaker’s just absolutely loved him, and he got along well with their son Webb. Yoshi was an extrovert, was loved by everyone, and easily made friends. So, when he met another exchange student who was also from Japan and she invited Yoshi and Webb to a Halloween party, he immediately said yes. Unbeknownst to Yoshi and Webb, they would never make it to the party, a...
Oct 12, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 76
On October 31, 2012, 24-year-old Rebekah Gay was excited to take her 3-year-old son Conway trick-or-treating. She absolutely loved Halloween and couldn’t wait to get off of work and pick up Conway so they could get on their way. But Rebekah never made it to work that Halloween morning, and never picked up Conway. Join us for today’s episode to learn about what happened to Rebekah. So, grab your cafecito, and let’s get started. You can follow us on Instagram at @cafecitoandcrimepod. Or you can se...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 75
Stacey Caster seemed to be plagued by death in her family, especially her husband’s. She would lose her love first, Michael, after being married for years and having two daughters. After his death, she found love again with David, but he too would die five years later. Was this a case of unfortunate events or was Stacey Caster a black widow? Join us for today’s episode to find out more about Stacey. So, grab your cafecito, and let’s get started. You can follow us on Instagram at @cafecitoandcrim...
Sep 28, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 74
When Penny Cayedito woke up on April 6, 1986, to take her daughters to Bible study she realized that her oldest, 9-year-old Anthonette, was nowhere to be found. After searching the neighborhood and surrounding areas, there was no sign of her. But how does a young girl just vanish from her own home in the middle of the night without anyone seeing or hearing anything? With no person of interest or suspect ever named in the case, it seemed that no one would ever find out what really happened to Ant...
Sep 21, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 73
In 2012, in Spokane, WA, Donna Perry, a convicted felon, was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm, and it was then that her DNA was submitted to a national database. It was a surprise to law enforcement when her DNA was a hit to unsolved murders from 1990. Those murders were of 3 sex workers, who at the time that they were killed, were not able to be linked to Spokane serial killer Robert Yates, and went cold. It would take 22 years and the advancements in DNA technology to fina...
Sep 14, 2023•47 min•Season 2Ep. 72
When 22-year-old Tim McLean boarded Greyhound bus 1170 on July 30, 2008, he had no idea he would never make it home. When Vince Li boarded that same bus later that same day, he would forever change the lives of every passenger on that bus and end Tim's. Tim, who was the most accepting, friendliest, loving, and caring person, and his loss was felt by everyone who loved and knew him. Join us for today's episode to learn about Tim and Vince and how they both ended up on the same Greyhound bus. So, ...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 71
