Join us this week while we delve into the notorious case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard. Hello and welcome to Crime & Spirits, a true crime & cocktail podcast. Join your hosts, Bree and Suze, while they delve into real-life mysteries that will keep you on the edge of your seat. And the best part? You can enjoy a specially crafted cocktail during the episode! From shaken to stirred, we've got the perfect drink to accompany every chilling story. This week we're sipping along with a cockta...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 29 min
Join us this week while we delve into the murders of Cynthia Sedgwick and Trina Bowser. This case was requested by one of our listeners, Mary. Y'all better buckle up and sip tight because this is one dark and twisty tale. Hello and welcome to Crime & Spirits, a true crime & cocktail podcast. Join your hosts, Bree and Suze, while they delve into real-life mysteries that will keep you on the edge of your seat. And the best part? You can enjoy a specially crafted cocktail during the epi...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Come along with us as we explore the case of Jerry Michael Williams, a prominent investigation marked by his vanishing in December 2000. Initially attributed to a tragic drowning incident during a duck hunting excursion, the inquiry into his disappearance commenced sluggishly. However, suspicions escalated as inconsistencies in evidence emerged, notably the revelation of a financial motive; there was a life insurance policy. Eventually, years later, it came to light that his disappearance was th...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Step back in time with us as we delve into the gripping and tragic tale of one of America's most notorious criminal couples. The 1930s was marked by economic and social upheaval, against which Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow's passionate and tumultuous relationship unfolded. These past few weeks, we've learned about the Barrow Gang and the litany of crimes they committed together. In today's episode, we're discussing how law enforcement ended the reign of Bonnie and Clyde, as ...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 19 min
Step back in time with us as we delve into the gripping and tragic tale of one of America's most notorious criminal couples. The 1930s was marked by economic and social upheaval, against which Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow's passionate and tumultuous relationship unfolded. Last week, we set the scene and discussed the background of Bonnie, Clyde, and their associates. This week, we're delving into the many crimes the Barrow Gang committed while they were most active. Then next week,...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Step back in time with us as we delve into the gripping and tragic tale of one of America's most notorious criminal couples. The 1930s was marked by economic and social upheaval, against which Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow's passionate and tumultuous relationship unfolded. This week, we set the scene and dig into the background of Bonnie, Clyde, and their associates. Then next week, we'll discuss what transpired while the Barrow gang was most active, including details of their crime...
Feb 06, 2024•56 min•Ep. 88
Today, we will share a heart-wrenching story that deeply impacted a community, leaving many unanswered questions. The tale we're about to unfold revolves around Tyrone Hassel III's life and tragic death. A devoted father, a dedicated soldier, and a pillar in his community, Tyrone's life was cut short in a manner that no one could have anticipated. As we navigate through the intricate web of events leading up to that fateful night, we'll explore the details of the case, shedding l...
Dec 31, 2023•1 hr 24 min
In this episode, we embark on a journey into one of the most chilling incidents in the chronicles of true crime history-the Covina Christmas Massacre. The holiday season is a time of joy, warmth, and celebration. However, on that fateful Christmas Eve in 2008, the picturesque city of Covina, CA, was shattered by a horrifying event that sent shockwaves through the nation. What started as a festive family gathering took a nightmarish turn when Bruce Pardo donned a Santa Suit and massacred an entir...
Dec 24, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 85
This week, we delve into a chilling tale of passion, deception, and justice delayed. We're talking about the notorious murder of Sherri Rasmussen and the subsequent case against Stephanie Lazarus. Stephanie Lazarus, a respected detective, seemed to have it all, a successful career, a badge of honor, and the trust of her colleagues. However, lurking beneath this facade was a dark secret that would eventually shatter the lives of those involved. Hello and welcome to Crime & Spirits, a true...
Dec 17, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 85
This week, we discuss the mysterious murder of Henry Lamar Jeffcoat and the string of robberies that preceded this chilling event. Join us as we navigate the dark underbelly of a crime spree that left investigators scrambling for answers. These weren't your run-of-the-mill heists; they were calculated, daring, and seemingly connected. Were these crimes the work of a single mastermind, or was a larger, more sinister web at play? Hello and welcome to Crime & Spirits, a true crime & coc...
Dec 10, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 84
Hello and welcome to Crime & Spirits, where your hosts teach you about true crime, spooky stories, and how to make a great cocktail. In this week's episode, we delve into the dark and twisted world of one of the most notorious criminal duos in modern history- Sante and Kenneth Kimes. Sante, a masterful con artist with a penchant for forging documents and manipulating those around her, partnered with her son Kenneth to embark on a crime spree that spanned decades. From elaborate scams to ...
Dec 03, 2023•1 hr 38 min
Hello and welcome to Crime & Spirits, where your hosts teach you about true crime, spooky stories, and how to make a great cocktail. In today's episode, we're turning the clock back to the 1980s, a time when fear and hysteria gripped the nation in what came to be known as the Satanic Panic. Join us while we unravel the web of sensationalism, false accusations, and cultural hysteria that marked this dark chapter in American history. Each week, we delve into real-life mysteries that wi...
Nov 26, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 81
Hello and welcome to Crime & Spirits, where your hosts teach you about true crime, spooky stories, and how to make a great cocktail. In today's episode, we're turning the clock back to the 1980s, a time when fear and hysteria gripped the nation in what came to be known as the Satanic Panic. Join us while we unravel the web of sensationalism, false accusations, and cultural hysteria that marked this dark chapter in American history. Each week, we delve into real-life mysteries that wi...
Nov 19, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 81
Hello and welcome to Crime & Spirits, where your hosts teach you about true crime, spooky stories, and how to make a great cocktail. This week we are diving into the deaths of Addie Hall & Zack Bowen, a couple from New Orleans, that tragically died in 2006. These two shared an incredibly tumultuous and volatile relationship. Addie suffered from childhood trauma and was not mentally well for most of her life. Zack was a military veteran who also struggled with his mental health. Throw in ...
Nov 12, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 80
Hello and welcome to Crime & Spirits, where your hosts teach you about true crime, spooky stories, and how to make a great cocktail. Week one was an overview on what cults are and how to recognize them. Week two was all about David Koresh and his rise to leader of the Branch Davidians. This week, we're discussing what things looked like under David's leadership, as well as what led to the tragic events that transpired at Mount Carmel (the 51 day standoff that ended in a violent siege...
Oct 29, 2023•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 79
Hello and welcome to Crime & Spirits, where your hosts teach you about true crime, spooky stories, and how to make a great cocktail. Last week, we discussed what cults are, how to recognize if you're in one, and why people might join. This week, we will delve into one of the most infamous cult leaders in America: David Koresh. He was the leader of the Branch Davidians, a doomsday cult founded back in the 50s. David Koresh was not a good man by any means, and he led his followers down a d...
Oct 22, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 76
Hello and welcome to Crime & Spirits, where your hosts teach you about true crime, spooky stories, and how to make a great cocktail. Over the next few weeks, we are diving headfirst into the land of cults. This episode is going to be a general overview of cults. Next week, we will talk specifically about David Koresh and his ascent to becoming a prominent figure in the Branch Davidians. Week three will be a deep dive into the Waco Massacre/Siege, the event in which Koresh's leadership cu...
Oct 15, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 77
Hello and welcome to Crime & Spirits, where your hosts teach you about true crime, spooky stories, and how to make a great cocktail. This week we've got America's deadliest lake, the Loch Ness monster, and of course, a ghost story from our backyard on deck for you. What better way to start the spooky season than by mixing a drink and chatting about haunted lakes with your besties? For sipping along we're mixing up "The Sea Blues" cocktail. Not a drinker? That's okay...
Oct 08, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 76
Hello and welcome to Crime & Spirits, where your hosts teach you about true crime, spooky stories, and how to make a great cocktail. In July of 2014, Conrad Henri Roy III tragically died by suicide. He was only 18 years old. Per Massachusetts Law, police began to look into his unattended death. Law enforcement then uncovered thousands of text messages sent to and from Michelle Carter, his friend/girlfriend at the time. This case concerns two mentally ill teenagers and the consequences of their a...
Oct 01, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 75
Hello and welcome to Crime & Spirits, where your hosts teach you about true crime, spooky stories, and how to make a great cocktail. On March 16, 2015, Emad Tawfilis and Robert Dahl met to discuss a financial dispute that two men were in. By noon that day, both Emad and Robert would no longer be alive. Join us while we dive into Napa's wine industry and the shocking murder that shook the local community. This week for sipping along we're mixing up a "Hugo Spritz." Not a dri...
Sep 24, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 74
Hello and welcome to Crime & Spirits, where your hosts teach you about true crime, spooky stories, and how to make a great cocktail. We're diving into the unsolved murder of six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey. This case is as sad as it is intriguing. Unfortunately, 27 years later, we're no closer to solving it. On the morning of December 26, 1996, Patsy Ramsey discovered a ransom note that demanded an oddly specific amount of money in exchange for the safe return of her daughter, JonBenét....
Sep 17, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 73
Hello and welcome to Crime & Spirits, where your hosts teach you about true crime, spooky stories, and how to make a great cocktail. We're diving into the unsolved murder of six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey. This case is as sad as it is intriguing. Unfortunately, 27 years later, we're no closer to solving it. On the morning of December 26, 1996, Patsy Ramsey discovered a ransom note that demanded an oddly specific amount of money in exchange for the safe return of her daughter, JonBenét....
Sep 10, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 72
Hello and welcome to Crime & Spirits, where your hosts teach you about true crime, spooky stories, and how to make a great cocktail. This week we are diving into the life and crimes of Dorothea Puente. Back in the 80s, Dorothea ran a boarding house in Sacramento, California. To most, she was a kind and caring older woman who just wanted to help people. In reality, Dorothea was incredibly abusive, a thief, and a murderer. She presented herself as a loving grandmother type, but it was nothing ...
Sep 03, 2023•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 71
Greetings and welcome to Don't Drink With Strangers. Here, the hosts pour a glass of wine, switch on the microphone, and let the fun begin. As you know, we just got done diving into the life and crimes of Dennis Rader aka the BTK killer. While wrapping up the case, we found an interesting thread on X (rip Twitter). Per Kerri Rawson, Rader's daughter, BTK is being investigated as a person of interest in a couple of cold cases. We couldn't believe it and knew we needed to update you ASAP. Therefor...
Aug 29, 2023•32 min
Hello and welcome to Crime & Spirits, where your hosts teach you about true crime, spooky stories, and how to make a great cocktail. Join us for the last installment of our Serial Killer Summer. This week we're wrapping up our deep dive into one of America's most notorious serial killers, BTK. Dennis Rader took the lives of ten people over the course of 17 years. He evaded the police even longer; he wasn't arrested until 2005. During this episode, we pick back up with the birth o...
Aug 27, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 70
Hello and welcome to Crime & Spirits, where your hosts teach you about true crime, spooky stories, and how to make a great cocktail. This week is part one of our deep dive into one of America's most notorious serial killers, BTK. Dennis Rader took the lives of ten people over the course of 17 years. He evaded the police even longer; he wasn't arrested until 2005. He began having bondage fantasies at a young age and over time these developed a much more violent undertone. Like many ot...
Aug 20, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 69
Hello and welcome to Crime & Spirits, where your hosts teach you about true crime, spooky stories, and how to make a great cocktail. Join us as we dive into the life and crimes of David Berkowitz. In the 1970s, he was known as The Son of Sam, terrorizing New York City. When the shootings first started, there was no reason to believe that they were the work of just one person. 13 months and several victims later, the police were no closer to closing the case. Law enforcement had very little to go...
Aug 13, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 68
Hello and welcome to Crime & Spirits, where your hosts teach you about true crime, spooky stories, and how to make a great cocktail. Join us as we discuss one of Cleveland's most notorious serial killers, the unidentified Cleveland Torso Murderer. This person is officially responsible for 12 victims, but recent research shows the number could be much higher. The people targeted by this killer were living a more transient lifestyle (drifters, sex workers, and the destitute), which contrib...
Aug 06, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 67
Hello and welcome to Crime & Spirits, where your hosts teach you about true crime, spooky stories, and how to make a great cocktail. Join us as we dive into one of America's most notorious serial killers, Joseph DeAngelo Jr aka The Golden State Killer. This week is the second part of our deep dive, if you missed part one, we highly suggest you check it out! De Angelo began committing his crimes in 1974 and didn't stop until 1986. Before he was a killer, DeAngelo was known as the East...
Jul 30, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 67
Hello and welcome to Crime & Spirits, where your hosts teach you about true, crime, spooky stories, and how to make a great cocktail. Join us as we dive into one of America's most notorious serial killers, Joseph DeAngelo Jr. This man is also known as The Golden State Killer. De Angelo began committing his crimes in 1974 and didn't stop until 1986. Before he was a killer, DeAngelo was known as the East Area Rapist. And before he was the EAR, he was known as the Visalia Ransacker. Ove...
Jul 23, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 66
