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Crime, Wine & Chaos

Amber Clifton | Naomi Lackaffwww.facebook.com

Crime, Wine & Chaos is a true crime and chaos, comedy podcast hosted by sisters, Amber Rae and Naomi Lackaff. Join us for a drink as we dive deep into these harrowing stories. Cheers! - EXPLICIT CONTENT - 18 years and older listener advised

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Episodes

Episode 187 - Missing Danielle Bell

This week, Amber covers the story of Danielle Bell. Danielle went missing in 2001 when she was just 14-years old. Her case is still unsolved. Amber is joined this week by guest co-host, Allison Buist. Anyone with information about the disappearance of Danielle Bell is asked to call Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at 850-436-9620Or The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1800-843-5678 Sign the petition to have Danielle’s case moved from Escambia County to State jurisdiction. Pe...

May 12, 202444 minSeason 4Ep. 187

Episode 186 - Ruby Franke & Kent State Shootings

This week, Amber covers the events around the arrest of mommy vlogger Ruby Franke for severe child abuse. Then, Naomi takes us back to the Vietnam war protests and the tragic deaths of four students at Kent State. For this episode, Amber was drinking Villa di Mare Puglia Rosato 202. Amber's sources: https://www.thecut.com/article/ruby-franke-utah-mommy-vlogger-pleads-guilty-to-child-abuse.html https://people.com/house-where-ruby-franke-abused-children-is-most-viewed-listing-on-realtor-com-for-sa...

May 05, 20241 hr 13 min

Episode 185 - The Disappearance of Charlotte Kinsey and Cinda Pallett & Oak Island

This week, Naomi covers the disappearance and presumed murder of two teenage girls in Oklahoma City after spending the day at the State Fair. Then Amber covers the mysterious Oak Island. Naomi's Sources: https://www.koco.com/kidnapping-charlotte-kinsey-cinda-pallett https://www.oklahoman.com/missing-girls-1981-unsolved-cinda-pallett-charlotte-kinsey https://storiesoftheunsolved.comdisappearances-of-charlotte-kinsey-cinda-pallett Amber's Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oak_Island https://w...

Apr 28, 202453 minSeason 4Ep. 185

Episode 184 - The Murder of Brittney Gregory & The Mystery of The Jamison Family

This week Amber covers the murder of Brittney Gregory. 16-year old Brittney vanished one night in 2004, after desperately trying to find a ride to her boyfriends house. Then, Naomi covers the disappearance and death of a family that to this day still has no answers. For this epidoe, Amber was drinking a sparkling berry Celsius. Amber's Sources: Deadline Crime with Tamron Hall S6 E4 The Jersey Devil Howell man who admitted to killing, burying Brick teen says he deserves new trial - nj.com Eager t...

Apr 21, 202456 minSeason 4Ep. 184

Episode 183 - The Murder of Warren Barnes & Twin Flames Universe

This week, Naomi covers a murder in a small town in Colorado that left a whole community grieving. Then Amber covers Twin Flames Universe, a cult run by Jeff and Shaleia Divine. For this episode, Amber was drinking Cabernet - Radius from Columbia Valley Naomi's Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvrp87VXtD4 https://www.mesacounty.us/news/district-attorney/cohee-found-guilty https://www.westernslopenow.com/news/the-people-v-brian-cohee-sentencing-hearing/ https://en.as.com/-who-was-warren-b...

Apr 14, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 4Ep. 183

Episode 182 - The Murder of Jessica Bergsten & R. Budd Dwyer

In episode 182, Amber tells the story of Jessica Bergsten who was murdered by a pro skater she believed was her friend. Then Naomi tells the events of the very public life and trial of R. Budd Dwyer and it’s tragic end. This week, Amber was drinking 7 Moons - a red blend from California. Amber's Sources: Shattered S2 E3 – The Darkside Mark Rogowski - Wikipedia DA fighting parole granted to former skateboard star convicted of 1991 Carlsbad rape, murder - The San Diego Union-Tribune Naomi's Source...

Apr 07, 202459 minSeason 4Ep. 182

Episode 181 - The Rafay Family Murders & The Duggars

This week, Naomi covers a family annihilation that many today consider unsolved, with two men wrongly convicted of the crime. Then Amber tells the history of the Duggar family. For this episode, Amber was drinking 7 Moons red blend from California Naomi's sources: https://www.seattleweekly.com/king-county-prosecutor-says-the-show-is-bunk http://kenklonsky.com/timeline-for-rafay-burns/ https://www.nytimes.com/1997/02/03/us/family-killings-jolt-a-tranquil-town.html https://www.seattlepi.com/rafay-...

Mar 31, 20241 hr 18 minSeason 4Ep. 181

Episode 180 - Serial Stalker - Matthew Hardy & The Bonus Army

This week, Amber tells the story of England's most prolific cyber stalker, Matthew Hardy. Then, Naomi covers the largest protest in Washington DC of its time, when WWI vets occupied the city demanding the money they were promised. Amber pulled her sources from: 11 years, 10 arrests, at least 62 women: how did Britain’s worst cyberstalker evade justice for so long? | Women | The Guardian 'Can I Tell You a Secret': Where Is Cyberstalker Matthew Hardy Now? Matthew Hardy (stalker) - Wikipedia Naomi'...

Mar 24, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 4Ep. 180

Episode 179 - The Murder of Stacy Falcon-Dewey and Jacob Dewey & Mother God - Love Has Won

This week, Naomi covers the tragic double murder of a young mom and her toddler son, and the decades-long search for their killer. Then Amber covers Love Has Won Cult which chronicles the life and death of Amy Carlson AKA Mother God. Naomi pulled her sources from: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/in-the-dark https://www.seattletimes.com/man-imprisoned-in-california-charged https://www.kentreporter.com/man-pleads-not-guilty-to-1994-murders/ Amber pulled her sources from: Mother God – Lov...

Mar 17, 202459 minSeason 4Ep. 179

Episode 178 - The Murder of Sherry Gibson & The Grenfell Tower Fire

This week, Amber talks about the horrible murder of Sherry Gibson. In rural Indiana, in 1975, a farmer came across a young man locked in the trunk of his own car that was parked at lover's lane. When he was let out, he had a story that sounded to strange to be true. Then Naomi covers the shocking details that led to one of the deadliest fires in modern history in the UK. Amber pulled her sources from: Cold Hearted – S1 E2 Twisted Fate Man guilty in 1975 slaying of woman in Indiana – Chicago Trib...

Mar 10, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 4Ep. 178

Episode 177 - The Murder of Sarah Papenheim & Natalia Grace Update

This week, Naomi tells us the tragic events that led to the murder of a gifted young musician while studying abroad. Then Amber tells the updated story of Natalia Grace. This case was first done on episode 19, but with new information, it was necessary to retell the story. For this episode, Amber was drinking Oshun - a white wine from South Africa. Naomi pulled her sources from: https://bringmethenews.com/man-gets-6-years-prison https://www.dailymail.co.uk/roommate-stabbed-student-jailed-six-yea...

Mar 03, 202454 minSeason 4Ep. 177

Episode 176 - Queena Phu & Battle of Los Angeles

This week, Amber covers the attack on Queena Phu. 18 year old Queena was dropping off library books one night, when her life changed forever. Then, Naomi tells a crazy true story about the time anti-aircraft artillery was fired for over an hour over the City of Angels. This week, Amber was drinking Apothic Red from California Amber pulled her sources from: Text Me When You Get Home – S1 E10 Text me when you get home: meaning of Instagram message that went viral following Sarah Everard disappeara...

Feb 25, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 4Ep. 176

Episode 175 - The Murder of Caroline Crouch & Exploding Pintos

***content warning for animal death**** This week, Naomi details the murder of a young wife and mother, which became an international news story. Then Amber talks about the original Ford Pinto, and the gas tank that would burst into flames on impact. Naomi got her info her: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Caroline_Crouch https://www.theguardian.com/caroline-crouch-killed-husband https://www.the-sun.com/caroline-crouchs-heartbreaking-diary- https://www.thesun.co.uk/caroline-crouch-husband...

Feb 18, 20241 hrSeason 4Ep. 175

Episode 174 - Missing: Larry Riegel Update

In this episode, Amber provides additional information regarding the missing person's case first covered in episode 160. We suggest you go back and listen to episode 160 first, if you haven't already. Amber had the privilege of speaking to Larry's sister and was able to get further details about Larry and the details surrounding his disappearance. ** If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Lawrence "Larry" Jay Riegle, please call the Yakima Police Department at 509-575-6200** ...

Feb 11, 202441 minSeason 4Ep. 174

Episode 173 - Ding Dong Ditch & The Bhopal Disaster

In this episode, Amber covers a case of a man who was so enraged at young boys playing a harmless prank, that it cost 3 of them their lives. Then, Naomi tells us about the worst industrial disaster of all time, the effects of which are still felt today. Amber pulled her source from: Man found guilty of murdering teens who 'ding-dong-ditched' his house Man gets life sentence for crashing into teens over ‘doorbell ditch’ prank - The Washington Post Ding-Dong-Ditch Horror: Calif. Man Convicted of M...

Feb 04, 202459 min

Episode 172 – The Death of Adrienne Shelly & Scammer Zach Horowitz

This week, Naomi covers the random act of violence that led to the murder of a rising Hollywood star. Then Amber covers the massive Ponzi scheme of Zach Horowitz. This week, Amber was drinking The Vigilant Malbec Chile's Central Valley Naomi pulled her sources from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrienne_Shelly https://www.theguardian.com/adrienne-shelly https://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/07/nyregion/07actress.html Amber pulled her sources from: American Greed S 15 E 15 – Streaming and Scheming htt...

Jan 28, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 4Ep. 172

Episode 171 - The Murder of Raveesh Kumar & Richard McGuire on Discovery Island

This week, Amber tells us about the murder of Raveesh Kumar. In November of 2012, a 911 call comes in from the upscale neighborhood of Monte Serona, California. The caller says that she and her husband have been tied up, and she believes her husband is dead. Then, Naomi takes us on a wild ride to an abandoned island in the middle of Disneyworld that may or may not be hiding something. Amber pulled her sources from: Forensic Files S4 E 3 Killer Alibi Monte Sereno Homicide Reveals Victim a “Colorf...

Jan 21, 202448 minSeason 4Ep. 171

Episode 170 - Amy Fisher & Anastasia Romanov

This week, Naomi covers the story of the so called Long Island Lolita and the shooting that became a media circus for all involved. Then Amber covers the mysterious case of Anastasia Romanov. Anastasia Romanov was the youngest daughter in the Romanov family. The entire family was believed to be killed by a group of Bolsheviks in 1918. That is until a couple of years later when a mystery woman is found clinging to life in a canal in Berlin. This week, Amber was drinking 7 Moons Red Blend from Cal...

Jan 14, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 4Ep. 170

Episode 169 - The Murder of Morgan Huxley & The Disappearance of Maurice Domatz

This week, Amber covers the murder of a young man living just outside Sydney, Australia in one of the rare cases where the victim doesn't know their killer. Then, Naomi takes us up into the Colorado mountains and the absolute mysterious disappearance of a beloved family man, enjoying his golden years rock hounding with a friend. Amber got her info from: https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/the-brutal-murder-of-businessman-morgan-huxley-drew-feverish-headlines-that-bore-no-resemblance-to-the-real-per...

Jan 07, 202458 min

Episode 168 - The Murder of Maria Cassagne & The 2014 Shanghai New Years Eve Stampede

On this episode, Naomi recounts a horrifying murder of a mother who fought for years to get her son the help he needed but was unable to find. Then Amber covers the Shanghai New Year’s Eve Stampede. On 31 December 2014, a deadly crush occurred in Shanghai, near Chen Yi Square on the Bund, where around 300,000 people had gathered for the new year celebration. For this episode, Amber was drinking a 2020 Malbec Mendoza Argentina Amber pulled her sources from: Stampede or Crushing (Human) | UNDRR Sh...

Dec 31, 202355 minSeason 4Ep. 168

Episode 167 - The Murder of Kristine Larson & Italian Hall Disaster

This week, Amber covers the murder of Kristine Larson. Kristine was a beautiful young mother, who was found murdered in a burning vehicle in Minneapolis. Then, Naomi covers a Christmas Eve tragedy in Copper Country in 1913 that would later inspire a song by folk singer Woody Guthrie. Amber pulled her sources from: Homicide for the Holidays – S2 E6 Christmas Rager Brutal murder during the holidays still haunts grieving mom 11 years later: ‘I felt so much darkness’ St. Paul man sentenced to life f...

Dec 24, 202356 minSeason 4Ep. 167

Episode 166 - The Murder of Carolyn Roberts & The Sallie House

This week, Naomi tells the story of a wife and mother who was trying to move on with her life when it was cut short by her own husband. Then Amber tells the story of the Sallie House, which is in Atchison, Kansas. It is said to be haunted by the ghost of a young girl who died in the house while undergoing surgery. For this episode, Amber was drinking 2019 Trivento Reserve Malbec Naomi pulled her sources from: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96431036/carolyn-frances-roberts#source Forensic Fi...

Dec 17, 202351 minSeason 4Ep. 166

Episode 165 - The Murder of Sharon Siermans & The 1985 MOVE Bombing

This week Amber tells of the brutal murder of 29-year old Sharon Sierman. Sharon was a single mom in Ballarat Australia when she went on one date with a monster. Then, Naomi takes us to Philadelphia where a small group of Black Americans seeking community were dealt with by that city’s police department in the most destructive way they could. This week, Amber was drinking Casa Santos Lima Colossal Red from Portugal Amber pulled her sources from: Deadly Dates S1 E2, Sharon Siermans Rapist Jason J...

Dec 10, 202358 minSeason 4Ep. 165

Episode 164 - Mitrice Richardson & The Case of Maya Kowalski

This week, Naomi covers the unsolved murder of a young woman whose family is still trying to hold the L.A. County Sheriff's department accountable for their part in her death, and their mishandling of the murder investigation. Then Amber tells the story of Maya Kowalski who had a rare condition called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). However, hospital staff and social workers believed her mom Beata suffered from Munchausen by proxy. For this episode, Amber was drinking a 2019 Raymond Field...

Dec 03, 20231 hr 16 minSeason 4Ep. 164

Episode 163 - The Murder of Mavis Kindness Nelson & The Disappearance of Charles and Catherine Romer

This week, Amber covers the devastating murder of Mavis Kindness Nelson, who was found in a wooded ravine near the University of Washington campus. Then, Naomi takes us back to 1980 when a retired couple driving home from Florida disappeared without a trace. This week, Amber was drinking 14 hands a Cabernet Sauvignon from Columbia Wintery Amber pulled her sources from: 5 SOLVED True Crime Cases - YouTube How One Indigenous Community Is Finding Healing After Loss | Crime News 'A monster off the s...

Nov 26, 202348 minSeason 4Ep. 163

Episode 162 - Kristen Huntington & The Tragic Case of Terri Schiavo

This week, Naomi covers the murder of an indigenous woman in Alaska, and the resulting custody battle of her daughter. Then Amber covers the tragic case of Terri Schiavo. In February of 1990 at the age of 26, Terri Schiavo collapsed at home and oxygen was cut off from her brain for several minutes. Her medical state would be debated by experts for years creating a divide between Terri’s husband and her parents. Please consider signing the petition to bring Chanel home: https://www.bringchanelhom...

Nov 19, 202352 minSeason 4Ep. 162

Episode 161 - The Survival of Sarah Pitcher & The Strange Case of Steven Kubacki

This week, Amber tells the survival of Sara Pitcher. Sara met Shawn Spink on a dating app and believed that Shawn Spink was a man of God, which was exactly what she was looking for. Then, Naomi covers a very strange case of the disappearance and unexplained reappearance of Steven Kubacki. For this episode, Amber was drinking Chateau St Michelle Chardonnay. Amber pulled her sources from: Evil Lives Here S14 E 8 Shawn Spink sentenced to life in prison | 12news.com Indiana man found guilty of attem...

Nov 12, 202357 minSeason 4Ep. 161

Episode 160 - Carolynne Watson and Julian Buchwald & Missing: Larry Riegel

This week, Naomi covers the story of a couple lost in the wilds of Australia for almost a week, suspected of being kidnapped by a satanic cult. Then Amber covers missing friend and family member, Larry Riegel. If you know anything regarding Larry’s case, please contact the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office at (509) 574-2500 or the Yakima County Crime Stoppers at (800) 248-TIPS. You can leave a tip anonymously. For this episode, Amber was drinking Apothic Red. Naomi pulled her sources from: Crime Zo...

Nov 05, 202349 minSeason 4Ep. 160

Episode 159 – The Napa Halloween Murders & Richard Lancelyn Green

On Halloween night 2004, Adriane Insogna and Leslie Mazzara were brutally murdered in their Napa, California home. The roommate in the downstairs room was miraculously not harmed and only got a glimpse of the killer as he was leaving the home. Then, Naomi recounts the mysterious death of the foremost scholar and fan of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes. Did he die by his own hand, or was something more sinister at work? For this episode, Amber was drinking 2020 Bonterra Rose from CA Amb...

Oct 29, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 4Ep. 159

Episode 158 - The Murder of Bobbi-Anne Mcleod & The Viper Room

This week, Naomi covers the murder of Bobbi-Anne Mcleod, made more terrifying by the fact that her killer was a complete stranger. Then Amber tells the story of the tragic death of River Phoenix, on Halloween 1993 at The Viper Room. For this episode, Amber was drinking Baksteen Shiraz 2020 a red from South African. Naomi pulled her sources from: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/Cody-Ackland-jailed-30-years https://www.the-sun.com/bobbi-anne-mcleod-cody-ackland/ https://www.itv.com/murder-timeline htt...

Oct 22, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 4Ep. 158
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