Cindy McKay thought she was a criminal mastermind—but in reality, she was more Dollar Store than Oceans Eleven. In this episode, we dive into the ridiculous rise and spectacular fall of Cindy McKay: con artist, arsonist, murderer…and, frankly, an idiot. From scamming neighbors with laughably bad schemes to setting fires she couldn’t control (or even properly plan), Cindy’s life of crime wasn’t just evil—it was embarrassingly sloppy. We’ll follow her bumbling trail of fraud, greed, and flaming st...
Jul 11, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 155
In this episode, we bring you the long awaited sequel to the Prison Tinder episode! We’re covering people who fell in love with criminals in prison. Bill is joined by Texas Jessica of Texas True Crime, and we cover everyone from Charles Manson’s flame, Star toLuka Magnotta and the Menendez Brothers, along with a couple you may not have heard of. Also, Dick Darwin Dallas Detective makes his first appearance in a long time. ...And then there’s the Journey puns….You read that right. Got a beer you ...
Jul 04, 2025•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 154
In this episode, Bill welcomes Kevin “History Goon” Carleton, and “Murder” Matthew Brockmeyer of “The Mighty” Murder Coaster in a lively discussion about historical executions, focusing on botched executions throughout history. We delve into the stories of Margaret Pole and Mary Queen of Scots, and explore the life of Jack Catch, a notorious executioner. The conversation is filled with humor, personal stories, and insights into the darker aspects of history, making for an entertaining and inform...
Jun 28, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 153
You want cats? WE GOT CATS! LOTS of them! Sorry, not sorry for the cliffhanger though! And part 2 is MUCH more intense than part 1. In this chilling conclusion to our two-part deep dive into Sheryl Ruthven’s dark world, we follow her as she launches the notorious cat cult —a bizarre and twisted extension of her control. Ruthven forced her followers to take in up to 30 cats each, demanding they prioritize these animals over their own families. With mounting financial demands and increasingly stra...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 152
In this episode, we welcome back SANDRA! She is the current co-host of CKCB. She's had things going on, causing her absence, but she is BACK for the ATTACK! In this episode, we cover Sheryl Ruthven, a cult leader who never had any religious training...A hypocrite in everything, meaning she twisted religion to suit her needs...from sexuality to murder. She would preach against homosexuality, but engage in it. She also tried her best to get her ex husband/baby daddy murdered, in the name of God. T...
Jun 14, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 151
April 25th, 2025, I woke up to heartbreaking news. Todd Teal, My life long friend of 35+ years, as well as band mate, and the original co-host of CKCB had passed away from an apparent heart attack. This episode is a tribute to Todd. I've taken segments from 7 episodes that stuck out in my mind, that were very funny, and put them in this episode. I've also included messages from his friends, as well as other podcasters who were on episodes with him. Its a touching way for people to remember him, ...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 150
You might remember him as the trigger man in Boyz in the Hood , but Lloyd Avery II’s story didn’t stop when the cameras stopped rolling. In this episode of Crimes, Killers, Cults and Beer ,we crack open a cold one and dive into the wild and tragic descent of a Hollywood actor who blurred the lines between fiction and reality. Avery’s rise from South Central to the big screen was meteoric—and short-lived. What followed was a shocking spiral into gang life, a double homicide, and one of the most b...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 149
NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to April 25, when Todd died. The previous episode was recorded after, because I wanted to address his death on the next episode that I released. Kevin from History Goon once again joins Bill on this one, and as of the time of release, Kevin’s podcast, History Goon has been released! Show link is with the links below. In this episode of Crimes, Killers, Cults and Beer , wetake a deep breath and dive into one of the most disturbing and controlling religious mo...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 148
In this episode, we're cracking open a cold one and getting into thetwisted saga of Clarence “Preacher” Heatley — a man whosenickname made him sound like a man of God, but whose actions werestraight out of hell. Preacher wasn’t just a gangster — he wasthe head of a ruthless criminal enterprise that ran Harlem like asermon soaked in blood. From kidnapping and extortion to drug dealingand murder, Heatley’s Preacher Crew turned fear into currency andloyalty into a death sentence. We’re talking abou...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 147
It was time, folks! During the Dexter episode, Bill told Sandra about Toy Box Killer, David Parker Ray, after mentioning the killer from the TV show that could have been inspired by him. She was a little spooked by the very brief description, so Bill figured, LET’S COVER THAT ONE!!! David Parker Ray was a sadistic serial rapist and killer. He would abduct women, and restrain them in his toy box, a service trailer that he turned into an S&M torture chamber. He would drug them, and when they w...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 146
On this episode, we’re covering a tale of 2 brothers. 2 brothers who couldn’t be more different. Steven and Cary Stayner. The whole saga of the Stayner family is heartbreaking, and one of the strangest cases in true crime. In the early 70s, Steven Stayner was abducted by a predator who in addition to abusing him for 7 years, attempted to make him his son..until he aged out, and the predator tried to make him recruit a new brother. He refused, but the predator found one anyway. Rather than let hi...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 145
Jonathan Schwartz was a self made success in the management of Hollywood celebrities like Beyonce, Alanis Morrisette, and others, until he got into trouble with gambling and drugs. He hit rock bottom, and wound up in prison after losing everything. Now, out of prison, he fights for redemption. He joins Bill on CKCB Features and tells his incredible story of his ordeal, and how he is redeeming himself. This interview is a little on the serious side, but its a riveting story. Follow Jonathan on In...
Apr 10, 2025•51 min
Here it is, folks...The episode I’ve wanted to do since I started CKCB. The Dexter Episode. Characters in the show that were based on real life murderers. We cover the heavy hitters, and a bunch of the ‘Scumbag of the Week’ villains. This is an interesting episode, whether you’re a Dexter fan or you’ve never seen the show. This episode will make you want to see it! Sandra and Bill are joined by Jim Groves of the Horror Movies and Shit podcast. https://www.horrormoviesandshit.com/Got a beer you w...
Apr 02, 2025•2 hr 20 min•Ep. 144
Meet Scott Lee Kimball, if you want. He’s a major tool. Oneof the most cunning serial killers in American history. From 2003 to 2006, Kimball murdered four people, including his own uncle, and manipulated those around him to cover his tracks. But what makes Kimball's case particularly shocking is his audacious pose as a PAID FBI informant, which allowed him to evade capture for years. Join us as we sit in guilty aweof Scott Lee Kimball and try to make sense of how this particular chucklehead was...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 143
Funny how things happen. Joe Lozito heard the episode on Maksim Gelman, and reached out. Now, he's on CKCB, telling the story from his point of view....and BOY did the NYPD try to change the story! Bill brought History Goon, Kevin back on as well for this. Joe's a great guy, and we had a great time with him! Joe's Twitter https://x.com/joe_lozito Joe's book https://www.amazon.com/New-York-Subway-Hero-Spree-Killer-ebook/dp/B00KWMBP8W/ref=sr_1_2?crid=9XXZE59 History Goon https://open.spotify.com/s...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 56 min
Join Bill and Kevin of the History Goon Podcast, as we delve into the shocking and disturbing case of Maksim Gelman, a man who went on a 28-hour rampage in New York City in 2011, leaving a trail of violence and death in his wake. We'll explore the events leading up to the attacks, the brutal crimes themselves, and the aftermath, including Gelman's dramatic capture and trial. In this episode, we'll examine the psychological and sociological factors that may have contributed to Gelman's actions, a...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 142
David Berg was a cult leader that emerged from the Pentecostal movement in the early 1900s. His parents were both evangelists, who preached the faith healing doctrine. As a kid, he was abused by a babysitter, which resulted in him becoming s-xually super charged for the rest of his life. He got into ministry as well, and was heavily influenced by William Branham early on. He set up a hippie type church, that combined hippie culture with the Branham message. But as time went on, he became focused...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 139
Christine Belford married David Matusiewicz. The offspring of a couple who could do nothing wrong. They had 3 kids, on top of Belford's daughter from a previous marriage. His mother and father moved in, and his mother decided SHE was better than Christine to raise kids. This led to David and his mother kidnapping Christine's 3 kids, and taking them into Central America.This led to...JUST LISTEN! Got a beer you want Doug to review? Send him an email at ckcbeer@gmail.com Any other podcast correspo...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 139
Happy Valentines Day! I’m sure some of you remember the Valentines Day Broken Hearts collab that CKCB was part of last year, that was put on by the Buried Motives Podcast. Well, Buried Motives invited us again, and we gladly accepted the invite! This year, its Buried Motives, Music City911, A Million Other Choices, and of course, us. Enjoy, and be sure to check out the other podcasts as well! Buried Motives https://open.spotify.com/show/0EkGXVJtQnMJeFa9gox4TB Music City 911 https://open.spotify....
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 139
Hey, everyone..Tonight, we have a special episode because we’re introducing a brand new podcast called History Goon, and we have the host of the show on with us to tell us a story. Welcome Kevin, as he takes the lead, and tells us the story. This episode was recorded about 2 months ago. The 1986FBI Miami shootout occurred on April 11, 1986, in Miami-Dade County, Florida , U.S. (the specific area was incorporated as Pinecrest in 1996), when a small group of field agents for the FBI attempted to a...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 138
Some cults aren’t religious. Tonight on CKCB Features, I’m talking with a survivor named Al Tessier, who was part of the Acting Lab Senior Ensemble. An acting class, led by a Hollywood reject, who later turned his organization into a cult. This is a fascinating story that reminds us to be vigilant in any situation that is led by a charismatic figure. Small cults can be extremely damaging. Check out Al’s podcast, Chatterbox https://open.spotify.com/show/2OvAXZE5Upenv1NzQGr7HM https://www.ckcbpodc...
Jan 30, 2025•2 hr 19 min
Hi, everyone. Its been brought to my attention that my vape hits are pretty distracting to the content on the episode. This is just me letting you all know that I am correcting the problem. Thanks for listening! -Bill
Jan 24, 2025•3 min
In October, 1979, most of the student body at Miami Aerospace Academy went into riot mode. Strange occurrences were happening too, such as levitating, super human strength, and an overall pack mentality. But, what caused it? It was reported as mass demonic possession, and this event would be the catalyst that launched the Satanic Panic into the mainstream the very next year, in 1980. Join us as we tell you what happened, who the key antagonists were, and what could have sparked an entire school ...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 137
This episode is a textbook on how NOT to commit murder. You have a somewhat wealthy man, who marries into a super wealthy family, just to grow the family. A marriage of convenience. But the man wants it ALL, except for his wife. A gorgeous young woman enters the picture, and they two begin manipulating each other. This leads to the murder, and an attempted murder of the man’s wife. Diedre Hunt and Kostas Fotopoulos tell you what NOT to do if you want to take over your spouse’s inherited wealth. ...
Jan 16, 2025•57 min•Ep. 135
Anthony Sowell was a very vicious, but lesser known serial killer. He was the worst serial killer in all of Cleveland’s history, and was dubbed ‘The Cleveland Strangler’ by the media. He had a rough childhood, and was abused by his mother, but he also abused his nieces, sexually. He joined the Marines, and should have stayed there. He was a good Marine. But after he got out, he turned to crack, and started sexually assaulting women. In 1985, he kidnapped and raped and assaulted a woman who escap...
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 135
Charles Bronson is a life long British criminal. He never killed anyone, but not due to lack of trying. He was a menace to society, and had such an infamous reputation that he was shuffled back and forth to just about every prison in England. He raised hell. His most famous antics were going onto the roofs of prisons, and staying there for days, while causing extensive damage to the rooftop. He wasn’t afraid to fight anyone, and would constantly take on groups of prison guards, as well as inmate...
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 134
We're back folks! And to make up for making you wait so long, we've got a VERY special episode. Crazy Florida Man stories, with commentary from the one and only Florida Man, Tiktok sensation, OMGitsWICKS! This episode was a blast, and we're going to have Wicks on with us again soon! Follow Wicks here: https://www.instagram.com/omgitswicks/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/omgitswicks239/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6tkMmQhGztI28XMuKslGwg https://www.tiktok.com/@omgitswicks?is_from_webapp=1&a...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 133
Going back to Episode, 116. Texas serial killer, Faryion Wardrip! And the 2 guests I had on that episode, Matthew Brockmeyer from Murder Coaster, and Jessica from Texas True Crime return. PLUS, Sandra is on, and we have a guest as well. Bryce Wardrip, Faryion's younger brother joins us, and there is MUCH MORE to the story than the information available about Faryion. Bryce tells ALL, and he doesn't pull any punches. He doesn't like his brother very much. And, is it possible that the Wardrip fami...
Nov 26, 2024•2 hr 13 min
Its the third British Binge episode! Michael Sams. He was a kidnapper. He kidnapped 2 women and held them for ransom. He killed one of them. And the way he messed with the police would make BTK blush. Join us as we discuss this case. There are lots of twists and turns, and at first, the police thought this puke had a military intelligence background. That all changed though, when he started feeling the pressure, and the kidnapping victim that he didn’t kill started talking. SHE was an incredible...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 132
Welcome to the second British Binge installment. If Mark Martin was the opening act, this week's subject is the headliner. Their origin stories are very similar, but once Patrick Mackay gets a taste for blood, he goes on a bloody killing spree, becoming one of the most infamous of England's serial killers. He didn't do it for the notoriety. He did it just because. Michael and Jeremy Steal CKCB https://open.spotify.com/episode/1QnEFzBYUwoZEB6L7r2VRS https://www.ckcbpodcast.com/ https://www.instag...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 131
