Grab your glass and get cozy, let’s book club it up! Join us as we dive into "Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit" by John Douglas & Mark Olshaker. Here we will be discussing our thoughts and feelings about the book, author, and cases. We have already posted two main episodes that were inspired by this book- Episode 33. David Carpenter: The Trailside Killer and Episode 36. The Bizarre Murder of Karla Brown. If you haven't yet, go check them out! If you read the book along wi...
Dec 17, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, let's talk about murder! In this episode we will be taking a deep dive into the brutal and bizarre murder of the 'All-American Girl', Karla Brown. Karla was excited to start the next chapter in her life. She had just gotten engaged to her high-school sweetheart and they were moving into their new home. Unfortunately though, her new beginnings had a quick and bitter end. She was murdered before the couple had even spent their first night in their new home. Not only w...
Dec 11, 2020•1 hr 17 min
We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News! This episode includes an update on a Manson Family member, an apparent bike accident turned to murder, a body found under a kitchen floor, and a bizarre story at the end to lighten the mood. Check out our socials to take a closer look at these articles. Also make sure to send us stories you think should be featured on The Mourning News! Email: murderandmerlot@gmail.com Facebook: Murder & Merlot Podcast...
Dec 03, 2020•42 min
We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News! This episode includes a senseless shooting for a reason you won't believe, two victims get justice after their killer is sentenced to death, and a bizarre story at the end to lighten the mood. Check out our socials to take a closer look at these articles. Also make sure to send us stories you think should be featured on The Mourning News! Email: murderandmerlot@gmail.com Facebook: Murder & Merlot Podca...
Nov 26, 2020•28 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, let's talk about murder! In this episode we will be taking a deep dive into the case of the Trailside Killer, who was responsible for ten murders from 1979-1981. Preying on vulnerable hikers in the San Francisco area, Carpenter used the secluded and heavily wooded trails to his advantage. Although he was becoming quite proficient in his murders, the blitz-style attacks told FBI's John Douglas a lot about who the UNSUB was. From there, he was able to provide a detail...
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 11 min
We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News! This episode includes the Quebec City Halloween sword attacks, a crime of castration and cannibalism, and a bizarre story at the end that you won't want to miss! Check out our socials to take a closer look at these articles. Also make sure to send us stories you think should be featured on The Mourning News! Email: murderandmerlot@gmail.com Facebook: Murder & Merlot Podcast Instagram: @murdermerlotpodc...
Nov 12, 2020•46 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, let’s book club it up! Join us as we dive into "LAbyrinth: A Detective Investigates the Murders of Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G., the Implication of Death Row Records' Suge Knight, and the Origins of the Los Angeles Police Scandal" by Randall Sullivan Here we will be discussing our thoughts and feelings about this book, author, and case. We have already covered the Tupac (ep. 27) and Biggie (ep. 29) murders in separate episodes, so if you haven't yet, go check t...
Nov 05, 2020•41 min
Happy Halloween! In this special Mourning News episode we won’t be picking up the paper, but we will be picking up some spooky stories! Michelle tells us about the haunted delivery room at Grace Hospital in Calgary, Alberta. Terra takes us to long gone Saskatchewan where four campers have a run in with a 'Devil Dog'. To end the show we share more of our own spooky stories, including ghost pets and Michelle's experiences with haunted houses and hotels. To top it off, during our recording we had g...
Oct 29, 2020•50 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, let's talk about murder! We are jumping back into the East Coast vs West Coast rap war of the 1990's After Tupac was murdered in Las Vegas, The Notorious B.I.G. was determined to end the war that they had originally started. Biggie was unable to accomplish that, however, as he was shot dead while in Los Angeles, much like the attack on Tupac. In this episode, we learn about Biggie's life, his death, and the investigation into his murder, which uncovered one of the l...
Oct 22, 2020•46 min
In this special Mourning News episode we won’t be picking up the paper, but we will be picking up some spooky stories! Michelle tells us about the haunted La Boheme Restaurant from Edmonton, Alberta, as she had grown up in the same neighborhood as the spooky old building. Terra tells the tale of a rancher that wasn’t ready to leave his farm in Black Diamond, Alberta, as he passed away in a sudden and bizarre series of events. To end the show, Michelle shares a story of her own that involves a ba...
Oct 15, 2020•42 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, let's talk about murder! The murders of Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. are not only complicated and fascinating, but they also happen to be Michelle's favourite unsolved cases. In the early 1990's, there was a war brewing between rappers of the east coast and the west. Tupac Shukar and The Notorious B.I.G., both destined for greatness, wind up in the middle of it all and are shot dead. The crimes took place at different times and in different cities, but the ...
Oct 08, 2020•53 min
We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News! In our new mini episodes, we will be taking a look at stories that are happening in the true crime world today (or in the past.. it's our show, we can do what we want!). This episode includes an update in the case of the murdered Red Deer doctor, as well as a suspicious situation with 5 "runaway" siblings, a dark incident from Ozzy Osbourne's past, and a bizarre story at the end that you won't want to miss...
Sep 19, 2020•28 min
We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News! In our new mini episodes, we will be taking a look at stories that are happening in the true crime world today. This episode includes updates in the Golden State Killer, Evelyn Boswell, and Burger King shooting cases, as well as a 'Breaking Bad' bank robber, a fatal attack on a Red Deer Doctor, and a bizarre story at the end to lighten the mood. Check out our socials to take a closer look at these articles...
Sep 09, 2020•32 min
Grab your glass (& a box of tissues) and get cozy, let’s talk about murder! In this special mini episode, we dive into the horrific story of the Oklahoma City bombing. I know, I know, we said we weren't going to be doing mini episodes anymore but this story is directly related to the Waco case so we had to tell it! On April 19, 1995, Timothy McVeigh parked a rented vehicle full of explosives in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City. His goal was to make the...
Sep 03, 2020•1 hr
We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News! In our new mini episodes, we will be taking a look at stories that are happening in the true crime world today. This episode includes the Beirut Explosion, a brutal hatchet murder, a Burger King shooting, and a bizarre story at the end to lighten the mood. Check out our socials to take a closer look at these articles. Also make sure to send us stories you think should be featured on The Mourning News! Emai...
Aug 26, 2020•26 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, let’s book club it up! Welcome to our first new and improved book club episode where we dive into “Waco: A Survivor's Story" by David Thibodeau & “Stalling for Time” by Gary Noesner. Here we will be discussing our thoughts on the books and the authors themselves, rather than explaining what the books were about like we did so in previous book club episodes. We have already released our 3 Part series of the Waco Tragedy so if you would like to listen to them befo...
Aug 22, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, let's talk about cults! Finally! Part 3 of the Waco Tragedy series! At this point, this case has basically become an obsession for Terra. With so many sides of the story to consider, it's hard not to get wrapped up in it all. In this episode, we will dive into the final attack that the FBI created in order to end the 51 day siege with the Branch Davidian cult. Surprise! It doesn't go well. With a combination of CS gas and military equipment, the assault they made on...
Aug 13, 2020•1 hr
We are putting down our books and picking up the paper in our first ever Mourning News! In our new mini episodes, we will be taking a look at stories that are happening in the true crime world today. This episode includes a senseless shooting at a doctors office, a Manson Family update, and a bizarre story at the end to lighten the mood. Make sure to stick around to hear us announce the winner of our giveaway contest as well! Check out our socials as we will posting these articles there and send...
Aug 06, 2020•22 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, let's talk about cults! In Part 2 of our Waco series, we dive deeper into the motives behind the ATF's forceful actions that they took against the Branch Davidians. This also includes the many months of surveillance and the deadly fire fight that started off the 51 day siege. Join us as we rage about the apparent incompetence of the law enforcement officers, David Koresh's questionable decisions to remain in the compound, and the psychological warfare that was used ...
Jul 30, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, we have some announcements! This clearly is not a normal episode but we wanted to share with you some updates as to how we will be structuring our show from now on. In short, we will be separating our full case episodes and our book club episodes completely, PLUS we are introducing a new type of mini-episode: The Mourning News! You'll have to listen to find out all of the details! We also have an exciting announcement at the end that you won't want to miss out on! W...
Jul 23, 2020•12 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, let's talk about cults! We are so excited to finally be covering the incredibly complicated and devastating story that is the Waco siege. In 1993, a standoff between law enforcement and a religious cult resulted in the deaths of 86 people. In Part 1 we share the origin story of the Branch Davidians and their leader, David Koresh. We will also establish who the followers were, what the living conditions were like in Mount Carmel, and what events sparked the infamous ...
Jul 10, 2020•1 hr
Grab your glass and get cozy, let’s talk about murder! Continuing with the theme of Canadian murders, this week we are discussing the case of the so-called ‘Dexter Killer’ from Edmonton, Alberta… or as the locals call it, “Deadmonton”. One man meets a woman online, goes on a date, and is never seen alive again. A second man meets a woman online, but instead of a date, he gets attacked by a madman wearing a hockey mask.. Did we mention this was in Canada? An aspiring filmmaker turns to murder for...
Jul 03, 2020•45 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, let's talk about mythological creatures, and of course, murder! This week we wanted to cover a case local to Alberta, and trust us, this one will not disappoint. This dark and twisty episode not only tells the terrifying tale of the Wendigo, but also how it affected a man named Swift Runner, which ultimately led to the deaths of his entire family. Wendigos have been a part of Algonquin-speaking First Nations traditions for ages, but although they might just be legen...
Jun 25, 2020•34 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, let's talk about murder! Regardless of whether or not you are a fan of unsolved cases, we promise you, this story is equally fascinating and disturbing. With so many twists and turns, it is no wonder that the bizarre and brutal Hinterkaifeck murders are still often discussed, and debated, to this day. In the early 1920s, an entire German family and their new maid were systematically killed, one by one, in the barn, and in their home. The perpetrator of this horrific...
Jun 18, 2020•42 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, let's book club it up! This week we are discussing America's first serial killer, H. H. Holmes, and the book "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson. Herman Webster Mudgett, better known as Dr. Henry Howard Holmes, used his intellect and charm to lure his victims into his so-called murder castle. The custom building had a variety of rooms constructed specifically for the purpose of committing different methods of murder. With a victim count somewhere between 9-...
Jun 11, 2020•53 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, let's talk about murder! This weeks story is so crazy, it should be fiction. When picturing what a cannibal would look like, you likely have an image of Jeffrey Dahmer or Hannibal Lector in your mind. Omaima Nelson, a young Egyptian model, is quite the opposite of that. However, even though she was incredibly beautiful, the crimes she committed were hideous. Omaima met, married, and murdered 56 year old Bill Nelson, all within a couple of months. After the killing, ...
Jun 04, 2020•53 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, let's talk about (attempted) murder! We love survivor stories and this is one of the best. On April 15, 1995, Jennifer Morey woke up to an absolute nightmare. Not only was there a stranger in her supposedly safe apartment, but he was on top of her.. pressing a knife to her neck. Join us to find out how this incredible woman fought off her unsuspecting attacker and lived to tell the tale. Make sure to check out our socials and add to the conversation. Let us know wha...
May 28, 2020•44 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, let's book club it up! We left Part 1 off with the death of Kathy Loreno, after she was drugged, starved, abused, and tortured over five years until her eventual passing in July 1994. In this episode, the Knotek's welcome a new house guest and we find out how history will repeat itself, what family secrets unwind, and what really happens 'if you tell'. Make sure to check out our socials and add to the conversation. Let us know what your thoughts are on the book and ...
May 22, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, lets talk about cults and big cats! Yes, this is a Tiger King episode, and yes, we know we probably missed all of the hype, but we still have questions! Mainly, is Doc Antle a cult leader!? This week we discuss how the Doctor of Mystical Science, Mahamayavi Bhagavan Antle, was portrayed in the documentary, how he responded to the allegations, and what our thoughts are on this whole train wreck. Now we want to hear from you! What do you think about Doc Antle, Tiger K...
May 08, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, let's book club it up! This week we descend into the insanity that is the story of The Raymond Torture Killings, using the book “If You Tell” by Gregg Olsen as a guideline. The story is of three sisters, who suffer years of horrific abuse at the hands of their mother that escalated into the captivity, torture, and eventual murders of three other people, and the escape from their hell at home. Make sure to check out our socials and add to the conversation. Let us kno...
May 01, 2020•50 min
