In this episode, Karen bakes delicious, warm Marshmallow Peanut butter Brownies from wwww.beyondthebutter.com. The sisters highlight the cold case of missing person Shelton Sanders out of Columbia, SC. They enjoy some yummy herbal tea from Plum Deluxe Tea. Anne recounts the zany story of the murder of Frank Hilley, and the twists and turns are endless and crazy! Next, Karen unpacks the terrifying and horrendous story of Shasta Groene and her family and how they were brutalized by a serial killer...
Apr 09, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 64
Anne cooks up Egg Roll in a Bowl while Karen unravels a double homicide in Charlottesville, VA, then Anne presents the lunacy of a murder in Phenix City, AL. Anne drinks some good wine while Karen sips on some Plum Deluxe Tea #worstmomever #eggrollinabowl #teaambassadors #plumdeluxetea #alabama #virginia
Apr 01, 2021•58 min•Ep. 63
Soft Pretzels are on special for this new episode. Karen tries a recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction for Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels. Anne presents the tragic murder of Alyssa Otremba in Las Vegas, NV. Then, Karen tells of the grueling mystery of the disappearance and murder of Tammy Tracey in Rockford, IL. Both murders involve the tenacity of mothers as well as the use of dental records to identify remains. There's Bailey's in Anne's coffee and there's Amoretto in Karen's coffee. And there's y...
Mar 27, 2021•50 min•Ep. 62
Happy Birthday to Karen and all the other March babies! This episode is brought to you by the letter Z. Anne bakes an incredible peanut pie from the Virginia Diner in Wakefield, VA. She uses prime peanuts from Belmont Peanuts in VA. Karen weaves the dark and twisted story of Elizabeth "Lizzi" Marriott's murder in New Hampshire. Anne gives us the sad tale of Leesa Shaner's murder in Arizona. #vadiner #belmontpeanuts #peanutpie #lizzimarriott #leesashaner #happybirthday
Mar 19, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 61
In this Shorty episode, the sisters welcome special guest, Andy Gee, from Mood For Days Cast. He is their Canadian brother from another mother. They cover various true crime docuseries from The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel, to Don't F*ck with Cats, to the story of Chris Watts from Colorado. #anythingbutmurdershorty #andygee #moodfordayscast
Mar 17, 2021•53 min•Ep. 60
First, the sisters get treated to Blackberry Mint Mojitos for Mixology Monday at Sweetwater Apartments. Then, Karen successfully tackles Chocolate Soufflé from Sally's Baking Blog. The sisters welcome guest, Will, who brings his Criminal Justice knowledge with him as well as his appetite for true crime and anything baked. Anne explains a not-so-bright murder plot from Tennessee which results in a terrible murder mystery for Veronica Bozza. Next, Karen introduces the frustrating case of Tara Ord ...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 59
In this episode, the sisters sip on Bailey's and coffee as Anne bakes up sensational Cinnamon Crunch Bread from our addiction, Sally's Baking Blog. Karen takes us on a wild ride with the Yorkshire Ripper from the UK, Peter Sutcliffe. Then, Anne unravels the mysterious murder of Frances Craig in Michigan. #sallysbakingblog #yorkshireripper #petersutcliffe #francescraig #murderintheuk #murderinmichigan #baileysirishcream #cinnamoncrunchbread #sorrymom Tune in to Sugar Coated Murder Podcast found o...
Mar 04, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 58
In this episode, Karen makes Momma's Key Lime Pie for her friends The Vicks. Anne covers the murder case of the Camm family in Georgetown, IN, and the terrifying journey of convictions for David Camm that followed. Then, Karen unpacks the frustrating story of Kim Medlin's murder in Monroe, NC. The sisters agree that framing others and lying in court is always wrong, no matter who you are. #keylimepie #monroenc #kimberlyjomedlin #georgetownindianna #davidcamm #cammfamilymurder Tune into Sugar Coa...
Feb 27, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 57
In this episode, the sisters record remotely from Sweetwater Apartments in Charleston, SC. Resident Mixologist, Anthony, mixes up Sinter Sister drinks made with cherry bourbon, triple sec, rum, orange juice and pineapple juice. The ladies get tipsy! Anne bakes up low carb, yummy Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin. Karen covers Johann "Jack" Unterweger, the murdered turned celebrity journalist turned international serial killer. Then, Anne covers the bonkers tale of the senseless Potter murders out of Te...
Feb 18, 2021•55 min•Ep. 56
The zany sisters are back after a short break and there is much to cover! Anne unpacks the senseless murder of Tim Bosma in Ontario, Canada. Tim was just trying to sell his truck when he unwittingly came across two sinister idiots. Karen shares a great recipe for the Caramel Frosting she used on Anne's birthday cake. Then, Karen presents the mystery of the 5 Sodder children lost in a fire in Fayetteville, WV. #sodder5 #firemystery #fayettevillewv #timbosma #ontariocanada #caramelfrosting #sinist...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 55
In this episode, Anne bakes up a scrumptious labor of love in for the form of an Apple Bourbon Bundt Cake. The sisters enjoy their bourbon hot toddies while Karen unpacks the senseless murder of Nikki McPhatter from Charlotte, NC. Then, Anne unravels the murder of Marilyn McIntyre in Columbus, WI. The recipe Anne used is from www.fullcircle.com #marilynmcintyre #nikkimcphatter #applebourbonbundtcake #bourbon #1792bourbon #tigertea #teaandhoney #hottoddy
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 54
In this episode, it's Karen's turn in the kitchen. She bakes up Very Vanilla Cupcakes while Anne gives us the story of a female whose crimes are so heinous that she was recently executed by lethal injection, making her the first female federal prisoner to be executed in the past 67 years. Then, Karen shares the story of a sister so devoted to finding the truth behind her sister's disappearance that she takes to social media to get the case resolved. #bobbiejostinnett #lisamontgomery #lethalinjec...
Jan 14, 2021•51 min•Ep. 53
In the first episode of 2021, Anne bakes up easy Air Fryer Donuts. Karen talks about the oldest US murder case to be solved using ancestral DNA. The ladies talk about how they idolize CeCe Moore and feel strongly that CeCe would want to befriend them if given the opportunity. Then, Anne unpacks the political frenzy of a murder in Dekalb County, GA. There are Bloody Marys, murder, and merriment to ring in the New Year! #charlestonmixbloodymarymix #dixievodka #airfryerdonuts #SusanGalvin #DerwinBr...
Jan 03, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 52
This episode is soaked in bourbon and spiked eggnog! Karen bakes yummy hot chocolate cookies while Anne breaks down the list of insane acts by Sheila from New Hampshire. The struggle is real to stay on track with the shenanigans of the sisters. Karen tries to keep it together long enough to tell the tragic story of a good mom named Cheryl Silvonek who is betrayed by her flesh and blood. #eggnog #drinkingbourbon #southerncharm #truecrimeobsessed #killerrecipes #familysecrets #recipeshare #badbeha...
Dec 12, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 51
In this episode the zany sisters talk about recent crafting adventures as well as a serial killer in DE and a killer in VA who was bad at hiding evidence. Anne Varner is in the kitchen baking up the cutest festive dog treats. The spirits of the holiday season have yet to hit their cups but not to worry, they find the spirits next week. #sugarcoatedmurderpodcast #annevarner #karendevanie #troutthedog #dogtreats #bakingfromscratch #homemade #killerrecipes #darkhumor #truecrimeimprov #DEserialkille...
Dec 05, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 50
In this Thanksgiving episode, Anne Varner and Karen DeVanie gather at a local coffee shop called Tidal Grounds in Mount Pleasant, SC, to discuss what they're watching on TV right now. They slip in the history of their family tradition of dressing balls (aka stuffing balls) and stories of past Thanksgivings at Grandma's house in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. Anne manages to share the story of a woman who died and was dug up with a surprisingly beautiful face. (The dead woman, not Anne!) #sugar...
Nov 24, 2020•43 min•Ep. 49
In this episode, Karen bakes warm, comforting Honey Muffins. Anne takes us on a wild and crazy ride in Idaho with a string of convenience store murders that seem to have a particular calling card. Karen brings us back to Charleston, SC, for the 2020 disappearance and murder of Massachusetts native Celia Sweeney that ends in Spartanburg. There are updates on the bidet shenanigans as well. #bidet #honeymuffins #recipesusinghoney #serialkiller #callingcard #southerncharm #truecrimeobsessed #killerr...
Nov 19, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 48
In this episode Anne Varner bakes Memama's Tea Cake recipe. The recipe takes them back to their grandmother's kitchen where they remember "secret" recipes of old. While Anne bakes Karen tells the story of the heinous murder of Katie Eastburn and 2 of her daughters that happened on Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, NC. Anne finishes off the episode with the horrible murder of 22 year old Kristin Huggins. #eastburnmurders #popeairforcebase #grandmasrecipes #hugginsmurder #trentonclub #secretfamilyrecipe...
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 46
In episode 38 the sisters are finally back in the kitchen. Karen whips up a yummy pumpkin ginger loaf while Anne unpacks the details surrounding the case of the Pixy Stix murder in Huntsville, TX. Karen presents the murders of two teenagers murdered in Grandbury, TX that took 5 years to solve. #pumkingingerloaf #pumpkinrecipe #killerpixystix #pumpkinbread #thecandyman #caseytiner #tjsteele #murderintexas #southerncharm #truecrimeobsessed #killerrecipes #familysecrets #recipeshare #badbehavior #i...
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 47
Karen and Anne welcome special guests, MaryP and Sarah, to the final installment of the OctoBoo series. Both guests bring their A Games and break out chilling ghost stories from the Outer Banks of North Carolina, also known as the Nags Head area. First, Mary Patrick gives the creepy tale of how T.I. Daniels came to haunt the building where the restaurant the Black Pelican sits today. T.I. was notorious for giving his boss, James Hobbes a very hard time back in the 1800s. They were employed as Su...
Oct 28, 2020•42 min•Ep. 46
In this OctoBoo special episode, the sisters visit the Haunted Jail of Charleston, SC, but they're not alone! Their storytelling friends, Andrea and Bruce, escort them and tell some chilling tales. Of course, hijinks ensue, and Karen gets a fright and Anne gets a tap. Join us for this Haunting visit. #hauntedplaces #haunting #halloweenstories #ghoststories
Oct 21, 2020•59 min•Ep. 45
The sisters are tipping the bottle again! And telling creepy, spooky tales about being buried alive and sorority hauntings. And there's bourbon. #tipsy #bourbonappreciation #creepystories #halloween #spooky #buriedalive
Oct 14, 2020•53 min•Ep. 44
In this Spooky Octoboo Special episode, we come to you remotely from the LowCo Cafe in Charleston, SC. We have guest professional story tellers, Andrea St Amand and Bruce Orr. They bring to us ghost stories where the ghosts that passed over due to their own murders! #livecomedy #improv #ghoststories #storytelling #haunted #halloweenstories
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 43
The sisters celebrate International Podcast Day with some great murder cases and yummy baked treats! Anne bakes up a last taste of summer with scrumptious Key Lime Bars, using a recipe straight from Key West, FL. While Anne's in the kitchen, Karen tells the maniacal tale of Blanche Taylor Moore from Alamance County, NC. Then, Anne weaves a gruesome, yet interesting story from Jericho, NY, that starts with Dick & Jane & a mysterious barrel. #femaleserialkiller #internationalpodcastday #ke...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 42
In this episode, it's Karen's turn to bake. She turns out delicious and seasonal Apple Cider Baked Donuts. While Karen bakes, Anne present the psychotic personality of Ed Geins whose propensity for corpses leads to some creative ways he makes use of them. Several famous movie characters were modeled after Ed's personality traits and his profile is adopted by Norman Bates, Wild Bill (from Silence of the Lambs), and the Texas Chainsaw Massacre dude. It's hard to believe someone with his habits rea...
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 41
Anne Varner creates scrumptious Browned Butter Apple Blondies while Karen DeVanie covers the Ivanoff murder in Alaska. Then, Anne tells the crazy, unbelievable case of the Price murder in Australia that will give you the shivers! #murderdownunder #austrailiamurder #southernhospitality #southerncharm #truecrimeobsessed #killerrecipes #familysecrets #recipeshare #badbehavior #ifyoukillpeople #wewilltalkaboutyou #cooking #cookingmethod #bakinghints #dessertrecipes #livecomedy #improv #darkhumor #vi...
Sep 15, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 40
Karen tries her hand at a recipe for Chocolate Cherry Biscotti while Anne presents the shockingly gruesome Smith murder from Canton, OH. Once the biscotti is in the oven, Karen unpacks the case of the Mansion Murders in Libertyville, IL. The biscotti recipe can be found at www.italinafoodforever.com . #bakingfromscratch #recipeforbiscotti #chocolatecherry #southernhospitality #southerncharm #truecrimeobsessed #killerrecipes #familysecrets #recipeshare #badbehavior #ifyoukillpeople #wewilltalkabo...
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 39
In this Shorty episode, the sisters take a break from murder and baking and co-read an "adult children's book" titled "Suzy Likes to Look at Balls" by Bimisi Tayanita. There is drinking, hi-jinks, and the search for Reach-Arounds. The corresponding video has been posted on the Sugar Coated Murder Podcast Fan Page group on Facebook. Join the Fan Page for to view and to get more exclusive material. This is the first time Karen and Anne have put their faces on video and there is surely more to come...
Aug 27, 2020•23 min•Ep. 38
In this episode, Anne bakes up a mouthwatering Million Dollar Pound Cake from a Southern Living magazine recipe. Karen recounts the harrowing story of Kara Robinson's escape from a serial killer when she was only 15 years old (South Carolina); then Anne presents the incredible survival story of Amy Jones in Ohio. Lesson learned from this episode is that Anne should not start drinking until after she has her treat in the oven. She got into her Bloody Mary a little too early and Karen gets sympath...
Aug 22, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 37
Karen bakes up scrumptious Bourbon Cream Cheese Brownies and samples the amber liquid for herself. Anne presents the murder cases of Diane and Brenda, whose murders happen a year apart but both during NASCAR's Daytona 500 Race weekend in Ormond, FL. What links these two murders besides NASCAR? Karen covers the incredible survivor story of Jennifer Asbenson, who is the only survivor of a horrible serial killer who kills in California and Illinois. Jennifer believes in Divine Intervention; do you?...
Aug 16, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 36
