Coffee & Crime Stories

The episode examines the enduring mystery of the Zodiac Killer, a serial murderer who terrorized California in the late 1960s with cryptic letters and unsolved crimes. It details four confirmed attacks, including the murders of Betty Lou Jensen and David Faraday, Darlene Ferrin and Michael Mageau, Cecilia Shepard, and Paul Stine, highlighting the brutal nature of the crimes and the taunting methods used against law enforcement. The...

This episode offers a comprehensive overview of the Jonestown Massacre and the life of its leader, Jim Jones. It traces Jones's early life, including his complex family dynamics and influences from diverse ideologies, highlighting his initial efforts in establishing the People's Temple as a seemingly progressive and racially inclusive organization. The narrative then shifts to the group's relocation to Guyana, where ...

The episode recounts the chilling true story of John Yelanick, a dentist from Blairesville, Pennsylvania, who mysteriously predicted his own murder and even paid his lawyer $10,000 to investigate it should it occur. The narrative details his life, his marriage to Michelle Cameler, their contentious separation and impending divorce, and the eventual gruesome discovery of John's body. Suspicion initially falls on a neighbor and ...

The Episode offers a comprehensive overview of the University of Idaho student murders, focusing on the events of November 13th, 2022, and the subsequent investigation. It details the discovery of the victims (Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin), the survivors' accounts (Dylan Mortensen and Bethany Funke), and the initial confusion and speculation that surrounded the case. The narrative then shift...

The episode details the puzzling disappearance of John and Shelley Markley from Bristol, Ohio, on December 15th, 1995, and the subsequent investigation. Ruth, their eldest child, discovered their unexplained absence and several odd details at home, leading to a missing persons report. The investigation initially focused on a ransom attempt by a former employee, Steven Durst, who was convicted of extortion but never directly linked ...

The episode explores the infamous Lizzie Borden murder case from 1892, where wealthy Andrew and Abby Borden were brutally killed. It details the family's strained dynamics, including Lizzie and her sister Emma's resentment towards their stepmother and father's frugality. The account then provides a minute-by-minute timeline of the murder day, highlighting inconsistencies in Lizzie's statements and suspicious eve...

The episode details the unsolved Hall-Mills murders of 1922, an infamous American mystery. It recounts how Reverend Edward Hall and Mrs. Eleanor Mills, both married individuals and choir members, were found shot to death in a secluded lane, with their bodies deliberately arranged. The investigation quickly uncovered their illicit affair, leading to initial suspicion of James Mills, Eleanor's husband, and later focusing on Fran...

This Episode details the tragic murder of Grace Millane, a young British woman traveling abroad, who was killed by Jesse Kempson, a man she met on a dating app in New Zealand. The narrative chronicles the extensive and undeniable evidence gathered from abundant CCTV footage, which meticulously documented Kempson's actions before and after the crime, leading to his swift arrest and conviction. The source also highlights Kempson...

This Episode provides an overview of Hans Eisele, a Nazi doctor who committed atrocious medical experiments and other crimes against humanity in several concentration camps, most notably Buchenwald and Dachau. It traces his transformation from a seemingly compassionate doctor to the "Butcher of Buchenwald," detailing his involvement in murderous experiments and abuse of prisoners. The Episode also covers his post-war tria...

The episode details the disappearance and murder of Jennifer Blagg and her six-year-old daughter, Abby, in Grand Junction, Colorado, in 2001. Initially, police investigate Michael Blagg, Jennifer's husband and Abby's father, who reported them missing. Although he maintains his innocence and initially appears distraught, investigators uncover inconsistencies in his story and learn about marital problems exacerbated by Mich...

This Episode thoroughly examines the Zodiac Killer, an enigmatic serial killer who terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area from 1968 to 1970, detailing their modus operandi, including targeting couples and using firearms and knives, and their distinctive communication with authorities and the press through letters and complex ciphers. The text chronicles several confirmed and suspected attacks, such as the Lake Herman Road and Blue R...

The Episode recounts the grisly "Manila Jigsaw Murder" of Lucila Lalu in 1967, where her dismembered body parts were found across Manila, leading to a complex and ultimately unsolved mystery. It details the discovery of the remains, Lalu's background as a successful businesswoman, and the subsequent police investigation. The Episode explores various suspects, including her employee, common-law husband, and another lo...

This Episode provides a comprehensive overview of the infamous Black Dahlia murder case, focusing on the brutal 1947 slaying of Elizabeth Short in Los Angeles. They detail the discovery of her mutilated body, the initial police investigation marred by sensationalist media coverage, and the various unsubstantiated theories and numerous false confessions that plagued the case. The episode also explores Short's personal life, her...

This episode presents a narrative focusing on Courtney Clenney, an OnlyFans model, and her relationship with Christian Obumseli. It describes Clenney's rise to fame and wealth through social media and fitness, contrasting her public persona with a reportedly turbulent and abusive private life with Obumseli. The episode highlights numerous instances of Clenney's erratic and violent behavior towards Obumseli, including docu...

This episode recounts the case of Tatsuya Ichihashi, a Japanese man who murdered a British woman named Lindsay Hawker in 2007. After the crime, Ichihashi became Japan's most wanted fugitive, and he evaded capture for over two years by altering his appearance, even through self-mutilation and plastic surgery. The episode details Hawker's background, her move to Japan to teach English, and her fatal encounter with Ichihashi...

This episode is about JonBenét Ramsey. We analyze various aspects of the investigation, including the initial 911 call, the discovery of the ransom note, the crime scene's contamination, and the autopsy findings, particularly highlighting blunt force trauma and the presence of unknown male DNA. We examine the Ramsay family's behavior and interactions with law enforcement, as well as the challenges and conflicts between th...

This episode recounts the tragic story of Fallon Farinacci, who, along with her siblings, survived a violent home invasion in 1993 that resulted in the deaths of their parents at the hands of a stalker. Fallon details the systemic failures leading up to the event, highlighting numerous missed opportunities by law enforcement and the justice system to protect her family despite their repeated warnings and the stalker's criminal...

This episode recounts the brutal murders of two women in Los Angeles in November 1944 by Otto Stephen Wilson, who became known as the "L.A. Ripper." It details the discovery of the mutilated bodies, the subsequent police investigation, and Wilson's swift apprehension and confession, where he cited an uncontrollable urge to kill. The text further describes the interrogation process, including psychiatric evaluations t...

This excerpt introduces Christopher Scarver, an inmate known for killing the notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, and indicates he had schizophrenia. The text appears on a website called The True Crime Database, which focuses on criminal case information. Much of the content on this site, including likely the full details about Scarver, requires a paid membership or a free trial to access. The website also includes donation opti...