Crime and Coffee Couple - True Crime Podcast

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In the quiet of a West Fargo morning, a 911 call shattered the stillness—a husband’s voice, trembling, claiming his wife lay lifeless in their bathtub. Sonja Moen, a vibrant nurse, mother of three, and the spark of every gathering, was gone at 30, her face marred by brutal bruises, her spirit snuffed out. What began as a night of drinks and laughter twisted into a chilling mystery, with bloodstains trailin...

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What happened to Suzanne Simpson, the vibrant Texas supermom who vanished after a heated clash with her husband? Allison delivers the chilling mystery of a beloved real estate agent and mother of four, last seen fleeing into the night. From a neighbor’s haunting account of screams in the woods to a daughter’s bold accusations, we dive into the timeline and unsettling clues that keep you wondering: where is...

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A picture-perfect family—a successful doctor, his pregnant wife, and their two adorable daughters—lived happily on a military base. Then came a chilling 911 call in the dead of night, a blood-soaked crime scene, and a lone survivor with a wild tale of hippie intruders. Was Jeffrey MacDonald a grieving husband or a cold-blooded killer who snapped? Allison tells us the story.

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On a cold January night in Pittsburgh, 2017, 23-year-old Dakota James—smart, sarcastic, and openly gay—heads out for drinks with friends. He’s last spotted on a blurry surveillance clip, walking down an alley near the Allegheny River, phone in hand. Then, he disappears. Forty days later, his body surfaces ten miles downstream, ruled an accidental drowning. But his parents, Pam and Jeff, refuse to accept it...

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It was a warm February day in Kalamazoo, Michigan, 2016. A simple Uber ride turns into a heart-pounding nightmare as passenger Matt Mellon finds himself trapped with an unhinged driver, Jason Dalton, speeding through residential streets at 80 mph, a German shepherd cowering in the backseat. What starts as erratic driving spirals into something far darker—a rampage that leaves six dead, two clinging to life...

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In May 1985, a Fayetteville neighborhood froze. Newspapers stacked up outside the Eastburn home as a baby’s cries echoed inside. Katie Eastburn and her daughters, Kara, 5, and Erin, 3, lay brutally stabbed—21-month-old Jana left alone in her crib for days. A dog named Dixie, a white Chevette, and a blond stranger sparked a 25-y...

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Imagine a mother’s love so fierce she’d stand in front of a freight train to save her child. Now picture that same instinct twisted into something dark, something unthinkable. In 2017, 7-year-old Olivia Gant—known as the 'Pr...

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On a frigid January night in 2023, April Lyda’s quiet evening with her kids in Tulsa shattered with a scream that still haunts her. She rushed downstairs to find her 9-year-old son Zander bleeding on the couch, gasping, 'She stabbed me,' as chaos erupted in their apartment. Bodycam footage captured a frantic scene—April screaming, 'You better pray he lives!' Allison tells us the sad story of Zander Lyda.

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Imagine a peaceful summer day in a small Iowa town shattered by the unthinkable: two young cousins, Elizabeth and Lyric, vanish during an innocent bike ride. In this episode, Allison dives into a chilling mystery that’s haunted Evansdale since 2012. Stranger abductions are rare—just 1% of missing children cases—but this double disappearance defies the odds, plunging a tight-knit community into fear. What happe...

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In the quiet suburb of Raleigh, North Carolina, a routine favor turned into a nightmare for Meredith Fisher. Asked by her brother-in-law, Jason Young, to retrieve some printouts from his home, she discovered something far more sinister than an anniversary surprise gone awry. Inside the seemingly ordinary house on Birchleaf Drive, she found her sister, Michelle Young, brutally murdered, surrounded by blood,...

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Allison tells us the chilling case of Alyssa Burkett, a young mother whose life was cut tragically short in a Texas parking lot. On a seemingly normal morning, Alyssa was ambushed, shot, and stabbed in a brutal attack that shocked her community. But the story doesn't end there.

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On an unseasonably warm February day in 2017, two best friends, Libby German and Abby Williams, set out for a picturesque walk in Delphi, Indiana, but never returned. Their story, marked by a chilling video from Libby's phone, unveils a mystery that gripped a small town for nearly eight years. Allison delves into the lives of these two vibrant teens, their final moments, and the haunting investigation that...

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Allison tells us the story of the Nutty Putty Cave, a once-popular spelunking site turned fatal trap. In November 2009, John Edward Jones, a young medical student and experienced caver, ventured into the cave's maze-like depths, only to find himself trapped in an unimaginable nightmare.

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Imagine falling in love with someone who seems like your dream partner. Confident, assertive, and charming, they sweep you off your feet. But what if those very traits that once attracted you turn into your biggest nightmare?

On a quiet New Year's Eve, Morgan Metzer, a single mother from Canton, Georgia, was looking forward to a peaceful evening with her best friend after a challenging year. Little did she...

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In a chilling tale of wealth, privilege, and tragedy, a 16-year-old boy's decision to drive drunk leads to devastating consequences. Allison not only explores the night of horror that unfolded in Burleson, Texas, but she also delves into the controversial legal defense of "affluenza" - a term that would spark a national debate on justice and accountability. Discover how one fateful night forever altered the...

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Allison tells us the story around the tragic death of Ashley Fallis on New Year's Eve 2011. She was found dead from a gunshot wound shortly after midnight. Ashley and her husband, Tom, were hosting a party at their home in Colorado when tensions reportedly rose, culminating in a heated argument. Tom claimed that Ashley committed suicide, but her family and friends believe she was murdered. Who's right?

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This case highlights the contrast between outward appearances and the hidden turmoil that can lead to such extreme acts, questioning how well we truly know those around us. This tragedy forces us to consider the complex interplay of mental health, family dynamics, and the potential for violence lurking beneath the surface of seemingly ordinary lives.

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On a cold December morning in 2015, in the tight-knit community of Ellington, Connecticut, a distressing scene unfolds at the Dabate household. Connie Dabate, known for her fun-loving nature, is found dead in her basement, shot under what initially appears to be a home invasion. Her hus...

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In the festive glow of the holidays, tragedy struck an Iowa family when their 18-year-old daughter was viciously murdered at Cedar Rapids' Westdale Mall in 1979. The case, a haun...