Crimes, Killers, Cults and Beer: A True Crime Podcast

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 we...

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 s...

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 an...

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 fe...

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...

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. ...

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 ...

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 Sh...

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...

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-...

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 psychologic...

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 w...

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 r...

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/...

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...