Homebrew Murder Crew

On November 5, 2021, Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival, named after Houston's beloved defunct theme park, turned into a nightmare. This episode explores the event's tragic unraveling, from the park's nostalgic past to Scott's "rage" concert culture, known for its chaotic energy and a history of crowd-related incidents. We detail the fateful day: early gate breaches and overwhelming crowds signaled trouble long before Scott took th...

In this gripping episode, we peel back the curtain on one of South Korea’s most controversial and haunting institutions: the Brothers Home orphanage. Once considered a haven for orphans and runaways in the 1970s and '80s, the truth that later emerged tells a chilling story of abuse, exploitation, and systemic cover-up.

Through survivor testimonies, investigative reports, and historical analysis, we unravel how thousands of children—...

How far would you go to hide a secret? David Viens had a recipe...

When Dawn Viens vanished in 2009, her disappearance baffled authorities—until a shocking confession from her husband, celebrity chef David Viens, unveiled a truth more horrifying than fiction. In this episode, we peel back the layers of this tragic case, exploring the chilling details, the psychological unraveling, and the confession that stunned a nation.

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In this episode, we unravel one of the most iconic and controversial UFO encounters in American history: the 1961 abduction of Betty and Barney Hill. Driving through the mountains of New Hampshire, the couple claimed they were taken aboard an extraterrestrial spacecraft in what would become the first widely publicized alien abduction case. We dive into the couple’s harrowing memories recovered under hypnosis, government investigati...

AUNTIE B IS BACK!

In this episode, we uncover a nearly forgotten but pivotal moment in Canadian history—the Cypress Hills Massacre. On June 1, 1873, a group of American wolf hunters and whisky traders crossed into what is now Saskatchewan, seeking revenge for stolen horses. Their arrival at an Assiniboine camp ended in a deadly confrontation that left at least thirteen Indigenous people dead. We explore the events that led to the ma...

Lou Pearlman was the mastermind behind some of the biggest boy bands of the late '90s and early 2000s, including *NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys. But behind the glitz and chart-topping hits was a web of deception. This episode dives into Pearlman’s meteoric rise in the music industry, the financial scandal that unraveled his empire, and the lasting impact of his fraudulent schemes. From pop superstardom to prison, we explore the hig...

In June 1997, the quiet community of Salado, Texas, was gripped by a perplexing mystery: the disappearance of Lela and Raymond Howard. This elderly couple, known for their independence, embarked on what should have been a routine, short drive to a local festival. Instead, they vanished without a trace, only to be found deceased 13 days later, hundreds of miles away in a ravine in Arkansas. Their story, initially a regional news ite...

In this chilling episode, we revisit the mysterious and tragic case of Sister Cathy Cesnik, a beloved Baltimore nun whose life was cut short under disturbing circumstances in 1969. Despite decades of speculation, official investigations, and shocking allegations, her murder remains unsolved. We examine the haunting details surrounding her disappearance, the dark secrets she may have uncovered, and the voices of those still fighting...

Swift Runner was a Cree hunter from Alberta who, during the brutal winter of 1878-79, committed an act of cannibalism, killing and consuming his wife and five children. He later claimed he had been possessed by the Wendigo—a supernatural entity in Algonquian folklore believed to drive people to madness and cannibalism. The Wendigo is said to embody insatiable hunger, preying on those who succumb to desperation, particularly in time...

On December 6, 1991, a quiet night in Austin, Texas, turned into one of the city’s most haunting mysteries. Four teenage girls—Amy Ayers (13), Sarah Harbison (15), Jennifer Harbison (17), and Eliza Thomas (17)—were brutally murdered inside an I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt! shop. Their bodies were discovered after a fire was set to cover up the crime, leaving investigators with more questions than answers. Despite multiple arrests, co...

On a cold December night in 1773, a group of defiant American colonists disguised themselves as Mohawk warriors, crept aboard British ships, and dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor. Their message? No taxation without representation!

This bold act of protest against British rule wasn’t just about tea—it was a spark that ignited the American Revolution. Furious over unfair taxes and British control, these rebels risked everyth...

May 5 is the National Day of awareness and remembrance for the Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people (MMIWG2S), also known as "Red Dress Day," coined by Métis artist Jaime Black as "an aesthetic response to this critical national issue." The ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people that we are facing is a direct result of colonization. In Canada, more than si...

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Imagine hiring a cook, only to discover she’s unwittingly poisoning her employers—one household at a time. Mary Mallon, better known as Typhoid Mary, became...

Meaghan cracks into Canada's Unsolved Brew: A Beer Baron Butchered, a Son Accused, and a Nation Gripped. Uncork the decade-long saga of the Richard Oland murder and the lingering questions that still haunt the iconic Moosehead family.

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Picture this: a heist that didn't target diamonds, gold, or priceless art, but maple syrup instead! 🍁 Canada's highly coveted liquid gold, The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist is one of the most unusual crimes in Canadian history. Thieves coordinated this sweet operation between August 2011 and July 2012 and walked away with 3,000 tonnes of maple syrup, worth an astounding $18.7 million. It was a syrupy saga that left a bitterswee...

The things we do for love...

Probably not as extreme as what Grant Amato did in order to remain in contact with a Bulgarian web cam model that he was in love with in 2019. After Grant steals hundreds of thousands of dollars from his family to continue viewing and speaking with Sylvie, he is a given an ultimatum--get help, and cease contact with her. Unable to curb his desire for Sylvie, Grant felt he had no other choice than to reso...

Before Canada existed, powerful Indigenous confederacies like the Wabanaki shaped the northeast. Meaghan tells us how their stories, filled with political intrigue, brutal colonial encounters, and enduring resilience, challenge everything you thought you knew about North American history. From ancient laws to modern-day struggles for sovereignty, these narratives reveal a complex past and offer crucial insights into our present and...

Jeffrey Spaide, a retired veteran and engineer, lived in the quiet town of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Known for his reserved but friendly nature, Jeffrey took pride in his home and enjoyed working on his house, yard, and garden. However, his peaceful existence was disrupted by his neighbors, Lisa and James Goy, who were known for their rowdy and disrespectful behavior. The Goys often antagonized Jeffrey, leading to escalating tens...

Meaghan tells us about Travis the Chimp who was a male chimpanzee raised by Sandra Herold in Stamford, Connecticut. Born in 1995, Travis was socialized among humans from a young age and became a local celebrity, even appearing in commercials and TV shows. He was treated like a family member, performing tasks like dressing himself, eating at the table, and even using a computer. However, as Travis faced major life events, and throug...