Matcha, Masala, and Murder: A True Crime Podcast

Welcome to the penultimate episode of Matcha, Masala, & Murder season 2! In honor of International Paranormal Day, Rhia takes us on a bone-chilling journey into the heart of London's dark past, unraveling the harrowing tale of the Ghost of Hammersmith and the consequential case of Francis Smith. In 1804, terror gripped the city as whispers of a ghost haunting Hammersmith's streets spread like wildfire. Amidst the hyster...

In this Earth Day special episode of Matcha, Masala, & Murder, co-host Sharmane Fury shares the chilling tale of Ira Einhorn, also known as the Unicorn Killer. Einhorn, purportedly a co-creator of Earth Day, gained infamy for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, whom he kept concealed in a steamer trunk in his closet for two putrid years. Bailed out by the heiress of Seagram's Liquor Company, Einhorn eludes justice for 17 years...

Hark! 'Tis a wondrous day, fair listeners, forsooth! Welcome to a most extraordinary episode of Matcha Masala and Murder, where we doth indulge in the finest blend of mysteries and mayhaps a touch of the Bard's tongue on this merry Talk Like William Shakespeare Day. Gather 'round as our esteemed co-host, Rhia, unfolds the riveting tale of William Omari Shakespeare and the nefarious demise of Marcus Hall. Verily, thou sh...

Your favorite Blended Besties are continuing with the specialty International and National days of somesuch, join us as co-host Sharmane Fury shares the captivating saga of Charles Sobhraj, infamously known as The Serpent and the Bikini Killer. Across Europe, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and Asia, Sobhraj left a trail of robbery, passport fraud, kidnapping, prison breaks, and murder. His modus operandi involved poisoning vic...

In this gripping installment of "Matcha, Masala, and Murder," Rhia takes us on a riveting journey to unravel the cold blodded tale of William MacDowell and the tragic murders of Renee and Andrew MacRae, his lover and son respectively. Join the Blended Besties in discussing this case that left cold for 40 years but finally has a resolution as of 2022. Sharmane, additionally, has made it back in the U.S., and despite havi...

In this episode of Matcha, Masala, and Murder, co-host Sharmane Fury transports us to the bustling streets of Mexico City to uncover the chilling tale of Francisco Guerrero Pérez, known as El estrangulador del río Consulado, Mexico's first documented serial killer. As Sharmane bids farewell to Mexico in her final episode recorded from there before returning to the United States, she dives deep into the haunting narrative of Gue...

In this enthralling episode of Matcha, Masala, and Murder, Rhia shares the chilling account of Peter Stumpp, known as the Werewolf of Bedburg, and the haunting werewolf trials that swept across Europe in the 1500s. Amidst the backdrop of medieval Europe's superstitions and fear, Rhia unfolds the harrowing tale of Stumpp's alleged crimes, his shocking trial, and the gruesome fate that befell him. As we journey through this d...

In this captivating episode of Matcha, Masala, and Murder, Sharmane shares the gripping yet brief saga of the Angel of Assassination, Charlotte Corday, and the infamous murder of Jean-Paul Marat, a catalyst that ignited the flames of the French Revolution. Against the backdrop of revolutionary France, the narrative unfolds like a riveting tale of intrigue and political upheaval. As we peel back the layers of this historical mystery...

In this chilling Season 2 opener of Matcha, Masala, & Murder, Rhia shares the haunting case of Yusaf Garcia, a Spainard accused and hanged for a crime he likely never committed, the massacre of the Watkins family. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Llangybi, Wales, the narrative unfolds like a tragic tale of injustice and deception. As we peel back the layers of this perplexing case, listeners are transported to a time whe...

In the riveting season finale of Matcha, Masala, and Murder, co-host Sharmane Fury takes center stage to unveil the chilling tale of Tillie Klimek, the notorious Black Widow of Chicago during the Jazz Age. Against the backdrop of a surge in female murderers in Chicago, Tillie Klimek stands out with a staggering body count of around 20 victims, including husbands, relatives, friends, and even neighborhood dogs. Sharmane and Rhia ref...

In this penultimate episode of Season 1 of "Matcha, Masala, & Murder," Rhia Maîr Kaur takes center stage as she dives into the dark and intriguing tale of Guilia Tofana and the Aqua Tofana poison ring. The episode unfolds the clandestine world of “widows by choice” and a covert conspiracy that spanned three generations of women before its eventual demise. Rhia skillfully guides listeners through the twists and turns o...

In this gripping episode of "Matcha, Masala, and Murder," hosts Sharmane Fury and Rhia Maîr Kaur discuss the chilling tale of Sada Abe, a woman whose intense love led to a shocking and gruesome crime. Sharmane recounts the passionate, month-long affair between Sada and her lover, Kichizo Ishida, exploring the boundaries of their relationship through edging kinks like asphyxiation and knife play. The narrative takes a dark...

In this week's return episode from winter break, 'Matcha, Masala, & Murder,' co-host Sharmane Fury shares the sad news of her husband Tristan's unexpected passing. Rhia Maîr Kaur then recounts a chilling tale from Wales, exploring the murder of Immoral Mary Morris by Robert Webster. CHAPTERS: 00:01:02 - Introductions 00:01:54 - Sharmane's Announcement 00:16:10 - Mug chat 00:21:40 - Shall I be Mother? Rhia ...

In this festive holiday special of 'Matcha, Masala, & Murder,' co-hosts Sharmane Fury and Rhia Maîr Kaur trade their usual crime-solving attire for cozy festive pajamas as they share two different chilling Christmas tales. Rhia shares the intriguing story of 'Knotty Ash Ritual Murder,' an unsolved and curious murder of a young mother in front of her newborn and toddler. Meanwhile, Sharmane unveils the sad case o...

In this week's thrilling episode of "Matcha, Masala, and Murder," we uncover the extraordinary saga of Lavinia Fisher, hailed as America's first female serial killer. Hosts Sharmane Fury and Rhia Maîr Kaur unravel a narrative that transcends the conventional true crime story, where the accused serial killer never actually took a life. Falsely implicated in highway robbery and ensnared in a plot to seize her proper...

A couple of Mixed mates musing over Matcha, Masala, & Murder. Trigger warning for SA experiences.

This week in episode 4 Rhia pours the tea on the true crime story of Phoolan Devi: The Band Queen of India. Not the usual tale of murder from your co-hosts Sharmane Fury & Rhia Maîr Kaur, but there's a high body count, revenge and a fight back against the patriarchy and caste system of India. 

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In this, a darker episode of Matcha, Masala, & Murder, co-hosts Sharmane Fury and Rhia Maîr Kaur discuss the unsettling tale of Miyuki Ishikawa, the Demon Midwife of Japan. In the post-World War II economic crisis, Japan faced a baby boom, and Ishikawa, a revered midwife, took in abandoned babies as part of the cultural practice of "mabiki" or weeding out. With an unspoken agreement that these infants might not surviv...

Episode 1: Teacup Poisoner, Graham Young In this episode of Matcha, Masala, & Murder: Blended Besties Spill the Tea, co-hosts Sharmane Fury and Rhia Maîr Kaur take listeners on a captivating journey through the chilling case of the teacup poisoner, Graham Young. Graham Young, infamously known as the "Teacup Poisoner," holds the dubious distinction of being the youngest individual committed to Broadmoor Mental Hospita...