Scream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee Hour

Scream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee Hour

Embark on a chilling journey with "Scream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee Hour," a riveting podcast hosted by Sahara Harrington and Candace Durand from Reno, NV. This dynamic duo brings a blend of true crime narratives, unsolved mysteries, and razor-sharp humor into each episode. Picture a dark roast of suspense - where shocking stories are served with a side of caffeinated banter that crafts a rich and potent brew of crime and local coffee inspiration. So, grab your mug, settle in, and let "Scream and Sugar" take you on a thrilling journey through the mysteries of the darker side. Contact us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scream.and.sugar.podcast On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scream.and.sugar.podcast Or email us: screamandsugarreno@gmail.com Disclaimer: This podcast contains content that may be upsetting. The topics of this podcast are researched using publicly available information, and may occasionally be incorrect. Due to the topics covered, listener discretion is advised. Huge shout out to Taylor Sommer for the amazing intro/outro music. All music inquiries can be sent to remmosrolyat@yahoo.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support.

Episodes

June 18, 2025 47 mins
Welcome back, spooky squad, to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour.
In the quiet town of Acme, Washington, the Thanksgiving weekend of 1989 turned into a nightmare. Mandy Stavik, a bright, athletic 18-year-old college freshman, went out for a routine jog with her dog, Kyra, and never came home. Days later, her body was found in the Nooksack River. The case would haunt the community for decades until a sh...
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Welcome back, Spooky Squad, to Scream and Sugar - your true crime coffee hour. This week, we’re heading to Houston, Texas, to uncover the chilling mystery of the Icebox Murders—a gruesome 1965 double homicide that left investigators reeling.

When police forced entry into the home of elderly couple Fred and Edwina Rogers, what they found inside the refrigerator shocked even seasoned detectives. But the most haunting part? Their reclu...
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This week, we're diving into the chilling and tragic case of Aileen Wuornos—often labeled as America's first female serial killer. But was she truly a cold-blooded predator, or a deeply damaged woman failed by every system around her? Join us as Candace traces Aileen’s turbulent life—from a childhood filled with abuse and abandonment to the Florida highways where seven m...
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Welcome back ya'll! Today, we are diving deep into one of the creepiest cases we've covered. This is one of Brazil’s most disturbing and unexplained cases — the Guarapiranga Reservoir Mutilation. In 1988, the body of an unidentified man was discovered near São Paulo's Guarapiranga Reservoir. What shocked investigators wasn't just the death — it was the horrifying, surgical precision of the mutilations. No blood. No signs of struggl...
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In this chilling episode of Scream and Sugar, we dive into the tragic and unsolved case of Anna Scott, a 23-year-old woman from Reno, Nevada, whose life was cut short in February 2022.

Found burned in the back of a car in a quiet neighborhood, Anna’s death sent shockwaves through the local community. Despite ongoing investigations and public outcry, her killer remains unidentified.

Join us as we explore Anna’s life, the timeline of e...
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This week, we're hanging with Candace as she guides us through one of the most legendary unsolved cases in American history: the mystery of D.B. Cooper. In 1971, a man boarded a plane in Portland under the name Dan Cooper, hijacked it midair, and parachuted out with $200,000 in ransom—never to be seen again.

Who was he? Did he survive the jump? And why has no one ever come...
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Hey Spooky Squad! Welcome back to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. Today we are talking about a serial killer, or lack thereof, in Austin, Texas, who's allegedly stalking Rainy St. 
Since 2022, a chilling pattern has haunted Austin, Texas—bodies of young men have been found in Lady Bird Lake, near the bustling bars and music venues of Rainy Street. Official reports have often ruled these deaths as ac...

What up, Spooky Squad? In this episode of Scream and Sugar, we continue to tramp through the 2014 Isla Vista murders committed by Elliot Rodger.
In today's episode, we will focus more thoroughly on his state of mind, including diagnoses. As we explore his warped ideology, the warning signs that were ignored, the toxic subcultures that fueled his descent into violence, we will also look at how our society responded. Join us as we dis...
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In this episode of Scream and Sugar, we dive into the chilling case of the 2014 Isla Vista murders committed by Elliot Rodger. Through a deep analysis of his manifesto, we explore his warped ideology, the warning signs that were ignored, and the toxic subcultures that fueled his descent into violence. We break down the timeline of events, the investigation that followed, and the broader societal issues sur...
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On this episode of Scream and Sugar, we’re diving into the twisted tale of Belle Gunness—one of America’s most infamous female serial killers, alongside our special guest, Brett Masterson!
Operating under the guise of a lonely widow, she lured unsuspecting men to her Indiana farm with promises of love and fortune. But instead of wedding bells, these suitors met a far more gruesome fate. Was Belle a heartless murderer, motivated by g...
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This week on Scream and Sugar, we’re exploring the shocking case of Darren Mack, a prominent Reno businessman whose seemingly perfect life unraveled in a spiral of violence and betrayal. In 2006, amidst a bitter divorce and custody battle, Darren brutally murdered his estranged wife, Charla Mack, in their home. He then attempted to assassinate the family court judge overseeing their case, unleashing chaos and fear throughout the Re...
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Hello Spooky Squad! Welcome back to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour.  Today we're sipping on some delicious lattes from local spot, Old World Coffee Roasters and getting into a chilling and recent true crime case.

In September 2021, Fort Worth police made a grisly discovery: the dismembered remains of three individuals burning in a dumpster behind a church. What began as a routine investigation into ...
Welcome back, Spooky Squad, to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. Today we unravel the chilling mystery of Pam Jackson and Sherri Miller, two teenage friends who vanished without a trace in South Dakota in 1971. The case baffled investigators for decades as the girls’ last known moments on a quiet road trip turned into an unsolved enigma.

What happened on that fateful day? With no evidence or leads, fa...
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December 17, 2024 48 mins
Welcome back, Spooky Squad, to another episode of Scream and Sugar. Today we unravel the sinister story of Dorothea Puente, the "Deathhouse Landlady" - who we like to call Landlady Death - who turned her unassuming boarding house in Sacramento (what up, sister city!) into a house of horrors.
Beneath her kind, grandmotherly exterior, Puente orchestrated a shocking scheme of manipulation, theft, and murder that targeted society's most...
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Welcome back, Spooky Squad to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. Today we are doing something a little different, a tale on cryptids in the US!
Deep in the pine barrens of New Jersey lurks a creature steeped in mystery and legend: the Jersey Devil. With its bat-like wings, hooved feet, and eerie cries that echo through the trees, this cryptid has terrorized locals for centuries. But where did the legen...
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Welcome back Spooky Squad, to Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour! And welcome back Meredith! Hang with us as we snack on sandwiches from our local My Favorite Muffin, and listen in as Meredith takes us through the blood-chilling tale of survival, Mary Vincent.

In September 1978, 15-year-old Mary was hitchhiking through California when she accepted a ride from Lawrence Singleton. What started as a hopeful journey soon took...
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As we round the corner into Halloween (spooky season!), we thought we would dive into a case that seems...well, difficult to explain.
Welcome back, Spooky Squad to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour.  Today, we're bringing you the chilling, and paranormal, case of Teresita Basa, while sipping on fantastic coffee from our local favorite, Pangolin Cafe.

 In 1977, Teresita Basa, a quiet, well-respected resp...
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October 10, 2024 46 mins
Welcome back, spooky squad, to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour.
Today, Candace takes us through a tragic case. In 1982, deep in the woods of northern Georgia, Dr. Charles Scudder and Joseph Odom lived a secluded life in a hand-built, gothic-style mansion they called Corpsewood Manor. The couple had moved there to escape society, seeking privacy and self-sufficiency. But their tranquil existence turne...
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Howdy spooky squad, and welcome back to Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. In today's episode, we are hanging out with proud Texan, Willamina Rose Veneklasen, while she takes us into a chilling case straight out of her hometown of Fort Worth, Texas. 

The tragic murders of Andrea Wilburn and Stan Farr, and the attempted murder of Priscilla Davis, were all allegedly committed by millionaire oilman Cullen Davis. On the nigh...
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Welcome back, Spooky Squad, to Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. In today's episode, we are covering the first part of The UK's most prolific serial killer, Dennis Nilsen.

Few serial killers in British history have left a legacy as chilling as Dennis Nilsen, a man whose calm demeanor hid the unspeakable horrors lurking beneath. Dubbed the ‘Muswell Hill Murderer,’ or the 'Kindly Killer', Nilsen preyed on young men in Lon...
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