Sugar Coated Murder

Michael Colucci, a Summerville SC jeweler, stands accused of the 2015 murder of his wife, Sara Lynn Moore-Colucci. The original trial ended in a hung jury. Now, after over five years, Colucci is facing a retrial, scheduled to begin on May 13. In this episode, Anne reviews the mysterious death of Sara Lynn and the first murder trial. Karen bakes up some deliciously special Blondies. This recipe comes from Karen's best friend from co...

The Sugar Sisters are back with a new episode. Anne makes delicious Banana Cupcakes with scrumptious Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting. Karen recounts the story of who killed Rashawn Berry and what the motive was.

Anne's recipe came from Sally's Baking Addiction, once again proving we are obsessed with Sally!

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In this special episode, Karen and Anne welcome a crime scene expert, weapons expert, trial testified, an equalizer for the prosecution, and a co-star in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial - DR. KENNY KINSEY! In this part 1 of 2, we interview him and ask the pressing questions others won't ask like "have you ever had a paranormal experience at a crime scene" and many others. Of course, when you host a special guest, you serve...

Anne recaps the story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard who was convicted of 2nd degree murder of her mother, Dee Dee. Gypsy has just been granted parole after serving 8 years of her 10-year sentence. Gypsy Rose suffered unspeakable horrors at the hands of her mother who was thought to have had Munchausen By Proxy syndrome. Dee Dee had even lied to Gypsy about what age she actually was.
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Anne bakes up memory-inducing Mini Powdered Donut Muffins that remind the sisters of their youth. These powdery pillows of softness are perfect for Christmas morning.
Karen recounts the horrifying details of the kidnapping and torturous killing of Amy Robinson in Arlington, Texas. Amy was kind, dependable, and dedicated to her future; she was preyed upon by two heartless beasts. This case begs the question: Are murderers born to ki...

Still stuffed from Thanksgiving, Karen opts to skip the kitchen in this episode and discuss various foods she enjoyed over the holiday. She describes the Pilgrim sandwiches that were her favorite meal. Anne unwinds the twisted case of the demise of Iron Mike Malloy, the man who wouldn't die. The case occurred during the Great Depression and Prohibition in a dirty speakeasy in Bronx, NY. Mike thought his life had taken a lucky turn,...

In this episode, Anne bakes up a recipe for Apple Caramel Upside Down Cake and kicks it up with a secret ingredient. Karen unpacks the case of the Heidt murders out of Georgia, where a tight-knit family has a jealous, nefarious member lurking for the opportunity to commit the most heinous of acts. And another family member just might be the cause of it all.

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This episode brings a recipe for Apple Cinnamon Muffins from Karen. She bakes up warm, apple-ly treats that smell of cinnamon, toasted pecans, and KillaVanilla. The recipe is from beyondfrosting.com. Anne gives us a case out of Concord, NC, where a police officer meets an untimely death but not in the line of duty.

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In this episode, Anne shares a copycat recipe that mimicks Starbucks's Caramel Apple Spice drink. Karen introduces a social media app the ladies have never heard of and then recounts the horrendous acts of a guy with too many letters in his name. In his killing spree, he picked women who were homeless and or prostitutes because he did not think anyone would care enough to investigate their disappearances. He was right until he murd...

OctoBoo was an OctoBust so we talk OctoBalls and a murderous OctoBeast in school principal's clothing. Karen shares her recipe for some delicious peanut butter protein balls because we all need more protein! Anne unpacks the tragic story of a family annihilation - four promising lives cut short for selfish reasons. The case was solved using bugs. These bugs enabled investigators to draw a map of where the killer traveled in his mur...

Serial Killer September continues with Anne presenting the story of a monster named Randall Woodfield, also known as "The I-5 Killer. There we so may chances to stop this monster, but a broken system enabled him to escalate from a tallywhacker exposed to a truly dark and twisted man. Karen continues Cereal Killer September with a recipe for Count Chocula cookies.

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Serial Killer September continues! First, Karen puts her own spin on a recipe for Puppy Chow. As usual, she just cannot leave a recipe alone and has to make it her own. Is it a success, or is it a failure? Next, Anne narrates the horrific crimes of creepy Australian Ivan Milat, also known as the Backpacker Murderer. Of course, there's chatter as the girls crack themselves up with their witty and not-so-witty comments.

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The ladies kick off Serial Killer September with a knockout! First, Anne shares her recipe for Brown Butter Rice Crispy Treats. She gives a great tutorial on how to make brown butter and turns out some fancy mouth treasures. Then, Karen unfolds the mysteries surrounding the Colonial Parkway Murders that are thought to have been committed by a Serial Killer who has not yet been caught. At least 8 people (ages 14-27) lost their lives...

The sisters try a new bourbon, Anne bakes a Boozy Cherry Pie, and endless inappropriate laughter ensues.  Karen offends the US Postal Service, and there is a call for Serial Killer insurance.  Karen covers the evil doings of NC/SC Serial Killer Daniel Printz.  His victims were Edna Suttles, Leigh Goodman, Delores Sellers, and Nacy Rego.  His other victim was his entire family.

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It's Karen's turn to bake, so she brings out a recipe for a delicious and easy Blueberry Cobbler that she adds Killa Vanilla to.  Anne catches us up on True Crime's current events. Then she narrates the heartbreaking story of the victimization of Nohema Graber, a beloved Spanish teacher from Fairfield High School in the small town of Fairfield, Iowa.  While recording, the sisters sip on a new cocktail, Bourbon Cream by Buffalo Trac...

This case was sent to us by a listener named Erin.  HI, Erin!  Anne reveals a winning recipe for a delicious Pound Cake and redeems herself from an early Pound Cake disaster.  Karen unpacks a case that draws eerie similarity to the case of their book, CLICK, CLICK, CLICK.  Set in a community within Henrico County, VA, this is a case of Mortal Frenemies.  Dean Scott Phillips was described as a confident, thriving teenager on his way...