Murder & Merlot

Grab your glass and get cozy, let’s talk about.. the world’s largest nuclear disaster! 

In the third and final part of our Chernobyl series, we will be wrapping up what transpired years after the disaster and what the area is like today. 

Join us as we get into the investigation, trial, and conviction of those that were held responsible for the nuclear reactor explosion. We will also discuss how the hazardous site was finally conta...

Grab your glass and get cozy, let’s talk about.. the world’s largest nuclear disaster! 

In Part 2 of our 3 Part series on the Chernobyl disaster we will be discussing the immediate after effects of the deadly 1986 explosion. 

Join us as we deep dive into the efforts taken to not only clean up the highly radioactive debris from the accident site but also the steps that were taken to keep it a secret from the rest of the world. Not o...

We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News!

This episode includes some true crime news updates, a serial killer identified after perishing in a plane crash, a Texas teen that used fire as a means of murder, and a bizarre article at the end to lighten the mood. 

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Grab your glass and get cozy, let's talk about.. the world's largest nuclear disaster!

We are definitely stepping into new territory with this one, as we dive into the unsettling case of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant accident. 

Get ready for science class as this episode will be all about radiation, nuclear power, and what series of events lead up to the explosion on April 26, 1986, in Reactor Number Four. We tried to make it a...

We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News!

This episode includes a true crime news update, a subway stabbing spree, mistaken and mishandled remains, and a bizarre article at the end to lighten the mood. 

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Grab your glass and get cozy, let’s book club it up! 

Join us as we dive into “Small Sacrifices” by Ann Rule.

Here we will be discussing our thoughts and feelings about the book, author, and case. We have already posted a two part series about the case of Diane Downs, the murderous mother, that was inspired by the book. If you haven't yet, go check them out! If you read the book along with us, it isn't necessary to listen to the ca...

Grab your glass and get cozy, let's talk about murder! 

In this episode we wrap up the case of child-murderer Diane Downs, as we discuss her arrest, trial, and conviction. 

With a focus on the trial, we will find out how one of Diane’s surviving victims, her own nine year old daughter, became the star witness that helped put her behind bars. With additional evidence, we are now also able to paint a more clear picture of what actual...

We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News!

This episode includes a couple of true crime news updates, a reckless Redneck Rave, the mysterious death of a billionaire tech guru, and a bizarre article that will drive you nuts. Stick around to the very end to find out what book we will be covering for our next series!

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Grab your glass and get cozy, let's talk about murder! 

For our next series we'll be diving into the horrendous and aggravating case of Diane Downs. 

In this episode we sift through the garbage that is Diane’s story of how her three children and herself were attacked by an apparent “shaggy-hair gunman”. Her story, like garbage, stinks, and the police are not buying it. 

In this series we will discuss how the night of May 19, 1983 u...

We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News!

This episode is an important one. Like the rest of Canada, and the world, we were deeply saddened to hear of the discovered remains of 215 children found at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. We discuss the details of the developing case, what took place in residential schools, and provide resources for those looking for support o...

We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News!

This episode includes a mummified cult leader, a porn star poisoner, and a bizarre story at the end to lighten the mood.. Well to be honest, all of the stories this week are pretty light and pretty bizarre. You will definitely want to tune in and find out all of the details!

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Grab your glass and get cozy, let’s book club it up! 

Join us as we dive into  “Helter Skelter: The True Story of The Manson Murders” by Vincent Bugliosi & Curt Gentry.

Here we will be discussing our thoughts and feelings about the book, author, and case. We have already posted a four part series about The Manson Family Murders that was inspired by the book, so if you haven't yet, go check it out! If you read the book along with us...

We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News!

This episode includes a Murder & Merlot update, some true crime news updates, vampire facials, attacks on ambulance workers, and a bizarre article at the end to lighten the mood.. Well that last part is questionable but the story is certainly bizarre!

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Grab your glass and get cozy, the conclusion to The Manson Family Murders is finally here!

We never thought we would have a four part series but if there was ever a case to do so, this would be the one!

Terra fell deep into the rabbit hole and dug up all kinds of conspiracy theories and possible connected attempted and unsolved murders. We also wrap up the other trials relating to the The Family and we find out where everyone is no...

We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News!

This episode includes a true crime news update, a bizarre murder involving eyedrops and later a helicopter, a missing child story with a happy ending, and a bizarre article at the end to lighten the mood.  

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Grab your glass and get cozy, let's talk about murder! 

In Part 3 of The Manson Family Murders, we are going to trial! 

We will discuss all of the puzzle pieces that prosecuting attorney, Vincent Bugliosi, had put together in order to establish the motive behind the gruesome Tate-LaBianca murders and to prove that the co-defendants were guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Those being tried for conspiracy to commit murder and murder i...

We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News!

This episode includes some true crime news updates, the death of the notorious Amityville Horror killer (our first listener requested story), the Atlanta Spa Shootings, and a bizarre article at the end to lighten the mood.  

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Grab your glass and get cozy, let's talk about murder! 

Here we go! Part 2 of the bizarre and intricate story of The Manson Family Murders!

In this episode we start connecting the murders with those that were responsible for them, including the man that orchestrated it all: Charles Manson. 

It all started to unravel when two young women were found by police trying to escape the hippie cult they had been living with, out in the dese...

We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News!

This episode includes a virtual court hearing win, the release of a convicted sex-offender, the strangulation of a strangler, and a bizarre article at the end to lighten the mood.  

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