Crime, Wine & Chaos

Crime, Wine & Chaos

Crime, Wine & Chaos is a true crime and chaos, comedy podcast hosted by sisters, Amber Rae and Naomi Lackaff. Join us for a drink as we dive deep into these harrowing stories. Cheers! - EXPLICIT CONTENT - 18 years and older listener advised

Episodes

March 22, 2026 56 mins

This week, Naomi covers the murder of a successful Hollywood publicist that many believe still remains unsolved. 

Then Amber covers the miraculous survival story of Terry Wallis. 

Naomi's Sources:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/what-happened-night-publicist-ronni-chasen-was-killed

Hollywood Mystery

https://abcnews.com/US/ronni-chasen-murder-person-interest-publicist-slaying-fatally

The Murder of Ronni Chasen

Ronni Chasen - Wikiped...

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This week, Amber covers the stalking and murder of Kristil Krug who was failed by law enforcement. 

Then, Naomi takes us back to the 80’s and the origin story of D.A.R.E., a police-run program to keep kids off drugs, or so they told us. 

For this episode, Amber was drinking an iced coffee. 

Amber's Sources: 

Who killed Kristil Krug? Slain Colorado mom received menacing threats weeks before her murder. - CBS News

She was stalked and...

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This week, Naomi covers the story of the tragic felling of the Sycamore Gap Tree.

Then Amber covers Katherine McHale Slaughterback AKA Rattlesnake Kate who encountered a rattlesnake migration and took matters into her own hands. 

Amber was drinking coffee for this episode. 

Naomi's Sources:

The Sycamore Gap Mystery

Sycamore Gap tree - Wikipedia

Amber's Sources:

Katherine McHale Slaughterback 

Katherine Slaughterback (Rattlesnake ...

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This week, Amber covers the murders of two elderly women, Geraldine Jackson and Nancy Phelps, in Buffalo New York.

Then, Naomi covers the disappearance of a con woman in Australia.

Amber's Sources:

Grand Jury Indicts Henchen in Murders of Two Elderly Women | Buffalo Toronto Public Media 

 Henchen Indicted in Southtowns Murders | Buffalo Toronto Public Media 

MISSING WOMEN’S BODIES FOUND - The Herald-Courier  

Henchen's widow su...

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This week Naomi covers another notorious murder from the 80’s that was dubbed The Preppy Murder.

Then Amber covers the secret mall apartment where 8 artists  built a hidden 750-square-foot living space inside the Providence Place Mall in Rhode Island. 

For this episode, Amber was drinking a pomegranate Sanpellegrino.

Naomi's Sources:

The Preppy Murder: Death in Central Park

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Chambers_(criminal)

Am...

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This week Amber covers the story of Elizabeth "Betty" Jean Williams, who was shot to death in Odessa, Texas, by her ex-boyfriend, John Mack Herring

Then, Naomi covers the tragic story of the medical experimentation inflicted on David Reimer.

Amber's Sources:

Kiss and Kill - Wikipedia

A Kiss Before Dying – Texas Monthly

Killer Claims Girl Begged Him To Shoot Her | by Cat Leigh | Of Misdeeds and Mysteries | Medium

A Crime to...

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This week, Naomi covers the horrifying public murder of a little girl in Australia. 

Then Amber covers the story of American Apparel and the abusive founder, Dov Charney. 

This week, Amber was drinking Maison Perrier Peach Spritzer

Naomi's sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Darcey_Freeman 

https://www.theguardian.com/fgirl-thrown-from-bridge-by-father 

https://murderpedia.org/male.F/f/freeman-arthur.htm 

https://www.her...

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This week, Amber covers the murder of Helena Greenwood. Helena was murdered in her home just weeks before she was scheduled to testify at trial for her sexual assault case. 

Then Naomi covers the case of the first and only artist to be tried and found guilty of obscenity.

Amber's Sources:

Forensic Files S8 E24 “Nailed”

Life sentence without parole for slaying of exec | Local News | smdailyjournal.com

DNA traps scientist's kill...

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This week, Naomi covers the mass rape trial in France that shook the world. 

Then Amber tells the story of two friends out for a brief sight-seeing flight that left them stranded in the Alaskan wilderness. 

For this episode, Amber was drinking  100 Nails Ranch Pinot Noir Central Coast 

Naomi's Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gis%C3%A8le_Pelicot 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelicot_rape_case 

https://time.com/collections/wom...

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This week, Amber covers the story of twins, Benjamin and Meghan Elliot. 17-year old Benjamin Elliot stabbed his twin sister Meghan, but he claimed he was sleepwalking. 

Then, Naomi tells the story of the short and surreal life and tragic death of The People’s Princess.

Amber was just drinking water for this episode. 

Amber's Sources:

48 Hours S 38 E 1 The Boy Who Killed His Twin

A Texas teen stabbed his twin sister to death. It&apo...

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 This week, Naomi covers the murder of a young British teacher, working abroad, who was murdered by an obsessed would-be student. 

Then Amber covers the strange disappearance of Patricia Meehan.  Patricia vanished after walking away from a car crash on Montana Highway 200 in April 1989.

 Anyone with information on Patricia Meehan is asked to call the McCone County Sheriff’s Office at 406-485-3405. 

This week, Amber was drinking a mock...

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In this episode Amber covers the murder of Debbie Dorian. Debbie was killed in her Fresno apartment in 1996. It would take 30 years for justice to be served.

Then, Naomi tells the winding tale of the life and death of one of America’s most iconic radio DJ’s. 

For this episode, Amber was drinking American Vintage Red Blend from CA

Amber's Sources:

DNA breakthrough solves 1996 murder of California woman, revealing serial predator - ...

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 This week, Naomi covers the tragic murder of a devoted mom by yet another man who couldn’t handle rejection. 

Then Amber cover the kidnapping of Denise Amber Lee. Denise and several others made 911 calls but because of a broken system, first responders arrived too late. 

Naomi's Sources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTWSAttcV5w

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-40002220

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/sonia-blount-s-killer-...

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Don't worry, Chaos Kids...we're not taking a whole month off. Unforeseen circumstances have us taking an unexpected break this week, but we will be back with a brand new episode next week! In the meantime, enjoy a classic and one of our personal favorites.

This week, Amber covers the unsolved murder of Arpana Jinaga who was found dead in her apartment after a community Halloween party.  Thank you to Jennifer B. for the sto...

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This week Naomi covers one of the most gruesome and notorious murders in Ireland, the killers dubbed the “Scissor Sisters” for their horrific crime.  

Then Amber covers the Iroquois Theater Fire, the deadliest single-building fire, killing over 600 people.

For this episode, Amber was drinking Chardonnay – Blue Jean 

Naomi's Sources:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEBfO3MHpwM

https://murderpedia.org/female.M/m/mulhall-sisters.htm

h...

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This week, Amber covers the devastating murder of Melissa Lamesch and her unborn son Barrett.

 Then, Naomi tells the story of one of Australia’s most persistent and fascinating mysteries: who killed Gilbert Bogle and Margaret Chandler? 

For this episode, Amber was drinking a blood orange San Pellegrino

Amber's Sources:

  People Magazine Investigates S E  8 “Inferno of Lies”

Illinois firefighter accused of staging a house fire to co...

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 This week, Naomi covers a bitter divorce that turned into murder, and a family divided. 

Then Amber tells the story of the disappearance of Mary Louise Day. A 13-year old girl who disappeared in 1981 and then re-appeared 22 years later. Or did she?

For this episode, Amber was drinking  Cabernet Sauvignon From F. Stephen Miller Cellars 

Naomi's Sources:

 

https://murderpedia.org/female.P/p/polk-susan.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

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This week, Amber covers the near fatal hazing of Danny Santulli at University of Missouri's Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. 

Then, Naomi covers the incredulous true story of a man who spent decades pretending to be other people, in an attempt to stay young forever?

For this episode, Amber was drinking Hearsay – Red Blend from Santa Barbara County

Amber's Sources:

House of Horrors: Secrets of College Greek Life Episode 1

Parents of...

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This week, Naomi covers the double homicide of a man and his wife killed by what the press described as “a woman scorned”.

Then Amber tells the story of a dad-turned-cult leader to a group of college friends in Yonkers, New York.

Amber was drinking a pinot from Johan Vineyards in Willamette Valley.

Naomi's sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_Broderick

https://murderpedia.org/female.B/b/broderick-betty.htm

https://murderpedi...

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In this episode, Amber covers a high school catfishing story where a teen and her boyfriend face persistent harassment from an unknown number. 

Then, Naomi covers the harrowing rescue of 12 boys and their coach from the depths of a dangerous cave, that captivated the entire world.

For this episode, Amber was drinking a lime San Pellegrino.

Amber's Sources:

Unknown Number Documentary

10 Jaw-Dropping Details 'Unknown Number&apos...

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