Crime and Coffee Couple - True Crime Podcast

Skip the banter: 00:10:45 (depending on ads)Four-year-old Ella Bennett was murdered in her Abilene, Texas home in February 2007 while her mother, Charity Lee, was at work. The 911 caller described an accident, but investigators began uncovering details that contradicted that account, including what happened before the call. Medical records and conflicting family accounts raised further questions about what had been known before Ella’s death. Allison examines Ella’s case, the warnings documented months earlier, and an explanation that became harder to reconcile with the evidence.Over 150 bonus episodes waiting for YOU: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Our Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://amzn.to/48mohHX All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes:www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast…

Skip the banter: 00:11:50 (give or take a minute depending on ads)After returning to Whidbey Island for Christmas with his children, Russel Douglas was found murdered on an isolated road. Months later, a nervous caller told detectives he knew something about the shooting, but feared that speaking up would expose him. Allison follows the private conversations and conflicting stories that left investigators questioning why Russel had gone there in the first place.Over 150 bonus episodes waiting for YOU: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Our Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://amzn.to/48mohHX All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes:www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite…

Skip the banter: 00:09:15In February 2005, pregnant Fort Worth business owner Lisa Underwood and her 7-year-old son, Jayden, disappeared after failing to arrive at Lisa’s baby shower. Inside their home, investigators found blood and signs that someone had tried to clean the scene, while Lisa’s SUV was missing. Hours after Lisa was last known to be home, a deputy encountered a wet, mud-covered man walking along an interstate service road who gave a false name and suddenly ran into the woods. As police began looking closely at the people in Lisa’s life, that strange encounter would become increasingly difficult to ignore. Allison walks us through the investigation and the relationships surrounding Lisa that gave detectives a much clearer picture of what may have happened inside her home.Over 150 bonus episodes waiting for YOU: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Our Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://amzn.to/48mohHX All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch,…

New merch released today! 1-week sale, check out the new stuff: https://crimeandcoffeecouple.dashery.com/Skip the banter: 00:10:25 (give or take a minute depending on ads)In June 2011, 20-year-old Indiana University student Lauren Spierer vanished after a night out in Bloomington, leaving behind surveillance footage, conflicting accounts, missing belongings and a final stretch of time that has never been fully explained. Several people saw Lauren severely intoxicated and struggling to walk, yet the men who were with her later gave accounts that did not always match, including differing versions of how she spent her final known 90 minutes and whether she actually left the townhome where she was last reported alive. Over the years, investigators have examined theories ranging from an accidental death and concealed body to abduction, serial killer Daniel Messel and even Israel Keyes, but no direct evidence has established what happened. Fifteen years later, Lauren’s parents are still waiting for the one piece…

Skip the banter: 00:06:10 (give or take a min depending on ads)Robert Hansen, known as the Butcher Baker, became one of Alaska’s most notorious serial killers after targeting vulnerable women in and around Anchorage and taking them into the wilderness. For years, disappearances, prior allegations, and warning signs failed to bring serious scrutiny, even after 17-year-old Cindy Paulson escaped Hansen and gave Anchorage police a detailed account of her abduction. As investigators connected the murders of women including Sherry Morrow, Paula Goulding, Joanna Messina, and Eklutna Annie, evidence began pointing back to the quiet local baker with a private plane, a hunting background, and an aviation map marked with remote locations. Allison walks us through the Robert Hansen investigation, the failures that delayed it, and the evidence that finally forced authorities to reconsider what women had been telling them for years.Over 150 bonus episodes waiting for YOU: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Our…

Skip the banter: 00:09:57Carly Ryan thought she knew the teenage boy she had spent months talking to online, but the relationship was built around an identity that did not exist. As investigators began looking at the people behind Carly’s online conversations, they uncovered a much larger pattern of deception and grooming. Allison tells Carly’s story with a closer look at the warning signs, investigative evidence, and assumptions that complicated how the case was understood.Over 150 bonus episodes waiting for YOU: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Our Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://amzn.to/48mohHX All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes:www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your…

Skip the banter: 00:08:17What happened to Leigh Leigh began at a teenage party where cruelty escalated in front of dozens of people, and the investigation that followed was complicated by silence, conflicting stories, and evidence that did not always fit the official account. Allison tells Leigh’s story through the witness statements, investigative decisions, and forensic concerns that continued to raise questions long after the night in Stockton.Over 150 bonus episodes waiting for YOU: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Our Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://amzn.to/48mohHX All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes:www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast player. Do…

Skip the banter: 00:06:35For years, the Knotek home appeared to be a place where struggling friends and relatives could find support, while inside, Shelly Knotek’s daughters were witnessing escalating abuse, control, and isolation. As Kathy Loreno, Shane Watson, and later Ron Woodworth disappeared from the family’s life, Shelly offered explanations that those closest to her increasingly struggled to believe. The episode also examines the warnings that surfaced along the way, including injuries, troubling behavior, and a 2001 report to law enforcement that did not immediately lead to intervention. Allison walks through the sisters’ accounts, the investigation, and the details that show how much was happening in plain sight before authorities finally acted. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we’re sharing something a little different: it’s the first episode of a newpodcast from our friends at ABC Audio and 20/20 called “What Happened to theMcStays?” In 2010, in a quiet suburb of San Diego, a family of four seeminglyvanished into thin air. When investigators searched their home, they found thefamily’s two beloved dogs unattended outside, rotting food left around the house,and clothes strewn across the floor. The nation was left to wonder: Did theMcStays leave of their own accord, or did something more sinister happen?To hear the whole story, follow “What Happened to the McStays?” on ApplePodcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen – or listen ad-free and get thewhole series before anyone else by subscribing to 20/20 True Crime+ on ApplePodcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Skip the banter: 00:07:51When 19-year-old Cal Poly freshman Kristin Smart disappeared after an off-campus party in May 1996, investigators quickly learned she had last been seen walking back toward campus with fellow student Paul Flores. Early delays, inconsistent statements, a mysterious black eye, and later cadaver dog alerts inside Flores’ dorm room raised serious questions, but years passed without Kristin being found. Decades later, renewed investigative work and previously unheard witnesses brought attention back to details that had been overlooked or left unresolved in the original investigation. This listener suggestion from Kelsi, Destanie, and Maya examines how those early decisions shaped a case that refused to disappear. Allison walks us through Kristin’s story and the evidence investigators kept returning to as the search for answers continued.Over 150 bonus episodes waiting for YOU: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Our Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show):…

Skip the banter: 00:06:48When 12-year-old Sian Kingi vanished during a short bike ride home, investigators were left with a yellow bicycle, reports of a suspicious station wagon and several witnesses who had noticed more than they initially realized. As police followed those details, they uncovered earlier encounters that placed the same couple at the center of increasingly serious concerns. Allison tells Sian’s story with a close look at the witness accounts and investigative decisions that began connecting those pieces.Over 150 bonus episodes waiting for YOU: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Our Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://amzn.to/48mohHX All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes:www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form:…

Skip the banter: 00:05:33Kevin Bacon disappeared on Christmas Eve after telling his roommate he had met someone through a dating app. As investigators followed his digital trail, they discovered that two other men had recently fled the same man’s home and called 911. Allison tells Kevin’s story and examines the warning signs that were already documented before police arrived there looking for him.Over 150 bonus episodes waiting for YOU: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Our Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://amzn.to/48mohHX All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes:www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast player. Do it before you forget!If you're listening on…

Skip the banter: 00:09:38Bonnie Haim vanished after telling friends she planned to leave her husband, while her three-year-old son began describing something investigators could not yet prove. Allison tells the story of the evidence that remained buried for years and the moment Bonnie’s disappearance could no longer be treated as a mystery.Over 150 bonus episodes waiting for YOU: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Our Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://amzn.to/48mohHX All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes:www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast player. Do it before you forget!If you're listening on Spotify please leave us a 5-star review, and leave a comment on…

Skip the banter: 00:07:11Megan Barroso’s car was found running in the middle of the night, marked by gunfire and blood, while she was nowhere nearby. Allison tells the story of how ballistics, vehicle evidence, and a tiny piece of red glitter began to clarify what happened after Megan left her friends.Over 150 bonus episodes waiting for YOU: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Our Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://amzn.to/48mohHX All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes:www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast player. Do it before you forget!If you're listening on Spotify please leave us a 5-star review, and leave a comment on today's episode!If you're on an iPhone,…

Skip the banter: 00:07:09In December 2023, Broomfield, Colorado police responded to a welfare check request from Dan Krug, worried he couldn't reach his wife Kristil. Officers found her bleeding out in the garage of the home she'd spent months trying to protect, the target of a stalking campaign that had escalated from cryptic texts to threats against her family. Kristil had done everything right: she filed police reports, hired a private investigator, bought a gun and carried it everywhere she went. The man she believed was terrorizing her, an ex-boyfriend from high school, had an airtight alibi. If he wasn't the one stalking her, someone much closer to home was watching all along.Allison dug through the digital forensics on this one, and once you hear how investigators finally traced those threats back through a piece of blue painter's tape, you'll understand why this case still keeps detectives up at night.Over 150 bonus episodes waiting for YOU:https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecoupleOur Amazon Shop…

Skip the banter: 00:05:01Linda Sobek’s disappearance initially left investigators with little more than a last-minute photo shoot and an unexplained missed audition. Allison tells the story of how discarded belongings, conflicting accounts, and a narrow window at a ranger station shifted the direction of the case. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Skip the banter: 00:08:17Chynna Deese, Lucas Fowler, and Leonard Dyck were all traveling through remote parts of British Columbia when their lives intersected with a case investigators struggled to make sense of. Allison tells the story through the roadside sightings, forensic links, and unanswered questions that remained even after the manhunt ended.Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecoupleOur Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://amzn.to/48mohHX All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes:www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast player. Do it before you forget!If you're listening on Spotify please leave us a 5-star…

Skip the banter: 00:04:38Sade Robinson was last known to be on a first date, but the investigation that followed depended on fragments of footage, phone data, and evidence that did not answer every question neatly. Allison tells the story, including the parts of the case where procedure, timing, and what was missed became impossible to separate.Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecoupleOur Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://amzn.to/48mohHX All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes:www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast player. Do it before you forget!If you're listening on Spotify please leave us a 5-star review, and…

Skip the banter: 00:08:56When sisters Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman stayed behind after a birthday gathering in Fryent Country Park, the first concern was that no one could reach them. This episode looks at the missed calls for help, the delayed search, the evidence vulnerable to weather and contamination, and the conduct of officers that deepened their family’s grief after the murders. As the investigation moved from missing persons to a double homicide, questions about urgency, accountability, and dignity became impossible to separate from the case itself. Allison walks us through Bibaa and Nicole’s tragic story.Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecoupleOur Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://amzn.to/48mohHX All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes:www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at…

Skip the banter: 00:05:41Dylan Redwine’s court-ordered visit with his father began with visible dread and ended with questions that only grew harder as the search continued. In this episode, Allison tells the story with attention to the missed warnings, the investigative turns, and the evidence that slowly changed the direction of the case.Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecoupleOur Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://amzn.to/48mohHX All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes:www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast player. Do it before you forget!If you're listening on Spotify please leave us a 5-star review, and leave…

Skip the banter: 00:05:32After Andrew Bagby was killed, his parents found themselves fighting not only for justice, but for access to the baby who tied them to their son. This episode looks at the warning signs, court decisions, and overlooked details that followed. Allison tells us the entire story, including the part of the case that still raises the hardest questions.Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecoupleOur Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://amzn.to/48mohHX All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes:www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast player. Do it before you forget!If you're listening on Spotify please…

Skip the banter: 00:05:27The Glensheen murders began inside one of Minnesota’s most recognizable homes, but the case quickly moved beyond the mansion itself and into questions about motive, money, and what investigators could actually prove. Allison tells the story with a careful look at the evidence, the trial decisions, and the details that left people still wondering who knew what, and when.Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecoupleOur Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://amzn.to/48mohHX All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes:www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast player. Do it before you forget!If you're…

Skip the banter: 00:06:04Rey Rivera left home after a brief phone call and never returned, leaving behind a scene that his family has struggled to reconcile for nearly two decades. This episode follows the unanswered questions around the Belvedere Hotel, the note found later, and the investigation that divided those closest to the case. Allison tells the story with careful attention to the details that remain unresolved.Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecoupleOur Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://amzn.to/48mohHX All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes:www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast player. Do it before…

Skip the banter: 00:06:14When 15-year-old Sierra LaMar disappeared on her way to school in Morgan Hill, California, investigators were left piecing together a case from scattered evidence and an unusually short timeline. This episode follows the investigation, the trial, and the later court decision that reopened difficult questions years after the conviction. Allison tells the story carefully, including the details that still leave Sierra’s family without closure. Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecoupleOur Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://amzn.to/48mohHX All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes:www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8Remember to subscribe to our podcast in…

Skip the banter: 00:03:47A seven-year-old girl was taken from her driveway in broad daylight by the man who had just dropped off her Christmas present. Tanner Horner confessed, pleaded guilty at trial, and jurors still had to sit through the evidence before deciding his fate. Allison tells us the full story, and the details that came out during sentencing are something else entirely.YouTube of this case: https://youtu.be/bAG43miooP4Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecoupleOur Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://amzn.to/48mohHX All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes:www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast player. Do…

Skip the banter: 00:06:34 (give or take a minute depending on ads)This episode looks at a baby’s death that unfolded during the chaotic aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, where missed appointments, confusing medical guidance, and daily survival collided. The central question is not only what happened, but what responsibilities remain when families and institutions are both under pressure. Allison carefully lays out the timeline and the testimony that still leaves room for debate.Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecoupleOur Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://amzn.to/48mohHX All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes:www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8Remember to subscribe to our…

Skip the banter: 00:07:24After a young woman collapsed moments after taking a sip of coffee, authorities focused on the sequence of events leading up to that single drink. What followed was a case defined by disputed medical findings, missing evidence, and questions about what investigators could truly confirm. Allison guides us through the details that remain unsettled long after the headlines faded.Air filter we got: https://amzn.to/3P3xlfZSupport us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecoupleOur Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://amzn.to/48mohHX All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes:www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast…

Skip the banter: 00:06:57Garrett Phillips was 12 years old when he was found strangled in his Potsdam, New York apartment in 2011, and within days, investigators had a suspect with no physical evidence tying him to the crime. The case that followed was riddled with misconduct, racial bias allegations, and a key witness whose account was quietly buried. Allison tells us the full story, and the part about what police did and didn't do in those first 48 hours is hard to shake.Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecoupleOur Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://amzn.to/48mohHX All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes:www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8Remember to subscribe to our…

Skip the banter: 00:10:10The disappearance of Karyn Slover quickly turned into a complex investigation marked by conflicting timelines, disputed forensic findings, and questions about how evidence was handled from the very beginning. Decades after convictions were secured, new DNA developments are forcing authorities to revisit what was once considered resolved. Allison brings clarity to the investigative details and the procedural decisions that still leave room for uncertainty.Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecoupleOur Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://amzn.to/48mohHX All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes:www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8Remember to subscribe to…

Skip the banter: 00:06:33On Halloween night in 2015, Cathy Scott, Mike Scott, Barbara Scott, and Violet Taylor were murdered inside their home in rural Pendleton, South Carolina, and the case sat cold for over eight years. The evidence that finally cracked it open was hiding in plain sight the whole time. Allison tells us the rest, and the financial paper trail alone will leave you unsettled.Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecoupleOur Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://amzn.to/48mohHX All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes:www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast player. Do it before you forget!If you're listening…

Skip the banter: 00:06:47 (give or take a min depending on ads)Mandy Matula left her house for what seemed like a brief conversation, but the details surrounding that night quickly became complicated. Small contradictions and unexpected actions forced investigators to reconsider the story they were first given. Allison lays out the sequence of decisions and statements that still leave parts of this case unsettled.Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecoupleOur Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://amzn.to/48mohHX All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes:www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast player. Do it before you…

Skip the banter: 00:05:44Long before the shooting in Winnetka, there were police calls, medical notes, and repeated concerns from people who felt something was wrong. Each response addressed the immediate problem, but none seemed to connect the larger pattern that was forming. Allison walks through the documentation step by step, highlighting the detail that makes the timeline feel harder to dismiss.Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecoupleOur Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://amzn.to/48mohHX All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes:www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast player. Do it before you forget!If you're…

Skip the banter: 00:08:26 (give or take a min depending on ads)A man claims he shot an intruder who was attacking his wife, but the circumstances surrounding how that stranger ended up inside the house quickly draw scrutiny. As investigators examine messages, timelines, and the people living under the same roof, the explanation offered that morning becomes harder to accept. Allison lays out the sequence of events and the detail that made detectives start looking at the case in a completely different way.Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecoupleOur Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://amzn.to/48mohHX All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes:www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form:…

Skip the banter: 00:08:27 Give or take a min for adsWhen Toyah Cordingley went to walk her dog at Wangetti Beach in 2018, it should have been an ordinary afternoon. Instead, investigators were left piecing together phone records, traffic footage, and movements that didn’t fully line up with what anyone expected. Allison tells the story of how the evidence unfolded and the detail that continued to raise questions about what happened on that beach.Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecoupleOur Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://amzn.to/48mohHX All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes:www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite…

Skip the banter: around 00:09:14 depending on adsWhen Army Private LaVena Johnson was found dead in Iraq, her family was told it was a suicide. What they uncovered in the weeks and years that followed raised difficult questions about the investigation, the evidence, and whether key details were overlooked. Allison carefully lays out what was documented, what was missing, and why her parents continue to challenge the Army’s conclusion.Kettle Mike mentioned: https://amzn.to/4aZVECzSupport us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecoupleOur Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://www.amazon.com/shop/crimeandcoffee2 All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes:www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form:…

Skip the banter: 00:10:20When Timmothy Pitzen’s mother picked him up early from school in 2011, she said there was a family emergency, then spent several days traveling with him before being found dead in a motel room. She insisted in a note that her son was safe and would never be located, but the evidence investigators uncovered tells a more complicated story. Allison carefully traces those final movements and the details that still shape how his family understands the silence that followed.Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecoupleOur Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://www.amazon.com/shop/crimeandcoffee2 All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes:www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form:…

Skip the banter: 00:09:08 (give or take a minute depending on ads) James Bulger disappeared from a shopping center in Bootle in February 1993, and the case unfolded through CCTV, witness statements, and a growing realization that the usual assumptions did not apply. We walk through the moments that were missed in public, the inconsistencies in what people thought they saw, and what the investigation and trial later made clear while still leaving key questions unanswered. Allison guides the story carefully, grounding it in the details that shaped how this case was understood then and how it is argued about now. Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Our Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://www.amazon.com/shop/crimeandcoffee2 All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc): https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes: www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available…

Skip the banter: 00:07:41 (give or take a minute depending on ads) In May 2019, 15-year-old Riley Crossman disappeared from her home in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, sometime during an ordinary school night. What followed was a series of quiet red flags, overlooked moments, and conflicting statements that only became clear after Riley failed to show up for school. This episode closely examines the timeline inside the house, the unanswered texts, and the decisions that shaped the first critical hours of the investigation. Certain details did not line up from the very beginning, but it took time for anyone to understand why. Allison carefully walks through what was known, what was missed, and the detail that still raises the hardest questions. Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Our Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://www.amazon.com/shop/crimeandcoffee2 All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):…

Skip the banter: 00:07:41 In 2014, Russell and Shirley Dermond were living out their retirement in a quiet lakeside community—until neighbors made a discovery that would shake the entire area. What followed was a case marked by contradictions, clean surfaces, and missing evidence. Allison brings the full context, including one detail that was easy to miss at the time. Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Our Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://www.amazon.com/shop/crimeandcoffee2 All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc): https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes: www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8 Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast player. Do it before you forget! If you're…

Skip the banter: 00:07:23 In the summer of 2017, four young men disappeared days apart across Bucks County. As families scrambled for answers, investigators uncovered a link none of them had expected. Allison walks us through the timeline, the search efforts, and the detail that finally brought the cases together. Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Our Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://www.amazon.com/shop/crimeandcoffee2 All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc): https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes: www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8 Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast player. Do it before you forget! If you're listening on Spotify please leave us a 5-star review, and leave…

Skip the banter: 00:10:23 Over three years, four couples were attacked along quiet stretches of Virginia road, their cases marked by eerie patterns and evidence that pointed in unsettling directions. Only one case would eventually yield a name. Allison tells us the rest of this crazy case. Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Our Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://www.amazon.com/shop/crimeandcoffee2 All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc): https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes: www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8 Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast player. Do it before you forget! If you're listening on Spotify please leave us a 5-star review, and leave a comment on today's…

Skip the banter: 00:07:49 A family outing at Devil’s Den ended in unimaginable violence, with two parents killed on a quiet trail while their children ran for help. The manhunt that followed raised troubling questions about who we trust and how systems fail to connect the dots. Allison brings the full context, including one detail that was easy to miss at the time. Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Our Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://www.amazon.com/shop/crimeandcoffee2 All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc): https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes: www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8 Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast player. Do it before you forget! If you're listening…

Skip the banter: 00:09:27 When a 71-year-old father vanishes, the focus turns almost immediately to the person who reported him missing. This episode looks closely at how suspicion formed, how pressure was applied, and what happens when investigators become convinced too early. Allison brings the research and context that reveals the part of the story that was easiest to overlook. Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Our Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://www.amazon.com/shop/crimeandcoffee2 All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc): https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes: www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8 Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast player. Do it before you forget! If…

Skip the banter: 00:07:33 Josh Hilberling was trying to leave. At 6'5", the former Air Force serviceman didn’t fit the usual image of a domestic violence victim, but court records, hospital visits, and a dismissed protective order all pointed to a volatile and escalating pattern of abuse in his young marriage. On a sweltering afternoon in Tulsa, everything came to a violent end when Josh fell 17 stories from a high-rise apartment window. His wife Amber admitted to pushing him, though whether it was self-defense or murder remains fiercely debated. Allison tells us the rest of this story that leaves one boy with no parents and two families forever asking what was really going on behind closed doors. Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Our Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://www.amazon.com/shop/crimeandcoffee2 All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc): https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to…

Skip the banter: 00:07:20 Yara Gambirasio never came home from the gym. Her murder would take years to solve, unraveling generations of family secrets in the process. Allison tells us the rest of this story, where DNA didn't just catch a killer. It blew apart a family. Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Our Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://www.amazon.com/shop/crimeandcoffee2 All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc): https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes: www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8 Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast player. Do it before you forget! If you're listening on Spotify please leave us a 5-star review, and leave a comment on today's episode! If you're on an…

Skip the banter: 00:07:45 (give or take a minute depending on ads) Newlyweds Rick and Gail Brink were murdered in their home just days before Thanksgiving, with no clear suspect in sight. Twenty-five years later, a strange comment from Gail’s brother shifted everything. Allison tells us the rest of this story that hinges on a terrible secret kept for decades. Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Our Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://www.amazon.com/shop/crimeandcoffee2 All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc): https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes: www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8 Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast player. Do it before you forget! If you're listening on…

Skip the banter: 00:06:22 (give or take a minute depending on ads) In 2014, 14-year-old Breck Bednar was a bright, tech-savvy teenager who loved gaming and coding with his friends online. When a charismatic older gamer named Lewis began appearing in their chat group, claiming to be a 17-year-old entrepreneur with his own company and connections to the U.S. government, Breck was fascinated by someone who seemed to share his passion for technology. But as months passed, Breck's mother Lorin noticed disturbing changes. Her once-open son became secretive and distant, defending his new friend against her growing concerns. Despite her attempts to intervene, including contacting police about potential grooming, Lewis had already woven an invisible web of manipulation around her son. Breck's story exposes the terrifying reality of online predators who hide behind screens, exploiting the trust of vulnerable teens in spaces where they feel safest, and serves as a stark reminder that danger can enter our homes through…

Skip the banter: 10:12 From the outside, the Reynolds family looked picture-perfect. A deeply religious couple raising their adopted daughter in sunny Coral Springs, Florida. But beneath the surface of baseball games, church choir practices, and shopping trips at the mall, something dark was brewing. When 17-year-old Nikki Reynolds became obsessed with her high school boyfriend, her parents watched helplessly as their once-thriving daughter spiraled into lies, manipulation, and increasingly erratic behavior. Then, on the evening of May 14, 1997, everything came to a violent head. What drove a teenager who once seemed to have it all to commit an act so unthinkable that even she couldn't believe what she'd done? Allison tells us the whole story. Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Our Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://www.amazon.com/shop/crimeandcoffee2 All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):…

Skip the banter: 00:09:40 Claudia Lawrence was a beloved daughter, sister, and friend. What followed her disappearance was a long, painful search clouded by missed clues, shifting public opinion, and silence from people who might know more than they’ve said. Allison tells us the rest of this story that has one really dark twist. Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Our Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://www.amazon.com/shop/crimeandcoffee2 All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc): https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes: www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8 Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast player. Do it before you forget! If you're listening on Spotify please leave us a 5-star…

Skip the banter: 10:00:00 (give or take a minute depending on ads) When 34-year-old mother of four Susie Casey didn't come home after a night out in April 2008, her children knew something was terribly wrong. This is the heartbreaking case of a woman who simply wanted to start over, and the devastating price her family paid in the pursuit of justice. Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Our Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://www.amazon.com/shop/crimeandcoffee2 All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc): https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes: www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8 Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast player. Do it before you forget! If you're listening on Spotify…