Coffee & Crime Stories
Coffee & Crime Stories
Grab your favorite mug and settle in for a conversation about the cases that captivate us all.
Welcome to Coffee & Crime Stories, where we break down true crime cases in the same way you'd discuss them with a friend over coffee. No dramatic music, no sensationalism – just clear, thoughtful conversations that help you understand what really happened.
Hosted by a practicing attorney, Coffee & Crime Stories offers a unique legal perspective on the cases that make headlines. Each episode, we dive deep into a different case, walking through the timeline, examining the evidence, and exploring the psychology behind the crime. With insights from the legal field, we'll help you understand not just what happened, but how the justice system responds to these crimes.
Whether it's a headline-grabbing murder, a puzzling disappearance, or a case that's been cold for decades, we'll help you make sense of the facts and understand how these crimes unfolded. Our legal background allows us to break down complex courtroom procedures, explain legal terminology, and provide context that you won't find in other true crime podcasts.
Perfect for your morning commute, lunch break, or whenever you need a true crime fix, Coffee & Crime Stories treats these real cases with the respect they deserve while satisfying your curiosity about the darker side of human nature.
So pour yourself a cup, get comfortable, and let's talk crime.
Episodes
49 episodes
David Anthony Burke - Homicide in the Singer's Car
The episode provides an overview of an ongoing homicide investigation involving the discovery of a body in a car registered to a popular singer known as David Anthony Burke. The remains, found in the trunk of the vehicle after tow...
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12:58
The Murder of Kaylee Sawyer and Edwin Lara's Crimes
The episode provides an extensive narrative detailing the murder of Kaylee Sawyer in Bend, Oregon, and the subsequent interstate crime spree committed by her killer, Edwin Lara, a college campus security guard. It describes how La...
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12:11
The Las Vegas Murder of Shauna Tiaffay
The episode provides an extensive narrative concerning the murder of Las Vegas cocktail waitress, Shauna Tiaffay, and the subsequent investigation and trial of her estranged husband, George Tiaffay. Initially focusing on Shauna's ...
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13:31
The Tragedy of the Stockdale Family
The episode chronicles the tragic events surrounding the Stockdale family, a devoutly religious and musically talented bluegrass band who gained notoriety after appearing on the reality show Wife Swap in 2008. The family lived a...
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18:15
The Murder of Becky Watts
The episode details the disappearance, murder, and investigation of 16-year-old Becky Watts, focusing on the discovery of her body and the subsequent trial of her stepbrother, Nathan Matthews, and his girlfriend, Shauna Hoare. It recount...
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15:29
A Tennessee Tragedy: The Murder of Emma Walker
The Episode details the tragic story of Emma Walker, a high school cheerleader whose life was cut short. It recounts her tumultuous relationship with former boyfriend, Riley Gaul, highlighting his increasingly possessive and controlling beha...
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16:23
The Murder of Sasha Samsudean
The episode describes the tragic case of Sasha Samsudean, a 27-year-old Orlando woman found murdered in her apartment. The episode meticulously outlines the discovery of her body, the initial police investigation, and the e...
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14:25
The Honeymoon Murder Mystery Anni's Unanswered Questions
The Honeymoon Murder Mystery: Anni's Unanswered QuestionsThe episode details the tragic murder of Anni Dewani during her honeymoon in South Africa in 2010, focusing on the conflicting accounts and legal battles...
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21:48
The Horrors of Room 308: The Case of Grace Millane
The episode recounts the tragic disappearance and murder of Grace Millane, a young British backpacker traveling in New Zealand. It details her last known movements, meeting Jesse Kempson through Tinder, and the subsequent polic...
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20:36
The Disappearance of Pepita Redhair
This episode focuses on the disappearance of Pepita Redhair, a 27-year-old Navajo woman who went missing from Albuquerque, New Mexico, in March 2020. It details the concerns of her family, who suspect human trafficking and domesti...
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15:55
Stacy Hill: Unanswered Questions on Red Lake Tribal Land
The episode discusses the unresolved 2009 death of Stacy Hill, a 17-year-old Red Lake Nation girl found deceased on tribal land in northwestern Minnesota. They highlight how few answers exist over a decade later ...
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12:10
The Unresolved Death of Olivia Lone Bear
The episode recounts the disappearance and death of Olivia Lone Bear, an Indigenous mother of five, whose body was discovered in a submerged truck in Lake Sakakawea in 2018, nearly a year after she vanished. The episode highlights the
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The tragic disappearance and murder of 17-year-old Pheobe Bishop
The source recounts the tragic disappearance and murder of 17-year-old Pheobe Bishop, highlighting the discovery of her remains in a national park after she vanished on her way to the airport. It details the suspicious actions ...
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14:33
The Murder of Pheobe Bishop
The source recounts the tragic disappearance and murder of 17-year-old Pheobe Bishop, highlighting the discovery of her remains in a national park after she vanished on her way to the airport. It details the suspicious actions ...
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14:33
The Pizza That Caught a Serial Killer
The Pizza That Caught a Serial KillerThe episode details the Gilgo Beach Murders, a series of homicides primarily involving women discovered in a remote New York beach town. It chronicles the disappearances of the ...
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17:16
Kacie Woody: A Predator's Online Deception
The episode details the abduction and murder of Kacie Woody, a young girl who was groomed online by David Fuller, a 47-year-old predator posing as a teenager named "Dave Fagen." It outlines Kacie's personal life, including a famil...
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18:31
The Murder of Reagan Tokes and the Act It Inspired
This true crime documentary chronicles the tragic murder of Reagan Tokes, an Ohio State University student, just months before her graduation. The episode details her life, her disappearance after a work shift, ...
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22:25
The Fitness App Solves April Millsap's Murder
The episode describes the tragic murder of April Millsap, a teenage girl from the small town of Armada, Michigan, in 2014. It details how April's fitness app on her phone became a crucial piece of evidence, tracking her movements ...
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18:47
The Valeria Márquez Femicide: A Livestreamed Tragedy
The episode discusses the murder of Valeria Márquez, a 23-year-old beauty influencer, who was fatally shot in her salon in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico, while livestreaming on TikTok. Authorities are investigating the case as...
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15:37
The Weight of Lies: Elizabeth Arellano's Murder
This true crime documentary details the murder of Elizabeth Arellano in April 2016. It recounts how Elizabeth's mother discovered her missing, leading to a police investigation that uncovered her body in Lake Worth, weighed...
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12:38
The Tragic Obsession Rebecca Schaeffer's Fateful Stalker
This episode details the tragic murder of actress Rebecca Schaeffer by an obsessed fan, Robert John Bardo, in 1989. It traces Rebecca's rise to fame and Bardo's disturbing history, including his abusive childhood and prior...
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16:47
The Pastor's Facade and a Wife's Tragic End
The provided source details the tragic case of Lauren Phelps, who was murdered by her husband, Matthew Phelps, a seemingly devout Baptist minister. The account explains how their marriage quickly deteriorated due to <...
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13:06
Storm of Suspicion: The Disappearance of Crystal McDowell
The source details the disappearance and murder of Crystal McDowell amidst the chaos of Hurricane Harvey. Investigators initially consider her ex-husband Steve McDowell, new boyfriend Paul Hargrave, and uncle Jeff Wal...
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