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.
Coffee & Crime Stories
The Enduring Case of Mandy Stavik
The episode details the decades-long investigation into the 1989 murder of Mandy Stavik in Acme, Washington, a case that shattered the community's sense of safety. It recounts how Mandy's body was discovered three days after her disappearance, the initial lack of viable suspects for 25 years, and the persistent efforts of detectives. The breakthrough came from a casual conversation between two women who shared suspicions about Tim Bass, a man from Mandy's neighborhood with a history of disturbing behavior towards women. The narrative then follows the collection of Bass's DNA through a surreptitious method and his eventual arrest, trial, and conviction, providing closure for Mandy's family and the community.