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 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 and revealing the struggle she endured before her death. The narrative follows the investigation, highlighting the challenges faced by the local police and how witness accounts, particularly regarding a man with a blue and white motorcycle, led them to the perpetrator, James VanCallis Jr. Ultimately, the evidence, including shoe prints and phone location data, secured VanCallis's conviction, bringing some closure to April's family and the tight-knit community.