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 Pizza That Caught a Serial Killer
The Pizza That Caught a Serial Killer
The 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 "Gilgo Four"—Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Costello—and the eventual discovery of their remains, along with those of several other victims, between 2010 and 2011. The investigation, a joint effort by local police and the FBI, ultimately led to the identification and arrest of Rex Heuermann, an architect, through phone records, witness descriptions, and crucially, DNA evidence obtained from a discarded pizza crust. Heuermann is accused of targeting young women who were adult workers, and the narrative highlights the heartbreaking personal stories of the victims and the decade-long pursuit of justice.