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 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 secluded, strictly regimented life on a farm, with the mother, Kathy, homeschooling her four sons and enforcing stringent rules regarding entertainment and social interaction. Years after their television appearance, in 2017, the family was involved in a harrowing incident where Jacob, one of the sons, fatally shot his mother, Kathy, and younger brother, James, before attempting to take his own life. The narrative details the legal proceedings that followed, including Jacob's recovery from severe injuries, his plea of not guilty by reason of insanity, and ultimately his guilty plea due to his inability to recall the events. The text concludes with a discussion of the sentencing and the Wife Swap mother's belief that the family's overly controlled environment contributed to the tragedy.