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 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 Lara, after meeting Kaylee, murdered her and then kidnapped and assaulted a nineteen-year-old woman named Andrea, eventually leading to his arrest in California. The episode also covers the legal proceedings, including the controversial exclusion of Lara's initial confession, his eventual guilty plea to aggravated murder to avoid the death penalty, and the resulting life sentence he received. Finally, the episode highlights the Sawyer family's advocacy that led to a lawsuit settlement against the college and the establishment of Kaylee's Law, which mandates clear distinctions between campus security and actual law enforcement.