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 Cold Case Homicide of Rowena Zapalac
The Cold Case Homicide of Rowena Zapalac
The sources provide a detailed investigative report and related podcast materials from Crime Junkie concerning the suspicious 1984 death of Rowena Wilkinson Zapalac in Flatonia, Texas, which was initially ruled a suicide or accident. Central to the investigation is the persistent advocacy of Zapalac’s sister, Joleta Wilkinson, who pushed for reclassification after discovering that critical forensic evidence, such as signs of struggle and foreign biological material, contradicted the initial ruling. The sources explore two possible connections: a confessed serial killer named Robert Charles Browne, who claimed to have committed a murder in Flatonia around that time, and a local man, Cooper Cherry, who was linked to Zapalac and another local homicide victim, Melody Ann Bush. Ultimately, the report concludes that Zapalac’s death was a homicide and urges state authorities to officially re-open and reclassify the case to pursue justice.