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
Gabby Petito’s homicide
The provided sources offer a comprehensive look into the tragic case of Gabby Petito’s homicide by her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, examining the investigation, the disturbing details of their relationship, and the subsequent legislative impact. They document how the investigation quickly focused on Laundrie after he returned alone from their cross-country trip, leading to the FBI’s discovery of Petito’s remains and later, Laundrie’s body and his notebook confession, where he claimed responsibility for her death but framed it as a "merciful" act after an injury. Furthermore, the texts highlight a previous domestic disturbance incident caught on police bodycam footage in Utah, which a forensic psychiatrist assessed as showing signs of domestic abuse and Laundrie's "cold" and "calculating" demeanor. Finally, the sources reveal that the highly publicized case spurred new lethality assessment laws in Utah and proposed legislation in Florida aimed at improving law enforcement’s response to domestic violence situations.