Crime, Cults, & Coffee

Trigger Warning: Case involves a child. Contains mention of suicide and/or details mentioning the harm of a child.“It could never happen here”. The words many places have spoken… until it does.Sean Da...

What ever you do, don’t say her name 3 times… (or in some cases 47). This month’s episode discusses probably one of the most well-known Urban Legends— Bloody Mary. You’ll hear potential origin stories...

June 21, 2004 started out like any other work day for Jim Donnelly. The father of 2 left his New Zealand home and walked into work, only to never be seen again. Not only were the details surrounding h...

Although Roswell is known for lighting the match with UFO sightings, it may not have actually been the first one (contrary to what we’ve believed for generations). In this episode, tune in as CCC cove...

Listen in to this month's episode, as Joan (from Late Night Legends podcast) is BACK as a guest cohost and taking over CCC! Not only did she pick the case, but she's covering it as well. So sit back &...

TRIGGER WARNING: Contains mention of physical/sexual abuse & suicide.Grant Solomon endured more than most in his lifetime, as did his mom and sister. To say Grant was failed by the system and by s...

Crime, Cults, & Coffee is officially back from hiatus and ready to bring you new cases, spooky stories, and alien encounters! Included in this episode are some new details and changes in regards t...

Rachel Mellon Skemp was well-liked, thrived in school, & exuded positivity everywhere she went. Even with a tumultuous home life (at times), she seemed to have a glow about her. On January 31, 199...

Spooky RE-RELEASE from last October 👻 Next week will come with a new episode, along with info going forward for when the Halloween babe is here 🦇 Thanks again for your understanding, listens, & ...

Thank you listeners for sticking it out with me as this week’s episode is another RE-RELEASE. Month 9 and I’m currently exhausted and trying to slow down a bit (since I haven’t up until now, along wit...

Bare with me, as this week’s episode is a RE-RELEASE! TRIGGER WARNING: This case includes gruesome crime scene details. What do you get when you combine fire, murder, money, and a bat-shit crazy hu...

TRIGGER WARNING: Includes graphic detail, rape, and murder. Peter Morin aka The Chameleon spent decades committing crimes... and 12 years (that we know of) taking the lives of others. Between living ...

It’s BABY SHOWER WEEK!!! 🦇🎃🤍This week’s episode is a RE-RELEASE & there’s been a couple requests for coverage of this case lately. So here it is again for those who missed it/haven’t gotten to ...

Asha Degree was a 9 year old girl, who was a star on the basketball court and had a loving and supportive family. February 14, 2000– she left her bed and disappeared into the rainy darkness. A timelin...

Gather round’ the campfire 🔥 Let’s tell some urban legends! This episode covers the tales of 100 Steps Cemetery and Goatman. A strange ghostly figure with prophetic visions & a bloodthirsty creat...

This week’s episode is a RE-RELEASE because this week turned out to be very unpredictable and LOUD NOISES! This episode dives into the drug rehab turned cult. Synanon began in the late 50’s-early 60’s...

Lindy Sue Biechler was a newlywed, 19 year old girl, whose beautiful life was just beginning. After a day of work and errands, she returned home to her apartment— only to be met with an intruder of th...

On October 23, 1981- 17 year old Kurt Sova not only made some choices that were described as out of character, but mysteriously vanished that night. After 5 days of panic and worry, Kurt was located, ...

This week’s episode is a RE-RELEASE but also comes with a really recent UPDATE! Please take the time to listen (or re-listen) to these very important stories, while honoring these women and their fami...

Nancie Carolyn Walker was a bright light & a beautiful soul, who LOVED to dance. When she disappeared in Chicago in 2003- the worst was assumed by her family, but her case was sadly not taken seri...

TRIGGER WARNING: Contains mention of suicide, rape, and graphic details. Lisa McVey Noland was 17 years old and had already endured a lifetime of trauma that (thankfully) many people never have to ex...

TRIGGER WARNING: Includes some graphic details. This week’s episode takes place in 1930’s Florida. Elena de Hoyos was a young woman, sadly diagnosed with an infectious killer of that time— Tuberculos...

Edward and Bella will not be making a cameo in this episode, but the places being discussed are pretty epic in their own ways. In this 10th haunted places episode, the historical info and hauntings of...

Let’s talk about CRYPTIDS! This might be the first episode covering strictly this genre. Can’t remember at this point… but it’s super exciting and really overdue either way! Who doesn’t want to hear a...

In the summer of 1980– Dean Clouse, Tina Linn Clouse, & their baby Holly Marie, all picked up to move to Texas. By October 1980, the family completely vanished. Decades passed before any answers w...

A drive to his parents’ home for the holidays, soon turned into an ongoing mystery. December 13, 2020– Jason Landry left his apartment in San Marcos, Texas & hasn’t been seen since. His car (among...

This week’s episode is a RE-RELEASE, because sadly being sick has hindered the ability to record. Buttttt… didn’t want to leave you all hanging with nothing! Listen in for the 1st time or pick up on n...

Most people love a good UFO sighting story… or do they?! This week’s episode includes two different sightings, decades and continents apart. Even so, similarities can be found in the witness accounts ...

Mee Kuen Chong, who also went by Deborah, was known for her kindness and giving nature. In 2021, she had been living in London for around 30 years and had recently had some mental health setbacks. Luc...

TRIGGER WARNING: This case includes mention of rape. On September 2, 2022- a daily routine, turned into a nightmare. That morning Eliza Fletcher went on a run, only to never return home. With a swift...

TRIGGER WARNING: This case includes physical, sexual, emotional, and mental abuse (including that of children), incest, & murder. In March 2004, not only did a mass murder take place in Fresno, C...

URBAN LEGENDS Part 3 coming right up! This episode covers the tales of Mercy Brown and “The Elevator Game”. Bloodsucking, alternate dimension, shake-you-to-the-core, creepiness in this one. Do you bel...

Miya Marcano was a 19 year old girl in her 2nd year of college. She was living in an apartment in Orlando, Florida, working a steady job, & about to take a trip to visit family. But when her mom h...

Courtney Owens and Markeisha Stone were both in their early 30’s and living full lives. Courtney, an entrepreneur, owned her own used car dealership in Georgia. Markeisha was a mother to 4 kids and ex...

Sarah Everard was walking home from a friend’s home, heading back to her house in Brixton Hill, England. It was March 3, 2021… & she suddenly disappeared into the night. The truth would soon emerg...

January 2011, Ellen Greenberg left work early due to a blizzard and headed home. Hours later, she was found brutally stabbed in her apartment. Many questions surrounded her death… including the fact t...

It’s the 1870’s and a family of four just moved to Labette County, Kansas. The Benders acquired land and built themselves a homestead. Not only that, but they provide travelers with a place to rest, e...

A Lovers’ Lane was meant to be an ideal location for frisky teens, starstruck lovers, or a quick hanky panky back in the day. However, due to the isolation— Lovers’ Lanes sadly also became hubs for cr...

Elizabeth Salgado had temporarily moved to the US from Mexico, with hopes of furthering her education. She had been in Utah for less than a month, when she suddenly disappeared. Years later, remains w...

This week we welcome back Crime, Cults, & Coffee’s resident medium— Laura Cifaldi. Many of you may remember her from previous episodes, in which she connected with loved ones from a few cases we h...

Rita Curran was a 2nd grade teacher, with so many things to look forward to. In the summer of 1971, she had recently moved out on her own & was taking grad courses. One July night, Rita’s life was...

TRIGGER WARNING: Cases contain suicide and/or suspicion of suicide. This episode contains two cases of both shocking and devastating nature. Sherman Sizemore’s life took a turn for the worst after he...

This week we covered two separate stories discussing cases that involved domestic violence. Gladys Ricart was about to be married when her life was horrifically taken. Christe Chen was on her honeymoo...

A vivacious, young mother of 4 went missing after a well deserved night out in Kentucky. Many searches took place, as people wondered where Savannah Spurlock could be. Six months passed, before Savann...

Raise your hand if you wish this episode included an Eddie Munson cameo 🙋🏻‍♀️ Sadly not, but we still have some pretty creepy hauntings headed your way! One of which includes a Hellfire Club… but pr...

In this week’s episode, we covered two cases— the case of Elmer DeBoer and another of the Petric family. Elmer was a 38-year-old, married father of 3 in Michigan. Mark and Susan Petric were also paren...

The morning of May 24, 2019– Jennifer Farber Dulos dropped her kids off at school and had an afternoon of plans ahead of her. Unfortunately, appointments were not kept and calls went unanswered. She h...

A not-so-secret affair, evolved into the biggest secret of all… the whereabouts of 20 year old Heather Elvis. In December 2013, Heather was trying to move forward from what had become a rocky and vola...

Better late than never, right? The holiday season isn’t over yet! This week we decided to dip our toes into the wonderful world of Christmas folklore. Watch out though— these aren’t tales sprinkled wi...

TRIGGER WARNING: Case contains violent physical abuse. Listener story contains domestic violence. Shanquella “Quella” Robinson was a 25 year old woman who was described as charming and strong. Not on...