Coffee and Cases is a true crime podcast where we like our coffee hot and our cases cold. Join us (Allison and Maggie) weekly to dive into the unknown and the unsolved.
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You've heard the case of the Boy in the Box, but have the heard the case of an unknown child known as "Little Lord Fauntleroy"? In this week's episode, we explore the case of this child, discovered in 1921 in a rock quarry pond in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Who was he? How did he end up there? And will time reveal the truth behind his identity?…
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How do you solve a crime with no evidence? How do you solve a crime when you don’t know when it occurred? And how do you solve a crime when you don’t even know IF it occurred. While those are the questions one man’s lawyer is asking, one woman’s family is convinced of foul play. What really happened to Marsha Brantley of Cleveland, Tennessee someti…
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She is Vatican City’s only missing person case. Fifteen-year-old Emanuela Orlandi was a typical teenage girl, until she went missing on June 22nd, 1983, and her disappearance was tied to theories of secrets within the Vatican, to international espionage, and to the Italian mafia. But why Emanuela? Who knew the truth behind her disappearance? And wh…
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This week’s case focuses on the case of an MMIW-- Kris Jake-Moon. Her disappearance from a casino and the subsequent discovery of her body days later has, despite surveillance footage and the identification of all individuals with which she was last seen, led to a 26-year-old cold case in desperate need of attention and continued hope for her famil…
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Dr. Cherryl Pearson was a well-respected and loved pediatrician in the Memphis, Tennessee area. She was on-call the weekend of January 5th-6th, 2002 but went to watch her team, the Memphis Grizzlies, play at The Pyramid on Friday evening, January 4th. After the game, she returned home. But when her sister came over the following morning, Cherryl an…
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May 3rd, 2008 ended just at it normally did for Daniel Reaves, spending time with his girlfriend. But Daniel never made it home. Instead, his car was located near a local state park with no clue as to where Daniel may have gone. If you have information that could help in the investigation into the disappearance of Daniel Reaves, please call the Jef…
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Hot Pursuit: A True Crime Podcast Collaboration (Part 2)
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Welcome to Hot Pursuit, a summer true-crime collaboration, where we dive deep into the world of true crime. We’ve gathered many incredible true-crime podcasters to bring you a multi-part series that’s all about the heat of the chase. We'll explore cases where justice was relentlessly pursued, delve into crimes that occurred during the scorching sum…
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Hot Pursuit: A True Crime Podcast Collaboration (Part 1)
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Welcome to Hot Pursuit, a summer true-crime collaboration, where we dive deep into the world of true crime. We’ve gathered many incredible true-crime podcasters to bring you a multi-part series that’s all about the heat of the chase. We'll explore cases where justice was relentlessly pursued, delve into crimes that occurred during the scorching sum…
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In the fall of 1982, terror struck from the most unlikely of places, stemming from a product that so many used each day without a second thought-- Tylenol. But, when seven different individuals in Chicago passed away after ingesting the pain reliever, law enforcement soon realized that someone had mixed the medicine with cyanide. But who would do s…
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Labor Day of 1974 should have been an exciting one for the Reker family. They had just celebrated a family reunion the day before and the holiday was spent with family at home as well as in the preparation of going back to school the next day. It was for the purpose of buying additional items for school that 15-year-old Mary Reker (with younger sis…
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Edward Nickels, Roy Wilson, and Dewey Morris made a plan in the winter of 1923 to trap fur on Little Lava Lake. They were to stay in Ed Logan’s cabin in exchange for looking after his prized foxes. Their trapping season was going well and they had already profited a sizeable amount. So, what happened that led to their bodies being found frozen in L…
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Before the Hollywood dolls that haunt our dreams, there was one (not so) quietly closed in an attic in a Key West home causing quite a stir for anyone with whom he came into contact. As his notoriety has grown and with his placement in a permanent museum display, the reach of that contact has grown tremendously, as has the number of letters he rece…
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In 1998, the entire country of Australia seemed gripped by the unfolding court case concerning a child who had gone missing the year prior. In 1997, nearly 14-month-old Jaidyn Leskie had gone missing while in the supervision of his mother’s boyfriend. In a case with criss-crossing plot lines, twists and turns, and a cast of complex characters, many…
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In 1998, the entire country of Australia seemed gripped by the unfolding court case concerning a child who had gone missing the year prior. In 1997, nearly 14-month-old Jaidyn Leskie had gone missing while in the supervision of his mother’s boyfriend. In a case with criss-crossing plot lines, twists and turns, and a cast of complex characters, many…
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The Colonial Parkway Murders: a string of homicides that plagued Virginia from 1986 to 1989. Envision moonlit rendezvous twisted into scenes of horror, leaving communities reeling with fear. But here's what keeps us awake at night: despite exhaustive investigations, the perpetrator of these heinous acts remains at large, lurking in the shadows of t…
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E229: Felipe Santos and Terrance Williams
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Two separate traffic incidents. Two separate individuals who were driven away by police. Two separate men who were never seen again. Are the cases of Felipe Santos and Terrance Williams intricately linked or could the similarities be merely coincidental? If you are interested in bonus content for our show or in getting some Coffee and Cases swag, p…
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Dori Ann Myers was a skilled poker player. She knew how to make calculated decisions when the pressure was on. But she also had a soft spot for people, especially for those who made sacrifices for the good of others. Unfortunately, one of those people took advantage of Dori letting her guard down and of her not treating people with the same critica…
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June 1st, 1983 began as an exciting day for 12-year-old Ann Gotlib since it was the first day of summer vacation. She spent the day with various friends before making a short bike ride home. But it was a ride during which Ann disappeared. Sadly, law enforcement were not short on potential suspects— even though it is a case that remains open to this…
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Fifteen-year-old April Andrews told her mom that she was going to make a short trip down the road to the church clothing sale. It wasn’t too far; it seemed safe to make the walk, especially in their small town of Pea Ridge, Arkansas. But April never made it home, nor had she made it to the sale. What happened to April Andrews? If you are interested…
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Michael Gorley left his mother’s home on May 17th, 2015 to spend the day with friends. When Michael failed to return home by the following morning and those same “friends” began giving conflicting stories to his family about when Michael left the evening before, Michael’s mother and sister knew in their hearts that something had gone horribly wrong…
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E224: Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone, Jr.
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It was a spur-of-the-moment date in Philadelphia. They hadn’t seen each other in weeks and even them meeting up on the evening of Saturday, February 19th, 2005 was coincidental. But the two of them (and the vehicle they were in) vanished that night without any clues pointing investigators toward one theory or another. So why do officals now believe…
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E223: Mandy Stavik (Patreon Release)
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Mandy Stavik was everything every girl wanted to be. She was an athlete and intelligent. She had a caring heart and lived life to the fullest. Sadly, her life was cut short. However, thanks to advances in DNA and to poolside gossip, her killer was identified.Autor: Allison Williams
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The day was going to be a dream come true. It was Jjune 4th, 2010, and 7-year-old Kyron Horman was thrilled that the day of the science fair had finally arrived. His display on the red-eyed tree frog was sure to impress! But, just after the fair ended and it was time to walk to homeroom, something shifted. The day filled with promise turned to one …
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Chelsea Grimm was about to tackle a big undertaking— driving alone across the country. But, when, a few days in, she hadn’t gotten very far, she changed her plans to go camping nearby instead. That plan too was foiled when she got two flat tires along the route. But there wasn’t a backup plan family and friends heard about this time— because this t…
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Seventeen-year-old Muriel Baldridge had the whole world ahead of her. She and friends had made the most of the June evening, going to a softball game, a movie, and then to the local carnival. They walked together up to the West Prestonsburg Bridge in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Immediately on the other side of the bridge was Muriel’s home. She said she…
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Dawnita Wilkerson was on the path to a new beginning-- classes for a new career, a new place to live-- but she was also afraid for her life. She had been receiving threatening messages from an ex and his family member. Then, she disappeared on Sunday, June 21st, 2020 and has not been seen or heard from since. If you would like to give to the GoFund…
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In April 1943, four young boys were searching for eggs when they stumbled upon human remains stuffed into the hollow trunk of a wych elm tree. Six months after the discovery, the graffiti began appearing inquiring of the as yet unknown victim, “Who put Bella in the wych elm?” While people have posited answers to that question ranging from someone i…
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In May, 1996, two 911 calls came in concerning a car that was ablaze on a rural road in Brownwood, Texas. When first responders arrived, they quickly realized that this wasn’t a car accident. This was a murder. While Leon Laureles’s death came as a shock to all who knew and loved him because of the kindness and joy he brought into their lives, they…
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The young newlywed, Mary Shotwell Little, bought groceries for a dinner party the next evening to welcome her husband back from an out-of-town work trip. She then had dinner and went shopping with a coworker in Atlanta’s Lennox Square Shopping Center. The two women parted ways in the parking lot around 8pm on October 14th, 1965. Those elements we k…
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Brenda Condon had just begun a second job at Carl’s Bad Tavern in Spring Township, Pennsylvania and was set to work a double shift-- closing down the bar the evening of February 26th, 1991 and then opening it back up the morning of the 27th. Both shifts she would be working alone. When coworkers came in the evening of February 27th to relieve Brend…
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Alonzo Brooks and several friends decided, on April 3rd, 2004, to drive close to an hour away to attend a party at a farmhouse in LaCygne, Kansas. All of the close to one hundred party-goers made it home the next day… except for one— Alonzo Brooks. Someone took Alonzo’s life that night. But who? And why? Please also consider supporting Coffee and C…
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Iwona Wieczorek began the night of July 16th, 2010 going out with a group of friends. She ended her evening in the early morning hours of July 17th walking home alone. She was caught on CCTV footage at 4:12am not far from her final destination. Just after, she walked off screen… and has never been seen again.…
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Twenty-one year old Alex VanDalsen left his home in Lafayette, Indiana on the evening of February 3rd, 2021 to start the first shift at a new job. However, when he forgot the necessary paperwork at home, he wasn’t able to do so. Only about an hour after returning home, around 11:44pm, Alex left home again— this time on foot. Six days later, law enf…
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Laura Van Wyhe was ready to set down roots, open a business, and create a life for herself and her young son. Then, early one morning just days after her 21st birthday, someone cut her life short. The details of where Laura was found, how she was dressed, and the items found on or near her were nearly as perplexing as the question of who would want…
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The New Years holiday is a celebration of new beginnings. With that in mind, we know this collaboration will introduce you to several amazing new true-crime podcasts that will quickly become your newest true-crime binges as we enter 2024 because, let’s face it, we know that’s exactly what you needed! With tons of episodes each, investigative curios…
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The New Years holiday is a celebration of new beginnings. With that in mind, we know this collaboration will introduce you to several amazing new true-crime podcasts that will quickly become your newest true-crime binges as we enter 2024 because, let’s face it, we know that’s exactly what you needed! With tons of episodes each, investigative curios…
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Please also consider supporting Coffee and Cases by joining us over on our Patreon page! Are you up-to-date on all our regular content? Get access to monthly mini-episodes as well as one full solved case per month by joining today! Be a part of the C & C Fam by going to https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcases to register! BlendJet Offer: Use my spec…
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A custodian at Middletown High School in Middletown, New York, arrived to work just after 6 am on January 16th, 1986 only to find someone slumped over by one of the school's side-entrance doors; he immediately phoned local law enforcement. When police arrived, they discovered that the "someone" was only a child-- a child who had been violently and …
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This episode was a collaboration with Ashleigh and Brooke from Teachers Talk Crime Podcast. Zander Lyda died in a heart-wrenching tragedy. His life was suddenly taken, leaving his family devastated. Zander was 9 years old and lost his life when his sister stabbed him to death in their Oklahoma home. This is an ongoing case; we will have updates as …
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E208: Prisma Denisse Peralta Reyes
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When Prisma Peralta Reyes left for her lunchbreak on April 17th, 2019, she drove to meet up with an ex-boyfriend. However, the day (already bad due to an argument with a coworker) got even worse when another argument ensued with her ex. Rather than go back to work after lunch, Prisma proceeded to make several subsequent decisions that were either o…
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Lauren Dumolo was on a path to gain back custody of her daughter. After losing one of her two jobs due to cutbacks and additional personal trauma in early 2020, she was having to try even harder to gain back her financial stability. Unfortunately, that is when she was diagnosed with brief psychotic disorder, Baker Acted, and lost her second job as …
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By all accounts, 41-year-old Dottie Caylor suffered from a near debilitating phobia of public places and spent most all of her time at home. So, when her soon-to-be ex-husband reported that she had asked him to drive her to a very public, crowded train station so she could travel to visit a friend, the story raised eyebrows. When Dottie failed to e…
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Special Feed Drop Featuring Curious Cousins
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From Jess and Tiff from Curious Cousins: Roger Dale Stafford or Sirloin Stockade Murders What a doozy for our first True Crime episode! It's TIFFerific or TIFFtastic (which sounds better?)! Tiff dives into the life and crimes of Roger Dale Stafford and the Sirloin Stockade Murders. This guy, his wife, and probably his brother, were pure EVIL. This …
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This Halloween, thirteen true crime podcasts (including Coffee and Cases) come together to share dark and disturbing stories. From haunted houses to serial killers, these tales will send chills down your spine and keep you up at night. Join us for this special 2-part Halloween episode entitled "When Darkness Calls" as we explore the darkest corners…
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This Halloween, thirteen true crime podcasts (including Coffee and Cases) come together to share dark and disturbing stories. From haunted houses to serial killers, these tales will send chills down your spine and keep you up at night. Join us for this special 2-part Halloween episode entitled "When Darkness Calls" as we explore the darkest corners…
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E205: The Ammons Family Haunting/ The Demon House
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The Ammons family, including mother Latoya Ammons, her three children (two boys aged 7 and 9 and a girl, age 12– their names have never been released), and Latoya’s mother (Rosa Campbell) moved into a rental home located at 3860 Carolina Street in Gary, Indiana in November 2011. It seemed ideal for the family…but it wasn’t long after the Ammons mov…
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E204: The Murder of Jessica Briggs and Conviction of Anthony Sanborn Part 2
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On May 24th, 1989, the body of 16-year-old Jessica Briggs was pulled from the waters of Casco Bay in Portland, Maine. For some time afterward there were no names suspects; that is, until law enforcement honed in on Briggs’ ex-boyfriend— Anthony Sanborn, also 16. Despite the fact that no forensic evidence from the scene matched Sanborn, there were t…
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E203: The Murder of Jessica Briggs and Conviction of Anthony Sanborn Part 1
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On May 24th, 1989, the body of 16-year-old Jessica Briggs was pulled from the waters of Casco Bay in Portland, Maine. For some time afterward there were no names suspects; that is, until law enforcement honed in on Briggs’ ex-boyfriend— Anthony Sanborn, also 16. Despite the fact that no forensic evidence from the scene matched Sanborn, there were t…
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Bonus Episode: An Interview with Miranda's Victim Writer and Producer George Kolber
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(Image courtesy of Vertical) We’ve all heard of our Miranda Rights. Some of us know that they originated as the result of a 1966 Supreme Court decision in the Miranda v. Arizona case. But few of us know the details of Miranda’s crime. The film Miranda’s Victim will finally right that wrong and tell the story of the true hero: Trish Weir. Writer and…
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E202: The Crime Behind the Miranda Warning
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We’ve all heard of our Miranda Rights. Some of us know that they originated as the result of a 1966 Supreme Court decision in the Miranda v. Arizona case. But few of us know the details of Miranda’s crime. Join Allison as she explores the case, as well as the controversy in that Supreme Court ruling. Please consider supporting the pod by joining us…
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