20 GIU 2024 · Welcome back to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. Today we meet up with local artist and musician, Sophia Shortz as she takes us through the tragic case of Sonja McCaskie.  In April 1963, the brutal murder of 23-year-old Sonja McCaskie, a British Olympic skier, shocked the tranquil community of Reno, Nevada. Sonja, a single mother who was known for her grace and athletic prowess, was found strangled and mutilated in her apartment, a crime so horrific it left the local police and residents reeling. The perpetrator, Thomas Lee Bean, a troubled teenager, was swiftly apprehended and confessed to the heinous act, revealing disturbing details that hinted at deep-seated psychological issues. This chilling case not only highlighted the vulnerabilities faced by young women but also brought to light the dark undercurrents lurking beneath seemingly peaceful communities. Join us as we snack on unbelievably delicious milkshakes from The Exotic Milkshake Bar and go through the details of this case.   Sophia's Wares: https://www.instagram.com/shortzsupply/ Inpatient Band:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJYBmMLW1Y0 The Exotic Milkshake Bar: https://www.instagram.com/theexoticmilkshakebarreno/?hl=en

12 GIU 2024 · Welcome to "Scream and Sugar: Your True Crime Coffee Hour." Today, we delve into the harrowing case of the Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders, a chilling case that still haunts the quiet woods of Camp Scott in Locust Grove, a small town in Mayes County, Oklahoma.  On a stormy night in June 1977, three beautiful, young girls, Lori Lee Farmer, Michele Heather Guse, and Doris Denise Milner, were brutally murdered while attending summer camp. Their lifeless bodies were discovered the next morning by a camp counselor, sparking an investigation fraught with fear and frustration. The prime suspect, Gene Leroy Hart, a local man with a troubled past, was eventually apprehended but later acquitted, leaving the community in a state of unrest. This episode unravels the dark twists and turns of the investigation, the poignant memories of those who were there, and the lingering questions that still seek answers. So, grab your favorite cup of coffee, and join us as we sip coffee from local legends Bibo Coffee House while exploring this tragic chapter in true crime history.

6 GIU 2024 · Welcome back to Scream and Sugar, Your True Crime Coffee Hour, where we blend the darker side of humanity with a little something sweet. Today, we're diving into the tragic and shocking murder of Mia Zapata, a story that rocked the 90s grunge scene to its core. Mia Zapata was the electrifying lead singer of The Gits, a punk band emerging from Seattle's vibrant music scene. Known for her raw, powerful voice and magnetic stage presence, Mia was a rising star whose life was brutally cut short. On the night of July 7, 1993, after spending the evening with friends, Mia was found deceased - a senseless act of violence that left her community in shock and mourning. For over a decade, her murder remained unsolved, a cold case that haunted the Seattle and Mia's loved ones. The breakthrough came in 2003, thanks to advances in DNA technology.  In this episode, we'll explore the details of that fateful night, the tireless efforts to solve the case, and the legacy Mia Zapata left behind. So, hang with us as we sip on coffee from coffee company Kona Coffee, and join us as we unravel the mystery and tragedy of a life taken too soon. Lyrics from "Sign of the Crab" sample, written by Mia Zapata and performed by The Gits "Never ceases to amaze me the things you try to pull Anything to get me in and then get me killed Go ahead and slice me up, spread me all across this town Cause you know you're the one that won't be found"

29 MAG 2024 · Welcome back to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour, where we look into the darker sides of humanity while enjoying a little sweetness on the side. Today, we're diving into the chilling case of Brian Cohee Jr., whose heinous act shocked the community of Grand Junction, Colorado. After falling asleep in his nomadic shelter, unsuspecting Warren Barnes fell victim to Cohee's unfathomable rage and cruelty. The brutal and opportunistic murder unfolded with a horrifying intensity, leaving behind a trail of questions and a community in mourning. As we sip coffee from local favorite, Cafe Con Papi, we will unravel the layers of this dark tale, exploring the motives, the investigation, and the aftermath that forever changed the lives of those involved.  This episode includes excerpts from the 911 calls and the interview process. Join us as we delve into the haunting details of this tragic event and seek to understand what drives someone to commit such an unthinkable crime.  Remember to stay safe, and stay spooky! Case Notes:  Cafe con Papi: www.instagram.com/cafeconpapi/ https://www.facebook.com/cafeconpapi/ Explore With Us documentary: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvrp87VXtD4 https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/moment-us-police-arrest-teen-who-hid-head-of-homeless-man-he-murdered-in-closet-5353873 https://en.as.com/latest_news/who-did-brian-cohee-kill-murder-covered-by-explore-with-us-documentary-n/ https://www.gjsentinel.com/a-look-back-cohee-trial-top-crime-story-of-2023/article_0874ef32-9937-11ee-8995-a3539ebe6dc3.html https://www.mesacounty.us/news/district-attorney/cohee-found-guilty https://www.westernslopenow.com/news/the-people-v-brian-cohee-sentencing-hearing/

23 MAG 2024 · Welcome back to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your favorite true crime coffee hour, where we blend the darkest tales with a dash of sweetness. Today, Candace drags us into the chilling story of Robert Hansen, also known as the "Butcher Baker" of Anchorage, Alaska. Grab your coffee, settle in, and prepare for a story that will send shivers down your spine.  Robert Hansen seemed like an ordinary man, a local baker who was well-liked in his community. But behind this façade lay a sinister predator. From the early 1970s to the early 1980s, Hansen hunted women in the Alaskan wilderness, abducting them, flying them into the wild with his private plane, and then releasing them only to hunt them down like animals. He is believed to have raped and murdered at least 17 women, with authorities suspecting the number could be higher. Hansen’s capture in 1983 was a pivotal moment in Anchorage’s history. Today's coffee is brought to you by local favorite, Cafe con Papi!  Hang with us as Candace explains how Hansen was caught, including how many terrifying times he was released. Make sure to join us next time as we explore more terrifying tales from the annals of true crime. Remember, the world is often darker than it seems, but there's always room for a bit of sweetness. Stay safe, stay curious, and stay spooky, ya'll! https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/hansen-robert-victims.htm  Victims: Rest In Peace  Unidentified victim dubbed "Eklutna Annie", Joanne Messina, Sherry Morrow, Paula Goulding, Malai Larsen, Sue Luna, DeLynn Frey, Teresa Watson, Angela Feddern, Tamara Pederson,  Lisa Futrell,  Andrea Altiery, and the one who got away Cindy Paulson. https://www.instagram.com/cafeconpapi/: https://www.instagram.com/cafeconpapi/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2005374/ https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/robert-hansen-part-1/id1379959217?i=1000429334378 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6r7QvA51rcMhlsSMvc2QhF https://dps.alaska.gov/AST/PIO/PressReleases/Victim-of-Serial-Killer-Robert-Hansen-Identified-3 https://allthatsinteresting.com/robert-hansen https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2005374/

16 MAG 2024 · Welcome back, everyone, to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. In December 2014, the quiet town of Courtland, Mississippi, was rocked by the brutal murder of 19-year-old Jessica Chambers. Found engulfed in flames on a rural road, Jessica’s harrowing last moments and the chilling circumstances of her death left the community and the nation in shock. As investigators delved into her case, they uncovered a tangled web of leads, suspects, and a story of a young woman whose life was tragically cut short. Join us as we sip on coffee and crunch on bagel sandwiches from Desert Sun Bagel Company and we explore the complexities of Jessica's case, the relentless pursuit of justice, and the enduring impact on her family and community. Source Notes:  https://www.facebook.com/JUSTICEforJESSICALANE/ https://www.google.com/search?q=bleh+gek+gek+cover+1000+miles&sca_esv=19fb95802b09d0d0&rlz=1C1RXQR_enUS1042US1042&sxsrf=ADLYWILwAuPhcUY7cfrSM8gnbk5ubnZxIg%3A1715885864034&ei=KFdGZtnXAYqB0PEP5uezmAc&ved=0ahUKEwjZi5r77JKGAxWKADQIHebzDHMQ4dUDCBE&uact=5&oq=bleh+gek+gek+cover+1000+miles&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiHWJsZWggZ2VrIGdlayBjb3ZlciAxMDAwIG1pbGVzMgUQIRigATIFECEYoAEyBRAhGKABMgUQIRigATIFECEYqwJI7TJQ8AFYxSxwBngAkAEAmAFooAGpC6oBBDEzLjO4AQPIAQD4AQGYAhWgAvULmAMAiAYBkgcEMTcuNKAHslQ&sclient=gws-wiz-serp#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:65222abd,vid:tesr1OyymXo,st:0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbvW8effRWg https://desertsunbagels.com/ https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/local/2018/09/28/think-jessica-chambers-court-testimony-and-live-scene-recreation-draw-picture-chaos/1447606002/https://apnews.com/article/louisiana-monroe-be0899d9aee5414551503c0ce7a5c43ahttps://wreg.com/news/mid-south/judge-dismisses-quinton-tellis-murder-charge-in-the-2015-fatal-stabbing-in-la/https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/2018/07/03/district-attorney-john-champion-tried-pressure-potential-witness-jessica-chambers-murder-trial-claim/756532002/https://www.facebook.com/JUSTICEforJESSICALANE/https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/local/2018/10/01/point-point-jessica-chambers-last-day/1485381002/https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/2018/07/03/district-attorney-john-champion-tried-pressure-potential-witness-jessica-chambers-murder-trial-claim/756532002/https://www.actionnews5.com/story/38598162/da-faces-judge-after-accusations-of-misconduct-in-jessica-chambers-case/https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/local/2018/10/01/point-point-jessica-chambers-last-day/1485381002/https://www.reddit.com/r/JessicaLaneChambers/comments/9mbf4t/evidence_discussion/https://www.reddit.com/r/JessicaLaneChambers/comments/bvfj6p/theories_i_have_while_researching/https://www.leecountycourier.net/news/burn-girl-gets-some-justice/article_a2e63d03-6bfc-5d69-b67d-3187d8805ba3.htmlhttps://www.reddit.com/r/JessicaLaneChambers/comments/bvfj6p/theories_i_have_while_researching/

9 MAG 2024 · Welcome back to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. Today we have special guest Gemma Berry back on the pod! Whoo! Gemma casts a chilling light on the Tacoma Bicycle Murders of the 1980s. Gemma grew up in the quiet city of Tacoma, Washington, but learned that it was rocked by a series of brutal killings that left the community in shock and the authorities grasping for answers. In each tragic case, young girls were discovered brutally slain, appearing to originate from one sick predator.  The panic that swept through the city was palpable as the police scrambled to make sense of the pattern and piece together the identity of the mysterious killer, only to find something even more shocking. Tune in as we sip on coffee from Jet Cafe Coffee and Print Shop, and revisit this grim chapter in Tacoma's history, with Gemma taking the reigns with an intimate knowledge of the area. Case Notes:  https://snapshot.parabon-nanolabs.com/snapshot-case-summary--tacoma-wa--michella-welch-murder.html#:~:text=A%20six%2Dperson%20task%20force,ever%20linked%20to%20either%20slaying. https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/jennifer-bastian https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article224961890.html Jet Cafe: https://jetcafereno.com/ https://jetcafereno.com/ https://pitchblackprintingco.com/

1 MAG 2024 · Welcome back to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour.  Today, Sahara takes us through the chilling, and ongoing, investigation that surrounds the 2022 University of Idaho Massacre.  This story shocked the small town of Moscow, ID and continues to grip the nation today as we wait for a trial.  On the quiet morning of November 13, the community of Moscow was shattered when four university students were brutally murdered in their off-campus housing. This horrifying event left students and residents in a state of fear and uncertainty for weeks, until a surprising arrest was made. Due to the forensics left at the scene, Bryan Kohberger, a PhD student in criminology at a nearby university, was arrested in connection with the murders in just 7 short weeks. Kohberger's arrest in late December, far from the crime scene in Pennsylvania, raised a myriad of questions about his motives and the evidence leading to his apprehension. As we unpack the layers of this complex case, we explore how law enforcement connected Kohberger to the crime, and the subsequent legal proceedings that have captured the attention of true crime enthusiasts around the world.  Hang with us as we sip on delicious caffeinated beverages from The Crazy Bean coffee shop, located next to the Reno Academy of Combat martial arts and gun range in Sparks, NV.   And remember to stay spooky, babies! Case Notes:  https://www.amazon.com/While-Idaho-Slept-Answers-Students/dp/0063346699 https://www.krem.com/article/news/crime/university-of-idaho-students-killed/family-xana-kernodle-memorial-endowment/293-c0f7f888-401c-4aa1-9399-cb7fa17a6903 https://www.ethanssmile.org/ https://www.krem.com/article/news/crime/university-of-idaho-students-killed/maddiemayday-madison-mogen/293-2092ef5e-c03f-47b8-b05a-00d349e1d770#:~:text=MOSCOW%2C%20Idaho%20%E2%80%94%20May%2025%20has,Moscow%20murder%20victim%20Madison%20Mogen. https://www.instagram.com/murphy_goncalves/?hl=en https://abcnews.go.com/US/love-families-slain-university-idaho-students-honor-memories/story?id=99907566 https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrimeThoughts/comments/zzbo22/bryan_kohberger_crime_survey_questions_idaho/ https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/news/2023-01-05/probable-cause-affidavit-in-case-of-university-of-idaho-murders-released https://www.bestplaces.net/crime/county/idaho/latah https://nibrs.isp.idaho.gov/CrimeInIdaho/Home/Index https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/kaylee-goncalves-idaho-murders-bryan-kohberger-b2313336.html https://people.com/idaho-house-4-students-murdered-demolished-7502829#:~:text=The%20house%2C%20located%20at%201122,13%2C%202022. https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/isc.coi/CR29-22-2805/080223-Objection-States-Motion-to-Compel-Motive-of-Defense-of-Alibi-Alternatively-to-Bar-Certain.pdf https://www.cbsnews.com/news/idaho-murders-victim-kaylee-goncalves-mother-says-evidence-shows-she-was-trapped/ https://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/idaho-college-killings/idaho-college-killings-kaylee-goncalves-injuries/ https://www.eastidahonews.com/2022/12/the-house-on-king-road-a-look-at-the-moscow-home-where-four-u-of-i-students-were-killed/ https://www.insideedition.com/bryan-kohberger-detailed-visual-snow-battle-in-posts-and-said-he-had-no-empathy-little-remorse https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/two-roommates-slain-university-idaho-students-break-silence-letters-rcna60095 https://abcnews.go.com/US/university-idaho-murders-1-year-case-stands/story?id=103860520 https://www.newsweek.com/university-idaho-murders-911-call-explained-1780376 https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/bryan-kohberger-ka-bar-knife-dateline-b2343492.html https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/idaho-murders-bryan-kohberger-trial-b2504223.html https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/kaylee-goncalves-idaho-murders-bryan-kohberger-b2313336.html https://www.foxnews.com/us/idaho-coed-murders-sorority-sister-recalls-victims-hours-before-tragedy-normal-night-in-moscow https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/families-slain-university-idaho-students-blast-murder-trials-delay-rcna140916 https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/remembering-idaho-murder-victims-who-were-kaylee-goncalves-madison-mogen-xana-kernodle-and-ethan-chapin https://www.pahomepage.com/news/bryan-kohbergers-parents-called-to-testify-in-front-of-grand-jury/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11952043/A-smoking-license-ID-connected-Idaho-murder-victim-Bryan-Kohbergers-car.html https://community.qvc.com/t5/Community-Chat/Items-seized-from-Bryan-Kohberger-s-apartment-and-parents-home/td-p/8076756 https://www.lmtribune.com/northwest/murder-victim-mogen-s-family-honor-her-with-tattoos/article_b636c9eb-a019-5409-804e-1622215d0f7f.html#:~:text=A%20few%20weeks%20ago%2C%20Madison's,and%20friends%20got%20their%20wings. https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-visual-snow-syndrome-bryan-kohberger-tapatalk-online-posts-2023-1#:~:text=The%20Idaho%20murder%20suspect%20Bryan,sleep%20are%20common%20side%20effects. https://abc7news.com/idaho-murders-suspect-wrote-about-delusions-of-grandeur-in-online/12714395/ https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrimeThoughts/comments/zzbo22/bryan_kohberger_crime_survey_questions_idaho/ https://www.eastidahonews.com/2022/12/the-house-on-king-road-a-look-at-the-moscow-home-where-four-u-of-i-students-were-killed/

24 APR 2024 · Welcome back to the last part of Candace's cover of the Black Dahlia's Murder on Scream and Sugar,  your true crime coffee hour. This much shorter completion episode takes us through the most likely suspect, George Hodel's ties to the case, and how his family thinks he got away with it.  We look forward to catching you guys in the next one! Stay spooky, ya'll! 

18 APR 2024 · Welcome back to another episode of Scream and Sugar,  your true crime coffee hour.  Today, Candace continues her harrowing tale of the murder of Elizabeth Short, AKA the Black Dahlia.  In today's episode, Candace guides us through the murky depths of this case. We explore the intense media frenzy that followed her death, dubbing Elizabeth the "Black Dahlia" in homage to her jet-black hair and alleged, and likely untrue, penchant for sheer black clothing. The episode weaves through the police investigation, highlighting the extensive list of suspects—from doctors and businessmen to suspected gangsters and Hollywood insiders—yet, no arrests were made, leaving the case tantalizingly unsolved.  Join us as we snack on some tasty treats from Lox Stocks and Two Smoking Bagels from downtown Reno, and get pumped for PT III!   Stay spooky, ya'll! Lox Stocks and Two Smoking Bagels, Reno: ls2sb.com