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Scream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 67 - Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm - The Hagley Wood MurderWelcome back, Spooky Squad, to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour.Today's case was suggested to us, and it's a wild one. In April 1943, four boys trespassing in Hagley Wood stumbled upon something horrifying inside a hollow wych elm tree: the skeletal remains of a woman stuffed tightly into its trunk. What followed was a bizarre investigation tangled with witchcraft, wartime espionage, coded graffiti, and occult rumors. In this episode of Scream and Sugar, we unravel the enduring mystery of "Bella"—a woman with no official identity but whose ghost still lingers in chalked me...2025-08-0745 minScream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 66 - The Pizza Bomber Heist, The Death of Brian WellsWelcome back to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. In one of the most bizarre and twisted cases in American true crime history, Brian Wells walked into a bank wearing a collar bomb, and what followed was a deadly, real-life scavenger hunt that stunned the nation.This episode delves into the infamous "Pizza Bomber Heist" of Erie, Pennsylvania —the shocking events of August 28, 2003, the tangled web of suspects, and the question that still haunts many: Was Brian a willing participant or an unsuspecting pawn in a murderous game? Join us as we break down th...2025-07-311h 03Scream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 65 - Elton M. Jackson, The Hampton Roads KillerThis week on Scream & Sugar, we’re headed back to the place both Candace and Sahara used to call home—Chesapeake, Virginia—for a case that shook the Hampton Roads area to its core.Known as the "Hampton Roads Killer," Elton M. Jackson preyed on young men throughout the late '90s and early 2000s. A normal guy by day, predator by night, Jackson led a double life—luring vulnerable men with promises of money or hookups and then brutally taking their lives. In this episode, we honor the lives of the victims, examine the disturbing patterns in Jackson’...2025-07-2447 minScream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 64 - The 1899 Robbery of the Overland Flyer No. 1 (Half-Caf, Cowboys!)In this episode of Scream and Sugar, we’re heading back to the Wild West to uncover the infamous 1899 robbery of the Union Pacific Overland Flyer No. 1. Masterminded by the legendary Butch Cassidy and his gang, the Wild Bunch, this daring train heist near Wilcox, Wyoming, left railroad cars blown apart and lawmen scrambling across the frontier. With explosives, horses, and a disappearing act that would baffle authorities, this robbery became one of the most iconic crimes of the American West.Join us as we explore how it happened, who was involved, and what came next in this du...2025-07-1731 minScream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 63 - Gwen Amber Rose AraujoWelcome back, Spooky Squad! In this chilling yet vital episode of Scream and Sugar, we dive into the heartbreaking 2002 case of Gwen Amber Rose Araujo—a transgender teenager whose life was tragically cut short in a brutal hate crime. We explore Gwen’s life, the events leading to her murder, the trial that followed, and the lasting impact her story had on hate crime legislation and the transgender rights movement. Rest in peace, Gwen. Case Notes: Larry's Gourmet Coffee House: https://www.instagram.com/larrysgourmetcoffee/?hl=enGay Panic Defense States: https...2025-07-1049 min
Scream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 62 - Elaine Parent, The Chameleon KillerIn this week’s episode of Scream and Sugar, we dive into the chilling double life of Elaine Antoinette Parent—a master manipulator, identity thief, and murderer.Dubbed “The Chameleon Killer” by authorities, Parent left a trail of forged documents, stolen identities, and at least one gruesome murder in her wake. But how did an upper-middle-class girl from Florida become one of the most elusive suspects in FBI history? And what twisted motives drove her to kill and vanish again and again? Buckle up for a tale of deception, plastic masks, and postcards from the edge—this one is as wild as...2025-06-2657 minScream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 61 - Tragedy in Acme: The Mandy Stavik CaseWelcome back, spooky squad, to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour.In the quiet town of Acme, Washington, the Thanksgiving weekend of 1989 turned into a nightmare. Mandy Stavik, a bright, athletic 18-year-old college freshman, went out for a routine jog with her dog, Kyra, and never came home. Days later, her body was found in the Nooksack River. The case would haunt the community for decades until a shocking DNA breakthrough revealed her killer. Join us as we unpack the chilling details of Mandy’s life, her disappearance, and the long-delayed justice that finally ga...2025-06-1847 minScream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 60 - The Icebox MurdersWelcome back, Spooky Squad, to Scream and Sugar - your true crime coffee hour. This week, we’re heading to Houston, Texas, to uncover the chilling mystery of the Icebox Murders—a gruesome 1965 double homicide that left investigators reeling.When police forced entry into the home of elderly couple Fred and Edwina Rogers, what they found inside the refrigerator shocked even seasoned detectives. But the most haunting part? Their reclusive son, Charles, had vanished, leaving behind a house full of clues, cryptic diary entries, and conspiracy theories that converge on the JFK assassination (!). Join us as we untangle the...2025-06-0544 minScream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 59 - The Controversial Case of Serial Killer Aileen WuornosWelcome back to Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour.This week, we're diving into the chilling and tragic case of Aileen Wuornos—often labeled as America's first female serial killer. But was she truly a cold-blooded predator, or a deeply damaged woman failed by every system around her? Join us as Candace traces Aileen’s turbulent life—from a childhood filled with abuse and abandonment to the Florida highways where seven men met their end. We’ll explore her controversial trial, the media frenzy that followed, and the psychological complexities that still spark debate today.Was...2025-05-2843 minScream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 58 - The Unbelievable Sao Paulo Guarapiranga Reservoir MutilationWelcome back ya'll! Today, we are diving deep into one of the creepiest cases we've covered. This is one of Brazil’s most disturbing and unexplained cases — the Guarapiranga Reservoir Mutilation. In 1988, the body of an unidentified man was discovered near São Paulo's Guarapiranga Reservoir. What shocked investigators wasn't just the death — it was the horrifying, surgical precision of the mutilations. No blood. No signs of struggle. No clear cause of death. Was it a sadistic human crime, an elaborate cover-up, or something far more unexplainable? Join us as we dissect the forensics, explore the theories — from criminal to paranorma...2025-05-2142 minScream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 57- The Tragic and Unsolved Murder of Anna Scott (Half-Caf!)In this chilling episode of Scream and Sugar, we dive into the tragic and unsolved case of Anna Scott, a 23-year-old woman from Reno, Nevada, whose life was cut short in February 2022.Found burned in the back of a car in a quiet neighborhood, Anna’s death sent shockwaves through the local community. Despite ongoing investigations and public outcry, her killer remains unidentified.Join us as we explore Anna’s life, the timeline of events, and the haunting questions that still surround her murder. Who wanted Anna dead—and why has justice been so elusive?C...2025-05-0928 minScream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 56 -The Extraordinary Case of D.B. Cooper (Half-Caf!)Welcome back to Scream and Sugar—your true crime coffee hour.This week, we're hanging with Candace as she guides us through one of the most legendary unsolved cases in American history: the mystery of D.B. Cooper. In 1971, a man boarded a plane in Portland under the name Dan Cooper, hijacked it midair, and parachuted out with $200,000 in ransom—never to be seen again.Who was he? Did he survive the jump? And why has no one ever come forward with answers in over 50 years? From skyjacking and FBI files to wild theories involving missing uncl...2025-05-0130 minScream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 55 - The Alleged Rainey St. Serial KillerHey Spooky Squad! Welcome back to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. Today we are talking about a serial killer, or lack thereof, in Austin, Texas, who's allegedly stalking Rainy St. Since 2022, a chilling pattern has haunted Austin, Texas—bodies of young men have been found in Lady Bird Lake, near the bustling bars and music venues of Rainy Street. Official reports have often ruled these deaths as accidental or self-inflicted, but locals aren’t convinced.Are these tragic drownings a coincidence? Or the work of a serial predator hiding in plain sight? In th...2025-04-231h 02Scream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 54 - Elliot Rodger and the Isla Vista Murders PT IIWhat up, Spooky Squad? In this episode of Scream and Sugar, we continue to tramp through the 2014 Isla Vista murders committed by Elliot Rodger.In today's episode, we will focus more thoroughly on his state of mind, including diagnoses. As we explore his warped ideology, the warning signs that were ignored, the toxic subcultures that fueled his descent into violence, we will also look at how our society responded. Join us as we dissect one of the most infamous crimes of the decade and the lasting impact it left behind.And remember, stay spooky!2025-02-2649 minScream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 53 - Elliot Rodger and the Isla Vista Murders PT IWelcome back spooky squad!In this episode of Scream and Sugar, we dive into the chilling case of the 2014 Isla Vista murders committed by Elliot Rodger. Through a deep analysis of his manifesto, we explore his warped ideology, the warning signs that were ignored, and the toxic subcultures that fueled his descent into violence. We break down the timeline of events, the investigation that followed, and the broader societal issues surrounding misogyny, entitlement, and mental health. Join us as we sip on some coffee and dissect one of the most infamous crimes of the decade and the lasting...2025-02-0646 minScream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 52 - Belle Gunness, the Indiana Ogress FT. Heterophobia's Brett Masterson!On this episode of Scream and Sugar, we’re diving into the twisted tale of Belle Gunness—one of America’s most infamous female serial killers, alongside our special guest, Brett Masterson!Operating under the guise of a lonely widow, she lured unsuspecting men to her Indiana farm with promises of love and fortune. But instead of wedding bells, these suitors met a far more gruesome fate. Was Belle a heartless murderer, motivated by greed and a thirst for blood? Or was there something even more sinister at play? Brett, who was born and raised in La Porte, Indiana...2025-01-291h 06Scream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 51 - Darren Mack: The Horrifying Murder of Charla MackThis week on Scream and Sugar, we’re exploring the shocking case of Darren Mack, a prominent Reno businessman whose seemingly perfect life unraveled in a spiral of violence and betrayal. In 2006, amidst a bitter divorce and custody battle, Darren brutally murdered his estranged wife, Charla Mack, in their home. He then attempted to assassinate the family court judge overseeing their case, unleashing chaos and fear throughout the Reno community.We’ll take you through the events leading up to this tragic day, the international manhunt that ended with Darren’s arrest in Mexico, and the twists and turns o...2025-01-1654 minScream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 50 - The Butcher Apostle: Jason Thornburg and the 2021 Ft. Worth MurdersHello Spooky Squad! Welcome back to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. Today we're sipping on some delicious lattes from local spot, Old World Coffee Roasters and getting into a chilling and recent true crime case.In September 2021, Fort Worth police made a grisly discovery: the dismembered remains of three individuals burning in a dumpster behind a church. What began as a routine investigation into arson quickly spiraled into one of the most chilling murder cases the city had ever seen. Jason Thornburg, a man with a dark past and deeply unsettling motives, w...2025-01-1037 minScream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 49 - The Disappearance of Pam Jackson and Sherri MillerWelcome back, Spooky Squad, to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. Today we unravel the chilling mystery of Pam Jackson and Sherri Miller, two teenage friends who vanished without a trace in South Dakota in 1971. The case baffled investigators for decades as the girls’ last known moments on a quiet road trip turned into an unsolved enigma.What happened on that fateful day? With no evidence or leads, families were left searching for answers, while theories ranged from tragic accidents to foul play. Join us as we follow the decades-long investigation that finally un...2024-12-2555 minScream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 48 - Dorthea Puentes, Landlady DeathWelcome back, Spooky Squad, to another episode of Scream and Sugar. Today we unravel the sinister story of Dorothea Puente, the "Deathhouse Landlady" - who we like to call Landlady Death - who turned her unassuming boarding house in Sacramento (what up, sister city!) into a house of horrors.Beneath her kind, grandmotherly exterior, Puente orchestrated a shocking scheme of manipulation, theft, and murder that targeted society's most vulnerable. Her crimes came to light in the 1980s, but the darkness surrounding her story runs much deeper.Join us as we peel back the layers of this true crime...2024-12-1748 minScream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 47 - Cryptids: The Jersey Devil and The SnallygasterWelcome back, Spooky Squad to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. Today we are doing something a little different, a tale on cryptids in the US!Deep in the pine barrens of New Jersey lurks a creature steeped in mystery and legend: the Jersey Devil. With its bat-like wings, hooved feet, and eerie cries that echo through the trees, this cryptid has terrorized locals for centuries. But where did the legend originate? Was it truly born of a mother’s curse in the 1700s, or is it a tale steeped deep in women's reproductive ri...2024-12-0344 minScream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 46 - Meredith Returns! The Horrifying Survival Case of Mary VincentWelcome back Spooky Squad, to Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour! And welcome back Meredith! Hang with us as we snack on sandwiches from our local My Favorite Muffin, and listen in as Meredith takes us through the blood-chilling tale of survival, Mary Vincent.In September 1978, 15-year-old Mary was hitchhiking through California when she accepted a ride from Lawrence Singleton. What started as a hopeful journey soon took a sinister turn as Singleton brutally assaulted her, severed both of her arms, and left her for dead in a remote canyon. Astonishingly, Mary fought her way to...2024-11-0830 minScream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 45 - Whispers from the Beyond: The Haunting Case of Teresita BasaAs we round the corner into Halloween (spooky season!), we thought we would dive into a case that seems...well, difficult to explain.Welcome back, Spooky Squad to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. Today, we're bringing you the chilling, and paranormal, case of Teresita Basa, while sipping on fantastic coffee from our local favorite, Pangolin Cafe. In 1977, Teresita Basa, a quiet, well-respected respiratory therapist in Chicago, was found murdered in her apartment, her body set on fire in an attempt to hide the crime. For months, the police were stumped, with no...2024-10-2335 minScream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 44 - The Corpsewood MurdersWelcome back, spooky squad, to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour.Today, Candace takes us through a tragic case. In 1982, deep in the woods of northern Georgia, Dr. Charles Scudder and Joseph Odom lived a secluded life in a hand-built, gothic-style mansion they called Corpsewood Manor. The couple had moved there to escape society, seeking privacy and self-sufficiency. But their tranquil existence turned into a horror story when they were brutally murdered by two young men, Tony West and Avery Brock, who had come to the manor under the guise of friendship but had...2024-10-1146 minScream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 43 - The (Texas) Murders of Andrea Wilborn and Stan Farr, FT Willamina Veneklasen!Howdy spooky squad, and welcome back to Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. In today's episode, we are hanging out with proud Texan, Willamina Rose Veneklasen, while she takes us into a chilling case straight out of her hometown of Fort Worth, Texas. The tragic murders of Andrea Wilburn and Stan Farr, and the attempted murder of Priscilla Davis, were all allegedly committed by millionaire oilman Cullen Davis. On the night of August 2, 1976, the lavish mansion Cullen previously shared with his estranged wife Priscilla became the scene of a bloodbath. Stan Farr, Priscilla’s new boyfriend, was...2024-10-0237 minScream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 42 - The Kindly Killer, Dennis Nilsen PT II (Half-Caf!)Welcome back, Spooky Squad, to Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. In today's episode, we are covering the first part of The UK's most prolific serial killer, Dennis Nilsen.Few serial killers in British history have left a legacy as chilling as Dennis Nilsen, a man whose calm demeanor hid the unspeakable horrors lurking beneath. Dubbed the ‘Muswell Hill Murderer,’ or the 'Kindly Killer', Nilsen preyed on young men in London during the late 1970s and early 1980s, luring them to his flat where he brutally killed them, often without any apparent motive beyond his own twis...2024-09-2430 minScream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 41 - The Kindly Killer, Dennis Nilsen PT 1Welcome back, Spooky Squad, to Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. In today's episode, we are covering the first part of The UK's most prolific serial killer, Dennis Nilsen.Few serial killers in British history have left a legacy as chilling as Dennis Nilsen, a man whose calm demeanor hid the unspeakable horrors lurking beneath. Dubbed the ‘Muswell Hill Murderer,’ or the 'Kindly Killer', Nilsen preyed on young men in London during the late 1970s and early 1980s, luring them to his flat where he brutally killed them, often without any apparent motive beyond his own twis...2024-09-1844 minScream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 40 - Sea of Grief - Story of a Sea OrphanWelcome back to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. Hang with us today as Candace takes us through the incredible story of the Bluebelle ship. In November 1961, the Bluebelle, a chartered vacation yacht, set sail from Florida for a holiday voyage, carrying Captain Julian Harvey, his wife Mary Dene, and the Duperrault family who hired him. Tragedy struck when the vessel mysteriously sank in the middle of the Caribbean. Julian Harvey was found days later, claiming that a sudden storm had destroyed the yacht and drowned everyone else. However, suspicion grew as his version of...2024-09-1132 minScream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 39 - The Girl Behind the Alert, The Amber Hagerman StoryWelcome back to another episode of Scream and Sugar: Your True Crime Coffee Hour. Today, we're diving into a case that shook the small town of Arlington, Texas, and eventually, the country.In January 1996, nine-year-old Amber Hagerman was riding her bike near her grandparents' home when a man in a black pickup truck suddenly and horrifically abducted her. Despite a witness immediately reporting the crime, Amber’s kidnapper vanished along the town streets, and the search for her ended in heartbreak four days later when her body was found in a nearby creek. Amber's tragic murder remains unsolved to thi...2024-09-041h 02Scream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 38 - Bomb City: The Horrifying Murder of Brian DenekeWelcome back everyone to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour! Today's episode highlights the importance of societal divisions. In a town known more for its cattle than its culture, Amarillo, Texas, became the unlikely stage for a brutal clash of identities on a cold December night in 1997. Brian Deneke, a 19-year-old with a mohawk, was brutally run down by a car driven by Dustin Camp, a high school jock. What started as a petty rivalry between the punks and preps of Amarillo escalated into a deadly encounter that cost Brian his life. This wasn't j...2024-08-2244 minScream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 37: Reno's Infamous Priscilla Ford, FT Ian Leipold (HALF-CAF!)Welcome back to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour! Today, special guest Ian Leipold, also known as Ingus Anthony Newman, merch guy from local band Felipendejo takes us through an infamous day in Reno history. We are diving into the chilling case of Priscilla Ford, a woman whose name still sends shivers down the spines of Reno, Nevada residents. On Thanksgiving Day in 1980, Ford turned a holiday of gratitude into a day of terror when she drove her Lincoln Continental down a crowded sidewalk on Virginia Street, killing six (seven?) people and injuring 23 others. What...2024-08-0935 minScream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 36 - A Falling Star: The Tragic Murder of Star Stowe and the Southern Florida Serial MurdersWelcome back ya'll to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. Today we're delving into the tragic story of Star Stowe, a former Playboy Playmate, and ex-partner of Gene Simmons, who met a heartbreaking end. Born Ellen Louise Stowe, Star rose to fame in the 1970s as the February 1977 Playmate of the Month. With her striking looks and vibrant personality, she quickly became a favorite in the modeling world. However, despite her early success, Star's life took a dark turn after arriving at the Playboy Mansion.She then moved to Florida, where she struggled with a...2024-08-0242 minScream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 35 - The Jonestown Massacre, Revolutionary Suicide PT IIIIn this deeply sobering episode of Scream and Sugar: Your True Crime Coffee Hour, we journey into the heart of one of the most chilling tragedies in modern history—the Jonestown Massacre. Under the charismatic and manipulative leadership of Jim Jones, the Peoples Temple promised a utopian society where equality and social justice reigned supreme. Drawn by this vision, thousands of followers followed Jones throughout America before seeking refuge in the remote jungles of Guyana to establish what they believed would be a sanctuary free from persecution and hardship. However, the dream quickly soured. Isolated from the outside world, the...2024-07-2741 minScream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee HourEp 34 - The Jonestown Massacre, The Faith Healer PT IIIn this deeply sobering episode of Scream and Sugar: Your True Crime Coffee Hour, we journey into the heart of one of the most chilling tragedies in modern history—the Jonestown Massacre. Under the charismatic and manipulative leadership of Jim Jones, the Peoples Temple promised a utopian society where equality and social justice reigned supreme. Drawn by this vision, thousands of followers followed Jones throughout America before seeking refuge in the remote jungles of Guyana to establish what they believed would be a sanctuary free from persecution and hardship. However, the dream quickly soured. Isolated from the outside world, the...2024-07-1946 min