Caffeine & Crime

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By: Ally

Hello to all you other twisted minds out there! I'm caffeinated and ready to discuss the crime! This podcast is dedicated to true crime and to my curiosity that is never ending in these cases. I’m Ally (aka AllyBrianne on other platforms) and I hope you’ll jump head first into these cases with me! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ally673/support

Leah Hickman | S7E4
#4
11/30/2022

What happened to Leah Hickman? A 21 year old college student who was happy with her future plans. She vanished and her body was found a week later. What happened and who did this to her?

Blog: https://caffeinecrimepodcast.blogspot.com/2022/11/leah-hickman-s7e4.html

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I'll be back next week with another cold case!

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The Springfield Three | S7E3
#3
11/02/2022

June marked 30 years since the disappearance of three women from Springfield, MO. This is a high-profile case known as “The Springfield Three.” Could it have been a past boyfriend, a friend, or a complete stranger involved in their disappearances? What happened to Stacey McCall, Susie Streeter, and Sherill Levitt?

Blog: https://caffeinecrimepodcast.blogspot.com/2022/11/the-springfield-three-s7e3.html

I'll be back next week with another cold case! 

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Hall-Mills Murders | S7E2
#2
10/04/2022

The deaths of Edward Hall and Eleanor Mills are the dark fates of a reverend and choir soprano that have a secret affair. We're going way back, 100 years actually, to discuss the Hall-Mills Murders. Who killed this couple so many years ago or did the killers get a "not guilty" verdict?

I'm so happy to be back for another season. Season 7 is here and it's going to be a tough one as we'll be focusing on cold cases.

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The Black Dahlia | S7E1
#1
09/24/2022

On the morning of January 15, 1947, a mother taking her child for a walk in a Los Angeles neighborhood stumbled upon a gruesome sight: the body of Elizabeth Short. From a traumatic childhood of her father faking his death to struggles of chasing her dreams, and to the tragic ending of her life - Elizabeth’s story has become the infamous case of “The Black Dahlia.”  

Welcome to Season 7! I promise it'll be a tough one as we'll be focusing on cold cases. All links are below!

Blog: https://caffeinecrimepodcast.blogspot.com/2022/09/the-black-dahlia-s7e1.html

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Season 6 | Wrap Up
06/25/2022

Another season down with another around the corner! Today's episode wraps up season 6, drops some hints about season 7, and another BIG surprise! Thank you for the support and for listening to another season of Caffeine & Crime. xx

Blog: https://caffeinecrimepodcast.blogspot.com/2022/06/season-6-wrap-up.html

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Meeker Mansion | S6E10
#10
06/02/2022

The Meekers,  Ezra, and Eliza were pioneers who are known to travel the Oregon Trail and later establish the City of Puyallup. Their mansion construction began in 1886 and finished in 1890, and today is a nationally recognized Puyallup landmark that is being restored. From 1914 to 1969 the mansion served as a GAR retirement/nursing home before being closed for good. In 1973 the Puyallup Historical Society stepped in and stopped the planned burning of the building, and started restoration efforts. The Meekers stuck around and are known to be around the corners or staring out windows. You may even catch a whiff of...


The Alley Of Death | S6E9
#9
04/27/2022

Couch Place today is an inconspicuous side alley, but it is also known as "The Alley Of Death," because of a tragic fire that took place in 1903. The Iroquois Theatre fire took 600 + lives and left the alley a site that no one would forget. Today those who perished in the fire still haunt the Alley of Death.

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Edinburgh Castle | S6E8
#8
03/23/2022

Edinburgh Castle is said to be one of the most haunted places in Scotland. Royal births, deaths, wars, and much more history are stored in this castle. If that isn't enough, Edinburgh has a colourful and gruesome past and is home to some of the most haunted places in the world.

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The Driskill Hotel | S6E7
#7
12/31/2021

Who knew a gorgeous place with marble floors, stained-glass dome, and columns in the lobby could be the most haunted hotel in Texas?! The Driskill has many stories to tell with its many ghostly guests. 

Happy New Year!! It's also Caffeine & Crime's 2nd birthday so to celebrate both the 'Caffeine & Crime' bath bombs are 20% all weekend! Thank you for all the love and support the past two years! xx

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Raynham Hall | S6E6
#6
12/15/2021

The beautiful, Raynham Hall, located in Norfolk, England. Belonging to the Townshend family and on their property of 400 years. This mansion is also where perhaps the most famous ghost photo of all times has been taken. Does the "brown lady" still haunt it? 

It's Spooky Season 2021! I'm so excited to bring back haunted paranormal places but if you're missing the true crime you can still get that fix on Tuesday's on YouTube with new episodes from Season 2 Serial Killer Season. I also am uploading last years Spooky Season to YouTube on Fridays giving you more Caffeine & Crime c...


Denver International Airport | S6E5
#5
12/02/2021

26 years since its opening and many many myths, legends, and tragic history. Today is the Denver International Airport and between talk of aliens, underground bunkers, a cursed horse, and even lizard people you're in for a real treat with this history packed episode.TW: This is a heavy true crime podcast with a lot of triggering subjects discussed.

It's Spooky Season 2021! I'm so excited to bring back haunted paranormal places but if you're missing the true crime you can still get that fix on Tuesday's on YouTube with new episodes from Season 2 Serial Killer Season. I also...


Corvin Castle | S6E4
#4
11/12/2021

The heart of Transylvania is home to one of the most haunted places in Romania, Corvin Castle. Even though Corvin Castle looks like it’s coming straight from a fairy tale book, its history is quite dark.

TW: This is a heavy true crime podcast with a lot of triggering subjects discussed.

It's Spooky Season 2021! I'm so excited to bring back haunted paranormal places but if you're missing the true crime you can still get that fix on Tuesday's on YouTube with new episodes from Season 2 Serial Killer Season. I also am uploading last years Sp...


The Conjuring House | S6E3
#3
10/31/2021

The real-life 18th-century "Conjuring House" is called the "farmhouse of horrors." We may know of the Conjuring movies but today's episode is the story of what really happened at the Conjuring House.

TW: This is a heavy true crime podcast with a lot of triggering subjects discussed.

It's Spooky Season 2021! I'm so excited to bring back haunted paranormal places but if you're missing the true crime you can still get that fix on Tuesday's on YouTube with new episodes from Season 2 Serial Killer Season. I also am uploading last years Spooky Season to YouTube on...


The Lemp Mansion | S6E2
#2
10/24/2021

It's named one of the top 10 most haunted places in the United States but the history of the Lemp Mansion is also very interesting while having many tragedies. We're taking a trip to St. Louis, Missouri with this weeks episode. 

TW: This is a heavy true crime podcast with a lot of triggering subjects discussed.

It's Spooky Season 2021! I'm so excited to bring back haunted paranormal places but if you're missing the true crime you can still get that fix on Tuesday's on YouTube with new episodes from Season 2 Serial Killer Season. I also am u...


The Cecil Hotel | S6E1
#1
10/12/2021

The Cecil Hotel... Located downtown LA close to Skid Row. Once a beautiful location and area that turned dangerous, haunted, and now vacant. From many deaths, disappearances, and serial killer residents the Cecil is full of true crime. So, would you stay if it reopened? 

It's Spooky Season 2021! I'm so excited to bring back haunted paranormal places but if you're missing the true crime you can still get that fix on Tuesday's on YouTube with new episodes from Season 2 Serial Killer Season. I also am uploading last years Spooky Season to YouTube on Fridays giving you more C...


Season 5 | Wrap Up
10/06/2021

That's a wrap on season 5! Thank you for the love and support to Caffeine & Crime! Today I'm reintroducing myself, discussing season 5, and I'll be updating you on what is to come! Like always, thank you so much for tuning in each week!

TW: This is a heavy true crime podcast with a lot of triggering subjects discussed.

New true crime blog post: https://caffeinecrimepodcast.blogspot.com/2021/10/season-5-heart-break-wrap-up.html

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Blanche Taylor Moore | S5E10
#10
10/02/2021

The "Black widow of the south" aka Blanche Taylor Moore. From a disturbing childhood to a greedy adult life. I truly believe she was addicted to her crimes and her poison of choice, arsenic.

TW: This is a heavy true crime podcast with a lot of triggering subjects discussed.

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Jennifer Mee | S5E9
#9
09/24/2021

A drug deal gone wrong or a plotted robbery? Things take a deadly turn. Under Florida's law even the former "hiccup girl," Jennifer Mee, isn't free from being mixed up with the wrong people. So what do you think? Should Jennifer Mee be freed?

TW: This is a heavy true crime podcast with a lot of triggering subjects discussed.

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Gertrude Baniszewski | S5E8
#8
09/04/2021

The "Torture Mother" or by name Gertrude Baniszewski is one of the most sickening cases I have covered so far. This 1965 slaying remains one of Indianapolis' most notorious crimes. Listen at your own risk.

TW: This is a heavy true crime podcast with a lot of triggering subjects discussed.

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Betty Broderick | S5E7
#7
08/21/2021

A former suburban housewife turns into a revengeful murderer. If this doesn't sound like a true crime lifetime movie I don't know what does. The true story showing that money isn't everything and can actually destroy a family. Today we're diving into the case of Betty Broderick. 

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Jodi Arias | S5E6
#6
07/17/2021

When two people in an MLM fall in love but one becomes a killer. It's a love story gone terribly wrong and is the "media circus" that was Jodi Arias.

TW: This is a heavy true crime podcast with a lot of triggering subjects discussed. 

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Stacey Castor | S5E5
#5
07/06/2021

Back to back deaths, tapping into phone lines, a typed suicide letter, and a last minute blaming sesh is the perfect script for a lifetime movie or the life of "The Black Widow." Was it a heart attack or poisoning with antifreeze?

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Katherine Knight | S5E4
#4
04/22/2021

The first Australian woman to be sentenced to life imprisonment without parole.. After the trial, her case papers were marked "never to be released." This gory case will leave you feeling many different ways.

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Aileen Wuornos | S5E3
#3
04/01/2021

Branded “The Damsel of Death” and the “Highway Hooker,” Aileen Wuornos was accused of killing seven men between 1989 and 1990 while she hitchhiked around Florida. I have another heartbreak episode for you this week.

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Betty Lou Beets | S5E2
#2
03/11/2021

Betty Lou Beets.. The Black Widow of Texas. Were Betty's actions brought on from a long string of heartbreak or her own greed got in the way of any chance at relationships? Either way this story is pretty devastating and one of the hardest I've done.  

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Amy Archer-Gilligan | S5E1
#1
02/15/2021

We're back! Season 5 - Broken Hearts - Happy Valentine's Day to all you other twisted minds. I hope you enjoy season 5! xo

The home of Amy Archer-Gilligan also known as the "murder factory." Let's dive in discuss. Could she have killed 60+?

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Season 4 | Wrap Up
01/22/2021

That's a wrap on season 4! Today we're discussing season 4 and also dropping a hint on what season 5 will be! Like always, thank you so much for tuning in each week! 

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Hotel Monte Vista | S4E10
#10
01/13/2021

 10-13 known spirits have chosen the Monte Vista Hotel to be their place to enjoy or to work out their issues. So Let's dive in and meet them! 

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The King's Tavern | S4E9
#9
01/07/2021

 A 237 year old building that holds paranormal activity connected to murders caused by adultery, cruelty, and probably greed.Most of the remains remained hidden until the 1930s’. Would you stay and grab a drink at The King's Tavern?

It's Spooky Season! Join me every Tuesday for a new haunted place. We'll talk about the history of it and what makes it so haunted/spooky.

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Chateau Marmont | S4E8
#8
01/01/2021

Happy New Year! I pre-recorded this episode, but wanted to get it up today (which I'm last minute doing so) for Caffeine & Crime birthday! A year ago today I started this little side project and I absolutely love doing these episodes and seasons. Heres to another year! xo

For 90 years, Hollywood's Chateau Marmont hotel has kept guard over Sunset Boulevard, providing a discreet haven for celebrities, rock stars, writers, and artists to let loose and be themselves in private, away from prying eyes. Anyone who was anyone in this town had a Chateau Marmont story to tell. "...


Eastern State Penitentiary | S4E7
#7
12/26/2020

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! I pre-recorded this episode last week and wanted to turn around and get it up for you, but life in general has been tough, but throwing holidays in the mix didn't help. I'm back and ready to power through the rest of Spooky Season and I have some really exciting things I'm working on behind the scenes. I hope you guys are excited for a new episode! 

Eastern State Penitentiary. Its vaulted, sky-lit cells once held many of America's most notorious lawbreakers, including "Slick Willie" Sutton and "Scarface" Al Capone. It is now k...


The Winchester Mystery House | S4E6
#6
11/12/2020

A “mystery house” being built by an eccentric and wealthy woman. Was she instructed to build this home by a psychic? Was she haunted by the ghosts of those felled by the “Gun that Won the West”?  Did construction truly never stop?  What motivated a well-educated socialite to cut herself off from the rest of the world and focus almost solely on building the world’s most beautiful, yet bizarre mansion? 

It's Spooky Season! Join me every Tuesday for a new haunted place. We'll talk about the history of it and what makes it so haunted/spooky. 

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One If By Land, Two If By Sea | S4E5
#5
11/08/2020

My 'Hamilton' loving ass geeked out too much for this episode, but it's such a good one! 

Once a carriage house, owned by Aaron Burr, is now an elegant romantic restaurant. It also has the bearings of 20 entities that are sure to make you feel welcome or on edge while you dine! 

It's Spooky Season! Join me every Tuesday for a new haunted place. We'll talk about the history of it and what makes it so haunted/spooky.

Make sure you check out today's blog and Instagram post.

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The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel | S4E5
#4
11/01/2020

How could such a breath taking place be so haunted?! For real this place is insanely gorgeous! Would You stay?

It's Spooky Season! Join me every Tuesday for a new haunted place. We'll talk about the history of it and what makes it so haunted/spooky.

Make sure you check out today's blog and Instagram post.

Let's talk about it! Instagram - @caffeinecrimepodcast

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The Stanley Hotel | S4E3
#3
10/22/2020

REDRUM - Today is the history and what makes the Stanley Hotel so spooky! 

It's Spooky Season! Join me every Tuesday for a new haunted place. We'll talk about the history of it and what makes it so haunted/spooky.

Make sure you check out today's blog and Instagram post.

Let's talk about it! Instagram - @caffeinecrimepodcast

New true crime blog post every Tuesday about current episode over at https://caffeinecrimepodcast.blogspot.com/2020/10/the-stanley-hotel-s4e3.html

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The Lizzie Borden House | S4E2
#2
10/15/2020

Lizzie Borden took an ax - Gave her mother forty whacks - When she saw what she had done - She gave her father forty-one

 It's Spooky Season! Join me every Tuesday for a new haunted place. We'll talk about the history of it and what makes it so haunted/spooky.

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The Queen Mary | S4E1
#1
10/07/2020

 The RMS Queen Mary has had many lives, so they say. It has also attracted a number of unearthly guests over the years. In fact, some say the Queen Mary is one of the most haunted places in the world. Today we dive into the history of the ship and the events leading up to it being so haunted.

It's Spooky Season! Join me every Tuesday for a new haunted place. We'll talk about the history of it and what makes it so haunted/spooky.

Make sure you check out today's blog and Instagram post.


Season 3 | Wrap Up
09/30/2020

Today is Season 3 Wrap Up episode!  Stay tuned for Spooky Season in Season 4 next week!

Also, there is an audio sneak peek of Spooky Season in today's episode!

Make sure you check out today's blog and Instagram post.

Let's talk about it! Instagram - @caffeinecrimepodcast

New true crime blog post every Tuesday about current episode over at https://caffeinecrimepodcast.blogspot.com/2020/09/season-3-wrap-up.html

Music: Mystery - Ikson: https://soundcloud.com/iksonofficial/mystery

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Joseph Oberhansley | S3E10
#10
09/22/2020

Unusual. Gruesome. Violent. Describes the case of Joseph Oberhansley.  2 Cases in one, cannibalism, and a trial years in the making. 

This is our season 3 finale! Be back next week with our season wrap up episode. 

Make sure you check out today's blog and Instagram post.

Let's talk about it! Instagram - @caffeinecrimepodcast

New true crime blog post every Tuesday about current episode over at https://caffeinecrimepodcast.blogspot.com/2020/09/joseph-oberhansley-s3e10.html

Music: Mystery - Ikson: https://soundcloud.com/iksonofficial/mystery

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Vallow/Daybell Part 2 | S3E9
#9
09/16/2020

The case of 2019-2020. The crazy cult-like beliefs, missing kids, & multiple deaths surrounding Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell. This case is insane and because of that it will be a 2 parter. Today is part 2 so make sure to listen to part 1 first. 

*Audio/voice disclaimer: I apologize for my voice. I am sick at the moment with a head cold.. Bare with me in this episode. There is also some audio issues with this part. I'm not sure what the deal was, but I'll try to figure it out for next weeks episode. 

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