This week on A Couple of Sassholes, Brooklyn tells Heather about the tragic and deeply unsettling story of the Heaven’s Gate Cult.

What started as a small spiritual group in the 1970s eventually transformed into one of the most infamous cults in modern American history. Led by Marshall Applewhite, followers believed they were destined to leave Earth behind and ascend to a higher level of existence.

Members cut ties with their families, surrendered their personal identities, and devoted their lives completely to the group’s teachings.

But when a widely publicized celestial event captured the group’s attention in the late 1990s, their beliefs took a devastating turn that would shock the world and forever change how people talk about cults.

Brooklyn breaks down how the group formed, the unusual beliefs that kept members loyal, and the chilling events that ultimately unfolded.

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A quiet Michigan marriage. A husband found shot. And a wife whose story didn’t quite line up.

This week on A Couple of Sassholes, Heather tells Brooklyn the story of Carol Kopenkoskey and Lyle Kopenkoskey — a case that started as a supposed break-in and quickly unraveled into something much darker.

When Lyle was discovered inside the couple’s home in 1982, investigators initially considered burglary. But inconsistencies, shifting narratives, and suspicious behavior led authorities down a very different path.

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We focus on Lyle’s life and the tragedy at the center of this case — while also calling out manipulation and calculated decisions when we see them.

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In this episode of A Couple of Sassholes, Brooklyn tells Heather the shocking and emotional story of Sarah Lundemann — a case that left a community stunned and raised serious questions about trust, relationships, and what really goes on behind closed doors.

On the surface, everything looked normal. But as details unfolded, investigators uncovered a web of secrets that no one saw coming. This case isn’t just about one tragic night — it’s about warning signs, manipulation, and how quickly things can spiral.

Brooklyn walks us through the timeline, the investigation, and the courtroom drama while we keep our signature smart, sassy commentary — and as always, we stay victim-focused and respectful to the lives impacted.

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From the outside, the Caffey family looked like the picture of stability.

They were a tight-knit Christian family in a small Texas town — deeply involved in their church, protective of their children, and committed to living by their faith. But behind closed doors, tension was building… and the consequences would be devastating.

This week on A Couple of Sassholes, Heather tells Brooklyn the haunting story of the Caffey family massacre in Texas. We explore how faith, control, rebellion, and outside influence collided in a way no one could have imagined — and how a family rooted in belief and community became the center of an unthinkable tragedy.

We focus on the victims, the warning signs, and the ripple effects this case left behind — without giving it all away.

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This week on A Couple of Sassholes, Brooklyn sits Heather down and unpacks the chilling story of Robert Hansen—a case that proves some of the most dangerous people don’t look dangerous at all.

What starts as a man blending into his community slowly reveals a disturbing pattern of control, violence, and fear. Brooklyn breaks down how his behavior escalated, how victims were targeted, and the investigative moments that finally exposed the truth.

We focus on the women affected, the warning signs that were missed, and why this story still matters today.

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This week on A Couple of Sassholes, Heather sits Brooklyn down and walks her through the deeply unsettling and heartbreaking story of Kristil Krug.

Kristil was a vibrant, creative, intelligent woman with her whole life ahead of her — until a calculated series of lies, manipulation, and control began to unravel everything around her. What starts as a relationship that looks normal on the outside slowly turns into something far more sinister. 🚩🚩🚩

This episode is about coercive control, emotional abuse, obsession, and warning signs that were easy to miss — until they weren’t. We focus on Kristil’s life, who she was, what she loved, and why her story deserves to be told with care and respect.

And don’t worry — while we protect Kristil’s dignity, we absolutely do not protect the coward who did this. He can get wrecked.

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🚨 A cold case wrapped in silence, secrecy, and disturbing ritual elements… 🚨

This week on A Couple of Sassholes, Brooklyn tells Heather the haunting story of Arlis Perry — a 19-year-old newlywed whose life was taken inside a Stanford University church under circumstances so unsettling they confused investigators for decades.

In October 1974, Arlis was discovered inside the church in a carefully staged, ritualistic position, with evidence suggesting symbolism rather than random violence. The bizarre nature of the scene led to endless speculation, wild theories, and a case that went cold far too quickly — while the person responsible quietly returned to normal life.

It would take over 40 years, advances in DNA technology, and one final breakthrough to expose the truth — and the deeply disturbing individual who had been hiding in plain sight the entire time.

We honor Arlis, her life, and the injustice done to her — and yes, we absolutely drag the pathetic excuse for a human who thought he’d outsmart time, science, and karma.

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🎙️ THROWBACK REPLAY — SOLO EPISODE, MAXIMUM CHAOS

We’re still on a short break, but the Sassholes vault is deep — so here’s another throwback replay from our earlier, pre-video days that deserves another listen.

In this solo episode, Heather takes the mic and dives headfirst into a case where love, control, and cruelty collide in the worst possible way.

This replay covers the disturbing story of Michigan newlyweds Patrick Selepak and Samantha Bachynski — a couple whose toxic relationship spiraled into a series of violent crimes that left multiple innocent people gone.

What starts as a whirlwind romance quickly turns dark, raising chilling questions about manipulation, fear, and loyalty taken way too far. Was Samantha acting to please her dangerous husband… or was she terrified of what would happen if she didn’t? The answers aren’t simple, and the details are as unsettling as they are heartbreaking.

This is one of those cases that sticks with you — messy, brutal, and impossible to forget.

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🎙️ THROWBACK EPISODE — PRE-VIDEO ERA CHAOS

We’re taking a few weeks off, but don’t worry — we didn’t leave you hanging. While we recharge, here’s a throwback to one of our earlier, audio-only, pre-video episodes that still absolutely delivers.

In this classic Sassholes episode, greed takes center stage as we unpack just how far some people will go for a payday.

Brooklyn breaks down the disturbing case of Sabrina Zunich, a foster teen whose life took a tragic turn after being placed in what appeared to be a safe, loving home — until it wasn’t. As details emerge, serious questions arise about manipulation, control, and the role of her foster father, Kevin Knoefel.

Then Heather dives into the twisted story of former Jeopardy! champion Paul Curry, who targeted kind-hearted Linda Kinkade in a calculated love and insurance scam involving lies, isolation, and a chillingly unusual poison.

Two cases. One ugly theme: money + manipulation = absolute disaster.

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Christmas Day release… zero Christmas vibes in the story (besides the girls' holiday attire). 🎄

Because sometimes the best gift is a jaw-dropping true crime story you’ve never heard before.

In this episode, Heather tells Brooklyn the absolutely unhinged story of Sheila LaBarre — a woman who presented herself as a fragile, misunderstood victim… while chaos, manipulation, and suspicious circumstances swirled all around her.

From small-town New Hampshire to bizarre claims of abuse, control, and power, this case is packed with red flags, contradictions, and twists that will have you yelling “WAIT… WHAT?” out loud. The deeper you go, the darker (and stranger) it gets — and nothing is quite what it seems.

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