CASE FILE

[S3E13] | [Love, Greed and Death]

THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE

> The Pour: [Grace Under Pressure]

> The Ingredients:

 · 2 oz Bourbon

· 1 oz Honey Syrup (warm)

· 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice

· 2 dashes Aromatic Bitters

· Top with sparkling prosecco

· Instructions: Combine warm bourbon, honey syrup, and fresh lemon juice with bitters in a shaker (no ice). Express lemon oils over the coupette and stir briefly. Strain into a chilled coupette glass and gently float prosecco over the back of a spoon to create a layered, sparkling finish. Garnish with a lemon twist and stir anise.

◦ >The vibe: Bitter Sweet

THE SUBJECT

>Name: Selonia Reed

>Date of Incident: August 23, 1987

>Location: Hammond, Louisiana

>Status: Solved

THE REDRUM TRAIL

> Selonia and Reggie Sr meet

> Within a year, Selonia and Reggie got engaged, married, and had their son Reggie Jr.

> Jr and his mother Selonia hung out for the day at a local Hammond Mall.

> returning home Reggie Sr. and Reggie Jr. played Nintendo games while Selonia was getting ready for her evening plans to meet with a friend at a local bar

> Reggie Sr. woke up, he realized his wife was not home and began to worry.

> Selonia was found

> Reggie Sr. and Reggie Jr interviewed

> 2011, Lieutenant Ward of the Louisiana state police got involved with the case

> 2018, a new Prosecutor by the name of Taylor Anthony was assigned to the case

> Trial began in November 2022

> November 18, 2022 found guilty

EDVIDENCE LOCKER

>The map: Hammond, Louisiana

>The faces: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook

CASE FILE

[S3E14] | [Shadows Over the U]

THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE

> The Pour: [The Gables After Dark]

> The Ingredients:

 · 1.5 oz Dark Rum (a nod to Miami’s Caribbean influences)

· 3/4 oz Campari

· 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth

· 2 dashes Black Walnut Bitters

· Black Cherry garnish

· Instructions: Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass with plenty of ice until very cold. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a single black cherry at the bottom.

◦ >The vibe: complex and somber

THE SUBJECT

>Name: Marlin Barnes & Timwanika Lumpkins

>Date of Incident: April 13th, 1996

>Location: Coral Gables, Florida

>Status: Solved

THE REDRUM TRAIL

> Marlin Adarryl Barnes was born April 6th, 1974

> When Marlin was 17 years old moved to Miami Garden.

> Marlin goes to Hargrove military Academy in Chatham, Va.

> Friday April 12th, Marlin was invited to a party at Club Salvation

> Saturday April 13th, 1996 Marlin and Timwanika found

> On April 29th, someone calls the tip line

> On April 30th LaBrant was arrested.

> On May 8th LaBrant was indited

> October 6th, 1998, trail started

> October 28th the jury came back w/ a vote

> July of 2017 the supreme court overturned the sentencing on all death penalty cases

> November of 2025 LaBrant was Re sentence

EDVIDENCE LOCKER

>The map: Coral Gables, Florida

>The faces: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook

>The "Deep Dive" Source:

THE RECAP:

Dearh in the dorms S2 E3 (Hulu, Disney+)

> The story of jealous rage

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CASE FILE

[S3E11] | [Rumor Has It]

THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE

> The Pour: [The Calculated Risk]

> The Ingredients:

◦ 2 oz Vodka

◦ 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice

◦ 0.75 oz Simple Syrup

◦ 0.5 oz simple syrup

◦ 3 basil leaves

>The vibe: Beauty and Brains

THE SUBJECT

>Name: Danyna Gibson

>Date of Incident: September 12, 2018

>Location: Warren, Michigan

>Status: Solved

THE REDRUM TRAIL

> Junior year in 2017, Evan and Danyna we’re in a class together and had been paired together as study partners.

> Danyna start developing a crush over another classmate

> Tenaya begins dating Danyna’s crush

> Danyna joins the school’s cross-country team with Evan

> Tanaya and Evan eventually reconcile their relationship and get back together.

> Fall of 2018 begins and Tanaya starts the year off isolating herself

> Danyna was told some interesting information about Tanaya.

> Danyna tells Evan about the rumor she had heard about Tanaya.

> September 12, 2018: Incident

EDVIDENCE LOCKER

>The map: Warren, Michigan

>The faces: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook

>The "Deep Dive" Source:

Fox Detroit news

ABC news

Mean Girl Murders Season 2 Episode 5 ( Disney+, Hulu, Philo)

Oxygen

THE RECAP:

> The story of Book Smarts and Dumb Decisions

When Rochelle Demmings—a brilliant, highly accomplished woman—was found brutally murdered in her own home, the community was stunned. Known for her intellect, grace, and professional success, Rochelle seemed to have a life everyone envied. Yet beneath the polish lay secrets, jealousies, and unspoken tensions. Discover how Rochelle’s life began to fray behind closed doors. Who envied her achievements—and who feared what she might uncover? Delve into the chilling details of the crime scene: no forced entry, no call for help, no body cameras. How did the perpetrator slip in—and vanish without a trace?

Examine the investigation’s shortcomings and question: Has justice been done? Or is Rochelle’s voice still haunting those halls?

this gripping episodes explores ambition, betrayal, and a mystery that refuses to be forgotten.

This is Rochelle Demming’s Story

CASE FILE

[S3E8] | [The Worthy Sheriff]

THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE

> The Pour: [Electoral Meltdown]

> The Ingredients:

◦ 1 oz dark rum

◦ 1 oz blue curaçao

◦ 0.5 oz lime juice

◦ 0.5 oz simple syrup

◦ Overproof rum (for flame)

◦ Sugar cube + edible flower

>The vibe: all fairness is not created equal

THE SUBJECT

>Name: Derwin Brown

>Date of Incident: December 15, 2000

>Location: DeKalb County, Georgia

>Status: Solved

THE REDRUM TRAIL

> Derwin and Phyllis wed in 1977

> Derwin became the first black patrol officer in Dekalb County in 1979

> 2000, it was time for election for Sheriff

> July 2000, Dorsey was under investigation by the Georgia Bureau of investigation

> August 8, 2000, the runoff election took place

> December 15, 2000 the incident

> Melvin Walker and David Ramsey were both arrested on December 17, 2001

> Melvin Walker and David Ramsey were tried in 2002

> Sidney Dorsey’s trial begins in June 2002

EDVIDENCE LOCKER

>The map: DeKalb County, Georgia

>The faces: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook

>The "Deep Dive" Source:

Southern Fried Homicide (Season 2, Episode 4, Who Shot the Sheriff?)

Sins of the City (Season 1, Episode 3, Atlanta)

Grokipedia

African American Registry

THE RECAP:

> The Story of the worthy sheriff

CASE FILE

[S3E8] | [Beauty and the Beast]

THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE

> The Pour: [The False Valentine]

> The Ingredients:

· 🥃 2 oz Texas Bourbon: Strong and grounded.

· 🌺 1 oz Hibiscus Syrup: For that deep, deceptive red.

· 🍋 1/2 oz Lemon Juice: The sharp sting of domestic reality.

· 🥂 Sparkling Rosé Float: A false, short-lived celebratory finish.

· 🌹 Garnish: A rose petal and a charred cinnamon stick—representing the scuffle and the shot.

>The vibe: Love shouldn't leave a bitter aftertaste. 🥀🍸

THE SUBJECT

>Name: Olivia Dawn Jones

>Date of Incident: February 14th, 2019

>Location: Beaumont, TX

>Status: Solved

THE REDRUM TRAIL

> Olivia married her high school sweetheart Al and started her family in 1999

> Olivia meets Christopher Jones in the spring of 2009

> May of 2014 Incident at the park

> July of 2014 Chris pops the big question

> January of 2015 Olivia’s mother passed away

> July 23rd, 2016 the couple ties the knot.

> September of 2018 Ariel graduates high school

> February 13th of 2019 last time Areille spoke to her mother

> February 14th of 2019 the incident

> February 8th, 2022, Christopher Ray Jones was sentenced to 30 years

EDVIDENCE LOCKER

>The map: Beaumont, Tx

>The faces: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook

>The "Deep Dive" Source:

Married to Evil S1 E1 ( Philo,HBO Max, Hulu, Youtube)

Killer Husband Realizes Wife Is Still Breathing (Youtube)

THE RECAP:

> The story of a drink that starts with a heart and ends with aheart break

CASE FILE

[S3E7] | [Digital Receipts & Deadly Secrets]

THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE

> The Pour: [The Cell Block]

> The Ingredients:

· 2 oz Dark Overproof Rum: A bold and heavy pour, chosen to reflect the grave nature of a first-degree murder charge.

· 1/2 oz Mezcal: This ingredient adds a lingering, persistent smoke, representing the revolver that was a critical piece of evidence in the crime.

· 3/4 oz Blackberry Shrub: This provides a deep, bruised-purple color and a sharp, vinegary "bite", symbolizing the profound and bitter betrayal by a neighbor, Tracey Vassall.

· 2 Dashes Black Walnut Bitters: This adds an earthy and somber tone, grounding the complex flavors of the drink.

· Garnish: A dehydrated orange wheel positioned behind two crossed toothpicks, creating a visual that mimics cell bars—a final, "locked-in" statement.

>The vibe: A drink for when the walls start closing in

THE SUBJECT

>Name: Daveon Hall

>Date of Incident: January 28th – 29th, 2016

>Location: Miami-Dade, FL

>Status: Solved

THE REDRUM TRAIL

> Daveon Hall was born on November 29, 1975

> Early January 2016, Daveon moved to the suburbs of Pembroke Pines in an apartment complex called Arium Resorts

>January 28th – 29th, 2016; The Incident

> April 2016, Brian arrested

EDVIDENCE LOCKER

>The map: Miami-Dade, FL

>The faces: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook

>The "Deep Dive" Source:

Fatal Attraction S12 E18 ( Philo, Peacock, Directv)

Miami Hareld

CBS News

THE RECAP:

> The story of Trouble in Paradise

CASE FILE

[S3E6] | [Living with a Stranger]

THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE

> The Pour: [The Passive-Aggressive Pint]

> The Ingredients:

· The "Passive" (Sweet/Soft): 12 oz Wheat Beer or Blonde Ale (The base of the "pint").

· The "Aggressive" (Sharp/Bitter): 1.5 oz Campari or Aperol (Adds a bitter, red "blood" hue).

· The "Sting": 1/2 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice and a dash of hot honey.

· Garnish: A single, very sharp grapefruit wedge and a salt rim on only half the glass.

>The vibe: Chill on the surface, but chaos underneath

THE SUBJECT

>Name: Tina Stewart

>Date of Incident: March 2, 2011

>Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee

>Status: Solved

THE REDRUM TRAIL

>2008: Tina starts college at Middle Tennessee State University

>Fall 2010: Tina Stewart moved to the off-campus apartment

>Fall 2010: Shanterrica moves to the off-campus apartment (freshmen year)

> January 2011: Shanterrica’s mother contacts the leasing office

> March 2, 2011: The incident

> July 5, 2011: Shanterrica arrested

> May 2013: Shanterrica goes to trial

EDVIDENCE LOCKER

>The map: Murfreesboro, Tennessee

>The faces: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook

>The "Deep Dive" Source:

· Mean Girls Murder S1E8 (Hulu, Disney +, HBO Max, Discovery+ and Amazon Prime)

THE RECAP:

> A stories of books, drugs, and rage