A Sip Of Redrum

CASE FILE

[EPISODE 18] | The Case of Dante Grant

THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE

The Pour: The Sharp Edge Sangria • The Ingredients: White Rum, Peach Schnapps, Cabernet Sauvignon Float

The Vibe: A deceptively sweet and tropical blend that masks a dark, bleeding red layer of red wine pierced clean through by a sword—perfectly reflecting a sunny teenage facade that hid a sharp, pre-planned ambush.

THE SUBJECT

Name: Dwight "DJ" Dante Grant

Date of Incident: October 2021

Location: Miramar, Florida • Status: Solved

THE TIMELINE

• Early October 2021: A calculated plot begins to form when a classmate is pressured by a jealous individual to act as bait, ultimately setting a deadly lure.

• October 2021 (Night of the Ambush): Dante is lured out under the impression of a routine meetup, completely unaware of the violent trap waiting in the wings.

• October 2021: The Last Known Sighting. Dante enters a dark residential stairwell where he is suddenly ambushed from the shadows by multiple attackers brandishing a weapon purchased online.

EVIDENCE LOCKER

• The Map: Miramar, FL

• Between the Cheats S2 E1 (Tubi)

THE RECAP

"When jealousy turns lethal, a bright light can be snuffed out in a matter of seconds. They thought the shadows would protect their secrets, but the truth always finds a way to burn right through the smoke."

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CASE FILE

[EPISODE #17 | Set it Off

THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE

• The Pour: Return to Sender

• The ingredients: Dark Spiced Rum, Bitter Campari, Spicy Ginger Beer

• The Vibe: A bitter and intense pour with a sudden volatile kick that mirrors the shock of a package arriving at a doorstep, masking a lethal betrayal underneath the surface.

THE SUBJECT

• Name: Marcus Toney

• Date of Incident: February 16, 2000

• Location: Chicago, Illinois (South Side)

• Status: Solved

THE TIMELINE

• Early 2000: Marcus Toney's estranged wife, Lisa, and her secret lover, Sienky Lallemand, steal Marcus's identity to run up over $200,000 in fraudulent debt.

• February 2000: Marcus discovers the massive identity theft and prepares to alert the police, unknowingly triggering his wife and her lover's deadly backup plan.

• February 16, 2000: The Last Known Sighting. Marcus receives and opens what looks like a gift-wrapped package delivered right to his home; the booby-trapped pipe bombs inside detonate instantly.

EVIDENCE LOCKER (Visuals & Links)

• The Map: [South Side, Chicago, IL]

• The "Deep Dive" Source:

> Killer Relationships with Faith Jenkins: Season 4 Episode 6- Seduced & Swindled

> Snapped: Killer Couples: Season 7 Episode 8- Lisa Toney & Sienky Lallemond

>https://www.atf.gov/our-history/historical-articles/marcus-toney-case

>https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca7/06-3071/06-3071-2006-11-29-order-2011-02-25.html

>https://chicagoreader.com/news/seduced/#:~:text=Sherri%20Payne%20said%20she%20hadn't,he%20was%20probably%20in%20Jamaica.

THE RECAP

"They thought they could steal his name, line their pockets, and erase him with a package. But greed always leaves a paper trail, and love doesn't lead you to murder."

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CASE FILE

[EPISODE 01] | [The Taillight That Caught a Serial Killer]

THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE

· The Pour: Smoke & Shadows Sour

· The Ingredients: Mezcal, Fresh Lemon Juice, Charcoal-Infused Simple Syrup

· The Vibe: A bold, dark cocktail with a heavy smoky layer that matches the moody, high-contrast atmosphere of uncovering a killer hidden entirely in plain sight.

THE SUBJECT

· Name: America Lyden, Ernestine Ryans, and Kayla Escalante

· Date of Incident: May 27, 2018

· Location: 1333 Page Boulevard, Springfield, Massachusetts

· Status: Solved

THE TIMELINE

· December 1, 2017: 34-year-old America Lyden is officially reported missing

· March 18, 2018: 47-year-old mother and sister Ernestine Ryans vanishes from the area.

· Spring 2018: 27-year-old Kayla Escalante is last heard from by her family,

· May 27, 2018: Springfield Police pull over Stewart Weldon for a broken taillight.

· June 1, 2018: Law enforcement executes a search warrant at the Page Boulevard home and uncovers the tragic remains of America, Ernestine, and Kayla.

· September 28, 2021: Facing a 52-count indictment,

EVIDENCE LOCKER

· The Map: Page Boulevard Forensic Search Site

· The Faces: Evidence Locker: Inside the Springfield Case File

· The Source: Wiki, ABC News, Newspaper.com, Body in the Basement S2, E3(HBO Max), Making a Serial Killer S2, E7(Peacock)

THE RECAP

"He thought because these women were vulnerable, nobody would look for them. He miscalculated, because their families never stopped caring and it took a simple $15 AutoZone part to bring his whole house of horrors crashing down."

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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