A Sip Of Redrum

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

CASE FILE

[S3E5] | [Digital Receipts & Deadly Secrets]

THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE

> The Pour: [Lavender Lemonade Martini]

> The Ingredients:

· 2 oz Vodka

· 1 oz Lemon Juice

· Lavender Syrup

· Lemon Twist Garnish

>The vibe: Floral, beautiful, sharp, and zesty

THE SUBJECT

>Name: Tyrone ‘Ty’ Underwood Jr.

>Date of Incident: January 26th , 2015

>Location: Tyler, Tx

>Status: Solved

THE REDRUM TRAIL

> Ty turned 24, packed her bags and headed to the big city of Tyler, Tx.

> January 25th ,2015: George and Ty communicate meeting

>January 26th, 2015; The Incident

> January 29th, 2015: Carlton arrested

EDVIDENCE LOCKER

>The map: Tyler, Tx

>The faces: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook

>The "Deep Dive" Source:

THE RECAP:

Murder Tapes S3E3 (Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max)

Shatterd Hearts S1E9 (HBO Max)

Fatal Attraction S5E17

Carlton Ray Champions Appeal

> The story of Messages, Motive and Murder

CASE FILE

[S3E4] | [He Say, She Say]

THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE

> The Pour: [The 1950 Vodka Gimlet]

> The Ingredients:

· 2 oz Vodka (Use a clean, classic grain vodka for that 50s authenticity)

· ¾ oz Rose’s Lime Juice (Sweetened lime cordial is the historical key here)

· Garnish: A single lime wheel or a cocktail onion (is you want to lean into the “Gibson” style of the era)

>The vibe: A step into the pass

THE SUBJECT

>Name: Dr. Clifford Leroy Adams

>Date of Incident: August 3, 1952

>Location: Live Oak, Florida

>Status: Solved

THE REDRUM TRAIL

>1931: Sam and Ruby get married

>1945: The McCollum family and Dr. Adams meet

>1948: First sexual assault incident

> 1948-1952: Sexual relations continued

> 1952: Ruby checks into Brewster Hospital

> August 3, 1952: The Incident

> December 20, 1952: Ruby’s trail starts

EDVIDENCE LOCKER

>The map: Live Oak, Florida

>The faces: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook

>The "Deep Dive" Source:

You Belong to Me : Sex, Race and Murder in the South (Prime Video, Pluto Tv, Tubi, Roku Channel)

THE RECAP:

> That’s the story of He Say, She Say.

CASE FILE

[S3E3] | [Blood on the Family Tree]

THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE

> The Pour: [Shirley Temple Black]

> The Ingredients:

• 2 ounces dark rum
• 1 ounce grenadine
• 4 ounces lemon-lime soda (such as Sprite or 7UP)
• Maraschino cherries for garnish

>The vibe: "It’s dark, it’s sweet, and it’s a reminder of the innocence that this show seeks to protect."

THE SUBJECT

>Name: Jarrell Cuyler

>Date of Incident: July 9th, 1998

>Location: Windsor, Connecticut

>Status: Solved

THE REDRUM TRAIL

>1989: Tammie falls pregnant with first child (Jarrell Cuyler)

>1992: Tammi returns to work hiring Chasity West as Baby sitter

>1994: Tammie falls pregnant with second child (Lindsey Cuyler)

>1995: Affair rumors arise between Chasity West and Arnold Cuyler

>1997: Tammi Leaves husband (Arnold Cuyler)

>1998: The incident

EDVIDENCE LOCKER

>The map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Windsor,+CT/@41.8646145,-72.7635149,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89e6ff93836cdfaf:0x8ed28d05230f2f8!8m2!3d41.8525984!4d-72.6437022!16zL20vMHJkc2Q?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDExMy4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA2N0gBUAM%3D

>The faces: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.instagram.com/asipofredrumpod/&ved=2ahUKEwja57Kfno-SAxVAg2oFHYqfFe4QFnoECBgQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1yl3b6bUKBRwbVkxtKwwUR

>The "Deep Dive" Source:

• https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://ecf.ctd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show_public_doc%3F2006cv1112-68&ved=2ahUKEwj1wY3nno-SAxXCnSYFHbY5GNsQFnoECAwQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0mJZT73qpmhRjRUa6Ra9dC
• Twisted Love S1 E1 (Hulu, Disney +)

THE RECAP:

> A story of Lust, death, love and betrayal.

CASE FILE

[S3E2] | [The Badge and Betrayal]

THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE

> The Pour: [Texas Old Fashioned]

> The Ingredients:

· 2 oz Texas Bourbon

· ½ oz Pecan Simple Syrup

· 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters

· Garnish: A toasted pecan and wide orange peel

>The vibe: "A story of unlawful deceit”

THE SUBJECT

>Name: Samantha Dean and Madeline Dean

>Date of Incident: February 4th, 2015

>Location: Bastrop, Texas

>Status: Solved

THE REDRUM TRAIL

>2003: Sam graduates High School

>2007: Sam enrolled in John Jay University

>Feb. 4th, 2015: The Incident

>Feb. 8th, 2015: Threatening text sent

>July 2015: Break in case

>Sep. 2nd, 2015: Arrest made

EDVIDENCE LOCKER

>The map: Bastrop, Texas

>The faces: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook

>The "Deep Dive" Source:

· Austin American-Statesman

· Legacy | Obituary

· JustThoughtLounge (Youtube)

· VonTrey Police Interview

THE RECAP:

> A story of unlawful deceit

CASE FILE

[S3E1] | [Trifecta of Tragedy]

THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE

> The Pour: [The Tangled Heart]

> The Ingredients:

· 2 oz Sliver Tequila or White Rum

· 1 oz Freash Lime Juice

· ½ oz Agave Nectar or Simple Syrup

· ½ oz Pomegranate Juice (used for the dark blood effect)

· Fresh Blackberries and Raspberries (the tangled mess at the bottom of the glass

· Ginger Beer (to top it off)

>The vibe: "Representing how dark secrets & deep connections will cost you blood”

THE SUBJECT

>Name: Edwin Daniels

>Date of Incident: April 13th, 2018

>Location: Deltona, Florida

>Status: Solved

THE REDRUM TRAIL

>2002: Edwin has his first child. (A son)

>2016: Ediwn and Latoya marry after 9 years of dating.

>Jan. 2018: Affair with Latoya and Allen begins .

>April 13th, 2018: The incident.

>Sep. 2018: Allen is Questioned.

>Nov. 18th, 2018: Latoya arrested.

EDVIDENCE LOCKER

>The map: Daytona, Florida

>The faces: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook

>The "Deep Dive" Source:

· Snapped S28 E24 (Hulu, Peacock, AppleTv)

THE RECAP:

> A story of passion, greed and execution.

On a cold December night in 2014, 19-year-old Jessica Chambers was found walking along a rural Mississippi road—her clothes burned away, her body engulfed in flames. Before she slipped into unconsciousness, she whispered a name to first responders… a clue that would ignite one of the most high-profile murder investigations in the South.

In this episode, we dig into the life of Jessica Chambers, the events leading up to that night, and the tangled web of suspects, rumors, and courtroom drama that followed. From the emotional testimony of friends and family to the controversial trials of Quinton Tellis, this is a case that’s as heartbreaking as it is haunting.

Join us as we unravel the mystery, examine the evidence, and ask: who really set Jessica Chambers on fire, and why?On a cold December night in 2014, 19-year-old Jessica Chambers was found walking along a rural Mississippi road—her clothes burned away, her body engulfed in flames. Before she slipped into unconsciousness, she whispered a name to first responders… a clue that would ignite one of the most high-profile murder investigations in the South.

In this episode, we dig into the life of Jessica Chambers, the events leading up to that night, and the tangled web of suspects, rumors, and courtroom drama that followed. From the emotional testimony of friends and family to the controversial trials of Quinton Tellis, this is a case that’s as heartbreaking as it is haunting.

Join us as we unravel the mystery, examine the evidence, and ask: who really set Jessica Chambers on fire, and why?

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