Bodies, Bourbon, and Bon Bons has made it to the state of Kentucky! Of course we had to cover a bourbon heist. Learn some fun bourbon facts, hear updates from Cassie & Jen, and listen to the story of Gilbert “Toby” Curtsinger.

Resources:

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/apr/21/kentucky-bourbon-theft-ring-buffalo-trace-wild-turkey-distilleries

https://www.cnn.com/2015/04/21/us/kentucky-bourbon-whiskey-arrests/index.html

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/how-a-small-town-crime-syndicate-stole-kentuckys-bourbon

https://www.courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/movies/2021/06/24/netflix-documentary-series-features-kentucky-pappygate-whiskey-heist/5318783001/

https://gardenandgun.com/articles/what-netflix-gets-right-and-wrong-about-pappygate/#:~:text=Curtsinger%20had%20thoughtfully%20sanded%20down,and%20sentenced%20to%20fifteen%20years.

https://apnews.com/article/39a3a427df374347aacf569fd4aa727c

https://kybourbontrail.com

https://fortune.com/2023/02/06/kentucky-bourbon-trail-visitors-new-record-2-million/

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The Bloody Benders were a serial killing family in Kansas in the 1800s. Hear their story and how they got away with it.

Also discussed:

• Station 19, Project Runway
• New York Sour, Mom Water, Wild Turkey Bourbon
• Peanut butter chocolate Greek yogurt, Trader Joe's cheese bread
• Wisconsin Meat & Cheese (Charleston, SC)
• Bourbon for Beginners: rye-forward bourbon

Sources:

https://www.historicmysteries.com/bloody-benders/

https://www.britannica.com/topic/spiritualism-religion

https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/bloody-benders

https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ks-benders/

​​https://distiller.com/lists/spice-up-your-life-with-high-rye-bourbon

https://www.liquor.com/manhattan-vs-old-fashioned-6742103#:~:text=The%20main%20difference%20between%20the,a%20type%20of%20fortified%20wine.

https://www.liquor.com/recipes/kentucky-mule/

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Pork products stolen in Iowa led to the discovery of a multi-state crime spree totaling over $9 million. Hear the twists and turns in this week's episode of Body, Bourbon, and Bon Bons.

Also covered in this week:

• Fruit roll up ice cream
• Apothic Red Inferno Whiskey Barreled Wine
• Infinity bottle part three
• Bourbon quiz with this week's special guest!

Sources:

https://www.ottumwacourier.com/news/police-investigate-jbs-trailer-theft/article_93152f7a-2a35-11ed-81a3-0322fd8d41ef.html

https://www.meadvilletribune.com/news/theft-of-100-000-of-pork-in-iowa-linked-to-multi-state-scheme/article_bdaa5da8-eb9a-50c0-9e59-71bbdafd9d9f.html

https://weartv.com/news/local/florida-men-arrested-for-9-million-meat-theft-ring-across-the-midwest

https://www.ketv.com/article/law-enforcement-arrests-frozen-beef-multimillion-dollar-theft-ring/41769478#

https://www.greatamericancrop.com/news-resources/article/2022/11/09/miami-men-indicted-in-meat-theft-ring

https://patch.com/minnesota/minneapolis/florida-residents-tried-steal-beef-pork-minnesota-feds

https://nebraska.tv/newsletter-daily/court-records-detail-string-of-meat-thefts-that-included-gi-lancaster-county-yoslany-leyva-del-sol-ledier-andino-delvis-lara-fuentes

https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/several-arrested-following-hsi-omaha-lancaster-county-sheriffs-office-law-enforcement

https://voiceofmuscatine.com/2023/05/24/guilty-pleas-for-men-arrested-in-multi-state-frozen-meat-thefts/

https://brownfieldagnews.com/news/guilty-pleas-for-men-arrested-in-multi-state-frozen-meat-thefts/

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In 1977, Tony Kiritsis was upset with his mortgage company about 17 acres of land that he was trying to negotiate for a sale to investors. He ends up kidnapping one of the executives, Richard Hall, and making several demands. Hear how it ends in this episode of Bodies, Bourbon, and Bon Bons.

Bourbon for Beginners:

• What is an infinity bottle?
• How can you start your own infinity bottle?

Also discussed:

• Espresso martini
• Publix Lemon Poppyseed Muffins
• St. Augustine Beach trip (Beachcomber drinks, banana pudding, key lime pie, peanut butter chocolate pie)

Sources:
https://www.indystar.com/story/news/history/retroindy/2014/02/08/tony-kiritsis/5287963/

https://fox59.com/news/dick-hall-man-held-hostage-in-1977-by-tony-kiritsis-in-indy-dies/

https://www.indystar.com/story/opinion/2022/06/14/american-hostage-jon-hamm-misrepresents-tony-kiritsis-indianapolis/7580668001/

https://vinepair.com/articles/infinity-whiskey-bottle-guide/

https://daviesscountybourbon.com/blog/how-to-create-an-infinity-bottle/

https://advancedmixology.com/blogs/art-of-mixology/how-to-make-an-infinity-bottle

https://www.reddit.com/r/bourbon/comments/zq07jv/infinity_bottle_making_a_mess_or_making_your/

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Debra Evans and her family were murdered by an ex-boyfriend and two others for her unborn child. Hear the story of how this happened, more information on the motive, and how the three who murdered her were caught.

Reviewed in this episode:

• Park Rye Maple Spirit
• Kroger Caramel Praline Deluxe Frozen Yogurt
• Oberweis Chocolate Peanut Butter ice cream

Also discussed:

• Infinity bottle
• Rabbit Hole Distillery
• What determines if a bourbon is "good"

Sources:

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-evans-gallery-20111217-pg-photogallery.html

https://www.thoughtco.com/the-debra-evans-case-973477

https://www.themidwestcrimefiles.com/post/stolen-lives-the-evans-family-murders

https://abc7chicago.com/archive/8545487/

https://casetext.com/case/people-v-caffey-3

https://www.illinoispolicy.org/4-of-illinois-past-10-governors-went-to-prison/

https://vinepair.com/articles/infinity-whiskey-bottle-guide/

https://www.rabbitholedistillery.com/blogs/bourbon-101/top-10-traits-finding-the-best-bourbon

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Michael Bullinger was an airplane pilot leading a double life in Ogden, Utah with both a wife and a girlfriend. He even went as far as to convince them both they were moving to Caldwell, Idaho. Unfortunately they were both murdered in a story that leaves more questions than answers.

Also in this episode:

• Top Golf Charleston review
• Single-barrel vs small batch bourbon
• Seven-year itch
• Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell

Sources:

https://www.kxly.com/news/regional-news/new-search-in-wyoming-for-suspect-in-idaho-triple-killings/article_a449db43-8d39-5a4c-b5c7-0f6c617932a6.html

https://idahonews.com/news/local/three-years-after-caldwell-triple-homicide-relative-and-sheriff-share-new-details

https://asmithbowman.com/bourbon-101-a-complete-guide-for-bourbon-beginners/

https://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/features/seven-year-itch

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Hear about Ezequiel Zayas, the phrogger who entered James & Brittany Campbell’s home in 2019. We also cover the bourbon making process and the newest bourbon rating system we’re using.

SOURCES:

https://nypost.com/2022/07/18/phrogging-hider-in-my-house-stranger-secretly-lived-with-us/

https://www.khon2.com/local-news/he-violated-our-home-says-family-that-came-home-to-find-stranger-living-there/

https://www.the-sun.com/news/5804464/terrifying-stranger-lived-home-vacation-phrogging/

https://the-line-up.com/phrogging-nightmare

https://toofab.com/2022/07/19/man-secretly-living-in-familys-house-planned-surgeries-on-them/

https://propertyclub.nyc/article/squatters-rights-in-florida

Jen’s Etsy shop: https://etsy.com/shop/chewbiebakery

New bourbon rating: https://thebourbonguide.com

University of Idaho Dateline podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/killings-in-a-college-town/id1464919521?i=1000594299840

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Hear the controversial and haunting story of one of the most popular lakes in the US as we travel to Lake Lanier in Georgia this week.

SOURCES:

Science Channel YouTube video on bourbon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VscpKT7tXE

https://www.ajc.com/events/kids--family/margaritaville-facts-about-the-newly-branded-water-park/fbTJNjmTebtqw9Xv7CaAOO/

http://www.prm.nau.edu/prm447/lake_havasu_study.htm#:~:text=The%20Lake%20Havasu%20Tourism%20Bureau,Lake%20Havasu%20City%20each%20year.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/31/us/lake-lanier-urban-legends-trnd/index.html

https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/aboutgwinnett/fastfacts/lakelanier#:~:text=Named%20for%20Georgia%20poet%20and,of%20water%20for%20Gwinnett%20County.

https://styleblueprint.com/everyday/the-most-controversial-haunted-lake-in-america-gas-lake-lanier/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/lake-lanier

Chestatee Ghost Boat: https://accesswdun.com/article/2021/11/1055044/crews-remove-ghost-boat-from-lake-lanier

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10 Florida Man stories that will blow your mind!

Sources:

State dessert:

https://www.newstribune.com/news/2022/mar/23/florida-just-named-its-official-dessert-what/

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/move-over-key-lime-pie-florida-has-a-new-state-dessert.amp

John Koch: https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida/2023/03/13/this-local-newsman-has-witnessed-every-florida-execution-since-ted-bundy/

Stolen hearse: https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/man-steals-hearse-from-florida-funeral-home-then-crashes-it-police

Marquise Hudson: https://abc13.com/stolen-car-florida-palm-beach-county-theft/3244052/

Patrick Rempe: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/florida-man-arrested-for-attempting-to-break-into-jail_n_5671cce6e4b0688701dbfd9b ; https://www.wpbf.com/article/custodian-new-mexico-saves-choking-student/43675143

David Swindler: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/david-swindler-banned-from-disney-parks-after-making-meth-lab-joke_n_55fc4ea8e4b08820d9187953

Burger King, Fort Myers: https://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny-news-burger-king-police-not-dirt-seasoning-20180705-story.html

Reza Baluchi:

https://www.cnn.com/2016/04/25/us/bubble-man-rescue/index.html

https://meaww.com/reza-baluchi-who-is-trek-florida-new-york-hydro-pod-raise-money-abandon-plan

https://www.cnn.com/2014/10/04/us/ocean-bubble-rescue/

Xavier Inocencio Moran: https://jalopnik.com/florida-man-gives-cops-dashcam-footage-that-shows-he-di-1825250291

Malachi Robinson:

https://www.wpbf.com/article/florida-dr-love-prison-sentence-malachi-robinson/42379649

https://www.cnn.com/2016/02/17/health/florida-palm-beach-teen-doctor-arrest/index.html

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This week’s podcast reviews the case of Cordelia Botkin, who killed her lover’s wife using the US Postal Service. Hear how the affair started, what was used in the murder, and how Cordelia got caught.

Sources:
https://flaviar.com/blog/bourbon-101/

https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/delaware/2019/08/28/chocolate-candy-murders-look-back-delaware-famous-case-delmarva-history/2098044001/

https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2018/08/01/dovers-chocolate-candy-murders-brought-back-life-anniversary/862842002/

https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/chocolate-candy-murders-dover-delaware

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6592203/#:~:text=Encephalomalacia%20is%20softening%20of%20the,present%20with%20varied%20clinical%20manifestations.

https://www.newriffdistilling.com/what-makes-bourbon-bourbon/#:~:text=There%20is%20an%20old%20saying,Bourbon%20are%20met%2C%20it's%20Bourbon.

https://www.cosmeticsandskin.com/ded/arsenic.php

https://msmagazine.com/2021/10/27/women-killed-by-men-femicide-gender-domestic-violence/

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