Cafecito & Crime

When two members of the Staudte family died in 2012, people thought that the family was a magnet for tragedy. When a third family member was hospitalized in June 2013, things no longer seemed like bad luck to someone in the family's close circle, and so an anonymous tip was placed to the Springfield PD about the sudden deaths that had taken place. When the investigation began, no one could have predicted that the killer was one of the Staudte's very own. 

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The Amato family seemed to be a good family unit from the outside, but things were not as they appeared. Chad and Margaret were parents to Jason, Cody, and Grant, who were great children until one of them seemed to spiral out of control. Grant, in his late 20s, lost his job, lived at home, and began to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars from his parents to send to a woman he met on an adult site. With tensions at an all time high within the family, the worst finally happened on January 24, 2019, when Grant shot and killed his parents and brother, Cody. Join us for today's case to learn what all led to this tragedy. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

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When Jimmy McClain, a beloved teacher and coach at Ridgeway High School, didn't show up to work two days in a row, colleagues began to worry. A welfare check was requested, and when officers showed up at his home, they discovered him deceased. As the investigation took off, we quickly learned that Jimmy had no real enemies, but leads soon began to point to someone close to him. Join us for today's to learn who killed Jimmy McClain in cold blood. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

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On September 17, 2023, when the mother of Zoraida Bartolomei hadn't been able to get a hold of her 32-year-old daughter, she worried and asked the police to perform a wellness check. When officers arrived at the home that evening they had no idea they would be walking into a horrific scene. Not only was Zoraida found deceased but also her husband, two sons, and the family dogs. As the investigation ramps up, Zoraida's affair with her coworker named Nathaniel Huey Jr. comes to light, and he soon becomes suspect number one. However, detectives soon learn that Nathaniel wasn't the one who planned out the murders, he was just the one to carry them out. So, who was the mastermind behind it all? Join us for today's case to learn about this twisted case, and what truly happened to Zoraida and her family. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

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On November 22, 2012, Thanksgiving Day, Nick Brady and Haile Kifer, were supposed to meet with the rest of their family to celebrate the holiday, but the teenagers never showed up. Their families quickly began to worry and filed missing person reports 24 hours later after they couldn’t reach them. It wouldn’t take long before Nick and Haile were found, and sadly, they were not alive. Investigators learned that they were both killed while burglarizing a home. While the homeowner, Byron Smith, stated that he shot them in self-defense, the investigation leads them to believe otherwise. Join us for today’s case to learn what really happened to Nick and Haile. So, grab your cafecito, and let’s get started. 

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When 51-year-old Steven Riley Jr. received the news that he would inherit millions in 2023, he believed all his problems would be finally solved. He planned to start over and leave his old life behind, including his long-time girlfriend, 47-year-old Ina Kenoyer. The couple's relationship had been rocky for some time, so when Steven suddenly passed away, it wasn't long before investigators turned their full attention to Ina. Join us for today's episode to discover what happened to Steven and whether Ina was truly involved. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

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When 25-year-old Stephanie Parze began dating John Ozbilgen in the summer of 2019, she thought she had found the perfect man. She described their relationship as a fairytale and was head over heels. However, not long into their relationship, Stephanie began to lose her sparkle and held back from posting on social media, which was not like her at all. It turned out that things between her and John weren't as great as everyone thought, and when she went missing in October, he became the primary suspect. Join us for today's episode to find out what happened to Stephanie Parze. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

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When a taxi driver in Busan, South Korea, contacted the police about a strange woman he had given a ride to Nakdong River in the middle of the night, they did not expect to discover the horrific truth about what she had done. Jung Yoo-Jung, the 23-year-old woman was soon arrested and confessed to the unimaginable crime that she committed "out of curiosity." Join us for today's case to find out more about Jung Yoo-Jung. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

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In 2003, 17-year-old Diego Gonzalez had his whole life in front of him. He was a senior in high school, a star wrestling athlete, beloved by his friends and family, and had plans to join the military after he graduated. Sadly, he wouldn't get to live out his life plans as Diego would be found dead on November 10, 2003. The investigation soon hits a wall when there are no leads as to who would have done this to Diego, but after speaking with his brother, Omar, investigators soon learn that there was one person who had issues with Diego, and it was all over a girl. Join us for today's case to learn what happened to Diego. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started.

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When 98-year-old Margaret Douglas's neighbors hadn't seen her in a couple of days, they contacted her family to let them know. Her nephew, Howard, entered her home through an open door and made a horrific discovery, Margaret's dead body. For weeks, investigators had no leads in her case, but that soon changed when a neighbor of Margaret's, 17-year-old Gavon Ramsay, was questioned by police for a different crime. Upon looking through Gavon's phone, investigators found a direct link to Margaret's death, and it was one no one saw coming. Join us in today's to find out what happened and what part Gavon played in it. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 


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