Crime, Cults, & Coffee

What was supposed to be a brief trip in another country, quickly turned into something straight out of a horror movie. Otto Warmbier was only 22-years-old when things took a dark turn in an unimaginable way. Join us as we discuss parts of his beautiful life, leading up to how it was tragically cut short. This episode also includes a really creepy listener story.

P.S. Happy New Year from Crime, Cults, & Coffee!

Anatoly Moskvin was a well known academic from Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. Besides being a linguist, historian, journalist, and multilingual (among other things)- he was deeply interested in the dead. Give the man a cemetery and some books about the occult, and he was seemingly on cloud 9. This week we dive into his story, including the trauma, darkness, and eventual disturbing facts that come along with it. There is also a reallllly goosebump-inducing listener story included at the end of this episode, so make sure to tune in!

What started as a fun college night out in downtown Chapel Hill, soon ended in a morning of tragedy. September 7, 2012: 19-year-old Faith Hedgepeth was found brutally murdered in her shared apartment. During the investigation many questions were raised regarding friends and acquaintances, as well as handling by the police. This episode includes details of information found at the crime scene, as well as the 911 call placed when Faith was found.

Lauren Spierer vanished early one morning in Bloomington, Indiana. Although many of her last moments were caught on CCTV, her whereabouts remain unknown to this day. Many theories surround her case and there seem to be more questions than answers.

Any information on the disappearance of Lauren Spierer:

Contact the Bloomington Police Department

812-339-4477

Indiana University Police Department

Make an anonymous report at https://protect.iu.edu/unauth-forms/iubpd/anonymous.html

812-855-4111

Beau Dietl & Associates

Private Investigator Michael Ciravolo

212-557-3334

Send anonymous tips to:

Find Lauren

P.O. Box 1226

Bloomington, IN 47402

January 2, 2000 Zebb Quinn finished a shift at work, drove off with a friend, and was never seen again. The events that followed were not only strange, but extremely questionable. A mysterious call, a black lab puppy, and a family murder were some of the details later connected to the case. Listen in to hear Zebb’s story and the oddities behind it.

Sometimes there’s light in even the darkest places, sometimes there’s a cult leader in waiting. In this week’s episode, we go back to the start of Buddhafield in the 1980’s and take you all the way to where it’s at present day. What began as a beautiful concept and promises of evolving in mind, body, and spirit— soon turned into something much more sinister (as cults do). Gather round’ & listen closely friends.. and do your best to stay out of that cult life.

TRIGGER WARNING: Case contains graphic details.

Join us this week as we cover a case from the 1970’s that is sure to make your blood run cold. Richard Chase was a man that not only took the lives of multiple people, but had a sick obsession with gore. The acts that were carried out during his crimes (as well as during his everyday life), were horrendous. Although he suffered from mental illness, this is an extreme case where you have to wonder— even if he had the proper help, would it have altered his urge to kill? This episode also contains a listener story— so be prepared for ALL the emotions.

On June 7, 2017 Tanner Ward left on foot to meet up with a friend, only to never return home. In the months that followed, family and friends searched for Tanner, flyers were posted around the area, and people were questioned regarding his disappearance. Strange circumstances surrounded the case and when Tanner was finally found in December, even more questions were raised.

The Petition for Tanner on change.org has since been closed, but here’s your Call to Action with the information they had provided:

Call the Attorney General's office (Josh Hawley) & state that things were not handled correctly/the case should be reopened.

Attorney General's office: 573-751-3321

ANY information on the death of Tanner Ward:

contact your local police department

OR

the Trenton Police Department: (660) 359–5557

HAPPY HALLOWEEKEND!!! It’s the most wonderful time of the year & with that comes a special treat for you. In today’s episode, we decided what better to discuss than the history of Halloween! We go from ancient up to modern day, mixing in some superstitions and traditional games along the way. Call it witchcraft or good old fashioned apple bobbing — we love it ALLLL. Also added in as a little *bonus* is a spooky listener story. Happy Hauntings!

“They’re creepy and they’re kooky. Mysterious and spooky…” This week we’re coming at you with our 5th haunted places episode! Brynne and Kelsey delve into the historical info and hauntings of two spooky locations each, that were chosen unbeknownst to the other. Listen to this episode for stories about Pluckley Village, Bonaventure Cemetery, the Ancient Ram Inn, and Hotel Monte Vista. Long live Spooky Season!

Sidenote: Happy Wedding Day to Kelsey and Carson (tomorrow)!!!