Homebrew Murder Crew

Picture this: a heist that didn't target diamonds, gold, or priceless art, but maple syrup instead! 🍁 Canada's highly coveted liquid gold, The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist is one of the most unusual crimes in Canadian history. Thieves coordinated this sweet operation between August 2011 and July 2012 and walked away with 3,000 tonnes of maple syrup, worth an astounding $18.7 million. It was a syrupy saga that left a bittersweet taste, showing the importance of safeguarding this golden treasure. Hope you enjoy this sticky tale! 😄🍁 Sources: https://mapleterroir.com/blogs/blogs-maple-terroir/canadian-maple-syrup-heist-a-30-million-theft-unveiled#:~:text=Richard%20Valli%C3%A8res%20emerged%20as%20the,to%20process%20the%20syrup%20efficiently. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Canadian_Maple_Syrup_Heist https://www.quebec-cite.com/en/restaurants-quebec-city/sugar-shacks https://www.distractify.com/p/richard-vallieres-now

Netflix - “Dirty Money” Ssn 1 ep.5

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The things we do for love...

Probably not as extreme as what Grant Amato did in order to remain in contact with a Bulgarian web cam model that he was in love with in 2019. After Grant steals hundreds of thousands of dollars from his family to continue viewing and speaking with Sylvie, he is a given an ultimatum--get help, and cease contact with her. Unable to curb his desire for Sylvie, Grant felt he had no other choice than to resort to extreme measures.

More recently, in March 2025, Grant Amato's name would resurface in connection with an alleged murder-for-hire plot...

Sources:

https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/5700189/Amato-Affidavit.pdf

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grant_Amato

https://people.com/ghost-adventure-star-wife-in-love-man-serving-life-massacring-family-11698136

https://6abc.com/post/ghost-adventures-star-aaron-goodwins-wife-victoria-goodwin-appears-court-alleged-murder-hire-plot-grant-amato/16103359/

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Before Canada existed, powerful Indigenous confederacies like the Wabanaki shaped the northeast. Meaghan tells us how their stories, filled with political intrigue, brutal colonial encounters, and enduring resilience, challenge everything you thought you knew about North American history. From ancient laws to modern-day struggles for sovereignty, these narratives reveal a complex past and offer crucial insights into our present and future.

Sources: https://www.heritage.nf.ca/articles/indigenous/mikmaq-culture.php https://www.britannica.com/topic/Mikmaq https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mi%27kmaq https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/micmac-mikmaq Nctr.ca Fnigc.ca

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Jeffrey Spaide, a retired veteran and engineer, lived in the quiet town of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Known for his reserved but friendly nature, Jeffrey took pride in his home and enjoyed working on his house, yard, and garden. However, his peaceful existence was disrupted by his neighbors, Lisa and James Goy, who were known for their rowdy and disrespectful behavior. The Goys often antagonized Jeffrey, leading to escalating tensions over trivial matters like parking and property disputes.

On February 1st, 2021, after a heavy snowstorm, the conflict reached a tragic climax.

Sources:

https://allthatsinteresting.com/jeffrey-spaide

https://www.kniffenfuneralhome.com/obituary/Jeffrey-Spaide

https://www.reddit.com/r/NoahGetTheBoat/comments/185dbxb/argument_between_neighbours_over_snow_ends_in/?force_seo=1

https://www.pahomepage.com/top-news/neighbor-recounts-helping-victims-in-plains-township-deadly-shooting/

https://www.scribbr.com/research-bias/normalcy-bias/.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normalcy_bias

https://www.crave.ca/en/tv-shows/fear-thy-neighbor/bullets-in-the-snow-s9e2

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Meaghan tells us about Travis the Chimp who was a male chimpanzee raised by Sandra Herold in Stamford, Connecticut. Born in 1995, Travis was socialized among humans from a young age and became a local celebrity, even appearing in commercials and TV shows. He was treated like a family member, performing tasks like dressing himself, eating at the table, and even using a computer. However, as Travis faced major life events, and through his coming-of-age, Travis' demeanor changed. This tragic event sparked widespread debate about the ethics of keeping primates as pets and led to discussions about stricter regulations on exotic animal ownership.

References:

911 call: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wgS0KgT5APc 

https://allthatsinteresting.com/travis-the-chimp

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/wbna29279834

https://www.nonhumanrights.org/blog/travis-and-tragedy/

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The story of the Brother's Grimm is one of scholarly dedication, cultural preservation, and enduring literary impact. From their early lives & hardships, scholarly pursuits, to the Grimm's Fairy tales themselves and beyond, Kristy delves into the Brothers Grimm, beyond the fairy tales, and how they played a vital role in preserving and shaping German Culture & language.

References:

https://www.britannica.com/topic/German-Confederation

Ken Mondschein, PhD – Introduction in “Grimm’s Complete Fairy Tales” Translated by Margaret Hunt

https://archive.org/details/brothersgrimmfro0000zipe/page/n9/mode/2up

https://www.kirj.ee/public/trames/trames-2007-3-3.pdf

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brothers_Grimm#CITEREFZipes1988

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Meaghan tells us the case of the missing Beaumont children. It is one of Australia's most infamous unsolved mysteries. On January 26, 1966, siblings Jane, Arnna, and Grant Beaumont disappeared from Glenelg Beach near Adelaide, South Australia. The children were last seen in the company of a tall, fair-haired man, but despite extensive searches and investigations, neither the children nor the suspect were ever found. As of very recently, authorities have approved excavation on a specific area in hopes to recover answers.

(references coming)

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Meaghan completes the story of Dyatlov pass and the fate of the 9 hikers in this 2nd part. We discuss curious autopsy findings, theories and more.

https://dyatlovpass.com/

https://ethz.ch/en/news-and-events/eth-news/news/2022/03/the-dyatlov-pass-mystery-and-what-a-research-article-can-trigger.html

https://www.history.com/news/dyatlov-pass-incident-soviet-hiker-death-mystery

https://cdp.dhs.gov/shared/se/courses/default/AWR-923-W%2005122021%201.2-20210512144644/groups/31.html

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Meaghan Discusses the Mystery of the 9 Hikers in the now-named Dyatlov pass. In February 1959, nine experienced hikers ventured into the Ural Mountains of the Soviet Union. Their journey took a terrifying turn when they mysteriously perished in an event that remains unsolved to this day. This 2 part series delves into the Dyatlov Pass Incident, exploring the hikers' final days as told in a shared diary, the baffling evidence left behind, and the numerous theories attempting to explain their gruesome fate.... AND A SUSPICIOUS MANDOLIN.

https://dyatlovpass.com/

https://ethz.ch/en/news-and-events/eth-news/news/2022/03/the-dyatlov-pass-mystery-and-what-a-research-article-can-trigger.html

https://www.history.com/news/dyatlov-pass-incident-soviet-hiker-death-mystery

https://cdp.dhs.gov/shared/se/courses/default/AWR-923-W%2005122021%201.2-20210512144644/groups/31.html

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**Please forgive our technical difficulties once again! Better quality is coming next week!**

Kristy delves into a story of a chilling discovery, a secret unearthed on All Hallows' Eve. A forgotten relic of a bygone war, a rusty old footlocker dating back to the 1930’s, held a macabre treasure within its aged walls. Not gold, not jewels, but something far more disturbing. Bones that whispered of a life lost, a mystery shrouded in time, and a chilling reminder that some secrets refuse to stay buried.

References:

https://unsolved.com/gallery/skeleton-in-a-box/

https://fox2now.com/news/true-crime/bones-in-a-box-mystery-of-missing-illinois-veteran-solved/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technician_fifth_grade#:~:text=Technician%20fifth%20grade%20(abbreviated%20T,Country

https://www.kulr8.com/news/body-identified-in-1960s-missing-persons-case/article_1d2553a7-40d6-550e-85ae-bc24e3783f29.html

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