Tacos and TeKILLya

Tacos and TeKILLya

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  • Dana MacKay and Mary Huffman Murders

    Today, we take a trip out of the Midwest and to the bright lights of Las Vegas. There isn't much on this case that has been unsolved for almost 30 years so we take you through the details and all the various theories of what is known as The Elvis Murders. Check out our social media pages for pictures on Dana and why he was known as THE Elvis of Vegas.

    Sources:

    • https://www.8newsnow.com/news/i-team-cold-case-murder-of-elvis-impersonator-heats-up/
    • https://www.geodepress.com/single-post/2019/10/02/2-october-1993-dana-mackay-and-mary-huffman
    • https://www.lvmpd.com/en-us/Homicide/Pages/casesbyyear1990-1999.aspx
    • https://lasvegassun.com/news/2008/sep/08/detective-wont-let-case-murdered-elvis-die/
    • https://coldcaseusa.blogspot.com/2011/09/elvis-murders-no-answers-in-vegas-slays.html
    • https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/mystery-over-1993-murders-of-elvis-impersonator-and-his-girlfriend/ar-BB1coSy0
    • https://laptrinhx.com/news/they-were-murdered-in-their-home-27-years-ago-and-police-still-haven-t-made-any-arrests-9OxJGQz/
    • 43 min
    • Part Two: Lisa Paspalakis

      Welcome back to part two! We pick up where we left off on that CLIFF HANGER from part one and get into some more juicy details of the events that continue to transpire. Today, we will wrap up this story of a crazy love triangle filed with secrets, lies and lots of criminal activities. How will this end? Give it a listen to find out!

      Sources:

      • https://medium.com/true-crime-addiction/the-hunter-killer-club-narcissist-true-crime-bb501e3854ef
      • https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/entertainment/books/1991/12/15/when-the-honeymoon-was-over/3eda5aa8-a4f2-49ca-870dab395e3e269f/
      • “Perfect Husband: The True Story of the Trusting Bride Who Discovered Her Husband was a Coldblooded Killer” by Gary Provost
      • https://www.news-journalonline.com/article/LK/20140325/news/605069772/DN https://fall.fsulawrc.com/flsupct/sc00-1511/00-1511ans.pdf
      • https://murderpedia.org/female.H/h/hunt-deidre https://murderpedia.org/male.F/f/fotopoulos-konstantinos.htm
      • 1 hr 1 min
      • Part One: Lisa Paspalakis

        Today, we present you with a Daytona Beach, Florida story from the late 80's, with SO many twists and turns that we had to do our first two-part case! Part one gives you a lot of the background on all the players involved as well as some very interesting things and ends on QUITE the cliff hanger. Give it a listen and tune in next week for part two and for us to tell you how it ends.

        Sources:

        • https://medium.com/true-crime-addiction/the-hunter-killer-club-narcissist-true-crime-bb501e3854ef
        • https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/entertainment/books/1991/12/15/when-the-honeymoon-was-over/3eda5aa8-a4f2-49ca-870d-ab395e3e269f/
        • “Perfect Husband: The True Story of the Trusting Bride Who Discovered Her Husband was a Coldblooded Killer” by Gary Provost
        • https://www.news-journalonline.com/article/LK/20140325/news/605069772/DN
        • https://fall.fsulawrc.com/flsupct/sc00-1511/00-1511ans.pdf
        • https://murderpedia.org/female.H/h/hunt-deidre
        • https://murderpedia.org/male.F/f/fotopoulos-konstantinos.htm
        • 1 hr 2 min
        • The Beast of Bray Road

          This week, we have a treat... our first Cryptoid case! We dive into the history of the Beast of Bray Road and all the documented sightings we could find. We also discuss our theories and others out there, while potentially trying to disprove other options other than this being some mystical creature. Listen and tell us your thoughts! 

          Sources:

          • https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/The_Beast_of_Bray_Road
          • https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/bearpop.html
          • https://www.legendsofamerica.com/beast-of-bray-road/
          • The Legend of the Beast of Bray Road (milwaukeemag.com)
          • The Bray Road Beast (2018) found on Amazon Prime
          • 49 min
          • The Whitney in Detroit

            This week, we give you our first story on a potentially haunted place! Join us as we dive into the history of The Whitney in Detroit, Michigan and all the spooky sightings that have taken place. We also recap a Ghost Hunters episode that took place at The Whitney and give you our thoughts on the show, as well as whether or not we think there are some ghostly residents remaining here!

            Sources:

            • Ghost Hunters - Season 11, Episode 3: “Phantom for the First Course”
            • https://historicdetroit.org/buildings/the-whitney
            • https://opportunitydetroit.com/blog/spirits-whitneys-ghost-bar/#:~:text=built%20the%20Whitney%20Mansion%20from,equivalent%20to%20%24400%20million%20today
            • https://www.thewhitney.com/
            • https://amuse.vice.com/en_us/article/qvqxgp/most-haunted-restaurant-america
            • 45 min
            • Maurice Mason and Bennie Frier

              In the fall of 2004, Maurice Mason and his nephew, Bennie Frier, went on a short killing spree in Wisconsin that luckily ended abruptly. This week, we dive into the events that led up to Maurice and Bennie taking a hostage on a trip from Nebraska to Wisconsin and the tragic details of the crimes that occurred. This includes the surprise twist of how these two criminals got caught. Join us as we dive into this case and also rant quite a bit! 

              Sources:

              1. https://madison.com/news/local/life-term-no-parole-for-mason-bennie-frier-masons-nephew-received-40-years-for-his/article_7624d2d4-a2f1-59df-bd2b-2851a3704644.html
              2. Investigation Discovery’s “Your Worst Nightmare” - Season 5 Episode 5 “Come With Me”
              3. Investigation Discovery’s “Wicked Attraction” - Season 4 Episode 5 “Road to Nowhere”
              4. https://journalstar.com/news/local/maurice-mason-blames-murdered-girlfriend-for-ruining-his-life/article_a1cb0b8a-db89-5586-80aa-40a50e42fb50.html
              5. https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/lincoln-woman-killed-in-wisconsin-subject-of-cable-crime-show-episode/article_3ff33741-ce8f-52ce-8646-7634609725b1.html
              6. 38 min
              7. Kelly Cochran and the Murder of Chris Regan
                In the fall of 2014, Chris Regan goes missing from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The next few months involve a whirlwind of an investigation with nothing solid coming of it. Follow us this week as we dive into the events following his disappearance and the investigation that leads us to finally learn what happened to Chris on that fateful October night.
                Sources:
                https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/is-this-indiana-woman-a-serial-killer-252216/
                Dead North limited Series from ID Channel - can be found on Amazon Prime
                https://truecrimedaily.com/2017/11/15/love-marriage-and-murder-kelly-cochran-kills-husband-and-boyfriend/
                https://torontosun.com/news/world/killer-kelly-cochran-served-victim-as-burgers
                https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-time/woman-murders-husband-forces-her-kill-lover-marriage-pact
                1 hr 12 min
              8. The Burger Chef Murders

                On Episode 2, we discuss the 1978 murders linked to the Burger Chef in Speedway, Indiana. We dive into the events of the case and the TONS of theories, as well as the potential reasons why this case remains unsolved more than 40 years later. 

                Sources:

                https://www.grunge.com/245181/the-untold-truth-of-the-burger-chef-murders/

                https://www.insider.com/burger-chef-murders-unsolved-speedway-indiana
                https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/burger-chef-murder-cold-case
                https://crimecapsule.com/the-burger-chef-murders-of-indianapolis-what-really-happened/
                https://medium.com/of-misdeeds-and-mysteries/cold-case-burger-chef-murders-ca909b4aab96
                https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burger_Chef_murders
                https://www.indianapolismonthly.com/longform/next-in-line-the-burger-chef-murders

                56 min
              9. Shane Stewart and Sally McNelly Murders

                In our first episode, we dive in to quite a case and start off strong! The 1988 murders of Shane Stewart and Sally McNelly was featured on a 1991 episode of Unsolved Mysteries. Today, we discuss the events leading up to the crime and everything that has unfolded in the years since, including all the theories and conspiracy theories involved. 

                Sources:

                https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2017/06/25/blood-fingernail-found-at-home-of-texas-man-link-him-to-1988-slayings-of-2-teens-authorities-say/

                https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Sally_McNelly_and_Shane_Stewart
                https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Shane_Stewart_and_Sally_McNelly
                https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2017/06/25/blood-fingernail-found-at-home-of-texas-man-link-him-to-1988-slayings-of-2-teens-authorities-say/
                Unsolved Mysteries - Season 4 episode 1 - on Amazon Prime
                https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/news/local/2018/03/26/san-angelo-cold-case-sally-mcnelly-remembered-birthday/460569002/
                http://archive.gosanangelo.com/news/dna-evidence-eyed-in-1988-slayings-ep-458032062-354911441.html
                https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/news/2020/01/17/former-san-angelo-police-chief-tim-r-vasquez-arrested/4505209002/
                https://unsolved.com/update-shane-stewart-sally-mcnelly/
                https://unsolved.com/gallery/sally-mcnelly-shane-stewart/
                https://www.vox.com/2016/10/30/13413864/satanic-panic-ritual-abuse-history-explained
                http://www.sanangelopolice.org/articles/category/cold-case-investigations

                55 min

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              This is where two Midwestern friends who are awkward and weirdly obsessed with trying to solve crimes talk about true crime, both solved and unsolved, weird conspiracies, monsters, hauntings and more,…

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