On the evening of September 16, 1997, six-year-old Brittney Ann Beers vanished just steps away from her Sturgis, Michigan apartment complex. Minutes earlier, neighbors had seen her chatting with a stranger. Then—nothing. Her bike was left behind, her voice gone quiet, and a haunting mystery began. Who was Brittney’s “new friend”? Why did no one see…

On April 9, 1947, a monstrous F5 tornado tore through Woodward, Oklahoma—obliterating homes, claiming over 100 lives, and leaving behind one of the most haunting mysteries in American history. Four-year-old Joan Gay Croft survived the storm, injured but alive—only to disappear from a hospital basement hours later, never to be seen again. Who took h…

On a quiet June evening in 1901, gunshots shattered the calm inside Montreal’s lavish Redpath Mansion. By night’s end, two members of one of Canada’s wealthiest families—Ada Maria Redpath, 59, and her 24-year-old son, Jocelyn Clifford Redpath—were dead. But what really happened inside the secluded estate at 1065 Sherbrooke Street? Was it a tragic a…

Vacations are supposed to be carefree—a time to disconnect from stress and reconnect with loved ones. But for the Bradley family, a Caribbean cruise aboard Rhapsody of the Seas became the start of a nightmare. Just three days into their trip, 23-year-old Amy Lynn Bradley vanished without a trace. No signs of struggle. No clear answers. How does som…

In September 1981, the Oklahoma State Fair promised a night of freedom and fun for two best friends, thirteen-year-olds Charlotte Kinsey and Cinda Pallett. But what began as an evening filled with rides, laughter, and the excitement of adolescence quickly turned into every parent’s worst nightmare. This week, Allison explores a case that stunned a …

Labor Day weekend in 2014 was supposed to mean a short trip to Canada for Amina and Belel Kandil with their father, Ahmed, before the celebration of Amina’s 11th birthday on Monday, September 1 and the start of school on the following day. However, as the weekend came to a close, Amina and Belel’s mother--Rebecca Downey-- found that her phone calls…

A name carries history, identity, and belonging—but what happens when it's lost to time? In 1984, the quiet town of Bowling Green, Kentucky, was rocked by a gruesome discovery along Interstate 65-- the discovery of a body. With no immediate clues to her identity, the woman became known only as "Bowling Green Jane Doe," her past a mystery and her vo…

When 31-year-old Megan Drumhiller hugged her parents goodbye in January 2022, no one could have guessed it would be the last time they’d see her. She had dreams of moving, a tight-knit family who adored her, and a love for music that connected her deeply with her father. But when Megan suddenly stopped responding to messages, concern grew into fear…

On a quiet spring morning in 1986, a farmer in Lawton, Oklahoma, noticed a column of smoke rising from a desolate stretch of road. What he found would haunt the town for decades—a car, consumed by flames, welded into the guardrail of a deserted bridge. Inside was the body of 50-year-old Aileen Conway, a devoted wife and mother of seven. At first, a…

On March 26, 1991, a public holiday in South Korea, five boys from Daegu—aged 9 to 13—went missing while searching for salamander eggs near Mount Waryong. After missing their taekwondo lesson, their parents initially searched for them, but eventually reported them missing. Unfortunately, police initially dismissed the boys as runaways. Media attent…

When Olivia Lone Bear went missing on October 24, 2017, her family was thrust into a search that would span years, uncovering a series of perplexing details that would leave them without answers. This episode delves into the mysterious circumstances surrounding Olivia's disappearance, from the cryptic final texts sent from her phone to the unexplai…

Judy Smith had packed her bags, ready to join her new husband Jeffrey on a work trip to Philadelphia in April 1997. Since Jeffrey’s day was filled with conference meetings, she had decided to explore the city by herself. But she never returned to the hotel. Where did she go? What happened? And how could it be possible that this investigation would …

January 6th, 1988 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island began like so many others for the Cole family. It was yet another frigid day but Christine, who had just turned 10, was excited to help by running some errands for her mom. Christine had clear directions on where to go and what to get. But, as dinnertime came and went without Christine returning from her…

January 6th, 1988 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island began like so many others for the Cole family. It was yet another frigid day but Christine, who had just turned 10, was excited to help by running some errands for her mom. Christine had clear directions on where to go and what to get. But, as dinnertime came and went without Christine returning from her…

Welcome, true-crime lovers, to New Year, New Binge 2025 Edition! What you’ll find included is your guide to an exciting lineup of podcasts that will make 2025 your best year for listening yet. New Years is a time for resolutions, and mine is simple: to share with you the most captivating, chilling, and downright binge-worthy true-crime podcasts. Wh…

Welcome, true-crime lovers, to New Year, New Binge 2025 Edition! What you’ll find included is your guide to an exciting lineup of podcasts that will make 2025 your best year for listening yet. New Years is a time for resolutions, and mine is simple: to share with you the most captivating, chilling, and downright binge-worthy true-crime podcasts. Wh…

Jim Kimball had faced loss as a child when his father passed away. When his siblings chose to talk about their feelings, Jim kept his bottled up instead-- until his emotions grew too large to be contained. Then, on April 13th, 1993, he disappeared. If you are interested in bonus content for our show or in getting some Coffee and Cases swag, please …

In the 1970s and 80s, the quiet towns of Weeki Wachee, Florida, and Watsonville, California, became the unlikely settings for a horrifying series of crimes. The story begins with Billy Mansfield, Jr., a convicted serial killer currently serving multiple life sentences, whose crimes shocked the nation. But Billy wasn’t alone; his father, William Man…

Angie Clinger and her friends would spend their summer days exploring the woods and hillsides near their homes in Monroe Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania. But on July 22nd, 1990, the day before Angie's 8th birthday, a simple outing with friends took a dark and unexpected turn. While playing near a tunnel under a railroad trestle, the children…

In Bethel, New York, from August 15th through the 18th, 1969, roughly half a million people had gathered to celebrate what was touted as “3 Days of Peace and Music” that we now refer to with a single word: Woodstock. But around a thousand mile away, in the staid community of Burlington, Iowa, life kept its slower pace, children played across the ci…

This week, Maggie tells Allison about the haunted Whaley House in California. With tales of the supernature borne from family tragedy, this home is rumored to be one of the most haunted places in America. Journey with us back to the 1800s to learn about the family’s history. Should you wish to watch the TikTok videos mentioned in the episode, they …

Eleven-year-old Shannon Paulk was excited to visit with her friends and neighbors in the Candlestick Mobile Home Park in Prattville, Alabama on August 16th, 2001 after spending much of the summer away with family. She wanted to see friends and visit neighbors’ animals. Many neighbors recall seeing or speaking with the friendly Shannon that morning.…

It all began on February 3rd, 1958 in a quaint suburban home in Seaford, New York; and, for the next few weeks, the Hermann family was plagued by an onslaught of bizarre and alarming occurrences. In total, the nearly 70 incidents caused by the force now known as Popper the Poltergeist were witnessed by the family, friends, law enforcement, journali…

The victim at the center of our case this week, Lopaz Richardson, was a talented artist, and it was art and the supportive community that is so often bred from art that were driving passions in his life. So, when he disappeared on July 7th, 2021 at such a successful time in his life, those close to him knew that foul play was involved, even though …

In 1901, Rose Harsent, domestic servant and devout churchgoer, found herself at the center of local rumors of an affair with the married choirmaster, Williams Gardner. Though the two both denied those rumors, speculation only increased when Rose learned she was pregnant. So, when the pregnant Rose’s life was brutally taken, suspicions turned primar…

Six-year-old Carol Ann Stephens had gone outside to play by herself, just as she had many times before. But on April 7th, 1959, she didn’t return home when her mother called. When details of a specific car and unknown man emerge, finding Carol became even more dire. And, when her body was found two weeks later, the search for the perpetrator ramped…

This week, Allison and Maggie get a little silly (it has been a long week!) and discuss the Vermont’s own version of the Bermuda Triangle— the Bennington Triangle. Were the cases in this week’s episode the result of a serial killer or was it something supernatural? If you are interested in bonus content for our show or in getting some Coffee and Ca…

When a second disappearance occurred on October 4th, 1988, in the exact location of an abduction less than a year earlier, on November 21st, 1987, law enforcement knew something unusual had happened. Were the disappearances explainable? Or had the two met with foul play, whether at the hands of strangers or at the hands of someone they knew very we…

You've heard the case of the Boy in the Box, but have the heard the case of an unknown child known as "Little Lord Fauntleroy"? In this week's episode, we explore the case of this child, discovered in 1921 in a rock quarry pond in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Who was he? How did he end up there? And will time reveal the truth behind his identity?…

How do you solve a crime with no evidence? How do you solve a crime when you don’t know when it occurred? And how do you solve a crime when you don’t even know IF it occurred. While those are the questions one man’s lawyer is asking, one woman’s family is convinced of foul play. What really happened to Marsha Brantley of Cleveland, Tennessee someti…

She is Vatican City’s only missing person case. Fifteen-year-old Emanuela Orlandi was a typical teenage girl, until she went missing on June 22nd, 1983, and her disappearance was tied to theories of secrets within the Vatican, to international espionage, and to the Italian mafia. But why Emanuela? Who knew the truth behind her disappearance? And wh…

This week’s case focuses on the case of an MMIW-- Kris Jake-Moon. Her disappearance from a casino and the subsequent discovery of her body days later has, despite surveillance footage and the identification of all individuals with which she was last seen, led to a 26-year-old cold case in desperate need of attention and continued hope for her famil…

Dr. Cherryl Pearson was a well-respected and loved pediatrician in the Memphis, Tennessee area. She was on-call the weekend of January 5th-6th, 2002 but went to watch her team, the Memphis Grizzlies, play at The Pyramid on Friday evening, January 4th. After the game, she returned home. But when her sister came over the following morning, Cherryl an…

May 3rd, 2008 ended just at it normally did for Daniel Reaves, spending time with his girlfriend. But Daniel never made it home. Instead, his car was located near a local state park with no clue as to where Daniel may have gone. If you have information that could help in the investigation into the disappearance of Daniel Reaves, please call the Jef…

Welcome to Hot Pursuit, a summer true-crime collaboration, where we dive deep into the world of true crime. We’ve gathered many incredible true-crime podcasters to bring you a multi-part series that’s all about the heat of the chase. We'll explore cases where justice was relentlessly pursued, delve into crimes that occurred during the scorching sum…

Welcome to Hot Pursuit, a summer true-crime collaboration, where we dive deep into the world of true crime. We’ve gathered many incredible true-crime podcasters to bring you a multi-part series that’s all about the heat of the chase. We'll explore cases where justice was relentlessly pursued, delve into crimes that occurred during the scorching sum…

In the fall of 1982, terror struck from the most unlikely of places, stemming from a product that so many used each day without a second thought-- Tylenol. But, when seven different individuals in Chicago passed away after ingesting the pain reliever, law enforcement soon realized that someone had mixed the medicine with cyanide. But who would do s…

Labor Day of 1974 should have been an exciting one for the Reker family. They had just celebrated a family reunion the day before and the holiday was spent with family at home as well as in the preparation of going back to school the next day. It was for the purpose of buying additional items for school that 15-year-old Mary Reker (with younger sis…

Edward Nickels, Roy Wilson, and Dewey Morris made a plan in the winter of 1923 to trap fur on Little Lava Lake. They were to stay in Ed Logan’s cabin in exchange for looking after his prized foxes. Their trapping season was going well and they had already profited a sizeable amount. So, what happened that led to their bodies being found frozen in L…

Before the Hollywood dolls that haunt our dreams, there was one (not so) quietly closed in an attic in a Key West home causing quite a stir for anyone with whom he came into contact. As his notoriety has grown and with his placement in a permanent museum display, the reach of that contact has grown tremendously, as has the number of letters he rece…

In 1998, the entire country of Australia seemed gripped by the unfolding court case concerning a child who had gone missing the year prior. In 1997, nearly 14-month-old Jaidyn Leskie had gone missing while in the supervision of his mother’s boyfriend. In a case with criss-crossing plot lines, twists and turns, and a cast of complex characters, many…

In 1998, the entire country of Australia seemed gripped by the unfolding court case concerning a child who had gone missing the year prior. In 1997, nearly 14-month-old Jaidyn Leskie had gone missing while in the supervision of his mother’s boyfriend. In a case with criss-crossing plot lines, twists and turns, and a cast of complex characters, many…

The Colonial Parkway Murders: a string of homicides that plagued Virginia from 1986 to 1989. Envision moonlit rendezvous twisted into scenes of horror, leaving communities reeling with fear. But here's what keeps us awake at night: despite exhaustive investigations, the perpetrator of these heinous acts remains at large, lurking in the shadows of t…

Two separate traffic incidents. Two separate individuals who were driven away by police. Two separate men who were never seen again. Are the cases of Felipe Santos and Terrance Williams intricately linked or could the similarities be merely coincidental? If you are interested in bonus content for our show or in getting some Coffee and Cases swag, p…

Dori Ann Myers was a skilled poker player. She knew how to make calculated decisions when the pressure was on. But she also had a soft spot for people, especially for those who made sacrifices for the good of others. Unfortunately, one of those people took advantage of Dori letting her guard down and of her not treating people with the same critica…

June 1st, 1983 began as an exciting day for 12-year-old Ann Gotlib since it was the first day of summer vacation. She spent the day with various friends before making a short bike ride home. But it was a ride during which Ann disappeared. Sadly, law enforcement were not short on potential suspects— even though it is a case that remains open to this…

Fifteen-year-old April Andrews told her mom that she was going to make a short trip down the road to the church clothing sale. It wasn’t too far; it seemed safe to make the walk, especially in their small town of Pea Ridge, Arkansas. But April never made it home, nor had she made it to the sale. What happened to April Andrews? If you are interested…

Michael Gorley left his mother’s home on May 17th, 2015 to spend the day with friends. When Michael failed to return home by the following morning and those same “friends” began giving conflicting stories to his family about when Michael left the evening before, Michael’s mother and sister knew in their hearts that something had gone horribly wrong…

It was a spur-of-the-moment date in Philadelphia. They hadn’t seen each other in weeks and even them meeting up on the evening of Saturday, February 19th, 2005 was coincidental. But the two of them (and the vehicle they were in) vanished that night without any clues pointing investigators toward one theory or another. So why do officals now believe…

Mandy Stavik was everything every girl wanted to be. She was an athlete and intelligent. She had a caring heart and lived life to the fullest. Sadly, her life was cut short. However, thanks to advances in DNA and to poolside gossip, her killer was identified.By Allison Williams