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Join us each week as we discuss alcoholic beverages, our chaotic lives and do deep dives into stories involving true crime, unsolved mysteries, disappearances, murder and the paranormal. Come explore the dark side of humanity!
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Since we’re coming to the end of a crazy year, we thought we’d give all of you our lists of what true-crime docs or shows to watch! If you have free time over the holidays, what better way to escape from the family than by binging some true-crime?! From murder, to disappearances, to poltergeists, we have you covered. So, grab a drink and enjoy! Please like, follow, and share this podcast - we're on all of the platforms! Oh, and please leave reviews so other true crime lovers can f...
In this week's episode, Ashley discusses the double murder of Ray and Ruth Raycroft and the attempted murder of their teenage daughter, Colleen. Collen was dating a man named Rick who just couldn't handle rejection. Take a listen as Ashley discusses the lives and murders of Ray and Ruth. If you are being stalked or feel like you're life is in danger due to an ex partner, please contact your local authorities, or reach out to us. There is help. You are not alone. Do not ignore the signs....
In this week's episode Ashley covers a case submitted to us by our listener Katie. The disappearance of Phylicia Thomas is a heartbreaking one. All Phylicia was trying to do is solve the disappearance of her friend Jennifer Barziloski and got too close to finding out the truth. This episode discusses Jennifer's disappearance, the people involved, and the theories of what happened to Phylicia. There is a $7,000 reward for any information that can help solve the case. All information shou...
They say twins have unbreakable bonds. Ones where they develop secret twin languages, intense connections and experiences, and so on. But what about twins that display erratic, completely psychotic behavior together? In this episode, Ashley discusses Ursula and Sabina Eriksson, identical twins from Sweden. Two women stood in the median of one of the busiest highways in the country. Then, one after the other, they ran directly into moving traffic. Resources: 1. https:...
**Listener discretion advised. This episode discusses stalking, domestic violence, and intimate partner homicide.** As January marks Stalking Awareness Month, Kat introduces us to Dominique “Nique” Leili - a devoted moom navigating a troubled marriage—& a victim of escalating control & surveillance that ultimately turned deadly. In 2011, Dominique disappeared in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Months later, her remains were discovered in a wooded area, and suspicion quickly focu...
In this week's episode, Ashley discusses the abduction and murder of Amber Hagerman, a 9 year old child from Arlington, TX in 1996. Her case led to the creation of the AMBER Alert system as well as the national sex offenders registry list amongst many other positive law changes involving how we treat child abductions. We discuss some of the laws plus international variations of the AMBER alert system. Amber's case is considered a cold case. If you have any information please contact the...
OneTaste marketed itself as a sexual wellness company focused on women’s empowerment through a practice called orgasmic meditation. But, federal prosecutors say something far more troubling was happening. In this episode, Kat breaks down the rise and fall of OneTaste and its founder, Nicole Daedone. Content warning: This episode includes discussion of coercive control, sexual exploitation, trauma, & frequent references to female genitalia. REFERENCES: Empire of Orgasm - by Ell...
We originally covered this story in our first season; however since our first season is no longer available, Ashley wanted to redo it and add in the newest updates. Brian Shaffer went out with his friend drinking, he is seen entering the bar but never seen exiting. He has not been seen or head from since. In this episode, Ashley discusses the disappearance, the case and the many theories. Resources: 1. https://people.com/what-happened-to-brian-shaffer-disappearance-1...
It's time for Part 2 of Kat's deep dive into the monster that is Ed Gein. References: “Ed Gein.” Wikipedia – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Gein“Ed Gein.” Britannica – biographical overview and case summary. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ed-Gein“Real-Life Psycho Ed Gein Dies.” History.com ( https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/july-26/real-life-psycho-ed-gein-diesCrime + Investigation Network (UK). “Ed Gein – The Butcher of Plainfield.” https://www.crimeandinvestigation....
In 1957, a missing-person call in small-town Wisconsin led police to a farmhouse that would redefine horror forever. What they found inside Ed Gein’s home shocked the nation — and inspired Psycho, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and The Silence of the Lambs. Kat takes you deep into the chilling true story behind “The Butcher of Plainfield” — a quiet, lonely man whose obsession with his mother and the dead blurred the line between grief and madness. References: “Ed Gein.” Wikipedia –...
It's been 30 years since Jodi Sue Huisentruit disappeared from her apartment complex parking lot. Jodi was a TV news anchor for KIMT in Mason City and was running late for work. She never arrived and has not been heard from since. Even 30 years later, there is hardly even evidence on who took Jodi and why. In this episode Ashley discusses the disappearance, the suspects and the updates over the years. Resources: 1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jodi_Huisentruit 2.&nb...
In this episode, Ashley discusses the 2018 unsolved disappearance of 16-year-old Karli Lain Guse. After a night of partying, Karli called her stepmother to pick her up. She was clearly in a state of distress and paranoia. No one called the hospital, no one stayed up to keep an eye on her, no one helped her.... where did she go, what happened to her and will we ever know what she was really going through? There is a $10,000 reward that is being offered for any information about Karli or ...
When beloved Florida State law professor Dan Markel was gunned down in his driveway in 2014, it shocked the academic world and ignited a years-long search for justice. But what first appeared to be a random act of violence soon unraveled into something far more sinister—a murder-for-hire plot tied to his bitter custody battle and his ex-wife’s powerful family, the Adelsons. In this episode, Kat dives deep into the tangled web of suspects, shady phone calls, and suspicious payments that ultima...
TW: This story mentions suicide. In this week's episode Ashley discusses the 2011 disappearance of 6 year old Timmothy Pitzen. To this day, there have been no clues or leads in the case. The suicide note left by his mother Amy Pitzen ended with "You will never find him". What did it mean? Where is Timmothy? Someone has to know something. If you have any information please contact the Aurora Police Department at 630–256–5516. Resources: 1. https://unquestionablycrimin...
**TRIGGER WARNING: MENTIONS OF SEX TRAFFICKING AND THOUGHTS OF SELF HARM. PLEASE TAKE CARE WHEN LISTENING.** This week, Kat dives into the bizarre and baffling story of Kat Torres—a Brazilian beauty queen turned psychic medium who claimed to have dated Leonardo DiCaprio, spoken with angels, and lived multiple past lives. But where does the truth end and fiction begin? Tune in for a tale of modeling, manipulation, and mysticism. REFERENCES: The BBC DocumentaryDon't Cross Kat podcastSinis...
On October 18, 2003, Brandon Rumbaugh and Lisa Gurrieri were discovered tragically murdered in the back of a white F-150 truck near Bumble Bee, Arizona. The young couple, celebrating their first anniversary, had planned an overnight camping trip to stargaze, but were found shot multiple times. The case remains unsolved to this day. This episode explores the heartbreaking story of Lisa and Brandon, the theories and how to file a report if you have any information. Resources: https://the-...
In this episode, Kat dives into the jaw-dropping story of William Allen Jordan—a master manipulator who spun an intricate web of lies across continents. Posing as a CIA operative, Jordan lured multiple women into marriage, fathered children, and drained their finances, all while maintaining overlapping relationships. Kat unpacks Jordan’s timeline of deception, exploring how he convinced intelligent, successful women to believe his dangerous lies. But this isn’t just a story of broken hearts—J...
In this week's episode Ashley discusses the disappearance of Bethany Markowski who was only 11 at the time of her disappearance. Her father claims she walked into the mall but she was never seen entering and has never been since. Join us as we discuss the background history of this family, the disappearance, the investigation and what has happened since. Bethany's case is still unsolved and open. Resources: Jackson Police Department at (731) 425-8400. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation a...
In this episode of Case Files with Kat & Ashley, Kat dives into the chilling case of Dan Wozniak—a struggling actor who committed two brutal murders in a desperate attempt to fund his wedding. What started as a plan to steal from his friend, Afghanistan war veteran Sam Herr, quickly spiraled into a gruesome double homicide that shocked Orange County. We’ll take you through every twisted detail about his crimes and how his fiancée, Rachel Buffett, became entangled in the investigation. Was...
Brittany Willis was a 17-year-old high school student living in Wilson, NC. Two days shy of her 18th birthday, on June 28, 2004 she was kidnapped, raped and murdered. In this episode, we discuss what happened, the suspects, the trials that dragged on, and the wonderful way the community now honors her memory. Resources: https://www.wral.com/story/wake-jury-to-hear-high-profile-case-in-wilson/3973556/ https://www.wral.com/story/3173257/ https://abc11.com/archive/6660636/ https://restorat...
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