Scream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee Hour

Hey Spooky Squad! Welcome back to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. Today, we’re confronting one of the most harrowing modern true crime stories—the Turpin family, whose Perris, California home became known as the House of Horrors.In 2018, seventeen-year-old Jordan Turpin escaped the unthinkable, breaking free from years of abuse at the hands of her parents, David and Louise Turpin. What she revealed to police was almost beyond comprehension—thirteen siblings trapped in filth, chained to beds, starved, and silenced. Her courage not only exposed the horrors hidden behind suburban walls but also raised painful questions about how such cruelty could go unnoticed for so long. How did this nightmare go undetected for years? And what became of the Turpin children after their rescue? In this episode, we uncover the haunting truth of survival, neglect, and the lasting strength of one girl’s bravery.Grab your coffee and your curiosity, and remember to stay spooky, y’all!Case Notes: Eve's Eatery: https://www.eveseaterynv.com/https://time.com/5109959/turpin-parents-children-torture/https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/crime_courts/2018/10/05/louise-turpin-denied-mental-health-diversion/1538158002/https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/crime_courts/2018/06/22/turpin-children-were-choked-caged-thrown-down-stairs-prosecutor-says/726304002/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z113803e000200v113803b0043xxd004365&gca-ft=121&gca-ds=sophihttps://www.desertsun.com/story/news/crime_courts/2018/08/31/david-and-louise-turpin-re-enter-not-guilty-pleas/1158228002/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z113803e007600v113803b0043xxd004365&gca-ft=160&gca-ds=sophihttps://www.patrickwanis.com/the-psychology-behind-the-house-of-horrors-and-child-torture/https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/27/us/turpin-children-foster-home-attorney-interviewhttps://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-turpin-mental-health-20181005-story.html#:~:text=Judge%20rejects%20request%20by%20mother,of%20prosecution%20%2D%20Los%20Angeles%20Timeshttps://www.independent.co.uk/voices/turpin-family-parents-why-do-it-children-perris-california-captives-psychology-motive-a8162136.htmlhttps://abcnews.go.com/2020/video/body-camera-footage-shows-deputys-1st-conversation-jordan-81290124https://abc7chicago.com/post/david-louise-turpin-case-former-det-thomas-salisbury-speaks-investigation-children-abuse-cases/15573459/https://people.com/where-are-turpin-family-siblings-now-8379490?Body Cam Footage: https://abcnews.go.com/2020/video/body-camera-video-shows-inside-turpin-family-house-81290118Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support.This content is not appropriate for all listeners; listener discretion is advised.  PS. Let's just umbrella all our content with a blanket statement: allegedly, supposedly! Stay spooky, squad.

Welcome back, Spooky Squad, to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour.In this haunting and thought-provoking episode of Scream & Sugar, we join journalist and spooky sleuth Matthew Berrey as he unearths a lesser-known chapter of Northern Nevada history: the mass burials on the grounds of the former Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (NNAMS) campus in Reno. For decades, the campus—originally established in the late 19th century as part of Nevada’s institutional mental healthcare system—laid claim to a cemetery where hundreds of individuals, many forgotten and unidentified, were laid to rest. Matthew takes us behind the scenes of the research: the historical context of the asylum system in Nevada, the working-farm and self-sufficient model of the institution, and the shadows cast by minimal record-keeping, unmarked graves, and, maybe, institutional neglect. Grab your coffee and your curiosity, and remember to stay spooky, y’all!Case Notes: http://friendsofnorthernnevadaadultmentalhealthservicescemetery.com/powerpointpresentation.html (need to use wayback machine)http://friendsofnorthernnevadaadultmentalhealthservicescemetery.com/cemeteryhomepage.html (need to use wayback machine)https://historicreno.org/media/custom/docs/FPv14n2.pdfhttps://www.historicreno.org/media/custom/docs/FPv13n2.pdfhttps://www.historicreno.org/media/custom/docs/FPv12n3.pdfhttps://nvtami.com/2023/08/06/nevada-insane-asylum-the-desecrated-cemetery/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support.This content is not appropriate for all listeners; listener discretion is advised.  PS. Let's just umbrella all our content with a blanket statement: allegedly, supposedly! Stay spooky, squad.

Hey Spooky Squad! Welcome back to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour.Today, we’re diving into the haunting tales of two women bound by death and legend—Margaret Dickson, better known as Half-Hanged Maggie, and the eerie Romanian figure known as Loana Bloodthirster.In early 18th-century Edinburgh, Maggie’s story shocked society when she was executed for concealing a pregnancy—only to wake up alive in her coffin. Meanwhile, in rural Romania, whispers of Loana’s vengeance linger long after her death, tied to disappearances, strange illnesses, and a chilling legend that refused to die.Were these women victims of superstition and circumstance—or did something darker follow them beyond the grave? Join us as we untangle myth from history, exploring punishment, folklore, and the macabre line between life and death.Grab your coffee and your curiosity, and remember to stay spooky, y’all!Case Notes: Ana's Taco Grill: https://www.instagram.com/anastacogrillmidtownreno/https://www.anastacogrillreno.com/https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usbiography/d/maggiedickson.htmlhttps://oldedinburghclub.org.uk/margaret-dickson-half-hangit-maggie/https://maggiedicksons.co.uk/maggies-story/https://surgeonshallmuseums.wordpress.com/2022/07/06/half-hangit-maggie-dickson-did-anatomy-students-really-squabble-over-her-body/https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/half-hangit-maggie-the-scots-woman-who-survived-hanging-622567https://www.edinburghexpert.com/blog/edinburghs-local-heroes-hauf-hangit-maggie-dicksonhttps://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/half-hangit-maggie/https://centralbylines.co.uk/region/west-midlands/crime-chronicles-part-3-the-tale-of-half-hangit-maggie-the-woman-they-couldnt-hang/ https://sjhstrangetales.wordpress.com/2016/03/27/ioana-the-bloodthirster/ https://www.vintag.es/2018/03/loana-the-bloodthirster.html?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.facebook.com/SpookifyOfficial/posts/a-photo-of-loana-the-bloodthirster-that-was-believed-to-have-died-in-1909-as-she/1399234413577495/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support.This content is not appropriate for all listeners; listener discretion is advised.  PS. Let's just umbrella all our content with a blanket statement: allegedly, supposedly! Stay spooky, squad.

Welcome back, everyone, to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. In today's episode, we revisit the 1975 murder of 15-year-old Martha Moxley in the affluent community of Greenwich, Connecticut. She was found viciously murdered - bludgeoned to death with a golf club in her own backyard on Mischief Night, the night before Halloween. Martha’s case shocked the nation and remained unsolved for decades. In the second part of this episode, we explore the events that occur after the case goes cold, with more on the influence of the wealthy Skakel family, and the twists, trials, and controversies that lead to an arrest, but not a conviction.  As we lead up to the 50th anniversary of Martha's murder, we want to remind you all to be careful out there, and to keep her family in your thoughts.So grab your coffee and sip along as we go through this tragic case, and remember to stay spooky, y'all!Case Notes: https://daddystacosnv.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support.This content is not appropriate for all listeners; listener discretion is advised.  PS. Let's just umbrella all our content with a blanket statement: allegedly, supposedly! Stay spooky, squad.

Welcome back, Spooky Squad, to another episode of Scream and Sugar.In this episode, we review the 1975 murder of 15-year-old Martha Moxley in the affluent community of Greenwich, Connecticut. Found bludgeoned to death with a golf club, Martha’s case shocked the nation and remained unsolved for decades. We explore the events leading up to that Halloween night, the influence of the wealthy Skakel family, and the twists, trials, and controversies that kept this case in the headlines for years.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support.This content is not appropriate for all listeners; listener discretion is advised.  PS. Let's just umbrella all our content with a blanket statement: allegedly, supposedly! Stay spooky, squad.

Welcome back, our lovely spooky squad, to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. In today's episode, we cover the shocking case of Xuming Li, a Chinese chemistry doctoral student in Tampa, Florida, accused of poisoning his upstairs neighbor. What started as noise complaints and ongoing disputes escalated into a dangerous pattern of chemical attacks—captured on hidden cameras.We dive into the background of the case, the evidence investigators uncovered, and the disturbing reality of how stress and mental health can cause seemingly normal people to do the extreme. Stay spooky, babes!Case Notes: https://hover.hillsclerk.com/html/case/caseSummary.htmlhttps://lawandcrime.com/crime/florida-man-who-allegedly-injected-chemical-agent-into-neighbors-condo-over-noise-complaints-is-deported-to-china/https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/27/us/florida-neighbor-chemical-agent.htmlhttps://www.reddit.com/r/ChilluminatiPod/comments/1iwbta4/footage_shows_former_phd_chemistry_student_xuming/https://www.fox13news.com/news/former-usf-chemistry-student-accused-of-trying-to-poison-neighbor-deported-to-chinahttps://stanforddaily.com/2016/01/19/graduate-student-sentenced-to-three-year-probation-after-poisoning-case/https://nct-cbnw.com/li-xuming-and-the-abdullah-family-the-risk-of-student-lab-access-abuses/https://www.euronews.com/2022/03/31/german-student-detained-on-suspicion-of-poisoning-seven-people-at-universityBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support.This content is not appropriate for all listeners; listener discretion is advised.  PS. Let's just umbrella all our content with a blanket statement: allegedly, supposedly! Stay spooky, squad.

Welcome back, Spooky Squad, to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. In part two of the Fred and Rose West case, we move deeper into the horrors behind 25 Cromwell Street. This episode examines the couple’s escalating pattern of abuse, the murders that shocked Gloucester, and the way they manipulated those around them to hide their crimes. We’ll also cover how suspicions began to grow, the investigation that unraveled their web of lies, and the chilling discoveries that finally brought their reign of terror to light.Come hang with us...and grab your coffee, because this one's a doozy.Stay Spooky!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support.This content is not appropriate for all listeners; listener discretion is advised.  PS. Let's just umbrella all our content with a blanket statement: allegedly, supposedly! Stay spooky, squad.

Welcome back, Spooky Squad, to another episode of Scream and Sugar,  your true crime coffee hour. In part one of our deep dive into the Fred and Rose West case, we unravel the beginnings of one of Britain’s most disturbing true crime stories. From Fred’s early life and troubled upbringing to Rose’s entry into his world, we trace the paths that brought them together. This episode explores the dark dynamics of their relationship, the home at 25 Cromwell Street, and the early signs of their horrific crimes.Stay tuned for the next episode, where we go through their horrific crimes and what ended it all.Stay spooky, y'all!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support.This content is not appropriate for all listeners; listener discretion is advised.  PS. Let's just umbrella all our content with a blanket statement: allegedly, supposedly! Stay spooky, squad.

Welcome back to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. Today we are covering part 2 of the Rebecca Zahau tragedy. What unfolded after Rebecca Zahau’s body was found only deepened the mystery. From the very beginning, investigators leaned toward calling her death a suicide. But the crime scene itself told a much stranger story. Rebecca was discovered bound, gagged, and hanging from a second-floor balcony at the Spreckels mansion. Her hands were tied behind her back, her ankles bound, and a T-shirt had been forced into her mouth.Words painted on the door only raised more questions—was it Rebecca’s handwriting, or someone else’s attempt to stage the scene? Family members immediately disputed the idea that Rebecca would have taken her own life in such a humiliating and elaborate fashion. They described her as devout, hopeful, and determined to help Max recover. Experts in crime scene investigation also questioned the bindings—how could she have tied herself up so completely and still managed to hang herself? Despite these doubts, the San Diego Sheriff’s Department closed the case in 2012, ruling it a suicide. This decision ignited a firestorm of criticism, leading Zahau’s family to file a wrongful death civil suit. The Zahau case remains one of the most debated true crime mysteries of the last decade. What are your thoughts? Bounding reinactment by SDSO: https://youtu.be/600qq5O5qwkLink to Mary's book: https://www.amazon.com/Unraveling-Knots-Sisters-Relentless-Justice-ebook/dp/B0F18YMTXKBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support.This content is not appropriate for all listeners; listener discretion is advised.  PS. Let's just umbrella all our content with a blanket statement: allegedly, supposedly! Stay spooky, squad.

Welcome back, spooky squad to another episode of your favorite true crime coffe hour. We missed you!Today's episode is a doozy. In July of 2011, a tragedy unfolded inside one of Coronado’s most exclusive mansions. Six-year-old Max Shacknai suffers a mysterious fall, and just two days later, Jonah Shacknai’s girlfriend, 32-year-old Rebecca Zahau, is found hanging naked from a balcony—her hands and feet bound, a cryptic message painted on a bedroom door. Authorities ruled it a suicide. Her family insists it was murder.In this first part, we dive into the days leading up to Rebecca’s death: who she was, the key players in her life, Max’s devastating accident, and the chilling morning Rebecca was discovered. From the bizarre crime scene to the immediate questions about how investigators handled it, this case still sparks fierce debate over what really happened in that mansion. Grab your coffee and settle in—it’s time to unravel the first half of a case that blends mystery, scandal, and heartbreaking loss.Stay spooky, ya'll!Case notes:Unravelling the Knots: Mary’s book https://www.amazon.com/Unraveling-Knots-Sisters-Relentless-Justice-ebook/dp/B0F18YMTXKCoroners' report, Rebecca: https://www.autopsyfiles.org/reports/Other/zahau,%20rebecca_report.pdfCoroners' report, Max: https://www.autopsyfiles.org/reports/Other/shacknai,%20max_report.pdfIncredibly detailed review: https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/7w8uhi/unexplained_death_part_2_rebecca_zahau_murder_or/Death at the Mansion TV Series: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07S7TMRRT/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support.This content is not appropriate for all listeners; listener discretion is advised.  PS. Let's just umbrella all our content with a blanket statement: allegedly, supposedly! Stay spooky, squad.

Welcome back, Spooky Squad, to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour.  Grab onto your booty because this one's a doozy.In September 2006, 16-year-old Cassie Jo Stoddart was housesitting for her aunt and uncle in Pocatello, Idaho—completely unaware that two of her classmates had sinister plans. What was supposed to be a quiet weekend turned into a real-life horror movie, inspired by their obsession with slasher films.In this episode of Scream and Sugar, we dive deep into the events leading up to Cassie’s brutal murder, the chilling video footage left behind by her killers, and the trial that shocked a community. We’ll explore the twisted psychology behind the crime, how the investigation unfolded, and the lasting impact on Cassie’s loved ones. Remember to stay spooky, and stay safe. Case Notes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOWWQ1NzyKkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support.This content is not appropriate for all listeners; listener discretion is advised.  PS. Let's just umbrella all our content with a blanket statement: allegedly, supposedly! Stay spooky, squad.

Welcome back, Spooky Squad, to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour.Today's case was suggested to us, and it's a wild one. In April 1943, four boys trespassing in Hagley Wood stumbled upon something horrifying inside a hollow wych elm tree: the skeletal remains of a woman stuffed tightly into its trunk. What followed was a bizarre investigation tangled with witchcraft, wartime espionage, coded graffiti, and occult rumors. In this episode of Scream and Sugar, we unravel the enduring mystery of "Bella"—a woman with no official identity but whose ghost still lingers in chalked messages on brick walls: Who put Bella in the Wych Elm? Was she a Nazi spy? A victim of dark rituals? Or someone forgotten by history, hidden in plain sight? Grab your coffee and your curiosity—this one is a trip into the eerie unknown.Stay spooky, babies!Case Notes: https://topbeercrew.wordpress.com/2016/08/31/a-brief-history-in-time-halesowen-pubs/#:~:text=The%202nd%20half%20of,High%20St%20and%20Whitehall%2C%20Halesowenhttps://calgarycitizen.com/p/rose-and-crown-historyhttps://crimereads.com/who-put-bella-in-the-wych-elm/#:~:text=fate%20as%20he%20was%20executed,Berlin%20hospital%20in%20December%201942https://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/news/2023/05/bbc-investigator-asks-museums-for-help-tracing-remains-of-murder-victim/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CWe%E2%80%99re%20hoping%20to%20be%20able,%E2%80%9Dhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-07/mystery-over-who-put-bella-down-the-wych-elm-/102171844https://crimereads.com/who-put-bella-in-the-wych-elm/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/is-this-the-bella-in-the-wych-elm-unravelling-the-mystery-of-the-skull-found-in-a-tree-trunk-8546497.htmlhttps://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/music/features/mystery-murder-and-half-a-century-of-suspense-745330.htmlhttps://www.thefreelibrary.com/%27Bella%27+murder+mystery+returns+to+haunt+village.-a060491738#:~:text=The%20unidentified%20woman%20was%20dubbed,of%20a%20black%20magic%20executionhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-07/mystery-over-who-put-bella-down-the-wych-elm-/102171844Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support.This content is not appropriate for all listeners; listener discretion is advised.  PS. Let's just umbrella all our content with a blanket statement: allegedly, supposedly! Stay spooky, squad.

Welcome back to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. In one of the most bizarre and twisted cases in American true crime history, Brian Wells walked into a bank wearing a collar bomb, and what followed was a deadly, real-life scavenger hunt that stunned the nation.This episode delves into the infamous "Pizza Bomber Heist" of Erie, Pennsylvania —the shocking events of August 28, 2003, the tangled web of suspects, and the question that still haunts many: Was Brian a willing participant or an unsuspecting pawn in a murderous game? Join us as we break down the chilling timeline, the manipulative mastermind, and the jaw-dropping aftermath that inspired a Netflix documentary and continues to captivate armchair detectives.And remember, stay spooky, y’all.Case Notes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murder-in-america/id1547409175Evil Genius Docuseries: https://www.netflix.com/title/80158319Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support.This content is not appropriate for all listeners; listener discretion is advised.  PS. Let's just umbrella all our content with a blanket statement: allegedly, supposedly! Stay spooky, squad.

This week on Scream & Sugar, we’re headed back to the place both Candace and Sahara used to call home—Chesapeake, Virginia—for a case that shook the Hampton Roads area to its core.Known as the "Hampton Roads Killer," Elton M. Jackson preyed on young men throughout the late '90s and early 2000s. A normal guy by day, predator by night, Jackson led a double life—luring vulnerable men with promises of money or hookups and then brutally taking their lives. In this episode, we honor the lives of the victims, examine the disturbing patterns in Jackson’s crimes, and follow the long and frustrating investigation that finally brought him to justice.We also discuss how homophobia, racism, and victim-blaming delayed the case for years. Big shoutout to Renee Davis and the Melanin Mayhem podcast, where I first heard about this case—go give her a listen!)So hang with us as we sip on some La Victoria Coffee and remember to stay spooky, y'all!Case Notes:https://www.lavictoriacoffee.com/Melanin Meyhem Podcast with Renee Davis: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/renee-davis07/episodes/The-Hampton-Roads-Killer-e2nni9rhttps://scholar.lib.vt.edu/VA-news/VA-Pilot/issues/1997/vp970914/09140087.htmhttps://skdb.fandom.com/wiki/JACKSON_Elton_Manninghttps://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/magazine/1997/06/29/and-then-there-were-twelve/b1301584-7ee3-4645-8a7a-339d092cf62f/https://prezi.com/yumdwqoamkaz/elton-m-jackson-hampton-road-killer/Elton Manning Jackson v Commonwealth of Virginia :: 2000 :: Virginia Court of Appeals - https://law.justia.com/cases/virginia/court-of-appeals-unpublished/2000/2587981.htmlhttps://scholar.lib.vt.edu/VA-news/VA-Pilot/issues/1997/vp970914/09140087.htmhttps://www.deseret.com/1998/10/28/19409196/suspect-in-virginia-slayings-sentenced-to-life-in-prisonhttps://crimesolverscentral.com/serialkillers/775Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support.This content is not appropriate for all listeners; listener discretion is advised.  PS. Let's just umbrella all our content with a blanket statement: allegedly, supposedly! Stay spooky, squad.

In this episode of Scream and Sugar, we’re heading back to the Wild West to uncover the infamous 1899 robbery of the Union Pacific Overland Flyer No. 1. Masterminded by the legendary Butch Cassidy and his gang, the Wild Bunch, this daring train heist near Wilcox, Wyoming, left railroad cars blown apart and lawmen scrambling across the frontier. With explosives, horses, and a disappearing act that would baffle authorities, this robbery became one of the most iconic crimes of the American West.Join us as we explore how it happened, who was involved, and what came next in this dusty tale of outlaws and audacity.  And remember, stay spooky, y'all!Case References: https://roamercoffeehouse.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support.This content is not appropriate for all listeners; listener discretion is advised.  PS. Let's just umbrella all our content with a blanket statement: allegedly, supposedly! Stay spooky, squad.

Welcome back, Spooky Squad! In this chilling yet vital episode of Scream and Sugar, we dive into the heartbreaking 2002 case of Gwen Amber Rose Araujo—a transgender teenager whose life was tragically cut short in a brutal hate crime. We explore Gwen’s life, the events leading to her murder, the trial that followed, and the lasting impact her story had on hate crime legislation and the transgender rights movement. Rest in peace, Gwen. Case Notes: Larry's Gourmet Coffee House: https://www.instagram.com/larrysgourmetcoffee/?hl=enGay Panic Defense States: https://lgbtqbar.org/programs/advocacy/gay-trans-panic-defense/gay-trans-panic-defense-legislation/PA: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2023/hb637Resources: https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/04/10/nx-s1-5355126/trump-nih-trans-regret-detransition-research#:~:text=%22Regret%20rates%20for%20gender%2Daffirming,KFF%2C%20a%20non%2Dpartisan%20healthhttps://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/parole-granted-to-defendant-in-2002-murder-of-transgender-teen-gwen-araujo-in-newark/65252/https://www.ebar.com/story/76362https://www.hrc.org/resources/fatal-violence-against-the-transgender-and-gender-expansive-community-in-2023https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32345113/https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/04/10/nx-s1-5355126/trump-nih-trans-regret-detransition-research#:~:text=%22Regret%20rates%20for%20gender%2Daffirming,KFF%2C%20a%20non%2Dpartisan%20healthhttps://abc7news.com/who-is-gwen-araujo-timeline-documentary-transgender-murder/12451079/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2004-jun-23-me-transgender23-story.htmlhttps://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/chilling-time-line-of-a-killing-death-of-2668044.phpBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support.This content is not appropriate for all listeners; listener discretion is advised.  PS. Let's just umbrella all our content with a blanket statement: allegedly, supposedly! Stay spooky, squad.

In this week’s episode of Scream and Sugar, we dive into the chilling double life of Elaine Antoinette Parent—a master manipulator, identity thief, and murderer.Dubbed “The Chameleon Killer” by authorities, Parent left a trail of forged documents, stolen identities, and at least one gruesome murder in her wake. But how did an upper-middle-class girl from Florida become one of the most elusive suspects in FBI history? And what twisted motives drove her to kill and vanish again and again? Buckle up for a tale of deception, plastic masks, and postcards from the edge—this one is as wild as it is terrifying.So grab your coffee and your crime scene curiosity—because this week, the truth is wearing someone else’s face. Shout out to Black Rock Desserts for today's review! And remember, stay spooky, y’all!Notes:Scream and Sugar Merch: scream-and-sugar-podcast.printify.me/Black Rock Desserts: https://www.blackrockdesserts.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support.This content is not appropriate for all listeners; listener discretion is advised.  PS. Let's just umbrella all our content with a blanket statement: allegedly, supposedly! Stay spooky, squad.

Welcome back, spooky squad, to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour.In the quiet town of Acme, Washington, the Thanksgiving weekend of 1989 turned into a nightmare. Mandy Stavik, a bright, athletic 18-year-old college freshman, went out for a routine jog with her dog, Kyra, and never came home. Days later, her body was found in the Nooksack River. The case would haunt the community for decades until a shocking DNA breakthrough revealed her killer. Join us as we unpack the chilling details of Mandy’s life, her disappearance, and the long-delayed justice that finally gave her family some peace.Come sip along with us as we dive into the details surrounding this case, including the amazing women who came together to finally solve it. And remember, to stay spooky, y'all!https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/crime/article189667204.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xU7GIDi66xEBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support.This content is not appropriate for all listeners; listener discretion is advised.  PS. Let's just umbrella all our content with a blanket statement: allegedly, supposedly! Stay spooky, squad.

Welcome back, Spooky Squad, to Scream and Sugar - your true crime coffee hour. This week, we’re heading to Houston, Texas, to uncover the chilling mystery of the Icebox Murders—a gruesome 1965 double homicide that left investigators reeling.When police forced entry into the home of elderly couple Fred and Edwina Rogers, what they found inside the refrigerator shocked even seasoned detectives. But the most haunting part? Their reclusive son, Charles, had vanished, leaving behind a house full of clues, cryptic diary entries, and conspiracy theories that converge on the JFK assassination (!). Join us as we untangle the twisted tale of paranoia, espionage, and family secrets. Was Charles Rogers a cold-blooded killer, or was he running from something even darker? Grab your coffee and hang with us as we munch on snacks from Ikeda's in Auburn, CA—this one’s a doozy.And remember to stay spooky, y'all!!Case Notes: https://www.ikedas.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support.This content is not appropriate for all listeners; listener discretion is advised.  PS. Let's just umbrella all our content with a blanket statement: allegedly, supposedly! Stay spooky, squad.

Welcome back to Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour.This week, we're diving into the chilling and tragic case of Aileen Wuornos—often labeled as America's first female serial killer. But was she truly a cold-blooded predator, or a deeply damaged woman failed by every system around her? Join us as Candace traces Aileen’s turbulent life—from a childhood filled with abuse and abandonment to the Florida highways where seven men met their end. We’ll explore her controversial trial, the media frenzy that followed, and the psychological complexities that still spark debate today.Was it self-defense, as she claimed, or something much darker? Brew something strong—this one’s heavy. And remember to stay spooky, y’all!Snacks: Ikedas, Auburn, CA https://www.ikedas.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support.This content is not appropriate for all listeners; listener discretion is advised.  PS. Let's just umbrella all our content with a blanket statement: allegedly, supposedly! Stay spooky, squad.