Champagne and Murder, Please

Brittany

Welcome to Champagne and Murder Please, the podcast where the eerie, the unexplained, and the downright terrifying come to life. Each episode, we dive into true crime cases, from infamous murders to unsolved mysteries, explore the dark history of witches and occult practices, and venture into the world of the paranormal—where ghosts, hauntings, and curses lurk in the shadows. Plus, we investigate cryptids like Bigfoot, the Mothman, and other legendary creatures that blur the line between myth and reality. If you love all things spooky, sinister, and strange, you’ve found your new obsession.

  1. HACE 1 DÍA

    Roses Are Red, Secrets Are Dead

    Love isn’t always sweet. Sometimes it’s controlling. Sometimes it’s obsessive. And sometimes… it’s fatal. This Valentine’s Week, we dive into the heartbreaking murder of Tara Grant and the shocking, rage-filled story of the Papin sisters. Two cases. Two relationships gone wrong. One unforgettable episode about what happens when love turns dangerous.Sources  Wikipedia – Murder of Tara Lynn Granthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Tara_Lynn_Grant Murderpedia – Stephen Christopher Granthttps://murderpedia.org/male.G/g/grant-stephen.htm Daily Press – “10 years pass since Grant murder”https://www.dailypress.net/news/local-news/2017/02/10-years-pass-since-grant-murder/ Michigan Lawyers Weekly – “Grant sentenced in wife’s dismemberment slaying”https://milawyersweekly.com/news/2008/02/25/grant-sentenced-in-wifes-dismembermentslaying/ CNN Transcripts – Nancy Grace coverage of the Grant case and confessionhttps://transcripts.cnn.com/show/ng/date/2007-03-06/segment/01 ClickOnDetroit – “I created closure for myself”: Tara Grant’s children speak outhttps://www.clickondetroit.com/video/local-news/2021/10/07/i-created-closure-for-myself-tara-grants-children-speak-out/ Chilling Crimes – Tara Lynn Grant case overview and community impacthttps://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/tara-granthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christine_and_L%C3%A9a_Papinhttps://sites.psu.edu/passionblogeliot/2022/02/28/the-papin-sisters/https://blogs.gwu.edu/himmelfarb/2022/07/08/disorder-in-the-court-2-folie-a-deux/https://thecoolbeans.ca/2023/12/26/the-murderous-maids-of-le-mans/

    52 min

  2. 4 FEB

    Lipstick, Legends, and Loaded Guns

    This week, we’re telling two stories about women who refused to stay in their lanes and terrified society in very different ways. First up: Sharon Kinne. Blonde. Beautiful. Seemingly untouchable. Behind the polished smile was a trail of bullets, dead husbands, and a courtroom saga so wild it feels fictional… except it wasn’t. From suburban Kansas City to an international escape, Sharon’s story is one of manipulation, charm, and a justice system that blinked at exactly the wrong moments. Then, we ride straight into legend with Calamity Jane. Frontierswoman. Scout. Drunk, brave, grieving, and endlessly misunderstood. Was she a fearless truth-teller or her own best myth-maker? We strip back the dime-novel nonsense to find the real woman beneath the buckskins, the loneliness behind the bravado, and the reason her name still echoes through the Wild West. One woman killed to protect her image.One woman became an image to survive. Two stories. Two reputations. And a reminder that history has never known what to do with women who refuse to behave. Pour something strong. This one rides hard. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharon_Kinne https://kcpolice.org/media/news-releases/kcpd-jackson-county-sheriff-s-office-solve-fugitive-serial-killer-case/ https://www.kcur.org/news/2025-01-31/independence-woman-sharon-kinne-accused-serial-killer-dead-missing-54-years https://rdnewsnow.com/2025/01/31/serial-killer-wanted-in-u-s-and-mexico-lived-in-taber-for-49-years/ https://apnews.com/article/f100887093f0794b8b50db3989acc28b  britannica.com/biography/Calamity-Jane-American-frontierswoman nationalgeographic.com/history/article/calamity-jane-legend-reality wikipedia.org/wiki/Calamity_Jane deadwood.com/history/infamous-deadwood/calamity-jane historynet.com/the-calamities-of-calamity-jane cowboystatedaily.com/2024/11/14/the-american-west-calamity-jane-wild-woman-of-the-west

    57 min

  3. 28 ENE

    Love, Lies, and Locked Doors

    This week’s episode is a double feature in red flags that everyone saw… and no one stopped.We start with the Powell family case, a slow-burn nightmare filled with control, paranoia, and systems that missed every chance to intervene before tragedy struck.Then we turn to Jodi Arias, a case where obsession, image-crafting, and manipulation collided in a way that still leaves people arguing years later.Two cases that prove “it’s complicated” is sometimes the most dangerous phrase in the room. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/february-5/husband-of-missing-utah-woman-kills-self-and-two-young-sons https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Susan_Powell https://www.cbsnews.com/news/susan-powells-blood-letter-detailing-her-fear-of-husband-found-at-family-utah-home/ https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/wa-court-reinstates-nearly-100m-verdict-against-state-in-death-of-2-boys/ https://dcyf.wa.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/reports/CFR3qtr2012.pdf https://www.deseret.com/2012/8/2/20505065/report-washington-social-workers-needed-more-powell-information-from-west-valley-police https://www.courts.wa.gov/content/publicupload/eclips/2023%2004%2020%20WA%20court%20reinstates%20nearly.pdf https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/jury-finds-washington-state-liable-in-powell-boys-deaths-awards-98m/ https://www.seattlepi.com/seattlenews/article/social-worker-on-josh-powell-he-exploded-the-3131867.php https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Travis_Alexander https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/jodi-arias https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jodi-arias-a-timeline-of-a-sensational-murder-case/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/jodi-arias-trial-timeline-events-arizona-murder-case/story?id=18123295 https://murderpedia.org/female.A/a/arias-jodi.htm https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/crime-history/5-essential-things-to-know-about-the-jodi-arias-case https://www.abdallah-law.com/blog/how-jodi-arias-was-charged-with-the-murder-of-travis-alexander-and-avoided-the-death-penalty/ https://www.azfamily.com/2026/01/05/jodi-arias-addresses-murder-case-claims-lost-evidence-first-time-years/ https://www.foxnews.com/us/convicted-killer-jodi-arias-signals-fresh-legal-push-more-than-decade-after-guilty-verdict https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jodi_Arias:_Dirty_Little_Secret

    1 h y 3 min

  4. 21 ENE

    The Day They Didn’t Come Back

    Two people. Two countries. Two moments in time where everything simply… stops. Sneha Philip disappears in New York City on September 10th, 2001. Her case becomes forever entangled with the shadow of 9/11, blurring the line between tragedy, possibility, and unanswered questions. Was she lost in the chaos, or did she vanish before the world changed forever? Years later in England, 14-year-old Andrew Gosden skips school, boards a one-way train to London, and is never seen again. No note. No backpack. No confirmed sightings. Just a quiet exit that has haunted his family and investigators for nearly two decades. This episode explores two separate disappearances bound by silence, speculation, and the unsettling truth that some people don’t leave behind clues. They leave behind echoes. What happened to Sneha Philip?And where did Andrew Gosden go? Sometimes the most disturbing mysteries aren’t about what we know. They’re about what we never will. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Sneha_Anne_Philiphttps://charleyproject.org/case/sneha-ann-philiphttps://voicescenter.org/living-memorial/victim/dr-sneha-anne-philiphttps://www.rediff.com/news/report/roll/20080807.htmhttps://www.rediff.com/news/special/snehas-room-has-been-kept-the-same-way-for-the-past-15-years/20160911.htmhttps://truenoirstories.wordpress.com/2016/10/19/sneha-philip/https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-trace-evidence-29076624/episode/028-the-disappearance-of-sneha-48069733/https://thartribune.com/what-the-security-footage-shows-in-the-disappearance-of-dr-sneha-anne-philip/https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/sneha-philip-mystery-disappeared-9-11-b1917381.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Andrew_Gosden Wikipedia https://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2022-07-10/the-huge-hole-felt-by-family-of-boy-still-missing-after-15-years ITVX https://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2025-09-08/appeal-for-teenager-andrew-gosden-who-went-missing-from-doncaster-18-years-ago ITVX https://news.sky.com/story/andrew-gosden-disappearance-two-men-arrested-on-suspicion-of-kidnap-and-human-trafficking-after-boy-14-went-missing-in-2007-12513719 Sky News https://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2023-09-20/men-arrested-over-andrew-gosden-disappearance-eliminated-from-inquiry ITVX https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/crime/andrew-gosden-police-send-out-update-on-doncaster-missing-boy-after-false-information-is-spread-5307929 The Star https://news.sky.com/story/andrew-gosden-new-age-progression-image-of-boy-who-went-missing-in-2007-aged-14-11847662 Sky News https://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/home-news/missing-people-charity-safecall-campaign-andrew-gosden-b2878228.html The Independent

    35 min

  5. 14 ENE

    Voices Left Behind: Faith Hedgepeth & Helle Crafts

    Decades apart, two women were taken from the world in brutally different ways, yet their stories are bound by the same haunting question: how does the truth survive when someone tries to erase it? In this episode, we examine the unsolved 2012 murder of Faith Hedgepeth, a vibrant young woman whose voice was nearly lost to time, and the chilling 1986 case of Helle Crafts, a mother whose husband believed a wood chipper could destroy the truth. Spoiler Alert, It couldn’t. From whispered clues and overlooked evidence to forensic breakthroughs that changed criminal investigations forever, these cases reveal how women’s stories persist even when someone works desperately to silence them. This is not just about how they died.It’s about how they were heard. Official Tip Lines Chapel Hill Police Department — Faith Hedgepeth Tip Line Phone: (919) 614-6363 This number is staffed by investigators familiar with the case, and callers can speak directly about information related to Faith’s murder. Chapel Hill-Carrboro-UNC Crime Stoppers Phone (anonymous tips): (919) 942-7515 Crime Stoppers allows people to submit tips confidentially or anonymously. Website: https://www.chapelhillcrimestoppers.com/ — You can submit an anonymous tip online through their TIP form. Chapel Hill CrimeStoppers JusticeForFaith.com — The official site maintained by Faith’s family and supporters. Website: https://justiceforfaith.com/ — This site includes updates on memorials, scholarships in Faith’s name, and contact info for tips (the same official numbers above). Justice for faithThey also list an email contact via the site’s contact form and may provide imagery and hashtags (e.g., #JusticeForFaith, #J4F) for awareness campaigns. Justice for faith If someone has information related to Faith’s murder, law enforcement requests that they: Call (919) 614-6363 to reach Chapel Hill investigators familiar with the case directly. Call Crime Stoppers at (919) 942-7515 if they want to remain anonymous. Submit tips online through the Crime Stoppers website where available. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Faith_Hedgepeth• https://justiceforfaith.com/• https://www.cbsnews.com/news/faith-hedgepeth-unc-student-found-dead-in-her-apartment/• https://www.wral.com/news/local/court-hearing-faith-hedgepeth-jan-2025/• https://abc11.com/post/faith-hedgepeth-unc-hawani-saponi-tribe-indigenous-women/11027779/• https://www.spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/austin/news/2019/09/22/family-remembers--honors-faith-hedgepeth-with-community-service• https://www.wect.com/2021/09/28/durham-das-office-wont-seek-death-penalty-faith-hedgepeths-accused-killer/• https://www.lawandcrime.com/crime/north-carolina-man-arrested-in-brutal-long-mystifying-2012-murder-of-native-american-unc-student-faith-hedgepeth/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Helle_Crafts https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/family/woodchipper_murder/ https://morbidology.com/the-wood-chipper-murder-helle-crafts/ https://storiesoftheunsolved.com/2018/11/14/the-murder-of-helle-crafts/ https://www.newtownbee.com/08111999/notorious-crafts-murder-shook-newtown-ten-years-ago/ https://www.thescarechamber.com/the-woodchipper-murder-of-newtown-connecticut/ https://www.mrpalermo.com/uploads/9/8/9/6/9896107/_____________woodchipper_case_study.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_murder_convictions_without_a_body

    33 min

  6. 7 ENE

    Four in a Cabin, Two on a Trail, and Zero Answers

    The Keddie Cabin Murders are often described as one of California’s most horrifying unsolved crimes — and for good reason. Four victims. Extreme violence. A crime scene that should have led straight to arrests. Instead, it led to decades of silence. Then there’s Andrea Scherpf and Bernd Göricke. Killed later the same year. Officially “unrelated.” Investigated separately. Filed away. In this episode, we unpack what happened inside Cabin 28, what police did in the crucial early hours, and why the investigation veered off course almost immediately. We also revisit the murders of Andrea and Bernd, and ask the uncomfortable question law enforcement seemed determined not to: what if these cases were never meant to be separated? This is a story about violence, oversight, and the cost of unanswered questions — for victims, families, and a town that never really recovered. ​https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keddie_murders​https://www.crimemagazine.com/cold-case-keddie-murders​https://the-line-up.com/keddie-murders-cabin-28​https://lassennews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Times04-17-18.pdf​https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/keddie-cabin-murders​https://www.buzzfeed-unsolved.fandom.com/wiki/The_Disturbing_Murders_at_Keddie_ Wikipedia: Murder of Andrea Scherpf and Bernd Görickehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Andrea_Scherpf_and_Bernd_G%C3%B6ricke Wikipedia UCF Unsolved Case File – Andrea Scherpf & Bernd Görickehttps://www.ucfiles.com/Files/1983/andrea-scherpf-and-bernd-goricke/ Unsolved Case Files Canada The Trail Went Cold – Episode 311https://www.trailwentcold.com/2023/01/11/the-trail-went-cold-episode-311-bernd-goericke-andrea-scherpf/ Trail Went Cold Podcast on iHeart: Bernd Goericke & Andrea Scherpf Pt. Twohttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-the-path-went-chilly-80684064/episode/bernd-goericke-and-andrea-scherpf-pt-two--285270936/ iHeart 📺 The Fifth Estate – “Someone Got Away with Murder” (archived timeline)https://archive.today/20120723055359/http://www.cbc.ca/fifth/2008-2009/someone_got_away_with_murder/timeline.html Trail Went Cold 📰 Police seek new leads in 1983 murder of two German tourists near Chetwynd (Vancouver Sun archive)https://web.archive.org/web/20190610173730/https://vancouversun.com/news/Police+seek+leads+1983+murder+German+tourists+near+Chetwynd/8512101/story.html Podcast & Investigative CoverageArchived CBC Documentary & TimelineLocal News

    25 min

  7. 31/12/2025

    Witching Hour: Mary Bateman and the Cost of Belief

    As the old year dies and a new one staggers into the light, we travel back to industrial Leeds, where desperation was currency and superstition could be weaponized. This is the story of Mary Bateman, known to history as the Yorkshire Witch, a woman who sold miracles, curses, and hope in tiny paper packets… until one of her promises ended in murder. In this New Year’s Eve episode, we untangle folklore from fact, examine the life of her victim Rebecca Perigo, and ask an uncomfortable question that still echoes today: when survival depends on belief, who really holds the power? Because not all monsters wear masks. Some sell cures. And some years end in blood. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Bateman https://www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk/blog/prisoner-stories-mary-bateman/ https://www.iapsop.com/ssoc/1809__anonymous___life_and_character_of_mary_bateman_the_yorkshire_witch.pdf https://capitalpunishmentuk.org/mary-bateman-the-yorkshire-witch/ https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1939-0513-110 https://www.mylearning.org/stories/crime-and-punishment-in-leeds/1053 https://the-line-up.com/mary-bateman-yorkshire-witch https://murderpedia.org/female.B/b/bateman-mary.htm

    19 min

  8. 24/12/2025

    Riders in the Hollow: The Hex Hollow Murder and the Wild Hunt

    In this solo episode, I step into the quiet hills of Pennsylvania’s Hex Hollow, where folklore and fear collided with devastating reality. The 1928 murder of Nelson Rehmeyer is often remembered as a “witchcraft killing,” but that label flattens a far more complicated story. Poverty, superstition, desperation, and community pressure all braided together, with tragic consequences. Alongside the case, we trace the ancient legend of the Wild Hunt. A ghostly procession said to ride the winter skies, carrying omens, warnings, and echoes of communal guilt. Not as a gimmick, but as a mirror. Folklore doesn’t cause violence, but it often shows us where fear already lives. This episode is about belief systems, moral responsibility, and what happens when people mistake myth for permission. It’s also a reminder that while legends fade into the mist, the harm done to real people never does. Listener discretion advised. This episode discusses murder, coercion, and domestic violence. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline📞 Call or text 988🌐 https://988lifeline.orgAvailable 24/7 for emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or crisis support. Crisis Text Line📞 Text HOME to 741741🌐 https://www.crisistextline.orgFree, confidential texting support anytime. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline📞 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)🌐 https://www.nami.org/helpInformation, referrals, and support for individuals and families. National Domestic Violence Hotline📞 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)📞 TTY: 1-800-787-3224🌐 https://www.thehotline.org24/7 confidential support, safety planning, and local resources. Love Is Respect (Teen and Young Adult Focused)📞 1-866-331-9474📞 Text LOVEIS to 22522🌐 https://www.loveisrespect.orgSupport for unhealthy or abusive relationships. Mental Health Support Domestic Violence & Abuse Support https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rehmeyer%27s_Hollow https://www.wgal.com/article/york-county-history-of-the-hex-house/62778197 https://www.ydr.com/story/news/history/blogs/york-town-square/2017/10/14/murder-and-witchcraft-incredible-story-york-countys-hex-murder/764018001/ https://unchartedlancaster.com/witchcraft-and-murder-in-hex-hollow/ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/109023095/nelson_dietrich-rehmeyer https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3145016/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Hunt https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%C5%B5n_Annwn https://starofnature.org/wild-hunt-mythology/ https://fellowshipandfairydust.com/2019/07/01/the-wild-hunt/ https://www.nuggetnews.com/story/2020/10/20/news/the-wild-hunt/31298.htm

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Welcome to Champagne and Murder Please, the podcast where the eerie, the unexplained, and the downright terrifying come to life. Each episode, we dive into true crime cases, from infamous murders to unsolved mysteries, explore the dark history of witches and occult practices, and venture into the world of the paranormal—where ghosts, hauntings, and curses lurk in the shadows. Plus, we investigate cryptids like Bigfoot, the Mothman, and other legendary creatures that blur the line between myth and reality. If you love all things spooky, sinister, and strange, you’ve found your new obsession.

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  • Creador
    Brittany
  • Años de actividad
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodios
    191
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