Cocktails and Crimes

Shelby Gemmel

A true crime podcast that dives into the dark stories that make us want to drink, hosted by a wife who tells the crimes and a husband who makes the cocktails.

Episodes

  1. Jan 9

    7. Missy Bevers

    On today's episode, Shelby tells Zach about the murder of Missy Bevers. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!! Thank you so much for listening! Anyone with information can share tips with police by texting MIDL and a tip to 847411 or calling Ellis County Crime Stoppers at 972–937–7297. Ingredients 1.5oz tequila 1oz Grapefruit Juice Splash of lime juice Lime Wedge to garnish **Added lemon lime soda to Shelby's Directions Mix tequila and grapefruit juice together. Top with lemon lime soda if needed and a splash of lime juice. Garnish with a lime wedge. Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocktailsandcrimes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cocktailsandcrimes/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@cocktailsandcrimes/ Sources: WFAA: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/8-things-we-know-about-missy-bevers-murder/145099447 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Missy_Bevers True Crime Edition https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/missy-bevers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/195047007358/photos/pb.195047007358.-2207520000.1462364174./10154082916172359/?type=3&theater NBC DFW: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/missy-bevers-father-in-law-brought-blood-stained-shirt-to-dry-cleaner-search-warrant/2013589/ Fox News: https://www.fox4news.com/news/tests-show-blood-on-shirt-in-bevers-case-belonged-to-dog Dallas Observer: https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/warrants-in-missy-bevers-murder-describe-a-troubled-marriage-and-online-flirtations-8277296/ CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-video-timeline-released-in-terri-bevers-death-at-texas-church/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/warrant-details-how-texas-church-murder-victim-died/ ABC News: https://abcnews.go.com/US/police-manhunt-suspected-killer-mother-found-dead-texas/story?id=38509190 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePS8TJ6UAqY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgRoqhoIxnY

    44 min

  2. 12/19/2025

    6. The Lawson Family Murders

    On today's episode, Shelby tells Zach about the murders of the Lawson Family: Fannie, Marie, Carrie, Maybell, James, Raymond, and Mary Lou Lawson. Thank you so much for listening! Happy Holidays! Modern Cherry Bounce Cocktail Cherry Vodka Cranberry Juice Lime Juice Grenadine Directions: Mix all ingredients the way you want to. Zach used 2oz cherry vodka, 1 oz cranberry juice, 2 splashes of lime juice, and one splash of grenadine. He garnished with 2 cherries. please drink responsibly. (: Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocktailsandcrimes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cocktailsandcrimes/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@cocktailsandcrimes Sources: Madison Dry Goods: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madison_dry_goods/?hl=en  Asheville Terrors: https://ashevilleterrors.com/madison-dry-goods-lawson-family-murder-museum/ News: https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/secret-behind-photo-in-lawson-family-christmas-day-massacre-when-seven-people-died/news-story/080cd6dcee54a210d70098ca45dc3851 Find a Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6184928/fannie-lawson https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7944200/marie_lavon-lawson https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50653435/james_arthur-lawson https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24143866/william_sanders-lawson https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7944213/carrie_lu-lawson https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7944212/lucinda_maybell-lawson https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7944205/james_william-lawson https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7944215/raymond-lawson https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7944203/mary_lou-lawson https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7944187/charles_davis-lawson Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawson_family_murders Medium: https://medium.com/murder-mystery-and-mayhem-in-the-old-north-state/the-lawson-family-murders-229b83b4d292 Books: White Christmas Bloody Christmas https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Bloody-Finally-Lawson-Murders/dp/0978802659?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1 The Meaning of our Tears https://www.amazon.com/Meaning-Our-Tears-Christmas-Paperback/dp/0978802624/ref=pd_sbs_d_sccl_1_1/141-0008754-6465529?pd_rd_w=6XDKg&content-id=amzn1.sym.2cd14f8d-eb5c-4042-b934-4a05eafd2874&pf_rd_p=2cd14f8d-eb5c-4042-b934-4a05eafd2874&pf_rd_r=AMYWG7W8G0EVN6DB7XHN&pd_rd_wg=cF99r&pd_rd_r=9715baf6-dde0-40dc-9508-688dbac4b2a1&pd_rd_i=0978802624&psc=1

    36 min

  3. 12/05/2025

    5. Julie Jensen

    On today’s episode, Shelby tells Zach about the murder of Julie Jensen. Thank you so much for listening! Wisconsin Old Fashioned Recipe: Ingredients: Brandy Bitters Sugar Cubes Oranges Cherries Directions: Muddle the flavors. In an old fashioned glass, muddle an orange slice, maraschino cherry with a little bit of grenadine from the jar, sugar cube and a few dashes of bitters. Traditionally, Angostura bitters are used, but you can use another flavor if you want. Add brandy and ice. On top of your muddled ingredients, add in 1 jigger of brandy (or a little more if you want). Stir the liquor around, and fill your glass with ice. Top it off and garnish. Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocktailsandcrimes/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/cocktailsandcrimes/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@cocktailsandcrimes Sources: Wisconsin Old Fashioned: https://www.simplywhisked.com/wisconsin-brandy-old-fashioned/ ABC 7 Chicago: https://abc7chicago.com/post/mark-jensen-trial-kenosha-julie-murder/12709695/ https://abc7chicago.com/post/julie-jensen-mark-antifreeze-killer-murder-kill-list/12800338/ A&E: https://www.aetv.com/articles/murder-julie-jensen CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mark-jensen-sentenced-life-prison-1998-antifreeze-murder-wife-julie-jensen/ People: https://people.com/crime/wife-letter-from-grave-before-2008-death-husband-guilty-poisoning-antifreeze/ NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/mark-jensen-julie-poisoning-death-conviction-rcna118167 Oxygen: https://www.oxygen.com/dateline-secrets-uncovered/crime-news/mark-jensen-poisons-wife-julie-jensen-with-antifreeze WISN https://www.wisn.com/article/day-two-of-testimony-in-mark-jensen-retrial-in-kenosha/42478508 Web Archive: https://web.archive.org/web/20130516005644mp_/http://oursisterjulie.com/Julie/Timeline.html WPR https://www.wpr.org/justice/mark-julie-jensen-antifreeze-death-new-trial-kenosha-pleasant-prairie#:~:text=Over%20the%20last%2024%20years,been%20in%20custody%20since%202007. TMJ 4 Milwaukee: https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/mark-jensen-to-be-sentenced-friday-in-kenosha-antifreeze-death Jonie Johnston: https://joniejohnstonpsyd.substack.com/p/the-psychological-sadist Fox 6: https://www.fox6now.com/news/mark-jensen-kenosha-murder-trial-wholly-circumstantial-case-expert-says Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2023/02/01/kenosha-county-jury-convicts-mark-jensen-in-1998-death-of-his-wife/69859378007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z119056d00----v119056d--xx--b--xx--&gca-ft=148&gca-ds=sophi

    1h 4m

  4. 11/21/2025

    4. Lisa and Joel Guy

    On today's episode, Shelby tells Zach about the gruesome murder of Lisa and Joel Guy. Have a Happy Thanksgiving and we'll see ya the Friday after! Please follow on our socials!! And comment your favorite thing about Thanksgiving! Thank you so so much for listening! Lynchburg Lemonade: Ingredients: Jack Daniels Triple Sec Lemon Juice Lemon Lime Soda Zach's recipe: Mix a double shot of Jack Daniels with half an ounce of triple sec. Squeeze half of a half ounce of lemon juice and top with lemon lime soda. Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocktailsandcrimes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cocktailsandcrimes/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cocktailsandcrimes Sources: Yahoo: https://www.yahoo.com/news/joel-guys-appeals-argument-centers-112109868.html  Medium: https://delanirbartlette.medium.com/the-gruesome-murder-of-joel-and-lisa-guy-dd50f9648b2e Legacy: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/knoxnews/name/joel-guy-obituary?id=17420084 News: https://www.wate.com/news/revisiting-2016-crimes-parents-dismembered-son-set-for-trial/#:~:text=That%20evidence%20led%20investigators%20to,Searching%20for%20the%20son%2C%20suspect ATI: https://allthatsinteresting.com/joel-guy-jr Court TV: https://www.courttv.com/news/man-sentenced-guilty-of-brutal-slayings-dismemberment-of-parents/https://www.wvlt.tv/2020/09/28/live-opening-statements-begin-in-trial-for-man-accused-of-dismembering-parents-at-knox-co-home/ Knox News: https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/crime/2020/08/20/joel-guy-knox-county-trial-killing-parents-continues/5613559002/ https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/crime/2020/10/02/joel-guy-jr-convicted-killing-and-dismembering-parents/5879895002/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z119069d00----v119069b00xxxxd11xx65&gca-ft=224&gca-ds=sophi ABC Chicago: https://abc7chicago.com/post/man-charged-with-killing-dismembering-parents-after-thanksgiving-/1634794/?userab=abc_web_player-460*variant_a_abc_control-1900’https://delanirbartlette.medium.com/the-gruesome-murder-of-joel-and-lisa-guy-dd50f9648b2e WVLT: https://www.wvlt.tv/2020/09/03/live-man-accused-of-killing-dismembering-parents-at-knox-co-home-appears-in-court/ https://www.wvlt.tv/2020/09/28/live-opening-statements-begin-in-trial-for-man-accused-of-dismembering-parents-at-knox-co-home/ Oxygen: https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/trial-underway-for-joel-guy-jr-accused-of-killing-dismembering-parents FBI: https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/neworleans/news/press-releases/knoxville-fugitive-arrested-by-fbi-for-the-alleged-murder-of-his-parents

    52 min

  5. 11/14/2025

    3. Michael Dippolito

    On today's episode, Shelby tells Zach about the attempted murder of Michael Dippolito. Please follow us and like this episode! Comment your favorite cocktail and it might get featured!! Thank you for listening! Tequila Sunrise Recipe: Ingredients: 2 oz blanco tequila 4 oz orange juice 1/4 oz grenadine Optional: Orange Slice + Cherry for garnish Directions: Add the tequila and then the orange juice to a chilled highball glass filled with ice. Top with the grenadine, which will sink to the bottom of the glass, creating a layer effect. Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry. Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocktailsandcrimes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cocktailsandcrimes/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cocktailsandcrimes I was wrong, our TikTok is not Cocktails and Crimes 25, it's just Cocktails and Crimes!! Sources: Tequila Sunrise Cocktail Recipe https://www.liquor.com/recipes/tequila-sunrise/ The Mirror https://www.themirror.com/news/us-news/i-hired-hitman-kill-new-1063712 Medium https://medium.com/tftunderworld/a-wifes-betrayal-the-chilling-tale-of-dalia-dippolito-806154aa656d Unilad https://www.unilad.com/news/crime/true-crime/dalia-dippolito-hire-hitman-kill-husband-police-015022-20231103 ABC News https://abcnews.go.com/US/dalia-dippolito-trial-police-testify-lied-dippolito-cops/story?id=13577756 https://abcnews.go.com/2020/newlywed-dalia-dippolito-20-years-murder-sting/story?id=13866581 https://abcnews.go.com/2020/video/dalia-mike-dippolito-fall-love-married-whirlwind-romance-70715788 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLOEHZND0Jo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jeCo9ELp_Q NBC News https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ex-escort-dalia-dippolito-gets-16-years-trying-have-husband-n785621 Oxygen https://www.oxygen.com/dateline-unforgettable/crime-news/dalia-dippolito-tried-to-solicit-husband-mikes-murder-dateline CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/escort-husband-murder-5000-percent-sure/

    51 min

  6. 11/07/2025

    2. Leonide & Theresa Moity

    On this episode, Shelby tells Zach about the murder of Leonide and Theresa Moity, also known as the Trunk Murders. Please follow us and like this episode! Thank you for listening! Absinthe Mojito Recipe: Ingredients: 10 mint leaves 1.5 oz honey simple syrup (Zach made this by following the recipe listed in the sources) .5oz absinthe .5oz lime juice club soda to top Directions: Lightly muddle the mint with the honey simple syrup in a cocktail l shaker. Add absinthe, lime juice, and ice. Give it a brief shake and strain into a glass over fresh ice. Top with club soda. Garnish with extra mint leaves and lime wedges. Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocktailsandcrimes/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cocktailsandcrimes Sources: Absinthe Mojito Recipe: https://whiskedawaykitchen.com/absinthe-honey-mojito/ The Historic New Orleans Collection https://hnoc.org/publishing/first-draft/amid-roaring-twenties-new-orleans-brutal-french-quarter-murder-shocked-city Find a Grave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/194196134/theresa_celestine-moity Douglas Wood https://douglasjwood.com/new-orleans-trunk-murders/ NOLA https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/macabre-1927-killing-may-be-behind-sausage-ghost-legend/article_8fba61c2-dd47-11ed-9df5-3b2799c8841d.html Atlas Obscura https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-trunk-murders-and-sausage-ghost-of-1920s-new-orleans Southern Spirit Guide https://www.southernspiritguide.org/a-block-of-death-and-dismemberment-new-orleans/ Hammond Star https://www.hammondstar.com/questions-remain-in-infamous-trunk-murders/article_6950a985-7e1b-5694-88aa-d231e8d68a29.html Bayou Justice https://bayoujustice.com/2022/06/new-orleans-infamous-trunk-murders-revisited/

    32 min

  7. 10/31/2025

    1. Timothy O'Bryan

    OUR FIRST EPISODE!!!! On today's episode, Shelby tells Zach about the murder of Timothy O'Bryan, also known as the Candy Man Murder. Happy Halloween! Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocktailsandcrimes/ Sources: Houston Chronicle: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/bayou-city-history/article/Today-in-history-Nov-2-1974-A-killer-speaks-16583316.php Justia: https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/court-of-criminal-appeals/1979/59731-3.html New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/1975/05/29/archives/wife-a-takes-stand-at-husbands-trial-in-sons-poisoning.html Vice: https://www.vice.com/en/article/halloween-killer-ronald-clark-o-bryan-candy-man/ ABC 11: https://abc11.com/post/the-candyman-remembering-a-real-life-halloween-horror-story/4574106/ Texas Archive: https://texasarchive.org/2017_03761 HC District Clerk: https://www.hcdistrictclerk.com/Common/HistoricalDocument/pdf/COTM_Oct_2021.pdf Snopes: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/halloween-non-poisonings/

    39 min
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About

A true crime podcast that dives into the dark stories that make us want to drink, hosted by a wife who tells the crimes and a husband who makes the cocktails.

Information

  • Creator
    Shelby Gemmel
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Shelby Gemmel
  • Show Website
    Cocktails and Crimes