Coffee and Crime with Mom

CoffeeandCrimewithMom

Coffee and Crime with Mom is where true crime meets real conversation. Hosted by Nicholle and her daughter Zalle, this podcast dives into some of the most chilling cases from around the world—from infamous serial killers to lesser-known crimes that deserve attention. Each episode blends storytelling, psychology, and raw reaction as the duo unpacks what happened, how it happened, and why. With strong coffee in hand, they explore investigative details, victim stories, and the minds behind the crimes, all while keeping their conversations authentic and engaging. Sometimes they analyze. Sometimes they react. Sometimes they’re completely shocked. But they always come back to one question: How could this happen? If you’re drawn to true crime with depth, emotion, and a personal touch, pour a cup and join the conversation. 🔗 linktr.ee/coffeeandcrimewithmom 📧 coffeeandcrimewithmom@outlook.com

  1. 1d ago ·  Bonus

    The Woman in the Cupboard | The Bizarre Kasuya, Japan Case

    In 2008, a quiet town in Kasuya, Japan, was shaken by one of the strangest true crime stories ever reported: a woman secretly living inside a man’s cupboard for months without his knowledge. This case blurred the line between burglary, voyeurism, and urban horror, raising disturbing questions about privacy, vulnerability, and how easily our lives can be observed without us ever noticing. In this episode, Nicholle and Zalle break down the full story behind “the woman in the cupboard” — from how she was discovered, to what investigators uncovered about her past, cultural reactions in Japan, and what this case reveals about isolation and the hidden dangers lurking just beyond our everyday routines. They also explore similar “living in the walls”–style cases and why these stories resonate so deeply in the age of surveillance and social media. Join us for another unsettling deep dive into real-life crime and psychological mystery. Content Warning This episode includes discussion of unauthorized home entry, stalking–adjacent behavior, invasive surveillance, and emotional distress. Listener discretion is advised. Sources Contemporary Japanese news reports and follow‑up coverage on the Kasuya cupboard case. International true crime articles summarizing the investigation and public response. Psychological commentary on privacy invasion, hidden intruders, and long‑term fear responses.

  2. 3d ago

    The Athena Strand Case | FedEx Driver Murder

    In November 2022, seven‑year‑old Athena Presley Monroe Strand vanished from her father’s driveway in Paradise, Texas, after a package delivery to the family home. What followed was a frantic two‑day search that gripped the community and ended in heartbreak when investigators announced that a contract FedEx driver had confessed to abducting and killing her. In this episode of Coffee and Crime with Mom, Nicholle and Zalle walk through the full timeline of Athena’s case: the missing‑child alert, the critical evidence that led investigators to delivery driver Tanner Lynn Horner, and his eventual guilty plea to capital murder and kidnapping. They also discuss the chilling audio played in court, why prosecutors argued this was a premeditated crime, and much more. ☕ Pour a cup and join the Co-Conspirators for a careful, compassionate look at a case that changed how many families think about something as ordinary as a package on the porch ⚠️ Content Warning: kidnapping and murder of a child, sexual violence, victim impact statements, and death‑penalty proceedings. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Sources“Murder of Athena Strand” – overview of the case, timeline, and legal outcome.CNN / People – reporting on Athena Strand’s disappearance, investigation, and the FedEx driver’s arrest and guilty plea.USA Today – trial coverage and sentencing details for Tanner Lynn Horner, including prosecution and defense narratives.Local and regional outlets (FOX 4, KERA, Court TV) – live trial updates, victim‑impact statements, and jury decision on the death penalty. #AthenaStrand #TrueCrimePodcast #CoffeeandCrimewithMom #ParadiseTXMurder #FedexDriverCase #ChildAbduction #CapitalMurderTrial #TannerLynnHorner #DeathPenaltyCase #2022TexasCrime

  3. 6d ago

    The Lead Masks Case | Unsolved Mystery on Vintém Hill

    In August 1966, two electronics technicians were found dead on Vintém Hill in Niterói, Brazil—dressed in suits, wearing handmade lead eye masks, and surrounded by a notebook with cryptic instructions, empty water bottles, and towels. There were no obvious signs of violence, no clear cause of death, and no definitive explanation for why they climbed the hill, leaving the Lead Masks Case one of Brazil’s most enduring unsolved mysteries. In this episode of Coffee and Crime with Mom, we walk co‑conspirators through the timeline of the case, examine the evidence collected by investigators, and sort documented facts from decades of speculation. We dig into the leading theories—scientific experiment, attempted extraterrestrial contact, ritual gone wrong, poisoning, or something else entirely—and ask the question that still has no clear answer: what really happened on Vintém Hill? ⚠️ Content warning: unexplained deaths, non‑graphic discussion of bodies and unsolved circumstances. ☕ If you enjoy unsolved mysteries, strange historical cases, and fact-based true crime, subscribe to Coffee and Crime with Mom for new episodes every week. Sources:Mysterious Brazil – background on Brazilian mysteries and cultural context.Contemporary Brazilian newspaper reporting on the 1966 investigation in Niterói.Public records and archived documents from the original police investigation.BBC News historical coverage and analysis of the Lead Masks Case.Smithsonian Magazine articles discussing the case and its place in mystery history.Additional archived investigative reporting and historical summaries of the case. #LeadMasksCase #LeadMasksMystery #BrazilianUnsolvedMystery #1966Mystery #VintemHill #UnexplainedDeaths #NiteroiBrazil #CoffeeAndCrimeWithMom #ColdCase #HistoryMystery #ParanormalMystery #Brazil #TrueCrimePodcast

  4. Jul 15

    Crash at 100 | The Mackenzie Shirilla Double Murder Case

    In this case file, we walk co‑conspirators through the 100 mph crash in Strongsville, Ohio, that killed Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan—and the murder trial that turned teen driver McKenzie Shirilla into a convicted double killer. We break down the crash footage, text messages, and event data that prosecutors say proved intent, and talk about how a relationship, a car, and a brick wall collided in a way that will haunt families and courts for years. ⚠️ Content warning: Child/young adult deaths, Car crash footage (discussed), Mention of life‑sentence imprisonment, Non‑graphic discussion of disturbing evidence. Sources NBC News (May 15, 2026) – Overview of the 100 mph Strongsville crash, trial, and sentencing.Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office (Aug 20, 2023) – Official sentencing release and charges.Oxygen (May 28, 2026) – Crash timeline and events leading up to Dominic Russo’s death.People Magazine (July 31, 2025) – “Where is Mackenzie Shirilla now?” life in prison update.People Magazine (May 19, 2026) – Coverage of Shirilla and her parents’ claims of innocence.Wikipedia – “Murder of Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan” (case overview).Shirilla Case Archive (May 29, 2026) – Case files: videos, photos, and records.TMZ (May 19, 2026) – Coverage of Shirilla as the driver featured in The Crash documentary. #MackenzieShirilla #DominicRusso #DavionFlanagan #StrongsvilleOhioCrash #HellonWheels #TheCrashNetflixDocumentary #ToxicRelationshipMurder #TeenMurderConviction #AggravatedVehicularHomicide #OhioTrueCrime #CuyahogaCountyTrial #CoffeeandCrimewithMom #TrueCrimePodcast

  5. Jul 7

    The Shocking Truth Behind Netflix’s Maternal Instinct | The Real Case That Inspired the Film

    Netflix’s Maternal Instinct tells the story of two close friends whose seemingly perfect suburban lives unravel after a tragedy—but behind the dramatization is a real criminal case that stunned investigators and divided a community. In this episode of Coffee & Crime with Mom, Nicholle and Zalle unpack the investigation, timeline, courtroom evidence, and lesser‑known facts that inspired the film. We separate verified facts from speculation, talk through the psychological themes of grief, deception, jealousy, and coercive influence, and examine how investigators reached their conclusions—always keeping the victim and their loved ones at the center of the story. Grab your coffee and join us as we look beyond the headlines to ask not only what happened, but why. ⚠️ Content warning: Discussion of murder, grief, manipulation, and non‑graphic courtroom evidence. Sources: Netflix documentary Maternal InstinctCourt records and publicly available legal filings related to the caseLaw‑enforcement affidavits and investigative documents released via public recordsContemporary news reporting from ABC News, CBS News, NBC News, CNN, People Magazine, and The IndependentInterviews with investigators and attorneys published by major news outlets Our goal is to present verified information and clearly distinguish established facts, investigative findings, and theories; this episode is intended for educational and commentary purposes. ☕ If you enjoy respectful, research-driven true crime with thoughtful discussion, be sure to subscribe, like this video, and leave a comment with your thoughts. We read every comment and appreciate your support! #TrueCrime #MaternalInstinctNetflix #CoffeeAndCrimeWithMom #TrueCrimePodcast #SubrubanMurderCase #GriefandDeception #CriminalPsychology #CoerciveControl #CrimeDocumentary

  6. Jul 6

    The Cari Farver Case | She Disappeared… But the Messages Never Stopped

    In November 2012, Cari Farver vanished after spending time with a man she’d recently started dating—but unlike most missing person cases, the messages never stopped. For years, friends, family, and those closest to her received texts, emails, and social media messages that seemed to come from Cari, growing more threatening, obsessive, and impossible to ignore. In this episode of Coffee and Crime with Mom, we walk co‑conspirators through the disappearance, the years‑long investigation, and the digital trail that led detectives to one of the most extraordinary examples of how technology and digital forensics can expose the truth. We examine the case behind Lover, Stalker, Killer, the evidence, and the twists that ultimately led to justice—always keeping Cari and her loved ones at the center of the story. ⚠️ Content Warning: Discussion of homicide, stalking, harassment, and other disturbing topics. Sources:Netflix documentary Lover, Stalker, KillerDateline NBC episode “Scorned”People Magazine reporting on the investigation and trialA&E Crime Library coverage of the Cari Farver investigationPublicly available Nebraska court records and trial proceedingsLocal Nebraska reporting from WOWT, KETV, and other outlets on the investigation and trial If you enjoy thoughtful, fact-based true crime, please consider liking this video, subscribing to Coffee and Crime with Mom, and turning on notifications so you never miss a new episode. ☕ Grab your coffee, stay safe, and we'll see you in the next case. #CariFarver #TrueCrime #CoffeeAndCrimeWithMom #CyberStalkingCase #TrueCrimePodcast #CrimeDocumentary #LoverStalkerKiller #NebraskaTrueCrime #StalkingandHarassment #MissingPersonTurnedHomicide #DigitalForensics #JusticeForCariFarver

  7. Jul 1

    The TikTok Killer | Solo Traveler Esther Estepa and the Vlogger With a Murderous Past

    In 2023, solo traveler Esther Estepa met “Dinamita Montilla,” a 64‑year‑old TikTok vlogger, at a Spanish hostel—without knowing he’d already murdered four people in the 1980s. Three weeks later, Esther vanished. Her mother, Josefa, uncovered Montilla’s TikTok posts documenting their time together while he called the family pretending to help search. Esther’s remains were found in 2024, and she had left his DNA under her fingernails. Police later arrested him for a separate 2022 murder and found trophy photos on his phone. In 2026, he was sentenced to 24 years, with his own social media content helping build the case against him. In this episode of Coffee and Crime with Mom, we walk co‑conspirators through Esther’s disappearance, the investigation, the forensic evidence, and how a TikTok persona hid a repeat killer in plain sight—while keeping Esther and her family at the center of the story. Content Warning: Murder, sexual assault. Sources : Netflix documentary The TikTok Killer (2026)ABC.es coverage (June 21, 2024)Cadena SER reporting (May 20, 2024)El País reporting and trial coverage (June 10, 2026)People Magazine coverage of the case and sentencingThese sources informed our timeline, evidence discussion, and trial overview; we focus on verified facts and clearly separate established findings from speculation. #TikTokKiller #EsterEstepa #DinamitaMontilla #SpanishTrueCrime #SoloTravelerMurder #SocialMediaKiller #RepeatOffender #CoffeeandCrimewithMom #TrueCrimePodcast #NetflixTheTikTokKiller

  8. Jun 26

    She Escaped His Van… And Uncovered a Serial Killer | Jeffrey Willis

    She escaped from a moving van—and without realizing it, she helped expose a serial predator. In 2013, Jessica Heeringa disappeared while working alone at a gas station in Norton Shores, Michigan, and for years investigators searched for answers with little evidence to follow. Everything changed in 2016, when a teenage girl survived an attempted abduction and led detectives to Jeffrey Willis. That investigation uncovered evidence connecting him to the disappearance of Jessica Heeringa, the murder of Rebekah Bletsch, and multiple violent crimes. In this episode of Coffee and Crime with Mom, we walk co‑conspirators through the cases, the investigation that finally unraveled the truth, and the survivor whose quick thinking helped bring a dangerous offender to justice. ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses murder, attempted abduction, and sexual violence. ☕ If you enjoy respectful, fact‑based true crime storytelling, don’t forget to subscribe and join us every week for a new case. Sources Muskegon County Prosecutor’s Office and publicly available court records FBI news releases related to the investigationLocal reporting from MLive, WZZM 13, and WOOD‑TVNational reporting from ABC News, CBS News, and NBC NewsTrial testimony and sentencing coverage #TrueCrimePodcast #JeffreyWillis #JessicaHeeringa #RebekahBletsch #MichiganTrueCrime #CoffeeAndCrimeWithMom #SerialPredatorCase #GasStationAbduction #NortonShoresMichigan #AttemptedAbductionSurvivor

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Coffee and Crime with Mom is where true crime meets real conversation. Hosted by Nicholle and her daughter Zalle, this podcast dives into some of the most chilling cases from around the world—from infamous serial killers to lesser-known crimes that deserve attention. Each episode blends storytelling, psychology, and raw reaction as the duo unpacks what happened, how it happened, and why. With strong coffee in hand, they explore investigative details, victim stories, and the minds behind the crimes, all while keeping their conversations authentic and engaging. Sometimes they analyze. Sometimes they react. Sometimes they’re completely shocked. But they always come back to one question: How could this happen? If you’re drawn to true crime with depth, emotion, and a personal touch, pour a cup and join the conversation. 🔗 linktr.ee/coffeeandcrimewithmom 📧 coffeeandcrimewithmom@outlook.com

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    CoffeeandCrimewithMom
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    2026
  • Episodes
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