178 episodes

Each week we discuss what's new in our lives, we discuss craft beers from around the world, read listeners' answers to our Questions of the Week and do deep dives into stories involving true crime, unsolved mysteries, disappearances, paranormal, aliens and so much more! Exploring the dark side of humanity...with beer!!

Case Files with Kat and Ashley Case Files with Kat and Ashley

    • True Crime
    • 4.2 • 22 Ratings

Each week we discuss what's new in our lives, we discuss craft beers from around the world, read listeners' answers to our Questions of the Week and do deep dives into stories involving true crime, unsolved mysteries, disappearances, paranormal, aliens and so much more! Exploring the dark side of humanity...with beer!!

    S. 6 Episode 27- The Playmate and The Pimp - The Death of Dorothy Stratten

    S. 6 Episode 27- The Playmate and The Pimp - The Death of Dorothy Stratten

    The '70s were coming to an end when a babe in the woods named Dorothy Hoogstratten (later shortened to Stratten) was "discovered" by a sleazy hustler and pimp, Paul Snider, at a Dairy Queen in Vancouver, British Columbia. What follows is a brief, whirlwind of a tale about love, control, stardom, and life at Playboy.

    Grab your drink and join Kat as you hear all about the ingenue who inspired movies like Star 80 and could have been the next Marilyn Monroe.  Come and explore the dark side of humanity with us!

    References: 
    20/20 Episode:  Watch 20/20 Season 42 Episode 4 The Death of a Playmate: The Dorothy Stratten Story Online (abc.com) voice_playmate.pdf (teresacarpenter.com)Dorothy Stratten - WikipediaPaul Snider - WikipediaMurder of Playmate Dorothy Stratten is revisited in new 20/20 special | Daily Mail OnlinePaul Snider And The Murder Of His Playmate Wife Dorothy Stratten (allthatsinteresting.com)Watch I Lived with a Killer Season 1, Episode 2: The Playboy Killer Paul Snider | Peacock (peacocktv.com)

    • 1 hr 6 min
    S. 6 Episode 26- The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders

    S. 6 Episode 26- The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders

    In this week's episode, Ashley talks about the 1977 murder of 3 Girl Scouts at Camp Scott in Oklahoma. She discusses who they were, the camp itself and the crazy roller coaster of an investigation. Let's never forget about Lori Farmer, Michele Guse and Denise Milner. Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity...

    Resources:
    1.      https://www.ranker.com/list/oklahoma-girl-scout-murders/cat-mcauliffe
    2.      https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/columns/2017/06/14/girl-scout-murders-in-oklahoma-remain-unsolved-40-years-after-tragedy/60593657007/
    3.      https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/1989/10/25/dna-tests-link-gene-leroy-hart-to-girl-scout-deaths/62593131007/
    4.      https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-oklahoma-girl-scout-murders/
    5.      https://people.com/people-magazine-investigates-girl-scout-murders-lori-farmer-exclusive-7555035
    6.      Someone Cry for the Children (documentary) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyTqJFqwDSk
    7.      https://www.news9.com/story/6279dba06e504b0726fcb888/girl-scout-murders:-dna-closes-the-case-45-years-later-  
    8.      Hulu: Keeper of the Ashes: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders

    • 51 min
    S.6 Episode 25- The Interesting Tale of Cowboy Bob

    S.6 Episode 25- The Interesting Tale of Cowboy Bob

    We're back! Thanks for your patience; Kat was trying to be a (good) Mom for a bit. 

    This week, Kat brings us the short but interesting story of Cowboy Bob. Heard of him? No? Grab a drink, hitch your horse up, settle in, and join us this week for a pretty interesting story. 

    References:
    https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/the-last-ride-of-cowboy-bob/https://thisiscriminal.com/episode-140-cowboy-bob-5-15-2020/https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2005/may/06/bank-robber-shot-dead-in-texas/

    • 46 min
    S.6 Episode 24- The Unsolved Disappearance of Jacob Cabinaw

    S.6 Episode 24- The Unsolved Disappearance of Jacob Cabinaw

    In this week's episode, Ashley tells us about Jacob Cabinaw, a man from Michigan, who by all accounts seemed like an attentive father, a hardworking employee and an overall great person. One night he randomly headed towards Texas without telling anyone why or where he was headed. He was never seen from again.

     If you have any information about Jacob’s disappearance, please call the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Department at 231-995-5002, send an email to info@gtsheriff.org or contact unsolved.com.
    Resources:
    1.    https://www.northernexpress.com/news/feature/article-5522-the-strange-case-of-jacob-cabinaw-32111/
    2.    https://charleyproject.org/case/jacob-cabinaw
    3.    https://int-missing.fandom.com/wiki/Jake_Cabinaw
    4.    https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/the-puzzling-disappearance-of-jacob-cabinaw
    5.    https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/the-puzzling-disappearance-of-jacob-cabinaw

    • 44 min
    S. 6 Episode 23- James Bergstrom - Serial Rapist

    S. 6 Episode 23- James Bergstrom - Serial Rapist

    ***TRIGGER WARNING FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE***

    This week, Kat tells us about a serial rapist there isn't a lot of information on - James Bergstrom. Thanks to his (now ex) wife, he is sitting in jail and the streets of Houston are a bit safer.  This story was actually so close to home it's scary!

    References:
    1. Amazon.com: Evil Beside Her: The True Story of a Texas Woman's Marriage to a Dangerous Psychopath: 9780061582011: Casey, Kathryn: Books
    2. Evil Lives Here (2022) "He Tied Me Up, Too" - https://www.facebook.com/100085999883181/videos/833199297795831/

    • 1 hr 30 min
    S. 6 Episode 22- The Murder of Brian Carrick

    S. 6 Episode 22- The Murder of Brian Carrick

    Boy is this story a roller coaster! Truly went down a rabbit hole on this case. In this week's episode, Ashley discusses the disappearance and murder of 17-year-old Brian Carrick. He disappeared from Johnsburg, IL in 2002 and to this day the case is still technically unsolved. Thank you to listener Jillian for submitting this story! Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity.

    Resources:
    1.       20/20 Episode Season 7 Ep. 2: The Mystery on Johnsburg Road
    2.       https://abcnews.go.com/US/happened-brian-carrick-inside-unsolved-case-illinois-teen/story?id=25842096
    3.       https://int-missing.fandom.com/wiki/Brian_Carrick
    4.       https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/mario-casciaro-murder-case-history/
    5.       https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Casciaro
    6.       https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/news/story/star-witness-illinois-missing-person-murder-trial-recants-25925324
    7.       https://charleyproject.org/case/brian-c-carrick
    8.       https://thecinemaholic.com/brian-carrick-found-or-missing-is-he-dead-or-alive/

    • 47 min

Customer Reviews

4.2 out of 5
22 Ratings

22 Ratings

kathibell ,

Great Jib Ladies

Hi there Kat and Ashley, Tonights podcast episode was very disturbing however, I feel very positive about you sharing this with your listeners. Domestic Violence is on the rise. Victims need to know there is help out there. Just ‘Say Something’ to Someone before it is too late! Bay Area Turning Point is a wonderful organization and has helped so many women for a lot of years. Thanks for sharing this horrific story. May he be caught very soon. Thanks for your weekly Podcast. I enjoy them all. Kathi Bell

Herald of Ares ,

Good show

Interesting true crime/supernatural stories and I enjoy the banter between the hosts.

ronjon85 ,

The best!

I may be biased, but this is my favorite podcast to listen to and guest host! Love my girls Kashley! Cheers!

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