Homebrew Murder Crew

Homebrew Murder Crew

True crime & Paranormal & Dark History & Cryptids Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Oct 2

    Episode 95: Occupied: The Secret Life of Phroggers

    Phrogging isn’t just trespassing—it’s the nightmare you never see coming. This episode drags you into the shadows of real homes where strangers secretly lived between the walls, under the floorboards, and above the ceiling tiles… watching. We unravel cases where residents heard faint footsteps at night, found objects moved just inches, or felt a cold draft from a place no draft should exist. Food vanishes. Lights flicker. Pets stare at corners you refuse to look at. And then comes the discovery: a hidden nest, a makeshift bed, or a carved message left by someone who was closer than you ever imagined. This is the kind of horror that doesn’t need ghosts—just a human who decides your home is theirs too. Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/phrogging/4?hl=en-CAhttps://www.ladbible.com/community/weird/new-york-apartment-footage-food-missing-814470-20250722?hl=en-CAhttps://ajax.systems/blog/how-do-i-know-if-someone-is-phrogging/?hl=en-CAhttps://guardianprotection.com/blog/what-is-phrogging?hl=en-CAhttps://www.ladbible.com/community/weird/new-york-apartment-footage-food-missing-814470-20250722?hl=en-CAhttps://brinkshome.com/smartcenter/burglary-versus-criminal-trespassing?hl=en-CA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 95: Occupied: The Secret Life of Phroggers

  2. Sep 24

    Episode 94: The Vampire of Sacramento

    Sacramento in the late ’70s didn’t know it was being stalked—at least not at first. In this episode, we trace the brief but terrifying reign of a man whose unraveling mind turned random homes into hunting grounds and left a city gripped by fear. Known later as “The Vampire of Sacramento,” Richard Chase’s crimes were as chaotic as they were incomprehensible, driven by beliefs so bizarre they defied reality itself. We explore how his world fractured, how the warning signs were missed, and how investigators finally pieced together the pattern behind the madness. It’s a story of paranoia, violence, and a descent so steep it still chills true‑crime veterans. This isn’t just a retelling—it’s a look at how a nightmare can grow unnoticed until it’s already inside the house. ~*~If you’re loving the chaos we cook up on Homebrew Murder Crew, consider tossing a little support our way through our Buy Me a Coffee link. The show isn’t monetized — it’s just us, a couple mics, and a glass (okay, bottle) of wine brewing up the next wild tale. Every “coffee” helps keep the homebrew flowing and the murder crew marching on. Cheers, you legends.~*~ xo Meaghan & Kristy buymeacoffee.com/homebrewmuv Sources: https://vdoc.pub/documents/serial-killer-investigations-2pr6p79bqup0 https://comicvine.gamespot.com/forums/off-topic-5/richard-chase-the-sacramento-vampire-2302688/ https://thescarechamber.com/richard-chase-and-the-necessity-of-mental-healthcare/ https://www.bionity.com/en/encyclopedia/Richard_Chase.html https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Richard_Chase https://medium.com/california-dreaming/richard-chase-the-vampire-of-sacramento-f14a77829b4c https://stacygreenauthor.com/archives/65 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 94: The Vampire of Sacramento

  3. Sep 17

    Episode 93: The Michelle Hadley Cyberstalking Case

    A seemingly ordinary breakup spiraled into one of the most shocking digital frame‑jobs in modern true crime. In 2016, Michelle Hadley was arrested and jailed for 88 days after being accused of sending violent, threatening emails and posting rape‑fantasy ads targeting her ex‑fiancé’s new wife. But investigators eventually uncovered the truth: Michelle wasn’t the predator — she was the victim of an elaborate scheme orchestrated by her ex, former U.S. Marshal Ian Diaz, and his new wife, Angela Connell. Resources: https://time.com/article/2026/07/21/a-toxic-love-story-documentary/?hl=en-CA https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/culture/a73243770/the-real-story-toxic-love-story-netflix/?hl=en-CA https://www.cbsnews.com/news/michelle-hadley-sues-jailed-rape-fantasy-scheme/?hl=en-CA https://www.topcalifornialawyer.com/news/michelle-hadley-craigslist.html?hl=en-CA https://globalnews.ca/news/3170973/michelle-hadley-rape-fantasy-exonerated/?hl=en-CA https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ian-diaz-michelle-hadley-former-us-marshal-convicted-in-twisted-rape-fantasy-plot/?hl=en-CA https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/deputy-us-marshal-charged-cyberstalking-and-perjury?hl=en-CA https://patch.com/california/fountainvalley/orange-county-woman-exonerated-after-alleged-framing-social-media?hl=en-CA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 93: The Michelle Hadley Cyberstalking Case

  4. Sep 6

    Episode 92: The Chernobyl Disaster

    This episode dives into the catastrophic Chernobyl disaster of April 26, 1986, unraveling not just the explosion itself but the deception that allowed it to happen and the cover‑up that followed. We trace how a flawed reactor design, ignored warnings, and a culture of political obedience set the stage for the explosions that tore through Reactor No. 4, releasing a radioactive plume across Ukraine, Belarus, and Europe. Drawing on documented accounts of the Soviet government’s response, we explore how officials downplayed the severity, withheld information from citizens and the world, and delayed evacuation even as radiation levels spiked. According to research, Soviet authorities initially misled the public and international community about the danger and scale of the disaster, damaging trust in leadership and undermining Gorbachev’s transparency policies. We examine the health consequences, from acute radiation sickness among first responders to long-term increases in leukemia and thyroid cancer reported in studies of liquidators and affected populations. Recent analyses highlight ongoing debates about the true extent of radiogenic cancers and the challenges of separating measurable effects from political narratives Sources: babel.ua chornobyl.in.ua soviethistory.msu.edu eastview.com bellona.org chem.libretexts.org en.wikipedia.org rri.kyoto-u.ac.jp chernobylgallery.com news.un.org youtube.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 92: The Chernobyl Disaster

  5. Aug 6

    Episode 91: The Fyre Festival Con

    What happens when a luxury dream is sold by influencers, fueled by ego, and built on absolutely nothing? In this episode, we peel back the sun‑bleached layers of the Fyre Festival — the infamous “once‑in‑a‑lifetime” Bahamian getaway that unraveled into one of the decade’s most spectacular cons. We follow the rise of Billy McFarland’s grand illusion: the glossy promo shoots, the celebrity endorsements, the promises of gourmet food and oceanfront villas. Then we trace the cracks — the unpaid workers, the nonexistent infrastructure, the frantic last‑minute scrambling — all leading to the moment thousands of attendees arrived to find disaster relief tents, cold cheese sandwiches, and chaos masquerading as paradise. This isn’t just a story of a failed festival. It’s a cautionary tale about hype culture, unchecked ambition, and the dangerous power of selling fantasy over reality. Join us as we explore how the con was built, why so many believed it, and what happens when the truth finally washes ashore. Sources: TBA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 91: The Fyre Festival Con

  6. Jul 16

    Episode 90: Paradise for Sale - The Poyais Con

    Gregor MacGregor pulled off one of history’s most audacious scams when he convinced investors and settlers that he was the rightful ruler of a lush, prosperous Central American paradise called Poyais. In reality, the “kingdom” was nothing more than swampy, uninhabitable land he didn’t own. Hundreds bought bonds, supplies, and even passage to this imaginary nation—only to arrive and discover there were no cities, no government, and no hope of survival. This episode dives into MacGregor’s outrageous confidence game, the tragic fallout, and how one man’s charisma nearly built an empire out of thin air. Sources: https://www.loc.gov/programs/teachers/getting-started-with-primary-sources/finding/?utm_source=copilot.com https://library.concordia.ca/help/finding/primary-sources.php?utm_source=copilot.com https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/?utm_source=copilot.com https://memoriavirtualguatemala.org/archivo-general-de-centro-america-agca/?utm_source=copilot.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fyre_Festival?utm_source=copilot.com https://archive.org/details/crimesaparisarch0000lemo?utm_source=copilot.com https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/remediating-the-1820s/truth-fiction-and-breaking-news-theodore-hook-and-the-poyais-speculation/062E1AE3B219AC9D28AD6BC90B071C84?utm_source=copilot.com https://www.history.com/articles/the-con-man-who-invented-his-own-country?utm_source=copilot.com https://archive.org/details/sketchofmosquito00stra?utm_source=copilot.com https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usbiography/mac/gregormacgregor.html?utm_source=copilot.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 90: Paradise for Sale - The Poyais Con

  7. Jul 2

    Episode 89: The Vanishing of Adriana Younge

    In 2010, 16‑year‑old Adriana Younge left her home in Linden, Guyana—and never returned. What began as an ordinary day spiraled into one of the country’s most unsettling missing‑person investigations. As her family searched desperately for answers, rumours swirled about secret relationships, hidden conflicts, and a final phone call that raised more questions than it answered. This episode unpacks Adriana’s disappearance, the tangled web of suspects and speculation, and the heartbreaking gaps in the investigation that still haunt her community. SOURCES: https://demerarawaves.com/2025/05/01/owner-of-double-day-hotel-blacklisted-from-leaving-guyana-dna-samples-taken-from-owner-drowned-girl/ https://celebrateguyananyc.com/the-adriana-younge-story-who-is-adriana-younge-why-her-murder-has-shocked-the-human-conscience-and-sparked-outrage-around-the-world/ https://guyanabusinessjournal.com/2025/06/justice-delayed-truth-denied-the-adrianna-younge-case-and-the-imperative-for-achttps://www.caribbeantoday.com/fr/sections/news-2/eleven-year-old-adriana-younge-finally-laid-to-restcountability/ https://kaieteurnewsonline.com/2025/05/04/adriana-younge-to-be-laid-to-rest-on-monday-as-family-calls-off-second-autopsy/ https://guyanachronicle.com/2025/05/15/canadian-investigator-begins-work-on-adriana-younges-case-2/ https://guyanabusinessjournal.com/2025/05/the-search-for-truth-in-the-death-of-adrianna-younge/ https://guyanabusinessjournal.com/2025/11/remembering-adrianna-younge-a-birthday-that-demands-we-do-better/ https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/adrianna-younge-update-what-know-about-owners-double-day-hotel-1733178 https://guyanabusinessjournal.com/2025/04/adrianna-younges-death-demands-transparent-answers-and-independent-justice/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 89: The Vanishing of Adriana Younge

  8. Jun 18

    Episode 88: The Hindenburg Disaster

    In this episode, we revisit the final moments of the Hindenburg, the German passenger zeppelin that burst into flames while attempting to land at Lakehurst, New Jersey on May 6, 1937. Once celebrated as the pinnacle of luxury air travel, the hydrogen‑filled airship was engulfed in fire in just seconds, killing 36 people and stunning the world. Sources: TBA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 88: The Hindenburg Disaster
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  • Creator
    Homebrew Murder Crew
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    135
  • Rating
    Explicit
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