Coffee, Spooks and Murder Podcast

Coffee, Spooks & Murder

Do you enjoy coffee with your murder? What about some spooky stories for dessert? Grab a seat, grab some delicious coffee and join us for coffee, spooky stories and tales of murdeeerr! Instagram @coffeespooksandmurder Twitter @CSM_Podcast Email: coffeespooksandmurder@gmail.com

  1. 2d ago

    Episode 31: The Toolbox Killers

    In the late 1970s, Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris committed a a series of horrific crimes that shocked California. Five young women lost their lives, and an investigation uncovered a disturbing trail of evidence that would ultimately bring the killers to justice. Join me as we uncover the case, the investigation, and the victims whose stories deserve to be remembered.

  2. Oct 17

    Episode 30: The Candy Man: The Murder of Timothy O'Bryan

    Halloween night should be filled with treats, costumes, and childhood memories - but for 8 year old Timothy O'Bryan, it ended in tragedy. In this chilling episode, we uncover the disturbing case of Ronald Clark O'Bryan, the father who become known as "The Candy Man" after his son was poisoned by cyanide-laced Halloween candy. Explore the investigation, the shocking evidence, the trial, and the crime that helped fuel America's fear of Halloween candy tampering. References: - O'bryan v. Estelle, 714 F.2d 365 (5th Cir. 1983) - The Washington Post - "Son Slayer in Texas Loses Supreme Court Appeals, Is Executed" - A&E True Crime - "The Haunting Legacy of Ronald Clark O'Bryan, the Man Who Killed Halloween" - The Portal to Texas History - Contemporary newspaper coverage - Research by sociologist Joel Best on Halloween candy myths

  3. Oct 10

    Episode 29: The Disappearance of Robert William Fisher

    What if a man accused of murdering his entire family could simply vanish without a trace? In April 2001, Robert William Fisher disappeared after his wife, Mary, and their two children were found dead following a devastating explosion at their Arizona home. Investigators believed Fisher was responsible, but before he could be brough to justice, he vanished. Despite decades of searching, reported sightings, and an ongoing mystery, his whereabout remain unknown. Did he escape and start a new life, or is the truth about his disappearance far darker than anyone imagined? Today, we're exploring the chilling disappearance of Robert William Fisher.

  4. Oct 3

    Episode 28: The Derrick Robie Case

    A four-year old boy leaves home for summer camp...but never makes it there. When Derrick Robie's body is discovered in the woods, an entire community is left searching for answers. But the truth behind his murder is far more shocking than anyone could have imagined. The person responsible was only 13 years old - and he knew Derrick. Join me as we uncover the heartbreaking story of Derrick Robie, the investigation that followed, and the questions that still surround this devastating case. References: -CBS News / 48 hours - "Eric Smith was 13 when he murdered a child. Now hes back in the headlines" - CBS News / 48 hours - "Eric Smith release from prison after 28 years a 'huge gamble' says prosecutor" - Los Angeles Times - "News Article: Boys death devastates town, but memories of his life sustain it." - Lost Angeles Times - "News Article: Boy 14, sentenced to 9 years in prison for killing child." -Associated Press/Fox 5 New York - "TV, man who killed 4 year old at 13 granted parole." - Spectrum News - "Steuben County child killer, Eric Smith, to be released from prison after 28 year sentence." - WHEC - "Copy of parole transcript for soon-to-be-released child killer Eric Smith, details crime, post-release plans." - WNY/News Now - "Eric Smith Released from prison" - Podcast - "Great Lakes True Crime - Episode 39: Derrick Robie"

  5. Sep 26

    Episode 26 The Enfield Poltergeist & The Exorcism of Roland Doe

    The Enfield Poltergeist & The Exorcism of Roland Doe. What happens when the unexplained becomes impossible to ignore? In this chilling episode, we explore two of the most infamous alleged cases of supernatural activity: the terrifying events surrounding the Enfield Poltergeist and the disturbing story of Roland Doe, the case that helped inspire The Exorcist. From unexplained voices and violent disturbances to alleged possession and exorcism, these stories have left investigators, witnesses, and skeptics debating what really happened. Were these encounters truly paranormal...or is there another explanation? Turn down the lights, grab your headphones, and decides for yourself. REFERENCES: ENFIELD POLTERGEIST: - The house is haunted, Book - Society for Psychical Research archives and investigative reports. - Investigation notes and recordings by Maurice Grosse. - Police witness statement by Police Constable Carolyn Heeps - Interviews with Janet Hodgson conducted in adulthood. ROLAND DOE: - Thomas B. Allen, Possessed: The True Story of an Exorcism - Diary of Father Raymond Bishop (primary source) - Interviews with Walter Halloran - Contemporary reporting with Washington Post (1949) - Historical records related to the Archdiocese of St. Louis and the Jesuit priests involved.

  6. Sep 26

    Episode 27 The Murdering of Lori Hacking

    In this episode, we take a closer look at the tragic murder of 27 year old Lori Hacking. What initially appeared to be a heartbreaking case of a missing wife quickly became something far more disturbing as investigators uncovered a web of lies surrounding Lori's marriage, her husband Mark, and the future they believed they were building together. From the frantic search for Lori to the shocking discovery of the truth, we explore the investigation, the evidence, the confession, and the devastating aftermath of a case that left a family and community searching for answers. REFERENCES: - Desert News – “Time Line: Lori Hacking Case” October2, 2004. - Desert New - "Time line: Lori Hacking Case" (July 28, 2004) - Desert News – “Murder charge filed against MarkHacking" (August 09 2004) - Desert News – "Family pressed mark for truth" (August06, 2004) - Salt Lake Tribune – "Body remains positively identifiedas Lori Hacking" (October 01, 2004) - KSL/AP – "Mark Hacking Pleads Guilty" (April 15, 2005) - CBS News/AP – "Hacking Pleads Guilty" (April 15, 2005) - Desert News (August 3, 2004)

  7. Sep 12

    Episode 25: The Hinterkaifeck Mystery

    In 1922, six people were brutally murdered on the isolated Hinterkaifeck farm in Bavaria, Germany. But the murders were only part of the mystery. Strange footprints, unexplained noises, and unsettling signs suggested that someone may have been watching the family before the killings - and possibly remained on the farm afterward. The killer was never identified. Join me as we explore the chilling Hinterkaifeck murders, the disturbing clues left behind, and the theories surrounding one of Germany's most haunting unsolved cases

  8. Sep 5

    Episode 24: The Susan Powell Mystery

    In December 2009, 28-year-old Susan Powell disappeared from her home in Utah, leaving behind her two young sons, her family, and a trail of unanswered questions. As investigators dug deeper, they uncovered disturbing secrets, troubling warning signs, and a family dynamic far darker than anyone could have imagined. Then, years later, tragedy struck again when Susan's two young sons were killed by their father. Susan has never been found. Join me as we take a closer look at Susan's life, her disappearance, the investigation, and the heartbreaking questions that remain unanswered. Where is Susan Powell? Listen now - and remember her name.

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Do you enjoy coffee with your murder? What about some spooky stories for dessert? Grab a seat, grab some delicious coffee and join us for coffee, spooky stories and tales of murdeeerr! Instagram @coffeespooksandmurder Twitter @CSM_Podcast Email: coffeespooksandmurder@gmail.com

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