Cup of Coffee and Crime

Cup of Coffee and Crime
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Hey Coffee and Crimers, I’m your host Belle, and once a week I invite you to grab your cup of coffee and dive into the world of true crime. Here on Cup of Coffee and Crime, you’ll find narratives that range from the familiar and haunting to the lesser-told and puzzling. I focus on authentic victim stories, guided by detailed crime investigation and a commitment to accuracy. There’s no sensationalism here, just thoughtful storytelling that honours the truth and the people at its heart. Join me as we explore mysteries, uncover hidden truths, and keep the voices of victims at the centre of every story. Subscribe and listen as we examine real cases that remind us why understanding crime isn’t about fear, it’s about awareness, compassion, and remembering those whose voices must never be forgotten. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. DEC 17

    BONUS: Megan Huntsman & Darnell Taylor

    Motherhood is often seen as a guarantee of safety. A bond that protects without question. But in rare and devastating cases, that "guarantee" falls apart completely. This episode of a Cup of Coffee and Crime examines two troubling cases, both involving mothers, but unfolding in very different ways. In Utah, a garage exposes years of secrecy, addiction, and violence at the hands of Megan Huntsman, whose crimes went undetected for over a decade, buried among everyday belongings, unnoticed by those closest to her. In Ohio, five year old Darnell Taylor was already known to the system. Removed once for his own safety, he was placed into care, only to still be unsafe. His death has raised questions about oversight, warning signs, and how a child already flagged as vulnerable could still be failed. ★ To see todays case photos head over to the Cup of Coffee and Crime Facebook Discussion Group ★ To support the show and keep me caffeinated, you are now able to Buy Me a Coffee :) ★ Taking a few minutes to complete a quick survey is such a huge way to help http://bit.ly/cupofcoffeeandcrime-survey Music from #Uppbeat : https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/midnight-stroll License code: OCHNSIEQIVR5SLQ7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min

  2. DEC 3

    BONUS: Colleen Ritzer & Abby Zwerner

    A high school teacher in Massachusetts. A first-grade teacher in Virginia. Two educators who dedicated their lives to their students, and two acts of violence that shattered the sense of safety inside the classroom. In this episode of Cup of Coffee and Crime, we look at the murder of 24-year-old Colleen Ritzer in 2013, and the 2023 shooting of 25-year old teacher Abby Zwerner. Through both cases, I explore the growing risks faced by teachers, the warning signs that were missed, and what real accountability looks like when those responsible for protecting staff fail to act. These aren’t just stories about school violence, they’re lessons about responsibility, prevention, and the cost of ignoring what’s right in front of us. ★ Read my article on Medium: A Right? Or a Privilege? ★ To see todays case photos head over to the Cup of Coffee and Crime Facebook Discussion Group ★ To support the show and keep me caffeinated, you are now able to Buy Me a Coffee :) ★ Taking a few minutes to complete a quick survey is such a huge way to help http://bit.ly/cupofcoffeeandcrime-survey Music from #Uppbeat : https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/midnight-stroll License code: OCHNSIEQIVR5SLQ7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min

  3. NOV 19

    BONUS: James Riley

    In 1993, two-year-old James Bulger was abducted from a Liverpool shopping centre by Robert Thompson and Jon Venables; a crime that horrified Britain and remains one of the most infamous true crime cases in UK history. But few remember James Riley, the fourteen-year-old local boy who discovered James Bulger’s body on the railway line in Walton. Decades later, his name resurfaced, closing a tragic circle that began thirty years earlier. This episode of Cup of Coffee and Crime is a think piece looks beyond the headlines, at trauma, silence, and the hidden lives of those caught in the aftermath of tragedy. Because remembering people like James Riley is often as important as remembering the victims themselves. ** SEASON 6 WILL RETURN IN JANUARY 2026. UNTIL THEN BONUS EPISODES WILL CONTINUE TO BE UPLOADED FORTIGHTLY ** ★ To see todays case photos head over to the Cup of Coffee and Crime Facebook Discussion Group ★ To support the show and keep me caffeinated, you are now able to Buy Me a Coffee :) ★ Taking a few minutes to complete a quick survey is such a huge way to help http://bit.ly/cupofcoffeeandcrime-survey Music from #Uppbeat : https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/midnight-stroll License code: OCHNSIEQIVR5SLQ7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min

  4. NOV 5

    BONUS: Sativa Transue & Ellie Gould

    Sativa Transue was 26, on a Thanksgiving trip to Cancún, Mexico, when her boyfriend, Taylor Allen, turned a dream holiday into a scene of horror. Ellie Gould was 17, revising for her exams in Wiltshire, England, when her ex-boyfriend, Thomas Griffiths, arrived at her home and ended her life. Two countries. Two women. One devastating pattern of coercive control and violence that crossed borders and backgrounds alike. In this bitesize episode of Cup of Coffee and Crime, we explore the murders of Sativa Transue and Ellie Gould, cases that expose how domestic violence and manipulation can escalate behind closed doors. One family still waits for justice in Mexico, while another fought for sentencing reform in the UK and won. Both stories ask the same haunting question: how do we stop love from becoming a weapon? • To donate to the family’s Gofundme head to: https://gofund.me/962c95c25 **SEASON 6 WILL RETURN IN JANUARY 2026. UNTIL THEN BONUS EPISODES WILL CONTINUE TO BE UPLOADED FORTNIGHTLY ** ★ To see todays case photos head over to the Cup of Coffee and Crime Facebook Discussion Group ★ To support the show and keep me caffeinated, you are now able to Buy Me a Coffee :) ★ Taking a few minutes to complete a quick survey is such a huge way to help http://bit.ly/cupofcoffeeandcrime-survey Music from #Uppbeat : https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/midnight-stroll License code: OCHNSIEQIVR5SLQ7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min

  5. OCT 22

    BONUS: Nichole Bradshaw and Serenity McKinney

    In this bitesize episode, I’m sharing the victim stories of Nichole Bradshaw and Serenity McKinney — two young girls whose lives were taken by their mothers. Their cases are heartbreaking reminders of how trust can turn to tragedy, and why some stories stay with you long after you’ve told them. A short but important episode in this season’s break, honouring two lives that should never be forgotten. ★ To see todays case photos head over to the Cup of Coffee and Crime Facebook Discussion Group ★ To support the show and keep me caffeinated, you are now able to Buy Me a Coffee :) ★ Taking a few minutes to complete a quick survey is such a huge way to help http://bit.ly/cupofcoffeeandcrime-survey Music from #Uppbeat : https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/midnight-stroll License code: OCHNSIEQIVR5SLQ7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min

  6. OCT 8 · BONUS

    BONUS: Rita and Lily

    I'm back with a season break, bonus bitesize episode. Two stories, both beginning with a single word: no. In Sydney, Australia, Jessica Camilleri was a young woman battling her own struggles, but when her mother Rita refused her demands, Jessica’s rage spiraled into unimaginable violence. And in Wales, 18-year-old Lily Sullivan was out with friends, full of life, when she encountered a man who refused to accept rejection as the final word. Two women, two different worlds, both taken because no wasn’t enough. ★ Completing this survey will help the show so much - Thank you! ★ To see todays case photos head over to the Cup of Coffee and Crime Facebook Discussion Group ★ To support the show and keep me caffeinated, you are now able to Buy Me a Coffee :) Music from #Uppbeat : https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/midnight-stroll License code: OCHNSIEQIVR5SLQ7 ★ To see todays case photos head over to the Cup of Coffee and Crime Facebook Discussion Group ★ To support the show and keep me caffeinated, you are now able to Buy Me a Coffee :) ★ Taking a few minutes to complete a quick survey is such a huge way to help http://bit.ly/cupofcoffeeandcrime-survey Music from #Uppbeat : https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/midnight-stroll License code: OCHNSIEQIVR5SLQ7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min
  7. Six Words: Dimitri Rozenman

    SEP 24

    Six Words: Dimitri Rozenman

    "I want Jana killed by Tuesday”. Six words allegedly caught on tape. Six words that saw a man sentenced to life for attempted murder. Six words, though, that a jury never actually heard. So how, and why, was Dimitri Rozenman found guilty? He says he’s innocent, but the courts disagree. In this week’s exclusive episode, and the season 5 finale, I’ll tell his story, and you’ll hear directly from him. Groups across the country are working to reform the US system of justice. You can contact any of the groups below for more information and ways to get involved. Institute for Justice Project on Immunity and Accountability: Our mission is to end widespread abuses of government power and secure the constitutional rights that allow all Americans to pursue their dreams. National Police Accountability Project (by National Lawyers Guild): To promote the accountability of law enforcement officers and their employers for violations of the Constitution and the laws of the United States. Equal Justice Initiative: The Equal Justice Initiative is committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States. The Campaign to End Qualified Immunity: Partnering with groups across the country to end qualified immunity. Death Penalty Action: Death Penalty Action works to stop executions and abolish the death penalty through advocacy, education, and action. National Coalition to End Death Penalty: The only fully staffed organization exclusively devoted to abolishing capital punishment in the United States. The Moratorium Campaign: The Moratorium Campaign, founded by Sister Helen Prejean, is working to see every state declare a moratorium on executions. ★ To contact Dimitri head to his Instagram account ★ To see todays case photos head over to the Cup of Coffee and Crime Facebook Discussion Group ★ To support the show and keep me caffeinated, you are now able to Buy Me a Coffee :) ★ Taking a few minutes to complete a quick survey is such a huge way to help http://bit.ly/cupofcoffeeandcrime-survey Music from #Uppbeat : https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/midnight-stroll License code: OCHNSIEQIVR5SLQ7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 22m

  8. TRAILER

    Season 5 Finale

    This weeks season 5 finale is not to be missed! ★ To see todays case photos head over to the Cup of Coffee and Crime Facebook Discussion Group ★ To support the show and keep me caffeinated, you are now able to Buy Me a Coffee :) ★ Taking a few minutes to complete a quick survey is such a huge way to help http://bit.ly/cupofcoffeeandcrime-survey Music from #Uppbeat : https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/midnight-stroll License code: OCHNSIEQIVR5SLQ7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 min
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Hey Coffee and Crimers, I’m your host Belle, and once a week I invite you to grab your cup of coffee and dive into the world of true crime. Here on Cup of Coffee and Crime, you’ll find narratives that range from the familiar and haunting to the lesser-told and puzzling. I focus on authentic victim stories, guided by detailed crime investigation and a commitment to accuracy. There’s no sensationalism here, just thoughtful storytelling that honours the truth and the people at its heart. Join me as we explore mysteries, uncover hidden truths, and keep the voices of victims at the centre of every story. Subscribe and listen as we examine real cases that remind us why understanding crime isn’t about fear, it’s about awareness, compassion, and remembering those whose voices must never be forgotten. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Cup of Coffee and Crime
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    113
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Cup of Coffee and Crime
  • Show Website
    Cup of Coffee and Crime

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