Spirits with Crime

Danielle Briggs
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The popular true crime podcast genre gets better (with spirits)! Join us every Saturday with the cocktail of the week for a story about heinous acts of true crime, or a creepy tale of the unbelievable! Get ready for boo-ze that will knock your socks off!

  1. 6d ago

    Ep 162: At Your Fingerprints- The Brandon Mayfield Case

    Fingerprint analysis has been called the gold standard of forensic science for more than a century. It's helped solve countless crimes, identify victims, and exonerate the innocent. But what happens when one of the most trusted forms of evidence points investigators in the wrong direction? In this episode, we're exploring the fascinating history of fingerprint identification. Along the way, we'll uncover the remarkable science that makes your fingerprints uniquely yours—and examine the shocking case of Brandon Mayfield, the Oregon attorney whose life was turned upside down after the FBI confidently declared his fingerprint matched evidence from one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in modern history. Cheers! Send Me a Story! @ spiritswithcrime@gmail.com Threads & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast Sources: https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/history-and-evolution-latent-fingerprint-development https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/fingerprints-and-other-biometrics https://onin.com/fp/fphistory.html https://www.science.org/content/article/why-identical-twins-dont-have-identical-fingerprints https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2024/01/how-fingerprints-form-new-study-may-explain https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/latent-fingerprint-processing-guide https://www.crime-scene-investigator.net https://projects.nfstc.org/fse/07/07-01.html https://www.moma.org/collection/terms/ink https://www.dickblick.com/learning-resources/how-to/the-history-of-india-ink/ https://web.prm.ox.ac.uk/bodyarts/index.php/temporary-body-arts/cosmetics/82-lamp-black-tool-india-19th-century-.html https://psap.library.illinois.edu/collection-id-guide/inkothermedia https://health.clevelandclinic.org/activated-charcoal https://oig.justice.gov/reports/plus/e0601/final.pdf https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/brandon-mayfield https://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/11/us/us-settles-with-man-held-in-madrid-bombing-case.html https://www.innocenceproject.org/how-confirmation-bias-can-lead-to-wrongful-convictions/ https://www.propublica.org/article/forensics-science-bias-criminal-justice https://www.nist.gov/feature-stories/addressing-cognitive-bias-forensic-science https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6191660/ https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/232082.pdf

  2. Jul 11

    Ep 161: Beyond the Bite- The Ray Krone Case

    Most of us never think twice about our teeth until it's time for a dental appointment. But in the world of forensic science, they can become some of the most powerful pieces of evidence a person leaves behind. In this second installment of our forensic science mini-series, we explore the fascinating field of forensic odontology. From identifying victims after unimaginable disasters to one of the most controversial techniques ever admitted into American courtrooms, this is the story of a discipline that has saved countless investigations... and one chapter that forever changed how forensic evidence is viewed. Cheers! Send Me a Story! @ spiritswithcrime@gmail.com Threads & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast Sources: https://abfo.org/ https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/forensic-dentistry https://www.aafs.org/ https://www.nist.gov/topics/forensic-science https://www.britannica.com/plant/clove https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ https://powo.science.kew.org/ https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/forensic-dentistry https://www.interpol.int/How-we-work/Forensics/Disaster-Victim-Identification-DVI Bowers CM. Forensic Dental Evidence: An Investigator’s Handbook. Amoedo O. L’Art Dentaire en Médecine Légale (1898). https://www.911memorial.org/ https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/12589/strengthening-forensic-science-in-the-united-states-a-path-forward https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/administration/eop/ostp/pcast/docsreports Saks, M. J., & Koehler, J. J. (2005). The Coming Paradigm Shift in Forensic Identification Science. Science, 309(5736), 892–895. https://innocenceproject.org/cases/ray-krone/ https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/ https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/about.aspx https://www.nationalacademies.org/publications/12589

  3. Jul 4

    Ep 160: Junk Science on Trial- The Cameron Todd Willingham Case

    Fingerprints, DNA, ballistics, blood spatter, fire investigation: these disciplines have helped solve countless cases; but what happens when these trusted sources of evidence are flawed themselves? This week, we're beginning that journey with one of the most controversial cases in modern American criminal justice. After a devastating house fire claimed the lives of three young girls in Corsicana, Texas, investigators believed the evidence told a clear story. Decades later, that same evidence would become the center of an ongoing debate that continues to challenge experts, attorneys, and investigators alike. Cheers! Send Me a Story! @ spiritswithcrime@gmail.com Threads & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast Sources: https://innocenceproject.org/news/cameron-todd-willingham-wrongfully-convicted-and-executed-in-texas/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cameron_Todd_Willingham https://www.texastribune.org/2011/04/14/cameron-todd-willingham-a-timeline/ https://tcadp.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Cameron-Todd-Willingham-fact-sheet-2014.pdf https://tcadp.org/get-informed/wrongful-execution/resource-archive-for-the-case-of-cameron-todd-willingham/ https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/rising-ashes-what-we-have-learned-cameron-todd-willingham-case https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2009/09/07/trial-by-fire Documentary: Incendiary: The Willingham Case (2011)  Trial by Fire (2019)

  4. Jun 27

    Ep. 159: Secrets Beneath the Ice- Antarctica

    Antarctica has always existed at the edge of human imagination. Long before anyone set foot on its frozen shores, people believed something had to be waiting beyond the horizon. Centuries later, explorers risked everything to find out. This week, we're tracing the evolution of Antarctica's greatest mysteries. Along the way, we'll separate documented history from modern mythology and explore why one of the most remote places on Earth continues to inspire stories unlike anywhere else. So grab a very warm drink, and let's head for the last blank space on the map. Cheers! Send Me a Story! @ spiritswithcrime@gmail.com Threads & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast Sources: https://www.britannica.com/place/Antarctica https://www.bas.ac.uk/about/antarctica/ https://www.coolantarctica.com/Antarctica%20fact%20file/History/history_of_antarctica.php https://www.antarcticacruises.com/guide/antarctic-exploration-history-and-expedition-timeline https://www.south-pole.com/ https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/james-cook-second-voyage https://www.spri.cam.ac.uk/ https://www.shackletonmuseum.com/ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/ernest-shackleton-endurance-survival https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ernest-Shackleton https://www.britannica.com/biography/Robert-Falcon-Scott https://www.britannica.com/biography/Roald-Amundsen https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/heroic-age-of-antarctic-exploration.html https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/exploration-and-innovation/polar-exploration0.html https://history.state.gov/milestones/1937-1945/german-expansion https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Antarctic_Expedition_(1938%E2%80%931939) https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/polar-record/article/hitlers-antarctic-base-the-myth-and-the-reality/ https://www.history.navy.mil/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Highjump https://www.navalhistory.org/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Richard-E-Byrd https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_E._Byrd https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/ https://www.usgs.gov/ https://www.nasa.gov/ https://www.esa.int/ https://www.britannica.com/place/Lake-Vostok https://www.bas.ac.uk/data/our-data/publication/subglacial-lake-vostok/ https://www.science.org/ https://www.nature.com/

  5. Jun 13

    Ep 158: Behind Closed Doors- The Illuminati & Skull and Bones

    Secret meetings. Exclusive memberships. Hidden rituals. Few things capture the imagination quite like a society that doesn't want outsiders looking in. This week, we're exploring two organizations whose names have become synonymous with mystery, influence, and conspiracy. Along the way, we'll uncover the history behind the legends and examine how some stories grow far beyond the people who inspired them. Because sometimes the most enduring secrets aren't the ones that stay hidden: they're the ones people can't stop talking about. Cheers! Send Me a Story! @ spiritswithcrime@gmail.com Threads & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast Sources: https://archive.org/details/memoirsillustrat01barruoft https://archive.org/details/proofsofconspira00robiuoft https://www.britannica.com/topic/Illuminati-group https://www.britannica.com/biography/Adam-Weishaupt https://www.historyextra.com/period/georgian/who-were-the-illuminati/ https://theconversation.com/the-real-illuminati-behind-the-modern-conspiracy-theory-120204 https://pages.uoregon.edu/dluebke/301ModernEurope/301Documents/Illuminati.html https://www.ugle.org.uk/discover-freemasonry/history-freemasonry https://www.britannica.com/topic/Freemasonry https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/why-the-illuminati-still-fascinates-us-180983949/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Skull-and-Bones-Yale-society https://time.com/5923514/skull-and-bones-yale-history/ https://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/19/us/19geronimo.html https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101530380& https://punchdrink.com/articles/history-of-punch-cocktail/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-surprising-history-of-punch-180982077/ https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-oxford-companion-to-spirits-and-cocktails-9780199311132 https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search

  6. Jun 6

    Ep. 157: The Weight of a Story

    Some stories become part of us. A survivor shares her experience of one of the most tragic days in modern history and dedicates years of her life to helping others heal. A missing child vanishes without a trace, only to reappear years later on the other side of the world. Both stories capture headlines. Both inspire hope. Both leave lasting impressions on the people who hear them. This week, we're exploring identity, belonging, and the strange power of stories.Cheers! Send Me a Story! @ spiritswithcrime@gmail.com Threads & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast Sources: https://www.britannica.com/topic/kvass https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/kvass-russias-fermented-beverage-is-making-a-comeback-180980593/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kvass https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2007/11/911survivor200711 https://www.thewomanwhowasntthere.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alicia_Esteve_Head https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Imposter_(2012_film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fr%C3%A9d%C3%A9ric_Bourdin https://www.documentary.org/column/playback-bart-laytons-imposter https://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0%2C28804%2C1900621_1900618_1900789%2C00.html

  7. May 30

    Ep. 156: Sleepover Rituals

    In this episode, we explore the strange world of ritual games and sleepover folklore. From Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board to the Three Kings Ritual, we’ll examine the stories, psychology, and folklore behind the games that have terrified generations. So grab your sleeping bags, turn on your night lights, and join me in this dark descent. Cheers! Send Me a Story! @ spiritswithcrime@gmail.com Threads & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast Sources: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/few-self-driving-cars-could-fix-phantom-traffic-jams-180963472/ https://www.history.com/articles/spiritualism-ghosts-ouija-boards-19th-century-america https://www.apa.org https://www.britannica.com/science/hypnosis https://plato.stanford.edu https://folklorethursday.com https://www.britannica.com/technology/mirror https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20063928/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/staring-at-yourself-in-the-mirror-can-reveal-strange-things/ https://dictionary.apa.org/guided-imagery https://jungpage.org https://folklore-society.com https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1qsnvw/three_kings_ritual/ https://theghostinmymachine.com https://yokai.co https://www.psychologytoday.com https://plato.stanford.edu

  8. May 23

    Ep. 155: Welcome to Mall World

    Some people dream of falling. Some dream of flying. And some swear they've visited the same impossible places over and over again. This week, we're exploring shared dream worlds, liminal spaces, and recurring entities. Why do complete strangers describe eerily similar locations, figures, and experiences? Join me as I follow a trail through abandoned hallways, endless shopping centers, shadowy visitors, and the strange places where dreams, folklore, and human consciousness collide. Cheers! Send Me a Story! @ spiritswithcrime@gmail.com Threads & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast Sources: https://www.reddit.com/r/TheMallWorld https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov https://www.psychologytoday.com https://plato.stanford.edu https://www.psychologytoday.com https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/the-backrooms https://plato.stanford.edu https://www.sleepfoundation.org https://doubleblindmag.com

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The popular true crime podcast genre gets better (with spirits)! Join us every Saturday with the cocktail of the week for a story about heinous acts of true crime, or a creepy tale of the unbelievable! Get ready for boo-ze that will knock your socks off!

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  • Creator
    Danielle Briggs
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    174
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
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