Beer, Cheese & Murder

Justice in any true crime case comes with a certain feeling of satisfaction, but there's something even more satisfying in seeing a cold case finally find justice. Perhaps it's the validation of the fact that there is always hope; maybe it's seeing a family finally get the answers they have painfully sought for years and seeing them be able to finally move towards closure and healing; maybe it's both and more. Join the Beer, Cheese, & Murder Gals as we honor an early podcast case request thanks to a police department and family that never gave up hope and finally found justice.

I'm sure Wisconsin isn't the first place that comes to mind when you think about an area with a drug problem, but the sad reality is that drugs are a problem everywhere. It often seems like a silent epidemic, something to mentally keep on the peripherals. But even so, it has touched our lives. Family and friends fall have fallen victim to addiction and there are far too many Facebook posts about people succumbing to their addictions and dying far too young. So, join the Beer, Cheese, & Murder Gals, as we shed some light on the topic of drugs in Wisconsin.

Join the Beer, Cheese, and Murder Gals as we dissect the murder at Dill Creek farm, covered by Dateline in November 2022 (do recommend). Our stance on the matter is pretty clear, but we'll let you be the judge - is this a case of an "Evil Step-mother"?

The Beer, Cheese, and Murder Gals are back with another batch of fresh Wisconsin news stories that make you want to say "Oh, my nerves!" Join us for a little break from the heavy true crime, as we switch it out for some lighter, micro true crime stories. We hope you enjoy these stories, and feel free to reach out and let us know what makes you want to say "Oh, my nerves!"

It is human nature to crave closure. When it comes to true crimes, that means seeing the perpetrator face the consequences of their actions; seeing justice be served. Sadly, it is actually more often than not, that true crime cases are left without resolution, without closure. And while these cases can be difficult to cover, it is all the more important that we do so in the hope that someone, somewhere who may information is listening. Because that person just may be the one that holds the key to crack the case. Join the Beer, Cheese, and Murder Gals as we draw attention to the unsolved murder of Kelly Nolan, as she and her loved ones are still waiting for justice.

A little late in coming out, but... life. Your 20's is a time of transition, a mix of "adulting" and letting loose and enjoying your youth. 25-year-old Angela Drake was an extremely social and outgoing young woman who enjoyed hanging out at the bar with her friends but was also passionate about her chosen career as a licensed nurse. She was a bright light, prematurely snuffed out after a chance encounter with the wrong person. Join the Beer, Cheese, & Murder Gals as we discuss the tragic events in the murder of Angela Drake.

Join the Beer, Cheese, & Murder Gals as we recount a historic true crime dubbed "The Most Dastardly Crime in History". The sadly true tale covers a truly senseless loss of life and the reality of a different age of justice.

The start of a long holiday weekend is usually something to celebrate; a chance to relax, unwind, and spend time with friends and family. Instead of excitement and celebration, Memorial Day weekend 1999 brought shock and terror to the community of Germantown, WI. When the brutalized body of young Theresa Wesolowski was discovered, those who knew her were left struggling to think of who could possibly have wanted to her harm her. Join the Beer, Cheese, and Murder Gals as we discuss the case and unravel the mystery.

In honor of someone near and dear to the Beer, Cheese, and Murder Gals, we are trying something a little different for this one. Join us as we cover a variety of WI news articles and stories with the simple requirement that they make you want to say, "oh my nerves!" (i.e., "oh my gosh!", "holy cow!", "good gracious!", "yikes!", etc.).

The Prohibition and the Great Depression of the 1920s and '30s were lucrative times for outlaws like Al Capone and John Dillinger. Outlaws that they were, they were often on the run, and that usually meant Wisconsin. Wooded and rural, Wisconsin was popular among Chicago-based gangsters for its isolation, not to mention the convenient places to stash booze being smuggled in from Canada. Join the Beer, Cheese, and Murder Gals as we scratch the surface of Wisconsin's gangster history!

If you are a true crime junkie like us Beer, Cheese, and Murder Gals, you know that when it comes to murder, the first place they always look is at the significant other. You'll also likely know that, statistically speaking, there is a reason why that's the first place they look. However, the saying "you can't judge a book by its cover" rings true in this case. When a young mother is reported missing and later found murdered, the evidence seems pretty straight forward... until it doesn't. Join the Beer, Cheese, and Murder Gals as we crack the book open on the sad case of Nicole VanderHeyden.

Mass shootings are an all too frequent occurrence these days, but unfortunately, it's not new, and Wisconsin has suffered their share of shootings. 2012 was a particularly tough year for Wisconsin and mass shootings. Still feeling the shock waves from the Sikh Temple shooting, another mass shooting rocked the community of Brookfield, WI. Join the Beer, Cheese, & Murder Gals as we talk about the shooting at the Azana Salon and Spa.

Shout out to our wonderful listener Amanda! In this episode we bring you a true New Year's tragedy, with the case of Joanne Curley out of Pewaukee, WI. While you gotta love a dumb criminal, as they will inevitably get themselves caught, our hearts break for the innocent victims they leave in their wake. The start of a new year is supposed to be a fresh start and a new beginning, so when that is not just taken away, but stolen, there are no words.

Join us for a Door County themed episode! For this episode we bring you all things Door County, culminating in a tragic case about a young woman who unfortunately became the obsession of the wrong man; brought to beautiful Door County to celebrate a wedding and new beginnings, she instead met her end.

What do you do when half the podcast crew is down and out with COVID? Switch things up with some "dairy" crimes! In this episode we keep things on the lighter side (we just didn't have the energy for anything else) with a series of articles covering dairy themed crimes throughout Wisconsin. It should also be noted that Anchor must have switched up their library of transition sounds, so we have sadly lost our cow at the end of the episode. We're hoping to bring it back, so stay tuned! #savethecow

Join the Beer, Cheese, and Murder Gals as we take on our next Wisco Crime Beat. Terry brings us news of 7 unsolved (well, 6 unsolved and 1 solved) Wisconsin mysteries, some of which may become future episodes. Jill takes a different tack, bringing us some much-needed levity and some stories of decidedly "dumb" Wisconsin criminals. In the end, you will be dying to know: what's your criminal name?

20 years ago, 7-year-old Alexis Patterson disappeared and has never been seen since. Despite immediate searches of the area, investigation into immediate family, and countless tips over the years, the missing case for Alexis Patterson remains open and officially unsolved. Join the Beer, Cheese, and Murder Gals as we discuss this heartbreaking case as it reaches a major milestone.

During a time when many college students are looking ahead to graduation and the start of the next chapter in their lives, or maybe just making it through semester exams, one soon to be graduate's future was cruelly cut short. In the Spring of 2008, shock and horror struck the UW-Madison campus when 21-year-old Brittany Zimmermann was brutally murdered in her own apartment during broad daylight. As a student at UW-Madison when this crime occurred, it has stuck with me. Join the Beer, Cheese, and Murder Gals as we discuss what happened and the difficult journey of getting justice for Brittany.

With the continued advances in DNA technology and growing popularity of ancestry DNA, stories of decades old cold cases finally seeing resolution and long-awaited justice have swept across the nation. For example, who hasn't heard about the identification of the infamous Golden State Killer after decades through ancestral DNA. Join us to learn about another case from right here in Wisconsin, that of Traci Hammerberg, that was finally brought to closure through the wonders of ancestry DNA and an investigative team that refused to give up.

When one lives in a "safe" area, you never believe that something bad will happen, let alone a horrific crime with the power to haunt you forever. In the Summer of 1990, the unincorporated town of North Cape was rocked by a truly horrific crime that left those involved with nightmares to this day. With cows behaving oddly, a touch of satanic panic, events seemingly more likely to occur in the movies than in real life, and a connection to infamous serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, this case has it all. In fact, this case shattered my sense of safety; will it shatter yours? Please note, we did get a bit chatty in this episode (what can I say? we like our Wisco food and drink), so if you want to skip ahead to the crime, you won't hurt our feelings. Seriously though, we want your feedback! Follow us on Instagram @beercheeseandmurderpod and drop us a comment or message there or send us an e-mail to contact@beercheeseandmurderpodcast.com. Thanks for listening!

Join the Beer, Cheese, and Murder Gals as we attempt a little something different to bring you some new stories. We will dip our toes into the cases of Jesse Michael Anderson and Chad Maurer. Find us on Instagram @beercheeseandmurderpod for some pictures related to the episode. We want to hear from you, so let us know what you think! Drop us a comment on Instagram or send an e-mail to contact@beercheeseandmurderpodcast.com.

The start of a new year can be a chance to make a fresh start. It can also be an excuse to go out and have a little bit (or a lot) of fun with friends and loved ones. But when a night out partying goes wrong and a man goes missing, things start to spiral out of control, and one man's attempted cover-up will go up in smoke. Literally. Join us for this wild story that happened far too recently for comfort, but please, PLEASE, drink responsibly.

In the midst of prohibition, during a time when tobacco was king, a heartbreaking case of love gone wrong turned a small farming community in Western Wisconsin upside down and captured the attention of the Nation. Riddled with sex, lies, and betrayal, it checks all the boxes for a blockbuster movie. Seriously. This needs to be a movie. Tune in and you'll see why.

DNA has changed the landscape of criminal investigation and has led to both infamous and not so infamous cold cases see resolution and, if not justice, at least closure. However, despite the advancement in technology, the system still relies upon people, and people are fallible. When human error occurs, dangerous individuals can be left unchecked to leave more victims in their wake. One such individual was the Milwaukee North Side Strangler who hunted the Milwaukee streets for 21 years before a cold case investigation and justice came knocking at his door.

When one young woman had the courage to report her sexual assault, the flood gates opened and a budding serial rapist was identified. It is astounding how much damage can be caused by one so young, but how much more damage can be caused if not properly punished? While we can't punish one for crimes they have not committed, we can and SHOULD punish them for the crimes they have committed. The question in this case remains: if the punishment doesn't match the crime, will this be the last we hear about this young man? Or will his name appear in the headlines once again?

In small town Athens, WI, after the festivities and fireworks from the 4th of July celebration fizzled out, the aftermath of a different kind of fireworks were discovered. With nearly an entire family murdered and a woman missing, how much more intriguing could the story get? Tune in to find out!

When a mother ends a call saying to call the police if she doesn't show to pick-up her kids and then doesn't show up, will she be found? Will justice be served? Join the Beer, Cheese, and Murder gals as we dive into the disappearance of Beth Kutz.

Sometimes, even when the details of the case are distorted and lost, when the names of the victims and perpetrators are no longer widely known, the impact of a case can still be felt. Join the Beer, Cheese, and Murder gals as we discuss a tragic Halloween case from Wisconsin's history with just such a legacy. Happy Halloween!

If you're a fan of The Men Who Built America, then this one's for you! Join the Beer, Cheese, and Murder Gals for as we discuss a tragic bit of Wisconsin history while gaining a deeper appreciation for some of the things we take for granted. We are here today thanks to those who came before us.

In the Fall of 2013, a young and vibrant young woman seemingly vanished into thin air; cameras caught her entering, but she was never seen leaving. In the months and years following, as the mystery unraveled, the media relayed the bizarre and tragic events. Join us as we dive into the disappearance of Kelly Dwyer.

When a young couple with a happy future ahead of them suddenly go missing, a small community took up the search. After a disheartening discovery a few miles away, it would still take months before the young couple would be found, and not with their happy ending. As many cases unfortunately do, the case went cold, but 29 years later, justice would finally come knocking.

The second case of our Door County double feature - join us as we talk about an unfortunate Christmas tale and learn what happens when Christmas, brandy, and Samurai swords come together.

The first case in a Door Co. double feature - join us as we discuss the tragic death of Sadie Cody, and what might be the shortest murder trial in history.

Wisconsin has been a playground for Chicagoans for generations, and not just for the law abiding citizens. What happens when a group of Chicago robbers underestimate small town Wisconsin and get a little too conspicuous? A plot that sounds like it's straight from the movies!

SheVegas, SheBangBang... Sheboygan. Oh Sheboygan, Wisconsin, what a reputation you have. What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but what happens in SheVegas, just doesn't seem to stay in SheVegas.

The name Jeffrey Dahmer is easily recognized even today, thirty years after his capture. Join us as we talk about his dark legacy and the aftermath he left behind.

Join us as we dive into the horrific crimes committed in apartment 213, as Jeffrey Dahmer continues to devolve into a true monster, the Milwaukee Monster. Trigger Warning(s): kidnapping, rape, murder, dismemberment, necrophilia, cannibalism

This episode details the beginning of Jeffrey Dahmer's crimes in Milwaukee and continues the story of how he became the infamous Milwaukee Monster. Trigger Warning(s): kidnapping, rape, murder, dismemberment, necrophilia, cannibalism

Ever pondered the question of nature versus nurture? Are monsters born? Or are they made? Join me and my gals as we ask ourselves those very questions by taking a closer look at the life of Jeffrey Dahmer before he earned the name The Milwaukee Monster. Be warned, this story is not for the faint of heart.

When we met to record the first episode, I shared a lot more facts about Wisconsin than what I was ultimately able to include in the final episode. Fortunately, that allowed me to put together a little bonus episode for all you Wisco fans. Enjoy!

For this episode, I want to first welcome you to Wisconsin with some targeted facts about our state, because at the end of the day, this is a podcast about Wisconsin from Wisconsin. Then we'll dive into our first official case, a hometown cold case that took 40 years for justice to prevail. As we kick this off, we won't be going down the Wisco rabbit hole alone, as I will be dragging my friends and family with me. If you're a true crime junkie (as I assume you are if you're listening), you're in good company. Stick with me folks; this is going to be a bumpy ride. Seriously… I'm making this up as I go along. That's half the fun, right?