Crime and Cannabis

Greetings!  On this episode we discuss murdered musicians! Val tells the story of the horrible murder of Mia Zapata of the Seattle based punk band, The Gits. The murder of Mia went unsolved for years until DNA evidence was used to tie Jesus Mezquia to Mia’s death.  Sarah talks about the life and death of Darrell Abbott aka Dimebag Darrell who was a guitarist of the heavy metal bands Pantera and Damageplan. How Darrell was murdered and why is disturbing and ultimately so sad. Featured weed: Ervana Sativa 1G Pre-Roll in Super Silver Haze & Kurvana Sativa Cannabis Oil Vape Cartridge in Amnesia Haze Intro music: A Mysterious Presence 3 by Hakan Eriksson Follow us on Instagram: @CrimeandCannabis Sources: Val: Rolling Stone & ABC & All Music Sarah: Billboard & Gale & Rolling Stone  

Greetings! On this episode we discuss two different cases that occurred in 1984. Why 1984? We have no idea! But we do know that Cyndi Lauper’s, “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” peaked at #2 in 1984! Sarah discusses the Beauty Queen Killer. Born in Australia, and living in Florida, Christopher Wilder’s troubled past started quite early. This terrible man used his love for photography to lure aspiring models to their deaths.  Val discusses the Grim Sleeper, who famously got the nickname for taking a 14 year break from committing murders. This man was married and a father but that didn’t stop him from committing some heinous crimes against women of color.  Featured weed: Raw Garden Live Resin cartridge in the strain, Afternoon Delight (Hybrid) & Kurvana cartridge in the strain, High Fashion (Sativa). Intro music: A Mysterious Presence 3 by Hakan Eriksson Follow us on Instagram: @CrimeandCannabis Sources: Beauty Queen Killer: Facts & Murderpedia & Forensic  Grim Sleeper: Oxygen & LA Times & Rolling Stone & Daily Mail

Greetings! On this episode we discuss two crimes that took place in Asia. Val discusses the Hello Kitty Murder that took place in Hong Kong. This brutal crime tells the story about the kidnapping, torture and murder of Fan Man-yee. This is *super* graphic so listener discretion is advised. Sarah re-tells the story of serial killer Yang Xinhai from China. In total Yang killed 67, raped 23 and injured 10 from 1999-2003. This monster felt zero remorse for what he did and would later pay the price. Featured weed: Jetty Alien OG vape pen and Tropic Twist 10mg gummies by Dixie Intro music: A Mysterious Presence 3 by Hakan Eriksson Follow us on Instagram: @CrimeandCannabis Sources: Hello Kitty Murder: Hong Kong & Steem & SCMP & Ranker Yang Xinhai: Murderpedia & Fandom & People Pill  

Greetings! ANNOUNCEMENT: We will be uploading twice a month now :) On today's episode we talk about cannibals! Up first, Sarah discusses the Crossbow Cannibal, Stephen Griffith. This oddball and overgrown goth had a deep desire to kill at a young age and would ultimately live that fantasy after claiming 3 victims. Next, Val discusses Elizabeth Báthory, a Hungarian noblewoman whose crimes spanned between 1590 and 1609. She has been labeled by The Guinness World Records as the most prolific female murderer, although her final number of victims is debated. Featured weed: Flow Kana Minis in Green Lantern and Stiiizy THC pen in Blue Dream. Intro music: A Mysterious Presence 3 by Hakan Eriksson Follow us on Instagram: @CrimeandCannabis Sources: Stephen Griffith:  Murderpedia & Criminal Minds & Crime and Investigation Elizabeth Báthory: Guinness World Records & Britannica & Story  

Greetings! On this month's episode, we discuss Halloween crimes. Val starts us off by talking about witches! More specifically, the trials of the Pendle witches in 1612. Twelve would be accused of murder by use of witchcraft and would include members of multiple families.   Sarah discusses the murder of Rebekah Gay at the hands of John Douglas White. This crime is deeply saddening. White seems to have slipped through the cracks of the justice system which ultimately would work in his favor and lead him to commit murder. Featured weed: Aliens Labs Pre-Roll in Galactic Gas and Humboldt Farms Premium Pre-Roll in Pineapple Jack. Intro music: A Mysterious Presence 3 by Hakan Eriksson Follow us on Instagram: @CrimeandCannabis Sources: Pendle Witches: Gutenberg & Pendale Shop & WordPress & BBC News & Spooky  John Douglas White: Murderpedia & MLive & WickedWe & Fox

Greetings!  On this month's episode we discuss cases that either turned into a form of media or media that inspired murder! Sarah discusses John Bunting, Australia's most notorious serial killer. Bunting's murder spree inspired the 2011 film, The Snowtown Murders. John became the ring leader of a troubled group, who together, murdered 12 people. Val talks about the Slender Man stabbing. Th crime was committed by two young girls who were inspired to kill after becoming obsessed with the fictional entity, Slender Man. The girls, both 12 at the time, were looking to impress Slender Man and become his "proxies." *Sarah forgot to include victim #10, Gary O'Dwyer, killed 1998* Featured weed: Shorty's Premium Pre-Roll in Snow White, Craft House Indica Pre-Roll & Select Sativa Cartridge in Durban Poison Intro music: A Mysterious Presence 3 by Hakan Eriksson  Sources: John Bunting:  Ranker & Wicked We & The Guardian Slender Man: Wiki & Washington Post & Creepy Pasta    

Greetings! On this month's episode, we discuss siblings that kill! Val starts us off with the case of the Menendez brothers. Following the death of their parents, Lyle and Erik started raising suspicions when they began spending large amounts of money. During the trial, the brothers claimed to have murdered their parents after suffering years of abuse but would the jury believe them? Sarah shares the case of the infamous Scissor Sisters, Charlotte and Linda Mulhall. The Irish sisters were convicted of murdering their mother's abusive boyfriend, Farah Noor. But it's how they killed him that's the most disturbing part. Featured weed: Urbn Leaf house indica blend, Forbidden Fruit and Loudpack Disposable Cannabis Vape Pen in Lemon Drop. Intro music: A Mysterious Presence 3 by Hakan Eriksson  Follow us on Instagram: @CrimeandCannabis  

Greetings! On this month's episode we discuss two sets of killer couples. Up first, Sarah discusses the case of Dmitry and Natalia Baksheev, who in 2017, confessed to murdering and eating their victim. That's right! These two were cannibals. The couple would also confess to cannibalizing 30 other victims, starting their terror in 1999. However, the end result in this case is kind of odd and mysterious.  Next, Val discusses the case of Michael "Bear" and Suzan "Bear" Carson, two American serial killers who were convicted of killing three people between 1981 and 1983. These two claimed to have been pacifists and vegetarian yoga practitioners who converted to a form of Islam. Their shared vision? To rid the world of those they believed were "witches." Lastly, thank you for listening. We realized it would be best to "restart" our podcast with this episode. We finally have audio quality that we are really proud of and understand that the quality in our first three episodes is not up to par. Perhaps, down the road, we'll upload them for listening. Featured weed: Urbn Leaf house pre-roll and Coast "Chill" Cannabis Rolls Intro music: A Mysterious Presence 3 by Hakan Eriksson  Follow us on Instagram: @CrimeandCannabis