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Best friends and next door neighbors, Lillian and Willow, spill the tea on murder, mysteries, and things that go bump in the night. Join us for tea as we talk about true crime, strange history, and the paranormal

Cruel Tea, True Crime Podcast

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    The Pascagoula Abduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 26:12


    Send us a textHeeeey! Lillian had some family issues but we're back! ❤️

    Merris Monday: Mince Pie Martians

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 30:40


    Send us a textSorry for the delay! We had storms and no Internet for a day. The absolute weirdest thing we've ever covered. In 1979 a woman in England had some strange visitors in her living room and her life was never the sameDiscord, Patreon, merch and more: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    The Gravel Pit Killer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 33:05


    Send us a text “Hausjarvi Gravel Pit Murders” were a series of violent crimes in Finland believed to be linked to a single perpetrator, occurred during the 1990s in and around a gravel pit near Hausjärvi. Join us as we discuss this cold case.Discord, merch, patreon: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    Merris Monday: Space Hot Dog or Aliens??

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 26:00


    Send us a textNeither obviously. On this Merris Monday we talk about our interstellar visitor, Oumuamua…what is it? And why is Lillian talking science? Merch, patreon, discord and more! https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    Merris Monday: Oliver the Humanzee

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 25:23


    Send us a textIn 1976 a chimp named Oliver took the world by storm. He walked upright, had a hairless face and convinced the world he was a human chimp hybrid. But…was he? And what happened to him in the end? Merch, Patreon, Kofi, discord and more: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    The Unsolved Murder of Julie Ferguson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 30:33


    Send us a textOn March 20th 1995, Julie Ferguson disappeared from the parking lot at the strip mall she worked at. The next day, her body was found on the side of the road. Join us as we discuss this cold case. Patreon, merch, discord, Kofi and more: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

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    The Chilling Unsolved Case of Mister Cruel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 60:48


    Send us a textTW/CW: CSA, child death Mr Cruel is the name used for an unidentified Australian serial child rap*st who attacked three girls in the northern and eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He is also the prime suspect in the 1991 abduction and murder of a fourth girl, Karmein Chanhttps://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    Merris Monday: The Zizian Death Cult

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 33:31


    Send us a textTo date, this complicated and strange death cult has been responsible for the death of six people. What does Silicon Valley, veganism, and altruism have to do with it. Well, let me explain…Lillian: Venmo: Lillian-Asterios, cash app: LillianAsterios, PayPal: Lillisnasterios@icloud.comSupport the show

    The Murder of Alexis Sharkey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 33:10


    Send us a text26 year old Alexis had gathered quite a following on social media. Newly married, Alexis portrayed a charmed life online. But behind closed doors, not all was what it seemed. TW: DV, su*cidelillianasterios@icloud.comhttps://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    Merris Monday: Is Bigfoot an Alien?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 31:08


    Send us a textlol…lmao…I mean. No. But those ancient alien guys think so. Lillianasterios@icloud.comMerch, Kofi, discord, Patreon and more: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    The Murder of Dimebag Darrell

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 34:40


    Send us a textDecember 8, 2004 was a dark day for heavy metal fans. Dimebag Darrell, the lead guitarist for the trailblazing band Pantera was killed by an obsessive fan. Join us as we discuss this case. Discord, Kofi, Patreon, merch and more: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    The Murder of Bianca Devins

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 34:31


    Send us a textIn 2019, 17 year old Bianca Devins was about to become a social media star. Unfortunately, it would take her death to get her there. Join us as we discuss this tragic case. Merch, discord and more: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    Merris Mondays: The Shared Dream of Mall World

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 32:51


    Send us a textAll over the world for years, thousands of people have strange dreams about malls. Join us as we discuss this phenomenon. Patreon discord and more: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    The Murder of John Lennon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 35:46


    Send us a textOn December 8, 1980, a young man shot and killed the biggest pop star of the era, former Beatle John Lennon. Join us as we discuss this case. Discord, merch, patreon and Kofi https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    Merlinka, Serbian Actress

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 33:10


    Send us a textMerlinka is widely considered to be the first openly trans/gender queer person in Serbia. She was a sex worker and actress and was murdered in 2003. Join us as we discuss this case. Mattie: $mattiecryptPatreon, discord and more: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    Ghosts, fame, and a curse, the Dominique Dunne Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 33:35


    Send us a textWhen Poltergeist was released in 1982 it was an instant classic. Dominique Dunne played Dana Freeling and gave a stellar performance. Soon, she was going to be a household name. Or she would have been had she not been murdered when she was only 22. Patreon, merch, discord, Kofi and more: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    Merris Mondays: Was The Shining Kubrick's Confession?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 43:43


    Send us a textOne of the most iconic horror movies, The Shining may not be about what it seems to be about on the surface. Join us as we discuss this film. Discord, Kofi, merch, patreon and more here: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    Forbidden Love, the case of Casey White and Vicki White

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 44:49


    Send us a textCasey White was serving a 75 year sentence for a wild crime spree when he met Vicky White, a prison guard. The two fell in love and then staged a jail break. Join us as we discuss this wild story! TW/CW: su*cide, DV, mention of animal abuse Patreon, merch, discord, and kofi: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    Meet Mattie!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 40:36


    Send us a textToday, we're happy to grow our Cruel TEAm! Mattie joins us as a new cohost! She will be covering Friday's episode…for now, Lil and Mattie chat so y'all can get to know her. We think you'll love her! https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    Merris Mondays: RealiTea, Amy's Baking Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 19:14


    Send us a textLong story short, Lillian is very sick! Please enjoy this RealiTea episode. Meow meow!!!Support the show

    Merris Mondays: Y'all Remember Them Clowns??

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 28:10


    Send us a textRemember in 2016 there were like…killer clowns everywhere? And it was on the news? And there was clown hunting and riots? Well. I rememberSupport the show

    The Oscar Pistorius Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 42:30


    Send us a textOn Valentines Day in 2013, para athlete and blade runner Oscar Pistorius killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Was it an accident like he claimed or was it murder? https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    The Twisted Case of Amanda McClure

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 34:54


    Send us a textJohn McQuire went on a road trip with his girlfriend and never returned home. Join us as we discuss this case where a man ended up dead and a daughter married her father. Discord, Merch and more: https://linktr.ee/crueltea?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=d71306e7-08fc-4e3f-b046-a3b74fc5cde8Support the show

    Merris Mondays: Exciting News!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 17:07


    Send us a textThis isn't a proper episode but we have exciting news for y'all! Discord and lots more! https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    The Dating Game Killer, Rodney Alcala Season 4 Episode 435

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 83:51


    Send us a textOne of America's most notorious serial killers, Rodney Alcala, once appeared on the Dating Game, a game show where the contestants tried to win a date. Join us as we do a deep dive into this horrifying case.Please consider donating to Sophia's gofundme. Her kids could use the support. RIP Sophie, we love you. https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-sophias-children-after-tragic-loss?qid=969765210f34eb10935753a4f9b09c46Support the show

    Merris Monday: The Abduction of Kelly Cahill Season 4 Episode 434

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 30:23


    Send us a textIn April of 1993 in Australia, Kelly and her husband Andrew were driving home when they saw a strange glowing craft in the sky. It would be days before Kelly remembered the horrific events that followed.Support the show

    The Strange Case of Noah Donohoe Season 4 Episode 433

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 32:02


    Send us a textn June of 2020, 14 year old Noah Donohoe goes missing in Northern Ireland. CCTV captures almost every step of his journey...but when the footage is viewed, it only creates more questions. https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    Merris Mondays: UFO NEWS (it's all stupid) Season 4 Episode 432

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 32:50


    Send us a textThe UFO guys are fighting. There is an EGG. The pope is mixed up in it for some reason and we're all doomed by 2027https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    The Bizarre Disappearance of Sandra Hughes Johnson Season 4 Episode 431

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 34:43


    Send us a textIn July of 2020, 54 year old Sandra Hughes Johnson vanished from her campsite in the Sierra National Forest. There would be several sightings of her, each more strange and eerie than the last. Join us as we discuss this chilling disappearance.https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    Merris Mondays: The Dancing Plague of 1518 Season 4 Episode 430

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 24:50


    Send us a textThe middle ages sucked. The people of Strasberg, France had it particularly rough. And then? They started dancing. And they didn't stop until they died. Join us for this fascinating tale! That's true!((sorry for the late upload, I had NO internet cause of the winter 'storm' My net goes out if you fart at it cross ways)https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    The Murders of Bibba Henry and Nina Smallman Season 4, Episode 429

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 68:19


    Send us a textOn Monday, June 8th, 2020, the murders of sisters Bibba Henry and Nina Smallman made the news. It wasn't just their brutal murder that was so harrowing, or the fact they were so close...or that the killer was so depraved. No. It was the way police mishandled their case, refusing to treat them with dignity. Merch, patreon, discord, kofi and more here: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    Merris Mondays and the Flaming Hand of Doom! Season 4 Episode 428

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 20:53


    Send us a textSounds like an Indiana Jones movie! But no. In 1916 near Atlantic City, something fell from the sky into the Prantl family's fields. The rest is...well I guess it's stupid. Was it a hand of doom? A weird rock? A meteorite? A wad of nonsense? Was it cursed? Listen to find out! (the answer is dumb) linktr.ee/crueltea Venmo: Lillian-Asterios, Cash App: $LillianAsterios, PayPal: lillianasterios@icloud.com if you want to assist with the car fund! No pressure my friends! Support the show

    Merris Mondays on a Tuesday: DRONES. DROOOONES. Wtf is up with all these drones? Season 4 Episode 427

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 43:36


    Send us a textSo...the drones in New Jersey are still droning. And now they're in just about every state and every continent. WTH is going on? The Pentagon said it was Santa Claus but I think they may be taking the piss as the Brits say. Join us as we delve even more deeply into this bizarre topic. linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    The Texas Killing Fields Pt. 3, the Bungled Investigation and the Incompetence of the League City PD Season 4 Episode 426

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 49:31


    Send us a textAfter spending years telling family and friends of these missing girls and women, the League City PD went on to bungle evidence, ignore tips and calls, refuse the help of other counties and the FBI, and keep in their employ a criminally negligent medical examiner. Join us as we discuss this frustrating case. https://linktr.ee/cruelteaHelp Lillian if you can: Venmo: Lillian-Asterios. Cash app $LillianAsterios Paypal: lilliansterios@icloud.comSupport the show

    The Texas Killing Fields Pt. 2: Connections Season 4 Episode 425

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 60:51


    Send us a textWillow covers the cases from the 90's and we talk about suspects and how the police in various counties dropped the ball on this investigation. Merch, Patreon, Discord, Kofi and more: linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    Merris Mondays: Hannah Kobayahsi/NJ Drone Update Season 4 Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 26:46


    Send us a textHannah Kobayashi is a 30 year old woman from Hawaii who went missing on November 11th. The case is strange and the LAPD claims she is missing of her own free will. What's going on with this case? Plus, we give an update on the truly bizarre drone swarm.Merch, Patreon, Discord and Merris's RealiTEA podcast here: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    The Texas Killing Fields Part One: No One Can Hear You Scream Season 4 Episode 424

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 51:58


    Send us a textFrom the early 70's all the way to the late 90's a 25 acre stretch of land between Houtson and Galveston Texas has been the dumping ground for a killer...or several killers. The bodies of at least 33 young girls and women have been discovered and most of those cases have never been solved. Who were these girls and women? Who killed them? And why did the League City PD mess this case up SO bad? Join us for the first of four parts on the deep dive of the Texas Killing Fields.Donate to the Texas Equusearch https://texasequusearch.org/make-a-donation/Merch, Kofi, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    Merris Mondays: UFO/Drone Swarms Season 4 Episode 423

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 28:46


    Send us a textAre we under attack?? Are aliens invading? Is it al nonsense? FIND OUThttps://linktr.ee/cruelteaOur other pod, realiTEA: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/vIXABdoIZObSupport the show

    Hillside Stranglers Pt. 2 Season 4 Episode 422

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 51:55


    Send us a textTw/cw: CSAWho were the men that were killing all those women? What did they have in common? Join us as we discuss the diabolical Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono Jr.https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    Merris Mondays: We're Summoning Aliens (CE5 Protocol!) Season 4 Episode 421

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 21:31


    Send us a textI don't know about you, but I really wanna talk to aliens. So, I decided to take on Steven Greer's CE5. YOU CAN TOO! It's a meditation that is supposed to...make ufo's appear. Is it nonsense? DOES IT WORK? Let's find out. Here's the guided meditation: https://soundcloud.com/meagan-cohn/ce5-meditation-adapted-from-dr-steven-greer?in=yali-poliak/sets/c-e-5https://linktr.ee/crueltea For Patreon, merch, discord, Kofi, and so much more! Support the show

    The Hillside Stranglers Pt. 1 Season 4 Episode 420

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 39:57


    Send us a textThe Hillside Strangler, later the Hillside Stranglers, is the media called one, later discovered to be two, American serial killers who hunted Los Angeles, California, between October 1977 and February 1978...on Part One, we talk about the victims. TW/CW: SA and sex work.Want episodes early? Extra episodes? CUSTOM EPISODES? Join our Patreon! Follow the link here for Patreon, merch, discord, Kofi, and more! https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    Merris Mondays: Immaculate Bullsh*t Season 4 Episode 419

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 34:29


    Send us a textOn November 13th there was a congressional hearing on UFO's again. And it was sooooo stupid. I watched it all so you don't have to! There's MERCH! There's FLAT EARTH AND BIRD DRONES. There is Lauren Boefart being an idiot! Join us as we lose the plot.https://linktr.ee/cruelteaNancy Mace's stupid ass t shirt https://www.reddit.com/r/aliens/comments/1grfa60/not_a_good_look_that_nancy_mace_is_now_selling/#lightboxSupport the show

    The Bevers Brothers Season 4 Episode 418

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 48:57


    Send us a textRobert and Michael Bevers were obsessed with true crime. They idolized serial killers and school shooters. They wanted to become serial killers themselves...and they started with their parents and five siblings.Merch, Patreon, Kofi, Discord and more here: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    Merris Mondays: Are Billionaires Trying to Destroy the World Season Four Episode 417

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 37:59


    Send us a textIn short? Yes. And the reason why all boils down to a book written in the 90's called the Four Turnings. Join us as we explore the very stupid, very destructive world of Accerleratism. Patreon, discord, merch, kofi and more here: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    The Antifreeze Murders of the Staudte Family Season 4 Episode 416

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 61:29


    Send us a textDuring a five month period in 2012, Diane Staudte poisoned many members of her own family with antifreeze. Join us as we discuss this fascinating case during our month of Families Who Kill Together.Discord, merch, patreon, Kofi and moooore here: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    Merris Mondays: The Goblin Voice of Zaragosa Season 4 Episode 415

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 22:11


    Send us a textSo you might think this is a story about a goblin. But it's not. In Spain in 1934, an apartment building was filled with phantom laughter. And then things got weird. SORRY for the short episode! I'm still dealing with Covid

    Merris Mondays: The Wild Case of the Lead Masks Season 4 Episode 414

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 29:59


    Send us a textIn 1966 in Brazil, two men went to the top of a hill, took some capsules (maybe), put on some homemade lead masks...and died. This is their story. What do you think happened??Discord, merch, patreon, more here: https://linktr.ee/crueltealillianasterios@icloud.com to contact LilSupport the show

    Lyle and Erik Menedez Season 4 Episode 413

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 71:32


    Send us a textOne of the biggest cases in the 90's. The trial lasted six years. Lyle and Erk were brothers who killed their wealthy parents. They seemed to have it all. Good looks, money...but the family had a dark secret. Were Lyle and Erik justified in what they did? TW/CW: CSA, CA, and mental health venting towards the end. Email Lillian for info on Willow's birthday lillianasterios@icloud.comMerch, patreon, discord, kofi and more: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    Merris Mondays: Merris and Lillian's Haunted House! Season 4 Episode 412

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 47:57


    Send us a text...featuring the time a guy lived in Lillan's haunted backyard for two weeks and she only discovered him there because she was in the garage with the German witch who lived in there and thus, she heard him peeing on her house. Anyway. ENJOY. These are the true stories of the most haunted awful crazy weird place I've ever lived. Starring: The hat man, grandpa's ghost brings pet bunnies, shadow people, desk growling, and UFO's. Merch! Patreon! Discord! Kofi! All right here, friends: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    Notorious 90's: The Oklahoma City Bombing Season 4 Episode 411

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 49:26


    Send us a textOn April 19th, 1995, America changed. The worst case of domestic terrorism had struck the heartland. Join us as we explore this horrific act of terrorism and go into the reasons for one of the deadliest terror attacks on American soil. Support the pod! Join Patreon, Kofi, merch, discord and more here: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

    Notorious Nineties: The Murder of Gianni Versace Season 4 Episode 410

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 62:48


    Send us a textIn 1997, famous fashion designer Gianni Versace was gunned down in cold blood. Join us as we discuss his iconic life and tragic death. NOTE: We are aware there's a slight audio issue towards the end! We did our best to salvage the audio! Apologies for when it drops out. It's Willow's birthday! Send her some love! Join our patreon, discord and see our merch here: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

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