Killer Cocktails

Stephen McDaniel When Stephen’s neighbor Lauren Giddings went missing he talked with reporters like he was a concerned friend. However, what they didn’t know is that Stephen knew a lot more than he was letting on. Catacombs Deep underneath the city of Paris, there is a maze of tunnels that house the remains of more... The post E77: Daiquiri, Stephen McDaniel, and the Catacombs appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

Question and Answer with Jackie and Dreya Come join us as we answer questions that listeners sent in about the podcast, true crime, and about us! Cheers! The post E76: Q&A with Jackie and Dreya appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

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Jim Jones James Warren Jones started a cult called the Peoples Temple. When his organization started getting pressure from authorities he and his disciplines fled to Jonestown, Guyana where the unspeakable happened. José Luis Calva Zepeda Jose Zepeda is considered the first modern cannibalism case in Mexico and is one of the few cannibalism cases... The post E74: Cosmopolitian, Jim Jones, and José Luis Calva Zepeda appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

Scott Peterson Join us on our last installment of the Scott Peterson case. We chat about the burglary, media’s involvement, jury, the timeline, and a surprise bit of coincidence that doesn’t add up. The post E73 Part 3: Silver Moon Brewing Simon Says – Scott Peterson appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

Laci Peterson thought she met prince charming and together they were living the American dream. On Christmas Eve her husband Scott went fishing and 8 month pregnant Laci took their dog for a walk around the neighborhood, but only Scott would return that day… The post E73 Part 2: Malibu Bay Breeze, Scott Peterson, and Laci Peterson appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

Scott Peterson and Laci Peterson Laci Peterson thought she met prince charming and together they were living the American dream. On Christmas Eve her husband Scott went fishing and 8 month pregnant Laci took their dog for a walk around the neighborhood, but only Scott would return that day… The post E73 Part 1: Bay Breeze and the Scott Peterson and Laci Peterson case appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

Delfina and María de Jesús González South of the border, the González sisters ran a compound of terror. Exploiting young girls and their “customers”, no one was safe from the mass graves that would be discovered. Christine and Léa Papin The Papin sisters grew up in turmoil but found their way into c comfortable home... The post E72: Sassy Sister Martini, Delfina and María de Jesús González, and Christine Papin and Léa Papin appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

Israel Keys  Israel hid kill kits throughout the US and committed his murders, arsons, and bank robberies in potentially all 50 states. His name was kept quiet for an entire year while the FBI tried to get as much information out of him as possible. Jessica Kumala Wongso Jessica just wanted to catch up with... The post E71: Espresso Martini, Israel Keys, and Jessica Kumala Wongso appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

“Happy Face Killer” aka Keith Hunter Jesperson If you’re happy and you know it… murder strangers along the interstate? Keith would kill women and taunt the media with letters signed with an ironic smiley face. “I-5 Strangler” aka Roger Kibbe In the 1970s Lou Ellen Burleigh went for a follow-up job interview and was never... The post E70: The Bennett, “Happy Face Killer” aka Keith Hunter Jesperson, and the “I-5 Strangler” aka Roger Kibbe appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

Amanda Knox Meredith Kercher and Amanda Knox both sought a magical year abroad, but within a month Meredith would be dead and Amanda would spend 4 years in an Italian prison. Deirdre Hunt and Konstantinos Fotopoulos If at first you don’t succeed, try try again. Well, maybe not if you’re trying to have your significant... The post E69: Sex On The Beach, Amanda Knox, and Deirdre Hunt & Konstantinos Fotopoulos appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

Tsukasa Kanda A group of strangers met in an online chat room and they hatcheted a plan to make some easy money. However, their lust for riches would end in murder. Vinson Filyaw  When you’re 14 and a police officer tells you that you’re under arrest, there’s strong social conditioning to not question them. But... The post E68: Midori Sour, Tsukasa Kanda, and Vinson Filyaw appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

David Edward Maust David begged not to be released from jail but kept getting early parole. A mistake that would cost several teens their lives.  Joesph Chester Palczynski Joesph Chester Palczynski was popping collars and popping girlfriends. He’d surround himself with inexperienced youngsters and put on the illusion of wealth and success while underneath he... The post E67: Vesper, David Edward Maust, and Joesph Chester Palczynski appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

Richard Leonard Kuklinski aka “The Iceman” Mark Twain always said, “find a job you enjoy doing and you will never work a day in your life.” And “The Iceman” did just that by becoming the personal hitman to the Gambino crime family. Dr. Harold Shipman While every doctor pledges to do no harm, Dr. Shipman... The post E66: Gin & Tonic, Richard Leonard Kuklinski aka “The Iceman”, and Dr. Harold Shipman appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

Robin Gecht and the “Ripper Crew”  Over the course of 18 months, Robin Gecht and his ‘Ripper Crew’ would wreak havoc upon Chicago, Illinois during the early 1980s.  Randy Steven Kraft A notorious killer that haunted along Southern California beaches leaving 60+ bodies in his wake. Offering drugs and rides to unsuspecting men, hanging out... The post E65: Harvey Wallbanger, Randy Gecht and the ‘Ripper Crew’, and Randy Steven Kraft appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

Archibald Thompson When a bougie butler gets a taste for the finer things, bodies start stacking up. Cayetano Santos Godino Cayetano was involved in seven arson cases, seven attempted murder charges, and murdered four children all before he was 16 years old. The post E64: Penicillin, Archibald Thompson, and Cayetano Santos Godino appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

Henry Moity In 1927 a housekeeper arrived for work only to discover two bloody trunks, inside were the ladies of the house. Police verified the husband’s alibis and one was cleared right away while the other skipped town. Vincent Brothers Vincent’s life was busy since he was a vice principal and a father of three.... The post E63: Grasshopper, Henry Moity, and Vincent Brothers appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

Melinda Loveless Melinda was 17 years old when she and three other girls decided to bully a girl named Shanda Sharer over a love feud. However, their original plan to scare Shanda quickly turned into an utterly heinous attack. Altamont Free Concert The Altamont free concert was supposed to be the west coast’s echo to... The post E62: Boilermaker, Shanda Renee Sharer, and the Altamont Free Concert appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

Jean Lanfray On August 28, 1905, Jean Lanfray drank seven glasses of wine, six glasses of cognac, one spiked coffee, two creme de menthes,  and two glasses of absinthe which added all together equals a recipe for disaster. The Boy In The Box When a young boy is found dead in a discarded JC Penny’s... The post E61: Death In The Afternoon, The Boy In The Box, and Jean Lanfray appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

The Axeman of New Orleans Imagine living in a town where your neighbors keep being murdered in the middle of the night with an ax. Nothing is ever taken from their homes, there appears to be no connection between the victims, and there are no leads as to who could be behind these heinous crimes.... The post E60: Mardi “Grass” Is Always Greener, Axeman of New Orleans, and the Bayou Strangler appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

John Leonard Orr  John really wanted to be a police officer, however, he couldn’t pass the entrance exam. So he pivoted his career and became a fire investigator. During his career he made a name for himself and peers turned to him for guidance when they had a difficult case. While working in Southern California... The post E59: Wine Is So Dang Fine, John Leonard Orr, and Brian Gene Nichols appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

Stacey Morgan Schoeck Stacey was unhappy in her marriage so she did what we all do and she vented her frustrations to her coworker during her lunch break. However, instead of just blowing off steam they started to formulate a plan to remove Stacey’s husband from her life permanently.  Brenda Lee Ritter During the 70s... The post E58: “Cran” You Be My Valentine, Stacey Morgan Schoeck, and Brenda Lee Ritter appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

Jesus Mezquia The murder of Mia Katherine Zapata went unsolved for 10 years. The amazing advances in science and DNA evidence finally helped solve this mysterious and sad end to a young artist. Madeleine Hamilton Smith Travel back in time with us to Scotland in 1857 to learn about one of the most sensationalized murders... The post E57: Boulevardier, Jesus Mezquia, and Madeleine Hamilton Smith appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

Brandy Alexander This story has a little bit of everything… who doesn’t get excited for a man who is born in Scotland and ends up as an American Civil War spy?! And of course, there is intrigue, mystery, and murder! Alexander ‘Sandy’ Keith Jr. In a world filled with 7.5 billion+ people, there are bound... The post E56: Brandy Alexander, Alexander ‘Sandy’ Keith, Jr, and Brandy Holmes appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

John Reginald Christie When you think of Notting Hill you might think of the movie starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant or of the town itself. However, not so long ago a house of horrors was nestled in this seemingly picturesque town. Gerald Parker One night a husband and wife start fighting, but this is... The post E55: Orange Blossom, John Reginald Christie, and Gerald Parker appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

hitchBOT A friendly hitchhiker made their way across Canada, the Netherlands, and Germany before heading to the United States. But only two weeks into their journey in America they were beheaded in Philadelphia. Sterling Barnett Spann Hold onto your butts because this case is going for a wild ride. At first, Sterling seems like the... The post E54: Clover Club, hitchBOT, and Sterling Barnett Spann appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

Steven Roy Harper On September 10, 1978, several family members fell ill and were rushed to the hospital when the exhibited signs of vomiting, uncontrolled nose bleeding, and hemorrhaging. Doctors first assumed it was a deadly disease spreading throughout the town, however, something much darker was going on. Lyle and Erik Menendez From the outside,... The post E53: Live Show Astro Lounge, Steven Roy Harper, and Lyle and Erik Menendez appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

  Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. In this second episode of our two-part series, we deep dive into the days leading up to each of these young artists’ murders and the conspiracy theories that followed. The post E52 Part 2: Martini, Tupac, and The Notorious B.I.G. appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. Even if you didn’t grow up during the 90s you probably know the name Tupac Shakur and his songs California Love and Temptations. What you might not know is that he was good friends with The Notorious B.I.G. that’s right the one and only Biggie Smalls who sang Big... The post E52 Part 1: Gin Martinis, Tupac, and The Notorious B.I.G. appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

Emily Swann Emily Swann lived during the 1800s which wasn’t the best time to be a woman. During her life, she married, had 11 children, and she endured her husband’s physical abuse. Until one day she was saved. Harry Houdini Harry Houdini is known around the world for his amazing illusions and mystifying escape act.... The post E51: Rum Punch, Emily Swann, and Harry Houdini appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

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  Butterbeer Cocktail Recipe Glassware: Frosted Mug Ingredients: -1 ounce Butterscotch Schnapps -1 ounce Vanilla flavored vodka -6 ounces of Cream Soda -Whipped Cream -Butterscotch Sauce Directions: 1. Accio Mug! 2. Pour Butterscotch Schnapps and Vanilla Vodka into a frosted mug 3. Pour approximately 6 ounces of Cream Soda into a mug 4. Top with... The post E45: Butterbeer – Harry Potter, Chung Ling Soo, and David Curtiss Stephenson appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

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Lisa Nowak Lisa Nowak was a big deal within NASA, she flew on Space Shuttle Discovery where she operated the shuttle’s robotic arms. That’s right, ROBOTIC ARMS. But even people who seem like they have their lives together have secrets and Lisa’s would be plastered on newspapers and nighttime news throughout the nation. John Brennan Crutchley... The post E43: Space Gin Smash, Lisa Nowak, and John Brennan Crutchley appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

Ever wanted to learn about our origin story, how we make our episodes, and random fun facts about us? Check out this bonus episode where Nicole Vulcan from the Source Weekly chats with us about all that and more. Cheers! Also, check out the article Nicole wrote about us in the Source Weekly here: https://www.bendsource.com/bend/death-and-drinking/Content?oid=10712859 The post BONUS: Our Origin Story/Interview With The Source Weekly appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

Juan David Ortiz Robert Pickton   Frozen Piña Colada Recipe Glassware: Hurricane Glass Ingredients: – 1.5 oz white rum – 1.5 oz dark rum – 2 oz pineapple juice – 2 oz Coco Lopez – 1 oz Heavy Cream – Dash of Angostura bitters Directions: 1. Add all ingredients to high power blender. 2. Blend... The post E42: Piña Colada, Juan David Ortiz, and Robert Pickton appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

Jarrod Wyatt Jarrod Wyatt thought he was going to have a fun night with friends while tripping on shrooms. However, their evening would end in tragedy when everyone started having a bad trip. Maria Ybanez Maria Ybanez is not a murderer, but rather the victim in a cold case. She went missing on June 13,... The post E41: LiberTea Cocktail, Jarrod Wyatt, and, Maria Ybanez appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

Edward Wayne Edwards Edward Wayne Edwards ended up on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitive and for good reason. He escaped from jail, robbed gas stations, and murdered several people. Carl Eugene Watts Carl Eugene Watts aka “The Sunday Morning Slasher” is one of the most prolific serial killers that you’ve never heard of. How... The post E40: Edward 40 Hands, Edward Wayne Edwards, and Carl Eugene Watts appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

  Mark Allen Hopkinson Mark Allen Hopkinson was intelligent, charming, manipulative, and self-serving. He started getting into trouble at a young age and as he got older his crimes became more cruel and violent. However, no one could have guessed that a dispute over water rights would be the reason Mark started killing. Robert Spangler... The post E39: Revolver Cocktail, Mark Allen Hopkinson, and Robert Spangler appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

Rubin “Hurricane” Carter Rubin “Hurricane” Carter was an American-Canadian middleweight boxer who went downtown one night to have some fun with friends. While he was out three people were shot and killed at a nearby bar & grill. Unfortunately for Rubin, he fit the description of the assailant. John Jonchuck John Jonchuck had a troubled... The post E38: Hurricane Cocktail, Rubin “Hurricane” Carter and John Jonchuck appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

Cordelia Botkin Cordelia Botkin fell in love with a married man and they had an affair for years. Until one day her love interest decided to go back to his wife. So Cordelia sent his wife a very special and deadly box of chocolates. Dr. Joseph Michael Swango Dr. Joseph Swango is another one of... The post E37: Chocolate Cake Shot, Cordelia Botkin, and Dr. Joseph Michael Swango appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

Isaiah Kalebu Isiah would destroy many lives when he brutally attacked a young couple in their home. It was unusually hot so they had left their windows open while they slept. Because of the heinous events that they had to endure, the survivor would become known as “The Bravest Woman in Seattle”. Debora Green Debora... The post E36: Washington Apple, Isaiah Kalebu, and Debora Green appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

  Rodney Alcala aka “The Dating Game Killer” At age 25 Rodney Alcala was almost caught while raping and attempting to murder a young girl. But he fled the scene and he continued to kill. In the meantime, he was added to America’s Most Wanted list and became a contestant on a game show. Peter... The post E35: Wildfire, Rodney Alcala aka “The Dating Game Killer”, and Peter Keller appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

William Vincent Brown William Vincent Brown was not only a drug dealer but also a predator. He chose his victims carefully and left them for dead, or so he thought. Julian Harvey Julian Harvey was the captain of the Bluebelle and he and a family set sail for the Bahamas. Unfortunately, not everyone would make... The post E34: Dark and Stormy, William Vincent Brown, and Julian Harvey appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

Glen Stewart Godwin Glen Godwin was an upstanding citizen for most of his life until one day he was convicted of murder, but his story doesn’t end there. He would eventually escape from prison and be added to America’s Most Wanted list and more. Pamela Anne Phillips Pamela Phillips was married to Gary Traino for... The post E33: Paloma, Glen Stewart Godwin, and Pamela Anne Phillips appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

Donald Harvey aka the “Angel of Death” Donald Harvey just wanted to help the elderly, but his obsession with murder would make him into one of the most prolific serial killers in the United States. William “Smokey” Saunders Willie “Smokey” Saunders had just won the Triple Crown at the Kentucky Derby. In celebration, he and... The post E32: Mint Julep, Donald Harvey, and William “Smokey” Saunders appeared first on Killer Cocktails.

Vanessa “Honey” Malone Vanessa was only 18 years old when she was murdered. It had been just a regular day, she went to work and then decided to hangout with friends that night. Unfortunately, things got out of hand and the mystery continues. Ira Einhorn aka “The Unicorn Killer” Ira was a head figure for... The post E31: Honey Bee cocktail, Vanessa “Honey” Malone, and Ira Einhorn aka “The Unicorn Killer” appeared first on Killer Cocktails.