Best Homebrew Murder Crew Podcasts (2025)

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MICROBREW: Screen to Scream: When Horror Imitates Life--and Vice Versa 30:33

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In this chilling Microbrew, we dive into the twisted loop where fiction and reality collide—examining two haunting cases that blur the line between cinematic horror and true crime. First, we unravel the disturbing murder of Marilyn DePue, whose killer’s macabre actions and getaway eerily mirror scenes later immortalized in the cult horror film Jeep…

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MICROBREW: Black Friday - The Edmonton Tornado of 1987 41:39

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It's hard to believe that today, July 31 2025, marks 38 years since the devastating Edmonton tornado on July 31, 1987—often remembered as “Black Friday.” That day, a powerful F4 tornado tore through the city’s southeast, leaving a trail of destruction and heartbreak. It claimed 27 lives and injured hundreds more, becoming one of Canada’s deadliest …

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Episode 70: The Astroworld Tragedy 1:24:18

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On November 5, 2021, Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival, named after Houston's beloved defunct theme park, turned into a nightmare. This episode explores the event's tragic unraveling, from the park's nostalgic past to Scott's "rage" concert culture, known for its chaotic energy and a history of crowd-related incidents. We detail the fateful day: e…

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Episode 69: The Brothers Home 1:04:39

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In this gripping episode, we peel back the curtain on one of South Korea’s most controversial and haunting institutions: the Brothers Home orphanage. Once considered a haven for orphans and runaways in the 1970s and '80s, the truth that later emerged tells a chilling story of abuse, exploitation, and systemic cover-up. Through survivor testimonies,…

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Episode 68: David Viens - A Recipe For Murder 30:26

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How far would you go to hide a secret? David Viens had a recipe... When Dawn Viens vanished in 2009, her disappearance baffled authorities—until a shocking confession from her husband, celebrity chef David Viens, unveiled a truth more horrifying than fiction. In this episode, we peel back the layers of this tragic case, exploring the chilling detai…

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MICROBREW: The Abduction of Betty & Barney Hill 37:33

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In this episode, we unravel one of the most iconic and controversial UFO encounters in American history: the 1961 abduction of Betty and Barney Hill. Driving through the mountains of New Hampshire, the couple claimed they were taken aboard an extraterrestrial spacecraft in what would become the first widely publicized alien abduction case. We dive …

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MICROBREW: Blood in the Hills: The Cypress Hills Massacre of 1873 30:04

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AUNTIE B IS BACK! In this episode, we uncover a nearly forgotten but pivotal moment in Canadian history—the Cypress Hills Massacre. On June 1, 1873, a group of American wolf hunters and whisky traders crossed into what is now Saskatchewan, seeking revenge for stolen horses. Their arrival at an Assiniboine camp ended in a deadly confrontation that l…

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Episode 67: From Backstreet to Bankruptcy: The Rise and Fall of Lou Pearlman 56:04

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Lou Pearlman was the mastermind behind some of the biggest boy bands of the late '90s and early 2000s, including *NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys. But behind the glitz and chart-topping hits was a web of deception. This episode dives into Pearlman’s meteoric rise in the music industry, the financial scandal that unraveled his empire, and the lasting …

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MICROBREW: The Way - Lela and Raymond Howard 46:19

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In June 1997, the quiet community of Salado, Texas, was gripped by a perplexing mystery: the disappearance of Lela and Raymond Howard. This elderly couple, known for their independence, embarked on what should have been a routine, short drive to a local festival. Instead, they vanished without a trace, only to be found deceased 13 days later, hundr…

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Episode 66: The Unsolved Murder of Sister Cathy Cesnik 1:00:07

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In this chilling episode, we revisit the mysterious and tragic case of Sister Cathy Cesnik, a beloved Baltimore nun whose life was cut short under disturbing circumstances in 1969. Despite decades of speculation, official investigations, and shocking allegations, her murder remains unsolved. We examine the haunting details surrounding her disappear…

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Episode 65: Ka-Ki-Si-Kutchin (Swift Runner) 1:18:55

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Swift Runner was a Cree hunter from Alberta who, during the brutal winter of 1878-79, committed an act of cannibalism, killing and consuming his wife and five children. He later claimed he had been possessed by the Wendigo—a supernatural entity in Algonquian folklore believed to drive people to madness and cannibalism. The Wendigo is said to embody…

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Episode 64: The Yogurt Shop Murders 1:08:48

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On December 6, 1991, a quiet night in Austin, Texas, turned into one of the city’s most haunting mysteries. Four teenage girls—Amy Ayers (13), Sarah Harbison (15), Jennifer Harbison (17), and Eliza Thomas (17)—were brutally murdered inside an I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt! shop. Their bodies were discovered after a fire was set to cover up the crime,…

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Episode 63: The Boston Tea Party 1:01:06

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On a cold December night in 1773, a group of defiant American colonists disguised themselves as Mohawk warriors, crept aboard British ships, and dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor. Their message? No taxation without representation! This bold act of protest against British rule wasn’t just about tea—it was a spark that ignited the American …

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Bonus: The Powerful Silence of the Red Dress 27:21

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May 5 is the National Day of awareness and remembrance for the Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people (MMIWG2S), also known as "Red Dress Day," coined by Métis artist Jaime Black as "an aesthetic response to this critical national issue." The ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ peop…

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MICROBREW: Typhoid Mary (from our PATREON!) 49:33

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**This is the LAST WEEKEND of FREE access to our Microbrews on our Patreon account! Listen to Typhoid Mary, then go check out our other short, easy listening episodes by signing up for a free Patreon account at www.patreon.com/homebrewmc , only $3/month after May 4th 2025** Imagine hiring a cook, only to discover she’s unwittingly poisoning her emp…

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Episode 62: Moosehead Brewery Murder Mystery 1:04:10

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Meaghan cracks into Canada's Unsolved Brew: A Beer Baron Butchered, a Son Accused, and a Nation Gripped. Uncork the decade-long saga of the Richard Oland murder and the lingering questions that still haunt the iconic Moosehead family. Sources: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/dennis-oland-case?hl=en-CA https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wi…

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Episode 61: The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist 1:11:21

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Picture this: a heist that didn't target diamonds, gold, or priceless art, but maple syrup instead! 🍁 Canada's highly coveted liquid gold, The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist is one of the most unusual crimes in Canadian history. Thieves coordinated this sweet operation between August 2011 and July 2012 and walked away with 3,000 tonnes of maple s…

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Episode 60: Grant Amato 58:56

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The things we do for love... Probably not as extreme as what Grant Amato did in order to remain in contact with a Bulgarian web cam model that he was in love with in 2019. After Grant steals hundreds of thousands of dollars from his family to continue viewing and speaking with Sylvie, he is a given an ultimatum--get help, and cease contact with her…

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Episode 59: The River Remembers: The Wabanaki Legacy 1:12:38

6M ago1:12:38

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Before Canada existed, powerful Indigenous confederacies like the Wabanaki shaped the northeast. Meaghan tells us how their stories, filled with political intrigue, brutal colonial encounters, and enduring resilience, challenge everything you thought you knew about North American history. From ancient laws to modern-day struggles for sovereignty, t…

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Episode 58: Jeffrey Spaide and the battle of Bergh Street 55:05

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Jeffrey Spaide, a retired veteran and engineer, lived in the quiet town of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Known for his reserved but friendly nature, Jeffrey took pride in his home and enjoyed working on his house, yard, and garden. However, his peaceful existence was disrupted by his neighbors, Lisa and James Goy, who were known for their rowdy and d…

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Episode 57: Where the Wild Things Are: The Tragedy of Travis the Chimp and Human Hubris 1:03:55

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Meaghan tells us about Travis the Chimp who was a male chimpanzee raised by Sandra Herold in Stamford, Connecticut. Born in 1995, Travis was socialized among humans from a young age and became a local celebrity, even appearing in commercials and TV shows. He was treated like a family member, performing tasks like dressing himself, eating at the tab…

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Episode 56: The Brothers Grimm 1:13:34

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The story of the Brother's Grimm is one of scholarly dedication, cultural preservation, and enduring literary impact. From their early lives & hardships, scholarly pursuits, to the Grimm's Fairy tales themselves and beyond, Kristy delves into the Brothers Grimm, beyond the fairy tales, and how they played a vital role in preserving and shaping Germ…

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BONUS: MICROBREW: The Glenelg Beach Mystery: What happened to the Beaumont Children? 38:16

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This week we are sharing some PATREON content! Come join us for even more like this one at www.patreon.com/homebremc, $3/month! Meaghan tells us the case of the missing Beaumont children. It is one of Australia's most infamous unsolved mysteries. On January 26, 1966, siblings Jane, Arnna, and Grant Beaumont disappeared from Glenelg Beach near Adela…

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Episode 55: The Mountain's Secret: The Dyatlov Pass Tragedy Pt. 2 of 2 1:14:19

7M ago1:14:19

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Meaghan completes the story of Dyatlov pass and the fate of the 9 hikers in this 2nd part. We discuss curious autopsy findings, theories and more. https://dyatlovpass.com/ https://ethz.ch/en/news-and-events/eth-news/news/2022/03/the-dyatlov-pass-mystery-and-what-a-research-article-can-trigger.html https://www.history.com/news/dyatlov-pass-incident-…

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Episode 54: The Mountain's Secret: The Dyatlov Pass Tragedy Pt 1 of 2 1:03:22

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Meaghan Discusses the Mystery of the 9 Hikers in the now-named Dyatlov pass. In February 1959, nine experienced hikers ventured into the Ural Mountains of the Soviet Union. Their journey took a terrifying turn when they mysteriously perished in an event that remains unsolved to this day. This 2 part series delves into the Dyatlov Pass Incident, exp…

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SPECIAL: Bones in a Box 1:06:26

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**Please forgive our technical difficulties once again! Better quality is coming next week!** Kristy delves into a story of a chilling discovery, a secret unearthed on All Hallows' Eve. A forgotten relic of a bygone war, a rusty old footlocker dating back to the 1930’s, held a macabre treasure within its aged walls. Not gold, not jewels, but someth…

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Episode 53: Georgia Tann - The Baby Thief 50:25

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Kristy tells us about the dark history of black-market adoptions in the early-mid 1900's, focusing on one diabolical woman by the name of Georgia Tann, who stole over 5000 children in the span of 30 years In Memphis, Tennessee. References: https://nypost.com/2017/06/17/this-woman-stole-children-from-the-poor-to-give-to-the-rich/ https://www.latimes…

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Episode 52: The Slenderman Stabbing 1:10:36

8M ago1:10:36

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Meaghan tells us about 2 young girls who take fantasy a little too far when they offer their friend up as a sacrifice to the Slender Man. Resources: https://people.com/slender-man-stabbing-where-are-anissa-weier-morgan-geyser-now-8643057 https://www.biography.com/crime/a63393305/slenderman-stabbing-case-updates https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/10/us/sle…

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Episode 51: 1975 CIL Plant Explosion Calgary, AB 52:16

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Kristy throws it back close to home with an explosion that takes place at an explosives plant in 1975 that is now the site of the Douglas Square Shopping Centre in Calgary AB....But when you hear one man's story, you will be questioning destiny. References https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/fortney-explosive-day-in-calgarys-history-almost-fo…

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Episode 50: The Lululemon Murder 59:43

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On March 12th 2011, store manager Rachel Oertli discovers Jayna's lifeless body in her store, and another employee, Brittany, tied to the bathroom. According to Brittany, two masked assailants followed the pair back into the store that night. Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/lululemon-murder https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lululemon_murder ht…

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HbMC MERRY CRISIS SPECIAL 2024 1:59:11

9M ago1:59:11

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Kristy brings the history and Meaghan brings the crime. Merry Christmas to all! And to all some good wine!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 49: Ruthie Mae McCoy 1:05:51

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Meaghan takes us through some dark history of the Chicago Projects that were a result of racism and segregation, before narrowing in on a terrifying murder of a beautiful 52 year old woman just trying to make it in Chicago despite her crippling paranoia and mental health diagnoses, in a city still plagued by racism in 1987. Sources: https://chicago…

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Episode 48: Captain Joseph White 1:02:48

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In 1830 Salem Massachusetts, a wealthy retired merchant named Joseph White disinherited his great niece when he learns or her marrying the town gold digger, Joseph Knapp Jr. But Joseph is a cocky know-it-all, or so he THINKS, and his plan to overthrow his great uncle-in-law's will is soiled because his greed clouded his judgement. Hosted on Acast. …

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BONUS EPISODE: Halloween Edition: The Man Who Ruined Halloween 26:46

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Ronald Clark O’Bryan lived with his wife Daynene and two children, Timothy and Elizabeth, in Deer Park, Texas, a middle-class suburb of Houston. He worked as an optician and served as a deacon at a Baptist church, where he sang in the choir and oversaw the parochial bus program. Those who knew O’Bryan considered him a model citizen. One pastor desc…

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Episode 47: D. Randall Blythe 1:12:31

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David Randall Blythe is an American vocalist, best known as the lead singer and lyricist of heavy metal band Lamb of God and Burn The Priest. He has also performed guest vocals for numerous other bands. At the end of June 2012, Blythe was arrested, charged and remanded in custody by the Czech authorities in connection with an incident that had happ…

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Episode 46: Nick Markowitz 1:04:19

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A 15 year old boy, desperate to win his brother's approval, fails to see the danger his brother's life choices have gotten him into. Convinced he is having the days-long party of a lifetime, Nick is unaware of the true evils the people his brother associates with are capable of. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 45: Elisa Lam 56:37

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The notorious Cecil Hotel grows in infamy when guest Elisa Lam vanishes. But what happened to her? Is it a case of mis-managed mental health, or something more nefarious? Sources: Netflix Original series- Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel https://allthatsinteresting.com/elisa-lam-death https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-55994935 https://…

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Episode 44: The Wengert Mansion 54:52

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The Wengert Family is one of Las Vegas' most prominent families, and were pioneers in the city's early development. Built in 1938, their Tudor style home holds many secrets, and alleged hauntings -- especially now under it's new ownership. Fresh off the plane from Las Vegas herself, Kristy tells us all about this mysterious mansion, a home unlike a…

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Episode 43: Indrid Cold - The Smiling Man 55:22

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Kristy gets a little extraterrestrial in this telling of an alien entity known as Indrid Cold, speaking extensively on Woodrow Derenberger's numerous encounters with the entity and even a trip to his home planet, Lanulos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 42: Halifax Explosion 44:28

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DARK HISTORY Meaghan brings us back in time to the morning of December 6th 1917 when a French cargo ship collides with a Norwegian vessel which would cause the largest human-made explosion at that time, after the explosion released the equivalent energy of roughly 2.9 kilotons of TNT Sources: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/halifa…

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Episode 41: Cari Farver 1:00:27

1+ y ago1:00:27

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Kristy tells us a twisted story of a jealous lover and the lengths she will go to claim what she believes is hers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 40: The Murder of Debbie Stevens & Laurie Boyd 46:47

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Meaghan keeps it SUPER close to home for us on the podcast with 2 murders from the Calgary/Okotoks/High River areas, as two men who formed a curious friendship under a surprising circumstance prowl the streets in search of their next victim. But could there be more across Canada? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 39: SURVIVOR: Elisabeth Fritzl 56:29

1+ y ago56:29

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Kristy tells a horrifying survivor case, where Elisabeth Fritzl escapes her captor after 24 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 38: The Uber Driver Killer 1:12:15

1+ y ago1:12:15

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Kristy takes us a wild ride, quite literally, as she tells us about Jason Brian Dalton who is allegedly possessed by the Uber app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 37: The murder of Brian Barrett 51:37

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On today's episode Meaghan tells us of an online love triangle gone wrong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 36: The Kidnapping of Kamryn Johnson 52:12

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Auntie B is back with another episode!! Hear about a mother's terrifying ordeal as she races the clock to save her kidnapped daughter from the menacing man on the other line of her cell phone.Audio: #TextMeWhenYouGetHome, Season 2 Episode 4Resources: https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=e042fa861d053235JmltdHM9MTcwNzM1MDQwMCZpZ3VpZD0wNGJlYTc3NS04M2M0LTZk…

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Episode 35: CATS: History, lore & cryptids 1:01:22

1+ y ago1:01:22

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You have CAT to be KITTEN us right meow! Life is testing us this week so we are bringing you something fun & light! Enjoy! **remotely recorded, sorry for the poor audio!* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Year in Review: A 2023 Recap by HbMC! 57:53

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Meaghan, Kristy & Auntie B take a trip through the highs and lows of 2023, top cases, top episodes, and updates! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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HbMC Christmas Special 2023: The 12 days of CRISIS ahem CHRISTMAS 1:09:41

2y ago1:09:41

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Meaghan continues to give you the Grimey and the Crimey while Kristy serves up some Pagan oranges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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HbMC Christmas Special: The 12 days of CRISIS ahem CHRISTMAS 1:13:50

2y ago1:13:50

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Meaghan gives you the Grimey and the Crimey while Kristy serves up some Pagan oranges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.