Champagne and Murder, Please
Welcome to Champagne and Murder Please, the podcast where the eerie, the unexplained, and the downright terrifying come to life. Each episode, we dive into true crime cases, from infamous murders to unsolved mysteries, explore the dark history of witches and occult practices, and venture into the world of the paranormal—where ghosts, hauntings, and curses lurk in the shadows. Plus, we investigate cryptids like Bigfoot, the Mothman, and other legendary creatures that blur the line between myth and reality. If you love all things spooky, sinister, and strange, you’ve found your new obsession.
Episodes
Vanished Without a Trace: Brookelynn Fancher and The Springfield Three
Disappearance is one of the most haunting crimes of all—and in this episode of Champagne and Murder, Please, we’re exploring two chilling cases that left behind more questions than answers. First, we examine the tragic death of Brookelynn F…
Cruel Roads & Cold Cases: William Bonin and the Reagan Brothers
On this chilling episode of Champagne and Murder, Please, we travel California’s shadowed highways to examine the life and crimes of William Bonin—the so-called “Freeway Killer”—whose spree of violence left a trail of young victims in his w…
Witches Real and Mythic: Salem & Circe
In this spellbinding episode of Champagne and Murder, Please, we uncork the dark legacy of the Salem Witch Trials—where fear, hysteria, and power turned neighbor against neighbor in one of history’s most infamous purges. But we don’t stop t…
The Hunter and the Hunted
In this chilling episode of Champagne and Murder, Please, we journey from the icy wilderness of Alaska to the heart of Atlanta’s Piedmont Park as we examine two tragic cases separated by decades but connected by brutality. First, we delve i…
Partners in Crime: The Twisted Bonds of Leopold & Loeb and Bonnie & Clyde
In this gripping episode, we explore two of history's most infamous criminal duos—Leopold and Loeb, the privileged prodigies who committed a shocking "thrill kill" in 1924, and Bonnie and Clyde, the Depression-era lovers whose crime spree c…
Legends Taken Too Soon: Selena & Dimebag Darrell
In this powerful episode, we explore the lives, legacies, and tragic deaths of two music icons from vastly different worlds—Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla and metal guitar legend Dimebag Darrell. Though their genres, audiences, and sty…
Whispers in the Woods: Myths and Madness of the Appalachian Trail
This week on Champagne and Murder, Please, we lace up our hiking boots and head deep into the misty heart of the Appalachian Trail—where the line between reality and legend is as thin as the mountain air. From ghostly hitchhikers and eerie …
Reflections in the Abyss: Leonard Lake & the Lady of the Lake
In this chilling episode of Champagne and Murder, Please, we dive deep into two hauntingly different but equally disturbing tales linked by water and death. First, we unravel the twisted world of Leonard Lake—prepper, predator, and one half…
Behind Closed Doors: The Franke Family Facade & The Decker Tragedy
What happens when family values become a mask for abuse—and no one’s watching closely enough to stop it?In this chilling episode of Champagne & Murder Please, we dive deep into two shocking and deeply unsettling family cases: the public unr…
Vanished & Vicious: The Lost Child and the Vampire of Sacramento
In this chilling episode of Champagne & Murder Please, we explore two haunting tales that blur the line between mystery and madness. First, we revisit the heartbreaking 1984 disappearance of 5-year-old Renee Aitken, who vanished from her No…
Mirrors in Time: The Doppelgänger Paradox
In this chilling installment of Champagne and Murder, Please, we uncork the unsettling phenomena of time slips and the doppelgänger effect—those eerie moments when past and present collide, and familiar faces turn dangerously unfamiliar. Fr…
Smiles and Cyanide: The Deadly Charms of Nannie Doss & Stacy Castor
In this chilling episode, we dive into the twisted lives of two women whose innocent facades masked sinister intentions. Meet Nannie Doss, the "Giggling Granny," who left a trail of poisoned husbands and eerie laughter in her wake, and Stac…
Into the Abyss: The Tragic Fates of Kathryn Donohue & Andrew McAuley
In this compelling episode, we examine two tragic yet starkly different stories connected by the relentless power of the sea. Kathryn Donohue was a vibrant woman whose life ended violently in a murder that shocked her community, unraveling …
Dark Twists of Fate
In this chilling episode, we delve into two hauntingly tragic cases that captivated headlines and remain shrouded in mystery and horror. First, we explore the disturbing story of Zach Bowen and Addie Hall, a couple whose post-Hurricane Katr…
Sinister Paths: Kelly Cochran & The Pickering Six
In this chilling true crime double feature, we unravel two disturbing tales that expose the shadows hiding in plain sight.First, we explore the twisted story of Kelly Cochran—the woman who helped murder her lover with her husband… then may …
Blobs & Beasts: Legends from the Deep
This week, we dive deep into the murky unknown with two of the weirdest cryptids to ever ooze into legend. First up: the Abominable Swamp Slob—a reeking, moss-covered humanoid said to haunt the wetlands of the American South. Locals say he’…
Crime and Consequence: From Serial Killer to Street Justice
In this episode, we dive deep into two chilling yet vastly different true crime stories—one of a calculated killer, the other of a father’s deadly revenge.First, we unravel the disturbing case of Maury Travis, a serial killer who terrorized…
Against All Odds: Survival Stories
In this gripping episode, Brittany & Vanessa recount two of the most astonishing survival stories in modern history.Jan Baalsrud: The EscapeDuring World War II, Norwegian resistance fighter Jan Baalsrud found himself on the run after a sabo…
Feeling Kinda Culty In Here...
In this episode, we delve into the disturbing histories of two infamous cults: The Ant Hill Kids and The Peoples Temple. We start with Roch Thériault, the self-proclaimed prophet who founded the Ant Hill Kids in Canada. What began as a smal…
Summoning Spirits: Ouija Boards & Bloody Mary
Are you brave enough to peer beyond the veil? In this chilling episode, we dive deep into the eerie history and terrifying lore behind two of the most infamous paranormal games: the Ouija board and Bloody Mary. From spine-tingling firsthand…
Deja Vu and UFOs
In this episode, the hosts dive into two of the most famous UFO cases in history: the Mount Rainier UFO sighting of 1947 and the Betty and Barney Hill abduction in 1961.The episode begins with the Mount Rainier sighting, where Kenneth Arnol…
Whats in a Tik Tok?
In this episode, the hosts dive into three fascinating and mysterious true crime cases. First, they discuss Emily Pike, whose tragic and little-known case raises unsettling questions about justice and the gaps in investigative efforts. Then…
Murder for Hire?
In this episode, we explore two chilling and complex true crime cases: Jennifer Pan, the woman behind a shocking murder-for-hire plot, and Missy Bevers, a fitness instructor whose murder remains an unsettling mystery.We begin with Jennifer …
Tituba & Morgan Le Fay.
In this episode, we unravel the stories of Tituba, the enslaved woman whose coerced confession helped ignite the Salem Witch Trials, and Morgan le Fay, the legendary enchantress of Arthurian myth. Though separated by time and culture, both …
Haunted Lighthouses
In this episode, the hosts explore the histories and hauntings of two iconic lighthouses:Battery Point Lighthouse in California andSt. Augustine Lighthouse in Florida.TheBattery Point Lighthouse, built in 1856, has withstood earthquakes and…
Be My Valentine?
In this special Valentine’s Day episode, we explore both the romantic and the notorious sides of February 14th. First, we dive into the origins of Valentine’s Day, tracing its roots from ancient Roman festivals to the modern celebration of …
Shipman or Shitman?
Grab your champagne and lets go!In this episode, we explore the sinister stories of Ivan Milat, the Backpacker Murderer of Australia, and Harold Shipman, the British doctor-turned-serial killer. Milat lured unsuspecting travelers into the w…
Port Arthur Massacre & Camille Monfort
A massacre down under, and a possible vampire from Brazil. Grab your champagne and join us as we weave our way through these tales. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Arthur_massacre_(Australia) https://www.britannica.com/event/Port-Arth…
Hot Shingles You Say?
A haunted asylum and a spooky old house, grab your champagne and join us as we navigate the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum and Z.D. Ramsdell's house. https://trans-alleghenylunaticasylum.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorSV88mINepLNzR9r5WSIkiHxMKbtaeYf…
My Anaconda Don't...
Grab your champagne and join us for the Anaconda Road Massacre, and find out why we hate Bruce Lindahl so much. https://mtstandard.com/centennial-of-infamous-anaconda-road-shootings-approaches/article_d6a80523-6625-5881-a03c-6c58384868a7.…
Holy Cryptids Batsquatch!
We may have had too much fun making this episode. Its all about the Batsquatch and the Abbagoochie! Grab your champagne and join us! https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Batsquatch https://pacsentinel.com/batsquatch/ https://cdom.com/wiki/A…
New Year, New You?
We wanted to know how other countries celebrate the new year, so grab your champagne and join us as we find out! https://www.afar.com/magazine/new-years-traditions-from-around-the-world https://www.travelchannel.com/interests/holidays/ar…
Theres A Coal In The Stocking
Is it the most wonderful time of the year? Not for the families in this weeks episode. We are talking about the Christmas killings in Covina, California, and the Christmas spree killings in Dayton, Ohio. Grab your champagne and your comfort…
Krampus & KFC
What is Japans obsession with KFC at Christmas time? Why isn't Krampus part of your holiday celebrations yet? Grab your champagne and join us as we discuss KFC and Japan, and the mysterious Krampus. https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/things-to…
Third Times the Charm!
It only took us 3 tries to get this episode out, and its a short one! Two Illinois murder cases just for you. Grab your champagne and join us! https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2022-12-06/isu-student-hopes-new-dna-technology-brings-closure-…
Thankful Thats Over...
Hopefully your thanksgiving went better than these ones. Grab your champagne and join us as we talk about two thanksgiving murder cases. Houston cold case: Texas Rangers search for answers in 1996 murder of Kristen Lea Wilson | FOX 26 Hou…
Exorcise Your Demons!
How is an exorcism performed? What does it all entail? Grab your champagne and join us as we find out! https://www.britannica.com/topic/ritual/The-functional-approach https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05709a.htm https://www.usccb.org/pray…
To Cremate or not to Cremate?
10 bizarre ways to die, and how the cremation process works. Grab your champagne and lets get into it! https://health.howstuffworks.com/diseases-conditions/death-dying/10-ways-to-die.htm https://www.mcmanusfh.com/the-cremation-process …
Hit and Run Nuns
Grab your champagne and join us for our latest episode! A murder across the pond and two nuns hit by a car on all souls day. https://www.abergavennychronicle.com/news/harold-jones-the-boy-who-killed-687946 https://www.cambridge.org/core/…
Oops We Did It Again
A week late, but here you go! Grab your champagne and join us!! https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/long-beach-police-say-theyve-solved-their-oldest-cold-case-homicide-to-date/ https://www.presstelegram.com/2012/08/25/cold-case-no-mor…