Homebrew Murder Crew
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Episodes
Episode 72: Return to Nature Funeral Home - The Penrose Horror
In this episode, we tiptoe through one of the strangest and most unsettling chapters in funeral home history: the bizarre case of the Return to Nature Funeral Home and the crimes of Jon and Carie Hallford. What started as a green burial bus…
MICROBREW: The Elusive Giants: Sasquatch in the Canadians Rockies
Pack your granola and tighten your bootlaces—this episode is a wild trek into the misty mysteries of Alberta’s backcountry! We’re diving deep into the legend of the elusive Sasquatch of the Canadian Rockies... Is it a shaggy recluse with a …
Episode 71: Dumbbells and Disaster
What happens when a bunch of Miami bodybuilders decide they’re too swole for the 9-to-5 grind? Apparently, they skip leg day and go straight to felony. In this episode, we dive into the protein-packed, crime-riddled chaos of the Sun Gym Gan…
MICROBREW: Screen to Scream: When Horror Imitates Life--and Vice Versa
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, w…
MICROBREW: Black Friday - The Edmonton Tornado of 1987
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 …
Episode 70: The Astroworld Tragedy
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" concer…
Episode 69: The Brothers Home
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 lat…
Episode 68: David Viens - A Recipe For Murder
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 horrif…
MICROBREW: The Abduction of Betty & Barney Hill
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 …
MICROBREW: Blood in the Hills: The Cypress Hills Massacre of 1873
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, s…
Episode 67: From Backstreet to Bankruptcy: The Rise and Fall of Lou Pearlman
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 Pea…
MICROBREW: The Way - Lela and Raymond Howard
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 dri…
Episode 66: The Unsolved Murder of Sister Cathy Cesnik
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, an…
Episode 65: Ka-Ki-Si-Kutchin (Swift Runner)
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 en…
Episode 64: The Yogurt Shop Murders
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 …
Episode 63: The Boston Tea Party
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!…
Bonus: The Powerful Silence of the Red Dress
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 cr…
MICROBREW: Typhoid Mary (from our PATREON!)
**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 ,…
Episode 62: Moosehead Brewery Murder Mystery
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. Sourc…
Episode 61: The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist
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 …
Episode 60: Grant Amato
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 t…
Episode 59: The River Remembers: The Wabanaki Legacy
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 y…
Episode 58: Jeffrey Spaide and the battle of Bergh Street
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, h…
Episode 57: Where the Wild Things Are: The Tragedy of Travis the Chimp and Human Hubris
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 commercial…
Episode 56: The Brothers Grimm
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 in…
BONUS: MICROBREW: The Glenelg Beach Mystery: What happened to the Beaumont Children?
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 myste…
Episode 55: The Mountain's Secret: The Dyatlov Pass Tragedy Pt. 2 of 2
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-p…
Episode 54: The Mountain's Secret: The Dyatlov Pass Tragedy Pt 1 of 2
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 perishe…
SPECIAL: Bones in a Box
**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 footlock…
Episode 53: Georgia Tann - The Baby Thief
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:h…
Episode 52: The Slenderman Stabbing
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-8643057http…
Episode 51: 1975 CIL Plant Explosion Calgary, AB
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 des…
Episode 50: The Lululemon Murder
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 nigh…
HbMC MERRY CRISIS SPECIAL 2024
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.
Episode 49: Ruthie Mae McCoy
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 cripp…
Episode 48: Captain Joseph White
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 t…
BONUS EPISODE: Halloween Edition: The Man Who Ruined Halloween
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…
Episode 47: D. Randall Blythe
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 a…
Episode 46: Nick Markowitz
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 …
Episode 45: Elisa Lam
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 Cec…