Cup of Coffee and Crime
Hey Coffee and Crimers, I’m your host Belle, and once a week I invite you to grab your cup of coffee and dive into the world of true crime. Here on Cup of Coffee and Crime, you’ll find narratives that range from the familiar and haunting to the lesser-told and puzzling.I focus on authentic victim stories, guided by detailed crime investigation and a commitment to accuracy. There’s no sensationalism here, just thoughtful storytelling that honours the truth and the people at its heart.Join me as we explore mysteries, uncover hidden truths, and keep the voices of victims...
Episodes
BONUS: Nichole Bradshaw and Serenity McKinney
In this bitesize episode, I’m sharing the victim stories of Nichole Bradshaw and Serenity McKinney — two young girls whose lives were taken by their mothers. Their cases are heartbreaking reminders of how trust can turn to tragedy, and why …
BONUS: Rita and Lily
I'm back with a season break, bonus bitesize episode. Two stories, both beginning with a single word: no. In Sydney, Australia, Jessica Camilleri was a young woman battling her own struggles, but when her mother Rita refused her demands, Je…
Six Words: Dimitri Rozenman
"I want Jana killed by Tuesday”.Six words allegedly caught on tape.Six words that saw a man sentenced to life for attempted murder.Six words, though, that a jury never actually heard.So how, and why, was Dimitri Rozenman found guilty? He sa…
Season 5 Finale
This weeks season 5 finale is not to be missed!★ To see todays case photos head over to the Cup of Coffee and Crime Facebook Discussion Group★ To support the show and keep me caffeinated, you are now able to Buy Me a Coffee :)★ Taking a few…
Australia’s Most Shocking Wrongful Conviction: Kathleen Folbigg
Four babies. Four unexplained deaths. To the outside world, Kathleen Folbigg looked like a mother cursed with unbearable tragedy. But suspicion crept in, and her private diaries, filled with grief, guilt, and frustration, were read as confe…
Waves of Freedom to Tides of Terror: Tom and Jackie Hawks
Tom and Jackie Hawks had built the life they’d always wanted, trading land for sea, and a house for the open waters. Their boat was more than a vessel; it was freedom, a reward after years of hard work and raising a family. But when they de…
A Crumpled Receipt, A Deadly Betrayal: Julie Ann Rodelas
Julie Ann “Jaja” Rodelas was just twenty years old, balancing college, part-time modeling, and dreams of making it in the TV world. Then one night in November 2012, she went out with a friend she trusted, and never came home. Hours later, h…
In the Bag, Out of the River: Jack and Linda Myers
When Jack and Linda Myers were murdered in their Darke County, Ohio, farmhouse, the only witness was their four-year-old great-grandson. His pyjama-clad walk to a nearby church began a case that stretched from a quiet farm to a riverbank, u…
A Toxic Pull, a Fatal End: Daniel Green
Daniel Green was a dedicated father, a steady presence in his son’s life, and determined to move forward after a turbulent marriage. But his split from Erika Sandoval hadn’t settled into peace. Even apart, they were caught in a toxic pull; …
A Missing Man, A Manuscript and a Murder : Johnny Altinger
Johnny Altinger wasn’t reckless. He didn’t take chances, didn’t skip plans, didn’t just disappear. So when he vanished after a first date with a woman he’d met online, his friends knew something was wrong. What began with a gut feeling soon…
Gone but not Forgotten: Greer Lawrance
Greer Lawrance was just 20 years old; kind,thoughtful, full of life, and deeply loved by those who knew her. She knew her worth, and had walked away from a relationship that had turned toxic, choosing peace over chaos and control. But when …
Coercion, Control, and Eight Lives Lost: Valerie Jackson
Valerie Jackson didn’t have an easy life, but she kept trying to make the best of it; for herself and for her children. Caught between two volatile men, she moved back and forth, hoping each time for peace, for change, for a fresh start. It…
A Fire, A Family's Grief, and a Chilling Confession: Mary Gregory
She was 94 years old, a strong, determined grandmother battling dementia. Yet despite her diagnosis, Mary Gregory’s independent spirit meant she continued living alone in her modest bungalow in Lancashire, England. When a house fire tragica…
A Mother's love, a Son's Cruel Secret: Carol Anne Taggart
She was kind, dependable, and loved by those who knew her, a devoted mother whose world revolved around her family; especially her youngest son. But just days before Christmas, 54-year-old Carol-Anne Taggart vanished from her home in Dunfer…
A Little Girl's Last Words: Gizzell Ford
She was vibrant, and full of potential. A little girl who dreamed of becoming a doctor, who wrote about love, hope, and perseverance in the pages of her pink diary. But behind the words and her radiant smile, 8-year-old Gizzell Ford was fig…
The "Butcher" of Australia :Katherine Knight
She worked in a slaughterhouse, was known for her violent streak—and yet, somehow, people kept giving Katherine Knight another chance.In a small town in New South Wales, Australia, one man thought he could handle her. But behind the smiles …
Newlyweds, Secrets & a Deadly Knock at the Door: Rick and Gail Brink
They were young, in love, and barely a year into marriage when someone walked in and took their future.Rick and Gail Brink were settling into the rhythms of newlywed life in rural Michigan when they were suddenly found murdered, execution-s…
Used, Betrayed, Murdered: Kenny Bunn
Life had never come easy for 27 year old Kenny Bunn.. He didn't fit the mould in his conservative Southern town. He craved connection, a second chance at happiness, maybe even love. And that desperation? It was noticed. And it was used.When…
Missing, Mourned, and Mistreated: Rori Hache and Kandis Fitzpatrick
Two young women. Two disappearances. Years apart, but eerily connected.Rori Hache was vibrant, full of life, and just 18 when she vanished in 2017 in Oshawa, Canada. Kandis Fitzpatrick disappeared nearly a decade earlier—but her name wouldn…
Control, Confessions and Bubble and Squeak: David Jackson
She appeared to be a typical grandmother. He was her husband, David Jackson—a retired Army veteran. So how did bubble and squeak end in murder?What unfolded one quiet February evening in 2021 shocked their sleepy Somerset, England community…
Double Lives, Deadly Intent: The Han Twins Murder Plot
In this episode of Cup of Coffee and Crime, I delve into the haunting true story of identical twins Sunny and Jeena Han—two sisters bound by blood but torn apart by jealousy, control, and betrayal.Known as the “Han twins murder plot,” this …
Your Friend til the End: Suzanne Capper
At just 16, Suzanne Capper was a girl with her whole life ahead of her. But in December 1992, she became the victim of a horrifying crime that would shock a nation. Held and tortured for days by people she once trusted, Suzanne’s story is o…
The Real Life Dexter? - Pedro Filho
The Real-Life Dexter? Pedro Filho, Brazil’s Most Notorious Vigilante Killer, claimed to only kill the bad guys—drug dealers, rapists, abusers. By the time he was a teenager, he'd already taken his first life. By the time he was captured, th…
Who You know: Martine Magnussen
She was young, bright, and full of promise. Martine Vik Magnussen had left her home in Norway to study in London, chasing her dreams in one of the world’s most vibrant cities. But after a night out celebrating with friends, Martine vanished…
BONUS: Olly and Jordan
Today's bitesize episode dives into two heartbreaking cases involving young boys — both of whom had their childhoods stolen in drastically different ways.13-year-old Olly Stephens was killed for no other reason than standing up for what he …
BONUS: Alice and Anggy
Our Facebook Community Members spoke, and the response was an overwhelming yes! During our season hiatus, I’ll be periodically bringing you bonus bitesize episodes—stories originally shared on my TikTok account before this podcast grew. Tod…
A Deadly Pact or a Desperate Act: Joanne Witt
In the final episode of Season 4, join me as I discuss the case of 47-year-old single mother Joanne Witt, who was found murdered in her El Dorado Hills, California, home. As investigators searched for her killer, the case took an unexpected…
Forgotten or Forsaken: Cooper Harris
A devoted father or a calculated killer? On a sweltering June morning in Georgia, 22-month-old Cooper Harris was strapped into his car seat as his father, Justin Ross Harris, drove him to daycare—only Cooper never made it there. Left in the…
Devotion and Deadly Betrayal: Robbie Doerr
As a dedicated firefighter, 51-year-old Robbie Doerr had built a life centered around service and family. To those who knew him, he was loyal, hardworking, and devoted to his wife, Becky. But on a cool February night in 2019, Robbie was sho…
Obsessed, Unstoppable, and Unchecked: Mary Lynn Witherspoon
Mary Lynn Witherspoon was a beloved teacher in Charleston, South Carolina—graceful, kind, and dedicated to her students. But behind her poised exterior was a growing fear she couldn’t escape. For over 20 years, she was the target of an obse…
From Threat to Tragedy: Clare Bernal
Clare Bernal was a 22 year old British woman with her whole life ahead of her. She was ambitious, kind-hearted, and building a career she loved.. But what began as a brief romance with a co-worker soon turned into a chilling ordeal of obses…
Nowhere to Hide: Celeste Manno
Celeste Manno was a 23-year-old Australian woman—a bright, compassionate young woman with her whole future ahead of her. She had a loving family, a promising career, and a kind heart that made a lasting impact on everyone she met. However, …
Secrets in the Ashes: Melissa Lamesch
Melissa Lamesch was just days away from welcoming her first child when tragedy struck. The 27-year-old EMT, known for her compassion and dedication to helping others, was found dead in her Illinois home following a fire. At first, the blaze…
UNSOLVED - Secrets By The Sea: What Happened to Steven Clark
Steven Clark was 23 years old when he vanished without a trace during a Mother/Son walk along the beach on a chilly December afternoon in 1992. He was funny, intelligent, and full of quiet determination—a young man who had overcome so much …
Turn a Blind Eye: The Bluestone Family
Jill Bluestone was a loving mother raising her 4 children alongside her husband in Gravesend, Kent, England, where their family life seemed picture-perfect. But behind closed doors, tensions simmered, and the cracks in their marriage began …
Twisted Love: Ryan Poston
29 year old Ryan Poston was a successful young attorney with a bright future ahead of him, but behind the scenes, his personal life was unraveling. On a quiet October night in 2012, a volatile relationship would lead to an unforgettable nig…
UNSOLVED & MISSING - Secrets and Suspicion: Kyron Horman
Kyron Horman was a bright and curious 7-year-old with a love for science and an infectious smile. On the morning of June 4, 2010, he arrived at school, excited to showcase his science project at the school fair. But by the end of the day, K…
Betrayed From Within: Lisa Knoefel
When 41 year old mother and Social Worker, Lisa Knoefel, opened her home and heart to foster daughter Sabrina Zunich, she hoped to provide a safe haven for a teenager in need. But behind the picture-perfect suburban life in Willoughby Hills…
Obsession, Heartbreak, and a Fatal Betrayal: Emma Walker
Emma Walker was a bright, ambitious high school cheerleader with her whole life ahead of her. Riley Gaul was the college freshman who couldn't let her go. Their relationship began as young love but spiraled into a dangerous obsession. When …
Spousal Revenge: Darcy Freeman
On a bright January morning in Melbourne Australia, four-year-old Darcy Freeman was on her way to her first day of school—a moment filled with the excitement and hope of new beginnings. But by the end of that day, Darcy’s name would be etch…