Cup of Coffee and Crime

An aspiring model with big dreams. A quiet Colorado Springs neighbourhood. In October 2012, 19-year-old Kara Nichols vanished without a trace, leaving behind questions that would haunt her family and investigators for years. As leads dried up, a dark undercurrent of her life began to surface, complicating the search for answers. Who was Kara, and what secrets lay behind her sudden disappearance? A shocking discovery nearly a decade later would finally unravel the mystery—but at a devastating cost. Join me as I explore the chilling case of Kara Nichols, where the line between ambition and danger blurred together in the most tragic of ways.★ 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 :)Music from #Uppbeat :https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/midnight-strollLicense code: OCHNSIEQIVR5SLQ7

A self-proclaimed prophet. A family cloaked in secrecy. In 2004, police uncovered a horror that would send shockwaves through a quiet Fresno neighbourhood—nine bodies, all related, all brutally murdered. As investigators peeled back the layers, they discovered a chilling world of control, manipulation, and unthinkable abuse at the hands of Marcus Wesson. What drove this man to such darkness? And how did he manage to keep his family under his sinister grip for so long? In this episode, I explore the twisted mind and horrifying crimes of Marcus Wesson—one of the most unsettling cases in recent memory. ★ To see today's 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 :)Music from #Uppbeat :https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/midnight-strollLicense code: OCHNSIEQIVR5SLQ7

In the final episode of Season 3, I delve into two young lives full of promise, a New Year's Eve celebration in the peaceful Marlborough Sounds, and a disappearance that has sparked debate for decades. Ben Smart and Olivia Hope's night should have ended without hiccup, until they made a decision to board a stranger's yacht and become the subject of one of New Zealand's most contested criminal cases. In this episode, I take a look into the fateful night, the man at the centre of the investigation, and the controversial conviction that followed. Was justice truly served, or does the case hold deeper secrets? ★ 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 :)★ Follow me on Tiktok for weekly bitesize cases Music from #Uppbeat :https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/midnight-strollLicense code: OCHNSIEQIVR5SLQ7

In February 2023, the peaceful town of Quincy, Illinois, was shattered by the shocking murder of Becky Bliefnick, a devoted mother of three. Found in her own home, the brutal nature of the crime left investigators scrambling for answers. As they delved into her life, a seemingly harmless comment made during a popular TV game show began to take on new significance, hinting at a possible motive. But the question remained: who wanted Becky dead, and why? Join me as I unravel a chilling case that left a family shattered and a town searching for answers, where love, trust, and betrayal collide in devastating fashion.★ 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 :)★ Follow me on Tiktok for weekly bitesize cases Music from #Uppbeat :https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/midnight-strollLicense code: OCHNSIEQIVR5SLQ7

In the fall of 2001, millionaire financier Ted Ammon was found brutally murdered in his luxurious East Hampton estate. As investigators dug deeper, they unraveled a sordid tale of wealth, infidelity, and a bitter divorce. With his estranged wife Generosa embroiled in a scandalous relationship with a hot-headed contractor, Daniel Pelosi, suspicions mounted. Who was behind the vicious attack? Was it a crime of passion, greed, or both? Join me as I delve into one of the Hamptons' most shocking murders, where love, lies, and betrayal collide in a deadly twist.★ 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 :)★ Follow me on Tiktok for weekly bitesize cases Music from #Uppbeat :https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/midnight-strollLicense code: OCHNSIEQIVR5SLQ7

In April 1997, a young and aspiring singer/dancer named Ginger Rios vanished without a trace from a Las Vegas spy shop. Her husband Mark was left bewildered and heartbroken, as authorities launched a search that stretched across state lines. Months later, a shocking twist emerged, leading investigators to uncover the dark secrets hidden behind a false identity. What really happened to Ginger Rios, and who was the man behind her mysterious disappearance? Join me as I unravel the chilling case of deceit, murder, and the quest for justice in the desert.★ 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 :)★ Follow me on Tiktok for weekly bitesize cases Music from #Uppbeat :https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/midnight-strollLicense code: OCHNSIEQIVR5SLQ7