Cup of Coffee and Crime

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 etched into Australia’s collective memory for the most heartbreaking of reasons.What unfolded on the West Gate Bridge that day would devastate a family and leave a nation reeling. In this episode, I'll uncover the story of Darcy Freeman,the events that led to this unthinkable moment, and the lingering questions surrounding mental health and if more could have been done to pretect her from unimaginable harm.★ 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

Evelyn Hernandez was a young mother balancing work, dreams, and the imminent arrival of her second child. But on a spring day in 2002, Evelyn and her five-year-old son, Alex, disappeared from their San Francisco neighborhood without a trace. Months later, a grim discovery in the San Francisco Bay provided a chilling piece of the puzzle.As investigators delved into Evelyn's life, questions swirled. Could her boyfriend, the alleged father of her unborn baby, hold the answers? Or was Evelyn's disappearance the work of someone else entirely? Despite eerie parallels to another infamous case that same year, Evelyn's story received far less attention.Join me as we uncover the heartbreaking details of a case that raises haunting questions and demands justice for a mother and her children who deserved so much more.★If you have any information on todays case, please contact SFPD Homicide Detail at 415-553-1145, or the anonymous tipline at 415-553-1166★ 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

Twelve-year-old Tia Sharp was a happy, adventurous girl visiting her grandmother’s home, a place that should have offered safety and comfort. But when Tia vanished without a trace, her family’s worst nightmare began. The search for Tia would captivate the nation, with friends, neighbours, and even the prime suspect pleading for her safe return. A week later, a harrowing discovery would expose a betrayal far closer to home than anyone had imagined, revealing a sinister truth lurking behind a familiar face. In this episode, I explore the tragic loss of Tia Sharp, unraveling the events that led to her heartbreaking end.

When 15-year-old Paige Ann Doherty left her Clydebank home for her part-time job, no one could have imagined the horror that would soon follow. A short walk to a local deli would be her last, leading to a brutal encounter that sent shockwaves through the community. As police searched for answers, a dark truth unraveled, revealing a senseless act that left a family shattered and a town reeling. Join me as I delve into the heartbreaking case of Paige Ann Doherty, exploring the unthinkable betrayal that claimed her life and the legacy her loved ones are determined to protect.★ 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 young father with a promising future, brutally murdered. A second murder just weeks later, sparking a high-speed chase and a manhunt across California. In the shadow of those events lay a web of connection, suspicion, and unanswered questions. Was this a series of tragic coincidences, or was there something far darker at play? Join me as we delve into the chilling details and complex relationships behind this case.★ 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

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