Cup of Coffee and Crime

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-style, in their home. No signs of a break-in. No forced entry. Just silence, and two lives cut short.The investigation stretched decades, through dead ends, re-opened files, links to two other murders, and whispers that never quite went away. And at the centre of it all? A man who’d always insisted he knew nothing… until he didn’t. The expolive secret that followed would shock a community, a courtroom and divide family members.In this episode of Cup of Coffee and Crime, I unravel a case that starts with promise, ends in bloodshed, and took nearly 30 years to crack wide open.★ 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

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 his ex-girlfriend called one March night, Kenny answered. What he didn’t know was that the past wasn’t reaching out for closure, or reconciliation—it was setting a trap.In this episode of Cup of Coffee and Crime, I explore the tragic murder of Kenny Bunn—a case woven with manipulation, misplaced trust, and a betrayal so calculated, it’s hard to believe it came from someone who once knew him best.★ 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

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’t resurface until much later. What do these two girls have in common? And why did it take so long for one of their stories to be truly heard?In this episode of Cup of Coffee and Crime, we explore a chilling trail of missed chances, unimaginable discoveries, and a man whose name would eventually tie both cases together. But this isn’t just about what happened to Rori and Kandis—it’s about the questions that still linger, and the silence that surrounded them for far too long.★ 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

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—and soon, the entire country. A 999 call no one expected. A calm confession. And a question that lingered long after the trial ended: was she pushed too far, or had it always been the plan?In this episode of Cup of Coffee and Crime, I take a closer look at a seemingly ordinary couple and the extraordinary crime that turned a family dinner into a headline-grabbing tragedy.★ 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

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 real-life case gripped the nation in the 1990s and has since become one of the most shocking examples of sibling rivalry turned criminal. Raised in Southern California after immigrating from South Korea, Sunny and Jeena's relationship unraveled into a web of manipulation, obsession, and ultimately, attempted murder.What happens when your greatest enemy shares your DNA—and your face - Tune in for a detailed look at a case that still leaves listeners asking: how far would a twin go to silence her sister forever?https://shows.acast.com/cup-of-coffee-and-crime★ 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

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 one of unimaginable cruelty and twisted motives. In this episode, I uncover the dark and disturbing events behind her final days—and the chilling "reasons" behind her captors’ actions.★ 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

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, that number had skyrocketed. In a world where justice sometimes feels out of reach, Pedro Rodrigues Filho—better known as Pedro Filho or “Pedrinho Matador”—took matters into his own hands.But was he a hero shaped by an impossible childhood… or a deeply disturbed killer hiding behind a supposed code? In this episode, I'll take you into the twisted mind of one of Brazil’s most infamous figures—a man whose life story reads more like fiction than fact. What made him? What drove him? And can someone really be both victim and villain?★ 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

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—only to be found days later, buried beneath rubble in the basement of a luxury apartment building. What followed was a disturbing discovery, a high-profile suspect, and decades waiting for answers. In today's episode, I look at a case that spans continents, wealth, and power—and a young life lost far too soon.★ 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

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 believed in — lured by someone who claimed to love him, and left to die.11-year-old Jordan Brown was convicted of murdering his stepmother and spent nine years in juvenile detention before finally being exonerated. But despite his legal vindication, a shadow of doubt still clings to him, as the case remains unsolved to this day.★ 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 :)