Homebrew Murder Crew

In November 2019, 26‑year‑old Marshal Iwaasa vanished from Southern Alberta, leaving behind a case marked by a remote forensic discovery and years of unanswered questions. This episode explores Marshal’s life, his disappearance, and the broader issues of investigative gaps and men’s mental health—without speculation or conclusions. More than six years later, the mystery remains unresolved, and the search for truth continues.Anyone with information on Marshal Iwaasa's movements after November 17, 2019, is urged to contact the Lethbridge Police Service at (403) 327-2210 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477)https://headsupguys.org– Depression, suicide prevention, and recovery resources specifically for menhttps://www.buddyup.ca/ – Peer support and mental fitness tools for menhttps://mensshedscanada.ca/ – Community-based connection through shared projectshttps://www.ementalhealth.ca/ – 1‑833‑456‑4566 or text 45645 (24/7 support)https://wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA/ – Free mental health and substance use support for all CanadiansAnywhere in Canada:9-8-8: Suicide Crisis HelplineSources:https://www.canadaunsolved.com/cases/marshal-iwaasahttps://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/cover-stories/findmarshy-8906288https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2020/01/04/we-wont-stop-looking-until-we-find-you-marshal-iwaasas-family-holds-lethbridge-vigil/https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/marshal-iwaasas-family-still-seeks-answers-five-years-after-his-disappearance/#:~:text=His%20family%20says%20he%20had,with%20more%20questions%20than%20answershttps://globalnews.ca/news/9293761/marshal-iwaasa-still-missing-3-years-later-family-looking-for-help/

In October 2009, the Jamison family—Bobby, Sherilynn, and their six‑year‑old daughter Madyson—set out on a drive into the remote mountains of Oklahoma. They were searching for a fresh start, a quiet plot of land, and maybe a new beginning. Instead, they vanished without a trace.Their truck was discovered days later, abandoned on a lonely dirt road. Inside were their wallets, phones, GPS, coats, and even their family dog—alive but starving. What wasn’t inside were answers.For years, theories swirled: a failed land deal, a spiritual crisis, a family dispute, drug involvement, cult activity, or something far stranger. When the family’s remains were finally found in 2013, deep in the woods near where the truck had been left, the mystery only deepened. No cause of death. No signs of what happened in those final hours. Just more questions.In this episode, we unravel the haunting timeline of the Jamisons’ final days, explore the bizarre clues they left behind, and examine the theories that have kept investigators and armchair sleuths baffled for more than a decade. Was this a tragic accident, a crime, or something no one has yet imagined?Sources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-D33jKgeUGQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_1u1nMOveYhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/skeletal-remains-found-by-hunters-in-okla-could-belong-to-jamison-family-missing-since-2009/https://oklahomacoldcases.org/madyson-jamison/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamison_family_deathshttps://forensictales.com/jamison-family-deaths/

A young woman’s body washes ashore in San Diego in 1994, her injuries so severe that authorities initially blame a great white shark. But as forensic details emerge—broken bones, sand deep in her organs, and wounds that don’t match typical shark patterns—the story of Michelle Von Emster becomes far more unsettling. Experts and investigators clash over whether she fell from the nearby cliffs, encountered someone with violent intent, or met her end during a late night impromptu swim. This episode dives into the contradictions, the unanswered questions, and the eerie sense that Michelle’s final night holds secrets the ocean never fully returned.Sources:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-gods-sake-dont-drink-the-jones-juice/id1522302021https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/BuzzFeed_Unsolvedhttps://www.thesharkfiles.com/blog/ep-2-sunset-cliffs-updatehttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/242693318_White_Shark_Attacks_Upon_Humans_in_California_and_Oregon_1993-2003https://www.podcastone.com/pd/True-Crime-All-The-Time-Unsolved?showAllEpisodes=trueTeresa Colon's Article:https://medium.com/women-writing-memoir/the-roman-catholic-church-raped-my-family-98264acd3e7f

In the blistering Amargosa Desert of Nevada lies Devils Hole, a narrow limestone fissure dropping into a scalding, sapphire pool that descends into unmapped darkness. Scientists know it as the fragile home of the critically endangered Devils Hole pupfish, but locals remember it for something far more haunting.On a June night in 1965, four teenage boys from Las Vegas slipped past the fencing to explore the forbidden cavern. Drawn by rumors of an underwater world that “goes straight down like a pipe, then opens into a room… like infinity,” they dove into the hot, oxygen‑poor water. Only two made it back to the surface. A massive search followed, led by expert diver Jim Houtz, who descended more than 300 feet into the twisting chambers, but the missing boys were never found. Their disappearance remains one of the desert’s most unsettling mysteriesThis episode unravels the strange duality of Devils Hole: a scientific treasure that reacts to distant earthquakes and shelters a species found nowhere else on Earth, and a place where human curiosity collided with unforgiving geology. We trace the boys’ final known moments, the desperate rescue attempts, and the chilling reality of a cavern system so deep and complex that even today, its full extent is unknownSources:https://mojaveproject.org/dispatches-item/divining-devils-hole-part-1/?hl=en-CAhttps://www.sfgate.com/california-parks/article/devils-hole-pupfish-historic-diving-tragedy-17381968.php?hl=en-CAhttps://www.sfgate.com/california-parks/article/devils-hole-pupfish-historic-diving-tragedy-17381968.php?hl=en-CAhttps://www.americanscientist.org/article/the-phenotypic-plasticity-of-death-valleys-pupfish?hl=en-CAhttps://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/nature/devils-hole.htm?hl=en-CA

The Lords of Chaos were a group of Florida teenagers whose obsession with rebellion, vandalism, and shock value spiraled into real violence in 1996. What began as petty destruction—smashing windows, stealing road signs, and setting small fires—quickly escalated as the group sought notoriety and a sense of power. Their crimes culminated in the murder of Mark Schwebes, a popular high‑school band director, after he confronted them about vandalizing the school. The killing shattered the illusion that the group’s actions were harmless mischief, exposing instead a volatile mix of alienation, thrill‑seeking, and performative cruelty. The case became a chilling example of how quickly teenage bravado can mutate into deadly violence, leaving a community stunned and forever changed.Sources: TBA

When 23‑year‑old Kenneth Parks drove across Toronto in the early hours of May 24, 1987, he wasn’t conscious—or so he claimed. By sunrise, his mother‑in‑law was dead, his father‑in‑law gravely injured, and Parks himself was standing in a police station, confused and covered in blood. What followed became one of Canada’s most controversial courtroom battles: could a man commit murder while sleepwalking?Sources:https://apnews.com/article/c7c3bc37038fdde048fd8e3caf3c84eehttps://dokumen.pub/canadian-landmark-cases-in-forensic-mental-health-9781487536077.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R_v_Parkshttps://www.cwsdefense.com/blog/2024/september/understanding-the-sleepwalking-defense/

As winter loosens its grip, we explore two traditions that mark the turning of the season: the ancient Celtic festival of Imbolc and the quirky North American ritual of Groundhog Day. From Brigid’s sacred flames to shadow‑seeking marmots, we trace how different cultures have tried to predict—summon, even—the first stirrings of spring. This episode blends folklore, history, and a touch of whimsy as we look at why humans have always searched for signs of returning light, and what these midwinter rituals reveal about hope, renewal, and the promise of warmer days ahead.Sources: TBA

In this episode, we examine one of the most haunting and heartbreaking cases of neglect in recent memory—the death of 36‑year‑old Lacey Fletcher. Found in conditions almost beyond comprehension, Lacey’s story forces us to confront uncomfortable questions about isolation, responsibility, and the systems meant to protect vulnerable people. We trace Lacey’s life from a quiet childhood in rural Louisiana to the years of seclusion that ultimately ended in tragedy.This isn’t just a story about a crime—it’s a story about silence, stigma, and the devastating consequences of looking away. With care and compassion, we piece together the timeline, the investigation, and the charges that followed, while honoring Lacey as more than the circumstances of her death. Her case is a stark reminder of the importance of community, vigilance, and humanity.Sources: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10769793/Co-worker-Louisiana-dad-accused-murdering-daughter-locked-syndrome-shocked.html https://people.com/lacey-fletcher-parents-sentenced-8612500 https://www.whattheforensics.ca/sources https://townofslaughter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/11-16-2021-1.pdf https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/parents-louisiana-woman-melted-into-couch-re-indicted-second-degree-murder-charge https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Lacey_Fletcher

A quiet college town in Quebec, a missing teenager, and a family who refused to let her memory fade—this episode unravels the haunting case of Theresa Allore, a 19‑year‑old student whose disappearance and death in 1978 became one of Canada’s most troubling unsolved mysteries.Follow Theresa’s final weeks at Champlain College in Lennoxville, where she vanished under circumstances that never quite added up. When her body was discovered months later in a remote area, authorities quickly labeled the death a tragic accident. But her family—especially her brother, John Allore—saw too many inconsistencies, too many unanswered questions, and far too little investigative effort.The episode traces John’s decades‑long fight to uncover the truth, from poring over forgotten police files to connecting Theresa’s case with a disturbing pattern of violence against young women in the Eastern Townships. His relentless search for justice helped spark broader conversations about cold cases, victim advocacy, and systemic failures in how missing persons investigations were handled.This episode explores not only what happened to Theresa, but how her family’s determination reshaped the way Canada confronts unsolved crimes. It’s a story of loss, persistence, and the enduring power of refusing to look away.Sources:"Wish You Were Here" by John Allore & Patricia Pearson