Homebrew Murder Crew

In the rugged landscapes of northern British Columbia, Cody Legebokoff seemed like the all-Canadian boy next door—popular, athletic, and raised in a tight-knit community. But behind this wholesome façade lurked one of Canada’s youngest convicted serial killers. Between 2009 and 2010, Legebokoff brutally murdered four victims: Jill Stacey Stuchenko, a mother of six; Cynthia Frances Maas, a resilient woman fighting her own battles; Natasha Lynn Montgomery, a young mother whose body has never been found; and Loren Dawn Leslie, a legally blind 15-year-old lured to her death. The episode traces the chilling unraveling of Legebokoff’s crimes, beginning with a routine traffic stop on a snowy November night in 2010. What started as suspicion of poaching quickly escalated into the discovery of Loren Leslie’s body and a trail of forensic evidence linking Legebokoff to three other murders. His trial in 2014 shocked the nation, exposing his lies and earning him four life sentences with no parole for 25 years. Ultimately, this episode is not just about a killer—it’s about the resilience of families, the vigilance of law enforcement, and the reminder that evil can hide in plain sight.Sourceshttps://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/cody-legebokoff-sentenced-to-life-without-parole-for-25-years/ https://wondery.com/shows/killer-psyche-daily/episode/13852-canadas-youngest-serial-killer-the-case-of-cody-legebokoff/ https://globalnews.ca/news/1555450/cody-legebokoff-verdict-expected-soon-as-jury-deliberations-begin/ https://ottawa.citynews.ca/2014/06/03/trial-of-alleged-serial-killer-in-b-c-focuses-on-mental-state-of-young-victim/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/cody-legebokoff-sentenced-to-life-on-4-counts-of-1st-degree-murder-1.2768118 https://www.timescolonist.com/bc-news/jury-walked-through-dna-basics-at-legebokoff-trial-4611210 https://rcmp.ca/en/gazette/legwork-helps-convict-serial-killer https://rcmp.ca/en/gazette/legwork-helps-convict-serial-killer https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/a-slap-in-the-face-serial-killer-moved-to-medium-security/

In February 1999, Calgary physiotherapist Audrey Trudeau vanished without a trace. Known for her kindness and generosity, Audrey had opened her home to a friend and coworker, Deborah Point, who was struggling financially. What began as an act of compassion ended in horror. Five months later, Audrey’s dismembered remains were discovered stuffed into cardboard boxes in a southwest Calgary garage. She had been stabbed 15 times in the back of her head with an axe-like weapon.Sources:https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary-woman-found-guilty-in-death-of-former-lover-1.244367?hl=en-CA#:~:text=Social%20Sharing,in%20February%20of%20last%20year. https://globalnews.ca/news/10263444/calgary-killer-deborah-point-full-parole/?hl=en-CA#:~:text=Trudeau%20disappeared%20in%20February%20of,was%20arrested%20two%20days%20later. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/murder-and-dismemberment-trial-underway-in-calgary-1.252869?hl=en-CA#:~:text=Social%20Sharing,woman%20vanished%20February%2025%2C%201999. Boxes and Bloodshed https://share.google/nqOb9vmM4e2ywVoBY

This week, we’re diving deep—like, orca-deep—into the story of Tilikum, the killer whale who splashed his way into headlines, hearts, and a whole lot of controversy. From his early days in captivity to his starring role in the documentary Blackfish, Tilikum’s life was anything but ordinary. But don’t worry, we’re not here to drown you in despair. We’ll navigate this tale with our signature blend of curiosity, compassion, and just enough sass to keep your flippers flapping. Expect dramatic trainer tales, corporate cover-ups, and one very big whale who changed the conversation about marine parks forever. 🐋 Was Tilikum a misunderstood giant, a symbol of systemic failure, or just a whale who’d had enough? Grab your snorkel and your popcorn—this episode’s making a splashSources:https://awesomeocean.com/guest-columns/need-know-tilikum-orca-whale/?hl=en-CAhttps://wewhale.co/2023/11/22/whales-that-made-a-mark-on-the-world-tilikum/?hl=en-CA#:~:text=We%20can%20only%20imagine%20what,still%20growing%20at%20the%20time).https://www.worldanimalprotection.org/latest/blogs/how-documentary-blackfish-negatively-impacted-marine-park-seaworld/?hl=en-CA#:~:text=Firstly%2C%20the%20documentary%20was%20broadcasted,caused%20by%20marine%20mammal%20entertainment.https://www.worldanimalprotection.us/latest/blogs/tilikum-what-happened-to-the-orca-who-inspired-a-movement-to-end-marine-captivity/?hl=en-CA#:~:text=According%20to%20Sam%20Berg%2C%20a,tendencies%20(we%20agree%2C%20and%20nohttps://www.orcanetwork.org/orca-resource-center/whale-tales-tilikum?hl=en-CA#:~:text=As%20the%20primary%20breeding%20male,going%20down%20in%20recent%20years.https://animals.howstuffworks.com/marine-life/tilikum.htm?hl=en-CA#:~:text=After%20his%20capture%2C%20the%20young,lives%20at%20SeaWorld%20San%20Antonio.https://www.seaworldofhurt.com/things-bigger-than-an-orca-tank-seaworld/?hl=en-CA#:~:text=Tanks%20will%20never%20be%20appropriate,to%20140%20miles%20every%20dayFor a full list of sources used for this episode, please email us at homebrewmurdercrew@gmail.com

What do you get when you mix a hospital, a murder, and a ghost with a flair for dramatic timing? This week, we’re diving into the spine-tingling, eyebrow-raising, and oddly heartwarming case of Teresita Basa—Chicago’s most talkative ghost.In 1977, Teresita was found murdered in her apartment. The case went cold... until she allegedly returned from beyond the grave with a hot tip for detectives. Through a coworker’s dreams (or possessions—depends who you ask), Teresita named her killer, detailed the crime, and even pointed to the missing loot. Spoiler: it was exactly where she said it would be.Join us as we unravel this paranormal whodunit with a wink and a smirk. Was it a ghostly confession or just a very elaborate psychic performance? Either way, it’s one heck of a story—and we promise, no Ouija boards were harmed in the making of this episode.👻 Murder, mystery, and a medium with a message—this one’s got it allSources:https://chicagoridgelibrary.org/event/14335330 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-greatest-true-crime-stories-ever-told/id1718699612 https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/teresita-the-voice-from-the-grave-9780929387673 https://podcasts.apple.com/id/podcast/the-murder-of-teresita-basa/id1379959217?i=1000619395366 https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/481565/voice-from-the-grave-from-the-files-of-unsolved-mysteries https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voice_from_the_Grave#:~:text=A%20segment%20from%20the%20Unsolved,in%20Chicago%2C%20Illinois%2C%20inspired%20this 

Step aside, polite prairie tales — this episode digs into one of Alberta’s earliest and eeriest murders, where the only thing colder than the Okotoks wind was the blood on the ground.In 1909, A.C. Tucker Peach met a fate that was anything but peachy. Found dead near Okotoks, in the High River, his murder sparked a scandal that rattled the hay out of everyone’s pitchforks. Cooked up by a self-proclaimed criminal mastermind and his less-than-sharp sidekick, this murder was driven by greed and executed with all the finesse of a barnyard heist. The pair figured no one would miss a quiet, penny-pinching farmer like A.C. Tucker Peach — especially one who kept to himself. But what they didn’t count on was his one peculiar habit… a habit so routine, its sudden absence lit up the suspicion faster than a lantern in a hayloft.Sources:https://grape-garlic-ln6k.squarespace.com/s/Peach-Alfred-Joseph-Tucker.pdfhttps://static.canadiancattlemen.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/10133201/Early-days-in-southern-Alberta-part1-Jan1953.pdfhttps://static.canadiancattlemen.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/10133201/Early-days-in-southern-Alberta-part1-Jan1953.pdfhttps://archives-ftp.gov.yk.ca/library/normal/Royal_Northwest_Mounted_Police_Report_1911.pdfhttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/51/Report_of_the_Royal_Northwest_Mounted_Police%2C_for_year_1911._%28IA_1912v46i20p28_0862%29.pdfhttps://grape-garlic-ln6k.squarespace.com/s/Fisk-John.pdf

In 1979, a 16-year-old girl opened fire on a San Diego elementary school from her home across the street, killing two adults and injuring eight children and a police officer. When asked why, Brenda Spencer chillingly replied, “I don’t like Mondays. This livens up the day.”Sources:https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/january-29/school-shooting-in-san-diego?hl=en-CAhttps://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/i-dont-like-mondays-school-shooter-denied-parole/509-113898c9-c56a-44b4-a64f-75167d82cadd?hl=en-CA#:~:text=Victim%20Cam%20Miller%2C%20who%20was,my%20mind%2C%22%20said%20Miller.https://www.campussafetymagazine.com/insights/how-common-are-female-school-shooters/165257/?hl=en-CA#:~:text=Similarly%2C%20another%20database%20from%20the,or%205.6%25%20%E2%80%94%20were%20female.https://www.opb.org/article/2024/12/18/the-wisconsin-shooting-suspect-is-female-that-s-rare-data-says/?hl=en-CA#:~:text=An%20infamous%20school%20shooting%20perpetrated,elementary%20school%20across%20the%20street.https://timesofsandiego.com/crime/2025/02/21/brenda-spencer-i-dont-like-mondays-school-shooter-again-denied-parole/?hl=en-CA#:~:text=She%20pleaded%20guilty%20to%20two,%2C%202005%2C%202009%20and%202022.

We are experiencing technical difficulties this week! In an effort to continue to deliver spookiness this October, we are pulling this episode from our PATREON, recorded in February 2025. Remember: you can sign up for a FREE Patreon membership and have immediate access to ALL our current and past Microbrews!Step into the shadowed heart of Germany’s Black Forest, where twisted trees cradle centuries of myth, mystery, and magic.Meaghan takes us for a walk through the mysterious Black Forest of Germany, while grossly mispronouncing landmarks and names, but regardless, makes us ALL want to take a trip there!SOURCES:TBA

When Latoya Ammons and her three children moved into a modest rental home in Gary, Indiana, they expected a fresh start. What they got instead was a descent into a nightmare that would grip the nation. In this chilling episode, we unravel the infamous 2011 case that blended demonic possession, child welfare investigations, and police reports into one of the most documented hauntings in U.S. history.From swarms of flies in winter to children levitating and walking up walls—witnesses included social workers, nurses, and even a skeptical police captain. We’ll explore the eerie events that led to an exorcism sanctioned by the Catholic Church and a media frenzy that left skeptics and believers alike stunned.Join us as we peel back the layers of this modern-day horror story: Was it a genuine case of demonic infestation, or a tragic intersection of belief, trauma, and sensationalism? Sources:en.wikipedia.org Ammons haunting case - Wikipedia reasonablefaith.org Apologetics and Theology - Forums | Reasonable Faith youtube.com DCS Report States Boy "Walked Up Wall Backwards" in Demonic Possession - YouTube time.com The Deliverance: The True Story Behind the Netflix Horror | TIME usghostadventures.comPossession or Hoax? The Controversial Case of the Demon House - US Ghost Adventures skeptical115.rssing.com A Fiery Death: Murder or 'Spontaneous Combustion'? - Skeptical Inquirer investigationdiscovery.com What Caused Zak Bagans To Demolish The Indiana House Called 'Portal To Demons'? medium.comThe Exorcisms of LaToya Ammons - MediumFor a full list of sources used, please email us at homebrewmurdercrew@gmail.com