Homebrew Murder Crew

In this episode, we revisit the final moments of the Hindenburg, the German passenger zeppelin that burst into flames while attempting to land at Lakehurst, New Jersey on May 6, 1937. Once celebrated as the pinnacle of luxury air travel, the hydrogen‑filled airship was engulfed in fire in just seconds, killing 36 people and stunning the world.Sources: TBA

**Originally posted by subscription only on January 25 2025**In the rugged backcountry of British Columbia, outdoorsman Jeremy Evans set out for what should’ve been a routine day in the wilderness. Instead, he found himself face‑to‑face with every hiker’s worst nightmare — a grizzly bear charging out of nowhere.What happened next is the kind of story that sounds impossible: a brutal, chaotic fight for survival, a desperate crawl back to safety, and a rescue that hinged on sheer willpower and a bit of luck. But Jeremy didn’t just survive — he came back with a message about resilience, instinct, and the thin line between life and loss in the wild.In this episode, we walk through Jeremy’s astonishing encounter, the choices that kept him alive, and how the attack reshaped his relationship with the wilderness he still loves. It’s a story of grit, courage, and the kind of strength you don’t know you have until the moment you need it.Sources: https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/calgary-grizzly-attack-survivors-story-shows-power-of-humans-to-survive-against-all-oddshttps://cochranenow.com/articles/grizzly-bear-attack-survivor-shares-his-storyhttps://www.noiser.com/real-survival-stories/grizzly-bear-attack-ambushed-in-the-rockies

Before dawn on April 18, 2016, fitness instructor Missy Bevers arrived at Creekside Church of Christ in Midlothian, Texas, ready to lead her early‑morning boot camp. Within an hour, she would be found brutally murdered—her killer already vanished into the darkness.Surveillance footage revealed the now‑infamous figure: a person dressed head‑to‑toe in SWAT‑style tactical gear, wandering the church’s halls with chilling calm, smashing windows, opening doors, and waiting. Their identity remains one of the most haunting mysteries in modern true crime.In this episode, we break down the timeline, the bizarre behavior caught on camera, the tangled web of theories—from targeted attack to staged burglary—and the unanswered questions that still keep investigators and armchair sleuths awake at night. Was the killer someone Missy knew? A stranger with a grudge? Or a phantom who slipped in and out with military precision?Join us as we walk the echoing hallways, sift through the clues, and explore why this case continues to grip the true‑crime world a decade later.Sources: https://www.fox4news.com/news/missy-bevers-murder-10-years-since-unsolved-midlothian-church-killinghttps://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/a-new-view-of-midlothian-murder-suspect/287-143107339https://www.cbsnews.com/news/docs-church-murder-victim-terri-missy-bevers-received-creepy-linkedin-message/https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/missy-bevers-murder-ten-years-unsolved-midlothian-investigation/https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/midlothian-police-to-release-more-video-in-bevers-murder-case/https://open.spotify.com/show/717smRLOKk8hgmhBAV5wr9?si=r3nirygcS2qZFR6H2ZtX0A

In this chilling episode, we confront one of the darkest chapters of World War II: Unit 731, the Imperial Japanese Army’s secret biological and chemical warfare program. Operating from 1933 to 1945 in the occupied region of Manchukuo, the facility—led by General Shirō Ishii—conducted large‑scale human experimentation under the guise of public health research. Prisoners, including Chinese civilians, Russians, Koreans, and even children, were subjected to vivisection, organ removal, frostbite testing, deliberate infection with deadly diseases, and chemical exposure, all without anesthesia. We trace how the unit grew from a covert military initiative into a sprawling complex in Pingfang, Harbin, staffed by thousands and supported at the highest levels of the Japanese command. Its experiments killed thousands inside the facility, while biological weapons developed there are estimated to have caused 200,000–500,000 deaths across Chinese cities and villages through contaminated water, food, and land. The episode also explores the disturbing aftermath: despite the scale of the atrocities, many of Unit 731’s key personnel—including Ishii—escaped prosecution. In exchange for their research data, the United States granted immunity to several members, while the Japanese government denied the unit’s existence for decades. Only in the 1980s and 2000s did formal acknowledgments begin to emerge, raising enduring ethical questions about wartime science, accountability, and historical memory. This is not just a recounting of horrors—it’s an examination of how secrecy, nationalism, and scientific ambition converged to create one of history’s most brutal programs, and why its legacy still matters today.Sources: TBA

This episode unpacks the full arc of the K‑pop phenomenon — beginning with its groundbreaking roots in 1992, when Seo Taiji and Boys blended Western genres with Korean lyrics and challenged censorship norms, sparking what would become a cultural revolution. Their success laid the foundation for the idol‑training system and the rise of first‑generation groups like H.O.T., S.E.S., Shinhwa, and BoA, who helped launch the Korean Wave across Asia. From there, we trace how entertainment companies built the modern idol system: rigorous multi‑year training, global auditions, and polished performance standards that shaped K‑pop into a global export. We also explore how government support and digital platforms amplified the industry’s reach, turning K‑pop into both a cultural force and an economic engine for South Korea. Finally, the episode examines the reforms now emerging within the industry — including shorter trainee periods, increased scrutiny of management practices, and growing conversations around artist well‑being. These shifts signal a new era for idols and fans alike, as K‑pop evolves beyond its early structures toward a more sustainable future.Sources: TBA

In this episode, we unravel the heartbreaking and bewildering case of 16‑year‑old Delvonte Tisdale, whose body was discovered on a quiet street in Milton, Massachusetts in November 2010. What first appeared to be a brutal homicide quickly shifted into a mystery “straight out of a movie".Sources:https://sadendings.blog/delvonte-tisdale/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/delvonte-tisdale-teen-found-dead-near-boston-likely-fell-from-planes-wheel-well/https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62788756/delvonte_seffon-tisdalehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel-well_stowawayhttps://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/ap-investigation-6-charlotte-airport-perimeter-breaches/275-213238218https://www.wxii12.com/article/judge-dismisses-suit-against-charlotte-airport-after-teen-s-death/2049453https://www.faa.gov/data_research/research/med_humanfacs/aeromedical/aircraftaccident/wheelwellhttps://cedarposts.blogspot.com/2010/12/charlotte-douglas-international-airport.htmlhttps://www.masslive.com/news/2010/12/da_delvonte_tisdale_teen_found_near_boston_likely_fell_from_plane.html

In this episode, we revisit one of the UK’s most haunting criminal cases—the Soham murders—and the man at its center, Ian Huntley. Through a careful, compassionate retelling, we explore how Huntley embedded himself in a small community, the warning signs that were overlooked, and the devastating impact of his actions on two families and an entire nation. We also examine the systemic failures that allowed him to evade scrutiny for so long, and how the case reshaped safeguarding policies across the UK. This is a story about trust betrayed, lives forever changed, and the urgent need to understand how predators hide in plain sight.SOURCES: TBA

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/