Homebrew Murder Crew

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

In this episode, we dive into the delightfully strange and surprisingly heartwarming tale of the Whisky War, a 50‑year territorial dispute between Canada and Denmark over the tiny, uninhabited Hans Island. What began in the 1970s as an unresolved boundary question slowly evolved into a tongue‑in‑cheek ritual: each country’s military would visit the island, remove the other’s flag, raise their own, and leave behind a bottle of national liquor—Canadian whiskey or Danish schnapps—as a cheeky calling card.The MICROBREW blends history, humor, and geopolitics—showing how a barren rock in the Arctic became a symbol of cooperation, cultural pride, and the kind of international conflict everyone wishes there were more of! Sources:https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/can-nato-withstand-the-trump-greenland-test-10472649/https://www.ipolitics.ca/2024/12/06/canada-to-appoint-arctic-ambassador-open-consulates-in-alaska-and-greenland-under-new-northern-policy/https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/12/minister-joly-launches-canadas-arctic-foreign-policy.htmlhttps://globalnews.ca/news/11615647/greenland-donald-trump-nato-canada-eu-retaliation/https://www.highnorthnews.com/en/canada-ohttps://www.coastreporter.net/national-news/security-experts-sound-alarm-for-canada-as-trump-threatens-to-take-greenland-11760757pen-consulate-nuuk-greenland

Since 2007, a chilling mystery has unfolded along the shores of the Salish Sea: dozens of human feet, still in sneakers, have washed ashore without explanation. In this episode, we dive deep into the phenomenon that has baffled locals and sparked global intrigue. Are these grisly discoveries the result of foul play, natural decomposition, or something even stranger? We’ll explore the science behind why feet detach, the role of ocean currents, and the theories investigators have considered. Join us as we unravel the facts, dispel myths, and examine what these severed feet reveal about the sea—and about us.Sources:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/300357351_Human_Remains_in_Water_Environmentshttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/226337805_Decomposition_and_Invertebrate_Colonization_of_Cadavers_in_Coastal_Marine_Environmentshttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6474513/https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2019PSSG0030-000462https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/death/coroners-service/special-investigations/unidentified-caseshttps://vicnews.com/2025/03/07/parents-of-missing-mission-teen-say-remains-found-after-17-year-search/https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Jeff_Surtelhttps://www.coastreporter.net/bc-news/new-dna-analysis-in-united-states-confirms-remains-of-bc-teen-missing-since-2007-10357139https://www.cbsnews.com/news/salish-sea-15-feet-found-canada-coastline-shorelines-beaches-since-2007/https://www.iflscience.com/why-are-human-feet-still-in-their-shoes-washing-up-on-beaches-in-british-columbia-45159https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-severed-foot-1.5903703For a full list of sources used for this episode, please email us at homebrewmurdercrew@gmail.com

Happy New Year! In this episode, Kristy & Meaghan reflect on the successes and milestones of 2025, podcast & personal growth, while reviewing some of the most memorable and top performing episodes of the year