Timothy Ferguson was 15 years-old when he passed away while in the 'care' of his mother, Shanda Vander Ark. While he lived with her in May 2021-July 2022, he was tortured by his mother and brother by way of humiliation, starvation, forcing him to take ice baths, and physical abuse. We'll discuss what Timothy went through and the court proceedings t…

Two men are in custody and accused of murder in the disappearance of Allahnia Lenoir, a local woman that went missing in Atlanta on July 30, 2022. One of the men accused, Diante Reynold's, filed his second motion for bond after being beaten by three inmates in a Fulton County jail. We will update you on this case and ask you to continue to share Al…

Nestled in downtown Atlanta on 210 Peachtree Street NW, stands the Westin Peachtree Plaza. At 73 stories tall, the cylindrical, glass covered hotel will catch your attention and has been dubbed one of the most beautiful buildings in Atlanta. What you may not know is that it has also been the location of two unsolved murders. Join us as we discuss t…

In the first hour of our collab with MRP; we delve into the true crime genre; how we decided to start the podcast and how you can help find a local missing woman, Allahnia Lenoir. In the second hour, we get into Jennifer's supernatural experience in the Philippines; our Covington ghost tour with MRP on June 23, 2023, then share our own ghost storie…

You may have heard of the recent murder of Abby Choi, socialite, model and social media influencer that occurred in Hong Kong, China. Not only was she a gorgeous human being but she was known to be a genuine, generous, and kind person. She fell victim to the worst horrors that greed creates in people and was betrayed by the people she should've bee…

A string of mysterious deaths in Auburn, CA, caught the attention of attorney and reporter Christine Craft. She enlists two PIs to help her look into 10 cases where the deaths were ruled either accidental or suicide rather quickly by the police but had too many similarities to ignore. Some think the social or economic status of the residents may ha…

On December 18, 1994, Alison Botha was having an ordinary day out with her friends until she was driving herself home. A man got into her car and took her by knife point. He picked up his friend and they took her to a deserted area and brutally assaulted her. The men, Frans du Toit and Theuns Kruger, left her for dead but they did not expect Alison…

In this episode we will discuss Harold Shipman a.k.a. Dr. Death. Shipman was a general practitioner from the United Kingdom who is estimated to have killed 250 of his patients, with the majority being women over the age of 40, with lethal injections of morphine, or by prescribing high amounts of a medication. 218 of those murders were committed bet…

Lonnie Franklin, Jr. lived a double life as a charming family man who helped his neighbors with their cars then would sneak around Los Angeles to sexually assault and murder women. He began his spree in the 1980's but after realizing one of his victims survived, he decided to lay low and his next confirmed murder wouldn't happen until 2001. He was …

Terry Neely went missing on August 2, 2009 and his body was found 3 days later in unrecognizable condition. Later on, the details of what happened to him would put the city of Phoenix, AZ in a panic. Angela Simpson was arrested and convicted of his brutal torture and murder. She would go on to do multiple interviews, one of which went viral. We'll …

For this episode, we are covering a local missing woman, Allahnia Lenoir, who is called “Fruity” by her friends. Allahnia is a 24-year old Atlanta woman that went missing on the evening of July 30, 2022, after an evening spent hanging out with a family friend and two men at the 1660 Peachtree Apartments in Midtown. Despite being told that their dau…

Emanuela Orlandi went missing at the age of 15 under strange circumstances. Her disappearance is described as one of Italy’s most baffling missing persons cases. This episode will take you down a rabbit hole that leads to suspicions of mafia ties, the KGB and a Vatican coverup. We’ll discuss all of these theories and a few others. TW: kidnapping an…

In part two, we discuss the horrific massacre of the six members of the Alday family - Ned, Jerry, Jimmy, Shugie, Aubrey, and Mary Alday. We'll get into the eventual capture of the fugitives, the confession of what happened to Richard Miller and trials of the men responsible for this awful day in the small, quiet town of Donalsonville, Georgia. TW:…

In this two-parter, we discuss the events that led up to the tragic murder of the Alday family in Donalsonville, which was the second largest mass murder in Georgia history at the time. In part one, we get into the backstories of Carl Isaacs, Billy Isaacs, Wayne Coleman, and George Dungee and talk about the circumstances in which a killer can be "c…

You may be somewhat familiar with the case of Richard Speck, or at least heard about 8 student nurses being mass murdered in Chicago one evening in July of 1966, but we will discuss some things about this case that you may not have known and even touch on the history of Miranda Rights. We will discuss Speck's early life, the night leading up to the…

Takahiro Shiraishi was a pretty average child except for the instances when he played a game with his friends where he would choke them until they passed out. Once in adulthood, he would use the social media app, Twitter, to engage with potential victims. He specifically targeted people who were mentally and emotionally vulnerable and who wanted to…

On February 14, 2000, Asha Degree, a 9 year-old girl from North Carolina, packs her book bag in the early morning hours and leaves her home. She is spotted walking by herself on a highway by two passerbys, roughly a mile from her home, but the rest of the investigation doesn't provide the Degree family with many answers. We will talk about the days…

In this episode, we discuss one of the biggest UFO sightings in Melbourne, Australia. In April of 1966, the teachers and students of Westall High School sighted what they believed to be a flying saucer. Shortly after, the military arrived at the scene and told the witnesses not to talk about what they had just seen. Years have passed and there are …

Happy Halloween weekend! To celebrate, we are going to discuss the Vampires of Eastern Europe and early America. We will go into when vampires first appeared in history, the beliefs surrounding them, how it has changed over time, as well as what happened to people, or pumpkins, that were thought to be vampires. Yes, there are vampire pumpkins, so w…

You may have heard of this infamous serial killer because of him being dubbed 'The cannibal' who would murder his victims and make them into hamburger meat and sell them to customers at his roadside BBQ stand. Join us in discussing what caused him to start his horrid rampage, how he gets caught and his confession. All may not be as it seems. TW: mu…

One of the most prolific serial killers in Connecticut, William Devin Howell murdered 7 people in just 9 months. He would lure his victims into his “murder mobile” a large work van, and then bound them with zip ties and duct tape and took them to abandoned parking lots where he would keep them for a day and a half to rape and brutalize them for hou…

Alexander Spesivtsev was a cannibalistic serial killer in Russia known as The Siberian Ripper and the Novokuznetsk Monster. Throughout his childhood, his mother would show him gruesome crime scene photos, which possibly started his obsession with murder. Later in life, his mother took enabling to another level by enticing victims to come to Alexand…

Henry Louis Wallace would befriend women and then go to visit them at their home, rape them and then strangle and kill them, usually robbing them as well so he could buy drugs. The women were all young, attractive black women who either worked at Taco Bell, where he was a supervisor, or were friends of his girlfriend. After his capture, he confesse…

In the 1980s, Adolfo Constanzo took the practices of Palo Mayombe and used it to trick his followers into believing they were invisible and protected. He built what he perceived as a powerful following of drug lords and law enforcement through ritual sacrifice of animals then later escalating to humans. Join us in discussing his life, some of his d…

For this episode, we will go over Jan Brobergs multiple kidnappings by Robert Berchtold, who was a neighbor and friend of the family. The parents don't contact the police initially because they believe Robert is a good man and will come back with their daughter. But what happens next is truly unimaginable and will leave you questioning how this man…

In today's episode, we talk about the historic city of Savannah and the crime that shocked its people. Jim Williams was a wealthy antiques dealer and preservationist who made his name well known in Savannah. He was arrested for the murder of his assistant, then later convicted, and would continue to go to trial four times. We'll discuss the trials …

Carol Nora King was an indigenous woman from Canada who went missing in August of 2011. The RCMP waited 3 days to start looking for Carol and that was only after her family flew out to put pressure on the police and investigate her disappearance for themselves. We cover her story, which was under reported in the media, like so many other missing in…

Originally from Canada, Blake Lebiel was born into a life of wealth. He made his way to California to pursue his career in film and graphic novels. He would help create a concept surrounding a neuropathologist who would seek to cure the mind of a serial killer. Soon after, this graphic novel would almost mimic the horrific murder of his then girlfr…

Imagine coming home from a night with your friends to find your spouse lying dead on the floor in your living room. You rush to call 911 and as soon as the police arrive, you are considered a suspect. The statistics are clear, the odds of being murdered by your spouse is high, but that is not how this story goes. Join us as we unravel the murder of…

In today's episode, we discuss infamous murderer and cannibal, Issei Sagawa. His fascination with tasting human flesh started at a young age and became deadly later in life. We cover his life, his first murder victim, and the media's coverage of the incident. You may be surprised to hear how this case ends... --- Support this podcast: https://ancho…

In this episode, we will discuss Sacramento, California's "Boarding House Serial Killer," Dorothea Puente. She operated a boarding house for the elderly and mentally disabled in the 80's right in downtown Sacramento. She would drug her unsuspecting victims with sleeping pills, suffocate them and then prepare their bodies for burial in an upstairs r…

In part two, we discuss additional murders, the investigation and the trial. Stay tuned to hear what finally got them caught!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshlybrewednoir/supportKirjoittanut Freshly Brewed Noir

From Oct 1973 to April 1974, in San Francisco, California, the terrifying Zebra murders took place. A group of muslim extremists who called themselves the “Death Angels” committed at least 15 murders and wounded 8-10 confirmed victims. In part 1, we touch briefly on the belief at that time and the start of the murders that would cause the city to g…

Most are familiar with the fictional character Dexter, but many may not be as familiar with Pedro Matador aka Killer Pete, who is one of Brazil’s most prolific serial killer’s. He claims to have only killed ‘bad men’ and to have never hurt women or children. In this episode we’ll discuss his life and crimes and even his YouTube channel.--- Support …

In the 1970's, the era of serial killers was rampant with the likes of The Zodiac Killer, John Wayne Gacy, Ted Bundy, and Rodney Alcala but you may not have heard of one named, The Doodler. He is a serial killer who was active in San Francisco who would meet his victims, draw their faces and isolate them before brutally killing them. There are 5 co…

Samuel Little is the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history with 93 confessed killings and 60 of them having been confirmed by the FBI. He targeted mostly sex workers and avoided capture for decades. We’ll discuss his life, victims, capture and how the FBI used portraits he made to help identify his victims. --- Support this podcast: https://a…

The crimes of Futoshi Matsunaga were so gruesome that the mass media in Japan would not release the details to the public until years later. We discuss his childhood and how early on, he began his manipulative ways. This Japanese serial killer would defraud and torture his victims and is said to have the ability to control their minds and make them…

Make yourself a drink and join us for our first year in review bonus episode aka Coffee Break! We will discuss the trials and tribulations of starting a podcast, favorite episodes, funny moments, which stories haunt us the most (hint: it's not the ghost stories) and what's in store for 2022. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshlybrewed…

In the late 70s and early 80s, several Midwestern states were plagued by a serial killer who preyed on hitchhikers and troubled youths. He was dubbed The Highway Killer and The Interstate Killer by law enforcement, but we now know that Larry Eyler was responsible for the brutal torture and murder of, at least, 21 young men and adolescent boys withi…

Fox Hollow Farm is where serial killer Herb Baumeister buried his victims. The property is known to be one of the most haunted places in Carmel, Indiana. In this episode, we discuss the paranormal experiences and investigations. Grab a drink and get ready for the spooks! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshlybrewednoir/support…

You may have heard about the I-70 Strangler who left his victims' bodies on the side of the interstate in ditches in the 80s and 90s. But have you heard of Herb Baumeister, a successful business man, husband and father of three who led a double life which included frequenting gay bars to find his next victim? After he buys an 18 acre farm in Indian…

In Burari, the tragic death of a family took India by storm. To this day, there are still many mysteries and questions about what happened to them. We talk about the theories, the superstitions and what happened to this successful family. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshlybrewednoir/support…

Enjoy a little bonus episode this Halloween as we take you with us on our business trip to Tarrytown, New York! We will discuss Washington Irving's classic tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, as well as the setting that inspired the famous short story that put America on the literary map. Come be spellbound with us! --- Support this podcast: https:/…

In Point Pleasant, West Virginia in 1965-1966, there were a huge number of sightings of a strange winged humanoid creature with red eyes. We cover these Mothman encounters and sprinkle in a few related paranormal ones too. Is this cryptid a real creature or is there a more rational explanation for these terrifying sightings?--- Support this podcast…

Most likely you've heard of the witch trials that took place in Salem, Massachusetts from 1692-1693, but have you heard about the trials that happened in the states 45 years prior? And what about the 35,000 plus Europeans that were executed during early modern Europe for witchcraft? Join us as we explore how witch hysteria got its start in the hist…

Eastern State Penitentiary was built in 1825 and was considered revolutionary, being the first of it's kind. Join us as we discuss the history behind this prison, the punishment methods that took place, and notable inmates that were detained there. A building with this kind of past has to be haunted, right? Dont worry, we talk about that too!--- Su…

In part two of the Atlanta Ripper, we cover the rest of the murders, the suspects and go into some of the reasons why this case may not be as well known as London's Jack the Ripper. Listener discretion is advised as we will discuss murder scene details. The majority of information obtained for this episode was gathered from a book by Jeffrey Wells …

Most of us are familiar with London’s notorious Jack the Ripper, but what about the Atlanta Ripper? The moniker may not be familiar unless you’ve taken a true crime deep dive into Atlanta, Georgia’s history during the early twentieth century. Join us in this two-parter as we talk about the series of murders that took the lives of young, black women…

Michael Madison was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. We will discuss his rough childhood, his known murders, and his trial. This episode will include discussions of his interview while on death row, incidents after his conviction and his encounter with serial killer, Anthony Sowell, The Cleveland Stangler. *TW: child abuse, sexual assault, murde…

Taking it back to 1912 in Villisca, Iowa, for this turn of the century, gruesome axe murder of eight people, six of them children, on a quiet night in June. We’ll go over the mismanaged investigation, suspects, and the hauntings that are said to take place in the restored home to this very day. *TW: gruesome murder scene descriptions, talk of drug …