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PODCAST

Brutal, bizarre, and boozy podcast

Jane and Deklan

This is the podcast where we talk about brutal crimes, bizarre occurrences, and get you drunk with cocktails themed around one of our stories. Our story tellers are a mom and son combo who will bring you brutal and bizarre stories in a unique and fun way. This is the party where true crime, ghosts, UFOs, cryptids, paranormal, and much more come to hang out and have a cocktail together.

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All Episodes

51:05

#73: Abuser: Jeff Doucet, Mystery: Roopkund Lake, and...

Brutal, bizarre, and boozy podcast ·

2024/01/03

This week Deklan tells us about Jeff Doucet. He was accused of kidnapping and child sex abuse which led to his arrest. Before he could stand trial, his victim’s father Gary Plauché shot him while being escorted by law enforcement and on the news.Jane tells us about an interesting lake in India, Roopkund Lake. This lake has hundreds of human skeletons in and around it. How and why the skeletons got there is a mystery with some interesting theories behind them.We also enjoy the Skeleton Key

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42:07

#72: Tragedy: Dupont Plaza Fire, Fraud: Return to...

Brutal, bizarre, and boozy podcast ·

2023/12/27

This week Jane tells us about a tragic fire that occurred on New Year’s Eve 1986. The fire inside of the Dupont Plaza hotel spread quickly causing many casualties and injuries. The fire was intentionally set due to a labor dispute but the arsonists claimed it was only meant to scare visitors.Deklan tells us about a funeral home in Colorado that was tasked with cremation. Unfortunately, they didn’t pay their bills which led to the crematoriums refusing to work with them and the funeral home failed to

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38:03

#71: Serial: Robert Lee Yates Jr, UFO: Steve...

Brutal, bizarre, and boozy podcast ·

2023/12/20

Jane tells us about a serial killer, Robert Lee Yates Jr, also known as The Trash Bag Killer. Several of his victims were found shot with trash bags covering them. He has been linked to over a dozen murders in Washington state but suspected of more and possibly in other states.Deklan tells us about Steve Michalak and his strange encounter with a UFO in Canada. He had physical signs of the contact and his clothing showed levels of radiation. There were even mysterious signs found at the sight he

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42:30

#70: Serial: I-5 Killer Randall Woodfield, Mystery:...

Brutal, bizarre, and boozy podcast ·

2023/12/13

Deklan tells us about the serial killer known as the I-5 Killer that was also called the I-5 Bandit. His actual name was Randall Woodfield and he was robbing, assaulting and killing during 1980-1981 in numerous cities across Washington, Oregon, and California. Most of his crimes took place in cities along the I-5 freeway. His true victim count is unknown but suspected to be over 40.Jane tells us about 2 women who gave birth to children that did not show a DNA match to them. Lydia Fairchild was being

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44:58

#69: Killers: Benjamin & Erika Sifrit, Thief: Gerald...

Brutal, bizarre, and boozy podcast ·

2023/12/06

This week Deklan tells us about the killer couple, Benjamin and Erika Sifrit. Benjamin was former military. One night the couple went to a club and met some new friends, Joshua Ford and Martha Crutchley. Unfortunately the night ended with the Sifrits murdering their new “friends” and later being convicted of the murders.Jane tells us about a master thief, Gerald Blanchard. He started stealing in his teenage years and completed some incredible schemes to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars on

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55:24

#68: Richard Chase the Vampire of Sacramento,...

Brutal, bizarre, and boozy podcast ·

2023/11/29

CONTENT WARNING: This episode is particularly graphic and we completely understand if you skip it for your own sake and we’ll see you next week. Or if you want to skip the most brutal story skip ahead in the episode to 32:35.This week Deklan tells us the really gross and gory information about Richard Chase, known as The Vampire of Sacramento. He was a serial killer in 1977 and 1978 that had a fascination with blood.Jane tells us about the Florida School for Boys also known as the Dozier School for

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44:38

#67: Unsolved murder: Mac Dre, Haunted: Plymouth, MA,...

Brutal, bizarre, and boozy podcast ·

2023/11/22

This week Deklan tells us about American rapper, Andre Hicks, popularly known as Mac Dre. He was helpful in developing a hip hop culture in the San Francisco Bay area in the early 2000s. Sadly he was murdered in Kansas City, MO and no one has been convicted of his murder.Jane tells us about the history of America’s hometown, Plymouth, MA where the Mayflower landed in 1620 introducing British colonists to a new land. Thanks to Native American assistance the colonists were able to make a new home and

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41:09

#66: Delphi murders: Abby Williams & Libby German,...

Brutal, bizarre, and boozy podcast ·

2023/11/15

This week Jane tells us about the murder of Abby Williams and Libby German, often referred to as the Delphi Murders. Abby and Libby were best friends in Delphi, IN who went for a hike and sadly didn’t make it home. Libby was able to take a picture and make a recording of the suspect before she died. It took over 5 years to arrest the suspect, Richard Allen.Deklan tells us about UFO sightings and potential crash that took place in the early 1930s. One of the witnesses to the sighting was the Italian

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34:01

#65: Psychiatric killer: Russell Weston Jr, UFO:...

Brutal, bizarre, and boozy podcast ·

2023/11/08

This week Deklan tells us about Russell Westron Jr, he had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia but was off his medication. He took a gun to the US Capitol building and started shooting, killing two officers.Jane tells us about a cluster of UFO sightings in a small central Texas town. Dozens of people reported seeing a large craft in the evening sky followed by fighter jets. The sightings were investigated by MUFON who have labeled the clusters as being highly credible.We also enjoy the

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38:20

#64: Happy Face Killer: Keith Jesperson, Confessed:...

Brutal, bizarre, and boozy podcast ·

2023/11/01

This week Deklan tells us about serial killer, Keith Jesperson. He claimed he had nearly 200 victims but was convicted of far less. When someone else confessed to his crime he started claiming responsibility by leaving notes with a smiley face attached. This led to his nickname The Happy Face Killer. He was a truck driver with victims across the US.Jane tells us about a well liked man, Thomas Randele, who made a deathbed confession to his family. Just before he died he told his wife and daughter

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32:50

#63: Scream murder: Cassie Jo Stoddart, UFO:...

Brutal, bizarre, and boozy podcast ·

2023/10/25

This week Jane tells us about the murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart. It is often referred to as the Scream murder because the perpetrators claimed to be inspired by the Scream movie series. The murderers, Torey Adamcik and Brian Draper, compared themselves to Ted Bundy and Columbine High School shooters. They wanted to be revered serial killers. Deklan tells us about a UFO sighting at the Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana, home to several underground nuclear missiles. Several people reported seeing a

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53:25

#62: Killer author: Nancy Brophy, No ethics: Tuskegee...

Brutal, bizarre, and boozy podcast ·

2023/10/18

This week Jane tells us about an author, Nancy Brophy, who was convicted of killer her husband. He died 7 years after she wrote an online essay titled “How to Murder Your Husband.” She retains her innocence but was sentenced to life in prison.Deklan tells us about another terrible medical experiment that lacked any ethics, the Tuskegee experiment. Sadly the participants in the experiment were denied proper medical treatment that could have easily cured them of a deadly Syphilis infection.We also

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44:30

#61: Confessed serial: Joe Metheny, Haunted:...

Brutal, bizarre, and boozy podcast ·

2023/10/11

This week Deklan tells us about convicted killer Joe Metheny. He also confessed to multiple murders that were never linked to him. It was believed he lied about his personal background and everyone hopes he lied about the gruesome things he claimed to do with some of his victims. Jane tells us about the Armstrong Hotel in Fort Collins, CO. It is a historic building in downtown and is also rumored to be haunted by multiple ghosts.We also enjoy the Colorado Bulldog cocktail.Want to contact us, find us

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32:03

#60: Tragic: Boston Marathon bombing, Strange: Great...

Brutal, bizarre, and boozy podcast ·

2023/10/04

This week Deklan tells us the brutal and tragic story behind the Boston Marathon bomb attacks. Two brothers instigated an attack on innocent bystanders. Later, only one of the brothers would survive to be prosecuted.Jane tells us about an odd historical event from Australia, the Great Emu War. In 1932, the Australian Military mounted a battle against thousands of emus who were destroying crops. Spoiler, the emus won.We also drink a Smurf Bomb.Want to contact us, find us on:Email:

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38:07

#59: Murdered: Kelsey Berreth, Missing: Frederick...

Brutal, bizarre, and boozy podcast ·

2023/09/27

This week Jane tells us about Kelsey Berreth and Patrick Frazee. Patrick tried to get his ex-girlfriend to help him kill his fiancee Kelsey. When she didn’t follow through, he did it himself but had the ex-girlfriend help him clean up.Deklan tells us about Frederick Valentich, an Australian pilot who reported being followed by a strange aircraft. After telling air traffic control about the strange craft, he disappeared and so did his plane.We also enjoy the Crop Duster drinkWant to contact us, find

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35:56

#58: Genealogical DNA-Johnny Peterson,...

Brutal, bizarre, and boozy podcast ·

2023/09/20

This week Jane tells us about a potential serial killer Johnny Peterson. Through genealogical DNA testing he was linked to two murders in Las Vegas but he is suspected in being involved in at least 5 other cases.Deklan tells us about the Metcalf attacks in California. After a telecommunications line was cut an unknown number of gunmen attacked a PG&E transmission station. Millions of dollars of damage occurred but the big question is why.We also enjoy the Electric Lemonade cocktail.Want to

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48:14

#57: Tragic haunting: David Family, Tragic event:...

Brutal, bizarre, and boozy podcast ·

2023/09/13

This week Deklan tells us about the Challenger Space Shuttle mission. This was a historical event from the beginning because an average science teacher was given the opportunity to travel to space with astronauts. Sadly the shuttle exploded shortly after lift off.Jane tells us about the David Family and their cult. When the government started investigating the cult leader, Immanuel David, he left this world. His wife took drastic measures to make sure the family were together in the afterlife. Now

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58:18

#56: Spree killer: Chris Dorner, Haunted: Alcatraz...

Brutal, bizarre, and boozy podcast ·

2023/09/06

This week Deklan tells us about Chris Dorner, a former Los Angeles Police Department officer. Disgruntled after losing his job, he went on a killing spree of other law enforcement officers and the daughter of a retired police captain. Jane tells us the history of Alcatraz Island from a military camp to a federal prison to the site of a protest. With the extensive history of the island, there are many reports of hauntings.We also enjoy the California Car Bomb cocktail.Want to contact us, find us

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35:54

#55: Murdered-Chalino Sanchez, huge burglary-Hatton...

Brutal, bizarre, and boozy podcast ·

2023/08/30

This week Deklan tells us about Mexican singer-songwriter, Chalino Sanchez. He was known for writing narcocorrido songs that detail illegal activities. While on stage he received a mysterious note believed to be a death threat. The next day he was found murdered.Jane tells us about a massive heist in the diamond and jewel district of London known as Hatton Garden. The true value of what was stolen may never be known and most of it has never been found. Police were surprised to discover the thieves

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34:55

#54: Family Feud Murder-Timothy Bliefnick, Sky...

Brutal, bizarre, and boozy podcast ·

2023/08/23

This week, Jane tells us about the case often referred to as the Family Feud Murder. Timothy Bliefnick drew attention to himself after making a strange statement while appearing on the TV game show. He made news a few years later when he was arrested for the murder of his wife, Becky.Deklan tells us about Richard Russell, sometimes referred to as the Sky King. He was a disgruntled ground service agent at the Sea-Tac airport. He stole a commercial plane and went on a joy ride in the plane. After

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