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Tea Time Crimes

Tea Time Crimes

One true crime enthusiast and one true crime hater come together to explore women’s stories under the lens of murder and mayhem. Grab a cup of tea as we delve into the psychology of killers, the strength of survivors, and everywhere in between.

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01:08:58

The Strange Disappearance of Nell Cropsey

Tea Time Crimes ·

2023/08/08

Content warning: This episode contains suicide ideation and mentions of suicide. It’s the turn of the twentieth century in North Carolina and Nell Cropsey has gone missing. All fingers point to Jim Wilcox, her ex-boyfriend who was the last person to see her alive. But the story isn’t that simple: there are fake letters, strange sightings, and too many rumors to count. Follow along and let us know what you think happened to Nell Cropsey. Tea of the Day: Fairie Tea Theme Song by Brad

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01:00:05

Silent Screams: Loretta Jones

Tea Time Crimes ·

2023/08/01

On the night of July 30, 1970, Loretta Jones was brutally murdered, but not before doing everything in her power to save her four-year-old daughter, Heidi. Despite strong investigative theories, no arrest is made and the sad case of Loretta Jones officially becomes a cold case. As Heidi grows up without her mother, she learns that 99% of cold cases are never solved, but she doesn’t care. She refuses to give up until she finds justice for her mother. Tea of the Day: Sweetgrass Tea Theme Music by Brad

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01:25:58

The Pernicious Poisoner: Mary Frances Creighton

Tea Time Crimes ·

2023/07/25

In 1935, Mary Frances Creighton was accused of murder. The ensuing trial revealed twisted motives and a dark past full of victims. Although you may have empathy for some of the ladies here on Tea Time Crimes, we’re willing to bet that is not the case with the Pernicious Poisoner. Tea of the Day: Tropical Passion Tea Theme Music by Brad

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00:54:41

The Torso Murder: Hannah Mary Tabbs

Tea Time Crimes ·

2023/07/18

In February of 1887, a decapitated, limbless torso was found on the Bristol Turnpike in Pennsylvania. Panic rose and everyone was a suspect until a tip led investigators to Hannah Mary Tabbs and her complicated web of relationships. Follow along this week as we try to untangle the lies from the probabilities. Tea of the Day: Baroness GreyTheme Music by Brad FrankSources:Hannah Mary Tabbs and the Disembodied Torso: A Tale of Race, Sex and Violence in America by Kali Nicole

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00:49:23

The Last Woman Executed in Vermont: Mary Mabel Rogers

Tea Time Crimes ·

2023/07/11

On December 8th, 1905, Mary Mabel Rogers became the last woman executed in the state of Vermont. Separated from her husband, Marcus Rogers, Mary had become pregnant and needed to escape one marriage in order to enter another. Murder was her solution. Despite her guilt, thousands rallied for Mary’s sentence to be commuted to life in prison and revolted at the court’s final decision. Jump into this fascinating case of death penalty history and find out why Mary’s trial was one of the cases responsible

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00:55:03

Murder for Hire: Mary Teresa Stiles

Tea Time Crimes ·

2023/06/27

The Stiles family toured the country as carnival performers, with Grady Stiles Jr. as the main attraction under the big tent. Charismatic and charming to the crowds who came to see him, no one could have guessed the horror that was going on behind closed doors, especially for his wife, Mary Teresa Stiles. It all came to light the night of November 28th, 1992 when Grady was found shot in his home. It’s not long before police uncover Grady’s family at the center of a murder-for-hire plot. Hold on to

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01:04:55

The Circleville Letters and the Attempted Murder of...

Tea Time Crimes ·

2023/06/20

In 1977, Mary Gillispie, a married mother of two, received a threatening anonymous letter. This would be the first letter of thousands to pollute the town of Circleville, Ohio. To this day, no one knows who is responsible for the letters that led to the death of one man and the attempted murder of Mary herself. Follow along with us to try and make sense of what happened for nearly two decades in this small Ohio town.Tea of the Day: Witchwood Tea House’s Dragon FireTheme Music by Brad

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01:02:51

The Trunk Murderess: Emma LeDoux

Tea Time Crimes ·

2023/06/13

In 1906, a trunk was found on the platform of the Southern Pacific Depot in Stockton, California. The smell led employees to wonder what, or who, might be inside. Within hours, the police were on the hunt for Emma LeDoux, a woman with a trail of (mostly living) men behind her. Though she was the last person to see the unfortunate victim, Albert McVicar, she will cling to innocence. Tell us what version of the story you believe to be the truth.Tea of the Day: Yunnan Jade Dragon TeaTheme Music by Brad

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00:51:53

Execution on Fleet Street: Sarah Malcolm

Tea Time Crimes ·

2023/06/06

Sarah Malcolm made very poor decisions: decisions that ultimately lead to her execution. However, it’s not clear what crimes she actually committed. So, we want YOU to tell us what happened based on the evidence we present. Grab a cuppa and jump into 1733 London with us. Tea of the Day: Dreamy TeaTheme Music by Brad

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01:11:00

Pauline Cushman and Cathay Williams

Tea Time Crimes ·

2023/05/30

In this Tea Time Crimes episode, hear the amazing stories of Pauline Cushman and Cathay Williams: two women who broke the law and risked their lives to serve their country. Grab a tea with a full body and settle in for these heroic tales.Tea of the Day: Throat Coat Theme Music by Brad FrankSources:Cathay Williams: From Slave to Buffalo Soldier by Phillip Thomas TuckerLife of Pauline Cushman: The Celebrated Union Spy and Scout by Ferdinand L.

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00:57:41

The Angel of Bremen: Gesche Gottfried

Tea Time Crimes ·

2023/05/23

Gesche Gottfried was known as the “Angel of Bremen,” before it was discovered she had killed at least 16 people. How does such a heinous individual obtain such a lovely title? Charm, deception, and a whole lot of Mäusebutter. Gesche played on the prevalence of diseases, primitive medicine, and abundant sympathy to get away with murder. Jump into 19th century Germany with us and hear about the woman who was anything but an angel. Alana’s tea review starts at 7:30 Tea of the Day: Golden Monkey

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00:44:51

The Cold Case Cover-Up of Irene Garza

Tea Time Crimes ·

2023/05/16

In 1960, 25-year-old second grade teacher, Irene Garza, vanished. Her family knew it was foul play, but no arrest was made. Irene became a cold case and the family’s hope dwindled, but they never gave up. Listen to the sad tale of Irene Garza and the family that fought for her through the decades. Tea of the Day: Butterfly Pea Tea Theme Music by Brad FrankSources:Cold Case Files: Season 2: Episode 6: The Devil in Disguisehttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/the-last-confession-1/The Monitor - 01 Feb 2004,

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00:59:42

The Lonely Hearts Killers: Martha Beck

Tea Time Crimes ·

2023/05/09

In the 1940’s, back before Tinder, or even Craigslist, there was The Lonely Hearts Club: a way for bachelors and bachelorettes to go from pen pal to spouse. However, it only takes one (or two) to ruin it all. Meet Raymond Fernandez and Martha Beck: a couple who will take advantage of lonely women to reap rewards. But how far will they go?Tea of the Day: Green Milk Tea with BobaTheme Music by Brad FrankSources:The Lonely Hearts Club Killers: The Bloody Passions of Martha Beck and Raymond Fernandez by

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01:12:22

The Worst Woman on Earth: Lizzie Halliday

Tea Time Crimes ·

2023/04/25

Meet Lizzie Halliday, otherwise known as the ‘Worst Woman on Earth.’ Lizzie came to New York in 1872 as a young girl and it wasn’t long before the people close to Lizzie started to die “unexpectedly.” Learn how this woman avoided capture for so long and earned such a heinous title in the process. Tea of the Day: Honeybush, Mandarin & Orange TeaTheme Music by Brad FrankSources:Killing Time in the Catskills: The twisted tale of the Catskill Ripper Elizabeth "Lizzie" McNally Halliday by Kevin

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01:06:59

The Boiled Butchery of the Barnes Mystery: Kate Webster

Tea Time Crimes ·

2023/04/18

The Reverend and the Reprobate join Tea Time Crimes today for a nerdy tea review and a chilling case. Join the four of us as we navigate through London to follow the life of hard-drinking, kleptomaniac Kate Webster. In January of 1879, Kate finds work as a live-in domestic servant for the wealthy widow Mrs. Julia Thomas. But Kate has no intention of turning her life around, instead she will go to disgusting and despicable lengths to continue her life of crime. Tea of the Day: Sacred Spring TeaTheme

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00:59:19

Female Assassins

Tea Time Crimes ·

2023/04/11

Today, we are covering three female assassins who span the centuries and cross the globe. First up, Charlotte Corday, a French revolutionist who wants to spare her country more bloodshed. Next, travel to China to meet Shi Jianqiao, a family loyalist who must avenge her father. Lastly, Margaretha Zelle, a charming, charismatic woman caught up in a world of men at war. Cheer, or boo, as these women do what they feel they must, according to their morals, judgment, and survival. This episode has the

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01:03:52

The Heartbreaking Case of Helen Potts

Tea Time Crimes ·

2023/04/04

Reputation is everything; at least it was for Helen Potts and her family. So when the dutiful, obedient teenager eloped, she made the perilous decision to keep it a secret. After all, keeping this quiet was what her new husband, Carlyle Harris, wanted, and Helen was willing to do anything to keep him happy. Unfortunately for Helen, their marriage became a secret so big, Carlyle would do anything to keep it. Take the journey with us to find out how Helen succumbed to a fate that could have easily

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01:19:52

The Demented Doctor: Linda Hazzard

Tea Time Crimes ·

2023/03/28

Claire and Dora Williamson were wealthy sisters who enjoyed traveling the world and exploring new techniques for health and wellness. In 1911, the women discover Dr. Linda Hazzard who claims to be able to heal anything from kidney disease to paralysis with her unique techniques. The sisters place themselves in the care of Dr. Hazzard, isolated from the outside world in order to fully immerse themselves in the method and achieve perfect health. Unfortunately, only one of the sisters will make it out

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01:03:51

The Disturbing Case of Sada Abe

Tea Time Crimes ·

2023/03/21

Join us in 1930s Japan where we find 30-year-old Sada Abe on the run. After a hard life of being thrown from one man to another, Sada finally finds a man she deems suitable and caring, despite the fact that he’s married. When she senses that he’s about to return to his wife, she makes a choice she will forever regret. Tea of the Day: New Years TeaTheme Music by Brad FrankCheck out Ignorance Was Bliss, promo'd on today's episodeSources:“Nickname Flower of Evil - The Abe Sada Story” by Kristine

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00:58:40

The Queen Of Thieves: Fredricka Mandelbaum

Tea Time Crimes ·

2023/03/14

Meet Fredricka Mandelbaum, a German-born Jewish immigrant who came to New York in 1850, fleeing persecution. Living in New York during that time wasn’t easy: disease was rampant, money was hard to come by, and the city was full of corruption. But Fredricka wasn’t about to let that stop her from building an empire. Join us as we explore Fredricka’s impressive evolution into The Queen of Thieves.Tea of the Day: Manglier TeaTheme Music by Brad

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