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Homebrew Murder Crew

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38:43

MICROBREW (from the VAULT): Black Forest Lore

Homebrew Murder Crew ·

2025/10/24

We are experiencing technical difficulties this week! In an effort to continue to deliver spookiness this October, we are pulling this episode from our PATREON, recorded in February 2025. Remember: you can sign up for a FREE Patreon membership and have immediate access to ALL our current and past Microbrews!Step into the shadowed heart of Germany’s Black Forest, where twisted trees cradle centuries of myth, mystery, and magic.Meaghan takes us for a walk through the mysterious Black Forest of

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1:55:50

Episode 74: The Chaos of Woodstock '99

Homebrew Murder Crew ·

2025/10/16

What was meant to be a tribute to peace, love, and music turned into a weekend of fire, fury, and full-blown anarchy. In this episode, we dive headfirst into the scorched earth of Woodstock '99 — the festival that promised a revival of the iconic 1969 spirit but delivered something far darker.With temperatures soaring, tempers flaring, and corporate greed clashing with youthful rebellion, the stage was set for disaster. We’ll unpack the explosive performances, the mounting tensions, and the shocking

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54:02

MICROBREW: The Ammons Family Haunting

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2025/10/14

When Latoya Ammons and her three children moved into a modest rental home in Gary, Indiana, they expected a fresh start. What they got instead was a descent into a nightmare that would grip the nation. In this chilling episode, we unravel the infamous 2011 case that blended demonic possession, child welfare investigations, and police reports into one of the most documented hauntings in U.S. history.From swarms of flies in winter to children levitating and walking up walls—witnesses included social

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43:39

Episode 73: Pipe Dreams & Nightmares: The Adam Strong...

Homebrew Murder Crew ·

2025/10/09

In this episode, we plunge into one of Ontario’s most disturbing true crime cases... When a clogged drain in an Oshawa apartment turned out to be more than just a hairball horror, police found themselves knee-deep in something far darker than a backed-up toilet. Meaghan will snake through the timeline of events, from the suspicious call to the landlord to the grim discoveries that followed. Along the way, we’ll explore how the Adam Strong's twisted double life unraveled, and how a routine plumbing

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41:33

MICROBREW: The Egregor

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2025/10/06

In this mind-bending MICROBREW, we explore the mysterious concept of the egregore—a collective thoughtform or psychic entity born from shared beliefs—and how it’s evolving in the age of digital consciousness and paranormal resurgence.Whether you're a skeptic, a seeker, or just curious about the strange new spirits of our time, this podcast will challenge your perception of reality—and maybe even summon something

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1:10:14

Episode 72: Return to Nature Funeral Home - The...

Homebrew Murder Crew ·

2025/10/02

In this episode, we tiptoe through one of the strangest and most unsettling chapters in funeral home history: the bizarre case of the Return to Nature Funeral Home and the crimes of Jon and Carie Hallford. What started as a green burial business with a wholesome name took a dark turn—think less “eco-friendly” and more “FBI investigation.” We’ll explore how a couple with big promises and questionable bookkeeping ended up at the center of a national scandal involving hundreds of improperly stored

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45:45

MICROBREW: The Elusive Giants: Sasquatch in the...

Homebrew Murder Crew ·

2025/09/29

Pack your granola and tighten your bootlaces—this episode is a wild trek into the misty mysteries of Alberta’s backcountry! We’re diving deep into the legend of the elusive Sasquatch of the Canadian Rockies... Is it a shaggy recluse with a taste for trail mix, or something far stranger? Then we paddle over to the eerie waters of Lake Minnewanka, where ancient spirits are said to whisper through the waves. From ghost towns submerged beneath the lake to chilling encounters with spectral figures on

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51:20

Episode 71: Dumbbells and Disaster

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2025/09/25

What happens when a bunch of Miami bodybuilders decide they’re too swole for the 9-to-5 grind? Apparently, they skip leg day and go straight to felony. In this episode, we dive into the protein-packed, crime-riddled chaos of the Sun Gym Gang—a crew of gym rats who thought kidnapping, extortion, and murder sounded like a solid business plan. Led by Daniel Lugo, a man with more ambition than brains, and Adrian Doorbal, who could bench press a Buick but couldn’t spell “alibi,” this gang’s criminal

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30:33

MICROBREW: Screen to Scream: When Horror Imitates...

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2025/09/23

In this chilling Microbrew, we dive into the twisted loop where fiction and reality collide—examining two haunting cases that blur the line between cinematic horror and true crime. First, we unravel the disturbing murder of Marilyn DePue, whose killer’s macabre actions and getaway eerily mirror scenes later immortalized in the cult horror film Jeepers Creepers. Then, we flip the script to explore the brutal murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart, where two of her classmates had crafted a chilling plan

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41:39

MICROBREW: Black Friday - The Edmonton Tornado of 1987

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2025/07/31

It's hard to believe that today, July 31 2025, marks 38 years since the devastating Edmonton tornado on July 31, 1987—often remembered as “Black Friday.” That day, a powerful F4 tornado tore through the city’s southeast, leaving a trail of destruction and heartbreak. It claimed 27 lives and injured hundreds more, becoming one of Canada’s deadliest and costliest natural disasters.Since then, it’s stood as a sobering reminder of nature’s force, but also of the resilience and solidarity of Albertans

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1:24:18

Episode 70: The Astroworld Tragedy

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2025/07/24

On November 5, 2021, Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival, named after Houston's beloved defunct theme park, turned into a nightmare. This episode explores the event's tragic unraveling, from the park's nostalgic past to Scott's "rage" concert culture, known for its chaotic energy and a history of crowd-related incidents. We detail the fateful day: early gate breaches and overwhelming crowds signaled trouble long before Scott took the stage. As the densely packed audience surged, a deadly crush

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1:04:39

Episode 69: The Brothers Home

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2025/07/10

In this gripping episode, we peel back the curtain on one of South Korea’s most controversial and haunting institutions: the Brothers Home orphanage. Once considered a haven for orphans and runaways in the 1970s and '80s, the truth that later emerged tells a chilling story of abuse, exploitation, and systemic cover-up.Through survivor testimonies, investigative reports, and historical analysis, we unravel how thousands of children—alongside adults labeled as vagrants—were forcibly detained under

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30:26

Episode 68: David Viens - A Recipe For Murder

Homebrew Murder Crew ·

2025/06/26

How far would you go to hide a secret? David Viens had a recipe...When Dawn Viens vanished in 2009, her disappearance baffled authorities—until a shocking confession from her husband, celebrity chef David Viens, unveiled a truth more horrifying than fiction. In this episode, we peel back the layers of this tragic case, exploring the chilling details, the psychological unraveling, and the confession that stunned a nation.Sources:islander.orgLA murder trial: Gruesome confession, closing drama - Anna

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37:33

MICROBREW: The Abduction of Betty & Barney Hill

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2025/06/24

In this episode, we unravel one of the most iconic and controversial UFO encounters in American history: the 1961 abduction of Betty and Barney Hill. Driving through the mountains of New Hampshire, the couple claimed they were taken aboard an extraterrestrial spacecraft in what would become the first widely publicized alien abduction case. We dive into the couple’s harrowing memories recovered under hypnosis, government investigations, and the social impact their story had. Were they truly visited

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30:04

MICROBREW: Blood in the Hills: The Cypress Hills...

Homebrew Murder Crew ·

2025/06/17

AUNTIE B IS BACK!In this episode, we uncover a nearly forgotten but pivotal moment in Canadian history—the Cypress Hills Massacre. On June 1, 1873, a group of American wolf hunters and whisky traders crossed into what is now Saskatchewan, seeking revenge for stolen horses. Their arrival at an Assiniboine camp ended in a deadly confrontation that left at least thirteen Indigenous people dead. We explore the events that led to the massacre, the chaotic frontier justice of the time, and how this

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56:04

Episode 67: From Backstreet to Bankruptcy: The Rise...

Homebrew Murder Crew ·

2025/06/12

Lou Pearlman was the mastermind behind some of the biggest boy bands of the late '90s and early 2000s, including *NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys. But behind the glitz and chart-topping hits was a web of deception. This episode dives into Pearlman’s meteoric rise in the music industry, the financial scandal that unraveled his empire, and the lasting impact of his fraudulent schemes. From pop superstardom to prison, we explore the highs, the lows, and the shocking truth behind one of the biggest scams

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46:19

MICROWBREW: The Way - Lela and Raymond Howard

Homebrew Murder Crew ·

2025/06/09

In June 1997, the quiet community of Salado, Texas, was gripped by a perplexing mystery: the disappearance of Lela and Raymond Howard. This elderly couple, known for their independence, embarked on what should have been a routine, short drive to a local festival. Instead, they vanished without a trace, only to be found deceased 13 days later, hundreds of miles away in a ravine in Arkansas. Their story, initially a regional news item, quickly garnered national attention due to its unsettling and

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1:00:07

Episode 66: The Unsolved Murder of Sister Cathy Cesnik

Homebrew Murder Crew ·

2025/06/05

In this chilling episode, we revisit the mysterious and tragic case of Sister Cathy Cesnik, a beloved Baltimore nun whose life was cut short under disturbing circumstances in 1969. Despite decades of speculation, official investigations, and shocking allegations, her murder remains unsolved. We examine the haunting details surrounding her disappearance, the dark secrets she may have uncovered, and the voices of those still fighting for justice. Was Sister Cathy silenced for what she knew, or does

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1:18:55

Episode 65: Ka-Ki-Si-Kutchin (Swift Runner)

Homebrew Murder Crew ·

2025/05/22

Swift Runner was a Cree hunter from Alberta who, during the brutal winter of 1878-79, committed an act of cannibalism, killing and consuming his wife and five children. He later claimed he had been possessed by the Wendigo—a supernatural entity in Algonquian folklore believed to drive people to madness and cannibalism. The Wendigo is said to embody insatiable hunger, preying on those who succumb to desperation, particularly in times of famine.Anthropologists have linked Swift Runner’s case to

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1:08:48

Episode 64: The Yogurt Shop Murders

Homebrew Murder Crew ·

2025/05/15

On December 6, 1991, a quiet night in Austin, Texas, turned into one of the city’s most haunting mysteries. Four teenage girls—Amy Ayers (13), Sarah Harbison (15), Jennifer Harbison (17), and Eliza Thomas (17)—were brutally murdered inside an I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt! shop. Their bodies were discovered after a fire was set to cover up the crime, leaving investigators with more questions than answers. Despite multiple arrests, confessions, and decades of investigation, the case remains unsolved

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