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Cafecito & Crime

Estela and Barbara

Estela and I (Barbara) are sister in laws who share a major love for true crime and coffee, as many other people! We thought to ourselves “Why not just record our crime talks while drinking coffee?!” so here we are. We hope you enjoy this lighthearted podcast and bear with us while we iron out some details. Thank you and gracias! Barbara and Estela.

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S2 · E209
Today · 45 min
209. The Murder of Leilani Beauchamp
When 19-year-old Leilani Beauchamp left a Halloween party on October 30, 2021, she had no idea it would lead to her death. Later that morning, when Leilani didn’t show up at her friend’s apartment to pick up her car and other belongings, her friend became worried and contacted the police. As the investigation into Leilani’s disappearance began, it didn’t take long to learn that the last person Leilani was seen with was her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Juan Parra-Peralta. However, when he was finally brought in for an interview, his close friend and roommate, Damian, who was in another room, told detectives that Leilani had been murdered. Join us for today’s episode to find out what really happened to Leilani and who was responsible. So, grab your cafecito, and let’s get started. You can keep up with us on Instagram at @cafecitoandcrimepod Or you can send us a nice email to cafecitoandcrimepod@gmail.com
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S2 · E208
October 15 · 46 min
208. The Halloween Murder of Lisa French
On Halloween night in 1973, 9-year-old Lisa French left her home just before 6 pm to go trick-or-treating in her neighborhood. Her mother had only given her an hour, so she needed to get as much candy as she could. What little Lisa didn’t expect was that she wouldn’t make it out of one of those houses alive. When Lisa didn't make it home by her curfew, her family quickly reported her missing. Sadly, the search for Lisa would end two days after her body was discovered wrapped in a plastic bag on the side of the road. As the investigation into Lisa’s murder began, detectives were stumped when no leads pointed to who could've done this. Eventually, her murderer would be caught, and it was someone no one expected. Join us for today’s episode to learn what happened to Lisa and how her murderer was brought to justice. So, grab your cafecito and let’s get started. You can keep up with us on Instagram at @cafecitoandcrimepod Or you can send us a nice email to cafecitoandcrimepod@gmail.com
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S2 · E207
October 8 · 1 hr 11 min
207. Reddit with Cafecito 5
In today's stories, we tried to find a theme: Halloween! These three Reddit stories will take you on a whirlwind of emotions, from being completely petrified of the actors and team behind a La Llorona play to the unease in the pit of your stomach that comes from realizing you're being set up by two randoms you run into while on a run. Lastly, the second story, which is the longest, will leave you feeling confused, saddened, angry, and at a loss for words. Join us for today's episode to find out what happened on Halloween at the time of these stories. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. You can keep up with us on Instagram at @cafecitoandcrimepod Or you can send us a nice email to cafecitoandcrimepod@gmail.com
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S2 · E206
October 2 · 38 min
206. The Case of James Ricks
When 27-year-old James Ricks decided to decompress in his car for a little while after work, he had no idea it would lead to his murder. As he sat in his vehicle on a late summer night in June 1967 in Little Rock, Arkansas, he was startled by a tap on his window. Sadly, James was shot and killed, and his body was left in a rural part of Jackson County, where it was found two months later, in August, by hunters. For almost 50 years, James's murder went unsolved. In 2014, 1,100 miles away from Arkansas, in Delaware, Special Agent Justin Downer with the FBI Baltimore Division’s Dover Resident Agency received a call from a man who said his brother-in-law’s prison cellmate had confessed to the murder of James Ricks. Join us for today's episode to learn what happened to James and how his killer was finally brought to justice. So, grab your cafecito and let's get started. You can keep up with us on Instagram at @cafecitoandcrimepod Or you can send us a nice email to cafecitoandcrimepod@gmail.com
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S3 · E205
September 24 · 54 min
205. The Murders of Sam Herr and Julie Kibuishi
In May 2010, when Steve Herr, Sam's father, hadn't heard from his son in over 24 hours, he went to Sam's apartment to look for him. While Steve didn't find Sam, he did come across a heinous scene. In the bedroom was the body of a deceased woman. The woman was 23-year-old Julie, a friend of Sam's. However, Sam was nowhere to be found. As the investigation into Julie's murder began, Sam quickly became the primary suspect. But when investigators learned that someone who was not Sam was withdrawing money from his bank account, things took a turn that led them to someone who had never been on their suspect list. Joins us for today's case to learn about what happened to Sam and Julie. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. You can keep up with us on Instagram at @cafecitoandcrimepod Or you can send us a nice email to cafecitoandcrimepod@gmail.com
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S3 · E204
September 17 · 42 min
204. The Case of Lorena Bobbitt
When Lorena Gallo married John Bobbitt on June 18, 1989, she believed they were going to live happily ever after. However, the honeymoon stage didn’t last long and over the years she suffered abused at the hands of John. Things finally came to a head on the night of June 23, 1993, when, according to Lorena, John came home that night and raped her. After he fell asleep, Lorena went to the kitchen for a glass of water but instead grabbed an 8-inch kitchen. She returned to the room and severed John’s penis. The story became sensational with international news coverage which focused more on the act and not on how things got to that point. Join for today’s case to learn about Lorena’s life and how things transpired. So, grab your cafecito and let’s get started. You can keep up with us on Instagram at @cafecitoandcrimepod Or you can send us a nice email to cafecitoandcrimepod@gmail.com
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S3 · E203
September 3 · 1 hr
203. Reddit with Cafecito 4
For today’s reddit with cafecito episode, we unintentionally tell four random stories involving young women in danger of being harmed. They involve violent knocks/kicks to the house doors, a possible sex trafficking man looking for a woman to sublet a room to, a friend turned stalker fantasizing about his friend’s murder, and getting invited to a “house party” which turned to more of a brothel. Join us for today’s episode to episode, so grab your cafecito and let’s get started. You can keep up with us on Instagram at @cafecitoandcrimepod Or you can send us a nice email to cafecitoandcrimepod@gmail.com
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S3 · E202
August 27 · 1 hr 5 min
202. The Tragic Case of Alan Brown
In the spring of 1985, 11-year-old Alan Brown was going to spend his spring break at his dad's house. He packed his things, hugged his mom, Brenda, and told her he loved her, then went on his way. Unbeknownst to Brenda, it was the last time she would see her son alive. On Friday, April 12, Alan was reported missing by his stepmother, Rosalind Brown. As the investigation into his disappearance began, detectives were unable to find any information about his whereabouts. That changed on April 30, when Alan's body was found in the Flint River. His death was ruled an accidental drowning, but Brenda knew there was foul play involved. For the next two decades, she was determined to find out who had killed her son, and her efforts paid off. Two people were arrested in connection with Alan's death; however, they were people who were supposed to take care of Alan, not harm him. Join us for today's episode to learn what happened to Alan Brown, and his mothers journey to find justice. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. You can keep up with us on Instagram at @cafecitoandcrimepod Or you can send us a nice email to cafecitoandcrimepod@gmail.com
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S3 · E201
August 21 · 45 min
201. The Murder of Kayla Hodgson
In 2022, 23-year-old Kayla Hodgson was living her to the fullest. She was surrounded by family and friends who loved her dearly, and she was also successful in her work life. One day in July, someone knocked on her apartment door, whom she had no idea would end her life brutally. As the investigation into her murder began, it didn’t take long for investigators to find clues pointing to Kayla’s killer. The killer who seemed to know Kayla, but Kayla had no idea who they were. Join us for today’s episode to learn what happened to Kayla. So, grab your cafecito and let’s get started. You can keep up with us on Instagram at @cafecitoandcrimepod Or you can send us a nice email to cafecitoandcrimepod@gmail.com
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S3 · E200
August 13 · 53 min
200. The Murder of Robert Haugen
In October 1988, 29-year-old Robert Haugen was taking life a little slower. He was on disability due to an accident and unable to work, though he made the most of it. When he woke up on the 24th, he thought it would be like any other day. Sadly, it would be his last day alive. Later that afternoon, firefighters were called to Robert's apartment after a fire and discovered his body in a horrific condition. Investigators determined that Robert had been killed before the fire was set. But for someone who was liked by everyone and had no enemies, who would want to murder him in such a manner that was essentially torture? Join us for today's case to learn what happened to Robert and who did it to him. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. You can keep up with us on Instagram at @cafecitoandcrimepod Or you can send us a nice email to cafecitoandcrimepod@gmail.com
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S3 · E199
August 6 · 1 hr 1 min
199. Reddit with Cafecito 3
On today’s Reddit with Cafecito episode, we have four wild stories that range from living with a friend who tried to kill you, to running into a girl wielding a knife inside a Jack in the Box, to a hotel guest who may have wanted to harm you, and finally to getting away from a random man on the street who you later found out had assaulted other girls. Again, WILD. Join us for today’s episode to hear the full, detailed stories. So, grab your cafecito and let’s get into it. You can keep up with us on Instagram at @cafecitoandcrimepod Or you can send us a nice email to cafecitoandcrimepod@gmail.com
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S3 · E198
July 30 · 1 hr
198. The Case of Christa Pike
In the fall of 1994, 18-year-old Christa Pike believed she would be starting a new chapter, leaving behind a life of abuse. She appeared to be on the right path, studying nursing at the Job Corps Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. But meeting fellow student Tadaryl Shipp would lead her down a dark path that included a brutal murder. Join us for today’s case to learn why Christa Pike is the only woman on death row in the state of Tennessee. Grab your coffee, and let’s get started. You can keep up with us on Instagram at @cafecitoandcrimepod Or you can send us a nice email to cafecitoandcrimepod@gmail.com
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S3 · E197
July 23 · 41 min
197. The Murder of Lauren Giddings
In late June 2011, recent college graduate Lauren Giddings was preparing for the biggest test of her academic career, the bar exam. After returning home to Macon, Georgia, from her younger sister's wedding, Lauren planned to focus solely on studying and shut out the outside world. However, after days of unanswered calls and texts, her family grew worried. After learning that her friends also hadn't heard from her, her family reported her missing to the police. As the investigation into Lauren's disappearance began, it wouldn't take long before investigators discovered Lauren's dismembered torso in the garbage at the apartment complex where she lived. And the killer was not far away. Join us for today's case to learn what happened to Lauren. So grab your cafecito and let's get started. You can keep up with us on Instagram at @cafecitoandcrimepod Or you can send us a nice email to cafecitoandcrimepod@gmail.com
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S3 · E196
July 16 · 1 hr 4 min
196. The Tragic Murder of Laurie Stout
On September 20, 1983, 22-year-old Laurie Stout was working as a late-night office cleaner in Austin, TX. That night was like any other, except that this time, Laurie wouldn't make it back home to her one-year-old daughter and husband. As she performed her duties, she was ambushed from behind, sexually assaulted, and then strangled to death. Her body was found the following morning by a tenant in the restroom. As the investigation into Laurie's murder began, detectives believed they had the perfect suspect, her husband, Gary. But when evidence at the scene excluded Gary, it was time to shift their attention elsewhere. Suspect after suspect was cleared, and it would be years before advances in DNA testing finally provided a match to Laurie's killer. Join us for today's episode to learn what happened to Laurie Stout, and how her killer was finally apprehended. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. You can keep up with us on Instagram at @cafecitoandcrimepod Or you can send us a nice email to cafecitoandcrimepod@gmail.com
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S3 · E195
July 9 · 1 hr 8 min
195. Reddit with Cafecito 2
In today's episode, we cover Reddit stories! In our second episode, we tell four stories that consist of stalkers, being locked in a sauna, and owing a biker gang $260,000. So, join us for today's episode, grab your cafeicto, and let's get started. You can keep up with us on Instagram at @cafecitoandcrimepod Or you can send us a nice email to cafecitoandcrimepod@gmail.com
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S3 · E194
July 2 · 50 min
194. The Sodder Children Disappearance
In the very early hours of December 25, 1945, the Sodder family, which consisted of parents George and Jennie and their 10 children, was asleep in their beds when the home caught fire. Georgie, Jennie, and four of their children rushed out of the home, yelling for the other five to run out too, but they didn’t hear them rushing downstairs. Multiple attempts were made to rescue the children and get them to safety, but they were all unsuccessful. When the fire department finally arrived, the home had burned down. As recovery efforts for the five children’s remains began, the Sodders were shocked to learn that there were none. Investigators claim all five children perished in the fire, though no remains have ever been found. Join us for today’s episode to learn what happened to the Sodder children and the theories that have circulated since the tragic fire in 1945. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. You can keep up with us on Instagram at @cafecitoandcrimepod Or you can send us a nice email to cafecitoandcrimepod@gmail.com
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S3 · E193
June 18 · 55 min
193. The Strange Murder of Ron Browning
What was supposed to be a regular winter day on February 7, 2015, turned out to be 69-year-old Ron Browning’s last day alive. His wife of just nine months, Rexanna, found it strange that he hadn’t contacted her all day, as she had spent it away from home with her family. When she made it home early evening, she stumbled across the most brutal scene with Ron lying on a massive pool of blood, dead. As the investigation into Ron’s murder begins, detectives have no leads pointing towards the killer, but it wouldn’t take long before a possible suspect emerges. However, the suspect raised more questions about why Ron was murdered, especially since the two had never met each other. Join us for today’s case to learn what happened to Ron and who killed him. So, grab your cafecito and let’s get started. You can keep up with us on Instagram at @cafecitoandcrimepod Or you can send us a nice email to cafecitoandcrimepod@gmail.com
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S3 · E192
June 11 · 50 min
192. The Chowchilla Kidnapping
On July 15, 1976, school bus driver Ed Ray was driving a bus full of children home from a fun summer day trip to the pool. However, just after 4 pm, the unexpected happened that would change their lives forever. Three men with nylon stockings covering their faces and guns hijacked the bus, which carried children ranging from the ages of 5 to 14. The following 36 hours after the kidnapping were harrowing for everyone involved, but thankfully, Ed and the children were able to escape. As the investigation into who could have committed this type of crime began, it wouldn’t take long for law enforcement to narrow down its suspects. Join us for today’s case to learn what happened to Ed and the bus full of kids on that fateful day. So, grab your cafeito and let’s get started. You can keep up with us on Instagram at @cafecitoandcrimepod Or you can send us a nice email to cafecitoandcrimepod@gmail.com
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S3 · E191
June 4 · 1 hr 22 min
191. Reddit with Cafecito 1
In this episode, we'll be trying out a new segment on the podcast where we will read crime-related, creepy, ominous stories from people who experienced them (supposedly). The first story is about a young woman who a friend almost killed because of a boy she had been obsessed with for years. The second is about another young woman who was picked up on the side of the road by someone trying to teach her a lesson for hitchhiking, but was he really? Join us for this new venture, so grab your cafecitos and let's get to it. You can keep up with us on Instagram at @cafecitoandcrimepod Or you can send us a nice email to cafecitoandcrimepod@gmail.com
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S3 · E190
May 21 · 53 min
190. The Murder of Kirsten Costas
When 15-year-old Kirsten Costas left her home on the night of June 23, 1984, she was attending a secret initiation dinner for the Bobbies, a philanthropic school club. However, she soon found out that was not the case, when another member of the Bobbies picked her up to attend a party instead. The two girls made a stop at a church parking lot before heading there, but things soon took a turn which then caused Kirsten to walk to a nearby home and ask to use the phone to call her mom and pick her up. When no one answered, Kirsten was driven to a neighbor’s home instead, but before she reached the front door, she was attacked and killed. Join us for today’s to learn what happened to Kirsten Costas and how a regular night out turned into the last night of her life. So grab your cafecitos and let’s get started. You can keep up with us on Instagram at @cafecitoandcrimepod Or you can send us a nice email to cafecitoandcrimepod@gmail.com
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