Skip the banter: 00:06:22 (give or take a minute depending on ads)
In 2014, 14-year-old Breck Bednar was a bright, tech-savvy teenager who loved gaming and coding with his friends online. When a charismatic older gamer named Lewis began appearing in their chat group, claiming to be a 17-year-old entrepreneur with his own company and connections to the U.S. government, Breck was fascinated by someone who seemed to share his passion for technology. But as months passed, Breck's mother Lorin noticed disturbing changes. Her once-open son became secretive and distant, defending his new friend against her growing concerns. Despite her attempts to intervene, including contacting police about potential grooming, Lewis had already woven an invisible web of manipulation around her son. Breck's story exposes the terrifying reality of online predators who hide behind screens, exploiting the trust of vulnerable teens in spaces where they feel safest, and serves as a stark reminder that danger can enter our homes through something as ordinary as a gaming headset.
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The murder of Billie Jean Reynolds | Ep 222
Skip the banter: 10:12
From the outside, the Reynolds family looked picture-perfect. A deeply religious couple raising their adopted daughter in sunny Coral Springs, Florida. But beneath the surface of baseball games, church choir practices, and shopping trips at the mall, something dark was brewing.
When 17-year-old Nikki Reynolds became obsessed with her high school boyfriend, her parents watched helplessly as their once-thriving daughter spiraled into lies, manipulation, and increasingly erratic behavior. Then, on the evening of May 14, 1997, everything came to a violent head. What drove a teenager who once seemed to have it all to commit an act so unthinkable that even she couldn't believe what she'd done? Allison tells us the whole story.
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The disappearance of Claudia Lawrence | Ep 221
Skip the banter: 00:09:40
Claudia Lawrence was a beloved daughter, sister, and friend. What followed her disappearance was a long, painful search clouded by missed clues, shifting public opinion, and silence from people who might know more than they’ve said. Allison tells us the rest of this story that has one really dark twist.
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Susie Casey murder | Ep 220
Skip the banter: 10:00:00 (give or take a minute depending on ads)
When 34-year-old mother of four Susie Casey didn't come home after a night out in April 2008, her children knew something was terribly wrong. This is the heartbreaking case of a woman who simply wanted to start over, and the devastating price her family paid in the pursuit of justice.
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If you're listening on Spotify please leave us a 5-star review, and leave a comment on today's episode!
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Ma and Pa appreciate you more than you know.
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Karissa Boudreau: "Mommy, Don't" | Ep 219
Skip the banter: 00:10:20 (give or take a minute depending on ads)
A mother reports her 12-year-old daughter missing from a Sobeys parking lot as a winter storm rolls in. The community rallies, searches are launched, and tearful press conferences follow. But when Karissa Boudreau's body is found thirteen days later in a snowbank, the truth that emerges is far more chilling than the Nova Scotia winter—and it involves the one person who should have protected her most. Allison tells us the rest of this tragic story.
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About Crime and Coffee Couple - True Crime Podcast
Love a cozy yet dark vibe? Join Allison and Mike, a witty, married duo with over 20 years of banter under their belts, for Crime and Coffee Couple—your weekly true crime fix. Kick back with a cup of coffee as their funny, relatable chitchat eases you into the dark corners of lesser-known cases, uncovered through Allison’s meticulous research. Fans love the refreshing blend of sarcasm and heart, balancing chilling stories with respect for the victims. It’s like sitting with friends who just happen to unravel mysteries—never sensational, always honoring the victims. Ready to sip and solve? Dive in!
Find us at https://crimeandcoffeecouple.com/