Hey Coffee and Crimers, I’m your host Belle, and once a week I invite you to grab your cup of coffee and dive into the world of true crime. Here on Cup of Coffee and Crime, you’ll find narratives that range from the familiar and haunting to the lesser-told and puzzling.
I focus on authentic victim stories, guided by detailed crime investigation and a commitment to accuracy. There’s no sensationalism here, just thoughtful storytelling that honours the truth and the people at its heart.
Join me as we explore mysteries, uncover hidden truths, and keep the voices of victims at the centre of every story. Subscribe and listen as we examine real cases that remind us why understanding crime isn’t about fear, it’s about awareness, compassion, and remembering those whose voices must never be forgotten.
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Hey Coffee and Crimers, I’m your host Belle, and once a week I invite you to grab your cup of coffee and dive into the world of true crime. Here on Cup of Coffee and Crime, you’ll find narratives that range from the familiar and haunting to the lesser-told and puzzling.
I focus on authentic victim stories, guided by detailed crime investigation and a commitment to accuracy. There’s no sensationalism here, just thoughtful storytelling that honours the truth and the people at its heart.
Join me as we explore mysteries, uncover hidden truths, and keep the voices of victims at the centre of every story. Subscribe and listen as we examine real cases that remind us why understanding crime isn’t about fear, it’s about awareness, compassion, and remembering those whose voices must never be forgotten.
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Sativa Transue was 26, on a Thanksgiving trip to Cancún, Mexico, when her boyfriend, Taylor Allen, turned a dream holiday into a scene of horror. Ellie Gould was 17, revising for her exams in Wiltshire, England, when her ex-boyfriend, Thomas Griffiths, arrived at her home and ended her life.
Two countries. Two women. One devastating pattern of coercive control and violence that crossed borders and backgrounds alike.
In this bitesize episode of Cup of Coffee and Crime, we explore the murders of Sativa Transue and Ellie Gould, cases that expose how domestic violence and manipulation can escalate behind closed doors. One family still waits for justice in Mexico, while another fought for sentencing reform in the UK and won.
Both stories ask the same haunting question: how do we stop love from becoming a weapon?
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In this bitesize episode, I’m sharing the victim stories of Nichole Bradshaw and Serenity McKinney — two young girls whose lives were taken by their mothers. Their cases are heartbreaking reminders of how trust can turn to tragedy, and why some stories stay with you long after you’ve told them. A short but important episode in this season’s break, honouring two lives that should never be forgotten.
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I'm back with a season break, bonus bitesize episode. Two stories, both beginning with a single word: no. In Sydney, Australia, Jessica Camilleri was a young woman battling her own struggles, but when her mother Rita refused her demands, Jessica’s rage spiraled into unimaginable violence. And in Wales, 18-year-old Lily Sullivan was out with friends, full of life, when she encountered a man who refused to accept rejection as the final word. Two women, two different worlds, both taken because no wasn’t enough.
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"I want Jana killed by Tuesday”.
Six words allegedly caught on tape.
Six words that saw a man sentenced to life for attempted murder.
Six words, though, that a jury never actually heard.
So how, and why, was Dimitri Rozenman found guilty? He says he’s innocent, but the courts disagree. In this week’s exclusive episode, and the season 5 finale, I’ll tell his story, and you’ll hear directly from him.
Groups across the country are working to reform the US system of justice. You can contact any of the groups below for more information and ways to get involved.
Institute for Justice Project on Immunity and Accountability: Our mission is to end widespread abuses of government power and secure the constitutional rights that allow all Americans to pursue their dreams.
National Police Accountability Project (by National Lawyers Guild): To promote the accountability of law enforcement officers and their employers for violations of the Constitution and the laws of the United States.
Equal Justice Initiative: The Equal Justice Initiative is committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States.
The Campaign to End Qualified Immunity: Partnering with groups across the country to end qualified immunity.
Death Penalty Action: Death Penalty Action works to stop executions and abolish the death penalty through advocacy, education, and action.
National Coalition to End Death Penalty: The only fully staffed organization exclusively devoted to abolishing capital punishment in the United States.
The Moratorium Campaign: The Moratorium Campaign, founded by Sister Helen Prejean, is working to see every state declare a moratorium on executions.
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This weeks season 5 finale is not to be missed!
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Four babies. Four unexplained deaths. To the outside world, Kathleen Folbigg looked like a mother cursed with unbearable tragedy. But suspicion crept in, and her private diaries, filled with grief, guilt, and frustration, were read as confessions. Labeled Australia’s worst female serial killer, she spent two decades behind bars.
Then science revealed a different story. Genetic mutations in her children offered natural explanations, strong enough to dismantle the case against her. What began as whispers of suspicion became Australia’s most shocking wrongful conviction.
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Tom and Jackie Hawks had built the life they’d always wanted, trading land for sea, and a house for the open waters. Their boat was more than a vessel; it was freedom, a reward after years of hard work and raising a family. But when they decided it was time to let go of that dream, they never imagined the buyers would come with more than buying a boat in mind. What began as the sale of their beloved yacht spiraled into betrayal, terror, and a crime designed to make them vanish without a trace. Some secrets stay at the bottom of the ocean deep. But not forever.
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Julie Ann “Jaja” Rodelas was just twenty years old, balancing college, part-time modeling, and dreams of making it in the TV world. Then one night in November 2012, she went out with a friend she trusted, and never came home. Hours later, her body was found in Quezon City, Philippines, sparking a murder case that would expose uncovered secrets, jealousy, and a betrayal close to home, all solved thanks to a Mcdonalds fast food receipt!
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When Jack and Linda Myers were murdered in their Darke County, Ohio, farmhouse, the only witness was their four-year-old great-grandson. His pyjama-clad walk to a nearby church began a case that stretched from a quiet farm to a riverbank, uncovering a truth as devastating as it was deliberate.
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Daniel Green was a dedicated father, a steady presence in his son’s life, and determined to move forward after a turbulent marriage. But his split from Erika Sandoval hadn’t settled into peace. Even apart, they were caught in a toxic pull; a cycle of jealousy, resentment, and brief reconciliations that neither seemed able to escape. When Daniel was found dead in his home, suspicion quickly turned to the one person who knew him best. In court, the fight wasn’t only over whether Erika had pulled the trigger, it became a battle to redefine who Daniel was, both in life and in death.
In this episode, I look at the 2015 murder of Daniel Green in Exeter, California, and the trial of his ex-wife, Erika Sandoval. Their relationship had been volatile, marked by jealousy, a bitter custody battle, and moments of reconciliation that kept drawing them back together. When Daniel was killed, the investigation quickly focused on Erika, leading to a trial where the defence strategy put Daniel’s character under the spotlight. I explore the toxic dynamic between them, the evidence presented in court, and the risks of turning a murder case into a trial of the victim.
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Johnny Altinger wasn’t reckless. He didn’t take chances, didn’t skip plans, didn’t just disappear. So when he vanished after a first date with a woman he’d met online, his friends knew something was wrong. What began with a gut feeling soon spiraled into a case stranger than fiction, one that led police to a rented garage, and the warped imagination of an aspiring filmmaker obsessed with a fictional character. This wasn’t a date gone wrong. It was a performance. This wasn’t just a murder. It was a script. One the killer intended to rewrite, again and again.
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Greer Lawrance was just 20 years old; kind,thoughtful, full of life, and deeply loved by those who knew her. She knew her worth, and had walked away from a relationship that had turned toxic, choosing peace over chaos and control. But when a man refuses to accept the word "no," even the safest places can become the most dangerous.
In this shorter episode, I explore not only Greer's case, but what her story reveals about how breakups can become a catalyst for fatal violence.
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Valerie Jackson didn’t have an easy life, but she kept trying to make the best of it; for herself and for her children. Caught between two volatile men, she moved back and forth, hoping each time for peace, for change, for a fresh start. It wasn’t simple. The choices she made weren’t always safe, but they were human, shaped by pressure, control, and fear that rarely showed on the surface.
When everything unraveled in the summer of 2015, it wasn’t sudden. It built slowly, through court files, CPS reports, and the kind of warnings people only fully understand in hindsight. What happened inside that Houston home was brutal, but it wasn’t senseless. It was the result of missed chances, delayed responses, and a cycle of control that never let go.
This is the story of Valerie Jackson: a mother trying to navigate impossible choices, a system that waited too long to act,and the loss of eight lives.
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She was 94 years old, a strong, determined grandmother battling dementia. Yet despite her diagnosis, Mary Gregory’s independent spirit meant she continued living alone in her modest bungalow in Lancashire, England. When a house fire tragically claimed her life in May 2018, it was written off as nothing more than a heartbreaking accident—a sad end to a long and well-loved life.
But just one year later, a comment made during a counselling session would open the door to something far darker. Something no one in her family could have imagined.
In this episode, I explore the death of Mary Gregory, the investigation that followed, and the disturbing confession that turned a tragic fire into a calculated act of betrayal. What drives someone to take the life of a woman who only ever showed them kindness?
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She was kind, dependable, and loved by those who knew her, a devoted mother whose world revolved around her family; especially her youngest son. But just days before Christmas, 54-year-old Carol-Anne Taggart vanished from her home in Dunfermline, Scotland. The house was quiet, her phone unanswered… and her car was gone.
As concern grew, so did suspicion. Her son reported her missing, but his story raised questions, and his actions in the days that followed only deepened the mystery. When the truth finally emerged, it would send shockwaves through the community, and reveal a betrayal no one saw coming.
In this episode, I unravel the final days of Carol-Anne Taggart, a woman whose gentle life ended in unimaginable cruelty… and ask how trust can sometimes hide the darkest secrets.
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She was vibrant, and full of potential. A little girl who dreamed of becoming a doctor, who wrote about love, hope, and perseverance in the pages of her pink diary. But behind the words and her radiant smile, 8-year-old Gizzell Ford was fighting to survive in a world no child should ever know.
When authorities finally opened the door to her grandmother’s apartment, what they uncovered was devastating. And what emerged afterward; a heartbreaking story captured in the child’s own handwriting, would leave even seasoned investigators shaken.
In this episode, I examine the harrowing final weeks of Gizzell Ford’s life. A story of control, cruelty, and silent suffering, all hidden in plain sight. What warning signs were missed? And how did a system meant to protect her fail so completely?
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She worked in a slaughterhouse, was known for her violent streak—and yet, somehow, people kept giving Katherine Knight another chance.
In a small town in New South Wales, Australia, one man thought he could handle her. But behind the smiles and second chances was a rage that had been allowed to continue for years… but when it exploded this time, it did so in a way no one could have imagined.
In this episode of Cup of Coffee and Crime, I walk through the disturbing case of Katherine Knight—the first Australian woman ever sentenced to life without parole. It’s a story of obsession, brutality, and a crime scene so horrific, no one can forget it.
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They were young, in love, and barely a year into marriage when someone walked in and took their future.
Rick and Gail Brink were settling into the rhythms of newlywed life in rural Michigan when they were suddenly found murdered, execution-style, in their home. No signs of a break-in. No forced entry. Just silence, and two lives cut short.
The investigation stretched decades, through dead ends, re-opened files, links to two other murders, and whispers that never quite went away. And at the centre of it all? A man who’d always insisted he knew nothing… until he didn’t. The expolive secret that followed would shock a community, a courtroom and divide family members.
In this episode of Cup of Coffee and Crime, I unravel a case that starts with promise, ends in bloodshed, and took nearly 30 years to crack wide open.
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Life had never come easy for 27 year old Kenny Bunn.. He didn't fit the mould in his conservative Southern town. He craved connection, a second chance at happiness, maybe even love. And that desperation? It was noticed. And it was used.
When his ex-girlfriend called one March night, Kenny answered. What he didn’t know was that the past wasn’t reaching out for closure, or reconciliation—it was setting a trap.
In this episode of Cup of Coffee and Crime, I explore the tragic murder of Kenny Bunn—a case woven with manipulation, misplaced trust, and a betrayal so calculated, it’s hard to believe it came from someone who once knew him best.
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Two young women. Two disappearances. Years apart, but eerily connected.
Rori Hache was vibrant, full of life, and just 18 when she vanished in 2017 in Oshawa, Canada. Kandis Fitzpatrick disappeared nearly a decade earlier—but her name wouldn’t resurface until much later. What do these two girls have in common? And why did it take so long for one of their stories to be truly heard?
In this episode of Cup of Coffee and Crime, we explore a chilling trail of missed chances, unimaginable discoveries, and a man whose name would eventually tie both cases together. But this isn’t just about what happened to Rori and Kandis—it’s about the questions that still linger, and the silence that surrounded them for far too long.
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