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He didn’t just fantasize about being a serial killer. He said it out loud, chased the identity, studied the psychology, and then acted on it in the most brutal way. We’re closing Season Two with the case of Stephen Griffiths, also known as the “Crossbow Cannibal,” and it’s the kind of story that leaves you asking how many warning signs a system can ignore before the outcome becomes inevitable. We trace Griffiths from early violence and fixation on infamous killers into a life that looked “smart” on paper, with psychology and criminology studies, while his private behavior spiraled into weapons obsession, stalking, coercive control, and cruelty. Then Bradford starts seeing women disappear, and the case turns on chilling breaks: a phone left behind, a video discovered in the worst possible way, and surveillance footage that captures the moment everything collapses around him. If you’ve searched for “Stephen Griffiths Bradford murders,” “UK true crime podcast,” or “Crossbow Cannibal CCTV,” we lay out the timeline clearly and talk through what the evidence actually shows. Most importantly, we keep the spotlight where it belongs: on Susan Rushworth, Shelly Armitage, and Suzanne Blameers as real people with families, histories, and attempts to rebuild their lives. We talk about how sex workers get targeted because predators assume nobody will care, and we push back hard on the culture that turns killers into icons. To cleanse the palate after a heavy case, Jesse closes with a wild, fun band pick: Texas Toast Chainsaw Massacre. If you want more victim-centered true crime with honest reactions and real conversation, follow, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find us. What hit you hardest about this case, the missed warnings or the evidence that finally stopped him?CHECK OUT THE BAND!!!!https://youtu.be/0MT61TsdFxQ?si=9eQlNCnjxcE0-zm7LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

A “suicide” ruling can close a case in minutes, but it can also lock a family into years of unanswered questions. We’re telling the story of Joanna Lynn Hunter, a talented, empathetic woman whose life becomes tangled in coercive control, religious pressure, and a partner with a documented history of violence. The details are infuriating: prior strangulation and abuse, a relationship shaped by a cult-like church environment, and an investigation that appears to accept the simplest explanation without doing the work Joanna deserved.We walk through the timeline: Joanna’s early life and promise, the way Mark Lewis’s family weaponizes religion and racism, and how abuse escalates even after jail time and an order of protection. When Joanna is found hanging in a closet on church property, the response is fast, the questioning is brief, and the red flags tied to domestic violence don’t get the attention they demand. We also discuss why strangulation cases require special urgency, and how “staged suicide” scenarios can be missed when investigators fail to check history, preserve evidence, or challenge a suspect’s story.Then the pattern widens. Another woman, Sarah Nottingham, reports violence and harassment, and a Molotov cocktail attack on her parents’ home leads to arrests that put a spotlight back on Joanna’s case. We dig into the reopened investigation, disputed forensic findings, DNA questions, and the heartbreaking reality of how hard it is to correct a rushed conclusion years later. We end with the impact of Joanna’s Law (passed in California in 2025) and why every state needs stronger protocols for suspicious deaths connected to domestic violence.If this story makes you angry, channel it: subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review so more listeners learn why these cases can’t be brushed aside. What would you change first: police protocol, protective order enforcement, or church accountability?CHECK OUT THIS WEEKS BAND FEATUREhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55U_JHalwbQLET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

A $30 million lottery ticket sounds like freedom, until it starts sounding like footsteps behind you. We’re drinking about the true crime case of Abraham Shakespeare, a Florida lottery winner who went from day labor and barbershop hangouts to sudden fame, nonstop handouts, and the kind of attention that turns every relationship into a transaction. We talk through how he took the lump sum, how quickly the money moved through houses, mortgages, and “loans,” and why winning big can make it impossible to know who’s actually in your corner.Then we dig into the part that still makes our skin crawl: the slow takeover. Dee Dee Moore enters Abraham’s life through promises of help, a book deal, and financial planning, but the red flags stack up fast. We break down the conflicting stories, the strange phone calls, the texts that don’t make sense for an illiterate man, and the shifting explanations meant to keep police and family at bay. The investigation turns into an undercover operation, and what comes out is one of the most unsettling “jackpot murder” cases we’ve covered.You’ll leave with more than a timeline. We get into real-world lessons about lottery privacy laws, anonymity, boundaries, power of attorney, trusts, and why giving publicly can invite the worst people to test your limits. If this story hits you, share it with someone who still says “I’d tell everyone if I won.” Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us your rule for handling sudden wealth.CHECK OUT THE BAND! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEOLzMWN2AMLET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

A lot of true crime starts with a stranger in the shadows, but this one starts with something almost innocent: fan mail. We’re talking about Rebecca Lucille Schaefer, a young actor and model whose career was taking off when a man decided her life was supposed to belong to him. What follows is a brutal look at celebrity stalking, parasocial obsession, and how quickly “I’m your biggest fan” can turn into a threat.We trace Rebecca’s path from Oregon to New York City, the early modeling work, soap operas, and the breakout attention that came with My Sister Sam. Then we shift to Robert John Bardo, his history of instability, warning signs, and a pattern of fixating on celebrities before targeting Rebecca. We also break down the mechanics of the crime, including how a private investigator got her home address through lax DMV privacy practices and how that access helped turn obsession into murder.The fallout is a key part of why the Rebecca Schaefer case still matters today. We talk through the legal changes that followed, including stronger anti-stalking laws and privacy protections, plus the way her parents’ advocacy shaped the conversation around gun control. And we unpack one of the strangest parts of the trial: the attempt to point to U2’s “Exit” as a cause, and why art is not an alibi for violence.If you care about true crime stories that actually explain the system failures behind the headline, press play, share this with a friend, and subscribe so you don’t miss what we’ve got coming next. After you listen, what do you think prevents stalking best: stronger laws, better mental health intervention, or less access to personal data?CHECK OUT THE FEATURED BAND THIS WEEK!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_EkraVGgjMLET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

A man lives a public life with a wife, kids, tenants, holidays, and steady work, while a second family exists behind locked doors no one is allowed to open. That contradiction is what we can’t stop circling in this recap of the Josef Fritzl case, because the most terrifying part isn’t just the basement, it’s how believable the surface story becomes when everyone is trained to look away.We walk through the core timeline in Amstetten, Austria: the early family dysfunction, the respectable mask, and the slow construction of a hidden cellar built to disappear a human being. We talk about the “cult” explanation that keeps questions quiet, the financial manipulation tied to renting and government support, and how secrecy becomes a system, not a single lie. If you’re searching for true crime podcast coverage of Josef Fritzl, Elizabeth Fritzl, captivity, coercive control, and long-term trauma, this conversation lays out the big beats and the moments that still don’t make sense.Then we get to the human side we don’t want anyone to forget: children growing up without sunlight, the physical toll of deprivation, and the ways a mother fights to keep basic education and basic humanity alive in the worst conditions imaginable. We also cover the turning point that forces outside contact, and why a medical crisis and hospital scrutiny matter when a story has been “explained” for years.If you want the full details, listen to our complete two-part series, check out the photos on our socials, and stick around for the bands we feature too. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review, what’s one red flag you think should have changed everything?LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

A hidden basement. A respected neighbor. A story about a “runaway” that people accepted for decades. We dig into the second half of the Josef Fritzl case and walk step by step through how Elisabeth Fritzl was kept in a concealed cellar in Amstetten, Austria for 24 years, and how that prison expanded from isolation into a terrifying second “family” built on rape, incest, kidnapping, and total control.We talk about the mechanics of coercive control in a way true crime rarely slows down to explain: the forced letters about joining a cult, the missing persons report that bought him time, the way deprivation and fear distort reality, and how small system failures stack into years. We also cover the timeline of pregnancies and births without medical care, the cruelty of separating children, and the public praise Josef and Rosemary received while Elisabeth was blamed from afar. It is brutal, but we keep the focus where it belongs: the survivor’s experience, the red flags, and the preventable gaps that let a monster hide in plain sight.Then the story finally cracks open through a medical emergency, doctors who refuse to ignore what they see, and investigators who recognize that the “cult” narrative does not add up. We close with what came after: the life sentence, the family’s long recovery, the ethics of media intrusion, and the resources we used, including Secrets in the Cellar by John Glatt. If you care about trauma-informed true crime storytelling, this one will stay with you. Subscribe, share with someone who cares about survivor-focused coverage, and leave us a review with the question you cannot stop thinking about.CHECK OUT THIS OUR FEATURED BAND THE WEEK!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY1lKzh1RG8LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

A state-funded “bomb shelter” sounds like safety, but what if it’s the perfect cover for a secret no one wants to imagine? We go from a quick deep dive on the real origin of Stockholm syndrome to a case that makes your stomach drop: Josef Fritzl in Amstetten, Austria, a man who manages to look like a respected family provider while quietly building control into the bones of his home.We lay out Fritzl’s disturbing path from a violent childhood shaped by war and abuse to a pattern of escalating sexual violence, stalking, and entitlement. Along the way, we keep coming back to the same question true crime listeners ask again and again: how does someone keep getting chances to blend in? A conviction doesn’t stop him, community whispers fade, and business success helps him rebuild credibility. That “normal” mask is part of what makes this story so hard to sit with.Then we focus on Elisabeth Fritzl, the grooming, the isolation, the threats, and the runaway attempt that ends with her being returned to the very place she’s trying to escape. The episode ends on the moment that changes everything: Fritzl lures her into the cellar workshop, uses ether, and she wakes up chained in darkness. We’re not okay, so we take a needed palate cleanser with a featured track from Eerie Soul, and we brace for part two.Subscribe so you don’t miss the next chapter, share this with a fellow true crime listener, and leave a review if the show hits you. What’s the biggest red flag you think everyone ignored?CHECK OUT THE FEATURED BAND THIS WEEK!https://open.spotify.com/track/6KhXf037W75N4cEu4J2LNtLET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

A Burger King crown, a couple of drinks, and a story that still splits people down the middle: was Patty Hearst brainwashed, fighting to survive, or making a willing leap into radical politics? We’re Jesse and Lindsay, and we’re doing a fast, no-frills recap of all three parts of our Patty Hearst saga so you can hear the full arc without losing the thread.We start with the Symbionese Liberation Army’s origin story and the murder of Marcus Foster, then move straight into the February 1974 kidnapping that turns Patty into the most famous hostage in America. From the SLA’s “feed the poor” ransom demands to the way captivity rewires what “choice” even means, we talk through the pressure, the propaganda, and the fear tactics that keep her trapped even when the outside world assumes freedom should be simple.Then we hit the moments everyone remembers: the Hibernia Bank robbery, Patty’s “Tanya” identity, and the Mel’s Sporting Goods chaos that makes her actions look damning in a single snapshot. We also break down the piece people love to debate, the Hearst fortune, why “just pay the ransom” isn’t always a cash-in-a-safe situation, and how the Hearst media machine makes this case global. Finally, we walk through the live-TV LAPD shootout and what happens after the fire, including the public divide that follows Patty all the way to arrest, clemency, and a pardon.If you’re into true crime history, cult dynamics, Stockholm syndrome questions, and the real-life messiness behind a headline, press play, then subscribe, share the show, and leave us a review. Where do you land on Patty: coerced, complicit, or both?LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

A TikTok “Netflix documentary” joke turns into a real-life horror story, and it’s the perfect gut-punch opener for a finale about what happens when people stop seeing consequences. We close out our three-part Patty Hearst saga by picking up after the LA shootout and following the Symbionese Liberation Army as they rebuild, recruit, and unravel. What’s left isn’t a movement, it’s a shrinking crew of fugitives arguing over power, money, and control while a captive young woman tries to survive inside the mess. We walk through the farmhouse hideout, the new faces who join the SLA, and the tension that keeps escalating until it spills into another bank robbery. The Croker National Bank holdup is the turning point, ending with the death of Myrna Opsahl, a 42-year-old woman depositing church tithe money, and exposing how sloppy planning plus weapons equals tragedy. From there, the group leans into bomb attempts and attention-seeking threats that only make it easier for the FBI to find them. Then the story flips to the aftermath: Patty Hearst is finally free, immediately arrested, and thrown into a legal and cultural firestorm that still sparks arguments today. We talk F. Lee Bailey, the “urban gorilla” booking moment, clemency, a later pardon, and the long tail of trials and identities that stretch decades beyond the headlines. If you’ve ever wondered how coercion, propaganda, and public perception collide in a true crime case, this one has it all. If you enjoy the show, follow us, share this with a friend who loves deep-dive true crime, and leave a review so more listeners can find us.CHECK OUT THIS WEEKS AMAZING FEATURED ARTIST!https://music.apple.com/us/album/where-were-you-single/1797179178LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

Patty Hearst’s story doesn’t just escalate, it mutates. One moment she’s a kidnapped college student being ordered to read revolutionary scripts, and the next she’s forced into a public “Tanya” identity that the whole country can judge from a photo and a grainy surveillance frame.We walk through the pressure cooker the SLA builds around her: blindfolding, isolation, relentless propaganda, and explicit threats that make “choice” feel like a trick word. We also dig into why the media reaction split so sharply between “brainwashed” and “traitor,” and how coercion, Stockholm syndrome, and survival behavior can create actions that look like loyalty even when they’re driven by fear. Along the way, we touch Randy Hearst’s attempts to get Patty back, including the desperate and bizarre detours that happen when a case becomes national news.Then the episode hits the turning points: the Hibernia Bank robbery in San Francisco, the chaos that follows, the SLA’s frantic relocations, and the spiraling “revolution” fantasy that pushes them into even riskier moves. Finally, we get to the moment that still shocks people decades later: the Los Angeles shootout broadcast live on TV, with thousands of rounds fired and an ending that feels as senseless as it is horrific.If you’re hooked on true crime history, cult dynamics, radicalization, and the Patty Hearst kidnapping case, this chapter is essential. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave us a review with your take: where do you draw the line between survival and responsibility?CHECK OUT THE BAND THIS WEEK! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-ORi0ENX6gLET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

A bathrobe, a knock at the door, and a split-second decision that turns into one of the biggest American true crime stories of the 1970s. We’re drinking about Patty Hearst, the Hearst Communications heiress whose quiet Berkeley routine gets shattered when the Symbionese Liberation Army storms in, beats her fiancé, and kidnaps her at gunpoint.We break down who Patty is beyond the headline, what her upbringing looks like inside a legacy-wealth family, and why being publicly “known” becomes its own kind of danger. Then we zoom out to the SLA: the aliases, the cult-like leadership energy, and the violence that puts them on law enforcement’s radar before Patty is even taken, including the murder of Oakland school superintendent Marcus Foster.The ransom demands take a turn that still feels unreal today: not just cash, but a sweeping food distribution plan that throws California into chaos and sparks ugly political reactions. From there we move into the claustrophobic reality of captivity, where isolation, fear, deprivation, propaganda, and coercion start to bend the story toward its most infamous pivot. Part one ends right where everything flips, when Patty reappears to the public as “Tanya” and claims the SLA as her cause.If you’re into true crime podcasts, American history, domestic terrorism cases, and the psychology of coercive control, hit play and ride with us. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves a wild timeline, and leave a review with your take: survival strategy or something darker?CHECK OUT THE BAND THIS WEEK!!!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTaz04qa5rsLET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

A throwaway joke at work that nobody understands can make you feel ancient, but nothing snaps the room into focus like a story where fame, paranoia, and violence collide. We’re Jesse and Lindsay, and we’re digging into the Oscar Pistorius case, from his rise as the celebrated “Blade Runner” to the night Reeva Steenkamp was shot behind a locked bathroom door in South Africa. The details are brutal, and the contradictions are hard to ignore, especially once you look at what was happening around him: escalating fear, constant weapons practice, heavy caffeine use, and a relationship that appears to show control and humiliation far too early.We also slow down and center Reeva Steenkamp as a real person, not a headline. Reeva was a model, a paralegal graduate, and a passionate advocate speaking out against sexual assault and violence against women. That context makes this case feel even more devastating, because the same warning signs she tried to help others recognize show up in the background: tense arguments, jealousy, public criticism, and the quiet pressure that can keep someone stuck. We talk through the timeline Pistorius gave police, the evidence investigators questioned, what neighbors reported hearing, and why the legal outcomes fueled so much public debate.To lighten the landing, we close with a summer jam pick, Ballyhoo’s “Swim,” plus where to find their music and what they’ve got coming next. If this conversation hits you, share it with someone who needs the reminder to trust their gut and take red flags seriously. Subscribe, leave a review, and send this to a friend who loves true crime podcasts and honest conversations about what warning signs really look like.CHECK OUT THE BAND THIS WEEK!!!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zqus0OkAfzkLET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

A police badge is supposed to signal safety. In Sarah Everard’s case, it became the tool that took it away, and we’re still angry about it. We jump on live for a raw recap of our full coverage, walk through who Sarah was, and trace how a normal night in London during COVID lockdown restrictions turned into a tragedy no one should have to fear.We talk through the details we can share on social platforms: the shifting pandemic rules, the way “following directions” can be used against a good person, and how Wayne Cousins, an officer with the London Metropolitan Police, leveraged authority to control the situation. We also dig into the red flags and the uncomfortable questions around police accountability and institutional oversight, including why earlier incidents should have mattered before Sarah ever crossed his path.From there, the focus widens to what happened next: the protests, the shattered trust, and the realities many women live with every day. We get practical about safety, including the frustrating fact that tools like pepper spray and mace are not even legal everywhere, and what that means for self defense and prevention. We also keep our tradition alive with music talk, band shoutouts, and a reminder that we’re building playlists alongside the hardest stories.If you want the full details and our complete breakdown, go listen to the main episode, then come back and tell us what changes you want to see. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more people find us.LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

A normal walk home. A well lit London street. CCTV everywhere. Then a man flashes a badge and says the words that are supposed to mean safety: “I’m a police officer.” Sarah Everard’s case hits like a punch because it’s not a mystery built on bad decisions, it’s a nightmare built on trust, compliance, and power.We walk through who Sarah was, what that March 2021 COVID lockdown felt like in the UK, and the minute by minute timeline that investigators pieced together through bus footage, dash cams, and surveillance. Then we get into Wayne Couzens, a Metropolitan Police officer, and how he used pandemic rules as a weapon to justify a false arrest. We also talk about the warning signs people say they missed, the indecent exposure reports that should have mattered, and how a workplace culture can normalize the unforgivable until it’s too late.The public response matters here just as much as the courtroom outcome. We cover the rage that followed, the vigils like Reclaim These Streets and Clapham Common, and the awful advice some officials gave women afterward, basically telling them they should “just know” if an arrest is legit. We read part of Susan Everard’s victim impact statement because it puts the real cost into words no headline can capture. And because we always need a reset after heavy true crime, we end with a band feature to cleanse the palate: Capture This with “It’s About Money.”If this story makes you angry, you’re not alone. Listen, share it with someone who needs the conversation, and please subscribe and leave a review so more people can find us.check out the band this week!!!!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLY5AtSnW4ALET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

A fake pregnancy is one thing. Keeping it alive for months, staging a gender reveal, and pulling everyone into the performance is something else entirely and the ending is as brutal as it is hard to understand. With drinks on the table and zero filter, we pick back up on the viral Netflix documentary Maternal Instinct and walk through the moments where the story should have collapsed, the red flags that got waved off, and the gut punch that comes when deception turns into violence. Then we hard pivot into a completely different kind of true crime: Stephen Jay Russell, the real-life inspiration for I Love You, Philip Morris. We talk about the double life, the con-man confidence, and the wild prison escapes that sound fictional until you realize they actually happened. Along the way, we unpack the messy motives that swirl through this case, love, abandonment, survival, ego, and what “rehabilitation” looks like after decades behind bars and years in solitary confinement. We also share what we’re lining up next, shout out the community that keeps us going, and talk through ways to connect with us if you want to guest or collab. If you like conversational true crime, documentary recaps, and real reactions that don’t pretend these stories are simple, hit play, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave us a review. What’s the biggest red flag you think people ignore too often?LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

A man with a genius IQ. A trail of fraud that spans states. Multiple prison escapes that sound impossible until you realize he planned them like a full-time job. We’re drinking about Stephen J. Russell, the real-life con artist behind I Love You, Philip Morris, and we’re not just retelling the plot, we’re digging into what made it all happen.We talk through Russell’s early life, adoption fallout, and how abandonment issues and secrecy can shape a person’s choices for decades. From law enforcement jobs to identity scams, he keeps reinventing himself, and the reinvention turns darker as the stakes rise. The story hits hardest when we get into the HIV/AIDS era and his relationship with Jimmy Kimple, including how fear, stigma, and broken systems made survival feel like a privilege that had to be bought.Then it’s escape after escape: disguises, forged paperwork, impersonated officials, and the moment his obsession with staying close to Philip Morris pulls someone else into the consequences. We also wrestle with the criminal justice side, including the shocking sentence, years in solitary confinement, and what “fair punishment” should look like for a nonviolent con artist whose harm is real even when it isn’t physical.If you’re into true crime podcast storytelling, prison escape cases, con artist psychology, and LGBTQ history, you’ll have a lot to say after this one. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review, then tell us: where do you draw the line between love, survival, and crime?CHECK OUT THE FEATURED BAND THIS WEEK!!!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L17Q3mxOe2A&list=PLpXt6qGZ8CjKV2vwG55VqnvUE-Av5hFm-LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

A true crime documentary rarely hits like this, but Maternal Instinct starts with a scene so shocking we’re still trying to process it while we talk. We’re recording “raw, uncut, and unedited,” drinks in hand, walking through the viral story out of New Boston, Texas and the disturbing spiral around Taylor Parker and Wade Griffin. What begins as a relationship that moves way too fast turns into a maze of claims, pressure, and public posts that make it harder for everyone involved to admit what they’re seeing.We unpack the inheritance narrative that powers the whole con: promises of millions, big purchases meant to buy trust, and a constant stream of explanations for why the money is always just out of reach. We dig into the red flags that show up early, including the too-perfect backstory, the sudden move-in, and the way questions get treated like betrayal. Then we get into the pecan farm deal and the “trust fund” runaround that feels like it should end everything, until another bomb drops.The turning points are brutal: a vehicle that gets repossessed after being framed as a generous gift, the desperate scramble to keep the story alive, and a pregnancy claim that collides with what an OBGYN and friends say is medically impossible. We also talk about the people around the couple: who speaks up, who stays quiet, and how easy it is for a lie to isolate someone from the friends trying to help.If you’ve watched Maternal Instinct, you’ll have opinions, and we want them. Subscribe for more true crime reactions, share this with a friend who can’t look away from a documentary like this, and leave a review with the biggest red flag you think should’ve ended it sooner.LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

A mother, a wheelchair, a stack of diagnoses, and a whole community convinced they’re watching a miracle of survival. Then the news shows Gypsy Rose Blanchard standing up, and everything people “knew” collapses. We’re telling this story with care and honesty because it’s not just a viral headline, it’s a brutal example of medical child abuse and coercive control hiding in plain sight. We break down Munchausen by proxy (factitious disorder imposed on another) in plain language, then track how Dee Dee Blanchard allegedly used doctors, paperwork, and performance to keep Gypsy isolated and dependent for years. We talk about the red flags that get missed when medical records vanish, when “mother says” becomes a substitute for evidence, and when a child is treated like they can’t be trusted to tell the truth about their own body. If you’re interested in trauma psychology, child welfare failures, and how systems get manipulated, this conversation goes deep. We also get into the hardest part: the relationship that becomes Gypsy’s attempt at escape, the events that lead to Dee Dee’s murder, and why “why didn’t she just leave” ignores how captivity can be built out of fear, medication dependence, and learned helplessness. From prison to parole to public scrutiny, we talk about what healing looks like when the internet turns real trauma into content. If this episode hits you, share it with someone who cares about survivor-centered true crime, subscribe for next week, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What’s the biggest warning sign you think the adults around Gypsy should have acted on sooner?check out the music! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--cQTYy2v18&list=RD--cQTYy2v18&start_radio=1&pp=ygUhZW1vcmxlZCBqYXlkZSBzdWZmaWNhdGVkIGZsb3dlcnMgoAcBLET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

A “missing” purse. A hot tub night with new friends. A couple chasing thrills so hard they stop seeing people as people. We jump into the strange, brutal story of BJ and Erica Seifert and how their relationship goes from intense to outright dangerous, with a vacation in Ocean City, Maryland as the turning point.We walk through the early timeline and the whiplash pace of their marriage, then dig into the toxic push and pull that shows up once real life hits: long absences, control, jealousy, and the need for constant intensity. From there, the recap moves to Ocean City, where they meet Josh and Jeannie Ford, party at Secrets, and lure them back to a condo. What should have been a normal night turns into accusation and chaos when Erica claims her Coach purse is gone, along with valuables and prescription medication.We also talk about the details that make this case so unsettling: the idea of “thrill crimes” as relationship glue, the careless choices that leave evidence behind, and the way partners often flip on each other when the pressure finally arrives. And yes, we get into the bizarre piece that helps bring everything down: a Hooters break-in for merchandise, the kind of stupid risk that ends up mattering.Listen through, then tell us what you think the real catalyst is here: obsession, ego, or the rush. If you like our raw recaps and want more, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a quick review so more people can find us.LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

A friendly shuttle ride and a “buy us a drink” deal shouldn’t end in horror, but sometimes the danger shows up wearing a smile. We start with our usual kitchen-table banter and a round of “what made us feel old,” then we pivot into a killer couple story that left us furious, sick, and desperate for people to hear the warning signs.Pride Month is also front and center. We share resources for The Trevor Project and encourage donations, especially as funding gets cut for services that LGBTQ youth rely on. We also point you toward the Matthew Shepard Foundation and why its work against hate and violence still matters. If you’ve been looking for ways to support LGBTQ mental health and crisis intervention, this is a solid place to start.Then we unpack the case of Erika and Benjamin “BJ” Seifert and the Ocean City, Maryland murders of Joshua Ford and Martha “Jeannie” Ford. We talk about obsession, drugs, escalation, and the red flags that stacked up fast: guns, reckless behavior, and a situation that went from party vibes to control and violence in minutes. We also get into how the investigation closed in, how the couple turned on each other, and why this story changes how we think about making “new friends” on vacation.We cleanse the palate with our music pick, Chart Attack’s “Chop Suey” cover, then wrap with where to find us next. If you got something from this, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners find the show. ALSO CHECK OUT THE BAND!!!https://www.tiktok.com/@chartattackmusic/video/7647153563042336030LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

A missing kid case is devastating on its own, but it hits differently when it starts with something painfully normal: a teenager heading out to get a haircut and buy Christmas gifts. We talk through the Daniel Morcombe case with the respect it deserves, including how a routine bus stop and a sudden change in plans can create the exact opening a predator looks for. Then we move from grief to action. We highlight the Daniel Morcombe Foundation, “Day for Daniel,” and why child safety education works best when it’s simple, repeated, and matched to a child’s age. We also share how we approach those conversations at home, because awareness is not just a headline, it’s a skill kids can practice. We also revisit the story of Dr. Jeni Haynes, a survivor whose life and advocacy have helped many people understand dissociative identity disorder (DID) without myths or sensationalism. We point you toward the documentary “We Are Jenny,” her book “Girl in the Green Dress,” and the hard truths about trauma, memory, and what it takes for someone to finally be believed. If you listen to true crime podcasts for more than shock value, this one is for you. Subscribe to Drink About Something, share it with a friend who cares about prevention and survivor voices, and leave a review telling us what case or topic you want us to take on next.LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

A child’s brain can do something both miraculous and devastating when the world becomes unsafe: it can split experience into separate parts just to survive. That’s the core of the Jenny Haynes story, and it’s why we brought back our most-listened-to revisit. This conversation is heavy, raw, and full of the kind of details that stick with you, so take care of yourself while you listen.We break down dissociative identity disorder (DID), formerly called multiple personality disorder (MPD), and why it’s not a “bullshit diagnosis.” We talk about trauma, memory, and the reality that alters can carry specific moments with terrifying clarity. Jeni’s case forces a hard question: what happens when the body is the crime scene and the mind holds the witnesses? We also touch on the Billy Milligan debate and why using DID as a criminal excuse doesn’t sit right with us, especially when you hear a survivor describe what it actually costs to live with this condition.Then we follow the long road to accountability: decades of not being believed, the rare detective and psychiatrist who finally do the work, and a courtroom moment so horrific it doesn’t even go to a jury. If you want to go deeper, we’re also calling out the HBO Max documentary We Are Jenny and the audiobook The Girl In The Green Dress. We end with a quick music pick and a little life chatter, plus what we’re covering next.Subscribe, share this with a friend who cares about trauma-informed true crime, and leave a review so more people can find the story. What did you learn about DID that you didn’t know before?LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

The human mind's capacity to protect itself is both remarkable and haunting. When four-year-old Jeni Haynes began suffering unimaginable abuse at the hands of her father, her developing brain created an extraordinary defense mechanism – dissociating into multiple personalities. Not just a few, but OVER 2,500 distinct alters emerged to help her survive seven years of torture.CHECK OUT OUR NEXT EPISODE FOR OUR STORY AND LINKS TO NEW STUFF ON JENI! LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

Three minutes late can be the difference between a normal Saturday and a family’s worst nightmare. We’re talking about the Daniel Morcombe case from Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, where a 13-year-old boy leaves home to get a haircut and shop for Christmas gifts, waits at an unofficial bus stop under an overpass, and is never seen again.We walk through the timeline with care, from the confusing moment a replacement bus drives past, to the decision that no kid should ever have to make: accepting a ride from a stranger. We also lay out the chilling context around Brett Peter Cowan, including his documented history of harming children and the hard questions that follow when prior convictions don’t stop future violence. If you’ve searched Daniel Morcombe, Brett Peter Cowan, or Sunshine Coast abduction case, you already know this story doesn’t let go, and it shouldn’t.Then we get into what finally cracked it: the “Mr Big” undercover operation, where police posed as a criminal crew to earn trust and push for the truth. We talk about how that sting worked, what was confessed, and what it meant for Daniel’s parents, Denise and Bruce Morcombe, who turned relentless grief into action through the Daniel Morcombe Foundation and Day for Daniel child safety education.This is heavy, and we don’t pretend it isn’t. If you listen, we hope you’ll share it for awareness, talk to your kids about safety rules, and support prevention work if you can. Subscribe, send this to one person who needs to hear it, and leave a review so more people find the message.CHECK OUT THE BAND!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqGeE0NqidALET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

A man steps out from behind a bedroom door wearing yellow dish gloves and raises a claw hammer. Susan Kuhnhausen, a 51-year-old ER nurse in Portland, Oregon, has seconds to decide whether she becomes a headline or a survivor. What happens next is one of the most gripping true crime survivor stories we’ve ever covered, and it’s a raw reminder that the most dangerous moment in a breakup can be the moment you finally choose freedom.We walk through Susan’s life leading up to the attack, from her bold 1980s personal ad to the slow reveal that her marriage is built on control, resentment, and a partner who wants a small life on her dime. Then we break down the fight itself, how Susan uses training and instinct to stay alive, and why her decision to leave evidence matters as much as her decision to keep swinging.After the emergency is over, the case turns into a chilling conspiracy to commit murder, with clues that connect the attacker back to Susan’s ex and a motive tied to money, life insurance, and a paid-off house. We also talk about the reality of living in fear after you survive and the practical steps Susan takes to protect herself. To close out, we shake off the Rockville blues with our music feature: Wild Plains and their track “Say My Name,” because sometimes the best way to exhale after heavy true crime is to turn the volume up.If this story hits you, share it with someone who needs a reminder to never give up, then subscribe and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. What part of Susan’s fight stayed with you the most?CHECK OUT TE BAND!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xMsRLgjlPALET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

Rockville weekends don’t just give you a lineup, they give you a full-body story: dust, heat, storm warnings on repeat, and those perfect sets that make the struggle feel worth it. We’re coming at our Welcome to Rockville 2026 recap raw, live, and unedited, ranking performances by sound, crowd energy, stage presence, and overall vibe while we relive the best surprises and the biggest letdowns.We also get extremely practical about festival survival. Lindsay breaks down her clear, stadium-approved bag essentials for camping festivals and concert days, from antibacterial wipes and gum to backup cards when wristband payments act up. We talk hydration like it’s a headliner: Liquid I.V., frozen water bottles, and even picklebacks as a clutch electrolyte move. If you’ve ever dealt with porta potties, crowd surfers, or the “where do we stand so we don’t get kicked in the face” problem, you’ll feel seen.Then we run the weekend: Amon Amarth’s Viking-scale energy, Stained vocals that make us cry every time, Ice Nine Kills turning metal into horror theater, SpineShank delivering a 30-years-later moment, and the mad dash through weather delays to catch Parkway Drive, Paleface Swiss, and a massive Lorna Shore set. We wrap with why the covered Garage Stage was the MVP, plus Bloodywood, Hatebreed pit chaos, Demon Hunter’s surprise win, Cold Chamber’s sweat-soaked greatness, a taste of MCR, and Slaughter to Prevail closing the weekend loud enough to spark stage sound debates.If you’re planning Rockville, love rock and metal festival culture, or just want a real recap from people who camp it every year, hit play, subscribe, share the episode with your festival crew, and leave us a review with your own set ratings.LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

A sweaty campsite morning at Welcome to Rockville turns into a surprisingly deep conversation about concert culture, safety, and what we owe each other in a crowd. We’re recording from the Orange Lot at Daytona International Speedway, so you’ll hear the real festival backdrop while we swap stories from night four, including the kind of chaotic glow-party lore and rail-life exhaustion that only makes sense when you’ve been living on adrenaline and dust.From there, we get real about crowd etiquette at rock and metal festivals: the people who shove to the front after you’ve waited for hours, the “I just got here” rail rush, and the thin line between moving through a crowd and disrespecting everyone around you. It’s funny until it isn’t, because crowd crush, stage rushing, and split-second reactions can change lives.That leads into our main focus: D. Randall “Randy” Bly of Lamb of God. We walk through his punk beginnings, Richmond’s scene, the long grind of touring, sobriety, and the harsh truth that merch sales keep many bands alive. Then we unpack the Prague, Czech Republic arrest that followed a tragic on-stage incident from years earlier, using Randy’s memoir Dark Days as a guide for what prison, fear, and public scrutiny look like up close. We also highlight his humanitarian side, charity work, and advocacy tied to Be The Match and bone marrow donation.If you care about Lamb of God, metal history, concert safety, or real redemption stories, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a festival friend, and leave us a review with your biggest crowd pet peeve.CHECK OUT THE BAND!!!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5DbbVZd-_MAND OUR AMAZING CAMPING NEIGBORhttps://doartphotos.com/about.htmlLET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

Three teenagers get branded as monsters, a community falls hard for a satanic panic storyline, and a case held together by a false confession becomes “truth” for nearly two decades. We wrap our West Memphis Three series by following Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley from conviction into the realities people don’t like to picture: prison violence, death row, and years of solitary confinement that change a person’s body and brain.Then we track the counter-force that kept this from disappearing. Paradise Lost helps ignite public pressure, supporters build a real innocence movement, and Lori Davis turns a letter into a life’s mission. We talk about how documentaries, fundraising, and high-profile allies push the legal fight forward, why DNA evidence and alternate suspects matter even when the system resists, and how it feels to realize the “case closed” label can be more important than the actual truth.The turning point is the Alford plea: pleading guilty while maintaining innocence because prosecutors insist they could still win at trial. It’s a legal escape hatch that brings freedom, but not exoneration, not accountability, and not a clean ending. We close with what comes after release, including PTSD and rebuilding, plus Jason Baldwin’s work with Proclaimed Justice to help others facing wrongful conviction.If this series hits you, share it with a friend, follow the show, and leave a review so more people can find it. What do you think the justice system should do when new evidence collides with an old verdict?LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

A small-town murder case collides with the peak hangover of the 1990s Satanic Panic, and the result is a lesson in how a narrative can outrun the facts. We’re rereleasing Part 2 of our West Memphis Three series because this case still lives under our skin, and because the details around Jessie Misskelley’s confession deserve to be heard with fresh ears.We break down who Jessie is, why his reported IQ and developmental delays matter, and how a vulnerable teen can be questioned until “I heard rumors” turns into “I was there.” We talk about Vicky Hutchinson, her son Aaron, the wired trailer, the reward money dangling in the background, and the disturbing reality that only 45 minutes of an 11 to 12 hour interrogation are recorded. If you care about police interrogation tactics, coerced confessions, and wrongful conviction red flags, this section is the heartbeat of the story.Then we step into the courtroom: judges restricting psychology testimony, prosecutors leaning hard on confession culture, and the way books, band shirts, and a so-called occult expert help paint Damien Echols and Jason Baldwin as monsters. We connect the dots to Paradise Lost and the media environment that made “satanic ritual” feel like evidence, even when timelines and claims don’t hold up.Listen through to the end, then come talk to us about what stuck with you most. Subscribe, share the episode with a friend who cares about justice, and leave a review so more people can find this West Memphis Three deep dive. What part of the case feels the most broken to you?LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

Three little boys disappear after a normal day of school, and West Memphis, Arkansas flips from worry to terror in a matter of hours. When their bodies are found in a muddy drainage ditch in Robin Hood Hills, the town wants an answer fast and the system starts acting like a story matters more than the truth. That’s where Part 1 of our West Memphis Three series begins. We walk through the timeline of May 5 and May 6, 1993 and the details that still feel unreal decades later. Then we dig into early investigative turns that should have been treated like flashing red lights: the Bojangles bathroom call about a bleeding man, blood samples that later go missing, and how quickly unreliable tools like polygraph tests get used to create “deception” instead of clarity. If you care about true crime, wrongful convictions, and how evidence can be mishandled or ignored, this chapter of the case is essential. From there, the episode zooms out to the cultural pressure cooker of the early 1990s. Satanic panic spreads through rumor, sermons, and police interviews, and Damien Echols becomes the perfect scapegoat because he’s a goth metal kid who doesn’t fit the Bible Belt mold. We also share why this case hit us so hard, and we end with our music tradition, spotlighting Actus Reus and their track “Merciless.” If this story grabs you, subscribe so you don’t miss Part 2, share the episode with a friend, and leave us a review with your biggest question about the case.LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

A case can be horrifying on its own, then the internet shows up and makes it even uglier. We sit down with our drinks and recap two stories that hit hard for very different reasons: Catherine Knight in Australia and the Idaho 4 murders at 1122 King Road in Moscow, Idaho. Along the way we also talk about why certain true crime details stick in your brain, and why some stories take longer to shake than others.On the Catherine Knight side, we track the early instability, her life in Aberdeen, New South Wales, her job in the abattoir, and the escalating violence that keeps getting waved off until it’s too late. It’s a brutal reminder that “walking red flags” don’t usually appear overnight, and that repeated abuse often comes with a trail of public incidents that should have triggered bigger intervention.Then we shift to the Idaho 4 timeline: the party-house context, the roommates’ layouts and late-night movements, Dylan’s report of hearing things and seeing a man in black with bushy eyebrows, and the awful moment friends discover what happened. We also break down major investigation threads people keep asking about, including the knife sheath DNA, the white Hyundai Elantra, and the arrest of Bryan Kohberger, plus the larger conversation around misogyny, incel culture, and the scramble to assign motive.We also get real about the damage caused by online sleuthing and TikTok clout chasing, from the food truck video scrutiny to creepy accounts like “Papa Roger,” and why nobody gets to judge how a traumatized person “should” react. If you care about ethical true crime, accurate timelines, and treating victims like humans, this one is for you. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find us.LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

Four students share a busy off-campus house in Moscow, Idaho and within a tight window of minutes, a normal college weekend turns into the Idaho Four murders. We walk through the layout of 1122 King Road, the routines of a party house, and the chilling moment a surviving roommate reports seeing a masked stranger pass her door and leave through the sliding glass exit. It’s a case where confusion, alcohol, and “people come and go here” culture collide with something no one is prepared to name in real time.From there, we follow the investigation as it moves from rumors to evidence: surveillance video, a white Hyundai Elantra repeatedly showing up near the scene, and a knife sheath that becomes a critical forensic hinge. We talk about how DNA and investigative genetic genealogy can narrow a suspect even when there’s no obvious “rap sheet,” and why Bryan Kohberger’s criminology background adds an extra layer of dread rather than clarity.We also get honest about the internet side of modern true crime. Online sleuths can chase clout, misidentify bystanders, and pile pressure onto survivors who are already traumatized. Finally, we unpack incel ideology and misogyny as a broader backdrop for violence and entitlement, because rejection should never carry consequences beyond a simple “no.”If you care about respectful true crime storytelling, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find us. What part of this case do you think the public still misunderstands most?CHECK OUT THE BAND!!!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVTJdVwunbsLET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S

A comedy icon with a voice you can hear in your head. Three women who walk into a home after graduation night and never walk back out. This recap turns from pop culture nostalgia to pure dread as we revisit the death of Phil Hartman and the long running mystery of the Springfield Three in Springfield, Missouri.We talk through why Phil Hartman mattered so much to SNL and the 90s comedy scene, then trace the private unraveling behind the scenes: a marriage poisoned by jealousy, addiction, and escalating abuse that ends in an act of intimate partner violence that still shocks people who thought they “knew” the story. If you remember NewsRadio, The Simpsons, or classic SNL sketches, you’ll feel the loss in a new way.Then we shift to the unsolved Springfield Three disappearance: Cheryl Levitt, Suzie Streeter, and Stacey McCall vanish between 2 a.m. and 9 a.m., leaving behind broken glass, a distressed dog, cars out of place, and an answering machine message from a creepy caller that gets erased forever. We dig into how the early hours went sideways, why the crime scene effectively collapsed, and which suspects and later claims keep the case alive. If you have information, we share how to submit tips.If you’re into true crime recaps with real reactions and a mission to spread awareness, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find these cases and keep the pressure on.LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover. AS ALWAYS D-A-S