The Coffee and Crime with Mom Podcast

*THIS WILL BE THE LAST EPISODE ON PODBEAN. WE ARE ON RIVERSIDE, YOUTUBE, APPLE PODCAST, AMAZON MUSIC, ETC.*   In this episode of Coffee and Crime with Mom, Nicholle and Zalle take a deep dive into the disturbing rise of rage-bait livestream culture and the growing trend of creators using shock, humiliation, and racial controversy for views. We examine the controversy surrounding ChudTheBuilder (Dalton Levi Eatherly), reported livestream incidents, public backlash, platform moderation, and the felony charges filed following the 2026 Tennessee courthouse shooting incident. We also explore the bigger picture: copycat creators, “edgelord” culture, online radicalization, and how social media algorithms can reward increasingly extreme behavior. At what point does “it’s just a joke” stop being trolling and start becoming something more dangerous? When outrage becomes profitable, what are the real-world consequences? Grab your coffee and join us as we unpack the psychology, history, and culture behind one of the internet’s darkest trends. ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses racism, hate speech, violence, harassment, and criminal allegations involving ongoing legal matters.   Case reporting — Dalton Eatherly / ChudTheBuilder Associated Press report on Tennessee charges — reporting on attempted murder and related felony charges, bond details, and witness/surveillance information. ABC News: Chud the Builder held on bond after charges — reporting on charges and court proceedings. People: Court and legal developments — reporting on alleged events, charges, and legal updates. Clarksville Now: Bond hearing update — local reporting on recent court developments. WSMV: Witness reporting on courthouse incident — local reporting on witness accounts and investigation details. The Guardian coverage — broader reporting on the incident and background.

In this episode of Coffee and Crime with Mom, Nicholle and Zalle take a deep dive into the disturbing rise of rage-bait livestream culture and the growing trend of creators using shock, humiliation, and racial controversy for views. We examine the controversy surrounding ChudTheBuilder (Dalton Levi Eatherly), reported livestream incidents, public backlash, platform moderation, and the felony charges filed following the 2026 Tennessee courthouse shooting incident. We also explore the bigger picture: copycat creators, “edgelord” culture, online radicalization, and how social media algorithms can reward increasingly extreme behavior. At what point does “it’s just a joke” stop being trolling and start becoming something more dangerous? When outrage becomes profitable, what are the real-world consequences? Grab your coffee and join us as we unpack the psychology, history, and culture behind one of the internet’s darkest trends. ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses racism, hate speech, violence, harassment, and criminal allegations involving ongoing legal matters.   Case reporting — Dalton Eatherly / ChudTheBuilder Associated Press report on Tennessee charges — reporting on attempted murder and related felony charges, bond details, and witness/surveillance information. ABC News: Chud the Builder held on bond after charges — reporting on charges and court proceedings. People: Court and legal developments — reporting on alleged events, charges, and legal updates. Clarksville Now: Bond hearing update — local reporting on recent court developments. WSMV: Witness reporting on courthouse incident — local reporting on witness accounts and investigation details. The Guardian coverage — broader reporting on the incident and background.

What happened along the lonely stretch of shoreline known as Gilgo Beach? For years, missing women disappeared with few answers, until a horrifying discovery exposed one of the most disturbing unsolved mysteries in modern true crime history. Hidden among the dunes of Long Island were human remains, unanswered questions, and a case that would haunt investigators and families for more than a decade. In this episode, Nicholle and Zalle dive into the timeline of the Gilgo Beach murders, the victims whose stories deserve to be remembered, the investigation, missed opportunities, and the developments that reignited public attention. They also explore behavioral patterns, offender theories, and the psychology behind a case that sparked fear, controversy, and endless speculation. ☕ Grab your coffee, crime fam, and join us as we unravel one of the most chilling mysteries in America—because sometimes the scariest things aren't hidden in the dark… they're hidden in plain sight.   #GilgoBeachMurders #LongIslandSerialKiller #LISK #GilgoBeachCase #LongIslandMurders #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast

Bodies are continuing to surface in Houston’s bayous — and many people are asking the same unsettling question: is this really just coincidence? In this disturbing episode of Coffee and Crime with Mom, Nicholle and Zalle investigate the growing number of bodies recovered from Houston-area waterways, including recent discoveries along Brays Bayou and Buffalo Bayou. While officials insist there is no evidence of a serial killer, online speculation and public concern continue to grow. We break down the timeline of discoveries, statements from Houston police and investigators, forensic challenges involving water deaths, victim details, and the theories spreading across social media. We also examine criminal profiling concepts, possible behavioral patterns, and why some people believe there may be connections authorities are overlooking. This episode explores true crime, psychology, unsolved deaths, Houston crime news, serial killer theories, and the complicated reality behind death investigations in water. ☕ Grab your coffee, crime fam… because this case is far from settled. Click2Houston report on the April 30 Buffalo Bayou body discovery — Cleanup crew discovery, HPD homicide response, Buffalo Bend Nature Park details. FOX 26 Houston report on the Buffalo Bayou discovery — Additional reporting on the body found near the boat ramp and police response. Houston Chronicle report on the May 6 Brays Bayou recovery — Discovery near the University of Houston area, dive team recovery, possible connection to woman swept away in currents earlier that week. FOX 26 Houston report on the Brays Bayou case — Investigation details and statement that identity/cause of death remained under investigation. Click2Houston “Bodies in the Bayou” feature — Discussion of more than 200 bodies recovered from Houston waterways since 2017 and the wider public concern/speculation surrounding the cases. Houston Chronicle analysis of 2025 bayou death rumors and official responses — Includes comments from officials rejecting serial-killer theories, statistics on recoveries, and discussion of undetermined cases. Chron report on Houston’s first 2026 bayou recovery — Includes references to over 30 bodies recovered in 2025 and discussion of public skepticism versus official statements.

In the final episode of our Texas Killing Fields series, Nicholle and Zalle confront the systemic failures that allowed dozens of women to vanish along the I-45 corridor without anyone connecting the dots. From the vulnerability bias that delayed investigations to the lack of centralized databases that kept departments siloed, we break down exactly how the system failed—and who paid the price. We honor the victims by saying their names and sharing what we know about their final moments. We examine what, if anything, has changed: from NamUs to genetic genealogy breakthroughs that identified two Jane Does after thirty-three years. And we close with where things stand now—James Elmore Jr. in custody, Clyde Hedrick dead before indictment, and Tim Miller still searching for answers forty years after his daughter walked to a payphone and never came home. This is the reckoning. This is where we demand better. --- Content Warning This episode discusses real-life crimes involving abduction, sexual violence, and murder. Listener discretion is strongly advised. --- Sources Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields (Netflix, 2022), Gary Lavergne, Bad Boy from Rosebud (UT Press), Skip Hollandsworth, "Free to Kill," Texas Monthly, ABC13 Houston / WFAA Dallas (2025–2026 coverage), Texas EquuSearch (texasequusearch.org), --- Credits Music: "Wrath" by Soundridemusic Production: Coffee and Crime with Mom    

Coffee and Crime with Mom, Zalle takes the lead as we dive into one of the internet’s most controversial and confusing modern cases surrounding rising artist d4vd. What started as online rumors quickly exploded into accusations, viral theories, and intense public debate. But what’s actually verified — and what was fueled by social media speculation? In this episode, we break down the timeline of events, the people involved, the alleged victim information circulating online, investigative details, courtroom developments, and the psychological theories being discussed across the internet. We also examine how fandom culture, parasocial relationships, and viral misinformation can shape public perception before facts are fully known. This is a deep dive into controversy, internet panic, and the dangerous line between allegation and truth in the digital age. ☕ Grab your coffee, crime fam… this one gets complicated fast.

They kept finding them… in the same place. The Texas Killing Fields isn’t just one case—it’s a pattern that’s still hard to explain. How does this happen for decades? 🎙️ Full episode out now ☕ Crime fam, this one will stay with you #TexasKillingFields #TrueCrime #UnsolvedMystery #CrimePodcast #ColdCase #CrimeFam   SOURCES KPRC Click2Houston, "Search ends with no remains found at Bacliff property," April 27, 2026 KHOU 11, "New arrest in Texas Killing Fields," March 31, 2026 KBTX, "Man arrested in connection with decades-old Texas Killing Fields murders," April 2, 2026 KFDM, "Galveston County DA reveals 'Killing Fields' prime suspect committed suicide," April 1, 2026 ABC13, "Authorities searching for human remains at Bacliff home," April 16, 2026 Houston Public Media, "Authorities end search for human remains," April 28, 2026 Houston Public Media, "'This isn't over': Families speak out," April 1, 2026 Click2Houston, "Man accused in 'Texas Killing Fields' now charged with possessing child porn," May 1, 2026 ABC13, "Clyde Hedrick dies in Houston," March 23, 2026 Texas EquuSearch official website Netflix, Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields (2022)

Episode 1: "Nobody Sees Anything" Skeletons are discovered in an overgrown field near League City, Texas — an area where women have been vanishing since the 1970s. As the body count rises, the community fears a serial killer is hunting along the I-45 corridor. This 3-part Netflix true crime docuseries dives into the murders of more than 30 women and girls between the '70s and '90s, and the grieving families who never stopped searching for answers. #TrueCrime #Netflix #Documentary #CrimeScene #TexasKillingFields #UnsolvedMysteries #SerialKiller #MissingPersons #ColdCase #TrueCrimeDocumentary #LeagueCityTexas #I45Corridor #TrueCrime2022 #CrimeSceneNetflix #TexasMurders

This podcast episode delves into the mysterious case of Gareth Williams, a GCHQ codebreaker on assignment to MI6, found dead inside a padlocked North Face sports bag in his London bathtub in August 2010. With no signs of forced entry, no fingerprints anywhere, and experts calling the official "accident" theory a physical impossibility, this case has haunted investigators, intelligence agencies, and the Williams family for fourteen years. We explore the timeline of his last known movements, the forensic contradictions that make this case almost impossible to solve, the competing official conclusions (coroner says murder; police say accident), and the institutional failures that compromised the investigation from day one. From MI6's seven-day delay in reporting him missing, to withheld evidence, to a forensic scientist's DNA being misidentified as crime scene evidence—this is a case where the system failed at every turn. Was this a tragic accident? An espionage-related murder? A perfectly executed cover-up? Or something else entirely? Join us as we say his name, honor his memory, and demand answers for a family that is still waiting.   Content Warning This episode discusses real-life death, intelligence work, and unresolved circumstances. Listener discretion is advised. We discuss this case with the victim at the center of every conversation.   Primary Sources BBC News. (2010–2024). Ongoing coverage of Gareth Williams discovery, inquest, and forensic reviews. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.com/news The Guardian. (2012, May). Coroner Fiona Wilcox inquest verdict: "Unnatural and likely criminally mediated." Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com TIME Magazine. (2012, May). The spy in the bag: An in-depth look at the Gareth Williams inquest. Retrieved from https://time.com Metropolitan Police Service. (2013). Review of the investigation into the death of Gareth Williams. London: Metropolitan Police. Metropolitan Police Service. (2024). Forensic review 2021–2024: Final report. London: Metropolitan Police. Faulding, P. (2012). Confined space rescue analysis: North Face holdall recreation study. Expert report submitted to Westminster Coroner's Court. LGC Forensics. (2010–2012). DNA analysis and contamination incident report. London: LGC Ltd.   Credits Music: "Wrath" by Soundridemusic Link to Video: No Copyright Cinematic Cello Music / Wrath by Soundridemusic   #TrueCrimePodcast #UnsolvedMystery #GarethWilliams #SpyCase #ColdCase #CrimePodcast #CoffeeAndCrimeWithMom #TrueCrimeCommunity #MysteryPodcast #UnexplainedDeaths #MI6 #GCHQ #InstitutionalFailure #JusticeForGareth

He was known as “Uncle Bob”… a nickname that sounded harmless—until the truth came out. In this episode of Coffee and Crime with Mom, Nicholle and Zalle dive into the disturbing case of Robert “Uncle Bob” Kidney. Behind the familiar name was a story filled with manipulation, hidden behavior, and victims who trusted someone they never should have had to fear. Through real conversation and psychological insight, they break down what happened, how it went unnoticed, and the lasting impact on those involved. This is a case that raises difficult questions about trust, warning signs, and how danger can hide in plain sight. ☕️ True crime. Real conversations. Honest reactions. ❓ How could this happen? 🔗 linktr.ee/coffeeandcrimewithmom 📧 [email protected] #TrueCrimePodcast #TrueCrime #PodcastLife #PodcastCommunity #CrimePodcast #TrueCrimeCommunity #CrimeStories #DarkStories #PodcastRecommendations #ListenNow #NowListening #PodcastAddict #PodcastReels #PodcastClips #MomAndDaughter #CoffeeAndCrimeWithMom #CrimeFam #Storytelling #PsychologyOfCrime #WeeklyPodcast

What if understanding the people around you meant learning a language no one else could speak? In this episode of Coffee and Crime with Mom, Nicholle and Zalle explore the unsettling phenomenon known as the “cult of the unknown tongue”—where language becomes more than communication… it becomes control. What starts as spiritual expression or group identity can evolve into isolation, manipulation, and a powerful divide between insiders and the outside world. ☕️ True crime. Real reactions. Deep psychological dives. ❓ How could this happen? 🔗 linktr.ee/coffeeandcrimewithmom 📧 [email protected]

Julie Jensen predicted her own murder—and she was right. When the Wisconsin mother of three died suddenly in 1998, her husband Mark became the perfect grieving widower: poetry, grief blog, thanking nurses by name. But toxicology revealed antifreeze poisoning, and his digital trail became evidence of murder. This episode explores Julie's hidden fears, a 1991 secret that silenced her, and the courage it took to document her danger despite her shame. A case about performative grief, survival, and trusting your gut even when you've made mistakes. Sources: Wisconsin v. Jensen (2008); The Antifreeze Murder documentary; Mark Jensen blog archives; Kenosha County court records; Dr. Katherine Ramsland case analysis; Julie Jensen letters (Kenosha County Sheriff's evidence files). Content warnings: Domestic homicide, poisoning, intimate partner manipulation

200 bodies. 40% "undetermined." Officials say "crystal clear, not a serial killer." But when the water destroys the evidence, how can anyone be certain? This week, Nicholle & Zalle discuss the victims and their families who know something's wrong—and aren't being heard.   NEWS SOURCES Kenneth Cutting Jr. Case: Houston Chronicle, July 2024 KPRC 2 Houston, July 2024 FOX 26 Houston, July 2024 Salome Garza Jr. Case: FOX 26 Houston, June 2025 ABC 13 Houston, June 2025 Jade McKissic Case: Click2Houston/KPRC 2, September 2025 University of Houston student newspaper, September 2025 General Statistics/Official Statements: Harris County Medical Examiner's Office data, obtained by KPRC 2, February 2026 KPRC 2 "Bodies in the Bayou" documentary, February 2026 Statements by District Attorney Sean Teare, September 2025 Statements by Mayor John Whitmire, 2024-2025 Crime Stoppers of Houston, Andy Kahan interviews, 2024-2025 Case File Data: Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, autopsy records obtained by KPRC 2 via public records request QUOTES ATTRIBUTED TO: Table     Person Relationship Source Kenneth Cutting Sr. Father of victim Houston Chronicle, July 2024 Lauren Freeman Cousin of victim Houston Chronicle, July 2024 Annisa Villareal Mother of victim FOX 26 Houston, June 2025 Arielle Yekpabo Friend of victim Click2Houston, September 2025 Andy Kahan Crime Stoppers victim advocate Multiple Houston news outlets, 2024-2025 Sean Teare Harris County District Attorney Press conference, September 2025 DATA SOURCES 200+ bodies since 2017: KPRC 2 analysis of Medical Examiner data, February 2026 40% undetermined rate: Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences records, 2017-2025 2025 statistics (35 bodies): KPRC 2/Houston Chronicle reporting Demographic data (52% Black victims in 2025): KPRC 2 analysis

In 1974, 12-year-old Jan Broberg disappeared from her Idaho neighborhood—not taken by a stranger, but by her parents' best friend. What followed was a case so shocking it became a Netflix documentary phenomenon. But the full story goes deeper than any film could explore. This episode pulls from verified court records, FBI files, and Jan Broberg's own memoir to reveal what really happened: how Robert Berchtold seduced both of Jan's parents, used their shame as blackmail, and convinced a child she was on an alien mission to save her family. We break down the psychology of "family grooming"—how predators target entire households, not just victims—and examine the justice system failures that let Berchtold serve only 10 days in jail for kidnapping, then walk free to take Jan again. Jan's sister Karen called her parents "experts in denial." This is the story of how shame, secrets, and coercive control created the perfect trap—and how one family survived to expose the truth.   Content Warning: Detailed discussion of child sexual abuse, grooming, psychological manipulation, and suicide.   Sources: Stolen Innocence: The Jan Broberg Story (2003), Abducted in Plain Sight (Netflix, 2017), FBI case files, court records from United States v. Berchtold (1974, 1976, 1977), BBC/ABC interviews with Jan Broberg.

In December 1977, a man was shot in his driveway with no warning, no motive, and no connection to his killer. Weeks later, the violence escalated into something far more disturbing.   Richard Trenton Chase—later known as The Vampire of Sacramento—believed his body was failing, his blood was turning to powder, and outside forces were trying to kill him. To survive, he believed he had to consume blood.   In this episode, we walk through the case step by step—from early warning signs and missed interventions to the brutal crimes that followed. Along the way, we break down the psychology behind a disorganized, delusion-driven killer, and how this case differs from more calculated offenders like Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer.   This isn’t just a story about violence. It’s about what happens when reality breaks—and no one is able to stop what comes next. ⚠️Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of extreme violence, murder, mutilation, necrophilia, cannibalism, and harm to children and pregnancy. Listener discretion is strongly advised.   Research Sources: Wikipedia - Richard Chase Biographical details, timeline, victim information https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Chase Murderpedia - Richard Trenton Chase Detailed case files, crime scene descriptions https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/chase-richard.htm Criminal Minds Wiki - Richard Chase Psychological profile, behavioral analysis https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Richard_Chase True Crime Database Trial details, sentencing information https://www.trutv.com/library/crime/serial_killers/notorious/chase/vampire_1.html Sacramento Bee Archives Contemporary reporting, community impact FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit - Serial Killer Classification Organized/disorganized offender typology Process-focused vs. act-focused motivation "The Vampire of Sacramento" - Various True Crime Documentaries Investigative Discovery, Crime Junkie references Court Transcripts (1979) Insanity defense arguments, prosecution strategy Interviews with investigators (archival) Detective Tim Carney, lead investigator Content Warnings to Include: Extreme violence Murder Mutilation Necrophilia Harm to children/pregnancy Mental illness/psychosis Cannibalism Resources to Promote: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): nami.org Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741  

Step into the mind of a monster. Michel Fourniret—known as The Ogre of the Ardennes—was not just a killer, but a calculating predator who spent decades hunting, manipulating, and evading justice across France and Belgium. In this haunting episode, we unravel the psychological blueprint behind his crimes: a chilling fusion of control, sexual sadism, and emotional void. Through investigative records and psychological evaluations, a portrait emerges of a man devoid of empathy—methodical, patient, and terrifyingly self-aware. But Fourniret did not operate alone. This story also exposes the disturbing dynamics of influence, coercion, and complicity, raising unsettling questions about how far manipulation can reach—and how easily evil can hide in plain sight. This is not just a story of crime. It’s a descent into darkness. ⸻ Sources & References:    •    French court records and trial proceedings (2008 Fourniret trial)    •    Interviews and testimony from Monique Olivier    •    Belgian and French police investigative reports    •    Coverage from BBC News and The Guardian    •    Forensic psychology analyses on serial offenders and psychopathy    

In this episode of Coffee and Crime with Mom, we dive into the disturbing case of the BTK Killer — a man who lived an ordinary life while committing extraordinary crimes. From the 1970s through the early 1990s, BTK terrorized Wichita, Kansas, binding, torturing, and killing his victims — all while taunting police and the media for attention. We explore: The timeline of the murders The psychology behind his need for control and recognition The shocking double life he maintained And the one mistake that led to his capture Featuring insights from documentaries, real courtroom moments, and firsthand accounts, this episode uncovers how someone can hide in plain sight for decades. Grab your coffee and join us as we break down one of the most chilling true crime cases in modern history.      Sources FBI — BTK Serial Killer Case File Court Transcripts — State of Kansas vs. Dennis Rader (2005 Confession) My Father, the BTK Killer (2025) — Netflix Documentary BTK: Confession of a Serial Killer — A&E BTK: Chasing a Serial Killer — Investigation Discovery Wichita Eagle Archives (BTK Coverage) Katherine Ramsland — Confession of a Serial Killer: The Untold Story of Dennis Rader, the BTK Killer

In 2014, a single complaint in Oklahoma City would spark an investigation that led to one of the most controversial police misconduct cases in recent history. A woman reported that she had been assaulted during a traffic stop. As detectives began to investigate, more women came forward—each describing similar encounters with the same officer. That officer was Daniel Holtzclaw, a member of the Oklahoma City Police Department. In this episode of Coffee and Crime with Mom, Nicholle and Zalle walk through the timeline of the case—from the first report to the investigation, trial, and the ongoing debate that continues nearly a decade later. With a 263-year sentence and supporters still claiming new evidence, this case raises complex questions about power, accountability, and justice. Grab your coffee and settle in, Beans. Resources (Short) • News 9 Oklahoma City • Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals • Supreme Court of the United States • Public court records & case reporting

What police discovered at the ranch would shock an entire country. In Part 2 of our Las Poquianchis series, we continue the story of the González sisters — and the moment their decades-long operation was finally exposed. After a survivor’s escape led authorities to a remote ranch, investigators uncovered a horrifying truth hidden beneath the ground. What followed was a massive investigation, multiple arrests, and a trial that revealed the full scale of what these sisters had built. In this episode, we cover: ☕ The discovery at Loma del Ángel ☕ The investigation and mass graves ☕ Survivor testimony and inside accounts ☕ The arrests and courtroom trial ☕ What ultimately happened to the sisters This is the conclusion to one of the most disturbing true crime cases in history. ☕ Grab your coffee… and settle in, Beans.   Based on historical records, Mexican newspaper archives (1964), court documents, Las Poquianchis: Historia de unas asesinas by Jorge Ibargüengoitia, documentary coverage, and academic research on human trafficking in mid-20th century Mexico. Details may vary due to limited historical records.

Before the arrests… before the investigation… There were rumors. In Episode 1 of Coffee and Crime with Mom, Zalle and Nicholle dive into the origins of one of the most disturbing criminal cases in Mexican history — Las Poquianchis. What started as a small bar in rural Mexico slowly transformed into something much darker. As young women began disappearing, whispers spread about a family-run operation where girls arrived… but rarely left. In this first part of a two-part series, we explore: ☕ The violent and unstable childhood of the González sisters ☕ How poverty and opportunity shaped their rise ☕ The transition from a struggling bar to a hidden brothel network ☕ How victims were recruited, controlled, and trapped ☕ The system of corruption that allowed it all to continue ☕ And the moment everything began to unravel when one woman escaped This episode sets the stage for a case that would later shock an entire country. Because by the time police reached a remote ranch called Loma del Ángel… the truth was already buried beneath the ground.   This episode was researched using historical records, court documents, and investigative reporting on Las Poquianchis (the González sisters). Sources include Mexican newspaper archives from the 1964 investigation, published works such as Las Poquianchis: Historia de unas asesinas by Jorge Ibargüengoitia, documentary coverage, and academic research on human trafficking in mid-20th century Mexico. Note: Some details may vary across sources due to limited or conflicting historical records.

Welcome to Coffee and Crime with Mom — a true crime podcast where real cases meet real conversations. In this introductory episode, hosts Zalle and Nicholle share how this podcast started, what you can expect, and why true crime has always fascinated them. From infamous cases to lesser-known stories that deserve more attention, each episode will explore the people, investigations, and truths behind some of the most disturbing crimes. This isn’t just storytelling — it’s conversation, curiosity, and understanding the darker side of human behavior. So grab your coffee… and settle in, Beans. Because next episode… the crime begins.