Cocktails to Die For

About Cocktails to Die For

2 girls, 1 cocktail, and all the spooky shit and true crime!

Publisher

Vicky, Katie

Category

true crime

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

3 Aug 2024

Latest episode

30 Oct 2024

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Oct 2024

   Halloween history

   Halloween has its roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, celebrated on the evening of October 31. The Celts believed that on this night, the boundary between the living and the dead was blurred, allowing spirits to roam the earth. They lit bonfires and wore costumes to ward off these wandering spirits. With the spread of Christianity, Samhain was gradually incorporated into Christian traditions. The church designated November 1 as All Saints’ Day, or All Hallows’ Day, leading to the evening before becoming All Hallows’ Eve, eventually shortening to Halloween. In the 19th century, Halloween began to evolve in the United States, influenced by Irish and Scottish immigrants. By the early 20th century, it transformed into a community-centered holiday focused on festive gatherings, games, and trick-or-treating. Today, Halloween is celebrated with costumes, decorations, and various activities, blending its ancient customs with modern fun.

2. 

   23 Oct 2024

   Witch trials

   The witch trials, particularly the Salem witch trials of 1692 in colonial Massachusetts, were a series of hearings and prosecutions of people accused of witchcraft. This period was marked by mass hysteria, social tensions, and religious fervor. Key points include: 1. Background: The trials arose in a context of fear, superstition, and existing tensions in the Puritan community. 2. Accusations: A group of young girls claimed to be possessed and accused several local women of witchcraft. The accused often included outcasts or those who defied social norms. 3. Trials and Executions: The trials used dubious evidence, including spectral evidence (testimony that the spirit of the accused was harming the witnesses). Nineteen people were hanged, and one man was pressed to death. 4. Aftermath: By 1693, the trials had largely ended, leading to public outcry and eventual apologies from the colonial government. The events are now seen as a cautionary tale about the dangers of extremism and scapegoating. Similar trials occurred in Europe and other parts of colonial America, driven by similar fears and social dynamics. #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #crime #murder #podcast #truecrimeaddict #serialkiller #serialkillers #truecrimejunkie #horror #unsolved #murderino #podcastersofinstagram #truecrimeobsessed #mystery #ssdgm #truecrimefan #killer #truecrimememes #unsolvedmysteries #creepy #paranormal #podcasts #history #criminal #scary #podcasting #coldcase #ghosts Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cocktails_todiefor?igsh=eWYxMnZtZW5ydTcx&utm_source=qr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/J14CxwLxwQPdje4d/?mibextid=LQQJ4d Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/33wrxHSkuaC4e7piKs7HAM Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cocktails-to-die-for/id1760971967 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/92aa1abc-0b30-46d6-adee-cb9d59022a3d/cocktails-to-die-for Witch Please 1 ounce vodka 1 ounce rum 1 ounce blue curacao grenadine 1) Fill glass with ice 2) Add vodka, rum, and blue curacao 3)Top with lemonade or sprite 4) Drizzle grenadine over top Citations: Baer, Thomas. "The Witch Trial of Margaret Matson." JenkinsLawLibrary.com, October 31, 2019, https://www.jenkinslaw.org/blog/2019/10/31/witch-trial-margaret-matson. Accessed on August 13, 2024. BBC. "Matthew Hopkins and the witch hunts of 1645-1647." BBCBitesize.com, n.d, https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z3jb3j6/revision/6, Accessed on September 26, 2024. Bjorkgren, David. "Before Salem, There Was a Witch Trial for a Delaware County Woman." DELCOtoday.com, October 30, 2021,https://delco.today/2024/09/margaret-mattson-delco-witch-trial/#:~:text=Nine%20years%20before%20the%20infamous%20Salem%20Witch%20Trials,for%20WHYY.%20It%20was%20Pennsylvania%E2%80%99s%20only%20witch%20trial. Accessed August 13, 2024.

3. 

   16 Oct 2024

   Amityville Murders

   The Amityville murders refer to the tragic events that took place on November 13, 1974, when Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered six members of his family in their home at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York. DeFeo was convicted of second-degree murder and claimed that he was driven to kill by voices in his head. The case gained widespread notoriety, not only due to the shocking nature of the murders but also because of the subsequent haunting claims made by the Lutz family, who moved into the house a year later. Their experiences were later adapted into books and films, leading to the Amityville Horror phenomenon, which has influenced horror culture significantly. The house itself has become a site of intrigue and speculation surrounding paranormal activity. #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #crime #murder #podcast #truecrimeaddict #serialkiller #serialkillers #truecrimejunkie #horror #unsolved #murderino #podcastersofinstagram #truecrimeobsessed #mystery #ssdgm #truecrimefan #killer #truecrimememes #unsolvedmysteries #creepy #paranormal #podcasts #history #criminal #scary #podcasting #coldcase #ghosts Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cocktails_todiefor?igsh=eWYxMnZtZW5ydTcx&utm_source=qr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/J14CxwLxwQPdje4d/?mibextid=LQQJ4d Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/33wrxHSkuaC4e7piKs7HAM Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cocktails-to-die-for/id1760971967 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/92aa1abc-0b30-46d6-adee-cb9d59022a3d/cocktails-to-die-for Embalming Fluid Cocktail 1 oz Sour apple pucker 1/2 oz Blue Curacao 1/2 oz Rum 5 oz Pineapple juice 1 splash Sprite Fill the glasses full of ice. Set the glasses to the side. In a cocktail shaker add your liquors and pineapple juice. Pour your mix into your glass. Top off with Sprite. Serve & enjoy. Citations A&E Television Networks. (n.d.). The Amityville murders | November 13, 1974. History.com. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/amityville-horror-true-story-defeo-family-murders Wikimedia Foundation. (2024, August 28). Ronald Defeo Jr.. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_DeFeo_Jr.

4. 

   9 Oct 2024

   Skinwalkers

   Skinwalkers are figures from Navajo folklore, often described as witches or shape-shifters capable of transforming into animals. Traditionally, they are believed to be malevolent beings who can assume the guise of various creatures, including wolves, coyotes, and bears, to deceive and harm others. The concept is steeped in cultural significance and often reflects deeper themes of morality and the consequences of abusing one’s powers. Legends surrounding skinwalkers often involve encounters with the supernatural, invoking fear and respect in those who hear their stories. If you’re interested in exploring specific tales or aspects of skinwalker lore, let me know! Killer Koolaid 1/2 ounce vodka 1/2 ounce melon liquor 1/2 ounce amaretto 4 ounce cranberry juice Pour all ingredients over ice and enjoy! Citations Curse of Skinwalker Ranch. Sky HISTORY TV channel. (n.d.). https://www.history.co.uk/shows/curse-of-skinwalker-ranch Hampton, C. M. (1986, July 1). “Some kind of power”: Navajo Children’s Skinwalker Narratives. OUP Academic. https://academic.oup.com/whq/article-abstract/17/3/366/1943415 Skinwalkers, wendigos, and the witchery way. Skinwalkers, Wendigos, and the Witchery Way | Denver Public Library Special Collections and Archives. (2013, October 27). https://history.denverlibrary.org/news/skinwalkers-wendigos-and-witchery-way#:~:text=Western%20Indian%20tribes%20also%20believed,to%20hide%20in%20plain%20sight. Jensen, S. & (2024, March 24). Sightings and reports of Skinwalkers in Utah throughout the years. KSL.com. https://www.ksl.com/article/50955342/sightings-and-reports-of-skinwalkers-in-utah-throughout-the-years #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #crime #murder #podcast #truecrimeaddict #serialkiller #serialkillers #truecrimejunkie #horror #unsolved #murderino #podcastersofinstagram #truecrimeobsessed #mystery #ssdgm #truecrimefan #killer #truecrimememes #unsolvedmysteries #creepy #paranormal #podcasts #history #criminal #scary #podcasting #coldcase #ghosts Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cocktails_todiefor?igsh=eWYxMnZtZW5ydTcx&utm_source=qr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/J14CxwLxwQPdje4d/?mibextid=LQQJ4d Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/33wrxHSkuaC4e7piKs7HAM Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cocktails-to-die-for/id1760971967 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/92aa1abc-0b30-46d6-adee-cb9d59022a3d/cocktails-to-die-for

5. 

   2 Oct 2024

   Bloody Mary & the Ouija Board

   Who has heard of Bloody Mary. Do you know the mystery behind it? Did you know she was a real person? Have you ever played Bloody Mary? Tell us about it. While we are talking about spooky things has anybody ever used a Ouija board. We will be discussing the history behind it, and whether it can actually summon spirits or demons. #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #crime #murder #podcast #truecrimeaddict #serialkiller #serialkillers #truecrimejunkie #horror #unsolved #murderino #podcastersofinstagram #truecrimeobsessed #mystery #ssdgm #truecrimefan #killer #truecrimememes #unsolvedmysteries #creepy #paranormal #podcasts #history #criminal #scary #podcasting #coldcase #ghosts Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cocktails_todiefor?igsh=eWYxMnZtZW5ydTcx&utm_source=qr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/J14CxwLxwQPdje4d/?mibextid=LQQJ4d Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/33wrxHSkuaC4e7piKs7HAM Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cocktails-to-die-for/id1760971967 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/92aa1abc-0b30-46d6-adee-cb9d59022a3d/cocktails-to-die-for Raven Cocktail 1 ounce vodka 1 ounce rum 1 ounce blue curacao 1 ounce raspberry liqueur Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Then pour over ice in a glass and garnish with maraschino cherries or raspberries. Citations: Howard, K., Koroski, J. "The True Story of Bloody Mary, The Woman Behind the Mirror." AllThatsInteresting.com, March 12, 2024, https://allthatsinteresting.com/bloody-mary. Access August 13, 2024. McRobbie, L. "The Strange and Mysterious History of the Ouija Board." Smithsonianmag.com, October 27, 2013, https://smithsonianmag.com/history/the-strange-and-mysterious-history-of-the-ouija-board-5860627/. Accessed August 13, 2024. Solly, M. "The Myth of 'Bloody Mary': Mary I, England's First Tudor Queen." Smithsonianmag.com, n.d, https://smithsonianmag.com/history/myth-bloody-mary-englands-first-queen-180974221/. Accessed August 13, 2024.

6. 

   25 Sept 2024

   Angry Lovers

   This episode is going to cover 2 different cases. Taylor Owen’s was a good kid just living her life and chose the wrong boyfriend. This led to her losing her life. David Eccelston also made the wrong choice in a partner and he paid for it with his life. Angry lovers make poor choices and people lose their lives. Brown, Jeff. "BREAKING: Tony Mozick sentenced to 15 years in Owens killing." DelawareOnline.com, May 29, 2014. Cassavaugh, Daniel J. "Looking back 20 years to the Murder of David S. Eccleston." CNYNews.com, October 19, 2012. Flanagan, James. S. "Letter to the Editor: Remembering David Scott Eccleston." TheEveningSun.com, October 19, 2012. Olson, Marie-Louise. "Man, 21, 'kills his girlfriend' two days have his sister was jailed for her role in their father's murder nine months prior." TheDailyMail.com, September 9, 2013. Stamm, Dan & Chang, David. "Man Kills Teenage Girlfriend, Burns her Body: Police." September 9, 2013. The Associated Press. "A Sentence of Therapy in a Slaying." TheNewYorkTimes.com, December 5, 1993. Cocktail Recipe: Jealous Cherry Cocktail 1 ounce melon schnapps 1.5 ounce ginger beer Ice 2 ounces blue curacao 1 ounce spiced rum Mix in a shaker and pour over more ice and garnish with 2 maraschino cherries #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #crime #murder #podcast #truecrimeaddict #serialkiller #serialkillers #truecrimejunkie #horror #unsolved #murderino #podcastersofinstagram #truecrimeobsessed #mystery #ssdgm #truecrimefan #killer #truecrimememes #unsolvedmysteries #creepy #paranormal #podcasts #history #criminal #scary #podcasting #coldcase #ghosts

7. 

   18 Sept 2024

   Cheshire murders

   This is a devasting case the involved the murder of a mother Jennifer Hawke-Petit and her 2 daughters Hayley Patit and Michaela Petit; it was also a case the terrified a small and close community Moscow Mule 2 ounces vodka 1/2 ounce lime juice 6 ounces ginger beer Add a splash of any juice for flavor (we chose cranberry) Pour all over ice. Enjoy! #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #crime #murder #podcast #truecrimeaddict #serialkiller #serialkillers #truecrimejunkie #horror #unsolved #murderino #podcastersofinstagram #truecrimeobsessed #mystery #ssdgm #truecrimefan #killer #truecrimememes #unsolvedmysteries #creepy #paranormal #podcasts #history #criminal #scary #podcasting #coldcase #ghosts Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cocktails_todiefor?igsh=eWYxMnZtZW5ydTcx&utm_source=qr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/J14CxwLxwQPdje4d/?mibextid=LQQJ4d Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/33wrxHSkuaC4e7piKs7HAM Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cocktails-to-die-for/id1760971967 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/92aa1abc-0b30-46d6-adee-cb9d59022a3d/cocktails-to-die-for Citations ABC News Network. (n.d.). ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/US/petit-murder-trial-steven-hayes-diary-joshua-komisarjevsky/story?id=11916557 Blanco, J. I. (n.d.). Steven Hayes: Murderpedia, the Encyclopedia of Murderers. Steven Hayes | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers. https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/hayes-steven.htm Cesaric, C. (2024, May 20). An hours-long home invasion, a triple murder, and a father who survived: Inside the Petit family murders. Peoplemag. https://people.com/cheshire-home-invasion-murders-petit-family-inside-case-8649003 NBC Connecticut. (2021, April 13). Court rejects Komisarjevsky appeal in Cheshire Home Invasion Murders. NBC Connecticut. https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/court-rejects-komisarjevsky-appeal-in-cheshire-home-invasion-murders/2465758/ The cheshire murders: Watch the movie on HBO. HBO. (n.d.). https://www.hbo.com/movies/the-cheshire-murders

8. 

   11 Sept 2024

   Mothman & the Wendigo

   Let's talk about some spooky cryptids! Mothman is a cryptid that loves to hang out in West Virginia, and locals aren't sure if he is the cause of bad things or if he is more prevalent when a disaster is going to occur. What do you think? Is Mothman a good guy that just shows up at the worst possible times or is he trying to warn people of the disaster coming? Or is he more sinister and causing these disasters? The Wendigo is truly one of the most famous creatures in Native American folklore. He is said to be an insatiable evil spirit. Do you believe? Tell us if you have had any experiences with these cryptids. Mothman Cocktail 1.5 oz vodka infused with cherries 1 oz simple syrup 1/2 oz lemon juice 1/2 oz tequila cherries for garnish Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Pour over ice. Garnish with cherries. References Anglis, Jaclyn. "The True Story Behind the Legendary Mothman Said to Terrorize West Virginia." AllThatsInteresting.com, October 2, 2021, https://allthatsinteresting.com/mothman. Accessed August 5, 2024. Anglis, Jaclyn. "What is the Wendigo? Meet the Cannibalistic Cryptid of your Nightmares." Allthatsinterseting.com, July 31, 2022, https://allthatsinteresting.com/wendigo. Accessed August 5, 2024. Harvey, Austin. "A Definitive List of History's Creepiest Cryptids - and Where they Allegedly Live." Allthatsinteresting.com, September 10, 2023, https://allthatsinteresting.com/cryptids. Accessed August 5, 2024. Prof, Geller. "Mothman." Mythology.net, July 8, 2018, https://mythology.net/mythical-creatures/mothman/ Accessed August 5, 2024. Prof, Geller. "Wendigo." Mythology.net, July 8, 2018, https://mythology.net/monsters/wendigo/. Accessed August 5, 2024. #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #crime #murder #podcast #truecrimeaddict #serialkiller #serialkillers #truecrimejunkie #horror #unsolved #murderino #podcastersofinstagram #truecrimeobsessed #mystery #ssdgm #truecrimefan #killer #truecrimememes #unsolvedmysteries #creepy #paranormal #podcasts #history #criminal #scary #podcasting #coldcase #ghosts Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cocktails_todiefor?igsh=eWYxMnZtZW5ydTcx&utm_source=qr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/J14CxwLxwQPdje4d/?mibextid=LQQJ4d Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/33wrxHSkuaC4e7piKs7HAM Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cocktails-to-die-for/id1760971967 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/92aa1abc-0b30-46d6-adee-cb9d59022a3d/cocktails-to-die-for

9. 

   4 Sept 2024

   Anne Marie Fahey

   Anne Marie Fahy was a 30 yr-old bright and beautiful woman who was working for the Governor of Delaware, Tom Carper. When she went missing on June 27, 1996 there was only one person her family suspected. A wealthy lawyer who she had been having an affair with for several years off and on. Throughout the trial and arrest some very shocking things about her life and his life will come to light. He was involved with many mistresses and attempted to pin her murder on one of them. Anne Marie was afraid of Capano and didn't want to be with him anymore. She was trying to break things off, but he was very controlling. Who did it? Was it Capano? Was it a former lover? Cocktail - Amaretto Sour Ingredients 1 ½ ounces Amaretto liqueur 1 ounce simple syrup (dissolve an equal amount of sugar in water) ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice 1 orange slice 1 maraschino cherry Directions Pour the Amaretto, simple syrup, and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry. References Cartwright, Emily. "Fatal Attraction: Behind the Facade." CBSnews.com. October 14, 1999, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fatal-attraction-behind-the-facade/ Accessed August 1, 2024. Grant, Judson. "Lady Killer." salon.com. November 2, 1999, https://www.salon.com/1999/11/02/truecrime/ Accessed August 5, 2024. Janofsky, Michael. "Death Penalty for Killing of Mistress." TheNewYorkTimes.com. March 17, 1999, https://www.nytimes.com/1999/03/17/us/death-penalty-for-killing-of-mistress.html Accessed August 3, 2024. Talorico, Patricia & Parra, Esteban. "20 years after Capano arrest, juror breaks silence." Delawareonline.com. November 15, 2017, https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2017/11/15/20-years-after-capano-arrest-juror-breaks-silence/839587001/ Accessed August 3, 2024. The News Journal Staff. "The players, places in the Capano murder case." Delawareonline.com. November 17, 2017, https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2017/11/17/players-places-capano-murder-case/839570001/ Accessed August 3, 2024. The News Journal Staff. "Thomas Capano convicted of murdering Anne Marie Fahey: How it happened." Delawareonline.com. November 15, 2017, https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2017/11/15/thomas-capano-convicted-murdering-anne-marie-fahey-and-conviction-how-happened-one-turn-after-anothe/851736001/ Accessed August 2, 2024. #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #crime #murder #podcast #truecrimeaddict #serialkiller #serialkillers #truecrimejunkie #horror #unsolved #murderino #podcastersofinstagram #truecrimeobsessed #mystery #ssdgm #truecrimefan #killer #truecrimememes #unsolvedmysteries #creepy #paranormal #podcasts #history #criminal #scary #podcasting #coldcase #ghosts Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cocktails_todiefor?igsh=eWYxMnZtZW5ydTcx&utm_source=qr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/J14CxwLxwQPdje4d/?mibextid=LQQJ4d Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/33wrxHSkuaC4e7piKs7HAM Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cocktails-to-die-for/id1760971967 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/92aa1abc-0b30-46d6-adee-cb9d59022a3d/cocktails-to-die-for QR code qr.codes/pCvKZe

10. 

    28 Aug 2024

    Haunted Hotels

    How do you feel about ghosts? There are a few hotels in DE that claim to be haunted? What do you think? We are going to cover them in the episode. Liquid Ghost Cocktail 4 ounces coconut rum 3 ounces white crème de Cacao 2 teaspoons vanilla simple syrup 3 ounces heavy cream Pour in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously and then pour in a chilled glass! Enjoy! #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #crime #murder #podcast #truecrimeaddict #serialkiller #serialkillers #truecrimejunkie #horror #unsolved #murderino #podcastersofinstagram #truecrimeobsessed #mystery #ssdgm #truecrimefan #killer #truecrimememes #unsolvedmysteries #creepy #paranormal #podcasts #history #criminal #scary #podcasting #coldcase #ghosts Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cocktails_todiefor?igsh=eWYxMnZtZW5ydTcx&utm_source=qr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/J14CxwLxwQPdje4d/?mibextid=LQQJ4d Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/33wrxHSkuaC4e7piKs7HAM Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cocktails-to-die-for/id1760971967 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/92aa1abc-0b30-46d6-adee-cb9d59022a3d/cocktails-to-die-for QR code qr.codes/pCvKZe About us: Addy sea: Official website. Addy Sea Historic Oceanfront Inn. (n.d.). https://www.addysea.com/about-us Haunted addy sea, Bethany Beach, Delaware. Haunted Rooms America. (2023, July 24). https://www.hauntedrooms.com/delaware/haunted-places/haunted-hotels/the-addy-sea-bethany-beach Betsy PriceBetsy Price is a Wilmington freelance writer who has 40 years of experience. (2021, May 23). Booth House Tavern to return to Historic New Castle. Delaware LIVE News. https://delawarelive.com/booth-house-tavern-to-return-to-historic-new-castle-2/ Restaurant and catering in New Castle, DE. Sonora at the David Finney Inn. (n.d.). https://sonoraatthedavidfinneyinn.com/ Top 4 most Haunted Hotels in Delaware. Haunted Rooms America. (2023b, July 24). https://www.hauntedrooms.com/delaware/haunted-places/haunted-hotels Amstel House Museum. Delaware Bayshore Byway. (2022, May 6). https://delawarebayshorebyway.org/attractions/amstel-house-museum/ Sobottka, S. (2024, July 24). Amstel House. Haunted Houses. https://hauntedhouses.com/delaware/amstel-house/ Top 4 most Haunted Hotels in Delaware. Haunted Rooms America. (2023b, July 24). https://www.hauntedrooms.com/delaware/haunted-places/haunted-hotels

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    21 Aug 2024

    Earl Bradley

    Trigger warning: This episode will discuss child sexual assault and child pornography. If this is disturbing to you please feel free to skip this episode. In the coastal sleepy town of Lewes, DE all appeared normal. People had no clue that a monster lurked at the local pediatrician's office, until a 2 yr old girl complained about being touched by her provider after an appointment. This launched an intense investigation into the history of a pediatrician that turned into a gruesome discovery that had the nation reeling. Dr. Earl Bradley made a career out of sexually assaulting children and filming them without their parents' permission. He performed despicable acts on them and took away any innocence these children had. He used his position as a pediatrician to abuse the trust of parents and people in the community. Prison Bitch Cocktail 1 oz vodka 1/2 oz triple sec 1/2 oz amaretto liqueur 2 oz cranberry juice 2 oz orange juice Place all ingredients in a shaker cup with ice and shake. Pour over ice. References "$123 Million Settlement for Victims of Fromer Delaware Pediatrician Earl Bradley." SFSPA.com. N.D, https://sfspa.com/verdicts-settlements/123-million-settlement-for-victims-of-former-delaware-pediatrician-earl-bradley/ Accessed August 1, 2024. ABC News. "Pediatrician Earl Bradley Accused of Raping Child Patients, Videotaping Acts." ABCNews.com, December 24, 2009. https://abcnews.go.com/WN/delaware-pediatrician-earl-bradley-accused-sexually-abusing-young/story?id=9418371 Accessed August 1, 2024. Chase, Randall. "Pediatrician gets life in prison for sexually abusing patients." NBCNews.com. August 26, 2011. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna44290129 Accessed August 1, 2024. Judd, Alan. "Prestige protects even the worst abusers." AJC.com, 2017. https://doctors.ajc.com/why_abusive_doctors_not_caught/. Accessed August 16, 2024. Leibowitz, Barry. "Earl Bradley, predator doctor, convicted on 24 child sex count, could get life." CBSNews.com June 23, 2011. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/earl-bradley-predator-doctor-convicted-on-24-child-sex-counts-could-get-life/ Accessed August 1, 2024. Memmott, Mark. "Alleged Child Sex Abuse Case in Delaware May Be Worst in U.S. History." NPR.com. February 23, 2010. https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2010/02/delaware_doctor_earl_bradley_s.html Accessed August 1, 2024. "Prison Bitch Cocktail." Drinklab.com. N.D. https://www.drinklab.org/prison-bitch/ Accessed August 2, 2024. #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #crime #murder #podcast #truecrimeaddict #serialkiller #serialkillers #truecrimejunkie #horror #unsolved #murderino #podcastersofinstagram #truecrimeobsessed #mystery #ssdgm #truecrimefan #killer #truecrimememes #unsolvedmysteries #creepy #paranormal #podcasts #history #criminal #scary #podcasting #coldcase #murdermystery Follow us on instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/cocktails_todiefor?igsh=eWYxMnZtZW5ydTcx&utm_source=qr https://www.facebook.com/share/J14CxwLxwQPdje4d/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

12. 

    14 Aug 2024

    Urban Legends near DE

    Do you believe in Urban Legends or cryptids? Have you heard about the Jersey Devil or Cry Baby bridge? What about Fort Delaware and the history behind it? Join us for a spooky edition talking about these fun and possibly scary urban legends! Jersey devil: Jmott. (n.d.). New Jersey Pinelands Commission: Jersey Devil. New Jersey Pinelands Commission | Jersey Devil. https://nj.gov/pinelands/infor/educational/facts/jerseydevil.shtml Legend of the New Jersey Devil. The New Jersey Historical Society. (n.d.). https://jerseyhistory.org/legend-of-the-new-jersey-devil/ NJ.com, K. R. | F. (2016, October 31). 13 times the Jersey Devil has been spotted in the Garden State. nj. https://www.nj.com/entertainment/2016/10/13_places_the_jersey_devil_has_been_spotted_in_the.html Delaware urban legends Teich, I. (2024, June 13). 12 creepy stories and urban legends from Delaware. Ranker. https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-delaware-stories-legends/isadora-teich Cocktail Recipe 2 shots of any tequila 1 shot of peach snobs Sprit to fill rest of cup/ mixed with acai berry water flavor

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    7 Aug 2024

    Jane Prichard & Kimberly Holton

    Trigger Warnings: sexual assault and rape of a minor In 1986 a 28 year old botany student went to Blackbird State Forest to collect samples of Hog Peanut or ground bean for a research project for her Masters Degree. The data collection suddenly stopped, and she went missing. No one has heard from her since. This is a cold case that is still ongoing at this time, and there are a few possible theories. In 2003 Kimberly Holton was 16 years old and she went out one night and never returned. Days later her body was found in the in the Atlantic Ocean and looked like it had been dropped from at least a 5 story building. How did this happen? How does someone end up with a skull fracture when they supposedly died from drowning? How did she get to NJ when she lived in Dover, DE? Could the answer be closer than we think? We chose a simple wine due to the nature of the cases. We felt as though a college student and a teenager wouldn't be spending a ton of money at a bar, but instead drinking with friends or at home while eating pizza. References Brown, Jerry. "Murder of Kimberly Holton by Jacob Jones and Michael Keyser examined on American Detective with Lt Joe Kenda." DailyCrime.com. August 5, 2021. https://www.dailycrime.com/murder-of-kimberly-holton-by-jacob-jones-and-michael-keyser-examined-on-american-detective-with-lt-joe-kenda/ Accessed August 1, 2024. Brown, Robin. "Cold case unit tackles 1986 killing of student in Delaware Forest." DelawareOnline.com. June 12, 2015, https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2015/06/12/student-slaying-first-investigation-new-cold-case-unit/71126428/ Accessed July 30, 2024. Holman, Mary. "How A 16 Year Old Lost Her Life Over a Petty Issue." Medium.com. December 21, 2021, https://marylmmaculatelonnerholman.medium.com/16-year-old-body-found-floating-in-the-ocean-d4229be73129 Accessed August 1, 2024. Holvek, Brandon. "Discovery Channel to feature Delaware murder case where 16-year-old was suffocated, tossed from airplane." DelawareOnline.com. February 11, 2020, https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2020/02/11/discovery-channel-feature-delaware-homicide-where-16-year-old-suffocated-tossed-airplane/4721810002/ Accessed August 1, 2024. "The Unsolved Murder of Jane Prichard." Coldcaseexplorations.com. N.D., https://coldcaseexplorations.com/delaware-cold-or-unsolved-cases/the-unsolved-murder-of-jane-prichard/ Accessed July 30, 2024. Vanapalli, Viswa. "Kimberly Holton Murder: Where is Michael Keyser Now?" The Cinemaholic.com. August 4, 2021, https://thecinemaholic.com/kimberly-holton-murder-how-did-jacob-jones-die-where-is-michael-keyser-now/ Accessed August 1, 2024.

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    3 Aug 2024

    Steven Brian Pennell: Rt 40 Killer

    On Nov 29, 1987 Shirley Ellis went missing walking home from her job at Wilmington Hospital. Her body was found the next morning beaten and brutalized. This started a year long reign of terror on sex workers who traveled along the Rt 40 & Rt 13 corridor in Newark, DE. Is it plausible that a family man with 3 children could possibly be the murderer? Sex workers and other members of the community had noticed a blue Ford van frequenting the area and picking up hitchhikers and sex workers. Ultimately the DE State Police and the FBI realized that they had a serial killer on their hands. Cocktail of the Episode: Dirty Hooker DRINK TYPE: COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS 1/2 oz. Raspberry Sourpuss 1/2 oz. Banana Liqueur 7-Up INSTRUCTIONS Fill a highball glass with ice. Pour in liqueurs and fill with 7-Up. If you would like to see a picture of this drink you can access the podcast on our YouTube where we will show the cocktail. https://youtube.com/@cocktailstodiefor?si=ydOEkhEokxN-IuiH Citations Alone With Your Voices. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5ySelLIAgQ. Accessed July 30, 2024. "Dirty Hooker." Barnonedrinks.com, No date, https://www.barnonedrinks.com/drinks/d/dirty-hooker-9453.html. Accessed August 1, 2024. Nucleus. "#0092 Route 40 Killer, The Delaware Serial Murders." TheTrueCrimeDatabase.com, January 7, 2021, https://www.thetruecrimedatabase.com/case_file/route-40-killer/. Accessed July 30, 2024. Patmore, Neil. "The Disturbing Crimes of Steven Brian Pennell, The Only Serial Killer in Delaware History." AllThatsInteresting.com, October 17, 2022, https://allthatsinteresting.com/steven-brian-pennell. Accessed July 30, 2024.

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