Worst Case Macchiato is a true crime, supernatural, and conspiracy theory podcast hosted by Vanessa and Madison Samms. Episodes are uploaded every Sunday EST. Grab your best cup of Joe and join us on our storytelling journey! The world is a scary place but, worst case macchiato, you get to enjoy your coffee while listening to a story.
This week, Vanessa covers two unsolved cases in and around her hometown of Orangeville, Ontario, Canada. The first case was that of Sonia Varaschin, a nurse murdered in her own townhome in 2010. Her body was found about a week after her disappearance on a dirt road on the outskirts of Orangeville. The second case was that of 14-year-old Eric Larsfolk and 15-year-old John McCormick Jr., two teenage boys who went missing in the summer of 1981. Their bodies still have not been found to this day. Both of these cases are extremely frustrating due to the lack of evidence, and in the second case, the lack of support from the community.
If you know anything about Sonia Varaschin or about what happened on the night of August 29, 2010, please contact the Ontario Provincial Police directly at 1-888-310-1122, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
If you know anything about Erik Larsfolk and John McCormick Jr., or about what happened on the night of their disappearance on August 24, 1981, please contact the Caledon Ontario Provincial Police station directly at 1-905-584-2241, or contact Canada Unsolved at canadaunsolved.contact@gmail.com.
3 Dec 2023
Ep 17: Zehaf-Bibeau’s Attack on Parliament
This week, Madison covers the 2014 terrorist attack on the Canadian Parliament and War Memorial in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Zehaf-Bibeau, a dual-citizen, supposedly moved to Ottawa from the West Coast in the efforts to expedite his passport application so that he could travel to the Middle East to visit family and friends. However, at some point his motives changed, which resulted in an attack on Canadian soldiers and Canada's Parliament building.
26 Nov 2023
Ep 16: Nino Gaggi & The Gambino Family
This week, we're taking us all back to the mid 1900s to the New York mafia scene. We zero in on the Gambino crime family and specifically focus on Antonino "Nino" Gaggi, a prolific Capo during World War 2. We follow Nino's life from his birth until his death, which actually changed the prison system in New York for the rest of history.
19 Nov 2023
Ep 15: The Hangman Killer
This week, Madison covers the case of an ex-teacher and ex-police officer turned killer, whose crime spree resulted in him being nicknamed The Hangman Killer. His crimes spanned across multiple decades, and leaves you wondering how he got away with so much during this time.
12 Nov 2023
Ep 14: A Deadly 1500-Page Manifesto
This week, Vanessa covers the tragic terrorist attack in Oslo, Norway and the island of Utoya. On July 22, 2011, Anders Breivik impersonated a police officer and set off a van bomb in downtown Oslo, before open firing on hundreds of political leaders' children at a summer camp on Utoya island.
5 Nov 2023
Ep 13: Deadly Love-Triangles & A Personal Graveyard
Madison is back this week with the incredibly interesting case of Dorothea Puente, a woman in her late 70s, early 80s who allegedly murdered over a dozen people. But first, Vanessa covers the death of Betty Gore who was murdered by the woman her husband was having an affair with. Come drink coffee with us and enjoy the cases!
29 Oct 2023
Ep 12: Do Aliens Truly Exist?
This week is a little different... That's right! It's Halloween weekend! Come join us in talking about one of the most controversial, and probably the most talked about conspiracy theories: do aliens exist? Vanessa deep dives into the Zimbabwe alien encounter with her sister Savanah as a guest.
22 Oct 2023
Ep 11: Held Hostage by the Man Next Door
On this week's episode, Madison covers the long, arduous, and disappointingly frustrating case of the disappearances of Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus in Cleveland Ohio in the early 2000s. This case is a doozy, so grab your favourite cup of coffee and get ready for a wild one!
15 Oct 2023
Ep 10: Surviving a 150 Foot Drop
On this episode, Vanessa covers the case of the disappearance of Bryce Laspisa, who disappeared after his car went off the side of the I-5 interstate and fell 150 feet down a ravine. His body was never recovered, and his trail ends at a truck stop near the crash site. If you have any information about Bryce or what happened on the day of August 30th, 2013 going into the morning of August 31, 2013, please call 949-292-4400 or you can get in contact with the Kern County Sheriff's Office at 661-764-5613.
8 Oct 2023
Ep 9: Childhood Traumas & Playing with Tranquilizers
Finally back after a long break, Vanessa comes back full force with a detailed coverage of the Loch Ness Monster, detailing all the alleged sightings and expeditions, some with crazy twists that aren't common knowledge! Madison then covers the case of the Internet Black Widow, who now in her late 80s is restricted from using the internet! We invite you to grab your favourite cup of joe and find out all the twists and the reasons for internet restrictions!
10 Sept 2023
Ep 8: Lululemon & Shipped Body Parts
This episode, Vanessa covers the Lululemon murder in Bethesda, Maryland, a case where a vicious attack resulted in the death of store employee Jayna Murray after she suffered a multitude of wounds. Then, Madison covers the case of Luka Magnotta, a deranged schizophrenic who murdered and dismembered a body and shipped the victims body parts over Canada.
3 Sept 2023
Ep 7: Fishy Alibi’s
With Vanessa and Madison recording in person together for the first time, Madison tackles her first solo episode by talking about the 2017 murder of Libby German and Abby Williams in Delphi, Indiana. After 5 and a half years of no updates, the 2022 and 2023 updates about the case will have your head spinning with possible scenarios!
27 Aug 2023
Ep 6: Star Written Crimes & Mind Broadcasting
With special guest Savanah, (Vanessa's sister), Vanessa covers the case of the New York Zodiac, a copycat of San Francisco's never-solved Zodiac Killer. Through the case, Savanah and Vanessa deep dive into the astrological background of the New York Zodiac and the need for better mental health programs such as therapy. After, Madison covers the death of Brian Smith, a professional NHL player turned sportscaster whose death was responsible for Canada's Bill 68, known as Brian's Law, which allows community treatment orders for mental illnesses outside of psychiatric facilities.
20 Aug 2023
Ep 5: Helter Skelter & A Cowardly Captain
In this episode, Vanessa talks about the childhood of Charles Manson and the twists and turns that led to the creation of the Manson Family cult. Madison then covers the case of Terry Jo Duperrault who was in a mysterious sailboat accident and survived alone on a tiny raft for a few days without food, water or shelter.
13 Aug 2023
Ep 4: Male Pregnancies & Library Weirdos
Vanessa goes in depth about the multitude of rituals and backstories of the Bloody Mary urban myth, as well as she dives into the possible mental inconsistencies and disorders that could contribute to the myth. In the second half of the episode, Madison goes through the timeline of the BTK Killer/Strangler, AKA Dennis Rader and goes through the extensive list of pop culture references that mention and are influenced by BTK.
6 Aug 2023
Ep 3: A Severe Case of SDS
On this episode, Vanessa covers the infamous case of the Visalia Ransacker AKA The East End Rapist AKA The Original Night Stalker AKA the Diamond-Knot Killer AKA the Golden State Killer. She covers the entire span of his criminal career, as well as the final conviction of the suspect that occurred in 2018.
6 Aug 2023
Ep 2: The Spectrum of 10-Year-Olds
In this episode, Vanessa talks about the death of 10-year-old Judith Barsi, an aspiring actor who voiced Ducky in the Land Before Time children's movie series. Then Madison covers the case of James Bulger with a surprising, yet also not so surprising, ending.
6 Aug 2023
Ep 1: Intros & Midnight Walks
On the very first episode of the podcast, co-hosts Vanessa and Madison dive into their past and give some introductions about themselves. Then, Vanessa covers the taunting case of the Abbotsford Killer.
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