Hello and welcome back to True Crime Cat Lawyer…kind of. We’re still on our break but we didn’t want to leave you hanging without content so we’re sharing episodes from some of our favorite true crime podcasts! This week, we’re highlighting Coffee & Cases. Hosted by Allison and Maggie, Coffee & Cases covers unsolved true crime cases on a weekly bas…

Hello and welcome back to True Crime Cat Lawyer…kind of. We’re still on our break but we didn’t want to leave you hanging without content so we’re sharing episodes from some of our favorite true crime podcasts! True Crime Cat Lawyer presents...United States of Murder! Hosted by Ashley and Lacey, United States of Murder takes listeners on a road tri…

TW: Domestic Violence For this episode, we head to Washington State to cover a no-body homicide and a suspicious death. Connect with Us Sponsor: RainBro Crafts | Promo Code: CATLAW This episode was written by Elizabeth Atwood. ___________________________________ Sources: Not guilty verdict in Devan Schmidt murder trial | CapitolHillSeattle.com West…

For the past few years, the true crime world has been fascinated by the use of genetic genealogy as a way to solve cold cases. The most famous example is the Golden State Killer. Today's episode covers three cases from Washington State, all of which were solved using forensic genealogy methods. Connect with Us --------------------------------------…

TW: Mentions of sexual violence On May 27, 1995, Tracey Brazzel was seen leaving Kodiak Ron’s Pub (in Everett, Washington) around 1:45 a.m. She was never heard from again. Nearly two months later, on July 31, 1995, Patti Berry was last seen leaving her job at Honey’s Adult Entertainment Club around 1:00 a.m. A week later, Patti’s body was found in …

September 2, 2008 started out as a normal day but it would eventually result in the death of 6 people and the permanent scarring of many more. We head to Alger, Washington to cover the 2008 Skagit County shootings committed by Isaac Zamora. Sponsors: The Waxing Crescent | Instagram | Facebook Simply Sage Dog Treats | Promo Code: TrueCrime15 Connect…

TW: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Today's episode covers two tragic domestic-violence related murders. Sadly, domestic violence isn't isolated to one group of people. It can affect anyone, at anytime. If you are in need of resources for domestic violence, please contact The Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788. Sponsors: Ya-Man USA | Promo Code: …

On February 2, 2021, Daniel Howard called 911 to report that his soon-to-be-ex-wife Kendy had shot herself. Howard told 911 dispatchers that he found Kendy in the bathtub with a gunshot wound in her mouth. Earlier that day, Kendy had gotten her nails done and she was in the midst of scheduling appointments to start a “body transformation.” She just…

Indigenous women are 2.5 times more likely to experience violent crimes and at least 2 times more likely to experience rape and sexual assault. Today's case takes us to the Yakama Reservation in Washington State. We cover the tragic murder of Alillia Minthorn along with the unsolved murder of Daisy Heath. Sponsor: Ya-Man USA | Promo Code: CATLAWYER…

TW: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Today we head to Washington State to cover a jealous ex and a coworker, both of whom were involved in the murders of two young women. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please contact The Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 8788. Sponsor: Lowrider Cookie Company | Instagram | Facebook | TikTo…

TW: Domestic Violence Today's case takes us to Spokane, Washington to discuss the case of Kassie Dewey. Listen now to find out whether Kassie's employer could have done more to prevent her murder. Sponsors: Pacific North Wicks | Instagram | Promo Code: TRUECRIME Ya-Man USA | Promo Code: CATLAWYER Handcrafted PDX | Instagram | Promo Code: truecrimec…

Today's episode takes us to Washington State, where we cover the cases of Alyssa Dodd and Britney Galindez, both of whom were murdered for no reason. Sponsors: RainBro Crafts | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Facebook | Promo Code: CATLAW Ziggy's Cat Lounge | Buy Tickets | Instagram | Facebook __________________________ Sources: Arrest made in slayi…

TW: Domestic Violence & Miscarriage Today's episode takes us to Spokane, Washington to cover the senseless and tragic murders of Tina Stewart and Makayla Young. Connect with Us Sponsors: Bridge Nine Candle Co. | Instagram | Promo Code "CATLAWYER 20" Dolly's Remedy | Instagram Ya-Man | Promo Code "CATLAWYER" Sources: https://www.krem.com/amp/article…

Some of us are extremely fortunate to have amazing coworkers. Others of us have terrible coworkers who make it difficult to come to work everyday. But no matter how bad your coworker is, you probably don't think that they're capable of murdering you. Tune in to hear the case of Sarah Clark and Tanner Pehl, two young people with their whole lives ah…

This episode covers the cases of Kaelin Glazier and Regina Krieger. Investigators initially dismissed both teens as runaways, despite pleas from their families and friends. Law enforcement should've escalated the investigations, but instead left crucial evidence uncollected because of their botched investigations. Sponsors: Bridge Nine Candle Co. |…

TW: Domestic Violence Today's episode covers the cases of Monica Murrah and Mikarah Sanders. Both were senselessly and tragically murdered by people who were supposed to love them. Sponsor: PNW Cookie Co. | Instagram | Facebook Connect with Us ----------------------------------------------------- Sources: Monica Murrah Wash. Woman Was Denied Restra…

1.5 million high school students in the U.S. experience hazing every year. 47% of college students have already experienced hazing before their freshman year. 55% of college students involved in fraternities, sororities, teams, and other student organizations experienced hazing - but only 1 in 10 labeled it as hazing. This is the case of Sam Martin…

We covered this case almost 3 years ago on our Patreon. At the time, the case was unsolved and there wasn’t a lot of information available to the public. Since then, there have been multiple arrests and a trial. This is the case of the Careaga family murders. Connect with Us Check out our fan perks! Support the shop on Etsy or Threadless ----------…

This episode takes us to Sequim, Washington to cover the murders of Denise Stenson and Frank Hoerner. Connect with Us Podcast Perks ____________________________________________ Sources: Jury deliberates in retrial of 1993 double killing | Peninsula Daily News amnesty.org High court throws out conviction of Washington man on death row STATE v. STENS…

TW: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE On September 20, 2017, 24-year-old Alisha Canales-McGuire was shot in the doorway of her sister’s home while she was babysitting her 2 nieces and nephew. The family’s live-in nanny was also in the home that night and she called 911. Alisha was dead by the time police arrived. Who killed Alisha? Domestic Violence Hotline Connec…

TW: SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE April is National Sexual Assault Awareness month. According to the Center for Disease Control, sexual violence affects millions of people every year in the United States. According to RAINN, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted every 68 seconds. 1 in 4 women have experienced either a completed or attempted rape. Besides…

TW: RAPE/SEXUAL ASSAULT Today's case takes us to Acme, Washington. Amanda (Mandy) Stavik was 18 years old, recently graduated high school, and had just started as a freshman at Central Washington University. She had her whole life ahead of her. But tragically, that life was cut short when she came home for Thanksgiving break in November 1989. Conne…

TW: GRAPHIC SEXUAL & PHYSICAL VIOLENCE This episode examines the life and crimes of Jerry Brudos - aka the “Lust Killer” or “Shoe Fetish Slayer.” Connect with Us Etsy Sticker Sh ------------------------------------ Sources: Wikipedia The Lust Killer by Ann Rule The Shoe Fetish Slayer by Jack Rosewood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon…

TW: Sexual Abuse/Rape of a Child This episode covers the life and crimes of Mary Kay Letourneau. This episode discusses the sexual abuse/rape of a child; while no details are discussed, please listen with caution as this is a sensitive subject. Connect with Us National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 -------------------------------- Sources:…

TW: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Katy Benoit was only 22 years old when she died. She should’ve had her whole life ahead of her. But sadly, a violent man with a history of mental health issues took that opportunity away from her. Domestic Violence Hotline Connect with Us --------------------------------------- Benoit family to receive $375K settlement from U …

TW: SEXUAL & GRAPHIC PHYSICAL VIOLENCE This episode covers the case of Keith Hunter Jesperson aka the Happy Face Killer. Keith was active in the 80's and 90's while working as a truck driver. He got away with the first murder he committed because two innocent people actually confessed to the murder! Connect with Us Etsy Sticker Shop Keith's Daughte…

February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Dating violence is more common than you might think, especially among teens and young adults. 1 in 10 high schoolers have experienced some form of dating violence. This episode covers the cases of Shai'India Harris, Karyme Barreto-Sabalza, and Amara Marluke. Love is Respect Domestic Violenc…

February 3rd is National Missing Persons Day. According to Namus (the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System), there are nearly 23,400 missing persons in the United States and its territories as of June 2023. Today's episode covers the cases of Deborah Sykes, Patricia Swanberg, Kelsey Collins, and Lenoria Jones. TIP INFO Deborah Sykes - C…

A high school teenager goes to a party one night in October and never comes home. 10 days later, his body is found floating in the Willamette River. Who killed Dick Kitchel? Connect with Us --------------------------- A Murder In My Hometown by Rebecca Morris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

It's been almost 14 years since Kyron Horman went missing from Skyline Elementary. This case had a profound impact on the Portland, Oregon community. Even though it's been almost 14 years, Kyron's mom Desiree has never stopped fighting to find her son. If you have any information on the disappearance of Kyron Horman, please contact the Multnomah Co…

We all recognize that there are probably serial killers out there in 2023/2024, but we don’t really hear about them the way we did in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. So, imagine everyone’s surprise when evidence started to creep up in 2023 that there might be a serial killer in Portland, Oregon. Anyone with information about any of these cases should contac…

This was one of the first cases I knew I wanted to cover when I started this podcast. But when I started to really dive into this case, my head started spinning. There are so many twists and turns - it’s hard to know what rabbit holes are worth going down. This is the mysterious disappearance of Nancy Moyer. If you have any information on the disap…

**Apologies for the audio quality in some parts** TW: Child Sexual Assault & Murder Today's episode is a special one because Winston and I had the lovely Caro and Sarah from Cascadia Crime & Cryptids on our show to discuss the cases of Vickie Black and Mindy Tran, both out of British Columbia, Canada. Be sure to check out Cascadia Crime & Cryptids …

This episode covers the week of 11/13 - 11/16. This week was the beginning of the defense's cases. Defense attorneys for Burbank, Collins, and Rankine offered other eyewitness testimony from the night Manny died, officers' testimony from the 2015 and 2019 incidents where Manny was arrested, a rebuttal medical expert witness who supported the defens…

Today’s case is one we covered when we first started the show. I’d always planned on re-recording it and now seemed like the perfect time since so much has happened since our initial recording. Unfortunately though, this case (which is more than 30 years old) remains unsolved. But a man named Frank Gable spent almost that entire time locked away fo…

This episode covers the trial from 10/30 - 11/8, when the prosecution rested its case. Some highlights include the testimony of former Pierce County medical examiner, Dr. Clark, along with a use of force expert, John Ryan. Manny's Episode Connect with Us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

This episodes covers the only 2 unsolved murders in Port Orchard, Washington. Although Port Orchard is described as a "pleasant waterfront community," these 2 unsolved murders have left last impacts on the tightknit community. Tips for James Smith's Case: Contact Port Orchard PD at 360-876-1700. Tips for Linda Malcom's Case: Contact Port Orchard PD…

This episode covers the trial in Manny Ellis' death from 10/16-10/20. The week started off with the conclusion of Dr. Mitchell's testimony. The week ended with a brief return of Grant Fredericks. Listen to Manny's Episode Connect with Us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDoor Elyse Lopez

Halloween isn’t all about candy and pumpkins. Unfortunately, 17% more crime is committed on Halloween. And violent crime is 50% higher on Halloween than any other day of the year. Halloween can also bring out the sinister nature of people, resulting in senseless and brutal murders. Which brings us to today’s case. This one has a lot going on: a Hal…

TW: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, homicide is the leading cause of death among pregnant women in the U.S. 77% of pregnant homicide victims are killed during the 1st trimester - meaning that they are killed early on in their pregnancy. This episode covers 3 cases: Sarah Parks (Idaho), Brandy Ebanez …

This episode covers week two of the trial, including the testimony of Manny's mom, Marcia, along with two of the state's most crucial lay witnesses, one of whom recorded one of the videos in the case. The Pierce County death investigator who responded to the scene on the night Manny died also testified along with a forensic pathologist who complete…

This episode is part of our coverage in the trial of Manny Ellis' death. We cover opening statements along with the first week of the trial, including the testimony of Manny's sister, Monet. Manny's Episode Connect with Us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDoor Elyse Lopez

Today’s case takes us to Redmond, Oregon to discuss an extremely messy and senseless case that shows just how dangerous “mob mentality” can be. But it’s also a case that shows us why youth offenders are treated differently. Because, as we know, our brains don’t fully develop until our mid-20s. This is the case of Barbara Thomas and the Redmond 5. C…

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This episode covers two tragic cases of domestic violence in Oregon. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or log on to The Hotline. Sponsor: Doodle Witch Join the Patreon Connect with Us ________________________ Oregon ma…

This episode is part of our coverage of the trial of Manny Ellis' death. In our last episode, we previewed the trial. In this episode, we cover the last two weeks of jury selection, as the parties whittled 150 prospective jurors down to the final 12 jurors and 4 alternates. Opening statements are scheduled for 10/3. Manny's Episode Trial Preview __…

Everyone should be free to be whoever they are - no matter how they identify. Nikki Kuhnhausen was someone who never struggled with her identity. She was confident in who she was and never apologized for it. But that wasn’t Nikki’s identifying characteristic. Nikki was a human being, just like all of us, just trying to make it through each day. She…

Today’s case takes us to Seattle, Washington back in 2016. After a 5-6 second encounter with two Seattle police officers, Che Taylor ended up being shot once in his shoulder and 3 times in his upper torso. The officers were never charged, despite a 2017 inquest. This episode is dedicated to Che Taylor and his family. Connect with Us Audio Editing/M…

Earlier in season 3, we covered the death of Manuel Ellis at the hands of 3 Tacoma Police officers. After a last minute motion to dismiss from the officers’ defense teams failed, the trial of these officers is set to begin with jury selection on 9/18. As we get ready to cover the trial, I wanted to give you all a preview of what’s to come. for a mo…

TW: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Today's case is incredibly heartbreaking. The justice system failed Tiffany Hill and her family. This episode is dedicated to Tiffany Hill. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact the domestic violence hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788. Help is available 24/7 and it's free and confidential. You c…

TW: Sexual Assault/Rape/Torture This is the incredible story of the kidnapping and survival of Colleen Stan, the Girl in the Box. Connect with Us Audio Editing/Mastering Provided by: Jonathan Mejia-Naveda (Email: jontheeditor96@gmail.com) ---------------------------------------- Perfect Victim: The True Story of the Girl in the Box Learn more about…