On May 14th, 1907, Heinrich Pressler, Chief Engineer was found dead in the room he rented in Chemnitz, Germany. It was at first ruled as a suicide, but the case was soon re-opened and suspicion fell on his fiance, Grete Beier. Unpeel the layers of this disturbing case by diving into a murderer’s mind with us. Tea of the Day: Kiki’s Spiced Bread Tea…

Meet Rhonda Belle Martin, a mother, a wife, and a combination of the two (you read that right…), also nicknamed the Redheaded Hellcat. This woman took 1940s Alabama news outlets by storm. Join us as we jump into a TTC classic to kick off our post-spooky season. Tea of the Day: Schisandra Tea Theme Music by Brad Frank Sources: “11 Highlights of 1907…

Boston Common has the distinction of being the first Public Park in America after Puritan colonists bought the land in 1634. Though it’s beautiful today, this park has a deeply dark history. It quickly became the grounds for Puritan punishments (think: whipping posts, stocks, and executions). Grab a warm cup as we explore the lives of women who wer…

In 1898, Sarah Ware went missing from her New England town of Bucksport, Maine. For two weeks, no one bothered to search for her, assuming she’d left town for a new job. But on October 2nd, a grisly discovery was found less than a mile from her house. Join us to hear what happened to Sarah Ware and why she’s said to still haunt the town today. Tea …

On Halloween of 1828, a woman by the name of Mary Docherty was killed and stuffed under the bed of William Burke. Mary was the last of many people to be ‘burked’ - a sick and cruel practice that involved killing people, giving their body to local doctors for medical exploration, and earning rich payment in return. Grab a warm beverage and explore t…

Pennsylvania farmer, Howard Wyning, went missing July 21, 1923 and it was weeks before it was discovered he was murdered. At first, it seemed like a robbery gone wrong. But as investigators learned about Howard’s situation at home, there were more complexity and motives for his death. In an attempt for justice, police and Howard himself urge those …

The Mysterious Bennington Triangle is known for alien activity, mysterious murders, bigfoot sightings, inexplicable paranormal activity and unsolved disappearances. Covering only 100 square miles in Vermont, this triangle has been a source of murder and terror for hundreds of years. Grab your tea as we navigate the spooky area between myth and real…

Today, Meagan brings the fun for our 100th episode! Meet Grace O’Malley, Irish pirate from the 1500s, and Ching Shih, Chinese pirate from the 1800s. They redefine the word, ‘badass,’ and take the world by storm. Buckle in for this head-turning adventure following two extraordinary women. Tea of the Day: Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Theme Music by B…

In 2006, caring, life-loving Susan Walters was attacked in her own home by a complete stranger. Expecting to relax after a long shift in the ER, Susan instead fought for her life, drawing on years of nursing and self-defense training. Would it be enough to save her and unravel the mystery behind this assault? Self Defense Videos: https://www.youtub…

After a frightening assault in her adolescence, Ruth Finley finally has everything she wants: a loving husband, two sons, and a safe house in the suburbs. But one summer day, her past catches up. Terrifying phone calls, deliveries at work, and poems threatening to take Ruth’s life arrive at a constant rate. It's clear to everyone around her that Ru…

On Monday, August 26th, 1893, 20-year-old Anna Wiese was brutally murdered on her way home from a friend’s house. Coined ‘Atrocious Murder in Iowa,’ this crime is incredibly hard to get to the bottom of due to multiple factors: the time period, the environment, and lack of criminal analysis. We at Tea Time Crimes have a hunch on who did it, but we …

In the 1930s, Ohio resident Anna Marie Hahn took the gateway crime of insurance fraud down a dark path of murder. She could not help charming people, convincing them to give her money in their will (think tens of thousands– and this is Great Depression money!), and then making sure that will was in play. We also visit another Ohioan on death row, D…

On September 6th, 1952, Betty Butler viciously murdered Evelyn Clark, while fishing at Sharon Woods. An argument occurred, and once they were back to shore, multiple witnesses saw Betty attack and drown Evelyn. No one denies Betty is guilty, not even Betty herself, but what happened to cause such a violent crime? Join us as we peel back the layers …

Saturday, September 2nd, 1933, hundreds of people flocked to the station as five women (Ms. Eleanor Jarman, Mrs. Bessie Opas, Mrs. Vera Carl, Mrs. Louise Murphy and Miss Katherine Brockman) were ushered onto a train to be sent to Oakdale Reformatory where they’d carry out their sentences. We know about Eleanor’s crimes, but what did the other four …

Eleanor Jarman was nicknamed ‘The Blonde Tigress’ after a robbery-gone-wrong in 1933. She had a string of successful robberies, until the very last one devolved into murder. The papers paint her as vicious and deadly, but is that a fair portrayal of a woman trying to survive as a single mother during the Great Depression? Listen along and decide fo…

In our oldest case yet, Alana tells the story of Queen Medb (pronounced ‘Maeve’) of Ireland. We encounter a war over a bull, a steady line of lovers, and an ex-husband as a lifelong antagonist. Buckle up for this truly wild ride and decide for yourself what is myth or legend. Tea of the Day: Peppermint Chocolate Tea Theme Music by Brad Frank For a …

Monday, January 19th, 1953 was the last time Willie Torrence saw his wife, Rose. On Tuesday, Willie called the police and learned that a body of a woman matching Rose’s description had been found. Join us as we try to make heads or tails of a case fraught with racial tension and sparse news coverage. Tea of the Day: TWG 1837 Black Tea Theme Music b…

In the US, over 600,000 people are considered missing every year, though the vast majority of those return home quickly. But what happens when someone disappears in a National Park? Are these cases of abduction, runaways, tragic accidents, or murder? This episode covers several women who seem to have vanished into thin air. Tea of the Day: Kiki’s B…

In the fall of 1907, Mary Farmer decided she was tired of her modest life. So, one day, Mary wakes up with a plan to obtain her neighbors’ house…illegally. Weaving a web of lies, Mary is desperate to stay in her new big house and stay out of prison. Tea of the Day: Barry’s Tea Theme Music by Brad Frank Sources: Deadly woman vol 15: 20 Shocking True…

In Maryland 1878, Lillie Duer was reported to have accidentally shot her best friend and lover, Ella Hearn. As Ella fought for her life, the story of an accident quickly devolved into a suspicion of murder. Follow along as we pull apart the pieces of this love story gone wrong. The Anti-Violence Project: serves people who are LGBTQ; Hotline 1-212-7…

On the evening of February 6th, 1918, Nora Coleman said goodbye to her husband and went to help her mother with the nightly chores. But only one of them would survive the night. Tune in to hear the complicated story behind this family tragedy and the unexpected support of a small midwest town. Tea of the Day: The Pint Theme Music by Brad Frank Sour…

Part 2! It’s 1924 and 23-year-old, Winona Green, has confessed to murder. Join us in this two-part case as we follow this woman through her next fifty years. Will we ever know how many people she scammed? Or how many people she killed? Tea of the Day: Empath’s Tea Theme Music by Brad Frank Sources: “Police Seek Missing Man.” The Californian, Wed, D…

It’s 1924 and 23-year-old, Winona Green, has confessed to murder. Join us in this two-part case as we follow this woman through her next fifty years. Will we ever know how many people she scammed? Or how many people she killed? Tea of the Day: Prince of Wales Theme Music by Brad Frank Sources: Posted by Janie Jones, Apr 1, 2016, Blog, Murder Myster…

Week 2 of our break: enjoy going back in time to re-listen to some of our favorite episodes. This week is Alana’s pick. Leonarda Cianciulli, a caring mother in late 1930s Italy, believed in magic. Her life had not been an easy one, made worse by the curse her spiteful mother put on her at a young age. So after endless heartache, Leonarda is despera…

As we take a small break, enjoy going back in time to re-listen to some of our favorite episodes. This week is Meagan's pick. Join us as we go over the infamous Lizzie Borden case. Was Lizzie truly responsible for the death of her father and step-mother, or is it possible she was just in the wrong place at the wrong time? Tea of the Day: Duke & Duc…

Tune in for the sister episode to last week. This case covers another woman sentenced to death via electric chair in New York, just like Martha Place. Meet Maria Barbella, who walked up to her lover, Dominico Cataldo, and slit his throat from ear to ear because he refused to marry her. However, there is much more to this story than the newspapers a…

On the evening of February 7th, 1898, William W. Place returned to his Brooklyn home, only to be brutally attacked by his wife, Martha Place. When police arrive at the scene, they discover that William is not Martha’s only victim. Charged with murder, Martha faces the death penalty in a way no woman has before. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 8…

It’s 1800s Australia and Ellen Thomson has found her husband, William “Billy” Thomson, in a pool of his own blood. At first, no questions are asked, but once a second bullet is found, the case starts to unravel. Ellen is at the center of it all. Discover what happened to Ellen at the hands of the law and decide whether she received true justice or …

It’s 1700s England and all Mary Blandy wants is to find a husband and start a family. But no man is good enough for Mary’s father, who’s desperate to move up in the world. So when he discovers that his prospective pick for his daughter may be already married, his well-laid plans start to unravel. Grab a warm cup and try to follow along with this di…

Today, Meagan brings the fun for our 100th episode! Meet Grace O’Malley, Irish pirate from the 1500s, and Ching Shih, Chinese pirate from the 1800s. They redefine the word, ‘badass,’ and take the world by storm. Buckle in for this head-turning adventure following two extraordinary women. Tea of the Day: Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Theme Music by B…

It’s 1939 and we’re covering a spirited woman with many nicknames: The Untamed Wildcat, Gun Girl, and 90 Pounds of Nitro. But her real name was Isabelle Messmer and she was from a small town in Indiana. Craving excitement, Isabelle was constantly in trouble, ending up on the run, hated by the police, and on trial for murder. Strap in for an adventu…

It’s Freaky Friday (Twisted Tuesday??) and Alana is taking over the mic. Buckle in for a wild ride through 1850s New Orleans where we meet all kinds of characters, most especially Mary Jane “Bricktop” Jackson. Mary was a sex worker who didn’t put up with any nonsense or disrespect. Those that dared found themselves on the wrong side of her blade. D…

PART THREE. In Canada there is a stretch of highway between the cities of Prince Rupert and Prince George that covers 725 km (or 450 miles). For over 50 years, this dark, isolated road has swallowed up women and girls in the night from 1969 to present. Because of the despair that has happened along this corridor, it is now known as the Highway of T…

PART TWO. In Canada, there is a stretch of highway between the cities of Prince Rupert and Prince George that covers 725 km (or 450 miles). For over 50 years, this dark, isolated road has swallowed up women and girls in the night from 1969 to present. Because of the despair that has happened along this corridor, it is now known as the Highway of Te…

In Canada, there is a stretch of highway between the cities of Prince Rupert and Prince George that covers 725 km (or 450 miles). For over 50 years, this dark, isolated road has swallowed up women and girls in the night from 1969 to present. Because of the despair that has happened along this corridor, it is now known as the Highway of Tears. In th…

Imagine a world where simply hiding your pregnancy could lead to a death sentence. Unfortunately, that’s the world Anne Greene must face in 1600s England, when she’s falsely charged with concealing a pregnancy and infanticide. Grab a cuppa and discover more about this infuriating time period and the unbelievable horrors Anne had to face. Content wa…

Leigh Ann Sabine had a reputation for being eccentric and larger than life. But after her death, friends and neighbors, who had come to care for Leigh Ann over the last 18 years, would realize her past was made up of nothing but dark secrets. Tea of the Day: Sweet Orange Spice Theme Music by Brad Frank Sources: BBC, “John and Leigh Ann Sabine Inves…

Anjette Lyles is the picture of a hardworking, independent business owner and mother. However, suspicions arise when those closest to her start becoming violently ill. Join us in Macon, Georgia to explore how this southern peach isn’t as sweet as she seems. Content warning: This episode contains the harming of a child Tea of the Day: Soot Spice Spi…

Caroline Walsh supports herself selling threads, tapes, and lace on the streets of London. Carrying all her possessions with her, she finds lodging the night of August 19, 1831, with an old neighbor, Eliza Ross. Sadly, Caroline is never seen again. Join us as we follow the search for Caroline and discover the sinister, vile motive behind this crime…

On October 19, 1931, two trunks arrived on the platform of the Los Angeles Central Station, leaking blood. It was no mystery who the trunks belonged to: Winnie Ruth Judd had already been to the depot to collect her luggage. However, when pressured to open them on site, she quickly found an excuse to leave and did not return. It’s not long before th…

In the summer of 1895, London was horrified by rumors of infants found dead in the River Thames. Authorities feared these murders may be the cause of a baby farming operation and began searching within the city and surrounding towns. What unravels before them is nothing short of horrific. Amelia Dyer is captured and charged with the death of three …

Tea Time Crimes is home for the holidays, which means no crime but still plenty of mayhem with our all-time favorite name drop, Mary Kate. We will cover favorite episodes, the cases that keep us up at night, Alana’s job application to the local funeral home, and so much more. Grab the eggnog and relax with this bonus episode. *We will be back Janua…

Young Pearl Lusk has just lost her job and her dating life. So when handsome Allen La Rue offers her a very cool spy gig, she jumps on the opportunity. Her first assignment is to trail and photograph a supposed jewel thief, Olga Rocco. And that’s where everything goes wrong. Grab your favorite holiday drink while you listen to this captivating case…

On November 1, 1958, a body was found approximately 50 yards from the shore of Cowan Lake in Ohio. The remains had been burned beyond recognition, from the knees up. It doesn’t take long for investigators to connect this discovery to a missing 32-year-old mother, Louise Bergen. Many stories will surface of what happened to poor Louise, but each ver…

24-year-old Ocey Snead was found dead in a bathtub in her East Orange, NJ home. A note near her body points to a suicide, but a simple visual inspection of the house says otherwise. As investigators dig deeper into Ocey’s past, they quickly discover that the three women closest to her, her mother, aunt, and mother-in-law, seem to have a strange hol…

24-year-old Ocey Snead was found dead in a bathtub in her East Orange, NJ home. A note near her body points to a suicide, but a simple visual inspection of the house says otherwise. As investigators dig deeper into Ocey’s past, they quickly discover that the three women closest to her, her mother, aunt, and mother-in-law, seem to have a strange hol…

Meet Marie Joniaux, a beautiful, charming woman in 1895 Belgium, who loves to spend francs faster than she can make them. And when she moves to a town where her charm no longer pays her bills, she finds darker ways to make her money. Grab a cup of tea and settle in with a Tea Time Crimes case as old as time… Tea of the Day: Plots & Thoughts Theme M…

In the summer of 1959, a torso was discovered off Route 11 near Gadsden, Alabama. As investigators attempt to uncover the identity of the victim, they stumble upon one gruesome discovery after another. Ultimately, they are led to the Hyatt farm, where Martin Hyatt lives with his 30-year-old daughter, Viola. Join us as we dissect this curious and gr…

The Bell Witch Cave has been haunted for hundreds of years and today we bring you back to the start of it. We’ll walk through the disturbing history and try to understand what really happened for the patriarch of the Bell family. Was he really murdered by a spirit as the legend claims, or did someone of flesh and blood have reason to want him dead?…

We’re sure you’ve heard of the Winchester Rifle, but have you ever heard of the Winchester Curse? Heiress Sarah Winchester built the Winchester Mansion in the late 1800s, an endless building of over 160 rooms containing architectural oddities said to appease the spirits haunting her. Today, the ghost stories have grown to legend, making the Winches…