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Scream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee Hour

Scream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee Hour

Written by: Sahara Harrington and Candace Durand
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Embark on a chilling journey with "Scream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee Hour," a riveting podcast hosted by Sahara Harrington and Candace Durand from Reno, NV. This dynamic duo brings a blend of true crime narratives, unsolved mysteries, and razor-sharp humor into each episode. Picture a dark roast of suspense - where shocking stories are served with a side of caffeinated banter that crafts a rich and potent brew of crime and local coffee inspiration. So, grab your mug, settle in, and let "Scream and Sugar" take you on a thrilling journey through the mysteries of the darker side.


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Disclaimer: This podcast contains content that may be upsetting. The topics of this podcast are researched using publicly available information, and may occasionally be incorrect. Due to the topics covered, listener discretion is advised.

Huge shout out to Taylor Sommer for the amazing intro/outro music. All music inquiries can be sent to remmosrolyat@yahoo.com.

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Episodes
  • Ep 90 - The Curious Case of Alice Crimmins with Anastasia Leipold!

    Ep 90 - The Curious Case of Alice Crimmins with Anastasia Leipold!
    Feb 13 2026
    Hey Spooky Squad! Welcome back to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour.

    Today, we’re traveling back to 1960s New York City for one of the most sensational and controversial cases of its time—the deaths of Eddie and Missy Crimmins...and joining us for this deep dive is our special guest host, Anastasia Leipold! You might remember her commentary from an earlier episode. But this time, she's here with a more sinister message.

    When two young children vanished from their Queens apartment in 1965, suspicion quickly turned to their mother, Alice Crimmins—a glamorous, independent woman whose lifestyle clashed sharply with public expectations of motherhood. As media headlines exploded and prosecutors built their case, the trial became less about forensic evidence and more about morality, image, and the role of women in society.

    Was Alice Crimmins a cold-blooded killer—or the victim of a cultural witch hunt fueled by sexism and scandal? In this episode, we break down the investigation, the courtroom drama, and the societal pressures that shaped one of America’s most polarizing true crime stories.

    Grab your coffee and your curiosity, and remember to stay spooky, y’all!


    Case Notes:
    Infamous Alice Crimmins, crime junkie A crime to remember S1E1 go ask Alice
    The Alice Crimmins case by Anaïs Renevier
    The murder book podcast, Alice Crimmins episodes 1-3


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    This content is not appropriate for all listeners; listener discretion is advised. PS. Let's just umbrella all our content with a blanket statement: allegedly, supposedly! Stay spooky, squad.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Ep 89 - Erin Patterson's Deadly Luncheon

    Ep 89 - Erin Patterson's Deadly Luncheon
    Feb 4 2026
    Hey Spooky Squad! Welcome back to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. Today, we’re heading to rural Australia to unpack a case that sounds almost too bizarre to be real—the deadly mushroom lunch linked to Erin Patterson.

    In 2023, a seemingly ordinary family meal turned fatal when multiple guests fell critically ill after eating beef Wellington allegedly containing poisonous death cap mushrooms. Three people died, one narrowly survived, and attention quickly turned to the host: Erin Patterson. As investigators sifted through conflicting statements, missing evidence, and questions about intent, the case sparked international fascination and fierce debate.

    Was this a tragic accident rooted in foraging mistakes—or a calculated act hiding behind a home-cooked meal? In this episode, we walk through the timeline, the victims, the science behind death cap poisoning, and why this case continues to divide public opinion as legal proceedings unfold.

    Grab your coffee and your curiosity, and remember to stay spooky, y’all!

    Case Notes:

    Undisturbed Salon with Jessica: https://www.undisturbednv.com/

    https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/may/01/erin-patterson-husband-simon-mushroom-lunch-murder-trial-australia-ntwnfb#:~:text=In%20the%20lead%2Dup%20to%20a%20deadly%20lunch%2C,you'd%20like%20to%20discuss%20on%20the%20phone%22.
    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-08/live-updates-erin-patterson-sentence-mushroom-murders/105734146
    https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/oct/09/erin-patterson-should-never-receive-parole-mushroom-murders-ntwnfb
    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-08/live-updates-erin-patterson-sentence-mushroom-murders/105734146
    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-01/erin-patterson-mushroom-trial-explainer/
    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-05/erin-patterson-mushroom-trial-evidence-excluded/
    https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australian-woman-charged-over-fatal-mushroom-lunch-2023-11-02/
    https://www.supremecourt.vic.gov.au/news/erin-patterson-sentencing
    https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/factsheets/Pages/death-cap-mushroom.aspx

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    This content is not appropriate for all listeners; listener discretion is advised. PS. Let's just umbrella all our content with a blanket statement: allegedly, supposedly! Stay spooky, squad.
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    30 mins
  • Ep 88 - Jeffrey Manchester, The Roofman (Half-Caf!)

    Ep 88 - Jeffrey Manchester, The Roofman (Half-Caf!)
    Jan 23 2026
    Hey Spooky Squad! Welcome back to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. Today, we’re climbing onto the rooftops for one of the strangest and most cinematic crime stories out there—the case of Jeffrey Manchester, better known as The Roofman.
    Throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, Manchester carried out a series of daring burglaries across the Midwest, cutting through roofs and dropping into stores after hours—often without ever being seen. But this wasn’t just a story of clever theft. Behind the headlines was a former Army Ranger, a prison escape, years spent secretly living inside a Toys “R” Us, and a criminal who seemed to vanish again and again just when authorities thought they had him cornered.
    Was Jeffrey Manchester a criminal mastermind, a man unraveling under pressure, or something in between? In this episode, we break down the heists, the escapes, and the bizarre life of a man who quite literally lived above the law.

    Grab your coffee and your curiosity, and remember to stay spooky, y’all!



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    This content is not appropriate for all listeners; listener discretion is advised. PS. Let's just umbrella all our content with a blanket statement: allegedly, supposedly! Stay spooky, squad.
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    26 mins
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