As we are heading quickly back into the fall months, college students all over the country are gathering early on their campuses to participate in the rushing and pledging of sororities and fraternities. These organizations are supposed to be academically driven, philanthropic, and true homes away from home, but are they? How much do we really know about Greek life, and what happens when the curtain is pulled back and people see the dark side of a fraternity or sorority? Greek life can be an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experience for some, but for others, the consequence of rushing can be absolutely devastating, even deadly. Let's explore the twisted and fascinating world of Greek life together in this episode!

On this week's episode of the Crime Bistro podcast, we're diving into a fascinating sector of the world of all things creepy: haunted objects. Follow along through three stories of people's experiences with haunted/cursed objects, and enjoy the conversation!

The case of the Borden murders in Fall River, MA, is one of the most infamous in US history to this day. Lizzie Borden always seemed to be the most obvious suspect, but did she actually commit these crimes? And if she did, how is it that she was acquitted after only two hours of jury deliberation? There's a lot to unpack with this case, and so many different theories to consider. It's no wonder that people are so divided on their opinions here, and I can't wait to hear what you think!

Surprise! This VERY important episode of the Crime Bistro podcast goes over the case of Marcellus Williams, a Missouri man who is scheduled to be executed on September 24th of this year - less than 2 months away. Marcellus Williams has been exonerated of wrongdoing in this case based on new DNA evidence, however, this DNA evidence has yet to be reviewed by a court, and his execution date still stands. We need to get the word out about this case, and Marcellus Williams deserves his day in court to review this evidence! We will also dive into a disturbing pattern that is emerging in Missouri regarding the Attorney General, and other wrongful conviction cases where the defendants are being treated unfairly. Listen, comment, and share this episode to spread the word, and any information or resources regarding this case are available on the Innocence Project website.

Welcome to the second episode of the Coffee Chats series on the Crime Bistro podcast! This episode covers several different true stories from all over the world, from creepy, to paranormal, to some near misses, and more! Enjoy the episode, and if you have a story of your own to share, I would love to hear it!

The Lady of the Dunes is a case that endured for over 50 years - 5 decades where a woman lay dead, and no one could even figure out who she was. Five decades later, in 2023, the world would finally get the answers to one of the oldest cold cases on the Cape and Islands, and the haunting presence that had descended over Provincetown, MA in 1974 would be peacefully lifted. For so many years, this case baffled and frustrated investigators, and with new forensic technology and testing, the Lady of the Dunes has reclaimed her identity, and laid to rest among her loved ones from so long ago.

Welcome to Coffee Chats! This is a really fun segment of the podcast where we get to talk about some things that maybe aren't completely true crime related, and just enjoy spending time relaxing with a cup of coffee (or whatever it is that you like!) On this episode, I'm going to be telling you some of the roommate horror stories that I dug up from different Reddit threads - some funny, some creepy, and some a little bit ghost-y! Enjoy the episode, and if you have a story of your own, I would love to hear it! Just submit your story on the podcast website - crimebistro.com, and you just might hear it read on the next episode!

In 1982, terror struck the Chicago area when seven people were killed by Tylenol capsules that had been laced with potassium cyanide, a case that to this day remains frustratingly unsolved. This episode covers every aspect of this case, from descriptions of the horrible September day when healthy people started to drop dead out of nowhere, to a full deep dive into the most widely-considered suspects. Finally, we'll get some information as to how this case produced long-term consequences that surround us today as consumers of OTC products. This is a fascinating case and investigation, so grab yourself a fresh cup of coffee - I promise, you'll need it for this one!