Episodes

  • Episode 222 - The Murder of Linda Slaten & The Beaumont Children
    Jan 12 2025

    This week, Amber covers the tragic murder of a single mom that would go unsolved for decades.

    Then, Naomi Naomi covers one of the most infamous cold cases in Australia that is credited with the end of innocence in Australian society.

    Amber was drinking Leap Year, a red blend from California.

    Amber's sources:
    Linda Slaten case: Murdered Florida woman's son hung this photo on his bedroom wall, never knowing he was standing in front of his mother's killer - CBS News

    Linda Slaten case: Decades-long search for Florida mom's killer ends with arrest of Joseph Clinton Mills, her son's childhood football coach - CBS News

    Naomi's sources:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Joanne_Ratcliffe_and_Kirste_Gordon

    https://allthatsinteresting.com/beaumont-children

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_the_Beaumont_children

    https://www.news.com.au/who-took-the-beaumont-children

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Stanley_Brown



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    Crime, Wine & Chaos is produced by 8th Direction Records. Music by Jeremy Williams. Artwork by Joshua M. Davis

    Amber is the vocalist in the band, Tin Foil Top Hat. You can find more of her work on all of the music streaming platforms or at
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Episode 221 - The Tube Sock Killings & The Beaver Drop
    Jan 5 2025

    This week, Naomi covers a series of murders in Washington state’s wilderness that remain unsolved to this day.

    Then, Amber tells the story of the parachuting beavers in the Idaho wilderness.

    This week, Amber was drinking Bebame Red Wine 2017 from El Derado county CA


    Amber's Sources:
    Beaver drop - Wikipedia

    Parachuting beavers into Idaho's wilderness? Yes, it really happened | Boise State Public Radio

    https://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/running-ponies/why-76-beavers-were-forced-to-skydive-into-the-idaho-wilderness-in-1948/

    Beaver Facts: Why They Are The Best Engineers On The Planet

    Naomi's Sources:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mineral,_Washington_murders

    https://www.frontpagedetectives.com/p/washington-murder-cold-case-tube-sock-killings

    https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Stephen_Harkins_and_Ruth_Cooper



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    Crime, Wine & Chaos is produced by 8th Direction Records. Music by Jeremy Williams. Artwork by Joshua M. Davis

    Amber is the vocalist in the band, Tin Foil Top Hat. You can find more of her work on all of the music streaming platforms or at
    https://www.tinfoiltophat.com




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    52 mins
  • Episode 220 - The Daniel's Family Murder & The Eggnog Riot
    Dec 29 2024

    This week, Amber tells the story of a loving family from Santa Claus, Georgia, who were gunned down in their own home.

    Then, Naomi takes us back to the early years of Westpoint academy when a Christmas party in the North Barracks went hilariously sideways.

    This week, Amber was drinking 3-week old Kirkland Signature Asolo Prosecco.

    Amber's Sources:
    Homicide For The Holidays S3 E4 Death in Santa Claus

    Santa Claus, Georgia: The Daniels Family Murders — Southern Fried True Crime Podcast

    HEIDLER v. STATE (2000) | FindLaw

    Jerry Scott Heidler | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers


    Naomi's sources:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eggnog_riot

    https://www.smithsonianmag.com/egg-nog-riot

    https://www.history.com/news/when-eggnog-sparked-a-riot-at-west-point

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Military_Academy

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eggnog




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    Crime, Wine & Chaos is produced by 8th Direction Records. Music by Jeremy Williams. Artwork by Joshua M. Davis

    Amber is the vocalist in the band, Tin Foil Top Hat. You can find more of her work on all of the music streaming platforms or at
    https://www.tinfoiltophat.com




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    56 mins
  • Episode 219 - San Diego Christmas Killings & The Kim Family's Tragic Road Trip
    Dec 22 2024

    This week, Naomi covers a tragic triple homicide that devastated two families and shook the whole community.

    Then Amber covers the Kim family's tragic holiday road trip.

    For this episode, Amber is drinking a Riesling from Airfield Estates in Yakima Valley

    Naomi;s Sources:
    https://fox5sandiego.com/news/man-pleads-guilty-to-christmas-eve-triple-murder/

    https://www.oxygen.com/carlo-mercado-kills-california-family-on-christmas-eve

    https://cslea.com/-man-pleads-guilty-to-2013-christmas-eve-triple-murder/

    https://www.nbclosangeles.com/triple-killings-belvedere-brothers-and-ilona-flint

    https://www.nbcsandiego.com/new-details-expected-in-christmas-eve-slayings

    https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/carlo-mercado-prelim-hearing

    https://www.nbcsandiego.com/carlo-mercado-belvedere-flint-murders-evidence-in-docs

    https://www.nbcbayarea.com/parking-lot-shooting-car-found-in-riverside

    https://fox5sandiego.com/news/body-in-car-connected-to-christmas-eve-murders-identified/

    https://patch.com/10k-reward-for-brother-missing

    Justice for Gianni Belvedere, Sal Belvedere, and Ilona Flint FB Page


    Amber's Sources:
    '20/20' Exclusive: Kati Kim on Her Family's Harrowing Ordeal - ABC News

    James Kim - Wikipedia

    Ten years ago, Kim family endured wilderness tragedy | | nrtoday.com



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    Crime, Wine & Chaos is produced by 8th Direction Records. Music by Jeremy Williams. Artwork by Joshua M. Davis

    Amber is the vocalist in the band, Tin Foil Top Hat. You can find more of her work on all of the music streaming platforms or at
    https://www.tinfoiltophat.com




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    56 mins
  • Episode 218 - Tina & Theresa Wu & The Third Wave
    Dec 15 2024

    In this episode, Amber covers the murder of Tina Wu, and the attempted murder of her sister Theresa Wu.
    Then, Naomi takes us to a history classroom in Palo Alto, California in 1967 where Mr. Jones would embark on an experiment with his students that took on a life of its own.

    Amber's Sources:
    72 Hours Season 3, Episode 7 “Predator”

    Victim statement leaves many in tears - The Globe and Mail

    Killer sexual predator granted unescorted passes to B.C. healing lodge | Toronto Sun


    Naomi's Sources:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Third_Wave_(experiment)

    https://libcom.org/article/third-wave-1967-account-ron-jones

    Lesson Plan: The Story of the Third Wave (2010)



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    Crime, Wine & Chaos is produced by 8th Direction Records. Music by Jeremy Williams. Artwork by Joshua M. Davis

    Amber is the vocalist in the band, Tin Foil Top Hat. You can find more of her work on all of the music streaming platforms or at
    https://www.tinfoiltophat.com




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    1 hr
  • Episode 217 - Dardeen Family Murders & The Disappearance of Brenda Heist
    Dec 8 2024

    This week, Naomi covers a brutal family murder that may never be solved.
    Then Amber covers the mysterious disappearance of wife and mother, Brenda Heist.

    Naomi's Sources:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dardeen_family_homicides

    https://www.firstalert4.com/murder-remains-unsolved-main-suspect-executed

    https://www.kfvs12.com/2019/11/05/heartland-unsolved-never-forget/

    https://www.kfvs12.com/2019/11/07/heartland-unsolved-never-forget-part-two/


    Amber's Sources:
    Friend tells different story of life of woman who reappeared after 11 years | CNN

    Brenda Heist: Mother of two disappears for 11 years, found in Florida | WKRG

    Woman's 11-year saga proves that reality can't be avoided

    Return of Dead Mom Brenda Heist / When Reuniting with a Lost Loved One is a Bad Idea - Lizbeth Meredith

    Murder With My Husband Podcast - Episode 150 - Brenda Heist



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    Crime, Wine & Chaos is produced by 8th Direction Records. Music by Jeremy Williams. Artwork by Joshua M. Davis

    Amber is the vocalist in the band, Tin Foil Top Hat. You can find more of her work on all of the music streaming platforms or at
    https://www.tinfoiltophat.com




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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode 216 - The Murder of Steve Robards & Bob Lambert
    Dec 1 2024

    This week, Amber covers the story of Steve Robards. Steve was in such a good place in his life. He had a loving partner, a good job and his 16-year old daughter, Marie had just moved in with him.
    Then, Naomi covers yet another case of endemic abuse of power in a police department.

    Amber's Sources:
    Forensic Files S23 E 9 “Death Play”

    Poisoning Daddy – Texas Monthly

    Marie Robards - Wikipedia

    Teen Murdered Her Father Because She Wanted To Live With Her Mother | Steven Robards

    Naomi's Sources:
    https://www.theguardian.com/police-spy-bragged-about-fathering-a-child-with-activist

    https://www.theguardian.com/fourth-officer-fathered-child-after-meeting-woman-undercover

    https://www.theguardian.com/police-pay-man-fathered-by-undercover-officer

    https://powerbase.info/index.php/Bob_Lambert_Career_Timeline

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-29743857

    https://www.theguardian.com/undercover-police-animal-liberation-front

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Lambert_(undercover_police_officer)

    Crime, Wine & Chaos is produced by
    8th direction records, music by Jeremy Williams, artwork by Joshua M, Davis.



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    https://www.patreon.com/crimewineandchaos
    For more information about Crime, Wine & Chaos, or to simply reach out and say "hi,"
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    Crime, Wine & Chaos is produced by 8th Direction Records. Music by Jeremy Williams. Artwork by Joshua M. Davis

    Amber is the vocalist in the band, Tin Foil Top Hat. You can find more of her work on all of the music streaming platforms or at
    https://www.tinfoiltophat.com




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    48 mins
  • Episode 215 - The Murder of Emma Walker & Mysterious Mutilations
    Nov 24 2024

    This week, Naomi covers the murder of a high school cheerleader by a person she thought she could trust.

    Then Amber covers the bizarre killing a mutilation of cattle under unusual circumstances.

    Naomi's sources:
    https://abcnews.go.com/picture-perfect-high-school-sweethearts-toxic-relationship-ended

    https://abcnews.go.com/college-football-players-friends-helped-police-expose-killing

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Emma_Walker

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReP0y0GNE9E

    Amber's Sources:
    Unsolved Mysteries – Mysterious Mutilations

    The Enduring Panic About Cow Mutilations | The New Yorker

    The Mysterious History of Cattle Mutilation









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    https://www.patreon.com/crimewineandchaos
    For more information about Crime, Wine & Chaos, or to simply reach out and say "hi,"
    https://www.crimewineandchaos.com

    Crime, Wine & Chaos is produced by 8th Direction Records. Music by Jeremy Williams. Artwork by Joshua M. Davis

    Amber is the vocalist in the band, Tin Foil Top Hat. You can find more of her work on all of the music streaming platforms or at
    https://www.tinfoiltophat.com




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    59 mins