Scream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee Hour

Ep 95 - When Faith Turns Fatal, The Andrea Yates Case

Hey Spooky Squad! Welcome back to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. Today, we’re diving into a case that is as heartbreaking as it is complex—the story of Andrea Yates. In 2001, in Houston, Texas, Andrea Yates drowned her five young children in the bathtub of their family home. What followed was a case that shook the nation, not only because of the unimaginable tragedy, but because of the deeper questions it raised about severe postpartum mental illness, religion, and the failures of the systems meant to protect both mothers and their children.  In this episode, we carefully walk through the timeline, the warning signs, the trial, and the ongoing conversations about mental health that continue to surround this case. Grab your coffee and your curiosity, and remember to stay spooky, y’all! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. 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.

Ep 94 - The Atrocities of Japan's Infamous Unit 731

Hey Spooky Squad! Welcome back to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. Today’s episode steps into one of the darkest and most disturbing chapters of modern history: the atrocities committed by Japan’s Unit 731 during World War II. Operating in secrecy under the Imperial Japanese Army, Unit 731 conducted inhumane experiments on thousands of victims, including prisoners of war and civilians. Under the leadership of Shirō Ishii, the unit pursued biological and chemical warfare research through acts that defy comprehension—leaving behind a legacy of suffering that would remain hidden from much of the world for years. Come sip with us as we examine historical context, the victims, the ethics of medicine, and the lasting impact of this program. Grab your coffee and your curiosity, and remember to stay spooky, y’all! Case Notes:  Mendoza's Coffee Shop: https://www.instagram.com/mendozas_coffee Books:  https://www.hamiltonbook.com/japans-infamous-unit-731-firsthand-accounts-of-japans-wartime-human-experimentation-program-paperbound https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/unit-731-japans-secret-biological-warfare-in-world-war-ii-9780029353011?shipto=US&curcode=USD&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping-Used-Top-USA&utm_content=192035416071&utm_term=&creative=785536533805&device=c&placement=&gad_source=4&gad_campaignid=22688101594&gbraid=0AAAAADMQnG_9Uw-2wqhPURBjmmzLQi9Ey&gclid=Cj0KCQjwve7NBhC-ARIsALZy9HWWNxKHIAcS27orJBLrWAhbgO5OZLPMNS5ToK2BOYBmZdlpxJVSiAoaAusjEALw_wcB https://www.archives.gov/files/iwg/japanese-war-crimes/select-documents.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3qjjXBQnzM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unit_731 https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/unit-731 https://www.pacificatrocities.org/human-experimentation.html https://www.npr.org/2025/08/14/nx-s1-5497951/japan-germ-warfare-biological-wwii Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. 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.

Ep 93 - The Beautiful Stranger, Kate Morgan and the Haunting of the Hotel Del Coronado

Hey Spooky Squad! Welcome back to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. Today, we’re checking into one of America’s most famously haunted hotels...the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, and the mysterious death of the woman known as the “Beautiful Stranger,” Kate Morgan. In 1892, a young woman arrived alone at the grand seaside resort under the name Kate Morgan. For 5 days, she waited on the hotel’s veranda, telling staff she was expecting someone who never arrived. Just days later, her body was found on the steps leading to the beach. Authorities quickly ruled her death a suicide, but strange details surrounding her stay and the ghostly apparition that followed have kept her story alive for more than a century.  In this episode, we unravel the history, the theories, and the haunting legacy of the Beautiful Stranger. Grab your coffee and your curiosity, and remember to stay spooky, y’all! Case Notes:  hoteldel.com https://www.hoteldel.com/press/haunted-hotel-del-coronado/ https://www.hoteldel.com/experiences/#!/e/friday-the-13th-tour-95ae6019 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. 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.

Ep 92 - Leonarda Cianciulli, The Soap Maker of Corragio

Hey Spooky Squad! Welcome back to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. Today, we’re traveling back in time to early Italy to uncover one of the most bizarre and chilling cases in true crime history—the story of Leonarda Cianciulli, better known as the “Soap Maker of Correggio". In the late 1930s and early 1940s, Leonarda lured women into her home in the small town of Correggio with promises of jobs and opportunity, while turning their hope into something far more sinister.  In this episode, we break down the victims, the psychology, and the twisted logic that led to one of Italy’s most infamous criminal confessions. Grab your coffee and your curiosity, and remember to stay spooky, y’all! Case Notes:  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. 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.

Ep 91 - The Horrifying Hello Kitty Murder

Hey Spooky Squad! Welcome back to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. Today, we’re heading to Hong Kong to discuss one of the most disturbing and infamous cases in modern true crime history—the 1999 “Hello Kitty” murder.  When 23-year-old Fan Man-yee went missing, few could have imagined the horrifying truth that would eventually surface. Months later, investigators uncovered evidence of prolonged torture, captivity, and a crime scene so shocking it would leave a lasting scar on Hong Kong’s criminal history. The case not only horrified the public but also raised serious questions about gang culture, exploitation, and how the system fails young women. Buckle up for this one.  Grab your coffee and your curiosity, and remember to stay spooky, y’all! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. 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.