Scream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee Hour

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.

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

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  [https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/infamous-alice-crimmins/]A crime to remember S1E1 go ask Alice  [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3058158/] The Alice Crimmins case by Anaïs Renevier [https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Alice-Crimmins-Case/Anais-Renevier/50-States-of-Crime/9781613166291] The murder book podcast, Alice Crimmins episodes 1-3 [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d087677b-217d-4a1a-8af5-003f6c4cea3d/episodes/508ea57a-efa6-44a1-bbb6-36b3890edbc5/the-murder-book-a-true-crime-podcast-alice-crimmins-part-iii] 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 89 - Erin Patterson's Deadly Luncheon

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.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/may/01/erin-patterson-husband-simon-mushroom-lunch-murder-trial-australia-ntwnfb#:~:text=In%20the%20lead-up%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.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.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/2025-09-08/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/2025-05-01/erin-patterson-mushroom-trial-explainer/] https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-05/erin-patterson-mushroom-trial-evidence-excluded/ [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.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.supremecourt.vic.gov.au/news/erin-patterson-sentencing] https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/factsheets/Pages/death-cap-mushroom.aspx [https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/factsheets/Pages/death-cap-mushroom.aspx] 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.