Vodka Lemonade and Crime

EP 16. What are "sting" operations? The Murder of Daniel Morcombe

In 2003, a 13 year old boy named Daniel Morcombe went missing. The main suspect would not be arrested until 2011, following an extensive "sting" operation. In this episode George and I discuss how Australian police used the "Mr Big" method to illicit a full confession and discover evidence, 8 years after the crime had taken place. Cocktail: Operation Sting * 2 shots gin * Fresh lemon juice * Honey  * Ancho Liqueur (or any ancho chile liqueur) Sources: * Auralcrave - The Stranger: the true story of Daniel Morcombe * The Sting: The undercover operation that caught Daniel Morcombes killer by Kate Kyriacou * The Inquest into the disappearance and death of Daniel James Morcombe * https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/jul/15/film-based-on-daniel-morcombe-case-is-selfish-cash-grab-parents-say [https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/jul/15/film-based-on-daniel-morcombe-case-is-selfish-cash-grab-parents-say]

EP 15. Amazon Review Killer - Todd Kohlhepp

In 2003, four people were shot and killed in a motorcycle store in South Carolina. The perpetrator would not be discovered for another 13 years. When Kala Brown and Charlie Carver were reported missing in 2016 the crimes of an evil serial killer were finally uncovered. His name was Todd Koplhepp, a successful real estate broker in the area.  For years, Todd built a world that allowed him to conduct the most twisted crimes one could imagine.  So, if you can serve the time then don't miss this episode of Vodka, Lemonade and Crime. Cocktail: Amazon Fizz - Still Lemonade - Mint - 1 Shot of Gin Shake in a cocktail shaker, pour over - Ice - Cucumber Finish with a squeeze of fresh Lime

EP 14. Dr Death, Harold Shipman

In the year 2000, Dr Harold Shipman was convicted of committing 15 murders. That was just the tip of the iceberg.  An inquiry estimated that the real number was likely to be around 250, making him Britain's biggest killer in peace time history. But how did he get away with it for so long? Join us as we unpack this unbelievable case.  If you can serve the time then get ready for Vodka, Lemonade and Crime. Cocktails ingredients: "Code Blue" - 1 Shot of Vodka - Lemonade mixer - Blue WKD (served in a syringe)

EP 13. The Story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard

Follow us over on Insta and TikTok @vodkalemonadeandcrime It was a story that shocked the world. Gypsy Rose Blanchard was a girl with a shaved head and large glasses, confined to a wheelchair her whole life. She was always in the care of her mother, Dee Dee.  But, after Sheriff’s deputies found the body of her mother on June 14th 2015, a web of deception was unravelled.  So if you can serve the time then get ready for Vodka Lemonade and Crime.  Cocktail ingredients: The cocktail for today’s episode is called “it’s not what it looks like” 2-4 slices of pineapple 1-2 cups of coconut water 2 cups of kale, de-stemmed 1 tsp of rose water Blend ingredients well!

EP 12. The Great Escape from Alcatraz

Follow us over on Insta and TikTok @vodklemonadeandcrime and subscribe to our Youtube channel!  Surrounded by the freezing cold and deadly waters of San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz Prison was believed to be inescapable. But in 1962, three men attempted a daring escape from the infamous prison...tune in to our very first Vodka, Lemonade and Crime YouTube video to find out how. Cocktail Ingredients: - Squeeze of orange juice - Squeeze of lemon juice - Grated ginger (teaspoon) - 1 shot of vodka Well shaken, over ice, with an orange spiced lemonade mixer.