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A Sip Of Redrum

A Sip Of Redrum

by Brittany Nichole and Deja Symone

Documentary True Crime

Season 3

Buzzer Beater Betrayal

CASE FILE [EPISODE #22] | Buzzer Beater Betrayal THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE • The Pour: The Foul Play • The Ingredients: Texas Bourbon, Smoked Ancho Chili Liqueur, Waco Dr Pepper (plus Dark Cherry Syrup & Fresh Lemon Juice) • The Vibe: Bold, smoky, with a sudden lingering heat under a sweet surface—perfectly reflecting a classic Texas sports scandal built on sweet ambition, betrayal, and a dark cover-up. THE SUBJECT • Name: Patrick James Dennehy • Date of Incident: June 12, 2003 • Location: Waco, Texas • Status: Solved THE TIMELINE • June 12, 2003: Patrick Dennehy is shot and killed in a rural gravel pit near Waco by his friend and teammate, Carlton Dotson. • June 19, 2003: Patrick's family officially files a missing person report after his abandoned Chevrolet Tahoe is found with its license plates removed in Virginia. • June 12, 2003: The Last Known Sighting (when Patrick and Carlton were last seen together heading to practice target shooting). EVIDENCE LOCKER • The Map: [Link to Google Maps - Waco, Texas & Surrounding McLennan County] • The Faces: >Follow @: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook • The "Deep Dive" Source: Game Day Murders (HBOMax) THE RECAP "When winning becomes the only priority, loyalty turns to paranoia, and institutions choose to protect their brand rather than the human lives under their watch."

The Deadliest Friendship

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

The Silence of A Hundred Witnesses

CASE FILE [EPISODE 20] | The Silence of A Hundred Witnesses THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE • The Pour: The Sovereign Hope • The Ingredients: Gin/Vodka (or Berry Liqueur), Fresh Lime Juice, Ginger Beer ( topped with Blackberry & Gold Glitter) • The Vibe: A midnight-sapphire blue drink that looks like a summer celebration, cut through by the sharp bite of lime for a town's sudden silence, and topped with the fiery fizz of ginger beer to represent a father's relentless fight for justice. THE SUBJECT • Name: Ne'Keisha "Keisha" Nicole Hodges-Hawkins ("Monster") • Date of Incident: July 24, 2011 • Location: Michigan City, Indiana (Krueger Memorial Park) • Status: Solved THE TIMELINE • Sunday, July 24, 2011 (Evening): 17-year-old Keisha tells a white lie to attend a massive summer party at Krueger Memorial Park just four days before her 18th birthday. • July 24, 2011 (Late Night): A confrontation breaks out in a crowd of over 100 people; gunshots echo through the park, leaving Keisha fatally wounded while the crowd suddenly goes mute. • July 2011 – 2021: The Last Known Sighting. Over a decade of deafening silence follows as her father, Kalvon, relentlessly knocks on doors and shakes up communities until the truth is finally brought to light. EVIDENCE LOCKER • The Map: Krueger Memorial Park, Michigan City, IN • The Faces: >Follow @: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook

She's a Runner She's a Track Star

CASE FILE EPISODE 19] | She's a Runner, She's a Track Star THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE • The Pour: Photo Finish • The Ingredients: Premium White Rum, Fresh Pineapple, Coconut Cream, Red Chili Infusion • The Vibe: A deceptively smooth, tropical pour with an unexpected, burning heat that reflects the tragic fall of a bright young star and the dark betrayal lurking beneath a mother's grieving facade. THE SUBJECT • Name: Shilie LaShay Turner • Date of Incident: January 17, 1993 (Found February 20, 1993) • Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Fairmount Park) • Status: Solved THE TIMELINE • January 17, 1993 (Late Night): 15-year-old track star Shilie Turner visits a friend, grabs a late-night bite, and is seen boarding the SEPTA bus to head home. • January 18, 1993 – February 1993: Shilie fails to arrive home; her mother, Vivian King, leads frantic public searches, marches in rallies, and hands out flyers claiming her daughter was kidnapped. • February 20, 1993: The Last Known Sighting. Shilie’s body is discovered in a shallow grave in Fairmount Park; investigators soon uncover that her own mother shot her six times following an argument, unraveling a sickening web of deception. EVIDENCE LOCKER • The Map: Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA • The "Deep Dive" ean Girl Murders- Season 3, Episode 6: Running For Her Life Payback- Season 3, Episode 9: Running From the Devil Oxygen True Crime Article: 'Full Of Evil': Mother Of Teen Track Star 'Laughed' After Confessing To Brutally Murdering Her Youtube: A missing track star & a psychic medium! Shilie Turner & Valerie Morrison's connection #215by Kandlandtarot THE RECAP "She was fast enough to outrun anyone on the track, but she couldn't outrun the monster waiting for her in her own home." >Follow @: Instagram,TikTok,Facebook

FL Friday: Exes and Ambushes

CASE FILE [EPISODE 18] | The Case of Dante Grant THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE The Pour: The Sharp Edge Sangria • The Ingredients: White Rum, Peach Schnapps, Cabernet Sauvignon Float The Vibe: A deceptively sweet and tropical blend that masks a dark, bleeding red layer of red wine pierced clean through by a sword—perfectly reflecting a sunny teenage facade that hid a sharp, pre-planned ambush. THE SUBJECT Name: Dwight "DJ" Dante Grant Date of Incident: October 2021 Location: Miramar, Florida • Status: Solved THE TIMELINE • Early October 2021: A calculated plot begins to form when a classmate is pressured by a jealous individual to act as bait, ultimately setting a deadly lure. • October 2021 (Night of the Ambush): Dante is lured out under the impression of a routine meetup, completely unaware of the violent trap waiting in the wings. • October 2021: The Last Known Sighting. Dante enters a dark residential stairwell where he is suddenly ambushed from the shadows by multiple attackers brandishing a weapon purchased online. EVIDENCE LOCKER • The Map: Miramar, FL • Between the Cheats S2 E1 (Tubi) THE RECAP "When jealousy turns lethal, a bright light can be snuffed out in a matter of seconds. They thought the shadows would protect their secrets, but the truth always finds a way to burn right through the smoke." >Follow @: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook

Set it Off

CASE FILE [EPISODE #17 | Set it Off THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE • The Pour: Return to Sender • The ingredients: Dark Spiced Rum, Bitter Campari, Spicy Ginger Beer • The Vibe: A bitter and intense pour with a sudden volatile kick that mirrors the shock of a package arriving at a doorstep, masking a lethal betrayal underneath the surface. THE SUBJECT • Name: Marcus Toney • Date of Incident: February 16, 2000 • Location: Chicago, Illinois (South Side) • Status: Solved THE TIMELINE • Early 2000: Marcus Toney's estranged wife, Lisa, and her secret lover, Sienky Lallemand, steal Marcus's identity to run up over $200,000 in fraudulent debt. • February 2000: Marcus discovers the massive identity theft and prepares to alert the police, unknowingly triggering his wife and her lover's deadly backup plan. • February 16, 2000: The Last Known Sighting. Marcus receives and opens what looks like a gift-wrapped package delivered right to his home; the booby-trapped pipe bombs inside detonate instantly. EVIDENCE LOCKER (Visuals & Links) • The Map: [South Side, Chicago, IL] • The "Deep Dive" Source: > Killer Relationships with Faith Jenkins: Season 4 Episode 6- Seduced & Swindled > Snapped: Killer Couples: Season 7 Episode 8- Lisa Toney & Sienky Lallemond >https://www.atf.gov/our-history/historical-articles/marcus-toney-case >https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca7/06-3071/06-3071-2006-11-29-order-2011-02-25.html >https://chicagoreader.com/news/seduced/#:~:text=Sherri%20Payne%20said%20she%20hadn't,he%20was%20probably%20in%20Jamaica. THE RECAP "They thought they could steal his name, line their pockets, and erase him with a package. But greed always leaves a paper trail, and love doesn't lead you to murder." >Follow @: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook

The Taillight That Caught a Serial Killer

CASE FILE [EPISODE 01] | [The Taillight That Caught a Serial Killer] THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE · The Pour: Smoke & Shadows Sour · The Ingredients: Mezcal, Fresh Lemon Juice, Charcoal-Infused Simple Syrup · The Vibe: A bold, dark cocktail with a heavy smoky layer that matches the moody, high-contrast atmosphere of uncovering a killer hidden entirely in plain sight. THE SUBJECT · Name: America Lyden, Ernestine Ryans, and Kayla Escalante · Date of Incident: May 27, 2018 · Location: 1333 Page Boulevard, Springfield, Massachusetts · Status: Solved THE TIMELINE · December 1, 2017: 34-year-old America Lyden is officially reported missing · March 18, 2018: 47-year-old mother and sister Ernestine Ryans vanishes from the area. · Spring 2018: 27-year-old Kayla Escalante is last heard from by her family, · May 27, 2018: Springfield Police pull over Stewart Weldon for a broken taillight. · June 1, 2018: Law enforcement executes a search warrant at the Page Boulevard home and uncovers the tragic remains of America, Ernestine, and Kayla. · September 28, 2021: Facing a 52-count indictment, EVIDENCE LOCKER · The Map: Page Boulevard Forensic Search Site · The Faces: Evidence Locker: Inside the Springfield Case File · The Source: Wiki, ABC News, Newspaper.com, Body in the Basement S2, E3(HBO Max), Making a Serial Killer S2, E7(Peacock) THE RECAP "He thought because these women were vulnerable, nobody would look for them. He miscalculated, because their families never stopped caring and it took a simple $15 AutoZone part to bring his whole house of horrors crashing down." >Follow @: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook

Love, Greed and Death

CASE FILE [S3E13] | [Love, Greed and Death] THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE > The Pour: [Grace Under Pressure] > The Ingredients: · 2 oz Bourbon · 1 oz Honey Syrup (warm) · 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice · 2 dashes Aromatic Bitters · Top with sparkling prosecco · Instructions: Combine warm bourbon, honey syrup, and fresh lemon juice with bitters in a shaker (no ice). Express lemon oils over the coupette and stir briefly. Strain into a chilled coupette glass and gently float prosecco over the back of a spoon to create a layered, sparkling finish. Garnish with a lemon twist and stir anise. ◦ >The vibe: Bitter Sweet THE SUBJECT >Name: Selonia Reed >Date of Incident: August 23, 1987 >Location: Hammond, Louisiana >Status: Solved THE REDRUM TRAIL > Selonia and Reggie Sr meet > Within a year, Selonia and Reggie got engaged, married, and had their son Reggie Jr. > Jr and his mother Selonia hung out for the day at a local Hammond Mall. > returning home Reggie Sr. and Reggie Jr. played Nintendo games while Selonia was getting ready for her evening plans to meet with a friend at a local bar > Reggie Sr. woke up, he realized his wife was not home and began to worry. > Selonia was found > Reggie Sr. and Reggie Jr interviewed > 2011, Lieutenant Ward of the Louisiana state police got involved with the case > 2018, a new Prosecutor by the name of Taylor Anthony was assigned to the case > Trial began in November 2022 > November 18, 2022 found guilty EDVIDENCE LOCKER >The map: Hammond, Louisiana >The faces: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook

Shadows Over the U

CASE FILE [S3E14] | [Shadows Over the U] THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE > The Pour: [The Gables After Dark] > The Ingredients: · 1.5 oz Dark Rum (a nod to Miami’s Caribbean influences) · 3/4 oz Campari · 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth · 2 dashes Black Walnut Bitters · Black Cherry garnish · Instructions: Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass with plenty of ice until very cold. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a single black cherry at the bottom. ◦ >The vibe: complex and somber THE SUBJECT >Name: Marlin Barnes & Timwanika Lumpkins >Date of Incident: April 13th, 1996 >Location: Coral Gables, Florida >Status: Solved THE REDRUM TRAIL > Marlin Adarryl Barnes was born April 6th, 1974 > When Marlin was 17 years old moved to Miami Garden. > Marlin goes to Hargrove military Academy in Chatham, Va. > Friday April 12th, Marlin was invited to a party at Club Salvation > Saturday April 13th, 1996 Marlin and Timwanika found > On April 29th, someone calls the tip line > On April 30th LaBrant was arrested. > On May 8th LaBrant was indited > October 6th, 1998, trail started > October 28th the jury came back w/ a vote > July of 2017 the supreme court overturned the sentencing on all death penalty cases > November of 2025 LaBrant was Re sentence EDVIDENCE LOCKER >The map: Coral Gables, Florida >The faces: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook >The "Deep Dive" Source: THE RECAP: Dearh in the dorms S2 E3 (Hulu, Disney+) > The story of jealous rage

When Luck Turns Lethal Ft. Not My Brothaz Keeper's King Arthur

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