Send us a Text Message. Yvonne was 39 when she got divorced from her first husband. She was looking to start her life fresh and maybe, just maybe, find the love of her life. That's when she met 33 year old Brian Birmager, retired Marine. It was love at first sight. Together, they moved to Panama to live on the beach. And her family would never see …

Send us a Text Message. NO...but maybe. Lillian read the Bible for this plz be kind. Or not. Lol lmao. Anyway, this is our last dump trumpy episode until after November! Check out our merch, patreon, discord and other podcast: https://linktr.ee/crueltea tw: SA, CSA, Sui*ide, religion. Support the Show.…

Send us a Text Message. Throughout the 1980s; Jack Unterweger was a model prisoner while serving a life sentence for brutally murdering a girl. He was living proof that it was never too late to turn things around, no matter what deeds one committed. He was let out early on good behavior. He had been redeemed. Not only that, but he wrote about the e…

Send us a Text Message. On this Merris Monday we think that Trump's bizarre obsession with Hannibal Lecter, the fictional serial killer, is weird. Let's talk about it! Patreon, merch, discord, and more: https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the Show.By Cruel Tea, True Crime Podcast

Send us a Text Message. Brett Ryan struggled to succeed out of high school. He struggled with depression, according to him. He had a hard time getting a good job. He couldn't manage to finish school. And as a result, he found himself in debt. In order to try and get himself out of debt...Brett took to robbing banks. Once out of prison for that stri…

Send us a Text Message. Grab your benadryl (no actually don't ever do that) and join us as we summon the Hatman! Here we talk about the history of the enigmatic shadow daddy. I forgot to put him on the scale so...here y'all go 10/10. Would. You're welcome. go to the: https://thehatmanproject.com/ Patreon! Merch! Discord! Kofi! And more stuff! https…

Send us a Text Message. Cynthia "Cici" Hoffman was a girl who never backed down from a challenge. She had a slight learning disability, but this didn't stop her. She worked in her father's handyman business and graduated high school and hung out with her best friend 'Angela'. Little did she know, her friend was no friend at all. TW/CW: CSA, SA, lea…

Send us a Text Message. Nothing about that sounds...interesting. But this is one of our most requested topics. Cause the Denver Airport is bananas. Is it hiding secrets of the apocalypse?! Has an art installation killed someone? Tune in and find out! Discord, merch, kofi (BEESE CHURGER) Patreon and more here: https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the …

Send us a Text Message. TECHNICAL ISSUES. THIS IS AN OLDER PATREON EPISODE <3 TW/CW: CSA, brief mention of child abuse, SA TLC introduced the world to the Duggars, a Baptist Fundie family from my neck of the woods, Arkansas. While they didn't officially follow the Quiverfull movement, they went with a lot of the teachings, especially the bit about …

Send us a Text Message. Everything sucks right now...so let's talk about these silly little guys. Like the D*ldo Monster! Or the Yukon Beaver Eater! Join us as we once again face a cryptid with MAN LEGS. Also, the Piasa Bird IS THE WORST. Email Lillian: lillianasterios@icloud.com https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the Show.…

Send us a Text Message. In 2002, Kacie Woody was 13 years old and was obsessed with chatting online. It was normal for the time and her age and in the early days of online chat rooms and instant messaging, we didn't know as much about safety as we do now. She thought she was talking to a 17 year old boy from California...the reality was much more t…

Send us a Text Message. You might remember seeing these videos on youtube and twitter back in the 2010's and then, they just vanished from memory. Strange trumpeting sounds coming from the sky with an unknown origin. It just HIT DIFFERENT in 2012. But I DID NOT FORGET. And neither did the bizarre scary noises coming from the sky. Here are the links…

Send us a Text Message. This month's theme is Catfishing! This case is really disturbing and very strange. It is almost beyond belief. TW/CW: SA, sibling abuse, mental health Jenelle Potter was raised to be very sheltered. Her parents were strict and controlling and this led her to make a life for herself online. The problem was...she wasn't portra…

Send us a Text Message. Don't let the title fool you...this is unhinged in every way. Aliens. AI. Time is fake. You know the drill! merch, discord, patreon, and more! https://linktr.ee/crueltea Marzipan the AI Elf and Digital Dandy: @Marzipan_the_AI Support the Show.By Cruel Tea, True Crime Podcast

Send us a Text Message. AUDIO FIXED Someone was a ding dong and put the outro in place the intro. WONDER WHO THAT DING DONG WAS??? *it was Lillian Molly had overcome so much in her young life and was making a name for herself in the world of fitness and nutrition. Until she got into a relationship with the controlling and abusive Joshua Stimpson. H…

Send us a Text Message. I picked this one because it's hilarious. And to know why it's funny, you gotta wait until the end. I love covering unusual near death experience stories and Howard's is definitely a super weird one. Too bad he missed and got the entire message wrong. OH WELL! SUCKS TO SUCK Merch, Patreon, Kofi, Discord and moooooore: https:…

Send us a Text Message. 33 year old software engineer Zohre Sadeghi hosted a podcast in Farsi about the tech industry and how to navigate it when looking for a job. An over zealous fan reached out and the two of them struck up an innocent friendship...which soon turned into obsession and the obsession turned deadly. Join us as we discuss this case.…

Send us a Text Message. In 1994, Gloria Ramirez went to the hospital with heart palpitations and shortness of breath. Only a little over an hour later, she would be dead, and her body had sickened 23 and hospitalized 5. This mystery has endured for years, but there's a newer theory that proves interesting! Patreon, merch, kofi and more here: https:…

Send us a Text Message. The disappearance of Cari Farver is one of the most terrifying — and bizarre — true crime cases we've covered. Cari started a whirlwind romance with Dave Kroupa in October 2012 — and two weeks later, she vanished, never to be seen again. Rumors and intrigue stirred...was she a stalker, did Dave's ex Amy have a hand in her di…

Send us a Text Message. So...this was also going to be video but NATURALLY our video file for Merris's talking head got corrupted. Wompwomp. No worries! Next Merris Monday will be video and I will just keep trying or fight god. Whichever comes first. IN the mid 90's, an elder woman in Russia found a shriveled, strange little...baby. She wrapped it …

Send us a Text Message. We're back friends! This is stalker month and our first case is a really sad one. This is the murder of Matthew Pyke. Matthew and Joanna were a young couple living in Nottingham in the UK in the early 2000's. They ran a forum online for a tactical war game where they could share tips and tricks with their fans. Little did th…

Send us a Text Message. This story has it all. A radioactive horse, beaver an*l glands, probing, aliens and MORE! Join us as well talk about the Tall Whites, aliens that are super hot. And super tall. And super...white. THANK YOU ALL FOR BEING PATIENT. We were affected by the 14 tornadoes that tore through NW Arkansas. We were without power for day…

Send us a Text Message. Hey y'all! We're still on our little break. Enjoy this Patreon episode from last year! TW/CW: Weight, weight loss, diet culture, CSA Jared Fogle was unhappy in his life. He was struggling with health issues and his weight. He decided to concoct a diet for himself where he only ate low calorie Subway sandwiches. In a year, he…

Send us a Text Message. HEY ALL! We're taking a break...but never fear! If you're not a patron, these episodes will be all new to you! If you're a patron, we will still be uploading NEW episodes all this month there. Thank you all so much for your continued support. It means the world! We'll be back to our regularly scheduled nonsense in June! On J…

Send us a Text Message. HEY ALL! We're taking a break...but never fear! If you're not a patron, these episodes will be all new to you! If you're a patron, we will still be uploading NEW episodes all this month there. Thank you all so much for your continued support. It means the world! We'll be back to our regularly scheduled nonsense in June! TW/C…

Send us a Text Message. PATREON REWIND: This is from last year! Great episode. Willow and Lillian had a real life annoyance that popped up that prevented recording, but no worries, we're recording a lil episode tomorrow so you'll get it Friday! Love y'all! TW/CW: cannibalism, gore, mutilation, DV On April 10th, 2002, up and coming rapper, Big Lurch…

Send us a Text Message. We don't cover ghosts very much on Merris Monday so I thought it was time to do so!! AND YES THE CFS is included, even though Mary is a ghost. Not a cryptic. Whatever! Join us as we tell you a scaaaaarrrryyy story! https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the Show.By Cruel Tea, True Crime Podcast

Send us a Text Message. TW/CW: DV, dismemberment, dr*g use, mental health Sydney was looking for love and using the apps to find it. She thought she had a connection with Bailey, but Bailey had been planning her murder before they even met. This tragic case has many dark twists and turns. Join us as we discuss it. https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support…

Send us a Text Message. In September of 2023...we all saw the memes. Those weird, little fake looking ET dried up alien mummies. Totally a hoax right? Like...say sike. They look stupid! But...maybe they're not so stupid after all. Today, we tell you all about the little buddies. https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the Show.…

Send us a Text Message. 27 year old Adam Hilaire was newly single and ready to get back out there. He made an account on Plenty of Fish and found 18 year old Hailey Bustos. The met later to go on a date, which...went well. But the next day, a friend of Adam's found him dead in his ransacked apartment. Join us as we discuss this tragic case. https:/…

Send us a Text Message. TW/CW: Mention of SA, BDSM/Kink, murder, cannibalism Mark Latunski was experiencing intense mental health issues and was intent on making his dark fantasies reality. He had tried twice before (that we know of) but his victims escaped him. Police did nothing and he would go on to kill. Join us as we discuss this disturbing ca…

Send us a Text Message. There's no where to run. Or hide. The eclipse is COMIN. And maybe we should all go outside and shout at the sun to make sure it comes back! Join us as we discuss superstition, conspiracies, and fun eclipse facts! Merch, patreon, kofi, discord and more: https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the Show.…

Send us a Text Message. This month's theme Dating App Killers, starts with the case of Khalil Wheeler-Weaver. He stalked his victims and his crime scenes, but it was his activities on a dating app and one of his victim's friends that ended up getting him caught. https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the Show.…

Send us a Text Message. Don't worry, they're all rated on the scale. We have the HIGHEST and LOWEST ratings yet! Want a big giant foot in your house? How bout an enormous, murderously enraged skeleton? No? Lil hairy dude sound good? Join us as we delve into the world of Japanese Folklore! https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the Show.…

Send us a Text Message. Living in the UK to go to school, New Zealander Te Rangimaria was a popular bartender at a local pub. Everyone who knew her would be shocked when she walked into Hampstead’s Royal Free Hospital and shot 38 year old Graeme Woodhatch to death. It had been a hit job...but why did this young woman get involved? Join us as we dis…

Send us a Text Message. TW/CW: side show/freak show, disabilities, deformities, discrimination, DV, alcoholism, CA Grady Stiles Jr. had a deformity of his hands that landed him fame with the side shows. His children would go on to have the same deformity and he incorporated them into his act. But Grady struggled with alcoholism and was abusive to h…

Send us a Text Message. Yesterday was Irish time so please enjoy this...cryptid? Cryptid. The Alabama Leprechaun, star of the viral 2006 YouTube vide of the same name. The original news broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1ljOcl39PQ Gimme the Gold rap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZfyrIPw3wY You're welcome! Patreon, merch, kofi, discord…

Send us a Text Message. TW/CW: SA, CA, cruelty to animals, animal death, description of wounds/mutilation Most of you are probably familiar with Richard Leonard Kuklinski, but the truth may be stranger than we realize. He claimed to have killed over 200 people, starting with the unhoused in his teens. He claimed to have worked with the mafia. But i…

Send us a Text Message. Today is all about sticks! Well. Not really. We're covering a bizarre and obscure cryptid called the Stick Man. And it sounds exactly like what it is. People have witnessed these 2D stick figure people all over the world, going back to ancient times. Then, in our second segment, we talk about the Stick Indians of the Pacific…

Send us a Text Message. This month's theme is murder for hire! Wallace Souza was famous in Manaus, Brazil. He was the host of the popular variety, reality TV show, Canal Livre. Canal Livre was known for it's gritty depiction of murder and drug violence in Manaus and Wallace always seemed to have his finger on the pulse of these horrific events. SO …

Send us a Text Message. In 2001, New Delhi was terrorized by reports of wild monkey men who attacked people as they slept. As reports increased the hysteria grew. So what was it? A strange monkey man creature or merely mass hysteria? Join us as we discuss this strange cryptid https://linktr.ee/crueltea Writing/books/etc: https://discord.gg/x4SJcrqQ…

Send us a Text Message. TW/CW: Su*cide, mental health, SA 20 Year old Elaine Park left her boyfriend's house and drove to Malibu Beach...and simply vanished off the face of the Earth. Her case is as heartbreaking as it is puzzling. Did her controlling mother have anything to do with it? Or maybe it was the boyfriend? Join us as we discuss her case.…

Send us a Text Message. TW/CW: Su*cide (brief mention), dr*g use, mental health issues In October of 2018, 16 year old Karlie Guse vanished into thin air, leaving behind so many unanswered questions. Her father and step mother were caught in several lies...did they have anything to do with her disappearance? Join us as we examine this case. https:/…

Send us a Text Message. On a chilly day in January in 2002, a young man went to work. He never came home. Strange clues did nothing to solve the mystery, leaving his family searching for answers. Is this a case of Missing 411? Or something more mundane? Join us as we delve into this bizarre tragedy. https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the Show.…

Send us a Text Message. TW/CW: religious trauma, political opinions, mutilation of a corpse, brief mention of SA Madalyn Murray O'Hair was a spitfire who wasn't afraid of voicing her opinion. A staunch atheist, she helped pioneer the movement to keep prayer out of school as per the constitution. She was a complicated woman that led a complicated li…

Send us a Text Message. I couldn't resist. Here, I present four stories about people who might love Bigfoot a little TOO much. TW: mention of SA (not a serious mention). Is Bigfoot on the prowl and looking for love? Probably not! But join us for this zany episode! Merch, patreon, discord and more here! https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the Show.…

Send us a Text Message. TW/CW: graphic description of su*cide, harm to a child, s*x trafficking (mention, no detail) On May 11th, 2011, six year old Timmothy's mother picked him up early from school and took him to a zoo. Timmothy's family would never see him again and he remains missing to this day. What happened? Why did Amy Pitzen, Tim's mother,…

Send us a Text Message. Yes. That one. The tire company mascot. I know, I know, you're thinking 'Lillian, that's a mascot. Not a cryptid!' Sure, tell that to the hundreds of people that have encountered this strange creature in real life...with witnesses. Join us as we discuss these absurd encounters! https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the Show.…

Send us a Text Message. TW/CW: NOTE WE DID NOT TW AT THE START, please pay attention to these! CSA, Child abuse, SA, torture, drug use Best friends Lauria and Ashley were having a sleepover. It was Ashley's sweet sixteen. Then...something horrible happened. The house the girls were staying at burned to the ground. Police and OSBI investigated...and…

Send us a Text Message. In May of 1973, two young children stumbled across a very strange...individual. It looked like a clown with pasted on eyes and a mouth, a conical hat and wooden antenna. It told the children it's name was All Colors Sam. Then it took them inside its metal hut. Join us as we talk about this absolutely absurd and strange crypt…