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Cocktails and Crimes

Cocktails and Crimes

By: Shelby Gemmel
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A true crime podcast that dives into the dark stories that make us want to drink, hosted by a wife who tells the crimes and a husband who makes the cocktails.Shelby Gemmel True Crime
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  • 7. Missy Bevers

    7. Missy Bevers
    Jan 9 2026

    On today's episode, Shelby tells Zach about the murder of Missy Bevers.


    HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!! Thank you so much for listening!


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    Ingredients

    1.5oz tequila

    1oz Grapefruit Juice

    Splash of lime juice

    Lime Wedge to garnish

    **Added lemon lime soda to Shelby's

    Directions

    Mix tequila and grapefruit juice together.

    Top with lemon lime soda if needed and a splash of lime juice.

    Garnish with a lime wedge.


    Links:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocktailsandcrimes/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cocktailsandcrimes/

    TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@cocktailsandcrimes/


    Sources:

    WFAA:

    https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/8-things-we-know-about-missy-bevers-murder/145099447

    Wikipedia:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Missy_Bevers

    True Crime Edition

    https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/missy-bevers

    Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/195047007358/photos/pb.195047007358.-2207520000.1462364174./10154082916172359/?type=3&theater

    NBC DFW:

    https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/missy-bevers-father-in-law-brought-blood-stained-shirt-to-dry-cleaner-search-warrant/2013589/

    Fox News:

    https://www.fox4news.com/news/tests-show-blood-on-shirt-in-bevers-case-belonged-to-dog

    Dallas Observer:

    https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/warrants-in-missy-bevers-murder-describe-a-troubled-marriage-and-online-flirtations-8277296/

    CBS News:

    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-video-timeline-released-in-terri-bevers-death-at-texas-church/

    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/warrant-details-how-texas-church-murder-victim-died/

    ABC News:

    https://abcnews.go.com/US/police-manhunt-suspected-killer-mother-found-dead-texas/story?id=38509190

    YouTube:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePS8TJ6UAqY

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgRoqhoIxnY
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    44 mins
  • 6. The Lawson Family Murders

    6. The Lawson Family Murders
    Dec 19 2025
    On today's episode, Shelby tells Zach about the murders of the Lawson Family: Fannie, Marie, Carrie, Maybell, James, Raymond, and Mary Lou Lawson.Thank you so much for listening! Happy Holidays!Modern Cherry Bounce CocktailCherry VodkaCranberry JuiceLime JuiceGrenadine Directions:Mix all ingredients the way you want to.Zach used 2oz cherry vodka, 1 oz cranberry juice, 2 splashes of lime juice, and one splash of grenadine. He garnished with 2 cherries. please drink responsibly. (:Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocktailsandcrimes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cocktailsandcrimes/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@cocktailsandcrimesSources:Madison Dry Goods:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madison_dry_goods/?hl=en Asheville Terrors:https://ashevilleterrors.com/madison-dry-goods-lawson-family-murder-museum/News:https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/secret-behind-photo-in-lawson-family-christmas-day-massacre-when-seven-people-died/news-story/080cd6dcee54a210d70098ca45dc3851Find a Grave:https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6184928/fannie-lawsonhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7944200/marie_lavon-lawsonhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50653435/james_arthur-lawsonhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24143866/william_sanders-lawsonhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7944213/carrie_lu-lawsonhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7944212/lucinda_maybell-lawsonhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7944205/james_william-lawsonhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7944215/raymond-lawsonhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7944203/mary_lou-lawsonhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7944187/charles_davis-lawsonWikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawson_family_murdersMedium:https://medium.com/murder-mystery-and-mayhem-in-the-old-north-state/the-lawson-family-murders-229b83b4d292Books:White Christmas Bloody Christmashttps://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Bloody-Finally-Lawson-Murders/dp/0978802659?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1The Meaning of our Tearshttps://www.amazon.com/Meaning-Our-Tears-Christmas-Paperback/dp/0978802624/ref=pd_sbs_d_sccl_1_1/141-0008754-6465529?pd_rd_w=6XDKg&content-id=amzn1.sym.2cd14f8d-eb5c-4042-b934-4a05eafd2874&pf_rd_p=2cd14f8d-eb5c-4042-b934-4a05eafd2874&pf_rd_r=AMYWG7W8G0EVN6DB7XHN&pd_rd_wg=cF99r&pd_rd_r=9715baf6-dde0-40dc-9508-688dbac4b2a1&pd_rd_i=0978802624&psc=1
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    36 mins
  • 5. Julie Jensen

    5. Julie Jensen
    Dec 5 2025
    On today’s episode, Shelby tells Zach about the murder of Julie Jensen.Thank you so much for listening! Wisconsin Old Fashioned Recipe:Ingredients:BrandyBittersSugar CubesOrangesCherriesDirections:Muddle the flavors. In an old fashioned glass, muddle an orange slice, maraschino cherry with a little bit of grenadine from the jar, sugar cube and a few dashes of bitters. Traditionally, Angostura bitters are used, but you can use another flavor if you want.Add brandy and ice. On top of your muddled ingredients, add in 1 jigger of brandy (or a little more if you want). Stir the liquor around, and fill your glass with ice.Top it off and garnish.Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocktailsandcrimes/Facebook: https://facebook.com/cocktailsandcrimes/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@cocktailsandcrimesSources:Wisconsin Old Fashioned:https://www.simplywhisked.com/wisconsin-brandy-old-fashioned/ABC 7 Chicago:https://abc7chicago.com/post/mark-jensen-trial-kenosha-julie-murder/12709695/https://abc7chicago.com/post/julie-jensen-mark-antifreeze-killer-murder-kill-list/12800338/A&E:https://www.aetv.com/articles/murder-julie-jensenCBS News:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mark-jensen-sentenced-life-prison-1998-antifreeze-murder-wife-julie-jensen/People:https://people.com/crime/wife-letter-from-grave-before-2008-death-husband-guilty-poisoning-antifreeze/NBC News:https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/mark-jensen-julie-poisoning-death-conviction-rcna118167Oxygen:https://www.oxygen.com/dateline-secrets-uncovered/crime-news/mark-jensen-poisons-wife-julie-jensen-with-antifreezeWISNhttps://www.wisn.com/article/day-two-of-testimony-in-mark-jensen-retrial-in-kenosha/42478508Web Archive:https://web.archive.org/web/20130516005644mp_/http://oursisterjulie.com/Julie/Timeline.htmlWPRhttps://www.wpr.org/justice/mark-julie-jensen-antifreeze-death-new-trial-kenosha-pleasant-prairie#:~:text=Over%20the%20last%2024%20years,been%20in%20custody%20since%202007.TMJ 4 Milwaukee:https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/mark-jensen-to-be-sentenced-friday-in-kenosha-antifreeze-deathJonie Johnston:https://joniejohnstonpsyd.substack.com/p/the-psychological-sadistFox 6:https://www.fox6now.com/news/mark-jensen-kenosha-murder-trial-wholly-circumstantial-case-expert-saysMilwaukee Journal Sentinel:https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2023/02/01/kenosha-county-jury-convicts-mark-jensen-in-1998-death-of-his-wife/69859378007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z119056d00----v119056d--xx--b--xx--&gca-ft=148&gca-ds=sophi
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    1 hr and 4 mins
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