Skip the banter: 00:05:18 (give or take 30 seconds depending on ads)
A little girl with a name as gentle as Harmony should have had a life filled with bedtime stories, scraped knees, and warm arms to run into. Instead, Harmony Montgomery was handed off like paperwork between systems, disappearing into broken homes and blind spots.
She was five years old. She had an eye condition that needed care, a laugh that stuck with people, and adults in her life who either couldn’t or wouldn’t protect her. For over two years, no one officially noticed she was gone. Not neighbors. Not schools. Not the agencies assigned to check in.
This episode is not just about one child. It’s about the terrifying consequences of silence, apathy, and the cracks in a system that was supposed to be her safety net.
You’ll walk away from this story thinking not only about Harmony, but about every child who doesn’t have a voice loud enough to be heard. And maybe you’ll question what we’re really doing when we say we’re protecting children.
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Bonus episode: Fabio and Monica Sementilli from Till Death Do Us Part
Surprise! It's a bonus episode from our podcast BFFs Till Death Do Us Part.
Case begins around 16:15 - Factoids went long
Listen as Melissa tells Daniel a case that took 8 long years to prosecute but only recently came to a dramatic end.
When a celebrity hairdresser is savagely murdered in his home, was his death the result of a string of high-end burglaries or something much more sinister. We are going with sinister. Enjoy!
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1:45:28
Serial killer William Sapp | Ep 195
Skip the banter (boo): 6:11
You know how some people just give you the creeps? This Sapp piece of garbage was next-level dark. It all starts with a woman named Una Timmons, just walking down the road one night in 1996, when Sapp pulls up offering a ride. Sounds innocent enough, right? But things quickly take a turn. She barely escapes, and when the cops start peeling back the layers on this guy, it’s like opening a door to a nightmare. There’s this one chilling detail that ties him to some truly horrifying crimes, including cases with kids. It’s the kind of story that makes your stomach twist, wondering how someone gets that twisted. And the way it unravels, with confessions spilling out and old cases cracking open, it’s like a puzzle you can’t stop thinking about. You’re gonna want to hear this one. It’s haunting.
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41:44
Whitney Cerak and Laura Van Ryn (insane twist of fate)
Skip the banter: 00:05:18 (this can change depending on ads, but it's a good guess)
Summary: Two Michigan families, strangers to each other, are forever linked by a devastating accident in 2006. When a truck crashes into a Taylor University van, the Cerak and Van Ryn families face unimaginable loss and hope. This episode dives into a story of grief, faith, and a twist so profound it defies belief. Don’t miss this one. Seriously. You’ll be thinking about it for days.
Check out Sierra and Ben's podcast, Unsolved Couple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unsolved-couple/id1765628508
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54:11
The murder of Rachel Morin
Skip the banter: 00:05:32
You’re out for a run, the trail stretching ahead, fresh air filling your lungs. It’s your time to unwind, to feel strong. But for Rachel Morin, a 37-year-old mom of five, that peace was shattered on a summer evening in 2023. She headed out on Maryland’s Ma & Pa Trail, a place she loved, and never came home. What happened to her—a brutal crime that shook a community—exposes a chilling reality: for women, even a simple walk can carry unspoken risks.
Allison dives into Rachel’s story, a vibrant woman whose life was cut short, and the relentless search for her killer that spanned states and borders. We’ll talk ab out the dangers women face outdoors, the gut-wrenching details of her case, and the emotional questions it raises about safety, justice, and how we protect ourselves when the world feels unsafe. It’s a conversation that’ll hit you hard and leave you thinking long after it ends.
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About Crime and Coffee Couple - True Crime Podcast
Love a cozy yet dark vibe? Join Allison and Mike, a witty, married duo with over 20 years of banter under their belts, for Crime and Coffee Couple—your weekly true crime fix. Kick back with a cup of coffee as their funny, relatable chitchat eases you into the dark corners of lesser-known cases, uncovered through Allison’s meticulous research. Fans love the refreshing blend of sarcasm and heart, balancing chilling stories with respect for the victims. It’s like sitting with friends who just happen to unravel mysteries—never sensational, always honoring the victims. Ready to sip and solve? Dive in!
Find us at https://crimeandcoffeecouple.com/