Brews Clues

Brews Clues is where true crime and craft beer collide. Hosted by Lisa and Mel, each episode explores intriguing cases paired with a craft beer in our Crime On Tap segment. We mix mystery, conversation, and a laid-back vibe as we unpack chilling stories—one brew at a time.

Grab a brew and follow the clues.

Episodes

Mar 6, 2026

40 min

In July 2012, cousins Lyric Cook-Morrissey (10) and Elizabeth Collins (8) went for a bike ride in Evansdale, Iowa—and never came home.
When their bikes were discovered abandoned near Meyers Lake, a quiet summer afternoon quickly turned into one of the largest search efforts the town had ever seen.
In Part 1, we walk through the timeline of the girls’ disappearance, the early investigation, and the clues that suggested something far more sinister than two kids simply getting lost.
Grab a brew and follow the clues.

Mar 6, 2026

40 min

Feb 27, 2026

23 min

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child abduction and disappearance. Listener discretion is advised.
Tara Calico vanished in 1988 during a routine bike ride in New Mexico — and her case has remained one of the most baffling mysteries in true crime. Years later, a Polaroid surfaced showing a young woman and boy that sparked new questions and theories, and the boy’s remains were later found in the wilderness. In this episode, we walk through the timeline, the strange clues, and the unanswered questions that still keep investigators and families searching for answers.
Grab a brew and follow the clues.

Feb 27, 2026

23 min

Feb 20, 2026

1 hr 1 min

Trigger warning: This episode contains references to sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.
Robert Wone was killed in his friend’s home, yet every detail clashes. White robes, no struggle, and eerie first responder reports make this case as mysterious as it is unsolved. 
Grab a brew and follow the clues.

Feb 20, 2026

1 hr 1 min

Feb 13, 2026

47 min

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of violent crime, including harm to a child, which may be distressing for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
Strange footsteps in the snow.No tracks leaving the farm.
Unexplained noises in the attic.
The Hinterkaifeck murders are one of Germany’s most unsettling unsolved cases. We break down the eerie clues, the suspects, and why this early-1900s crime still raises questions today.
Grab a brew and follow the clues.🍻🕵️‍♀️

Feb 13, 2026

47 min

Feb 10, 2026

14 min

This episode is a brief update on the Anna Walshe case, covering recent court developments since our original episode.

Feb 10, 2026

14 min

Feb 8, 2026

46 min

The lies hit the courtroom. Part 3 dives into the trial, the testimony, and the moments that changed everything.
 
Grab a brew and follow the clues. 

Feb 8, 2026

46 min

Jan 30, 2026

1 hr 10 min

Pour a drink and keep listening. In Part 2, we dive into the widening search for Caylee Anthony and the trail of inconsistent stories that left detectives chasing shadows. With every twist and turn, the picture becomes more complex and more haunting. Grab a brew and follow the clues.

Jan 30, 2026

1 hr 10 min

Jan 24, 2026

1 hr 15 min

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child death, criminal investigation, and potentially distressing details. Listener discretion is advised.
Pour a drink and settle in. In Part 1 of our three-part series, we dive into the beginning of one of the most controversial true crime cases in modern history: Casey Anthony. We walk through the early timeline, the lies that raised red flags, and the details that first captured national attention—while sipping our beers and unpacking what actually happened before the case exploded in the media. This is where the story starts, and nothing is as simple as it seems.
Grab a brew and follow the clues.

Jan 24, 2026

1 hr 15 min

Sep 19, 2024

1 hr 6 min

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses domestic violence and serious physical injury. Listener discretion is advised.
In this powerful episode, we explore the heartbreaking yet inspiring story of Judy Malinowski - a former beauty queen, mother, and survivor. After overcoming ovarian cancer and addiction, Judy’s life took a tragic turn when she became the victim of a brutal act of domestic violence at the hands of her ex-boyfriend, Michael Slager.
Despite unimaginable injuries and immense suffering, Judy’s strength and determination never wavered. In the face of overwhelming odds, she found a way to make her voice heard - one that would ultimately play a crucial role in the pursuit of justice.
Join us as we examine Judy’s fight for survival, the legal battle that followed, and the lasting impact of her legacy through Judy’s Law, which aims to protect other women from similar violence. This episode honors Judy’s courage, resilience, and unwavering spirit.
Grab a brew and follow the clues.

Sep 19, 2024

1 hr 6 min

Apr 2, 2024

42 min

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of domestic violence, emotional abuse, and intimate partner harm. Listener discretion is advised.
In this episode, we examine the disappearance of Ana Walshe, a devoted mother from Cohasset who was last seen after a seemingly ordinary New Year’s Eve dinner. As days turned into weeks with no sign of Ana, investigators began uncovering troubling details that shifted the case from a missing persons investigation to something far more sinister.
Although Ana remains missing, her husband, Brian Walshe, has been charged and awaits trial in connection with her presumed murder. Join us as we walk through the timeline, key evidence, and unanswered questions surrounding this deeply unsettling case.
Grab a brew and follow the clues.
Note: This episode reflects information available at the time of recording. Developments in the case may have occurred since publication.

Apr 2, 2024

42 min

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