Crime, Wine & Chaos
Amber Clifton & Erika Petersen
Crime, Wine & Chaos is a True Crime and True Chaos podcast founded by 2 best friends, Amber Clifton and Erika Petersen. Each week we will cover 1 crime and 1 chaos all over a glass (or 2) of wine. Join us for a drink as we dive deep into these harrowing stories. Cheers!
- 56 minutes 5 secondsEpisode 279 - The Murder of Ronni Chasen & The Story of Terry Wallis
This week, Naomi covers the murder of a successful Hollywood publicist that many believe still remains unsolved.
Then Amber covers the miraculous survival story of Terry Wallis.
Naomi's Sources:
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/what-happened-night-publicist-ronni-chasen-was-killed
https://abcnews.com/US/ronni-chasen-murder-person-interest-publicist-slaying-fatally
Amber's Sources:
Terry Wallis, 57, Dies; Awoke 19 Years After a Traumatic Brain Injury - The New York Times
Man who spent 19 years in a coma before regaining awareness dies at 57
The Complicated Legacy of Terry Wallis and His Brain Injury
Possible axonal regrowth in late recovery from the minimally conscious state - PubMed
Rewired for Consciousness? | Science | AAAS
Doctors find proof man's brain fixed itself
Brain Injury: Neuroscience and Neuroethics - The Hastings Center for Bioethics
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For more information about Crime, Wine & Chaos, or to simply reach out and say "hi,"
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Crime, Wine & Chaos is produced by 8th Direction Records. Music by Jeremy Williams. Artwork by Joshua M. Davis
Amber is the vocalist in the band, Tin Foil Top Hat. You can find more of her work on all of the music streaming platforms or at
https://www.tinfoiltophat.com
Naomi has a twenty year career in tech, and a lifetime interest in all things macabre. She walked away from #startuplife to strike a new path rooted in service. You can find out more about the work she’s focused on, support those initiatives, and keep up on her socials here: https://linktr.ee/missgnomers22 March 2026, 8:00 am - 59 minutes 30 secondsEpisode 278 - The Stalking and Murder of Kristil Krug & D.A.R.E.
This week, Amber covers the stalking and murder of Kristil Krug who was failed by law enforcement.
Then, Naomi takes us back to the 80’s and the origin story of D.A.R.E., a police-run program to keep kids off drugs, or so they told us.
For this episode, Amber was drinking an iced coffee.
Amber's Sources:
She was stalked and harassed and blamed her ex. Evidence about the true threat came too late.
Kristil Krug’s Stalker Could Have Been Caught Weeks Before Her Murder—So Why Wasn’t He? - 5280
Colorado woman's stalker turns out to be husband in shocking murder case - ABC News
Naomi's sources:D.A.R.E. | The REAL Reason Cops Taught You About Drugs
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_Abuse_Resistance_Education
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https://www.patreon.com/crimewineandchaos
For more information about Crime, Wine & Chaos, or to simply reach out and say "hi,"
https://www.crimewineandchaos.com
Crime, Wine & Chaos is produced by 8th Direction Records. Music by Jeremy Williams. Artwork by Joshua M. Davis
Amber is the vocalist in the band, Tin Foil Top Hat. You can find more of her work on all of the music streaming platforms or at
https://www.tinfoiltophat.com
Naomi has a twenty year career in tech, and a lifetime interest in all things macabre. She walked away from #startuplife to strike a new path rooted in service. You can find out more about the work she’s focused on, support those initiatives, and keep up on her socials here: https://linktr.ee/missgnomers15 March 2026, 8:00 am - 1 hour 6 minutesEpisode 277 - The Sycamore Gap Mystery & Rattlesnake Kate
This week, Naomi covers the story of the tragic felling of the Sycamore Gap Tree.
Then Amber covers Katherine McHale Slaughterback AKA Rattlesnake Kate who encountered a rattlesnake migration and took matters into her own hands.
Amber was drinking coffee for this episode.
Naomi's Sources:
Amber's Sources:
Katherine McHale Slaughterback
Katherine Slaughterback (Rattlesnake Kate)
Rattlesnake Kate: One Small-Town Girl with One Big Gun
Go check out our patreon page at
https://www.patreon.com/crimewineandchaos
For more information about Crime, Wine & Chaos, or to simply reach out and say "hi,"
https://www.crimewineandchaos.com
Crime, Wine & Chaos is produced by 8th Direction Records. Music by Jeremy Williams. Artwork by Joshua M. Davis
Amber is the vocalist in the band, Tin Foil Top Hat. You can find more of her work on all of the music streaming platforms or at
https://www.tinfoiltophat.com
Naomi has a twenty year career in tech, and a lifetime interest in all things macabre. She walked away from #startuplife to strike a new path rooted in service. You can find out more about the work she’s focused on, support those initiatives, and keep up on her socials here: https://linktr.ee/missgnomers8 March 2026, 9:00 am - 51 minutes 26 secondsEpisode 276 - The Murders of Geraldine Jackson and Nancy Phelps & The Disappearance of Melissa Caddick
This week, Amber covers the murders of two elderly women, Geraldine Jackson and Nancy Phelps, in Buffalo New York.
Then, Naomi covers the disappearance of a con woman in Australia.
Amber's Sources:
Grand Jury Indicts Henchen in Murders of Two Elderly Women | Buffalo Toronto Public Media
Henchen Indicted in Southtowns Murders | Buffalo Toronto Public Media
MISSING WOMEN’S BODIES FOUND - The Herald-Courier
Henchen's widow sues sheriff over his death
Colden man arraigned in two slayings
Naomi's Sources:
https://www.theguardian.com/melissa-caddick-auditors-investors-settlement-ntwnfb
https://theconversation.com/melissa-caddick-mystery
https://coroners.nsw.gov.au/Findings_M_Caddick_REDACTED_FINAL.pdf
Melissa Caddick: Death of Australian fraudster remains a mystery
https://www.abc.net.au/nsw-con-woman-melissa-caddick-victims-settlement
https://www.smh.com.au/victims-of-fraudster-melissa-caddick
Go check out our patreon page at
https://www.patreon.com/crimewineandchaos
For more information about Crime, Wine & Chaos, or to simply reach out and say "hi,"
https://www.crimewineandchaos.com
Crime, Wine & Chaos is produced by 8th Direction Records. Music by Jeremy Williams. Artwork by Joshua M. Davis
Amber is the vocalist in the band, Tin Foil Top Hat. You can find more of her work on all of the music streaming platforms or at
https://www.tinfoiltophat.com
Naomi has a twenty year career in tech, and a lifetime interest in all things macabre. She walked away from #startuplife to strike a new path rooted in service. You can find out more about the work she’s focused on, support those initiatives, and keep up on her socials here: https://linktr.ee/missgnomers1 March 2026, 9:00 am - 1 hour 15 minutesEpisode 275 - The Murder of Jennifer Levin & The Secret Mall Apartment
This week Naomi covers another notorious murder from the 80’s that was dubbed The Preppy Murder.
Then Amber covers the secret mall apartment where 8 artists built a hidden 750-square-foot living space inside the Providence Place Mall in Rhode Island.
For this episode, Amber was drinking a pomegranate Sanpellegrino.
Naomi's Sources:
The Preppy Murder: Death in Central Park
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Chambers_(criminal)
Amber's Sources:
Secret Mall Apartment Documentary Film (2024) - Netflix; Directed by Jeremy Workman
Secret Mall Apartment - Wikipedia
Go check out our patreon page at
https://www.patreon.com/crimewineandchaos
For more information about Crime, Wine & Chaos, or to simply reach out and say "hi,"
https://www.crimewineandchaos.com
Crime, Wine & Chaos is produced by 8th Direction Records. Music by Jeremy Williams. Artwork by Joshua M. Davis
Amber is the vocalist in the band, Tin Foil Top Hat. You can find more of her work on all of the music streaming platforms or at
https://www.tinfoiltophat.com
Naomi has a twenty year career in tech, and a lifetime interest in all things macabre. She walked away from #startuplife to strike a new path rooted in service. You can find out more about the work she’s focused on, support those initiatives, and keep up on her socials here: https://linktr.ee/missgnomers22 February 2026, 9:00 am - 1 hour 3 minutesEpisode 274 - The Kiss and Kill Murder & David Reimer
This week Amber covers the story of Elizabeth "Betty" Jean Williams, who was shot to death in Odessa, Texas, by her ex-boyfriend, John Mack Herring
Then, Naomi covers the tragic story of the medical experimentation inflicted on David Reimer.
Amber's Sources:
A Kiss Before Dying – Texas Monthly
Killer Claims Girl Begged Him To Shoot Her | by Cat Leigh | Of Misdeeds and Mysteries | Medium
A Crime to Remember S3 E13
Naomi's Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phimosis
Anti-gender movement - Wikipedia
History of intersex surgery - Wikipedia
Go check out our patreon page at
https://www.patreon.com/crimewineandchaos
For more information about Crime, Wine & Chaos, or to simply reach out and say "hi,"
https://www.crimewineandchaos.com
Crime, Wine & Chaos is produced by 8th Direction Records. Music by Jeremy Williams. Artwork by Joshua M. Davis
Amber is the vocalist in the band, Tin Foil Top Hat. You can find more of her work on all of the music streaming platforms or at
https://www.tinfoiltophat.com
Naomi has a twenty year career in tech, and a lifetime interest in all things macabre. She walked away from #startuplife to strike a new path rooted in service. You can find out more about the work she’s focused on, support those initiatives, and keep up on her socials here: https://linktr.ee/missgnomers15 February 2026, 9:00 am - 42 minutes 44 secondsEpisode 273 - The Murder of Darcey Freeman & American Apparel
This week, Naomi covers the horrifying public murder of a little girl in Australia.
Then Amber covers the story of American Apparel and the abusive founder, Dov Charney.
This week, Amber was drinking Maison Perrier Peach Spritzer
Naomi's sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Darcey_Freeman
https://www.theguardian.com/fgirl-thrown-from-bridge-by-father
https://murderpedia.org/male.F/f/freeman-arthur.htm
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/arthur-freeman-jailed-for-a-32year-minimum
https://www.abc.net.au/doctors-knew-freeman-was-violent-before-bridge-murder
Amber's Sources:
Trainwreck “The Cult of American Apparel”
American Apparel founder Dov Charney: ‘Sleeping with people you work with is unavoidable’
Go check out our patreon page at
https://www.patreon.com/crimewineandchaos
For more information about Crime, Wine & Chaos, or to simply reach out and say "hi,"
https://www.crimewineandchaos.com
Crime, Wine & Chaos is produced by 8th Direction Records. Music by Jeremy Williams. Artwork by Joshua M. Davis
Amber is the vocalist in the band, Tin Foil Top Hat. You can find more of her work on all of the music streaming platforms or at
https://www.tinfoiltophat.com
Naomi has a twenty year career in tech, and a lifetime interest in all things macabre. She walked away from #startuplife to strike a new path rooted in service. You can find out more about the work she’s focused on, support those initiatives, and keep up on her socials here: https://linktr.ee/missgnomers8 February 2026, 9:00 am - 51 minutes 17 secondsEpisode 272 - The Murder of Helena Greenwood & Mike Diana
This week, Amber covers the murder of Helena Greenwood. Helena was murdered in her home just weeks before she was scheduled to testify at trial for her sexual assault case.
Then Naomi covers the case of the first and only artist to be tried and found guilty of obscenity.
Amber's Sources:
Forensic Files S8 E24 “Nailed”
Life sentence without parole for slaying of exec | Local News | smdailyjournal.com
DNA traps scientist's killer 15 years on | World news | The Guardian
Naomi's Sources:
A Court Case Made My Career As a Cartoonist
Go check out our patreon page at
https://www.patreon.com/crimewineandchaos
For more information about Crime, Wine & Chaos, or to simply reach out and say "hi,"
https://www.crimewineandchaos.com
Crime, Wine & Chaos is produced by 8th Direction Records. Music by Jeremy Williams. Artwork by Joshua M. Davis
Amber is the vocalist in the band, Tin Foil Top Hat. You can find more of her work on all of the music streaming platforms or at
https://www.tinfoiltophat.com
Naomi has a twenty year career in tech, and a lifetime interest in all things macabre. She walked away from #startuplife to strike a new path rooted in service. You can find out more about the work she’s focused on, support those initiatives, and keep up on her socials here: https://linktr.ee/missgnomers1 February 2026, 9:00 am - 1 hour 2 minutesEpisode 271 - Gisèle Pelicot & A Plane Crash In The Alaskan Wilderness
This week, Naomi covers the mass rape trial in France that shook the world.
Then Amber tells the story of two friends out for a brief sight-seeing flight that left them stranded in the Alaskan wilderness.
For this episode, Amber was drinking 100 Nails Ranch Pinot Noir Central Coast
Naomi's Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gis%C3%A8le_Pelicot
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelicot_rape_case
https://time.com/collections/women-of-the-year/7216401/gisele-pelicot-rape-case/
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg4l80gz7eo
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/gisele-pelicot-men-accused-rape-1.7324328
https://people.com/gisele-pelicot-caroline-darian-not-on-speaking-terms-11797056
Amber's Sources:
I Shouldn’t Be Alive S5 E13 Escape From Bear Mountain
Two walk 30 hours after their airplane is forced down - Anchorage Daily News
They had each other | Local News | frontiersman.com
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https://www.patreon.com/crimewineandchaos
For more information about Crime, Wine & Chaos, or to simply reach out and say "hi,"
https://www.crimewineandchaos.com
Crime, Wine & Chaos is produced by 8th Direction Records. Music by Jeremy Williams. Artwork by Joshua M. Davis
Amber is the vocalist in the band, Tin Foil Top Hat. You can find more of her work on all of the music streaming platforms or at
https://www.tinfoiltophat.com
Naomi has a twenty year career in tech, and a lifetime interest in all things macabre. She walked away from #startuplife to strike a new path rooted in service. You can find out more about the work she’s focused on, support those initiatives, and keep up on her socials here: https://linktr.ee/missgnomers25 January 2026, 9:00 am - 1 hour 5 minutesEpisode 270 - Benjamin and Meghan Elliot & The Life and Death of Princess Diana
This week, Amber covers the story of twins, Benjamin and Meghan Elliot. 17-year old Benjamin Elliot stabbed his twin sister Meghan, but he claimed he was sleepwalking.
Then, Naomi tells the story of the short and surreal life and tragic death of The People’s Princess.
Amber was just drinking water for this episode.
Amber's Sources:
48 Hours S 38 E 1 The Boy Who Killed His Twin
A Texas teen stabbed his twin sister to death. It's a mystery why. - CBS News
Naomi's Sources:
Death of Diana, Princess of Wales - Wikipedia
Diana, Princess of Wales - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conspiracy_theories_about_the_death_of_Diana,
Go check out our patreon page at
https://www.patreon.com/crimewineandchaos
For more information about Crime, Wine & Chaos, or to simply reach out and say "hi,"
https://www.crimewineandchaos.com
Crime, Wine & Chaos is produced by 8th Direction Records. Music by Jeremy Williams. Artwork by Joshua M. Davis
Amber is the vocalist in the band, Tin Foil Top Hat. You can find more of her work on all of the music streaming platforms or at
https://www.tinfoiltophat.com
Naomi has a twenty year career in tech, and a lifetime interest in all things macabre. She walked away from #startuplife to strike a new path rooted in service. You can find out more about the work she’s focused on, support those initiatives, and keep up on her socials here: https://linktr.ee/missgnomers18 January 2026, 9:00 am - 56 minutes 45 secondsEpisode 269 - The Murder of Lindsay Hawker & The Disappearance of Patricia Meehan
This week, Naomi covers the murder of a young British teacher, working abroad, who was murdered by an obsessed would-be student.
Then Amber covers the strange disappearance of Patricia Meehan. Patricia vanished after walking away from a car crash on Montana Highway 200 in April 1989.
Anyone with information on Patricia Meehan is asked to call the McCone County Sheriff’s Office at 406-485-3405.
This week, Amber was drinking a mocktail of Ginger Ale and Black Cherry San Pellegrino
Naomi's Sources:
Murder of Lindsay Hawker - Wikipedia
Lindsay Hawker murder: The British girl who went missing in Japan.
Lindsay Hawker murderer film 'an insult to her memory' - BBC News
Tatsuya Ichihashi | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
Amber's Sources:Patricia Meehan - Unsolved Mysteries
Disappearance of Patricia Meeh
Go check out our patreon page at
https://www.patreon.com/crimewineandchaos
For more information about Crime, Wine & Chaos, or to simply reach out and say "hi,"
https://www.crimewineandchaos.com
Crime, Wine & Chaos is produced by 8th Direction Records. Music by Jeremy Williams. Artwork by Joshua M. Davis
Amber is the vocalist in the band, Tin Foil Top Hat. You can find more of her work on all of the music streaming platforms or at
https://www.tinfoiltophat.com
Naomi has a twenty year career in tech, and a lifetime interest in all things macabre. She walked away from #startuplife to strike a new path rooted in service. You can find out more about the work she’s focused on, support those initiatives, and keep up on her socials here: https://linktr.ee/missgnomers11 January 2026, 9:00 am - More Episodes? Get the App