In this episode, Karen takes her turn behind the mixer and unleashes a batch of Brown Butter KillaVanilla Wafers—cookies so good they’ve risen to legendary status in our kitchen. They’re buttery, they’re bold, and they’re now officially our signature cookie!

While Karen is elbow‑deep in vanilla‑scented bliss, Anne walks us through a devastating California true crime mystery involving the violent loss of 88‑year‑old Gertrude McCabe. It’s a story that shakes you, stays with you, and deserves to be told with care.

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The Victimology of Gertrude McCabe and a Recipe for Brown Butter KillaVanila Wafer

In this deeply moving episode, Anne and Karen sit down with Amanda Seagal, the sister of Teresa Brantley, whose life was tragically taken in June of 1982. Teresa—portrayed as “Georgia” in Deadly Route, part of the Same My Name Series—was so much more than the violence that ended her story.

With honesty and grace, Amanda shares who her sister truly was: her spirit, her memories, and the life she lived before that unimaginable day. This conversation goes beyond the headlines and the crime—it’s about love, loss, and the enduring humanity of a life that deserves to be remembered in full.

We believe every victim’s story deserves to be told with depth, dignity, and heart—not just for how it ended, but for how it was lived. It is with profound respect and gratitude that we welcome Amanda to share Teresa’s story.


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Teresa Brantley: The Story Behind ‘Deadly Route’ | Sister Speaks Out (1982 Murder Case)

Anne storms into the kitchen this week like a sugar‑dusted superhero, armed with strawberries and zero intention of behaving. She’s whipping up Strawberry Biscuits so fluffy, so radiant, so aggressively delicious they might actually file a restraining order against your self‑control. These little clouds of Spring sunshine don’t just melt in your mouth… they detonate with flavor. And because Anne refuses to stop at “heavenly,” she drenches them in a glossy Strawberry Glaze that could probably convince a grown adult to do her taxes for free.

Meanwhile, as Anne is turning her magic in the kitchen, Karen unpacks the frustrating case of a misplaced, sinister office grudge.  When Janet Houser goes out of her way to help out an office friend, her world is shattered and she ends up in a deadly fight for her life. It’s messy. It’s maddening. It’s the kind of story that makes you side‑eye your coworkers for the rest of the week.
So grab a biscuit, clutch your pearls, and dive into the chaos. Listen wherever you get your favorite podcasts — or watch the full, glorious circus on YouTube at Sugar Coated in the House.

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Recipe for Strawberry Biscuits and a Sinister Office Grudge

On April 26th 1996, in Washington State, a loving mother of 2 left her home to run errands in preparation for her son's 5th birthday. She never made it to her son's party.  She was never seen again.  In this episode, Anne gives us the victimology and case of Sandi Johson.  It's Karen's turn in the kitchen and she bakes up a yummy local favorite - Pawley's Island Pie.  It's like if a chocolate chess pie and a walnut pie fell in love and made ooey, gooey goodness and they named it Pawley's Island Pie.

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The Victimology of Sandi Johnson and a recipe for Pawley's Island Pie

In this Anything But Murder Shorty episode, the sisters take a break from murder and baking.  Instead, they divulge their beauty secrets and kitchen gadgets.

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Anything But Murder Shorty!

In this long-awaited new episode, Anne takes her turn in the kitchen.  She whips up easy and delicious Peppermint Patties. Of course she breaks out the Killa Vanilla! Unfortunately, she forgot where she found the recipe so you will need to email us to request it for yourself.
Karen unravels the tragic story of a family erased.  In October 2014, evil visited the Champion family in Cadiz, KY. It's a bizarre and twisted tale of betrayal, sibling rivalry, and greed.
The sisters wrap it up by talking about their new book,
Deadly Route, now available on Amazon. It's the second book in their 'Say My Name Series'.

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Homemade Peppermint Patties and a Family Annihilation

It's Karen's turn in the kitchen and she is on a mission to bake her son's birthday cake. As she constructs a gorgeous and delicious Blueberry Pound Cake with an Almond Glaze, Anne lends her perspective on the senseless murders of Emily Richitelli and Ashley Altman. The sisters provide updates on some court cases they have been following, and there are British Bloody Marys involved as well!

Come for the Baking; Stay for the Murder!

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Recipe for Blueberry Almond Pound Cake and the Murders of Richitelli and Altman

While Anne bakes up yummy Chocolate Sugar Cookies in the shapes of Buffalo and Cowboy Boots topped with vanilla icing, Karen unravels the mysterious disappearance of Crystal Rogers, mother of 5.  Bardstown, KY, has a handful of unsolved murders on the books, but in July of 2025, the case of Crystal Rogers was finally solved and justice served!

Anne's recipe hails from our obsession - Sally. There is also a peak into the KillaVanilla factory.

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Where is Crystal Rogers, what's going on in Bardstown, and Chocolate Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Icing

In this episode, the kitchen is closed.  Anne and Karen detail their courthouse adventures during the Michael Colucci trial.  The bidding is opened on Karen's signed, original courtroom drawing.  You can email us at murder.sugarcoated@gmail.com to provide your bid.

 

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No Bake Episode with Colucci Courthouse Chronicles

In this very special episode, the sisters welcome author and coach, Liz Bullard!  Liz has written many books, some mystery/thriller and some fantasy.  She has books for everyone! She currently has a Kickstarter Campaign and can use our support.
  Liz and Karen bake up an exceptional recipe sent in by Luke of Howdy Beans podcast.  Check out Luke's podcast at www.youtube.com/@TheHowdyBeansPodcast [http://www.youtube.com/@TheHowdyBeansPodcast] or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-howdy-beans-podcast/id1781351772
  The Millionaire's Shortbread recipe was based on this recipe, but of course was tweaked a little to Karen's taste. https://scottishscran.com/easy-millionaires-shortbread-recipe/
This shortbread is so delicious and easy to make.  Don't sleep on this yummy treat! For an extra kick, sprinkle some flake salt on top.
  Anne unpacks the murder of Greg Rice by his estranged girlfriend, Meaghan Jackson.  How did Meaghan rope in the Deputy Coroner of Horry County, SC, to help her cover it up? Anne followed the trial closely on CourtTV so she came with the details!
  To find Liz - please follow any and all of the following links:

Website: Lizbullardwrites.com
Links to books http://lizbullardwrites.com/linktree
Kickstarter running until June 30th : http://kickstarter.com/projects/lizbullardwrites/chasing-nightmares-special-edition-hardcover

Please check out Liz's Kickstarter campaign so she can fund an audiobook for one of her trilogy books.  Show her how the Sugar Coated Army supports indie authors like us.

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Gaming Views - https://www.youtube.com/@GamingViewsPod

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The Victimology of Gregory Rice and a recipe for Millionaire Shortbread

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Two sisters discussing true crime murders while baking in the kitchen and sharing recipes in a True Crime Comedy Improv podcast.