Beer, Cheese & Murder

Justice in any true crime case comes with a certain feeling of satisfaction, but there's something even more satisfying in seeing a cold case finally find justice.  Perhaps it's the validation of the fact that there is always hope; maybe it's seeing a family finally get the answers they have painfully sought for years and seeing them be able to finally move towards closure and

I’m sure Wisconsin isn’t the first place that comes to mind when you think about an area with a drug problem, but the sad reality is that drugs are a problem everywhere.  It often seems like a silent epidemic, something to mentally keep on the peripherals.  But even so, it has touched our lives.  Family and friends fall have fallen victim to addiction and there a

Join the Beer, Cheese, and Murder Gals as we dissect the murder at Dill Creek farm, covered by Dateline in November 2022 (do recommend).  Our stance on the matter is pretty clear, but we'll let you be the judge - is this a case of an "Evil Step-mother"?

The Beer, Cheese, and Murder Gals are back with another batch of fresh Wisconsin news stories that make you want to say "Oh, my nerves!"  Join us for a little break from the heavy true crime, as we switch it out for some lighter, micro true crime stories.  We hope you enjoy these stories, and feel free to reach out and let us know what makes you want to say "Oh, my nerves

It is human nature to crave closure.  When it comes to true crimes, that means seeing the perpetrator face the consequences of their actions; seeing justice be served.  Sadly, it is actually more often than not, that true crime cases are left without resolution, without closure.  And while these cases can be difficult to cover, it is all the more important that we do

A little late in coming out, but... life. Your 20's is a time of transition, a mix of "adulting" and letting loose and enjoying your youth.  25-year-old Angela Drake was an extremely social and outgoing young woman who enjoyed hanging out at the bar with her friends but was also passionate about her chosen career as a licensed nurse.  She was a bright light, prematurely s

Join the Beer, Cheese, & Murder Gals as we recount a historic true crime dubbed "The Most Dastardly Crime in History".  The sadly true tale covers a truly senseless loss of life and the reality of a different age of justice.

The start of a long holiday weekend is usually something to celebrate; a chance to relax, unwind, and spend time with friends and family.  Instead of excitement and celebration, Memorial Day weekend 1999 brought shock and terror to the community of Germantown, WI.  When the brutalized body of young Theresa Wesolowski was discovered, those who knew her were left struggling

In honor of someone near and dear to the Beer, Cheese, and Murder Gals, we are trying something a little different for this one.  Join us as we cover a variety of WI news articles and stories with the simple requirement that they make you want to say, "oh my nerves!" (i.e., "oh my gosh!", "holy cow!", "good gracious!", "yikes!", etc.).

The Prohibition and the Great Depression of the 1920s and '30s were lucrative times for outlaws like Al Capone and John Dillinger.  Outlaws that they were, they were often on the run, and that usually meant Wisconsin.  Wooded and rural, Wisconsin was popular among Chicago-based gangsters for its isolation, not to mention the convenient places to stash booze being smuggled