In this spellbinding episode of Champagne and Murder, Please, we uncork the dark legacy of the Salem Witch Trials—where fear, hysteria, and power turned neighbor against neighbor in one of history’s most infamous purges. But we don’t stop there. We journey even deeper into the idea of the "witch" through the lens of mythology, exploring the story of Circe, the enchantress of Greek legend who defied gods and men with spells, potions, and unapologetic power. From real-life executions to timeless goddess lore, we peel back the layers of misogyny, myth, and magic. Was it ever really about witchcraft—or simply women who refused to be controlled?

Pour a glass. This one’s as intoxicating as it is infuriating.

• History.com: Salem Witch Trials
  

• Salem Witch Museum
  

• Massachusetts Historical Society – Salem Trials Resources
  

• National Geographic: Legacy of the Salem Witch Trials
  

• Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive
  

• World History EDU
  

• Wikipedia: List of people of the Salem witch trials

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In this chilling episode of Champagne and Murder, Please, we journey from the icy wilderness of Alaska to the heart of Atlanta’s Piedmont Park as we examine two tragic cases separated by decades but connected by brutality. First, we delve into the twisted double life of Robert Hansen—the “Butcher Baker”—a seemingly ordinary family man who hunted women in the Alaskan wilderness. Then, we shift to the heartbreaking 2021 murder of Katie Janness, who was walking her dog, Bowie, when both were viciously attacked in a public park. We explore the facts, the fears, and the frustrating search for justice. Pour yourself a glass—this one’s going to stay with you.

• Schechter, H., & Everitt, D. (1996). The A to Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers. Pocket Books.
  

• Ramsland, K. (2010). The Forensic Psychology of Criminal Minds. Berkley.
  

• Douglas, J. E., & Olshaker, M. (1995). Mindhunter: Inside the FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit. Scribner.
  

• Larsen, D. (2002). “Robert Hansen: The Butcher Baker,” Crime Library.
  

• Alaska State Troopers: Case archives and interviews with Glenn Flothe.
  

• Anchorage Daily News archives (1980–1985).
  

• “The Frozen Ground” (2013) and companion documentary interviews.
  

NamUs. (2023). National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. https://www.namus.gov

• Atlanta Police Department & FBI press releases (2021–2024)
  

• Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “One Year Later: Remembering Katie Janness”
  

• FOX 5 Atlanta & CBS46, interviews with Emma Clark
  

• 11Alive news coverage of vigils and police updates
  

• Reddit threads from locals and community updates (r/Atlanta)
  

• Fulton County Medical Examiner autopsy report (covered via FOIA requests)
  

• GoFundMe: “Justice for Katie Janness” fund

In this gripping episode, we explore two of history's most infamous criminal duos—Leopold and Loeb, the privileged prodigies who committed a shocking "thrill kill" in 1924, and Bonnie and Clyde, the Depression-era lovers whose crime spree captivated and terrified the nation. What drove these pairs to such extremes? How did their relationships fuel their descent into violence? Join us as we unravel the psychology, passion, and notoriety behind these deadly partnerships—and the legacies they left behind.

1. Leopold, Nathan. Life Plus 99 Years. Doubleday & Co., 1958.

2. Darrow, Clarence. “The Plea of Clarence Darrow.” The Clarence Darrow Digital Collection, University of Minnesota, 1924. https://darrow.law.umn.edu

3. Higdon, Hal. Leopold and Loeb: The Crime of the Century. University of Illinois Press, 1999.

4. Baatz, Simon. For the Thrill of It: Leopold, Loeb, and the Murder That Shocked Chicago. HarperCollins, 2008.

5. “Leopold and Loeb.” FBI Records Vault. https://vault.fbi.gov/Leopold%20and%20Loeb

6. Wilson, Colin. A Criminal History of Mankind. Mercury Books, 2005.

7. “The Trial of Leopold and Loeb.” Famous Trials, by Douglas Linder, University of Missouri-Kansas City Law School. https://famous-trials.com/leopoldloeb

• Jeff Guinn, Go Down Together: The True, Untold Story of Bonnie and Clyde
  

• Blanche Caldwell Barrow, My Life with Bonnie and Clyde
  

• John Neal Phillips, Running with Bonnie and Clyde
  

• Texas State Historical Association, www.tshaonline.org
  

• FBI Archives, vault.fbi.gov