A podcast where we drink wine and talk about Ancestry DNA results gone wrong, crimes and cold cases solved by DNA evidence, and everything in between. Part true crime, part family mayhem and anything else our weird little hearts desire. Join hosts Becky and Rachael on a journey through some of the wackiest, scariest, and most unbelievable DNA stories you’ve ever heard. http://www.Chardonnayanddna.com Find us on **Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!** Instagram: @chardonnayanddna Facebook: http ...
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There’s no excuse this week. Rachael is just a forgetful human. On this weeks episode Rachael covers an Innocence Project case that didn’t go as planned. There will be no episode next week!بقلم Chardonnay and DNA
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It is Wednesday, my dudes… and that’s because Rachael forgot to press publish on Audioboom. On this weeks episode, Becky tells us another story that leaves us with more questions than answers.بقلم Chardonnay and DNA
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S3 Ep115: Becky Needs Answers (and so do we!)
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On this weeks episode, Rachael covers a hometown case that leaves us needing answers.بقلم Chardonnay and DNA
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S3 Ep114: The office shitter strikes again
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A double murder, a disappearance, DNA, and a...cult? This episode has it all, folks! Becky introduces Rachael to a little game called "Siblings or dating?" and then takes us on a wild ride to find Baby Holly. Sources https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/01/12/houston-couples-remains-identified-but-their-baby-still-missing/9184877002/ htt…
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S3 Ep113: Cold Blooded Turkey Killer
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On this weeks episode, Rachael tells a mostly happy story of a family reuniting.بقلم Chardonnay and DNA
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This week, your hosts take a break from the bleak world of true crime (we're living through enough, amirite?) and discuss some AITA submissions from the AITA subreddit!بقلم Chardonnay and DNA
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On this week's episode, Becky covers an extremely disturbing story from Russia. The ladies discuss "Am I The Asshole?". Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anatoly_Moskvin https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10355653/Graverobber-dug-29-girls-corpses-denied-freedom-psychiatric-clinic-married.html https://allthatsinteresting.com/anatoly-moskv…
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S3 Ep110: The One With All The Disappointments
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On this weeks episode Becky regales us all with her Paul Holes experience! Rachael discusses the murder of Deana Lynne Bowdoin, and the recent execution of Clarence Dixon. Sources: https://www.kold.com/2022/05/12/clarence-dixon-executed-1978-murder-asu-student-deana-bowdoin/ https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2022/05/11/who-deana-bo…
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This week on Chardonnay and DNA, your hosts share an update about an infamous cold case. In honor of the Innocence Project’s work on Melissa Lucio’s stay of execution, Becky highlights four of the longest-serving death row inmates who were exonerated with DNA evidence. Sources https://innocenceproject.org/all-cases/ Jonbenet Ramsey case update http…
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S3 Ep108: 100th Episode Musical Extravaganza!
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It's our 100th episode. Pay no attention to the '108' next to the episode (that includes our bonus content). Thanks for sticking it our with us for 100 full episodes! On this week's episode, Rachael covers the recently stayed execution of Richard Bernard Moore and the unconstitutional decision he was forced to make regarding his pending execution.…
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S3 Ep107: We should start this with a scream
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This week on Chardonnay and DNA, Rachael and Becky talk about million dollar app ideas, including MuteMyHusband ©. Becky tells us about the recently solved case of a serial rapist from Indiana that had gone cold for 35 years. Please continue to support the Innocence Project, particularly Melissa Lucio. She is (wrongfully) scheduled for execution on…
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S3 Ep106: The Owls are not what they seem
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On this weeks episode the ladies begin with one of their favorite ice breakers, and some riddles! Rachael covers the I-65 killer, and the breaking news of his identity being discovered.بقلم Chardonnay and DNA
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S3 Ep105: Let’s Join the Circus (Re-release)
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Rachael needed to take a mental health day, so we didn’t get to record this week. Check out this oldie but goodie we decided to re-release! Remember friends, always prioritize your mental health! On this episode of Chardonnay and DNA, your hosts do a fresh round of ice breakers and talk about forgetting common words (Have you ever been water hungry…
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S3 Ep104: No More Fanfiction Sex Bots
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This week on Chardonnay and DNA, Rachael reads us some fan fiction that we never knew we needed. Becky tells us about the recently identified Little Miss Nobody. Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sharon_Lee_Gallegos#Renewed_efforts https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/15/us/sharon-lee-gallegos-arizona-cold-case.html https://www.ketv.com/ar…
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On this week's episode, your hosts discuss some very unusual fan fiction. Rachael covers the San Francisco Police Departments unethical use of volunteer and victim DNA. The episode rounds out with a discussion about The Dropout and Chris Meloni.بقلم Chardonnay and DNA
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This week, Rachael and Becky play some rounds of Would You Rather. Becky tells us about the mysterious disappearance and attempted kidnapping of Peter Falconio and Joanne Lees. Please continue to support Pervis Payne’s fight for exoneration. Next steps can be found here: https://innocenceproject.org/petitions/dont-appeal-pervis-payne-ruling-da-weir…
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This week, the ladies open up their favorite game, FMK. Rachael covers a listener submission about a gruesome discovery in a cave, and how the DNA Doe Project helped uncover the story.بقلم Chardonnay and DNA
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S3 Ep100: Is that you Crosby? It's me, Rachael.
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On this episode of Chardonnay and DNA, Becky takes us through the twists and turns of the disappearance of Aundria Bowman. Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Aundria_Bowman https://magazine.atavist.com/the-girl-in-the-picture-aundria-bowman-dennis-murder-michigan-cold-case/ https://wwmt.com/news/local/mom-wants-daughters-remains-after-…
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Welcome to the first new episode of Season 3! On this weeks episode the ladies discuss a possible case of parthenogenesis, and shake off the rust.بقلم Chardonnay and DNA
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Hi all! 2022 is kicking us in the ass, so we're doing a re-release of one of our favorite episodes. We'll be back next week with a new one! In this episode we discuss the strange case of the Persian Princess Mummy. Stay weird and thanks for sticking around! <3بقلم Chardonnay and DNA
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S2 Ep97: Midnight Mass Explosive Sh*ts
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On this weeks episode the ladies bring you some reddit/buzzfeed Christmas Horror Stories. This is the last episode of the season! We'll be back in January.بقلم Chardonnay and DNA
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S2 Ep96: Mummies and Drag Queens
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This week, Rachael and Becky play a holly jolly game of FMK: Christmas Edition. Becky tells us about a legendary drag queen with *ahem* some skeletons in her closet. Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorian_Corey https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vogue_(dance) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Is_Burning_(film) New York Magazine article from May …
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S2 Ep95: The Mad Trapper of Rat River
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We're back again! Your hosts start out with a very smelly ice breaker. Rachael then tells us the Canadian tale of the Mad Trapper of Rat River.بقلم Chardonnay and DNA
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S2 Ep94: I Probably Should Have Shame
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This week, your hosts discuss bad dreams, Rachael’s digestive troubles, and some amazing updates from the Innocence Project. Hang onto your hats as Becky tells us about the Eastburn family murders and the killer who almost got away. Sources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmH00rza5Ds https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastburn_family_murders…
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We're back! After a break for the wedding, the hosts get back into the swing of things with some Golden Girls trivia for superfans. This week our story has no DNA, but it is a hometown story for the ladies! Rachael covers Edward Surratt, a serial killer from the Pittsburgh area.بقلم Chardonnay and DNA
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This week, Rachael introduces Becky to the world of metal bands Okilly Dokilly and Mac Sabbath. Your hosts then discuss the sad tale of the Sodder children, and their family’s quest for answers.بقلم Chardonnay and DNA
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This week, Becky gives us a little true crime/DNA *smorgasbord*, as our Swedish friends say. First, she provides some sinister updates about the investigation surrounding the death of Tamla Horsford . Then, she tells us some wild DNA kit stories from Tim Tok. Don’t forget to sign the Change.org petition demanding that the FBI take over the Tamla Ho…
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S2 Ep90: Ping Pong Balls and Helicopters
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In this episode, your hosts reveal what kind of embarrassing fan fiction they would write. Rachael shares two separate stories; the recently solved cold case of Liana Gay Adank and Eric Shawn Goldstrand, and the 1978 Derry Helicopter Crash.بقلم Chardonnay and DNA
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On this episode of Chardonnay and DNA, we start out on a bleak note with the news that the US government might be out of money by October 18! But at least there are funny memes about it. Becky tells us about the infuriating mystery of Tamla Horsford's untimely death.بقلم Chardonnay and DNA
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Fasten your seatbelts, slut puppies. This episode ain’t gonna be no cake walk! This week Rachael brings us the horrific story of Steven and Katie Pladl, and you’re in for a wild (and disgusting) ride. Sources:https://roanoke.com/news/virginia/mother-of-ex-henrico-man-in-incest-case-told-n-c-police-in-911-call/article_5f5116b8-bcc8-5235-a273-49abccc…
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S2 Ep87: The Cosmic Plot Twist
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This week, Becky starts us off with a belch and a question. Then, she tells us about the heinous, unsolved murder of Robert Wone. Friendly reminder, please support the Innocence Project’s fight for Pervis Payne’s exoneration at pervispayne.org. Sources https://www.washingtonian.com/2019/11/15/the-robert-wone-murder-house-has-sold/ https://www.washi…
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On this weeks episode, the ladies begin with a surprise educational session about milk and dairy farms with their dear angel baby friend, Stephanie. Becky brings us the story of a woman whose life is turned upside down when she meets a new friend in school, and sets off a chain of events that completely changes everything she knows. Sources: https:…
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On this weeks episode, Rachael breaks the rules and covers a case that doesn’t have DNA in it. This weeks episode covers the recently posthumously pardoned Martinsville Seven.بقلم Chardonnay and DNA
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S2 Ep84: The Corn Made Me Do It
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On this week’s very *NSFW* episode of Chardonnay and DNA, Rachael and Becky talk about everything from Shrek to Only Fans to Rachael’s love of corn. Becky tells us about a cold case recently solved using the smallest sample of DNA to date. Sources https://www.kiro7.com/news/trending/vegas-police-solve-32-year-old-cold-case-with-smallest-amount-dna-…
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On this weeks episode, your hosts are overwhelmed and emotionally drained. After discussing what their dirty coloring book pages would be, Rachael tells us a short story about a families quest to find their lost sister, and the sweet yet sad discovery that finally brings them together.بقلم Chardonnay and DNA
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On this episode of Chardonnay and DNA, your humble hosts talk about which type of *spicy* business they’d like unlimited access to in their own homes. Becky tells the story behind why Google Doodle looked a little different on August 1. Don’t forget to keep supporting/sharing the Innocence Project and their work with exonerating Pervis Payne. https…
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On this episode of Chardonnay and DNA, we take a peek into Rachael’s brain with her very *interesting?* ice breaker. Becky tells us the heart wrenching story of Guo Gangtang’s motorcycle quest to find his abducted son. https://abc7chicago.com/guo-gangtang-found-his-son-abducted-child-reunited-with-parents-xinzhen-china-abduction-reunion/10887166/ h…
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On this weeks episode the ladies discuss what type of mass hysteria disease they may be susceptible to. Rachael brings us the story of a woman’s recent search for her biological mother helping to identify victims from a 40 year old cold case.بقلم Chardonnay and DNA
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S2 Ep80: Re-release This Island Getaway Sucks!
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This week the ladies were unable to record a new episode for various reasons. Life gets messy and gets in the way as you all know. We've re-released one of our episodes from last year, and we hope you enjoy it!بقلم Chardonnay and DNA
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S2 Ep79: The Wooden Nickel Episode
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On this week's episode your hosts start out with an existential question about the Kool-Aid Man which leads to Becky learning about different kinds of food made with blood, much to her dismay. Rachael rolls right into a recent identification of a victim of Serial Killer Larry Eyler. She gives us the rundown of his crimes and a familiar face that tr…
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This week on Chardonnay and DNA, your hosts play FMK: Cryptid Edition. Becky tells us one of her new favorite cases of all time, the case of Treva Throneberry. Sources https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/the-day-treva-throneberry-disappeared https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treva_Throneberryبقلم Chardonnay and DNA
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S2 Ep77: The Great Dollar Store Shirt Debate
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On this weeks episode, the ladies begin the episode doing some more riddles! Rachael tells us the breaking news of the oldest cold case to be cracked by using Forensic Genealogy. https://www.npr.org/2021/06/12/1005690930/detectives-just-used-dna-to-solve-a-1956-double-homicide-they-may-have-made-hist https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/202…
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S2 Ep76: The Beautiful Writer Who Killed
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On this episode of Chardonnay and DNA, your hosts try to solve some riddles to determine their psychopath status. Becky tells us about a crime author whose novels turned out to be less fiction than any of his readers realized. Sources https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/17/world/asia/china-novelist-murder-liu-yongbiao.html https://www.youtube.com/watch…
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On this weeks episode the ladies discuss their entirely normal drinking preferences before deciding on the perfect pocket snack. Rachael tells us a tale of a marriage that will leave you max uncomf, and Becky rounds out the episode with a discussion of one of the strangest weather events recorded in history.…
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On this weeks episode the ladies begin the show with their own 'no context' true crime meme suggestions. The show takes a turn as Becky tells us about Bruce Roberts, and the gruesome discovery made in the hoarders home a year after his death.بقلم Chardonnay and DNA
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On this week's episode Becky reveals her distain for the yodeling boy, before the ladies discuss what their she-sheds would look like. Rachael tells us about the Burke & Hare murders and the sketchy medical studies practices of the early 19th century.بقلم Chardonnay and DNA
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S2 Ep72: Cowboy's Butts Drive Me Nuts
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On this week’s episode of Chardonnay and DNA, Rachael tells Becky about a local cryptid sighting and the gals briefly touch on their opinions of the Daybell murder trials. Becky tells the unbelievable story of Luz Cuevas and her daughter, Delimar Vera. Sources https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-life-stories/how-mum-discovered-baby-kidnapped-1330666…
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S2 Ep71: The Lobby Boys Special
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This week, the ladies don't have a new episode for you but they do have a special surprise! Our magical audio editing wizard has his own podcast, and we're giving you a peek into that world! We'll be back next week with a new episode, so give Terry and the Lobby Boys a listen and make sure to subscribe to them on your favorite podcasting platforms.…
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On this weeks episode the ladies discuss which serial killers mind they would like to spend a day inside of before Rachael dives into the case of Ledell Lee, sent to us by one of our listeners! They round out the episode with some good ol' facebook shirts.بقلم Chardonnay and DNA
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S2 Ep69: Don’t take a joint from a guy named Bob Bob
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On this episode of Chardonnay and DNA, Becky and Rachael talk about the Mandela Effect (was it Berenstain or Berenstein?) and celebrity wedding dresses. Becky tells us possibly the nastiest story in recorded history about “Dr.” John Hall. Sources https://www.vice.com/en/article/xd7kv4/the-dentist-who-injected-semen-into-patients-mouths-tried-to-reo…
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