{"podcast":{"title":"Scream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee Hour","slug":"scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour-6712281","podcast_index_feed_id":6712281,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6015946/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/664df28772a60ef931bcf075b2d8b0ae.jpg","author":"Candace Durand and Sahara Harrington","episode_count":99,"summary":"Embark on a chilling journey with \"Scream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee Hour,\" a riveting podcast hosted by Sahara Harrington and Candace Durand from Reno, NV. This dynamic duo brings a blend of true crime narratives, unsolved mysteries, and razor-sharp humor into each episode. Picture a dark roast of suspense - where shocking stories are served with a side of caffeinated banter that crafts a rich and potent brew of crime and local coffee inspiration. So, grab your mug, settle in, and let \"Scream and Sugar\" take you on a thrilling journey through the mysteries of the darker side. Contact us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scream.and.sugar.podcast On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scream.and.sugar.podcast Or email us: screamandsugarreno@gmail.com Merchandise: https://scream-and-sugar-podcast.printify.me/ Disclaimer: This podcast contains content that may be upsetting. The topics of this podcast are researched using publicly available information, and may occasionally be incorrect. Due to the topics covered, listener discretion is advised. Huge shout out to Taylor Sommer for the amazing intro/outro music. All music inquiries can be sent to remmosrolyat@yahoo.com. Become a…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour-6712281"},"episode":{"title":"Ep 85 - Bruce McArthur, The Killer Mall Santa","slug":"ep-85-bruce-mcarthur-the-killer-mall-santa","published_at":"2025-12-27T02:04:56+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour-6712281/ep-85-bruce-mcarthur-the-killer-mall-santa","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour-6712281","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-85-bruce-mcarthur-the-killer-mall-santa--69215512","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69215512/ep_85_bruce_mcarthur_mixdown.mp3","summary":"Hey Spooky Squad! Sorry for the delay. We are running on USPS time this holiday season. Welcome back to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. Today, we’re heading to Toronto to uncover the chilling story of Bruce McArthur—an unassuming mall Santa, landscaper, and serial killer who hid in plain sight for years. Between 2010 and 2017, men from Toronto’s LGBTQ+ community began disappearing, many of them last seen in the city’s Gay Village. Despite mounting concerns, their disappearances were repeatedly dismissed—until a shocking arrest exposed a predator who had been trusted around children, neighbors, and clients alike. As investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a pattern of violence, neglect, and systemic failure that allowed McArthur to continue killing unchecked. How did so many warning signs go ignored? And what does this case reveal about whose lives are prioritized—and whose are overlooked? In this episode, we examine the victims, the investigation, and the institutional blind spots that helped a killer remain invisible for far too long. Grab your coffee and your curiosity, and remember to stay spooky, y’all! Case Notes: The Roost Cafe: https://www.theroostreno.com/ https://www.bbc.com/bbcthree/article/01086f21-e102-4de0-8e4b-567a13c66c5c https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-47125443 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16587970/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support . This content is not appropriate for all listeners; listener discretion is advised. PS. Let's just umbrella all our content with a blanket statement: allegedly, supposedly! Stay spooky, squad.","meta_description":"Hey Spooky Squad! Sorry for the delay. We are running on USPS time this holiday season. 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