About us
Love true crime podcasts, documentaries, and unsolved mysteries—and wish you had people to talk about them with over coffee?
If so...this group is for you.
Think “book club” meets “true crime podcast club”: one member chooses a case (inspired by a podcast episode, article, or documentary), lets everyone know in advance (similar to a book group), and then that member leads the discussion.
To keep conversations meaningful, and make sure everyone has a chance to speak, I’m capping each meeting's attendance at 8 members (in addition to myself).
IMPORTANT: Because of the attendance limit, if you sign up but then realize you can't make it, please take your name off the attendee list so that someone on the waiting list can take your spot.
We will meet every other Wednesday from 3:00–4:30 pm, at Panera in Middletown.
What we do:
• Grab coffee and settle in for a friendly conversation.
• Come prepared, having already listened to or read about the case chosen for that meeting. The discussion leader for the day brings a few discussion questions to help guide the conversation.
• Share reactions, favorite theories, and the questions that stick with us.
• Recommend podcasts, shows, and articles to each other.
Tone and expectations:
• Casual and welcoming—no expertise required.
• Respectful of victims, families, and ongoing investigations.
• The goal is to connect with new friends over a shared fascination with true crime and mysteries—and if we one day help to solve something, well, that’s just a bonus.
You don’t have to present a case right away to join. Come along, listen, and see if the vibe fits. Over time, if you’d like to bring a case, you’ll have the chance.
If your ideal afternoon involves coffee, conversation, and a fascinating unsolved story, you’ll probably fit right in.
Upcoming events
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Cold Cases & Coffee
Panera Bread, 776 Route 35, Middletown, NJ, USThis is a meeting of the Cold Cases & Coffee Club – a small discussion group (capped at 8 members, in addition to myself) for people who enjoy talking about unsolved cases over coffee.
At each meetup:
· We’ll do quick introductions and go over how the club works.
· We’ll dig into one featured case together.
· The member who chose the case will bring a few discussion questions and help guide the conversation.
PRE‑MEETING HOMEWORK:
***Hi everyone...the next case we will be discussing is the 2011 mysterious disappearance of Lauren Spierer.
*The basis for our discussion will be this YouTube summary of the case
WHAT'S THE TRUTH ABOUT LAUREN?: HAUNTING Disappearance of Indiana College Student | Lauren Spierer Case
(by podcaster Annie Elise)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ntr_-HtGgmY
Quick Reminder: Because of the attendance limit, if you sign up but then realize you can't make it, please remember to take your name off the attendee list ASAP, so that someone on the waiting list can take your spot.
We’ll start at 3:00 pm and wrap up by 4:30 pm.
Feel free to arrive a few minutes early to get your coffee and find the group (look for us to your immediate right as you enter Panera).
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Past events
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