A Sip Of Redrum

When Rochelle Demmings—a brilliant, highly accomplished woman—was found brutally murdered in her own home, the community was stunned. Known for her intellect, grace, and professional success, Rochelle seemed to have a life everyone envied. Yet beneath the polish lay secrets, jealousies, and unspoken tensions. Discover how Rochelle’s life began to fray behind closed doors. Who envied her achievements—and who feared what she might uncover? Delve into the chilling details of the crime scene: no forced entry, no call for help, no body cameras. How did the perpetrator slip in—and vanish without a trace?Examine the investigation’s shortcomings and question: Has justice been done? Or is Rochelle’s voice still haunting those halls?this gripping episodes explores ambition, betrayal, and a mystery that refuses to be forgotten.This is Rochelle Demming’s Story

CASE FILE[S3E8] | [The Worthy Sheriff]THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE> The Pour: [Electoral Meltdown]> The Ingredients: ◦ 1 oz dark rum◦ 1 oz blue curaçao◦ 0.5 oz lime juice◦ 0.5 oz simple syrup◦ Overproof rum (for flame)◦ Sugar cube + edible flower>The vibe: all fairness is not created equalTHE SUBJECT>Name: Derwin Brown>Date of Incident: December 15, 2000>Location: DeKalb County, Georgia>Status: SolvedTHE REDRUM TRAIL> Derwin and Phyllis wed in 1977> Derwin became the first black patrol officer in Dekalb County in 1979> 2000, it was time for election for Sheriff> July 2000, Dorsey was under investigation by the Georgia Bureau of investigation> August 8, 2000, the runoff election took place> December 15, 2000 the incident> Melvin Walker and David Ramsey were both arrested on December 17, 2001> Melvin Walker and David Ramsey were tried in 2002> Sidney Dorsey’s trial begins in June 2002EDVIDENCE LOCKER>The map: DeKalb County, Georgia>The faces: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook>The "Deep Dive" Source: Southern Fried Homicide (Season 2, Episode 4, Who Shot the Sheriff?)Sins of the City (Season 1, Episode 3, Atlanta)GrokipediaAfrican American RegistryTHE RECAP:> The Story of the worthy sheriff

CASE FILE[S3E8] | [Beauty and the Beast]THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE> The Pour: [The False Valentine]> The Ingredients: · 🥃 2 oz Texas Bourbon: Strong and grounded.· 🌺 1 oz Hibiscus Syrup: For that deep, deceptive red.· 🍋 1/2 oz Lemon Juice: The sharp sting of domestic reality.· 🥂 Sparkling Rosé Float: A false, short-lived celebratory finish.· 🌹 Garnish: A rose petal and a charred cinnamon stick—representing the scuffle and the shot.>The vibe: Love shouldn't leave a bitter aftertaste. 🥀🍸THE SUBJECT>Name: Olivia Dawn Jones>Date of Incident: February 14th, 2019>Location: Beaumont, TX>Status: SolvedTHE REDRUM TRAIL> Olivia married her high school sweetheart Al and started her family in 1999> Olivia meets Christopher Jones in the spring of 2009> May of 2014 Incident at the park> July of 2014 Chris pops the big question> January of 2015 Olivia’s mother passed away> July 23rd, 2016 the couple ties the knot.> September of 2018 Ariel graduates high school> February 13th of 2019 last time Areille spoke to her mother> February 14th of 2019 the incident> February 8th, 2022, Christopher Ray Jones was sentenced to 30 yearsEDVIDENCE LOCKER>The map: Beaumont, Tx>The faces: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook>The "Deep Dive" Source: Married to Evil S1 E1 ( Philo,HBO Max, Hulu, Youtube)Killer Husband Realizes Wife Is Still Breathing (Youtube) THE RECAP:> The story of a drink that starts with a heart and ends with aheart break

CASE FILE[S3E7] | [Digital Receipts & Deadly Secrets]THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE> The Pour: [The Cell Block]> The Ingredients: · 2 oz Dark Overproof Rum: A bold and heavy pour, chosen to reflect the grave nature of a first-degree murder charge.· 1/2 oz Mezcal: This ingredient adds a lingering, persistent smoke, representing the revolver that was a critical piece of evidence in the crime.· 3/4 oz Blackberry Shrub: This provides a deep, bruised-purple color and a sharp, vinegary "bite", symbolizing the profound and bitter betrayal by a neighbor, Tracey Vassall.· 2 Dashes Black Walnut Bitters: This adds an earthy and somber tone, grounding the complex flavors of the drink.· Garnish: A dehydrated orange wheel positioned behind two crossed toothpicks, creating a visual that mimics cell bars—a final, "locked-in" statement.>The vibe: A drink for when the walls start closing inTHE SUBJECT>Name: Daveon Hall>Date of Incident: January 28th – 29th, 2016>Location: Miami-Dade, FL>Status: SolvedTHE REDRUM TRAIL> Daveon Hall was born on November 29, 1975> Early January 2016, Daveon moved to the suburbs of Pembroke Pines in an apartment complex called Arium Resorts>January 28th – 29th, 2016; The Incident> April 2016, Brian arrestedEDVIDENCE LOCKER>The map: Miami-Dade, FL>The faces: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook>The "Deep Dive" Source: Fatal Attraction S12 E18 ( Philo, Peacock, Directv)Miami HareldCBS NewsTHE RECAP:> The story of Trouble in Paradise

CASE FILE[S3E6] | [Living with a Stranger]THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE> The Pour: [The Passive-Aggressive Pint]> The Ingredients: · The "Passive" (Sweet/Soft): 12 oz Wheat Beer or Blonde Ale (The base of the "pint").· The "Aggressive" (Sharp/Bitter): 1.5 oz Campari or Aperol (Adds a bitter, red "blood" hue).· The "Sting": 1/2 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice and a dash of hot honey.· Garnish: A single, very sharp grapefruit wedge and a salt rim on only half the glass. >The vibe: Chill on the surface, but chaos underneathTHE SUBJECT>Name: Tina Stewart>Date of Incident: March 2, 2011>Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee>Status: SolvedTHE REDRUM TRAIL>2008: Tina starts college at Middle Tennessee State University>Fall 2010: Tina Stewart moved to the off-campus apartment>Fall 2010: Shanterrica moves to the off-campus apartment (freshmen year)> January 2011: Shanterrica’s mother contacts the leasing office> March 2, 2011: The incident> July 5, 2011: Shanterrica arrested> May 2013: Shanterrica goes to trialEDVIDENCE LOCKER>The map: Murfreesboro, Tennessee>The faces: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook>The "Deep Dive" Source: · Mean Girls Murder S1E8 (Hulu, Disney +, HBO Max, Discovery+ and Amazon Prime)THE RECAP:> A stories of books, drugs, and rage

CASE FILE[S3E5] | [Digital Receipts & Deadly Secrets]THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE> The Pour: [Lavender Lemonade Martini]> The Ingredients: · 2 oz Vodka· 1 oz Lemon Juice· Lavender Syrup· Lemon Twist Garnish>The vibe: Floral, beautiful, sharp, and zestyTHE SUBJECT>Name: Tyrone ‘Ty’ Underwood Jr.>Date of Incident: January 26th , 2015>Location: Tyler, Tx>Status: SolvedTHE REDRUM TRAIL> Ty turned 24, packed her bags and headed to the big city of Tyler, Tx.> January 25th ,2015: George and Ty communicate meeting>January 26th, 2015; The Incident> January 29th, 2015: Carlton arrestedEDVIDENCE LOCKER>The map: Tyler, Tx>The faces: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook>The "Deep Dive" Source: THE RECAP:Murder Tapes S3E3 (Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max)Shatterd Hearts S1E9 (HBO Max)Fatal Attraction S5E17Carlton Ray Champions Appeal> The story of Messages, Motive and Murder