Wine, Fashion, and Murder: 'Wine & Crime' Night Draws a Crowd on Main Street
Wine, Fashion, and Murder: 'Wine & Crime' Night Draws a Crowd on Main Street
By: Kelly Ingram (Nishimoto)
Fashion. Friendship. And a side of felony.
This past Friday night in Newhall, a fashion boutique turned into an unlikely crime scene—but in the best way possible. A boutique full of trend-savvy local women—including a few local influencers and a prosecuting attorney—became the ultimate crime scene, minus the body count.
Care Tucker, a fashion-forward boutique in downtown Newhall, hosted its first-ever Wine & Crime Night, co-led by podcast sensation Jami Rice, host of the wildly popular Murderish. The local soirée, which blended boutique shopping, chilling true crime stories, and themed cocktails like “Pretty Little Poison” and “Hot on the Case,” was a hit. Cocktails were poured by Spritz Mobile Bar, and the night buzzed with energy, laughter, and gasps.
“I always want to create different experiences for the community,” said Tucker. “When I found out Jami was a crime podcaster—and I’m a total true crime junkie—it just made sense.”
Rice, a Castaic resident, is no stranger to Santa Clarita’s darkest headlines. She served as jury foreperson in the 2017 murder trial of Robert Arvizu, who was convicted of killing his 25-year-old wife, Courtney Arvizu, in their Newhall apartment. The case, involving domestic violence and the tragic death of a young newlywed, sparked intense local interest and inspired Rice’s path into the true crime podcasting world.
“My fascination and interest really lies in the psychology of a killer. Like, I want to get into the mind of a killer and understand what's different about their brain…” she said. “It’s not just about the cases—it’s about understanding the psychology and the justice system. And in many ways, that all started right here in Santa Clarita.”
Her co-host for the night, Carolyn Tucker, is just as local. A Santa Clarita native and Hart High School graduate, Carolyn always had her heart set on Main Street.
“When my husband and I moved to Happy Valley in 2021, we would do date nights on Main,” she said. “I used to tell him, ‘We’re gonna open a store on this street someday.’”
That dream became a reality when Care Tucker Style House opened just steps from their favorite restaurants. The boutique is now a hotspot for curated fashion, home goods, gifts, and personalized styling.
As guests browsed racks of curated denim and statement pieces from Care Tucker’s own label, Rice recapped recent cases like Karen Read, the Menendez Brothers, and the ever evolving Diddy case before ending the night with a deeply personal story of her own—how a man once followed her home from Stater Bros. and snuck into her bedroom through a sliding glass door.
The vibe of the night was curious and empowering.
“We wanted this to be more than murder talk,” Tucker said. “We wanted community connection. We wanted girl time. But we also wanted glamour, grit, & gossip.”
Tessa Navarro, a guest from Canyon Country, couldn’t agree more.
“I came for the fashion, the crime, and the margaritas—and I left with all three,” she laughed. “My favorite part was meeting so many incredible women. It was like the ultimate SCV girls’ night out.”
Navarro left with some goodies and a new podcast obsession.
“I’ve always wanted to be a detective,” she admitted. “This was the perfect way to live out that fantasy—for one night, at least.”
Will there be more Crime & Wine?
“Absolutely,” Carolyn said. “Follow us on Instagram to stay tuned.” @caretuckerstylehouse & @jamionair
Looks like this killer combo of style and storytelling isn’t going anywhere.
