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Alanna and Kelsey
Welcome to Castles & Cryptids.
A podcast hosted by a couple of Canadian chicks, Alanna and Kelsey. Follow us down the rabbit hole as we explore lore and legends, murder and true crime, the unsolved and the unexplained.
Where the castles are haunted and the cryptids are cryptic AF.
Happy Pride Month Cryptic Cuties!! It's halfway through our hiatus and we didn't want to leave you hanging without a nod to the summer gay days!! AKA the happiest month of the year :)
So here's a taste of the perfect Pride month show for true crime lovers- Beyond the Rainbow! Host CJ is cute, quirky and full of frightful facts for you! So sit back and listen to some stories of the LGBTQ+, she tells one or two an episode if there's a true crime quickie on the docket. But in a way quicker way than our two co-hosts ever could! so it's very bingeable, if we say so ourselves.
Here we have some "clips" of stylists stories of murder and hate crimes. Listener discretion is advised.
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We can hardly believe this is episode 150 of our little baby pod! We want to thank you to all our listeners past and present (and hopefully future lol)!
So to celebrate we did something different and served up some Patreon-style segments that we think you will love! First up is a faceoff of 2 Truths/1 Lie: C&C style, aka scary stories!!
And then we and our special guest have fun guessing some famous killers in a top-ten listicle, as well as a couple other crime/conspiracy themed lists, so come play a game with us!
Too Jigsaw? Sorry, eh, we love our creepy movies! Don't forget, we will be back in July with fresh stories and you can head on over to Patreon.com/castlesandcryptids if you enjoyed this and want more cryptic content!
Until we chat again, Keep it Cryptic!!
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So how many celebrities have REALLY died and been cloned/portrayed by a body double/faked their death? We wanna know what's the kookiest celeb conspiracy, ccording to the internet. Or pre-internet, even! Climb aboard this crazy train, and would the real slim shady please stand the hell up already?!
Kelsey wants to hold our hand through two of probably the weirdest and most prevalent Beatles conspiracies! To top off the round of rumors, Alanna serves up a smattering of wild CIA plots, True Crime "theories", and attack of the cloned rappers!
Don't forget to recommend us to a friend so we can get a little famous, but maybe not so famous that the rumors start about our untimely deaths! :P
And until next time, Keep it Cryptic!
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Ahoy cryptic cuties! This week we come bearing tales of two voyages that suddenly went very wrong. Kelsey covers the disappearance of Annette Mizener, a passenger aboard a carnival cruise in 2004 who mysteriously went overboard.
Alanna wraps things up with the Hawks, a lovely retired couple who just wanted to sell their yacht so they could spend more time with their grandchildren, a decision that would end up costing them everything.
Stay safe if you find yourself out on the open ocean (maybe bring a flare gun and a lifejacket?) and until next time keep it cryptic.
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Abandoned, lonely, often forlorn, how can places seem so sad and neglected? What makes a ghost town a ghost town? We explore some lost settlements and what happened to them, really. Sometimes it's a loss of income and prosperity, othertimes, something more destructive and very final. Whether the town died out, pardon the pun, or came to a catastrophic end, it's an tale worth telling and we say, put on your safety goggles and your hiking boots!
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Hey cryptic cuties, you know we had to take advantage of the month of May to cover some airplane crimes.
Kelsey tells the story of Japan Air Lines Flight 123, when a typical trip turns into a fight to keep an uncontrollable plane in the air and save the lives of hundreds aboard. Alanna closes out the ep with Canadian Airlines Flight 108, and how investigations into its demise lead to a cowardly husband and his crazy plot to escape his life.
It's a wild ride this week, if your oxygen mask deploys make sure you put it on yourself first before helping others, and until next time, keep it cryptic!
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This week, we had fun finding some other amazing animals, they may not all be psychic wonder horses, but damn are they wonderful!!
Kelsey keeps us up with the Koko shenanigans, you know like the Kardashians? Ok it's a stretch, but Koko reaches new heights in communication and very human traits, like ...being horny?? She's an enigma, like all of us!
To cap it off, Alanna tells some war stories of animal heros, like Unsinkable Sam, and two very, very good doggos.
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Hey cryptic cuties, we thought it was about time we took it back to our roots, our Canadian roots that is. This time we bring to you 2 very interesting unsolved cases that couldn't be more different from each other. Kicking things off, Kelsey dives into a robbery that takes a surprising turn when the thieves return some of the items to prove they were the real robbers. Alanna shares the tragic tale of the babes in the woods, 2 unidentified children's remains, and the decades long search for answers. We hope you enjoy, recommend us to a friend (especially if their Canadian lol). Until next time, keep it cryptic!!
Tags: The Skylight Caper, Canadian True Crime, The Babes in the Woods
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Ok, we could have called this episode a pseudoscience and a psychic horse, but I liked the alliteration so there we are. We love any fringe science, powerwe don't quite understand and stories about wild history with a dash of animal hijinks. This one has it all!So grab your furry friends and a nice apple for two wild rides!Kelsey covered the history of lie detector tests and their rise and fall in the courts and what we think of them today. We pick apart the science from the not- so science parts of the polygraph machine.And Alanna comes in clutch with a 1920's story of a mind-reading mare from Richmond, Virginia. Could her spot-on predictions be truly a sixth sense? We sure wish we had her inside sport's knowledge, maybe she talked to the racehorses and got the edge...
Hope you enjoy, and, hey(or should I say neigh?), let us know, we aren't psychic! So drop us a rating and refer a friend! Keep it Cryptic!
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Qué pasa cryptic cuties, are you ready to dive into some true crime and Spanish history? Kelsey kicks things off with a frustrating and cryptic case involving a disco, a vacant lot, and an unbreakable code. Alanna takes things back in time with a lesson on conquistadors and some of the crimes of the Spanish Inquisition.
If you haven't already, check out our interview with Creepy Confidential, we had so much fun!
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Tags: Eva Blanco Puig, Spanish True Crime, Nuño de Guzmán, Spanish Inquisition
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Hey Cryptic Cuties, Happy Tuesday!! A very happy one indeed, with extra content!We hope you enjoy our guest episode on the incredible Creepy Confidential's After Dark series, where host Noelle, resident Weirdo Wisconsinite talks to cool indie pods with a dark side! Her show tickles all the same spots of conspiracy, cults, true crime and cryptids so be sure to check it out for your cryptic fix!!https://open.spotify.com/show/58snZTiijgk148GlrzZ0s2?si=ecd5472e776b4c5dPromo: Creepy Confidential
It's Cursed Gems: Bigger, Longer and uncut!
This topic had been requested before and we just couldn't resist the magic anymore! Perhaps we're enthralled to the jewels pull already.... First we take you to the Stone of Awakening, aka the Purple Sapphire, which carries the weight of many deaths, other wild afflictions, etc., hence the curse.
Then we tell you the tale of two "Black" Gems, aka once you go Black, you never come back! To life! but that's history for ya.
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Howdy cryptic cuties, are you ready for an ep featuring two very different cases that both end with the ultimate betrayal. Kelsey takes us back in time to the wild, wild west, where outlaws ruled the land and bounties pitted friend against friend.
Alanna covers the tragic case of Shanquella Robinson, where what should be an amazing trip to Mexico with friends has unexpected consequences for all those involved. How does a video come into play, well you'll have to listen to find out. Until next time, keep it cryptic!
Check out Rogue Darkness, part of our Darkcast pod family, host Raven discusses all things macabre and witchy! Tune in, we know you will love it!
Tags: Betrayals, The Assassination of Jesse James, Jesse James, Shanquella Robinson
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(Hey Cryptic Cuties, so sorry this is out a little late, it was my birthday yesterday and I did not get my editing done. I know I'm a bad girl, ironically we talk about late episodes at the end of the recording, how odd!! Hope you forgive me my sins lol)
Happy Freaky Friday, let's see how well you know your fairies! But be warned, most are not teacup-sized or full of pure goodness and pixie dust! Don't worry, we get to the pixies too.
Kelsey teaches an overview of the motley crew of fey-type creatures in New Zealand! Cliff notes: some are big and very hairy indeed! Not all look like Legolas, oh no!
Alanna's fairy feature starts with chicken-riding creatures and gets weirder as we go along! Sort of an A-Z of our favorite finds in fairy lore across the world. So get out your glitter and let's talk f*cked up fairies!
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Hey everyone, did you miss us? We hope you enjoyed our unexpected Darkcast feature last week. We are back and ready to dive right into two cases where what a person knew may have put a target on their back.
Kelsey details how multiple witnesses disappeared just before they could testify against one very dangerous man, it's crazy just how many crimes he got away with. Alanna covers the life of a woman who became entangled with one of the most famous families of the 1960's. Did this lead to her eventual demise, or who is really behind her sudden death? Tune in to hear our theories, and until next time, keep it cryptic!
Tags: Marvin Gabrion, Rachel Timmerman, JFK, Mary Pinchot Meyer, The Kennedys
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Hey cryptic cuties, we had to postpone this weeks ep due to scheduling issues. We hope you enjoy this Darkcast takeover from Hands off my podcast, hosted by Jasmine Castillo, were she details the continued disappearance of Matthew Jay Broncho.
We will catch up with you next week!
https://open.spotify.com/show/0mezp46XyIwEF5JKgiQqdK?si=fd7c2600b89641e3Welcome to Hands Off My Podcast, your go-to source for ethical true-crime stories. We're dedicated to amplifying the voices of those who've been silenced, focusing on the #MMIP2S, #AANHPI, #BIPOC, and #LGBTQ communities.
Host Jasmine is committed to helping families find their lost loved ones. Through this podcast, we aim to bring awareness to the harsh realities of murder, missing persons, exploitation, human trafficking, and suicide.
Hell yeah it's time for another Haunted AF series episode!
It's a tour of haunted abodes from the Hotel Coronado, to the village of Beauty and the Beast (Maurice, Jacques, all so very Francais there!), to a castle crawl of dark pasts and ghostly encounters!
So you can check out, but can you ever really leave?? Not if you stay in a historic hotel or ancient castle! there is a possibility you will end up there for eternity! Mwah ha hahah! Ok but really we kinda want to go to all of the places, but maybe mostly in daylight?? ok thanx bye!! :) Catch you next week!
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Hi everybody, we hope you had a good Valentine's Day! To help celebrate the day of luv, we decided to some times when love went wrong, sometimes very, very wrong....
Kelsey covers a love triangle involving some unexpected members of the community, listen to find out what happens when a woman splits up 2 long time friends.
Alanna closes out the ep with a love confession that takes a super dark turn and changes the lives of both people forever. This story of survival is inspiring, and not something just anyone could survive.
We hope you enjoy, catch you next time cryptic cuties!
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This week we bring you a very special hand-picked, Fan-picked theme of Satanic Panic! It's catchy, it rhymes, but what's really behind the moral panic of the evolving eighties and into the nineties?
Well that's what our Patreon member Patrick E. wanted to know, and boy are we glad, cause it's a wild ride! From the musical messages from the devil to the massive allegations of child abuse and wrongful convictions, it's a deeper dive than we ever imagined. Just how much harm came from it is equal parts shocking and hard to quantify.
So grab your twenty-sided die and throw on the Black Album, it's time to dance with the devil! And if you want to pick a future episode topic, head on over to Patreon.com/castlesandcryptids to check out our 3 tiers and dozens of bonus episodes and videos!
This one's for you Pat!
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What's up cryptic cuties? Welcome to what was planned as Kelsey's birthday ep, (but she went to Los Angeles instead) so here it is. Kelsey cover's a famous Serial Killer who has been compared to Jack the Ripper. Don't worry she doesn't get into all the grisly details this time, there were sadly too many victims to cover.
Alanna lightens the mood with a very wild and entertaining tale of a prank that goes beyond anything you may have heard before. Listen to find out how 2 men's bet effected a whole town.
We hope you enjoy and until next time keep it cryptic!
Tags: Joseph Vacher, The French Ripper, The South-East Ripper, Killer of Little Shepherds, The Berners Street Hoax, The Berners Street Prank, Crazy Pranks
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After a brief bit of book talk, the gals put on their scrubs for some insane stories of mysterious medical mishaps. Which may be putting it too mildly...
Kelsey kicks us off as usual, with a wild case of a Minnesota woman who defied doctors and all logic by surviving a sub-zero night spent outside. Having just barely survived our own polar vortex, ya darn tootin' this one shook us!
Then Alanna leaves us with the strange story of Brazil's very own so called "Melting Man". Which got us asking ourselves if sometimes going to a big party isn't a life-saver? It's a thinker.
Tags: Jean Hillier, Joao Prestes Filho, Araçariguama Incident, UFO encounters
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You guys, this episode is right out of this world(and may sound vageuly liek a 90's talk show, we're aware!)!
Originally planned as part of our ET episode 106: A close Encounter of The Canadian Kind, it was cut due to length. And by that I mean, damn can we (I mean me, who are we kidding) talk our asses off sometimes!
So it has been in the Illuminaughty/ Patreon vaults until now, when alas we didn't get a new one out to you in time, we decided to release it.
Apologies, friends, and hope this sneak peek behind the Patreon curtain can curtail your Castles and Cryptids Cravings for now!
What's it about? Why Akon the alien and his earth lover Elizabeth of course! If you've ever wondered what the alien D is like, this is the episode for you! and also 'cause y'know extraterrestrial enlightenment and stuff. Someone has to know more than we do!
Thanks for listening and catch you next week, keep it cryptic!
Happy 2024 cryptic cuties! We hope you missed us as much as we missed you. This week we have two interesting cases for you, starting with the disappearances of two young friends who went missing after attending a huge New Year's party. Did police catch the right person in the end, or is there an innocent man behind bars? Alanna wraps things up with the tragic and brutal deaths of the Petit family, who were targeted and suffered for hours at the hands of their attackers. Don't worry, next week will be much lighter after such a heartbreaking ep.
Tags: Ben Smart & Olivia Hope, The Petit Family, The Cheshire Murders
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Well it's a wrap on 2023, can you believe it? We can't fathom how we just did Krampus last year only! LOL. Time for some urban legends, some of our favorite tales to revisit, our bread and butter baby!! We've all seen the movie versions from Western culture, like the hook man and the check-your-backseat-cause-it-looks-like-you-have-a-killer-in-there gas station story.
We wanted to see if other countries have specific legends, or just what your local tales of horror might be. We spoke of the Slit-mouthed lady, the Scottish severed head and who knows what else! Truly creepy tales of the world, that's what!
Happy Holidays and Merry Yule Y'all!
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Welcome to our 2nd last ep of 2023, and the last true crime ep of the year! (insert confetti cannons and air horns here) For this weeks ep we each chose cases where a person decided to kill the rest of their family members, depressing we know...
Kelsey tells the story of the Fisher family, a seemingly normal family with a few problems from the outside, and even more on the inside. Friends and coworkers are shocked after a sudden explosion rips through the neighbourhood, bringing about The Fall of the House of Fisher (see what we did there, we love you Mike Flanagan)
Alanna shares the story of 2 great pro wrestlers, Chris and Nancy Benoit. While the pair may have started as a storyline, they fell for real and started a life together. Years later their love story comes to a tragic conclusion that no one saw coming.
It's a dark ep for sure, but catch us next week for our last ep of the year (shameless patreon plug, where we have dozens more eps and videos!)
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Tags: Familicide, Fisher Family, Robert William Fisher, Chris & Nancy Benoit, Chris Benoit
Magic Mirror on the Wall, who has the strangest tale of all? If you are anything like us, you like hearing odd and bizarre fairy tales and creepy "children's" stories! They are often short with simple characters and trumped up tropes- stepmothers are always evil! The poor boy turn hero and marries the princess, or prince! Short dude has long name like Rumpelstiltskin!
Kelsey and Alanna curated a short list of strange stories for round one of what's sure to be a fun series we can keep coming back to! Just listen to these titillating titles:
The Devil with the Three Golden Hairs
The Louse and The Flea
The Red Shoes
The Bird, The Mouse and The Sausage
Bet you can't guess which one has religious overtones and which one has a Total Party Kill?! (that's nerd for they all die lol)
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Hello and here is part two of our Rogue Darkness takeover, talking about the tale of Hanna Cranna. Witch she may have been, however she rivaled Dean Winchester for her love of pies and watch yourself if you should deny her pie! Don't deny pie! That's the true lesson here. Hope you enjoy, and catch you next week!
Hey Cryptic Cuties, Kelsey and I had to postpone our fairy tales episode this week due to illness, we're sorry. But we picked a Darkcast Network pro to keep you company- Rogue Darkness, hosted by Raven. Check out their coverage here of Enriqueta Marti: the Vampire of Barcelona, and the second part will be the tale of the "Witch" Hanna Cranna. Clearly a cryptic conspiracy exists, or else that witch just really likes pie. Speaking of conspiracies, part 2 will be out later today as it's not letting me post multiple segments ....is it still the full moon?? We hope you'll check out Rogue Darkness :
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It felt like forever since we did an international true crime ep, so this week we decided to cover 2 unsettling cases all the way from Kenya! (shout out to our Kenyan listeners). Kelsey kicks things off with the details of the Kenyan Starvation Cult, this recent and ongoing case has touched hundreds of families across Kenya.
Alanna overs the strange death of Mercy Chepkosgei Keino, whose death has been attributed to a hit and run. But this case may be more than it seems, as the events leading up to Mercy's death involve interesting CCTV footage (available on our website) from a house party. Is Mercy's death simply a hit and run, or is this a cover-up for something much more sinister?
Until next week, keep it cryptic everyone!
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Tags: African True Crime, Kenyan True Crimes, Shakahola Forrest, Kenyan Starvation Cult, Mercy Chepkosgei Keino
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Happy Friday, hope you're ready for more tales from the Rock, this time the haunts that linger after the homicides...
Alanna takes us through some history of prisoners held here, which dates back to the Civil War era, so there's been tons of death and tragedy on the island.
The solitary confinement cells pack a particular paranormal punch, so we get into what went on in the cells and who haunts them now.
Kelsey tells us about all of Al Capone's activity after death, we talk about why he hangs out here in his afterlife, and wonder was he haunted himself....
Long live Unitard Capone!! And Keep it Cryptic! ; )
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Tags: Alcatraz, Haunted AF, Haunted history, Alcatraz Island, Evil Island, Haunted Prisons, Scarface
We have a special 2 part episode for you all, this week we cover some of the most famous prisoners to ever set foot on Alcatraz Island. Kelsey kicks things off with the Karpis-Barker gang, known for robbing banks and later for kidnappings, these criminals gained a lot of attention for their crimes. Everything came to an end when they chose the wrong person to target, someone who had a few friends in some very high places. Alanna gives us the run down an a handful of some other notorious inmates, including a man who liked birds and a few men who spent a long time working on their way off the island. We hope you enjoy part 1, and make sure to come back next week as we will be covering some of the ghosts that walk the halls of Alcatraz, one of the most haunted places in the world!
Tags: Alcatraz Inmates, Creepy Karpis, Karpis- Barker Gang, Al Capone, The Birdman of Alcatraz, Alcatraz Escape
After cutting out 10 hours of cat cajoling, we have a short and neat episode about unexplained spheres, ghostly lights in the sky and other random oddities! Some subjects just can't be shoved into one category, or explained easily away. Unless you say its always aliens, which to be fair it probably is.
Kelsey covers one of the lesser known phantom lights phenomenon of the USA, the Gurdon light. Why do these hovering lights seem to show up in places all over the country? Where's Canada's mystery lights? Basically what the hell is going on? We theorize what's causing the lights and why they are probably not headlights!
Then Alanna takes us to the swingin' seventies and the mystery of the Betz sphere. Go figure that a Floridaman should be the one to find a mysterious smooth metal orb in their yard, no explanation. More strange still, was what it started doing once they took it into the house....
Which all prompts a look at some stone spheres around the world, and what they might have in common with their mysterious metal cousin.
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Happy Halloween! The best day of the year has arrived and so has the last installment of our Wicked Week. Today's traditions and folklore comes from Misty Mysteries, Horrifying History, Sinister Story Hour, Creepy Tapas and Cause of Death: 100 Seconds to Midnight. Happy Haunting, and thanks for tuning in!!
Hey Cryptic Cuties, of course we had to make an appearance on behalf of the cryptic community for this very special episode! Along with Alanna's story of the Nuckleavee from Scotland, you will hear from Book of the Dead, Misty Mysteries, Autumn's Oddities, Creepy Confidential and Creepy Tapas!
We did the monster mash, it was a graveyard smash!!
We love witches here at Castles & Cryptids, so we're excited to bring you a Darkcast Cauldron of delights and Witch lore! There may even be a vamp in the mix, so grab your garlic for a very supernatural Sunday!
Featuring stories from Beyond the Rainbow, Autumn's Oddities, Sinister Story Hour, Scottish Murders, Rogue Darkness, and Paranormal Peeps.
Stay Tuned- tomorrow is Monster Mash Monday!
Saturday's special theme is true crime, so get ready for some horror stories to send shivers down your spine. Kelsey's featuring, or should we say, frightening us with the Texarkana Moonlight Murders, inspiration for some scary movies of its own. We also have stories from our fiends, I mean friends, at Darkcast like: Beyond The Rainbow, And Then They Were Gone, ODFM, Hands Off My Pod, Mythical True Crime, and Crime Over Cocktails!
Hope you are enjoying our Halloween episodes so far! Keep it crimey!
Happy Haunted Friday!
Today's ghost stories and horrible hauntings are brought to you by Book of the Dead Pod, Horrifying History, Autumn's Oddities, Burnt Marshmallows, Hands Off My Pod, and Paranormal Peeps!
Buckle up, grab your Ouija board or maybe some protective crystals?? and let's take a trip where we will go as far as Edinburgh's haunted castle, but also visit Haunted Donkey Lady Bridge...it's bound to be a good ghosty time!
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Hi everyone, we wanted to highlight two crazy cases of stalking, these types of crimes can be very triggering so keep that in mind as you listen. Kelsey covers the harassment of Cindy James, a nurse who faced 7 long years and dozens of escalating attacks, ranging from threatening notes and phone calls, to being attacked and drugged multiple times. Alanna tells the senseless murder of Laurie Show, who got caught up in the revenge plot of 3 teenagers, who became obsessed with making Laurie pay for her alleged crimes. We have a lighter ep on the way next week, until then keep it cryptic!
Tags: Stalking, Stalkers, Cindy James, Laurie Show
Peek-a-boo, we're right behind you! Wouldn't that just be the WORST if we really were? Well, wait till you hear Kelsey's recounting of the Scariest Story on Reddit of 2022! It's an account of a wife making her husband's life into an eerie game that he never signed on to play.....was she possessed or just really pranky? We don't know but we feel like we're being watched....
To cap off the trifecta of terror, Alanna covers two tales to scare the pants off ya! The first, titled: I was almost the victim of a killer, will satisfy your true crime craving. The final story is a brush with a demonic and dark presence, sometimes simply called, Mama.
Curl up, turn the lights off and get creepy with us!
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Happy spook-tober everyone, for this ep we decided to tell some more occult related true crime cases. Kelsey tries to answer a 80 year old question, who put Bella down the Wych Elm? A case full of mysteries and unanswered questions, and also some wild theories; this case ties in to one Alanna covered way back in ep 22, so go listen to that one if you haven't before, because its great. Alanna closes the ep with a series of murders that are suspected to have been committed by a serial killer who was active during the 1960's and into the 70's. Is it some sort of wild conspiracy, or the trail left behind by a unidentified madman who may still be alive today? Catch up with you all next week cryptic cuties, and happy listening!Tags: Occult Murders, Occult True Crime, Who put Bella in the Wych Elm, Astrological Murders
Hey Hey, it's high time for another Haunted AF episode, cryptic cuties! A very low haunted episode, actually, as we bring you the haunted underground!
Paris catacombs, move over you have had your time to shine, now it's time for the new haunts on the block! Have you heard of the Indiana catacombs? A labyrinthic network lying silently below the streets of Indianapolis? Well, if you haven't, Kelsey takes us on a tour of the dark passageways without ever leaving our comfy homes. Next stop, Ghost Station, NYC! the last stop on the left, don't get off, whatever you do....
Heading across the Atlantic we shall next visit historic Edinburgh, the city that's haunted AF. But not just the castles, the Edinburgh vaults are also a dank, dreary and creepy place to stoop into. Listen to see why they are still such a hotspot for paranormal activity, and maybe even cursed. Can't forget our final stop at the Capuchin Crypts, a Roman ossuary and macabre mosaic of skeletons and mummies.
Throw in a few side-stories and senior moments as we struggle to remember that bird's name that stole the crime scene knife that one time? (It's not Stabby the Crow, he's Canuck the Crow, I looked it up later, all good :) And that's our first episode of October! Happy Haunting!!
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Tags: Indianapolis Catacombs, New York City Ghost Train Station, City Hall Station, Capuchin Crypts, Capuchin Friars, Edinburgh Vaults, Haunted Underground, Haunted Edinburgh, Haunted NYC, South Bridge
In honor of Truth & Reconciliation Day 2023, we decided to shine a light on some cases of missing and murdered indigenous females and 2-spirit identifying people. We have a horrible history in Canada of crushing down the native cultures of our land, and it's only in recent years that Canada has begun trying to right those wrongs. One of the biggest dangers facing indigenous and First Nations females today is violence and death, especially in vulnerable communities and areas.
Kelsey takes us a few provinces over to Winnipeg, Manitoba where many women have gone missing and have later been found in local landfills. This makes it extra hard for investigators to recover the remains and bring closure to the families. But the biggest question remains, are they, and we, doing enough?
Alanna brings us back west to British Columbia and it's infamous Highway of Tears. This stretch of road runs red with the blood of the women abducted while travelling to neighboring communities. Just trying to visit family turns into a deadly game when walking this highway, and it's difficult to pin down the exact number of victims, as well as find the perpetrators.
Hopefully the more we speak out about the atrocities committed in our own proverbial backyards, the less they will get away with this shit.
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Tags: Marcedes Myran, Rebecca Contois, Morgan Harris, Buffalo Woman, Winnipeg murders, Prairie Green Landfill, Highway of Tears, Bobby Jack Fowler, Colleen MacMillan, Gloria Moody
Hi cryptic cuties, we have a cool episode all about Indigenous and First Nations folklore for you this week. Kelsey takes a deep dive into the Inuit way of life, from clothing and transportation, to housing and diets, there are many things we have to thank the Inuit for today. Alanna shares a collection of creepy creatures that appear often in First Nations stories around North America. We hope you enjoy this ep, we loved learning more about a few of the different groups. Stay tuned for next week because we have some true crime cases focused on missing and murdered Indigenous women in Canada for you.
Tags: Inuit Culture, Indigenous Folklore, First Nations Folklore, Pukjinskwes, Raven Mocker, The Flying Head, Qalupalik, Ghost Witch, Jug Woman
Near death experiences. Are they as life-changing as TV would have us believe? Does everyone that comes close to their demise see a bright light or do they simply survive and live to fight another day?
We explore some famous and lesser known brushes with death, as well as some stories of survival to surpass all odds. Meet the man who spent the longest at sea on a tiny boat (over a year!) and find out which of the Man in Black, Johnny Cash's animals that almost gutted him out of pure heartbreak. Then hear how far back near death experiences have been recorded, and how close one can come to being taken too soon, by complete accident. Hope you have a unique name!! :)
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Does this ep seem familiar? Well that's because we touched on it a bit with our special Dexter themed ep a long time ago, over 100 eps ago! Can you believe it? This week we revisit the idea by exploring killers who were inspired by others to commit terrible and senseless crimes. Kelsey covers the strange investigation into a shooter who terrorized New York City for many years, keeping its police and citizens on high alert night after night. Alanna switches it up and shares the tale of two teenagers who did some drugs and decided to watch the same movie on repeat for hours, leading them to try and recreate the events in the film. It's a wild ep this week, so be prepared. We hope you enjoy!
Tags: The New York Zodiac, Heriberto Seda, Natural Born Killers, Sarah Edmondson, Benjamin Darras
Ahoy-hoy cryptic mateys, we have sailed back into a podcast harbour near you! That's harbour with a U cause we speak the Queen's English here in Canadaland, dontcha know? It's fitting that Alanna just returned home from the Maritimes in Atlantic Canada, since we are hitting you with more maritime mysteries! We love the ocean, but she scares us a little too, gotta respect that shit, you know what we mean?? :)Kelsey takes us aboard the ship known as the Joyita, whose voyage proved less than joyful at its end. There were several prominent people on board including a doctor who was on his way to perform an amputation on a patient far away. But the vessel and its supplies would never make it to it destination. She takes us through the clues we do have and then we speculate wildly, of course.Alanna has an unsolved mystery that's shore to titillate and intrigue you! On the craggy cliffs of coastal Scotland, three lighthouse keepers go missing at the turn of the century. Was it the storm come to claim them, foul play or something even more sinister? With this one the theories all speculate wildly so we don't have to! Shiver me timbers and me bones, what do you all think are the best theories? Drop it (like a heavy anchor) in the comments!! Promo of the week! PNW Haunts and Homicides https://www.pnwhauntsandhomicides.com/
This week's Darkcast takeover episode is brought to you by Disturbing Interests podcast! As the hosts like to say, you may be disturbing, but you are not alone!We've had a Corpse Bride, now it's time for a full-on corpse Queen, better known by her real name, Ines de Castro. Regina brings us this "gruesome love story for their ages", of Ines and King Pedro I, sometimes compared to Romeo and Juliet. To round it out, co-host Lynn, docent of darkness, takes us through some "owl theories" aka folklore, Lynn the bard's tale, and all things owl. Honestly the whole epsiode is a hoot and a half! So go listen to Disturbing Interests podcast and we will talk to you next week!Find them at: Disturbinginterests.com Instagram: @dipodcast
Hiya Cryptic Cuties, we have another special ep for you, this time from the trio over at Paranormal Peeps. Hosts Josh, Jamey, and Aleca cover many haunted locations, as well as cryptids and sometimes even true crime. For their Camp Floyd ep they talk with guest Wendi from Demolished Salt Lake podcast all about the military camp, why it was built and the struggles that the soldiers faced. We hope you enjoy, and check back next week for the last ep our Darkcast takeover.
Welcome back to the Darkcast takeover, this week we have a great ep to share with you. Kelsey has wanted to share this case with everyone since we started, so we were excited to find one of our co-pods had already done it, the lovely Brenda over at Horrifying History. Check out this awesome podcast full of all things paranormal and True Crime, if you like our variety of ep topics then you are sure to love them as well. If you have never heard this case before, buckle up because it is wild, and if you want to know more there is a great Netflix series all about it called Evil Genius the True story of America's Most Diabolical Bank Heist. Enjoy!
We are on hiatus this month, so please enjoy a spooky story from Misty Mysteries, a Darkcast family podcast featuring host Keely Lopez. Of course this classic tale touches all the great parts of paranormal, folklore, and Halloween, so it's perfect as a pre-spooky season starter! Listen while it's hot out, to keep your bones from being chilled! Then check out the other episodes on the Misty Mysteries feed. She covers true crime and unsolved cases, haunted places and people/dolls, all the same stuff you know and love from our stories, so head on over, you won't be disappointed!! You never know, you may be seeing some more Misty Mysteries on our feed in the future!! Happy listening, and keep it cryptic! Darkcast Podcast of the week - @misty_mysteries Tags: Folklore, legend, Sleepy hollow, darkcast, Headless horseman,
Most of us can agree that the deep ocean can be scary as hell. There's even a specific word for the phobia of large underwater creatures or objects that I bet lots of us have- it's called megalohydrothalassophobia. But what's even scarier than the water itself, we ask? It's always the bad people who make this such a frightening place to be. Come hop on our lifeboat as we plunge into International waters! We could say you need to hear Kelsey's case like you need a hole in the hull! at least that's what the expression should be after hearing this story. Suspicious holes, coins of silver, tragedy at sea, this case has it all- except for an answer to what happened to Isabella Hellmann. The only one who did know something, the husband, wasn't saying anything.
Alanna's case is just as mystifying, if not more so. There's several players involved, but the main characters were on a honeymoon just like Kelsey's couple, and it turned into a dark cocktail of drinking, discord, and dark intentions. The case of George Smith IV is a mind-boggling web of witness statements, secret videos and the death of one half of this promising young couple, just starting out on their lives together. One thing is for sure, when it comes to law and order, the high seas are sometimes a hard, dangerous place to be.
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Hey everyone, for this weeks episode we dove into 2 more cases of bizarre Government conspiracies. Kelsey covers a dark spot in Canada's history, a time when the fear of spies and communists led the Government to funnel thousands into a "Gaydar" to better weed out any Homosexual workers. Targeting and investigating thousands of government, RCMP and Military employees. Alanna shares the story of Project Montauk; a strange tale of underground superheroes and some of the tests they endured. If this sounds familiar, is has inspired multiple tv shows including a very popular Netflix show. Can you guess which one? We hope you enjoy, until next time, keep it cryptic!
Tags: Government Conspiracy Theories, The Fruit Machine, Canada's Gaydar Machine, Montauk Project, Camp Hero, Stranger Things
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Hey Cryptic Cuties it's crime time again! Remember when Kelsey covered the infamous Moors Murders way back in Episode 22? Neither do we at this point, really! So it's about time for another case of couples who kill (or Moor Murders if you will :P) Kelsey kicks it off with a typically dark case of course, notorious killers Alton Coleman and Debra Brown. They were not your typical serial killers, they picked victims who were known as pillars of the community, often asking for their help as a ruse to gain their trust. They also had a habit of leaving tokens or items from previous victims with newer victims bodies. Alanna closes it out with the Lonely Hearts Killers, several book tangents and pauses for cat insanity. We're sorry, we love reading and Kelsey's cat is probably possessed by some minor demon, we cut most of his attack on Kelsey's ankles out. Raymond Martinez Fernandez hooked up with Martha Beck, abandoned all their kids and embarked on a life conning and eventually killing wealthy women. They were the swindlers before there was even Tinder. Or as Alanna kept saying it Tindler Swindler. It's a tongue twister, try it!! Darkcast Network Promo of the Week!! @autumnsoddities linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids
Tags: Darkcast network, Raymond Martinez Fernandez, classified ads, Martha Beck, Escape (The Pina Colada Song), killer couples, Alton Coleman, Debra Brown, deadly duos, Classified killers, Black Dagger Brotherhood, Outlander, Tinder Swindler, true crime
Summer is hot-t-t and so are these podcasts! But of course these stories are also strange, dark and mysterious! Sure to give you some chills as you chill!
Check out Cruel Summer Part 2 for Kelsey and Alanna's cases and many more in our summer collab compilation of spooky stories to tell around the campfire!
Grab your smores, it's scary story time!
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It's a cruel, cruel summer, leaving me here on my own...you know the lyrics, but are you ready for this dark and disturbing summer scream?
We got to take part in a major collab featuring some of Darkcast Network's hottest shows, and if you love us you are probably gonna love these guys too! Buckle up, and grab your comfort animals for some creepy, crimey, chill your bones stories to listen to in the dark!
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It's ep 111 so we just had to cover numerology, it was a sign. Kelsey shares a brief history of Numerology, or Arithmancy as it was once called. Everything from onomancy, to birthday numbers and life path numbers, we have a lot to discuss (and calculate). Alanna redeems herself with a deep dive into Angel Numbers (briefly mentioned in our 86th ep). If you find that every time you look at the clock it's 11:11, or 12:34, listen closely because this ep is for you. So grab a pencil and some paper and follow along as we learn a little more about ourselves through the wonderful world of numerology. We hope you enjoy!
Tags: Numerology, Arithmancy, Onomancy, Life path number, birthday number, master numbers, angel numbers
We start the episode off in true Castles & Cryptids fashion- lots of cat craziness and pet talk, interrupted by sounds of Gordo playing fetch with his bottle cap. Tell us- what's wrong with your pet? Meaning what crazy weirdo things do they do that's unique to them? Please tell us, we're dying to know!!
Kelsey breaks down the killing of Marta Russo, but the one major thing this case lacks- is a motive!? Struck down in broad daylight on campus, the death was a shock to the nation. We take you through the various theories- including conspiracies!
Then we take a sharp turn into the life and crimes of Charles Ponzi- that's right, father of the Ponzi scheme. Ever heard of him? Well, we took a look into the scam, the man, and how it's still alive and well today, or it's offshoots and copycats at least... ..
But who wants to get rich right now with little effort, anyway?? Um, We do!!
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That's right, we are finally talking all things dragons, because what goes better with a podcast called castles & cryptids than dragons! Kelsey covers the influence of dragons on Asian culture, focusing on Chinese dragons (Long) and their deep history across many dynasties. We discuss everything from the Chinese zodiac, to the emperor's new clothes and much, much more. Alanna wraps up the ep by teaching us all about the dragons featured in Dungeons & Dragons, what their attacks are and how to use them. Join our Patreon for just $2/Month, we will be sharing a part 2 there soon for this awesome ep as both our segments were way, way longer than we intended. Who knew we loved talking about dragons this much. Happy listening cryptic cuties!
We've decided to feature more missing persons and unsolved cases on the pod, to help highlight and bring attention to more cases that could be solved someday. There's unfortunately too many to choose from. Kelsey brings us the tale of Diane Augat, who went missing quite quietly in 1998. Strange clues and traces of her are the only things that have ever been found, and theories include foul play. Alanna covered the disappearance of Keith Reinhard, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding his last hike. He was not the only man to never return from Pendleton Mountain, and certainly not the first to go missing in a deeply wooded or National Park area. Could some of these deaths and disappearances be connected? If you have any info on Diane's disappearance, you can call Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 1-800-873-TIPS. If you have any info on the disappearance of Ketih Reinhard, you can submit a tip on the Unsolved website: https://unsolved.com/gallery/keith-reinhard/ Darkcast Promo of the week! And Then they Were Gone Podcast (what could be more fitting??) https://www.andthentheyweregone.com/ https://linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids?utm_source=linktree_admin_share
This week we share a wide variety of stories of close calls and near misses. First, Kelsey focuses on a handful of examples of people trusting their instincts, and dodging some very scary situations. Alanna takes her turn with a few deep dives into harrowing surroundings no one would want to find themselves in. From almost being attacked and murdered, to surviving at sea or in the wilderness, to a first hand account of 911, this ep has it all. We hope if you ever find yourself in a bad situation you can get out safely, just like these brave people did. Happy listening and buckle up, because it's a wild one!
Tags: 3rd Man Syndrome, Gut Instincts, Trust Your Gut, Reddit Stories linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
Some still call this case the best documented UFO sighting ever to happen in Canada, and it occurred way back in the 60's at a place called Falcon Lake, Manitoba.
Stefan Michalak was an industrial mechanic and amateur geologist who was exploring around the lake east of Winnipeg when he noticed a gaggle of geese abruptly take off, honking madly. Although Stefan was an educated and multi-lingual man, he was not at all prepared for the meeting that was about to take place, indeed, likely no one would be....
PLEASE NOTE: We did take a detour from our regular scheduled programming this week, as you may have noticed. Not to worry, it was just a decision based on some recording issues and we will be back to our aforementioned episode on the 3rd man syndrome next week. This audio was taken from an extra long recording we did for our May Patreon page, but since we split it, if you'd like to hear the second half you can head on over to Patreon.com/castlesandcryptids
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Tags: Falcon Lake incident, Stefan Michilak, Manitoba, UFO sightings, UAP, MUFON, Project Blue Book, Canada, Close encounters, 4th kind
Hi everybody, we hope you are prepared for a very dark episode this week. Kelsey dives into the case of Nathon Brooks, who repeatedly shot his parents while they lay sleeping. We discuss everything from possible motivations, to an extremely different version of events provided in a police report, which version is true? We'll let you be the judge. Alanna closes out the episode with the history of Craig Price, a truly terrifying teenager that commits multiple murders that all fall under the definition of overkill. Trust us, you definitely didn't want to attract his attention when he was out wandering around the neighbourhood. Happy listening, we will catch up with everyone next week!Tags: Teenage Killers, Killer Kids, Teenage Muderers, Nathon Brooks, Craig Pricelinktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
Do you know about Walt Disney's supposed cryogenically frozen body or head? What other Disney urban legends have you heard? We have some lesser known ones to cap off our Urban Legend episode, and we think you'll enjoy them as much as we did! And if you are the type to believe that there's a secret dome over Disneyworld to keep out the rain, well sorry to burst your invisible imaginary bubble, bro. Don't say we didn't warn ya. tags: urban legends of Disney, ghosts of Disneyworld, haunted Disney, Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, Cinderella's Castle, death at Disney, Space Mountain, Its a Small world, Disney conspiracy theories.
Listen up cryptic cuties, we got a classic horror trope coming at ya! The "call is coming from inside the house" babysitter urban legend! We've all heard the classic lines like-What's your favorite scary movie? from Scream, etc, but did any of that actually ever happen?? Was a babysitter really murdered, or someone ever calling and asking her to check on the children? Kelsey spills the teenage tea on this case, the case of Janett Christman. We were surprised to learn how much of it was actual true- or not. Alanna goes a different direction with something a little dark- and fun for gamers?? what have you heard about Polybius, an arcade game that may or may not have existed? Pinball wizard or not- you will probably enjoy this obscure conspiracy theory!Stay tuned for a bonus episode about the dark side of Disney!!Promo of the week: All Hallow's Eve podcastTags: Janett Christman, Polybius, Petrified forest, urban legends,
Ate Alanna and ate Kelsey here, for this special true crime ep focusing on the Philippines! Kelsey shares the story of an unassuming Pastor who was able to kill dozens over the course of 10 years, before finally being caught in an unexpected way. Alanna covers the history and crimes of Nardong Putik, a man famous for being a sort of robin hood type, hiding in puddles and escaping prison multiple times. We love our international episodes and the chance to learn about different places around the world, we hope you enjoy our Filipino crimes. Keep it cryptic everyone!Tags: Philippines, Filipino True Crime, Father Mallari, Nardong Putik linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
Taurus season, you say? It's gonna be May? Just in time for May the 4th/Alanna's sister's birthday, we brought you the paranormal families that really were all about the sisters!! The Bangs sisters' spiritualism shows could have been called the Sisterhood of the Travelling Precipitated Art. Which was only one of the ways they showcased their attunement to the spirit world, but was one of the most impressive too. Think pictures whose eyes follow you about the room, and then some! No spoilers. Alanna brings it home with the Fox sisters, who were born in her home province! Then they moved to New York and became known for their Rochester rappings. Not the 8 mile kind, the knocks from beyond kind. The rest is all psychic slate reading, Dr. Funk, and who wants to marry a millionaire?...We really can't make this shit up. Promo of the Week!! @Misty_Mysteries https://linktr.ee/misty_mysteries https://castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com/Tags: Fox sisters, Spiritualism, Arthur Conan Doyle, Bangs Sisters, Mediums, Precipitated paintings, Kate Fox, Maggie Fox, Mary Bangs, Elizabeth Bangs
Sorry for the technical difficulties with last weeks ep, we hope you still enjoyed celebrating our 100th with us. Now, back to our regular scheduled programing, we bring you some strange and also heartbreaking cases of mistaken identity. Kelsey shares the fun fact this week, and then dives into a sudden and seemingly unmotivated murder of a mother of 3. Alanna shares a few stories, including the origin of finger printing in prisons, and the senseless deaths of Aren Smith and Jason Ramkishun. Stay safe everyone, and until next week, keep it cryptic!Tags: Mistaken Identity, Jane Thurgood-Dove, Will & William West, Aren Smith, Jason Ramkishunlinktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
Pew pew pew, Give us your airhorn sound effects 'cause it's our 100th episode cuties!!We have loved this wild ride so far, and wanted to do something a little different for our 2 year celebration! We've come a long way baby, and yes that's from a cigarette commercial, but I stand by it. 90's child forever.We try our hand at guessing top 10 lists, read a listener story, and reflect on the haunted things, highs and lows, and thank yous for two very great years of podcasting.Much love to our Illuminaughty members, our cryptic cutie family, and the podcast community as well! Keepin' it cryptic for years to come!Proud Member of Darkcast Network!Promo of the week: Horrifying History Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/21Lq5LZc4b9eBbTxc3gRtJ?si=9fcc63f5944b4960https://linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids
It's just a jump to the left, and then a step to the right. Put your hands on your hips, and bring your knees in tight...... This ep is brought to you by Kelsey's love of the Rocky Horror Picture Show! We revisit a fun topic with some more eerie and strange tales of people unknowingly wandering into a time slip, or time warp if you prefer. Kelsey takes a deep dive into the Ghosts of Versailles, also known as the Moberly-Jourdain Incident. Then, Alanna shares a listicle of bizarre stories and a unusual street in Liverpool. We hope you enjoy, and can't wait to celebrate our 100th ep will you all next week!!!! Thank you for supporting us over the last 2 years, it's been so much fun. Tags: Moberly-Jourdain Incident, the Ghosts of Versailles, Bold Street, Time Slips, Time Warps, Leeds Castlelinktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
Spies, intrigue and forgeries, oh my! You're gonna Juan-a hear the whole story of super-spy Juan Pujol Garcia. He worked his butt off to build a spy ring, operated as a double-agent, spied on multiple sides of multiple conflicts, and was an early example of an expert at fake news. Once called "the best actor in the world", come find out what all his secret agent names were and tell us your favorite! RIP Agent Spoon....We stick around WWII to tell the tale of the 588th Bomber Regiment in Soviet Russia, also known as the Night Witches. These ladies kept swooping into Alanna's orbit so she had to share with us about these amazing women. Armed with little more than paper planes and pencils, they efficiently terrorized the German troops flying their night sorties, that they started calling them the Nachthexen, or Night Witches. Did they secretly have some super spy injections that gave them night vision? or was that just a rumor the enemy clung on to in order to explain how freaking good they were. We bet you can guess. Let's celebrate the white Lily of Stalingrad and all her sestras (sisters)! Get out your enigma machines 'cause this one is especially cryptic!https://linktr.ee/castlesandcryptidshttps://linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=5c03a5fd-78d4-4fa1-8e55-40983a6bd469Tags: night witches, Marina Roskova, Lidia Litvyak, Yevdokiya Bershankaya, Juan Pujol Garcia, Agent Garbeau, operation Fortitude, bovril, operation overlord
Hello castle lovers everywhere, we see you and we love you. This week we earn our namesake and bring you some of the coolest and creepiest we could find. Kelsey shares three castles that she would love to visit.... during the day, not at night, because they are still haunted. Alanna takes us to Scotland, surprise, surprise, for a pair of famous castles that have very interesting histories. We hope you enjoy and we will catch up with you all next week, till then keep it cryptic everybody. Tags: Haunted Castles, Castles, Himeji Castle, Larnach Castle, Houska Castle, Blackness Castle, Tantallonlinktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
Medical malpractice, malicious intent, negligence and straight up murder, we cover it all in this weeks episode. Alanna switches things up and goes first with a listicle of scary nightmare inducing medical accidents?? that have resulted is quite a number of lawsuits. We cut the list in two, so join our patreon to hear the rest (you know you wanna). Kelsey closes out the episode with the story of an "angel of death" nurse; btw we both hate that name. With dozens of patients killed in a little over a year, this serial killer is credited with the most killings in Germany since WWll. Buckle up for this heart wrenching episode, and make sure you double, triple check those hospital forms before you get put under. Happy listening. Tags: Medical malpractice, Angel of Death, Stephan Letter
Leprechauns! So much more than just a 90's movie starring Warwick Davis and Jennifer Aniston. What do you know about the mythical little men? Why the hell do they keep their gold at the end of the rainbow?? And what about some of those other little mythical dudes that are leprechaun-adjacent? Kelsey kicks it off with answers to these questions, and teaches us about the origins of St. Patrick's day too! It's edutainment at it's finest.To close it out, Alanna goes over some of the Irish folklore creatures that you may not have heard of, like the Pooka/Puca, who says the kinda things to you that'll make you poopa your pants! Followed up by a few more folk, like the banshee. You probably have heard of this wailing, harbinger of death, but might not know much more about this shrieking spirit....Ireland, we love you and all your crazy stories! Now let's go have some cabbage and champ. Keep it cryptic and Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Our international true crime series continues this week as we dive into 2 ( or maybe even 3) cases of murder in Scotland. First, Kelsey shares the extremely angering World's End Murders, the tragic death of 2 girls at the hands of a man who had a shockingly long wrap sheet. We discuss what role bad character evidence and the laws of double jeopardy play at trial, and how there may always be exceptions to a rule. Alanna closes out the ep with a massacre from medieval times that will give you total Red Wedding vibes (shout out to GOT fans!), along with a reading from a very special book. We hope you enjoy the ep, and until next time, keep it cryptic.
Tags: The World's End Murders, Christine Eadie, Helen Scott, Angus Sinclair, The Black Douglas, The Black Dinner, The Massacre of Glencoe, The Clanlands Almanac
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Hi and Hej hej(hey hey)! It's time for Swedish folklore, let's gooo!! We've barely grazed the surface on any Scandinavian or Norse mythology, so for this one, we're keeping it simpler with tales straight outta Sweden. From the Aurora borealis and its associations, to the Lindworm/Lindwurm-um, yikes, to the Vittra, we've got something almost from A-Z! Kelsey takes on the Lindwurm, a fearsome beast from below that is sure to remind you of one movie or another, and all it's other incarnations. Followed up with a second course full of Northern Lights myths and legends, sure to dazzle and delight. Alanna caps it off with a handful of names like the Nack, a nude dude that hangs out in the river and might drown you, to be confirmed, and the Vittra who may sound familiar if you've listened to episode 91! But they are a little different, because they have invisible cows this time. So lasso up your headphones for an eclectic episode of Sweden's best lore and legends!
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Tags: Lindwyrm, aurora borealis, the nack, the huldra, vittra/vatte, the Werewolf tale
This week we explored two very different cases of arson. Kelsey covers the Pillow Pyro, who set dozens of fires in fabric stores that ultimately led to the deaths of four people. The case becomes even more complicated when the culprit attempts to profit from the fires by blurring the line between fact and fiction. Alanna shares the story of a devastating fire at The Happy Land Club. With a single staircase as the only exit, unsuspecting partiers were left fighting for their lives against the flames. We hope you make it all the way through the ep, it's a sad one. Thanks for listening. Tags: Arson, The Pillow Pyro, The Happy Land Club Firelinktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
We wouldn't be who we are today without cryptid stories!! This time we rounded up some kooky, weird and claw-some creatures that can be found in rather chilly climates. Kelsey brings the gnome-guys home with the Barbegazi, who give off some Hobbit vibes and are found in France and Switzerland. Then the Nisse, aka the Tomte, who are a cryptid of many names! Not to be confused with Nessie, slightly different! think more helpful on the farm....less plesiosaur. To top it off, Alanna had to highlight a combo cryptid called Batsquatch, who might be a cousin to Mothman?? Plus a Beaver Eater from up north and a cryptid connection of Cyclopian eyes?? Unintentionally Cyclopian is our new band name, it's canon. Keep it cryptic, friends!
Tags: Barbegazi, Nisse, Batsquatch, Beaver Eater, Hugag
Welcome to part 2 of our hostage crisis episodes. This week Alanna takes a deep dive into the origins of the term Stockholm Syndrome. What starts as a bizarre bank robbery transitions into a hard situation for police to handle when hostages begin to take the side of the criminals. Is it a real thing, or has the term been applied a few too many times? We discuss this and more in the exciting conclusion for one of our wildest ep topics yet. Happy listening!
Tags: Stockholm, Stockholm Syndrome, Stockholm Bank Robbery
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Have you heard about the hostage situation that took place in 1988 in Gladbeck, Germany? If not, buckle up, you are in for a very wild ride! One that the hostages could probably never have imagined finding themselves in. The criminals attempt to rob a branch of the Deutsch bank in Gladbeck, North-Rhine Westphalia, and the resulting run from the bank turns into sort of a mashup of Speed meets Taken...only there's no Liam Neeson in sight to save them. Tragic and terrifying, the situation played out almost like a Hollywood movie. In fact, the media covered every minute in great detail, prompting questions and reformed laws on how hostage situations are covered and handled by reporters in the future.....
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We are seeing double this week as we cover two cases of very strangely behaved twins. Kelsey covers the Spahalski twins, Stephen & Robert, who seem to share more than just genes with each other. Then, Alanna walks us through the bizarre story of Ursula & Sabina Eriksson, who suddenly began acting strange and caused a huge scene on a highway, before one of them eventually murdered someone. At what point does twin telepathy go too far, and can one twin's illness or murderous impulses be caught by the other? We explore these questions and more during this week's ep. Happy Listening!
Tags: Twin Telepathy, Stephen & Robert Spahalski, Ursula & Sabina Eriksson
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This week we time travel back to the 1800's to bring you some vintage crimes, all in honor of Kelsey's birthday! This one goes out to all the Capricorns out there!For Kelsey's birthday wish she covered H.H. Holmes, a murderer wrapped in an enigma, wrapped in a lot of misleading media coverage. But of course, when you use names like the Murder Hotel or Holmes Horror Castle, things are bound to get blown out of proportion.. so how well do you really know Herman Webster Mudgett?We step forward in time a bit to the 1920's to talk about the Hex Hollow murder in Pennsylvania. This harkens back to our previous episode because the practitioners of an old sort of folk magic in this region believed strongly in curses. And would do almost anything to get rid of one...Alanna tells us the dark tale of how one man's life ended because of a curse, poor Nelson Rehmeyer. And he had no way to ever see it coming.....
Welcome back all our loyal listeners, and happy Friday the 13th! We are kicking this year off with a fun ep filled with numbers and different superstitions surrounding them. Kelsey takes a deep dive into the history behind friggatriskaidekaphobia, or the fear of Friday the 13th. Then, Alanna shares the good numbers and bad numbers from cultures all around the world. Which ones are good luck and which ones are a bad omen, listen to find out. Happy new year, and keep it cryptic!
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Tags: Superstitions, Triskaidekaphobia, Friday the 13th, Paraskevidekatriaphobia, friggatriskaidekaphobia, Number Superstitions, Smoking Superstitions
Happy Holidays cryptic cuties! Our very special gift to you is an ep all about Christmas Traditions from around the world. We hope you have been good this year, or else the subject of Kelsey's segment might pay you a visit. If you live in Europe you may know all about this frightening figure, he brings beatings to misbehaving children, or may even take them back to his lair to eat later.
Alanna closes out the last ep of 2022 with two interesting Yule Witches, Frau Perchta and Befana, neither one you would want to meet if you have been naughty instead of nice this year. Gruß vom Krampus, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from Alanna & Kelsey, we appreciate each and every one of you! We will catch up with you all in 2023.
Tags: Christmas Traditions, St. Nicholas, Krampuslauf, Krampusnacht, Perchtenlauf, Krampuskarten, Frau Perchta, Befana
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Life imitates art, they say, so it's no surprise that some crimes cases actually have twist endings or red herrings. Sometimes we just really have no idea what's going on, onscreen or in our own home...Or who to suspect. Kelsey takes on the crazy case of Daniel LaPlante and his reign of terror in Massachusetts. He was an unlikely suspect for committing such a crime spree, and proved to be more evasive than anyone had guessed. To cap it off we have another brutal attack with the story of Ryan Waller and Heather Quan. Police had a tough time figuring out what happened in their home on Christmas day in 2006, and the fallout would turn out to be just as tragic as the main event.
This week we revisit one of our most popular international true crime ep countries, Japan. Focusing on folklore and urban legends this time, we explore just a tiny amount of Japan's rich and very long history. Kelsey reads a small collection of popular folktales, with some of the variations slowly becoming more and more bizarre (be warned that a clam wife may pee clam juice in your bean soup).
Then, Alanna shares a variety of urban legends popular with the more superstitious Japanese residents. From tunnels to computer pop-ups, to cursed poems and bathrooms, we've got you covered. Tune in for the lore, stay for the laughs (there are plenty this week). Thanks for listening and keep it cryptic!
Tags: Car Henge, Japanese Folklore, Japanese Fairytales, Urashima Tarō, Tsuru no Ongaeshi, Tsuru Nyōbō, saru kani gassen, Japanese Urban Legends, Urban Legends, Inunaki Tunnel, The Red Room Curse, Tomino's Hell, Bathroom Legends
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If you've ever driven, well anywhere, you've probably had an experience with some form of road rage. Whether yours, or someone else's perhaps. It's okay, you can tell us! but what about the times when some driver takes it too far, from confrontational to criminal?Kenneth Noye went from a petty criminal to not-so-petty criminal pretty quickly in life, so it's not a stretch to say he probably had a quick fuse as well. One day in beautiful England, Stephen Cameron was on his way to get some snacks with his fiancée in London. He had no idea who or what he would cross paths with along the way...We cover a case of Canadians behaving badly towards other cars of Canadians in Windsor, Ontario. And then we go south of the border, down Nevada way. Where a violent altercation and a case of mistaken identity (or two), leads to a very sad ending.Wherever you are please, drive safe! and if you are in your car right now, you better not be driving and reading this! Naughty listener!But feel free to turn us way up in your speakers at stoplights with the windows rolled down. Enjoy the weird looks!Don't forget to check out our website: https://castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com/ Follow us on Social Media! @castlesandcryptids And Donate on Patreon: https://patreon.com/CastlesandcryptidsJoin the illuminaughty & Keep it Cryptic!Tags: Erich Nowsch, Tammy Meyers, Kenneth Noye, Allen Lucier, Road Rage crimes
This week we took a deepest deep dive into just a few of the strangest things found in the ocean (and some of them not yet found). Kelsey guides us on a tour of the Yonaguni Monument; a huge underwater sandstone structure with unknown origins. Is it man made, or a slow erosion of rock over thousands of years? It very well may be a bit of both, check out the pictures on the website and decide for yourself. Then, Alanna shares the story behind The Bloop, an extremely loud sound heard from points thousands of miles apart. When sped up it sounds like a simple air bubble rising, but what could really be behind this bizarre sound? Ever wonder what a group of 4 billion Herring sounds like? Listen to find out the answer... Tags: Yonaguni Monument, The Bloop, Point Nemo, Weird Sea Creatureslinktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
Hello cryptic cuties! Weee're baa-aack! This week we covered a covered a couple of cases under the loose theme of day of the dead/Mexico crimes, and we will say they turned out to be two very different crimes. Kelsey tells us the story of Digna Ochoa of Mexico, a former nun turned human rights lawyer and certified badass. She advocated all her life for those with less of a voice, all the while fighting off the threats from those who disapproved of her work. This tale highlights ongoing issues even today, for those who work to help those in need. Alanna caps it off with a case in California, that happened on November 2nd, 2016. Sherri Papini went missing while out on a jog along the Old Oregon Trail, leaving her family frantic with worry. We'll take you through the ups and downs and the updates on the case from this year, and it's a wild ride, but no one gets dysentery, at least??
Enjoy this formerly Patreon exclusive episode! We won't be releasing a new episode this week, until Kelsey is feeling well and has a voice! (Sorry for the switch!) Kelsey kicks it off with a double feature, first up is Philly's Phantom Bus to Nowhere. The bus appears to those who are a little lost in life, but once you are on it you cannot see the world outside the windows.....or who else was there.... This is followed up by the tale of the Bunnyman of Viriginia, which if you haven't heard of it, we will let you hear the whole story first to do it justice. It wasn't what Alanna thought it was at all! Then Alanna tells us about Dear David, the creepy child-ghost who evoked terror on a Twitter thread and tormented Adam Ellis in his apartment. Why are Adam's cats always staring at the weird hallway, and what the hell does this kid want?! To see the pictures/posts from this story, please see the bustle.com article by Lucia Peters that was referenced: https://www.bustle.com/life/what-is-dear-david-here-is-everything-writer-adam-ellis-has-tweeted-about-his-haunted-apartment-from-start-to-finish-7714979 Cause I'm not sure what I'm allowed to re-post, cause copyright maybe?! Thanks for listening and we appreciate the heck out of you!
Let's take a haunted tour starting at the "Castles of the Rockies", the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Located in Banff National Park, Alberta in a valley carved out by glaciers, this haunted hotel has a long history marred by a few unexpected deaths. Some spirits are super helpful and some seem straight out of The Shining, so take your pick! Next stop is Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana, which has a very violent past and tons of tragic deaths on site. No surprise some spirits stuck around after the trauma that happened here. There's even pics, so it did happen!! :P Finally it's on to the Castle of Good Hope, how appropriate to begin and end with a castle! It's the oldest existing colonial building in South Africa, so it certainly has a long history as well. From the bakery to the torture chambers and dungeons, this historical site has something for everyone! Don't forget to visit the haunted bell tower, you might just see Lady Andy Bernard!!
This weeks episode is sponsored by John Carpenter and Wes Craven, just kidding... For this ep we explore two cases of people who were involved in very unusual stabbings. Kelsey covers the story of the Papin sisters, who left behind a murder scene so disturbing, Alanna wishes she could erase it from her brain. Then, Alanna walks us through the mysterious stabbing of Robert Wone, a young man with a very bright future ahead of him. Why was the crime scene so strange? Why did even the first responders think something fishy was going on? You'll just have to listen to find out. Have something feel-good on standby for after this ep, and be sure to keep it cryptic this spooky season!
Tags: Slasher Murders, Stabbings, The Papin Sisters, The Papin Affair, Christine Papin, Léa Papin, Robert Wone linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
The occult, cults, necromancy, necrophilia- ever wonder what these words mean that sound so similar? We've probably all heard them before but if you are like us, you might be curious to learn more- without ending up on a government watch list. Don't worry, we got you! We did all the searching for you so you never have to say necromancy when you rally mean necrophilia. Talk about a Freudian slip! Kelsey took us on a journey through the meaning of necromancy, what parts of this dark magic are misunderstood and what it all encompasses. Its roots go back further than you think....maybe dead men do tell tales, after all. Alanna takes us on a mini-tour of the occult world, beginning on a bald mountain hat's seen some SHIT. From witches to political executions, it's got all the dark and twisted history! and some statues too. Then its on to Britain to meet a few famous occultists and a Black Sabbath bridge. Stopovers include: tv tangents, multiple mentions of Fringe, sidetracks into podcast land and several mispronunciations of a fairly famed poet. (Sorry!)
This week we bring two dark and creepy cases of murder which helped fuel the Satanic panic of the 1980's. Kelsey covers the Vampire Clan, run by 16 year old Rod or "Vesago" to his close friends. The Clan was responsible for the brutal killing of a couple and led to a manhunt that went across multiple state lines. Then, Alanna shares the case of the Fall River Murders, where three sex workers were killed in disturbing ways by a suspected cult. What was the true purpose of these violent and horrific murders? We may never know. Everybody stay safe out there, don't join any strange cults and above all else, be sure to keep it cryptic!
Tags: Ritualistic Murders, Satanic Panic, Rod Ferrell, The Vampire Clan, Vampire Clan Murders, Fall River Murders, Cult, Carl Drew
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For this episode, we dive into some greek mythology, complete with a vast, complicated and incestuous family tree, full of betrayal and punishment. Kelsey shares the creation of the universe, then learn where everything came from, to how Prometheus created man and why Zeus was so pissed about it. Finishing off her segment, Kelsey tells the true story of the curse placed upon Medusa and how her violent death did not stop her powers. Then, Alanna covers some of the badass Greek goddesses; before finishing off with some of the weirdest/sexiest things that happened in Greek Mythology. We hope you enjoy, and be sure to keep it cryptic!
Tags: Mythology, Greek Mythology, The Creation Greek Myth, The Creation of Man by Prometheus, Medusa, Zeus, Nyx, Aphrodite, Psyche, Persephone, Artemis, Hebe, Eos, Athena, Strange things in Greek Mythology
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This week we head across the world to India, where there are a lot of people, and thus there's bound to be quite a bit of crime. Kelsey regales us with a few fun facts about India before taking us on a dark and twisted road. It's a tale of a young man named Sharath with a love for fast bikes, a bright future, and a family who loved him. Their world would be turned upside down when he was kidnapped, and they likely never knew who to trust again after this heinous act. Trust no one..... Alanna caps it off with another dark story of betrayal and gruesome violence. We head to the fringes of Bollywood and the life of Laila Khan, an up-and-coming starlet who had much potential as an actress and model. She was reported missing with 4 other family members after a family gathering, and police would uncover a disturbing sequence of events in the months that followed. The chilling thread that runs through both cases is you never really know WHO you can trust, or what's going to happen, but always trust your gut, and remember we all need to look out for one another! We love you all and stay safe! Tags: Sharath Niranjan, Bengalaru, kidnapping, Laila Khan, Rajesh Khanna, Wafa: A Deadly Love Story, Bollywood crime
This week we invite you to join us on a journey to some cool and unique abandoned places around the world. Kelsey shares some places she would love to visit, from picturesque houses in Africa to a place of worship in Indonesia. All hail the chicken church! And a few that you may want to visit with a macabre fascination, such as a underground labyrinth of millions of bones and a disaster that left a whole city abandoned indefinitely. Alanna shares two abandoned WWll related places and their interesting histories that draw tourists from around the world. Happy listening, and don't forget to keep it cryptic!
Tags: Gereja Ayam, Kolmanskop, Paris Catacombs, Fordlândia, Pripyat, Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster, Wolfsschanze, Wolf's Lair, U Boat, U-352 linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
This week we try to cover a lot of victims by covering the highest kill count serial killers we could find. Sound dark and also super sad? It certainly is. But it's odd how the few killers always seem to get the most coverage- Bundy, Dahmer(covered him:), Gein, etc. And of course they are horrible, but there are a few evil murderers that top them all, the ones that kill tens, or even hundreds, of innocent and undeserving victims. Canada doesn't have a ton of serial killers, we mostly have moose and they are scary enough if you come across one. But Robert Pickton was the worst one Canada has probably ever seen. His family's pig farm became a macabre part of Canadian history, and the aftermath led to some changes in criminal investigations of missing persons. Even worse than him, however, was Luis Garavito of Colombia. Although he had a dark childhood from the start, it does not excuse his heinous murders of minors. He knew how to torture others because of wounds inflicted on him and so many people suffered for it. Buckle up guys, and I guess send us the therapy bills? Sorry. Tags:Robert Pickton, Project Redress, Canadian True crime, Luis Garavito, The Beast, Monster of Genova
We travel back in time to the weird world that was the 1970's. Kelsey shares a collection of funny and bizarre headlines that cover just a few of the strange things happening during the 70's. Everything from rat art and vibrating bras, to banning peanut butter from a school (not because of allergies). Then, Alanna does a deep dive into the UFO encounter and abduction of Travis Walton; one of the most witnessed disappearances in history. Is there intelligent life out there in a galaxy far, far away? Listen to find out our opinions and be sure to keep it cryptic! Tags: Strange Headlines, Weird 70's News, UFO, Alien Abductions, Travis Walton linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
We have a special episode for you this week. Kelsey stays true to her hardcore true crime roots by sharing the bizarre and consensual?? death and cannibalization of a man who found a willing victim online. Is this a case of two men who found and fulfilled each other's ultimate fantasies, or a case of a man experiencing a mental health crisis being taken advantage of by a killer? We will let you be the judge. Thankfully, Alanna brings some humor back to the episode with some very funny sex toy thefts and laws. Just how many sex toys is too many in Texas, listen to find out.
Tags: Kinky Crimes, The Master Butcher, Cannibalism, Armin Weiwes, Bernd Brandes, Sex Toy crimes, Weird Sex Laws linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
Bears, Boston lemurs, battles with Hidebehinds?? What exactly is living in the large forests of North America and the rest of the continents of the world? What creatures or beings hide in the dusk, in the cover of trees, crevices, and brush? From Axe-handle hounds to Skogsra, we cover some of the funny and freaky forest dwellers that live in the legends of our world. Whether they guide you into the forest to your doom, kill you outright, or hike their boobs over their shoulder when your not looking, they will surprise and possibly delight you! they may even want to hook up, depending on what you're into... These beings sometimes rule their forests, intimidating those who they don't like, and messing with or condemning them. But, like tricksters, some are mischievous, and might only inconvenience or even help you. If you've ever heard a noise at night outdoors you can't explain, you need to listen to this episode! https://castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com/ Join the Illuminughty! https://www.patreon.com/Castlesandcryptids Tags: Treesqueak, fauns, Gumberoo, goofus bird, will-o-the-wisps, Wampus cat, black panthers
This week we bring you two murders that were labeled cold cases for decades before finally being solved. First, Kelsey tells the frustrating murder of Irene Garza; a local beauty queen and beloved teacher. Just how did the case go unsolved for so many years when so many people knew who was responsible? Listen to find out. To close the ep, Alanna shares the seemingly random attack and death of Lee Rotatori, why was she targeted and attacked and who was behind it? Buckle up and join us as we cover two of our wildest cases yet. Happy listening, and keep it cryptic!
Tags: Solved Cold Cases, Resolved Cold Cases, Irene Garza, Lee Rotatori
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Welcome class! Time to broaden our minds, use our inner eye to see the future!- Hermione Granger, mocking Professor Trelawney. Time for Divination lessons! Have you ever had your tarot cards or tea leaves read? gone to see a psychic or consulted a magic 8 ball? then you're probably as fascinated by fortune-telling as we are! We dived into the origins (older than you think!) of tarot cards and the more modern Oracle decks. From the classic to the rare, there are so many cool decks you can buy! Tell us your favorites! Alanna also covered the history of runestones, and rune casting. That crazy Odin was quite a God, we tell ya! Of course he was involved. Kelsey's teaches us all about tea leaf reading, and for one of the most world-wide divination practices, it's surprisingly not that well known. Did you know you can read other dregs from drinks other than tea? No? better give it a listen and learn a little bit about tea-leaf reading and all it's rites and rituals. Fancy a cuppa with Castles & Cryptids? 😋
Time to laugh at some more inept thieves, petty criminals and other stupid people! This is one of those episodes that have fewer than 5 murders. But less than zero, so there's that.... Kelsey covers some contraband cheese, some stolen road structures, fruity disguises and more on her segment of stupid crimes. And when Alanna kicks her turn off, Kelsey has the inside scoop AGAIN as it happened in her old neighbourhood! this couple takes the cake for dumb getaway attempts, all because they tried to buy a can of pop. Plus a list of some of the dumbest crooks the internet can find. Truly the Micheal Scotts of the criminal world. Podcast Promo of the week! F**k My Work Life Podcast @fmwlpod (IG)
Tags: Spruce Grove woman falls through ceiling, cheese crime rings, watermelon masks
Welcome to a very special episode, this week we wanted to honour the Ukraine by learning more about it and sharing it with our listeners. Kelsey kicks us off by reading three very popular stories from Cossack Fairy Tales, which was originally published in 1894. Then, Alanna covers some traditional clothing and Pysanky, all before finishing off the episode with a deep dive into Baba Yaga and the story of Vasilisa the Beautiful. We hope you enjoy this weeks episode, happy listening!
Tags: Ukrainian Folklore, Cossack Fairy Tales, Ukrainian Fairy Tales, Ukrainian clothing, Pysanky, Baba Yaga, Vasilisa the Beautiful linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
We are super excited to bring you a wild, hand-picked, fan-picked episode this week! An esteemed member of our Illuminaughty Patreon group chose Australian Crimes and we got to go hog wild picking whatever case we wanted! So they are very different cases; first up Kelsey brought the stealth and wealth by covering the Bank of Australia robbery. The names read like a cast of characters, (seriously, Valentine? Dingle??) and it would probably make a great George Clooney film. It happened at the first bank of Australia, and this story has a lot of firsts, including the first time a bank robbery led to a bank taking back all its ....money? It gets real, y'all, real weird. Alanna comes in clutch with a double feature- a true crime and one that borders more on weird mini-mystery. The Toxic Tea Lady is what Caroline Grylls became known as, after a series of deaths surrounded her and her family. Never trust a Grammy who doesn't eat her own cookies.... Then we take a look at the Tromp family's abrupt fleeing of their home and where they ended up. Don't worry, they all survive in this one! but we don't get all the answers, either....Enjoy!!
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This week we decided to travel all around the world to explore some of the craziest and most interesting places we could find. Kelsey starts us off with a collection of almost all naturally occurring wonders. From some of the saltiest places of earth, to a few places with enough acid to melt your face off and everything in between. Alanna covers a number of stone circles and stone megaliths that have puzzled visitors and researchers alike for centuries. We wish we could travel to all of these places, if only we had unlimited time and money......sigh. You definitely want to check out the website for pictures this week. Happy listening!
Tags: Strange Places, Eternal Flame Falls, Crooked Forest, Danakil Depression, Rakotzbrücke, Lake Natron, Caño Cristales, Nazca Lines, Stone Circles, Megaliths, Stonehenge, Carnac stones, The stone spheres of Costa Rica, The Deer Stones, Avebury, The Gochang Dolmen Site, Pumapunku, Callanish
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What constitutes a cult? Charismatic leader that plays or knows God, demands of undying devotion and very disgusting acts of violence? and well, we have all those in spades in this episode of cruel cults and scary loosely religious based followings. Kelsey covers the High Priestess of Blood and her unusual rise to goddess status in the small town of Yerba Buena, Mexico. The whole town ended up under her spell and was controlled also by the Hernandez brothers. Things grew very dark, very quickly, and everything from human sacrifice to pedophilia was condoned. Then, in a nod to Canada Day, Alanna teaches us all about a Canadian cult called the Ant Hill Kids. Yes, they worked hard, but has anyone heard of the death spiral? It's when ants lose the pheromonal trail and form a never ending spiral that they will walk to their death.... So it's not a surprise they don't question their "fearless leader" when he mutilates and tortures his followers and family. This is the story of a fanatic gone wrong.
Tags: Cults, Santos Hernández, Cayetano Hernández, Magdalena Solís, The Ant Hill Kids, Roch Theriault linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
Welcome to the Sanitarium, where it's easy to check in and impossible to check out.....alive. This week we cover two of the creepiest "Hospitals" in history. Kelsey takes a deep dive into the horrible past of one of the most infamous Asylums in the world, The Bethlem Hospital. Since it first opened nearly 800 years ago a lot of bad things happened to thousands of people; including something called rotational therapy.... Alanna brings the eerie with a truly haunted Sanitarium, The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. Find out what happens when you pack 10 times the expected amount of patients in a building together. All that and more in this Haunted AF ep. Happy Listening!
Tags: Asylums, Sanitariums, Haunted Hospitals, Mental Illness Treatments, Horrible Hospitals, The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
What happens when you microdose arsenic and belladonna cocktails as part of your healthy routine? Nothing good, you guessed it! Oh sorry, they were digestive tonics, you say? old-timey medicine was straight-up bonkers y'all! As we see in Alanna's case, not all poison crimes are crystal clear; Florence Maybrick was accused of killing her husband James, but it's complicated by toxic family and secrets and lies. Perhaps James held the secret to a very famous mystery as well... Kelsey balances cat-wrangling and spinning a wild tale for us all, a story of a family annihilated. The members of the Staudte family start dropping off one by one, but who is to blame? The answer is nightmare no one wants to consider could be true. Watch out for those pillars of the community! and learn when to shut the hell up!
Tags: Poison Crimes, Poisoning, Florence Maybrick, James Maybrick, The Staudte Family Murders, The Anti-freeze Murders
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Part 2 has arrived. This week Alanna continues her deep dive into the Curse of Oak Island and shares with us many of the discoveries made over its long history. To finish the ep off we explore many of the theories about what purpose Oak Island was built for, as well as things people believe may be waiting inside the money pit. Is it filled with gold and treasure unlike anything the world has seen? Will it contain priceless treasures and religious artifacts?Only time will tell, or until the curse has finally been broken..... Happy listening!
Tags: Canadian Legends, Curse of Oak Island linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
Hoodoo you think you are anyway? Hopefully a fan of the pod! This week Kelsey takes us to Southern Alberta and a few other places, that all have hoodoos. What the heck are hoodoos you ask? She'll tell you! and gives us the legends that surround these funky rock formations. Are they really spirits that look after that land? you might be surprised! hooda hell are we to say..... Then we make our way to the Maritimes, checking out the most famous Curse in Canada...the Curse of Oak Island. This 200+ year old mystery has all we could ask for- cryptic codes, treasure maps, outlandish theories, even a TV show! Let's dig deep into this strange story that could be very well be close to being solved. Here's hoping!!
Tags: Hoodoos, Drumheller, Curse of Oak Island linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
When you hear Hello Kitty you think soft and snuggly but as this is true crime, Kelsey's story is anything but. She tells the tale of Fan Man-Yee, a hardworking young woman who fell prey to predators in her midst. It's a heart-wrenching, horrifically cruel case that hurts to hear. Buckle up. Alanna has another tragic tale of a woman who was failed by the system, Xiao Huamei, otherwise known as the chained woman held captive by her keeper/husband. And to top-it off, a SECOND case of women being victimized by men- this time in the backseat of their ride-share cars. It's truly a trifecta of chilling crimes for this week's episode. We hope you all are well and safe.
Tags: Chinese True Crime, Hello Kitty Murder, Fan Man-yee, Xiao Huamei
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For this weeks episode we revisit some strange things that human bodies are capable of. If you're like Kelsey, you grew up fascinated by the phenomena of spontaneous human combustion. What circumstances lead to this occurring, and why does it seem to only ever leave behind a pair of legs? Alanna closes out the episode on a much lighter note; introducing a group of real life "superhumans". From withstanding cold and ice for long periods of time, to drawing extremely detailed skylines of cities from memory, we explore some of the truly amazing things the human body is able to achieve with some hard work and dedication. Happy listening and keep it cryptic!
Tags: Spontaneous Human Combustion, Iceman Wim Hof, Artist Stephen Wiltshire, Daniel Kish, Dean Karnazes
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It's Part 2 of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer's horrific acts of violence. It kind of reminds us of that old saying from sing-alongs, you know, same song- second verse, a little bit louder and a little bit worse! It's certainly going to be one of those things! Hopefully not too much louder, we try to keep the volume consistent :P Picking up where we left off, we go through all of his kills, close-calls, and eventual incarceration (yay!) and death. He should have been caught a lot sooner so prepare to be angry with us! Maybe grab a pillow to scream into and a piece of chocolate that Dahmer DIDN'T have his hands on, then join us for the conclusion of the life and crimes of the despicable Dahmer, aka the Milwaukee Monster. linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
This episode is filled with shout-outs: to supportive sisters (and the rest of you beautiful May babies), Scorpios, and people named Joyce! But we shall give no shout-outs for cannibalism and lack of consent, however often they might come up this time. That's right folks, we are covering a major serial killer today- Jeffrey Dahmer, aka the Milwaukee Cannibal, or the Milwaukee monster. How well do you know Wisconsin's worst murderer? Do you know what he had in common with Willy Wonka? Who his victims were? You'll know more than you ever wanted after our detailed Dahmer investigation. Kelsey shares the origin story of this killer in part 1.
Be sure to tune in to next week's episode for Part 2!
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Welcome to an episode filled with two plane mysteries so bizarre it's hard to believe they're real. Kelsey kicks things off by covering her favourite true crime case ever......the elusive D.B Cooper hijacking! Was he an experienced paratrooper or was he really just a guy with a grudge, some snazzy sunglasses, and a clip-on tie? Alanna closes the episode with the strange disappearance of not one, not three, but SIX planes along with their crew on one tragic afternoon. How did this routine training exercise end with so many unanswered questions and so many missing people. Get comfy for this long and bumpy ride of an episode (sorry, not sorry :p). Happy listening!
Tags: Plane Mysteries, D.B. Cooper, Flight 305, Missing Planes, Flight 19, Disappearance of Flight 19, The Lost Avengers
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This week we take a dive into some wild and random cases as we bring you the weirdest objects used to kill someone. No, Jason Bourne and John Wick will not be on this list, these are real people using whatever's on hand to commit their crimes. First, Kelsey brings a trifecta of bizarre cases with murder weapons ranging from bread to guitar strings. No candlestick or lead pipe?? Then, Alanna shares a murder involving a prosthetic leg committed by an "Angel", before taking us through the history of some of the world's strangest weapons ever invented. Head over to our website for the link and follow along as we discuss Bat Bombs, curved rifles, Man Catchers, and the Harmonica Gun. Happy Listening! and don't get any ideas.... :P
Tags: Strange Murder Weapons, Bizarre Murder Weapons, Reginald Heimsley-Doddingdale, James Gerety, James Paul Harris, Rose Moniz
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It's no surprise how much we love aliens, every time we get to talking about them for research or anything, we cannot stop! First we define the levels of Close Encounters- there may be more than you think. Then, this time our stories range from sweet and rather helpful to down right creepy as shit! Kelsey case takes us to Massachusetts and then Alanna leaves us in Zimbabwe. The one theme that emerged in both our stories was children or schoolmates, and anything else would be a bit of a spoiler. We hope you enjoy! Beam us up, baby!
Tags: Berkshire UFO incident, Unsolved Mysteries, Ariel School UFO incident, Close encounters, Alien Abductions
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This week we bring you a plethora of individuals who are really bad at trying to kill people. Alanna brings a variety of cases, including a girl's plan to murder her neighbours over some really good......dairy products? as well as a lesson not to mess with Susan because she will not go down without a fight. Then, Kelsey covers the winding tale of a contract kill that was re-gifted way too many times, seriously, it's crazy how many people suddenly didn't want to do their "Jobs". Finally, we end the episode with the story of a website with humble beginnings, that now helps solve potential murders before they happen. Happy listening!
Tags: Hitmen, Failed Assassins, Horrible Hitmen
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Happy Podiversary Cryptic Cuties!! It has been one whole year since we started this peculiar little paranormal podcas,t and we want to thank all of you for listening! We would be nothing without you.
We have some very special creatures for you this week, you know them, you love them, it's Mothman and Bigfoot! The dynamic duo :)
Let's dive into the history, sightings, FBI profiles, and disasters associated with these two classic cryptids. And we'll discuss some of the Sasquatch's close, well,cousins, you might say? from around the world. And any movie appearances of course.
Hope you enjoy, and if you go out looking for one of these guys, happy hunting!!
Tags: Cryptids, Mothman, Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Yeti
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For this week's episode we take you through two tragic crimes that happened during spring break trips gone wrong. First, Kelsey covers the unsolved disappearance of Brittanee Drexel. Who was involved? Do the girls that were invited her know more than they say, or worse did they target Brittanee from the start? Then, Alanna covers the horrific murder of Mark Kilroy, who got separated from his friends while in Mexico and was found dead as a result of ritual sacrifice. And that's just the tip of the sick iceberg.... You may want to rethink your spring break trip after listening to these two unsettling cases.
Tags: Spring Break Crimes, Brittanee Drexel, Mark Kilroy, Adolfo Constanzo, The Narco-satanists
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Something wicked this way comes....or maybe it's already in your house? We dive into the history of Ouija boards, the most popular spirit summoning board you can buy at your local toy store. How did these "talking boards" get to be a household name and "game", but also a notorious occult item?Kelsey takes us through it and also shares some sinister first-hand experiences of planchette play. Have you heard of the Dybbuk box? Do you know what it has in common with a pub chair from England and a set of bunk beds? You're about to find out, as Alanna brings a trio of haunted....wooden furniture?? um...knock on wood, I guess? Happy listening! and if you find a Ouija board in the woods, maybe just leave it there.
Tags: Haunted Objects, Ouija Boards, Robert Murch, Dybbuk Box
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If you've ever been on a trip with friends far from home, you probably know how scary the idea of getting lost can be. Or getting hurt. That's what makes the case of missing hikers Lisanne Froon and Kris Kremers so sad and sinister. These two young Dutch girls went missing in Panama and the world has been wondering what exactly happened ever since. Alanna takes us through the facts, mysteries and the theories to hopefully shed some light on this cryptic case full of clues. Kelsey takes us on a trip to a tropical island, what a treat! Or is it a trick? This sunny paradise has clear waters, beautiful forests and suspicious deaths! Wait, wait, what?? Yep, it's a strange mix of unsolved cases, forced confessions, and an appearance by the ever-cryptic group Anonymous! And somehow, there's cameras everywhere? Why not. Come with us to creepy Koh Tao Island, aka, Death Island!
Tags: Travel Crimes, Koh Tao, The Koh Tao Seven, Lost Dutch girls of Panama linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
Welcome back! This week we take a shallow dive into all things Scotland to bring you this very special episode. First, Alanna covers some Scottish folklore and legends, ranging from giants to whirlpools. Then, Kelsey shares some cryptids that you need to keep an eye out for on your next vacation to the Highlands. Prepare yourself for Scottish accents, buff horses, Outlander chat and so much more in this episode all about Scottish Folklore. Tags: Scottish Folklore, Scottish creatures, Scottish cryptids linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
There seems to be a running theme with this week's episode- and it's love triangles! Well, one might be more of a rhombus, not sure, let's just say, It's Complicated. Because how could we have Crimes of Passion without first having the passion? And who drives you more crazy than your significant other?? Evelyn Nesbitt was sometimes called the Marilyn Monroe of her times- a beautiful, photogenic and charming lady that had wealthy men falling at her feet. Kelsey pulls us onto the rollercoaster of life; her rise to fame, the drama of her love life, and her never-ending resilience. There's enough stories in her life to fill SEVERAL books (and it has). Love triangle #2 is more your standard variety- Boy meets girl, meets another girl, doesn't give up first girl. Chaos ensues. Parachutes are involved, it's not good. To complete the trifecta of terror, Alanna ends it off with a Simpsons-centric crime. You might remember him from such roles as Troy McClure, it's the murder of actor Phil Hartman.
Tags: Crimes of Passion, Evelyn Nesbit, Harry Thaw, Stanford White, Els Van Doren, Els Clottemans, linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
For this weeks episode we cover two very strange missing persons cases that have garnered much speculation. Alanna does a deep dive into a case that involves underwater caves and a very ominous warning sign. If you are claustrophobic, be warned......it's an extremely tight fit. Then, Kelsey covers the story of a holiday with friends that goes terribly wrong, and incudes some weird CCTV footage. Why is the last known video of someone always so eerie?? So check in with your loved ones and share your location; after you have listened to the episode first 😜
Tags: Unsolved Disappearances, Ben McDaniel, Vortex Spring, Lars Mittank, Varna Airport
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Bob Dylan has been quoted as saying, "Fame is a curse. I never envied one of the famous people I've known." We can't help but wonder if he's at least partly right. Quite a few of the models who appeared in the magazine's centerfold met tragic ends very young. While some of them had their lives taken from them by force, others may have succumbed to some of the pressures of fame and fortune. So is it just bad luck for these Bunnies? With a list that includes Marilyn Monroe, Anna Nicole-Smith, and Jayne Mansfield, the stories range from sad to awful to might make your blood run cold. But some small good can come from the bad, and you'll just have to tune in to find out how!
Tags: Hollywood Curses, Curse of the Centerfold, Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, Anna-Nicole Smith, Jasmine Fiores, Star Stowe, Hugh Hefner, Playboy Mansion, Playboy bunnies linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
Welcome to the first part of our two part Hollywood Curses episode. This week Kelsey hosts a takeover to cover the many strange and horrible accidents that plagued the set of the 1994 film The Crow. Has a curse really killed 3 of the first-born men in the Lee Family?? Then, she finishes off her segment, and part one with a paranormal haunting fit for a very famous Hollywood landmark. Tune in next week for Alanna’s segment and the conclusion of Hollywood Curses.
Tags: Hollywood Curses, The Crow, Brandon Lee, Bruce Lee, Lee family curse, Hollywood Sign Haunting, Peg Entwistle linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
This week we head to Taika Waititi-land (isn't that what we're calling it now?😜) to uncover some more seedy criminals and messed up shenanigans! We kick things off with a Pamper Party, sounds innocent enough right? WRONG! Straight to Murdertown with this one! But seriously, folks, this one is EFFED up. You can't trust anyone, even when you are trying to treat yo'self. The cherry on top is a story worthy of being a black comedy movie- because it was! There was a 2015 made-for-TV movie about Alfred Benning, who really hated his wife but was fond of apples. The title totally tracks when you hear how by-the-book this criminal was. Even if he looks like an old-timey milkman. Trust no one!! Fox Mulder had it right.
Tags: Pamper party murder, Carly Sinclair, Betty Benning, how to murder your wife linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
Welcome back, we hope you missed us as much as we missed you! For the first episode of 2022 we share some medical mysteries that have stumped doctors for years. First, Kelsey, shares a condition that she wouldn't wish on her worst enemy. What's the worst set of symptoms you can imagine? Then Alanna covers a mysterious reoccurring condition that started by effecting very specific people, and now seems to be spreading around the world. Don't worry it's not COVID.... Stay off of WebMD to prepare yourself for this strange episode filled with many unanswered questions.
Tags: Medical Mysteries, Aquagenic Urticaria, Aquagenic Pruritus, Niah Selway, Havana syndrome
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O Florida Man, Florida Man, wherefore art thou Florida Man? This week we say goodbye to 2021 with a trip to Florida and meet some of the interesting people who live there. First Kelsey shares a case that involves a murderer with some strange explanations for his DNA being everywhere at the scene. Then we close out the episode with a collection of Florida Man headlines fit for the memes they have become. Happy Holidays and a wonderful new year to all of our listeners, catch up with us when we return for more episodes in 2022.
Tags: Florida Man, Florida Person, Florida Crimes, Florida Man Headlines, Sondra Better, Todd Barket linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
Coming at you with some grisly rituals of human sacrifice this week! But there's SO MUCH MORE to the Aztecs! Crazy calendars and a Codex, an end of the world party to dance until your dead, and of course weird animal gods...spiky water dog, anyone?? More bizarre appendages at the end of creatures' tails?? a Chocolate loving cryptid?? We've got it all this week and even a theory as to what took down the whole empire. Tune in and eat your heart out, other episodes!....wait...maybe strike that last...
Tags: Aztecs, Aztec Empire, Aztec Gods, Human Sacrifice, Aztec Creatures linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
For this week's episode we are excited to present two cults you may never have heard of before! First, Kelsey shares the very complicated history between a Canadian "cult" and the government, let's just say Kelsey thinks both sides did a few things wrong. Then, Alanna spreads the message of a supernatural cult whose beliefs are out of this world, but you may still find yourself agreeing with. So get ready and tune in for the first, of we hope many, cult episodes. Join us!!
Tags: Cults, Canadian Cults, The Doukhobor, The Freedomites, The Sons of Freedom, The Aetherius Society, Sir George King, Dr George King linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
This week we take a trip out to sea when we cover two very creepy ships. First, Kelsey covers the history and hauntings of a aircraft carrier with a long and fascinating background. Then, Alanna shares the story of a mysterious ghost ship with many unanswered questions and theories. Welcome and all aboard, with your right foot first, for an episode filled with tangents, superstitions, creepy corridors and plenty of ghosts.
Tags: Haunted Ships, Ghost Ships, USS Hornet, SS Ourang Medan, Ship Superstitions
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Kon'nichiwa cryptic friends! This edition of true crime is brought to you from Japan, perhaps a pairing with sake and sushi? :P We brought two very different stories this week, both cryptic in their own way. To kick us off, Alanna covers the Yakuza, the organized crime conglomerate that has been around for centuries. From humble beginnings the Japanese "mafia" has turned to disaster relief efforts in recent history. Could they be changing for the better? How many Keanu Reeves movies can be referenced in one segment?? Kelsey kills us softly with a tragic case involving a school crime, a cryptic note with a strange symbol, and a whole lotta carnage. Be warned, this one is a rough one, the Kobe child killer.
Tags: Japanese True Crime, True Crime Japan, Yakuza, The Kobe child Murders
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We've brought you watery cryptids, and cryptids from the true north strong and free, now it's time to feature some flying cryptids! Kelsey kicks us off with a trio of cryptic creatures- one has been seen in the Harry Potter universe, one can be found in the video game universe of Fallout, and the third is very famous and named after it's state. At least one of these fantastic beasts will be sure to fascinate you, if not all three! Betcha can't pick just one. Alanna then takes us to the Philippines, to meet the awful Aswang, a blood-sucking, shapeshifting nightmare. And of course it flies too! Great! So, lock your windows, reconsider having that 13th child, and take cover for Cryptids by Air!
Tags: Cryptids, Flying Cryptids, The Snallygaster, The Flatwoods Monster, The Jersey Devil, Aswang
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This week we are covering some sinister spouses- cause the couple that slays together, stays together....right?? Get out your notepad for the first half, 'cause Kelsey covered a Guy Ritchie movie, oops, we mean a bonkers case! Alanna got very confused with all the cast of characters, and we do mean CHARACTERS! in the very convoluted case of the death of Ted Binion. The son of a prominent casino owner in Vegas, his death wasn't even his first brush with crime, and his family certainly left their mark on Sin City. Alanna's couple may be more familiar to you crime nerds, ever heard of Faye and Ray Copeland? Well, there's a few people that wish they had never heard of the Copelands. They were con artists and killers both, while trying to appear to be just another normal family working on their farm. Tune in to find out what they did with the clothes of their victims after killing them.... we were shook. linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
Have you ever wondered why we carve Jack- o'lanterns on Halloween? Or who invented trick-or-treating anyway? Find out these answers and more on our first ever Halloween lore episode! We tackled some of the myths, lore, legends and monsters that stem from the ancient Samhain fire festival. I mean, who hasn't wondered where we come up with the strange things we do on holidays? Have you ever heard of a dumb supper, or a dumb cake? Well, you are about to feel a lot smarter after this deep dive into the origins of spooky season. Happy Halloween!
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For most movies, "based on a true story" is not very accurate, so for episode 31 we bring you the true crime case behind the horror movie. First, Kelsey covers the Texarkana Moonlight Murders, a series of attacks that drove an entire town to panic over a wild summer no one would forget. Then, Alanna covers the heartbreaking life of Aileen Wuornos and how her childhood may have influenced her crimes. Get ready for two cases that had a few unplanned parallels while we discuss horror movies based on true crime cases.
Tags: True Crime that Inspired Movies, Horror Movies, Horror Movies based on True Crime Cases, The Texarkana Moonlight Murders, Phantom Killer, Phantom Slayer, The Town That Dreaded Sundown, Aileen Wuornos, Monster
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It's the Exorcism episode guys! The Exorcism of Castles and Cryptids. We give a little history of the exorcism itself and also do a couple of deep dives. Alanna uncovers the truth behind the real case of Emma Schmidt, who inspired the movie "the Exorcism of Anna Ecklund". Wanna learn how to expel demons too? We'll tell you all about the course you can take to be the next Exorcist! Speaking of Exorcism 101 class, Kelsey introduces us to Father Gary Thomas, an experienced exorcist who's taken the course. He also acted as a consultant for the film, The Rite. Are possessions poised to be the new epidemic? why are rates of exorcism on the rise around the world? We discuss all this and more on This Episode is Possessed. The power of Castles and Cryptids compels you to listen now!
Tags: Emma Schmidt, Anna Ecklund, Father Gary Thomas, The Rite, Clara Germana Cele, The Exorcist
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For episode 29 we share a few stories of horrible things that happened on Halloween. First, Kelsey tells the story of a love triangle, or is it a love square? that turns very sour. Then, Alanna tells a tragic story of Halloween mischief turned deadly, then sharing a list of Halloween pranks gone horribly wrong. Try to keep calm and Halloween on! 'Cause this frustrating episode will leave you asking why over and over again. Tags: Halloween Murders, Halloween Crimes, Halloween Pranks, Peter Fabiano, Betty Fabiano, Joan Rabel, Goldyne Pizer, Trick-or-Treat Murder, Karl Jackson, Pranks gone wrong linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
To kick off our Octoberfest of scary stories that we're bringing you all month long, we tore into some horror movies based on supernatural events. Some of them are true, others more, true-ish? As with all "based on a true story" films, we have to take the "truth" with a grain of salt. Kelsey covers a creepy case based on a foreign film that is loosely based on the story of Manuel Blanco Romasanta. This Spanish man was suspected of being a werewolf.....but was probably something a lot more sinister. And soapy. Alanna covers her favorite horror author, King of horror himself, Mr. Stephen King! From Carrie to Doctor Sleep, Stephen King's stories have inspired more movies than any other author. Can you guess how many? that's right, a shit ton! But that wasn't the main assignment today so, we do cover the legendary, the one, the only, The Stanley hotel! With all it's resident ghosts, which of course helped inspire the movie The Shining. Come play with us!!
Tags: Horror Movies, The Ancines Woods, El Bosque del Lobo, Manuel Blanco Romasanta, Spanish Serial Killers, Lycanthropy, Werewolf of Allariz, The Tallow Man, Stephen King, The Stanley Hotel, The Shining, Dr Sleep
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This week we are covering some lesser known crime cases from a small country- Slovenia. We decided to treat our Slovenian listeners (and the rest of you!!) to some hometown murders and a smattering of-cyber crime?? Alanna covers Silvo Plut, sometimes called the worst serial sadist in the Balkans (there aren't a lot to choose from tbh) and follows it up with a cyber attack that affected millions of computers around the world. And how could we cover Slovenian crimes without mentioning the country's biggest bank robbery? Kelsey fills us in on the massive amount of cash these criminals took out. Lock up your dollars and ramp up your anti-virus software, then tune in to Slovenia True Crime! Tags: Slovenia True Crime, Ljubljana SKB Bank, Bank Robbery, Dejan Vidmar, Sašo Noset, Radomir Cvijanović, Ivan Grohar, Zorica Škrbić, Kidnapping, Torture, Željko Petrović, Blagoje Sazdov, Senad Livadić, Milan Trivković, Silvo Plut, Matjaz Skorjanc linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
Haunted AF series is back and more haunted than ever! What's better than a ghost of violent criminal? Especially ones that died in their cells? Could old jails BE any more haunted?? To kick it off, Kelsey locks us in the Old Charleston Jail which resembles a medieval castle and housed everyone from Union officers to swashbuckling pirates! Yaarg, is that a spirit I spy?? Stick around for the story of the Squirrel Cage Jail built in 1885, a uniquely designed prison in Iowa that managed to kill some inmates just by being a very dangerous place to live. Prisoners' were not the only lives it claimed...... Join us for Haunted AF: Prison Style!
Tags: Haunted Prisons, Haunted Jails, Old City Jail, Old Charleston Jail, 54th Massachusetts Regiment, Levinia Fisher, Buzzfeed Unsolved, Pottawattamie Jailhouse, Squirrel Cage Jail, Rotary Jail
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Episode 25 continues with Kidnapping when Kelsey shares not one, but two wild cases. First, Kelsey does a deep dive on the Villemin family and their many unanswered secrets. Why does no one seem to want to talk? Who are they protecting? Second, she covers the 1976 Chowchilla Bus abduction with a much happier ending thanks to the heroic actions of two victims who decided not to wait around to be rescued. Experience both tragedy and victory along with us in the conclusion to our two part kidnapping episode.
Tags: Kidnapping, Grégory Villemin, Who killed little Grégory, Villemin Family, Jean-Marie Villemin, Christine Villemin, The Crow, 1976 Chowchilla Kidnapping, Frank Edward Ray, Michael Marshall, Frederick Newhall Woods lV, James and Richard Schoenfeld
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This week we are talking abductions and not the extra terrestrial kind (for once). Alanna takes us through the disturbing details of the abduction of Natascha Kampusch. Does Stockholm syndrome mean the kidnapper has succeeded in brainwashing the victim, or is it a conscious survival technique the abductee uses to stay alive? Join us while we discuss this terrifying case of kidnapping and the survivor that overcame her hate to take back her life. Kelsey’s segment will be in Part 2 coming next week! There was just too much to talk about that we couldn't do it justice in one episode. Thank you for listening cryptic cuties!
Tags: Kidnapping, Natascha Kampusch, Wolfgang Přiklopil, House of Horrors, Held Captive, Abductions
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For episode 23 we tackled some of the mysteries of ancient Egypt. First, Kelsey has some payback for Alanna with a game of Fact or Fiction, before answering the age-old question: How did Ancient Egyptians solve crimes? Then, Kelsey shares a mysterious Mummy with a unusual past and many unanswered questions. Finally, Alanna takes us on a deep dive of the secrets of the Sphinx and answers questions you didn't even know you had! What is that saucy Sphinx really hiding under it's massive paws?? Will we ever uncover all of it's secrets? Prepare yourself for an episode all about one of the greatest civilizations in history. Come talk like an Egyptian with us! :P
Tags: Egypt, Ancient Egypt, Mysteries of Egypt, Egyptian hieroglyphs, Pyramids, Mummification, Ba, Ka, Investigations, The Zagreb Mummy, Etruscan Language, Book of the Dead, Linen Book, Sphinx, Secrets of the Sphinx, Hall of Records
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For this weeks episode, we take a trip across the pond for some true crime. First, Kelsey shares an infamous duo that are not #couplegoals, in possibly her worst case yet. Then, Alanna shares a mysterious murder with a debatable motive, that will have you scratching your head all day long. Join us for United Kingdom crimes!
Tags: UK True Crime, The Moors Murders, Ian Brady, Myra Hindley, The Pitchfork Murder, Charles Walton
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For this nightmare-inducing 21st episode we cover the crazy topic of sleep paralysis. First, Kelsey covers the science behind it all, before sharing some of the most popular sleep demons people witness all over the world. Then, Alanna shares some creepy sleep encounters from everyday people and even a few celebrity stories. Top it off with a deep dive into the Succubus and Incubus and you've got yourself a trifecta of terror! You may rethink sleeping with the lights off after this terrifying episode. Tags: Sleep Paralysis, Sleep Paralysis Demons, Sleep Demons, Hat Man, Cloak Man, Incubus, Succubus, The Hag, The Old Hag, The Night Hag, Pisadeira, Pesanta, Lietuvēns, Ammuttadori, Batibat, Bangungot, Lilith
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She ain't petty she just looks that way-y. Oops, no wait, that's she ain't pretty. But have we got some pretty petty characters for you this episode! Ok we entertained calling this episode Tom Petty crimes but we restrained ourselves on the song puns....sort of. If you're here for crimes with corpses, this episode is going to disappoint, but if you're here for headlines like "Bread Squeezer Kneads Help" then this is the true crime episode for you! And that's just one of the ones on Alanna's petty crime list! She also covers some strangely... aged criminals and a tide of thieves. For Kelsey's contribution, she fills us in on a local Alberta case that'll leave a bad taste in your mouth; then rounds it out with a petty penguin-knapping. #Justice for Dirk Enjoy the episode! Just not too too much if you are say, driving, we wouldn't want to be responsible for any more petty traffic crimes then we already are! :) Featured Promo! Seriously Sinister: A True Petty Crime Podcast. Check out this podcast rec, you will not regret it! The sound effects are seriously on point, and the laughs are many! Tags: Petty Crimes, Misdemeanors, Funny Crimes, Hanksy, Samuel Feldman, Hyman Strachman,Calin Lonel-Rostas, Nobushige Kaneshima, David Zurfluh, Dirk, Sea World Marine Park, Rhys Owen Jones, Keri Mules, #Justice for Dirk linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
For this week's episode Kelsey and Alanna cover some Cryptids that call Canada home. Kelsey shares something funny at the Canadian Mint, a reason not to go into any creepy tunnels alone, all before revealing her favourite Cryptid ever. Then, Alanna shares a road trip worthy tour of Cryptids across Canada starting from the East Coast. So grab your flashlight and get your camera ready (pics or it didn't happen) because this episode is Cryptic AF.
Tags: Cryptids, Canadian Cryptids, The Canadian Mint, Memphré, Mishepishu, Sasquatch, The Tunnel Monster of Cabbagetown, Wendigo, Ug Wug, Save the Cryptids, Lake Utopia Monster, The Slaugh, The Adlet, The Loup Garou, The Waheela
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It's true crime time, and this episode we picked some cases from the darkest parts of Deutschland! And the first case is very dark indeed, as Kelsey covers the famous German "girl in the box" case, the tragic story of Ursula Herrmann. Since that one is a tough listen, Alanna does a dip into some weird ones for some mind bleach?? If that's a thing. First up is the "Woman without a face" case, a quick detour for tale of the Sandman of Lubeck and then we play a quick game of German laws- Fact or fiction. Abwarten und Tee trinken! linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
It's time for the conclusion of our Time Travel episode. Alanna continues with some predictions made by a couple famous individuals, both right and wrong. Then, she covers a TikTok viral sensation from the future...maybe? Finally, Alanna takes us through a UFO sighting with a encrypted message. Buckle up for a trip to the past, present, and the future in our conclusion of Time Travel.
Tags: Time Travel, Teleportation, H. G. Wells, Javier Único Sobreviviente, Sylvia Browne, Rendlesham Forest UFO encounter, Jim Penniston, The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds, When the sleeper wakes, the war in the air
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Con artists, scammers, grifters, whatever you want to call them, we're talking about them this week. Confidence men and women have been around since we'll, people have been around, so let's dive into it! Kelsey covers a famous fraudulent Indian and Alanna tells the story of the lost Carnegie. Oh, and did we mention we are long lost royals? We swear..... 😋
Tags: Con Artists, Scammers, Grifters, Natwarlal, Mithilesh Kumar Srivastava, Indian Con Artists, Taj Mahal, The Red Fort, The Rashtrapati Bhavan, The Parliament House of India, Prison Escapes, Cassie Chadwick, The High Priestess of Fraudulent Finance, Canadian Con Artists
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In the first half of this two part episode we cover the huge topic of Time Travel. Kelsey teaches us some ways to classify Time Travel before covering the science behind it all. Then buckle up for her story of time travel from a man whose visions all came true. Then, Alanna discusses Outlander and gives some must watch movies. Finishing off Part 1 Alanna takes us through some pictures of Time Travelers throughout history. Listen to the conclusion soon!
Tags: Time Travel, Types of Time Travel, Time Loops, Single Continuum, Fixed Points, Infinite Alternates, Physics, Albert Einstein, Wormholes, Sir Robert Victor Goddard, RAF, Drem Airfield, Time Slip, Outlander, Time Travel Movies, Pictures of Time Travelers
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It's time for more true crime, so come with us to Norway, the Land of the Midnight Sun. It's not only a beautiful country but home to a few of the most fascinating crimes cases and we've got two of them for you! Kelsey covers the tragic and frustrating unsolved murder of teenager Birgitte Tengs. To calm you down after that, hang tight, because it's gonna be a wild ride of black metal, arson, and extreme gothness as Alanna thrashes her way through the famous story of the band Mayhem and the chaos they caused, especially the two darkest members. linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: https://castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com/
It's been a while since we got haunted so.. Ghosts and mystery time! Winchester Mystery House is arguably the weirdest, most cryptic house you can get so we have to cover it! Alanna gives her take on Sarah Winchester's ingenuity and life. Then Kelsey haunts us thrice 👻👻👻with Los Feliz Murder Mansion, a haunted Hall and some sinister "whispers".
Tags: Winchester Mystery House, Loftus Hall, Los Feliz Murder Mansion, The Whispers Estate, Haunted Houses, Haunted Mansions
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Hey everyone, it's our third bonus episode! (Check out patreon.com/castlesandcryptids for more!) We were too excited to keep this one hidden in the Nevada desert 🏜️😝 we heart aliens so Kelsey covers an abduction in Brazil and an airplane full of people who saw a UFO. Alanna loves a good whistleblower so she's talking about her favorite one(sorry Edward Snowden), Bob Lazar! The truth is out there. And he's seen some of it. Probably. Head over to Patreon to check out our other bonus episodes. Tags: Aliens, Area 51, Alien Abductions, Men in Black, Bob Lazar, UFO, Antônio Villas Boas, Manises UFO linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
Do you try and blame your crimes on others? For episode 12 we cover some people who tried to blame a TV show for their own Dark Passengers. First, Kelsey shares two people who may have inspired Dexter Morgan. Then, Alanna tells the story of a wannabie movie director who got a little too method with his process. So prep your kill room and get ready for a Darkly Dreaming Dexter filled episode.
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Tags: Dexter, Dexter Morgan, Manuel Pardo, Manny Pardo, Pedro Rodrigues Filho, Pedrinho Matador, Killer Petey, Mark Twitchell, Dexter Killers, Copycat Crimes, Copycat Killers
Reincarnation is having a comeback! All dad jokes aside, past lives are something that both fascinate and creep us out simultaneously. Kelsey covers a bizarre story of very similar sets of sisters that has a hopeful ending. Alanna teaches us a little bit about the history of reincarnation and a small boy who knew many things he could not have known. Top it all off with some creepy things children have said that will have you believing in past lives! and probably shuddering slightly. Happy listening! ya'll come back now you hear?? :P and back and back...
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tags: Gillian and Jennifer Pollock, reincarnation, samsara, rebirth, Dorothy Eady, James Leininger, Semih Tutusmus
Do you come from a land down under? Where women glow and men ....Murder. It's Episode 10, and we are tackling the incredible Outback. Alanna covers the case of an amazing woman who definitely glowed, but was put out far too soon. Kelsey attempts to lighten the mood with a short case involving a very strange turf war. So grab a stubby with a mate, or an ice cream cone 😜 because it's time for some Australian True Crime.
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Tags: Australia True Crime, Phoebe Handsjuk, Phoebe's Fall, Ice-cream Murder, Franscesco Mangione, Denis Giunta
It's episode 9, and we are tackling some cryptic cryptids! Some very wet, aquatic cryptids. Possibly time-traveling dinosaur cryptids. Or a sometimes sexy, sometimes hairy and gross cryptid?? We've got it all in this one! Alanna dives into lake monsters and then Kelsey drenches us in some mermaid stories! Let's splash into it!
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Tags: Aquatic Cryptids, Loch Ness Monster, Ogopogo, Lake monsters, Mermaids, Cryptids
Heist, heist, baby! We LOVE heists here at Castles and Cryptids. So we are very excited to dive into some intricate schemes and crazy capers! Kelsey's bringing us an art heist that involves wayward mustaches, naive guards, and a big ole mystery. Alanna couldn't choose just one so she's giving us the Ocean's 11 of Belgium AND a charming Canadian criminal called the "gentleman bandit". Promo: Cryptid Creations We have a Cryptid pod recommendation for you! If you want some silly fun where people take cursed images and make cryptids out of them, this is the pod for you! The hosts, William, Kayla and Megan always make me laugh. So if you're curious which Muppet would kill you first, check 'em out!
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Tags: Heists, Gardner Museum Heist, Art Heist, Antwerp Diamond Theft, Ken Keishman, The Flying Bandit
Well it's episode 7 and to celebrate this milestone: we are covering our first haunted castles! Kelsey covers the very bloody history of Leap Castle and all its ghosts, and Alanna brings on a demon dog who haunts a Norwegian fortress. Get comfy because the castles are haunted as f@*k. We are very excited to recommend a fellow podcast to you! Click the link below to check them out and listen to their trailer at the top of our show! Promo! Crime and Roses These lovely ladies are smart AF. They are lawyers who cover The Bachelor and cool crime stories related to it or inspired by it! Here is their show in their own words: Hey there, we're Megan and Danielle, and we are Crime and Roses. We're a true crime and Bachelor recap Podcast! During the airing of a Bachelor franchise season, we will recap episodes and spill all the latest tea. Each week, we'll also tie a true crime story in with Bachelor Nation. If you have a suggestion of a true crime story for us to cover, we would love to hear about it! You can email us at crimeandroses@gmail.com. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crimeandroses/support We love podcasts supporting other podcasts!
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Tags: Leap Castle, Ireland, Akershus Fortress, Norway, Haunted Castles, Crime and Roses
In Soviet Russia, True crime podcasts listen to you! Just a little Russian reversal for ya, 'cause it's time for some crime Russia-style! Kelsey confuses us morally with Madame Popova, a serial killer who kills for....good? You be the judge. Then to lighten the mood, Alanna brings you the story of Alexander Emelianenko, an MMA fighter who is a molten misanthropic mess.
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Tags: Madame Popova, Assassins, Russian True Crime, Alexander Emelianenko, MMA, Sports True Crime
What do Agatha Harkness, Geillis Duncan and the Salem Witch trials have in common?! They are all in this episode as we tackle witches new and old! Salem wasn't the only place they held witch trials...and we may all be a little witchy ourselves. Something wicked this way comes! linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com
Tags: Agatha Harkness, Geillis Duncan, Scottish witch trials, Witch hunter general, Matt Hopkins, Salem Witch Trials, Giles Corey, Salem Curse
For the fourth installment we talk about some horrific hotel happenings. Kelsey plays True Crime Bingo, so get your dabbers ready and follow along. After, Alanna does a deep dive into a case you probably know the name of, but don't know all the details (it's a doozy). Check us out for Horrors at the Hotel.
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Tags: Rebecca David, Rachel David, Family of David, David Family Cult, Room 1046, Artemis Ogletree
For episode three we take on cursed objects. Alanna covers some paintings that take "blood, sweat and tears" a little too literally, while Kelsey gives us reasons to get rid of any old dolls laying around the house. So look over your shoulder tomake sure you're alone and tune in for some truly creepy objects. View our website slideshow at your own risk! some of these dolls may cause discomfort. Correction: I refer to a website in the cursed images portion incorrectly. I should have said ruin my week.com not ruin my day.
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Tags: Robert the Doll, Annabelle, Okiku, Letta the Doll, The Crying Boy, The Anguished Man, The Hands Resist Him, Cursed images, Cursed Objects, Haunted Objects
It's episode 2! And it's time for some Canucks who are f**ked up. Kelsey covers the story of a guy you don't want to accept ANY free drinks from (and that's saying something coming from me!) After that, Alanna covers her first "monster". We promise you'll never look at a tv antenna the same again. You know how TVs used to have antennas for reception? .....no? Then you are not old enough to listen to this podcast. Sorry. Trigger warning, it's a nasty one. So crack open a cold one, because you are gonna need it for Canadian True Crime.
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Tags: Allan Legere, Monster of the Miramichi, Gilbert Paul Jordan, Boozing Barber, The Alcohol Murders
For our inaugural episode we chat omens, death foretelling and Kelsey gives us the lowdown on the strangest signs of doom from around the world. Alanna rips into a story from Norse mythology that tells one version of the death of the world and one big bad wolf.
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Tags: Fenrir, Norse mythology, Odin, Loki, death omens, death knocks, portents of doom, superstitions