The Tales We Tell: Recent Episodes
Hannah Partsch
A podcast about spooky stories, unsolved mysteries, and local lore. Join Hannah, Katy, and Jarek as they mask anxiety with humor, and explore the dark, macabre, and downright creepy side of life, with a different story each week.
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We're back! After an unexpected delay, Hannah and Katy are back, battling technical difficulties and failing computers. This week, Hannah tells Katy the tragic story of John Edward Jones and his disastrous encounter with Nutty Putty Cave. There's not a lot of fun to be had with this, but the girls make the best of it with fun facts about Silly Putty, call backs to our buddy Floyd Collins, and more! Plus, a special announcement (and our reason for missing last week.)
So pour your drinks, cancel your caving expedition, and join us for this ominous tale!
Special thanks to guest producer, Tony, for supplying a working computer and editing the episode!
Sources:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/nutty-putty-cave
https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/geology/nutty-putty-cave.htm
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/193780694/john-edward-jones
https://museumfacts.co.uk/nutty-putty-cave/
https://cavehaven.com/nutty-putty-cave-accident/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutty_Putty_Cave
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Have you killed someone in a former (or current) life? Or, did you accidentally piss off an Egyptian god while on vacation? Or maybe you just have ley lines crossed underneath your house? These are just some of the speculations as to what afflicted the Rich family in the early 90’s when they lived at Heol Fanog. This week, Hannah tells Katy about this wild haunting, which included things like bird-headed apparitions, a salad that was either really bland or mind-blowingly good, prophetic paintings, Anne Boleyn, and more!
So pour your drinks, light the sage, and join us for this Spooky Story!
Sources:
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/possessions-strange-visions-ghostly-figures-14554672
https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/the-terrifying-real-story-of-the-true-horror-haunted-house/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/bfN7VPDQxynYbZbrhbjYrK/the-story-of-the-witch-farm#:~:text=Now%20I'm%20following%20the,%22Road%20to%20the%20Peaks%22.
https://www.andthatswhywedrink.com/listen/e246?rq=unsolved
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-63440012
https://allthatsinteresting.com/ley-lines
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In the early morning hours of March 18, 1990, as several Bostonians were still celebrating St. Patrick's Day, two men easily conned their way into the Isabella Steward Gardner Museum, and proceeded to steal 13 priceless works of art. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the infamous (unsolved) Gardner Museum Heist, the stolen works, and the authorities' fruitless search for the thieves. The girls talk a little art history, organized crime, overcoming grief, black market art sales, and more! The pictures of the art alone are reason enough to listen, but we think you'll also enjoy the twists and turns of this modern heist that stumped the FBI.
So pour your drinks, and join us for this Unsolved Mystery!
And be sure to check out some of the modern artists we mention: @egbertmodderman, @kehindewiley, and @stevelove.studios
Sources:
https://www.bostonmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2013/03/0211Boston-Heist-FINAL-2.jpg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isabella_Stewart_Gardner_Museum_theft#Robbery
https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/1998/03/biggest-art-heist-us-history
https://www.gardnermuseum.org/about/theft
https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/19/style/isabella-gardner-heist-facts/index.html
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For centuries, scientists and doctors have been asking the big questions about the human body, and striving for ways to better understand these meat sacks we live in. Some, have asked less important questions than others. This week, Hannah tells Katy about Dr. Duncan MacDougal, who asked, "does the human soul have a measurable weight?" The girls discuss the validity of this question, MacDougall's questionable experiences, other people's opinions of dogs, a possible Reaper in disguise, and so much more!
So pour your drinks, hug your dog, and join us for this Scientific Mystery!
Sources:
https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/the-man-who-tried-to-weigh-the-soul
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/21_grams_experiment#:~:text=Despite%20its%20rejection%20within%20the,that%20it%20weighs%2021%20grams.
https://www.livescience.com/32327-how-much-does-the-soul-weigh.html
https://whav.net/2014/06/28/haverhills-man-who-weighed-souls/
https://www.newdualism.org/papers/D.MacDougall/soul-substance.htm
https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=LAH19070616.2.91&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN--------1
https://sqpn.com/2023/05/weighing-the-soul-scientific-evidence-for-the-human-soul-spirit-life-after-death/
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F is for Frankenstein's Monster, crafted by hand! This week, it's a Tell we Tale, and Katy takes the driver's seat to tell Hannah all about the origins of Frankenstein's monster, and the real life scientific pursuits to reanimate the dead (there are way more than we thought!) This episode is full of fun historical facts, medical innovations (some brought about in less than ethical ways), and lots of electricity puns!
So pour your drinks, and get ready for this electrifying (see what I did there?) Creature Feature!
Sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1279684/
https://allthatsinteresting.com/real-frankenstein-experiments/7
https://www.cnet.com/science/halloween-treat-brief-history-of-real-life-frankensteins/
https://www.britannica.com/story/the-real-science-behind-frankenstein
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Is it a poltergeist, a demon, a curse placed on you by a witch, or just the manifestation of your stress? This week, Hannah tells Katy about the haunting of the Tallman family on Larabee Street. There's red or green-eyed monsters, a ghost who may or may not be in the mob, poor pet ownership, an unhinged pastor, magic communion, possibly a squatter, and so much more. This is a classic haunting with enough peculiar details to make it just a little bit funny.
So get out those EMF detectors and dowsing rods, and join us for this Spooky Story!
Sources:
https://q985online.com/wisconsin-tallman-home-ghost/
Norman, Michael, and Beth Scott. “Something Evil on Larabee Street.” Haunted Heritage, Tom Doherty Associates, LLC, New York, NY, 2002, pp. 179–221.
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For less than $5/night you used to be able to get a room at a pretty nice hotel, complete with a bellboy to walk you up from the lobby. But that was 1935. And an affordable hotel doesn't mean you're safe from your past (or present). This week Hannah tells Katy about the mysterious death in Room 1046, the mystery man that stayed there, the less than helpful bellboy, and the shady characters who might be caught up in it all. There's master skeleton keys, beautiful names, grease burns, anonymous phone calls, missing thumbs, and more!
So pour those drinks, and join us for this Unsolved Mystery!
Sources:https://web.archive.org/web/20120321030654/https://www.kclibrary.org/blog/kc-unbound/mystery-room-1046-pt-1-roland-t-owen
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Artemus_Ogletree
https://www.al.com/news/erry-2018/09/56ecbe55ac9479/the-mystery-of-what-was-in-the.html
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/167645421
https://kchistory.org/blog/mystery-room-1046-pt-2-love-forever-louise
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When you send your teenage daughter out to keep an eye on your cows/geese, be prepared for her to face wolves, receive marriage proposals, and maybe even encounter a friend of the Devil himself. This week, special guest, Morgan, fills in for Katy, and Hannah tells her about Jean Grenier: the teenage werewolf. There's wolves that look like Yorkies, a hell-house in the woods, magical animal hides that require a healthy slathering of Crisco, and one very unhinged witch-hunter. We love a good werewolf story, and this one does not disappoint.
So pour your drinks, slip into that wolf-skin that Satan gave you, and join us for this spooky lore!
Sources:
https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/116724/3/Jean%20Grenier%20-%20Article%20REVISED%20%281%29.pdf
https://web.archive.org/web/20120128101825/http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/criminal_mind/psychology/werewolf_killers/9.html
https://archive.org/details/manmythmagicillu20cave/page/2782/mode/2up?view=theater
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5VjVBQ1tGKCLF5nDBhUaY7?si=6K1FLiadTOCYvT18afUK3w
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In 1977, in an isolated valley in Devil's Den State Park, Terry Lovelace's life was changed forever. This week, Hannah tells Katy the infamous story of Terry's incredible encounter, and the horrifying details he would later remember. From mysterious children wandering in the wilderness, to stalking alligators, to mantis-doctors, to shocking medical discoveries. Plus, Katy's theories on dangerous brush fires and possible non-alien explanations. This story is wild, and we had a blas recording it!
So pour your drinks, readjust your tinfoil hats, and join us for this spooky, extraterrestrial story!
Sources:
https://ufocongress.com/terry-lovelace-2019/
https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2019/10/13/ep-155-abduction-at-devils-den?rq=lovelace
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/terry-lovelace-incident-at-devils-den-part-1/id1511121397?i=1000601452546
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/terry-lovelace-the-reckoning-ndes-part-2/id1511121397?i=1000642497146
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He featured in your favorite non-Disney animated princess movie, and now you can learn all about the real man behind the creepy cartoon villain (spoiler: it's not far off!) This week, Hannah tells Katy about Grigori Rasputin, the peasant-turned-holy-man who became a close confidant of the Russian Imperial Family in the early 1900's. From Katy's bloody mandolin accident, to security blankets (real and metaphorical), to dirty genitalia, this episode details the wild life of a man who convinced the Tsarina (and himself) that he was imbued with God-given powers, and was the only hope for her dying child; and it ultimately led to his completely unhinged (and likely exaggerated) assassination. You won't want to miss this disaster of a biography.
So pour your drinks, put down the Aspirin, and join us for this macabre tale from one of the darker corners of history.
Sources:
https://archive.org/details/rasputin0000shuk/page/22/mode/2up?view=theater
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexei_Nikolaevich,_Tsarevich_of_Russia
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/what-really-happened-during-murder-rasputin-russia-mad-monk-180961572/
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-many-lives-of-maria-rasputin-daughter-of-the-mad-monk
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It's the LIVE show!! This week, Hannah and Katy recorded live at Pinky's Pub in downtown New Bern, and Hannah told a whole bunch of people about the mythical Clurichaun--the impish Irish fairy that haunts wine cellars, taverns, and pubs! There's a fun new drinking game, a signature drink, some creative Clurichaun names, and lots of laughs! This was recorded in a busy bar, so please excuse the background noise.
Pour your dinks (the signature drink: Jameson, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a red wine floater), lock up your wine cellars, and join us for our second ever LIVE SHOW!
Sources:
https://www.libraryireland.com/fairylegends/haunted-cellar.php
https://www.leprechaunmuseum.ie/lesser-known-folklore-creatures-the-clurichaun/
https://www.irishpost.com/life-style/exploring-irish-mythology-clurichauns-170462
https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.200668/page/n389/mode/2up?view=theater&q=wildbean
https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_StkDAAAAQAAJ/page/n99/mode/2up?view=theater
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clurichaun
Persons of Interest
From murderers to money launderers, thieves to thugs – police officers from the...
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What are you scared of? Baseball? Long scarves? Murphy beds? Well if you weren't, you should be, because all of those things can kill you. This week, Hannah unlocks new fears for us all, a la several Final Destination-esque deaths that have been caused by seemingly innocuous things. The girls talk sleepwalking, The Sims, the dangers of claw clips, and which candy you should definitely not be eating a bag and half of every day. You might want to take notes.
So, pour your drinks, make sure all sharp or breakable items are put away, and join us for this listacle of horrors.
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Hannah was super busy fending off water bugs this weekend, and apparently forgot to email herself the notes she's prepared for this week's episode (and didn't realize that fact until 2 minutes before Katy arrived for recording.) So, this week is kind of a cobbled together, last minute, pulled from the archives of Evernote, episode. And, to keep with the chaotic theme of recording, we picked a chaotic topic: the humanzee (aka: the hypothetical human--chimpanzee crossbreed). Is it real? Is it possible? Is it ethical? The girls discuss all the questions while sipping on milkshakes (sorry) and wine. From adorable (real) crossbreeds like zonkeys and grolar bears, to scientific questions that probably shouldn't have been asked in the first place (and definitely shouldn't have been answered), you'll be a little smarter whether you want to or not, by the end of this.
So pour the drinks, or go out and get a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup milkshake from wherever makes the best milkshakes in your town, and join us for this weird, and a little bit creepy, episode!
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humanzee
https://www.sciencealert.com/scientist-claims-us-lab-engineered-humanzee-human-chimp-hybrid-100-years-ago-gallup-yerkes-oliver
https://www.iflscience.com/scientists-claims-humans-successfully-conceived-a-humanzee-but-history-suggests-otherwise-45835
https://www.historicmysteries.com/oliver-chimpanzee/
https://www.boredpanda.com/strange-hybrid-animals-that-are-hard-to-believe-actually-exist/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic
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In 1982, America had come leaps and bounds in medical innovations, including one little capsule that could be taken for just about any ailment: Tylenol. Unfortunately, one very disturbed person would take this magic little pill and wield it against the public as a terrifying biological weapon. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the infamous Chicago Tylenol Murders, in which seven people were killed before authorities were able to take action to stop the random poisonings. The girls talk a little science, and a lot of speculation about the mystery-murderer, including two wild suspects the police investigated. This one is pretty upsetting, with just the tiniest glimmer of hope at the end, so stick with it!
And as always, pour those drinks, munch on some Cheddar Bay Biscuits (the girls may or may not have put away 4-5 of them during this episode), and join us for this Unsolved Mystery!
Sources:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7636577/mary_ann-kellerman
https://www.corboydemetrio.com/newsroom-news-tylenol-murder-case-press-release
https://abc7chicago.com/the-tylenol-murders-chicago-1982-adam-janus/12470278/
https://www.wmtv15news.com/2023/03/17/madison-woman-lost-dad-aunt-uncle-1982-tylenol-murders/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyanide_poisoning#Diagnosis
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6441064/
https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/october-2012/chicago-tylenol-murders-an-oral-history/
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/tylenol-murders-1982
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/tylenol-murders-changed-medication_n_64c82be7e4b024f8ebca9a8a
https://www.npr.org/2023/07/10/1186906874/james-lewis-suspect-tylenol-poisonings-dies
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2zSXH9Bvu3CeXEZvKkS3WS?si=3mNA9F2wS9-ZiLxnC23CxA
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1XF1cOicPm0vzjKDxpUo94?si=a15b6PEvS52YHfCeT6DaHA
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Get ready for a new drinking game! Play along with Katy as Hannah tells her the story of George Barnes (aka: George Kelly) and the spectacular, if not poorly planned, kidnapping he pulled off during America’s Gangster Era. And see if you can figure out which infamous figure we’re talking about before Katy does (no cheating!) From smooth talking bank robbers, to fumbled kidnappings (with IOU’s), to an unnecessarily complicated ransom-exchange plan, the girls cover it all, and go through a whole bottle of wine.
So pour your own drink of choice, sit back, and join us for this indulgence in Hannah’s 1930’s fixation
Sources:
https://multimedia.fbi.gov/?q=&perpage=50&page=1&searchType=image&tags=Machine%20Gun%20Kelly
https://archive.org/details/machinegunkellys0000hami/page/70/mode/2up?view=theater
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machine_Gun_Kelly_(gangster)
https://www.biography.com/crime/machine-gun-kelly
https://www.in2013dollars.com/us/inflation/1933?amount=94250
https://www.alcatrazhistory.com/mgk.htm
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Have you ever been out in the woods alone and felt like someone (or something) was watching you? Was that thing a cat/human hybrid with six legs? This week, Jarek joins the podcast to tell Hannah about the infamous Wampus Cat that lurks in the Appalachian wilderness. It's always a weird one when the Partsches get together, and this one is no exception--elephant seals, giant dongs, furries, and more! It's a shorter one, but you don't want to miss the man behind the production making a rare appearance behind the mic!
So pour your drinks, and join us for this spooky tale!
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Have you ever seen someone who looks just like someone else you know? Have you ever seen someone who looks just like yourself? This week, Hannah tells Katy about the phenomenon (and/or paranormal experience) of doppelgangers. From regular people discovering their "twin stranger", to benign astral projection, to omens of death, and more! The girls talk Snapchat filters, their own doppelganger encounters, crouching shadow people, spooky pranks, and more!
So pour your drinks, make sure you know who's in your house, and join us for this Spooky Story!
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doppelg%C3%A4nger
https://archive.org/details/footfallsonboun01owengoog/page/352/mode/2up
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/history-doppelganger
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinking_of_HMS_Victoria
https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-doppelganger-cases/emily-mast
https://www.boredpanda.com/doppelgangers-lookalikes-meet-in-real-life/
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/doppelgangers-dont-just-look-alike-they-also-share-dna-180980635/
https://abc30.com/doppelganger-twins/965981/
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/aug/20/experience-i-made-friends-with-my-doppelganger
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Have you ever heard strange noises in your house, or felt like you're being watched? Do you come home to find items in your house moved around? Well, you might just have a cat. Or, you could be experiencing what the Bowen family experienced in 1987 when what they first thought was the spirit of their deceased mother turned out to be something much more sinister. This week, Hannah tells Katy the story of Daniel LaPlante, and the havoc he wreaked on one family before escalating to violence, and almost certainly becoming a serial killer. The girls talk blood-letting, the chaotic TTWT drinking game that needs to be revisited, cats vs. poltergeists, mental health, and more!
So pour your drinks, check all your doors (including the crawlspace), and join us for this spooky story!
LIVE Show: June 26, 2024 @ Pinkys The Pub Upstairs in downtown New Bern, NC!
Sources:
https://www.joeturnerbooks.com/post/daniel-laplante
https://allthatsinteresting.com/daniel-laplante
https://www.crimeofthetruestkind.com/post/ep59daniellaplante
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_LaPlante
https://brinkshome.com/smartcenter/how-to-tell-if-someone-is-phrogging-in-your-home
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Summer safety tip: if you see a racoon acting drunk during the day, avoid it (and probably call Animal Control). This week, Hannah tells Katy about the legendary Mad Stone that might be able to help you if you ignore that advice, and get bitten by a rabid animal. The girls talk about werewolves, science, more reasons to distrust birds, vaccination efforts, and what to do if you wake up to find a bat in your room. The tangents are plentiful, but the story is a fun one (plus, free medical advice!)
So pour your drinks, check your pets' vaccination records, and join us for this tale of Local Lore!
Sources:
https://www.jstor.org/stable/1498258?seq=9
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/mad-stones-rabies-cure-eerie-feeling
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabies#Signs_and_symptoms
https://www.pasteur.fr/en/research-journal/news/history-first-rabies-vaccination-1885
https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/specific_groups/veterinarians/potential_exposure.html#:~:text=If%20the%20owner%20is%20unwilling,within%2096%20hours%20of%20exposure.
https://countryroadsmagazine.com/art-and-culture/history/the-madstone/
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If you're about to take a trip involving any kind of air travel, maybe skip this episode. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the remarkable story of Juliane Koepcke: an amazing young woman who faced one of the worst things that can happen to a person (a plane crash) and survived. It's not our usual stuff, but if you're scared of flying and/or being alone in a huge rainforest facing certain death, you might find it spooky.
So pour your drinks (even if it's just the leftovers from two opened bottles of wine) and join us for this incredible tale!
Sources:
https://archive.org/details/whenifellfromsky0000koep/page/50/mode/2up?view=theater
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LANSA_Flight_502
https://simpleflying.com/lansa-checkered-history/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juliane_Koepcke
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Once upon a time, the trapdoor used to be a key element in many a serial killing. This week, Hannah tells Katy the story of the Benders--a family of serial killers wreaking havoc on the prairies of Kansas in the 1870's. From an old nursery rhyme that was possibly inspired by the wildest (fictional) story of would-be Sweeney Todds running a rural inn, to the very real tale of the family that lured travelers into their roadside BNB before murdering them and dropping their bodies down a trapdoor. It's a little bit backwards, but with no lack of twists and turns. The girls talk missed cannibalistic opportunities, family resemblances, why you shouldn't elaborate your lies, Newsies, bleeding Jesus statues, and why everyone just needs to leave the animals alone.
So pour your drinks, and join us for this Unsolved Mystery!
Sources:
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/80175/who-was-old-king-cole-and-why-was-he-such-merry-old-soul
https://archive.org/details/thomasdeloneyhi00delogoog/page/n166/mode/2up?view=theater
https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn82015484/1873-05-22/ed-1/seq-2/
https://web.archive.org/web/20111010080847/http://www.flexassistant.com/images/Benders.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Benders
https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn82015484/1873-05-15/ed-1/seq-2/
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2022/03/bloody-benders-true-story-kate-bender-crimes-susan-jonusas.html
https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ks-benders/
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How far would you go under the instruction of an authority figure? Would you hurt someone? Kill them? The answer is (unfortunately) pretty surprising. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the Milgrim experiment, and its rather horrifying implications. The girls get a little in the weeds discussing the Holocaust, WW2, and horrible people (aka: Nazis), but it's all relevant, we promise! This experiment was directly inspired by the horrors of the Holocaust, and even though no one got hurt in the Yale basement in 1961, what we learned about a person's ability to be driven to harm someone is disturbing.
So pour the drinks, prepare for chaos, and join us for this uncomfortable tale of American history.
Sources:
https://www.simplypsychology.org/milgram.html
http://academic.evergreen.edu/curricular/social_dilemmas/fall/Readings/Week_06/milgram.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milgram_experiment
https://nature.berkeley.edu/ucce50/ag-labor/7article/article35.htm
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/holocaust-eichmann/
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/jan/28/adolf-eichmann-final-message-architects-holocaust-evil
https://www.simplypsychology.org/milgram.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Milgram
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolf_Eichmann
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Have you ever stood on the train tracks and looked down the rails into the darkness, hoping to see the mysterious light everyone says sometimes appears? Have you seen the light yourself? This week, Hannah tells Katy about the Maco Light (a true Local Lore for these NC-based podcasters), and the other very similar stories featuring a gruesome train mishap, and a headless ghost wandering around with a lantern. The girls talk local geography (spoiler: there's a Maco and a Macon in NC, and a Chapel Hill in TN), swamp chemistry, which came first: the telegram or the taxi, the merits of sleep masks, and plenty of train puns! We're getting back to our roots (literally and figuratively), and we hope you'll come along for the (train) ride!
So pour your drinks, and join us for this tale of Local Lore!
Sources:
https://web.archive.org/web/20111228012923/http://www.wilmingtonrailroadmuseum.org/content/joebaldwin.php
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maco_light
https://www.ncpedia.org/maco-light
https://www.wkrn.com/special-reports/haunted-tennessee/ghost-light-haunts-chapel-hills-railroad-tracks/
https://lylerussell.net/2022/09/25/tn-gl-episode-2-the-headless-signalman-and-the-chapel-hill-ghost-light/
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/article/moonlight-white-barn-owls/
https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsta.2014.0206
https://www.popsci.com/jack-o-lanterns-marsh-lights/
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/light-of-saratoga
https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/big-thicket-light
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It was the Crime of the Century, and the whole world was invested in finding out who kidnapped (and murdered) the Lindbergh baby. This week, Hannah takes Katy through the rest of the story: how the police tracked down a suspect, the evidence, the witnesses, and the Trial of the Century. The girls talk about what made sense, what didn’t, and what could have been/definitely was missed. If you’re looking for closure, look somewhere else because all the questions don’t get answered just because a man was put to death.
So pour your drinks, break out your notes from last week, and join us for the conclusion to this Unsolved Mystery.
Sources:
https://alumni.duke.edu/magazine/articles/solving-crime-century
https://archive.org/details/hauptmannsladder0000cahi/page/226/mode/2up?view=theater&q=knoll
https://web.archive.org/web/20130627022056/http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2013/06/business_success_from_mental_illness_steve_jobs_henry_heinz_and_est_e_lauder.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Lindbergh
https://archive.org/details/hauptmannsladder0000cahi/page/42/mode/2up?view=theater
https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/lindbergh-kidnapping
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Kidnapping_Act
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We're still celebrating our birth-aversary (happy 4 years to us!) so, of course, Hannah had to bring the mood down with a truly awful story. This week, the girls dive into part one of a two-parter exploring the infamous Lindbergh kidnapping. From the problems with Charles Lindbergh himself, to the disappearance of "Little Lindy", and all the ransom notes, strange clues, and horrific discoveries made along the way, the girls talk about the crime that rocked the world in 1932. Find out how being beloved by the world doesn't protect you from the evil that lurks in some people.
Content warning: violence to a young child (not talked about in detail, but disturbing nonetheless).
If you drink the drinks, pour a strong one, and join us for part one of this (unsolved?) case!
Sources:
https://web.archive.org/web/20130627022056/http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2013/06/business_success_from_mental_illness_steve_jobs_henry_heinz_and_est_e_lauder.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Lindbergh
https://archive.org/details/hauptmannsladder0000cahi/page/42/mode/2up?view=theater
https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/lindbergh-kidnapping
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Kidnapping_Act
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Happy birth-aversary to us!! To celebrate FOUR years of telling spooky stories, unsolved mysteries, and local lore, we've decided to go back to what we do best: WTF stories. This week, Hannah tells Katy the story of Alexander Pearce, a man unfairly imprisoned in Tasmania who broke out prison, and did what he had to do to survive in the Australian bush. This one is wild, and the girls had to use a felt board to keep all the characters straight, so you may want to take notes.
Pour your drinks (19 Crimes wine would be an appropriate one here), and join us for this weird AF story!
Sources:
https://www.theage.com.au/national/a-journey-through-hells-gate-20021029-gduqih.html
https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/pearce-alexander-31474
https://the-dollop-sources.squarespace.com/eps-101-120
https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/true-stories/we-ate-each-other-one-by-one-the-gruesome-story-of-alexander-pearce-the-cannibal-convict/news-story/5795fecf611d6194e3d187ce1c71ee11
https://web.archive.org/web/20111119194406/http://www.utas.edu.au/library/companion_to_tasmanian_history/M/Macquarie%20Harbour%20penal%20settlement.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macquarie_Harbour_Penal_Station
https://www.discovertasmania.com.au/regions/west-coast/sarah-island/
https://sites.udel.edu/britlitwiki/the-victorians-and-australian-penal-colonies/
The Big C*nty Couch
Hosts That Girl Gina & Mike Fails invite queers and peers to...
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Deep in the heart of Appalachia, there's a legend of a pale race of cave-dwelling people, who only come out at night, and who may or may not have been driven to extinction. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the Moon-Eyed People of Appalachia (thank you Amanda, for the suggestion!). The girls talk problematic white history, blind Pelicans, gay whales, genetics, Welsh pronunciations, and whether or not the Moon-Eyed People actually existed (and whether they still exist today!) It's a great follow up to the Giant Skeletons episode (ep. 199) and the whacky history white settlers tried to impose to justify colonization; plus a few fun facts about Indigenous Americans and their very long, rich history.
Pour those drinks, grab a snack, gather your kids (it's a kid-friendly one), and join us for this tale of Local Lore!
Sources:
https://www.penn.museum/sites/expedition/moon-children-of-san-blas-islands/
https://web.archive.org/web/20130127191203/http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/01/130125-albino- albinism-tanzania-witch-doctors/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albinism_in_humans
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge- core/content/view/BB0EC319CD247F5FEA8B4A477D9C9052/S0025727300025357a.pdf/the-legend-of-a-white-native- race.pdf
https://allthatsinteresting.com/moon-eyed-people
https://northcarolinaghosts.com/mountains/moon-eyed-people/scary-truth/ https://northcarolinaghosts.com/mountains/moon-eyed-people/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1932351/pdf/ajhg00558-0085.pdf https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/20/uk/welsh-americas-history-intl-hnk/index.html https://www.thesylvaherald.com/news/article_63be7a46-193a-11eb-bcb1-9b6452791b80.html
https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-americas/moon-eyed-people-0016334
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What's the most exotic meat you've ever tried? Gator sausage and scorpion have nothing on this episode. This week, Hannah tells Katy the legend of the Demon Butcher of Palos Park, and the horrifying (and stomach-turning) truths in it. The girls revisit a few cannibals from Ep. 24, find a great movie recommendation, and dive headfirst into how the sausage was made back when our great grandparents were buying it from the grocery store. This one is a bit of a roller coaster, both in that the "stories" vary wildly, and in that it might make you puke.
So choose your drinks carefully, avoid food at all costs, and join us for this gross tale of Local Lore.
Sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/06/nytnow/no-hot-dogs-do-not-contain-human-meat.html
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2015/10/26/report-human-dna-found-hot-dogs/74617102/
https://windycityghosts.com/the-demon-butcher-of-palos-park-il/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motel_Hell
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweeney_Todd
https://www.snopes.com/search/human%20meat/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Metheny
https://www.history.com/news/upton-sinclair-the-jungle-us-food-safety-reforms
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jungle
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5raj0ZFoeIlXyMwBUv8Man?si=8w9RepzsR1WsjVIv6k6K5Q
The Big C*nty Couch
Hosts That Girl Gina & Mike Fails invite queers and peers to...
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Do you ever hear weird noises in your house, or get woken up by sexy demons getting their vagina goo all over you? This week, Hannah tells Katy the story of the Smurl family, and their weird-ass haunting that involved both of the aforementioned activities, as well as some bath tub flirting, small fires, and one bushy-moustached demon trying to get laid. The girls devolve into chaos while they discuss Catholic magic spells, Mary-Sue characters, the Warrens, and a conversation between a teenage daughter and he parents that absolutely did NOT happen. It's been awhile since we did a good ol' fashion haunting, and this one will not disappoint.
So pour the drinks, grab your bucket of holy water, and join us for this Spooky Tale!
Sources:
https://archive.org/details/hauntedonefamily00curr/page/16/mode/2up?view=theater
https://the-line-up.com/smurl-family-haunting
https://web.archive.org/web/20080305004915/http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080303_03lookback_smurls_sd_ART.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smurl_haunting
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/citizensvoice/name/john-smurl-obituary?id=15953106
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Remember when everyone in America was digging up giant human skeletons (see episode 199)? Well it turns out, some people were digging up and identifying actual dinosaur bones as well; two of those people were Cope and Marsh. This week, Katy takes the reins and tells Hannah about the Bone Wars! The girls talk not so friendly rivalries, future TV series casting, dinosaurs (duh), explosions, and plenty of “bone” jokes. If you love science, chaos, and pettiness, you’re gonna love this episode!
So pour your drinks, grab a snack, and join us for this Tell We Tale!
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It's our 200th episode!!! And we are throwing it back to where it all began, but with better audio, and more thorough research. This week, Hannah re-tells Katy the story of the Lost Cosmonaut, and all the deep, dark, terrible things that happened within the Soviet (and US) Space Program. The girls talk about the ethics of putting dogs in space (spoiler: it's not ethical and should never be done), horrific ways to die (ie, burned alive), not so bad ways to die (ie, exposed to the vacuum of space), and the likelihood of two Italian brothers uncovering the darkest, and most deeply kept secret in Soviet Russia. The first time we covered this topic, we were little baby podcasters stumbling through our 7th episode with what turned out to be faulty audio; this time around, we're "seasoned" podcasters making our 200th episode, still trying to figure out the whole audio thing, and trying to keep the food noises to a minimum. Basically, we're professionals.
Pour your drinks, get a celebratory snack (we chose chocolate/peanut butter cookies, and peanuts), and join us for this astronomical Conspiracy Theory!
Sources:
https://time.com/5627637/nasa-nazi-von-braun/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentina_Tereshkova
https://web.archive.org/web/20180909185636/http://fly.historicwings.com/2012/06/first-woman-in-space/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sally_Ride
https://web.archive.org/web/20060220234602/http://www.space.com/news/laika_anniversary_991103.html
https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/sp-4408.pdf?emrc=797dd2
https://web.archive.org/web/20050109091102/http://www.astronautix.com/astros/ilyushin.htm
https://www.vice.com/en/article/aeeyep/when-soyuz-1-fell-to-earth
https://www.nasa.gov/history/50-years-ago-remembering-the-crew-of-soyuz-11/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soyuz_11#Mission
https://www.vice.com/en/article/qjd5dm/judica-cordiglia-brothers-were-eavesdropping-soviet-space-radio-transmissions-cries-for-help-mystery
https://web.archive.org/web/20130403150442/http://www.forteantimes.com/features/articles/1302/lost_in_space.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fallen_Astronaut
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In the mid 1800’s, giant human bones seemed to be turning up all across America, at the same time that many scholars and preachers were teaching that the Americas had once been inhabited by a race of prehistoric white giants. This week, Hannah tells Katy about this “fun” time in American history, and some of the skeletons that were unearthed. The mushy teenage girl brains do not go away (they’re talking about abnormally large bones… come on), but they do talk a little science, history, and just the right amount of tangents.
So pour the drinks, dust off your paleontology books, and join us for this weird-ass tale!
Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/26/us/alabama-execution-nitrogen-what-we-know/index.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archaeology_and_racism#Mound_Builders
https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2020/04/26/archaeology-saga-giant-mound-builders/1286127007/
https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/columns/2020/12/27/column-newspapers-have-been-debunking-giant-hoaxes-long-time/3989156001/
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22954-gigantism
https://web.archive.org/web/20091217020128/http://www.archaeology.org/0511/etc/giants.html
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/cardiff-giant-was-just-big-hoax-180965274/
https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=L0EoAAAAIBAJ&sjid=VwUGAAAAIBAJ&dq=there-can-be-no-question-about-the-genuineness-of-this-piece-of-statuary&pg=6491%2C6900187
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid_Muldoon
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nagpra/compliance.htm
https://allthatsinteresting.com/kandahar-giant
@giants_of_ancientamerica on Instagram
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It’s the episode Hannah’s been waiting for! This week, Hannah finally tells Katy the tragic story of inmate, Sam Shockley, and how he was failed by the system at every stage of his life. From the time he was a teenager, until he was caught up in the Battle of Alcatraz as an adult and unfairly executed by the state, Sam is the prime example of why mental health advocacy matters, why prison reform matters, and why we won’t stop talking about either one.
Pour the stiff drinks if you’ve got ‘em, and brace yourself for a story we hope stays with you. (And bid farewell to our Alcatraz series!)
Sources:https://samshockley.blogspot.com/
https://theshockleyfamily561159808.wordpress.com/
https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/23/us/nitrogen-gas-execution-kenneth-smith/index.html
Jim Quillen. Alcatraz from Inside. ISBN 0962520616
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We’re almost through our mugshot profiles, and in Alcatraz, pt. 5 (no one’s sick of this, right?) Hannah tells Katy about smirking James Boarman, and Dermot Mulroney/Marvin Hubbard. The girls talk mushy teenage boy brains, mushy teenage girl brains, botched escape attempts, and so much more. It’s an unintentionally chaotic episode, but worth it!
So pour the drinks, bear with us, and join us for our second to the last Alcatraz episode!
Sources:https://www.in2013dollars.com/us/inflation/1940?amount=12812
https://archive.org/details/alcatrazdefiniti0000essl/page/304/mode/2up?view=theater
https://alanehunter.com/tag/james-a-boarman/
https://www.gadsdentimes.com/story/news/local/2017/12/30/from-etowah-county-to-alcatraz-hubbard-was-involved-in-1946-uprising-at-infamous-prison/16693279007/
https://www.gadsdentimes.com/story/news/local/2018/01/01/hubbard-falls-victim-to-temptation/16703500007/
https://www.gadsdentimes.com/story/news/local/2018/01/01/etowah-county-native-dies-in-failed-alcatraz-escape-attempt/16700777007/
The Big C*nty Couch
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Surprise, it’s another Alcatraz episode! This time, in preparation for the one inmate profile Hannah really wants to do (Sam Shockley), she decided to preface by giving Katy the rundown on the four mugshots we have hanging in the studio, starting with the infamous Ted Cole and Ralph Roe. The girls talk about what led to the first ever successful escape from the rock, what makes a good FBI description, Chris Angeling your way out of handcuffs, and why you should never pick up handsome hitchhikers.
It’s long and it’s probably unnecessary, but we’re leaning into the hyper-fixation, and we hope you don’t mind. So pour the drinks, and join us for what is technically an Unsolved Mystery!
Sources:https://tulsaworld.com/did-ted-cole-escape-alcatraz-alive/article_16841f6a-e8b3-5c4a-b0e2-38324a591f4a.html
https://blog.genealogybank.com/did-two-cons-escape-from-escape-proof-alcatraz.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_the_Firstborn_(Morrisite)#Teachings
https://www.cityexperiences.com/blog/the-december-departures-from-alcatraz/
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74841432/ralph-roe
https://www.in2013dollars.com/us/inflation/1934?amount=3206.46https://www.joplinglobe.com/news/local_news/public-enemy-no-1/article_932c6bbd-c3ad-5575-b1c8-92b0e0b5d055.html
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If you suddenly find yourself in a dark tunnel experiencing an overwhelming feeling of love and peace, and being drawn towards a bright light, you might be dead. Or you might be one of the 9 million Americans who have had a Near Death Experience (and you're about to be brought back to life by medical science.) This week, Hannah tells Katy about the crazy phenomenon that is Near Death Experiences: something experienced by people of all ages, cultures, orientations, etc. with a remarkable degree of consistency. It gets a little science-y, but the girls talk falling off mountains, anesthesia awareness, videos that make them cry (aka: children hearing for the first time and dogs being reunited with their owners), and so much more. This is truly a topic you can get lost in, so buckle up!
Pour the drinks, get a snack, and settle in for this tale of life after death!
Link to the HKL Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@a.wareclothing
Sources:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6173534/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Near-death_experience
https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/interviews/a23248/the-prophet/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1550830716300283#preview-section-references
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.2190/96XL-RQE6-DDXR-DUD5
https://www.alieward.com/ologies/quasithanatology
https://med.virginia.edu/perceptual-studies/wp-content/uploads/sites/360/2017/01/STE46_Do-Near-Death-Experiences-Provide
Evidence-for-Survival-of-Human-Personality.pdf
https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104397005
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc461701/m1/4/
https://med.virginia.edu/perceptual-studies/wp-content/uploads/sites/360/2017/01/NDE21_distressingfNDE-Psych.pdf
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Is it a strange breed of hairless, underground coyote? A reptilian alien with fur? The Jersey Devil far from home? Or is it the infamous chupacabra? This week, the girls are back from their holiday break, and Katy tells Hannah about the southern goat-sucker that’s been terrorizing livestock for (surprisingly) not that long. They talk about the various sightings, as well as its various forms, what could really be bleeding goats and cows dry (spoiler alert: science), and why you should not refrigerate bones.
We hope everyone had a safe happy New Year, and are recovering from their holiday festivities. Pour whatever kind of drink/hydration you need, and join us for this Tell We Tale Creature Feature!
Sources:
https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/mythic-creatures/land/modern-myths
https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/critical-thinking-history/mythical-creature-known-chupacabra-walked-out-movie
https://wonderopolis.org/wonder/what-is-el-chupacabra
https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/strange-creatures/chupacabra.htm
https://www.fws.gov/story/2021-07/animals-birds-and-chupacabras
https://www.texasobserver.org/chupacabra-legends-texas/
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If you thought we were done with time travel, you were dead wrong! This week, Hannah tells Katy about John Titor, the alleged time traveler from 2036 who chatted with various people online in 2000 and 2001, and told us some fascinating things about the future. The girls talk black holes, computer programing disasters, whether Katy's child is actually a time traveler, pangolins, and more. If you want to know what the world might be like (in another timeline) in 12-ish years, or if you want to hear about a bunch of wars we avoided (yay!), or if you just want some good time travel content to discuss with loved ones over the holidays, this is the episode for you.
So pour the eggnog, light the Yule log, and join us for this week's episode!
Sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/16/magazine/time-slips-time-travel.html
https://www.historicmysteries.com/kersey-time-slip/
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/when-three-british-boys-traveled-to-medieval-england-or-did-they-35698485/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_travel_claims_and_urban_legends
https://allthatsinteresting.com/chronovisor
https://listverse.com/2021/01/26/ten-amazing-slips-in-time/
https://sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/timeslip
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depersonalization-derealization-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20352911
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_de_Montesquiou
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moberly%E2%80%93Jourdain_incident
https://www.historicmysteries.com/vatican-chronovisor/
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2005/jun/09/farout
https://steemit.com/marlin/@alihasymi/marlin-pohlman-a-criminal-legend-who-attracted-the-attention-of-the-world
https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2013/10/post_373.html
https://www.cdc.gov/prions/vcjd/about.html
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Have you ever been walking through the English countryside (or the gardens of Versailles) and suddenly felt the world slow down, like time has somehow stopped or...shifted? You may have experienced a time slip! This week, Hannah tells Katy all about this phenomenon of accidentally finding yourself in another time with two classic examples. The girls talk thatched roofs, sombrero'd men, lesbian-psychic-diseases, and taking pictures of Jesus. This one was SO much fun, and it shows.
So pour the drinks, get the flux capacitor warmed up, and join us for this time-tested tale of time travel!
Sources:https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/16/magazine/time-slips-time-travel.htm
https://www.historicmysteries.com/kersey-time-slip/
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/when-three-british-boys-traveled-to-medieval-england-or-did-they-35698485/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_travel_claims_and_urban_legends
https://allthatsinteresting.com/chronovisor
https://listverse.com/2021/01/26/ten-amazing-slips-in-time/
https://sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/timeslip
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depersonalization-derealization-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20352911
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_de_Montesquiou
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moberly%E2%80%93Jourdain_incident
https://www.historicmysteries.com/vatican-chronovisor/
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2005/jun/09/farout
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We're back for Part Two! This week, Hannah tells Katy the rest of the story from last week: three murders, a baffled police department, and a 17 year-old college kid that gets mixed up in the whole thing. The girls talk about epidurals, AFIS, police brutality, why so many cops suck, and so much more. This one is sure to get your blood boiling, so make sure you've got a nice calming activity to do during or after.
Pour those drinks, find a pillow to scream into, and join us for the conclusion of this technically Unsolved Mystery Two Parter!
Sources:
https://archive.org/details/williamheirenshi0000kenn/page/38/mode/2up?view=theater
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Heirens
https://allthatsinteresting.com/william-heirens-lipstick-killer
https://web.archive.org/web/20081014111233/http://home.earthlink.net/~chicago1946/p6.html
https://web.archive.org/web/20091012095223/http://home.earthlink.net/~chicago1946/p7.html
https://web.archive.org/web/20150111045342/http://www.crimelibrary.com/serial_killers/predators/heirens/confess_6.html
https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune/29677607/
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/lumbar-puncture#:~:text=A%20lumbar%20puncture%20(LP)%20or,(CSF)%20or%20inject%20medicine.
https://web.archive.org/web/20040618085916/http://www.law.northwestern.edu/depts/clinic/wrongful/documents/Heirenspetition.pdf
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1945 was a busy year for Chicago police; a year before Richard Speck would murder eight nurses in the middle of the night (see Episode 188), three other horrific murders would take place. This week, Hannah tells Katy Part One, of the story of William Heirens: a teenager with an unfortunate case of kleptomania, who was somehow involved in the increasingly grizzly murders of two women and one child throughout the summer and into the winter of 1945-46. The girls talk butterflies, college, douchebags (both literal and figurative), and why math is important when ladders are involved. This may not beat your post-Thanksgiving blues, but it will leave you scratching your head, and coming back for Part Two!
So fix a plate of leftovers, pour a glass of something (you'll need it), and join us for this Two Parter!
Content Warning: child murder, graphic content
Sources:
https://archive.org/details/williamheirenshi0000kenn/page/38/mode/2up?view=theater
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Heirens
https://allthatsinteresting.com/william-heirens-lipstick-killer
https://web.archive.org/web/20081014111233/http://home.earthlink.net/~chicago1946/p6.html
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Happy Thanksgiving! This week, Hannah brings us the unsolved story of Joshua Maddux, and tells Katy about how this goofy, free-spirited young man went out for a walk in the Colorado wilderness one day, and never returned home. The girls talk Forrest Gump, body positions (Katy generously gets on the floor and does some contortion work for Hannah's "needs-a-visual" mind), gynecologist visits, forensic evidence, and chimney construction. It's not the most uplifting episode for the holidays, but it will definitely give you something to talk about if you need to steer the dinner conversation away from politics.
So pour you drinks, prep the turkey, and join us for this Unsolved Mystery!
Sources:
https://unresolved.me/joshua-maddux
https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/strange-indoors/joshua-maddux
https://www.darkhistories.com/josh-maddux-the-boy-in-the-chimney/
https://www.denverpost.com/2015/10/19/chimney-discovery-ends-mystery-over-young-mans-disappearance-but-questions-remain/
https://www.grunge.com/1205963/disturbing-details-about-the-case-of-joshua-maddux-the-teen-found-in-a-chimney/
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/skeleton-in-chimney-solves-7-year-old-mystery-creates-another_n_560d60cde4b07681270108ad
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In 1966, eight young nurses were murdered in one of Chicago's first, and most horrific mass killings. 25 year-old Richard Speck was arrested, but claimed no memory of the crime. This week, Hannah tells Katy the story of what followed: the trial, the various psychiatric sessions, and the verdict. And the girls talk mental health, head injuries, ethics, and more. This is truly one right up our alley in terms of looking at how mental health awareness plays such an important role in everything, and how being aware and providing resources can impact so many things.
So grab your wine, and join us for this True Crime special.
Content Warnings: sexual assault, mature topics, graphic topics, suicide.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Speck
https://archive.org/details/borntoraisehellu00altm/page/44/mode/2up?view=theater
https://allthatsinteresting.com/richard-speck
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-richard-speck-chicago-mass-murder-victims-20200815-ofyebzxw5jgxrloxvxe4xmezwq-story.html
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5619208/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_punishment_in_the_United_States
https://archive.org/details/americanbeat00gree/page/62/mode/2up?view=theater
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In July or 2008, the hairless, bloated body of a mysterious animal washed up on the shores of East Hampton, Long Island. Was it a shell-less turtle, an escaped mutated creature from Plum Island, or something entirely new and unknown? This week, Hannah tells Katy about the Mantauk Monster, and the mystery behind the unidentifiable carcass. The girls talk animal skulls, Viking funerals, conspiracy theories, and more! Plus, we all get to reminisce about what we were doing during the summer of 2008 (almost definitely a better summer than the Montauk Monster was having.)
So pour the drinks, and join us for this (technically) Unsolved Mystery!
Links for A;ware:
https://www.a-wareclothing.com/about
https://www.facebook.com/a.wareclothingllc?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montauk_Monster
https://web.archive.org/web/20130927191628/http://www.foxnews.com/story/2008/08/01/montauk-monster-mystery-gets-more-mysterious/
https://web.archive.org/web/20131011054419/http://www.cryptomundo.com/cryptozoo-news/mm-newpic/
https://web.archive.org/web/20081014005501/http://hamptons.plumtv.com/blog/whats_going/paging_darwin_montauk_%E2%80%9Csea_monster%E2%80%9D_real_or_photoshop_phantasy
https://web.archive.org/web/20090302043438/http://www.hoax-slayer.com/montauk-monster.shtml
https://allthatsinteresting.com/montauk-monster
https://www.easthamptonstar.com/villages/202073/gruesome-find-stirs-memories-montauk-monster
https://observer.com/2018/07/montauk-monster-true-story-gawker-richard-lawson/
https://www.gawker.com/5030531/dead-monster-washes-ashore-in-montauk
https://www.danspapers.com/2018/07/montauk-monster-10-years-later/
https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/science-what-else-reveals-the-secret-of-the-montauk-monster
https://www.gawker.com/5278112/has-the-montauk-monster-mystery-been-solved
https://www.gawker.com/5280493/the-latest-montauk-monster-theory-a-compleat-accounting
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Is your house full of flies, gross smells, and has doors that open and close on their own? You may be living with a demon (or a cat... or both!) Happy Halloween! It's the final installment of our true stories behind the scary movies series, and this week, Hannah tells Katy the very true story behind The Conjuring! In her very best effort to consolidate 1500 pages of narrative, Hannah tells Katy about the Perron family's harrowing ordeal in Harrisville, RI where they lived with moving objects, disembodied voices, full-body apparitions, and much much more for nearly 10 years. Katy is the constant skeptic, and Hannah is adamant that the Conjuring House will NOT be a stop on their haunted road trip. This episode is the perfect way to extend the spookiness a day or two past Halloween!
So pour your drinks, grab that discounted candy, turn down the lights, and settle in for this haunted, spooky tale!
Sources:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2013/07/22/conjuring-true-story-perron/2457209/
https://www.looper.com/865288/everything-the-conjuring-doesnt-tell-you-about-the-true-story/
https://globalnews.ca/news/8247260/bathsheba-search-for-evil-andrea-perron-interview-the-conjuring/
https://www.theconjuringhouse.com/about
Perron, Andrea. House of Darkness House of Light. AuthorHouse. Bloomington, IN.
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Did you ever have a special toy that meant more to you than all the others? Maybe one you took with you everywhere and talked to? Maybe one that talked back? This week, Hannah continues her series on true stories behind your favorite scary movies, with a slasher classic: Child's Play. The girls talk Cabbage Patch kids, what level of toy attachment is normal, playful spirits vs. playful humans, and whether or not Child's Play was really only inspired by "capitalism" and not the true story that happens to be nearly identical to the plot. All this, while battling their own "technical" difficulties that come with recording unsupervised.
So pour your drinks, make sure the headphones are plugged in, and join us for this creepy tale about evil dolls!
Sources:
https://www.looper.com/476975/the-untold-truth-of-chucky-from-childs-play/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cricket_dolls
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Buddy_(doll)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabbage_Patch_Kids#Controversies
https://web.archive.org/web/20200620091432/https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/a-short-history-of-creepy-dolls-in-movies/
https://www.bustle.com/p/is-chucky-based-on-a-real-doll-the-childs-play-villain-has-roots-in-80s-consumerist-culture-18008375
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/story-behind-robert-the-doll
https://www.artisthousekeywest.com/robert-the-doll
https://allthatsinteresting.com/robert-the-doll
https://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/robert-the-doll.htm
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If you hear a mournful keen in your ear tonight, it might be a Banshee, or it might just be this week's episode: a Tell We Tale! This week, Katy takes the lead and gives Hannah all the details on the Banshee, where she's from, her various forms, what she's here for, and why you should NEVER touch her comb. The girls discuss animal sounds, whether metal armor should be washed in water, regional managers, and more in this turned around episode about Celtic lore!
So pour the drinks, check on all your loved ones (especially the Irish ones), and get ready for this Tell We Tale!
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Happy Halloween! Since it's OFFICIALLY the start of the Halloween season (even though we've been celebrating since September 1st), we've decided to go back to our roots. This week, Hannah tells Katy the "true" story behind the classic scary movie, The Hills Have Eyes, in what we hope to become a month-long series! The girls quickly dissolve into chaos and giggles while drinking last-resort chardonnay out of mugs, and talking about Bean-clans, bean puns, pale cave people, pale clan people, and the best way to deal with feral Bean children. It's a strange one for sure, but worthwhile all the same.
So pour your drinks (preferably something you like), and join us for this spooky tale!
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mutants_in_The_Hills_Have_Eyes#Papa_Jupiter
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sawney_Bean
https://web.archive.org/web/20100610003823/http://tarlton.law.utexas.edu/lpop/etext/newgate/beane.htm
https://web.archive.org/web/20080519171404/http://www.forteantimes.com/features/articles/129/in_search_of_sawney_bean.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christie-Cleek
https://www.thoughtco.com/inbreeding-definition-effects-4171861
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Was Alcatraz really the impenetrable fortress it claimed to be? This week, Hannah finally gets to the promised episode, and tells Kay about the infamous escape of Frank Morris, John Anglin, and Clarence Anglin. The girls discuss high IQ's, why Katy would be an excellent addition to the escape team, smut/romance plots, disorganized FBI files, scary horses, and so much more. It's an epic ending to our longest series, and if you've stuck around this long, we hope you've enjoyed the ride!
So pour your drinks, strap on your life jackets, and get ready for the finale of Escape from Alcatraz!
Sources:
https://www.nps.gov/hdp/exhibits/alcatraz/alca_video.htm
https://archive.org/details/escapefromalcatr0000unse/page/n5/mode/2up?view=theater
https://web.archive.org/web/20130529145904/http://www.ruskinhistory.org/anglin-brothers.htm
http://ghostsofdc.org/2012/09/10/frank-morris-alcatraz-escape/
https://web.archive.org/web/20080709032857/http://www.fbi.gov/page2/june07/alcatraz060807.htm
https://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/alcatraz-escape-flow-models-san-francisco-bay/2627/
https://www.sfgate.com/sfhistory/article/Did-Alcatraz-most-famous-escapees-survive-escape-15538020.php
https://vault.fbi.gov/Alcatraz%20Escape
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We lied about this only be two-parts: this week, since Hannah can't stop falling down Alcatraz rabbit holes, she tells Katy more about the deplorable conditions of the prison, including arbitrary rules, the Dungeon, unlawful physical assaults, and a murder trial that highlighted it all for a brief moment in history. The girls get a little ranty in this one (it is prison-reform, after all), go a bit deeper into the criminal backgrounds of a few inmates, and plan a potential future trip to the Rock itself. Hannah promises to cover the original Morris/Anglin escape in next week's episode.
So pour a nice glass of pruno, and get ready to never trust authority again. We hope you enjoy this week's episode!
Sources:
https://archive.org/details/escapefromalcatr0000unse/page/n5/mode/2up?view=theater
https://www.alcatrazhistory.com/rock/rock-033.htm
https://medium.com/@thealcatrazblog/alcatraz-on-trial-dea6b99b0903
https://medium.com/@thealcatrazblog/showdown-at-barker-beach-e64c5ba53189
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henri_Young
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In 1946, six men tried what dozens had tried before them, and what many deemed impossible: they tried to escape from Alcatraz. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the Battle of Alcatraz, in Part One of a two-parter on escaped attempts from the infamous "escape-proof" prison. The girls talk glamorous mug shots, Dermot Mulroney look-a-likes, swimming/climbing abilities, prison reform, mental health, and all the gray areas in between. Find out who was involved, what happened, and what went wrong (so many things went wrong). And maybe learn some 1940's prison slang along the way!
Pour your drinks, get ready to look at some beautiful old mug shots, and prepare to be possibly enraged by the injustice of the world, with this week's tale!
Sources:
https://archive.org/details/escapefromalcatr0000bruc/page/58/mode/2up?view=theater&q=cole
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Alcatraz_escape_attempts
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Alcatraz
https://alanehunter.com/tag/james-a-boarman/
https://archive.org/details/alcatrazescapefi0000unse/page/114/mode/2up?view=theater&q=hubbard
https://archive.org/details/battleatalcatraz0000lage/page/46/mode/2up?view=theater
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Andrew Kehoe was a man whose ego bruised worse than a peach, who took every single inconvenience personally, and who made it everyone else's problem. This week, Hannah tells Katy about this little man, and the evils he eventually committed. The girls talk psychopathy tests, fire safety, taxes, and sweet animal facts (as our end-of the episode palate cleanser). This is both a whiskey episode, and a listener suggestion, so blame Sara (j/k, thank you for your suggestions, Sara--they make my life much easier!)
Pour your drinks and gather your emotional support items/pets. And join us for this truly awful tale!
Sources:
https://books.google.com/books?id=0JVFDwAAQBAJ&pg=PR4&lpg=PR4&dq=ISBN+978-0-472-03346-1&source=bl&ots=wn73MsUzu2&sig=ACfU3U3_5PjfHWr_S1155Rw0RV5eQAeRyw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjy1bH3jJSBAxVeF1kFHVyRCPkQ6AF6BAgHEAM#v=onepage&q=ISBN%20978-0-472-03346-1&f=falsehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bath_School_disaster
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychopathy_Checklist
https://web.archive.org/web/20070813092339/http://www.themediadrome.com/content/articles/history_articles/disaster_in_bath.htm
https://web.archive.org/web/20171024231535/http://daggy.name/tbsd/tbsd-t.htm#ChapterSeven
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/opinion/columnists/judy-putnam/2017/05/04/putnam-remembering-deadliest-act-school-violence-us-history/100968500/
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What if your significant other or child suddenly started acting differently with no explanation? Sure, t could be explained away by any number of reasonable circumstances. Or, they could be a Changeling. This week, Hannah tells Katy the story of Bridget Cleary, a lively, independent young woman in late 19th century Ireland, whose husband believed she had been stolen away by Fairies, and replaced by a Changeling. The girls talk Irish folklore, Irish names, all things Fairies, Catholicism, and more!
So pour your drinks, cozy up (and pretend the weather is warm), and join us for this tragic tale of Irish Lore!
Sources:
Bourke, Angela. (1999). The Burning of Bridget Cleary: A True Story. London: Pimlico.
https://www.bustle.com/p/the-black-stockings-episode-of-lore-is-a-true-story-but-thats-not-even-the-scariest-part-2925071
https://www.historicmysteries.com/changeling/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changeling
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capgras_delusion
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Before there was American Airlines, or Spirit Air, white people were obsessed with finding shortcuts between continents, even if it meant traversing the icy unknowns of the Arctic. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the mystery of Franklin's Lost Expedition, and the men who died trying to chart the Northwest Passage (and were doomed from the start). The girls discuss the best provisions to take to the Arctic, Presidential desks, very good dogs, the dangers of home-canned goods, scurvy, and more! It's a bit outside the realm of our normal content, but it technically still counts as an Unsolved Mystery.
So pour the drinks (preferably something with lemon juice), bundle up, and join us for this icy tale!
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin%27s_lost_expedition
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1279489/
https://www.cdc.gov/botulism/general.html#:~:text=Botulism%20(%E2%80%9CBOT%2Dchoo%2D,butyricum%20and%20Clostridium%20baratii%20bacteria.
https://canadaehx.com/2021/06/05/the-inuit-and-the-franklin-expedition/
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/heres-how-amc-producers-worked-inuit-fictionalized-franklin-expedition-show-180968643/
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If you didn't have a healthy fear of chimpanzees before, you will after this episode. This week, after trying and failing to find a "lighter" topic, Hannah tells Katy the story of Moe: the chimp whose was raised by humans from birth, and who witnessed one of the worst chimp attacks on a human in history. The girls talk all things chimpanzees, and get into their opinions on the ethics of keeping them as pets, and of course, why you should maintain a very cautious respect for our primate cousins.
So pour your drinks, ready your next emotional support podcast, and join us for this morbid tale.
Sources:
https://web.archive.org/web/20230120210825/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-mar-05-me-chimp5-story.html
https://web.archive.org/web/20230120210825/https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna7957346
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._James_Davis_chimpanzee_attack
https://archive.ph/Yjnpp
https://web.archive.org/web/20230120213422/https://www.tahoedailytribune.com/news/mauling-victim-wants-to-be-with-his-chimp/
https://web.archive.org/web/20230120210826/https://www.bakersfield.com/news/man-in-chimp-attack-to-receive-money/article%20ca9e5fb6-91e7-51e6-8567-6f186c723846.html
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In 1848 two young sisters, Maggie and Kate Fox, began talking to a mysterious presence that had been making rapping sounds in their Hydesville, NY home, much to their parents' and neighbors' amazement. They couldn't have known that they were setting into motion a religious and social movement that would span centuries, captivate millions, and give a voice to the voiceless. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the Fox Sisters and their "rapping" phenomenon that took upstate NY by storm in the mid 19th century. The girls discuss the ins and outs of Spiritualism vs. science, how the water table works, why being a medium was a great career choice for women, and so much more!
Pour your wine and gather your friends for this spooky tale of science and spirits!
For more information on David's search for a kidney, please see the following links:Article written by Rebecca: https://byrslf.co/a-surprisingly-simple-way-to-save-a-life-78954e14aea4
Renewal: https://www.renewal.org/ Direct email (specific to David): R25663@renewal.org 718-431-9831, ext. 209
Questionnaire with Mt. Sinai: https://www.mountsinailivingdonation.org/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3390150567981252
Contact info for Rebecca and David: david.slakter@gmail.com rebecca.sealfon@gmail.com
Sources:
https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2016/11/04/in-the-joints-of-their-toes/
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-fox-sisters-and-the-rap-on-spiritualism-99663697/
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Margaret-Fox-and-Catherine-Fox
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Mesmer
https://www.historynet.com/the-fox-sisters-spiritualisms-unlikely-founders/
https://www.history.com/news/ghost-hoax-spiritualism-fox-sisters
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emanuel_Swedenborg
https://www.in2013dollars.com/us/inflation/1848?amount=1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elisha_Kent_Kane#Death_and_legacy
https://msmagazine.com/2019/10/29/waking-the-witch-the-feminist-history-of-spiritualism/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore%E2%80%93Washington_telegraph_line
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In the early 1900's, a series of axe murders tormented a small, African American community in Lafayette, Louisiana. And they weren't the only ones. This week, Hannah tells special guest co-host, Jarek, the strange story of Clementine Barnabet, and the horrendous slayings that took place around her. This story is as confusing as it is intriguing, with sacrificial cults, wild accusations, false confessions, and (as always) shoddy police work.
Grab your drinks, and maybe take notes to keep things straight, and join us for this Unsolved Mystery.
Sources:
https://countryroadsmagazine.com/art-and-culture/history/clementine-barnabet/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clementine_Barnabet
https://hrwg1991.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/proceedings_2012.pdf#page=33
https://the-line-up.com/clementine-barnabet
Killer Heart To Hearts
Some crimes rocked the world...others have been buried deeper than their victims.
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On August 10, 2017, independent journalist, Kim Wall, boarded a submarine to interview its owner, Peter Madsen; she would never return to shore alive. This week, Hannah tells Katy the absolutely tragic story of the events that unfolded next, and the brilliant young mind that was lost to the hands of a truly evil man. This one has homemade submarines, unchecked narcissism, a surprisingly competent police force, and so much more.
We recommend a palate cleanser and/or emotional support drink/pet nearby for this one because it gets rough.
Find more information on the Kim Wall Memorial Fund here:
https://www.iwmf.org/programs/kim-wall-memorial-fund/
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Madsen
https://web.archive.org/web/20210209121829/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/danish-sub-killer-gets-19-months-for-brief-prison-escape/2021/02/09/498fdebe-6acd-11eb-a66e-e27046e9e898_story.html
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/oct/03/denmark-submarine-trip-journalist-kim-wall-stabbed-15-times
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_imprisonment_in_Denmark#:~:text=In%20Denmark%2C%20a%20life%20sentence,pardon%20hearing%20after%2012%20years.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54612455
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-41021223
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kim_Wall
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/11/nyregion/kim-wall-memorial.html#:~:text=Her%20brother%2C%20Tom%20Wall%2C%20recalled,Ms.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-41022925
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/my-friend-kim-wall
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If you’ve been watching/reading the news, you’ve heard of the Gilgo Beach murders, and the decade long search for the killer. This week, Hannah tells Katy the whole story before catching her up on the latest developments. There’s a lot to cover, from the missing woman that started it all (Shannon Gilbert), to the families of the Gilgo Bach Four, to the still unidentified remains discovered along the beach. Check out the podcast LISK: Long Island Serial Killer for a waaaaaaaay more detailed dive.
But in the meantime, pour the drinks, cut a piece of cake (it’s birthday cake time over here!) and join us for this (soon to be solved?) unsolved mystery.
Sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/14/nyregion/gilgo-beach-killings-timeline.html
https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/16/us/rex-heuermann-gilgo-beach-murders-capture/index.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/15/nyregion/rex-heuermann-gilgo-beach-killings.html
https://nypost.com/2023/07/17/chevy-that-led-to-rex-heuermanns-arrest-was-out-in-plain-sight/
https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/gilgo-beach-murders-had-a-tragic-subplot-for-victim-s-mother-20230717-p5dox0.html
https://uncovered.com/cases/jessica-taylor-gilgo-ny
https://abc7ny.com/gilgo-beach-murders-jane-doe-number-six-long-island-suffolk-county/6217196/
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/gilgo-beach-murders-suspected-long-island-serial-killer-custody-offici-rcna94228
https://open.spotify.com/show/5K0IRm6gWWO9C3Kz9JA9w3?si=fbb5fee129ee4ee1
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/read-rex-heuermanns-redacted-and-denied-bail-application-due-to-extreme-depravity/4506377/
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Do you believe we're alone in the universe? In 1996, at least four civilians, and several military personnel had that question definitively answered for them in Varginha, Brazil. This week, Hannah tells Katy about one of the most compelling cases for extraterrestrial existence: the Varginha Incident. The girls talk sunburns, what kind of alien would be the best to have a run in with, granular toxicities, and whether or not the government has a right to keep alien secrets from us. It's a creepy one that definitely got us thinking!
So pour your drinks and put on your tin foil hats, and join us for this extraterrestrial story!
Sources:
https://www.ufocasebook.com/ubatuba.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFO_sightings_in_Brazil
https://science.howstuffworks.com/space/aliens-ufos/ufo-burn.htm
https://strangestrangestrange.com/paranormal/ufo/the-lins-incident-the-maria-cintra/
https://www.ufoinsight.com/ufos/cover-ups/1977-colares-island-incident
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operação_Prato
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1986_Brazilian_UFO_incident
https://nypost.com/2022/10/29/people-saw-aliens-after-ufo-crashed-in-brazil-in-1996-doc/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxic_granulation
Moment of Contact. Directed by James Fox, 2022. Available on Amazon Prime and Tubi
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How would you handle your child telling you there was a man in their room in the middle of the night? How bout a demon clown? This week, Hannah tells Katy the story of the LaChance family and their harrowing experience living in the Union Screaming House in 2001. The girls find out (again) that Katy is much braver than Hannah, talk about kids talking to ghosts, and discuss what to do if you're just as freaked out as your kid of the things that go bump in the night.
This one chilled us to the bone, so listen with the lights on! Pour your drinks and join us for this Spooky Tale!
Sources:
LaChance, Steven A. The Uninvited. Llewellyn Worldwide, 8 Oct. 2011.
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Billionaires cutting costs to make their cool new toy cheaper, and thus causing the watery deaths of others: sound familiar? This week, Hannah brings on special guest co-host Hannah M. to talk about the ship that started it all, and the careless billionaires that haven't changed in 100+ years. It's Titanic conspiracy theories! To say this one is chaotic is an understatement. The girls talk Irish accents, dolphin blowholes, Egyptian mummies, the Pillsbury Doughboy, and so so much more (with plenty of Titanic, 1997 references throughout). You don't want to miss this one!
So pour your drinks, get your snacks, and join us for more Conspiracy Theories!
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanic_conspiracy_theories#Fire_in_coal_bunker
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/rms-titanic-evidence-fire-senan-molony-belfast-new-york-southampton-sink-april-1912-a7504236.html
https://archive.org/details/sinkingoftitanic0000coll/page/16/mode/2up?view=theater
https://spyscape.com/article/the-titanics-top-10-weirdest-conspiracy-theories
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/11/041108020906.htm
https://www.nist.gov/nist-time-capsule/nist-beneath-waves/nist-reveals-how-tiny-rivets-doomed-titanic-vessel
https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2008/apr/16/usa
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/-did-a-german-uboat-sink_b_1413770
https://www.titanicuniverse.com/the-titanic-conspiracy
https://mollybrown.org
https://slate.com/culture/2018/10/mummy-curse-titanic-sinking-washington-post-article.html
https://apnews.com/article/fact-check-titanic-olympic-ship-switch-086691748061
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If you’ve also been having a shitty week, jump on the bus: this week Hannah embraces the ick and tells Katy about Hadden Clark, a horrendous serial killer with serious and questionable mental health concerns, who claimed to have murdered The Lady of the Dunes, among others. It’s a rough one with plenty of content warnings (graphic violence, animal abuse, sexual abuse, child abuse, etc.)
The girls are drinking whiskey, so pour your drink of choice and join us for this terrible, awful story.
Sources:
https://www.oddmurdersandmysteries.com/the-murder-of-patricia-mak/
https://web.archive.org/web/20030710171335/http://crimelibrary.com/serial_killers/weird/clark/murderer_3.html
https://inmatelocator.cdcr.ca.gov/Details.aspx?ID=D08863
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt6niKOnjpw
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/local/daily/sept99/dorr092498.htm
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A mysterious woman found mutilated in the sands of Provincetown, MA in 1974 set off decades of investigations to determine who she was, and how she had met her grisly fate. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the Lady of the Dunes, and all the various theories about who she is, where she came from, and what happened to her. From mob bosses and serial killers, to badass runaways, and movie extras, the girls discuss them all, and talk about why they are or aren't plausible. Plus, they eat cake and drink prosecco, just because.
So get your own cake and celebratory drink (find something to celebrate!) and join us for this Unsolved Mystery!
Sources:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/lady-of-the-dunes
https://www.masslive.com/bostonspirit/2014/10/whitey_bulger_gays_and_the_lad.html
https://www.necn.com/news/local/it-hurts-sons-search-for-biological-mom-ends-with-discovery-that-she-was-a-murder-victim/2882827/
https://c.o0bg.com/rw/Boston/2011-2020/2014/07/23/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Graphics/dunes-1974.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Ruth_Marie_Terry#cite_ref-rule2008_42-0
https://archive.org/details/smokemirrorsmurd00annr/page/163/mode/2up?view=theater
https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/119ufma.html
https://medium.com/crimebeat/the-incredible-life-and-mysteries-of-rory-kesinger-9b1af855f401
https://www.crimewatchers.net/threads/rory-gene-kesinger-missing-from-plymouth-ma-27-may-1973-age-24.1598/
https://web.archive.org/web/20030623031406/http://www.crimelibrary.com/serial_killers/weird/clark/epilogue_7.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitey_Bulger
https://provincetownindependent.org/featured/2022/11/30/long-unsolved-murder-comes-into-focus/
https://www.masslive.com/news/2023/05/family-of-ruth-marie-terry-lady-of-the-dunes-spreads-ashes-in-provincetown.html
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/lady-of-the-dunes-guy-rockwell-muldavin-b2217318.html
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In 1989, they say a demon broke the fiery bonds of Hell and escaped through a hole foolishly dug by mortal humans trying to reach the center of the earth; that demon would flit about restlessly until it finally came to rest inside the tiny infant body that would become your favorite podcast cohost: Katy. That story might not have made the rounds on the internet in the 90's, but a similar one did: Russian geologists, in their bid to reach the earth's mantle (and gain the title of "world's deepest hole") inadvertently broke through into a mysterious cavern, nine miles below the surface of the earth, and to their horror, heard the screams of thousands of damned souls burning in a lake of fire. This week, the girls will discuss what's fact and what's fiction in this spooky legend, and as always, leave you with some solid facts that might scare you almost as much as the prospect of Hell bubbling just nine miles under our feet. Be prepared for childhood religious trauma, geology facts, and lots and lots of jokes about "deep holes" because apparently this podcast is run by 13 year-old boys.
Get the sunglasses and the Holy Water, and strap in for a deep dive (get it?) into this tale of Local Lore!
Sources:https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-deep-is-the-deepest-hole-in-the-world/
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/kola-superdeep-borehole
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kola_Superdeep_Borehole#Research
https://skeptoid.com/episodes/4307
https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/news/apr17/dwh-protected-species.html#:~:text=Marine%20mammal%20researchers%20concluded%20that,in%20the%20Gulf%20of%20Mexico.
https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-lasting-impact-of-deepwater-horizon/
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/the-well-to-hell/
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/giant-hole-ground-has-been-fire-more-40-years-180951247/
https://worldcrunch.com/what-the-world/eternal-flame-falls
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baba_Gurgur
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Buried in the depths of an ancient tomb alongside some of Egypt's greatest Pharaohs, archaeologists uncovered the poorly mummified body of man whose twisted facial expression told of a gruesome death. Officially unidentified, The Screaming Man has been pored over by scientists and doctors to determine who he was, what the cause of his mysterious death was, and why his body was preserved so poorly, yet buried among Pharaohs. Was he a foreign official buried according to his own customs? Was it botch job done by outsiders who didn't fully understand the mummification process? Or was there a deeper meaning behind it all? Hannah and Katy will cover it all: murder plots, harems, and nefarious Afterlife intentions.
This was a fun one, and a new topic for us! So pour the drinks, put on the sun screen, and follow us to Ancient Egypt for this Unsolved Mystery!
Sources
https://archive.org/details/edg-ao-issue/edg%20AO%20025%202020%2010%2B11/mode/2up?view=theater
https://archive.archaeology.org/0603/abstracts/mysteryman.html
https://www.marsaalamtours.org/en/temple-of-deir-al-bahri-queen-hatshepsut-temple#:~:text=The%20mummy%20cache%20in%20Deir,Cairo%2C%20where%20Maspero%20unwrapped%20them.
https://www.historymuseum.ca/cmc/exhibitions/civil/egypt/egcr06e.html
https://www.bbc.com/news/health-20755264
https://www.livescience.com/61749-screaming-mummy-backstory.html
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Weren't you always secretly suspicious of that nice guy in your neighborhood, who loved animals, and was weirdly close with his sister, and that all the other moms loved? Good! Because he might have been Theo Durrant! This week, Hannah tells Katy about the ultimate "nice guy" who had a shocking (or not-so-shocking) change in behavior that resulted in two missing women. It's long, but the girls get into it (and a little lost along the way).
Pour your drinks (you might need a few to carry you through this one) and settle in for this dark tale!
Sources:
https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/insidecdcr/2018/07/14/1897-film-of-convicted-killer-durrant-shapes-prison-policy/
https://www.meningitisnow.org/meningitis-explained/after-meningitis/after-effects-meningitis/acquired-brain-injury/
https://archive.org/details/sympathyfordevil0000mcco/page/72/mode/2up?q=stanford&view=theater
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_Durrant
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Theodore-Durrant-Demon-of-the-Belfry-SF-murders-10418597.php
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Before there was a Broadway song written about her, Theodosia Burr Alston, the only surviving child of Aaron Burr, boarded a ship bound for New York, and was never seen again. This week, Hannah tells Katy (and a bar full of people!) about the mysterious disappearance of Theodosia, her possible run in with pirates, and how it all ties back to a painting in a shack on the beaches of NC. There's new boat facts (learned live!), lots of Theodosias and Aarons (everyone had the same name), and plenty of wild theories.
We had a BLAST recording this one LIVE at the Bruin Craft Beer and Wine in New Bern, NC. And we hope you enjoy all the shenanigans!
Sources:
https://northcarolinaghosts.com/coast/portrait-theodosia-burr/
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/mysterious-death-theodosia-burr
https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2019/01/the-unsolved-mystery-of-aaron-burrs-daughter/
https://islandlifenc.com/the-disappearance-of-theodosia-burr/
https://allthatsinteresting.com/theodosia-burr-alston
https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/disappearance-aaron-burr-daughter-theodosia.htm
https://archive.org/details/theodosiaburrals0000cote/page/290/mode/2up
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1957/11/kitty-hawk/642836/
https://nyghosts.com/one-if-by-land/
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We're back for Part Two! This week, Hannah concludes this rollercoaster of a story by giving Katy the details of Pam Hupp's life, her various "memory problems", why she has bags of cash lying around, her changing stories to police, and the victims she left in her wake. Katy needed an emotional support astronaut to get through this one, and you may need one too.
So pour the drinks, update your Life Insurance policies, and buckle up!
Sources:https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/stltoday.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/52/252847ce-9abf-58e0-8bae-e857ea2b2761/5d8d06056c978.pdf.pdf
https://web.archive.org/web/20220311151934/https://fox2now.com/news/pam-hupp/heres-how-faria-prosecutors-got-their-wrongful-conviction/
https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=4792
https://nypost.com/2022/04/02/true-story-of-the-thing-about-pam-betsy-farias-murder/
https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/who-was-betsy-faria-from-the-thing-about-pam
https://www.themidwestcrimefiles.com/post/deadly-games-the-murders-of-betsy-faria-louis-gumpenberger
https://people.com/crime/monster-gets-life-in-prison-for-murder-staged-to-frame-man-who-suspected-her-in-his-wifes-killing/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pam_Hupp#Death_of_Betsy_Faria
https://fox2now.com/news/pam-hupp-handcuffed-one-week-after-fatal-shooting-in-ofallon-home/
https://www.stlmag.com/longform/pam-hupp/
https://fox2now.com/news/fox-files/pam-hupp-speaks-to-police-about-betsy-farias-murder/
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Get ready for one hell of an emotional rollercoaster: this week Hannah tells Katy about the death of Betsy Faria, and the insane course of action investigators took to prosecute her husband for it. The girls talk environmentally wasteful showering habits, why Katy would absolutely also be implicated in a crime, and why the only polygraphs that should be allowed are the ones Vanity Fair does on Pedro Pascal for adorable and entertaining interviews.
We probably should have rated this one PG-13, so listen with little ones at your discretion. Also be aware of some brief discussion of suicide that we forgot to warn about at the top of the show.
Sources:https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/stltoday.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/52/252847ce-9abf-58e0-8bae-e857ea2b2761/5d8d06056c978.pdf.pdf
https://web.archive.org/web/20220311151934/https://fox2now.com/news/pam-hupp/heres-how-faria-prosecutors-got-their-wrongful-conviction/
https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=4792
https://nypost.com/2022/04/02/true-story-of-the-thing-about-pam-betsy-farias-murder/
https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/who-was-betsy-faria-from-the-thing-about-pam
https://people.com/crime/monster-gets-life-in-prison-for-murder-staged-to-frame-man-who-suspected-her-in-his-wifes-killing/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pam_Hupp#Death_of_Betsy_Faria
https://www.stlmag.com/longform/pam-hupp/
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On February 19, 1945 on the Myanmarese island of Ramree, nearly 1,000 Japanese soldiers met a grisly fate in swampy, crocodile-infested waters. The sounds of their terrible deaths, and the gruesome stories of that night haunted those who were there, and snaked their way through history until we were left with a tale of mythic proportions. But was it true? And if not, is there really anything to fear in the truth? This week, Hannah tells Katy what really happened that night, and why you should still be very very very afraid. The girls talk survival tactics, why Katy is 1000000x braver than Hannah, and, of course, croc facts.
Grab your drink and be prepared to unlock a new fear (and to stay out of natural bodies of water for the rest of your life.)
Sources:
https://crocdoc.ifas.ufl.edu/publications/factsheets/Alligator%20Attack%20Risk%20Comparison%202019.pdf
https://the-avocado.org/2019/03/02/things-that-are-not-the-horrors-of-ramree-island/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saltwater_crocodile#Bite
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nile_crocodile
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4146144/Model-Ginger-Meadows-eaten-alive-saltwater-crocodile.html
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2005/aug/18/australia
https://www.unilad.com/news/kayakers-catch-moment-friends-killed-by-crocodile-20220719
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Ramree_Island
https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2016/12/national-geographic-channel-and-guinness-world-records-investigate-crocodile-atta-455138
https://allthatsinteresting.com/ramree-island-massacre
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If you find a big, mysterious, red trunk full of poison (and labeled as belonging to someone else), better just leave it alone. French authorities in the 17th century did not do that, and thus began a scandal that would spur a social panic like France had never seen: the Poison Affairs. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the time one woman's tumultuous life (and poor decisions) opened the public's eyes to the possibility that anyone and everyone was involved in witchcraft and/or poisoning. We promise, it's not as dark of an episode as we're making it sound (it's French, so you know Hannah's going to stumble over pronunciations). The girls talk confession letters, poor wording, and why chilled soup is just wrong.
Pour a drink (but maybe have someone taste it for you first), and join us for this macabre historical tale!
Sources:
Somerset, Anne (2003). The Affair of the Poisons: Murder, Infanticide, and Satanism at the Court of Louis XIV. St. Martin's Press.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/affair-of-the-poisons-france-witch-hunt-occult
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affair_of_the_Poisons
https://www.historyextra.com/period/stuart/scandal-conspiracy-and-the-affair-of-the-poisons-inside-the-court-of-louis-xiv/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madame_de_Brinvilliers
https://www.britannica.com/event/Affair-of-the-Poisons
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On January 28, 1986, 2.5 million school children watched as one of America's most tragic accidents took place on live TV: the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster. Nearly 30 years later, the internet regurgitated a conspiracy theory that postulated that the seven astronauts on the Challenger were still alive due to giant cover-up. This week, Hannah takes Katy through the events of January 28, the details of the conspiracy, and what NASA might want to hide. The girls talk ridiculous doppelgänger suggestions, infuriating incompetency, and badass astronauts (and Nobel-winning physicists).
It's a pretty dark episode, but you will get to nerd out a little, if space is your thing, and if you stick around to the very end, you'll hear awesome facts about the amazing men and women we lost that day (and possibly gain a new favorite astronaut!)
Sources:
https://history.nasa.gov/kerwin.html
https://www.nytimes.com/1986/03/26/us/families-say-remains-of-2-astronauts-have-been-identified.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1988/11/13/shuttle-crew-said-to-have-survived-blast/bd5281d0-1e05-417e-89bc-7ec64fa9477e/
https://www.distractify.com/p/challenger-space-shuttle-conspiracy-theory
https://www.logically.ai/factchecks/library/3b5a6c30
https://www.nasa.gov/feature/35-years-ago-remembering-challenger-and-her-crew/
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/challenger-crew-alive/
https://lithub.com/how-legendary-physicist-richard-feynman-helped-crack-the-case-on-the-challenger-disaster/
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On a hot September day in Ruwa, Zimbabwe, 62 school children witnessed something that startled, amazed, and terrified them. Leave it to the adults to muddle up what it actually was. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the Ariel School Incident: an account that, if true, is one of the largest mass Close Encounters of the Third Kind. There's bad alien hair cuts, frazzled moms, homemade geiger counters, and our old friend (from Episode 11!), the Tikoloshe! Plus, the girls discuss their various hypothetical reactions to an alien encounter (spoiler: Katy would be much more calm than Hannah.)
This one is a happy break from the heavier topics we've been covering lately, and no one dies! So pour whatever beverage you choose and settle in for a good old fashion ET Tale!
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Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariel_School_UFO_incident
https://mg.co.za/article/2014-09-04-remembering-zimbabwes-great-alien-invasion/
https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/the-day-the-aliens-landed
https://archive.org/details/UFO_Times_No_33_Jan_Feb_1995/page/n19/mode/2up?view=theater
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/stories-57749238
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxZfxMnYZ5s
https://www.gazettenet.com/Whately-filmmaker-investigates-mysterious-UFO-story-from-Africa-in-Ariel-Phenomenon-48213733
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1o0MFk73F3kwtlHb7cAywq?si=6de0b5a361ba44a4
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We're back for a very chaotic Part 2 (and thankfully no Part 3)! Everyone is healthy again, and the girls are ready to power through the rest of this grisly story about Russia's worst serial killer: Andrei Chikatilo (aka: The Butcher of Rostov). It's a lot of bodies being found, some confusing confessions, sloppy police work, and one incredible psychologist who saves the day and wins our hearts. Have your palate cleansers at the ready, and just be prepared to go take a nap or something after this because it's gonna get worse before it gets better.
So join us, and accept our deepest apologies, for probably our new standard for worst person we've ever talked about.
Sources:
https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/chikatilo-victims.htm
https://pure.hud.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles/portal/10874548/Author_Accepted_Manuscript_JFPP_Willmott_Boduszek_Robinson.pdf
https://www.theguardian.com/theobserver/1999/aug/08/life1.lifemagazine
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrei_Chikatilo
https://haubrichnoir.medium.com/the-worst-serial-killer-of-all-time-a-portrait-of-evil-c07d69728fa3
https://archive.org/details/killerdepartment00cull/page/94/mode/2up?view=theater
https://archive.org/details/comradechikatilo00kriv/page/228/mode/2up?view=theater
https://archive.org/details/redripper00conr/page/132/mode/2up?view=theater
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Surprise! We interrupt this two-part serial killer series with a Tell We Tale because Hannah went out and lost her stupid voice and needed Katy to step in and save the day. So this week, Katy tells Hannah about how the West was built by miners and prostitutes, and how many of those prostitutes are still around.... because they died in traumatic ways. The girls discuss more potential stops on their inevitable road trip, what on earth "Brick Top" could be referring to when she nicknamed herself, and why you should just say no to a hotel room where someone was viciously murdered and take the lightly haunted rooms instead.
Pour your drinks (spike them with Robitussin in you're in the Partsch household), and join us for this Spooky Story!
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We had a good run of fun, light-hearted topics, didn't we? That means we're overdue for an episode about something pretty awful. This week, Hannah tells Katy the first part of the story of Andrei Chikatilo, AKA: The Butcher of Rostov. And if the name didn't give it away, he wasn't a nice guy. The girls talk puberty, stinky feet, and a Charlie Bucket-esque childhood, and also touch on some of the horrific things Andrei did to earn his nickname (there's a reason this is a two-parter).
It's a dark one, but we hope you'll still listen! Maybe grab a drink, or an emotional support friend/pet/plushie?
Content Warnings: sexual abuse, sexual abuse of children, graphic violence
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrei_Chikatilo
https://archive.org/details/citizenx00robe/page/244/mode/2up?view=theater
https://andreichikatiloooo.weebly.com/
https://archive.org/details/citizenx00robe
https://www.newspapers.com/image/176840164/?clipping_id=22734194&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjE3Njg0MDE2NCwiaWF0IjoxNjc5MTg3NTM2LCJleHAiOjE2NzkyNzM5MzZ9.1ADGX9YQ90iZn1TaeaY2APCL6PA_WlUXbw_tVx_SI24
https://haubrichnoir.medium.com/the-worst-serial-killer-of-all-time-a-portrait-of-evil-c07d69728fa3
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Happy Anniversary to us!!! It's been THREE fabulous years of making this podcast for your guys, and to celebrate, Hannah and Katy are talking about their new favorite topic: Bigfoot and her boobies. J/k (sort of). This week, Hannah tells Katy all about Sasquatch, from their history in North American indigenous culture, to alleged captures (spoiler alert: Sasquatch has never been captured), to sightings and stories. And of course, where there are Sasquatch stories, there are men commenting on her boobs. All of this and so much more, all while eating cake and sipping on Jungle Juice (aka: spiked punch from Critter's birthday party).
We've had a blast doing these episodes for you, and we hope you've had just as much fun listening. So grab some cake (or anything to celebrate with) and settle in for this Squatch-tastic episode!
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YouTube videos:Patterson-Gimlin Footage (stabilized):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q60mSMmhTZU
Provo Canyon:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss_Gm_N5C48
Highcliff Skunk Ape: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb9YcIlkl_c
Sources:https://theweek.com/articles/833273/enduring-legend-bigfoot
https://www.themeateater.com/conservation/anthropology/whats-the-best-evidence-bigfoot-exists
https://www.cnet.com/science/yeti-abominable-snowman-sasquatch-bigfoot-dna-test/
https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/strange-creatures/sasquatch-bigfoot-difference.htm
https://bearstatebooks.com/blog/2021/01/04/teddy-roosevelt-wrote-about-a-fatal-bigfoot-encounter/
http://www.bfro.net/REF/THEORIES/pgfdebunkings.asp
https://archive.org/details/sasquatch00hunt/page/96/mode/2up
https://www.livescience.com/most-famous-bigfoot-sightings
http://bfro.net/news/challenge/green.asp
https://sasquatchalberta.com/classic-encounters/william-roes-1957-sworn-affidavit/
https://www.ksl.com/article/22847166/debate-over-video-of-bigfoot-sighting-in-provo-canyon
https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2012/11/alleged-big-foot-sighting-in-utah-goes-viral
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From underground bunkers and lizard people, to gargoyles and demonic horses! This week, Hannah is telling Katy about the many conspiracy theories surrounding the Denver International Airport (thanks for the suggestion, Josh!) The girls discuss whether or not the Freemasons are really just stoking the conspiracy flames, what kinds of notes they'd like to leave the gargoyles, and what's really going on underground at the DIA (human trafficking, lizard people, Nazi shit?).
This one's wild, so buckle up, and place your tray tables in their upright positions as we depart for Denver!
Sources:https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/denver-airport-conspiracy-theories
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/61740/5-weird-conspiracy-theories-surrounding-denver-international-airport
https://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/31/definitive-guide-to-denver-international-airport-conspiracy-theories/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denver_International_Airport
https://web.archive.org/web/20150529193239/http://www.nytimes.com/2005/08/27/us/denver-airport-saw-the-future-it-didnt-work.html
https://www.denver.org/blog/post/myths-denver-airport/
https://images.flydenver.com/Art-at-DIA/Permanent-Works/Mustang/
https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/a-dive-into-the-most-popular-wildest-conspiracies-surrounding-the-denver-international-airport
https://www.insider.com/denver-international-airport-conspiracy-theories-debunked-2021-10
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Pack your prunes and pancake mix, and get ready for a camping trip! This week Hannah tells Katy the wild tale of Albert Ostman and his misadventures in the Canadian wilderness in 1924. The girls discuss porcupines, the patriarchy, and prospecting. Plus, they come up with not one, but TWO new t-shirt designs (already in the works!)
This one was easily one of our favorites to record, and we hope you have half as much fun listening as we did talking!
Sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/1974/01/20/archives/stalking-the-sasquatch-its-hard-to-prove-that-something-even-a.html
https://www.clermontsun.com/2020/11/12/marc-hoover-did-bigfoot-kidnap-a-missing-california-teenager-in-1987
https://www.mass.gov/doc/living-with-porcupine/download
https://sasquatchalberta.com/classic-encounters/albert-ostmans-abduction/
https://journalnews.com.ph/the-bizarre-case-of-the-bride-of-bigfoot/
https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/theresa-ann-bier
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/pots-lightheadedness-and-a-racing-heart-202110012608
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If you weren't worried about a serial killer with unsettling eyes who draws instructional pornographic graffiti, and has never been caught, then you're about to be! This week, Hannah tells Katy about the Dull-Eyed Killer, who terrorized the women of Cheropovets, Russia in the mid to late aughts. Hannah will struggle with both Russian and English words, and Katy will teach her a new mnemonic device for remembering how to pronounce "garrote". Also discussed: what makes pornographic graffiti pornographic vs. instructional? And can we please start narrowing down the age gap when describing suspects, because "between 30 and 50" means nothing!
It's an unsolved mystery that will make you never want to leave your house (because he famously abducted victims during the day, at night, alone, and in groups). So lock your doors, pour your drinks, and tune in!
Sources:https://www.joeturnerbooks.com/post/the-danilovsky-maniac-russia-s-most-bizarre-serial-killer
https://medium.com/@myriahmartin/3-international-serial-killers-still-on-the-loose-today-b075eb9aebb
https://www.grunge.com/472593/heres-what-we-know-about-the-russian-serial-killer-danilovsky-maniac/
https://www.newsru.com/crime/20jul2005/manj.html
https://35media.ru/articles/2010/11/10/danilovskij-manyak-vernulsya
https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/danilovsky-murders-unsolved-serial-murders/id1570794834?i=1000564475554
https://auralcrave.com/2022/04/19/the-danilovsky-maniac-il-maniaco-dagli-occhi-spenti/
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What are you afraid of? After listening to this episode, you might have a few things to add to the list. This week, Hannah and Katy take on listeners' irrational fears and find out why they're not so irrational after all. From a sticky, toothy grinned devil-child breaking into your room at night, to every day contraptions that are just waiting to kill you in the most horrific ways, and why shopping will never be the same again. Your therapist might not approve of this episode (Hannah's did not approve of the research), but it is technically Dante/David safe, aka: safe for all ages.
So gather your friends and family and find out what else you should be scared of, and perhaps feel a bit justified in some of your current fears.
Sources:
https://www.cnn.com/2015/07/27/china/chinese-mother-killed-escalator/index.html
https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/7/27/16021572/peter-pan-became-evil-jm-barrie-llewelyn-davies
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Pan#Physical_appearancehttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/naima-rharouity-was-strangled-by-scarf-at-fabre-metro-coroner-finds-1.2818222
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/montreal-metro-scarf-tangling-leads-to-woman-s-death-1.2516971
https://www.thefreelibrary.com/EX-HUBBY+SEES+STAIRS+HORROR%3B+Scot+Sally+crushed+at+Rome+station.-a0109382358
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4467421.stmhttps://www.kidspot.com.au/news/kmart-and-target-make-changes-to-clothes-racks-after-girl-6-nearly-loses-eye/news-story/85dd41e32e3d898bc61ca1a11d3780ad
https://nbc24.com/news/local/girls-eye-impaled-by-hook-in-fall-at-ohio-store
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2035614/Father-dies-bizarre-clothes-horse-accident-likely-hit-meteorite.html
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Are you scared of caves? YOU SHOULD BE! This week, Hannah kicks off the Irrational Fears series by telling Katy about a new fear she recently discovered: caves. Specifically, get trapped in a cave and dying alone. The girls spend their time talking about the infamous story of Floyd Collins, his hot brother Homer, sweet, brave little Skeets Miller, and the terrifying reality of cave crickets. They also discuss the grim realities of caves and how even modern technologies might not be able to save you if the earth has decided to swallow you up.
It's technically a Local Legend, right? Take your anxiety meds for this one because it's a wile ride!
Sources:
https://archive.org/details/trappedstoryofst0000murr/page/24/mode/2up
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/544782/1925-cave-rescue-that-captivated-the-united-states-floyd-collins
https://alanehunter.com/2019/09/04/floyd-collins-legendary-spelunker-part-i/
https://alanehunter.com/2019/09/06/floyd-collins-legendary-spelunker-part-ii/
https://alanehunter.com/2018/09/04/the-indiana-alcatraz-connection-part-ii/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floyd_Collins
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What lives under a bridge, has a hypnotizing voice, and is NOT here to teach you about train safety? It's the Pope Lick Monster! This week, Hannah is joined by special fill-in co-host, Jarek, to talk about Kentucky's very own cryptid, the Pope Lick Monster, and why this goat/sheep man is more dangerous than you might think! From fun facts about trains, to talking marine life, and more, you don't want to miss this one!
So pour your drinks, brush up on the rules for the drinking game (Jarek jumps ahead a lot!), and get ready for a tale of Local Lore!
Sources:https://u.osu.edu/popelickmonster/reality-in-legend/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Lick_Monster
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/kentucky/pope-lick-monster-legend-ky/
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/pope-lick-trestle-bridge
https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/blog/2018/12/7/monster-001-the-pope-lick-monster
https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2016/05/05/pope-lick-monster-survivor-says-charges-unfair/83840134/
https://theparklands.org/location/train-trestle/#:~:text=Built%20in%20the%20late%201800s,Superstition%20haunts%20this%20region.
https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2020/05/28/parents-louisville-girl-savanna-bright-killed-pope-lick-trestle-sue-railroad/5273184002/
https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2019/05/28/pope-lick-trestle-train-accident-kills-15-year-old-girl/1256313001/
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/article/seals-mimic-speech/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2632493/
https://youtu.be/oMSoR7eLdAo
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satyr
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goatman_(urban_legend)
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What's in that suitcase that the small, sketchy-looking guy just hid in some bushes in the park in Paris late at night? Do yourself a favor, and just skip straight to calling the police. This week, Hannah tells Katy the story of Issei Sagawa, the man who made the girls break their rule about shaming people's sexual kinks (when they involve killing other people, you get all the shame). Without giving away too many spoilers here are some things to look forward to in this episode: Katy getting tasked with all the French pronunciation, a discussion about how you learn how to masturbate, strict instructions on what to do with Hannah's pants if she's ever murdered, and many ill-timed puns.
That being said, here are your CONTENT WARNINGS:
- Cannibalism
- Graphic descriptions
Pour the drinks, perhaps put down the snacks, and proceed with caution!
Sources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BosZxa1bYcE
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10260219808455929?journalCode=gsit19
https://www.vice.com/en/article/7bwvvx/whos-hungry-502-v16n1
https://web.archive.org/web/20110714172725/http://www.newcriminologist.com/article.asp?nid=17
https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2001/feb/20/features11.g23
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/12/02/national/issei-sagawa-dies/
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Car trouble, a pesky neighborhood rooster, and wiping out on the sidewalk… Have Hannah and Katy been cursed by a witch? Was Hannah a petty witch in a past life, handing out curses over pie? This week, the girls talk about the legend of Hannah Cranna, the Wicked Witch of Monroe! Find out why this mysterious, resourceful, and robust lady was villainized by her peers, and what became of her after her death.
It’s been awhile since we did a witchy tale, and this one feels like just the right fit! So pour the drinks, get the snacks, and enjoy this bit of Local Lore!
Sources:
https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/hannah-cranna-connecticut-witch-didnt-stand-trial/
https://www.ctinsider.com/connecticutmagazine/article/The-CT-Files-Hannah-Cranna-The-Wicked-Witch-of-17041731.php
https://the-avocado.org/2022/10/27/the-hannah-cranna-night-thread/
https://www.westfield.ma.edu/historical-journal/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Callis-combined-summer-2005.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monroe,_Connecticut
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Happy Re-New Year! That's right, we're starting the year over, and trying again. And it just so happens that we're starting off with a really dark episode: cue all the content warnings. This week, Hannah tells Katy about Gary Heidnik, the serial kidnapper/rapist who inspired one of Hollywood's most infamous villains. This is a story full of red flags, heroic women, and a subpar police investigation. The girls have their comfort snacks for this one (homemade mac and cheese and chocolate covered pretzels), and we suggest you do the same.
Content warnings: sexual assault, suicide/mental health, cannibalism, torture, etc.
Sources:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/gary-heidnik
https://www.phillymag.com/news/2007/07/23/inside-the-house-of-heidnik/
https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/gary-heidnik
https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h1/heidnik-gary.htm
https://www.oxygen.com/monster-preacher/crime-news/monster-preacher-what-happened-to-gary-heidnik
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9215799/Victims-monster-preacher-raped-tortured-reveal-escaped.html
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-crime-mass-murder-serial-killer/3429565/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_M._Heidnik
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Happy New Year! We’re back with a paranormal story about the demonic possession of a woman that went a bit awry. Was it the spirits-turned-demons of her deceased abusive father and witch/aunt that hexed her with spices during their lives? Was it the infamous apostle, Judas Iscariot? Was it Beelzebub? Or was Anna Ecklund simply a woman suffering from mental illnesses who was failed by the countless doctors she saw? This week, Hannah and Katy go through it all, from the 23-day exorcism that included wall-climbing, and barnyard noises, to the dramatic “first-hand” account recorded in a pamphlet appropriately titled, Begone, Satan!
We are grateful to get to spend 2023 with you guys! And we hope you enjoy this Spooky Story!
Send in your episode suggestions and/or irrational fears to us on Facebook or Instagram, or at thetaleswetell@gmail.com
Sources:
https://diabolicalconfusions.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/begone-satan-rev-celestine-kapsner.pdf
https://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1906A29.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Ecklund#cite_note-FOOTNOTEEbon1974129-15
https://medium.com/exploring-history/the-most-terrifying-and-spectacular-exorcism-in-history-76587b507164
https://the-line-up.com/the-exorcist-father-theophilus-riesinger-and-possession-of-anna-ecklund
https://www.historicmysteries.com/anna-ecklund/
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On June 26, 1986, a truck carrying 20,000 liters of sulfuric acid crashed head on with another vehicle and toppled off the road along the Somosierra Mountain Pass in Spain. Two passengers were killed immediately. One vanished. This week, Hannah tells Katy the story of Juan Pedro Martinez, the nine year that disappeared from the wreckage of his parents' mangled truck and was never seen again. Were drugs involved? Did the acid dissolve his body before anyone could find him? Did a mysterious Nordic couple kidnap him? The girls will discuss it all!
Stay tuned till the very end for a special bonus Christmas minisode about mushrooms that will warm your heart!
Happy Winter Solstice! And thanks for sticking with us for another year! We'll see you guys in 2023!
Sources:
https://www.wattpad.com/644169028-missing-kids-juan-pedro-martinez-gomez
https://medium.com/@skylar.aries/unsolved-mysteries-what-happened-to-juan-pedro-mart%C3%ADnez-2821ee2f8f87
https://www.elespanol.com/reportajes/20190518/misterio-nino-somosierra-pervive-secuestrado-disuelto-acido/399240074_3.html
https://themorbidlibrary.com/2021/02/20/the-missing-juan-pedro-martinez/
https://www.ffungi.org/blog/the-influence-of-hallucinogenic-mushrooms-on-christmas#:~:text=Shamans'%20psychotropic%20journeys%20are%20believed,of%20it%20among%20those%20present.
https://www.ranker.com/list/christmas-comes-from-mushrooms/donn-saylor?ref=collections_btm&l=2829845&collectionId=2441
https://medium.com/@mustaphahitani/santa-was-a-magic-mushroom-d3065b05e76f
https://psychedelicspotlight.com/santa-claus-was-a-psychedelic-mushroom/
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If your child comes you and tells you that Spirit Airlines is telling them stuff that only they can hear, call a doctor or licensed psychologist. If they tell you Spirit Halloween is telling them stuff, ask where the next location will be! But in all seriousness, this week Hannah is telling Katy the absolutely WILD story of the Children of Thunder, aka: Taylor Helzer and his two devoted followers that caused the horrific deaths of five people. We literally popped popcorn for this. It's got (theoretical) Brazilian assassin children, sloppily planned extortion, gaudy disguises with overly detailed back stories, and a narcissistic brat at the center of it all.
So pour your drinks, pop the popcorn, and put in the earbuds (this one is NOT child friendly!)
CW: graphic violence and brief mention of self harm.
Sources:
https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/mission
https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/helzer-brothers.htm
https://www.cracked.com/article_35628_how-not-to-get-away-with-murder-glenn
helzer-and-the-children-of-thunder.html
https://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/CONTRA-COSTA-COUNTY-Killer-lays-out-grisly-2772420.php
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Helzer
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In 12th century England, two green-skinned children mysteriously appeared appeared one day, speaking a strange language, and eating only beans. Were they fairies? Flemish orphans? Or something other worldly?
This week, Hannah tells Katy about the green children of Woolpit. The girls discuss whether the story is fact or fiction, various theories to explain the green skin, and whether the Earth is hollow or not. Get what few details 12th century writers chose to include (spoiler: not many), and decide for yourself!
Sources:
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/62878/mystery-green-children-woolpit
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_children_of_Woolpit
https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-Green-Children-of-Woolpit/
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/agartha-hollow-earth-theory
https://www.snopes.com/articles/459775/green-children-of-woolpit/
https://www.healthline.com/health/hemlock-poisoning
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Karason
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In the early days of surgery, learning about anatomy was kind of a big deal. So having relatively fresh corpses to dissect was also a pretty big deal, which naturally led to some crime. This week, Hannah tells Katy about William Burke and William Hare, two men who figured out that they could make decent money by selling bodies to a doctor, and regular money by causing the bodies to be dead in the first place and then selling them (aka: they became serial killers and sold their victims' bodies to be dissected). Find out their near perfect murder method (and if you think you could do it!), how much they made (there IS math involved), how they finally got caught, and where you can see at least one of them now. It's not spooky, unsolved, or local, but it sure is weird and creepy.
So fix a plate of leftovers, get something to drink, and settle in for our post Thanksgiving episode!
Sources:
https://archive.org/details/burkehare00burk/page/34/mode/2up?view=theater
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burke_and_Hare_murders
https://www.in2013dollars.com/uk/inflation/1827?amount=155.35
https://museum.rcsed.ac.uk/the-collection/key-collections/key-object-page/pocketbook-made-from-burkes-skin
https://www.businessinsider.com/book-bound-in-serial-killers-human-skin-2014-11
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Do you need a horrible story to break the tension with family this holiday season? How about a reason to break out the good whiskey (or coffee?) This might just be the episode for you! This week, Hannah tells Katy the story of the Snowtown murders, the infamous and horrific tale of John Bunting and his twisted, sadistic worldview that led to the deaths of at least 11 people. The girls talk about the circumstances that allowed this to take place, the unfortunate wrong time/wrong place that happened to befall many of the victims, and most importantly, what an absolute piece of shit John Bunting is.
Pour those drinks, definitely put on the headphones for this one, and sorry in advance.
Content Warnings: sexual abuse, animal abuse, abuse of people with diminished mental capacities, etc.
Sources:
https://www.liquisearch.com/snowtown_murders/the_victims_timeline
https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b/bunting-john-justin.htm
https://medium.com/crimebeat/bodies-in-the-barrels-the-snowtown-murders-e8bc0571ccf4
https://www.ranker.com/list/snowtown-murders-facts/laura-allan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowtown_murders
https://www.theage.com.au/national/sadists-get-life-20030909-gdwb8f.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowtown_(film)
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Do you have a sweet tooth? It might be curbed after listening to this episode! This week, Hannah tells Katy the wild story of the Glico Morinaga exploitation case, when an anonymous criminal blackmailed, kidnapped, and poisoned Japan's biggest candy companies... and got away with it! From foxy-eyed men, to poor-planning ransom pick ups, and well-labeled poison, this case just gets weirder and weirder.
So go to your local Asian market and grab some Pocky sticks and Hi Chews, and get ready for this Unsolved Mystery!
Sources:
https://www.themonsterwith21faces.com/case-summary-overview
https://awnaves.medium.com/the-monster-with-21-faces-380bf3defb9c
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glico_Morinaga_case
https://allthatsinteresting.com/monster-with-21-faces
https://crimereads.com/japans-most-notorious-kidnapping-is-still-unsolved/
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Happy (belated) Halloween! This week, Hannah and Katy break out the hard liquor to talk about one of history's more gruesome spree killers: The Blackout Ripper. During the London blackouts of 1942, a killer hid in plain sight and viciously attacked five women in six days. Gordon Cummins killed at least three women (although he is suspected of two more), and used the cover of the darkness to help conceal his crimes. Just an all around asshole, that you will love to hate. Don't worry, this episode has a satisfying ending.
So pour your drinks (the girls chose whiskey) and cover your ears if you're underage.
Thanks for the suggestion, and Happy Birthday, Dad!
Also, be sure to check out Hillbilly Horror Stories' 5th Annual Halloween Special that came out a few weeks ago (featuring your favorite Hannah and Katy!): https://open.spotify.com/episode/3sluZVkybFBAQuy9q3nwjY?si=8A-EtoCYSJS3iwUttUvJcQ
Sources:
https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/article/the-blackout-ripper-a-serial-killer-in-wartime-london
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Cummins
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4167276/How-Blackout-Ripper-killed-horrifically.html
https://www.britannica.com/event/the-Blitz
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackout_(wartime)
http://www.unsolved-murders.co.uk/murder-content.php?key=518&termRef=Edith%20Eleanora%20Humphries
https://blackpoolcrime.wordpress.com/2018/10/25/edith-oatley-anchorsholme-to-the-west-end-gordon-cummins-the-blackout-ripper/
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It's Wednesday evening and you need to grab like two things from the store (and maybe a coffee or a cute candle) and you really don't want to deal with the Walmart crowd, so where do you go? Around here, it's a no brainer: Target. BUT before you head out the door, think twice about the relative safety of that glowing red oasis; or more specifically, of the parking lot. This week, Hannah dives deeeeeeep into her personal inbox for a chain email from 2009 warning of the dangers of Target parking lots and new ploys by criminals to lure unsuspecting victims to harm. Katy gets to read said chain email, plus a bonus email at the end, and the girls talk about real life Target abductions and whether or not this newest "lure" is at all practical.
It's not the least bit spooky (sorry), but it will get you thinking and it might just keep you a tiny bit safer (stop balancing your checkbook in your car, GIRLS!) So pour your drink of choice and settle in for this tale of Local Lore!
Sources:
https://abcnews.go.com/US/mother-year-child-abducted-target-parking-lot-packing/story?id=89214508
https://www.actionnews5.com/2022/09/06/target-kidnapping-suspect-arrested-charged/
https://www.nbc12.com/2022/07/04/man-arrested-connection-attempted-robbery-target-parking-lot/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upxCfY-HAw4
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kelsey_Smith
https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/2020/07/10/police-with-no-witness-cooperation-close-case-in-target-parking-lot-lsquokidnappingrsquo/112703442/
https://www.dtnext.in/city/2020/01/06/allwoman-gang-uses-elderly-as-bait-to-kidnap-rob-woman
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/targeted-for-crime/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothea_Puente
https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/california-serial-killer-dorothea-puente-17318261.php
https://thewickedtruth.medium.com/abducted-from-a-target-parking-lot-murdered-now-she-saves-lives-6baa1117adb3
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In the early morning hours of September 11, 1979, Micki Jo West left her mom's house for work, and never came home. Over 40 years later, and several mysterious letters have shown up throughout Missouri and Kansas, claiming to know what happened. But Micki's family is no closer to closure now than they were in 1979. This week, Hannah tells Katy the story of the disappearance of Micki Jo West--a listener suggestion! Find out the deal with all the letters (poor grammar/punctuation and all), who knows what (there's a lot of names to keep track of, so feel free to take notes), and the asshole behind it all: Marvin Irvin.
This one is technically Dante-safe, but it is frustrating from start to finish. So pour your drinks, grab a snack (the girls are eating brownies), and settle in for this unsolved mystery!
Sources:
https://www.oxygen.com/buried-in-the-backyard/crime-news/micki-jo-west-case-family-killer-marvin-irvin-hunt-body
https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Micki_Jo_West
https://issuu.com/connectiononline/docs/cn_3mar16_finalproof/55
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Irvin
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94309978/murder-suspect-has-violent-past/
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Who's that tall, blond, pale girl between the ages of 12 and 30, standing in the corner of the dance hall acting kind of gloomy and not talking to anyone? It could be Katy (although she'd likely be talking to you about any number of her current hyperfixations and/or her kid or dogs), or, if you're in Justice, IL, it could be the infamous specter, Resurrection Mary!
This week, Hannah tells Katy about the ghostly gal that haunts the streets, cabs, and dancehalls of Justice, and her possible tragic backstory. From why on earth she chose the disco era to make her return to dancing, to what drink choices you might offer the local spirit, and all that's in between. It's part Local Lore, part Spooky Story, and all in good fun.
So pour your drinks, grab a blanket, and join us for this week's tale!
Sources:
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1992-10-25-9204060394-story.html
https://medium.com/@jahernandez_writes/resurrection-mary-5923948510ce
https://web.archive.org/web/20210620070116/http://www.ghostvillage.com/resources/2007/features_03232007.shtml
https://ghostresearch.org/sites/resurrection.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resurrection_Mary
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It wouldn't be Spooky Season without a classic horror movie like Psycho, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, or Silence of the Lambs. But what do all of these macabre movies have in common? This week, Hannah tells Katy about the man that inspired the villains from some of the best known movies in horror history: Eddie Gein.
From living under the thumb of a violently religious mother, to a life of crippling loneliness and poor social skills, Eddie quietly descended into a hellish world of desperately trying to find comfort and companionship wherever and however he could, even, as it turned out, in the graveyard. Dubbed, the Plainfield Butcher, Eddie would eventually be found out after a local woman went missing, and was found the same day, gutted and hanging in his shed. What police found in his house was even more disturbing.
This one is not for those with weak stomachs, and obviously not for children. But it does highlight why talking about mental health is so important to us. So pour those drinks, maybe don't eat anything, and settle in for this creepy tale!
Sources:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1CSvRfaae5zNNyVyFPAp3A?si=DZSOPF-STCqpW58eqst8qQ
https://web.archive.org/web/20130927193955/http://mensnewsdaily.com/2007/04/27/augusta-gein-the-woman-who-drove-a-man-psycho/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Gein#In_popular_culture
Schechter, Harold (1989). Deviant: The Shocking True Story of the Original 'Psycho'. New York: Pocket Books.
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Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good (and not poisoned) to eat!
It's officially fall, which means it's time to start planning your costume, stocking up on candy, or mapping out your trick or treating route! And this week, in the spirit of the holidays, Hannah tells Katy about the pervasive Halloween myth that everyone seems to have heard in one form or another: that you'd better check your trick or treating candy before eating it, because bad people put razor blades, needles, poison, and more in the treats they give out to children. Is it true, or just a Halloween trick? Join us as we look back through the very few instances in history of tainted Halloween candy, and find out what/who you should really be afraid of (spoiler: it's not strangers with candy this time.)
It gets a little rough at times (because people are the worst), but if you hang in there with us, you'll make it October 31 well informed, and well prepared. So pour the drinks, break out the flannel shirts, and settle in for this spooky tale of Local Lore!
Sources:https://open.spotify.com/episode/1fgTIO8zDCxdtvzb4ZAgiQ?si=2N4KvPQTRMiz_c54H2LcxA
https://tinyurl.com/4h2kpt72
https://tinyurl.com/6jrsptej
https://tinyurl.com/3tm9cwer
https://www.nytimes.com/1970/10/28/archives/those-treats-may-be-tricks.html
https://www.nytimes.com/1959/11/04/archives/coast-dentist-hunted-wanted-in-halloween-treat-that-made-children.html
https://thecounter.org/fear-of-tainted-halloween-treats/
https://tinyurl.com/2p8zh4yt
https://www.joelbest.net/halloween-sadism
https://tinyurl.com/3vp6xz23
https://tinyurl.com/yc2rx6f7
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Clark_O%27Bryan
https://tinyurl.com/yc32thj8
https://tinyurl.com/3kwh2ayu
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2711459
https://open.spotify.com/episode/12M8nA1zGgSm1IobgqEAx1?si=Y_Cu4i54RuKESc-xnKpT7g
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Tylenol_murders
https://tinyurl.com/2z3xjkuk
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/tylenol-murders-1982
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It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a fireball that's later mistaken for an alien aircraft from the future! This week, Hannah tells Katy about the famed Rendlesham Forest incident of 1980, and the girls dive into an episode of giggles, tangents, and a much talk-about dossier. Did an alien aircraft actually touch down in the woods of Suffolk County that December night, or was it just deer screaming and wild hogs wallowing? Did radiation from a UFO cause a singular heart valve to fail 30 years later? And most importantly, did one soldier telepathically download a bunch of mysterious binary code for real, or just for Ancient Aliens cred? All this and so so so much more on this week's goofy, mysterious episode!
So pour your drinks, ready your tinfoil hats, and settle in for this Unsolved Mystery!
Catch Up: 00:00 - 13:14
Story: 13:14 - 1:33:25
Sources:
https://www.ranker.com/list/rendlesham-forest-incident/sonja-ska?ref=browse_list
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rendlesham_Forest_incident
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-suffolk-51565054
https://www.history.co.uk/articles/what-happened-at-the-rendelsham-forest-incident-britain-s-answer-to-roswell
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/retired-air-force-col-charles-halt-claims-new-evidence-will-blow-the-lid-off-rendlesham-forest-ufo-sighting_n_55a6c05ae4b04740a3dede3e
https://www.epa.gov/radnet/about-exposure-and-dose-rates
http://www.ianridpath.com/ufo/sitemap.html
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/technology-science/science/british-ufo-encounter-gave-heart-5266589
https://drdavidclarke.co.uk/2018/12/27/who-dares-wins-britains-roswell-meets-the-sas/
The Clambake Incident
Your Comedy Tertiary Sports and slice of life in Clam Harbor Maine
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On a blistering summer morning in Adelaide, Australia, Jane, Arnna, and Grant Beaumont said goodbye to their mother and boarded a bus for their local beach. They would never return home. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the heartbreaking mystery of what happened to the Beaumont children in January of 1966. The girls compare drunken police sketches, discuss possible theories, and size up the suspects. This one is grim and puzzling.
So pour your drinks, brush up on the drinking game rules, and join us for this Unsolved Mystery!
Catch Up: 00:00:00 - 15: 10:00
Story: 15:10:00 - 1:04:48
Sources:
https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/true-crime-in-the-outdoors/tag/Gerard+Croiset+beaumont+children
https://drhpod.medium.com/the-beaumont-children-disappearance-f8bc1292efca
https://medium.com/serial-napper/the-longest-running-missing-persons-case-in-australian-history-the-beaumont-children-3d4229f9ae11
https://allthatsinteresting.com/beaumont-children
https://www.eonline.com/news/1326603/why-the-unsolved-disappearance-of-the-beaumont-children-remains-one-of-australias-most-haunting-crimes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_the_Beaumont_children
On the morning of April 4, 1922, a chilling scene met Albert Hofner as he approached a small farmstead on the outskirts of town for a scheduled appointment to repair some farm equipment. The yard and house were eerily still; the only sound came from the livestock contentedly grazing, or the small watchdog that was kept in the barn barking from time to time. The family would not come out to meet him. What he couldn’t know at the time was that just feet away from where he eventually began silently working on the feed machine, were the bodies of six people, gruesomely slain and discarded. What’s more, the killer may have been in the house, quietly waiting for him to finish his work and leave.
This week, Hannah tells Katy the story of the Hinterkaifeck murders. The girls go over what happened, the likely and unlikely suspects (spoiler alert: dead husbands and/or victims or said murder do not make good suspects), and possible motives behind one of history’s most senseless crimes. This one is full of content warnings, and lots of nervous laughing-so-we-don’t-cry. So pour your drinks, and get ready for a lot of German names Hannah can’t pronounce, with this week’s Unsolved Mystery.
Catch up: 0:00 - 7:35
Story: 7:35 - 1:13:03
Sources:
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/502044/chilling-story-hinterkaifeck-killings-germanys-most-famous-unsolved-crime
https://www.hinterkaifeck.net/wiki/index.php?title=Hauptseite
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinterkaifeck_murders
In the countryside of 18th century Southern France, a mysterious beast wreaked havoc on innocent shepherds and helpless women who found themselves alone in the woods. The king intervened and sent his finest huntsmen, but to no avail, and the beast continued its reign of terror. This week, Hannah tells Katy about this elusive cryptic and what finally brought the horror to an end. The girls discuss the varied descriptions of the animal (including Hannah’s own creative interpretation), and what it could have been!
This one is wild and full of rabbit holes and lots of drinking game points (if you play along!) So pour your drink of choice and make sure you check out the pictures for this creepy tale!
Catch Up: 00:00 - 21:06
Story: 21:06 - 1:17:49
Sources:
https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/608375
https://www.betedugevaudan.com/en/michel-louis-the-beast-of-gevaudan-the-innocence-of-wolves.html
https://www.thecollector.com/beast-of-gevaudan/
https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/the-beast-of-gevaudan-1764-1767
https://allthatsinteresting.com/beast-of-gevaudan
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/beast-gevaudan-terrorized-france-countryside-180963820/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beast_of_G%C3%A9vaudan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beauceron
Just four friends hanging out in the woods looking for bird eggs during WW2; and then they discovered a really big egg in the hollow of a tree. Except it wasn’t an egg. It’s never an egg. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the mystery of how a woman ended up in a wych elm in Worcestershire, England in the early 1940’s. There’s no baby murder (as promised) but that doesn’t mean you’re going to like the ending!
Pour yourself a drink and feel free to take notes and give us your take on this unsolved mystery!
Catch Up: 00:00 - 12:00
Story: 12:00 - 1:00:17
Sources:
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/mystery-murder-and-half-a-century-of-suspense-745330.html
https://web.archive.org/web/20201202135946/https://strangeremains.com/2015/04/24/who-put-bella-down-the-wych-elm/
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/31-days-of-halloween-who-put-bella-down-the-wych-elm
https://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/articles/who-put-bella-in-the-wych-elm/
https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/hand.html#baring-gould
https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/the-mysterious-murder-of-bella-the-wych-elm-lady-bfb8c135272
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who_put_Bella_in_the_Wych_Elm%3F
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hand_of_Glory
Welp. We accidentally did another baby murder episode and we are really sorry. This week, Hannah tells Katy the story of the Harpe brothers, AKA: America’s first serial killers, AKA: the worst people you’ve ever met. The girls talk about all the reasons to hate these two assholes (there are plenty), while Hannah tries to bribe her way back into Katy’s good graces with cookies and wine (it only kinda works). This one is full of senseless murders, easy-to-break-out-of jails, and pretty satisfying ends.
Pour your drinks, grab a sweet treat, and join us for this twisted tale!
Catch up/Present opening: 00:00 - 17:50
Announcements/Shoutouts: 17:50 - 22: 58
Story: 22:58: - 1:09:48
Sources:
https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/the-harpe-brothers-americas-first-serial-killers-8741fbc7fad2
https://allthatsinteresting.com/harpe-brothers
https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-harpes/#:~:text=Earning%20the%20dubious%20distinction%20of,Mississippi%20in%20the%20late%201700s.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpe_brothers#:~:text=Micajah%20%22Big%22%20Harpe%2C%20born
https://www.in2013dollars.com/us/inflation/1803?amount=2000
Come in, sit down, and have a glass of wine and some tea cakes! This week, Hannah tells Katy about Leonarda Ciannciulli, AKA: the Soap Maker of Coreggio. The girls talk about whether this month's episode theme is earthquakes or baby murders (sorry everyone), why you being called a spinster should be a term of endearment, and why you really shouldn't take the homemade soap your weird neighbor offers you.
It's spooky and creepy and all kinds of gross! So pour those drinks and join us for this dark tale!
Catch Up: 00:30 - 06:00
Story: 06:00 - 43: 43
Sources:
https://the-line-up.com/leonarda-cianciulli-soap-maker-of-correggio
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonarda_Cianciulli
https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/serial-killer/that-woman-was-really-sweet-the-italian-serial-killer-who-turned-her-victims-into-soap-cake
https://allthatsinteresting.com/leonarda-cianciulli
For some people, bad luck seems to haunt them. For the Whaley family, that couldn't be more true. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the infamous Whaley House in San Diego, CA, the various tragedies that took place there, and the spirits that linger to this day. Listen as the girls munch on cheese (Katy's forbidden food), chat about mental health, talk about why numbers are hard, and reminisce about childhood toys.
Thank goodness, this one is lighter fare, so pour those drinks and settle in for this spoooooooooky story!
Catch Up: 00:30 - 18:00
Story: 18:00 - 1:08:21
Sources:
https://web.archive.org/web/20071014041906/http://whaleyhouse.org/ghostly.htm
https://www.ranker.com/list/cross-country-travel-in-american-history/bailey-benningfield
https://www.whaleyhousesandiego.com/san-diego-museums-tours/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whaley_House_(San_Diego,_California)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efyvBo5timY
It's a Tell We Tale, and the final installment of Katy's Creature Features! This week, Katy tells Hannah about the legend of the Yeth Hound in various cultures around the world. The girls find their happy place talking about doggos, and learn many valuable lessons such as, don't hurt dogs or you'll have a stroke, and, baptize your child or else they might turn into a headless dog ghost demon.
This one is a much needed reprieve from some of the darker subjects covered recently, and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording!
Sources:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_dog_(folklore)
https://owlcation.com/humanities/6-Folktales-About-Black-Dogs
There’s no hiding behind our wine, chatty anecdotes, or “fun fact” tangents: this story is dark. This week, Hannah tells Katy about Mary Bell, the 10 year old girl who murdered two toddlers before being taken off the streets. There’s not really a way to sugarcoat the story, or make her crimes less awful, but the girls do manage to talk about successful prison systems, and gush over some unrelated Critter content.
Pour your drinks, get your comfort animal (Stephen came off the wall for this one!) and setting in for the unsettling story of Mary Bell.
Content warnings: child abuse, sexual abuse, violence towards children, etc.
Sources:
https://www.grunge.com/889047/inside-the-story-of-mary-bell-the-11-year-old-serial-killer/
https://allthatsinteresting.com/mary-bell
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Bell
https://www.theguardian.com/uk/1968/dec/18/ukcrime.childprotection
https://murderpedia.org/female.B/b/bell-mary-flora.htm
Do you believe in reincarnation? This week, Hannah tells Katy the story of the Pollock sisters: two young girls who were tragically killed and allegedly reincarnated as their twin sisters. If it sounds confusing, it is. Listen to Hannah get all the names mixed up (they all start with “j” sounds!!) while Katy plays dutiful devil’s advocate.
There’s lots of tangents, but the girls try their best to stay on track. It’s definitely an interesting case with no clear answers. So our your drinks, listen in, and tell us what you think!
Sources:
https://www.thevintagenews.com/2022/01/27/pollock-sisters-reincarnation/?chrome=1
https://psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk/articles/pollock-twins-reincarnation-case
https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2018/03/death-and-rebirth-the-mysterious-case-of-the-pollock-twins/
https://medium.com/the-mystery-box/did-the-pollock-sisters-prove-re-incarnation-3a993c782fa
An unsolved murder, O.J.’s future lawyer, peripheral relations to Nazis, and a short lived WWE career. This episode takes some wild turns! This week, Hannah tells Katy about the murder of Marilyn Reese Sheppard, and the events that followed as investigators tried to find her killer. It happened on the 4th of July, so it is technically holiday-themed. And it just gets weirder and weirder.
Pour your drink of choice (lots of drinking game hits today!) and settle in for this week’s Unsolved Mystery!
Special shoutout to listener, Amanda: Critter finally got his photo shoot in his Hungry Caterpillar outfit!
Sources:
https://www.famous-trials.com/sam-sheppard/2-sheppard
https://www.famous-trials.com/sam-sheppard/10-evidence
https://case.edu/ech/articles/s/sheppard-murder-case
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sheppard/chronology2.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Sheppard
Welcome back to Kirtland, OH. We never left! This week, Hannah tells Katy more of this small town’s history and one delusional, evil man who preyed on a small group of people and exploited their fears and religious beliefs, leaving five dead when it was all said and done. Find out how to narrowly interpret religious texts using one very specific rule and then how to forget that interpretation when it no longer serves your needs and you want to justify murder. Also, stay tuned till the end to hear some fun facts about Ohio, including which beloved 90’s sitcom took place there!
This one is definitely a little darker, and 100% infuriating. So pour your drinks, and get comfy!
Sources:
https://murderpedia.org/male.L/images/l/lundgren_jeffrey_don/lundgren_jeffrey.pdf
https://law.justia.com/cases/ohio/supreme-court-of-ohio/1995/1995-ohio-227.html
https://casetext.com/case/lundgren-v-mitchell
https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/what-is-chiasmus-definitions-and-examples.html
https://murderpedia.org/male.L/l1/lundgren-jeffrey-don.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Lundgren
https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2016/10/40_facts_about_ohio_you_didnt.html
Back country boos, and Critter coos. This week, Hannah, Katy, and Critter go to Kirtland, OH to find out about the legend of the much feared Melon Heads. Are they cryptids, aliens, or some combination of both? Or are they just stories born from the real-life tragedies of abused children with congenital anomalies?
Critter is back and just as cute as a button, and this episode is a welcome reprieve from some of the heavier topics we’ve covered recently. Pour your drinks, and let us know what you think!
Sources:
https://www.creepycleveland.net/search?q=Melon+heads
https://www.wkyc.com/article/life/holidays/halloween/3news-investigates-melon-heads-kirtland/95-31c66168-e6b3-4348-a7c6-7a34127b19eb
http://www.weirdus.com/states/ohio/fabled_people_and_places/melonheads/index.php
https://www.thehilltopecho.org/uncategorized/2017/10/27/hauntings-in-ohio/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melon_heads
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrocephalus
Four men, one missing knife, lots of terry cloth robes, and $1.2 million dollar home in Washington, DC. What happened on the night of August 2, 2006 that left Robert Wone--a man known for his kindness--dead, and SO many questions unanswered? This week, Hannah tells Katy about this unsolved mystery that makes absolutely no sense. Who killed Robert Wone? Why? And what do the residents of 1509 Swan Street, NW know that they're not telling police?
This one is full of unresolved questions and leads that go nowhere. So pour your drinks and prepare to be disappointed!
Sources:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/08/AR2006100801061_pf.html
https://unresolved.me/robert-wone
https://web.archive.org/web/20090129144244/http://www.asianweek.com/2008/12/16/break-in-dc-lawyer-murder-case/
http://whomurderedrobertwone.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/FINAL-ORDER-1a.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Robert_Eric_Wone
Feuding Irish clans, hidden dungeons, and scorned women... all make for what some consider to be the world's most haunted castle! This week, Hannah tells Katy (and Critter) about Leap Castle, its bloody history, and the spirits (human and otherwise) that haunt it today. It's Critter's first regular season episode, and he has a lot of opinions about things. So pour your drinks, and settle in for this classic spooky story!
Sources:
https://www.irelandbeforeyoudie.com/leap-castle-history-and-info-about-the-worlds-most-haunted-castle/
https://kinnitty.com/places-to-visit/leap-castle/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leap_Castlehttp://leapcastle.net
https://www.tripsavvy.com/leap-castle-the-complete-guide-4173630#:~:text=Leap%20Castle%20is%20now%20a,that%20are%20still%20in%20ruins.
http://leapcastle.net
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leap_Castle
In 1978, five young men went to a basketball game a few towns over from their own, and never returned home. Months later, the emaciated and frozen remains of four of them were found scattered in the woods some 50 miles from the route they would have been driving. The whereabouts of the fifth man (Gary Mathias) remains unknown, as do the “how" and “why" of his friends’ fate. This week, Hannah tells Katy the story of the Yuba County Five, an unsolved mystery that still haunts those involved to this day. The girls discuss the ways mental health diagnoses have changed in the past 40 years, their own theories on how and why The Boys (as they were known by their family) ended up in the perilous situation that ultimately ended their lives, and what, if anything, could have been done to prevent it.
This one is both tragic and mysterious, and if you want a more detailed dive into what happened, check out the 7-part podcast, Yuba County Five, by Mopac Audio and Glassbox: https://open.spotify.com/show/2oslJQ3GClTWyiE6gk1s4f
Sources:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1978/07/06/5-boys-who-never-come-back/f8b30b11-baeb-4351-89f3-26456a76a4fb/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuba_County_Five
https://podcasts.apple.com/lu/podcast/the-disappearance-of-the-yuba-county-five/id278981407?i=1000415551785
Surprise! In this special bonus episode, Hannah and Katy talk candidly about their experiences living with mental disorders. And Critter makes his first podcast appearance! We hope our listeners will find comfort and/or familiarity here if needed, and know that you are not alone in your journey. If you are struggling and need someone to talk to, or to listen, please reach out to us in our DM’s. We love you all, and we’ll get through this together.
Cancel all your immediate travel plans and make arrangements to get through life without ever getting on a plane again. This week, the Hannah tells Katy about the unsolved disappearance of Malaysian Airlines Flight 370. The girls touch on some of the wilder conspiracy theories, briefly try to explain/understand radar, and talk about another wildly terrifying plane crash, and why checklists are important. Katy still claims she'll get on a plane again, while Hannah has decided if she can't drive there, she's not gong. Listen and decide for yourself!
Tell us your theories, thoughts, and conspiracies too!
Be sure to check out @hemlockandcrow on IG (check their link for spooky things for sale!)
And visit Tiffanie at https://tiffaniestreasurechest.square.site/ and order your own set of dice or a coffin box!
Sources:
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/07/mh370-malaysia-airlines/590653/
https://omny.fm/shows/stuff-you-should-know-1/the-disappearance-of-flight-mh370-part-i
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia_Airlines_Flight_17#Recovery_of_bodies
https://www.popsci.com/what-happens-to-your-body-when-plane-loses-pressure/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_France_Flight_447
In Greenbrier County, WV there is a historical marker that commemorates the ghost of Zona Heaster, who returned to her mother (with some unsettling antics) to detail her own murder in 1897. This week, Hannah tells Katy the story of the Greenbrier Ghost: the only recorded time that a ghost’s testimony was used to convict said ghost’s killer. The girls are full of tangents in this episode, and more than a little distracted by the handsomeness of this particular killer.
So pour your drink of choice, light the candles, and settle in for this spooky tale!
Sources:
https://greenbrierwv.com/editorials/the-greenbrier-ghost
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/30608/elva-zona-heaster-ghost-who-helped-solve-her-own-murder
https://www.ranker.com/list/greenbrier-ghost-revenge/jodi-smith?ref=browse_list
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenbrier_Ghost
Want to ponder the theoretical morals of someone willing to pay for an eye cream made of dead kids? Well, that's exactly what happens in this episode, where Hannah helps Katy celebrate her first Mother's Day by telling her the story of Enriqueta Martí, the Vampire of Barcelona. It's enraging, disgusting, heartbreaking, and controversial. And for some reason, there is still cake (I guess this is a cake podcast now?) Join the girls as they discuss Enriqueta's alleged crimes, her grizzly death, and what mysteries remain to be uncovered.
Pour your drink of choice (the girls are drinking homemade pharmacist wine), cut a slice of cake, and enjoy this sinister tale.
Sources:
https://barcelonalowdown.com/enriqueta-marti-vampire-raval/
http://hemeroteca.lavanguardia.com/preview/1912/04/19/pagina-3/33336536/pdf.html
https://emadion.it/en/homicides/serial-killers/serial-killer-women/enriqueta-marti-the-barcelona-vampire/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enriqueta_Mart%C3%AD
Are you a person? Have you ever been seen with an animal of any kind? Has anything mildly inconvenient ever happened to someone you know? Have you ever stumbled over any part of the Lord’s Prayer (or all of it?) Then congratulations! You’re in good company, and we might all be witches, according to 17th century Puritan standards!
This week, Hannah is still riding the high of her Salem, MA visit, and tells Katy the abridged story of the infamous witch trials of 1692. There’s wild accusations, fortune telling games, witchcake (and real cake), and not a hearsay law to be found! We tried to keep it mostly on topic, and realize that we barely scratched the surface, but we think it’s a bewitching episode anyway ;)
Pour your elixir of choice, cuddle up to your familiar, and cut a slice of witchcake (or real cake that doesn’t include urine). We hope you enjoy this spooky episode!
Sources:
https://www.history.com/news/7-bizarre-witch-trial-tests
https://www.bustle.com/articles/79820-10-reasons-you-might-have-been-accused-of-being-a-witch-in-the-17th-century
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/55276/17-signs-youd-qualify-witch-1692
https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/salem-witch-trials
https://www.salem.org/salem-witch-trials/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salem_witch_trials
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-the-salem-witch-trials-175162489/
Babies, birth stories, bunnies, and bad doctors! They all come together to tell the story of Mary Taft, the 18th century woman who convince a lot of people that she was giving birth to rabbits. This week, the story is baby/birth-themed in honor of KATY BEING BACK! The girls could not be more excited to be reunited, and it shows, as they talk about the wild tale of dead bunnies, an unfortunate classist crisis, a bunch of dumb doctors (and a couple smart ones), and why you should never put live or dead animals into your vagina.
This one was just supposed to be punny, but turned into one of the most fun recording sessions we've had yet! Pour your drink of choice, maybe grab a heavily discounted chocolate bunny from your local drug store, and settle in for this wild (hare?) of a tale!
Sources:
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/mary-toft-gave-birth-to-rabbits
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Toft
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-43073391
How hard is it to yank out someone’s eyeball? Why you should always keep track of your x-acto blades. And all the possible uses a serial killer might have for loose eyeballs. This week, Hannah is back with special guest cohost, the other Hannah, to conclude the story of Charles Albright, aka: the Eyeball Killer.
This one is just as bizarre (and a bit less boozy) than the first one, so pour your drink of choice, and settle in for the final chapter!
Sources:
https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/see-no-evil-3/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Albright
https://www.cpha.ca/human-diseases-transmitted-dog-poop
Overbearing mothers, taxidermy, a fascination with eyes, and likely some kind of personality disorder. Mix it all together and add a dash of white privilege, and you get this week’s story about Charles Albright, AKA: The Eyeball Killer! This week, Hannah is joined by special guest cohost, Hannah (a different one, we promise) to talk about the wild series of events that led to some of Dallas’s most grizzly murders. This one ended up being longer than we thought, so stay tuned for Part 2.
Pour your drinks, cover your eyes (for safe keeping), and settle in for this gruesome tale!
Sources:
https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/see-no-evil-3/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Albright
https://www.cpha.ca/human-diseases-transmitted-dog-poop
Have you ever wondered exactly how much vodka is TOO much vodka? You'll find out that and much more in this week's episode about Canada's infamous Boozey Barber: Gilbert Paul Jordan. This week, Hannah is joined by the man behind the scenes (Jarek) to talk about this mysterious killer and his bizarre way of murdering his victims. It's always a fun time when
Jarek joins the conversation, so pour your favorite drink and join us for this sobering (get it?) look at a serial killer who nearly got away with it all.
Sources:
https://www.happyscribe.com/public/serial-killers/the-boozing-barber-gilbert-paul-jordan-pt
https://murderpedia.org/male.J/j/jordan-gilbert-paul.htm
https://justcriminals.info/2017/01/03/gilbert-paul-jordan-1965-1988/
https://www.calculator.net/bac-calculator.html?csex=f&bodyweight=150&bodyweightunit=pound&thour=4&tmin=0&ba=&bsize=b330&babv=5&wa=3&wsize=b750&wabv=14&la=&lsize=s50&labv=40&oa=&osize=250&osizeunit=ml&oabv=8&x=0&y=0
https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/alcohol-poisoning-deaths/index.html
https://americanaddictioncenters.org/alcoholism-treatment/overdose
What smells like rotting flesh, has ice in its veins, and eats only human flesh? The Wendigo! This week, Hannah is joined again by special guest cohost, Jenna, to talk about a very Canadian legend that has solidified a place in modern psychology. The girls discuss Canadian rappers, albino black bears, Canadian geography, and more! This one gets a bit boozy, but it’s so much fun!
Get your maps of Canada out, pour your drink of choice, and settle in for this local legend!
Sources:
https://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/runner-swift.htm
https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/cpp-2019-0014
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Fiddler
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anishinaabe_clan_system
https://knowledgenuts.com/swift-runner-and-wendigo/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendigo
A huge house in the middle of New Orlean’s French Quarter, rumors of exotic parties fueled by opium and sexy times, and a bloody massacre? This week, Hannah tells special guest host, JENNA, about the legend of the Sultan’s Palace in haunted New Orleans! The girls talk real estate prices, genital-themed wine, and spooky sightings, all while eating donuts. Plus, Hannah struggles to pronounce more French words.
This is a delightful introduction to our series of guest hosts who are sitting in while Katy is on maternity leave.
So sit back, grab some donuts, and enjoy this spooky tale of local lore!
Sources:
https://ghostcitytours.com/new-orleans/haunted-places/sultans-palace/
https://www.verylocal.com/haunted-nola-slaughter-at-the-sultans-french-quarter-palace-gardette-lepretre-house/9188/
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/716-Dauphine-St_New-Orleans_LA_70116_M79262-53687
https://www.officialdata.org/us/inflation/1839?amount=20049
Happy TWO YEARS to us!!! In this very special anniversary episode (and Katy's last before she takes her maternity leave), the girls cover a spooky story, an unsolved mystery, and a piece of local lore, all wrapped up into one chilling tale! Hannah tells Katy about the horrific octuple murder in Villisca, Iowa in 1912. The girls discuss the invention of the Oreo, when blood spatter evidence became a thing, why your retina does not work like a camera, and much much more, all while eating more cake.
Find your own way to celebrate and thank you for joining us these last two years! We've had a blast and can't wait for the next two!
Sources:
http://www.thinkmiamicountyhistory.com/Paola-Axe-Murder.html
https://www.vice.com/en/article/ppm84g/why-did-a-ghost-hunter-stab-himself-inside-a-famous-axe-murder-house-1118
https://dailyiowan.com/2020/10/20/a-spooky-endeavor-daily-iowan-editors-spend-night-at-villisca-ax-murder-house/
https://roadtrippers.com/magazine/villisca-ax-murder-house-iowa/
An ancient oak, mangled by time and weather, sits in the middle of a small town on the Outer Banks of NC. The scar torn down its middle tells the story of a lightning storm. The name carved deeply in its trunk, tells another story. This week, Hannah tells Katy about some of their closer to home local lore: the Cora Tree! Find out why you should keep your Ceremonial Witch Hunting Bowl on you at all times, why being a woman who was good at fishing was dangerous in the 18th century, and why you should never make faces at babies.
This episode is a callback to one of our very first tales (episode 2!), and recording it was a hell of an adventure! The girls are eating cheesecake this week (just go with it), so get your own slice and settle in for this Local Legend!
Sources:
https://islandfreepress.org/hatteras-island-features/the-cora-tree-a-halloween-worthy-local-legend-or-a-link-to-the-lost-colony/
https://abandonednc.org/the-cora-tree/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roanoke_Colony#CORA_tree
What do mail order colleges, alligator snapping turtles, and $0.10 library books have in common? Find out in this week’s episode, when Hannah and Katy conclude the story of the West Memphis Three: three teenagers wrongfully accused of murder in a small town swept up in Satanic panic paranoia. You’ll hear about the prosecution’s straw man case (which included such damning evidence as “they wore a lot of black”), how Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam) and Natalie Maines (The Chicks) helped the boys get a second chance at justice, and who may have actually been behind the murders (spoiler: a relative with no alibi and a history of physical/sexual abuse.)
It’s worth the wait, so hang in there until the end! The girls are eating cake again, so cut yourself a slice of something sweet, and join us for the conclusion to this unsolved mystery!
Sources:
https://www.amazon.com/West-Memphis-Julie-Ann-Doan/dp/B00DHKXHBY/ref=tmm_aiv_swatch_1?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=.%20Accessed%2020%20Aug.%202016.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B086RXVVWF/ref=atv_dp_amz_det_c_UTPsmN_1_2
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Memphis_Three#Baldwin,_Echols,_and_Misskelley
In May 1993, three young boys went out to play and never came home. When their little bodies were discovered the next day, police and members of the community were so distraught, they looked for the only thing evil enough to commit such crimes: a Satanic cult. This week for our 100th episode, Hannah tells Katy the story of Stevie, Michael, and Chris, their disappearance, and how authorities ultimately (and eagerly) dumped all the blame on three teenagers: Damien, Jason, and Jesse. Find out why you should probably avoid the local Bojangles at night, why you should never bring your disruptive eight year-old to a polygraph test, and why being a little weird shouldn't be one of the reasons you are targeted by police.
Buckle up, because this is just part one! Cut yourself a generous slice of cake, and settle in for this unsolved mystery!
Sources:
https://www.amazon.com/West-Memphis-Julie-Ann-Doan/dp/B00DHKXHBY/ref=tmm_aiv_swatch_1?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=.%20Accessed%2020%20Aug.%202016.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B086RXVVWF/ref=atv_dp_amz_det_c_UTPsmN_1_2
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Memphis_Three#Baldwin,_Echols,_and_Misskelley
What's lurking in the dark waters of the immense and mysterious Loch Ness? This week, due to some unforeseen events, Jarek brings Hannah a story from the Highlands of Scotland (or thereabouts.) That's right, the Partschs are talking about the infamous Loch Ness Monster! Is she a prehistoric beast, a seal, an eel, or just the product of an overactive imagination? Jarek and Hannah get into it all in this semi-impromptu episode.
Special shoutout to Kyle, who introduced his lovely wife to the show, and who has issued a gaming-challenge to Jarek!
Sources:
https://www.britannica.com/topic/loch-nesss-monster-legendary-creature
https://www.livescience.com/26341-loch-ness-monster.html
https://www.history.com/.amp/topics/folklore/loch-ness-monster
Have you ever stood in a dark bathroom and chanted “Bloody Mary” in the mirror, waiting for a demonic girl to appear behind you? If not, what the heck did you do at sleep overs? As promised, this week the girls cover something a touch lighter than real life vampire/cannibal/killers, and dive into the legend of Bloody Mary. Find out how young girls used to find their future husbands (or demons that would kill them), who might be hanging out in the bathroom with Moaning Myrtle, and why we should all just let people worship the way they want to and not burn them at the stake.
Pour a nice beverage, take a deep breath, and settle in for a spooky story that won’t make you want to cut your ears off.
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Sources:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/bloody-mary
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Mary_(folklore)
https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/04/la-llorona-real-mexican-legend-curse-of-la-llorona-movie
https://www.grunge.com/212016/the-legend-of-bloody-mary-explained/
https://www.donquijote.org/mexican-culture/history/la-llorona/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_I_of_England#Accession
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troxler%27s_fading
Have you eaten today? Maybe hold off until you get through this episode. This week, Hannah regretfully tells Katy the story of Richard Chase, aka: The Vampire of Sacramento: a highly disturbed young man who did a bunch of really terrible things in 1976. Assume all the content and trigger warnings, and do not feel bad if you need to skip right over this one. It's rough.
So strap in, pour a strong drink or light a nice soothing candle, and "enjoy" this dark tale of horror.
https://serialkillercalendar.com/The-Vampire-of-Sacramento-Richard-Chase.php
https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/richard-trenton-chase/
https://thevampireproject.blogspot.com/2008/12/richard-trenton-chase-vampire-killer-of.html
https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/chase-richard.htm
https://sacramento.newsreview.com/2021/08/13/revisiting-the-vampire-of-sacramento/
In the remote outback of Australia in 1917, Jim Barclay lived a simple and modest life, tending cattle and managing the Wonnangatta homestead. Until one day, he didn't. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the mystery of the Wonnangatta murders, a pair of killings that baffled Australians then, and now. The girls talk about whether "surly" is a good descriptor for Katy and her future as the neighborhood witch, why Thelma the horse was running around naked, and most importantly, why was there strychnine in the pepper?!? (Spoiler alert, we actually never resolve that one.)
Get your detective hats out for this one, and take notes for this Unsolved Mystery!
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonnangatta_murders
http://gazette.slv.vic.gov.au/images/1918/V/general/70.pdf
https://harryshut.net/wonnangatta-murders/
https://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/magazine/posts/2020/september/Wonnangatta-true-story
Today there’s Ouija boards, seances, and EVP’s. But back in the day, the Devil had to get a little more creative if he wanted to communicate his totally original thoughts. One time in particular, he allegedly possessed a 17th century nun and made her write a letter in a made up language. This is a classic case of “was it demonic possession, or mental illness?” with a side of, “was it witchcraft and sorcery, or bored lesbians being quarantined during a pandemic?”
This one is fun and weird, and if you stay till the end, you’ll get to hear the gross behind the scenes realities of marriage (someone please tell Jarek to stop eating spicy foods!)
Sources:
https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/sister-maria-wrote-an-evil-letter-dictated-by-satan-365915633bb3
https://www.livescience.com/60442-possessed-nun-letter-deciphered.html
https://tribune.com.pk/story/1501913/coded-letter-written-italian-nun-possessed
https://www.vice.com/en/article/4354zp/these-occult-exorcists-say-the-catholic-church-makes-demons-worse
https://absolutehistory.com/s/1676-possessed-nun-message-devil-letter-translated?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark&as=799&bdk=0
https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2021/05/the-strange-case-of-sister-maria-and-the-mysterious-letter-from-the-devil/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loudun_possessions
Have you ever seen a dark, shadowy figure out of the corner or your eye? Or woken up in the middle of the night to find yourself staring at a black mass standing over your bed? How about the silhouette (or full apparition) of a tall man wearing a wide brimmed hat? If you have, you're not alone, and this week, Hannah is telling Katy all about this chilling phenomena known as Shadow Figures. Find out why the name "Shadow People" has been trademarked, why you should call your local optometrist if you start seeing sudden floaters or shadows in your vision, and why it is pretty likely that you will experience sleep paralysis at some point in your life.
Turn your lights on, and buckle up for this spooky episode!
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_person
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shadow-boxing/201307/shadow-people
https://heidihollis.com/
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-darker-side-of-life-75527579/?keyid%5B0%5D=Dark%20Becomes%20Light&pname=podcast_profile≻=widget_share
https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/sleep/nighttime-sleep-behaviors/sleep-paralysis.html
https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-paralysis
https://www.liveabout.com/shadow-people-2596772
https://brickthology.com/2020/10/25/shadow-people/
https://brickthology.com/2020/10/13/tall-man-spirit/
https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/02/us/pine-ridge-indian-reservation-struggles-with-suicides-among-young-people.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wounded_Knee_Massacre
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jinn#Appearance
https://thoughtcatalog.com/christine-stockton/2014/06/17-people-on-their-real-experiences-with-a-shadow-person/
Happy 2022! We are starting the New Year off by talking about the story that inspired the 2008 movie, Changeling, an absolutely incompetent police department, reasons you could involuntarily commit women to psych wards in the 1920’s, and also an evil psychopathic young man who abused and murdered young boys on his farm. Hannah teaches Katy that all 8-12 year old boys look generally the same, and that the only reliable source on who they are is a handwriting expert and the Illinois school system. And Katy teaches Hannah when the FBI was invented and whether or not kidnapping is a federal crime (spoiler alert: not the 1940’s, and we actually never looked it up.) It's a doozy, and takes a ton of twists and turns, but hang in there!
There are plenty of drinking game opportunities in this one, whether you’re drinking wine (Hannah), bubbly water (Katy), or anything in between!
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wineville_Chicken_Coop_murders#Lewis_and_Nelson_Winslow
https://allthatsinteresting.com/christine-collins
https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/wineville-chicken-coop-murders/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Stewart_Northcott
https://murderpedia.org/male.N/n/northcott-gordon.htm
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Joyous Winter Solstice, etc.! We are spending time with our families and loved ones, so this week, you get to enjoy a cozy evening of Katy reading Hannah the children's bedtime story, Goodnight Krampus, by Kyle and Derek Sullivan. Stay tuned after the story for Hannah and Katy's gift exchange and general merriment. We hope you are all enjoying some time off with the people you hold dear.
See you in 2022!
Source:
https://hazydellpress.com/store/krampus
Have you ever wondered why people tell ghost stories at Christmas? Well wonder no more! This week, Hannah tells Katy the origins of spooky tales during the holidays, and dives into one of England’s most haunted homes/mansions and the story of a doomed bride and the person-size chest that she died in. Find out why being a policeman in London in the 1640’s was a sweet gig (hello free turkey dinner!), why Victorian Christmas cards were their own genre of disturbing horror, and why reverse hide and seek is a very dangerous game to play in an old, creepy mansion.
Pour the drinks and light the candles for this spooky trip through the past!
Sources:
https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/what-is-designation/heritage-highlights/did-oliver-cromwell-really-ban-christmas/
https://www.lovemoney.com/gallerylist/84600/how-many-hours-did-people-really-work-across-human-history
https://burialsandbeyond.com/2019/12/21/the-bramshill-house-bride-or-the-legend-of-the-mistletoe-bough/
https://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000116/spectrum/main11.htm
https://specialcollectionsuniversityofsouthampton.wordpress.com/2018/10/31/the-bridal-chest-of-bramshill-or-a-ghost-tale-from-the-cope-collection/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bramshill_House#Legends
https://georgianera.wordpress.com/tag/sir-henry-cope/
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/91636382#/?channel=RES_BUY
When a couple of low-brow criminals get together at the holidays with a half-baked plan to make it big in New York (or something?), the results are tragic. This week, Hannah takes a listener suggestion (thank you Amanda!) and tells Katy about the Tiede family murders that took place in a remote Utah cabin in December of 1990. Find out exactly how snow mobiles work (they’re just like jet skis, right?), why you should always be suspicious of your niece’s new “boyfriend”, and why the best surprise witness at trial is the one the defendant thought they killed.
It’s a Christmas tale of everyone’s worst nightmare: a guy with bad hair, and another with bad glasses, breaking into your home for unknown reasons and killing your family. Spike your hot chocolate for this one, and settle in for a gruesome tale of terror in the remote, snowy mountains.
Sources:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sisters-survive-deadly-attack-at-utah-cabin/
https://medium.com/true-crime-addiction/tiede-cabin-murders-rips-through-a-family-true-crime-1f4773216730
https://www.deseret.com/utah/2020/3/12/21176623/judge-overturns-utah-death-row-inmate-von-lester-taylors-double-murder-conviction
https://apnews.com/article/courts-utah-salt-lake-city-4916b312cacaa72929db3b1a5c807dd8
We hope you've had your fill of Thanksgiving leftovers, because this episode my put you off them for a bit. This week, Hannah tells Katy the story of Tarrare, a young Frenchman who ate literally everything. From enormous amounts of beef and salted grease, to lizards, snakes, and eels, to human blood, used bandages, and possibly a baby. Tarrare was a medical mystery, a short-lived spy, and a tragic case of a man who just couldn't satisfy his insatiable appetite.
Maybe don't eat while listening to this one. But feel free to have a drink, as you join us for this disconcerting tale.
Sources:
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/symptoms/polyphagia.html#:~:text=Polyphagia%20is%20the%20medical%20term,3%20main%20signs%20of%20diabetes
https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/kleine-levin-syndrome/#:~:text=Kleine%2DLevin%20syndrome%20is%20a,disorder%20primarily%20affects%20adolescent%20males
https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/prader-willi-syndrome/
https://archive.org/details/twoheadedboyo00bond/page/278/mode/2up
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarrare
https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/39074/pg39074-images.html#Page_196
https://play.google.com/books/reader?id=4e0EAAAAQAAJ&pg=GBS.PA204&hl=en
Picture it: you’re 11 years old, at a sleepover with all your friends; everyone is telling scary stories; Tina’s mom thinks you’re asleep so you have to be quiet; then, Amber gets a mischievous smile and suggests you pull out the Ouija board to see if there are any spirits in the room with you. What do you do?
This week, Hannah and Katy are joined by the ladies from Night Classy to talk about the history of the spirit board, how it (kind of) named itself, and how it contributed to some weird true crime. Learn why Capitalism is maybe the reason for everything, why you should burn your copy of Snow White (and Harry Potter), and why you should be skeptical if the artist you are having an affair with tries to convince you to send nudes for “art”.
This one was so fun to record, and we are so thankful for Kat and Haylee (and Alec!) coming on to help us explore (and fact check) this one! Pour all the wine and White Claw, and join us for some spooky fun!
Sources:
https://medium.com/here-there-be-monsters/the-history-of-the-ouija-board-647c35f5a030
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-strange-and-mysterious-history-of-the-ouija-board-5860627/
http://www.paranormalgenealogist.com/?p=391
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_sisters
https://gettysburgcompiler.org/2015/08/14/antebellum-spiritualism-and-the-civil-war/
https://www.whitehousehistory.org/seances-in-the-red-room
https://www.vox.com/2016/10/29/13301590/how-ouija-boards-work-debunked-ideomotor-effect
https://www.kentlive.news/news/kent-news/pembury-double-murders-drunken-jury-6116526
Blood, gore, and general awfulness! This one has all the trigger warnings, so proceed with caution. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the Vampire of Düsseldorf, aka: one of the worst serial killers to walk the streets of Germany. Join us for a new add on to the drinking game (you’ll hate it, but if Hannah had to say it 583092437 times, you have to suffer too), and find out how to avoid getting murdered (spoiler: no one is safe).
Fun, heartwarming facts are peppered throughout, but still listen with caution. Pour your favorite drink, and buckle up!
TW: child murder, child abuse, sexual abuse, animal cruelty, etc.
Sources:
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Peter-Kurten
https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/peter-kurten#arrest-and-trial
https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/peter-kurten-the-vampire-of-dusseldorf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_K%C3%BCrten
What did people do before Tinder and Hinge? In Nannie Doss’s case, she paid $15 a month to meet local singles through a newsletter, exchanged pictures (and sometimes cake), and tied the knot (four times!) This week, Hannah tells Katy about the Giggling Granny whose deadly appetite claimed the lives of four of her five husbands, and anyone who got in her way (or on her nerves). Find out why you should always avoid prunes, and why you might want to avoid taking out life insurance policies as a means of apologizing.
This one is a refreshing return to the killer women we love to hate. So pour a drink, and enjoy this twisted tale!
Sources:
https://tulsaworld.com/archives/only-in-oklahoma-black-widow-enjoyed-the-limelight/article_72d236aa-b108-5a0f-bec7-d21e5197193d.html
https://murderpedia.org/female.D/d/doss-nannie.htm
http://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-3619
https://www.who2.com/bio/nannie-doss/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nannie_Doss
The lost episode lives! The Reaper himself may have tried to take this episode to “the other side” but we pried it out of his skeletal hands (aka: re-recorded) and are here with the resurrected story of the Grim Reaper and his many forms. Take a journey to 14th century Italy where filth and a misunderstanding of germs caused one of the deadliest pandemics in human history, and spawned the classic image of Death in his black robes, wielding a scythe. (Take a drink every time Hannah mispronounces "scythe"). Plus, find out about the pros and cons of dying heroically in battle, why toenail collector is arguably the most important job in the underworld, who Hannah's Touched By An Angel crush was, and SO much more! Plus, the tale of Jarek's most recent brush with death involving a different kind of Reaper😉
This one may have been a headache to finally release, but we had a lot of fun with it! So pour the drinks and brush up on your TTWT Drinking Game for this week's spooky tale!
Sources:
https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/strange-creatures/grim-reaper.htm
https://skjalden.com/hel/
https://talknorway.no/folk-tales-pesta-and-the-black-death-norway/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plague_doctor
https://www.cdc.gov/plague/symptoms/index.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Death#European_outbreak
https://www.history.com/topics/middle-ages/black-death
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_(personification)
https://www.christianity.com/wiki/angels-and-demons/who-is-the-angel-of-death-in-the-bible.html
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2016/07/the-volunteers-who-help-people-end-their-own-lives/489602/
Surprise! It's a Tell We Tale (of sorts) this week with Jarek sitting in the driver's seat! Due to a technical glitch that murdered our original episode for this week, Hannah and Jarek sit down last minute to talk about the Succubus and her many forms! If you've ever wondered about our producer/behind the scenes man, Jarek, you won't want to miss this one! Find out why you should never approach a random woman and try to steal her baby, what to do if you see a lost child in the woods asking to be baptized (spoiler: run!), and why you sometimes wake up with a heavy feeling in your chest.
Pour the drinks, and hold on tight!
Sources:
https://mytholohian.net/succubus-mythical-creature-legend
https://the-demonic-paradise.fandom.com/wiki/lilith
https://www.mythicalcreaturesguide.com/yuki-onna/
It’s spoooooooooky season! And we are officially here for the ghostly stories as we count down to Halloween! This week, Hannah tells Katy (with a little help from Jarek) about the legends of the Headless Horseman, and how Sleepy Hollow is the least of your worries. From rotten cheese heads, to demons who last-minute convert to Christianity to avoid hell, to a dumb Scottish dude who cursed a fairy and lost his head in battle.
These tales will give you a whole new reason to stay in after dark. Bonus topic: lucid decapitation, if you need a little existential dread to keep you up at night.
Sources:
https://www.irishcultureandcustoms.com/ACalend/Dullahan.html
https://www.damninteresting.com/lucid-decapitation/
https://www.scotclans.com/scotland/scottish-myths/supernatural-scotland/ewan-headless/
https://www.scotsmagazine.com/articles/the-headless-horseman/
https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/extrasensory-perceptions/lucid-decapitation.htm
https://www.history.com/news/legend-sleepy-hollow-headless-horseman
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crom_Cruach
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crom_Dubh
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dullahan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Headless_Horseman
Science is a bitch. This week, Hannah and Katy conclude the incredibly complex Kennedy assassination with scientific evidence, diagrams, a whole bunch of sketchy CIA shit, and two very convincing conspiracy theories. Find out why we should probably trust the science, no matter how disappointing it is, why you can’t claim not to have shot anybody when you definitely did shoot someone, and why it’s generally a good rule of thumb not to go around talking about planning to assassinate the president just in case the timing syncs up and someone actually does.
We crammed as much as we could into this one, so take notes, and draw your own conclusions!
Sources:
https://themobmuseum.org/blog/robert-f-kennedys-crusade-mob/
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/politics/a13093037/jfk-assassination-conspiracy-theories/
https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/21/us/jfk-assassination-conspiracy-theories-debunked/index.html
https://www.history.com/news/jfk-assassination-grassy-knoll-theory-debunked
https://www.archives.gov/research/jfk/select-committee-report/part-1a.html
https://www.npr.org/2013/11/22/246734533/using-modern-ballistics-to-crack-cold-case-jfk
https://www.pbs.org/video/nova-shot-missed/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5934694/
On November 22, 1963, while the world watched, John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, TX by a “lone” gunman. Two days later, his alleged killer was shot dead on live TV. This week, Hannah and Katy dive into the world of conspiracy theories, starting with one of the biggest mysteries in American history: who killed JFK? This one is full of LOTS of history, tattoo anecdotes, and wild speculations that just might make you a believer. We’re barely scratching the surface, but setting the stage for a dramatic conclusion next week!
Pour your drink (correctly, unlike Hannah) and take notes for this week’s episode!
Sources:
https://newrepublic.com/article/115601/jfk-dallas-right-wingers-attack-adlai-stevenson
https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/about-jfk/jfk-in-history/november-22-1963-death-of-the-president
https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/about-jfk/jfk-in-history/the-bay-of-pigs
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuban_Missile_Crisis#Aerial_confirmation
https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/about-jfk/jfk-in-history/cuban-missile-crisis
https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/the-kennedys-and-civil-rights.htm
https://people.com/politics/john-f-kennedys-mistresses/
https://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/22/opinion/22holland.html
https://www.history.com/news/jfk-assassination-grassy-knoll-theory-debunked
https://www.newsweek.com/2014/11/28/truth-behind-jfks-assassination-285653.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single-bullet_theory
Don’t you hate it when you’re just trying to clean up your parents’ yard and an evil Mr. Tumnus comes up from the old well and threatens to steal your soul? This week, Hannah tells Katy about the infamous "Devil Made Me Do It" case, in which Arne Johnson murdered his landlord (who was possibly being a belligerent drunk at the time) while allegedly possessed by a demon who may or may not have looked like Narnia'a Mr. Tumnus, but evil. The girls talk exorcisms, water beds, babies, and more! And, how much wine is too much for a Monday afternoon work lunch?
This one is fun and full of surprises! So pour your (non-alcoholic) drink and settle in for this spooky tale!
Sources:
https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/arne-johnson
https://apnews.com/article/c758c33ba4756f757e1dfec4f0abd39e
https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a36634853/true-story-the-conjuring-the-devil-made-me-do-it/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trial_of_Arne_Cheyenne_Johnson
https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-250-arne-johnson-20140412-story.html
https://allthatsinteresting.com/arne-cheyenne-johnson
https://www.journalinquirer.com/archives/conn-man-sues-saying-demon-murder-claim-was-a-hoax/article_6d3cabbe-d40d-5a00-8b28-2b3c84087a50.html
Surprise! We're back with another Tell We Tale, and Katy is here to deliver the goods! This time, she is telling Hannah all about the Tangie (aka: a seaweed covered sea spirit that may or may not abduct/kill you), the Tatzelwurm (aka: lizard/cat) and the Tylwyth Teg (aka: Welsh fairies). This is a good time to remind you that all of KATY's Creature Features together are forming a pattern (episodes 41, 71, and 79), so keep your eyes and ears peeled, and let us know if you figure it out!
Otherwise, settle in for this short but sweet role-reversal!
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tangie
https://www.mostly-medieval.com/explore/mythnz.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatzelwurm
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Tatzelwurm
https://theculturetrip.com/europe/switzerland/articles/meet-the-tatzelwurm-switzerlands-nightmarish-7-foot-lizard/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tylwyth_Teg
https://pantheon.org/articles/t/tylwyth_teg.html
https://www.spookyisles.com/tylwyth-teg/
https://transmundanepressblog.wordpress.com/2016/11/03/the-tylwyth-teg-of-wales-by-tom-williams/
Ahoy mateys! If you've ever wondered about the most famous ghost on the seven seas, this episode is for you! This week, Hannah tells Katy about the infamous Davy Jones and his locker (and his ship), and the girls explore the various real-life inspirations for this ghost of the gales. Expect some boat rocking, several tangents, and a whale of story (and some good puns of course)! This one is fun and refreshing, and also teaches you how to keep malevolent spirits out of your house (hint: stop roasting sweet potatoes, and start drinking rum in graveyards.) So get the barnacles out of your shoes and hop on deck for this spooky tale!
Special thank you to Gemma, for providing our listeners (and us) with a discount code for her shop on Etsy: search @craftycriminologist, and use code THETALESWETELL for 15% all her spooky stuff!
Sources:
https://www.asa3.org/ASA/PSCF/1991/PSCF12-91Davis.html
https://www.blueletterbible.org/faq/don_stewart/don_stewart_629.cfm
https://www.marineinsight.com/maritime-history/the-story-behind-the-term-davy-jones-locker/
https://bcc-cuny.digication.com/teanaporter/my_assignment1/published#:~:text=The%20rolling%20calf%20is%20a,wicked%20are%20a%20dishonest%20person.
https://oletimesumting.com/2016/10/30/ghosts-of-a-different-kind/
https://web.archive.org/web/20090130034748/http://www.nlj.org.jm/docs/folklore_ol'%20higue.htm
https://www.grunge.com/248785/the-scariest-stories-of-pirate-ghosts/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard_Fokke
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Dutch_Expedition_to_Nusantara
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Dutchman
In 1955, a little girl was born in Tenterfield, New South Wales, who would grow up to be a dysfunctional, violent, woman with a keen interest in butcher knives, a quirky sense of decor, and a fondness of men named David and John. This week, Hannah tells Katy about Katherine Knight, a woman who bullied her way through life, and wreaked havoc on every lover she took. Find out just how far she went to get her way in this gruesome tale.
Trigger warnings: domestic abuse, graphic violence.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, please visit thehotline.org, or call 1-800-799-SAFE. You can also text START to 88788.
Special shout out to our newest patron: Roy!!! We love you and GREATLY appreciate your support!
Visit https://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyCriminologist, and use code THETALESWETELL at checkout for 15% off spooky/true-crime stickers and goodies!
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katherine_Knight
https://7news.com.au/news/crime/katherine-knight-butchers-husband-john-price-then-boils-his-head-and-plates-him-up-c-1852824
https://allthatsinteresting.com/katherine-knight
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/killer-wives-8-most-infamous-black-widow-murderers-249561/katherine-knight-249650/
When the days grow shorter, and the humid evenings turn into cool, crisp nights, an ominous figure lurks in the Virginia woods: the Bunny Man. Since the 1970's tales of this sinister being--some say criminally insane--dressed in bunny costume and wielding and axe, have made their way throughout Fairfax, VA and beyond. But what's the real story? Was there ever a deranged killer who donned big fuzzy ears before going on a killing spree? This week, Hannah and Katy explore the origins of this frightening local legend and discuss the horrifying figures that helped shape its framework.
Shout out to some (hopefully) new listeners and old friends: Justin, Matthew, and Nathan!
Check out @craftycriminologist on Etsy and use our code, THETALESWETELL for 15% off!
Sources:
https://wamu.org/story/17/10/31/true-story-bunnyman-northern-virginias-gruesome-urban-legend/
https://law.justia.com/cases/virginia/supreme-court/1951/3758-1.html
https://web.archive.org/web/20160821184553/http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/vr/bunny/bunny2.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunny_Man
Welcome to the as-promised lighter topic of the week: corpses in 1911 that didn’t get buried for 60+ years! Join Hannah and Katy as they talk about two surprisingly related stories: Elmer McCurdy and Cancetto Farmica. If you thought it was uncommon for funeral directors in the early 20th century to hold onto dead bodies until they’ve been paid for the embalming, you’d be wrong! Hear all about the failed criminal career of Elmer McCurdy and his unfortunate journey after death throughout the carnival circuit. Then, hear about Laurinburg, NC’s own local legend: Cancetto Farmica, the carnival worker who’s body was kept at the local funeral home for 61 years because no one would pay the remaining $22 balance on it.
This one is thankfully a bit more fun (or as fun as a story of corpses can be), so we hope you enjoy!
Sources:
https://www.laurinburgexchange.com/news/41427/the-local-legend-of-spaghetti
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elmer_McCurdy
https://www.nobelprize.org/alfred-nobel/nitroglycerine-and-dynamite/
https://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/7849
Ready for the astoundingly horrific conclusion to our two-part series on the West murders? This week, Hannah tells Katy the rest of the story, and it only gets worse (unfortunately). Find out what happens when the police search 25 Cromwell, and how one courageous child flipped the whole case on it’s head. There’s nothing good in this one, so make sure your drinks are topped off before starting.
Trigger warnings: child abuse, sexual abuse, sexual child abuse, torture, dismemberment.
Shoutout to listener, Joey!
Sources:
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57182844
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_West
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_West
https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/fred-west
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57182844
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_West
https://www.the-sun.com/news/1507115/fred-wests-son-stephen-prison-children/
https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/fred-rose-wests-children-who-13927960
Ready for a super horrible two-parter on two of the UK’s most gruesome serial killers? This week, Hannah tells Katy the beginning of the dark and haunting tale of Fred and Rosemary West, the husband and wife killers who, together, murdered at least 9 young women in the 70’s and 80’s. Find out why you should never accept jobs from people picking up hitch hikers, why social services should not act as your babysitter, and why shitty childhoods often lead to shitty adulthoods.
Several trigger warnings: child abuse, sexual abuse, sexual abuse involving children, murder, etc.
Shoutout to our newest patron: Kayla!!! We love you!!
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_West
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_West
https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/fred-west
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57182844
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_West
https://www.the-sun.com/news/1507115/fred-wests-son-stephen-prison-children/
https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/fred-rose-wests-children-who-13927960
Is it a planet? Or a weather balloon? Or perhaps an extravagant hallucination due to toxic pesticides? Judge for yourself, this week when Hannah tells Katy about the abduction of Antonio Villas Boas in 1957: the young Brazilian farmer who claimed to have been taken up into a space craft in the middle of the night by alien beings. The girls make a strong bid to hit every single point on the Tales We Tell Drinking Game, and have a little too much fun discussing their theories and ideas about this strange case, so make sure your cups are full!
Shoutout to our sponsor, Van Ness Agency: @vanness_agency
Don't forget to check out Fireside Phantom Podcast: @firesidephantoms and www.firesidephantoms.com
Sources:
https://ufoac.com/abduction-of-antonio-villas-boas-alien-abduction.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ant%C3%B4nio_Villas_Boas
Rux, Bruce (1996). Architects of the Underworld: Unriddling Atlantis, Anomalies of Mars, and the Mystery of the Sphinx.
https://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/2013/11/27/247220595/probing-extraterrestrial-abduction
Surprise! It's a Tell We Tale, and Katy is back with another Creature Feature! This week, she covers the Japanese legend of the Akkorokamui AND the horrifying Celtic newt-like parasite, the Alp-Luachra! One shows off its Dread Pirate Robinson skills so that it can keep eating ships (and people), and the other just waits for you to fall asleep with your mouth open and hopes that you don't eat too much salted pork. Both are equally terrifying.
Listen carefully for the clues Katy is dropping about the secret Easter Eggs in her Creature Features!
Huge thank you to our listener Gemma (@thecraftycriminologist) for the stickers and earrings!! She is our go-to for custom stickers, and we are obsessed with her jewelry!
Sources:
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Akkorokamui
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akkorokamui
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joint-eater
https://abookofcreatures.com/2015/03/17/alp-luachra/
https://fairyroom.com/2013/02/bad-fairy-alp-luachra/
In Dec of 1993, a young, vibrant teenager named Rose Larner goes missing from her home town of Lansing, MI. It would take thousands of hours of police work, dozens of searches, and 2 1/2 long years before her family would learn what happened to her. This week, Hannah tells Katy a classic true crime story of young love and one sick, sadistic man who almost got away with murder.
There's nothing redeeming about this story, and the girls nervous laugh their way through it as best they can. You'll definitely want a drink for this one!
Thanks to our sponsor: Van Ness Agency @vanness_agency
Shoutout to our newest patron: Stephanie! We love you!
Sources:
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2017/11/17/rose-larner-murder-john-ortiz-kehoe-lansing/852435001/
https://wwmt.com/news/local/justice-for-rose
https://www.change.org/p/michigan-court-of-appeals-free-the-wrongfully-convicted-man-john-ortiz-kehoe
https://forensicfiles.fandom.com/wiki/Out_of_the_Ashes
It's about time Hannah put her Art History degree from Salem College to good use! So this week, she is combining her love of art with her love of all things spooky, and telling Katy about THREE haunted paintings! From a weird and somewhat off-putting Ebay listing, to a cat/poltergeist-y energy in the home, to a truly malevolent image that even gave Katy chills, these paintings are something else. Whether they truly hold an evil energy, or are just downright creepy to look at, there's no denying that the stories behind these works will make you think twice.
(Full disclosure: Hannah had two distinct nightmares after recording this one and leaving the printouts of the paintings in the home office. So listen at your own risk!)
This one is spooky with just a touch of disturbing, so grab a drink and listen with the lights on!
Links to The Anguished Man YouTube videos mentioned in the episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRQSWgYNqvI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e61Uy4utv-4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YJT7U5-p58
All artwork done by @susanjenningsdesigns
Sources:
https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/hands-resist-him-ebay-haunted-painting
https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/The_Anguished_Man
https://horrornews.net/124777/anguished-man-look-worlds-haunted-painting/
https://www.stonehamstudios.com/haunted
https://www.liveabout.com/the-anguished-man-a-haunted-painting-3973896
https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/The_Anguished_Man
https://www.liveabout.com/the-haunted-painting-2596730
She's often called the world's most prolific serial killer, and pegged as one of the most evil women to ever live. Rumors of her cruelty were both imaginatively graphic, and sadistic. But were they true? This week, Hannah tells Katy about the legend herself: Elizabeth Bathory. Did she really thrive off the torture and murder of young servant girls and bathe in their blood? Or was she a powerful woman who was the victim of a jealous patriarchy? Or a little of both? You decide!
Pour the drinks, and kindly excuse Hannah's attempts at Hungarian pronunciations. This one is as mysterious as it is dark!
Sources:
https://books.google.com/books?id=m-Cu8KaaIPAC&pg=PA55&source=gbs_selected_pages&cad=2#v=onepage&q&f=false
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/bathorys-torturous-escapades-are-exposed
https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/countess-elizabeth-bathory-and-the-dark-truth-behind-her-killer-legend
https://allthatsinteresting.com/elizabeth-bathory-true-story
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_B%C3%A1thory
https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/elizabeth-bathory
Lizzie Borden took an axe, and gave her mother 40 whacks. And when she saw what she had done, she gave her father 41.
While not entirely accurate, the schoolyard rhyme still manages to convey the cold horror of what happened in the Borden house one August morning in 1892. This week, Hannah fills Katy in on aaaaaalllll the details, and the girls discuss their own theories as to what really happened (spoiler: Katy thinks a random lunatic totally snuck in the house, brutally chopped up two people, didn't take anything, and left.)
This one is a little long, but well worth it. Every bit of this story is crazy, and even if you've heard it before, you'll want to hear this! Pour the red wine, roast some pigeon, and settle in!
Sources:
https://www.newspapers.com/image/?clipping_id=22546266&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjQzMDY5NDQxMywiaWF0IjoxNjIzNzk5NTY4LCJleHAiOjE2MjM4ODU5Njh9.mfJpDDTtt_2fCjtCsxYlx7g702BpIZ_gS_50kVrA6ls
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lizzie_Borden
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/why-19th-century-axe-murderer-lizzie-borden-was-found-not-guilty-180972707/
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/lizzie-borden-why-a-19th-century-axe-murder-still-fascinates-us-250467/
With COVID restrictions lifting and people getting back into the world, you might be tempted to leave your home and go somewhere fun, like a nightclub, or your job. But before you do, get a healthy dose of paranoia by listening to the stories of four young people, all brutally attacked while out enjoying life (or upon returning home from said enjoyment.) The Houston Stalker silently preyed on young women in the early 90's, and has never been identified. And this week, Hannah takes Katy through the linked victims, as well as those suspected to have been his victims.
Make sure to listen until the end for a surprise guest appearance from our very own resident ghost!
Shoutouts to our our newest patrons, Kelly, and Hannah's dad! You guys are the best, and we are so happy to have you on board!
Sources:
http://themurdersquad.com/episodes/the-lovers-lane-unsolved-murders/
https://www.citizensagainsthomicide.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/CAH-Newsletter-July-2019.pdf
https://questersite.wordpress.com/2019/01/27/the-houston-stalker-a-silent-and-careful-serial/
https://questersite.wordpress.com/2019/01/29/the-houston-stalker-part-2-killer/
https://questersite.wordpress.com/2019/01/31/the-houston-stalker-part-3-breckenridge-disappearance/https://www.khou.com/article/news/investigations/missing-pieces/missing-pieces-mom-was-murdered/285-491851994
https://medium.com/crimebeat/the-husband-did-it-tara-breckenridge-7198ff6f8a08
https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Tara_Breckenridge
Have you ever looked a raven in the eye and felt like it could see into your soul? You're not far off! Find out about the raven's astonishing intelligence, and much more on this episode where Hannah and Katy talk about their favorite spooky bird (and curse-word censor)! And, find even more creepy birds in some excellent horror fiction, and join the girls as they talk to Christy Aldridge (horror fiction author) about werewolf romance, lots and lots of cats, and her spooky inspiration for her stories!
This is one we've been wanting to do for awhile! So grab your drinks, and enjoy!
Thank you so much @christy_aldridge for joining us! Check out her IG for info on her books!
Sources:
https://www.learnreligions.com/the-magic-of-crows-and-ravens-2562511#:~:text=%22Seeing%20just%20a%20single%20crow
https://www.statnews.com/2020/09/24/crows-possess-higher-intelligence-long-thought-primarily-human/#:~:text=Now%20the%20birds%20can%20add
https://corvidresearch.blog/2020/06/21/the-crows-are-watching-your-language-literally/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfsnHVaScjg
Remember when we all thought the world was going to end in the year 2000 because computers didn't know how to count that high? Well, the members or a friendly cult known as the MRTC also thought something similar, but more on the level of a Christian apocalypse. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the infamous Ugandan cult that predicted the end of the world twice, and was kind of right once.
Pour the drinks and settle in for our first official cult episode!
Recipe for the cocktails the girls are enjoying (measure all quantities with your heart):
- White rum
- Grenadine (or maraschino cherry juice)
- Lime juice
- Orange juice
- Pineapple juice
Sources:
https://www.cesnur.org/testi/uganda_002.htm
https://www.swordandscale.com/movement-for-the-restoration-of-the-ten-commandments-of-god/
https://web.archive.org/web/20071105144411/http://religiousmovements.lib.virginia.edu/nrms/mrtcg.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Movement_for_the_Restoration_of_the_Ten_Commandments_of_God#:~:text=The%20Movement%20for%20the%20Restoration
https://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/the-ninth-commandment/
Droves of people flocked to the beaches last week, many without an inkling of the deadly killer waiting there: the ocean. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the various ways that the Deep Blue is actually a murderous likely-sentient presence that is actively trying to cause your death. From its vastness and incredible depths to the killers floating around in it, the ocean is something to be feared, and Hannah is here to convince you of just that.
Don't listen to this one on the beach. And make sure you have your favorite beverage in hand to play along with the official TTWT Drinking Game (rules below), courtesy of our newest patron, Joshua Evans!!
Small business shoutout: www.theblackcatshoppe.com for all your magical, mystical, and novelty needs!
Sponsor: www.VanNessAgency.com
The Official TTWT Drinking Game:
Drink if :
- Eugenics is mentioned
- The crow squawks
- Mentions Katy is a scientist
- “Road trip “
- You hear the sound of ice clinking
- Katy jumps ahead of Hannah’s next point
- Gets off topic
- Says something that makes you laugh
- New Patreon shout out (1 drink per new person)
- New stickers
- “So umm”
- “Murder cabin”
- Has a picture for the next point
- Talks about mental health
- (If the episode is not about a cult) a theory ties into a cult
Finish your drink :
- Something/someone interrupts
- Someone gets excited ( either out of anger or excitement)
- “The body farm”
- Apologizes for a previous episode (example; apologizes for the nazi episode, correction)
- If you are mentioned (shout outs included)
Sources:
https://linkmix.co/4875181
Deep in the woods of Staten Island, is the abandoned ruins of what used to be Willowbrook State School, a virtual dumping ground for the mentally ill. And from the depths of the horror that was an understaffed and underfunded nightmare, came the legend of Cropsey. This week, Hannah tells Katy about how the legend of the Staten Island boogeyman became all too real when children began to go missing from the small community. Was Cropsey a convenient scapegoat for an unspeakable horror? Or was there really a boogeyman out there, snatching up kids and hiding out in the old Willowbrook tunnels?
This one is a rollercoaster, and will leave you with more questions than answers!
Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpUCLbTqABI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpVEjzO6Dd0
https://www.nytimes.com/1987/08/14/nyregion/body-unearthed-on-si-is-that-of-missing-girl.html
https://allthatsinteresting.com/andre-rand-cropsey
In 1959 a single bullet to the head killed George Reeves, the first Superman. Officially, the Man of Steel took his own life due to a deep depression (mixed with alcohol and prescription narcotics) caused by his "failed" acting career. But the circumstances surrounding his death suggest that there is much more to the story. This week, Hannah and Katy team up with Justin Rimmel, host of the Mysterious Circumstances podcast, to hash out what really happened that summer night in 1959. Was it George's "gold-digging" young fiancé, ever hungry to stay in the spotlight? Or his jilted ex-lover whose husband was known to "fix" problems in Hollywood? Or was it truly The Man of Steel himself who took his own life?
Pour your drinks and decide for yourself!
Content warning: suicide and suicidal ideation. If you're struggling, call the national suicide prevention hotline: 800-273-8255
Sources:
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2006/nov/18/features.weekend1
https://www.supermanhomepage.com/tv/tv.php?topic=cast-crew/george-reeves
https://www.straightdope.com/21342696/was-i-superman-i-star-george-reeves-a-suicide-or-murder-victim
https://www.biography.com/actor/george-reeves
https://www.wired.com/2009/06/dayintech-0616/
https://www.argusobserver.com/valley_life/the-mysterious-death-of-superman/article_c48df782-c59d-11e2-9edc-001a4bcf887a.html
https://allthatsinteresting.com/george-reeves-superman
https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/superman-actor-george-reeves-angry-ex-suspicious-death.html/
A podcast about spooky stories, unsolved mysteries, and local lore! Join Hannah and Katy every Wednesday as they explore the darker things in life. And follow us on Instagram at @thetaleswetellpodcast!
What do you do after both your husbands and a couple of kids "accidentally" die and you find yourself left with a bunch of insurance money and a 48-acre farm? Hit the personal ads of course! This week, Hannah tells Katy about Belle Gunness, a Norwegian gal who came to the states in 1881 to chase the American Dream, and found herself with more suitors than she knew what to do with and a whole lot of land that was good for digging.
Pour the drinks, update your Tinder profile, and get ready for the story of the Indiana Ogress, Lady Bluebeard, the Black Widow, Hell's Belle, and the Mistress of Castle Death (aka: Belle Gunness).
Sources:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/belle-gunness
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/562322/belle-gunness-murders
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2008-02-12-0802120038-story.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belle_Gunness
https://www.historynet.com/belle-gunness-poisonous-pen.htm
https://laportelibrary.org/at-the-library/explore-local/belle-gunness/
In 1975, two priests entered the home of 23 year-old Anneliese Michel and started what would become a ten month-long ordeal of freeing her from demonic forces that had taken control of her. Years earlier, Anneliese and her parents had sought the help of medical doctors in their search to find answers (and relief) for her increasingly frightening behavior. How and why her story culminated in 67 grueling exorcisms that would ultimately take a cruel toll on her body is complicated. This week, Hannah and Katy talk about the story that inspired the movie, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, and discuss what might be worse: believing you're possessed and rejecting necessary medical care, or actually being possessed (specifically by Hitler, Nero, Judas, and more.)
Pour that leftover communion wine, and settle in for this one!
Special shoutout to our newest patron: Gemma! Check her out on IG: @thecraftycriminologist, and on Etsty: Etsy.com/uk/shop/craftycriminologist
Sources:
https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/types-epilepsy-syndromes/temporal-lobe-epilepsy-aka-tle
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5565695/#:~:text=Geschwind%20Syndrome%2C%20a%20characteristic%20behavioral,hypergraphia%2C%20hyposexuality%2C%20and%20irritability.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KgSp94nCZw
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anneliese_Michel
https://allthatsinteresting.com/anneliese-michel-exorcism
In 1947, the body of a beautiful woman was found horrifically mutilated in the streets on LA. Two days later, the media would dub her The Black Dahlia, and an investigation into her death would begin. 74 years later, and her killer is still unknown. This week, Hannah takes Katy down the wild road that is the story of Elizabeth Short, and her tragic death that captivated the world. Find out why she was so much more than just a beautiful corpse, and what it was about her story that made he front page news for over a month.
Pour your favorite drink, and put on your detective hat, because this is one of the most frustrating (and terrifying) unsolved mysteries we have ever covered!
(There are some graphic content warnings peppered throughout, so be aware!)
Sources:
http://themurdersquad.com/episodes/elizabeth-short-the-black-dahlia/
http://themurdersquad.com/episodes/elizabeth-short-the-black-dahlia-part-2/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Dahlia
https://heathermonroe.medium.com/the-ruthless-murder-of-elizabeth-short-e2291ea59490
https://www.biography.com/news/black-dahlia-murder-mystery
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/572113/the-black-dahlia-murder-facts
https://ladailymirror.com/2021/01/12/black-dahlia-on-the-anniversary-of-elizabeth-shorts-murder-a-guide-for-the-hasty-reporter/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemicorporectomy#:~:text=Hemicorporectomy%20is%20a%20radical%20surgery,bones%2C%20anus%2C%20and%20rectum.
Have you ever found yourself driving down a dark road, or wandering through the forest alone, and caught a glimpse of something you couldn't explain? If you were in South Jersey, it might have been the infamous Jersey Devil! Picture a kangaroo with bat wings, horns, and cloven hooves, and you've got the general picture.
This week, Hannah and Katy return to normalcy and talk about the elusive beast that haunts the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. Find out how the Quakers and Benjamin Franklin might have had a role in the creation of this legend, the real reason your wife keeps sneaking off to the local CVS every night at the same time, and some of our best guesses as to what really might be lurking in the Jersey wilderness!
Pour your favorite beverage, and join us for this creepy local legend!
Shoutout to local artist, Chris Lane! Check out his work on IG: @cza_lane_art
Sources:
https://pinelandsalliance.org/learn-about-the-pinelands/pinelands-history-and-culture/the-jersey-devil-and-folklore/
https://owlcation.com/social-sciences/Daniel-Leeds-The-Real-Jersey-Devil
https://www.livescience.com/28167-jersey-devil.html
https://www.nj.com/entertainment/2016/10/13_places_the_jersey_devil_has_been_spotted_in_the.html
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=14acghgpSvWKQ5Z4CHmwyJ2szflI&ie=UTF8&t=h&oe=UTF8&msa=0≪=40.3625039150619%2C-75.665760140625&z=8
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pteropus#Description
Part two of one of the toughest topics we have covered at TTWT. During WW2, as Nazi ideology overtook Germany and her people, millions of Jews were forcibly sent to concentration camps and killed. But their stories (and fates) were far from simple, and the hate and racism that formed the foundation of the Nazi party bred evil, and cruelty that no living being should have to endure.
This week, Hannah talks about the human experimentation that happened in concentration camps by order of SS doctors who saw their prisoners as no more than lab rats, and themselves as medical and scientific geniuses on the cusp of revolutionary discoveries. Listen, to discover the inhumanity that results when hatred, prejudice, and racism are allowed to play out to their ends. May mankind never fall so low again.
This one is rough, to say the least. Trigger warnings: death, mutilation, rape, torture, child abuse, etc.
Huge shoutout to our newest Patreon donor: Emerald Perez! Thank you for all your support!
For further reading on the atrocities committed SS "doctors", please check out the sources linked below.
Sources: (follow the linkmix link below to see the list of individual sources; there were too many list on Buzzsprout)
https://linkmix.co/3985060
Technically, part one of two: We all know them. We all hate them. But where did it all start? This week, Hannah tells Katy about how Nazi Germany formed, what Nazi's actually believe (spoiler: everything you thought, and worse), and how an entire nation fed into the toxic and racist ideology that would eventually cost MILLIONS of lives. Find out why scientific racism isn't a thing, why you should know even just the basics of genetics before making legislations about it, and why seeing your peers buy into white supremacy and murder is way less far-fetched than you want to think.
This one is ROUGH, and we apologize in advance for all the angry/frustrated rants we go on. Definitely get a drink, and maybe sit in a quiet room by yourself for this one.
Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92UfAJr7790
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ti32j_WNel0
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/disturbing-resilience-scientific-racism-180972243/
https://www.history.com/topics/germany/eugenics
https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/treaty-of-versailles-1
https://www.bbc.com/news/53498434
https://www.britannica.com/topic/euthanasia
In July 1990, the poorly dismembered body of Beverly McGowan was pulled from the Florida Everglades, her head and hands missing. That same day, Beverly's siblings had received mysterious letters from her stating her intentions to abruptly sell her condo, quit her job, and start over. A few days later, someone in a sloppily styled wig, possibly pretending to be a man pretending to be woman, reserved a rental car at Heathrow International Airport with a stolen credit card. This week, Hannah takes Katy down the twisted road that investigators followed while tracking down Beverly's killer, uncovering a multi-faced scammer, and the motive behind such a brutal killing.
If you need more reasons to NOT give out your social security number to those people calling about your car's extended warranty, pour your drink of choice, and listen to this partly-solved Unsolved Mystery!
Shoutout to our favorite person, and very first patron, Roni Smith!! (We love you!)
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Sources:Unsolved Mysteries, season 4, episode 11. Original air date: 13, November 1991
"The Chameleon Killer" Swamp Murders, season 2, episode 8. Original air date: 29 July 2014
https://medium.com/true-crime-addiction/trying-to-catch-a-chameleon-killer-true-crime-eb51eddd6641
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1996-12-11-9612110020-story.html
https://catchthemifyoucan.wordpress.com/2015/04/28/elaine-parent-the-chameleon-killer/
https://catchthemifyoucan.wordpress.com/2015/04/28/elaine-parent-the-chameleon-killer/
Have you ever looked at a rotting corpse and thought, they sure look plumper than when they were alive... must be rising from the grave and feeding on the blood of innocent victims? Well you're not alone. Turns out, almost every culture in the world has lore about creatures returning from the dead (or having their dead bodies reanimated by demons) and wreaking havoc on their communities! This week, Hannah tells Katy about some of the reasons people came up with Vampire lore in the first place, and dives into a couple different variants on the blood sucking beast around the world!
Lock your doors and windows, hang the garlic, have a wooden stake (or blowtorch) handy just in case, and settle in for this Spooky Tale!
Links to our Patreon, merch store, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheTalesWeTell
Sources:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/178623.stm
https://aquila.usm.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=https://www.google.com/&httpsredir=1&article=2362&context=dissertations
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ajpa.1330940210
https://archive.org/details/fromdemonstodrac00bere/page/n245/mode/2upDurham, M. Edith. “121. Of Magic, Witches and Vampires in the Balkans.” Man, vol. 23, 1923, pp. 189–192. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/2788569. Accessed 18 Mar. 2021.
Lee, D. Demetracopoulou. “Greek Accounts of the Vrykolakas.” The Journal of American Folklore, vol. 55, no. 217, 1942, pp. 126–132. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/535250. Accessed 18 Mar. 2021.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shtriga
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vrykolakas
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strigoi
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porphyria
It's still our anniversary week, and we are still celebrating with a special Friday bonus episode! What would YOU do if you heard a baby crying on your doorstep? If you said, ignore it because it's probably a trap, then you heard/read the clickbait/chain mail/urban legend of a serial killer luring women to their doors in order to attack them! And Katy is here with the FACTS, and the very real story of Derek Todd Lee, and the one time being black made him less of a suspect in police's eyes.
This is a classic serial killer turned urban legend, and you don't want to miss it! Thanks for celebrating with us!
Who's tired of MEN getting all the attention for murdering people? We are! So, in honor of Women's Herstory Month (and, in celebration of our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY), Hannah and Katy explore three of herstory's women who killed.
You'll learn about Frankie Silver, who almost got away with axe-murdering her husband and "hiding" the pieces that were left. Also, about Amelia Dyer, one of the most prolific serial killers in all of herstory (and history) who threw her tiny victims into the Thames and assumed they'd never be found. And finally, about Eva Dugan, the badass prostitute of rural Arizona, who may or may not have murdered her John, and stayed a badass bitch until her very dramatic execution.
The girls are drinking champagne and red wine, and munching on chocolate cake in between stories, so grab your own celebratory snack, and settle in for this special anniversary episode!
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Sources:
https://blueridgecountry.com/archive/favorites/frankie-and-charlie-silver/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankie_Stewart_Silver
https://www.ncdcr.gov/blog/2013/03/05/frankie-silver-first-woman-hanged-in-north-carolina
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eva_Dugan
https://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/the-execution-of-eva-dugan/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amelia_Dyer
In 1999 a woman was seen running naked through the streets of a small town in New Mexico, screaming about a torture dungeon she'd been kept in for the past two days. No one would believe just how unimaginably horrible her story would turn out to be. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the Toybox Killer, aptly named for the sadistic "toy box" he kept on his property, full of every conceivable torture device one could imagine. Find out why you should never trust Sam Elliot's ugly younger brother, why you should always keep your own cake mix on hand, and why people who throw giant annual Halloween parties (Katy) are probably murderers.
This one gets a little rough, so make sure you'e sipping something strong, as you enjoy this Unsolved Mystery!
Also, make sure to take our quick listener's survey to be entered into a chance to win our One Year Anniversary giveaway: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CTJFP7K
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Parker_Ray
https://allthatsinteresting.com/david-parker-ray-toy-box-killer
https://www.oxygen.com/killer-couples/season-2/killer-couples-s2e7?autoPlay=1
Better late than never! In this week’s slightly belated episode, Hannah and Katy explore the haunting history of Eastern State Penitentiary, and discover how plans for rehabilitations and repentance dissolved into torture, torment, and inhumane conditions. Do the restless spirits of former inmates roam the abandoned halls of this deserted prison? Or is it the sadistic history that taints the space still?
Pour your favorite drink (it’s Friday!!!) and find out in this Spooky Story!
Make sure to follow us on IG: @thetaleswetellpodcast, on our website: www.thetaleswetellpodcast.com, and now on TikTok: @hannah_partsch
Ghost Hunters video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXX_eo8GUQE
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_State_Penitentiary
https://www.npr.org/2013/10/24/232234570/is-eastern-state-penitentiary-really-haunted
https://www.liveabout.com/haunting-ghost-stories-eastern-state-penitentiary-972975
https://thoughtcatalog.com/jeremy-london/2018/09/eastern-state-penitentiary/
Has life ever overwhelmed you to the point that you just want to go live in a storage container in the middle of the Oklahoma wilderness? That's exactly how Sherilyn and Bobby Jamison felt in the fall of 2009. But somehow, their plan to start a new, simpler life for themselves and their six year-old daughter Madyson took a turn for the worse. This week, Hannah and Katy dive into what exactly happened to the Jamisons, and the strange (and spooky) circumstances surrounding their disappearance. No dogs were harmed in this story (thank goodness), and the girls break out the Jameson Whiskey in honor of the family.
Pour your own, and settle in for this unsettling Unsolved Mystery.
Also, don't forget to like/follow us on Instagram: @thetaleswetellpodcast, and now on TikTok: @hannah_partsch.
Thank you so much for all your support, and keep your eyes open for some new bonus content to celebrate our upcoming one year anniversary!
Sources:
“Paradise Lost.” Disappeared, season 2, episode 10, Investigation Discovery, Dec. 6, 2010.
https://www.darkhistories.com/the-mysterious-deaths-of-the-jamison-family/
https://medium.com/true-crime-by-cat-leigh/family-goes-missing-four-years-later-their-remains-are-found-abaaca7da760
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamison_family_deaths
You've' probably heard the story or seen one of the 15 movies made on the topic. But Amityville and what happened at 112 Ocean Avenue was too good to pass up! So this week, Hannah and Katy dive into this classic and discuss what definitely happened, what might have happened, and what probably didn't happen in the notorious house on the water. Was it all a scam to get a book deal? Were the swarms or flies supernatural, or just regular natural? What has Danny Lutz so shook up 20+ years later? Was the house haunted by a malevolent force or by a narcissistic man? All this and more in this week's Spooky Story!
Sources:
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/the-amityville-horror/
https://www.oxygen.com/martinis-murder/amityville-horror-hoax-the-true-crime-story-behind-lutz-family-famous-haunted-house
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_and_Lorraine_Warren#Criticism
https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/ronald-defeo
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_DeFeo_Jr.
https://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/story?id=132035&page=1
Have you ever seen a windowless white van on the streets and regarded it with suspicion, even though it was probably a day laborer doing odd jobs and needing a large space for his various tools? Did your mother (or teacher, coworkers, aunt, etc.) ever warn you against parking next to a windowless van because someone could just open the doors and snatch you? Have you ever seen that scene in Silence of the Lambs where Buffalo Bill lures a woman into his van by getting her to help him move a couch?
If you said yes to any of these, then you definitely need to hear this episode, because at least one time in history, these rumors were based in tiny bit of horrify and sadistic truth. Join us as Hannah tells Katy about the Toolbox Killers--Lawernce Bittaker and Roy Norris--who drove their creepy van around in 1979, abducted countless women, and tortured/killed at least five.
The girls are drinking a hodgepodge of red wines and whiskey, so you know it's going to get dark. Pour your own, and dive into the twisted history behind this Local Lore.
Link to the David Tennant movie Katy references: https://www.sundancenow.com/play/d07ec82184e487ce
Sources:
https://wtop.com/news/2012/10/the-futile-search-for-a-white-van-in-shootings/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence_Bittaker_and_Roy_Norris
https://medium.com/california-dreaming/norris-and-bittaker-the-toolbox-killers-345825737302
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-05-16/man-in-white-van-an-urban-myth/1685570
https://www.insider.com/suspicious-white-van-unfounded-facebook-stories-causing-mass-hysteria-2019-12
https://spokus.eu/en/white-van/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Dutroux
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Fourniret
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/white-van-facebook-hoax/
Welcome to Part 2 of our two-part series on the Satanic Ritual Abuse Panic (at the disco) that swept the nation in the 1980's. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the McMartin Preschool case, in which one woman set off a seven-year, multimillion dollar court case based on her son's gastrointestinal problems (and inability to effectively communicate due to being a child.) Find out why you should be playing RPG's, what conservative Christians have to gain from Satanism, and how to properly excavate your child's preschool in search of cult-related items.
The U.S. justice system is a terrible thing, and this country is full of terrible people. Enjoy!
Sources:
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-oct-30-tm-mcmartin44-story.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Rascals_day_care_sexual_abuse_trial
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satanic_ritual_abuse
Hold onto your butts, because this ride is WILD. In part one of this insane two-part series, Hannah takes Katy back to the 1980's when fundamentalist Christianity revived a centuries-old bias and incited a panic around Satanic ritual abuse. Did you know that the devil only speaks in Dr. Suess-esque rhymes and in order to summon him you have to three-legged race with a child and then use said child as a compass?
Hear about Michelle, and her extraordinary "memories" of hanging out in a Satanic cult, drawing crosses on people in blood, accidentally ruining a good orgasm, and shaking snakes at people, all while ruining perfectly good devil-summoning rituals.
There was too much for just one episode, so make sure to listen next week for the thrilling conclusion to this modern moral panic!
Sources:
https://archive.org/stream/michelleremember00smit#page/292/mode/2uphttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_libel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McCarthyism
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_Satan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelle_Remembers
It's the lost episode 2.0! This week, Hannah and Katy revisit the gruesome tale of the Lawson family--an episode they had originally recorded for Christmas, but had to redo completely when that recording was lost. Join the girls in Germanton, NC where they get to know Charlie Lawson, his probably cancerous chest growth, and his large-boned family who meet tragic ends on Christmas Day, 1929. Find out why you should never take raisins from crime scenes, why you should always bring a knife to a tobacco auction, and why you should never assume the screams you just heard are from a rabbit hunt.
This one is pretty dark, so get ready to drown it all in inappropriate humor and wine.
Sources:
https://archive.org/details/whitechristmasbl00jone
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_the_Lawson_family
In 1955, before anyone was talking about "little green men", a family in southern KY experienced a night unlike anything they could've imagined, engaging in an hours-long gun fight with mysterious metallic beings that showed up at their farm from a mysterious glowing fog. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the "little men" that started it all: the Hopkinsville Goblins! Decide for yourself whether they were actual extraterrestrial goblins, Katy's childhood Furby tucked inside an oil can, or deranged (rabid) wildlife with a flare for gymnastics!
This one is wild, so pour your drink and join us for this spooky tale of otherworldly visitors!
Be sure to check out our big giveaway winner: @couchdetective for a super aesthetically pleasing IG as well as awesome true crime content!
And for all your branding needs, checking out @thebrandingconc online at http://thebrandingco.com/
Also, shoutout to @thehauntingofmaryjane for providing the inspiration for this episode!
Sources:
https://www.countryliving.com/life/a44064/eclipseville-hopkinsville-ky-history/
https://www.history.com/news/little-green-men-origins-aliens-hopkinsville-kelly
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelly%E2%80%93Hopkinsville_encounter
Ever get the feeling you're being watched by some creepy entity whose been tasked with keeping watch over your house and its occupants and keeps sending you odd rambling letters about "young blood" and some secret hidden in the walls? No? Well the Broaddus family has, and let us tell you, it was a HASSLE. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the mysterious Watcher who terrorized the Broaddus family in 2014 until they gave up on their $1.3 million home and fled the neighborhood. Katy gives some great advice on how to avoid said Watcher, and Hannah postulates on whether or not the Broadduses were a little whiny about the whole thing. This one's long, but fun!
Plus, there's a drinking game!
- Every time the words "657 Boulevard" are said, take a drink
- Every time "young blood" is mentioned, take a drink
- If you figure out who The Watcher is, finish your drink
So pour your favorite wine or spirit, and join us in exploring this unsolved mystery!
Sources:
https://www.thecut.com/2018/11/the-haunting-of-657-boulevard-in-westfield-new-jersey.html
https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/12/us/the-watcher-house-stalker-trnd/index.html
Happy almost New Year and good riddance 2020! This week, Hannah and Katy swap places again and Katy tells Hannah about different New Year's tradition and folklore around the world! Hear about some friendly-ish demons who uphold their end of a bargain even when they're being scammed, and more ways to terrorize your disobedient probably hellish children after Christmas!
Tell us your favorite New Year's traditions on IG: @thetaleswetellpodcast! Pop some champagne, and enjoy the last episode of this horrendous year!
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nian#:~:text=According%20to%20Chinese%20mythology%2C%20a,date%20to%20early%2020th%20century.
https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/Chinese_Customs/Nian.htm
https://www.travelchinaguide.com/essential/holidays/new-year/story.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namahage#:~:text=Namahage%20(%E7%94%9F%E5%89%A5)%20in%20traditional,Prefecture%20in%20northern%20Honsh%C5%AB%2C%20Japan.
https://theculturetrip.com/asia/japan/articles/meet-namahage-japans-straw-caped-demon-like-deity/
http://yokai.com/namahage/
https://volunteerprogramsbali.org/ogoh-ogoh/
Merry Christmas Eve Eve! Are you tired of the same old boring Santa? Great news! Hannah has a list of some of Santa's lesser known counterparts from around the world! Join Katy in learning about a cannibalistic butcher who turned his life around (sorta) when he met St. Nick, undead werewolves that turn into vampires, pesky mountain trolls that lick your doorways and steal your sausages, and plenty more!
This one is just in time for the holidays. And if your kids have been undeterred by Elf on a Shelf, then you'll definitely want to take notes, because this episode has lots of ideas on how to traumatize your kids into behaving!
Pour some eggnog, ignore your family for an hour, and enjoy!
Be sure to check out our friends at A Little Bit Grim on IG: @alittlebitgrimpodcast; new episodes every Friday!
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%A8re_Fouettard
https://www.thethings.com/15-terrifying-christmas-stories-that-will-put-you-in-true-holiday-spirit-this-year/
https://www.historyanswers.co.uk/people-politics/victorian-egyptomania-how-a-19th-century-fetish-for-pharaohs-turned-seriously-spooky/
https://grapevine.is/mag/articles/2009/05/08/monsters-and-mythical-beings-gryla/
https://doctorfright.blogspot.com/2016/07/pricolici-vampire-or-werewolf.html
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/icelands-yule-lads-are-like-13-demented-santas-and-they-are-amazing#:~:text=A%2016th%20century%20law%20said,stories%20of%20the%20Yule%20Lads.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perchta#:~:text=According%20to%20Jacob%20Grimm%20(1882,leader%20of%20the%20Wild%20Hunt.
Due to some unforeseen technical difficulties, we are giving you another bonus episode in lieu of our regular shenanigans! Join Hannah and Jarek as they read a spooky tale from Kill, My Darlings, a collection of horror by Christy Aldridge! Have you ever felt the inky darkness staring back at you from the crack in your closet door? Snatched your feet up under the covers at night so that nothing can get you? Sprinted down the hall as soon as you turn out the lights just in case? Thomas Martin knows all too well. And his story will chill you to your bone.
Huge thank you to Christy for letting us share this story from her book! Follow her on IG: @christy_aldridge, and check out her book, Kill, My Darlings, and her new novel, Seth, available on Amazon!
Check out our friends at @deadtimestoriez on IG for more spooky/creepy podcast content! New episodes drop Thursday at midnight! If you tolerate us, you'll love Sarah and Stephanie!
And don't forget to head over to http://www.thetaleswetellpodcast.com to see the special surprise bonus video we filmed over Thanksgiving! If you've been listening sine the beginning, you'll love it! If not, circle back to Ep.1 real quick to see what we're freaking out about, and why Jarek is such a Nervous Nelly the whole time.
If you struggle with suicidal thoughts and ideations, go to https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ for resources, or reach out to any of us at TTWT. We love you all.
What stops a werewolf? Silver bullets? Holy water? Turns out, a super starched collar, a couple of good boy doggos, and some good old fashion medieval torture/execution! This week, Hannah tells Katy the story of Peter Stumpp (aka: Able Griswold, aka: disAble Griswold, aka: the Werewolf of Bedburg), a probably psychopath who did a lot of really horrible stuff thanks to a magical belt that Satan gave him. Hear his gross descriptions of what human baby flesh tastes like, and try to keep up with all the people he killed as a werewolf.
This one is equal parts spooky and disturbing, so pour something strong!
Sources:
https://www.bl.uk/collection-items/the-damnable-life-and-death-of-stubbe-peeter-a-werewolf-1590
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Stumpp#:~:text=Being%20threatened%20with%20torture%20he,he%20was%20reported%20to%20have
https://modernfarmer.com/2013/08/peter-stubbethe-werewolf-of-bedburg/
https://medium.com/history-of-yesterday/the-werewolf-of-bedburg-4352774f9804
Happy post-Thanksgiving! Since Hannah and Katy didn't record over the break, we are bringing you a special throw-back bonus episode in which Hannah reads a spooky story she wrote in high school! Jarek joins for sound effects and commentary on Hannah's obviously undiagnosed depression as a teenager, and to help solve the mystery of WHAT is lurking in the library.
Drinking game rules:
- When Jarek provides a sound effect, take a drink.
- When Hannah says, "darkness", "alone", or "aisle", take a drink.
- When Hannah loses her place, take a drink.
- When you guess the ending, finish your drink!
We hope you enjoy! See you next week for our regularly scheduled spookiness!
What's your favorite thing to eat for Thanksgiving? Turkey? Stuffing? Cranberry sauce? Sweet potatoes? Pieces of your husband's dismembered body? This week, in honor of the holidays, Hannah tells Katy about Omaima Nelson, the beautiful young woman who went a little crazy and hacked up her husband on Thanksgiving, and then got "creative" in finding ways to dispose of the body. Also, learn how cannibalism is actually an American Thanksgiving tradition, dating back to the early settlers (shocker!)
Pop that turkey in the oven, pour a glass, and settle in for this macabre tale of horror.
Sources:
https://delanirbartlette.medium.com/omaima-nelson-the-thanksgiving-butcher-2a6a034578a1
https://filmdaily.co/news/omaima-nelson/
https://allthatsinteresting.com/omaima-nelson
https://abcnews.go.com/US/omaima-nelson-california-woman-convicted-grisly-murder-husband/story?id=14675780
Have you ever met a doll whose eyes seemed to follow you wherever you go? What about one who leaves creepy handwritten notes around your house? Or who shows up in your dreams and then also in your actual bedroom?
If dolls terrify you, then this episode is for you! This week, Hannah tells Katy about a bunch of different haunted dolls and how they have terrorized and tricked their human companions through the years. Bottom line: don’t trust a doll that talks to you; it’s probably maybe a demon trying to steal your soul.
Pour a glass, and settle in for this spooky tale!
Sources:
https://oldcityghosts.com/okiku-the-japanese-haunted-doll-that-put-chucky-to-shame/#
https://amyscrypt.com/letta-me-out-haunted-doll/
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/charley-the-haunted-doll
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annabelle_(doll)
http://www.warrens.net/annabelle.html
https://www.ghostsandgravestones.com/key-west/robert-the-doll
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-story-behind-the-worlds-most-haunted-doll
We're getting into the Christmas spirit early, with a Tell We Tale about Kallikantzaroi (aka: Christmas goblins!) Katy takes the reigns this week and tells Hannah an amusing (and wild) Greek fairy tale, and expands on the legend of the mischievous goblins that live underground and come out to wreak havoc at Christmas! Find out why you should be breaking out your colanders and old shoes, and why it might actually pay off to be the ugly sister.
Pour that egg nog (or spiced rum!) and light the fireplace for this seasonal tale of Greek lore!
Sources:
https://www.bedtimeshortstories.com/kallo-goblins
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kallikantzaros
Have you ever encountered pure evil? Unfortunately, for the people who crossed paths with Israel Keyes, they looked evil incarnate in the eyes. In this week's incredibly dark and horrifying story, Hannah tells Katy about the infamous Israel Keyes and explains why none of us are safe, why you should be afraid in your own home, and why literally anyone can fall victim to a sadistic psycho killer. The girls also explore a White Supremacy sect of fundamentalist Christianity, why the car rental guys in this story are the real heroes, and ways to identify psychopaths by their coffee orders.
Pour a really strong drink, make sure all your loved ones are safe, and enjoy this dark dive into real life horror.
Sources:
https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/new-information-released-in-serial-killer-case
https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/israel-keyes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Identity#Two_House_theology
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insane_Clown_Posse
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Keyes
https://www.thoughtco.com/profile-of-serial-killer-israel-keyes-973103
https://www.sevendaysvt.com/OffMessage/archives/2012/12/03/us-attorney-coffin-currier-couple-fought-to-the-end-against-a-force-of-pure-evil
https://nypost.com/2019/06/30/how-a-vermont-couple-ended-up-in-a-serial-killers-gruesome-chain-of-carnage/
https://medium.com/@robinbarefield76/israel-keyes-the-monster-who-moved-to-anchorage-a55c2edbc073
https://www.alaskapublic.org/2012/12/04/police-release-detailed-account-of-koenig-murder/
One Spring, a small Texas town, wrought with fear and paranoia, hoarded weapons and ammunition, and called the police for anything (and anyone) suspicious. Fortunately, this is not a story about today's current political climate (what a horror story that would be!), but of a series of murders that rocked Texarkana, TX in 1946. Follow Hannah and Katy down the road of lover's lanes, missing saxophones, and the most terrifying home-invasion we've ever heard of.
Lock your doors and windows, pour a drink, and join us for this Unsolved Mystery!
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texarkana_Moonlight_Murders
https://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/texarkana/story/2020/feb/07/fbi-releases-phantom-killer-archive-more-1100-pages-available-internet/815514/
https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/texarkana-murder-mystery/
https://www.ranker.com/list/texarkana-murders/rachel-souerbry
What could be worse than having all your joints dislocated or being roasted alive? How about being slowly impaled through an number or orifices? Eaten alive by vermin while you poop yourself to death? Fortunately, you don't have to wonder, because we have compiled ten of the worst ways to (hopefully) die, as thought of by all the people/civilizations that came before us. Join us, as Hannah forces Katy to guess the gruesome uses of these "medieval" devices, and the girls learn that most of them are not technically medieval after all.
This one is gnarly, so don't let the kids listen, and pour a strong one!
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torture#:~:text=Medieval%20and%20early%20modern%20European
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_chair
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boot_(torture)
https://allthatsinteresting.com/rat-torture-method
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazen_bull
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rack_(torture)
https://historycollection.com/20-facts-about-excruciating-methods-of-execution-and-torture-in-history/12/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scavenger%27s_daughter
https://historycollection.com/20-of-the-slowest-historical-torture-methods-we-cant-believe-living-souls-had-to-endure/5/
https://www.thevintagenews.com/2016/11/07/the-pear-of-anguish-medieval-torture-device-used-against-women-accused-of-witchcraft/
https://allthatsinteresting.com/pear-of-anguish
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thumbscrew_(torture)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scaphism#:~:text=Scaphism%2C%20also%20known%20as%20the,(or%20hollowed)%20out%22.
https://culturacolectiva.com/history/scaphism-ancient-persian-torture-method-with-milk-and-honey
While Hannah and Jarek are celebrating their anniversary in the mountains, you get to enjoy story time with Hannah's dad. It's a happy coincidence that the stories he shares from his childhood happen to fit the macabre theme of the show.
Enjoy!
When a young Lutheran boy who dabbled in spiritualism and ouija boards starts speaking in Latin, growling, and moving the furniture around, his parents knew exactly what to do: call the Catholics. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the possessed teenager who inspired the 1971 horror classic, The Exorcist. In the process, they both learn a thing or two about Protestantism, how many Bishops it takes to get rid of 1-10 demons, and how to interpret signs ands symbols carved into skin. Katy plays devil's advocate on all things Catholic, and the girls discuss the importance of mental health awareness, especially if you think you or someone you know is "possessed".
Polish up those rosaries, and pour a glass of the leftover communion wine for this creepy tale of the devil at work.
Sources:
https://www.christianpost.com/news/gabe-lyons-why-dont-protestants-talk-more-about-demons-exorcism-spiritual-world.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demonic_possession
https://www.grunge.com/233543/the-truth-behind-the-exorcism-of-roland-doe-inspiration-for-the-exorcist/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_(archangel)#Catholicism
In the middle of the night, five children vanished in a horrific house fire. A mysterious phone call, several sequences of bad luck, and the lack of any physical evidence leaves their family reeling, and searching for answers. This week, Hannah tells Katy the story of the Sodder Children, and why their family never gave up looking for them. Katy is full of conspiracy theories, and Hannah learns about the science of burning human bones (and finds another link to Hamilton!) It's dark and full of mysteries, so pour yourself a drink, and dive in!
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodder_children_disappearance#:~:text=At%20the%20time%2C%20it%20was,the%20five%20missing%20children%20survived.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fayetteville,_West_Virginia
https://allthatsinteresting.com/sodder-children
https://thoughtcatalog.com/emily-madriga/2018/03/35-puzzling-facts-about-the-sodder-children-disappearance/
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/mystery-5-children-killed-house-14235748
You know that quiet guy who is weirdly obsessed with cemeteries, collects giant dolls, and lives an a smelly apartment, but otherwise seems pretty harmless? Well, he's the subject of today's episode! Meet Anatoly Moskvin: the mild mannered intellectual who lived a quiet life with his parents, but harbored a gruesome secret.
Also, why you should call Katy for all your grave robbing needs, and how distinguish decomposing body stink from regular Russian apartment stink.
This one is disturbing on more than one level, and gets into the complexities of mental illness and sincerity vs. ignorance. Make sure you've got a drink in hand!
See the crime scene video here: https://youtu.be/ep8wcPP0kp4
Sources:
https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/true-stories/russian-man-digs-up-29-dead-children-before-turning-their-corpses-into-dolls/news-story/4fb71ef4f1f957addafec2ad51fb65ee
https://www.pravdareport.com/society/141872-dead_dolls/
https://allthatsinteresting.com/anatoly-moskvin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anatoly_Moskvin
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/bodysnatcher-dug-up-murdered-daughter-4520152
Are you fond of your internal organs? More specifically, are you fond of them remaining internal? Well then 19th century London was NOT for you, and this episode may give you the heeby jeebies. This week, Hannah dives right into the notorious mystery that is Jack the Ripper--the serial killer who terrorized the Whitechapel parish of London, gutted unsuspecting women in the street, taunted the police, and got away with it all. Did he have five victims? Or 18? Why were there torsos showing up in basements? And how does one's ovary get accidentally dislodged into the bedding? All this and much much more!
You're definitely going to want a drink for this one!
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_the_Ripper
https://www.jack-the-ripper.org
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma_Elizabeth_Smith
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Chapman#Murder
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Kelly_(murderer)
How could there NOT be stories of spirts and hauntings at a historical southern plantation? This week, Hannah tells Katy about this staple in Louisiana lore that is home to disembodied voices, children in mirrors, and Chloe, the restless spirit of a former slave who took justice into her own hands and was met by a similar fate. Also, find out how Alexander Hamilton accidentally had a hand in setting it all in motion!
Pour a strong one, and get ready hear some depressing (but spooky) American history!
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whiskey_Rebellion
Chernow, Ron. Alexander Hamilton. New York :Penguin Books, 2005.https://allthatsinteresting.com/myrtles-plantation
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Bradford_(lawyer)
https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/life/luxury-living/2018/10/25/myrtles-plantation-louisiana-222-year-old-haunted-mansion-ghost-stories/1515823002/
https://www.myrtlesplantation.com/history-and-hauntings/the-legend-of-chloe
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3089829/
https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4316&context=gradschool_dissertationsVaughn, Holley Ann, "A critical ethnography of The Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana with ruminations on hauntology" (2012). LSU Doctoral Dissertations. 3317. https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/3317
Who doesn't love a beautiful mountain getaway, complete with cozy cabin, bubbling brook, and restless spirits? This week, Katy grabs the mic, and tells Hannah the spooky tales of ghosts residing in the mountains of the Eastern U.S. From the horrific and tragic death of a young woman, the spirit of the Cherokee roaming their lands (and soaking in hot tubs), to the spirit of the mountain itself casually hiking the woods, these tales will make you long for cooler weather and give you a reason to visit the mountains (or not). Grab your favorite drink, and snatch the nearest taxidermy critter off your wall, and settle in for these chilling tales!
Sources:
https://northcarolinaghosts.com/mountains/
https://www.tnonline.com/20181027/spotlight-unsolved-murder-haunts-schuylkill-county/
What could possibly be worse than finding out your young daughter has been kidnapped and held for ransom? Listen to this episode and immediately regret asking. The tale of 12 year-old Marion Parker is both heartbreaking and horrifyingly sick. Find out why it sometimes pays to be the overlooked twin, and why you should always always always call someone's bluff. Pour something strong, and take comfort in the fact that the culprit in this tale met a fitting end, and that the ghost of a little girl that haunts a home in LA seems happy and at peace.
Sources:
https://medium.com/@hlemonroe/the-horrifying-murder-of-marion-parker-c38438e05dbc
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Marion_Parker
https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/hickman-william.htm
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-feb-04-me-21037-story.html
http://www.cemeteryguide.com/gotw-parker.html
A young babysitter alone in an unfamiliar house; the phone rings, and a gravelly voice asks, "Have you checked on the children?" You know that familiar thriller told to all aspiring adolescent caregivers. What if it turned out to be almost mostly true? In this episode, Hannah tells Katy two horrifying tales that intersect in one spine-chilling urban legend. Could your fears of being attacked while alone in someone else's house be credible? Is there a more sickening explanation for those footsteps you swore you heard in the attic? Listen and find out!
Sources:
https://truecrimearticles.com/2018/03/30/the-unsolved-murder-of-janett-christman/
https://www.wattpad.com/141532078-urban-legends-the-babysitter-and-the-man-upstairs/page/2
https://www.qt.com.au/news/woman-finds-stranger-living-her-attic-hiding-her-c/3206542/#:~:text=FOR%20the%20first%20time%20since,and%20took%20the%20day%20off.&text=Someone%20had%20been%20watching%20her%20every%20move%20from%20above%20in%20the%20attic.
https://thisiscriminal.com/episode-71-a-bump-in-the-night-7-21-2017/
Are you an adventurous eater? So were the three men in this week's tale: Karl Denke, Joe Metheny, and Armin Meiwes. So eclectic was their palate that they tried their hand at preparing the ultimate taboo meal: human flesh. In this week's episode, you get not one, but three tales of horrific murder, dismemberment, and grilling (or pickling, in some cases). Find out why you should be avoiding sketchy hangouts under bridges, and why cooking with wine (or cough syrup) doesn't necessarily work for all meals.
Food is not necessarily advisable for this one, but maybe try a good scotch that pairs well with pork? Or a nice German beer?
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Denke
https://allthatsinteresting.com/karl-denke
https://listverse.com/2018/09/28/10-macabre-facts-about-karl-denke-aka-the-forgotten-cannibal/
https://www.theguardian.com/science/the-lay-scientist/2010/sep/05/human-meat-taste-cannibal
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Metheny
https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m/metheny-joe.htm
https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/first-tv-interview-with-german-cannibal-human-flesh-tastes-like-pork-a-511775.html
Have you ever seen a freshly dug gravesite and felt that creeping dread in the pit of your stomach, wondering what if? What if what lies beneath all that dirt and rock isn't at peace yet? What if they're still alive? Well, you wouldn't be alone! This week, Hannah will walk Katy through all the nightmarish things that would take place in just such a scenario, from being mistaken for dead, to waking up underground and facing your (very) limited options. Also, a whole bunch of times people have actually been buried alive, and doctor-approved ways of verifying someone is all the way dead before putting them in the ground. Make it a stiff one for this grave tale.
Sources:
https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/how-long-can-you-live-without-water#individual-time-period
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dehydration
https://www.flightsafetyaustralia.com/2014/08/do-not-go-gentle-the-harsh-facts-of-hypoxia/
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/just-dying-to-get-out/
https://www.deathwithdignity.org/options-to-hasten-death/#:~:text=Dying%20from%20dehydration%20is%20generally,as%20long%20as%20several%20weeks.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starvation
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypothermia
https://www.businessinsider.com/catalepsy-is-a-condition-that-makes-you-look-like-you-are-dead-2018-1
https://patient.info/doctor/death-recognition-and-certification
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus_syndrome
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/extreme-fear/201004/yes-fear-can-kill-you
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/african-sleeping-sickness#:~:text=African%20sleeping%20sickness%20(African%20trypanosomiasis,of%20the%20infected%20tsetse%20fly.
https://allthatsinteresting.com/buried-alive
https://www.worstcasescenario.com/blog/how-to-survive-being-buried-alive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLna1_SymPo
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a humanoid moth creature with glowing red eyes foretelling imminent doom! Hannah and Katy explore the origins of the legendary Mothman, puzzle over exactly what people keep seeing flying through the air near future disasters, and try to explain a headless man from Hannah's past (spoiler alert, Katy thinks he was just pulling a pelican pose.) Break out the chilled wine for this spooky summer tale!
Sources:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/mothman
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mothman
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandhill_crane
https://web.archive.org/web/20071011230219/http://www.westva.net/mothman/1966-11-16.htm
https://wchstv.com/news/local/man-photographs-creature-that-resembles-legendary-mothman-of-point-pleasant
https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/the-frightening-supernatural-story-of-the-black-bird-of-chernobyl/news-story/74ea2f417564e6ca1a289e0813d09341
https://www.ranker.com/list/true-mothman-stories/lyra-radford
What are you scared of? Snakes slithering up your pipes to nest in your toilet? Piercing your eardrum (or worse) with a Q-tip? Getting your eyes pecked out by birds? Turns out, those might not be such irrational fears after all! Join Hannah and Katy on this terrifying walk through fairly recent events that show that maybe we all do have reason to fear the irrational. From a horrifying bone-destroying bacteria born of cotton fibers, to the dark and deadly mysteries of shipwrecks that claim life after life, these tales will chill you to the bone because they are all too true!
Special thanks to everyone who submitted their fears on Instagram!
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See horrifying kitchen injuries here: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/may/12/peeled-finger-coconut-fruit-vegetable-injuries-avocados
And get your chainmail gloves to protect yourself from said injuries here: https://www.amazon.com/NoCry-Cut-Resistant-Gloves-Performance/dp/B00IVM1TKO/?tag=125442-cuttingprotectivegloves-20
Sources:
https://www.livescience.com/cotton-swab-ear-skull-infection.html
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article232642707.html
https://www.insideedition.com/north-carolina-man-shocked-find-5-foot-long-snake-his-toilet-46528
https://abc7.com/toilet-rat-hermosa-beach-rats-in-do-swim-pipes/5152695/
https://www.livescience.com/rooster-attack-kills-woman-hemorrhage.html
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/oct/19/surge-in-eye-injuries-as-melbourne-magpies-go-on-attack-spree
https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/two-brothers-drowned-tragic-tipperary-22306870
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Andrea_Doria#Deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/boy-injured-child-falls-drainage-grate-through-hole/5217815/
https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2016/04/19/woman-falls-through-hole-in-sewer-grate-while-talking-on-cell-phone-becomes-trapped/
Ever gotten an uneasy feeling when they drape a lead apron over your vital organs, and leave the room to take an x-ray? That's because the radioactive waves they're shooting at your bones are super dangerous, and very much terrifying. And, it turns out, they killed a bunch of people in really gruesome and horrifying ways.
Hannah walks Katy through some of the worst instances of death by radiation poisoning, and details exactly what happens when the body is exposed to gamma rays (spoiler alert: it's not good!) Also, why you should definitely NOT drink radium water, and what to do in case of a nuclear disaster in your area.
You know what to do: pour a drink, and settle in for this anxiety-riddled walk through history!
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Sources:
https://science.howstuffworks.com/radiation-sickness1.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_mass
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demon_core
https://listverse.com/2010/03/25/10-famous-incidences-of-death-by-radiation/
https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-criticality-in-a-nuclear-power-plant-1182619
https://www.cultofweird.com/medical/eben-byers-radithor-poisoning/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radium_jaw#:~:text=Radium%20jaw%20or%20radium%20necrosis,consuming%20radium%2Dladen%20patent%20medicines.
https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/radiation/emergencies/arsphysicianfactsheet.htm
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2011/03/18/porter_the_sad_tale_of_chernobyl_victim_vasily_ignatenko.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acute_radiation_syndrome
https://allthatsinteresting.com/vasily-ignatenko
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/radiation-sickness/symptoms-causes/syc-20377058
Richard Jenkins (aka: Hannah's dad)
This week, Hannah tells the Katy the unintentionally hilarious story of a mean-spirited, but spunky poltergeist in small town Tennessee with some very strange motives. Hear how Kate, aka: the Bell Witch, haunted the Bell family in the 1820's, driving a wedge between a young couple, plotting to kill the family patriarch, and even giving good ol' Andrew Jackson, a run for his money! This one is (thankfully) a bit more lighthearted than previous episodes, and is sure to make you say, "wtf?!?"
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_Witch
https://www.bellwitchcave.com/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/nation-now/2015/10/27/psychic-bell-witch-story/74713998/
https://www.healthline.com/health/facial-paralysis#causes
https://www.liveabout.com/the-bell-witch-2596741
Hannah and Katy are back with a grizzly unsolved murder, featuring dismembered bodies, missing heads, a bunch of tattoos, and some very questionable police work. That's right, it's the Cleveland Torso Murders! Travel back with us to the 1930's when the U.S. was clawing its way out of The Great Depression, and people who were down on their luck were called vagrants, and forced to live in shanty towns. Add a dozen or so body parts strewn throughout the neighborhood and river, and you've got yourself an episode that might require a stiff drink!
Sources:
https://www.clevelandpolicemuseum.org/collections/torso-murders/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Torso_Murderer
In 2013 a young woman went missing; her last known movements were captured by surveillance in a hotel elevator. Thousands of people have tried to decipher what her strange actions--hiding, talking to someone or something that isn't there, waving her hands and arms--meant, and how it was related to the grizzly discovery of her body weeks later. On this episode, Hannah takes Katy through the last days of Elisa Lam, and they both try to solve this 7 year-old mystery shrouded in a disturbingly dark history. Was it murder? Suicide? Or something far more sinister?
Sources:
https://youtu.be/3TjVBpyTeZM
https://allthatsinteresting.com/elisa-lam-death
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Elisa_Lam
https://nouvelle-nouveau.tumblr.com/archive
http://etherfields.blogspot.com/2012/07/tumblr.html
It's another Tell We Tale! This week, Katy is in the captain's seat, telling Hannah all about the legends of ghost ships, and what may or may not have happened to them! From mysteriously deserted decks, to horrific wrecks and goosebump-inducing hymns sung by the doomed, this one is sure to give you chills! We polished off a bottle of wine during recording and it was much needed, so open your favorite red, get comfy, and get ready to be SPOOKED!
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Celeste
https://yesterday.uktv.co.uk/blogs/article/5-theories-what-happened-mary-celeste/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Valencia
https://www.nightwatchparanormal.com/ss-valencia.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Baychimo
https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/09/11/ss-baychimo-ghost-ship/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Lovibond
https://www.thevintagenews.com/2016/10/19/the-story-of-the-lady-lovibond-the-ghost-ship-that-reappears-every-50-years/
https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/09/02/sam-ratulangi-pb-1600/?utm_source=penultimate
This week, Hannah sheds light on the fateful night that Christine and Lea Papin savagely murdered their employer and her daughter in a fit of rage. Was it classism pushed to its limit? A bizarre mental illness bred from a life of isolation and trauma? Pure and simple retaliation? All of the above? This grizzly story inspired the Academy Award winning movie, Parasite, and highlights not only the devastating effects of childhood abuse and disfunctionality, but also the festering resentment of the working class in the 1930's, and what happens when it comes bubbling to the surface at the wrong time.
Pour a drink, and hold onto your eyeballs (seriously).
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https://sojo.net/articles/our-white-friends-desiring-be-allies
https://www.timeout.com/things-to-do/how-to-support-black-lives-matter
https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/how-to-participate-black-lives-matter-protest-from-home
Sourcres:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/papin-sisters
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christine_and_L%C3%A9a_Papin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parasite_(2019_film)
https://murderpedia.org/female.P/p/papin-sisters.htm
This week, Hannah tells Katy the wild story of the Latoya Ammons and the demons that haunted her and her children in Gary, Indiana. Should we trust the sketchy Zak Baggins documentary Hannah used as a source? Probably not. But this story is still full of bizarre and creepy accounts of kids walking up walls, and various ways to poison the demons in your house (and probably yourself) with Clorox and ammonia. Call your local priest, set up a makeshift altar in your basement, and settle in for this modern day haunting!
Sources:
https://www.indystar.com/story/news/2014/01/25/the-disposession-of-latoya-ammons/4892553/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ammons_haunting_case
https://www.amazon.com/Demon-House-Zak-Bagans/dp/B07B5Z2L2X
Lucky 13! This week, Hannah tells Katy the gruesome urban legend about finding a dead body under your hotel bed, and explains why this grizzly tale is all too believable. Learn why hotels should definitely be paying their maids more, and why you should probably avoid establishments that include "travel-" or "econo-" in the name. Also, definitely check under your mattress, because there's a lot of room for bodies in the boxspring!
Visit https://www.huntakiller.com/hbt2 and use code TALES for 20% off your first box!
Sources:
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/the-bawdy-under-the-bed/
https://www.liveabout.com/the-body-under-the-bed-3299100
- https://www.nytimes.com/1986/12/18/nyregion/jersey-man-charged-in-5-murders-linked-with-fake-business-deals.html
- (unavailable)
- https://www.upi.com/Archives/1988/09/02/A-convicted-murderer-was-accused-Friday-of-killing-a/8510589176000/
- https://murderpedia.org/male.D/d/dunbar-jerry-lee.htm
- https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1994-03-19-9403200107-story.html
- https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1994-08-26-9408250647-story.html
- (unavilable)
- https://www.nytimes.com/1999/06/12/nyregion/metro-news-briefs-new-jersey-corpse-under-motel-bed-identified-as-new-yorker.html
- https://www.semissourian.com/story/114208.html
- https://wreg.com/news/man-guilty-in-murder-of-woman-found-under-motel-bed/
- https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1067625/teens-charged-over-pattaya-body-under-bed-murder
- https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3753103/Thai-hotel-guests-unwittingly-spend-night-transgender-corpse-hidden-mattress.html
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Phillips_(murderer)
This week, Hannah tells Katy about the creepy cloven hoof prints found throughout the world, and explains why the Devil often has goat-y features. There's plenty of mystery and conspiracy theories in this unsolved phenomenon, so pour a glass and make your guesses!
Also, our #ghostlygiveaway winner, @jenna63 promotes her foster pups!
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_Footprints
https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2017/07/mysterious-devils-footprints-around-the-world/
https://www.thevintagenews.com/2016/10/12/the-1855-devils-footprints-mystery-in-devon-england/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buer_(demon)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baphomet
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pan_(god)#Panic
https://www.quora.com/Why-is-the-Devil-associated-with-cloven-hoofs
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Tracks-of-a-hopping-mouse-in-snow-near-Golden-Colorado-2013-Photo-by-Martin-Lockley_fig6_264541975
http://www.deerdance.org/Photo-Galleries/Large-Medium-Mammals/mountain-goat
We're covering the big guy himself! From creepy sack men, to goblins, to kindly grandmother witches, Hannah tells Katy about all the different boogeymen across the globe! Learn how to traumatize your child into behaving, and what to do if you actually ever see the boogeyman lurking in your room. Also, in case goblins and witches don't scare you, we mention a couple actual living boogeymen who did terrible things to real human beings. Sorry not sorry. Pour a glass of wine and enjoy this one!
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Sources:
https://www.ghostlyactivities.com/boogeyman-personalized-fear/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bogeyman
https://www.bustle.com/p/what-is-the-original-boogeyman-this-is-why-looking-under-your-bed-as-a-kid-was-so-dang-terrifying-12594028
https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2019/03/strange-encounters-with-the-boogeyman/
https://thoughtcatalog.com/emily-madriga/2018/01/gruesome-facts-about-the-boogeyman-known-as-the-beast-of-jersey/
https://allthatsinteresting.com/serial-killer-peter-niers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tikoloshe
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Bones
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Lithuanian_gods_and_mythological_figures
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wewe_Gombel
https://en.brilio.net/scary/old-female-demon-wewe-gombel-used-to-keep-children-home-at-night-160809u.html#questionnaire
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witte_Wieven
It's A Tell We Tale!! Aka: A reverse Tales We Tell! This week, Katy tells Hannah all about the most infamous serial killer you never knew about: Robert Charles Browne. Find out why you should be avoiding country-themed bars (not just during social distancing orders), why you should always serve gravy out of a gravy boat, and why Robert Charles Browne is basically a huge creep. This traveling strangler will definitely get your blood boiling, so pour a post-Cinco De Mayo margarita, and enjoy!
Sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/29/magazine/29ColdCase.t.html
https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b/browne-robert-charles.htm
This week, the girls drink their way through the story of a super awful human being: child murder/cannibal, Albert Fish. They muse over the problems with trying to keep dismembered body parts fresh in the summer heat, and pause periodically for palate cleansers in the form of cute animal facts, courtesy of Katy. This one is rough, so pour a stiff drink, and look at the cute dogs and red pandas on our Instagram (@thetaleswetellpodcast)!
Trigger warnings: This episode discusses child murder, child abuse, cannibalism, self-mutilation, abuse of intellectually disabled people, and child molestation. Listen with caution.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Fish#Suspected
https://allthatsinteresting.com/albert-fish
https://www.thoughtco.com/serial-killer-albert-fish-973157
https://serialkillershop.com/blogs/true-crime/albert-fish
This week: is poltergeist activity just your cat being a dick? Hannah and Katy discuss the possibilities while sipping on quarantine cocktails, before diving into the unique and under-reported story of the Jaboticabal Poltergeist! Hear about a young Brazilian girl plagued with flying bricks, fire, and needles! Find out why you shouldn't call a priest if you have a poltergeist, and why invisible playmates are never a good idea. Watch out for ghostly (or feline) movement in your own home, while you listen to this spooky tale!
Sources:
https://psychicscience.org/polt1
https://occult-world.com/jaboticabal-poltergeist/
https://issuu.com/paranormalunderground/docs/october_2010_paranormal_underground/38
This week, Hannah tells Katy all the horrible things that DID happen in the Soviet space program, and some equally horrible things that MIGHT have happened. Did the USSR kill a bunch of cosmonauts in the race to be the first? Maybe! Also, listen for the 10 billion movie references the girls make, and lots of shout outs to their dads! This is our first conspiracy theory, and it's one for the books!
***Note: A reference is made to an episode of Tiger King, during which Hannah refers to Saff with she/her pronouns; at the time of recording, the fact that Saff identifies as he/him had not been publicly announced. Our apologies. We respect all identities and preferences.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laika#Voyage
https://www.npr.org/sections/krulwich/2011/05/03/135919389/a-cosmonauts-fiery-death-retold
https://web.archive.org/web/20121204052906/http://www.forteantimes.com/features/articles/1302/lost_in_space.htmlhttps://www.space.com/23182-gravity-film-worst-space-disasters.html
https://allthatsinteresting.com/lost-cosmonauts
https://www.npr.org/sections/krulwich/2011/05/02/134597833/cosmonaut-crashed-into-earth-crying-in-rage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kbwx4Ci1vNo
https://www.space.com/21594-yuri-gagarin-death-cause-revealed.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_Space_Race
Richard Jenkins (aka: Hannah’s dad)
Hannah and Katy discuss the origins of vampires in New Orleans! Katy recounts the time she was traumatized by a ghost tour guide, and Hannah realizes that she can't speak French even a little bit. Also, find out why you shouldn't dig up dead relatives who had communicable diseases and grind up their organs.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casquette_girl
https://ghostcitytours.com/new-orleans/ghost-stories/truth-casket-girls/
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7052397.K_M_McFarland/blog
https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/The_Ursuline_Convent
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_New_Orleans
https://www.oldursulineconventmuseum.com/timeline
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-great-new-england-vampire-panic-36482878/
In part two of this incredibly dense unsolved murder, Katy and Hannah compare murder suspects to their husbands and brother in law, discuss the best place to find bottles for your "collection", and finally tell you what kind of wine they've been drinking this whole time. Thanks for sticking with us through this one!
Sources:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/keddie-murders
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keddie_murders#In_media
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht3a8cp-0-w
https://www.plumasnews.com/keddie-murders-revisited-part-3-hypnosis-counselors-revelations-mob-connections/
https://www.plumasnews.com/keddie-murders-revisited/
https://keddie28.com
Happy Quarantine! To combat the at home blues, Hannah reads Jarek a classic scary story from an old book they found/stole from the family cabin. Dim the lights, pour a drink, and join us for this Sunday Special: The Ghost of Fear, by H.G. Wells.
Welcome our new cohost, Katy!!! For her grand debut on TTWT, she and Hannah talk (at length) about the gruesome unsolved murders of the Sharp family in Keddie, CA. They also (badly) review scary movies they watched 10+ years ago, and try to figure out why it took police so long to realize a 12 year old was missing from a murder scene. This was a long one, so it's a two-parter! Catch part two next week!
Sources:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/keddie-murders
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keddie_murders#In_media
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht3a8cp-0-w
https://www.plumasnews.com/keddie-murders-revisited-part-3-hypnosis-counselors-revelations-mob-connections/
https://www.plumasnews.com/keddie-murders-revisited/
https://www.keddie28.com
Welcome! In our very first episode, Hannah and Jarek will be exploring the allegedly haunted Eutaw House in rural Pennsylvania! This former inn, turned restaurant has a dark past, and more than one spooky resident still lurking around. Is it ghosts or squatters? Listen and decide for yourself!
Sources:
https://www.waymarking.com
https://www.nightwatchparanormal.com
https://www.collegian.psu.edu
Hannah and Jarek talk about the local mystery of what happened to Brenda Joyce Holland, a young woman in Manteo, NC whose murderer was never brought to justice. The Lost Colony of Roanoke isn't the only secret this small coastal town holds! Find out why MENSA members are almost alway terrible, and why you should never let a violent alcoholic do any of your dental work.
Sources:
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/column-help-resolve-the-brenda-holland-murder/
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/lost-colony-murder-the-holland-mystery-unfolds/
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/sbi-reopens-investigation-into-lost-colony-murder/
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/lost-colony-murder-in-the-dentists-shadow/
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/the-lost-colony-murder-danny-barbers-ordeal/
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/lost-colony-murder-the-case-against-dr-linus-edwards/
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/the-lost-colony-murder-crime-scene-failures-resonate/
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/lost-colony-murder-here-comes-the-break/
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/_The-Coastland-Times-Page5-1967-07-07.pdf
Hannah tells Jarek about one of the first publicized alien abductions, and Jarek admits that he "doesn't believe" in aliens. If you think your road trips have been bad, listen to what happened to Betty and Barney Hill while driving from Canada to New Hampshire. Always keep binoculars in your car, and never ask the aliens where they're from because they'll just make you feel stupid.
Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8vUMZwjzOs&t=1983s
https://www.lastpodcastontheleft.com/episodes/2017/12/30/episode-169-the-betty-and-barney-hill-abduction-part-i-concentric-circles
https://www.lastpodcastontheleft.com/episodes/2017/12/30/episode-170-betty-and-barney-hill-part-ii-dont-think-i-cant-take-it
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barney_and_Betty_Hill