Controlled Raccoon

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This episode brought to you by sweet old ladies. Rebecca Cohen uncovers the real life horror inspiration for A Nightmare on Elm Street, Asian Death Syndrome. Lisa encounters Dorthea Puente, a sweet elderly woman in appearance, but a killer and swindler by nature. Whitney discusses the origins of Santa Claus, and hops down the chimney with the original Saint Nicholas.

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The Inspiration for Friday the 13th aka Asian Death Syndrome, Dorthea Puente the Old Lady Serial Killer, St. Nicholas Origins

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