Ep. 89: Hoodoo? You Do!- Ed Gein & Haitian Zombie Folklore

Hello spooky people! Are you ready for our second to last week of October? I know I am- this week, we’re plunging into one of true crime’s darkest pits and uncovering the roots of a haunting legend rooted in deep African culture. We begin with the Ed Gein case—an infamous story of horror that rocked 1950s America. From his gruesome acts to the chilling discoveries made at his farm, Ed Gein’s twisted story inspired some of the most nightmarish characters in horror film history. Then, we head to the origins of the zombie legend in Haitian voodoo culture. Long before zombies were stalking movie screens, tales of the reanimated dead held deep cultural and spiritual significance in Haiti. Can you believe it? Haunted Arizona Alert! Remember to share your picks for Arizona’s most haunted spot—your suggestion could make it into our Halloween minisode! And keep an eye out for our Haunted Tier List this weekend; it's time to pick the ultimate haunt of the season. Cheers! Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] Get Shaker & Spoon: https://shaker-and-spoon.sjv.io/y2EBQG Support the Show: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/swcpodcast/support Threads & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast Sources: ⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Gein⁠ ⁠https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ed-Gein⁠ ⁠https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/12125⁠ ⁠https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2013/12/13/250844800/zoinks-tracing-the-history-of-zombie-from-haiti-to-the-cdc#:~:text=The%20undead%20corpses%20actually%20trace,voudou%20sorcerer%20called%20a%20bokor⁠. ⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zombie⁠