Ep. 97: Yule Be Chilled- The Iceman Murders & Icelandic Christmas Trolls

Hello spooky people! Happy Holidays! In today’s chilling new episode, we’re bringing together two darkly festive tales that are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat! First, we dive into the Iceman Murders, a chilling cold case from the 1970s involving a mob hitman who went by the name "The Iceman." Known for his brutal methods and chilling calm, Richard Kuklinski was a terrifying figure, and his story is as icy as it gets. Then, we take a deep dive into Icelandic Christmas folklore, where the Yule Lads (aka Icelandic Christmas Trolls) wreak havoc on the holiday season. These mischievous and often terrifying trolls may have been misunderstood, but their stories still haunt the long winter nights. If you’ve ever wanted to know what happens when trolls visit your home at Christmastime, I’ve got you covered! As we cozy up for the holidays, don’t forget to leave a review and let me know your thoughts on these creepy tales! Your feedback helps me craft even spookier stories for the next episodes, and I’d love to hear how you’re celebrating the season (with or without a spooky tale, of course!). Don’t forget to join the fun! Share your pick for California's most haunted location for our December minisode- next week! Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] Threads & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Kuklinski https://www.britannica.com/biography/Richard-Kuklinksi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_Christmas_folklore https://guidetoiceland.is/history-culture/the-icelandic-yule-lads-and-gryla