Episode 19 - The Origin of the Name 'Canada Obscura'

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Shelley spilled the beans about where our podcast name came from... Mary had no idea, did you? This week, Mary brings to you the mysterious supposed poltergeist doll activity in the home of Judy Ryan. Shelley tells us about two sisters who drown their mother and almost got away with it. Key word: almost. Trigger warnings this week include mention of alcoholism and descriptions of drowning.

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This episode is 57 minutes long.

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This episode was published on October 15, 2018.

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Shelley spilled the beans about where our podcast name came from... Mary had no idea, did you? This week, Mary brings to you the mysterious supposed poltergeist doll activity in the home of Judy Ryan. Shelley tells us about two sisters who drown...

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