Grim and Guilty Podcast

For nearly a decade, three women were held captive in a Cleveland home by Ariel Castro. In this episode, we break down the case, the escape, and how the crimes were finally uncovered.

In 2012, 18-year-old Samantha Koenig disappeared from a coffee stand in Anchorage, Alaska. The investigation led police to Israel Keyes, a calculated killer who had been traveling the country committing murders for years. This episode breaks down the crime, the investigation, and how Samantha’s case exposed him.

Patton State Hospital opened in 1893 as a state asylum — and more than a century later, it’s surrounded by chilling stories of shadow figures, unexplained sounds, and a cemetery filled with numbered graves. In this episode of Grim & Guilty, we dig into the hospital’s dark history and the paranormal claims that refuse to fade. Haunted… or just heavy with the past?

In this episode of Grim & Guilty, we break down the disturbing beliefs, escalating deaths, and the investigation that exposed one of the most shocking true crime cases in recent history. Lori Vallow Daybell is now serving life in prison, and Chad Daybell has been sentenced to death — but the twisted ideology behind the murders continues to raise haunting questions.

Seventeen-year-old Anton Hyman vanished from the streets of West London in March 2004 and was found dead in the River Brent the next day. The brutal attack — involving stabbing, a gunshot, and severe beating — left investigators believing the killing was targeted, not random. In this episode of Grim & Guilty, we break down Anton’s final hours, the chilling unanswered questions, and why his murder remains unsolved more than two decades later.

Seventeen-year-old Alissa Turney vanished on the last day of school in Phoenix, Arizona — and was never seen again. What began as a reported runaway case slowly unraveled into a disturbing investigation involving family secrets, explosives, and years of unanswered questions. In this episode of Grim & Guilty, we break down the full timeline, the suspects, and why Alissa’s case remains one of the most haunting unsolved disappearances in Arizona history.

This episode dives into the chilling story of the Los Feliz Murder House, where a wealthy doctor’s shocking family crime left a mansion frozen in time for decades. Then, we travel to Europe to follow the twisted rise and fall of Jack Unterweger, a convicted killer who fooled the world into believing he was a reformed literary star.

In this episode of Grim & Guilty, we examine the crimes of serial killer John Wayne Gacy alongside the long-running mystery of Skinwalker Ranch. One story is grounded in documented violence, the other in reports of unexplained phenomena—both revealing how fear can take hold in very different ways.

In this episode of Grim & Guilty, we explore the haunting legacy of Eastern Airlines Flight 401 and the chilling history of the Villisca Axe Murder House. One case centers on a tragic plane crash followed by reports of ghostly sightings, while the other examines one of America’s most infamous unsolved family murders. Together, they blur the line between documented tragedy and enduring legend.

In this episode of Grim & Guilty, we examine the unsolved murder of Missy Bevers and the chilling legend of the Sallie House. One case is rooted in real-world mystery, the other in paranormal lore—both continue to raise disturbing questions.

In this episode of Grim & Guilty, we examine the tragic deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Cabrales, breaking down the events of that night and the troubling questions surrounding responsibility and silence. We then travel to Japan’s Aokigahara Forest, also known as the Jukai, exploring its dark history, myths, and the reality behind its haunting reputation. Two very different stories, connected by themes of loss, mystery, and the uneasy spaces where truth is hard to find.Call or text 988 for The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Two locations. Two mysteries. From the unexplained deaths of nine hikers at Dyatlov Pass to the reported hauntings of California’s isolated Point Sur Lighthouse, this episode explores what happens when fear, isolation, and the unknown collide — and why some places never seem to let go of their secrets.

In this episode, we step into the violent world of London’s most notorious gangster twins, the Kray brothers, exploring their rise, brutality, and the myths that still surround them. Then we head to Belmont Park, an abandoned amusement park with a dark history and unsettling stories.Ig & Tiktok : GrimandguitlypodcastEmail your stories to [email protected]

This episode dives into the disturbing mind of Ed Kemper and the dark legacy of Alcatraz, where violence, isolation, and fear left lasting scars. From a serial killer who blended in with police to a prison said to be haunted by its past, both stories explore what happens when cruelty and confinement collide.Ig : @ GrimandguiltypodcastTiktok : @ GrimandguiltypodcastSend your stories to [email protected]

Brian Shaffer’s disappearance remains one of the most baffling true-crime cases ever—a man who walked into a bar and somehow vanished without a trace. Then we head to the Nevada desert to explore the infamous Clown Motel, a roadside haunt filled with eerie stories, ghostly encounters, and walls lined with hundreds of unsettling clowns.

In this episode of Grim & Guilty, we dive into two stories of survival and disappearance -- one grounded in reality , the other shrouded in mystery.

In episode 9, we cover yhe chilling crimes of Juana Barraza--the "Old Lady Killer" of Mexico City-- and dive into the unsettling encouters with the mysterious Black-Eyed Kids.

In this episode of Grim & Guilty, we dive into two chilling stories that blur the line between madness and the paranormal.First, we unravel the mystery of The Eriksson Twins — identical sisters whose terrifying breakdown on a British motorway was caught on camera. Their strange behavior, violent outbursts, and shared delusion left investigators questioning whether it was psychosis… or possession.Then, we step inside Linda Vista Hospital, a once-bustling Los Angeles medical center now infamous for its eerie echoes, ghostly apparitions, and dark history of suffering.Show sources :https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ursula_and_Sabina_Erikssonhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00tf1r4https://the-line-up.com/eriksson-twinshttps://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/disturbed-twins-eriksson-murder-m6-21576116https://citytowner.com/eriksson-twins-england/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linda_Vista_Community_Hospitalhttps://usghostadventures.com/haunted-places/americas-most-haunted-hospitals-and-asylums/haunted-linda-vista-hospital/https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/linda-vista-hospitalhttps://www.latimes.com/business/la-xpm-2012-may-16-la-fi-linda-vista-hospital-20120516-story.html

In this episode of Grim & Guilty, we explore two chilling tales of vengeance and the supernatural.First, we uncover the story of The Alaskan Avenger — a man who took justice into his own hands, targeting convicted offenders in the dead of night. Was he a hero, or a killer hiding behind revenge?Then, we step into the terrifying true case of The Entity Haunting, where a woman claimed her home was under attack by something far darker than human — a force that defied explanation and left investigators shaken.Show Sources :historyen.com/alaskan-avenger/?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.foxnews.com/us/pedophile-hunter-who-sought-justice-gets-prison-for-assaulting-sex-offenders-in-alaskahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doris_Bither_casehttps://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/paranormal-activity-ucla-haunting-storyhttps://www.themysticmedium.com/the-entity-haunting-the-doris-bither-story/

In this episode of Grim & Guilty, we dive into one of the darkest nights in modern history — the Route 91 Harvest Festival Massacre in Las Vegas. What began as a night of music turned into unimaginable chaos and tragedy.Then we shift into the eerie halls of Vista Linda Hospital — a place where whispers, shadows, and strange encounters suggest that not all souls have moved on.Two stories. One episode. Real horror meets the paranormal.🕯️ Listen to Grim & Guilty on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your true crime fix.* Los Angeles Times archives – [www.latimes.com](http://www.latimes.com )* Hollywood Sign Trust – [www.hollywoodsign.org](http://www.hollywoodsign.org )* History.com – [www.history.com/news/peg-entwistle-hollywood-sign](http://www.history.com/news/peg-entwistle-hollywood-sign )* National Park Service (Griffith Park) – [www.nps.gov](http://www.nps.gov )* BBC – [www.bbc.com/news/magazine-27039837](http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-27039837 )* Haunted Los Angeles Tours – [www.hauntedlosangeles.com](http://www.hauntedlosangeles.com )Time Magazine: Victims and eyewitness accounts The Guardian & History.com: Timeline of events and setting* CNN & Fox News: Police investigations and evolving timeline* cnn.com/2023/10/01/us/las-vegas-mass-shooting-six-years-later/index.html Reuters / BBC / People.com: Victim impact stories and volume of casualties* Wikipedia: Overview of room checks, weapon stockpile, bump stocks and legal aftermath*

In this episode of Grim & Guilty, we uncover two haunting mysteries — the eerie case of Bella in the Wych Elm, a woman found hidden inside a hollow tree in 1940s England, and the ghostly legend of The Queen Mary, a ship said to be one of the most haunted places in the world.

In this episode of Grim & Guilty, we uncover two mysteries separated by centuries.First, we look into the chilling disappearance of 19-year-old Sydney West, who vanished near San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge in 2020 without a trace. Then, we travel back to 1518, when hundreds of people in Strasbourg danced uncontrollably for days — a strange phenomenon that ended in exhaustion, madness, and death.Sources -https://people.com/crime/family-missing-student-baffled-footage-shows-vanishing-into-fog-near-golden-gate-bridge/https://findsydneywest.com/faqhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Sydney_Westhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dancing_plague_of_1518https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20220512-the-people-who-danced-themselves-to-deathhttps://www.history.com/articles/what-was-the-dancing-plague-of-1518

In this episode, we dive into two chilling mysteries — one real, one spectral.First, the disappearance of Bryce Laspisa, a 19-year-old college student who vanished in 2013 after his car was found overturned near Castaic Lake, California. No signs of struggle. No trace of Bryce. Only questions that still haunt more than a decade later.Then, we drift to the California coast, where the spirit of The Lady in Blue is said to wander the Moss Beach Distillery — forever searching for the love she lost to the sea.Sources *Moss Beach Distillery official history archives* San Mateo County Historical Association* Haunted Bay Area case files* Unsolved Mysteries (NBC) paranormal feature* CBS News – “The disappearance of Bryce Laspisa” – [www.cbsnews.com](http://www.cbsnews.com)* The Vanished Podcast (Episode 17: Bryce Laspisa) – [www.thevanishedpodcast.com](http://www.thevanishedpodcast.com)* The Charley Project – “Bryce David Laspisa” – [www.charleyproject.org](http://www.charleyproject.org)* LA Times archives – “Search at Castaic Lake” – [www.latimes.com](http://www.latimes.com)

In this episode of Grim and Guilty, Diane Kimberly dives into the mysterious case of the Sodder family, whose five children disappeared during a fire on Christmas Eve in 1945. The episode explores the family's relentless search for answers, the theories surrounding the fire, and the haunting legend of La Llorona, a figure in Latin American folklore that reflects deep cultural and societal issues.Sources -* Smithsonian Magazine:[https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/what-happened-sodder-children-siblings-who-went-up-in-smoke-west-virginia-house-fire-172429802/](https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/what-happened-sodder-children-siblings-who-went-up-in-smoke-west-virginia-house-fire-172429802/)* Wikipedia:[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodder\_children\_disappearance](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodder_children_disappearance)* The Independent:[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/christmas-house-fire-west-virginia-missing-children-b2040216.html](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/christmas-house-fire-west-virginia-missing-children-b2040216.html)* Casefile Podcast Ep.192:[https://casefilepodcast.com/case-192-the-sodder-children/](https://casefilepodcast.com/case-192-the-sodder-children/)*ABC News https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-25/the-mystery-of-the-vanished-sodder-children/103245390* Smithsonian Magazine: [La Llorona’s Evolution](https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/la-llorona-weeping-woman-latin-american-ghost-story-180971092/ * National Geographic: [Day of the Dead Folklore](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/day-of-the-dead * JSTOR Daily: [Folklore and Feminism in La Llorona](https://daily.jstor.org/the-weeping-woman-la-llorona-and-the-myth-of-the-mad-mother/ * History Channel: [Urban Legends: La Llorona](https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/la-llorona * NPR: [La Llorona in the American Southwest](https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128490848

In this episode of Grim and Guilty, Diane Kimberly dives into two chilling stories: the tragic case of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Peña, who fell victim to a horrific gang crime in 1993, and the dark history of the Cecil Hotel, known for its connection to numerous deaths and paranormal activity. The episode explores the impact of these events on victims' rights and the ongoing fascination with the supernatural.Sources- "Murders of Jennifer Ertman & Elizabeth Peña" – Wikipedia (2025)- "Pure Murder" (2008) – book by Corey Mitchell- "The Evidence Room: The Devil in Them" – Click2Houston (June 21, 2023)- "Pure Evil: Ertman‑Peña Murders" – ABC13/KTRK (June 25, 2025)- "Peter Anthony Cantu Execution" – CBS News (Aug 17, 2010)- "José Medellín" – Wikipedia (2025)- "Prosecuting Evil w/ Kelly Siegler" – Oxygen.com (Dec 30, 2023)- Wikipedia – Cecil Hotel (Los Angeles) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_violent_incidents_at_the_Cecil_Hotel- Discovery.com – Most Haunted Reasons- People.com – Serial Killers and Deaths

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