Spirits with Crime

This week on Spirits with Crime, we’re talking about mothers. Not the Pinterest quote version of motherhood. Not the “a mother always knows” version either.One mother spent the rest of her life wondering what she missed after her son helped carry out one of the deadliest school shootings in American history. Another appeared to spend years shaping her son into a criminal partner willing to lie, steal, and kill alongside her.This episode explores the stories of Sue Klebold and Sante Kimes — two women connected by maternal love, but divided completely by what they did with it. Cheers!Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcastSources: https://www.ted.com/talks/sue_klebold_my_son_was_a_columbine_shooter_this_is_my_storyhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/317243/a-mothers-reckoning-by-sue-klebold/https://vault.fbi.gov/columbine-high-schoolhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2016/02/15/the-mother-of-columbine-shooter-dylan-klebold-breaks-her-17-year-silence/https://www.theatlantic.com/search/?q=columbinehttps://www.nytimes.com/topic/subject/columbine-high-school-shootingshttps://murderpedia.org/female.K/k/kimes-sante.htmhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/enablinghttps://www.apa.org/

What makes a dangerous idea irresistible? This week on Spirits with Crime, we follow Aleister Crowley: Victorian occultist, self-declared prophet, and the man a British tabloid called the wickedest man alive. We trace his rise from a suffocating religious upbringing through the secret society halls of the Golden Dawn, across the Mediterranean to a crumbling Sicilian commune, and into the psychology of why intelligent people hand their loyalty to dangerous leaders. This episode asks the question that feels more relevant every year: Are we following dark prophets because they possess truth, or because they offer permission? The ritual awaits. Cheers!Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcastSources: www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-39568-3www.britannica.com/topic/soma-Hinduismwww.rbth.com/blogs/stranger_than_fiction/2017/01/09/how-russian-scientists-cracked-the-secret-of-a-riga-veda-era-drink_676758en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleister_Crowleyen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleister_Crowleyen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbey_of_Thelemasicilianmagpie.com/en/thelema-abbeywww.broadwayworld.com/bwwbooks/article/New-Book-Shares-True-Story-of-Arthur-Conan-Doyle-and-the-Paranormal-20160314www.doingsofdoyle.com/2024/05/global-conan-doyle-launching-edinburgh.htmlplato.stanford.edu/entries/weberen.wikipedia.org/wiki/NXIVMwww.simplypsychology.org/cognitive-dissonance.htmlwww.doingsofdoyle.com/2024/05/global-conan-doyle-launching-edinburgh.htmlwww.simplypsychology.org/milgram.htmlwww.simplypsychology.org/cognitive-dissonance.html

A confession should settle a case. But what happens when the confession becomes the question?This week on Spirits with Crime, we continue one of the most controversial cases in modern true crime, following the interrogation of Brendan Dassey, the trial that followed, and the legal battle that forced unsettling questions about suggestion, memory, and whether a story can be shaped in real time.The conclusion of this case will absolutely have you reeling, and questioning when a confession reflects truth and when might it reflect pressure instead. Cheers!Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcastSources: https://famous-trials.com/avery/2749-dasseyconfessionhttps://www.law.northwestern.edu/legalclinic/wrongfulconvictions/https://www.apa.org/monitor/2014/03/false-confessionshttps://famous-trials.com/avery/2749-dasseyconfessionhttps://www.wicourts.govhttps://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/the-confessions/https://www.law.northwestern.edu/legalclinic/wrongfulconvictions/https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/https://www.workwithkz.com/https://apnews.com/https://www.chicagotribune.com/Making a Murderer Netflix Docuseries

What if the most convincing part of a case… isn’t actually the truth? We trust confessions. We rely on them, and sometimes we build entire cases around them.But what happens when a confession isn’t as solid as it seems?In this Part 1 of 2 episodes of Spirits with Crime, we explore a case that sits at the center of that question. A question where perception, pressure, and a carefully constructed narrative may have shaped something far more fragile than it appears. And it all starts with one man and his family. Cheers!Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcastSources: https://www.doj.state.wi.us/https://innocenceproject.org/cases/steven-avery/https://www.wicourts.gov/https://www.chicagotribune.com/https://www.nytimes.com/https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1258&context=cplpejhttps://www.reddit.com/r/MakingaMurderer/comments/43m92u/did_gene_kusche_actually_trace_steven_averys/https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=300https://wislawjournal.com/https://www.nytimes.com/2003/09/11/us/dna-frees-wisconsin-man-after-18-years.html

What would it take for you to believe in fairies? In 1917, two young girls from a small village in Yorkshire answered that question for the entire world, with a camera. This week, we’re diving into the story of the Cottingley Fairies; the picture that captivated Arthur Conan Doyle and a grief-stricken post-war world. We’re also getting into the dark side of fairy folklore that nobody talks about, and why the need to believe in something magical might be one of the most human things there is. Grab your favorite elderflower mix and meet me by the stream. Cheers!Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcastSources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cottingley_Fairieshttps://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-Fairies-of-Cottingley/https://blog.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/cottingleys-scientific-fairies-and-enchanting-technology/https://photographyproject.uk/research/elsie-wright-the-cottingley-fairies-a-great-photographic-hoax/https://medium.com/university-of-leeds/the-cottingley-fairies-a-study-in-deception-2ab08b8cafb0https://qz.com/911990/the-cottingley-fairy-hoax-of-1917-is-a-case-study-in-how-smart-people-lose-control-of-the-truthhttps://library.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/1000/library/132/fooled-by-fairieshttps://artsandculture.google.com/story/the-cottingley-fairies-a-study-in-deception-leeds-university-library-galleries/lgVB6Ceti9WVAwhttps://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/index.php/The_Coming_of_the_Fairieshttps://www.realyorkshireblog.com/post/the-cottingley-fairies-the-photographs-that-fooled-the-world-for-60-yearshttps://allthatsinteresting.com/changelinghttps://longreads.com/2018/06/08/fairy-scapegoats-a-history-of-the-persecution-of-changeling-children/https://folklorethursday.com/folktales/unchanging-appeal-changelings/https://britishfairies.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/changelings-fairy-thefts-of-human-children/https://www.countrylife.co.uk/nature/history-elder-tree-deities-dryads-shakespeare-j-k-rowling-197720https://britishfairies.wordpress.com/2019/02/17/fairies-and-elder-trees/https://seedsistas.co.uk/2023/11/24/myth-magic-and-folklore-of-the-elder-tree/https://wildhunt.org/2020/02/column-faery-lore-of-the-elder-tree.html

What happens when belief in the paranormal collides with the law… and someone pays the price?In this episode of Spirits with Crime, we're heading to England for two stories separated by nearly two hundred years, but connected by the same unsettling question: how much does belief cost?First, we travel to Hammersmith, where an entire village became convinced a ghost was stalking their streets. Then we jump to 1994, and one of the strangest legal scandals in British courtroom history. Two cases. Two very different consequences. Grab your favorite drink and join me in these ghostly proceedings. Cheers!Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcastSources: https://punchdrink.com/recipes/smoking-bishop/https://list25.com/100-creepy-mysteries-that-will-make-your-skin-crawl/https://theanxiousadult.com/15-urban-legends-people-doubted-until-proof-showed-up/https://www.meshpedia.com/eerie-mysteries-the-most-haunted-unsolved-cases-in-history/https://www.buzzfeed.com/angelaandaloro/true-crimes-solved-over-20-years-laterhttps://nofspodcast.com/10-terrifying-real-life-ghost-stories-that-defy-rational-explanationhttps://listverse.com/2024/01/06/10-unusual-pieces-of-evidence-that-helped-solve-murder-cases/https://www.crime-scene-investigator.net/searchingandexamining.htmlhttps://usghostadventures.com/haunted-stories/are-ghosts-real-a-serious-case-study-on-the-science-of-hauntings/https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/true-crime-sciencehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paranormalhttps://kustomsignals.com/blog/four-cold-cases-solved-years-after-the-crime

Welcome back, haunted friends. Today's episode begins with every Final Girl's nightmare- a voice on the radio. In 1947, ships passing through the Strait of Malacca picked up a chilling transmission. When rescuers finally boarded the vessel, they found a scene no one ever could have expected. This week we are diving into one of the most unsettling maritime mysteries ever recorded. The story of the SS Ourang Medan.Grab a drink and get comfortable, because we're heading out to sea. Cheers! Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcastSources: https://creamandamber.com/book/9781728271569https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unsolved-mysteries/id1549903604https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ourang_Medanhttps://navalhistoria.com/the-mysterious-case-of-the-ss-ourang-medan/https://skittishlibrary.co.uk/the-myth-of-the-ourang-medan-ghost-ship-1940/https://theghostinmymachine.com/2020/04/20/unresolved-what-happened-to-the-ourang-medan-did-it-exist-at-all-ghost-ship/https://vocal.media/fyi/faces-of-terror-the-ss-ourang-medanhttps://leifericksonwriting.com/ss-ourang-medan/http://captainstableblog.com/the-terrifying-mystery-of-the-ss-ourang-medan/https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/document/cia-rdp80r01731r000300010043-5

What if the luckiest day of your life was actually the beginning of the end? This week on Spirits with Crime, we're diving into the strange, fascinating, and sometimes deadly world of luck.In 2006, Florida day laborer Abraham Shakespeare won thirty million dollars in the lottery, and reportedly said almost immediately that he wished he hadn't. What followed was a story of generosity exploited, trust weaponized, and a woman who inserted herself into his life, his finances, and eventually, the investigation into his own disappearance. If this episode resonates with you, we'd love it if you followed the show and shared it with someone or left a review. Cheers!Have a story of your own to share? Send it to [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads at @spiritswithcrimepodcast.Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clover_Club_cocktailhttps://philly.thedrinknation.com/articles/read/5731-The-Clover-Club-Phillys-Original-Cocktailhttps://vintageamericancocktails.com/clover-club-cocktail-recipe/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambler%27s_fallacyhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-84929-5https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2025/01/the-hot-hand-and-the-gamblers-fallacy-why-our-brains-struggle-to-believe-in-randomnesshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortunahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pisreoghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Summer_Olympics_opening_ceremonyhttps://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-what-percent-of-lottery-winners-eventually-go-bankrupt/https://www.nefe.org/news/2018/01/research-statistic-on-financial-windfalls-and-bankruptcy.aspxhttps://timharford.com/2023/05/does-winning-the-lottery-actually-ruin-your-life/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Abraham_Shakespearehttps://abcnews.com/US/lottery-murder-deedee-moore-found-guilty/story?id=17926009https://abcnews.com/US/lottery-winners-convicted-killer-speaks-bars/story?id=120595169https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2022-03-02/woman-who-murdered-a-30-million-lottery-winner-backs-a-bill-to-shield-jackpot-winners-identitieshttps://www.oxygen.com/buried-in-the-backyard/crime-news/abraham-shakespeare-killed-after-winning-lottery

What do mermaids, museums, and nineteenth-century showmanship have in common?More than you might think.This week on Spirits with Crime, we step back into the strange and fascinating world of nineteenth-century exhibitions, where crowds gathered to witness curiosities that blurred the line between fact and fiction. At the center of it all was one man who understood something powerful about human nature: people love a good spectacle.But when does entertainment cross the line into deception?In this episode, we explore the life and legacy of P. T. Barnum, the showman behind some of the most famous attractions of the era, like the history behind the famous Feejee Mermaid hoax and the strange world of the Barnum American Museum.So grab your favorite drink, settle in, and join me as we explore one of the most curious chapters in the history of spectacle. Cheers!Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcastSources: https://www.britannica.com/biography/P-T-Barnumhttps://connecticuthistory.org/phineas-taylor-barnum/https://www.biography.com/business-leaders/p-t-barnumhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-man-who-invented-show-business-180958098/https://connecticuthistory.org/joice-heth/https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/joice-hethhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/feejee-mermaid-and-other-hoaxes-p-t-barnum-180962624/https://connecticuthistory.org/p-t-barnums-american-museum/https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/mythic-creatures/mermaids/feejee-mermaidhttps://connecticuthistory.org/general-tom-thumb/https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/449https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Greatest-Showman

Have you ever gone looking for something weird… just to see what would happen?In 2020, an app started trending that promised adventure through randomness. You set an intention. It sends you coordinates. You go exploring. But what happens when curiosity collides with real tragedy?This week on Spirits with Crime, we’re diving into intention, coincidence, and our very human need to believe that randomness means something. We’ll explore the cultural obsession with manifestation, the science of pattern-seeking, and the unsettling moment when a digital scavenger hunt turned into something very real. Was it fate? Or just the uncomfortable truth that when you drop enough pins on a map, eventually one of them will land somewhere you wish it hadn’t?Do you believe intention can shape reality? Or is randomness just randomness?Cheers!Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcastSources: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13546800042000015https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/patternicity-finding-meaningful-patterns/https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Secret-by-Byrnehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6898789-the-powerhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/finding-purpose/201910/why-we-see-meaning-in-random-eventshttps://www.randonautica.com/faqhttps://qrng.anu.edu.au/https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-53189298https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-the-difference-between-random-and-pseudo-random/https://spdblotter.seattle.gov/2020/06/23/update-in-west-seattle-double-homicide-investigation/https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/crime/landlord-charged-in-west-seattle-suitcase-murders/https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/https://www.king5.com/

Hello, haunted friends, welcome to another episode of Spirits with Crime!In today’s episode of Spirits with Crime, we’re heading somewhere slightly unexpected: outer space. No murders. No courtroom drama. No suspects. The Wow! Signal is one of the most intriguing anomalies in modern scientific history; a strange signal detected in 1977 that lasted just over a minute… and a single handwritten reaction that somehow became bigger than the signal itself. What’s a story you only remember because of one tiny detail?Leave a comment, rate the episode, or drop a review! Cheers!Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcastSources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wow%21_signalhttps://www.astronomyhouston.org/newsletters/guidestar/wow-signal-0https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wow%21_signalhttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/search-for-life/that-mysterious-wow-signal-from-space-scientists-may-finally-know-where-it-came-from-and-its-probably-not-alienshttps://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-wow-signal-seti-mystery-might-at-last-be-solved/https://earthsky.org/space/wow-signal-explained-comets-antonio-paris/https://www.seti.org/news/the-wow-signal-a-lingering-mystery-or-a-natural-phenomenon/

Happy Valentine’s Day, haunted friends! Whether you’re clinking glasses with your soulmate, side-eyeing the prix fixe menu, or aggressively ignoring every heart-shaped object in a five-mile radius, today’s episode is for you.In this Valentine’s Day episode, we’re unpacking love as entitlement, and what happens when the belief that someone is “meant for you” turns dangerous. We’ll trace the soulmate myth from ancient philosophy to modern marketing, look at how Valentine’s Day became a billion-dollar performance of destiny, and explore the psychology behind rejection, attachment, and ego injury.And then… we’re diving into the tea. Specifically, the story of Twin Flames Universe: an online spiritual organization that promised divine counterparts, eternal union, and absolute certainty in love.This episode isn’t about mocking hope. It’s about understanding how deeply human vulnerability can be leveraged.And when you’re done listening, I want to hear from you:Do you believe in soulmates?Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcastSources: https://classics.mit.edu/Plato/symposium.htmlhttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Symposium-by-Platohttps://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day/history-of-valentines-day-2https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43927/the-parlement-of-fouleshttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Lupercaliahttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/history-valentines-day-180968156/https://corporate.hallmark.com/about/history/https://www.netflix.com/title/81645170https://www.amazon.com/Desperately-Seeking-Soulmate-Escaping-Flames/dp/B0C9Y8V9SZhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twin_Flames_Universehttps://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/12/inside-the-twin-flames-universehttps://www.vice.com/en/article/epz7be/twin-flames-universe-jeff-and-shaleiahttps://www.michigan.gov/ag/news

Season 4 starts at the end.Executions.Last meals.Last words.Because when it comes to crime, we’re never satisfied with what happened, we want to know how it ended.In this episode, we’re digging into why endings hold so much power over us. We trace the history of executions, from public spectacles to quiet, medicalized procedures. We talk about how last meals became ritual, how final words turned into performance, and why a single sentence or plate of food can eclipse an entire lifetime.If this episode made you pause, think, laugh uncomfortably, or question why, let’s talk about it. Leave a comment, share your thoughts, or drop a review, and be sure to let me know what your last meal or last words might be if you had to face the end. Cheers!Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcastSources: https://deathpenaltyinfo.orghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_mealhttps://law.okcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Lynne-for-Website.pdfhttps://www.tastingtable.com/1571483/death-row-alcohol-last-meal/https://www.goodbeerhunting.com/blog/2024/7/23/from-libations-to-pouring-one-out-spilling-drinks-connects-souls-across-centuries-and-continentshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Daughertyhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/175295/the-london-hanged-by-peter-linebaugh/https://www.history.ac.uk/research/medievalhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/https://www.britannica.com/topic/Code-of-Hammurabihttps://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/galleries/law-and-punishmenthttps://www.britannica.com/topic/capital-punishhttps://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/history-capital-punishmenthttps://www.themarshallproject.orhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/William-Kemmlerhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/grisly-history-electric-chair-180960399/https://timesmachine.nytimes.cohttps://www.britannica.com/topic/gas-chamberhttps://dpic-cdn.org/production/legacy/GeeJon1924.pdfhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/troubled-history-gas-chamber-180972023/https://www.britannica.com/topic/lethal-injectionhttps://www.tdcj.texas.gov/death_row/dr_executed_offenders.htmlhttps://www.themarshallproject.orghttps://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Wayne-Gacyhttps://www2.illinois.gov/idoc/aboutus/Pages/Executions.aspxhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Victor-Feguerhttps://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/victor-feguerhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Timothy-McVeighhttps://www.bop.gov/about/history/timothy_mcveigh.jsphttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Aileen-Wuornoshttps://www.dc.state.fl.us/offenderSearch/detail.aspx?Page=Detail&DCNumber=474222https://www.okhistory.org/publications/chronicles/vol10/iss4/causes.pdfhttps://www.bop.gov/about/history/timothy_mcveigh.jsp

Last episode, we talked about the fear of death. The big, final, unavoidable question mark at the end of life. Today, we’re picking up that thread and tugging it somewhere colder, quieter… and much less final.In this episode of Spirits with Crime, we dive into the fear of the afterlife and why ghosts have haunted human imagination for centuries. Using An Illustrated History of Ghosts, we explore a deceptively simple question: what even is a ghost? We’ll walk through how the idea of ghosts has evolved across eras. Along the way, we talk about why ghosts scare us so deeply, what they reveal about our fear of dying, and maybe more unsettling, our fear of not being done.As a little cherry on top of the headstone, this episode also marks the end of Season 3. Next week, we kick open the crypt doors for Season 4, and I'm so excited to get to do another terrifying season with all of you.Give this one a listen, leave a review if you’re enjoying the journey, and come chat with me. Do you believe ghosts are spirits, symbols, or something else entirely? And if ghosts are real… would you want to become one?Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcastSources: https://www.worldhistory.org/article/701/ancient-mesopotamian-beliefs-in-the-afterlife/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Mesopotamian_underworldhttps://grokipedia.com/page/Ghosts_in_Mesopotamian_religionsBoardman, Adam Allsuch. An Illustrated History of Ghosts. London: Nobrow Press, 2022.

In today’s episode of Spirits with Crime, we’re talking about Andrea Yates, a case that sits at the uncomfortable crossroads of fear, faith, mental illness, and the devastating consequences of untreated psychological distress. This is not a sensational story, but a sobering one. We unpack what happened, how fear of death and damnation shaped Andrea’s actions, and how belief systems can become distorted when someone is drowning in untreated mental illness.Beyond the case itself, this episode takes a step back and asks a bigger question: how does our fear of death influence the choices we make while we’re still alive? From desperation and control to denial and moral panic, fear can quietly rewrite someone’s reality long before tragedy strikes.This conversation is heavy, but it’s an important one. And while this episode focuses on fear in life, we’re not done yet. In the next episode, we’ll follow that fear beyond the grave and explore how it transforms into stories of the afterlife, unfinished business, and ghosts that refuse to stay silent.Listen with care, share your thoughts respectfully, and if this episode resonated with you, leaving a review helps more spooky souls find these conversations. I’d also love to hear your take: do you think fear protects us, or does it sometimes become the most dangerous force of all?Send Me a Story! @ [email protected]: @spiritswithcrimepodcastSources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrea_Yateshttps://people.com/why-did-andrea-yates-drown-her-children-11882267https://www.wral.com/story/andrea-yates-fast-facts/17644737/https://abc13.com/post/andrea-yates-rusty-george-parnham-clear-lake-texas/10802560/https://abc13.com/andrea-yates-houston-mother-kills-children-clear-lake/10802560/https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/06/20/andrea-yates-timeline-a-look-back-at-the-clear-lake-mothers-case-after-she-drowned-her-5-children-in-homes-bathtub/https://www.biography.com/crime/andrea-yateshttps://people.com/andrea-yates-ex-husband-rusty-says-didnt-blame-her-wonderful-person-exclusive-11884936https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3109493/https://www.txcourts.gov/cca/opinions/05-0024.htmhttps://www.cnn.com/2006/LAW/01/06/yates.retrial/https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5539061https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/article/Rusty-Yates-speaks-about-wife-s-case-2028455.php

If deep water makes your palms sweat and your imagination run wild, welcome home. This week on Spirits with Crime, we’re leaning into Thalassophobia, that primal fear that something enormous is cruising beneath you… and it knows you’re there.I kick things off with the unsettling story of High Aim 6, a Taiwanese fishing vessel found drifting at sea with no crew aboard. Was it piracy, an accident, or something far more unsettling tied to the unpredictability of the sea?Then we dive deeper into the abyss with deep sea cryptids. From the eerily humanoid Ningen, to the serpentine Lusco, and other nightmare fuel allegedly spotted where sunlight gives up, I explore the creatures people swear they’ve seen lurking in the dark below.Listen now, leave a review, and tell me this: what do you think is scarier, the things we know live in the ocean… or the things we haven’t even seen yet?Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] me @spiritswithcrimepodcastSources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Aim_6https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2003/01/16/191173https://www.atuna.com/archive/?article=357https://graham64.wordpress.com/tag/high-aim-6/https://www.tvi.show/vanished/the-disappearance-of-the-crew-of-the-high-aim-6-taiwanese-ship-unraveling-the-mystery-at-sea

This week on Spirits with Crime, we’re diving straight into the uncanny valley.First up: Anatoly Moskvin, the Russian historian with a dark hobby; exhuming the bodies of little girls and turning them into eerily lifelike dolls. Then, we’re heading into the metaphysical with the Tulpa, a being said to be born entirely from human thought. Could our fears, obsessions, and darkest imaginings actually take form in the real world? Don’t forget to drop your thoughts and theories in the comments or reviews! I want to know: do you think the idea of the Tulpa is real? Cheers!Sign up for the newsletter @ ⁠⁠https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcast⁠⁠Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://cocktailpartyapp.com/drinks/rattle-skull/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anatoly_Moskvinhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/anatoly-moskvinhttps://vocal.media/criminal/eccentric-professor-mummified-26-dead-girls-and-turned-them-into-dollshttps://psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk/articles/thoughtformshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsukumogamihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulpa

Hold onto your cocktail glasses, spooky souls, because today’s episode takes fear to new heights. This episode’s all about acrophobia.We’re diving headfirst (pun absolutely intended) into the chilling case of Phoebe Handsjuk, a story that still leaves investigators asking one question: Did she fall… or was she pushed? Then we scale things even higher with the eerie legends of Devil’s Tower, a place so otherworldly it’s sparked everything from alien theories to Native American folklore about spirits that guard the skies.So grab your drink and join me as we look up, look down, and try not to lose our balance. Cheers!Don’t forget to leave a review or comment to tell me which story had your stomach dropping faster — Phoebe’s mysterious fall, or the legends surrounding Devil’s Tower. Sign up for the newsletter @ ⁠⁠https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcast⁠⁠Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://cocktailpartyapp.com/drinks/biscotti-spritz/https://allthatsinteresting.com/phoebe-handsjukhttps://www.phoebehandsjuk.comhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-10/woman-who-fell-down-garbage-chute-was-sleepwalking-coroner-says/5956852https://www.mamamia.com.au/phoebe-handsjuk-death/https://www.usgs.gov/geology-and-ecology-of-national-parks/devils-tower-national-monumenthttps://www.usgs.gov/publications/geology-devils-tower-national-monument-wyominghttps://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/nature/tower-formation.htmhttps://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/historyculture/first-stories.htmhttps://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/historyculture/reverence.htmhttps://www.visitrapidcity.com/blog/post/the-story-of-devils-tower-national-monument/https://www.iaa.uni-rostock.de/forschung/laufende-forschungsprojekte/american-antiquities-prof-mackenthun/landmark-stories/devils-tower-1/

Creepy crawly alert! This week on Spirits with Crime, yes, bugs are involved.First up, meet Theodore Coneys, the Denver Spider-Man, a man who literally lived in the shadows… and in the ceiling of his victims’ homes. Then, we swarm over to The Plague of Flies, exploring how swarms of insects have long been tied to demonic forces, curses, and the supernatural. If you’ve ever been creeped out by a spider crawling across the ceiling—or wondered why flies are the unofficial mascots of doom—this episode is for you. Don’t forget to leave a comment or review to let me know which story freaked you out the most, or if you’ve got any bug-related legends I should cover next! Cheers!Sign up for the newsletter @ ⁠⁠https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcast⁠⁠Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4952/white-spiderhttps://cocktailpartyapp.com/drinks/white-spider/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_Edward_Coneyshttps://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/coneys-theodore.htmhttps://www.cpr.org/show-episode/denver-spider-man/https://morbidology.com/theodore-edward-coneys-the-denver-spiderman/https://history.denverlibrary.org/news/denver/tale-denver-spider-manhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plagues_of_Egypthttps://abookofcreatures.com/2020/05/04/musca-macedda/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasu_%28Zoroastrianism%29https://aleph.humanities.ucla.edu/2015/10/06/a-new-relationship-with-death-a-synthesized-experiential-portrait-and-analysis-of-mid-fourteenth-century-medieval-european-societys-reception-of-responses-to-and-reflections-on-the-black-d/https://www.catholic365.com/article/40509/the-strange-religious-meaning-of-flies.html

Hey, spooky souls! Welcome back to another episode– today’s stories will take us to some dark and traumatic places. First, we’re heading underground to Tokyo in 1995, where the doomsday cult Aum Shinrikyo unleashed a deadly sarin gas attack on the subway. It’s one of the most shocking acts of domestic terrorism in history, with a mix of apocalyptic prophecy, twisted science, and cult control. Then, we head south to the folklore of South Africa to meet the Tokoloshe: a mischievous, terrifying creature blamed for everything from bad luck to sudden deaths. So grab your drink, keep your feet off the floor, and settle in for this dark, twisted, and spooky double feature. Cheers!As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts, hot takes, or theories on today’s stories. Drop a comment, leave a review, or share your own cult or cryptid encounters.Sign up for the newsletter @ ⁠⁠https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcast⁠⁠Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoko_Asaharahttps://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/biography/shoko-asaharahttps://quod.lib.umich.edu/j/jii/4750978.0010.301/--reconsidering-japanese-religious-history-the-aum-incidenthttps://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/aum-shinrikyohttps://www.nti.org/analysis/articles/revisiting-aum-shinrikyo-new-insights-most-extensive-non-state-biological-weapons-program-date-1/https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/aum-shinrikyohttps://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/5/8/99-0409_articlehttps://www.globalsecurity.org/security/library/congress/1995_r/aum/part05.htmhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matsumoto_sarin_attackhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sakamoto_family_murderhttps://www.britannica.com/event/Tokyo-subway-attack-of-1995https://www.wired.com/2007/06/murderous-japan/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokoloshehttps://journals.co.za/doi/10.10520/ejc-linga_v21_n1_a10https://symbolsage.com/tokoloshe-zulu-mythology-mischief-maker/https://mythical-creatures.com/glossary/s-africa/tokoloshe/

Hey spooky souls- Happy Saturday! Get ready to dive into some double disappearances today.First, we visit Springfield, Missouri, 1992, where Sherrill, Suzanne, and Stacy vanished without a trace, leaving a community (and the nation) stunned. Then, we’re jetting off to Brazil for the Hoer Verde Disappearance, an equally baffling story of an entire village gone missing under eerie circumstances. What really happened? I’d love to hear your theories, thoughts, or just your spine-tingling reactions, so don’t forget to leave a comment or review! Cheers!Sign up for the newsletter @ ⁠⁠https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcast⁠⁠Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springfield_Threehttps://www.springfieldmo.gov/2498/Three-Missing-Womenhttps://www.fbi.gov/wanted/vicap/missing-persons/the-springfield-three---springfield-missourihttps://medium.com/@byhannahoneill/the-crazy-case-of-the-springfield-three-where-are-they-491cc3cf946ahttps://explorersweb.com/exploration-mysteries-hoer-verde/https://medium.com/curiosity-chronicles-extended/the-vanished-village-of-hoer-verde-50cfcf6be7bahttps://pleasant-green.fandom.com/wiki/Hoer_Verde

Hey, spooky souls! We’re getting into some monkey business today, with two stories that really make you question your own mind.First up, we’re heading to Halifax, England, in 1938, where the town was gripped by fear of a shadowy attacker known as the Halifax Slasher. Panic spread like wildfire, witnesses swore they were attacked, and yet… was there really someone lurking in the shadows, or was it all the power of suggestion?Then, we’re traveling to Delhi in 2001, where residents claimed they were being terrorized by the Monkey Man, a bizarre creature that leapt through the night, scratched at its victims, and caused full-on chaos in the city. Was it a cryptid? Or another case where fear itself became the true monster?Have you ever fallen down a mass hysteria rabbit hole? Or do you think there really was something in Halifax and Delhi? I’d love to hear your thoughts, so leave a review or drop a comment with your theories! Cheers!Sign up for the newsletter @ ⁠⁠https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcast⁠⁠Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halifax_Slasherhttps://caldertales.wordpress.com/the-halifax-slasher/https://crimesthroughtime.co.uk/the-halifax-slasher-1938/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monkey-man_of_Delhihttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2001/may/18/lukehardinghttps://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/the-monkey-man-panic-20-years-later/https://www.researchgate.net/publication/10591905_A_study_on_mass_hysteria_monkey_men_victims_in_East_Delhihttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/10591905_A_study_on_mass_hysteria_monkey_men_victims_in_East_Delhi

Hey spooky souls! Today’s episode is a wild ride. First, we’re diving into the chilling story of The Order of the Solar Temple, a secretive cult that ended in tragedy and mystery, leaving questions about loyalty, faith, and control that still haunt investigators today. Then, we get into the eerie coast of Provincetown, Massachusetts, to explore the Black Flash: a shadowy figure that has terrified locals for decades. Grab a drink, get cozy, and let’s talk cults, ghosts, and the kind of stories that make you double-check the locks at night. Cheers!Have you seen something strange or read about a mysterious group or ghostly figure? Don’t forget to leave a review or comment! I want to hear it!Sign up for the newsletter @ ⁠⁠https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcast⁠⁠Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://www.gothichorrorstories.com/gothic-travel/by-location/new-england/cape-cod/the-black-flash-of-provincetown-ma-folk-horror-and-hysteria-from-new-england-echoes-in-the-midwestern-countryside/https://ptownie.com/history/a-black-flash-in-the-pan-provincetowns-boogeyman/https://provincetownindependent.org/local-journalism-project/next-generation/2024/10/30/beware-the-black-flash/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_the_Solar_Templehttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Order-of-the-Solar-Templehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994_Solar_Temple_massacreshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1995_Vercors_massacrehttps://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/video-the-1994-solar-temple-cult-deaths-in-switzerland/40878686https://www.the-sun.com/news/13016321/cult-order-of-the-solar-temple-sirius-bbc/https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1686/rising-sunhttps://www.diffordsguide.com/encyclopedia/635/cocktails/paloma-cocktail-history-origin

Happy Saturday, spooky souls! Today’s episode is going to take you from the deserts of New Mexico to the dance floors of Chicago. On the true crime side, we’re digging into the chilling case of the West Mesa Bone Collector, a haunting unsolved mystery that left investigators sifting through a graveyard in the sand. Then, we take it to the dance floor with one of Chicago’s most famous ghost stories: Resurrection Mary, the vanishing hitchhiker who may just still be waiting for her next dance partner.If you enjoy today’s deep dive, don’t forget to leave a rating or a review! Have your own theory on the Bone Collector? Or maybe you’ve had your own run-in with a wandering ghost? Drop a comment, send me a DM, or leave a review and share your story. Cheers!Sign up for the newsletter @ ⁠⁠https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcast⁠⁠Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Mesa_murdershttps://www.cabq.gov/police/contact-the-police/west-mesa-homicide-investigationhttps://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/serial-killer/west-mesa-murders-serial-killer-who-slayed-buried-11-victims-remains-unidentifiedhttps://www.cabq.gov/police/news/apd-honors-west-mesa-victims-on-15th-anniversaryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resurrection_Maryhttps://www.chicagohistory.org/resurrection-mary/https://windycityghosts.com/the-legend-of-resurrection-mary/https://unsolved.com/gallery/resurrection-mary/https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-hauntings-resurrection-mary-most-famous-ghost/

Everything’s bigger in Texas, including its shadows. In this week’s episode of Spirits with Crime, we’re uncorking a glass of history and horror as we take a look at The Servant Girl Annihilator, a brutal 1800s killer who stalked Austin long before Jack the Ripper hit London. Then, we check in to Austin’s Driskill Hotel, a lavish landmark where luxury meets lingering spirits. From spectral brides to ghostly children, the Driskill proves that some guests never check out.Pour yourself a drink, settle in, and let’s untangle these Texas tales. Did the Servant Girl Annihilator inspire Jack the Ripper theories for you too? I love hearing your takes, so be sure to leave me your twisted theories. Cheers!Sign up for the newsletter @ ⁠⁠https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcast⁠⁠Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://www.servantgirlmurders.com/the-servant-girl-annihilator/https://web.archive.org/web/20200217203117/https://truecrimesociety.com/2019/09/28/the-servant-girl-annihilator/https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/94680/how-servant-girl-annihilator-terrorized-1880s-austinhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Servant_Girl_Annihilator#Murdershttps://austinghosttours.com/who-is-haunting-the-driskill-hotel/https://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2015-10-09/americas-favorite-haunted-hotels-why-we-love-austins-driskillhttps://ghostcitytours.com/austin/haunted-austin/driskill-hotel/

Happy Saturday, spooky souls! Today is all about brains and beaks, as we go deep into the strange and unsettling side of history and hauntings. First up: the lobotomy. Yep, that infamous “medical miracle” that turned out to be more horror story than healing. We unpack the chilling history of ice picks to the brain, the doctors who swore by it, and the heartbreaking aftermath for patients who never signed up for what they got.Then we’re trading white coats for black cloaks as we head to Venice, where the shadow of a plague doctor is said to still stalk Campo San Lio. With their eerie bird-like masks and mysterious presence, plague doctors were honestly, already nightmare fuel!So grab your drink, cozy up, and let’s dig into the weird, and the wild, history of medicine. Don’t forget to share your thoughts, and tell me which story freaked you out most. Cheers!Sign up for the newsletter @ ⁠⁠https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcast⁠⁠Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-lobotomy-5114062https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/António_Egas_Monizhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/plague-doctors-beaked-masks-coronavirushttps://historywalksvenice.com/article/the-venetian-lazzaretti/the-plague-doctor/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnival_of_Venicehttps://history.howstuffworks.com/european-history/plague-doctors.htmhttps://tourleadervenice.com/venice-after-dark-the-best-night-walks-ghost-stories-and-hidden-bars/

Grab your garlic, lock your doors, and maybe don’t listen if you have a weak stomach… because today’s episode is not for the faint of heart. We’re diving into the nightmare fuel that is Australia’s most infamous cannibalistic killer, the Butcher of Aberdeen herself, and then flying over to the Philippines to meet the Manananggal, a winged, vampire demon that will make you rethink your late-night snack run.So pour yourself something strong, press play, and when you’re done, let me know your thoughts in the comments. Your feedback not only keeps the spirits talking, but it helps more spooky souls find their way to our little haunted corner of the internet. Cheers!Sign up for the newsletter @ ⁠⁠https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcast⁠⁠Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katherine_Knighthttps://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/articles/katherine-knight-killer-cannibalhttps://crown.rdhs.org/the-crime-that-rattled-australia-an-overview-of-katherine-knights-gruesome-murder-of-her-boyfriend/https://the-line-up.com/katherine-knighthttps://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/cannibal-killer-aussie-mum-katherine-knight-skinned-and-cooked-husband/news-story/dccc5bdcd81f51b9c2e364b98bc5cf15https://people.com/she-murdered-her-husband-and-cooked-his-remains-but-what-she-planned-to-do-with-them-shocked-authorities-11712899https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manananggalhttps://gristjournal.com/2023/12/the-manananggal-as-mythmaking-by-melanie-manuel/https://www.historicmysteries.com/myths-legends/manananggal/38960/https://www.monstropedia.org/index.php?title=Manananggal

Hello, spooky souls, today’s episode is brought to you by: absolute nightmares… and clowns. Buckle up for a double dose of unsettling weirdness, as this week we’re diving face-first into a story that sounds like it came straight from a Stephen King film. Marlene Warren, shot in cold blood by someone dressed as a clown holding balloons and flowers. What happens when love, jealousy, and grease paint collide? Then, pack your bags- we’re checking into the infamous Clown Motel in Tonopah, Nevada. With a graveyard next door, hundreds of clowns inside, and countless ghost stories, this spot is either your worst nightmare or your weird little happy place. Either way, we’re going there. Cheers!Sign up for the newsletter @ ⁠⁠https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcast⁠⁠Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sheila-keen-warren-marlene-warren-murder-florida-killer-clown-case/https://abcnews.go.com/US/killer-clown-victims-son-reflects-33-year-fight/story?id=98941520https://apnews.com/article/killer-clown-florida-cold-case-fdc1d20f1385cb2ba351718e5522d83fhttps://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/huge-update-in-killer-clown-case-34-years-after-horror-crimes/news-story/188e56f29f53dc50287c2e68772bd86chttps://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-news/marlene-warren-killed-by-clown-at-florida-homehttps://www.wptv.com/news/region-c-palm-beach-county/wellington/sheila-keen-warren-plea-dealhttps://people.com/people-magazine-investigates-sex-clowns-murder-marlene-warren-case-8736175https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Clown_Weekhttps://www.tonopahnevada.com/clown-motel/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clown_Motelhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/10/31/haunted-hotel-clown-motel-nevada-travel/https://www.reddit.com/r/vegas/comments/1ahnr4a/anyone_who_has_stayed_at_the_clown_motel_in/https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-stories/the-clown-motel/

Road‑trip time, spooky souls! We are back at it again with our Haunted Road Trip through the U.S.!This stop takes us to Bethany Beach, Delaware, where the ocean breeze carries more than just salt air. Welcome to the Addy Sea Inn, a gorgeous 1902 Victorian B&B that moonlights as a paranormal playground.Grab your travel mug, tune in, and decide: Is the Addy Sea the East Coast’s friendliest haunt or a beachfront frightfest? Have you stayed here? Got your own seaside ghost story? Drop a comment, leave a review, and let’s keep the haunted road‑trip vibes rolling. Sign up for the newsletter @ ⁠⁠https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcast⁠⁠Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://frightfind.com/addy-sea-inn/https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/stays/delaware/addy-sea-dehttps://theresashauntedhistoryofthetri-state.blogspot.com/2014/04/delawares-haunted-addy-sea-inn.htmlhttps://www.hauntedrooms.com/delaware/haunted-places/haunted-hotels/the-addy-sea-bethany-beach

Time Stamp to Avoid Spoilers: 3:26.70Hey, spooky souls- happy Saturday! We’re starting today's short episode with the devastating case of Alexia Telles, a story that highlights just how real and terrifying the monsters hiding in plain sight can be. Then we’re heading deep into the swamps of Murphysboro, Illinois, where an ooze-covered cryptid made headlines: the Big Muddy Monster. So whether you’re here for the true crime, or the cryptids (or both), I hope you’ll listen, reflect, and share your thoughts. Leave a review, drop a comment, and let me know: What do you believe the Big Muddy Monster is? And how do we as a community stay loud for victims like Annissa?Sign up for the newsletter @ ⁠⁠https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcast⁠⁠Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://abc7chicago.com/post/oswego-illinois-murder-case-alexia-telles-sentenced-death-annissa-ellen-williams-tried-stage-suicide/17161696/https://people.com/woman-sentenced-killing-girlfriend-staging-death-suicide-11775836https://people.com/woman-sentenced-killing-girlfriend-staging-death-suicide-11775836https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/oswego-woman-who-tried-to-stage-girlfriends-murder-as-a-suicide-sentenced/3789309/https://patch.com/illinois/oswego/oswego-woman-sentenced-2023-death-girlfriend-weishttps://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2023/04/06/oswego-woman-charged-with-first-degree-murder-in-shooting-death-at-her-home/https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Murphysboro_Mud_Monsterhttps://murphysboro.com/the-big-muddy-monster/

Happy Spooky Saturday! This week's episode is one wild ride through science, scams, and sleep demons. First up, we're diving fork-first into the empty world of Dr. Linda Hazzard, the so-called “fasting specialist” who promised health through starvation… and left a trail of bodies instead. Talk about toxic diet culture in its most literal form. Have you ever woken up and felt like something’s watching you in the dark corner of your room? Well, you might now. Because, then, we head into a different kind of nightmare: sleep paralysis, the infamous Hat Man, and the disturbing legend of the Russian Sleep Experiment. This episode is packed with eerie science, historical horror, and some truly terrifying tales you won’t want to listen to alone at night. Cheers!Got thoughts on whether the Hat Man is real? Want to scream about Linda Hazzard’s audacity with me? Leave a comment, drop a review, or tag the show on socials! I love hearing your takes- and yes, your nightmares count too.Sign up for the newsletter @ ⁠⁠https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcast⁠⁠Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_personhttps://monster.fandom.com/wiki/Hat_Manhttps://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/hypnagogic-hallucinationshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Sleep_Experimenthttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6048360/https://mail.murderpedia.org/female.H/h/hazzard-linda.htmhttps://digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2508https://www.express.co.uk/news/history/1721352/starvation-heights-doctor-weight-loss-method-deathhttps://www.historylink.org/File/7955https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/doctor-who-starved-her-patients-death-180953158//

Hey, spooky souls! Strap in, because today’s episode has everything: doomsday prophecies, murder-for-God, miraculous visions, and one cult leader who really put the “evil” in his name.First, we’re heading into the dusty, dangerous world of Ervil LeBaron: the self-declared prophet behind one of the most violent polygamist cults in American history. With a name like a Wild West outlaw, a Bible in one hand and a hit list in the other, Ervil preached blood atonement and wasn’t afraid to have his enemies (and family!) taken out if they crossed him. Then we flip the script, and go from cult leader to celestial encounter with the story of Our Lady of Fátima: one of the most famous Marian apparitions in the Catholic world. Be sure to drop your thoughts, your theories, or just say hey, especially if you’ve ever had a religious vision or escaped a toxic spiritual group. Reviews and comments help more spooky souls find the show! Cheers!Sign up for the newsletter @ ⁠⁠https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcast⁠⁠Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ervil_LeBaronhttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-09-20-vw-1753-story.htmlhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/ervil-lebaron-family-murders-mexico-b2129424.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Lady_of_F%C3%A1tima#Historyhttps://fatimachurchabq.org/our-lady-of-fatima-miraclehttps://www.britannica.com/event/Our-Lady-of-Fatima

Hey spooky souls! Buckle up and beam in because this week, we’re diving into two stories that are downright extra(terrestrial)! First, we head to 1980s Yorkshire, where Zigmund Adamski was found under the weirdest circumstances imaginable. Then we head to British Columbia, where a brilliant, soft-spoken mechanic named Granger Taylor left a note for his family saying he was boarding a spaceship… Don’t forget to leave a review, share your theories, or just tell me which planet you’d like to disappear to when life gets astronomical. Cheers!Sign up for the newsletter @ ⁠⁠https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcast⁠⁠Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://wearethemutants.com/2017/08/23/the-alan-godfrey-abduction-case-1980/https://scaredycatskeptic.co.uk/todmorden-ufo-abduction/https://www.history.co.uk/articles/the-todmorden-ufo-mystery-a-close-encounter-in-west-yorkshirehttps://www.dazeddigital.com/art-photography/article/55258/1/yorkshire-town-unexplained-extraterrestrial-activity-ufo-todmorden-rik-moranhttps://www.strangeoutdoors.com/uap/zigmund-adamskihttps://www.vancouverislandfreedaily.com/entertainment/where-did-granger-taylor-go-new-documentary-probes-mysterious-disappearance-7157159https://www.reddit.com/r/Unexplained/comments/1dczae4/what_does_everyone_think_of_the_strange/https://www.timescolonist.com/islander/what-happened-to-granger-taylor-4669648https://ufobc.ca/Reports/Collection/collection18mar85.htmhttps://www.abovethenormnews.com/2024/12/14/granger-taylor/https://www.vice.com/en/article/the-man-who-went-to-space-and-disappeared-the-story-of-granger-taylor/

Happy Saturday, spooky souls! Check in, and get comfy… just don’t look under the floorboards.Today’s episode is bringing you a killer combo of true crime and paranormal chills that will have you rethinking your next rest stop on your road trip. First up, we’re heading back to the 1870s to unravel the blood-soaked mystery of The Bloody Benders: a charming little frontier family who welcomed travelers into their Kansas inn… and then made them disappear. Then we roll into Douglas, Arizona, where the Hotel Gadsden is serving up more than vintage glamour. Don't forget to drop a comment, leave a review, and let me know: would you spend a night in a haunted hotel? Cheers!Sign up for the newsletter @ ⁠⁠https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcast⁠⁠Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Bendershttps://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2024/10/bloody-benders/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/sale-kansas-land-where-bloody-benders-committed-their-crimes-180974121/https://kansasreflector.com/2021/10/31/a-mysterious-murder-site-has-a-new-owner-hes-looking-for-answers-about-the-bloody-benders/https://www.kctv5.com/2024/07/04/kansas-bloody-benders-digging-clues-century-old-murders/https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ks-benders/https://www.parsonssun.com/article/293%2Cstudy-of-bender-site-continueshttps://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article325933.htmlhttps://people.com/bender-family-serial-killers-welcomed-weary-travelers-11737278https://www.azhauntedhouses.com/real-haunt/gadsden-hotel.htmlhttps://frightfind.com/gadsden-hotel/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gadsden_Hotel

Hello spooky souls, and welcome back to the rabbit hole!This week, we’re going deep into government black-ops, secret experiments, and a suspicious window dive. We're talking the tragic and murky case of Frank Olson, a government scientist who may(or may not) have been pushed to his death, after being dosed with LSD as part of Project MK-Ultra. Then we get into how Netflix is behind every major conspiracy storyline. Allegedly housed beneath a decommissioned Air Force base in Long Island, this rabbit hole includes psychic kids, time travel, alien contact, and even interdimensional portals. If you love government conspiracies, mysterious deaths, and paranormal plots with a twist of truth, please consider leaving a review and subscribing. Don’t forget to share with your weirdest friend, and drop your theories in the comments!Sign up for the newsletter @ ⁠⁠https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcast⁠⁠Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montauk_Projecthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_Hero_State_Parkhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Olsonhttps://spyscape.com/article/frank-olson-the-cias-secret-quest-for-mind-controlhttps://www.history.com/articles/history-of-mk-ultrahttps://www.post-gazette.com/business/legal/2012/12/03/Six-decade-old-murder-subject-of-CIA-lawsuit/stories/201212030192

Hey spooky souls! Buckle up, because today's episode is not for the faint of heart; or for anyone who thinks dolls, ancient relics, or shady cults aren’t that scary. This week, we’re diving into dark rituals, disturbing relics, and one very unlucky town in England.Spring Break gone horrifyingly wrong- Mark Kilroy, a college student on vacation in Mexico, was abducted and murdered by a cult that combined Santería, human sacrifice, and drug trafficking. Then we cross the pond to get strangely stone-faced with the Hexham Heads. Two small stone heads were found in a family’s garden in England, and unleashed an older mystery- The Legend of The Hexham Wolf: a full-on “Phantom Beast” that allegedly stalked the area well before these heads even came into play. Coincidence? You'll just have to decide for yourself. Cheers!Don’t forget to leave your thoughts—Do you think the Hexham Heads are ancient Celtic relics, or just a forgotten toy? Comment, share, and leave a review! Every interaction helps our little haunted community grow.Sign up for the newsletter @ ⁠⁠https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcast⁠⁠Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Mark_Kilroy#Death_of_Constanzohttps://texasarchive.org/2021_00012https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hexham_Headshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hexham_wolf

Happy Saturday, spooky souls! This week, I’m creeping into two unsettling stories where strangers watch you from the shadows, smiling. First up: The Case of the Westfield Watcher: Imagine moving into your dream home… only to be stalked by anonymous letters from someone calling themselves “The Watcher”, who claims to have been watching the house for decades. They know your names. They know your kids’ names. And they don't like what you've been doing to the house.Then there’s The Grinning Man (A.K.A. Ingrid Cold): A towering figure with a disturbingly wide smile, glowing skin, and a taste for telepathy. First spotted in West Virginia in 1966 (supposed friend of Mothman himself), Cold didn’t just grin- he allegedly spoke without moving his lips, showed up in UFO sightings, and may not be from around here, if you catch my drift. Cheers!Don’t forget to tell me what YOU think:Is The Watcher real, or a twisted neighborhood prank gone too far?Do you buy into the Ingrid Cold lore, or was someone just having a bad acid trip in ‘66?Leave a comment, drop a review, or DM your creepiest “I felt watched” stories — I live for ‘em.Sign up for the newsletter @ ⁠⁠https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcast⁠⁠Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://www.nj.com/union/2017/10/judge_rules_on_njs_infamous_watcher_house_lawsuit.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Watcher_of_Westfield,_New_Jersey#Letter_#3https://thegrosslawgroup.com/2024/10/29/the-case-of-the-watcher-house-when-a-dream-home-turns-into-a-nightmare/https://dailyyonder.com/woodrow-derenberger-and-the-legend-of-indrid-cold/2021/12/03/https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Indrid_Coldhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indrid_Cold

Hey, spooky souls — I’ve got BIG news… I GOT MARRIED!The vibes were immaculate, the champagne was spooky-sweet, and you know I couldn’t go full honeymoon mode without dropping a fresh episode. In honor of tying the knot, we’re digging into two matrimonial mysteries that’ll have you clutching your pearls:First up: The Disappearance of George Smith. George vanished off the side of a cruise ship during his honeymoon in 2005, leaving behind a trail of conflicting witness statements, blood stains on the ship’s awning, and a LOT of unanswered questions. Then we float into full ghost mode with the tale of Anna Baker’s Haunted Wedding Dress. An opulent Victorian gown that never made it down the aisle after Anna’s controlling father forbid her marriage. The dress now sits frozen behind glass… and reportedly moves on its own. Like, aggressively. Whether you’re planning a wedding, avoiding one, or just here for the cursed lace and cruise ship crime — come hang out. Drop a comment, leave a review, or tell me your thoughts:Was George a victim, or did something shady go down at sea?Do haunted dresses actually hold energy, or are we projecting hard on a pile of old silk?Either way, I’m now a married podcaster… so basically, my hauntings are legally your hauntings too! Cheers! Sign up for the newsletter @ ⁠⁠https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcast⁠⁠Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_George_Smithhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/murder-at-sea-the-case-of-missing-honeymooner-george-smith/https://paranormal.fandom.com/wiki/Anna_Baker_Wedding_Dresshttps://culturacolectiva.com/en/history/anna-baker-haunted-wedding-dress/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baker_Mansion

Happy (almost) Mother’s Day, spooky fam! While everyone else is posting pastel bouquets and #blessed brunch selfies, we’re over here diving into the dark side of motherhood and the spirit world. This week, we're serving a two-course nightmare feast featuring one monstrous mother and one terrifying possession that turned heads.First up: Theresa Knorr- a woman who redefines "toxic mother." She claimed to be a victim herself, but the brutal abuse and eventual murder of two of her own daughters tells a much different story. Then we head to South Africa in 1906, where 16-year-old Clara Germana Cele supposedly made a deal with the Devil- or at least, that’s what the nuns believed when she started levitating, speaking fluent languages she’d never learned, and exhibiting classic signs of possession. Leave a comment, drop a review, or DM me your thoughts (and your favorite terrifying mom stories, fictional or otherwise).Sign up for the newsletter @ ⁠⁠https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcast⁠⁠Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clara_Germana_Celehttps://allthatsinteresting.com/real-exorcisms/6https://crimesandcuriosities.medium.com/the-worlds-most-evil-mother-86f46e54fccbhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theresa_Knorrhttps://usghostadventures.com/haunted-stories/clara-germana-cele/

Hey there, spooky souls, this week's episode is for all my fellow weirdos who love their mysteries with a side of deja-vu. We're diving into two paranormal tales that blur the line between crime scene and seance.First up: the truly bizarre murder case of Teresita Basa. She was murdered in 1977 in Chicago — but according to some very credible weirdness, she didn’t let death stop her. And then we meet The Pollock Twins: two little girls born after the tragic death of their older sisters… who started displaying eerily specific knowledge about things they couldn’t possibly have known. Like, “describing their sisters’ old favorite toys” and pointing out places they’d never been. I want to hear YOUR theories: Was Teresita really reaching out from the beyond, or is there a rational twist we’re missing? And what’s the deal with the Pollock Twins? Leave a comment, drop a review, or DM me your thoughts, I might feature your take in next week’s episode!Sign up for the newsletter @ ⁠⁠https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcast⁠⁠Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Teresita_Basahttps://charmainewilding.medium.com/when-the-dead-speak-did-teresita-basa-solve-her-own-murder-44ac5e7c06a2https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/c1qj6c/the_pollock_twins_proof_of_reincarnation/https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Pollock_Twins

Hey there, spooky souls! Grab your favorite blanket (and maybe lock your doors?), because today we’re diving headfirst into two seriously chilling unsolved mysteries, and fair warning: they’re gonna stick with you.First up, we have the heartbreaking case of Evelyn Hartley, a 15-year-old babysitter who vanished in 1953 while doing what should’ve been a totally normal night of babysitting in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Then, things get a little more folklore creepy as we tumble into the story of Bella in the Wych Elm. In 1943 England, some kids goofing around in the woods stumbled across a human skeleton stuffed inside the hollow of a wych elm tree. And someone started scrawling “Who put Bella in the Wych Elm?” in graffiti all over the area — fueling a mystery that has everything from witchcraft to spy games baked in.Sign up for the newsletter @ ⁠⁠https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcast⁠⁠Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://storiesoftheunsolved.com/2021/03/09/the-disappearance-of-evelyn-hartley/https://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/local-history/history-repeats/evelyn-hartley/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Evelyn_Hartleyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who_put_Bella_in_the_wych_elm%3Fhttps://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/31-days-of-halloween-who-put-bella-down-the-wych-elm

Bonjour, spooky souls! This week, we’re heading straight to the dark heart of France!First up, the jaw-dropping, unsolved case of Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès, the French aristocrat and family man who… well… wasn’t so family-friendly after all. Then, we’re heading deep, like, literally beneath the city, to explore the Paris Catacombs.Don’t forget to drop a comment, leave a review, or message me your weirdest urban legend or favorite haunted landmark!Sign up for the newsletter @ ⁠⁠https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcast⁠⁠Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://www.france24.com/en/20190621-france-xavier-dupont-ligonnes-unsolved-murder-mysteryhttps://www.lemonde.fr/police-justice/article/2011/04/22/la-famille-dupont-de-ligonnes-une-vie-en-apparence-sans-histoires_1512022_1653578.htmlhttps://www.vanityfair.com/style/2015/05/french-murder-mystery-dupont-de-ligonnes-familyhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/xavier-dupont-de-ligonnes-family-murder-france-a8997676.htmlhttps://www.france24.com/en/20190424-dupont-de-ligonnes-france-family-murder-mystery-ten-years-onhttps://www.netflix.com/title/81026055https://www.britannica.com/place/Catacombs-of-Parishttps://www.carnavalet.paris.fr/en/collections/catacombs-parishttps://www.livescience.com/paris-catacombs.htmlhttps://www.catacombes.paris.fr/en/history/site-historyhttps://www.atlasobscura.com/places/paris-catacombs

Hello, spooky souls! Grab your favorite glass for this week's cocktail, because this week’s episode is divine. We’re unearthing two bizarre tales that’ll have you questioning nuns and the Vatican’s tech department.First up — ever heard of Mariam Soulakiotis, the Killer Nun? No, this isn’t a horror movie plot — it’s dark history at its weirdest. Known as the “Woman Rasputin,” this 20th-century Greek Orthodox nun ran a deadly monastery where faith, fear, and fatality collided. Then, we’re flipping the switch to full-on conspiracy mode with the Chronovisor — a legendary, supposedly Vatican-hidden time machine that can see into the past. Tune in as we dive deep into this wild theory, secret societies, and why the Vatican always seems to be hiding the coolest (and creepiest) stuff. Cheers!Sign up for the newsletter @ ⁠⁠https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcast⁠⁠Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariam_Soulakiotishttps://imptheoskepastikeratea.gr/en/https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/the-twisted-story-of-mariam-the-serial-killer-nun-85482f61a110https://greekcitytimes.com/2023/01/26/mariam-soulakiotis/https://allthatsinteresting.com/chronovisorhttps://www.culturalworld.org/what-is-the-chronovisor.htmlhttps://theunexplainedmysteries.com/Chronovisor-Time-Machine.html

Hello, spooky souls! Welcome to episode 112 of Spirits with Crime! This week’s episode is like stepping into a Black Mirror episode… if it were ghost-written by the other side.First up, we’re diving into the real-life mystery of “China Black”—a woman found in 2010, wandering with no ID, no memory, and no idea who she was. Then, we plug into the paranormal world of Kinect hauntings—yes, that Kinect. Gamers started noticing eerie, unexplained figures picked up by the Xbox sensor, even when no one else was in the room. Did Microsoft accidentally invent a ghost detector?This episode has a whole lot of mystery, so if you love it (and you know you will), leave a review, drop your theories in the comments, or tell me if your own tech has ever acted a little... haunted. Cheers!Sign up for the newsletter @ ⁠⁠https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcast⁠⁠Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://www.newsbreak.com/the-vivid-faces-of-the-vanished-1590506/2915955820899-woman-found-in-2013-still-unidentified-and-unclaimed-is-living-in-adult-foster-care-facility-as-living-jane-doehttps://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/tcpf17/who_is_china_black_an_amputee_with_amnesia_found/?utm_source=chatgpt.com&rdt=36193https://dnadoeproject.org/case/china-black-amnesia-victim-2013/https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/China_Blackhttps://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/dy1k8n/my_wife_and_i_witnessed_a_ghost_on_the_kinect/?rdt=36983https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/ghost-gadgets-the-xbox-kinnect/?__cf_chl_tk=Zq9TGVVmHnIIpeTx6m9GOjFPsnY2BXleAK.n1Yh5dz0-1743894165-1.0.1.1-vXoftj93AxCikdHj95QvtKgD5CDSMpxQcmCYBJkKLUUhttps://www.theverge.com/games/638490/microsoft-kinect-ghost-huntinghttps://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-kinect-ghost-huntershttps://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/comments/uli6nl/random_microsofts_kinect_finds_new_life_tracking/?rdt=32989

Happy Saturday spooky people! We’re diving deeper into the rabbit hole, where mysterious deaths, shadowy organizations, and shape-shifting reptilian beings collide.Imagine investigating top-secret government conspiracies, alien agendas, and mind control experiments… only to wind up dead under bizarre circumstances. That’s exactly what happened to Max Spiers, a British conspiracy researcher who was found mysteriously deceased in Poland—just days after warning his loved ones that he was in danger. Official cause of death? “Natural causes.” But he vomited black liquid before he died. Was he silenced for uncovering too much? Or did his own obsession with the truth take a deadly turn?If you thought Part 1 was wild, buckle up. We’re going even deeper into the Lacerta Files, the alleged secret interviews with a real-life reptilian being who claims humans aren’t the first—or the most advanced—species to walk the Earth. Do you think Max Spiers was murdered for what he knew? And is there any truth to the Lacerta Files, or are we just chasing shadows? Drop a comment or review- Cheers!Sign up for the newsletter @ ⁠⁠https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcast⁠⁠Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://miliverse.fandom.com/wiki/Lacertahttps://www.luisprada.com/the_lacerta_files/https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2021/11/the-lacerta-files-and-its-reptilian-hybrids-show-the-persistence-of-appealing-myths/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/max-spiers-death-investigation-police-conspiracy-theory-coroner-poland-drug-a8719296.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/jan/06/hopes-that-inquest-will-shed-light-on-conspiracy-theorists-deathhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Max_Spiers

Hello spooky souls! Welcome to Episode 110, where we're diving into a deadly rampage fueled by racial tension and conspiracy, and a theory so bizarre, it has captured the minds of millions.In 1973, Mark Essex unleashed a brutal and calculated attack in New Orleans, targeting police officers and civilians in a spree that left the city reeling. But what drove him to such violent extremes? We’ll explore his troubled past, his deep resentments, and the chaos that unfolded during one of the most shocking sniper attacks in U.S. history.What if I told you humans aren’t at the top of the food chain? Some believe reptilian humanoids have been secretly pulling the strings of world governments, controlling our history, and shaping society from behind the scenes.This episode is packed with real-life horror, and mind-altering theories. Hit play and decide for yourself—is there more to the world than meets the eye? Cheers!Sign up for the newsletter @ ⁠⁠https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcast⁠⁠Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Essexhttps://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/mass/mark_essex/15.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reptilian_conspiracy_theory#Originshttps://miliverse.fandom.com/wiki/Lacertahttps://www.luisprada.com/the_lacerta_files/https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2021/11/the-lacerta-files-and-its-reptilian-hybrids-show-the-persistence-of-appealing-myths/

Hello spooky souls! St. Patrick’s Day is literally around the corner, and while most people are thinking about shamrocks and pints of Guinness, we’re diving into something a little darker than green beer. In 1993, Annie McCarrick, a 26-year-old American woman living in Dublin, vanished without a trace. Despite reported sightings and decades of investigation, her case remains unsolved. Ireland has long been home to tales of people vanishing into the fairy realm (or otherwise), never to return. The "Good People" (as they're cautiously called) are known for their tricks, and some legends suggest they steal away unsuspecting humans, replacing them with changelings or trapping them in their hidden world. Could these ancient beliefs hold any parallels to modern disappearances?Hit play and join the conversation! Cheers!Have you ever heard of fairy abductions? What do you think happened to Annie McCarrick? Leave a review and let’s talk!Sign up for the newsletter @ ⁠https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcast⁠Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aos_S%C3%ADhttps://www.wildernessireland.com/blog/irish-folklore-fairies/https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/annie-mccarrick-disappearance-crack-us-investigation-team-receive-promising-new-lead-that-could-help-solve-27-year-case/39348607.htmlhttps://www.irishcentral.com/news/antonio-angles-missing-annie-mccarrickhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_McCarrickhttps://www.thetimes.com/world/ireland-world/article/what-happened-to-annie-mccarrick-jjxkhqf8s?region=global

Spooky souls, get ready for a wild ride! This week’s episode is packed with revenge, justice, and one seriously messed up ghost story. We’re diving into the true crime tale of a woman who refused to stay a victim, and the legend of a ghostly woman who punishes the unfaithful. From child bride to feared outlaw to political powerhouse, Phoolan Devi’s story is one of revenge, survival, and defiance in the face of a brutal system. After years of suffering abuse, she took justice into her own hands, leading a gang that would make history. But did she live long enough to watch herself become the villain?Cheaters beware! This Venezuelan legend tells of a vengeful spirit who appears to men who betray their wives, luring them in before revealing her monstrous face and unleashing a terrifying fate. This episode is all about vengeance, justice, and the price of betrayal. Hit play, grab a drink, and let’s get into it!Don’t forget to leave a review and tell me your thoughts! Have you ever heard of La Sayona or Phoolan Devi’s story?Sign up for the newsletter @ https://spiritswithcrime.wixsite.com/swcpodcastSend Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoolan_Devihttps://blog.bham.ac.uk/historybham/women-in-history-phoolan-devi/https://roadsandkingdoms.com/2017/indias-bandit-queen/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sayonahttps://wildhunt.org/2020/04/column-la-sayona-a-legend-about-revenge-treason-and-motherhood.html

Alright, spooky souls, this week we’re serving up a twisted true crime tale with a side of paranormal nightmares, because why settle for one kind of horror when we can have both?What happens when a seemingly quiet chicken farm in 1920s California turns into a crime scene straight out of your worst nightmares? Kidnappings, deception, and a case so disturbing it inspired the movie Changeling. Couple that with a crumbling, cursed ruin deep in the Indiana woods, where legends claim witches once cast spells, dark rituals took place, and vengeful spirits still lurk. This episode is a wild ride, and you won’t want to miss it! Grab your favorite drink, settle in, and hit play… if you dare. Cheers!Drop a comment, leave a review, or share your own spooky stories!Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wineville_Chicken_Coop_murdershttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2004-oct-31-me-then31-story.htmlhttps://103gbfrocks.com/indiana-withces-castle/https://www.michaelcwellsphotography.com/2016/03/abandoned-witches-castle.htmlhttps://www.wdrb.com/news/witches-castle-southern-indiana-property-famed-for-urban-legends-up-for-sale/article_5151b28c-56e2-11ed-b28c-47e24d664bb7.html

In today’s special stop on our Haunted Road Trip, we’re checking into one of Connecticut’s most haunted inns. The 1754 House, also known as Captain Grant’s Inn is charming yet chilling. This colonial-era bed-and-breakfast holds more than just history within its walls. Guests and paranormal investigators alike have reported some ghostly encounters here. If you love haunted hotels, this one’s for you! Listen now and let me know—would you dare spend a night in Captain Grant’s Inn? Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and drop a comment with your thoughts on the episode (or any ghostly experiences of your own)!Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://www.captaingrants.comhttps://www.onlyinyourstate.com/stays/connecticut/captain-grants-haunted-inn-cthttps://www.norwichbulletin.com/story/lifestyle/things-to-do/2024/10/16/1754-house-most-haunted-place-in-connecticut-thrillist/75682713007/