20: Winnie Ruth Judd The Trunk Murderess
This is another old case that Daphne takes us through. The case is solved yet has a lot of unanswered questions and what if's. You know we hate that, almost as much as unsolved case. We are still puzzled how she escaped the mental institutions not once not twice but seven times!!! Maybe increase security just a thought. Hope you all enjoy. https://murderpedia.org/female.J/j/judd-winnie-ruth.ht...
1hr 10m Apr 16, 2023
1hr 10m
19: Alvin Karpis
Alvin Karpis of the Barker-Karpis Gang was an American gangster who terrorized the states in the 1930s. He was even named one of the Public Enemies #1 by the FBI (he was in a four way tie for first place, LOL)! He spent time in Alcatraz and even became buddies with Charles Manson during his stay at McNeil Island Pen. This case is a thrilling whirlwind of really high highs, except the people dyi...
57m Apr 07, 2023
57m
18: Francis Hermann AKA The Priestly Butcher
Francis Hermann was a man of God who was exactly the opposite of a man of God. He has a taste for women, booze, travel and murder. Join us as Gayle takes you back to the 19th century for this sorted tale.
1hr 12m Mar 19, 2023
1hr 12m
17: The Honolulu Strangler
This week we discussed the extremely messed up case of the Honolulu Strangler. This is an unsolved case... We know, so frustrating! The murders of five young women in Honolulu took place in the 80's and the dirt bag who did it still has yet to be caught.. or has he?
57m Mar 05, 2023
57m
16: Latino Urban Legends
This episode was inspired by our love of urban legends of all types. These latin urban legends are some cautionary tales and others are just to scare the crap out of children. Gayle had fun exploring the roots of these stories and the variations from country to country. Daphne had fun ripping them apart!! No wonder we are all scared of the dark.
1hr Feb 26, 2023
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15: The Saint Valentine's Day Massacre
The Saint Valentine's Day Massacre occurred on... you guessed it! Valentine's Day in 1929! On this day, seven of Bugs Moran's North Side Gang members were gathered for a meeting when they were gunned down by the police. Or was it the police? Speculation points to Al Capones South Side Gang being the ones responsible for this attack. Allegedly, Irish and Italian turf wars were what led to the vi...
1hr 15m Feb 14, 2023
1hr 15m
14: The Life Story of Nancy Spungen & Her Twisted Love Affair With Sid Vicious Part 2
In the second part of Nancy and Sid's story, we get into the sad details of Sid's early life. Sid joined the Sex Pistols, met Nancy Spungen and began their tumultuous relationship. Let's dive into the punk scene and listen to their story unfold.
1hr 24m Feb 05, 2023
1hr 24m
13: The Life Story of Nancy Spungen & Her Twisted Love Affair With Sid Vicious Part 1
Hey guys join us as Gayle tells the tragic story of Nancy Spungen and her tortured life. Her journey led her into dark, scary and sad places. A girl who spent most of her life just looking for happiness and trying to find it through any means necessary. In part 1 Gayle will mostly talk about Nancy and how her traumatizing birth laid the foundation for her tragic short life.
1hr 8m Jan 27, 2023
1hr 8m
12: The Cecil Hotel... Part 2
Back to Los Angeles we go as Daphne continues to deep dive into the Cecil Hotel and its' effort to rebrand itself as Stay on Main, as well the tragic story of Elisa Lam. The creepy details of the elevator game which may or may not transport you to another plane in the paranormal world, or will just confuse the shit out of you trying keeping track of which floor you are on...
1hr 7m Jan 14, 2023
1hr 7m
11: The Cecil Hotel... Part 1
The Cecil Hotel was built with the intention of being an opulent hotel for Hollywood tourists and society's elite. Those plans foiled when the Great Depression happened and the hotel became a place of occupancy for those living on Skid Row, those looking to end it all and serial killers. Trigger warning: suicide.
1hr 12m Jan 07, 2023
1hr 12m
10: Haunted Denver Metro… Part 2
Hey listeners, let's explore Cheesman Park! Ever think about sharing your picnic with a ghost? Now you won't be able to STOP thinking about it. This is an interesting journey through one of Denver's oldest and most affluent neighborhoods.
57m Jan 05, 2023
57m
9: The Lawson Family Murders: The 1929 Christmas Day Massacre
In this episode, we explore the chilling case of the Lawson Family Murders, a tragic and mysterious mass killing that took place on Christmas Day in 1929 in rural North Carolina. Charlie Lawson shocked his small farming community when he murdered his wife and six of his seven children before taking his own life. Nearly a century later, the case still raises haunting questions: What drove him to...
54m Dec 28, 2022
54m
8: Dayton Christmas Killings
In December 1992, a brutal crime shattered the peace of a Dayton, Ohio during the Christmas holiday. The so-called “Dayton Christmas Killings” remain one of the most chilling seasonal crimes in Ohio history. In this episode, we uncover what happened, who was responsible, and how the investigation unfolded. We also examine the broader themes of trust, violence, and justice that continue to make...
46m Dec 19, 2022
46m
7: Reddit Stories... Part 1
Listen as we narrate some awesome and disturbing stories from Reddit, from users, "BowlerBeautiful5804", "BubbaLeeJones", and "Sugar-soad". Thank you to these incredible authors for letting us share your stories. We loved every moment of it, even if we peed ourselves a little, LOL!
43m Dec 11, 2022
43m
6: The Vampire of Barcelona: Serial Killer or Scapegoat?
At the height of Barcelona’s social unrest in the early 1900s, a woman was arrested and quickly labeled “The Vampire of Barcelona.” Accused of kidnapping children and committing horrific acts, her name became synonymous with evil. In this episode, we examine the crimes attributed to Enriqueta Martí, the political and social climate of the time, and the debate among historians about what truly h...
50m Dec 03, 2022
50m
5: The Preppy Murder: Privilege, Media Frenzy & the Death of Jennifer Levin
In 1986, the murder of Jennifer Levin rocked New York’s Upper East Side and became a tabloid obsession. Dubbed the “Preppy Murder,” the case centered around a wealthy private school graduate whose defense strategy ignited national outrage. In this episode, we examine the timeline of that night in Central Park, the controversial claims made during trial, and how media narratives shaped public pe...
1hr 8m Nov 28, 2022
1hr 8m
4: The 1957 Cold Case of Maria Ridulph
In December 1957, 7-year-old Maria Ridulph vanished while playing outside her home in Sycamore, Illinois. Her disappearance became one of the most infamous child abduction cases in American history. More than 50 years later, a suspect was arrested, but the conviction would later be overturned in a stunning legal twist. In this episode, we unpack the original crime, the decades of unanswered que...
1hr 15m Nov 18, 2022
1hr 15m
3: Haunted Denver Metro... Part 1: Real Ghost Stories & Colorado Urban Legends
In Part 1 of our Haunted Denver Metro series, we explore some of the most infamous haunted locations in Colorado, from the ghost-filled stretch of Riverdale Road to two of Denver’s most historic and allegedly haunted mansions. First, we dive into the terrifying legends surrounding Riverdale Road, a desolate country road known for phantom joggers, burning mansions, demonic rituals, and one of th...
44m Nov 12, 2022
44m
2: The Heartbreaking Case of Junko Furuta: One of Japan’s Most Disturbing Crimes
In this episode, we examine the tragic and deeply disturbing case of Junko Furuta, a Japanese high school student whose 1988 kidnapping and prolonged torture shocked the nation and continues to haunt true crime history. We break down what happened, how the perpetrators were able to evade immediate accountability, the failures within the justice system, and the lasting impact the case had on Jap...
1hr 12m Nov 12, 2022
1hr 12m
1: The True Story of Annabelle the Doll: The Real Demon
Before she became a horror icon, Annabelle was a real doll locked inside a glass case labeled “Warning: Positively Do Not Open.” In this episode, we dive into the real paranormal case that inspired Annabelle/ Conjuring film franchise. What actually happened to the nursing students who owned the doll? What did Ed and Lorraine Warren claim was attached to it? And why do visitors still report stra...
37m Nov 12, 2022
37m