Champagne and Murder, Please

The Keddie Cabin Murders are often described as one of California’s most horrifying unsolved crimes — and for good reason. Four victims. Extreme violence. A crime scene that should have led straight to arrests. Instead, it led to decades of silence.Then there’s Andrea Sherpf and Bernd Göricke. Killed later the same year. Officially “unrelated.” Investigated separately. Filed away.In this episode, we unpack what happened inside Cabin 28, what police did in the crucial early hours, and why the investigation veered off course almost immediately. We also revisit the murders of Andrea and Bernd, and ask the uncomfortable question la...

As the old year dies and a new one staggers into the light, we travel back to industrial Leeds, where desperation was currency and superstition could be weaponized.
This is the story of Mary Bateman, known to history as the Yorkshire Witch, a woman who sold miracles, curses, and hope in tiny paper packets… until one of her promises ended in murder.In this New Year’s Eve episode, we untangle folklore from fact, examine the life of her victim Rebecca Perigo, and ask an uncomfortable question that still echoes today: when survival depends on belief, who really holds the...

In this solo episode, I step into the quiet hills of Pennsylvania’s Hex Hollow, where folklore and fear collided with devastating reality. The 1928 murder of Nelson Rehmeyer is often remembered as a “witchcraft killing,” but that label flattens a far more complicated story. Poverty, superstition, desperation, and community pressure all braided together, with tragic consequences.Alongside the case, we trace the ancient legend of the Wild Hunt. A ghostly procession said to ride the winter skies, carrying omens, warnings, and echoes of communal guilt. Not as a gimmick, but as a mirror. Folklore doesn’t cause violence, but it often sh...

In this episode, we uncork a glass and wander straight into the winter-dark. First, we follow the long, creaking footsteps of Frau Perchta, a midwinter enforcer with a taste for justice and a reputation for… creative disembowelment. She prowls Alpine nights like a stern auntie from the underworld, checking lists the way Santa wishes he could.Then we shift the spotlight to Boulder, Colorado, where the murder of JonBenét Ramsey still hangs over true crime history like a strand of tinsel that refuses to fall. We revisit the timeline, the conflicting theories, and the uneasy quiet that settles over a c...

This week on Champagne and Murder, Please, we’re heading into the icy shadows of the Adirondacks—where a summer romance took a deadly turn. Grace Mae Brown, a young factory worker with dreams bigger than her circumstances, met a tragic end on Big Moose Lake, and the truth behind her death became one of the most sensational trials of the early 1900s. We’ll unravel the heartbreak, the lies, the evidence, and the haunting legacy Grace left behind.Then, because the holiday season apparently wasn’t spooky enough, we’re unwrapping the chilling legend of the Christmas Werewolf—a winter creat...

This week on Champagne and Murder, Please, we follow the chilling and courageous escape of Eliza Harris — the enslaved woman whose desperate flight across the frozen Ohio River became one of the most unforgettable moments in American storytelling. We explore the real history behind her legendary escape, the cultural shockwaves it caused, and how her story helped shape the nation’s conscience. Grab a glass, settle in, and prepare for a night on the ice.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncle_Tom%27s_Cabin
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In this episode, we walk the line between tragic reality and bone-deep folklore. The Boy in the Box remains one of the most haunting cases in American criminal history—a child lost, nameless, and silent for decades. And from the winter-stricken North comes the legend of the Wendigo, a spirit of famine, greed, and insatiable hunger. Light a candle, pour your drink, and settle into the dark with us.
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This week on Champagne and Murder, Please, we’re hopping from one eerie mystery to another. First, we drift through the fog toward Poveglia—Italy’s infamous “island of ghosts,” steeped in plague pits, abandoned hospitals, and more whispered hauntings than a gothic novel. Then we follow the trail of Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès, the French aristocrat-turned-fugitive whose disappearance after his family’s murder has baffled investigators for over a decade. Two places, two mysteries, and zero answers…but plenty to sip on.Grab your champagne, babes, it's time to dive in.
Wikipedia – Poveglia
Walks of Italy – “Poveglia Island: All...

This week, we’re talking about one painting that refuses to burn and one family that decided reality was optional. From The Crying Boy curse that terrified Britain to the Tromp family’s “we’re going off-grid, kids” road trip, we’re unpacking the chaos, the confusion, and the downright weird energy connecting these two infamous tales. Seatbelts on — emotionally and otherwise.The Sun (1985) — original tabloid coverage that triggered the panic
Punt PI, BBC Radio 4, Series 3 (2010) — “The Crying Boy” episode
Massimo Polidoro, “Curse That Painting!”, Skeptical Inquirer (Nov/Dec 2012) https://skepticalinquirer.org/2012/11/curse-that-painting/
Atlas Obscura, “A Painting of a Crying Boy Was Blamed f...

We’re diving into the witchy OGs: the Witch of Endor (who once summoned a dead king like it was her side hustle) and Mother Shipton, the Yorkshire prophetess who had thoughts about the future. Miracles? Curses? Early influencer energy? Grab your brooms — we’re judging everyone.Bible Odyssey – The Woman at Endor
1 Samuel 28 – Bible Gateway
University of Hertfordshire – The Witch of Endor in History and Folklore
Jewish Encyclopedia – Endor, The Witch of
GotQuestions – Who Was the Witch of Endor?
Marg Mowczko – The Witch of Endor and King Saul
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It’s one thing when your neighbors suck — it’s another when they’re invisible, angry, and possibly from hell. This week, we’re talking the Smurl haunting and those nightmare-fuel Black-Eyed Children who don’t understand the concept of the word “no.” Buckle up, witches — this one’s pure chaos, so grab your champagne and lets dive in!Champagne Pairing: Luc Belaire LuxeA little dramatic, a little supernatural. Glossy black bottle, gold lettering — perfect for an episode that goes from haunted houses to black-eyed horrors.Wikipedia — Smurl Haunting
All That’s Interesting — The Smurl Haunting: One Family’s Nightmare
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One came as a whisper from the afterlife. The other, a blip from the stars. Both changed the way we think about who — or what — might be trying to reach us. This episode unpacks two strange moments in history that made humanity stop and listen.
Champagne Pairing: Luc Belaire LuxeWikipedia — Greenbrier Ghost (concise overview with trial and autopsy details). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenbrier_Ghost. Wikipedia
Greenbrier County / local history writeup — “The Greenbrier Ghost, Zona Heaster Shue” (local perspective and marker info). https://greenbrierwv.com/editorials/the-greenbrier-ghost. Greenbrier WV
GothicHorrorStories — “The death, resurrection and retribution of Zona Heaster Shu...

In this episode we explore two of America’s most haunting vanishings separated by centuries but tied by the same unsettling question: what really happened?First, we journey to the late 16th century and the vanishing of the Lost Colony of Roanoke—117 English settlers who disappeared from Roanoke Island, leaving only the cryptic word “CROATOAN” as a clue. What theories persist to this day, and what new discoveries might be rewriting the story?Then, we leap forward to February 1978 in Northern California, where five men from Yuba County set out on a routine drive home and vanished into the wilderness. Over tim...

When we first launched Champagne and Murder, Please, we covered the chilling stories of Georgia Tann—the woman who built an empire of stolen children—and Fritz Haarmann, the “Butcher of Hanover.” But those early days came with rookie audio, nerves, and not nearly the depth we wanted to give these cases. So we’re taking a second look.In this refreshed episode, we revisit both Tann and Haarmann with sharper research, deeper storytelling, and a little more champagne. If you’ve been with us since the beginning, think of this as a remastered classic. And if you’re new here—well, buc...

Two chilling stories—one shrouded in cosmic mystery, the other rooted in rural folklore. In 1966, two Brazilian men were found dead on a hillside, dressed in raincoats and strange lead masks, with no clear cause of death. Were they victims of a UFO experiment gone wrong, a secret ritual, or something even stranger? Then we travel back to rural England, where the brutal 1945 murder of Charles Walton still haunts the quiet village of Lower Quinton. With whispers of witchcraft and curses surrounding the case, fact and folklore blur in unsettling ways.Join us as we unravel the eerie threads connecting un...

Get ready CAMPers!!!!!From the shadowed caves of Zugarramurdi in Spain to the misty woods of Sleepy Hollow in New York, tales of witches and specters have haunted communities for centuries. In this episode, we unravel the dark history of the infamous Basque witch trials and the legends tied to the “Witches’ Cave,” before crossing the Atlantic to revisit Washington Irving’s chilling tale of the Headless Horseman. Were these stories born of folklore, fear, or something more supernatural? Grab a glass and join us as we dive into witchcraft, myth, and mystery across two continents.Champagne Pairing: Veuve Clicquot Yellow L...

We’re heading back into the misty past to revisit two of our most requested stories: the legendary Isobel Gowdie and the enigmatic Biddy Early. From whispered confessions of witchcraft in 17th-century Scotland to the charms and cures of a famed Irish “wise woman,” these tales are brimming with folklore, mystery, and the lingering shadows of superstition. Join us as we breathe new life into these episodes, exploring the blurred lines between magic, myth, and fear in communities that lived by candlelight and rumor.✨ Champagne pairing for this episode: Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé CAMPers! Please keep Vanessa and her family in your th...

In this chilling episode, we dive into two of history’s most perplexing and haunting mysteries. First, we unravel the enigmatic case of the Isdal Woman—a woman found dead in Norway’s “Ice Valley” under circumstances so strange they’ve fueled decades of speculation, from espionage to secret identities. Then, we journey back to 18th-century France, where the countryside lived in terror of the Beast of Gévaudan, a monstrous creature responsible for dozens of gruesome attacks and still the subject of fierce debate: was it a wolf, a man, or something far darker?To complement these tales of mystery and m...

Two of history’s most chilling disappearances—worlds apart, yet bound by unanswered questions. In this episode of Champagne and Murder, Please, we unravel the baffling tragedy of the Dyatlov Pass Incident, where nine hikers met a strange and terrifying end in the frozen Russian wilderness. Then, we journey to West Virginia to revisit the haunting disappearance of the Sodder children, a case that continues to spark debate nearly eight decades later. Were these tragedies the result of accidents, foul play, or something more sinister? Pour a glass, and join us as we dive deep into the shadows of these endu...

Disappearance is one of the most haunting crimes of all—and in this episode of Champagne and Murder, Please, we’re exploring two chilling cases that left behind more questions than answers. First, we examine the tragic death of Brookelynn Fancher, a baby whose future was stolen under mysterious circumstances. Then, we dive into the decades-old mystery of the Springfield Three—Sherrill Levitt, Suzie Streeter, and Stacy McCall—who vanished without a trace from a Missouri home in 1992, sparking one of the most baffling missing persons cases in American history. With twists, rumors, and enduring heartbreak, these stories reveal how fragile...

On this chilling episode of Champagne and Murder, Please, we travel California’s shadowed highways to examine the life and crimes of William Bonin—the so-called “Freeway Killer”—whose spree of violence left a trail of young victims in his wake. But the story doesn’t end there. We also dive into the mysterious and unresolved deaths of the Reagan brothers, two lives cut short under circumstances that still raise more questions than answers. From calculated cruelty to lingering enigmas, this episode explores how some killers are caught—and how some mysteries refuse to be solved.https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/capital-pu...

In this spellbinding episode of Champagne and Murder, Please, we uncork the dark legacy of the Salem Witch Trials—where fear, hysteria, and power turned neighbor against neighbor in one of history’s most infamous purges. But we don’t stop there. We journey even deeper into the idea of the "witch" through the lens of mythology, exploring the story of Circe, the enchantress of Greek legend who defied gods and men with spells, potions, and unapologetic power. From real-life executions to timeless goddess lore, we peel back the layers of misogyny, myth, and magic. Was it ever really about witchc...

In this chilling episode of Champagne and Murder, Please, we journey from the icy wilderness of Alaska to the heart of Atlanta’s Piedmont Park as we examine two tragic cases separated by decades but connected by brutality. First, we delve into the twisted double life of Robert Hansen—the “Butcher Baker”—a seemingly ordinary family man who hunted women in the Alaskan wilderness. Then, we shift to the heartbreaking 2021 murder of Katie Janness, who was walking her dog, Bowie, when both were viciously attacked in a public park. We explore the facts, the fears, and the frustrating search for justice. P...

In this gripping episode, we explore two of history's most infamous criminal duos—Leopold and Loeb, the privileged prodigies who committed a shocking "thrill kill" in 1924, and Bonnie and Clyde, the Depression-era lovers whose crime spree captivated and terrified the nation. What drove these pairs to such extremes? How did their relationships fuel their descent into violence? Join us as we unravel the psychology, passion, and notoriety behind these deadly partnerships—and the legacies they left behind.Leopold, Nathan. Life Plus 99 Years. Doubleday & Co., 1958.Darrow, Clarence. “The Plea of Clarence Darrow.” The Clarence Darrow Digital Collection, University of Minnesota, 1924. https://darrow.l...

In this powerful episode, we explore the lives, legacies, and tragic deaths of two music icons from vastly different worlds—Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla and metal guitar legend Dimebag Darrell. Though their genres, audiences, and styles were worlds apart, both artists left an indelible mark on music history and were taken from us far too soon by senseless acts of violence. Join us as we honor their journeys, reflect on their cultural impact, and examine the eerie similarities in their final days. From the rise to stardom to the shocking endings—this is a tribute to the unstoppable spirit of two...

This week on Champagne and Murder, Please, we lace up our hiking boots and head deep into the misty heart of the Appalachian Trail—where the line between reality and legend is as thin as the mountain air. From ghostly hitchhikers and eerie lights in the woods, to cryptids, vanished hikers, and ancient curses whispered through the trees, the Trail holds more than just scenic beauty. Join us as we sip something bubbly and dive into the dark folklore and chilling encounters that haunt one of America's most iconic and mysterious wilderness paths. Don’t stray from the trail… something might...

In this chilling episode of Champagne and Murder, Please, we dive deep into two hauntingly different but equally disturbing tales linked by water and death. First, we unravel the twisted world of Leonard Lake—prepper, predator, and one half of one of California’s most sadistic killer duos. Discover how his warped fantasies and bunker full of secrets turned into a real-life nightmare.Then, we step back in time to 1934 and explore the mystery of the “Lady of the Lake,” a still-unidentified woman whose remains surfaced in Lake Erie, shrouded in rumors, coded messages, and Great Depression-era darkness. What links these tw...

What happens when family values become a mask for abuse—and no one’s watching closely enough to stop it?
In this chilling episode of Champagne & Murder Please, we dive deep into two shocking and deeply unsettling family cases: the public unraveling of Kevin and Ruby Franke—famous for their YouTube channel “8 Passengers”—and the harrowing case of Travis Decker, a Washington father accused of the unthinkable.
We explore how outward appearances can hide horrifying truths, how communities and systems fail to intervene, and what these cases reveal about the darker side of family life that’s too often ignored...

In this chilling episode of Champagne & Murder Please, we explore two haunting tales that blur the line between mystery and madness. First, we revisit the heartbreaking 1984 disappearance of 5-year-old Renee Aitken, who vanished from her North Carolina bedroom without a trace—no forced entry, no clear suspect, and decades of unanswered questions. Then, we dive into the terrifying mind of Richard Chase, the so-called "Vampire of Sacramento," whose brief but brutal killing spree in the late 1970s left six victims dead—and the nation shaken. What drives someone to drink human blood? And how can a child disappear so silently into...

In this chilling installment of Champagne and Murder, Please, we uncork the unsettling phenomena of time slips and the doppelgänger effect—those eerie moments when past and present collide, and familiar faces turn dangerously unfamiliar. From documented encounters with doubles that foretold doom to stories of people stepping into another time without warning, we delve into the science, lore, and murder cases entangled in these temporal oddities. Pour a glass, dim the lights, and prepare to question reality itself.
"Time Storms" by Jenny Randles (2001)https://medium.com/tales-of-terror-paranormal-and-the-strange/the-bizarre-case-of-time-slips-c0c56efb9046https://mysticaltimesblog.com/time-slips/
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In this chilling episode, we dive into the twisted lives of two women whose innocent facades masked sinister intentions. Meet Nannie Doss, the "Giggling Granny," who left a trail of poisoned husbands and eerie laughter in her wake, and Stacy Castor, the so-called "Black Widow," who used antifreeze and forged letters in a deadly web of deceit. Join us as we unravel the motives, methods, and madness behind these infamous female killers—and explore what made them so uniquely dangerous.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nannie_Doss https://encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/nannie-doss/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/nannie-doss-giggling-granny
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In this compelling episode, we examine two tragic yet starkly different stories connected by the relentless power of the sea. Kathryn Donohue was a vibrant woman whose life ended violently in a murder that shocked her community, unraveling a disturbing web of betrayal and deception. Meanwhile, Australian adventurer Andrew McAuley attempted an audacious solo kayak crossing of the Tasman Sea in 2007, aiming to become the first to complete the perilous journey from Tasmania to New Zealand. After a month battling fierce waves and isolation, McAuley’s final distress call sent chills through rescuers and left only haunting questions behind. Through in...

In this chilling episode, we delve into two hauntingly tragic cases that captivated headlines and remain shrouded in mystery and horror. First, we explore the disturbing story of Zach Bowen and Addie Hall, a couple whose post-Hurricane Katrina love affair took a sinister turn, ending in a gruesome murder that shocked New Orleans. Then, we unravel the perplexing case of Cindy James, a Canadian nurse whose years-long harassment and mysterious death left investigators questioning: Was she the victim of a cruel and relentless stalker, or was it all a horrifying descent into madness? Join us as we dissect these haunting...

In this chilling true crime double feature, we unravel two disturbing tales that expose the shadows hiding in plain sight.First, we explore the twisted story of Kelly Cochran—the woman who helped murder her lover with her husband… then may have turned on her husband, too. A tale of toxic pacts, betrayal, and a body count that might be higher than anyone thought. What drives a person to become a serial killer hiding behind suburbia?Then, we cross the border into Canada to revisit the unsolved mystery of the Lost Boys of Pickering—six teens who vanished without a trace...

This week, we dive deep into the murky unknown with two of the weirdest cryptids to ever ooze into legend. First up: the Abominable Swamp Slob—a reeking, moss-covered humanoid said to haunt the wetlands of the American South. Locals say he’s more stench than sight, but is there more to this smelly specter than meets the nose?Then, we drift into open water to unravel the mystery of the Bermuda Blob—a gelatinous mass that washed ashore and defied identification. Was it a rotting whale carcass, a deep-sea monstrosity, or something far stranger? And why do these blobs keep t...

In this episode, we dive deep into two chilling yet vastly different true crime stories—one of a calculated killer, the other of a father’s deadly revenge.First, we unravel the disturbing case of Maury Travis, a serial killer who terrorized St. Louis with a dark obsession and a chilling collection of videotaped horrors. Using his job as a hotel clerk to cover his tracks, Travis evaded police for years—until a single slip unraveled his web of terror.Then, we shift to the case of Jody Plauché, a young boy abducted and abused by his karate instructor, Jeff Doucet...

In this gripping episode, Brittany & Vanessa recount two of the most astonishing survival stories in modern history.
Jan Baalsrud: The EscapeDuring World War II, Norwegian resistance fighter Jan Baalsrud found himself on the run after a sabotage mission went horribly wrong. Betrayed to the Nazis, he was the sole survivor of his team and had to evade capture in the brutal Arctic wilderness. With frostbitten feet and a gunshot wound, Baalsrud survived for two months in the harsh Norwegian landscape, enduring avalanches, near-starvation, and amputating his own toes to prevent gangrene. Thanks to the help of brave locals, he...

In this episode, we delve into the disturbing histories of two infamous cults: The Ant Hill Kids and The Peoples Temple. We start with Roch Thériault, the self-proclaimed prophet who founded the Ant Hill Kids in Canada. What began as a small commune promising spiritual enlightenment quickly turned into a nightmare of extreme abuse, control, and shocking violence. We break down how Thériault manipulated his followers, the horrifying acts he committed, and the tragic fate of his victims.Then, we shift focus to Jim Jones and the rise of the Peoples Temple, a movement that began with messages of...

Are you brave enough to peer beyond the veil? In this chilling episode, we dive deep into the eerie history and terrifying lore behind two of the most infamous paranormal games: the Ouija board and Bloody Mary. From spine-tingling firsthand experiences to the origins of these supernatural rituals, we explore why these games have captivated and terrified thrill-seekers for generations. Are they harmless fun, or is there something darker lurking in the shadows? Tune in—if you dare—as we uncover the truth, share real-life stories, and discuss the psychology and supernatural theories behind these haunting legends.https://en.wikipedia.org...

In this episode, the hosts dive into two of the most famous UFO cases in history: the Mount Rainier UFO sighting of 1947 and the Betty and Barney Hill abduction in 1961.The episode begins with the Mount Rainier sighting, where Kenneth Arnold, a private pilot, reported seeing nine crescent-shaped objects moving at an incredible speed near the mountain. His description of their "saucer-like" motion led to the term "flying saucers", sparking a nationwide UFO craze and fueling theories about extraterrestrial visitors. The hosts discuss the impact of Arnold's sighting on UFO culture and government responses, including early investigations into unidentified aerial...

In this episode, the hosts dive into three fascinating and mysterious true crime cases. First, they discuss Emily Pike, whose tragic and little-known case raises unsettling questions about justice and the gaps in investigative efforts. Then, they revisit one of the most infamous unsolved murders in American history—the case of Elizabeth Short, known as the Black Dahlia—exploring the theories and lingering mysteries surrounding her brutal 1947 murder. Finally, they delve into the bizarre and chilling case of the Circleville Letter Writer, an anonymous figure who terrorized an Ohio town with threatening letters, leading to a decades-long mystery filled with twis...

In this episode, we explore two chilling and complex true crime cases: Jennifer Pan, the woman behind a shocking murder-for-hire plot, and Missy Bevers, a fitness instructor whose murder remains an unsettling mystery.
We begin with Jennifer Pan, a seemingly model daughter from a strict Vietnamese-Canadian household. Beneath the surface, however, was a web of deception—fake report cards, a fabricated university career, and a double life. When her strict parents began to catch on, Jennifer orchestrated a plot that would lead to a brutal attack in their home. We break down the psychological and social pressures that may ha...

In this episode, we unravel the stories of Tituba, the enslaved woman whose coerced confession helped ignite the Salem Witch Trials, and Morgan le Fay, the legendary enchantress of Arthurian myth. Though separated by time and culture, both women have been shrouded in mystery, magic, and historical distortion.
Was Tituba truly a witch, or was she a scapegoat caught in a web of colonial fear and hysteria? Was Morgan le Fay a sinister sorceress, or was she a misunderstood figure whose power threatened the medieval patriarchy? We explore their origins, how their legacies were shaped by storytelling, and what...

In this episode, the hosts explore the histories and hauntings of two iconic lighthouses:Battery Point Lighthouse in California andSt. Augustine Lighthouse in Florida.TheBattery Point Lighthouse, built in 1856, has withstood earthquakes and powerful storms. It is said to be haunted by former keepers and residents, with reports of ghostly footsteps, objects moving on their own, and eerie whispers. The hosts discuss chilling encounters from visitors and the lighthouse’s unique position as a tidal island.Next, they delve into theSt. Augustine Lighthouse, one of Florida’s most famous haunted locations. With a tragic history that includes the deaths of ligh...

In this special Valentine’s Day episode, we explore both the romantic and the notorious sides of February 14th. First, we dive into the origins of Valentine’s Day, tracing its roots from ancient Roman festivals to the modern celebration of love, chocolates, and flowers. We discuss how St. Valentine became associated with romance and how the holiday evolved over time.Then, we shift gears to a much darker chapter in Valentine’s history—the infamous St. Valentine’s Day Massacre of 1929. We break down the bloody gangland execution orchestrated by Al Capone’s men against rival George "Bugs" Moran’s gang in Chic...

Grab your champagne and lets go!In this episode, we explore the sinister stories of Ivan Milat, the Backpacker Murderer of Australia, and Harold Shipman, the British doctor-turned-serial killer. Milat lured unsuspecting travelers into the wilderness, where he carried out brutal killings, while Shipman, a trusted physician, exploited his position to take the lives of hundreds of patients. Join us as we dissect their crimes, uncover their motives, and examine how they were ultimately brought to justice.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Milat https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/oct/27/ivan-milat-chilling-serial-murders-haunt-australia-after-deathhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-48346543 https://en.wikipedia.o...

A massacre down under, and a possible vampire from Brazil. Grab your champagne and join us as we weave our way through these tales. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Arthur_massacre_(Australia)  https://www.britannica.com/event/Port-Arthur-Massacrehttps://www.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/port-arthur-https://www.reddit.com/r/vampires/comments/1bujl4v/tell_me_about_the_real_life_vampire_legends_like/?captcha=1https://www.fabledcollective.com/the-mysterious-camille-monfort-the-untold-legend-of-the-amazon-vampire/#google_vignette  https://vocal.media/history/camille-monfort

A haunted asylum and a spooky old house, grab your champagne and join us as we navigate the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum and Z.D. Ramsdell's house. https://trans-alleghenylunaticasylum.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorSV88mINepLNzR9r5WSIkiHxMKbtaeYfKTmQ2wh151wQAaIX-k  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Allegheny_Lunatic_Asylumhttps://crimereads.com/a-visit-to-the-trans-allegheny-asylum-or-on-hauntings-and-history/  https://globaldebauchery.com/trans-allegheny-lunatic-asylum-in-weston-west-virginia/  https://gehsspartanshield.org/4568/features/trans-allegheny-asylum-ghost/https://ceredowv.gov/our-community/ramsdell-house/  https://wchstv.com/news/local/paranormal-investigations-help-preserve-history-of-ramsdell-house-in-ceredo  https://www.southernspiritguide.org/ramsdell-house-haunt-brief/  https://marshallparthenon.com/18663/campus-life/the-weebie-jeebies-a-paranormal-investigators-experiences-in-west-virginia/

Grab your champagne and join us for the Anaconda Road Massacre, and find out why we hate Bruce Lindahl so much. https://mtstandard.com/centennial-of-infamous-anaconda-road-shootings-approaches/article_d6a80523-6625-5881-a03c-6c58384868a7.html  https://www.kxlf.com/butte-miner-killed-in-anaconda-road-massacre-remember-100-years-after-his-death  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anaconda_Road_massacrehttps://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/279-under-the-radar-the-murder-of-pamela-maurer/id1404686511?i=1000670710022  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Lindahl_(criminal)  https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/bruce-lindahl-linked-1979-cold-case/  https://news.wttw.com/2024/10/24/dna-links-suspected-chicago-area-serial-killer-who-died-1981-woman-s-1979-death

We may have had too much fun making this episode. Its all about the Batsquatch and the Abbagoochie! Grab your champagne and join us! https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Batsquatchhttps://pacsentinel.com/batsquatch/https://cdom.com/wiki/Abbagooryptidz.fanchie  https://www.wboy.com/only-on-wboy-com/paranormal-w-va/what-the-heck-is-the-abagoochie-of-webster-springs-west-virginia/  https://thecryptidatlas.com/abbagoochie-taxidermy-cryptid-monster-comes-alive-attacks-west-virginia-town/

We wanted to know how other countries celebrate the new year, so grab your champagne and join us as we find out! https://www.afar.com/magazine/new-years-traditions-from-around-the-worldhttps://www.travelchannel.com/interests/holidays/articles/worlds-best-new-years-eve-parties

Is it the most wonderful time of the year? Not for the families in this weeks episode. We are talking about the Christmas killings in Covina, California, and the Christmas spree killings in Dayton, Ohio. Grab your champagne and your comfort objects and lets get into it.

What is Japans obsession with KFC at Christmas time? Why isn't Krampus part of your holiday celebrations yet? Grab your champagne and join us as we discuss KFC and Japan, and the mysterious Krampus. https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/things-to-do/whats-the-deal-with-kfc-and-christmas-in-japanhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krampus  https://www.abc27.com/holidays/happy-krampusnacht-unless-youre-a-naughty-child/#:~:text=Modern%20Krampusnacht%20celebrations%20tend%20to,or%20sometimes%20lumps%20of%20coal.  https://www.rent-a-christmas.com/blog/article/krampusnacht-celebrating-santas-dark-counterpart

It only took us 3 tries to get this episode out, and its a short one! Two Illinois murder cases just for you. Grab your champagne and join us!
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Hopefully your thanksgiving went better than these ones. Grab your champagne and join us as we talk about two thanksgiving murder cases. Houston cold case: Texas Rangers search for answers in 1996 murder of Kristen Lea Wilson | FOX 26 HoustonCold Case Spotlight - Kristen Wilson - Project: Cold Casehttps://abc13.com/abc13-unsolved-houston-true-crime-cold-case-kristen-wilson/11066403/Man admits murdering 4 relatives on Thanksgiving, gets life in prison | CNNCourt documents reveal new details of Merhige's cruelty, regrets over Thanksgiving Day murdersHe Shot A Little Girl Three Times And They Were Debating Over His Punishment | by Reginald Ben-Halliday | Lessons from History | Medium

How is an exorcism performed? What does it all entail? Grab your champagne and join us as we find out! https://www.britannica.com/topic/ritual/The-functional-approach  https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05709a.htm  https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacraments-and-sacramentals/sacramentals-blessings/exorcismhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exorcism_of_Roland_Doehttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/dec/20/the-exorcist-boy-named-magazinehttps://allthatsinteresting.com/roland-doe-the-exorcist-true-story

10 bizarre ways to die, and how the cremation process works. Grab your champagne and lets get into it!
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Grab your champagne and join us for our latest episode! A murder across the pond and two nuns hit by a car on all souls day. https://www.abergavennychronicle.com/news/harold-jones-the-boy-who-killed-687946https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/alexander-paterson-prison-reformer/enigma-of-harold-jones-19211941/0F972CBA13C812B8AF642B690BE7B5B9  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Jones_(murderer)https://iowaunsolvedmurders.com/the-murders/all-souls-day-murders-of-sister-mary-virginis-and-sister-mary-rosalita-1921/ 

A week late, but here you go! Grab your champagne and join us!! https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/long-beach-police-say-theyve-solved-their-oldest-cold-case-homicide-to-date/https://www.presstelegram.com/2012/08/25/cold-case-no-more-finding-long-beach-mothers-killer-brings-relief-to-daughters-40-years-later/https://lbpost.com/news/40-years-later-lbpd-solves-city-s-oldest-cold-case-homicide-2/https://www.oxygen.com/crime-time/thomas-cass-murdered-everett-delano1966-new-hampshire-oldest-cold-casehttps://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/everett-delanohttps://www.concordmonitor.com/More-than-50-years-later-a-murder-case-is-solved-23621698

Why are we not supposed to take candy from strangers? Grab your champagne and join us as we find out where the phrase came from! Don’t Take Candy from Strangers - Pook & Pook Inc. (pookandpook.com)DNA links suspected serial killer Robert Zarinsky to Mary Agnes Klinsky's 1965 murder in New Jersey - ABC7 New York (abc7ny.com)Robert Zarinsky - WikipediaAfter 50 years, family learns serial killer murdered teen (usatoday.com)

What's a Boggart really like? Have you ever heard of a Yowie? Grab your champagne and join us as we tell you some interesting tales about Boggarts and Yowie! Boggart - WikipediaBoggart | Myth and Folklore Wiki | Fandom‘There’s a ghost in my house’- boggarts & poltergeists | British Fairies (wordpress.com)Yowie - WikipediaThe Yowie: The Legendary Cryptid Of The Australian Outback (allthatsinteresting.com)The Australian Yowie: Mysterious Legends of a Tribe of Hairy People | Ancient Origins (ancient-origins.net)

Grab your champagne and join us for another episode! the burning of Elisabeth Plainacher and the mysterious death of Jeanette DePalma.
If you have any story suggestions or stories of your own feel free to send them to champagneandmurderplease@gmail.com Elisabeth Plainacher - WikipediaWitch burning in Vienna - the story of Elisabeth Plainacher - Secret ViennaBurned at the Stake: The Story of the Viennese Witch - viennaviral.comNJ cold case: What happened to Springfield's Jeannette DePalma in 1972 (mycentraljersey.com)Death of Jeannette DePalma - WikipediaJustice For Jeannette DePalma | In memory of Jeannette DePalma

Grab your champagne and join Brittany and Jon for a quickie episode. Michael and Suzan Carson decided to try and rid the world of "witches" and killed three innocent people, in the name of cleansing the world. The San Francisco Witch Killers. It was a match made in hell; James was… | by DeLani R. Bartlette | Medium'Witch killer' Michael Bear Carson denied parole in California (azcentral.com)Michael Bear Carson and Suzan Carson - Wikipedia

Grab your champagne as we delve into a couple of the worst female killers from the UK. Kate Webster and Amelia Dyer.
Kate Webster: The Victorian maid who boiled her mistress | All About History (historyanswers.co.uk)Ten facts about Kate Webster, the Irish maid hanged for dismembering her employer in Victorian London | The Irish PostMurder of Julia Martha Thomas - Wikipedia
Amelia Dyer - WikipediaAmelia Dyer "The Reading Baby Farmer" - Crime MuseumThe Horrifying Truth of Britain's Baby Butcher Amelia Elizabeth Dyer Revealed - History Collection

Grab your champagne and join us as we hear the stories of two different solved kidnap and murder cases. Katherine and Sheila Lyon and Carla Walker. Murders of Katherine and Sheila Lyon - WikipediaHorrifying confession 40 years after Lyon sisters 'raped and burned' - NZ HeraldThe Lyon sisters had vanished 40 years earlier. But this cold case team didn’t give up on them. - The Washington PostMurdered Teen's Former Boyfriend Relives Last Time He Saw Her Alive in '74 (people.com)Glen McCurley Gets Life in Prison for Carla Jan Walker Murder: Report (lawandcrime.com)Murder of Carla Walker - Wikipedia Duration: 01:01:48

Grab your champagne and join us as we dive into bog bodies and fairy rings! Fairy Circles, The Mysterious Rings Found All Over The World (allthatsinteresting.com)Fairy ring - WikipediaThe Myth and Lore of The Fairy Ring - Garden Collage MagazineEurope's Famed Bog Bodies Are Starting to Reveal Their Secrets | Smithsonian (smithsonianmag.com)Bog body - WikipediaBog Bodies (nationalgeographic.org)

Grab your champagne and join us as we try and figure out how a woman stabbed herself multiple times in her own head. And we find out who Giovanni Borgia was and how he died.
Death of Ellen Greenberg - Wikipedia‘It’s an obvious murder’: Mother of teacher whose death by 20 stab wounds was ruled suicide rages as bombshell new testimony may finally prove her case | The IndependentHer Death From 20 Stab Wounds Was Ruled a Suicide. Her Parents Never Bought It — and They've Won a Legal Victory (msn.com)Giovanni Borgia, 2nd Duke of Gandía | Military Wiki | FandomGio...

Grab your champagne and join us for another episode of Champagne and Murder Please! We are talking about Westley Dodd and Robert Berdella, two men who did truly vile things to other humans. Robert Berdella - WikipediaRobert Berdella: The Horrific Crimes Of "The Kansas City Butcher" (allthatsinteresting.com)Robert Berdella: The Butcher of Kansas City (the-line-up.com)Robert Berdella - WikipediaRobert Berdella: The Horrific Crimes Of "The Kansas City Butcher" (allthatsinteresting.com)Robert Berdella: The Butcher of Kansas City (the-line-up.com)

Grab your champagne and join us as we talk about the Axeman of New Orleans and the death of Mrs. Caroline Luard. Bing VideosAxeman of New Orleans - WikipediaThe Axeman of New Orleans: Victims, Suspects and Theories - The CrimeWireCaroline Mary Luard - WikipediaThe Seal Chart Murder: The mysterious slaying of Caroline Luard which led to more tragedy (kentonline.co.uk)Unravelling mystery of a murder still unsolved | Whitehaven News

What is Lammas and Lughnasadh? And how the hell do you pronounce it? Grab your champagne and join us as we delve into what these holidays are and how to celebrate them! What Is Lughnasadh? Ways to Celebrate the Sabbat | The Pagan GrimoireHistory of Lammas, the Pagan Harvest Festival (learnreligions.com)

Mollie Tibbetts just wanted to go for a run, but she would never make it home. Jayme Closs was just at home probably sleeping when her parents were killed, and she was taken. Grab your champagne and join us as we go through these awful events. Murder of Mollie Tibbetts - WikipediaMollie Tibbetts Murder Case: Iowa Man Gets Life In Prison : NPRWhat to know about the life and murder of Mollie Tibbetts (desmoinesregister.com)This week marks five years since Jayme Closs was found alive after kidnapping (wbay.com)Jayme Closs: 2 years after she fled her captor, teen is dancing...

Grab your champagne and join us for one of our favorites! Cryptids! The Mongolian Death Worm and the Wampus Cat. Are they real or just legends? Lets dive in and find out!
Is the Mongolian Death Worm Real? - Atlas ObscuraMongolian death worm - WikipediaThe Mongolian Death Worm: Nightmare Cryptid of the Gobi Desert? - Historic Mysteries
Wampus Cat | Cryptid Wiki | FandomWampus cat - WikipediaWhat Is a Wampus Cat? - Atlas Obscura

Grab your champagne and join us as we talk about something a little less serious than murder! Dion Fortune a famous occultist and Moll Dyer an infamous witch from Maryland. Dion Fortune - Wikipedia A Witch’s Guide To Dion Fortune | Jason Mankey (patheos.com) Dion Fortune - Famous Witches - Witchcraft (witchcraftandwitches.com) Fortune, Dion – OCCULT WORLD (occult-world.com) Who is Moll Dyer? The Witch of Leonardtown, Maryland (otherworldlyoracle.com) Moll Dyer - Wikipedia

Grab your champagne and join us as we talk about some 4th of July traditions! Have a safe and happy 4th! What to know about the 4th of July’s origins and traditions | PBS News History of the Fourth of July - Brief History, Early Celebrations & Traditions | HISTOR 10 Unusual Ways To Celebrate July 4th | Military.com

Grab your champagne and join as we talk about Jerry Brudos, the Show Fetish Slayer. You may rethink wearing lingerie and high heels after this. Jerry Brudos - Wikipedia Jerry Brudos And The Grisly Murders Of The 'The Shoe Fetish Slayer' (allthatsinteresting.com) Jerome Brudos - Victims, Family & Facts (biography.com)

What happened to Franchesca "Cheka" Alvarado? And what drove a mother and her sister to torture two young boys? Grab your champagne and join us as we take you on this wild ride. What happened to Franchesca Alvarado? (fox29.com) Their missing sister’s severed foot was found in New Jersey in 2013, but that wasn’t the end of the story | Helen Ubiñas (inquirer.com) Franchesca 'Cheka' Alvarado, 22, a mom always hitting the high note—with undying love for The Rock - Philadelphia Obituary Project (phillyobitproject.com) The Disturbing Tale of The Mauerova Cult Family | by Miss Spooks | Medium Czechs...

Grab your champagne and join us for some solved murder cases! Cold case solved 34 years later when police trace DNA evidence from licked envelope | CNN 1988 murder solved, DNA shows killer sent letter to newspaper regardin - Generation Why Podcast (genwhypod.com) DNA from letter helps solve 34-year-old cold case murder of Pa. mom (nbcnews.com) A California woman was murdered more than 50 years ago. DNA testing just led to her killer (sfgate.com) Richard John Davis Killed Nancy Bennallack in 1970: Sheriff (lawandcrime.com) Sacramento’s Oldest Cold Case Has Been Solved | Murders and Homicides on Crimefeed | Investigation Discovery

What do disembodied feet and Edgar Allan Poe have in common? Nothing really, except they are what we are talking about in our episode this week!! Grab your champagne and join us! https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/72586/mysterious-cases-severed-feet-british-columbia https://allthatsinteresting.com/salish-sea-severed-feet https://donbernier.com/portfolio_page/the-mystery-of-the-disembodied-feet/ https://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1867198_1867170_1867206,00.html#:~:text=Since%20August%202007%2C%20five%20human,all%20still%20clad%20in%20sneakers. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/still-mysterious-death-edgar-allan-poe-180952936/ https://www.britannica.com/story/the-mysterious-death-of-edgar-allan-poe https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/edgar-allan-poes-greatest-mystery-was-his-death https://www.biography.com/authors-writers/edgar-allan-poe-death https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Allan...

Beverly Potts was 10 years old when she went missing after a performance in the local park, Paige Renkoski's car was found idling on the side of I-96 with Paige nowhere to be found. Grab your champagne and join us as we twist through these strange disappearances. Disappearance of Beverly Potts - Wikipedia Lake Erie's Coldest Cases: What Happened To 10-Year-Old Beverly Potts? | Shows | Investigation Discovery Beverly Rose Potts – The Charley Project The Disappearance Of Beverly Potts Documentary - Parma Observer Disappearance of Paige Renkoski - Wikipedia Paige Marie Renkoski – The Charley Project Livingston County investigators announce ‘major break’ in cold case (cl...

Did you miss us? No? Well we missed you! Grab your champagne and join us for another episode! This time we are talking about Suzanne Morphew and Etan Patz. 48 Hours on ID: Details of evidence in Suzanne Morphew's murder case explored (msn.com) Suzanne Morphew disappearance: A complete timeline of the case | outtherecolorado.com (denvergazette.com) What Happened to Etan Patz? - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Etan Patz case: Pedro Hernandez found guilty of murder, kidnapping | CNN The Disappearance Of Etan Patz, The Original Milk Carton Kid (allthatsinteresting.com) Disappearance of Etan Patz - Wikipedia

We are back for round 3 of creepy cryptids! Grab your champagne and join us as we talk about the Mogollon Monster and the Qallupilluit. Mogollon Monste – Mythical Encyclopedia Urban Legends In Arizona: The Mogollon Monster (onlyinyourstate.com) What is the Mogollon Monster? A guide to the Arizona legend (azcentral.com) Mogollon Monster - Wikipedia The Legend Of Qalupalik: Inuit Sea Creature Stories (theenlightenmentjourney.com) Qalupalik — Astonishing Legends Qalupalik: The Monstrous Inuit Mermaid | by Yamuna Hrodvitnir | Medium What is the Qallupilluit in Inuit mythology? | Mythology Planet Qallupilluit - Wikipedia

Grab your champagne and join us as we travel to Australia to discuss two really awful killers. Did Katherine Knight really skin her lover in one piece? Peter Dupas was just a sick, sick man. Katherine Knight, The Woman Who Turned Her Lover Into A Stew (allthatsinteresting.com)Australian crime statistics: Australia’s most savage female killers | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news sitePeter Dupas - WikipediaPeter Norris Dupas violent Australian rapist turned killer the Crime Library - The Crime library

200 demons in one house? Ghostly battles fought at a hotel? Join us as we talk about both! Grab your champagne and lets go! Ammons haunting case - WikipediaA Real-Life Exorcism: The Harrowing Tale of the Ammons Family Haunting (the-line-up.com)Latoya Ammons’ Exorcisms And ‘The Demon House’ Of Gary, Indiana (allthatsinteresting.com)The Ghosts of Victoria's Black Swan Inn, San Antonio TX | Haunted Rooms AmericaThe Ghosts of Victoria's Black Swan Inn (ghostcitytours.com)The Chilling Secrets Of The Haunted Victoria's Black Swan Inn In San Antonio, TX - BestAttractions

Was Bridget Cleary really a changeling or was her husband just looking to get rid of her? And was Alice Kyteler really a witch or was she just a boss babe and other people couldn't handle it? grab your champagne and join us!! Murder of Bridget Cleary - WikipediaThe Haunting True Story of Bridget Cleary’s “Changeling” Murder - Atlas ObscuraThe Murder of Bridget Cleary, the Irish “Fairy Wife” (mentalfloss.com)The Slaying of Bridget Cleary - Brutal Murder or a Faery Killing? - The Irish Place
Alice Kyteler - WikipediaAlice Kyteler: Ireland's first witch | Royal Irish Academy (ria.ie)Alice K...

If you haven't seen hotel Transylvania you should. But in this episode we are talking about some "real" vampires from England. So grab your champagne and join us!
Berwick Vampire | How The Northumbrian Villagers Dealt With Evil Forces (wearsideonline.com)Tales of Northern Vampires: Ancient Revenants in the Borders and Cumbria (icysedgwick.com)Berwick upon Tweed Vampire – Mysterious Britain & IrelandA History of Vampires and Their Transformation From Solely Monsters to Monstrous, Tragic, and Romantic Figures | Published in Curiosity: Interdisciplinary Journal of Research and Innovation (scholasticahq.com)The Bloody Berwick Vampire Attacks | Spooky Isles
https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/strange-tale-of-highgate-vampire/ Duration: 00:18:49

We love a mystery, but hate unsolved murders. Join us as we talk about the mysterious deaths at Hinterkaifeck, and the infamous Wall Street bombing of 1920. Grab your champagne and lets get into it! Hinterkaifeck murders - WikipediaHinterkaifeck Murders: The Unsolved German Massacre (allthatsinteresting.com)The Hinterkaifeck Killings, Germany's Most Famous Unsolved Crime (mentalfloss.com)True Crime All The Time Unsolved on Apple PodcastsWall Street bombing - WikipediaThe 1920 Wall Street Bombing: NYC's First Major Terrorist Attack (allthatsinteresting.com)The Mysterious Wall Street Bombing, 95 Years Ago | HISTORY

Holy cow has it already been 100 episodes?!! We cant believe it either!! Join us as we talk about a serial killer who only attacked redheads, and the survival story of Holly K. Dunn. Also a story from Mark (previously recorded) Pop that champagne and lets go! Redhead murders - WikipediaHow High School Students Helped Crack the 'Redhead Murders' Cold Case (people.com)High schoolers ID possible serial killer in 40-year-old cold case — reveal their findings on true crime podcast (nypost.com)Unsolved mystery of redhead serial killer after bodies found dumped along motorways - Mirror Online
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Natalee Ann Holloway was an 18-year-old American high school graduate from Mountain Brook, Alabama, who disappeared from the Caribbean Island of Aruba on May 30, 2005 Mark James Kilroy was kidnapped in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, while vacationing during spring break. He was taken by his abductors to a ranch where he was tortured and sodomized for hours before being murdered in a human sacrifice ritual. Disappearance of Natalee Holloway - WikipediaJoran van der Sloot says he killed Natalee Holloway with a cinder block and left her in the ocean. Now Aruba considers possible next steps | CNNJoran van der Sloot admits to killing...

Two of the most mysterious cases we have ever heard! How did the Somerton Man die? Why was he left on the beach? And how did Elisa Lam get into a water tank on the roof of the Cecil Hotel? Join us as we delve into the mysteries. Mystery of Australia's 'Somerton Man' solved after 70 years, researcher says (bbc.com)Somerton man mystery ‘solved’ as DNA points to man’s identity, professor claims | CNNThe Somerton Man And The Eerie Mystery Of The Tamám Shud Case (allthatsinteresting.com)
Inside The Mysterious Death Of Elisa Lam At L.A.’s Cecil Hot...

Alizon Device was a young woman who lived with her family in the Pendle area, in a hovel rather grandly known as Malkin Tower. The Devices scratched a living from odd jobs and begging. But an encounter with a peddler would set off a trial unlike any other in history. Marie Catherine Laveau was a Louisiana Creole practitioner of Voodoo, herbalist and midwife who was renowned in New Orleans. The Infamous Alizon Device – Catalyst (carvercentercatalyst.com)The Pendle Witches: 12 Disturbing Details About the Notorious 17th Century Witch Trials | (historycollection.com)The Curse of Alizon Device. What a 17th century witch tr...

After failing to become a monk, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin became a wanderer and eventually entered the court of Czar Nicholas II because of his alleged healing abilities. Known for his prophetic powers, he became a favorite of the Nicholas's wife, Alexandra Feodorovna, but his political influence was minor. Rasputin became swept up in the events of the Russian Revolution and met a brutal death at the hands of assassins in 1916. Rasputin - Assassination, Children & Death (biography.com)Rasputin: 5 Myths and Truths About the Mystic Russian Monk | TIMEHow Did Rasputin Die? Inside The Grisly Murder Of The Mad Monk (allthatsinteresting.com...

A family annihilator always kills his children, and often (but not always) his partner; if. The term was coined in the 1980s by a forensic psychiatrist as a substitute for the more placid term familicide. It means a parent, almost always a father, who massacres their own immediate family in a short time Ronald Gene Simmons | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderersRonald Gene Simmons Killed 16 People — 14 Of Them Were His Family (allthatsinteresting.com)History Behind a Murderer | christieleewhite (wordpress.com)
Christopher Foster | Crime + Investigation UK (crimeandinvestigation.co.uk)Chris Foster, The Millionaire in So Much Debt He Committed Familicide – History and...

The tragic case behind the AMBER alert system and a tale of best friend betrayal. Amber Hagerman, The 9-Year-Old Whose Murder Inspired AMBER Alerts (allthatsinteresting.com)Amber Hagerman’s story — The tragic inspiration behind the AMBER Alert Initiative - OkayBliss5 chilling details about Amber Hagerman's murder (sportskeeda.com)Amber Hagerman : Unsolved Mysteries (psu.edu)
The Murder of Skylar Neese (skylarneesemurder.com)West Virginia Teen Skylar Neese Was Murdered By Her ‘Best Friends’ | Murders and Homicides on Crimefeed | Investigation DiscoverySkylar Neese, The 16-Year-Old Butchered By Her Best Friends (allthatsinteresting.com)Murder of Skylar Neese - Wikipedia

The Greek Goddess Hecate is known by many names, like torch bearer, keeper of keys, Queen of Night, and Queen of the Crossroads. She was skilled in magic, divination, and fortune-telling, and she taught those skills to her daughters Circe and Medea, along with witchcraft with herbs, enchantments, and shapeshifting. HECATE (Hekate) - Greek Goddess of Witchcraft, Magic & Ghosts (theoi.com)Hecate | Myth & Symbols | BritannicaEverything You Need To Know About Hecate (Maiden, Mother, Crone) (thecollector.com)

Hoia Baciu, just outside Cluj-Napoca, Romania’s second city in the depths of Transylvania. It has been called the creepiest forest in the world. The Black Forest Hirschsprung is a legend from the Höllental valley in the Black Forest in Germany. Over time the name has passed from the legend to a place in the valley. The Mystery Behind the Trees of Hoia Baciu Forest - Grave ReviewsMysterious Transylvanian Forest Hoia Baciu » The MALESTROMHoia-Baciu Forest – Cluj-Napoca, Romania - Atlas ObscuraThe Hoia Baciu Forest  - The Little House of Horrors
The Mysterious Black Forest: Exploring Its Secrets — Wicked Obscura Apothecar...

Known as the "Sea Waif," 11-year-old Terry Jo Duperrault spent more than three days adrift at sea until she was found. Juliane Koepcke was aboard LANSA Flight 508 on December 24, 1971, when it was struck by lightning, causing her to plummet 10,000 feet to the Amazon rainforest below. Both girls survived against all odds. Join us as we sip our champagne and tell the stories of these two brave girls. The Horrific Tale Of Terry Jo Duperrault, The 11-Year-Old Girl Lost At Sea (allthatsinteresting.com) Sea orphan: The miraculous survival of Terry Jo Duperrault | by Ashimedua Ugo | Medium Orphaned at sea, Tere now...

an American murderer and suspected serial killer, known as the Killer Cop, the Hangman, and the Butcher of Blind Creek, who was convicted of the 1972 murder and mutilation of two teenage girls in Port St. Lucie, Florida. He is suspected of up to twenty-six further murders. How could this monster get away with so much? Death Wish — Gerard Schaefer — Crime Library Gerard Schaefer | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers Gerard John Schaefer - Wikipedia Gerard Schaefer | Criminal Minds Wiki | Fandom Korbel Brut Rosé Champagne - 750ml Bottle : Target

By the time she was 16 in 1987, Theresa Ann Bier had already had a pretty hard life. She had been taken from her biological parents by social services and had been in several different households before she ended up at her uncle's home in Fresno, CA. An older neighbor Russell Welch, offered to take Theresa camping and to search for bigfoot, she was allowed to go with him. The two went camping and only Welch returned. Welch had many a tale for the authorities about what had happened to Theresa, but ultimately, he claimed that bigfoot had taken Theresa. Theresa Ann...

For 15 years, Charles Cullen slipped fatal doses of drugs into his patients' IVs — earning him the nickname the "Angel of Death." Throughout his 16-year medical career, Charles Cullen bounced back and forth between various hospitals and nursing homes throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. However, the nurse’s frequent relocation was not born out of a desire to help as many people as possible. He was actually killing his patients and then fleeing before anyone caught on. Charles Cullen | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers Charles Cullen, The 'Good Nurse' Who Killed Up To 400 Patients (allthatsinteresting.com) Charles Cullen - Wikipedia

Yule love this episode! It's all about the Yule Lads and the Yule Cat, wreaking havoc on the people of Iceland. We even talk a little about Gryla. Each Christmas, Iceland’s Yule Cat Takes Fashion Policing to the Extreme | Smart News| Smithsonian Magazine The Yule Cat – Icelandic Folklore