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In mid 1800's Lousiana, Delphine LaLaurie lived as a popular socialite in the city of New Orleans. While admired by many in town, Delphine was secretly commiting horrifying, evil acts to those who lived and worked in her nearby mansion. In the end, what happened to Delphine may never truly be known, but many people still claim to experience strange incidents while visiting her French Quarter mansion. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

Sylvia and Jenny Likens needed somewhere to stay while their family was traveling for work. What could have been better than spending several months with a friend's family? Unfortunately for Sylvia, it was nothing short of horrifying. Gertrude Baniszewski was more cruel and demented than anyone could have imagined, and the Liken's stay ultimately ended in tragedy. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

This is one of the more bizarre stories we've told so far. Daniel LaPlante was a teenager when he developed a love for breaking into people's houses and making it well known that he was there. But soon, the breaking and entering started to turn more sinister, and ultimately ended in the worst possible way. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

Adrianne Reynolds was trying to get her life back on track. After a hard upbringing, she moved in with her adoptive father in Illinois, where she enrolled in a school for those who were also getting back on track. Once in school, Adrianne became friends with Sarah Kolb and Cory Gregory, and what began as an exciting new friendship soon turned into something much, much different. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

Well, we haven't covered any kidnapping revolving around means of transport - so here we are. While a bus driver named Ed is driving 20+ kids home from school - their bus is highjacked by a group of armed men. The terrifying chain of events that follow are insane, but Ed ultimately proves himself a true hero. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

We're wrapping up the insane story of Colleen Stan, and her terrifying 7 year imprisonment by Cameron and Janice Hooker. At this point, Cameron feels all powerful with Colleen as his new "slave", putting her though years of physical abuse and emotional manipulation. In 1984, an unlikely ally pulls back the curtain on Cameron's lie, and aids Colleen in finally escaping to freedom. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

Colleen Stan was 20 years old when she tried to hitchhike to a friends birthday weekend in 1977. Unfortunately, Colleen never made it to her destination. Instead, she was kidnapped by Cameron and Janice Hooker, who imprisoned Colleen, introducing her to a kind of hell that nobody should ever have to experience - for 7 years. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

We're wrapping up the insane survival story of Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina De Jesus after being imprisoned for 11 years by the indesribably vile Ariel Castro. While the women were imprisioned, they faced horrors that we can't possibly imagine - but their perserverance and eventual escape are what make this story truly unbelievable. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

Between the span of 2002 and 2004, Ariel Castro abducted 3 women from the surrounding Cleveland area, and kept them imprisoned in his home for 11 years. This 2 parter hits hard, with Part 1 describing the abduction of each woman, and the cruel and twisted ways that Castro lured them into his house of horrors. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

Kirsten Hatfield was in the 2nd grade when she was abducted in 1997, from her own bedroom in the middle of the night. Despite authorties doing everything they could to find a lead, her case went cold for almost 20 years. Until, that is, investigators got a lead from the most unexpected of places.

History is wild - especially around the Turn of the Century. Did you know that radium is very dangerous and harmful to the human body? Well, we didn't know this back then... or did we? In the early 1900's, a group of factory workers - all women - paid a steep price for their company's greed and arrogance. In the end, the effect it had on them was nothing short of tragic. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

After US Army veteran Maribel Ramos lost her mother, she needed to find a roommate while she finished her degree at Cal State Fullerton. When her new roommate KC Joy moved in, she thought that she had found a good match. But unfortunately, this feeling didn't last very long, because once KC admitted his true feelings for Maribel, things took a turn for the worst. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

Brittanee Drexel was a junior in high school when she went to Myrtle Beach for Spring Break with her friends - unbeknownst to her parents. After she abruptly stops responding to her boyfriend back in NY, an all out manhunt begins throughout the Southeast United States, and continues for 13 long years. Finally, in May of 2022, the world finally found out what really happened to Brittanee. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

How would you feel if after 30+ years of your life you find out that your dad is not your biological father? And the reason behind this is because of a twisted doctor who was trying to play God? Well, this was the case for an exponential amount of individuals in the mid 2010's. If you haven't watched "Our Father" on Netflix, we are about to break it down for you - and this story is actual insanity. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

Candace "Candy" Montgomery was a socialite in her 1970's community, using her husband's money to live lavishly. She ended up developing a close friendship with a woman named Betty Gore - until Candy began having an affair with Betty's husband, Allan. First things were sneaky, then things were rocky, and ultimately - things didn't end well. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

This week, we are covering some gruesome, historical ISH. Our dear friends Ryan and Lindsay are here, who were inspired by their recent trip to Ireland to cover infamous war general, Oliver Cromwell. The Brits love him, the Irish loathe him - but no matter what side you're on, there's no question that this man committed some insanely terrible acts on the people of Ireland back in the 1600's. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

We're wrapping up the insane story of the Brobergs and Berchtolds from "Abducted in Plain Sight". If you thought part one was absolutely nuts, just wait until you hear the rest of the story. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

Remember back in 2017 when everyone and their mother was talking about "Abducted In Plain Sight" on Netflix? Well, we're about to break it down for you. This is honestly a case that you need to hear about to actually believe. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

Junko Furuta was a soon-to-be high school graduate who had her whole life ahead of her. She was kind, smart, and incredibly driven - ready for everything life had to offer. Unfortunately, her good-willed nature led her into a tragic trap, and no amount of justice will ever make up for what was done to her. This story is heavy. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

Mary Vincent was 15 years old in the late 1970's when she was abducted by Lawrence Singleton (aka human garbage). Mary is probably one of the strongest and most determined people on the planet after surviving what she endured. This is the survival story to end all survival stories. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

Peter Madsen was heralded as the 'Elon Musk of Denmark' for his intelligence, ingenuity, and contributions to science and technology. However, Madsen was hiding something dark and sinister - which came to fruition when journalist Kim Wall finally scored the coveted interview she had been working towards... Buckle up, Buckaroos.

SHIVER OUR TIMBERS!!!! We had our good friend Katie - swashbuckler extraordinaire - join the pod to talk about all things PIRATES. History, stealing, murder, torture, love - this episode has it all. Like literally all of it. Check out Katie's Tik Tok for more dope pirate content - @kt.sac (also, big shoutouts to Johnny Depp and Keira Knightly) Buckle up, Buckaroos!

Heaven's Gate = the cult to end all cults. This group existed for 20+ years, their two charismatic leaders having convinced their members that they were destined for a greater existence than that of living on Earth. Although incredibly strong in their beliefs and ideologies, nobody could have predicted what the ultimate price would be. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

It's the mid 1800's, and America is expanding West at a rapid rate. We're getting into one of the craziest settler stories in American history about the Donner party, who was traveling from the Midwest through vast wilderness to get to California. Let's just say they did NOT have a good time. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

Susan Cox Powell was a loving and devoted mother and wife, but when she went missing in 2009, she seemed to have almost disappeared without a trace. What was really going on behind closed doors? Her husband, Josh Powell, seemed to know something... but what he didn't say spoke volumes. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

Abraham Shakespeare was working hard to make ends meet, when he unexpectedly won millions of dollars on a $5 lottery scratcher. His life changed overnight, in good ways and bad. However, nothing could compare to the moment he met Dee Dee Moore. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

The conclusion of our story on narcissistic, sociopathic, botched neurosurgeon Christopher Duntsch, aka "Dr. Death". How could the Texas Medical Board be so blind?! If you thought part one was nuts, there is even more insanity in part two. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

This is actually one of the most insane stories we have told yet. Christopher Duntsch was an up and coming neurosurgeon operating in Dallas, TX in the early 2010s. But this man was ANYTHING but doctorly. This guy is nuts. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

Joe Methany is probably one of the most repulsive people to ever walk the planet. This one is wild. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

We're wrapping up the insane case of Amanda Knox and the murder of Meredith Kercher. Is the prosecution's case against Amanda actually credible at this point? If you thought part 1 was maddening, just wait until we dive into the rest of the story. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

In 2007, the murder of Meredith Kercher spread around the world like wildfire after she was found brutally murdered while studying abroad in Perugia, Italy. The only suspect? Her roommate - American student, Amanda Knox. But what ACTUALLY happened here? We've got a lot to unpack, and it's a wild ride. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

In 1990, two men entered a popular bowling alley in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Shortly after, 7 people were fatally shot - the men having fled. To this day, nobody has ever been arrested for this massacre, and the reasoning behind the assault is still a complete mystery. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

We know what you might be thinking... "Everybody knows about the Titanic." But we promise, you've never heard it like THIS. We are about to get DEEP into the biggest tragedy of the 20th Century. Pun intended. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

To the outside world, The Turpins seemed like your normal, average, all-American family. But inside the Turpin house, their children were living an actual nightmare. This story is insane. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

Christina Grimme was the 3rd place winner on Season 6 of NBC's The Voice. She was a breakout star who was about to shock the music scene. However, Christina was shot and killed at a concert in 2016 by an obsessed fan. How and why did this happen? We're about to get into it. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

Batten down the hatches, Sweeties - because this is "Nachoooooooooo!" average wrestler story (see what we did there?) Juana Barraza was a professional lucha libre wrestler in Mexico City, who killed over 30 senior women in the early 2000's. How did she get away with so many murders before getting caught?? Don't worry, we're about to tell you. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

We're ending our SP00KY SZN run with a B A N G. And by bang, we mean this is easily the craziest story we have ever researched. In the late 1970's, Richard Trenton Chase was so twisted and demeted by heavy drug use that he became an actual vampire... and this story is anything but lighthearted. If you are squeamish - major trigger warning. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris were two of the most vile human beings to ever walk the earth. The heinous acts they committed are almost too much to talk about, but tonight we are diving in anyway. These victims deserve to have their stories told. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

Let's face it, Slenderman is scary as hell. We're about to dive deep into the lore of Slenderman - where he originated, different takes on the myth, and a recent real life crime that took the infatuation to a whole new level. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

When The Haunting in Connectcut came out in 2009, it scared the living snot out of every adolescent who went to see it. Well, hold on tight, because we're about to tell you the real story behind this film - straight from the case files of Ed and Lorraine Warren. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

It's officially SP00KY SZN. Let's talk about some Vamps. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

In 1992, 12-year-old Shanda Sharer was brutally, senselessly, and heartlessly murdered by a group of girls from school. Why? Because the ring-leader of this little clique was jealous. Shanda was such a bright light, and all the justice in the world will never be enough to make up for her murder. Buckle up, Buckaroos. This one's rough.

Holly Bobo was a 20-year-old nursing student when she was kidnapped from her own backyard in 2011. Her remains weren't found until 3 years later, and what happened after that is nothing short of mind boggling. Did Holly truly get the justice she deserved? At this point, even we aren't convinced. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

Chris Watts was a caring, loving, and devoted father - or so everyone thought. Then in 2018, out of nowhere he murdered his wife Shanann, and daughters Bella and CeCe. Why? We're about to tell you, and this case gives off some serious Casey Anthoney vibes. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

It's a tale as old as crime... see what we did there? In the late 1800's, Lizzie Borden was accused of brutally murdering her father and stepmother with an axe, leaving a bloody massacre behind. Many believe she was the obvious culprit in this crime... but others think she was completely innocent. You be the judge. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

The urban legend of Cropsey has haunted the children of Staten Island and the NY Hudson River area for decades. Is it really just an Urban Legend? Or is the legend of Cropsey somehow connected to suspected serial killer Andre Rand, who was reportedly at large for decades? We're about to break it down. Buckle up, Buckaroos. *special shoutout to singer/songwriter JoJo for being a stand out, millenial inspiration*

Tiffany Eunick was only 6 years old she was murdered by 12-year-old Lionel Tate. This story is tragic all around - a beautiful little girl lost too young, and a boy who - with some help - may have avoided commiting such an act. But not all is as it seems - at least that's what many people believed at the time. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

Dennis Rader - aka the BTK Killer (Bind, Torture, Kill) - terrorized the state of Kansas for decades, killing 11 people between the early 70's and 90's. His crimes were gruesome and unforgivable, and any hopes of finding him were all about lost... until they weren't. This one's wild. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

Y'all. This is the craziest plane crash survival story we have ever come across. We can't even explain it - you just have to listen. Juliane Koepcke is amazing. BUCKLE UP, BUCKAROOS.

Sarah Stern was a young, on-the-rise YouTuber when she was viciously murdered by a close, childhood friend. What caused this evil and senseless murder? We're about to tell you - and it's ridiculous. She deserved so much better. Buckle up, Buckaroos.

Okay - WHO LOVES THE CONJURE-VERSE? Ed and Lorraine Warren were the world's most reknowned paranormal reserachers - Lorraine being a clairvoyant medium and Ed being a self-taught Demonologist. They have investigated thousands of claims of paranormal activity, and we're about to get into one that's particularly disturbing - the Perron Family Haunting, aka the first Conjuring film. Buckle up, Buckaroos.