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We're back! After a long hiatus due to sickness and other life drama, we are finally back! So sorry to keep you waiting but were here to stay and are a work in progress. Today we are talking about the first part in a series that covers amusement park accidents. Hopefully this won't make you not want to ride on an amusement park ride again....Sources:https://www.the-sun.com/news/6611100/extreme-world-plunge-teagan-marti-terminal-velocity/https://www.farandwide.com/s/worst-amusement-park-accidents-5d2b791956534c7ahttps://www.cnn.com/2022/06/13/us/tyre-sampson-autopsy-icon-park-orlando/index.htmlhttps://www.nhregister.com/news/article/Miracle-girl-survives-fall-from-Terminal-11612562.phphttps://www.sfgate.com/disneyland/article/matterhorn-ride-deaths-disneyland-fatal-accidents-16285220.php

The Legend of La Llorona spanish for the weeping woman, this story comes from Hispanic culture in the southwest around the 1500's. She is described by many whoo have seen her as looking like a tall, thin beautiful spirit with long black flowing hair and known to be wearing white gowns and roams the rivers and creeks, crying at night in search of children to bring with her to a watery grave.

Join us for a fun new series! Women throughout the centuries have been accused of using witchcraft and other dark magic. But the reality is not as dark s people make it out to be. It's all just a bunch of Hocus Pocus. Listen to the stories of Moll Dyer (The inspiration behind the Blair Witch Project) and the story of the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans herself, Marie Laveau. Sources:https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/leonardtown-witch/2021/03/01/5237dc20-7aa8-11eb-85cd-9b7fa90c8873_story.htmlLynn J. BuonviriMoll Dyer and Other Witch Tales of Southern Maryland (American Legends)https://thebaynet.com/a-halloween-tale-the-legend-of-moll-dyer-html/https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marie-Laveau/Rivals

The death of Michelle O'Connell in St. Augustine, Florida. Michelle's death came as a shock to those close to her. She was a single mother that had her whole life ahead of her until one tragic night that caused her to lose her life. Her boyfriend Jeremy Banks was at the center of her death but claimed she had committed suicide and until this day her death would still be claimed as so. Her family will still fight to give her the justice that she deserves. This story involves some domestic violence.Sources:20/20- Michelle O'Connell Casehttps://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/discovery-plus-shows/florida-woman-fatally-shot-at-sheriff-deputy-boyfriend-homehttps://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2018/06/01/2020-tonight-airs-michelle-oconnell-death-case-involving-st-johns-deputy/12083959007/

Against all odds and in the face of pure evil, Mary Vincent fights with everything in her to survive the worst night of her life. Listen to the story of this bad ass woman and how she fought for justice until the end. She was and always will be a super hero. Sources:A&E I Survived: Season 3 Episode 1https://www.theledger.com/story/news/2002/01/01/calif-rapist-lawrence-singleton-dies-on-death-row/26567506007/https://www.ranker.com/list/mary-vincent-lawrence-singleton-case/laura-allan

The Cecil Hotel opened up December 20, 1924. The hotel was first built to be a luxury hotel but became more of a scandalous hotel after the great depression failed to build the business. Since the opening of the hotel there had been at least 16 murders, suicide, overdoses and unexplained paranormal activity. Bad things would continue to keep happening there and even housed some of America's most notorious serial killers. One of the biggest stories that gained national attention would be the center of the hotels darkest secrets, the disappearance of Elisa Lam.Sources:Netflix: Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotelhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/cecil-hotel-los-angeleshttps://www.travelchannel.com/interests/haunted/articles/inside-the-infamous-cecil-hotel

We're Baaaacckkk! With the second and final part of our series on the horrific murders of three little boys and the misunderstood young men who were accused of committing the crime. But how could they have done it if there is no stone cold evidence? Follow us on the shocking conclusion.

When three little boys go missing and their bodies are found, hog tied, tortured and murdered everyone in this small town of West Memphis starts looking for answers immediately. Their likely suspect? The strange and misunderstood teenager who wears all black, paints his fingernails and wears a trench coat Damien Echols. They assume this was a ritual from his Wicca religion. Could satanic practices have caused him to do something so horrible like people think? Or, is it just a huge horrible misunderstanding?

This story is about mysterious disappearance of 19 year old Bryce Laspisa. He was a very easy going child growing up and made friends very easily. He was a 6ft ginger haired, brown eyed young man. He moved to Orange County California with his parents right after high school. When he started college his future seemed bright but coming into the second year his life would take a turn for the worst and the tragic events that follow until he disappeared in the Castaic Lake area. Where did Bryce go? What happened to him?Sources:https://allthatsinteresting.com/bryce-laspisahttps://affairpost.com/the-untold-truth-about-bryce-laspisas-disappearance-found/

Come with us as we go back in time in the rich historical city of Savannah, Georgia. The 13th of the first colonies, this city is full of such a sorted past, it's no wonder why ghosts still wonder the cobblestone streets.Sources:https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/siege-of-savannah/https://georgiahistory.com/education-outreach/online-exhibits/online-exhibits/three-centuries-of-georgia-history/nineteenth-century/struggles-of-the-late-19th-century/https://www.savannah.com/why-is-savannah-one-of-americas-most-haunted-cities/https://www.amazon.com/Uncle-Remus-Stories-Chandler-Harris/dp/1511782765https://ghostcitytours.com/savannah/haunted-places/haunted-hotels/marshall-house-hotel/https://www.savannah.com/stroll-through-colonial-park-cemetery/https://ghostcitytours.com/savannah/haunted-places/colonial-park-cemetery/

Join us as we talk about the creature and legend of The Wendigo.The Wendigo is a mythological creature part of Algonquian Native American legend that speaks of an evil spirit that could possess the minds of men mad with grief and despair, driving them to commit gruesome acts of murder and cannibalism. Wendigo which translates to evil spirit that devours mankind amorphous spirit that can take many forms. The story behind The Wendigo is unbelievable and many do believe to this day that they do exist. What do you believe?Sources:https://allthatsinteresting.com/wendigohttps://lakelandconnect.net/2020/10/31/the-haunting-of-the-lakeland-the-legend-of-the-fort-kent-wendigo/https://www.legendsofamerica.com/mn-wendigo/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cryptid-clues/id1566699313?i=1000555427749Antlers Movie (2021)

Join us for the conclusion of our three part series covering the prolific serial killer John Wayne Gacy. Don't forget to remember all of the victims of this monsters horrific reign of terror. To this day, not all of the victims have been identified. Hopefully, spreading the story and keeping the victims stories alive will help us conclude this story with justice.

Buckle up kids. It's time for part 2 of the crazy serial killer John Wayne Gacy. Watch a killer crumble under a mistake made and a confession of a lifetime. You never know who you're married to and what they could be hiding right under the floors of the home you share.

John Wayne Gacy was a family man, business owner, and Democratic Party member. Although, he looked like your average suburban man, what truly lay beneth was much darker than anyone would have guessed. Follow us on Part 1 of a Prolific Serial Killer. Sources:https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/john-wayne-gacys-childhoodhttps://www.biography.com/crime-figure/john-wayne-gacyDocumentary: Conversations with a Serial Killer. The John Wayne Gacy Tapes.

This story looks into the murder and torture of a 16 year old girl named Sylvia who was left in the care of a woman named Gertrude Baniszewski. Sylvia's parents work with a traveling carnival to decided to entrust Gertrude with taking care of two of their children Sylvia and Jenny. Little did the know what would take place while they were away and they would lose their daughter in the process.

Welcome back to part 2 of our fun facts with Chelsea's sister, Madison! From facts about Space and facts about our ancestors. Learn something new and be entertained as we pretend to know more than we do. Sources:https://www.cookist.com/ten-strange-food-facts-that-you-will-find-hard-to-believe/https://www.womansday.com/life/entertainment/a37170576/fun-facts/https://parade.com/966564/parade/fun-facts/https://bestlifeonline.com/random-fun-facts/

The mysterious death of a little boy between the ages of 3 and 5 years old was found at an illegal dumping yard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was big news all around the world. What happened to this boy will leave you shook. He was battered and bruised prior to his death. There are so many theories to what happened to this boy and who he was but he will be forever known as America's Unknown Child.Sources:https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/the-box-in-the-boxhttps://www.ranker.com/list/facts-and-theories-about-the-boy-in-the-box/cat-mcauliffehttps://youtu.be/BnxfuvRHKDk

Once the remains of two and a half year old Caylee Anthony are found, speculations grow and the trial of the century begins. What happened to this little girl? Was she murdered by her own mother? Or, was this just a fatal accident? However Caylee passed, why would her mother spend 31 days pretending it didn't happen? Then be completely shocked when the jury reads the verdict.Sources:https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/famous-murders/casey-anthony-trial/https://www.cnn.com/2013/11/04/us/casey-anthony-trial-fast-facts/index.htmlhttps://people.com/crime/casey-anthony-juror-speaks-out-10-years-later-my-decision-haunts-me/Documentary- Casey Anthony: An American Murder Mystery

When 22 year old Casey Anthony returns home after being missing for a month, her parents vehicle isn't the only thing that is missing. Upon return, Casey tells them that her 2 1/2 year old Caylee is also missing. According to her, the nanny took her a month ago and she has been to scared to report it. But as the police get involved and all of Casey's lies begin to unravel, the truth about what happed to this little girl is much darker than they seem.Sources:https://www.biography.com/news/casey-anthony-muder-trial-timeline-factshttps://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/casey-anthony/Documentary: Casey Anthony: An American Murder Mystery

This is the story of the assault on Mary Jo Buttafuoco. She was married to Joey Buttafuoco and they had two children together. She was shot in the face by her husband Joey's teenage lover Amy Fisher also named The Long Island Lolita.Sources:https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10548465/amp/Mary-Jo-Buttafuoco-reflects-surviving-gunshot-face-husbands-lover-30-years-later.htmlhttps://abcnews.go.com/amp/US/growing-buttafuoco-joey-mary-jos-daughter-talks-life/story?id=66763776https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3153687/amp/Amy-Fisher-husband-divorce-16-years-Long-Island-Lolita-sprung-jail-eight-years-couple-s-sex-tape-public.html

Have you ever flown out of Denver? Have you ever heard the strange conspiracy theories surrounding this gorgeous airport? Why is it so big? Why is it so damn far outside of the city? Could all the hype just be our imaginations running wild? Judge for yourself. Sources:https://www.flydenver.com/sites/default/files/pressKit/den_Conspiracies.pdfhttps://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/31/definitive-guide-to-denver-international-airport-conspiracy-theories/https://www.travelandleisure.com/airlines-airports/denver-airport/denver-international-airport-conspiracy-theoriesMile Higher Podcast EP. 36

The story of Lorena Bobbitt is a very well known story from the early 90's. Lorena was a victim of domestic abuse and marital assault. The night of June 23, 1993 she had enough of the abuse and took matters into her own hands by cutting off her husband's penis. Join us for this insane story about Lorena & John Bobbitt.Sources:https://www.insideedition.com/lorena-bobbitt-and-john-bobbitt-true-story-behind-case-played-out-soap-opera-50706?amphttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/30/arts/television/lorena-bobbitt-documentary-jordan-peele.htmlhttps://heavy.com/entertainment/2020/05/lorena-bobbitt-update-today-now/amp/https://watch.amazon.com/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.eeb46f06-ed76-adfb-338b-2329af1a3fdf&territory=US&ref_=share_ios_episode&r=web

When 8 year old Maddie Clifton goes missing in her own neighborhood after school, her parents and the community panic. They all start looking for her immediately and the search loss a week. But where they find her is very close to home and someone they would've never expected. Follow us on this horrible and tragic event that led to the end of a beautiful life.Sourceshttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-nov-11-mn-41595-story.htmlMorbid podcast- Episode 80: The Murder of Maddie Cliftonhttps://metro.co.uk/2018/02/15/harrowing-story-joshua-phillips-teen-killer-hid-body-8-year-old-girl-bed-7316091/

Judith Barsi was a rising child star in the 1980's but her life was cut short along with her mother Maria by her abusive father. Her notable credits are from The Land Before Time as Ducky and All Dogs Go to Heaven as Anne-Marie.Sources:https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/judith-barsihttps://nypost.com/2020/10/06/murdered-child-star-haunts-la-home-30-years-later-owners-say/amp/https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/judith-barsi-murdered-child-star-haunted-la-home-until-murder-house-flip?amp

Starting in the 1960's sightings of a humanoid creature while glowing red eyes and a large 10ft. wing span started in Pleasant Point, West Virginia. Since then the stories, sightings, and theories have abound. Is Mothman real? Or could this be a case of mass hysteria where people mistake local wild life for the legendary cryptid? Sources:Destination America-episodeAllthatsinteresting.comBuzzfeed unsolved-mothman

As one of the most haunted places in America. The Whaley House has a very dark history dating back to the land the house was built on. Spirits can haunt places for many different reasons. During this episode learn a little about the history and the spirits that still haunt this place.https://www.ghostsandgravestones.com/san-diego/whaley-houseGhost Adventures: Whaley House - Season 8, Episode 11

We're back! Thank you so much with your patience as both us hosts were healing from COVID. We finally have returned with the finish to our first two part episode! Listen to how deceptive and monstrous a couple could be. As the investigation unravels tales spun by a supposed battered victim. You'll want to hear how this one ends.

Ken & Barbie Killers: Paul Bernardo and Karla HomolkaWhen 17 year old Karla meets 23 year old Paul, she gets swept off her feet. He is older, makes good money and takes her to places she hasn't been. But could this charming young man be the local Scarborough Rapist? Could his allure to Karla be leading her down a path of pure destruction? Listen now to our first multi part, serial killer couple episode!Sources:Documentary: Ken and Barbie Killers: The Lost Murder TapesMorbid Podcast: Episode 53 Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo "The Ken and Barbie killers"ID Discovery:https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/the-ken-barbie-killers-where-is-karla-homolka-todayRanker: https://www.ranker.com/list/paul-bernardo-karla-homolka-ken-and-barbie/cat-mcauliffe

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! In this episode we have a special guest Chelsea's sister Madison Warner. Join us for some cool fun facts and some laughs. Sources:https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/worklife/a33367076/fun-facts-random/https://parade.com/966564/parade/fun-facts/https://www.womansday.com/life/entertainment/a37170576/fun-facts/https://www.businessinsider.com/chainsaws-were-originally-invented-for-helping-childbirth-not-cutting-wood-2018-6

On Christmas Morning 1945, in Fayetteville, West Virginia five children disappeared after a fire burned down the house of the Sodder Family. What could have caused the fire and where are these missing children? This case still remains a mystery.https://www.historicmysteries.com/sodder-children-mystery/https://www.google.com/amp/s/rtd.rt.com/stories/mystery-that-went-up-in-flames-sodder-children-disappear/amp/https://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanbergara/the-mysterious-disappearence-of-these-children-will-keep-you

Dating these days has greatly been happening online due to the culture and world we live in. But you never know who you are meeting online and the dangers are real. When young college graduate Grace Millane decides to travel the world and meet people via Tinder she was having the time of her life. But her gorgeous life was cut short when she met Jesse Kempson. Sources:Grace Millane murder: Man guilty of killing backpacker in New ZealandPublished22 November 2019BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-50512163Grace Millane death: Prosecution presents first evidencePublished6 November 2019BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-50312090Grace Millane: Police find body in backpacker murder investigationPublished9 December 2018 BBC Newshttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-46497530Grace Millane murder: A trial that gripped a nationBy Doug FaulknerBBC NewsPublished22 November 2019https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-50515326Grace Millane's family upset over choke-death manslaughter sentencingBy Charlie JonesBBC NewsPublished17 Novemberhttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-59307894

The story of the murder of Michele Avila, a beautiful 17 year old girl from the San Fernando area. She trusted her close friends only to be betrayed by them fueled by their own jealously.Sources:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/michele-missy-avila-was-murdered-by-her-best-friends/id1453918264?i=1000504483127https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-08-29-me-785-story.html?_amp=trueShe Killed Her Best Friend Then Moved In With The Victim's Family | Jax Hudur | NewsBreak Original

When the Snedeker family moves into a Colonial Style home in the 198o's they got more than what they bargained for. The plan was to move closer to where their oldest son was going for treatment after he got diagnosed with cancer. Little did they know, they moved into what used to be a funeral home. Quickly the haunting overtook the home and the family. Until finally, they had to call the Warrens and eventually the church. But was it a real nightmare or a ploy to get out of paying rent? Listen for yourself and you decide.Sources:Documentary- The Fear is Real: Reinvestigating the Haunting in ConnecticutIn a Dark Place- Novel, Carmen Reed, Al Snedeker and Ray GartonSally Jessy Raphael- 1980's interview with the SnedekersLights Out Podcast: 34: Warren Files: The Haunting in Connecticut

Murder-for-Hire. The story of the murder of Lynn Schockner will leave you with so many questions. A woman trying to leave an abusive relationship, trying to protect her son ends up losing her life. Greed, Control, & Incompetence.Sources:https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/st-simons-island-resident-recalls-sisters-california-murder/article_d21fdced-9eb6-513a-82b0-8a799cfee90e.htmlhttps://sigtrib.com/2004-murder-of-bixby-knolls-woman-focus-of-dateline-nbc-episode/https://lbpost.com/news/bixby-knolls-man-loses-bid-for-re-sentencing-in-wifes-murder-for-hireDateline: In Broad Daylight (Season 23, Episode 24)

Listen to this weeks birthday episode! Cody Johnson falls head over heals in love with Jordan Graham and after a year of dating, they get engaged and then marry. But their 8 days of marriage ends in Cody disappearing. Where he is found and who took this poor newly weds life with shock you. Listen to this tale and wish Alicia a happy birthday.Sources:US News article- Montana Man pushed off cliff believed bride accused of murder had a ‘Suprise' for him: testimony by M. Alex JohnsonTrue Crime Daily episode: Montana's Jordan Graham case: Newlywed pushes husband off cliff days after wedding.Nancy Grace Mysteries: Killer Bride Pushes Hubby off cliffKendall Rae Podcast-

This week you will learn about the circumstances around the mysterious death of Phoebe Handsjuk an Australian woman that was found dead in the basement of her high rise luxury apartment. You won't believe this story. Listen and tell us what you think happened.Sources:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-junkie/id1322200189?i=1000486233339https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/fresh-questions-over-bizarre-death-of-melbourne-woman-phoebe-handsjuk-who-fell-12storeys-to-her-death-in-a-garbage-chute/news-story/c365ec259a0190a253f3f1a58ee9aaf2https://fatimhemraj.medium.com/two-women-dated-the-same-man-8-years-apart-and-ended-up-dead-46696bb32338

The Urban Legend of strangers poisoning your children's candy has been around since trick or treating started in the 1950's. But what happens when this nightmare actually occurs? The Candy Man is now infamous for causing all parents nightmares to come true. But the truth might be more insidious than it seems.

Follow us through the story of our first cryptid, the Chupacabra. This creature has been around since the 1970's. Draining live stock of all their blood and leaving no evidence behind except a few puncture wounds. But, is this really the phenomenon of an undiscovered species? Or is it something explainable by natural occurrences? Listen now and decide for yourself...Sources:https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/101028-chupacabra-evolution-halloween-science-monsters-chupacabras-picturehttps://www.texasobserver.org/chupacabra-legends-texas/https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/library/wildlife-nature-environment/el-chupacabra-the-science-behind-a-latin-american-mystery/https://www.princeton.edu/~accion/chupa21.htmlhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-with-ashley-flowers/id1500667648?i=1000530254682

In the 1800's, the cemeteries in Paris were overflowing and causing the residents to become sick. So they decided to move the 6 million souls down to the tunnels underneath the city. The results are just as equally beautiful as they are terrifying. Follow us through this spooky historical tale of a tourist site and gorgeous landmark.Sources:The Catacombs of Paris: A 15-Minute Strange But True Tale by Melissa CleemanBeneath Paris' City Streets, There's an Empire of Death Waiting for Tourists- by Natasha Geiling in the Smithsonian Magazine. The Catacombs of Paris: History & How to Visit by Courtney Traub (Paris Unlocked)The catacombs of Paris official website.

Takes a ride with us this week as Alicia tells us the terrifying story of Doris Bither, her Entity house and ghost that just won't stop stalking her? Episode 2 for spooky season!Sources:https://paranormal.lovetoknow.com/ghosts-hauntings/doris-bither-entity-haunting https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doris-bither-and-the-entity-haunting/id1232059835?i=1000393923691 http://www.ghosttheory.com/2008/09/21/the-entity-haunting-the-true-story-of-doris-bither https://www.phantomsandmonsters.com/2016/03/the-entity-haunting.html?m=1 https://youtu.be/irL6cZY0D2c

In 1904 Robert Eugene (Gene) Otto was given a cloth doll naming him "Robert". At first their relationship was enduring and sweet, the two were instantly attached. Until the doll started showing his dark side and the haunting lasted throughout the ages...Sources:-Deadly Possesions-show: Season 1 Episode 1-Atlas Obscura- Artical: The Story Behind the Worlds Most Terrifying Haunted Doll by Andy Wright-kwahs.org-Key West Art & Historical Society website- where Robert is displayed-Lights Out Podcast- Episode: Robert the Doll: The Most Cursed Object in the World-Don't Look In the Trees Podcast- Episode 12: Robert the Doll

On November 11th, 1978, Rhonda Wicht and her son Donnie were found dead in their apartment. Immediately, the investigation turned towards Rhonda's recent ex-boyfriend Craig Coley. Join us in the twists and turns of this devastating case.

On Saturday Morning February 10th, 1990, two gunmen hold up a bowling alley with seven victims inside. The motives and suspects are still unknown and at large. The results are devastating and change the lives of Las Cruces residents forever.Resources'A Nightmare in Las Cruces'- Documentary'INFAMOUS: Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre.'-Crime Junkie Podcast"Las Cruces bowling alley massacre: Teran family speaks on life after unsolved shooting"-LCsun