Good Nightmare

The Juniper Tree by The Brothers Grimm Project Gutenberg

The case that originated the M'Naghten rule for limiting insanity defenses in criminal cases.   Twitter / Instagram / Facebook Patreon

The Robber Bride-Groom, as told by the Brothers Grimm. With book recommendation "The Robber Bride" by Margaret Atwood.   New intro music and a bit of an update!   Twitter / Instagram / Facebook Patreon Music Source: Project Gutenberg

What's in a name? This episode, I share with you who I was named after and their strange and beautiful life.   Twitter / Instagram / Facebook Patreon   Sources Tidings of Yore Wikipedia

The Mothman is one of histories more recent and beloved cryptids. This episode looks at its origins and possible explanations.   Twitter / Instagram / Facebook Patreon   Sources Wikipedia Point Pleasant Register   Further Reading Mothman Prophecies by John A. Keel

Did a turbulent childhood create this black widow? And could she really be born again in prison? Be sure to visit Bailey Sarian's channel by clicking this text. Twitter / Instagram / Facebook Patreon Sources Murderpedia Crime Museum

An unusual Grimm fairytale that didn't make it to Disney.   Twitter / Instagram / Facebook Patreon Source World of Tales

A man with an insatiable appetite.      Twitter / Instagram / Facebook Patreon

Today's episode includes an update about the show's future upload schedule as well as an explanation of where I've been. Sleep disorders are responsible for a multitude of complications in our lives - but did you know that some have gone so far as to commit horrendous crimes while entirely unconscious?   Twitter / Instagram / Facebook Patreon

A quick, unedited, raw update from yours truly. Thank you for understanding and being patient. I am going through something I never expected and I am taking time to process and also spend my time where it's needed right now. I appreciate you all SO much for sticking with me, you have no idea.   Keep in touch, please, I miss hearing from you: Twitter www.twitter.com/goodnightmare_s Email goodnightmare_s@outlook.com 

Béla Kiss was identified as a serial killer but he was never captured. This episode explores the elusive killers unusual crimes. Twitter / Instagram / Facebook MERCH - GOODNIGHT for 20% off  Sources Evil Serial Killers, Charlotte Greig Wiki

Today's episode is a little more recent than what I usually cover. The Tylenol Murders changed the way our medication is produced and handled, and the case itself set off a series of copy-cat murders. While the copy-cats were convicted, the original perpetrator remains unknown. Twitter / Instagram / Facebook MERCH - GOODNIGHT for 20% off  Sources PBS.org Wikipedia NY Times

Pinocchio has always been somewhat of a horror story for me. Find out why, and hear the original structure of the story in today's episode. Twitter / Instagram / Facebook MERCH - GOODNIGHT for 20% off  Sources Project Gutenberg Today I Found Out

Tituba was the first to confess to be accused and confess to the use of witchcraft, but was she responsible for the hysteria and the later confessions?  Twitter / Instagram / Facebook MERCH - GOODNIGHT for 20% off  Sources Smithsonian Magazine Wikipedia

The Shining was born at the Stanley Hotel. This episode explores the hotel's history, the inspiration for the novel and subsequent film and TV series, and the effect on the hotel's reputation. Twitter / Instagram / Facebook MERCH - GOODNIGHT for 20% off  Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stanley_Hotel https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/movies/chilling-tales-from-the-shinings-reallife-hotel/news-story/c1cfba105ad7bdb9e08ccb691cb6d9c6  

Ever wondered what inspired the cult classic series Twin Peaks? You're about to find out. Twitter / Instagram / Facebook MERCH - GOODNIGHT for 10% off  Sources Independent UK Find A Grave hazeldrew.com  

Two vicious murders, and one of the youngest suspects covered on the podcast. Trigger warning: animal death & cruelty, warning is included before segment Promo Fresh Hell Twitter / Instagram / Facebook Source

Edward Mordake was born with an anomaly that ultimately led to his untimely end. He was born with the devil's face on his skull. Hear the truth about his tale in this episode. Promo Ghost Town Twitter / Instagram / Facebook     Sources Snopes Wikipedia All That's Interesting

Today's episode is a special treat, brought to you by the mind of Augie Peterson. I hope you'll enjoy this story just as much as I did. Check out more of Augie's work, here: Wordpress / Podcast / Twitter   Follow Good Nightmare: Twitter / Instagram / Facebook

The story of Snow White as told by the Brothers Grimm.   Twitter / Instagram / Facebook

Today's episode looks at the history behind Snow White, with an exciting update from 2019. This is an episode I have been excited to work on for a while, so I hope you will enjoy it just as much as I enjoyed putting it together! Promo The Murder in My Family Twitter / Instagram / Facebook    Sources https://www.foxnews.com/science/snow-white-gravestone-surfaces  https://en.wikipedia.org    https://www.pitt.edu/~dash/grimm053.html 

Episode 50! Can you believe it?  This episode looks at poltergeists, a poltergeist and Poltergeist! The phenomena, a case, and the cursed film. Promo theriseofkingasilas.com Twitter / Instagram / Facebook Sources https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Poltergeist_(1982_film)   https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Poltergeist   https://psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk   https://murderpedia.org   https://www.ranker.com

You've heard of the Bermuda Triangle, but what about the Bennington Triangle? Unexplained disappearances with no leads and disturbed witnesses. What's your theory? Promo American Slacker Twitter / Instagram / Facebook Source Source

Content warning: Child death, c1800s This is the tragic story of the Lost Children of Daylesford as it was told to me by my mother, and to my mother by hers, and back, and back, until the day of the event. Listener discretion is strongly advised as this is the story of the death of three children. I have not included any podcast promotions in this episode as it did not feel suitable. They will return with the next episode. Twitter / Instagram / Facebook Sources Story passed down through family, supported with further information from: The Weekly Times, 2014  

The story of Beauty and the Beast as it was first published by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont. This text exists in the public domain and is available at Project Gutenberg. In this episode I read you the story of Beauty and the Beast in an audiobook format.

Ever wondered about the true story behind Beauty and the Beast? Today, we will explore its beginnings. Twitter / Instagram / Facebook Promo American Slacker Sources & Further Reading   www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/beauty-and-the-beast/  http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7074  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypertrichosis 

A series of axe murders were committed in 1884 to 1885 and with plenty of suspects, no one was ever convicted. Who do you think was behind the spree?   Twitter / Instagram / Facebook Promo 33% Pulp Sources & Further Reading https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Servant_Girl_Annihilator  https://www.casebook.org/dissertations/dst-austin.html 

If there is one fear that most people share, it's the fear of being buried alive. This episode explores cases of live burial and the strange safety precautions of the 1800s. Twitter / Instagram / Facebook Promo All Crime No Cattle   Source https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premature_burial 

Tillie Kilmek was more than just a black widow, or so her town thought. Was she a serial killer or a psychic leader of a Blue Beard clique? You decide.   Twitter / Instagram / Email / Facebook Promo I Said God Damn! Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tillie_Klimek http://murderpedia.org/female.K/k/klimek-tillie.htm  Roy Gibbons, “Husband Seeks to Send Wife To Gallows in “Bluebeard” Murders,” syndicated (ULU), Joplin News Herald (Mo.), Feb. 26, 1923, p. 3

CW Death of a child This episode looks at the Sacramento urban legend of May Hollister Woolsey and a 200 year old trunk of mementos, as well as a possible haunting.  What impact do you want to leave on the world? Twitter / Instagram / Email / Facebook Promo I Said God Damn! Sources http://www.calexplornia.com/may-hollister-woolsey-sacramentos-endearing-urban-legend/   https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/may-hollister-woolsey-sacramentos-urban-legend/103-601427131

The he Bloody Benders are the stuff of nightmares. Today's episode tells the grim tale of their murderous appetite. CW child murder Twitter / Instagram Promo Whispered True Stories Sources https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ks-benders/ https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn82015484/1873-05-15/ed-1/seq-2/ 

Elizabeth Bathory is known as the Blood Countess with an alleged victim count of up to 600. Was her violent reputation based in truth, or was it part of a political coup? Twitter / Instagram Promo: The Murder In My Family Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Báthory  https://www.historytoday.com/richard-cavendish/death-countess-elizabeth-bathory  https://allthatsinteresting.com/elizabeth-bathory-true-story  https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/elizabeth-bathory-16th-century-deranged-serial-killer-or-victim-betrayal 

Frederick Federici was a master of the stage, in Australia, America and Europe. Is it his passion for performance that keeps his soul tethered to the theatre?   Promo Our True Crime Podcast Twitter / Instagram

Grave robbing and body snatching was rampant throughout the 1800s. This episode looks at one of the most prolific cases. Burke, Hare, and Knox.   Twitter / Instagram

The tale of the Bunny Man is an urban legend originating in Virginia that persists to this day. Hear the truth behind the tale and the legend it left behind.

The Whaley House has a long and tragic history which haunts visitors to this day. Listen and learn about it's dark and daunting beginnings. Source Source Source Promo Mythical Instagram / Twitter / Facebook

This episode will have you feeling both disturbed and empathetic. There are no victimless crimes. Content warning: involves the desecration of graves and corpses of young girls.   Promo Point Blank Twitter / Instagram

Today's episode features an Australian case that's reasonably close to home. Tune in to see if you can try to work out the mystery.   Case suggestion Point Blank True Crime Promo Which Murderer? Music purple-planet Art Em Somerville

Helen Jewett's murder would become the first case reported as font page news in America, setting a precedent for sensationalism, true crime entertainment and over-reporting. This one gets a little candid. Minor content warning for allusion to possible alleged sexual abuse of a minor, please listen with caution. Warning given at beginning of content and segment.   Promo Murder Mile Twitter / Instagram Music purple-planet Source  Source

Hansel and Gretel always reminds me of the holiday season. Did you know it was based in truth? This episode is a reading of the tale as told by the Brothers Grimm.   Music: purple-planet Promo:33% Pulp Twitter / Instagram   This episode includes a reading of Hansel and Gretel as it exists in the public domain.

This episode is a continuation of the Harry Price saga. The Borley Rectory has been described as the most haunted place in England, but was it all a lie?   Music: purple-planet Promo: Couple's Book Club Twitter / Instagram Note: LibSyn would not allow me to add links to the sources for this episode. I will share them on the blog, instead, coming 2019.

Jane Toppan had an unusual goal to be one of the most prolific serial killers in history. Listen to find out if and how she achieved this before heading over to Ignorance Was Bliss, with Kate, for a candid discussion of the case. Click the link below! Discusson - IWB   Ignorance Was Bliss: Twitter Website Patreon   Good Nightmare Twitter Instagram   Music: purple-planet

Harry Price was a controversial figure known for defrauding paranormal investigators and mediums. This episode introduces you to the man, and the next, to the legend.   Music purple-planet Twitter / Instagram Promo Relic

Today marks the first anniversary of Good Nightmare, as well as my birthday! This episode is a little candid thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way. This episode features a little about the podcasts birth, and a nightmare from my childhood, as well as anniversary messages from podcasting friends! Introduction & Promo Michael Marshall VOA Anniversary Messages  Bella People Are Wild Ignorance Was Bliss 33% Pulp Mysteries and Urban Legends Forgotten News Nightlight   Music purple-planet Logo Em Somerville

This episode looks at the Voynich Manuscript. Ancient medical guide or elaborate hoax? You decide. Promo Nature vs Narcissism Music Purple-Planet Instagram / Twitter

Today's episode tells of the horrifying attack on three lone women, which would leave two dead, on Smuttynose Island and the quick capture of their murderer. Music: purple-planet Promo: Status Pending Suggested by: Tim Nichols Instagram Twitter https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1997/01/23/the-smuttynose-murders/134a7973-393b-48f5-9e78-03b77ad45fff/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.e576e129e32f https://newengland.com/today/travel/new-hampshire/portsmouth/smuttynose-murders/

Keith Linder returns with another story about the Bothell Hell House. Find his documentary here. Purchase a copy of the book here. Read the full case report here.  

Today's episode features the strange cases of the Pollock Sisters and Ryan Hammond, reincarnated spirits of people who had passed before their time. Music: purple-planet Promo: Tales From the Shadows Twitter / Instagram  

Today's bonus episode is the story The Three Snake Leaves. A dark and satisfying fairy tale. Music: purple-planet Twitter Instagram

Today's episode covers the mystery of the Chase Family Vault and how leaden coffins that took six men each to move were found tossed around the vault as though weightless. Haunting, vandalism or simply a tall-tale? Music: purple-planet Promo: People Are Wild Instagram Twitter 

Today's episode covers a gruesome unsolved case: The Villisca Axe Murders. When a family is murdered in their own home, is there such thing as too many suspects? Content warning for child murder, mention of possible sexual assault of a child. These are not discussed in detail in the episode, however, listener discretion is advised. Music: purple-planet Twitter: @goodnightmare_s Instagram: @goodnightmare_s Promo: True Crime Enthusiast