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Murder, She Told is a new true crime podcast from Kristen Seavey featuring crime stories, unsolved murders and missing persons, and baffling cold cases from the state of Maine, New England, and small towns across America. Episodes drop December 15th! Help make my birthday special today by staying connected and subscribing to Murder, She Told: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts  Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Amazon Music Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Podbean Connect on instagram @MurderSheToldPodcast and @KristenSeavey Submit your hometown story and say hello on murdershetold.com Follow on Facebook Drop your email to stay in the loop These are the crime stories your hometown doesn’t want to talk about; the mysteries buried deep in the newspaper archives of local history. These are the homicides you’ve probably never heard of before. Through detailed, investigative storytelling, and connections with family, friends, and detectives closest to the case, Murder, She Told will hit home for any true crime fan whether you’re from Maine or from away.  Join me as we explore the underlying darkness in the safest places in America, where everybody knows everyone, and bad things never happen… I can't wait to connect with you! Thank you for listening!  

Kylie here. Cold in Maine is discontinued. Thank you for supporting Cold in Maine and Little Stories Podcast. My new podcast, Dark Downeast: Maine and New England's True Crime Podcast, is out now. There's a binge-ready line up of episodes ready for you! Find it wherever you listen to podcasts. Listen to Dark Downeast on Apple Podcasts Listen to Dark Downeast on Spotify Listen to Dark Downeast on Amazon Music Listen to Dark Downeast on Google Podcasts  Connect at darkdowneast.com and on Instagram @darkdowneast. This is Dark Downeast, a true crime podcast dedicated to the stories of Maine and New England, shining a light on the sensational decades-old and modern-day crimes that prickle the history of the Downeast and beyond.  Dark Downeast is based in journalistic and documentary-style storytelling featuring the families, friends, investigators, and sources who know these cases best. Whether you’re a Mainer or from away, or a true crime fan searching for the next show to add to your line-up, I invite you to hit subscribe for new episodes each week. Thank you for listening!  

The narrative of Cathy Marie Moulton's story for over two decades was that she simply disappeared, that no one had any idea where she might be. Her case received minimal attention by law enforcement in the years immediately following her disappearance. It would remain ice cold until November 12, 1995, when Kevin Cady was assigned to the case. Kevin Cady literally wrote the book on this case, and I read it. One thing was crystal clear after reading his book -- Cathy did not disappear without a trace. Someone DID have an idea where she might be. Kevin Cady is on Cold in Maine to dig into the longest standing missing persons case in the state of Maine, and what happened to her after she stepped out onto Forest Avenue that September evening in 1971. This is part two of Missing & Endangered: The Cathy Marie Moulton Case. If you haven't tuned into part one yet, go back one episode for the full story. Get Kevin Cady's Book, "Cathy Moulton Missing Endangered" on Amazon. All sources for this case and others featured on Cold in Maine are listed in the episode show notes at coldinmaine.com. Follow @coldinmaine on Instagram for key photos for this episode.

Cold in Maine launched with a mission to shed a light on Maine’s most baffling cold cases, but this isn’t just a long-standing cold case in Maine. This is one of the oldest missing persons cases in the country. It’s been 49 years this week since September 24, 1971, the day 16-year old Cathy Marie Moulton went missing from Portland, Maine. The Portland Police Department dismissed her as a runaway in 1971. Nearly 200 teens had runaway from home that year in Portland, Maine alone, but that didn't fit the daughter that Lyman "Roy" Moulton and his wife Claire knew and loved. 25 years after her disappearance, a new detective was assigned to the case, and he uncovered new details that no one bothered to look into when Cathy first disappeared.  This is Part One of Missing & Endangered: The Cathy Marie Moulton Case. All sources for this case and others featured on Cold in Maine are listed in the episode show notes at coldinmaine.com. Follow @coldinmaine on Instagram for key photos for this episode.

Kylie takes Cold in Maine back over 100 years for a look at the case of Lottie Cote, perhaps the most sensational murder cases in Maine's history that made national headlines. In 1910, Lottie Freeman's first husband, William Sanborn, turns up missing. She suspected he fled to Canada after forging her name on some notes he couldn't pay. The beautiful Lottie's story is taken as fact, and the disappearance is never investigated.  But in 1924, when her second husband is reported missing by Lottie, it doesn't pass the sniff test for the Sheriff in North Gorham. What happened to William Sanborn and Alphonse Cote? Was Lottie truly the unlucky widow, or did she mastermind the murders of two men who believed they'd won her heart? All sources for this case and others featured on Cold in Maine are listed in the episode show notes at coldinmaine.com.  A special thanks to the newspaper.com archives for the Boston Globe, Bangor Daily News, Tuscaloosa Times, and St. Albans Daily Messenger. Follow @coldinmaine on Instagram for key photos for this case.

In October 1990, Brian McAvoy arrives at his ex-wife’s small home they used to share in Pittsfield, Maine, and makes a horrifying discovery. His former wife Shirley had been missing since August, and was last seen with a mystery man that nobody can identify. Now, police know they have a murder on their hands, and a person of interest to find. Press play now to hear all the details of this tangled mystery, and put your sleuth skills to use to help us bring this case justice. Who murdered Shirley McAvoy? Submit a Tip More from Our Sources Bangor Daily News, Car Found, April 1991 Fox Bangor, 2019 Bangor Daily News, Investigation continues, October 1991 Bangor Daily News, October 1990 Got a story to share? Visit us at coldinmaine.com or email us at coldinmainepodcast@gmail.com to submit your stories and ideas, or to just say hi. Follow us on Instagram for the latest updates @ColdInMaine.

We're thrilled to announce that Little Stories Podcast is now Cold in Maine. With the incredible success of the mini-series and overwhelming excitement you've shown for the true crime direction of the show these last six weeks, we've renamed and refocused the podcast to Cold in Maine. Full-time, true crime.  Press play to hear how the podcast has evolved since its launch in early 2019, why we changed course now, and what's to come from the new format.  Cold in Maine covers Maine's unsolved murders, true crime cases, and stories from away. We're bringing to light the longstanding and baffling cold cases in the state of Maine, as well as digging into the creepy and crime-y stories from Vacationland and beyond state lines. Find us at coldinmaine.com and on Instagram @coldinmaine.

After a night out with friends at a Waterville bar in 1987, 20-year old Janet Brochu was never seen alive again. When you hear the details of Janet Brochu’s case, and how it intertwines with the murder of another young Maine woman around the same time and place, you’ll be demanding to know how it’s possible Janet Brochu’s case is still without answers.  Note from the Show: Gerald Goodale has never been publicly or formally named a suspect in the unsolved Janet Brochu homicide case and all commentary by hosts is speculation and narration for entertainment purposes only. Connect with us at ColdinMaine.com and coldinmainepodcast@gmail.com. More from Our Sources Maine State Prison Inmate Records for Gerald Goodale Legacy.com Obituary for Geraldine Brochu Landowner discovers body... Bangor Daily News, August 1988 Waterville man to be arraigned... Bangor Daily News, August 1988 Just denies bail... Bangor Daily News, September 1988 Man accused in killing... Bangor Daily News, August 1988 Waterville man given 75... Bangor Daily News, June 1989 Police continue investigation... Bangor Daily News, March 1988 Cases of unsolved deaths... Bangor Daily News, February 1990 Body of Winslow woman... Bangor Daily News by Brenda Seekins, March 1988  

The week before Thanksgiving in 1991, police respond to a call at 5:43 am about a house in Waterville, Maine, that had exploded into flames. When the fire was under control, investigators find the remains of two people among the debris, quickly making them realize something more sinister might be at play. When test results come back, they confirm the fire was an act of arson, and the people inside, murdered.  What happened to Lorna Brackett and Vincent White? Cold in Maine is presented by Little Stories Podcast, showcasing deep dives into Maine’s unsolved homicides to shed light on stories that shouldn’t be forgotten.  A very special thanks to our new friend, Kathy, for sharing her memories and personal stories with us, and to our anonymous source. More from Our Sources Seekins, B. (1991, November 19). Two dead in Waterville house after suspicious fire Monday. Bangor Daily News. Retrieved from newspapers.com. (1991, November 20). Killer fire deliberately set. Bangor Daily News. Retrieved from newspapers.com.   (1991, November 21). BIDE joins state police investigation of house fire that claimed two victims. Bangor Daily News. Retrieved from newspapers.com.   Seekins, B. (1991, November 19). House fire victim identified. Bangor Daily News. Retrieved from newspapers.com. Seekins, B. (1991, December 5). Probe continues into arson death. Bangor Daily News. Retrieved from newspapers.com.   Seekins, B. (1991, December 5). Additonal leads developed in double homicide investigation. Bangor Daily News. Retrieved from newspapers.com.   (1992, January 18). Fatal fire linked to cocaine trafficking in central Maine. Bangor Daily News. Retrieved from newspapers.com.   (1992, January 29). BIDE Arrests 1 for cocaine trafficking. Bangor Daily News. Retrieved from newspapers.com.   (1992, January 29). BIDE Arrests 1 for cocaine trafficking. Bangor Daily News. Retrieved from newspapers.com.   (1993, March 13). State police interview 400 in double killing. Bangor Daily News. Retrieved from newspapers.com.   Got a story to share? Visit us at littlestoriespodcast.com or email us at littlestoriespodcast@gmail.com to submit your story or ideas and be featured on an upcoming show. Follow us on Instagram for the latest updates @littlestoriespodcast.

Christmas was just 10 days away in 1976 when Sandra Rourke, also known as Honey, walked into her mother’s bedroom to kiss her goodbye before leaving for school.  When Honey came home from school that day, her mother wasn’t home. Her mother's boyfriend Albert said she’d be back later. But Pauline Rourke never returned. Not that night, not even that week or month. Honey never saw her mother again. In the 44 years since Honey kissed her mother goodbye before leaving for school, no one has found a single trace of Pauline. But this isn’t just the case of 32-year old Pauline Rourke’s disappearance. This is also the story of 30-year old Janet Baxter, 19-year old Patricia Ann Sinclair, 10-month old Craig, 2-year old Christopher, and 3-year old Christine. The one name that connects every person on that list? Albert P. Cochran. Leave a tip for the Maine State Police Unsolved Homicides Unit: TIP FORM More from Our Sources The Palm Beach Post, 1999 Chicago Tribune, 1964 The Times, Streator, Illinois CentralMaine.com The Herald The Bangor Daily News, 1976 The Bangor Daily News, 1998 The Bangor Daily News, 1999 The Portland Press Herald, 2017 Medium.com CharleyProject.org Brittanica.com

In July of 1989, 32-year-old Pamela J. Webb’s blue Chevy pickup truck was found abandoned with flat tires along the interstate in Biddeford, her dog inside and signs of a struggle nearby. Almost three weeks later, her body was found in the woods of New Hampshire, and the medical examiner declared her cause of death “unspecified violent homicide.”  To this day, Maine State Police are still searching for answers to this baffling mystery, trying to fill in a fuzzy timeline that will answer the question: What happened to Pamela Webb? This is Cold in Maine, a Little Stories Podcast mini-series showcasing deep dives into Maine’s unsolved homicides to shed light on stories that shouldn’t be forgotten.  More from Our Sources Got a tip? Submit it to the NH Cold Case Unit New Hampshire Unsolved Valley Killer Wiki Long Haul Territory Killer Trooper Haas BDN Trooper Hass Press Herald  New England Cases Maura Murray   30+ original newspaper clippings and articles from various archives including The Sun Journal, Associated Press, The Telegraph, Bangor Daily News and more (some are unknown). They were generously shared with us from Eric Collins of The Armchair Detective.    And a special thanks to Pamela’s niece, Angela, for sharing her memories with us. Got a story to share? Visit us at littlestoriespodcast.com or email us at littlestoriespodcast@gmail.com to submit your story or ideas and be featured on an upcoming show! 

Leslie was just 27-years old when she set off to Bar Harbor in the summer of 1977, hitchhiking from Vermont with her scruffy mutt Taylor by her side. Her beaten body would be found the next day, along the walking trail at Asticou Gardens in Northeast Harbor -- 50 feet outside the boundaries of Acadia National Park. Her dog was found relatively unharmed less than a mile away. To this day, over 40 years later, Leslie’s family is still searching for answers. Who took the life of their sweet sister and daughter?   Read more from our sources: Death in Acadia by Randi Minetor Downeast Magazine Cold Case Clues Sought in 1977 Murder, Bangor Daily News Acadia Magic The Cold Trail of a Killer, Boston Globe Vox.com   Find more from the Cold in Maine mini-series at littlestoriespodcast.com and see key images from the case on Instagram @littlestoriespodcast

In East Millinocket in 1980, 16-year-old Joyce McLain went out for a jog and never came back. Two days later, her body was found in the woods behind her high school. In 1989, her story was featured on the original Unsolved Mysteries after a petition by the town to help bring her killer to justice, but the case remained cold until 2016, when police finally have the evidence they need to crack one of Maine’s most famous cold cases for almost 40 years.    This is Cold in Maine, a Little Stories Podcast mini-series showcasing deep dives into Maine’s unsolved homicides to shed light on stories that shouldn’t be forgotten.    More from Our Sources People Magazine Investigates on Discovery ID Bangor Daily News Bangor Daily News 2012 Bangor Daily News 2018 CBS News Unsolved Mysteries Wiki   Have a story to share? Visit us at littlestoriespodcast.com or email us at littlestoriespodcast@gmail.com to submit your story or ideas and be featured on an upcoming show.    Follow us on Instagram @littlestoriespodcast for updates.

On October 13, 1984, an unknown man dropped 25-year old Beverly Polchies at the emergency room entrance at Eastern Maine Medical Center and sped off as she was wheeled into the hospital. She died within minutes. She wasn’t carrying any identification so at the time, she was an unidentified woman, who died alone and under mysterious circumstances. What happened to Beverly? How was she hurt? Who was the man driving that car? Did he hurt her? These are the questions that her family is asking to this day, 36 years later.   More from Our Sources Beverly Polchies Unsolved Homicide Fox Bangor Interview with Jae Polchies Maine Tribal Leaders Highlight Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Abbe Museum Google Newspaper Archive of The Bangor Daily News National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls   Subscribe for the upcoming installments of Cold in Maine, a special mini-series by Little Stories Podcast. Connect with us on Instagram @littlestoriespodcast and littlestoriespodcast@gmail.com.

We're so excited to announce the upcoming launch of our new Little Stories Podcast mini-series: Cold in Maine. Cold in Maine is bringing light to some of the most long standing and baffling cold cases in the state of Maine. Since in 1953, the families and loved ones of over 70 homicide victims DON’T have a conviction. They DON’T have answers. In some cases, they don’t even have a suspect to point to. And since 1964, over 30 Mainers have just… Vanished. Their cases are still labeled as missing persons cases. Their leads have run dry. Cold in Maine will dig into these cases, explore what we know, what we’re able to find, and what we’re able to uncover from anyone willing to share their story.  Hit play to hear the four cases we'll cover in this mini-series starting next week. This week, we're re-sharing an episode featuring the most well-known recent cold case and the largest investigation for a missing child in the state's history. This is the case of Ayla Reynolds.  Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the first installment in the Cold in Maine mini-series. Follow us @littlestoriespodcast for key photos and updates, and dig into our sources at littlestoriespodcast.com.

This week we try to convince Kylie that ghosts are real with special guest Luke Jackson of The Maine Paranormal Society. What’s it actually like as a paranormal investigator? What happened to Luke after he mouthed off to a Revolutionary War era ghost? What happens when “all hell breaks loose”? And is it really like the ghost hunting we see on TV? Press play now and get your summertime ghost story fix! Find Maine Paranormal Society at maineparanormalsociety.com Got a story to share? Visit us at littlestoriespodcast.com to submit your story or ideas and be featured on an upcoming show!

You asked for it, we answered it! This is your Ask Us Anything episode where we answer your questions!  Get to know us a little better as we share our thoughts on quarantine life, returning to “normal life”, our favorite memories together, how we prepare episodes, tips on working from home, and more!  Got a story to share? Visit us at littlestoriespodcast.com to submit your story or ideas and be featured on an upcoming show!  Follow us on Instagram for the latest updates @littlestoriespodcast

At the height of the Big Band era in the 1940’s one voice stood out, not only because of her musical genius, but because she refused to stop singing a song the government wanted silenced. This is the story of Billie Holiday, Strange Fruit, and how the Federal Bureau of Narcotics targeted her for refusing to stop singing a powerful song of protest in a time when Women of Color were supposed to stay silent. Read More from Our Sources Listen to Strange Fruit   Helzapoppin   Wikipedia   The Guardian   Progressive.org   Politico Got a story to share? Visit us at littlestoriespodcast.com or email us at littlestoriespodcast.com to submit your story or ideas and be featured on an upcoming show!  Follow us on Instagram for the latest updates @littlestoriespodcast.

Earlier this year, America became enthralled with the true crime story of missing children Tylee Ryan, and JJ Vallow. In January, we dived into the story of Lori and Chad Daybell, a suspected religious cult, and several mysterious deaths, and for months the same question still remained... Where are the kids? Until now.  This past weekend we had the first major break in this insane case, and suddenly it’s gone from a missing persons case, to potentially homicide.... Here is everything you need to know in a condensed timeline of the Lori and Chad Daybell saga and the search for Tyler Ryan, and JJ Vallow. Read More from Our Sources East Idaho News   People.com   East Idaho News: Chad Daybell Arrested   KUTV   Buzz Feed News Got a story to share? Visit us at littlestoriespodcast.com or email us at littlestoriespodcast.com to submit your story or ideas and be featured on an upcoming show!  Follow us on Instagram @littlestoriespodcast for the latest updates.

At 14-years old Loretta May Aiken ran away from home to join a touring Vaudeville act, taking on the stage name Jackie Moms Mabley. She went on to be one of the first and most successful women in comedy, bulldozing barriers for Black female performers, and stepping into activism using comedy to share her commentary on politics, race, sexuality and more.  Read more from our sources: WFMU.org newnownext.com comedyhistory101.com eriegaynews.com Thesis by Sarah Wolk, Moms Mabley and Civil Rights Activism Submit your story at littlestoriespodcast.com

We stand in alliance with the Black community and we invite you to show up, listen, do the work, and actively seek to further your anti-racism journey with the resources listed here: Anti-Racism Resources   If you are able to take action in the financial support at this time, please donate to the funds below.    Community Justice Exchange US Bail Funds List for Protesters   Minnesota Freedom Fund   Darnella Frazier GoFundMe

Not the aquatic creature. Nope, these are different creatures, the kind that lurk on the web and scam, manipulate, fool, and fake their way into our hearts. We're covering the origins of the Catfish term and the OG Catfish victim, Nev Schulman. Plus, we weigh in on a fishy predicament of a Reddit user who can't decide what to do about her deceitful husband.  Send us your stories at littlestoriespodcast.com Find us on Instagram @littlestoriespodcast More from Our Sources Wikipedia - Catfish (film) Angela Wasserman Interview, 20/20  

Crimes committed at sea, especially in international waters, are incredibly challenging to investigate. There aren’t any mid-ocean police stations reserved for crimes while underway. If a crime is committed onboard, while in international waters between the departure port and its destination, the crew members are the first responders to the scene. That means evidence is collected by untrained hands, not skilled crime scene investigators. Sometimes, the scene isn’t protected or shut down in any way. Improperly handled evidence and a disturbed crime scene can obstruct or even invalidate an investigation, forever destroying key clues to solving a crime. This is the story of Hue Pham and Hue Tran and what happened on their Mother's Day cruise in 2005 that still has the family searching for answers in the deep waters of the Caribbean Sea.  Thank You to Our Sources for this Episode A 2006 article by Eric Weiner for NPR An investigative report by Univision in partnership with the Columbia Journalism School InternationalCruiseVictims.org A 2007 article by Gwyn Topham for the Guardian A 2012 article by Petty Fong for The Star CruiseJunkie.com Pandemic at Sea in The Washington Post, dated April 25, 2020

In 1949, aspiring Hollywood dancer Jean Spangler mysteriously vanishes and police are only about to find one clue; a note addressed to a man named Kirk. At the time Jean was working on a film with heartthrob Kirk Douglas... Could he be the one in the note? Was Jean a victim of the same fate as the Black Dahlia? Or did she run off with the mob chasing a high society lifestyle? This is the story of Jean Spangler and the dark underbelly of Tinseltown and Hollywood in the 1940’s.  Take Our Survey For key images, updates, and more, find us on Instagram @littlestoriespodcast. Episode Sources Lost Girls Blog   Palm Springs Life   The Life and Times of Hollywood   Wikipedia: Jean Spangler   Wikipedia: Black Dahlia Got a story to share? Visit us at littlestoriespodcast.com or email us at littlestoriespodcast.com to submit your story or ideas and be featured on an upcoming show!

TAKE THE SURVEY: littlestoriespodcast.com We're on hiatus (don't hate us!) but rest assured, we're using this time to refine and rework so we can come back to the mics with the exact content you want to hear. Weigh in on show topics, format, and more, just click the pink 'Take our Survey!' button at littlestoriespodcast.com so we know just how you like it. One survey winner will be entered to win a super special, super TBD prize from the show. In the meantime, you can also follow us on Instagram @littlestoriespodcast and send us your story ideas at littlestoriespodcast@gmail.com.  WE LOVE YOU. Stay safe, friends!

Are you a #cuomosexual? How about just #cuomocurious? Don’t know what that is? We got you! As well as what the rats are doing amidst Coronavirus, and the conspiracy theory surrounding 5G Networks. This week we’re bringing you the final of our Happy-ish Little Stories mini-series to bring a smile and connect us during the time of Covid-19.  For key images, updates, and more, find us on Instagram at @littlestoriespodcast. Get more from Our Sources Andy! Parody Rat War Blue Collar Cats Forced quarantine in Maine via NYTimes More reading on the 5G conspiracy theory Got a story to share? Visit us at littlestoriespodcast.com or email us at littlestoriespodcast.com to submit your story or ideas and be featured on an upcoming show!

Can you tell me a little bit about that mysterious stimulus check we’re supposed to get, Kylie and Kristen? We sure can! We got the lowdown on all the actual details of the government’s stimulus check, plus a heartwarming “Quarantine Cutie” story, and an update on the $13 Pay-It-Forward. NOTE: We're not CPAs or lawyers or an expert in government bills... We researched the stimulus bill and we're sharing our findings. Don't @ us. This week we’re bringing you the third of our Happy Little Stories mini-series to bring a smile and connect us during the time of COVID-19.  For key images, updates, and more, find us on Instagram at @littlestoriespodcast Episode Sources Suzee’s Venmo to Support School Lunch Debt Fund Quarantine Cutie Stimulus Check info from Forbes Stimulus Check info from CNet Calculate Your Stimulus Check Add Direct Deposit Info for the IRS (Available mid-April) Got a story to share? Visit us at littlestoriespodcast.com or email us at littlestoriespodcast.com to submit your story or ideas and be featured on an upcoming show!

How can dogs help us during a pandemic? How do you deal with your car being stolen in the current climate? What did Kristen receive in the mail that brightened her week? This week we’re bringing you the second of our Happy Little Stories mini-series to put a smile on your face and connect us during the time of COVID-19. For key images, updates, and more, find us on Instagram @littlestoriespodcast. See More from Our Sources Open Letter by @alimakesthings Corona Sniffing Dogs via the BBC Got a story to share? Visit us at littlestoriespodcast.com or email us at littlestoriespodcast.com to submit your story or ideas and be featured on an upcoming show!

Hello again from Quarantine! This week we’re bringing you the first of our Happy Little Stories mini-series to bring you a smile and connect us during the time of COVID-19. Karaoke lovers all over the world are still singing while socially isolated, an NYC couple managed to say "I do!" with a socially-distanced impromptu NYC street wedding, and a special Maine donut shop with a special baker’s dozen.  For key images, updates, and more, find us on Instagram. More from Our Sources The Cut Bangor Daily News Quarantine Karaoke Facebook Group WGME News 13 @lindsaymheald on Instagram Got a story to share? Visit us at littlestoriespodcast.com or email us at littlestoriespodcast.com to submit your story or ideas and be featured on an upcoming show!

For your social distancing listening pleasure, we've compiled a few of our favorite stories from episodes past, all in one spot. I know you're sick of hearing the C-word (ahem) so we promise to only spend half a second talking about this new bizarre "normal" we're living amidst the global pandemic. Stay safe, wash your hands, don't go outside, and basically live an introvert's dream knowing you're actually doing the world a favor right now.  Listen to the Featured Episodes A Fugitive Octopus Story (Probably Our Funniest Episode Ever) - Apple Podcasts | Podbean The Mole People of NYC and Other Local Folklore - Apple Podcasts | Podbean Family Secrets and Scandals - Apple Podcasts | Podbean The Dutch Doomsday Family: Everything We Know Right Now - Apple Podcasts | Podbean The Lies We Told Our Parents - Apple Podcasts | Podbean The Westfield Watcher House - Apple Podcasts | Podbean Submit your stories at littlestoriespodcast.com

Since airing our episode about a tiny town in Northern Maine with alleged cult ties, something... happened.  People caught on we’d covered the story, and those people wanted to be heard. So we talked to them to hear the story from the perspectives of the people who are in it -- St. Agatha’s town manager Aubrie Michaud, and Gary “GD” Blankenship himself.  We ask them questions you want answered: What actually happened in that house? How do the residents of St. Agatha really feel about this newcomer? And is GD Blankenship actually the leader of a cult, or just trying to spread a unifying message? Here is the story of St. Agatha, a battle over a house from the Civil War, and the rumors that are still swirling about #CULTure and GD Blankenship.  Be sure to tune into the original episode that started it all. For key images, updates, and more, find us on Instagram at @littlestoriespodcast. Read More from Our Sources Aubrie Michaud, Town Manager of St. Agatha, Maine Gary "GD" Blankenship and his Facebook page Sun Journal Bangor Daily News Got a small town story like this that needs more coverage? Visit us at littlestoriespodcast.com or email us at littlestoriespodcast.com to submit your story or ideas and be featured on an upcoming show!

A female death row inmate is still awaiting her lethal punishment from the State of Texas 22 years after she was convicted of capital murder and robbery. This death penalty case raises questions about what constitutes a crime deserving of capital punishment and the treatment of death row inmates. Press play to hear the story of Brittany Holberg and the two very different versions of events that lead to the death of 80-year old A.B. Towery Sr.  Warning: This episode contains descriptions of sexual assault and murder.  Follow us on Instagram @littlestoriespodcast Send us your stories at littlestoriespodcast.com Read more from our Sources: Wikipedia Texas Department of Criminal Justice Murderpedia Amarillo.com Talking with Female Serial Killers by Christopher Berry-Dee Ms. Magazine Article via ProBoards My Crime Library

In the 1970’s, Pauline’s family moved from town to town for unknown reasons. Whenever Pauline asked why, the answer was always, “I’ll tell you when you’re older.” When that time came, a long-kept family secret came flooding out and suddenly strange events from her childhood made sense. For key images, updates, and more, find us on Instagram @littlestoriespodcast Read more from our Sources The Guardian BBC Visit us at littlestoriespodcast.com or email us at littlestoriespodcast.com to submit your story or ideas and be featured on an upcoming show!

Disaster stories of dates gone wrong like the time your date went to the ER instead of dinner, the time you got caught on camera enjoying dinner a little too much, an update on the woman who married a man in maximum security prison, and the lowdown on what the heck sugar babies actually do.  For key images, updates, and more, find us on Instagram @littlestoriespodcast. Little Stories Favorites Ebates/Rakuten Cash Back Get $5 when you start saving with Qapital   Read more from our sources: Seeking.com Sugar Baby University NY Post Article NYU Local Let's Talk Sugar   Visit us at littlestoriespodcast.com or email us at littlestoriespodcast.com to submit your story or ideas and be featured on an upcoming show!

It felt equal parts perfect and corny to put that title on this episode, but when your Bachelor fangirl heart gets to interview a former contestant and franchise favorite, you’re too excited to care! You know Chelsea Roy as the first impression rose recipient and (at times) the villain from Arie Luyendyk’s season of ABC's The Bachelor and her follow-up appearance on Bachelor in Paradise. She’s also a Maine girl (like us) and she proves it with her genuine kindness, warmth, and dry New England humor. With Valentine’s Day just a few nights away, we wanted to hear what it's like dating on national television. She dishes behind the scenes moments from the show, how her love life changed post-Bachelor, and what the heck she thinks about this season as someone who survived the experience herself! Press play for the full interview. Hitting the subscribe button is the best and easiest way to support the show so we can keep creating and you can keep getting our latest episodes as soon as they’re released. Find us on Instagram @littlestoriespodcast Send us your stories and ideas at littlestoriespodcast.com

A little town in Northern Maine is swirling with rumors of a newcomer trying to start a cult. So what’s the real story? Is it nothing more than protective locals not wanting a change? Or is Gary Blankenship, the purported leader, actually trying to start a cult takeover of St. Agatha, Maine? For key images, updates, and more, find us on Instagram.   Read more from our sources: Sun JournalGD Blankenship on FacebookBangor Daily News Shop Our Little Stories Favorites Visit us at littlestoriespodcast.com or email us at littlestoriespodcast.com to submit your story or ideas and be featured on an upcoming show!

These are the new developments in the search for missing siblings Tylee Ryan & JJ Vallow as of Monday, January 27, 2020. Tune into the full episode, The Ongoing Search for Missing Siblings Tylee Ryan & JJ Vallow.  If you have any information about JJ or Tylee’s whereabouts, please contact the Rexburg police department at 208-359-3008.  For photos of the missing kids and other key images, updates, and more, find us on Instagram at Instagram.com/littlestoriespodcast. Read more from our sources for this episode: East Idaho News: Update/Search Warrant Details East Idaho News: The Latest as of 1/27/2020

On December 20th, 2019, Police from Rexburg, Idaho announced the search for two missing siblings, 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow, and 17-year-old Tylee Ryan. They’d been missing since September, and their mother Lori Daybell and her husband Chad were refusing to cooperate and leading police on a wild goose chase before disappearing. Speculations of a religious cult and a few mysterious deaths that span 4 states, the hunt is on for Lori and Chad Daybell and the whereabouts of the missing children. Here is everything you need to know so far. If you have any information about JJ or Tylee’s whereabouts, please contact the Rexburg police department at 208-359-3008.  For photos of the missing kids and other key images, updates, and more, find us on Instagram at Instagram.com/littlestoriespodcast. Read our sources for this episode: Timeline of Events East Idaho News Fox10 Phoenix AZ Central Rexburg PD Facebook Visit us at littlestoriespodcast.com or email us at littlestoriespodcast.com to submit your story or ideas and be featured on an upcoming show!

We’re partying like it’s your birthday! (Well, Kylie’s...) This week includes that time you rode to your birthday party in a hearse, the time nobody showed up, the time you just wanted a nap for your party, what the Amazing Kreskin did to upset an 8-year old, and the woman who recorded a rap album at 121. Plus, the secrets to living past 115 years old told by the world’s oldest women. (Hint: Avoid men).  Little Stories Favorites Get $10 when you make your first purchase with Ebates Get $5 towards your savings goals with Qapital     Follow us on Instagram for key pics, updates, and more.  Visit us at littlestoriespodcast.com or email us at littlestoriespodcast.com to submit your story or ideas and be featured on an upcoming show!

G’Day Mate! We are celebrating all things Australia to help raise awareness and donations to fight the devastation caused by the Australian bushfires. We also have some stories of faking your own death (in Australia) and a special message from our favorite Aussies! UPDATE: Australia is no longer in need/accepting mittens and knits for koalas. Instead, please consider making a small donation that will be used to the following recommended charities:  For firefighters, the New South Wales government websiteFor animals, Wildlife Warriors and the Australian Zoo Wildlife HospitalFor First Nations Communities, the official GoFundMeAnd always, the Australian Red Cross For more from our episode sources: Australia fires: A by-the-numbers look at the disaster, CNN Police in Australia are accusing 24 people of deliberately setting bushfires Follow us on Instagram for key pics, updates, and more. Visit us at littlestoriespodcast.com or email us at littlestoriespodcast.com to submit your story or ideas and be featured on an upcoming show!

Ever wonder what it's like to be a fly on the wall (AKA a girl in the club) when Jay-Z and Beyonce are making it rain? Is Chris Kirkpatrick of N*SYNC fame a huge bummer in real life? And which celebrity did Kristen swap outfits with at the celeb's own birthday party? This week we welcome the hilarious and out-spoken Christina Calph to dish on her days breathing the same air as your fave celebrities... And maybe a personal story or two like that one time Kristen accidentally kissed Christina on set. Find Christina on Instagram at @christinacalph And find us on Instagram at @littlestoriespodcast and at littlestoriespodcast.com

Move over, Mia Thermopolis. This real life story of a secret royal baby will have you demanding to see your birth certificate so you can finally step into the life of the princess you deserve. This is the best of Late to the Party, with stories about royals, ghosts, dates with celebrities, and the MVP of all animals, the octopus. Jazmin Grace Grimaldi interview in Harpar's Bazaar Find us and follow along on Instagram @littlestoriespodcast Send us your stories at littlestoriespodcast@gmail.com or fill out the form at littlestoriespodcast.com

Happy Holidays from Kylie and Kristen! To help you get through it (or celebrate) we’re reading stories of that time you got super high with your fam on Christmas Eve, the strange tradition of mummering, and the horrors of the worst day of the year... Santa Con. Plus a little heartwarming tale of an unconventional Santa. Follow us on Instagram for key pics, updates, and more.  Visit us at littlestoriespodcast.com or email us at littlestoriespodcast.com to submit your story or ideas and be featured on an upcoming show!

Ayla Bell Reynolds disappeared from her bed in Waterville, Maine on December 16, 2011. No one has seen her since. It is Maine’s largest criminal investigations and one of the biggest missing persons cases in the state's history. Was foul play involved? Was it a murder cover up? Did someone abduct Ayla from her bed? To this day, police have not publicly named a person of interest or suspect in the case. Kylie covers the story of the disappearance of Ayla Reynolds and gives us an inside look of what it was like being on the case as it was unfolding 8 years ago. DISCLAIMER: This episode contains crime scene details and may not be suitable for all listeners.  Sources for this episode include: Justice for Ayla GoFundMe CentralMaine.com K9Bikers.com ABC News CourtJunkie.com Wikipedia Visit us at littlestoriespodcast.com or email us at littlestoriespodcast.com to submit your story or ideas and be featured on an upcoming show!

In the summer of 1997, an elderly couple heads out to attend a local festival just 15 minutes away, and ends up on an epic two week trip to nowhere driving around Texas and Arkansas. This week’s episode is the story of Lela and Raymond Howard and the inspiration behind Fastball’s hit song “The Way”. Read more from our sources for this episode:  True Music Facts Wednesday Blogspot Jeremy, Polly, etc: Sad NEWS stories behind sad 90s songs Missing Elderly Couple Found Dead In Their Car The Deaths of Lela and Raymond Howard Follow us on Instagram for key pics and updates.  Visit us at littlestoriespodcast.com or email us at littlestoriespodcast.com to submit your story or ideas and be featured on an upcoming show!

We’ve got your one-stop update on the curious case of Natalia Grace, the girl at the center of the alleged child scam artist story. Natalia has broken her silence and more people have come forward with details and opinions... But do they give us the truth? Or just deepen the mystery? We’ve dug through the internet so you don’t have to! Get updated details on the current case here. Have no idea who Natalia Grace is? Catch up on part one or re-listen to episode 32: The Case of Natalia Grace. Send us your story or ideas to littlestoriespodcast@gmail.com or to littlestoriespodcast.com to be featured on the show. For key pics and updates, follow us @littlestoriespodcast

Checking in with ya this holiday week with a dose of Thanksgiving and Black Friday stories, including how one woman de-feathered her turkey and a Black Friday stalker. Plus, just a little reminder that if your family makes you anxious or stressed, or this time of year leaves you feeling low, we're giving you permission to celebrate the way you want to. Don't forget: You are worthy, you are important, and we are big fans of you. We're thankful you're our listener! Submit your story to littlestoriespodcast@gmail.com.Follow along on Instagram @littlestoriespodcast

The elusive North Pond Hermit evaded human contact in the wilderness of Maine for 27 years, building a home between giant boulders and surviving on "borrowed" essentials from nearby camps. Refusing to talk to anybody about his story, curiosity built about his reasons for isolation, until one reporter was granted access to his mysterious world. This is the story of Christopher Thomas Knight, the North Pond Hermit of Maine. Read the full book, The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Michael Finkel Other sources quoted for this episode: National GeographicWikipediaBBC

A family in the Netherlands spent nine years secluded in a basement waiting for the end of days until one son escaped to find help. What's really going on here? This is everything we know right now about the Dutch Doomsday Family. Plus, Kylie covers the story of the New Jersey Prepper which turns out to be a happy ending for one man who spent his life preparing for societal collapse. See photos from this episode and more -- Follow us on Instagram @littlestoriespodcast. For more information on the Dutch Doomsday story, read these:  Family Spent 9 Years in a Secluded Dutch Farmhouse 'Waiting for the End of Days' from the New York Times   New Photos Emerge of Dutch House of Horrors where 'doomsday cult leader kept his six children' from the Daily Mail     Father posted about his life on Facebook... from Independent   Eldest sibling of captive Dutch family identified from Yahoo   For more on the New Jersey Prepper, read these: A Survivalist Filled His Massive Basement with Food Then Decided Puerto Ricans Needed it More from the Washington Post How a Heart Broken Prepper Who Lost Everything is Now Saving Hurricane Victims from NJ.com   Real Estate Listing for 9 Pinecrest Drive Medford, NJ  

In honor of her untimely termination from The Q Morning Show on WJBQ Q97.9 in Portland, Maine, Lou Lockwood is here to have a little fun despite the bummer situation. This true gem of a human shares her story, reminisces on the great work she did in her former position, and we go around the table sharing your stories of all the wild things people have done that got them fired.  Find Lou online at @lauraloulockwood on Instagram and at lockwoodvoices.com. Follow Little Stories Podcast on Instagram and share your stories at littlestoriespodcast.com.

One day a year you're allowed to accept candy from strangers. In the case of The Candyman, the real people to fear aren't the strangers. Press play to hear the stories of two true crimes committed on Halloween plus the tale of a freaky sleepover attempted break-in, an infant ghost, and more. It's our final episode in the month of October so we're bringing back the original Little Stories format to share a few creepy, spooky, and scary stories. Find us on Instagram and at littlestoriespodcast.com. Want to know more about the stories shared in this episode? Visit our sources. Candyman's Legacy Still Haunting Today Wikipedia: Ronald Clark O'Bryan The Halloween Baby Murder From 1977 Is Still An Unsolved Mystery