Macabre : Dark History

The Wizard of Oz didn't just change film—it changed lives. And not always for the better.In Part 2 of our exploration into the dark history behind The Wizard of Oz, Blaire and Halley trace the Technicolor ripple effect the film had on Hollywood and pop culture. But while the world fell in love with Dorothy, Judy Garland was unraveling behind the scenes.Patreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend in your stories for a future listener episode!Learn about us at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Everyone remembers the magic of The Wizard of Oz.But few know the nightmare that made it real.This week on Macabre: A Dark History Podcast, Blaire and Halley rip back the velvet curtain to expose the horrors behind the scenes.Actors poisoned by makeup. Costumes laced with asbestos. On-set drug abuse. Explosions, trauma, and forced silence.This wasn't a children's story. It was a slow-burning tragedy, dressed in Technicolor.Follow the yellow brick road… straight into Hollywood's darkest hour on Part 1 of W is for the Wizard of Oz.Patreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend in your stories for a future listener episode!Learn about us at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For years locals in Turner, Maine and surrounding towns have reported a dog-like creature with aggressive tendencies. In the early 2000s, a woman came forward with an animal carcass claiming it as the Turner Beast, but was it? Join the Ladies as they speculate what happened in Maine.Patreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend in your stories for a future listener episode!Learn about us at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the dead of night on June 10, 1912, the small town of Villisca, Iowa, woke to a nightmare — eight people, bludgeoned to death in their beds by an unknown intruder wielding an axe. Over a century later, the crime remains unsolved, shrouded in mystery, whispers of shadowy figures, and chilling clues left behind. In this episode of Macabre: A Dark History Podcast, Halley and Blaire delve into the gruesome details of the crime, the strange twists of the investigation, and the eerie legends that still haunt the old Moore house.Patreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend in your stories for a future listener episode!Learn about us at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastRESOURCES: https://lizzieandrewborden.com/HatchetOnline/villisca-still-living-with-a-mystery.html https://murderhouse.com/the-house-and-murders/crime-scene/The Villisca Axe Murders: A Review Essay LAWRENCE H. LARSEN AND DAVID N . ATKINSON https://archive.org/details/villiscatrueacco0000marshttps://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2022/06/09/1912-villisca-ax-murders-what-to-know-iowa-cold-case/7567590001/https://www.iowadatacenter.org/datatables/PlacesAll/plpopulation18502000.pdfSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Meat raining from the heavens? Mysterious gelatinous blobs? You heard that right. This week, we're serving up a double dose of bizarre with the Kentucky Meat Shower and the Oakville Blobs. Get ready for a wild ride into the strange and unexplained on this episode of Hometown Macabre.Patreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend in your stories for a future listener episode!Learn about us at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Not even a century ago, the world endured unimaginable horrors as war raged across the globe. But hidden beneath the chaos was a nightmare few would believe — Japan's secret biological warfare program, Unit 731. Join Blaire and Halley as they delve into one of Macabre's darkest episodes yet, uncovering the gruesome experiments, chilling atrocities, and the disturbing legacy left behind.Patreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend in your stories for a future listener episode!Learn about us at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastResources: United States Responses to Japanese Wartime Inhuman Experimentation after World War II: National Security and Wartime Exigency - PMCUnit 731 - Nuclear MuseumCognitive Dissonance, Social Psychology, and Unit 731 | 2022-2023 | University Writing Program | Brandeis UniversityUnit 731: Japan discloses details of notorious chemical warfare division | Japan | The GuardianHuman Experimentation at Unit 731 - Pacific Atrocities Education“Unit 731 - The Forgotten Asian Auschwitz” by: Derek PuaUNIT 731 – Japan's Biological Warfare ProjectSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of MACABRE: A Dark History Podcast, we unravel the chilling story of the Clutter family massacre. A single lie, whispered behind prison walls, set a nightmarish plan into motion—one that would end in cold-blooded slaughter. Step inside the twisted minds of Richard “Dick” Hickock and Perry Smith, where greed and violence collided with fate. But the horror doesn't end there. This episode also explores the eerie bond between Truman Capote and Perry Smith—a relationship forged in blood and obsession.Patreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend in your stories for a future listener episode!Learn about us at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastResources: “In Cold Blood” by: Truman Capote City of Holcomb, Kansas - Official Website Holcomb, Kansas – Legends of Kansas Fleagle Gang | Kansas Profile CrimeArchives: The Clutter Family Murders | Biographies of Key Figures 68_1_7_0.pdf Clutter Family Murders | Garden City, KS Eveanna Marie (Clutter) Mosier (1936-2019) | WikiTree FREE Family Tree Beverly Jean English (Clutter) (1939 - 2010) - Genealogy In Cold Blood: Truman Capote in Holcomb, Kansas | Road Show at Beinecke LibrarySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome, listeners, to another morally questionable episode of Macabre: A Dark History Podcast! Today, we're diving into the ultimate game of “Would You Rather?” from Season 2—but in true Macabre fashion we are playing it with a delightfully dark twist...and some new podcaster friends, Emily & Caroline from LIVE, LAUGH, LORE!!!Things got a little spooky with some EVP's , we left them in for you to hear for yourself.During this episode,we encourage you to play along, and share your answers with us! We want to hear from you. Whether it's on the private facebook group or through email, we love interacting with you! So, prepare your soul for some questionable life decisions, because once you choose… there's no going back.  This is part 1 of 2. Stay tuned for next week's episode for round 2!Patreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Learn about us at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome, listeners, to another morally questionable episode of Macabre: A Dark History Podcast! Today, we're diving into the ultimate game of “Would You Rather?”from Season 2—but in true Macabre fashion we are playing it with a delightfully dark twist...and some new podcaster friends, Emily & Caroline from LIVE, LAUGH, LORE!!!During this episode,we encourage you to play along, and share your answers with us! We want to hear from you. Whether it's on the private facebook group or through email, we love interacting with you! So, prepare your soul for some questionable life decisions, because once you choose… there's no going back.  This is part 1 of 2. Stay tuned for next week's episode for round 2!Patreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Learn about us at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's episode of Macabre: A Dark History Podcast, Blaire and Halley dive into the scandalous world of Victorian tabloids. Long before social media and clickbait, sensational stories of murder, scandal, and supernatural terrors dominated the headlines. But were these tales based on truth—or were they just early examples of fake news? With special guest appearance by Nic and Jake from America's Scaryland!

A small community that began as a mining town in the early 1900s saw its fair share of Macabre history. The town was built around the cemetery, setting the tone. Plague, fire, and a clown motel? Join the ladies as they talk about the big history of a little town.

From ancient Mesopotamian love curses to the syphilitic nobles of the Renaissance Era, history proves that what happens in the brothel definitely doesn't stay in the brothel. STDs have shaped empires, inspired some truly terrifying "cures," and left their mark (sometimes literally) on history's most powerful figures. Tune in to Macabre: A Dark History Podcast, where we unwrap the itchy, oozing truth about history's most infamous infections—no penicillin required!

In America, healthcare is a touchy subject. In the 1900s, it was cringe! Deception and false promises weren't the only things the Tuskegee community were getting from their local clinic. Join the ladies as they talk about a shameful subject in America's history.

Grigori Rasputin: a man so strange, so wild, he's practically a legend. From his hypnotic eyes to his scandalous escapades, this self-proclaimed holy man wormed his way into Russia's royal palace and their darkest secrets. Was he a mystic healer, a manipulative madman, or just history's most eccentric party crasher? Join Blaire and Halley as they unravel the bizarre life of Rasputin—a man too weird to live, but too wild to die easily.

Step right up to one of the darkest days in circus history. On July 6, 1944, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus came to Hartford, Connecticut, promising a day of wonder under the Big Top. Instead, it became a nightmare.On this episode of Hometown MACABRE we uncover the tragedy of the Hartford Circus Fire—a blaze that consumed the tent in minutes, leaving 168 dead and hundreds injured. We'll explore the mysterious cause of the fire, the haunting story of "Little Miss 1565," and the shocking negligence that turned this beloved American tradition into a deadly disaster.Was it arson, an accident, or something more sinister? Tune in as we sift through the ashes of one of America's most chilling catastrophes.

Step into the bizarre world of historical medicine, where cures were often more dangerous than the ailments. From asthma cigarettes to whale hotels, goose grease remedies, and Mrs. Winslow's deadly soothing syrup for babies, Halley and Blaire explore the strange, shocking, and sometimes fatal treatments that shaped medical history. Prepare for a dose of the macabre with a side of dark humor as we uncover the quackery of the past!Patreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your spooky listener tales at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastSources: https://archive.org/details/ontransfusionofm00bove (On the transfusion of milk, as practised in cholera, at the Cholera Sheds, Toronto, July, 1854)https://www.justthinktwice.gov/article/did-coca-cola-ever-contain-cocaine?https://www.wired.com/story/whale-bath/https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/424110The Medical History of the United States: 1607-2000 by David W. StewartSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Ladies of Macabre are heading back to Ancient Greece with a quick stop over in Ancient China for this PATREON teaser episode of Macabre Morsels. Enjoy this tasty treat where the ladies discuss some of the worst ways to die in ancient history. Add a dash of innapropriate humor and you've got yourself a gut splitting episode for this installment of MACABRE Morsels straight from Patreon.Want more tasty MACABRE Morsels... join the Patreon Family as a Freaky Friend or higher tier and get access to all the juicy after dark Macabre content! For ad free listening, early access and bonus content, join the exclusive MACABRE Patreon fam. Freaky Friend tiers and above get all the juicy content.https://www.patreon.com/c/macabrepodSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Well listeners, it's that time of year. Grab a drink. (If you are of the legal age) The MACABRE fam is getting festive and enjoying the holidays. So , in the "spirit" of the season we thought we'd share with you a special PATREON epsiode from season one. Blaire and Halley do their very own version of Drunken History shenanigans. So buckle of for this off the cuff, hilarious episode of the retelling of the infamous "Great Molasses Flood" and the ridiculous "Great Emu War". Disclaimer: Must be 21+ in the United States to play along!If you want more off the cuff content, JOIN US over on Patreon. Things get weird. Obviously.Patreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your spooky listener tales at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode Notes: Christmas Eve, 1944. Elizabeth Vincken and her son Fritz are about to celebrate Christmas dinner when a knock comes to their little cabin's door. They weren't expecting guests, and they definitely weren't expecting who was just on the other side. Join the ladies on this tear-jerking Macabre Christmas Special!Patreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your spooky listener tales at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcast Resources: A Christmas Truce – 1944 | Tribute to Veterans Christmas Eve 1944: a brief moment of peace on the battlefield | American Battle Monuments Commission The Friends of Fritz Vincken | Unsolved Mysteries Wiki | FandomSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On Christmas Eve 1913, at the Italian Hall in Calumet, MI, a tragedy took place. What was supposed to be a nice family outing for a community of mine workers, turned into a nightmare. Join the Ladies of Macabre as they talk about what led to the deadly shout of “fire!” Resources: Deaths Door The Truth Behind the Italian Hall Disaster Calumet | Michigan Remembering the Italian Hall Tragedy (U.S. National Park Service) Death's Door: The Truth Behind the Italian Hall Disaster and the Strike of 1913 by: Steve Lehto Italian Hall No News Is Good News: Newspaper Reports of Calumet's Italian Hall Disaster The Calumet & Hecla FatalitiesPatreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your spooky listener tales at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There is a small island in northern Italy that lies abandoned. Scarred with the past, it holds centuries worth of stories. It's known as the ‘Island of Ghosts,' but can we believe the hype? Join the ladies as they try to get to the bottom of the truth of this island. Resources: Poveglia Island - History and Facts | History Hit 12 Creepy Things You Didn't Know About Poveglia Island Poveglia: the mysterious ghost island that wants to be reborn | Visitvenezia.eu Poveglia Island: A Frightening and Haunting HistoryPatreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your spooky listener tales at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Hometown Macabre: A Dark History Podcast, Halley and Blaire dive into one of history's most haunting mysteries: the disappearance of the Roanoke Island colony. In 1590, over 100 settlers vanished without a trace, leaving behind a single cryptic clue: the word "Croatoan" carved into a wooden post. Was it starvation, disease, a violent clash with the local tribes, or something even more sinister?Join the ladies of Macabre as they discuss the theories, legends, and the connections that keep this centuries-old mystery alive.Patreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your spooky listener tales at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastSources: https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Whitehttps://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/dare-stones-roanoke-hoaxLost Colony of Roanoke : 8 Theories that Might be TrueSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're baaaaack for the final segment of our Macabre Movies "On Set". On this installment we discuss moral mistreatment, animal cruelty, murder, mayhem, movie curses, banned movies and more!Patreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your spooky listener tales at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastResources: 20 Darkest Moments in Movie History | Articles on WatchMojo.com6 Terrifying Ways Films Used To Achieve Special Effects | Cracked.com28 Dark Secrets From Movie SetsBanned Movies and the Countries that Banned Them | Portland Public Library | BiblioCommonsCursed Films - Documentary Series (2020-2022)Behind-The-Scenes Stories Of Movie Stunts Gone Wrong‘It was a horrific night': 30 years on from the on-set death of Brandon Lee | Movies | The GuardianWhat to Know About the Fatal Shooting on the ‘Rust' Movie Set - The New York TimesThe Baffling Cruelty of Alfred Hitchcock - The AtlanticDid Stanley Kubrick terrorize Shelley Duvall on 'The Shining'? Everything she said about itWebster DictionaryCelebrity Deaths That Still Remain A MysteryWas The Exorcist Set Really Cursed and Haunted? | SYFY WIREThe ‘Poltergeist' Curse: Inside the Mysterious Cast Deaths and Set Oddities13 Foreboding Facts About 'The Omen'Rosemary's Baby: 10 Chilling Behind The Scenes Facts About The 1968 FilmBRANDON LEE'S DEATH AN EERIE ECHO OF HIS DAD'S – Chicago TribuneSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For over a century we have been captivated by movies. It takes talent and creativity to make movie magic, but have you ever wondered what the story is behind the script, the scene? Join the Ladies of Macabre as they discuss the dark side of props, actors, and some unexplainable incidents.Patreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your spooky listener tales at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastResources: 20 Darkest Moments in Movie History | Articles on WatchMojo.com 6 Terrifying Ways Films Used To Achieve Special Effects | Cracked.com 28 Dark Secrets From Movie Sets Banned Movies and the Countries that Banned Them | Portland Public Library | BiblioCommons Cursed Films - Documentary Series (2020-2022) Behind-The-Scenes Stories Of Movie Stunts Gone Wrong ‘It was a horrific night': 30 years on from the on-set death of Brandon Lee | Movies | The Guardian What to Know About the Fatal Shooting on the ‘Rust' Movie Set - The New York Times The Baffling Cruelty of Alfred Hitchcock - The Atlantic Did Stanley Kubrick terrorize Shelley Duvall on 'The Shining'? Everything she said about it Webster Dictionary Celebrity Deaths That Still Remain A Mystery Was The Exorcist Set Really Cursed and Haunted? | SYFY WIRE The ‘Poltergeist' Curse: Inside the Mysterious Cast Deaths and Set Oddities 13 Foreboding Facts About 'The Omen' Rosemary's Baby: 10 Chilling Behind The Scenes Facts About The 1968 Film BRANDON LEE'S DEATH AN EERIE ECHO OF HIS DAD'S – Chicago TribuneSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the dimly lit streets of Victorian England lurked a being that struck terror in the hearts of its citizens. What began as a ghost story of a creature long ago, evolved into a humanoid of flesh and blood. Who, what, when, where, why was he? Join the Ladies as they talk about the stories and theories behind the urban legend.Patreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your spooky listener tales at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastResources: BBC - Legacies - Myths and Legends - England - Black Country - Spring-Heeled Jack - Article Page 1Spring Heeled JackEngland's most notorious urban legend: The mystery of Spring-Heeled Jack | Sky HISTORY TV ChannelHenry de la Poer Beresford, 3rd Marquess of Waterford | British MuseumHenry Beresford, 3rd Marquess of Waterford27 Facts About Spring-Heeled Jack, The Killer Who Could Be A Human Or Could Be A Creature | Thought CatalogSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode is NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART. It comes with a big, fat trigger WARNING. On this episode Halley digs deep, uncovering the uncomfortable pyschological sexual disorder that is Necrophilia, paired with real life cases . But be warned, this episodes contains EXPLICIT material , depictions of sexual acts and is down right disgusting. We warned you. Patreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your spooky listener tales at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's Spooky Season and we're back for Season Two Listener Tales. It's time to get Spoopin. This time we've got even more listener tales than ever before! Everything from creature features to shadow people, voodoo island, tales of incubus, deathly premonitions, spectral perverts and more! Join the Ladies of Macabre for their Halloween Spooktacular extravaganza! You might just spoop yourself.Patreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your spooky listener tales at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

California in the 1960s was a wild time! Hollywood, the music scene, and cults? This week it's all about the Manson Family and the cult leader himself. Hold on to your ears, because it's about to get Helter Skelter with the ladies on this culty edition of Macabre!Patreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your spooky listener tales at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcast Resources: Charles Manson | Biography, Murders, Family, Sharon Tate, & Facts | Britannica Charles Manson: Biography, Cult Leader, Manson Family The Charles Manson Family - Helter Skelter - CharlesManson.com Charles Manson, leader of murderous cult, dead at 83 | CNN Charles Manson's life and crimes: A timeline | World News | Sky NewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode Blaire digs into the legend of Sleepy Hollow , aka, Tarrytown, NY just in time for spooky season. So grab your coziest blanket, a mug of warm apple cider and settle in for this spooky tale of the legend of Sleepy Hollow. Sit a spell and listen to the real life story that inspired Washington Irving's classic tale.Patreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your spooky listener tales at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Of all of history's horrible people , today's episode features a woman so deplorable that I would classify her as one of the top 10 worst of the worst serial killers in the United States. And listeners you do not earn that title easily because , as you know here on MACABRE we have covered some disgusting human beings. But this one, I assure you…is one of a kind. And this episode comes with a trigger warning. As always MACABRE is not for the faint of heart . Negative energy is not allowed today because we are going to be talking about the LaLaurie Mansion and none other than Madame Delphine LaLaurie, the wealthy,socialite and infamous sadist and murderer of New Orleans.Patreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your listener tales at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcast Sources:https://www.thoughtco.com/delphine-lalaurie-4684656https://americanhorrorstory.fandom.com/wiki/Delphine_LaLauriehttps://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/delphine-lalaurie/https://ghostcitytours.com/new-orleans/haunted-places/lalaurie-mansion/madame-lalaurie/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Why does the Bermuda Triangle get to have all of the fun? Well, on this episode, the Ladies of MACABRE dive into the high strangeness of the lesser known triangle, the Michigan Triangle, where a lot of weird stuff has been happening as far back as the 1600's! Vanishing ships, storms that appear out of nowhere, strange red lights, missing people and a whole lot more. Join the ladies for this episode of Hometown Macabre .We even share a listener tale on this one, so be sure to stick around til the end of the episode! You don't want to miss it! Patreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your listener tales at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode the letter K is for Killer Plants and the ladies are going to uncover the deadly secrets of botanical killers, exploring their toxic properties, their notorious uses in crime and legend, and unravel the dark history behind plants like the deadly nightshade, the toxic oleander, and the infamous hemlock—each with a story that blends beauty with brutality. But as we go through this episode you will learn that killer plants still serve a surprising purpose in today's modern world, and we don't mean murder.Patreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your listener tales at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcast Resources:Wicked Plants (Book) : https://www.amazon.com/Wicked-Plants-Lincolns-Botanical-Atrocities-ebook/dp/B003I83EI67 of the World's Deadliest Plants : https://www.britannica.com/story/7-of-the-worlds-deadliest-plants#:~:text=From%20the%20death%20of%20Socrates%20by%20poison%20hemlock,plants%20and%20their%20poisons%20with%20this%20macabre%20list.7 Famous Poisionings in History: https://www.history.com/news/famous-poisonings-in-historySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In 1995, there was a discovery in an attic of an old asylum. Four hundred pieces of luggage neatly stored, untouched for many years. Some had never been unpacked. Join the Ladies of Macabre as they talk about the secrets within the suitcases and the lives of the people they belonged to.Patreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your listener tales at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcast Resources: “The Live They Left Behind” by: Darby Penney and Peter Stastny The Lives They Left Behind | Bellevue Literary Press (blpress.org) Willard Asylum Suitcases (willardsuitcases.com) the willard asylum for the insane (seneca.ny.us) Lost Luggage, Recovered Lives - PMC (nih.gov)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aokigahara Forest is known by the locals as the “Sea of Trees,” worldwide it's known as the “Suicide Forest.” In this week's episode, the Ladies of Macabre discuss Japan's history with suicide and how the forest at the base of Mt. Fuji got its other names.Patreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your listener tales at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastResources: Aokigahara Forest - Aokigahara Aokigahara Forest | Travel Japan - Japan National Tourism Organization (Official Site) 15 Eerie Facts About Japan's Suicide Forest (mentalfloss.com) Ubasute jūsankei. (berkeley.edu) The Shinto religion and suicide in Japan | Oxford Textbook of Suicidology and Suicide Prevention | Oxford Academic (oup.com) Seppuku | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica Shinto | Asia Society Resources for Help:  988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call. Text. Chat. (988lifeline.org) Suicide prevention resources | AFSP Suicidal Crisis Support - IASPSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join the ladies of Macabre as the walk the haunted halls of the infamously haunted Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado. On this episode we uncover the hotel's tragic past and tell the tales of the hauntings that make this location a mecca for the supernatural. We'll talk about the hotel's famous guests , one of which was so impacted by his stay in Room #217 that he penned a novel that would later become a pop culture icon, the Shining. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Buckle up listeners because you're riding shotgun as the Ladies of Macabre discuss the dark origins of some of the commonly used phrases we say today. Ever heard of the midwestern medievel goodbye? Well, it's more like giving someone the cold shoulder. What about giving someone the third degree? Well...you are going to learn all about the crazy backstories of these commonly used phrases, dating all the way back to medievel times. Join our Patreon for ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your "Hometown Macabre" stories at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People paid to see Grady Stiles, a performer in a circus sideshow. In 1992, someone paid to see him killed. Join the Ladies of Macabre as they talk about the dark side of life behind the act and the terror that was The Lobster Boy.Join our Patreon for ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your "Hometown Macabre" stories at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastResources: Murder on the Midway: Sordid Life and Death of Lobster Boy : Crime: Family supports wife's claims of familial abuse, citing incident in which carnival attraction killed daughter's beau. - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)Grady Stiles - The Famous Lobster Boy (showmensmuseum.org)Grady Stiles - The Evil Lobster Boy - Historic Mysteries“Lobster Boy: The Bizarre Life and Brutal Death of Grady Stiles Jr.” by: Fred RosenAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Listener's buckle up, because as always this episode is not for the faint of heart. Today we are talking about the brutal massacre of 6 people that took place on a farm property in rural Germany back in 1922. And this case remains Germany's most notorious unsolved murder. And when I say unsolved, I mean authorities don't have a clear cut , definitive answer on who did the killings. But they have some contenders. And Halley thinks she has this one figured out...but we will leave it up to you to decide!Join our Patreon for ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your "Hometown Macabre" stories at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Hometown MACABRE we open with a spooky bonus listener tale before exploring one of California's most haunted locations, a once grand estate turned into a site of tragedy, one with inexplicable and numerous ghostly encounters. So grab your flashlights. The Ladies of Macabre are going to take you  ghost hunting. So gather your gear. In this episode we will uncover the dark past and spectral legends surrounding the  infamously haunted property, Wolfe Manor.Join our Patreon for ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your "Hometown Macabre" stories at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcast

Hang onto your ears…it's about to get Grimm up in here! Over the years, fairy tales have really become washed down with niceties. The dark origins seem to get lost with every generation. Join the Ladies of Macabre as they talk about the Grimm Brothers and an uproar over one lone sausage.Join our Patreon for ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your "Hometown Macabre" stories at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastResources: Grimm's Complete Fairy Tales by: The Brother's Grimm Brothers Grimm | Biography, Stories, & Works | Britannica How the Grimm Brothers Saved the Fairy Tale | The National Endowment for the Humanities (neh.gov) 5 Facts About The Brothers Grimm (biography.com) Grimm 23: The Mouse, the Bird, and the Sausage (pitt.edu)

What is it about a good ghost story that captivates us, or dare I say haunts us? Why do certain legends endure the test of time? On this episode of Hometown Macabre join Halley and Blaire as they discuss one of the oldest and spookiest tales of the supernatural that seems to haunt different cultures, the enduring legend of the Lady in White.Join our Patreon for ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your "Hometown Macabre" stories at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastSOURCES: https://www.mobicastle.com/the-legend-of-the-white-lady-and-the-hohenzollern-castle/  https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2021/10/la-llorona-an-introduction-to-the-weeping-woman/https://www.ctinsider.com/living/article/ct-white-lady-union-cemetery-urban-legend-17533746.php

Step right up! Don't be shy! Join the Ladies of MACABRE and let your Freak Flag fly! Your ears will be amazed at the stories the Ladies of Macabre have for you today! Listen with wonder and astonishment as they talk about the dark history of circus sideshow performers. Be prepared to be amazed and appalled.Join our Patreon for ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your "Hometown Macabre" stories at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastResources: Freak show Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Freak show | Entertainment, Human Oddities & Social Impact | Britannica Joseph Merrick - Death, Disease & Elephant Man (biography.com) P.T. Barnum Isn't the Hero the 'Greatest Showman' Wants You to Think | Smithsonian (smithsonianmag.com) P.T. Barnum - Quotes, Circus & Family (biography.com) She had one husband, five children, and four legs - Appalachian History dipygus - Wiktionary, the free dictionary History Daily Hellzapoppin Circus Sideshow

Join the Ladies of MACABRE on this spooky episode as they discuss the Haunted Hoia Baciu Forest in Romania. Legends of spirits, UFO's, portals, mysterious rituals, places where vegetation simply will not grow, mishapen trees and missing persons will keep the faint of heart from venturing too deeply into the woods of this spooky Romanian landmark.Join our Patreon for ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your "Hometown Macabre" stories at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcast

Join the Ladies of MACABRE as they discuss the very MACABRE life and death of the very famous Mr. Edgar Allan Poe. Blaire and Halley fan girl over their favorite Macabre author, his macabre life...but it isn't all dark and dreary because Blaire has a special treat for you listeners. You get to hear a very special excerpt from Poe's work retold in a way you have never heard it done before. Stick around because you don't want to miss this very special and hilarious rendition of the work of POE done Ladies of MACABRE style.Join our Patreon for ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your "Hometown Macabre" stories at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcast

Buckle up listeners, on this Hometown MACABRE we are traveling back in time to La Porte Indiana to the late 1800's early 1900's for a true crime discussion of a woman who earned her title as America's Most Degenerate Female Serial Killer.  It isn't often that we talk about female serial killers. This one is something, let me tell you.   Listener discretion is advised.  On today's episode we are talking about The La Porte Ghoul, Hell's Bell, but you might know her best as the black widow, Belle Gunness. Join our Patreon for ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your "Hometown Macabre" stories at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastSources: https://laportecountyhistory.org/exhibits/belle-gunness/https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/document?repid=rep1&type=pdf&doi=4c28f9a48ab61d2a3dbf5c166c27517f4292cca5 https://www.legendsofamerica.com/belle-gunness/https://www.biography.com/crime/belle-gunnesshttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/562322/belle-gunness-murdershttps://hoosierhistorylive.org/mail/2021-10-23.html

Hoist into your wagons friends, grab the reins of your oxen and hold on tight because we are going on a journey today, and i mean… a JOURNEY people . Because the ladies of macabre are joining the Donner Dinner Party. Follow us as we steer this macabre wagon train into rough territory ,fraught with one bad decision after another and discover the consequences of the fateful choices made the Donner Reed party. On today's episode we will explore what it took for the Donner party to survive against all odds. We are talking about survival of the fittest, choices no one would ever want to make, and we are talking about cannibalism. So if you have a weak stomach…listener discretion is advised. This episode is not for the faint of heart. Join our Patreon for ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your "Hometown Macabre" stories at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcast

Hometown Macabre is going international this week! What began as a fun getaway camping trip for a group of friends ended in a scene straight out of a horror movie. Join the Ladies of Macabre as they talk about one of Finland's most famous unsolved homicide cases.Join our Patreon for ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your "Hometown Macabre" stories at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastSOURCES: “Lake Bodom Blood Murders: A True Life Horror Story” by Matt Demas 19 Fun Facts About Finland - Life in Norway Lake Bodom murders - Wikipedia

Ah, Paris. The City of death and decay in the 18th century. It was a time of  increased population , epidemics, war, frequent drownings, murderrr and more macabre monstrosities…join the ladies of MACABRE as they go deep underground to uncover the mystery and history of the Paris Catacombs.Join our Patreon for ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your "Hometown Macabre" stories at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastSources:The Unusual History of the Paris Catacombs https://culturezvous.com/en/history-paris-catacombs/https://www.takingontheworld.net/world-travel-blog/france/catacombs-of-parishttps://www.catacombes.paris.fr/en/history/site-historyResistance and Reclamation 

Skidmore, Missouri has a history and…a secret. A town bully named Ken McElroy wreaked havoc on the community over 40 years ago. The townspeople were fed up with his antics, and Ken ended up dead. That was just the beginning for the farming town. Join the Ladies of Macabre as they talk about a town with a dark history and a ghastly generational secret.Join our Patreon for ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your "Hometown Macabre" stories at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcast Resources: “In Broad Daylight” by Harry N. MacLean (In Broad Daylight - Google Books) Search Results (census.gov) Bully's murder remains a secret in Missouri town for 40 years (fox2now.com) Skidmore, Missouri: Part 2 – Mean & Evil (wordpress.com) Office of Public Affairs | Executions Scheduled for Two Federal Inmates Convicted of Heinous Murders | United States Department of Justice Bobbie Jo Stinnett's baby: Where is the child Lisa Montgomery stole? (news-leader.com)

The Bell Witch remains a haunting legend in Tennessee folklore, centered around John Bell's family in Robertson county, TN. Was the Bell family cursed by an actual witch, or was something more sinister wreaking havoc on the Bell family farm? Join the ladies of Macabre as they dive into the legend of the Bell witch on this episode of MACABRE.  Join our Patreon for ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your "Hometown Macabre" stories at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastFind us on TikTok @macabrepod

Oh listeners. Buckle up… Have we got a strange one for you today? Today's tale of terror was sent in by one of our very own listeners, the lovely Macabre, Alex(you know who you are)….thank you Alex for sending in the mystery of the missing cat lady, that I will be covering today. Alex was kind enough to send in photos and case files and even an audio recording. She went all out for this episode!As far as being true to MACABRE, this story has everything you could ask for. It has cats…and I mean a LOT of cats. But we'll get into that in a minute. It has…a missing person…. It has fraud…and I'm not saying it for sure has murder but I'm not, NOT saying MURDERRR. So buckle up listeners because as always, today's hometown macabre is not for the faint of heart. Join our Patreon for ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre Patreon Send your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your "Hometown Macabre" stories at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastFind us on TikTok @macabrepodSOURCES:https://www.leadertelegram.com/news/front-page/ladysmith-woman-has-been-missing-for-four-years-authorities-learn/article_e1c3e23d-f482-51a0-a6cd-6a2442b79751.htmlhttps://www.wkow.com/news/this-is-a-case-i-havent-forgotten-13-years-after-wisconsin-womans-disappearance-case-open/article_0831d938-3519-5b89-89f1-e201fc46ed19.htmlhttps://www.thesun.co.uk/news/18916795/woman-eaten-20-pet-cats-decomposing/