Murder & Myths

In Episode 04 where Kristin takes us back to Asgard for The Binding of Fenrir or Tyr’s Sacrifice.  Our featured tea is Winter Wonderland Roobios from Tea Runners. Check out their subscription service at http://www.tearunners.com and use promo code: murderandmyths for $10 off your first box. Find us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/murderandmyths) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/murderandmyths/) @murderandmyths Music Credits: Murder & Myths Season theme music “Doomed Romance” by https://www.purple-planet.com

Join Kimberly for the True Crime case of the Montana Cowgirl - Nellie May Madison. Shots rang out all throughout the day because a local movie studio was filming a gangster movie "Midnight Alibi", but, shots coming from the apartment across the street seemed a little too real. Was Nellies marriage really all it was cracked up to be?  Tea: Tea Runners (http://www.tearunners.com/) - Tangerine Pear Green  - check out www.tearunners.com (http://www.tearunners.com/) and use promo code MURDERANDMYTHS for 10% off your first box. Promo: Two Scared Siblings (https://twoscaredsiblings.podbean.com/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/murderandmyths) & Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/murderandmyths/) // @murderandmyths Transcripts are available on our website //   www.murderandmyths.com (http://www.murderandmyths.com/) Music Credits: Murder & Myths Theme Music - "Doomed Romance" by Purple Planet (http://www.purpleplanet.com/) Episode Music - "Melancholia" by  Purple Planet (http://www.purpleplanet.com/)

Join Kimberly for True Crime case - When a mysterious trunk is left behind on a train platform in Stockton, CA the police make a gruesome discovery. This discovery would lead to a twisted tail of bigamy, lies & the largest reported on trial of the 1900s. Tea: Tea Runners (http://www.tearunners.com) - Sweet Kisses - check out www.tearunners.com and use promo code MURDERANDMYTHS for 10% off your first box. Promo: 10ish Podcast (https://www.10ishpod.com/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/murderandmyths) & Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/murderandmyths/)  // @murderandmyths Transcripts are available on our website //   www.murderandmyths.com (http://www.murderandmyths.com) Music Credits: Murder & Myths Theme Music - "Doomed Romance" by Purple Planet (http://www.purpleplanet.com) Episode Music - "Tormented" by  Purple Planet (http://www.purpleplanet.com/)  

Join us for Episode 02 where Kristin rides through Norse mythology for The Birth of Sleipnir or How the Gods Got Their Wall (by making Jotunheim pay for it).  Our featured tea is Loki’s Blend - Black from The Northern Herbalist. Check out this and other Norse mythology-inspired tea blends at https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheNorthernHerbalist Find us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/murderandmyths) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/murderandmyths/) @murderandmyths Episode transcripts available at http://www.murderandmyths.com Music Credits: Murder & Myths Season theme music “Doomed Romance” by https://www.purple-planet.com Background music: “Expectancy” by https://www.purple-planet.com

Join us for a new series of episodes presented by Murder & Myths, Wisdom Wednesday. In this episode we set up the new series, give a brief overview of the text, The Maxims of Ptahhotep (available here: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/30508/30508-h/30508-h.htm), discuss how we are coping with COVID-19, and get into the first six instructions and how they can be applied in a modern context. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @murderandmyths Visit our website: http://www.murderandmyths.comJoin our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/murderandmyths Music Credits: Murder & Myths Season 2 theme music “Doomed Romance” by https://www.purple-planet.com

Join us for Season 02 Episode 07 where Kimberly tells us about Elvira Barney. Then Kristin takes us to Ancient Greece for the Life and Death of Orion. Our featured tea is Sweet Bee from Tea Runners. Visit http://www.tearunners.com and use promo code murderandmyths for $10 off your first tea box.  0:28 – Murder – Elvira Barney 09:33 - Myth – The Life and Death of Orion Find us on Twitter and Instagram @murderandmyths Join our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/murderandmythsEpisode transcripts available at murderandmyths.com (http://www.murderandmyths.com/) Music Credits: Murder & Myths Season 2 theme music “Doomed Romance” by https://www.purple-planet.comBackground music: Murder: “Eventide” by https://www.purple-planet.comMyth: “Emerald Isle” by https://www.purple-planet.com

Join us for a return to our Season 01 roots, with a bonus “Reaction Segment” episode. In addition to discussing the murder of Francis Rattenbury and Thor’s Duel with Hrungnir from Season 02 Episode 06, we also catch up on what Kimberly & Kristin have been doing during the COVID-19  pandemic, plagues in myth, Sekhmet and magical amulets, germ theory, mythological horse names, Thor, Odin, and Tyr as Big Boss from Metal Gear Solid: Phantom Pain (see image here (https://drive.google.com/open?id=1VNn5wbGhmXxYkAjuPk7f2a3u5tVZ94cN) ), body part floating around in Norse space, and what the heck is a reaction segment.  For the full version of this episode, join us on Patreon at any tier: http://www.patreon.com/murderandmyths Find us on Twitter and Instagram @murderandmyths Music Credits: Murder & Myths Season 2 theme music “Doomed Romance” by https://www.purple-planet.com

Join us for Season 02 Episode 06 where Kimberly tells us about the murder of Francis Rattenbury. Then Kristin takes us into Norse mythology for Thor’s Duel with Hrungnir. Our featured tea is Turmeric Ginger from Tea Runners. Visit http://www.tearunners.com and use promo code murderandmyths for $10 off your first tea box.  0:28 – Murder – The Murder of Francis Rattenbury 07:25 - Myth – Thor’s Duel with Hrungnir Find us on Twitter and Instagram @murderandmyths Join our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/murderandmythsEpisode transcripts available at murderandmyths.com (http://www.murderandmyths.com/) Music Credits: Murder & Myths Season 2 theme music “Doomed Romance” by https://www.purple-planet.comBackground music: Murder: “Piano at Night” by https://www.purple-planet.comMyth: “Expectancy” by https://www.purple-planet.com

In Season 02 Episode 05 Kimberly discusses the poisoner Giulia Tofana. Then Kristin will tell the tale of La Llorona from Mexican Folklore. Our featured tea is Blue Black Mountain from Tea Runners. Visit http://www.tearunners.com and use promo code murderandmyths for $10 off your first tea box.  0:28 – Murder – Giulia Tofana 04:37 - Myth – La Llorona Find us on Twitter and Instagram @murderandmyths Join our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/murderandmythsEpisode transcripts available at murderandmyths.com (http://www.murderandmyths.com/) Music Credits: Murder & Myths Season 2 theme music “Doomed Romance” by https://www.purple-planet.comBackground music: Murder: “Emotional Wilderness” by https://www.purple-planet.comMyth: “La Llorona” by Luisalvaz / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) edited by Kristin 

In Season 02 Episode 04 Kimberly tells us about the case of Joseph Kallinger. Then Kristin will tell the tale of The Treasure Thieves from Ancient Egypt. Our featured tea is Evening in Missoula from Tea Runners. Visit http://www.tearunners.com and use promo code “MURDERANDMYTHS” for $10 off your first tea box.  0:28 – Murder – Joseph Kallinger 10:50 - Myth – The Treasure Thieves Find us on Twitter and Instagram @murderandmyths Join our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/murderandmyths Episode transcripts available at murderandmyths.com (http://www.murderandmyths.com/) Music Credits: Murder & Myths Season 2 theme music “Doomed Romance” by https://www.purple-planet.comBackground music: Murder: “Eventide” by https://www.purple-planet.comMyth: “Arabian Festival” by https://www.purple-planet.com

In Season 02 Episode 02, We told the myth of the Princess and the Demon from Ancient Egypt. That story was adapted for the episode from its source material, the Bentresh Stele. As a thank you to our patrons, we recorded a special episode of the English translation of the stele. We are now releasing that episode to the public as a way of saying thank you for your continued support of the podcast. Consider joining us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Murderandmyths Music Credits: Murder & Myths Season 2 theme music “Doomed Romance” by https://www.purple-planet.com (https://www.purple-planet.com/) Background music: Rites by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4292-rites/License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Join us for Season 02 Episode 03. Kimberly discusses the Winnie Ruth Judd case. Then Kristin will take us into Norse mythology with the story of Queen Gudrun’s revenge. Our featured tea is Sweet Kisses from Tea Runners. Visit http://www.tearunners.com and use promo code murderandmyths for $10 off your first tea box.  0:28 – Murder – Winne Ruth Judd 13:37 - Myth – Queen Gudrun’s Revenge Find us on Twitter and Instagram @murderandmyths (https://twitter.com/murderandmyths) Join our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/murderandmythsEpisode transcripts available at murderandmyths.com (http://www.murderandmyths.com/) Music Credits: Murder & Myths Season 2 theme music “Doomed Romance” by https://www.purple-planet.comBackground music: Murder: “Piano at Night” by https://www.purple-planet.comMyth: “Possessed Doll” by https://www.purple-planet.com

Join us for Season 02 Episode 02. Kimberly will discuss the case of the poisoner William Palmer. Then Kristin will follow with the story of The Princess and the Demon from Ancient Egypt. Our featured tea is Cold Comfort from Tea Runners. Visit http://www.tearunners.com and use promo code murderandmyths for $10 off your first tea box.  0:28 – Murder – William Palmer 12:25 - Myth – The Princess and the Demon Find us on Twitter and Instagram @murderandmyths (https://twitter.com/murderandmyths) Join our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/murderandmyths Episode transcripts available at murderandmyths.com (http://www.murderandmyths.com/) Music Credits: Murder & Myths Season 2 theme music “Doomed Romance” by https://www.purple-planet.com Background music: Murder: “Piano at Night” by https://www.purple-planet.comMyth: “Arabian Festival” by https://www.purple-planet.com

Join us for Season 02 Premier. In Episode 01 Kimberly will discuss the case of Bible John from Scotland. Kristin will follow up with a discussion of threefold deaths and the sacrifices of Odin from Norse Myth. Our featured tea is Majestic Earl Grey from Tea Runners. Visit http://www.tearunners.com and use promo code murderandmyths for $10 off your first tea box.  0:26 – Murder – Bible John 15:00 - Myth – Odin’s Sacrifices Find us on Twitter and Instagram @murderandmyths Join our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/murderandmythsEpisode transcripts available at murderandmyths.com (http://www.murderandmyths.com/) Music Credits: Murder & Myths Season 2 theme music “Doomed Romance” by https://www.purple-planet.comBackground music: Murder: “Deep Space Exploration” by https://www.purple-planet.comMyth: “Awakening” by https://www.purple-planet.com

Join Kimberly & Kristin for the season one finale where they will close out with some winter holiday discussion. Kimberly will discuss Charles Dickens's role in true crime reporting, and Kristin will tell how the Ancient Egyptian's explanation of the diminishing sun leading up to the winter solstice in the Tale of the Wandering Goddess. 

Join us for episode 20 – Fine Grounds, where Kimberly will discuss the case of Helle Crafts, which inspired the film Fargo. Kristin will then follow up with another story about murder and dismemberment from the Norse mythology. 0:13 – Quote – Agatha Christie  0:39 - Cold Open – The Witness Joseph Hine 1:46 - Murder – Helle Crafts 8:26 - Myth – The Death of Ymir Music Credits: Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania Intro and background music:  Music from https://filmmusic.io (https://filmmusic.io/) "Virtutes Instrumenti" & "Anguish” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com (https://incompetech.com/) ) (Edited by Kristin) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) “Strings” by Castro Vania More episode errata available at murderandmyths.com (http://www.murderandmyths.com/)  

Join us for episode 19 – A Royal Affair where Kimberly tells the true-crime of the death of Egyptian Prince Fahmy by the hands of his wife, Marguerite Alibert. Kristin will then follow up with a story about an illegitimate love child from Greek Mythology in The Birth of Heracles.  0:21 – Quote 0:43 - Cold Open – The Death of Prince Fahmy 1:26 - Murder – The trial of Marguerite Alibert 11:44 - Myth – The Birth of Heracles 19:38 – Promo – Small Town Secrets Podcast (https://www.stscast.com/) (https://www.stscast.com/) 21:12 - Reaction Segment – Other Scandalous behavior of Marguerite Alibert, cultural insensitivity by her defense attorney, cultural differences, sneaking out as teenagers, archetypes in mythology, Djehuty with the Booty, mythology in modern times and what does science do to the need for myths, resurgence of Norse mythology and the show Vikings,  Kim asks Kristin about Amphitryon throwing a club despite Kristin telling her not to ask about it,  Music Credits: Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania Intro and background music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Oppressive Gloom" & "Drone in D” and “Lost Time" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) (Edited by Kristin) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Something to Sink Your Teeth Into features Kimberly covering the case of Richard Chase, The Vampire of Sacramento, and Kristin telling the story from Egyptian mythology of the Destruction of Mankind.  0:20 – Quote – Clive Barker  0:46 - Cold Open – The Macdonald Triad  2:45 - Murder – Richard Chase  15:57 - Myth – The Destruction of Mankind  17:43 – Promo – Mouthful of Madness  44:05 - Reaction Segment – We discuss Richard Chase, Kim’s personal serial killer connection, Mindhunter, bloodlust, the origin of the myth, ancient disses, kingship and how it relates to the tomb of Seti I and his temple at Abydos, conservatorship, and desecration of historical sites, respecting other cultures, the importance of traveling, people smoothies, Richard Chase’s apartment, call back to Mankind the Wrestler,  Music Credits: Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania Intro and background music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Virtutes Instrumenti" & "Anguish” & “Rites” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) (Edited by Kristin) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) 

In Cheers to You we tell the true story of Harry Kendall Thaw and the murder of Stanford White, then follow up with a story from Arthurian Legend; Tristan and Isoude.   0:17 – Quote – Tristan & Isoude – Bullfinch’s Mythology 0:46 - Cold Open – Rooftop Murder 2:07 - Murder – Harry Kendall  14:10 - Myth – Tristan & Isoude 43:40 – Promo – Quickbites Podcast 44:05 - Reaction Segment – We discuss affluenza, silly ways to Thaw spent money, Pennsylvania pugs and what the men in the crime looked like, Comstock Law, Guestbook jokes, shitty outdoor plays, what we would spend ridiculous amounts of money on, Kristin breaks Kimberly, Arthurian legend, a story of a lady being eaten by cats, and changes to the podcast.  Music Credits: Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania Intro and background music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Virtutes Instrumenti" & "Disquiet” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) (Edited by Kristin) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) More episode errata available at http://www.murderandmyths.com 

Join us for this Extended Murder Episode – A Hitchhikers Guide to Murder, where we discuss a number of unsolved cases related to hitchhiking.    Music Credits:    Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania    Intro and background music: Music from https://filmmusic.io (https://filmmusic.io/) "Oppressive Gloom” and “Plaint" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com (https://incompetech.com/) ) (Edited by Kristin) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  Additional episode errata available at murderandmyths.com (https://www.murderandmyths.com/)

Encountering strangers always comes with an element of the unknown and can sometimes be dangerous. Listen as we give you two examples of Stranger Danger in the true crime story of the I-70 Killer, and the tale of Antaeus the Wrestler from Greek mythology.  00:24 – Quote – Mark Twain 0:46 - Cold Open 1:48 - Murder –The I-70 Killer 7:06 - Myth – Antaeus the Wrestler 14:20 – Promo – Dark Histories Podcast (https://www.darkhistories.com/) 15:07 - Reaction Segment – Kimberly and Kristin discuss proper microphone techniques, theories as to who the I-70 killer is, National Lampoon reboot idea, ways to avoid being assaulted in your car at a rest stop, Tungus the AM/PM monster, The Rock and the People’s everything, wrestlers catchphrases, Kristin fangirls over Mankind, and grosses Kimberly out with Mr. Socko, more wrestling, getting into cars with strangers, and the Lyft/Uber serial killer. Music Credits: Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania Intro and background music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Oppressive Gloom" & "Drone in D” and “Lost Time" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) (Edited by Kristin) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) More episode errata available at http://www.murderandmyths.com

In Island Fever we tell the true story of the Smuttynose Island Murders, then follow up with a story from Russian Folklore involving the mythological Buyan island in the Tsarevna Frog.   0:11 – Quote – Unknown 0:33 - Cold Open – Isolation 1:20 - Murder – Smuttynose Murders 10:24 - Myth – The Tsarevna Frog 25:45 – Promo – 10ish Pod (https://www.10ishpod.com/) 28:38 - Reaction Segment – Alternate theories for the Smuttynose Murders, Frog Prom wear, the Raver Lifestyle, diagnosing Ivan’s mental state, Renaissance Fair Costumes, Kimberly and Kristin reminisce about their drinking days, Kristin tries to loop the reaction back to the subject at hand, and Russian nesting dolls. Music Credits: Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania Intro and background music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Rains Will Fall" & "Feather Waltz” and “River Flute" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com (https://incompetech.com/) ) (Edited by Kristin) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) More episode errata available at murderandmyths.com (http://www.murderandmyths.com/)

We follow up our birds in true crime episode with another bird-themed installment of the podcast. Caw & Order - Bird Myths looks at the roles played by these feathered creatures in traditions from around the world. We'll finish up with the Maori story of How Kiwi Lost His Wings. Music Credits: Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania Intro and background music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Oppressive Gloom" and "White Lotus" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com (https://incompetech.com/) ) (Edited by Kristin) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) More episode errata available at murderandmyths.com (https://www.murderandmyths.com/)

Join us for this Extended Murder Episode – Caw & Order: Bird Edition, where we discuss the strange role birds have played in true crime, including whether an owl could be responsible for the death of Michael Peterson’s wife, Kathleen, whose case featured in a Netflix documentary, The Staircase.    Music Credits:    Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania    Intro and background music: Music from https://filmmusic.io (https://filmmusic.io/) "Oppressive Gloom” and “Plaint" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com (https://incompetech.com/) ) (Edited by Kristin) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  Additional episode errata available at murderandmyths.com (https://www.murderandmyths.com/)

In this week’s episode, we cover the case of Robert Berdella, who claims the movie The Collector inspired him to torture and murder his victims. Then we move into Greek mythology for the tale of another torturer and murder, Procrustes. 0:21 – Quote – Carl Jung 0:46 - Cold Open – Collections 1:37 - Murder – Robert Berdella    21:22 - Myth – Procrustes the Stretcher 29:08 – Promo – Hoax Podcast (https://unresolved.me/hoax) 30:32 - Reaction Segment – We discuss phone neighbors, what people collect, Robert Berdella, Zac Bagans' Haunted Museum, awful eye torture, the affect on these crimes on other people, how well the murder & myth matched up this time, Grecian sleep number ads and comfy beds, why Kristin picked Thor’s Journey to Geirrod’s as the story for a Tale of Two Thor’s and our honorary swag bag winner, and of course, birds. Music Credits: Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania Intro and background music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Oppressive Gloom” "Drone in D” and “Lost Time" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) (Edited by Kristin) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) More episode errata available at murderandmyths.com (https://www.murderandmyths.com/)

Join us for this Extended Mythology Episode – A Tale of Two Thors, where we look at the different ways in which Thor is depicted, from pop culture to variations in Norse Mythology. We wrap up the episode with Thor’s visit to the giant Geirrod’s hall. Patreon Info (http://patreon.com/murderandmyths) Music Credits: Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania Intro and background music: “Long Dark Hallway” from !PS Lookdown used with permission https://www.facebook.com/pslookdown/  &  https://twitter.com/pslookdown     “Strings” by Castro Vania Additional episode errata available at murderandmyths.com (https://www.murderandmyths.com/)

In this week’s episode, we will discuss the case of Hawley Harvey Crippen, a man convicted of murdering his wife, Cara. Then we will take a trip into Egyptian mythology for a tale of Two Brothers and how their respective wives meet their mortal end.  0:20 – Quote – Edgar Allan Poe 0:46 - Cold Open – Letter from Crippen 2:22 - Murder – The Case of Hawley Harvey Crippen   11:48 - Myth – The Treachery of Bitou’s Wife 27:47 – Promo – California True Crime 28:38 - Reaction Segment – We discuss the trailer for the new Cats, Kim makes Kristin read an excerpt from T.S. Eliot’s Old Possums Guide to Practical Cats, treacherous wives, lying, strange Egyptian pregnancies, odd alias choices, how Kristin’s head cannon’s make her look like an idiot, what kind of torsos’ can't be identified, two Thor’s and a jump scare.  Music Credits: Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania Intro and background music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Virtutes Instrumenti" & "Disquiet” and “Rites" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) (Edited by Kristin) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) More episode errata available at http://www.murderandmyths.com

In this extended murder Kimberly discusses the real murderesses from the 1920s film & Broadway musical Chicago. Who was Velma Kelly & Roxy Hart really? Grab yourself a gin & find out.

In this week’s episode, we will discuss the death of Star Faithful, and what the theories behind the cause are. We will then tell the story of another lady in the water in the Disappearance of Perola from Azorean folklore.  0:00 – Content Warning: Suicide and Depression 1:03 – Quote – William Shakespeare 2:06 - Cold Open – Letter from Star (CW: Suicide) 4:01 - Murder – The death of Star Faithful (CW: Suicide)  22:13 - Myth – The Disappearance of Perola 29:20 – Promo – PS Lookdown 22:16 - Reaction Segment – We discuss our first podcast failure, how our stories fit, the life and death of Star Faithful, her MemBook, her family’s behavior, her cruise ship parties, and how she was ahead of her time. We then move on to Perola’s disappearance, her status as a maiden, how new religions overlay with old beliefs to encourage conversion, whether Perola is a zombie, things we didn’t address, and the number of birds on our podcast. We finish up with spoilers about a couple of upcoming episodes. Music Credits: Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania Intro and background music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Midnight Tale" & "Atlantean Twilight" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) (Edited by Kristin) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The Nymphaeum Part V Exzel Music Publishing (freemusicpublicdomain.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ More episode errata available at murderandmyths.com

In this week's Extended Mythology episode, we tell the story of the creation of Thor’s hammer Mjolnir, Odin’s spear Gungnir, and Frey’s ship Skidbladnir. We will also find out how Loki is responsible for these, and other magnificent treasures from Norse mythology.   Music Credits: Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania Intro and background music: “Long Dark Hallway” from !PS Lookdown used with permission https://www.facebook.com/pslookdown/  &  https://twitter.com/pslookdown     “Strings” by Castro Vania

In this episode, we will cover the case of Jerry Brudos, who had on obsession with ladies’ shoes, and the story of Ragnarök from Norse myth, where a god and his shoe kill a terrible wolf. 0:23 - Quote- Leonardo DaVinci 0:51 - Cold Open – Cinderella’s stepsisters and the slipper 2:32 - Murder – Jerry Brudos 9:46 - Myth – Ragnarök 21:51 – Promo – Coast to Ghost Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coast-to-ghost/id1455417130)   22:47 - Reaction Segment - We discuss birds and Hamilton (surprise!), Jerry Brudos, the logistics of disposing of a body tied to car parts, what does a killer look like, Mindhunter, eating boots, Fimbulvetr, the Rainbow Bridge, The Asgardian World Cup, Undead Armies, Vidar’s shoe,and the Stargate Table Top Game. Music Credits: Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania Intro and background music: “Long Dark Hallway” from !PS Lookdown used with permission “Mesmerize” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  “Strings” by Castro Vania More episode errata available at murderandmyths.com

Kimberly discusses Mary Grace Humiston who was known for a short time as Mrs Sherlock Holmes & goes over two of her cases she helped solved. Promo & Into Music: Our friends PS Look Down. Check them out at   https://www.facebook.com/pslookdown/  or on Twitter @pslookdown (https://twitter.com/PSLookdown)

In today’s episode we will tell the story of the kidnapper William Hickman, who was inspired by Leopold & Loeb, and then go on to explore some kidnappings from Mythology with similar ties to the Idunn.  0:24 - Quote- Billie Holiday 0:58 - Cold Open – The Abduction of Marianne Parker 2:30 - Murder – William Hickman 10:01 - Myth – The Abduction of Aegina and Wisakatchekwa’s flight 20:39 – Promo – FriGay the 13th Podcast (https://t.co/MVF1SiJQmG) 22:16 - Reaction Segment – We discuss 1:03:40 – PS Lookdown (https://twitter.com/pslookdown) Promo  Music Credits: Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania Intro and background music: “Self Care” from !PS Lookdown (https://twitter.com/pslookdown) used with permission “Dark Times” & “They Sky of our Ancestors” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ More episode errata available at murderandmyths.com (https://www.murderandmyths.com/)

In this extended mythology episode, we will pick up where the story of Idunn’s kidnapping from episode 09 left off, and see what consequences there are to the death of Thjazi.  The Mighty Magnus Viking Hoard Raffle You can make a donation to Just Giving (https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mightymagnusvikingraffle) (https://solvingkidscancer.org.uk/campaigns/magnus/?fbclid=IwAR1i3hCsFIdaj6xIqibvjzcjlszwD8053pNZdyYoqrwgsceVf-kG0i4Tp7w) Make sure to include a note stating you are part of The Mighty Magnus Viking Hoard raffle on the website you choose. This will be an option when you process your donation. Make sure to either send a message via the Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/MagnusVikingRaffle/ or by email: mlegendlore@gmail.com so they have your details for the draw of the raffle. You will receive confirmation of your entry either by messenger or email. You will be contacted when we hold the draw if you have won! Listen to the Myth, Legends and Lore podcast Episode “Children in the Viking Age & ‘The Mighty Magnus Viking Hoard’ Raffle (https://mythlegendlore.podbean.com/e/children-in-the-viking-age-the-mighty-magnus-viking-hoard-raffle/) ” for an interview with Magnus’ dad. Music Credits: Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania Intro and background music: “Long Dark Hallway” from !PS Lookdown used with permission https://www.facebook.com/pslookdown/  &  https://twitter.com/pslookdown     “Strings” by Castro Vania

In this Episode we will discuss kidnapping in the true crime case of Leopold and Loeb, and the Norse myth "The Kidnapping of Idunn." We also let you know about the Mighty Magnus Viking Hoard raffle to raise funds for Magnus, a young boy receiving treatment for neuroblastoma. 0:23 - Quote- Tim Burton 0:51 - Cold Open – Excerpt from Clarence Darrow’s closing statement 2:07 - Murder – Leopold & Loeb 13:30 - Myth – The Kidnapping of Idunn 21:51 – The Mighty Magnus Viking Hoard Raffle -  You can make a donation here: JustGiving (https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mightymagnusvikingraffle) Make sure to include a note stating you are part of The Mighty Magnus Viking Hoard raffle on the website you choose. This will be an option when you process your donation. Make sure to either send a message via the Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/MagnusVikingRaffle/ or by email to mlegendlore@gmail.com so they have your details for the draw of the raffle. You will receive confirmation of your entry either by messenger or email. You will be contacted when we hold the draw if you have won! Listen to the Myth, Legends and Lore podcast Episode “Children in the Viking Age & ‘The Mighty Magnus Viking Hoard’ Raffle (https://mythlegendlore.podbean.com/e/children-in-the-viking-age-the-mighty-magnus-viking-hoard-raffle/) ” for an interview with Magnus’ dad. 26:01 – Promo – !PS Lookdown check them out at https://www.facebook.com/pslookdown/ or on Twitter @PSLookdown (https://twitter.com/pslookdown) 27:20 - Reaction Segment - We discuss kidnapping, how Leopold and Loeb did not plan the perfect crime, how we picture murderers, the Aesir God Posse Camping Trip, how Kristin pictures Odin writing the Havamal, Kim pens her own stanza, more birds, how much weight a falcon can carry, and the great banana debate.  Special shout outs to the folks who responded to our twitter poll about bananas: Scooter from the Innie & Outtie (https://twitter.com/aggiepm) and @aztec_viking (https://twitter.com/aztec_viking) Music Credits: Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania Intro and background music: “Long Dark Hallway” from !PS Lookdown used with permission “Despair & Triumph ” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  “Strings” by Castro Vania

In this extended murder episode we go more in depth about the use of arsenic from the Victorian age, including its use as a poison as was seen in Episode 07 - Drink me. Music Credits: Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania Intro and background music: "Anguish"  “Air Prelude” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (https://incompetech.com/) ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Additional Episode Errata available at http://www.murderandmyths.com

This week we will tell the stories of George Joseph Smith and his many wives, known as the Brides of the Bath. Then we’ll tell a story about drowning from Chinese mythology called the Old Mother of the Waters.  0:21 - Quote- H.H. Holmes 1:00 - Cold Open – The Art of Drowning – Billy Collins 2:52 - Murder – The Brides of the Bath 12:50 - Myth – The Old Mother of the Waters 18:59 - Promo – Small Town Secrets 20:44 - Reaction Segment - We discuss social media breakups, George Joseph Smith and his many wives, bathtubs in the early 20th century, aliases and prison nicknames, magic noodles, peoples choices for mythological items to own, a story about the sword Tender Hands, Kim’s own brush with drowning, and to top it off we finish up with some questionable advice. Special shout outs to the folks who responded to our twitter question with which mythological items they would like to have: @CarlKaras2 (https://twitter.com/CarlKaras2) @mylesjude2 (https://twitter.com/mylesjude) @HEELtaskfree (https://twitter.com/HEELtaskfree) @danieltyree (https://twitter.com/danieltyree)   Music Credits: Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania Intro and background music: “Ghostpocalypse - 6 Crossing the Threshold” “Water Lily” & "Eastminster" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (https://incompetech.com/) ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/    More episode errata available at murderandmyths.com (https://www.murderandmyths.com/STORIES)  

In this extended mythology episode, we will look at the treasures created during the Churning of the Ocean from Episode 07 Drink Me. Music Credits: Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania Intro and background music: “Naraina” & "Dhaka" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  More episode errata available at http://www.murderandmyths.com 

In this episode we’ll tell the story of The Maybricks and who may be responsible for the poisoning of the husband, James. Then we’ll move into Hindu mythology to hear of another husband who consumes a poisonous liquid and find out how the deities create the nectar of immortality.  0:21 - Quote- Circa Survive 0:52 - Cold Open - Letter from Florence Maybrick 1:40 - Murder – The poisoning of James Maybrick 15:45 - Myth – Samudra Manthan 24:00 - Promo – Myth Legends & Lore Podcast 25:00 - Reaction Segment - We discuss the Maybricks, the Churning of the Ocean of Milk, why you shouldn’t eat food prepared by strangers, and give some more love to the Myth Legends and Lore Podcast.   Music Credits: Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania Intro and background music: “Anguish” “Air Prelude” & "Dhaka" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  More episode errata available at murderandmyths.com

Could there be a connection between the Black Dahlia & the Cleveland Torso Murders from Episode 06- Cut My Life Into Pieces? Kimberly will look into the two cases and see if we can make a match. 

In this episode we’ll tell the story of the Cleveland Torso murders, then move into Norse mythology to discuss the loss of Tyr’s hand in the Binding of Fenrir. 0:15 - Quote- Edgar Allan Poe 0:51 - Cold Open - Letter from the Murderer? 2:18 - Murder - The Cleveland Torso Murders 19:40 - Myth - The Binding of Fenrir 29:30 - Promo - Nordic True Crime 30:53 - Reaction Segment - We discuss the Broadway play Cats and how it relates (or doesn't) to our myth. Give a shout out to the The Northern Herbalist (https://www.etsy.com/shop/thenorthernherbalist/) . Hype up next week's extended murder episode and discuss the Cleveland Torso murders more in depth. Music Credits: Murder & Myths theme music, as well as Strings (Myth Background) created by Castro Vania Intro and background music: "Come Play With Me"  & "Plaint" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (http://incompetech.com/) ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ More episode errata available at murderandmyths.com (hhtp://www.murderandmyths.com)

In this Extended Mythology we take a closer look at the Contendings of Heru and Set myth told in Episode 05 - Its all Fun & Games Until Someone Loses an Eye, including scenes there were omitted from the main episode telling.  Content warning: Sexual Assault beginning at 9:30. It is safe to resume listening at 12:34 Music Credits: Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania Intro and background music: "Return of the Mummy" & "Rites" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (http://incompetech.com/) ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  

Murder & Myths teams up with the Sad Dads Club Podcast. Today's crime involves a poisoning gone wrong, then in our myth find out what happens when Thor and Loki try to trick a giant. 

We do not willingly let evil into out homes but what if you let it in without knowing it until it is too late? In this episode we hear about the case of the Papin sister’s from France, and the Contendings of Heru and Set from Ancient Egyptian Mythology, both of which feature eye plucking. This is followed by a promo from the Unresolved podcast and the Murder & Myths Reaction segment. Music Credits: Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania Intro and background music: "Colorless Aura" “Memorize” & "Rites" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (http://incompetech.com/) ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/    Additional errata available at: http://www.murderandmyths.com

In this episode we take a closer look at the Wesir / Osiris myth told in Episode 04 - Mummy Dearest, including the differences between Plutarch's telling of the myth and what we know from Egyptian sources. We also discuss what the Set Animal might be. Images referenced in the episode can be found at http://www.murderandmyths.com Music Credits: Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania Intro and background music: "Return of the Mummy" & "Rites" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

"Even when I'm dead, I'll swim through the Earth, like a mermaid of the soil, just to be next to your bones." — Jeffrey McDaniel, The Archipelago Of Kisses Some people never want to let go of the things they love. Sometimes they even want those things around forever and will go to great lengths to make sure it happens.  Join us as we tell the story of Carl Tanzler and Elena, before moving on to the myth of Aset and Wesir.

Murder & Myths react to the stories they told in episodes 01 - A Mighty Flame and 02 - Rub a Dub Dub, Thanks for the Grub. 

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The two poems told in the myth today were translated from the Sigrdrífumál and published in “The Story of the Volsungs", translated by William Morris and Eirikr Magnusson (Walter Scott Press, London, 1888).     First, the poem that Brynhild tells Sigurd at their first meeting:   Beer bring I to thee, Fair fruit of the byrnies' clash, Mixed is it mightily, Mingled with fame, Brimming with bright lays And pitiful runes, Wise words, sweet words, Speech of great game.   Runes of war know thou, If great thou wilt be! Cut them on hilt of hardened sword, Some on the brand's back, Some on its shining side, Twice name Tyr therein.   Sea-runes good at need, Learnt for ship's saving, For the good health of the swimming horse; On the stern cut them, Cut them on the rudder-blade And set flame to shaven oar: Howso big be the sea-hills, Howso blue beneath, Hail from the main then comest thou home.   Word-runes learn well If thou wilt that no man Pay back grief for the grief thou gavest; Wind thou these, Weave thou these, Cast thou these all about thee, At the Thing, Where folk throng, Unto the full doom faring.   Of ale-runes know the wisdom If thou wilt that another's wife Should not bewray thine heart that trusteth: Cut them on the mead-horn, On the back of each hand, And nick an N upon thy nail. Ale have thou heed To sign from all harm Leek lay thou in the liquor, Then I know for sure Never cometh to thee, Mead with hurtful matters mingled.   Help-runes shalt thou gather If skill thou wouldst gain To loosen child from low-laid mother; Cut be they in hands hollow, Wrapped the joints round about; Call for the Good-folks' gainsome helping.   Learn the bough-runes wisdom If leech-lore thou lovest; And wilt wot about wounds' searching On the bark be they scored; On the buds of trees Whose boughs look eastward ever.   Thought-runes shalt thou deal with If thou wilt be of all men Fairest-souled wight, and wisest, These areded These first cut These first took to heart high Hropt.   On the shield were they scored That stands before the shining God, On Early-waking's ear, On All-knowing's hoof, On the wheel which runneth Under Rognir's chariot; On Sleipnir's jaw-teeth, On the sleigh's traces.   On the rough bear's paws, And on Bragi's tongue, On the wolf's claws, And on eagle's bill, On bloody wings, And bridge's end; On loosing palms, And pity's path   On glass, and on gold, And on goodly silver, In wine and in wort, And the seat of the witch-wife; On Gungnir's point, And Grani's bosom; On the Norn's nail, And the neb of the night-owl.   All these so cut, Were shaven and sheared, And mingled in with holy mead, And sent upon wide ways enow; Some abide with the Elves, Some abide with the Aesir, Or with the wise Vanir, Some still hold the sons of mankind.   These be the book-runes, And the runes of good help, And all the ale-runes, And the runes of much might; To whomso they may avail, Unbewildered unspoilt; They are wholesome to have: Thrive thou with these then. When thou hast learnt their lore, Till the Gods end thy life-days.   Now shalt thou choose thee E'en as choice is bidden, Sharp steel's root and stem, Choose song or silence; See to each in thy heart, All hurt has been heeded.   Then Sigurd the poem written about Sigurd as Gunnar riding through the flames at second time.   The flame flared at its maddest, Earth's fields fell a-quaking As the red flame aloft Licked the lowest of heaven. Few had been fain, Of the rulers of folk, To ride through that flame, Or athwart it to tread. Then Sigurd smote Grani with sword, And the flame was slaked Before the king; Low lay the flames Before the fain of fame; Bright gleamed the array That Regin erst owned.