Strangeful Things

Peter Dupas is an Australian criminal who assaulted and murdered women over the course of decades. He probably would have done it more often but he was in jail a lot. Like, a lot. But still, not enough.  I don't even know what to think about this one because on one hand, I hate things like "Three Strikes" and mandatory sentences and stuff like that. On the other hand: Peter Dupas. Join us and find out why Australia needs to check itself!

Hearing "The doctor will see you now." can be a relief if you've been sitting in the waiting room for an hour. But if the doc you are seeing was Michael Swango, you will probably want to sacrifice your copay and gtfo of the office. Learn how this jerk pretty much showed all his cards right from the start with his scrapbook of death and still managed to get hired at wayyyy too many hospitals.  Join Acadia and Graveyard Grace to learn about this travesty. And you might find out how much it costs to touch a bullet wound, too!  Bonus!

Get ready for the chilling(ish) conclusion of our investigation into Borley Manor! Acadia and Graveyard Grace are back with more mildly scary ghosts, a legit mystery, and the general nonsense you are used to. Unveil the secrets hidden within the eerie Gothic-style cottage as they delve into tales of tragic romance and a skull in a cupboard. Brace yourself for Acadia's terrible theory on forensic gender determination. (GUESS WHO WROTE THIS PART): This podcast blends humor, horror, and history - listen at your own risk! Tune in now and prepare for an unforgettable journey! And, as promised, here is the link to the book that was used as one of the sources!

In this episode of Strangeful, Acadia takes us across the pond to explore the dark and mysterious history of Borley Manor, a Gothic-style cottage near the ruins of Borley Rectory, once dubbed “the most haunted house in England”. What secrets lie beneath the ashes of the rectory, which was destroyed by fire in 1939? Who are the ghostly figures that have been seen and heard around the manor and the nearby church? And what is the connection between Borley Manor and a tragic love affair between a monk and a nun in the 14th century? Join Acadia and his cohost Graveyard Grace as they delve into the first part of this spine-chilling saga. And don't worry, they will also explain the difference between a rectory, a monastery, and a convent, because we know you're dying to know. Warning: this podcast contains humor, horror, and history. Listen at your own risk! And if you're wondering if England is the kind of place where you can use a cow to get a girlfriend, well, you'll have to tune in to find out!

In this episode of Strangeful Things, Acadia tells us about the time when Springfield, Missouri, was invaded by deadly cobras in 1953. How did these venomous snakes end up in the Ozarks? Who was responsible for setting them free? And how did the citizens of Springfield fight back with tear gas, guns, and garden hoes? Join Acadia and his cohost Graveyard Grace as they uncover the truth behind this bizarre and terrifying tale. Warning: this podcast contains humor, horror, and hissing. Listen at your own risk!

Acadia and Graveyard Grace would like you to meet Ken McElroy, the biggest jerk this side of the Mississippi! Hailing from the small town of Skidmore, Missouri, Kenny boy was the real-life embodiment of a villainous caricature. With a rap sheet longer than a CVS receipt, McElroy had more than 20 felonies under his belt - from theft and arson to assault and even statutory rape. This horrible cartoon menace terrorized the townsfolk for years, making them quake in their boots as he strutted around like he owned the place. Ken McElroy was the human equivalent of a cactus in a swimming pool. Now, we don't want to spoil the ending, but let's just say karma had a real doozy in store for this not-so-gentle giant. Stay tuned for the juiciest tidbits of this wickedly wild story, as we peel back the layers on America's most notorious small-town jerk.

Get ready to gasp in both horror and hilarity as Acadia and Graveyard Grace explore the strange case of the Mad Gasser of Mattoon. Was it a sinister plot, a weird prank, or just some really bad gas? Join these two witty hosts as they sniff out the truth and make some jokes along the way. It's a gas, gas, gas! (OK so I am not gonna let the chatbot write the descriptions again.  Or am I.....)

Imagine having an itch so intense that you can't resist scratching, no matter the cost! In this first episode of Season Eight, hear the harrowing story of a woman whose itch was so severe that it drove her to the brink of madness – and beyond. But what happens when scratching isn't enough? Join Acadia and a NEW Fell Companion as they explore the terrifying consequences of one woman's critical itch!

You know how big companies are evil and terrible to their employees? Well, this is not a new phenomenon.  Join us as we learn about the Radium Girls. These women got good jobs helping out with the war effort except (big surprise) it was terrible. I know everything is awful right now and it is gonna get way worse but I am reasonably sure your bones don't glow. I hope?

America learned so many of its terrible traits from England. One of them was the concept of: call a bunch of women witches and see what happens (nothing good). We had Salem. But 80 years earlier, England had Lancashire.  So sit back with some Yorkshire Tea and drink up the story of religion, politics and a bunch of hateful idiots!

This show has a lot of terrible things in it. That's kind of our thing. And the story of Mary Vincent and what the scum of the Earth, Lawrence Singleton, did to her is terrible. But this story is more that terrible.  It is downright inspiring.  And when you hear it you will be amazed. Join us with our special guest Jenn Martinelli!!!!!! as we tell you what Mary Vincent did, and, sadly, what Roxanne Hayes could not.

The most mysterious case we have done in a while concludes this week with part two of the Yuba City Five.  I have been thinking about this case for weeks and I am no closer to a solution than I was when we started.  If you didn't listen to part one, go back and listen to that first. I promise you that you will be as fascinated and baffling as we are.  Then come join us here for the conclusion!

This case is the most baffling set of events we have covered in quite a while.  Five men go to a basketball game and never come home.  Seems like it is straightforward but oh my goodness it is anything but that.  This is part one of two but honestly it could probably be one of fifty because there are so many things that could have happened but nobody knows what actually did happen. Well, one guy might.  You'll see!  Join us for the Yuba County Five!

It's like a night watchman can't even patrol the manufacturing plant they work for without encountering a dog man. Night Watchmen, a local politician in another state, three girls near the woods, all of them running into a scary dogman. Join us as we get to the bottom of the case of the Michigan Dogman.  And we even remembered to attach the pictures!

This week, special guest Hannah Selector and Acadia investigate the Hinterkaifeck Murders. Almost exactly 100 years ago, en extended family on a small German farm were found dead. Who did it?  Well, there were weird things in the lead up to the crime, and the aftermath had plenty of suspects. But, at the end of the day, Hannah and Acadia may have solved it with magic!

We do a lot of stories about upsetting topics. But this one? This one? This one has to be one of the most senseless, terrible things we have covered in a while. Not that it will make you mistrust everyone you know and will ever know in the future...oh, wait, it just might! The story of Al Kite is like nothing you have heard before. Join us.

Pedro Lopez spent the 1970s in Peru, Ecuador, and Columbia. Over that time span he sexually abused and murdered more than 100 little girls. The only thing more chilling than the crimes of this guy is what ended up happening with him.  Seriously you will not believe how this story ends. Join us as we bring you the Monster of the Andes.

You probably know that Lolita is a book by Vladimir Nabokov about a pervert perving on a child. But you might not have known that there was a real case that may have inspired the author. The story of Sally Horner is complicated and tragic and should make you think twice before opening your yap about the "good old days". Nothing was good for Sally and it all went on for far too long.

Sometimes criminals are sociopathic monsters, and Christopher Porco defintely is one. But he is also a complete frigging idiot which makes this the perfect end for Season Six. My goal is to lure you into a false sense of security so hopefully it works!  Enjoy!

Next time you are complaining about how terrible everything is, think about this show and consider what it was like to live in the year 536 and immediately after.  Not good. But...that has nothing to do with your sitch so complain all you want. Don't let someone tell you that someone else's circumstances minimize your own!

So if when you were a kid you had to move all the time and worry about assassins and your mom pulled you out of school in the middle of the day to hide from kidnappers would you find it exciting? I ask because that is exactly what happened to Pauline Dakin growing up.  The story of what she went thorough is crazy and you have to hear it to believe it!

Take a young couple who might be in love, the bustling city of Manhattan, and a mystery and you have a good story. Make the year 1799, add Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, and add a liberal serving of the first recorded murder trial transcript in the history of the United States and you have a GREAT story! Join as as we tell the tale of Gulielma "Elma" Sands and Levi Weeks.

We take the letter carrier who gives us our bills and Bed Bath and Beyond coupons for granted, but back in 1929, Larry Griffin, the postman for Stradbally, Ireland, got taken in a very different way. Join us for the tale of how some townies ruined the Christmas of a genteel (and drunk) civil servant!

The glory that is elephants is really something to behold. They are smart, empathetic, and sometimes deadly!  Join us as we look into why elephants kill, who they kill, and get all judgey about whether or not the killings are justified. The whales of the land are ready to be explored!

We wrap up Native American Heritage Month with the second half of the story of the people in the Southwest who built an amazing society and then just sort of melted away. Where did they go?  Well that's what we are going to try to find out in the conclusion to our coverage of The Anasazi.

There are wonders within the boundaries of what is now the United States that way too many people don't know about. Continuing our dedication to Native American History Month we present the first part of the people that are known by some as the Anasazi. Also, we learn what happens when a cowpoke decides poking cows is not as fun as being an amateur archeologist.  Join us!

The indigenous people of what is now called Ohio decided to make themselves a monument and we're gonna talk about it.  The location is the largest effigy mound in the world and we will be sure to explain what an effigy mound is right near the beginning (sort of) so you aren't lost!  

Sometimes the official story seems mighty sus. This week, Acadia and Shooey take a look at the case of Rebecca Zahau, who was declared a suicide and the facts of the case seem to point to the absolute opposite of that. Come with us to sunny San Deigo as we dig into this sad story.

Since this is the Halloween episode for 2021, we thought we would keep riding the demon train. Unfortunately, as usual, we learned that humans are what screws most things up.  They certainly did in the case of Kennedy Ife. Also, we might directly and overtly attack pretty much all of the religions. I can't remember for sure...

When you send your kids to school, you have a reasonable expectation that they will not be brainwashed into believing that they have demons inside them that have to be let out. Unless Danielle Harkins is their teacher, then you totally should NOT have that expectation because it is gonna happen!

This week we cover Lonnie David Franklin, Jr. He's a piece of crap who was given the name "The Grim Sleeper" which is way too cool of a name for this guy. Hey preyed on women in Los Angeles for decades and he was able to go so long without capture because nobody was really looking for him. Another case of people's lives being valued differently by the authorities. Join us as we go through what this monster did and what eventually happened to him.

Some people think aliens that try to probe you are scary. But to me, the Flatwoods monster is the kind of thing that would terrify me. I don't need to be watching some big tall goon coming at me, splooging all over the place and spreading out all sorts of stinky gas. This cryptid /alien story hits too close to home!

Don't get mad that you never thought of cutting off your own finger for some quick cash.  Don't be jealous of people who realized that blowing off their own limbs with shotguns and whatnot could be lucrative. This week we humbly offer you Nub City, where a bunch of yahpos from Florida actually thought their best option to lose a few pounds and make a few bucks was by shedding themselves of their pesky appendages. And this time I remembered to put in the show notes like I always say I'm gonna.  Look at us go! The Documentary Great Expectations by Kiss How much are YOUR body parts worth? The Brawl!

Come with us back to the glamorous forties where we meet the beautiful Barbara Daly who marries a rich dude, has a kid and boy does that not turn out great. Bad motivations?  Yep.  Bad decisions? Oh, you betcha.  Bad outcome?  Well. just listen and find out.  Spoiler: the outcome is bad, too.

The winding story of a first class monster comes to a close this week as we learn how Franklin Delano Floyd takes grooming to a level that is hard to comprehend. This story seemed like a weird mystery so start but it really turned into a big barrel of gross. Come with us across the US to finally see FDF end up where he deserves.  

You wouldn't think someone named after a US President would be a weirdo, but this guy sure is.  And a gross one at that.  Settle in and listen to the sad beginnings of a messed up dude who was not super good at crime but still managed to do a lot of damage. Franklin Delano Floyd is the worst person named after a president since William Henry Pipe-Bomb.

Sometimes referred to as the "Bermuda Triangle" of Romania, the Hoia Baciu forest in Transylvania has more than its share of weird stories surrounding it. It's spooky for sure, but it's not spooky enough to have people start calling the Bermuda Triangle the "Hoia Baciu Forest of the Ocean". Join Acadia and Shooey as the discuss a place that seems to have zero reason to ever visit it!

This is the last of our only ever four part series (and third of just the Franklin Coverup) and it took a little bit out of us.  The story is so gross that it gave two of the Fell Companions the 'rona! But that is all behind us now.  We don't have to listen to the disgusting finale of this tale of child sex slavery and the privilege of power.  You do!  So we hope you enjoy it.  It's extra long!

This story is just too horrible to fill just one episode, so here we go with part two of the lurid tale of child sex rings, corruption, and a justice system that (maybe) doesn't work right. Oh, and I guess we should mention that some of the Grackles have Covid so we will be back with the next installment as fast as we can!

Join us as we discuss one of the most horrific things we have ever covered on the show. If you want really terrible stuff in your true crime, we have a whole bunch of it for you in this episode. Oh, and some people say it never happened, but we will deal with that next episode!

Season Five starts with Mells, Snoops, Shooey and Acadia talking about Johnny Gosch and how the case of the Iowa paperboy gone missing is the first link in a terrible chain. Sit back and prepare yourself to get mad at some cops!

We end Season Four with a cryptid who doesn't just scare you.  The Popobawa from Tanzania does...other things to you, and then threatens you that he will do it again if you don't do what he says! Join Mells, Snoops and Acadia as they investigate this malevolent cryptid.  Thanks for a great season and we will be back soon with Season Five!

The terrible story of Fred and Rose West is finished off this week as Acadia and special guest Emma from Fan Critical go in depth into the horrors of 25 Cromwell Street in Gloucester, England. We don't have special guests very often. It's what makes them special.  So enjoy!

Acadia is joined by special guest Emma from the Fan Critical podcast to discuss part one of the story of Fred and Rose West, the worst sex murderers who ever lived in Gloucester, England. We hope.

Daniel LaPlante was a teenager in the 80s who had a hard life but no matter how rough things for him were, they don't excuse his actions. Join Acadia, Shooey and the newest member of the team, Snoops, as she debuts with one of her all time favorite stories. That should tell you something all by itself....Enjoy!

Come with us to England where we discuss the terrible murder of Charles Walton in 1945.  Was he killed by a witch?  Some say he was, indeed. Find out what Acadia, Mells, and Shooey think as they dig into the story and do some incredible British accents.  Seriously, top notch!

The terrible story of the exploitation and mass murder in the Congo Free State concludes this week in an episode that took a lot out of Shooey. As long as we have been doing this show, the amount of greed and cruelty these degenerates can display is still staggering. Learn what Belgium doesn't want you to know!

Sit back, relax, and listen to Jenn, B Nev, Kenny, Sandwich, Mells, and Shooey as each hangs out a little bit with Acadia and discusses some horrible things that happened on Thanksgiving. I mean, reunions are fun and we are glad to see everyone, but this IS Strangeful, so there had to be some murders. We have an image to uphold!

Check out this latest episode from Strangeful Things, as Acadia, Mells, and Shooey discuss the forgotten genocide in the Congo Free State and the people responsible for the deaths of 10 million people.

We've heard of making it rain but nothing like the subject of this week's show. Acadia tells Mells and Shooey the weird tale of Don Decker and the (alleged) DEMON that infested him and an apartment in Stroudsburg, PA!