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Welcome back! Sorry for the unexpected break, life happens! Today, we talk about the Jack the Ripper case at a really high level. We focus more on things that might not be commonly known and things that have surprisingly been recent. Our very own Sidney was just in London and visited the Jack the Ripper Museum where she learned many new things to share with us! Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_the_Ripper https://www.jack-the-ripper.org https://www.history.com/.amp/topics/european-history/jack-the-ripper https://www.science.org/content/article/does-new-genetic-analysis-finally-reveal-identity-jack-ripper https://www.casebook.org/intro.html https://whitechapeljack.com/jeff-mudgett-bloodstains-hh-holmes-book-review/ https://www.distractify.com/p/is-hh-holmes-jack-the-ripper https://thejacktherippertour.com/casebook/suspects/aaron-kosminski/ https://www.jacktherippermuseum.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

In West Virginia stands a desolate area that even in daylight, looks eerie and creepy. Overgrown amusement rides, broken down cars and school buses, and abandoned buildings are scattered across the grounds of Lake Shawnee Amusement Park, which is often labeled as one of the top ten most haunted places in the world. Join us as talk about this creepy place and cover some of our true crime updates! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wik https://www.wvlakeshawnee.com/faq/visitor-stories/i/Lake_Shawnee_Amusement_Park https://the-line-up.com/lake-shawnee-amusement-park https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/west-virginia/lake-shawnee-wv/ https://www.facebook.com/lakeshawneeevents/ https://www.roadunraveled.com/blog/lake-shawnee-amusement-park/ https://www.theconstantrambler.com/lake-shawnee-amusement-park-abandoned-haunted/#:~:text=The%20abandoned%20Lake%20Shawnee%20Amusement%20park%20has%20a,investigations%2C%20and%20during%20October%20its%20annual%20%E2%80%9CDark%20Carnival%E2%80%9D. https://www.wvlakeshawnee.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

In the town of Rhinelander, Wisconsin a cryptid was first sighted almost 150 years ago. The creature is said to have features of several animals in one and is quite a sight. The town has completely embraced this with the high school mascot now this cryptid and even a music festival named after it! Join us as we talk about this creature and its history! Sources: https://happy-the-hodag.com/pages/about-us https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hodag https://explorerhinelander.com/who-discovered-the-hodag/#:~:text=In%20the%201800s%2C%20Rhinelander%20was,dragged%20logs%20from%20the%20forest. https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Hodag https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/11962 http://www.rhinelanderchamber.com/the-hodag --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

The thought of serial killers tends to seem so much more relevant towards the end of the 1970s or later once that phrase was actually coined. However, serial killers have been around much longer, whether we point to famous ones like HH Holmes or Jack the Ripper. Today, we will talk about another serial killer who began their work in the late 1800s and became known as many things, including one of the first Black Widow killers. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belle_Gunness https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/belle-gunness-murders-serial-killer-mystery-butcher-of-men-hells-princess https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/belle-gunness-36384.php https://www.ranker.com/list/facts-about-belle-gunness/amandasedlakhevener https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/belle-gunness https://allthatsinteresting.com/belle-gunness https://laportecountyhistory.org/exhibits/belle-gunness/ https://www.historicmysteries.com/belle-gunness/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

In December of 2006, Steven Haataja was reported missing from his work, which was a local state college in Nebraska. He seemed to have disappeared with almost no signs of foul play. However, roughly 3 months later, his body would be found. The scene was gruesome and it didn't take long for this to become a closed case. Although Steven's family has accepted the outcome, many locals believe there was more to this story since there truly are more questions than answers. Sources: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nebraska/disturbing-event-movie-ne/amp/ https://www.thedailybeast.com/death-in-the-heartland-what-happened-to-steven-haataja https://journalnews.com.ph/the-bizarre-vanishing-and-death-of-steven-haataja/ https://unquestionablycriminal.medium.com/bizarre-death-of-a-teacher-still-remains-a-mystery-b20c3beb4a05 https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/gruesome-death-of-math-professor-puzzles-nebraska-ranching-town/ https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2022/03/the-bizarre-vanishing-and-death-of-steven-haataja/ https://www.insider.com/us-cold-cases-true-crime-2018-4?amp https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/221011/dq221011a-eng.htm --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

We have talked many times about cases where people disappear into thin air and how this is one of the many things that keeps both of us up at night. Today, we will discuss a case that definitely is a head scratcher with much being known prior to the disappearance but little known after. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Danielle_Imbo_and_Richard_Petrone_Jr. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/were-long-missing-couple-victims-of-a-murder-plot/ https://medium.com/@jennbaxter_69070/the-baffling-disappearance-of-danielle-imbo-richard-petrone-bb6edfb4ebaf https://www.ranker.com/list/what-happened-to-danielle-imbo-and-richard-petrone/jim-rowley https://patch.com/new-jersey/moorestown/new-details-danielle-imbo-richard-petrone-jr-case https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/new-details-in-danielle-imbo-richard-petrone-jr-case/ar-AAVoYDT https://thecinemaholic.com/danielle-ottobre-imbo-and-richard-petrone-jr-missing-or-found-are-they-dead-or-alive/ https://www.bigtrial.net/2016/06/imbo-petrone-disappearance-may-be.html --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

In just a couple short months, at Nocona General Hospital, more than 20 patients passed away who were aged 62 and up. These deaths surged in comparison to previous months and although most were written off as old age, hospital rumors began to spread. This and a discrepancy in the inventory of a muscle relaxer onsite caused an investigation to launch. What was discovered was an unsettling fact that there was a serial killer amongst the staff. Join us as we dive into this story. Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vickie_Dawn_Jackson https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/angel-of-death/ https://murderpedia.org/female.J/j/jackson-vickie-dawn.htm https://www.inquisitr.com/10012685/the-angel-of-death-the-nurse-who-killed-her-own-patients https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-jul-18-na-nurse18-story.html https://www.cnn.com/2002/US/07/17/texas.nurse.deaths/ https://www.grunge.com/711910/the-most-infamous-serial-killer-nurses/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

In West Virginia, where coal mining was once a main source of income to entire communities, sits the remnants of one such community. The Whipple Company Store was the center of this particular coal camp and nowadays, this sole building remains, telling the history and possibly hosting many spirits who were quite familiar with this place for more than a century. Sources: http://whipplecompanystore.com/storiesfromwhipple.php https://newrivergorgecvb.com/west-virginias-coal-mining-past-the-whipple-company-store/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whipple_Company_Store https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/whipple-company-store https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/west-virginia/whipple-wv/ https://usminedisasters.miningquiz.com/saxsewell/whipple_news_only.htm https://www.fayettetribune.com/news/local_news/whipple-company-store-west-virginia-s-coal-heritage-comes-alive/article_a40154c9-0257-5a5e-8667-0b9338aedbf3.html https://visitwv.com/article/hauntings/ https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2013/11/esau-scrip-and-the-shoe-room.html https://www.wvnstv.com/news/west-virginia-news/fayette-county/old-coal-mining-hub-continues-to-be-haunted-by-ghosts/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

It was New Year's Eve in the French Quarter when Josh Woodruff was there celebrating with friends. They just rang in the year 2016 and thought that year would be the best yet. Unfortunately, only roughly 3 hours later, Josh's young life would be cut short. There are unfortunately more questions than answers left when it comes to the events of that early morning but join us as well tell you what we do know and any theories on why this tragedy may have occurred. Sources: https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/article_9daa5e6b-f8ec-5810-844d-a919839d160c.amp.html https://www.wdsu.com/amp/article/case-of-ivy-league-graduate-killed-in-new-orleans-5-years-ago-remains-unsolved/35104567 https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/opinion/letters/mother-of-omaha-man-dragged-to-death-in-new-orleans-help-me-find-my-sons/article_8c9c3038-c271-11e8-a9be-43f744d272a5.amp.html https://www.boywithaball.com/stories/remembering-josh https://crimesbyholly.medium.com/unsolved-the-hit-and-run-murder-of-joshua-woodruff-8b43c6df4661 https://wgno.com/news/local/harvard-grad-killed-in-horrific-hit-and-run-in-new-orleans/ https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/crime/new-years-eve-hit-and-run-death-remains-unsolved-four-years-later/289-312e05f1-bc58-4efc-a483-842296f6c477 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

Holidays are spent celebrating with friends, family and a variety of loved ones. Attacks during those celebrations are always extra horrific because it should be a time of reflection, peace and happiness, especially the holidays in December. Today we discuss one of those horrific attacks in New York in recent years. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monsey_Hanukkah_stabbing#:~:text=On%20Saturday%20night%2C%20December%2028%2C%202019%2C%20the%20seventh,party%20was%20underway%2C%20and%20began%20stabbing%20the%20guests https://www.dkfindout.com/us/more-find-out/festivals-and-holidays/hanukkah/#! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Hebrew_Israelites#Extremist_fringe https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/02/us/monsey-new-york-hanukkah-stabbings/index.html https://nypost.com/2020/03/30/monsey-hanukkah-stabbing-victim-josef-neumann-dies-three-months-after-attack/ https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/29/us/new-york-stabbing-rabbi-home/index.html https://news.yahoo.com/grafton-thomas-found-unfit-stand-210206780.html https://www.dkfindout.com/us/more-find-out/festivals-and-holidays/hanukkah/#! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Hebrew_Israelites#Extremist_fringe https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/02/us/monsey-new-york-hanukkah-stabbings/index.html https://nypost.com/2020/03/30/monsey-hanukkah-stabbing-victim-josef-neumann-dies-three-months-after-attack/ https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/29/us/new-york-stabbing-rabbi-home/index.html https://news.yahoo.com/grafton-thomas-found-unfit-stand-210206780.html --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

December 22, 1981, 19-year-old Rhonda Hinson left her first company Christmas party and she would never make it home that evening, or ever again. Rhonda would be found in a ditch, her body near her car, which was only roughly a half of a mile from her home, with a single gunshot wound. To this day, this case remains unsolved but there are LOTS of unanswered questions, which includes Rhonda's peculiar behavior leading up to that night and the many potential witness sightings. Sources: https://unsolved.com/gallery/rhonda-hinson/ https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/detectives-investigate-new-information-40-year-old-cold-case-burke-county-sheriff-says/FOTAXL7STZCLHBLBLTOKTE4G3I/?outputType=amp https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Rhonda_Hinson https://morganton.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/40-years-later-detectives-running-down-new-data-in-hinson-slaying/article_b8294a86-6365-11ec-880f-636c467e0de5.html http://www.burkesheriff.org/hinson.htm https://www.frontpagedetectives.com/p/nc-rhonda-hinson-murder-unsolved-case-investigation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

In the state of Arkansas in 1987, something horrific happened in the Simmons family home at Christmas time. I'd like to say that the Simmons family was a typical All-American family, and they may have started that way, but there were definitely issues within the walls of that home. Today, we will discuss these events that unraveled and how this tragedy became known as the worst family massacre in the history of the United States. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Gene_Simmons https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1987-12-31-0170160123-story.html https://www.upi.com/Archives/1988/01/01/Arkansas-daughters-letters-reveal-unhappy-home-life/5655568011600/ https://apnews.com/article/6c5ee3b239d03ca1b0302e14795ed02c https://www.upi.com/Archives/1987/12/30/Ronald-Gene-Simmons-accused-of-the-worst-family-mass/7268567838800/ https://wickedwe.com/ronald-gene-simmons/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/ronald-gene-simmons --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

Located in Birmingham, Alabama, Sloss Furnaces is now a historical landmark, but once was a fully functioning iron producing furnace. It was originally opened in the late 1800's and was fully operational for almost 100 years. According to reports, there is a more prevalent paranormal activity than what is normally expected at an industrial building. Today, you can go on historical tours 5 days a week, but paranormal experiences are still had here. Join us to talk about the urban legend associated with this location and some of the ghost stories here. Sources: https://frightfurnace.com/hauntings/haunted-history-of-sloss-furnace/ https://www.slossfurnaces.com https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sloss_Furnaces https://www.travelchannel.com/shows/ghost-adventures/articles/sloss-furnaces-haunted-history https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/24909 https://www.wvtm13.com/amp/article/ghost-stories-of-america-the-haunting-of-sloss-furnaces/13083530 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

As we dive into Thanksgiving week and in a couple days, most of us in the US will sit down around a table to share food with our families, say what we are thankful for and enjoy some football, we figured it only fitting to share a tale of a cryptid associated with this thankful feast. The beast is quite elusive but alas, there are still some entertaining sightings to share. Today we talk about the gigantic Gobblesquatch. Sources: https://urbanlegendsonline.com/gobblesquatch/ https://visitcryptoville.com/2015/11/25/turkey-lore-and-gobblesquatch/ https://visitcryptoville.com/2013/11/28/gobblesquatch-legendary-creature-or-holiday-hoax/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

Kelly Dwyer was in her 20s and living her best life in the Milwaukee area, or so it seemed. She worked hard at her job and had a good relationship with her boyfriend, Kris, according to friends. However, when Jelly would go missing in 2013, things would quickly unravel and appear not as they seem. Sources: https://www.milwaukeemag.com/death-of-a-daughter-inside-murder-kelly-dwyer/ https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/kelly-dwyer https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/kelly-dwyer-death-solving-the-mystery-behind-wisconsin-womans-disappearance/ https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/kelly-dwyer-disappearance-kris-zoccos-trip-to-a-cheese-shop-helps-unravel-wisconsin-missing-persons-case/ https://abc7chicago.com/kelly-dwyer-dwyers-body-found-wisconsin-chicago/704226/ https://www.wcbi.com/solving-the-mystery-behind-kelly-dwyers-disappearance/ https://thecinemaholic.com/kelly-dwyer-murder-where-is-kris-zocco-now/ https://www.fox6now.com/news/kris-zocco-sentenced-to-19-years-in-prison-on-child-pornography-drug-charges --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

In 2016, a holiday that is all about being thankful and grateful, turned quite horrific for one Tennessee family. The bloody scene at the Guy family home left veteran police officers sick to their stomachs and claiming this was the most horrific thing to be seen. Today we will tell you about the grisly murders of Joel and Lisa Guy. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Joel_and_Lisa_Guy https://www.the-sun.com/news/1590454/son-joel-guy-jr-louisiana-convicted/ https://www.the-sun.com/news/1561984/son-killed-parents-life-insurance-money-meat-grinder/ https://www.oxygen.com/homicide-for-the-holidays/crime-news/joel-lisa-guy-killed-by-son-after-thanksgiving-party https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/Diabolical-Stew-of-Human-Remains-The-Dismemberment-Murder-of-Joel-and-Lisa-Guy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

In January of 1963, Anthony “Tony” Biernat was abducted from a parking lot and would not be seen alive again. He was a small-business owner in Kenosha, Wisconsin who had potential ties to organized crime through his business, dealing with both Chicago and Milwaukee outfits. Eventually, Tony's body would be found but the case would essentially die down from here. Join us as we talk about one of Sidney's favorite topics, potential organized crime! Sources: https://milwaukeemafia.com/wiki/tony-biernat/ https://themobmuseum.org/blog/midwestern-mob-murder-mystery/ http://mafiahistorymilwaukee.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-mob-hit-on-anthony-j-biernat.html?m=1 https://archive.org/details/ksd-cold-case-004 https://kenoshanews.newspapers.com/clip/86647115/disappearance-of-anthony-j-biernat/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

We have covered many haunted places and ghost stories in the last year and a half. However, we figured it would only be fitting to end this October with a place considered to be the most haunted hotel in Arizona. That doesn't seem like much, but the specific sightings and ghostly experiences are quite high, with even some famous people having experiences here as well. Today, we will take you to the hotel Monte Vista! Sources: https://hotelmontevista.com/ https://ktar.com/story/1321982/hotel-monte-vista-named-most-haunted-spot-in-arizona/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotel_Monte_Vista https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-stories/hotel-monte-vista/v https://www.legendsofamerica.com/az-montevista/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

On Halloween night in 1973, 9-year-old Lisa French would disappear. Her parents, who immediately reported her missing, would not see Lisa again alive. The investigation would halt but a confession not long later gave everyone some much needed answers. Lisa's case has shaped the way trick-or-treating is done in Wisconsin still, 49 years later. This case also created a new law in the state of Wisconsin. Join us as we tell you Lisa's story and how it has shaped this midwestern state. Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Lisa_Ann_French https://www.wbay.com/2022/10/05/nearly-50-years-after-lisa-french-murder-her-family-still-fights-keep-her-killer-locked-up/?outputType=amp https://www.wisn.com/amp/article/murder-of-girl-45-years-ago-changes-trick-or-treat-in-wisconsin/6318115 https://patch.com/massachusetts/beverly/story-lisa-french https://www.casemine.com/judgement/us/591494d9add7b049345c40a7/amp https://www.wbay.com/2022/10/05/nearly-50-years-after-lisa-french-murder-her-family-still-fights-keep-her-killer-locked-up/?outputType=amp --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

Some things make the news and when you hear of it, you don't believe it is real life. Sometimes true crime stories sound more like a movie. In the case of Elyse Pahler, it is actually a true tale and a devastating one at that. One attorney described this as the most gruesome case he ever read about it. Join us as we dive into Elyse's story and the terrible tragedy of her senseless murder, as well as the potential link to a true Hollywood movie. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Elyse_Pahler https://casocriminal.org/en/brutal-cases/elyse-pahler-murdered-during-a-gruesome-satanic-ritual/ https://wickedhorror.com/features/is-jennifers-body-based-on-a-true-story/#:~:text=Jennifer%27s%20Body%20was%20inspired%20by%20the%20case%20of,by%20the%20members%20of%20a%20heavy%20metal%20band. https://wickedness.net/murders/elyse-pahler/ https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/da-fighting-potential-parole-of-man-convicted-in-1995-killing-of-arroyo-grande-teen https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/local-judge-grants-parole-to-royce-casey-man-convicted-of-killing-arroyo-grande-teen --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

On Halloween night in 2002, Chris Jenkins would last be seen alive at a bar in Minneapolis before disappearing. 4 months later, his body would be found but the conflicting evidence, or what little was found, would make the investigation a bit complicated. To this day, no charges or arrests have been made on this case. However, there is no lack of theories in this case. Specifically, the theory linking Chris's untimely death to the Smiley Face Murders. Join us as we discuss this case and the reasons why this may be linked to a serial killer. Sources: https://mndaily.com/245046/uncategorized/cause-chris-jenkins-death-still-mystery/ https://www.swnewsmedia.com/eden_prairie_news/news/public_safety/investigation-discovery-show-examines-the-suspicious-death-of-eden-prairie-graduate-chris-jenkins/article_94f83da0-c606-5314-9920-45dc87deb274.html https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2021/11/22/christopher-jenkins-vanished-on-halloween-night-2002/ http://legacyofcourage.com/legacy/honoring-chris https://kileystruecrime.squarespace.com/kileystruecrimeaddict-blog/unsolvedmurderofchrisjenkins https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/wbna38601514 https://m.startribune.com/strange-case-of-son-s-death-propels-mom-on-tireless-quest/82751737/?clmob=y&c=n&clmob=y&c=n https://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/05/21/smiley.face.killer/ https://thoughtcatalog.com/jim-goad/2015/03/the-grisly-smiley-face-killer-theory-that-connects-40-college-students-deaths/ https://mndaily.com/245046/uncategorized/cause-chris-jenkins-death-still-mystery/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/minneapolis-murder-mystery/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

The history of state-run hospitals or sanatoriums in this country run deep with many wounds associated with it. As one would presume, the history of death, neglect and sometimes just outright abuse leaves a blemish on the property and quite often, there is residual energy there, even paranormal activity. One such property questioned is that of Indiana State Sanatorium, that until recently, no one really knew what was going on there. Sources: https://thesanatorium.net/ https://asylumprojects.org/index.php/Indiana_State_Sanatorium https://ghosthuntsusa.com/haunted-locations/indiana-state-sanatorium-ghost-hunt/ https://www.wlwt.com/amp/article/ghost-hunting-overnight-indiana-state-sanatorium/39801609 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockville,_Indiana https://ghosthuntsusa.com/haunted-locations/indiana-state-sanatorium-ghost-hunt/ Destination Fear, Season 3, Episode 14 https://ghosthuntsusa.com/haunted-locations/ https://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/2021/12/09/discovery-travel-channel-destination-fear-indiana-state-sanitarium-rockville-featured/6417595001/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

The Pope Lick Monster is a cryptid, legend and myth all tied up in one, even adding the potential ghost stories due to the large number of deaths that have occurred on or around the bridge associated with this creature. In Louisville, Kentucky, the legend of the Pope Lick Monster is known by many, with many different origin stories or beliefs. Join us as we dive into those origin stories and the real stories that have happened here. Sources: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/kentucky/pope-lick-monster-legend-ky/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Lick_Monster https://www.beargrassthunder.com/post/legend-of-the-pope-lick-trestle https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/pope-lick-trestle-bridge https://www.whas11.com/article/news/local/push-changes-on-deadly-pope-lick-trestle/417-1c502a3d-8c63-4553-a962-d7ba75146bce https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2015/08/exploring-american-monsters-kentucky/ https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Pope_Lick_Monster https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3558664/Roquel-Bain-killed-train-trying-spot-Pope-Lick-Monster-Louisville-Kentucky.html https://www.grunge.com/775991/the-horrifying-urban-legend-of-the-pope-lick-monster/ https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2020/05/28/parents-louisville-girl-savanna-bright-killed-pope-lick-trestle-sue-railroad/5273184002/ https://www.beargrassthunder.com/post/dangers-of-the-deadly-pope-lick-trestle https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2019/05/29/louisville-teens-death-train-trestle-preventable-friends-say/1268360001/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

On August 31, 2020, police responded to a 911 call in a home in Winston, California. Upon arrival, they found Tammy Balloue unresponsive and would ultimately declare her dead. Her tragic murder wouldn't be covered in headlines and there was little told about the case after the suspect wanted, Jorge Martinez, would be arrested less than a week later. But the story does not end there and despite Martinez being behind bars, justice has far from being served. We are joined in part two with Tina and Toni, two of Tammy's sisters, to discuss the details that have also unfortunately unfolded since. Sources: http://www.mercedgwnews.com/woman-found-dead-in-merced-county-home/ https://abc30.com/suspicious-death-merced-county-sheriffs-office-woman-killed-winton/6399216/ https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/top-stories/woman-found-dead-in-merced-county-identified-deputies-search-for-34-year-old-man/ https://www.facebook.com/MercedSheriffOffice/posts/suspect-arrested-in-death-of-41-year-old-winton-womanon-august-31-2020-the-merce/734461403781202/ https://kmph.com/news/local/suspicious-death-investigation-in-merced-county https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/merced-ca/tammy-balloue-9343071 https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/suspect-arrested-after-police-find-unresponsive-woman-in-winton/ https://www.mercedsunstar.com/article245520880.html True Crime News Sources: https://people.com/crime/3-men-indicted-for-2018-killing-of-mob-boss-james-whitey-bulger/ https://nypost.com/2022/08/24/whitey-bulgers-prison-killers-knew-he-was-coming/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

On August 31, 2020, police responded to a 911 call in a home in Winston, California. Upon arrival, they found Tammy Balloue unresponsive and would ultimately declare her dead. Her tragic murder wouldn't be covered in headlines and there was little told about the case after the suspect wanted, Jorge Martinez, would be arrested less than a week later. But the story does not end there and despite Martinez being behind bars, justice has far from being served. Sources: http://www.mercedgwnews.com/woman-found-dead-in-merced-county-home/ https://abc30.com/suspicious-death-merced-county-sheriffs-office-woman-killed-winton/6399216/ https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/top-stories/woman-found-dead-in-merced-county-identified-deputies-search-for-34-year-old-man/ https://www.facebook.com/MercedSheriffOffice/posts/suspect-arrested-in-death-of-41-year-old-winton-womanon-august-31-2020-the-merce/734461403781202/ https://kmph.com/news/local/suspicious-death-investigation-in-merced-county https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/merced-ca/tammy-balloue-9343071 https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/suspect-arrested-after-police-find-unresponsive-woman-in-winton/ https://www.mercedsunstar.com/article245520880.html True Crime News Sources: https://people.com/crime/3-men-indicted-for-2018-killing-of-mob-boss-james-whitey-bulger/ https://nypost.com/2022/08/24/whitey-bulgers-prison-killers-knew-he-was-coming/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

There are a lot of major serial killers from history that people interested in true crime know easily: Dahmer, Gacy, Bundy and so on. However, according to the FBI, there are anywhere from 30-50 active serial killers in the US at any given time. This means, there are plenty more throughout history we have never heard of or know nothing about, and even some that have been forgotten. One that was forgotten and has, in the last couple years, gotten a renewed interest was known as The Doodler. Join us as we dive into what is known on this alluded serial killer. Sources: https://darksideofhumanity.com/current-active-serial-killers-in-2022/#:~:text=The%20FBI%20%28Federal%20Bureau%20of%20Investigation%29%20states%20that,to%203000%20active%20serial%20killers%20at%20any%20time. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doodler https://people.com/crime/the-doodler-podcast-san-francisco-serial-killer/ https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/podcasts/the-doodler/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/san-francisco-police-announce-possible-new-victim-doodler-serial-kille-rcna13836 https://inmagazine.ca/2022/05/queer-crime-why-hasnt-the-serial-killer-known-as-the-doodler-been-caught/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/san-francisco-police-announce-possible-new-victim-doodler-serial-kille-rcna13836 https://abcnews.go.com/US/details-released-unsolved-doodler-serial-killer-case-1970s/story?id=60882384 https://www.theawl.com/2014/12/the-untold-story-of-the-doodler-murders/ https://www.grunge.com/367769/the-doodler-the-truth-about-the-unidentified-serial-killer/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

In a 5-month span in the year 2012, 3 members of the Staudte family in Springfield, Missouri would either become so ill they need to be hospitalized or they would die. At first, it was not suspicious to police and the deaths were not really investigated. But that would all change due to an anonymous tip. This case would also become known as the “Antifreeze murders.” Remember folks, see something, say something! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Staudte_Family_Murders https://abcnews.go.com/US/mother-convicted-poisoning-family-maintains-innocence/story?id=82780856 https://www.ozarksfirst.com/crimetraveler/crime-traveler-the-chilling-murders-of-the-staudte-family/ https://people.com/crime/antifreeze-murders-missouri-mom-daughter-pastor-tip/ https://www.the-sun.com/news/4770180/who-is-diane-staudte-where-is-she-now/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/mom-daughter-describe-killing-family-members-anti-freeze/story?id=38029438 https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/crime/2018/08/10/staudte-antifreeze-murders-diane-rachel-springfield-missouri/936196002/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

On April 21st and 22nd of 1977, in the town of Dover, Massachusetts, there were a few odd sightings of a creature that would then never be seen again. Although only reported in three separate sightings, the legend of the Dover Demon is a strong one that has held the interest of many books and legends. Join us as we dive into the story of this cryptid creature and what those think it might have truly been. Sources: https://huntershea.com/category/the-dover-demon-2/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dover_Demon https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Dover_Demon https://wbsm.com/dover-demon-massachusetts-45-years-later/ https://www.pararational.com/dover-demon-sightings/#:~:text=%20The%20two%20ideas%20as%20to%20what%20the,was%20a%20dimensional%20traveler.%20This%20could...%20More%20 https://allthatsinteresting.com/dover-demon https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/massachusetts/dover-demon-ma/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

In August of 2017, Jenna Van Gelderen would disappear from her parents' home in a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia, never to be heard from again. The bizarre items both left behind and missing make for the disappearance that much more puzzling. Join us as we discuss the details known and what is still unknown. This is still an open investigation so if you have any information in regard to Jenna's disappearance, please contact the DeKalb County Police at 770-724-7715. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anHhKjsqhkY https://int-missing.fandom.com/wiki/Jenna_Van_Gelderen https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/missing-in-america/missing-georgia-woman-jenna-van-gelderen-s-vehicle-found-she-n802306 https://www.oxygen.com/searching-for/what-happened-jenna-van-gelderen-things-know-case-atlanta https://www.crimetheoriespodcast.com/jenna-van-gelderen/ https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/car-not-woman-found/ https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/family-decides-to-mourn-jenna-van-gelderen/ https://disappearedblog.com/jenna-van-gelderen/ https://www.oxygen.com/searching-for/jenna-van-gelderen-timeline-disappearance-atlanta https://www.facebook.com/HelpFindJennaVG/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

We wanted to give updates on 3 cases we covered with new information we received. First, join us to give some updates on the Willard Library. We heard from Stacie, a library assistant there currently, who gave our episode a listen and wanted to give a few updates on some incorrect information out there. Second, we cover a piece of information we missed in the Chandra Levy episode with some potential prosecutorial misconduct issues. Finally, there is a big update on the Ellen Greenberg case that gives her parents some hope! Sources: https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/case-of-philly-teachers-mysterious-death-takes-another-turn/3302375/ https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/ellen-greenberg-case-referral-attorney-general-20220722.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/chandra-levy-prosecutors-ethics-hearing/2021/05/17/e0d204ae-b407-11eb-9059-d8176b9e3798_story.html --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

Mary Bell is known as the youngest serial killer in the world. At her young age in 1968, Mary caused havoc in Scotswood, a ward in Newcastle upon Tyne, which is located in Northeast England. Her story has been all over the tabloids multiple times, because unfortunately her story does not end with her trial. Join us as we dive into all the details and ways it has shaped the UK's laws. Sources: https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/the-horrific-story-of-11-years-old-serial-killer-mary-bell-57bf7e6b7b92 https://www.theoffbeat.com/153684/mary-bell-the-serial-killer-child-who-murdered-little-boys https://historyofyesterday.com/mary-bell-an-eleven-year-old-serial-killer-30bef5290a73 https://allthatsinteresting.com/mary-bell https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Bell https://viralnova.com/mary-bell/ https://filmdaily.co/news/mary-bell-now/ https://soapboxie.com/government/Murderous-Children-Mary-Bell https://murderpedia.org/female.B/b/bell-mary-flora.html --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

Ryan Poston was a 29-year-old who had an exceptional educational background and was just starting his law career. He had a great future ahead of him and was loved by many. Until one night in October of 2012, his life was cut tragically short. The culprit? His on again and off again girlfriend who seems to have taken very many similar pages of a playbook from another sensationalized case. Join us as we dive into this story and the details behind the investigation, trial and all that has unfolded in the years since. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Ryan_Poston https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/ryan-poston-murder https://www.eonline.com/news/1324597/how-the-evidence-piled-up-against-shayna-hubers-in-the-murder-of-ryan-poston https://www.truecasefiles.com/2019/09/the-murder-of-ryan-poston.html https://allthatsinteresting.com/shayna-hubers https://www.eonline.com/news/1289289/shayna-hubers-former-cellmate-reveals-special-demand-from-murderer https://www.intouchweekly.com/posts/shayna-hubers-went-nude-for-attention-in-prison-cellmate-says/ https://heavy.com/entertainment/shayna-hubers-ex-wife-today-unique-taylor/ https://www.wcpo.com/news/crime/convicted-killer-shayna-hubers-files-for-divorce-from-jailhouse-spouse https://abcnews.go.com/US/murdered-kentucky-lawyers-shayna-hubers-sentencing-made-sick/story?id=31524068 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

We have talked about a variety of places said to be haunted so far on this podcast, some castles or cemeteries, some hotels or restaurants. Today, we talk about a first - a haunted island. Not only that, but it is also known as Michigan's most haunted location and the location is very remote. Make the trip if you can - but don't stay too long, or you might see or hear something you cannot explain on your visit to South Manitou Island. Sources: https://www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/southmanitouisland.htm https://www.nps.gov/slbe/learn/historyculture/southmanitoughost.htm https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/most-haunted-places-in-america https://gandernewsroom.com/2021/09/20/12-haunted-spots-in-michigan-that-will-give-you-chills-and-thrills/? https://solitudesports.com/ghosts-and-hauntings-of-south-manitou-island/ https://www.clickondetroit.com/all-about-michigan/2018/10/29/the-most-haunted-place-in-michigan-according-to-thrillist/ https://99wfmk.com/south-manitou-island/ https://banana1015.com/most-haunted-place-in-michigan/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Manitou_Island https://solitudesports.com/ghosts-and-hauntings-of-south-manitou-island/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

Almost everyone has heard of Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster, but not everyone knows there are similar creatures spotted all around the world that sometimes, are given similar nicknames. Today, travel with us off the coast Maine to the Casco Bay and learn all about Cassie. We also talk about our favorite cryptozoologists and our thoughts on whether Cassie is real! Sources: https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/maine-mysteries-cassie-the-casco-bay-sea-serpent/97-342090910 https://www.cascobay.org/casco-bay/ https://www.pressherald.com/2021/11/04/intertidal-truth-behind-casco-bays-sea-monster-may-be-stranger-than-fiction/ https://emergencemagazine.org/essay/great-sea-serpent/ https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Cassie https://wblm.com/does-cassie-the-sea-serpent-still-lurk-in-maines-casco-bay/ https://observer-me.com/2020/10/29/news/the-fantastic-5-beasts-of-maine-and-where-to-possibly-find-them/ https://simmonslis.libguides.com/NewEnglandCryptozoology/Cassie https://www.etravelmaine.com/attractions/strange-maine/maine-sea-monsters/ https://occult-world.com/cassie/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

Thanksgiving is usually a day to be thankful, reflect on the good things in your life, and be grateful for your loved ones. Unfortunately, in 2010, things would not play out that way for the Skelton family, who was on the verge of divorce, or the three young boys who went missing. The investigation that would ensue happened quickly, with many law enforcement agencies spanning across a state border and still leaving way more questions than answers. Sources: https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/what-happened-to-the-skelton-brothers-thanksgiving-marks-11-years-since-michigan-boys-disappeared https://www.wtol.com/article/news/crime/john-skelton-declines-interview-with-parole-board/512-5b79f026-8cee-4849-99e2-a8f3a3f829cc https://plymouthvoice.com/where-are-the-skelton-brothers/ https://wbckfm.com/john-skelton-up-for-parole-missing-skelton-brothers/ https://meaww.com/where-are-skelton-brothers-michigan-boys-went-missing-on-thanksgiving-after-visiting-their-father https://ultimateunexplained.com/deep-dive-skelton-brothers-disappearance/ https://medium.com/@jennbaxter_69070/the-tragic-disappearance-of-the-skelton-brothers-8a2e2a64bd6b https://www.wlen.com/2021/08/05/father-of-missing-skelton-brothers-has-parole-hearing-this-month/ https://www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio/news/local/10-years-later-tv-show-hopes-to-solve-skelton-brothers-case https://www.mixedarticle.com/skelton-brothers-missing-update-2022-whatever-happened-to-the-michigan-boys https://www.inquisitr.com/4686024/skelton-brothers-remains-of-three-children-found-in-box-probed-for-possible-link-to-missing-michigan-brothers/ https://the-line-up.com/the-skelton-brothers https://www.crimeonline.com/2020/11/26/a-decade-later-and-still-no-answers-what-happened-to-the-skelton-brothers/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

To our surprise, there are definitely castles in the US, let alone in South Dakota! On this episode, we cover the Easton Castle and its history. This location specifically has some interesting ties to a famous author, and potentially could have been a MAJOR inspiration in pop-culture. Although there aren't too many ghosts or hauntings reported, this castle does remain on the top haunted places in South Dakota list. Join us to discuss this location and why it was so interesting to us! Sources: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/south-dakota/easton-castle-sd/ https://605magazine.com/2021/08/31/easton-castle/ https://www.sdpb.org/blogs/arts-and-culture/a-haunted-oz-in-aberdeen/ https://www.travelsouthdakota.com/trip-ideas/haunted-indoors-eastern-south-dakota https://sdexcellence.org/L._Frank_Baum_2002 https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/south-dakota/terrifying-places-sd/amp/?utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=social http://www.greatamericanghosttour.co.uk/Pages/South%20Dakota/Aberdeen.html https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/most-haunted-places-south-dakota https://www.everythingsouthdakota.com/10-ghost-stories-and-scary-tales-that-prove-south-dakota-is-the-creepiest-state/ https://www.haunts.com/blog/haunted-places-south-dakota https://mysteriousheartland.com/top-10-most-haunted-castles-in-the-midwest/ https://www.hauntedrooms.com/south-dakota/haunted-places --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

On January 25, 2012, a body would be found in the backseat of an abandoned car in an alleyway on Detroit's east side. This body would launch an investigation that would shake up the lives of many people in metro-Detroit, and the story that would unfold is one you would see on TV. Murder, sex and scandals covered the headlines of this case and today, we tell you the real story of Jane and Bob Bashara. Sources: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2020/08/18/bob-bashara-convicted-having-wife-killed-dies-prison/3394028001/ https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/2021/04/10/jane-bashara-murder-case-timeline-of-events/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Jane_Bashara https://www.ranker.com/list/bob-bashara-dungeon-murder/april-a-taylor https://thecinemaholic.com/is-bob-bashara-dead-or-alive-how-did-he-die/ https://2paragraphs.com/2021/04/dateline-jane-bashara-murderer-joe-gentzs-testimony-like-jell-o/ https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2020/08/18/convicted-murderer-bob-bashara-has-died-after-being-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-in-2015/ https://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/11/19/bob-basharas-mother-testifies-in-murder-trial-he-was-very-upset/ https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2014/10/23/robert-bashara-case/17767387/ https://patch.com/michigan/stclairshores/bob-bashara-sentenced-for-hiring-hitman-for-st-clair-shores-man https://www.thedailybeast.com/a-murder-in-detroits-sexual-underworld --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

When you think of old school, wild west Las Vegas, I am sure one of the casinos that comes to mind would be Binions! Well, surely it would be no surprise to any that Binions was formed by some questionable characters involved in some questionable business. This unfortunately, also left the Binion family open to plots and schemes in how to exploit them, including kidnapping and murder. Today, we tell you a story of an attempted kidnapping for ransom gone terribly wrong. Sources: https://www.mayheminthedesert.com/tedbinion https://striplv.com/index.php/striplv-issue-1119-what-happened-in-vegas-high-profile-crime https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benny_Binion https://gangsterreport.com/mafia-hit-list-top-south-mob-hits/ https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/forget-the-sopranos-meet-the-binions/ https://www.gamingclub.com/blog/shocking-unsolved-vegas-crimes/ https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/las-vegas-brutal-killings/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

People all over the world are familiar with Bigfoot, Sasquatch, or the Yeti. In fact, the fascination of these creatures has inspired hundreds of hours of podcasts, documentaries and shows. However, there is a creature in Australia whose history dates back way before any of those infamous Bigfoot sightings. These sightings have been more frequent and ongoing, still happening often today. Join us as we discuss the Yowie, the Australian Bigfoot. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yowie https://allthatsinteresting.com/yowie https://nypost.com/2021/12/14/we-were-confronted-by-a-bigfoot-like-yowie-apeman/ https://mythus.fandom.com/wiki/Yowie https://7news.com.au/news/australia/what-is-a-yowie-in-search-of-australias-own-bigfoot-legend--c-5776257 https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Yowie https://www.historicmysteries.com/yowie/ https://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/australian-yowie-mysterious-legends-tribe-hairy-people-003605 https://www.yowiesightings.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

The Mathias Ham House sits in Dubuque, Iowa. This is located right on the border of the Mississippi River. In fact, that is how Mathias Ham made his fortune to in turn build a house in the 1800s. However, the home only held the family for his next generation before being sold to the state in order to eventually become a museum. It was only once it became a museum did all the spooky happenings become known to the public. Join us as we discuss the haunting in the Mathias Ham House! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathias_Ham_House http://hauntedhouses.com/iowa/the-ham-house/ https://www.encyclopediadubuque.org/index.php?title=HAM,_Mathias https://www.rivermuseum.com/ham-chronicles/posts/behind-the-hams https://www.dreadcentral.com/cold-spots/5080/the-mathias-ham-house/ https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/tri-state/article_ca311b9d-6614-55fc-8fd2-2bc691c23be8.html https://k923.fm/5-haunted-iowa-destinations-3-mathias-ham-house/ https://www.iowahauntedhouses.com/real-haunt/mathias-ham-house.html https://www.rivermuseum.com/hamsite https://www.cityofdubuque.org/708/Mathias-Ham-House https://www.hauntedplaces.org/item/matthias-ham-house/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

We have all heard the stories of planes crashing or something horrific happening, which causes many to have the fear of flying. Statistically though, flying is safer than driving a car. Unfortunately for those on Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 2501, their worst fear would come true. This plane would disappear over Lake Michigan and 70 years later, more questions than answers remain. Today, we tell you their story. Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northwest_Orient_Airlines_Flight_2501 http://www.michiganshipwrecks.org/shipwrecks-2/shipwreck-categories/airplane-losses-lost-and-found/northwest-airlines-flight-2501-dc4 https://www.wzzm13.com/amp/article/news/local/michigan-life/time-travel-explorers-sunken-wreckage-airliner-flight-2501/69-4384c7bd-81a4-4fb0-a45e-54a875e3d4ed https://www.discovery.com/shows/expedition-unknown/the-mystery-of-northwest-flight-2501-pictures https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2013/06/west_michigan_author_claims_to.html https://midwestflyer.com/?p=10222 https://airlinegeeks.com/2017/06/20/the-disapperance-of-northwest-orient-flight-2501/ https://www.milwaukeemag.com/strange-true-story-disappearance-flight-2501-milwaukee/ http://www.michiganshipwrecks.org/shipwrecks-2/shipwreck-categories/airplane-losses-lost-and-found --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

The Stockdale Family is one of the many families who were judged when they went on the show Wife Swap in 2008. They lived very rigid and simple lifestyles, with what they described as traditional values. Due to the scrutiny of being on this show, when a tragedy struck the family in 2017, many people had opinions on why something so terrible could happen. Was it due to the traditional and secluded lives the family lived that left them susceptible to this horrible murder, or was it a genuine case of someone just snapping? Join us today as we talk about the Stockdale Family and the events that happen back in June of 2017. Sources: Wife Swap S4 E15 https://www.themidwestcrimefiles.com/post/the-wife-swap-murders-the-stockdale-family https://finance.yahoo.com/news/one-kids-super-controlling-family-051602083.html?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAEPV9hufWO5RyvRBK4QeDkIv44J1SH20AT5OvZhaUj2nyYGajkLUnVABa6fLDlJX-dNLnVzppu_acy2xujWKVReRrstKRQLz_GbuYDD_BxRr--4BIdup_psN6B0aZUqpQ3ZwepxTx6hOHwXZycGEVpcJqXxjOQODP8FJnMXl13s6 https://www.nickiswift.com/768527/the-tragic-story-of-the-stockdale-family-from-wife-swap/ https://thenetline.com/stockdale-family-from-wife-swap-now/ https://bluegrasstoday.com/tragedy-visits-ohios-stockdale-family/ https://www.christianpost.com/news/family-forgives-christian-stockdale-family-band-member-killing-mother-brother.html https://www.grunge.com/646349/the-tragic-wife-swap-family-murders-explained/ https://www.savingcountrymusic.com/god-family-bluegrass-murder-inside-the-life-of-the-stockdale-family-band/ https://thenetline.com/stockdale-family-from-wife-swap-now/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

Christian Andreacchio was a 21-year-old living in Meridian, Mississippi and on the verge of becoming the youngest tow-boat captain on the Mississippi river, where he was working at the time. Unfortunately, one night in February of 2014 would change the lives of many people and the results would be the death of Christian. Was this a murder or a suicide? To this day, no one can agree and there seems to be quite a divide, even amongst investigators. Sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/christian-andreacchio-death-developments-48-hours/ https://www.eole.co/new-improvements-announced-in-questionable-death/ https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/christian-andreacchio-death-clues-murder-suicide-48-hours/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/christian-andreacchio-death-developments-48-hours/?msclkid=782dac26bda711ecaacd50e918d17874 https://www.wtok.com/content/news/47-million-lawsuit-filed-against-Christian-Andreacchio-family-media-outlets-570606311.html?msclkid=782e29c7bda711eca6265bdd7a105af3 https://www.crimeonline.com/2019/09/18/christian-andreacchio-100k-award-announced-for-new-evidence-that-helps-crack-young-mans-mysterious-death/ https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/christian-andreacchio-culpable-podcast?msclkid=782e6b1dbda711eca2a040eb73da467e http://www.magnoliason.com/about-magnolia-son/?msclkid=782e7ff8bda711ec8fb4b8d60648265b https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-whitley-goodman-now/?msclkid=782e5544bda711ec8fea21a4977d63a4 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

On November 21, 1980, one of the worst fires in a hotel in US history, still to this day, occurred on the Las Vegas strip. That morning, a fire spread quickly and with little warning at the MGM Grand, which is now the site of Bally's. This fire would become a tragedy causing the death of many and injury to hundreds. The results of this fire were major changes to hotel codes to ensure safety of guests in the future and this helped changed the law in the state of Nevada pretty quickly. Join us as we talk about the Bally's/MGM Grand fire of 1980. Sources: https://vegasghosts.com/the-ballys-mgm-grand-fire/ https://www.throwbacks.com/what-las-vegas-casinos-were-like-in-the-80s/amp/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Vegas https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/the-strip/hell-on-earth-40-years-ago-a-historic-fire-at-the-mgm-grand-2181965/ https://ghostcitytours.com/las-vegas/haunted-vegas/bally-hotel/ https://m.vegas.com/traveltips/haunted-places-in-las-vegas/ https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/the-strip/remembering-the-1980-fire-at-the-mgm-grand-photo-archive-1532645/?msclkid=2c2a89a8bda711ecbf6c713dab454d28 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MGM_Grand_fire?msclkid=2c28ce97bda711ecbdb6a5b02e7da05b --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

Today we discuss a topic that although could be considered a cryptid, it is usually more considered a myth, legend or thing of folklore. However, the stories and tales of this creature date back longer than most modern-day religions, and sightings are even still being reported even nowadays, thousands of years later. Join us as we discuss the history and most famous sightings of mermaids, including many names we all learned in History class! Sources: https://www.sirenasmediterraneanacademy.com/en/the-academy/history-of-mermaids/ https://www.wired.com/2014/10/fantastically-wrong-strange-murderous-sometimes-sexy-history-mermaid/amp https://oceaninfo.com/exploration/myths-and-legends/mermaid-sightings/ http://www.realmermaids.net/mermaid-history/history-of-mermaid/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mermaid https://folklorethursday.com/folktales/top-mermaid-sightings-in-the-last-century-that-are-hard-to-deny/?msclkid=e7af026cb78711ec8f770c93f3dee1c6 https://listverse.com/2017/03/14/10-astonishing-and-infamous-mermaid-sightings/?msclkid=dadd5ef5b78711ec9bf76d3f9c427de6 https://www.thefactsite.com/are-mermaids-real/#:~:text=When%20was%20the%20first%20sighting%20of%20a%20mermaid%3F,that%20elevated%20above%20the%20surface%20of%20the%20sea.?msclkid=dadcd21db78711ec89cc3659b016420a --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

Today we recap Anita's murder case and everything that has been going on for the last 15 years behind the scenes with friends and family. Specifically, we talk with one of Anita's longest friends, Lauren, who tells us some of the things she has been doing behind the scenes. Join us for this Q&A with a dear friend of Anita's who can give us some perspective from those looking in 15 years later. Sources: https://www.oxygen.com/cold-justice/crime-news/nichole-rice-arrested-for-2007-murder-of-anita-knutson?amp https://www.trace-evidence.com/anita-knutson https://popculturecrime.medium.com/north-dakota-cold-case-who-killed-anita-knutson-bc4c096feaca https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna343901 https://thecinemaholic.com/anna-knutson-murder-how-did-she-die-who-killed-her/ https://heavy.com/news/nichole-rice-anita-knutson/ https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/arrest-made-2007-murder-anita-knutson-minot-north-dakota-n1292089 https://mydakotan.com/2022/03/anita-knutson-case/ http://themurdersquad.com/episodes/unsolved-anita-knutson/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

It was the weekend of June 2, 2007, and Anita Knutson was living in her off-campus apartment at the time, near her school, Minot State University. The drive home to her parents in their small North Dakota town was only an hour or so, and Anita was very closer with her family. This made it easy for her father to go to her apartment and check on her after the family didn't hear from her for a day or two. What was found could only be described as horrific for any parent to find. What's worse is that for the next almost 15 years, Anita's murder has remained unsolved. However, as of March 2022, some progress has been made and we are all hoping we finally get some answers, as well as some justice. Sources: https://www.oxygen.com/cold-justice/crime-news/nichole-rice-arrested-for-2007-murder-of-anita-knutson?amp https://www.trace-evidence.com/anita-knutson https://popculturecrime.medium.com/north-dakota-cold-case-who-killed-anita-knutson-bc4c096feaca https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna343901 https://thecinemaholic.com/anna-knutson-murder-how-did-she-die-who-killed-her/ https://heavy.com/news/nichole-rice-anita-knutson/ https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/arrest-made-2007-murder-anita-knutson-minot-north-dakota-n1292089 https://mydakotan.com/2022/03/anita-knutson-case/ http://themurdersquad.com/episodes/unsolved-anita-knutson/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

Happy 52nd Episode! We have been at this for a year! Woohoo! To celebrate, we bring you a doozy of a story to you. Most people who are knowledgeable in true crime would tell you that the first American serial killer was H. H. Holmes. We would have agreed, until this episode! Join us as we talk about the true first serial killers in America, the Harpe brothers, who operated roughly a century prior to Holmes. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpe_brothers https://www.geni.com/projects/Frontier-Justice-the-Harpe-Brothers/45870 https://www.middletennesseemysteries.com/article/482/knox-county-americas-first-serial-killers-the-harpe-brothers https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-harpes/ https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/the-harpe-brothers-americas-first-serial-killers-8741fbc7fad2 https://the-line-up.com/harpe-brothers https://www.thevintagenews.com/2017/03/30/the-harpe-brothers-the-first-recorded-serial-killers-in-the-united-states/?edg-c=1 https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/harpe-brothers.htm --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

In Greenwich Village, New York, there is a single-family brownstone turned apartment building that on the outside, seems fairly unremarkable. However, to many, this building is known as The House of Death. Rumors say the name is due to the 22 spirits who reside in the building all died in the home. Unfortunately, according to reports, most of these spirits did not die in the more than a century-old building. So why is the place so haunted and why did it have this nickname? Join us today as we tell you! Sources: https://ny.curbed.com/maps/the-13-most-haunted-buildings-in-new-york-city https://www.google.com/amp/s/portablenycblog.com/2021/04/07/house-of-death/amp/ https://www.6sqft.com/how-a-greenwich-village-brownstone-became-known-as-the-house-of-death/ https://untappedcities.com/2014/05/14/the-hauntings-of-14-west-10th-street-nycs-house-of-death/ https://usghostadventures.com/new-york/mark-twain-house-house-of-death/ https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/1197594 https://hauntheads.wordpress.com/2018/11/06/raisin-the-dead-the-haunting-story-of-jan-bryant-bartell-and-the-spooky-happenings-in-her-manhattan-home/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thesocians.com/amp/the-house-of-death-bone-chilling-glimpse-of-mark-twain-ghosts-haunting-america-over-a-century https://www.google.com/amp/s/paranormalorigins.com/the-house-of-death/%3famp=1 https://www.insiderlyfe.com/lisa-steinberg-story --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

** There is a trigger warning at the beginning of this episode ** On October 22, 1989, Jacob Wetterling would be abducted only a few blocks away from his home in St. Joseph, Minnesota. His case would remain unsolved for 27 years and would be the most prolific case coming out of Minnesota. After renewed interest by the public in 2014, investigators were pushed to take another deep dive into the case file. This would lead to finally some answers for the Wetterling family. Through this horrible tragedy, the Jacob Wetterling case has had a major influence on America and has shaped our criminal justice system for the better. Thank you to the Wetterling family for their perseverance and pursuit to better the lives of the future generations. Link to Jacob Wetterling Resource Center: https://www.zeroabuseproject.org/victim-assistance/jwrc/ Sources: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mamamia.com.au/jacob-wetterling/amp/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna643506 https://features.apmreports.org/in-the-dark/jacob-wetterling-investigation-timeline/ https://m.startribune.com/jacob-wetterling-the-case-that-changed-minnesota/338500232/?clmob=y&c=n https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Jacob_Wetterling https://www.apmreports.org/episode/2018/09/20/wetterling-investigation-documents https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-admits-abducting-killing-jacob-wetterling-missing-minnesota-boy-1989-n643506 https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/kidnappings/jacob-wetterling/ https://www.ajc.com/news/crime--law/jacob-wetterling-killer-gives-chilling-details-abducted-year-old-final-moments-alive/OQXUNMZy2wPpfGmqAfVVCM/ https://www.grunge.com/784394/inside-jacob-wetterlings-kidnapping-and-murder/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/jacob-wetterling-s-remains-found-27-years-after-disappearance-mother-n642456 https://www.frontpagedetectives.com/p/minnesota-jacob-wetterling-missing-person-prison --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

In November of 1966, Diane Olkwitz was found dead at her place of employment. It was a brutal and vicious attack Diane endured. More than 50 years later, this case remains unsolved. But this is not for a lack of trying. Diane's case is the epitome of how detectives should handle investigations and how cold cases should be worked, even decades later. Give it a listen and tell us what you think! Sources: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2019/10/31/wisconsin-cold-case-1966-menomonee-falls-murder-unsolved-diane-olkwitz/3848574002/ https://activefugitives.com/the-unsolved-5-decade-cold-case-of-teen-secretary-stabbed-100-times/ https://uwm.edu/wtmjsearch/wtmjnewsarchive/2030/ https://medium.com/true-crime-by-cat-leigh/woman-stabbed-over-100-times-c679058e871 https://www.menomonee-falls.org/493/Homicides http://dianeolkwitz.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support