Your weekly fix of dark topics such as true crime, the supernatural, and history.
Ojani Cabrera & Michelle Esquivel
Come follow along as we discuss the Salem Witch Trials. Take a deep dive with us as we learn about the origins of witchcraft and what kicked off the insane trials! Want to keep up with us and send us case recommendations? Here's how to reach out!Instagram: @thedarkchroniclespodcastTwitter: @thedarkchronpodEmail: thedarkchroniclespodcast@gmail.comSources: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-the-salem-witch-trials-175162489/https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/salem-witch-trialshttps://www.britannica.com/event/Salem-witch-trialshttps://www.law.berkeley.edu/research/the-robbins-collection/exhibitions/witch-trials-in-early-modern-europe-and-new-england/https://www.countryliving.com/life/a39888/salem-witch-trials-ergotism/
Have you ever heard the phrase “Sweet Fanny Adams”? Join us as we talk about the gruesome and horrifying murder of Fanny Adams. Her death caused an uproar in the UK, changing England forever. Want to keep up with us and send us case recommendations? Here's how to reach out!Instagram: @thedarkchroniclespodcastTwitter: @thedarkchronpodEmail: thedarkchroniclespodcast@gmail.com
Amelia Dyer made money by baby farming; only the babies never made it out alive. A career in baby farming turned her into one of the most prolific serial killers of the Victorian Era. Want to keep up with us and send us case recommendations? Here's how to reach out!Instagram: @thedarkchroniclespodcastTwitter: @thedarkchronpodEmail: thedarkchroniclespodcast@gmail.comSources https://murderpedia.org/female.D/d/dyer-amelia.htmhttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-berkshire-39330793https://allthatsinteresting.com/amelia-dyerhttps://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/amelia-dyer/
On March 8 2014 Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 disappeared and was never to be seen again. No one knows where the plane landed and why it disappeared. Want to keep up with us and send us case recommendations? Here's how to reach out!Instagram: @thedarkchroniclespodcastTwitter: @thedarkchronpodEmail: thedarkchroniclespodcast@gmail.comSources: https://www.britannica.com/event/Malaysia-Airlines-flight-370-disappearancehttps://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/malaysia-airlines-flight-vanishes-with-more-than-200-people-aboardhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/malaysia-airlines-flight-mh370-investigation-inconclusive-shortcomings-response/https://www.businessinsider.com/mh370-theories-dead-ends-unanswered-questions-ahead-of-major-new-report-2018-7https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia_Airlines_Flight_370#Communication_losthttps://www.wired.com/2015/03/logical-craziest-mh370-conspiracy-theories/
Our host Michelle shares her personal story today on almost joining a cult! Want to keep up with us and send us case recommendations? Here's how to reach out!Instagram: @thedarkchroniclespodcastTwitter: @thedarkchronpodEmail: thedarkchroniclespodcast@gmail.com
Legend has it that when you look into a mirror and say her name three times Blood Mary will appear. Today we will dive into the life of the Queen who got her title as bloody Mary. We will be discussing the tragic life of Mary Tudor, Queen of England. She was the only living child of King Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon. Desperate for an heir Henry divorced Katherine and from there Mary's life was turned upside down. Want to keep up with us and send us case recommendations? Here's how to reach out!Instagram: @thedarkchroniclespodcastTwitter: @thedarkchronpodEmail: thedarkchroniclespodcast@gmail.comSources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/bloody-maryhttp://timesoftudors.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-marian-persecutions.htmlhttps://www.biography.com/royalty/mary-tudorhttps://www.historyextra.com/period/tudor/mary-i-a-highly-impressive-queen-cut-off-in-her-prime/https://www.history.com/topics/british-history/mary-ihttps://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus%2020%3A21&v
Also known as the Blood Countess, Elizabeth Bathory was responsible for the torture and death of young girls in her care. Her brutal torture methods has named her one of the most notorious serial killers of all time. She is said to be responsible for hundreds of murders and has inspired numerous writings.Want to keep up with us and send us case recommendations? Here's how to reach out!Instagram: @thedarkchroniclespodcastTwitter: @thedarkchronpodEmail: thedarkchroniclespodcast@gmail.comSourcesElizabeth Bathory Biography – The ‘Blood Countess' - Biographies by Biographicshttps://biographics.org/elizabeth-bathory-biography-the-blood-countess/https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/bathorys-torturous-escapades-are-exposedhttps://www.biography.com/crime-figure/elizabeth-bathoryhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Elizabeth-Bathory
On July 3, 1929 a horrific crime took place in St. Aubin Street. The Evangelist family were brutally murdered and the mystery surrounding this gruesome crime is bone chilling. Benny Evangelist was a cult leader who believed he had divine healing powers. He dabbled in the occult and had a lot of enemies. Could this possibly have something to do with the murder of Benny and his family? Want to keep up with us and send us case recommendations? Here's how to reach out!Instagram: @thedarkchroniclespodcastTwitter: @thedarkchronpodEmail: thedarkchroniclespodcast@gmail.comSources: https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/evangelistahttps://www.clickondetroit.com/features/2016/10/05/st-aubin-street-massacre-1929-detroit-family-murders-still-unsolved/https://sites.psu.edu/gfergusonpassionblog/2020/04/02/the-benny-evangelist-family-murders/https://the-line-up.com/benny-evangelist-murdershttps://www.clermontsun.com/2020/07/30/marc-hoover-the-unsolved-killing-of-gods-self-proclaimed-prophet-benny
On April 1, 2014 two Dutch students, Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon, went hiking in the Pianista trail in Panama and never returned. Their remains were found under mysterious circumstances and that's what makes this case such a bizarre mystery. Want to keep up with us and send us case recommendations? Here's how to reach out!Instagram: @thedarkchroniclespodcastTwitter: @thedarkchronpodEmail: thedarkchroniclespodcast@gmail.com
On the afternoon of October 24, 1961 Joan Risch mysteriously disappeared. There was a violent crime scene left behind that suggested she might have been abducted. To this day we have no answers or leads on what happened to Joan. Want to keep up with us and send us case recommendations? Here's how to reach out!Instagram: @thedarkchroniclespodcastTwitter: @thedarkchronpodEmail: thedarkchroniclespodcast@gmail.comSources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Joan_Rischhttps://historichorrors.com/2019/04/04/the-mysterious-unsolved-disappearance-of-joan-risch/https://icestationpoetry.medium.com/into-thin-air-what-is-the-likeliest-explanation-for-the-disappearance-of-joan-risch-1bdd4953b4ehttps://soapboxie.com/government/Missing-Joan-Carolyn-Rischhttps://morbidology.com/gone-girl-joan-risch/https://the-line-up.com/joan-risch
The Papin sisters became a symbol of class struggle in France. They worked as maids to the Lancelin family, and things were going well for a couple of years until Madame Lancelin began to abuse the sisters. The Papin sisters refused to put up with the abuse for much longer so they brutally murdered Madame Lancelin and her daughter. Want to keep up with us and send us case recommendations? Here's how to reach out!Instagram: @thedarkchroniclespodcastTwitter: @thedarkchronpodEmail: thedarkchroniclespodcast@gmail.comSources: https://murderpedia.org/female.P/p/papin-sisters.htm#google_vignettehttps://allthatsinteresting.com/papin-sistershttps://filmdaily.co/news/the-papin-sisters/https://vocal.media/criminal/the-papin-sisters-the-horrible-truth-behind-the-murders-they-committedhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christine_and_L%C3%A9a_Papin
Elisa Izquierdo was a victim of severe child abuse. At the age of six her life was brutally taken from her by her mother. Authorities have stated that this was one of the worst cases of child abuse that they have ever seen. The New York Child Welfare Administration knew all about the abuse Elisa was facing and they failed her. How to report, who to report, next steps, and additional resources https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/responding/reporting/how/ Toll-free within California: (800) 540-4000Toll-free within California: (800) 540-4000Outside California: (213) 639-4500TDD [Hearing Impaired]: (800) 272-6699The Hotline is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Website for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect by counties in California https://www.cdss.ca.gov/reporting/report-abuse/child-protective-services/report-child-abuseSources: https://medium.com/@grantbjork92/abuse-and-murder-of-6-year-old-elisa-izquierdo-murderstation-a06a811c2112https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Elisa_Izquierdohttps://murderpedia.org/female.L/l/lopez-awilda.htmhttps://morbidology.com/the-shameful-death-of-elisa-izquierdo/#easy-footnote-3-1995https://www.newsweek.com/death-little-elisa-180258http://www.ehlawonline.com/Family_Law_Blog/2012/June/What_is_Elisas_Law_.aspxWant to keep up with us and send us case recommendations? Here's how to reach out!Instagram: @thedarkchroniclespodcastTwitter: @thedarkchronpodFacebook: The Dark Chronicles Podcast Email: thedarkchroniclespodcast@gmail.com
Eric Edgar Cooke was a serial killer who terrorized Western Australia in the early 1960s. Some of the crimes he committed were burglary, assaults, murder, and arson. He committed random crimes just for the sole purpose of hurting people. Want to keep up with us and send us case recommendations? Here's how to reach out!Instagram: @thedarkchroniclespodcastTwitter: @thedarkchronpodFacebook: The Dark Chronicles Podcast Email: thedarkchroniclespodcast@gmail.comSourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Edgar_Cookehttps://peoplepill.com/people/eric-edgar-cookehttps://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/cooke-eric-edgar.htmhttps://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/cooke-eric-edgar-9817https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8999257/Eric-Edgar-Cooke-Night-Caller-serial-killer-man-hanged-Western-Australia.htmlhttps://serialkillers.wikia.org/wiki/Eric_Edgar_Cooke
On September 26, 2014, 43 male students were abducted by police officers in Iguala Mexico. To this day we don't know where they went and why they were kidnapped. Want to keep up with us and send us case recommendations? Here's how to reach out!Instagram: @thedarkchroniclespodcastTwitter: @thedarkchronpodEmail: thedarkchroniclespodcast@gmail.comFacebook: thedarkchroniclespodcastSources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Iguala_mass_kidnappinghttps://www.vice.com/en/article/bja4xa/ayotzinapa-a-timeline-of-the-mass-disappearance-that-has-shaken-mexicohttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-35539727https://brooklynrail.org/2015/02/field-notes/ayotzinapa-the-rural-normal-school-and-the-criminal-government-offensivehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2014/10/11/in-mexico-mass-kidnapping-and-slaying-of-students-in-iguala-brings-outrage-and-protests-against-gangs-and-government/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/07/world/americas/mexico-43-missing-students-remains.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jt-urgNN3A&t=1475sNetflix documentary: Ayotzinapa, el paso de la tortuga
Sada Abe was a famous geisha turned sex worker who killed her lover and carried around his penis with her. This turned her into a Japanese icon. Want to keep up with us and send us case recommendations? Here's how to reach out!Instagram: @thedarkchroniclespodcastTwitter: @thedarkchronpodEmail: thedarkchroniclespodcast@gmail.comSources: https://murderpedia.org/female.A/a/abe-sada.htmhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/sada-abehttps://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2102.htmlhttps://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/woman-strangled-lover-cut-genitals-21038966https://www.japan-experience.com/to-know/understanding-japan/what-is-a-geisha
Known as Hell's Belle and Lady Bluebeard, Belle Gunness was one of the most deadliest widows in America. She lured men in through a singles ad and once they arrived and gave Belle their money, most were never seen again. Want to keep up with us and send us case recommendations? Here's how to reach out! Instagram: @thedarkchroniclespodcast Twitter: @thedarkchronpodEmail: the darkchroniclespodcast@gmail.comSources: http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2013/11/unsolved-case-belle-gunness-lady-bluebeard/https://www.lpheralddispatch.com/news/article_134a7094-4ce8-11e4-9d19-8b0458067a77.htmlhttps://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/belle-gunness-36384.phphttps://www.legendsofamerica.com/belle-gunness/https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/belle-gunnesshttps://www.syfy.com/syfywire/triflers-need-not-apply-the-story-of-deadly-belle-gunnesshttps://www.biography.com/crime-figure/belle-gunnesshttps://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/queen-black-widows-murdered-dozens-farm-article-1.2028012
Meet Giulia Tofana, the woman who sold poison to aspiring widows disguised as makeup and healing oils. The poison was called Aqua Tofana. She is believed to be one of the most successful serial killers you've never heard of. Want to keep up with us and send us case recommendations? Here's how to reach out!Instagram: @thedarkchroniclespodcastTwitter: @thedarkchronpodEmail: thedarkchroniclespodcast@gmail.comSOURCES https://allthatsinteresting.com/giulia-tofanahttps://historyofyesterday.com/the-woman-whose-cosmetics-poisoned-over-600-unwanted-husbands-f14456cd8dfahttp://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/w/women-in-the-renaissance/https://www.history.com/topics/renaissance/renaissancehttps://www.syfy.com/syfywire/giulia-tofana-the-italian-serial-poisoner-who-became-a-legendhttps://medium.com/@editors_91459/meet-the-woman-who-poisoned-makeup-to-help-over-600-women-murder-their-husbands-cfb03929c36dhttps://www.healthline.com/health/belladonna-dark-past
In 1998 Amy Lynn Bradley and her family went on a Caribbean cruise that would forever change the Bradley's lives. Amy disappeared from the cruise ship just a couple days after boarding. There have been potential sightings of her but all leads have led to a dead end. To this day she still hasn't been found.Want to keep up with us and send us case recommendations? Here's how to reach out!Instagram: @thedarkchroniclespodcastTwitter: @thedarkchronpodEmail: thedarkchroniclespodcast@gmail.comSources: https://thehueandcry.com/amy-lynn-bradley/https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/amy-lynn-bradleyhttps://www.ranker.com/list/facts-about-amy-lynn-bradley/philgibbonshttps://filmdaily.co/news/amy-lynn-bradley/https://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/story?id=131968&page=1https://www.oxygen.com/blogs/amy-lynn-bradley-what-really-happened-to-the-23-year-old-who-vanished-on-a-family-cruise-ship
Hello everyone we are Michelle and Ojani and welcome to our podcast. We are here to discuss true crime, the supernatural, and dark matters in history!