Tis Odd

Do you live in a small town? Either way, this is the episode for you! Quest tells Shae about Four Ghost towns in the USA, some of which may sound familiar to you! Ever heard of a little movie called, Silent Hill? Sources:https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/alabama/abandoned-town-far-away-from-al/https://www.centraliapa.org/spooky-centralia-pennsylvania-ghosts-silent-hill/https://www.visitcalifornia.com/experience/bodie/https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ca-bodie/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dudleytown,_Connecticuthttps://www.americanhauntingsink.com/dudleytownhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cahaba,_Alabamahttps://alabamamoundtrail.org/mound-site/old-cahawba/

We hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July Holiday! The odd sisters are back to celebrate this holiday with a look at one of the worst humans to ever walk the earth, serial killer Tommy Lynn Sells. His extensive list of crimes is so widespread in America that we understand why some have deemed him The Coast-to-Coast Killer. However, the story of how he gets caught will have you on the edge of your seat. ENJOY!Sources:How Krystal Surles Survived Attack of Serial Killer Tommy Lynn Sells – Crime and Coffee CoupleThe 10-Year-Old Who Stopped a Texas Serial Killer | by Jessie London | Medium10 YO Girl Found ALIVE After Disturbing Slumber Party | The Case of Krystal Surles - YouTubeThe Horrifying Crimes Of Tommy Lynn Sells: A Chilling True Crime Story - YouTube

Quest dives head first (so to speak) into a mystery that will turn your stomach and your mind upside down. sources: https://www.lipstickalley.comhttps://www.reddit.comhttps://medium.com

Season 4 premier Shae is telling quest about her new job, and some creepy crawley things that come with it. We also hear the heartbreaking tale of Ashley Young, and the idiot responsible! Check out our socials for updates on future episodes Sources:The Murder of Ashley Young • (oddmurdersandmysteries.com)Family cheers as Ashley Young's killer gets 100-200 years | WOODTV.comAshley Young's family seeks closure three years after murder (hollandsentinel.com)Ashley Young's family still seeking closure three years after her murder (yahoo.com)

Quest and Shae take turns telling some straight up freaky stories to give you a hardy dose of goosebumps and heebie-jeebies! 

Shae tells the story of a real piece of sh*t and Quest reads an email from a listener who has some spooky stories to share! ( Thank you for the email A!)Send your spooky encounters to tisoddpodcast@gmail.com Source: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7xdoO4ZNrIMlReWGtYl9tc?si=P6YFSBA6TkinAOdFmAEyVg&fbclid=IwAR34pRCDono4a5nkP6S4F6lj4IF6sVNvX-gR1Px1ri5l8a_VCIssW-pUWqE&nd=1 

Quest decides today is a great day to traumatize Shae with some messed up stories about a hole that leads to the depths of Hell...which surprisingly ISN'T in California!Quest's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mouthymickey/profileSources:https://www-thearchaeologist-org.cdn.ampprojecHole!https://soilart.org/exhibitions-2023/january-2023-mels-holehttps://listverse.com/2022/12/26/10-unbelievable-facts-about-mels-hole/

Shae tells us the heartbreaking and incredibly frustrating story of Ed Graf murdering his young step sons.  Sources: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TFNdikSzWNohttps://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-ed-graf-nowEvil Lives Here episode: They let him out

The girls have a special guest who tells the story of the UFO encounter she had as a child. Quest goes over the creepy things that have been happening at her front door at night; all the while something odd happens while the mics are on that they have no explanation for... 

Shae hopes you are prepared for this incredible story that will have you avoiding planes, the jungle, and Caiman untill your dying day! Sources: [https://simpleflying.com/lansa-flight-508-survival-story-juliane-koepcke/](https://simpleflying.com/lansa-flight-508-survival-story-juliane-koepcke/)[https://allthatsinteresting.com/juliane-koepcke](https://allthatsinteresting.com/juliane-koepcke)[https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-17476615.amp](https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-17476615.amp)

Quest gives us a rundown of some Mythical Creatures/Legends from India that she really has no business trying to pronounce.  Sources: Www.grudge.comWww.wikipedia.comhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinthehttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leyakhttps://warriorsofmyth.fandom.com/wiki/Vetalahttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makara"The Atlas of Monsters: Mythical Creatures from Around the World" by Sandra Lawrence and Stuart Hill 

Shae tells us the gruesome and fascinating story of the Papin sisters, Quest makes many bad jokes, and they both laugh to the point of wheezing.Sources for Shae's research:https://allthatsinteresting.com/papin-sisters https://murderpedia.org/female.P/p/papin-sisters.htm 

We are kicking off season 3 with a case that desperately needs solved. Valentines Day in Colorado Springs hasn't been the same since 1985 but with your help, maybe something can be done about that.Sources for Quest's research:  https://coloradosprings.gov/police-department/page/cold-cases https://apnews.com/article/2b7879bf5bc9db6be84fd8344123dd91 https://www.fox21news.com/news/local/valentines-day-triple-murder-still-unsolved-35-years-later/ https://www.unresolvedhomicides.org/victim/rundle-cassandra/ https://law.justia.com/cases/north-carolina/supreme-court/1996/465a94-0.html 

This creepy and gross tale comes to you all the way from Mother Russia! Quest is joined once again by Aaron as they discuss all of the grizzly details. Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/anatoly-moskvinhttps://thoughtnova.com/terrifying-anatoly-moskvins-parents-thought-he-collected-vintage-dolls-they-were-actual-mummified-bodies-of-young-girlshttps://nypost.com/2020/11/03/russian-grave-robber-who-kept-bodies-of-26-girls-wont-apologize-to-parents/https://adargyle.medium.com/the-russian-doll-man-27e143866319https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8904599/Graverobber-stole-girls-corpses-doll-collection-refuses-apologise-parents.html

Quest and Aaron discuss some spooky stories from the Smoky Mountains of TN and NC as their friend "G-spot" sits in. Sources: https://www.cabinsusa.com/smoky-mountains-blog/post/17/10-haunted-places-in-the-smoky-mountains.php#PageContentTophttps://gatlinburghaunts.com/greenbrier-restaurant/https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/destinations/devils-courthouse/#:~:text=Devil's%20Courthouse%20may%20have%20received,slant%2Deyed%20giant%2C%20Judaculla.https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/history/lucy-ghost-roaring-fork/https://piddlin.com/library/smoky-mountains/spearfingerhttps://www.firstpeople.us/FP-Html-Legends/NunyunuwiTheStoneMan-Cherokee.html

Bust out your croissants and red wine. Quest is about to guide us through 4 famous French crimes. The girls fight through tears of laughter as Quest shows us all how NOT to do a French accent, Shae learns some new words, and they both make jokes at the expense of a "Wapist". "We weally hope you wike it".https://www.france24.com/en/20191012-xavier-dupont-de-ligonn%C3%A8s-murder-mystery-and-an-8-year-manhunthttps://allthatsinteresting.com/xavier-dupont-de-ligonneshttps://historydaily.org/blanche-monnier-storyhttps://www.ranker.com/list/mademoiselle-blanche-monnier-facts/inigo-gonzalezhttps://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220701-french-court-jails-serial-rapist-for-20-yearshttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-61757827https://www.francethisway.com/top10lists/frenchcriminals/albertspaggiari.php

Hey there Oddballs! This week's episode is a very long one. Shae gives us a peek into her past trauma as she details out what happened to her in her marriage! This episode is very personal to both Shae and Quest, so telling this story is very difficult. Because of this, the audio quality was not the best, but it is absolutely worth the listen.  If you or someone you love is in a domestic violence situation, please seek help with the resources below. We love you all!National Domestic Violence Hotline1-800-799-72339 Domestic Violence Resources That Can Help https://psychcentral.com/pro/exhausted-woman/2017/11/7-steps-of-healing-from-domestic-violence 

We have one word for you oddballs... ALIENS! That is one of many explanations' folks have come up with to describe this strange man. Indrid Cold, is he an alien, a ghost, or simply a George Hamilton look alike?? You be the judge! Sources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7p06V3Jrlk&t=1516shttps://dailyyonder.com/woodrow-derenberger-and-the-legend-of-indrid-cold/2021/12/03/https://www.jmplumbley.com/2020/02/09/grin-and-bear-it-indrid-cold/https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Indrid_Coldhttps://tilln.com/season-4/valiant-thor-alien-who-lived-in-the-pentagon/

After a short break the girls are back with another true crime episode. Quest returned from her trip in Iowa with a heartbreaking tale of MURDER in a small town! Also, as an added bonus they discuss a couple of tips for women traveling alone or with children. Sources: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2022/03/22/iowa-teens-jeremy-goodale-willard-miller-nohema-graber-bat-snapchat-court-documents/7135981001/https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2021/11/05/fairfield-high-nohema-graber-iowa-teacher-killed-chautauqua-park-jeremy-goodale-willard-miller/6291497001/https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-court-documents-reveal-timeline-of-killing-of-fairfield-spanish-teacher-willard-miller-jeremy-goodale/39517350#https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-prosecutor-teens-planned-ambush-dragged-spanish-teacher-into-woods/38630031https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-change-of-venue-fairfield-murder-suspect-to-be-tried-in-council-bluffs/40211177https://www.behnerfh.com/obituary/NohemaCastilloyCastillo-Graber

This week while Quest is away on a trip, Shae is joined by their little sister Boo! She will react to Shae taking a dive into the first ever catfish murder from 2005. Sources:https://icantbelieveitsnonfiction.com/2018/09/25/thomas-montgomery/https://www.thetruecrimeroundup.com/reviews/talhotblond

Hey Oddballs! This week Quest has prepared 10 Japanese Urban legends that will give you nightmares! Feel free to use these as scary stories at your next sleep over!Sources: Horrorobsessive.comYokai.compatheon.org.@franklinthewoman on TikTok

Hey Oddballs, boy have we got a doozy for you! This is a child murder that took place back in the 90's that we had never heard about, and we are excited to share it with you! WARNING: this episode contains disturbing content about children that may be hard to hear. Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_James_Bulgerhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/james-bulger-casehttps://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/james-bulgerhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35574250-i-let-him-gohttps://youtu.be/0Liupgs_fXU 

WARNING: This episode contains graphic content not suitable for children. Ladies and gentleman, the one, the only....ED GEIN! SourcesReal Crime Documentary: Ed Gein (Youtube)www. Allthingsinteresting.comLast Podcast on the Leftcultofweird.comDeviant by Harold Schechter 

It's Spooky time! This week you will hear some creepy facts and eyewitness stories of the infamous SKINWALKERS! Warning: Do not listen to this alone in the woods!Sources:  www.wikipedia.comwww.ati.com.comwww.RiverCityGhosts.comTikTok user: cryptidhunter.official 

We have a serious head-scratcher for you this week guys! What happened to the missing Sodder Children, and why did the authorities cover it up!  Shae shares her findings and her theories on what happened.Sources:https://theclio.com/entry/45724 https://www.wvgazettemail.com/obituaries/sylvia-paxton/article_eb50dc1f-1551-58c2-9763-2642ac0979a1.html#:~:text=SYLVIA%20SODDER%20PAXTON%2079%2C%20passed,graduate%20of%20Fayetteville%20High%20School. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-children-who-went-up-in-smoke-172429802/ https://thetruecrimefiles.com/sodder-children-disappearance/

Hey Oddballs! Here is a quick rundown on the collection of small creepy creatures Quest dug up for us. Don't worry they are just myths, ....or are they??? We know this is much shorter than usual, but it fits perfect for your commute to work!sources: https://cryptid.fandom.com/wiki/Cryptid_Wiki https://www.wikipedia.org/ https://www.youtube.com/user/williamdefalco?app=desktop https://cryptid-quest.tumblr.com/https://www.americas-most-haunted.com/

For the first episode of season 2 Quest tells us about one of England's most disgusting killers. Also, the girls will talk about what has been going on this past year, as they reveal some life updates at the end. WARNING: This episode contains graphic content discussing sex crimes that some may find difficult to hear. Sources: coming soon...

Your favorite odd sisters are returning for a second season! the first episode will go live on 03/17/22!

Greeting Oddballs! The girls are back at it with another spooky tale from the state of Ohio. Quest talks about some really odd happenings around the area known as Rogues Hollow. You might not what to be driving at night while listening to this one !Sourceshttps://strangeandspookyworld.com/crybaby-bridge-project/rogues-hollow-crybaby-bridge/ https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/ohio/ghost-story-absolutely-baffled-oh/ http://www.weirdus.com/states/ohio/fabled_people_and_places/roques_hollow/index.php https://michaelkleen.com/2017/03/01/the-many-mysteries-of-rogues-hollow-road/ https://wiki.wcpl.info/w/index.php?title=Rogues_Hollow&action=edit https://sites.google.com/site/folklorelegendstalltales/hollow

Take a deep breathe oddballs! The second and final part to this gruesome story is just as rough as the first one. Shae will discuss more details of torcher the girls went through as well as their rescue, and Castro's inevitable fate! Sources: https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/michelle-knighthttps://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/michelle-knight-31193.php https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/finding-me-michelle-knight/1117891304https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Survival-Cleveland-Amanda-Berry/dp/0143108204https://www.amazon.com/Life-After-Darkness-Michelle-Knight/

Get excited guys! This is officially our first multipart episode, and we can't wait for you to hear all the gruesome details that are apart of this tragic case. If you have a weak stomach this may not be the episode for you! Buckle up Oddballs because this week Shae is covering the Kidnappings of Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus. Sources: https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/michelle-knighthttps://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/michelle-knight-31193.php https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/finding-me-michelle-knight/1117891304https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Survival-Cleveland-Amanda-Berry/dp/0143108204https://www.amazon.com/Life-After-Darkness-Michelle-Knight/

Get ready for a truly creepy episode with Quest and her boyfriend Aaron as he sits in for Shae this week. They discuss just of few of the urban legends that Ohio has to offer, as well as who would actually win in a fight between them! They will make you feel right at home with their odd behavior this week, so relax and enjoy a few laughs along the way!   Sourceshttps://charlestonterrors.com/the-loveland-frogman-ohios-most-famous-cryptid/https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Loveland_Frogmen http://www.cincyweekend.com/loveland-frog-legend/https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/loveland-community/officer-who-shot-loveland-frogman-in-1972-says-story-is-a-hoaxhttps://visitguernseycounty.com/what-to-do/discover/attractions/85-the-legend-of-bigfoot-at-salt-fork-state-park.htmlhttps://www.fox19.com/2020/02/11/men-claim-see-bigfoot-southern-ohio-park/(ohio grassman video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUbgfviN1i4&t=109shttps://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Grassmanhttps://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Charles_Mill_Lake_Monsterhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melon_heads http://www.weirdus.com/states/ohio/fabled_people_and_places/melonheads/index.php

Greetings Oddballs! Get ready for a truly eerie episode as Quest tells us the story of the Circleville Letters from OHIO. That's right! We have officially started bringing you cases from out of our home state of WV. Let us know what you think or if you have any episode suggestions you want to hear, give us a shout at out email tisoddpodcast@gmail.com. https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Circleville_Writerhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/633984/circleville-letters-unsolvedhttps://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/7z5nhs/the_bizarre_saga_of_the_circleville_letters_case/https://www.darkhistories.com/the-circleville-letters-mystery/https://www.historicmysteries.com/circleville-letters-mystery/https://listverse.com/2020/08/16/top-10-strange-facts-about-the-circleville-writer/https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Files/Law-Enforcement/Investigator/Cold-Case/Homicides/Koch#:~:text=Koch%20was%20reported%20missing%20from,blocks%20from%20her%20residence%2C%20unoccupied.

Hey there Oddballs! You are gonna love this weeks episode as Shae gives the juicy details of three murders, by the hands of a ruthless sniper! Sit back, have a glass of red with these ladies and enjoy the episode!Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003_West_Virginia_sniperhttps://www.nytimes.com/2003/08/16/us/one-sniper-is-suspected-in-three-killings-in-west-virginia.htmlhttps://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/man-present-at-sniper-slaying-recalls-scene-10-years-later/article_094098ce-3e4b-53f3-b3aa-96e5758506f0.htmlhttps://www.register-herald.com/news/state_and__region/charleston-man-indicted-in-three-sniper-style-slayings/article_039f0495-2b80-528d-8f3d-a58741a964ef.htmlhttps://wvmetronews.com/2012/08/15/sniper-shooting-victims-remembered/

Howdy Oddballs! This week Quest has graced us with her thorough research on hospitals and prisons, that are presumed to be haunted in West Virginia. The true tales behind these creepy places will have you anxious to visit, or stay very far away from the creepy abandoned halls. Enjoy! www.trans-allegheny lunaticasylum.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX0Wfwqbf34www.collegehillhospital.comDARK HISTORY: SPENCER STATE ASYLUM HAD TORTURED HISTORY - Old Paupers Cemetery Holds Hundreds Of Graves (hurherald.com)

Welcome to episode 6 Oddballs! This week the girls discuss one of WV's most notorious serial killers, Harry Powers! Shae goes into great detail about the Bluebeard of Quiet Dell, down to the stylish suit he was wearing when he met his demise! ENJOY!http://www.appalachiantalk.org/2019/05/05/harry-powers-the-lonely-hearts-murderer-from-west-virginia-known-as-the-bluebeard-of-quiet-dell/http://www.wvculture.org/history/crime/powers01.htmlhttps://malefactorsregister.com/wp/the-killer-from-quiet-dell/THE HORRIFIC BLUEBEARD OF QUIET DELL - Late Night Tales (hurherald.com)

Ahh good ole West-by god-Virginia! Providing us with not one but FIVE haunted tales. This week Quest gives us 5 spooky places to visit in rural West Virginia. And these places are right out of a horror movie! Welcome to West Virginia - Almost Heaven - West Virginia : Almost Heaven – West Virginia (wvtourism.com)

New year, new episode, same spooky sisters! This time Shae takes back the reins and dives into the brutal murder of Mamie Thurman. A true crime story based in Logan, WV in the early 1900's, this tale will have you never wanting to pick blackberries again!!https://www.wvghosts.com/true-stories/ghost-encounters/mamie-thurmans-ghost/https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2018/06/unsolved-murder-of-mamie-thurman.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamie_Thurmanhttps://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/sex-crazed-w-va-woman-killed-1932-haunts-back-roads-article-1.3533590

Finally! Episode 3! This week the girls talk about the strange sighting of a alien lifeform spotted back in the early fifties. Even though Quest is clearly struggling with a cold, she has no problem explaining just how creepy, and stinky this creature is! https://www.history.com/news/flatwoods-monster-west-virginiahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS0j_aICa70https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O20h9VELZYUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx8iuD5cuqQhttps://vault.fbi.gov/Project%20Blue%20Book%20%28UFO%29%20/Project%20Blue%20Book%20%28UFO%29%20part%201%20of%201/view

For this special Thanksgiving episode, Quest spills the tea on a local celebrity in their small hometown. This true crime case is filled with conspiracy, high school gossip, and murder. That's right! MURDER!!Sourceshttp://www.hurherald.com/cgi-bin/db_scripts/articles?Action=user_view&db=hurheral_articles&id=6053http://www.hurherald.com/obits.php?id=26483https://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/local-news/2013/03/inmate-denies-involvement-in-disappearance-of-teen/https://revengeoftheghostwolf.wordpress.com/2017/07/07/tattoo-vince-dies-in-prison/http://www.clayberry.org/commnov1502.htmlhttp://www.hurherald.com/obits.php?id=26483http://www.hurherald.com/cgi-bin/db_scripts/articles?Action=user_view&db=hurheral_articles&id=5896http://roc.stparchive.com/page_image.phppaper=ROC&year=2003&month=1&day=16&page=1&mode=F&base=ROC01162003P01&title=Roane%20County%20Reporter

For the first episode, Shae gives us a deep dive into the legendary Mothman, Quest does a very poor impression of a Canadian accent, and they get a bit slap happy when the subject of bouncing babies comes up.