Wicked Cruel Podcast

Episode 26 explores the tragic murder of 8-year-old Sofia Rodriguez-Urrutia Shu. We also discuss the crash of Eastern Airlines Flight 401 and the ghost stories that followed!

Episode 25 dives into the murder of Percy Thompson at the hands of his wife's lover. We also discuss the Hawaiian goddess Kapo, and her flying vagina.

In episode 24, we discuss the tragic murder of 8-year-old Maddie Clifton. We also discuss the bizarre story of the Green Children of Woolpit. 

In episode 23, we discuss the twists and turns of Susan Grund's life and the victims that she left in her wake. We also discuss Japanese urban legend, Aka Manto, the toilet demon.

Episode 22 discusses Brazilian serial killer Pedro Filho who committed his first murder at 14. We also travel back to the late 1800s and learn about Robert, the creepy doll that haunted the Otto family for years.

Episode 21 discusses the tragic murder of Dr. Brian Stidham. We also take a look at The Boginka from Slavic mythology.

Episode 20 dives into the tragic deaths of 9-year-old Jonathan Sellers and 13-year-old Charlie Keever. We also discuss the strange coincidental deaths surrounding brothers, Erskine and Neville Ebbins of Bermuda.

Episode 19 discusses Antron "Big Lurch" Singleton and conspiracy surrounding the murder of Tynisha Ysais. Also, we take a look at the famous accused German witch, Merga Bien.

Episode 18: In this episode, we learn about the brutal murder of Michael Blaines and the controversy surrounding the trial and sentencing. We also read an e-mail from a listener about a creepy situation they faced while working at a psychiatric facility!

Episode 17: Today we discuss the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Urooj Khan; an unlucky man who died less than a month after winning the lottery. We also learn about the Ecuadorian urban legend of the Chuzalongo.

Episode 16: We are back! This week, we take a look at the youngest serial killer in American history, Craig Price. We also discuss the urban legend of The Bunny Man.

Episode 15: This week we talk about the tragic story of the Petric family and discuss the role that violent video games play in adolescent lives.

Episode 14: In this episode, we learn about Colleen Ritzer, a beloved 24-year-old high school teacher, who was brutally murdered by one of her students. We also talk about Louisiana urban legend, The Grunch. Sources: www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/teen-accused-of-murdering-teacher-allegedly-said-i-became-the-teacher/ https://crimesbyholly.medium.com/the-colleen-ritzer-case-teacher-murdered-by-student-18984373eb29 https://www.businessinsider.com/urban-legends-us-2018-1#louisiana-the-grunch-18 https://witchesbrewtours.com/2018/02/13/beyond-ghosts-grunch-new-orleans/ https://973thedawg.com/the-strange-new-orleans-legend-of-the-grunch/

Episode 13 dives into the suspicious death of Ellen Greenberg, a young woman who was found stabbed to death in her Philadelphia apartment and her parents fight for justice. We also learn about the creepy urban legend of the 7th Barn! Sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/philadelphia-teacher-death-suicide-ellen-greenberg-parents-say-murder-48-hours/ https://www.crimeonline.com/2021/02/02/new-information-suggests-young-fiancee-found-stabbed-20-times-did-not-search-online-for-suicide-exclusive/ https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/ellen-greenberg-homicide-suicide-mystery-schoolteacher-philadelphia-20191016.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9193183/Family-Philadelphia-school-teacher-stabbed-20-times-new-evidence-MURDERED.html Sign the petition for Ellen! https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-ellen-rae-greenberg-justiceforellen/psf/share?after_sign_exp=default&just_signed=true https://www.scaryforkids.com/7th-barn/

Episode 12: We learn about Colleen Slemmer, a young woman who was trying to better her life before she was brutally murdered by three of her classmates. We also discuss the conspiracy theory that Jack the Ripper was actually a woman! Sources: http://www.willkern.com/pike.html https://medium.com/the-true-crime-edition/the-sacrifice-and-mutilation-of-colleen-slemmer-c789f4b3b390 Unforbidden Truth Podcast https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=a18zEz4D6vk https://www.livescience.com/20239-jack-ripper-serial-killer-woman.html#:~:text=In%201888%2C%20a%20serial%20killer,prostitutes%20in%20London's%20Whitechapel%20district.&text=%22Because%20everyone%20believes%20that%20the,has%20been%20met%20with%20skepticism. https://www.history.com/news/was-jack-the-ripper-a-woman https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/09/07/jack-the-ripper-a-woman/#:~:text=His%20results%20were%20inconclusive%20and,Polish%20bootmaker%2C%20were%20all%20men.

Episode 11 discusses a serial killer who terrorized the people of Johannesburg, South Africa in the mid 90's. We also learn about the urban legend, Skinned Tom. Sources: https://prabook.com/web/cedric.maake/2259855 https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m/maake-maoupa.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cedric_Maake https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/the-standard/article/2000040067/serial-killer-who-had-insatiable-lust-for-blood https://people.com/home/a-child-star-was-murdered-in-this-house-30-years-ago-and-new-owners-still-feel-a-dark-presence/?amp=true https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/haunting-tale-child-star-judith-22404359 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judith_Barsi https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-08-07-me-382-story.html https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-07-29-me-7875-story.html

Episode 10: In this episode, we discuss Judith Barsi, a talented child actress who's young life was cut short by the person who was suppose to love her the most. We also discuss the terrifying myth of Shadow People.

Episode 9 discusses the cannibalistic murder of John Price and a toddler who's vivid dreams just might have been his reality in another life. Sources: https://murderpedia.org/female.K/k/knight-katherine.htm https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-29/katherine-mary-knights-john-price-murder-remembered-20-years-on/12006996 https://lonerwolf.com/past-lives-soul-reincarnated/ https://www.rd.com/article/chilling-reincarnation-stories/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nim.nih.gov/27079216/

In this episode, we discuss the brutal slayings of Jose and Elena Najera and the people who tried to cover it up. Also, come along as we talk about the oldest mythical creatures in North America known as the Puckwudgie! Sources: https://thoughtcatalog.com/january-nelson/2018/08/pukwudgie/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pukwudgie#:~:text=A%20Pukwudgie%2C%20also%20spelled%20Puk,(61%20to%2091%20cm). https://www.grunge.com/211334/the-legend-of-the-pukwudgie-explained/ http://spookysouthcoast.com/pukwudgies-myth-or-monster/

This extra long episode dives into the gruesome kidnapping and ritualistic murder of Mark Kilroy. We also learn about Mary Webster; was she a witch or just a very lucky lady? Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Mark_Kilroy https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/the-work-of-the-devil/

Episode 6: We learn about Raven Joy Campbell, a disabled woman who's murder went unsolved for several years. For our mini, we travel to the Philippines and discuss the terrifying vampiric creature known as the Manananggal. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manananggal https://thoughtcatalog.com/january-nelson/2018/08/the-manananggal/

Episode 5: This week we talk about The Butcher Baker of Alaska, Robert Hansen, the lives he destroyed, and the brave woman that helped put him away. We also take a look at the Japanese folktale of the Futakuchi-onna and her insatiable appetite. Sources: https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/butcher-baker-robert-hansen-documentary https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/hansen-robert.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Hansen https://blurredbylines.com/blog/serial-killer-survivors-cindy-paulson-robert-hansen-mary-vincent/ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/457206.Butcher_Baker https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futakuchi-onna http://yokai.com/futakuchionna/ https://yokai.fandom.com/wiki/Futakuchi-Onna

In this episode, we learn about Ashley Mead, a 25-year-old mother and pre-school teacher whose life was cut short when she was brutally murdered. We also discuss Walpurga Hausmännin: Was she a witch who practiced child sacrifice or just an unlucky midwife? Sources: https://www.dailycamera.com/ci_31814834/louisiana-investigator-describes-saw-blood-evidence-adam-densmore https://www.9news.com/mobile/article/news/crime/killer-who-dismembered-ex-girlfriend-journaled-about-wanting-to-kill-her/73-558595110 https://blogs.transparent.com/german/germanys-most-famous-witch/ https://theravenreport.com/2017/01/26/walpurga-hausmannin-confessions-of-a-condemned-sorceress/ https://kathrynnuernberger.com/2020/11/30/advent-calendar-of-witches-day-2-walpurga-hausmannin/

Today, we discuss the brutal murder of Terry Neely. We also hear about the Dancing Plague of Strasbourg that sounds like a myth but is very real! Sources: https://murderpedia.org/female.S/s/simpson-angela.htm https://mapamurder.wordpress.com/2017/11/16/angela-simpson-tortured-a-wheelchair-bound-man-in-this-apartment/ https://mapamurder.wordpress.com/2017/11/16/angela-simpson-tortured-a-wheelchair-bound-man-in-this-apartment/ https://www.history.com/news/what-was-the-dancing-plague-of-1518 https://www.britannica.com/event/dancing-plague-of-1518

Today we discuss the murder of Nikki Whitehead, as well as a creepy Native American urban legend! Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Nikki_Whitehead https://truecrimedaily.com/2016/10/27/single-mom-killed-by-twin-daughters-in-rage-over-strict-home-life/ https://www.moms.com/twins-killed-mother-claim-real-victims/ https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/idaho/massacre-rocks-id/ https://kool965.com/the-spookiest-urban-legend-from-idaho-is-really-creepy/

Today's episode is about the abduction and murder of 9 year old Amber Hagerman and the legacy she left behind. Also, we take a look at a Latin urban legend, La Sihuanaba. Sources: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/arlington/article248457265.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amber_alert https://lompocrecord.com/news/data/amber-hagerman-jan-15-1996/article_d8488463-464f-5358-b52e-dfa9a14f875b.html https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2021/still-searching-for-ambers-killer https://www.kiro7.com/news/trending/police-release-new-photos-seek-new-info-unsolved-1996-murder-amber-hagerman/DYCH62JDMVCOZFBRS265GCKCJU/ https://thetruecrimefiles.com/amber-hagerman-murder/ https://amberalert.ojp.gov/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Llorona https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sihuanaba