Wicked Minds: A Dark Podcast

From the bottom of our spooky hoe hearts, we love you guys!! Thanks for everything. So sorry that it took us so long to get this last episode recorded--we will never forget you!! Love, Allison & Laura

Spooky hoes--it's been 800 years! In order to make up for our absence, we're releasing one of our iconic VIP episodes from the Wicktober Vault--the true story of Zaddy Bagans and the demon house. Join us as we discuss the chilling, real life haunting of the Ammons Family. Listener discretion is advised, it's a dark one! We love you spooky hoes, we'll be back soon! Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast.

HELLO HELLO SPOOKY HOES--WE ARE OFFICIALLY BACK! After a short hiatus, prepare to BUCKLE UP again because we are covering an exceptionally wicked theme this week: ONLINE MURDERS. We all use the internet--activities like social networking and online shopping rule our society, but what happens when more nefarious characters get online? In this episode, we will be exploring two murder cases in recent history that stemmed from online encounters. These are the monsters behind the keyboards. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast www.wickedmindspodcast.com #breckbednar #biancadevins

BUCKLE UP, SPOOKY HOES--in this special edition of #WickedWednesday we will be exploring the complex and problematic world of female friendships. All of us have faced conflicts with friends before, but what happens when toxic friendships escalate into something far more sinister? Join us as we detail the harrowing case of the murder of 17-year-old Michele Avila. Follow The Style Union @thestyleunion www.shopthestyleunion.com Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast www.wickedmindspodcast.com

It's chisme time! There's no true crime in this minisode, but we got the opportunity to catch up with our favorite spooky hoe, Laura! Listen as we discuss mamadas and more--just like the old days :) Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast www.wickedmindspodcast.com

Happy 2022, spooky hoes and bros! We're kicking things off on a sinister note with our first case of the year. In 1946 the quiet streets of small town Texarkana, Texas were TERRORIZED by an unknown murderous maniac targeting young lovers in a white mask. While such crimes may sound like an urban legend, they were all too real for the citizens of Texarkana and still plague the town till this day as the Moonlight Phantom has never been identified. Listen as we detail the chilling Texarkana Moonlight Murders. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @wickedmindspodcast www.wickedmindspodcast.com

With Christmas only a few days away, buckle that seatbelt extra tight because we are bringing you the tale of the Covina Massacre otherwise known as the Santa Clause Massacre. When Bruce Pardo settled his divorce in court, he lost everything including his last bits of self control and sanity. Listen as we detail the horror that occurred when he visited the Ortega home on Christmas Eve 2008. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast! www.wickedmindspodcast.com

At last, Wicked Minds is back! Gird your loins and BUCKLE UP because today we're taking a walk down an exceptionally wicked path. No matter which way you spin it, cults are dark, deadly and dangerous--but what's more deadly than an outright cult is one that thrives behind closed doors. Today, we're delving deep into the evil that took place in the Brooks household in 2011. This is the murder of Vera Jo Messersmith. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast Send in your suggestions! www.wickedmindspodcast.com

We're unlocking one of our VIP episodes from Wicktober--enjoy! Listen as Laura tells us all about the creature that haunted our childhoods--the infamous Chupacabra! If that doesn't freak you out enough, we discuss some bone-chilling sightings of La Lechuza--we wouldn't listen to this at night if we were you! Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast Twitter @wickedmindspod

Happy Wicked Wednesday, spooky hoes! We're back to regularly scheduled programming with this exceptionally dark tale. It's common knowledge that for children who've been adopted, the whereabouts of their biological family usually hold great importance. For 18 year-old Katie Fusco, getting to know her birth parents and siblings was so crucial that she never fathomed how things could go wrong. Listen as we detail the twisted case of the Pladl Family. **Listener discretion is advised. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast www.wickedmindspodcast.com

*drumroll* For the FINAL episode of Wicktober, we sat down with our first-ever guest, Laura's mama, Cori--AKA the queen of all spooky hoes! Listen as we share the creepy stories y'all sent in and gird your loins, because Cori shared some sinister tales of her own. GET THE FULL WICKTOBER EXPERIENCE BY PURCHASING OUR VIP EPISODE BUNDLE HERE: https://wickedmindspodcast.supercast.com/ FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM @WICKEDMINDSPODCAST TWITTER @WICKEDMINDSPOD www.wickedmindspodcast.com

During the summer of 1995 in Arroyo Grande, California, 15 year-old Elyse Pahler was like most girls. She wanted to party and experience life which meant rebelling against her parents--little did she know, a group of boys in a metal band she thought were her friends had more sinister plans in mind. Listen as we detail the horrific events that the iconic film, Jennifer's Body was loosely based on. SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIP WICKTOBER EXPERIENCE: https://wickedmindspodcast.supercast.com/ Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast Visit wickedmindspodcast.com

Hey spooky hoes, here's a little preview of episode 3 of the VIP WICKTOBER EXPERIENCE, THE STORY OF ARNE JOHNSON. Everything is moving along smoothly in 19-year-old Arne's life until he is met face-to-face with one of the darkest entities that changes the course of his life forever. Listen as we detail the possession of Arne Johnson and the horrific murder he went on to commit. Want more? GET ACCESS TO ALL 4 EPISODES OF THE VIP WICKTOBER EXPERIENCE HERE: https://wickedmindspodcast.supercast.com/

WANT MORE SPOOKY WICKTOBER EPISODES? Make sure and subscribe to our Supercast to unlock 4 EXCLUSIVE episodes made especially for the VIP spooky hoes for only $13: https://wickedmindspodcast.supercast.com HAPPY WICKED WICKTOBER WENESDAY. Gird your loins y'all because today we're exploring a sinister legend that haunted our childhoods--whether you're Mexican American or you just so happen to live near a border, we've all heard of the ghastly woman in white--her horrid wails can be heard in the darkness of the night as she frantically searches for her lost children. Listen as we detail the origins of La Llorona and detail some real-life encounters with her ghostliness. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast Visit our website: https://wickedmindspodcast.com

HAPPY WICKTOBER, SPOOKY HOES! Wicktober has officially begun and we're kicking things off with an extremely creepy episode detailing the *unexplainable* events that have happened on set of some of the most terrifying horror films like The Poltergeist, The Exorcism of Emily Rose and more. Listen if you're dare hehe JK. Want to get the full VIP Wicktober Experience? Subscribe to our EXCLUSIVE podcast feed here to gain access to our VIP Wicktober episode bundle: https://wickedmindspodcast.supercast.tech/ SEE YOU AT THE VIP TABLE Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast Twitter @wickedmindspod Visit our website: wickedmindspodcast.com

*drumroll* We are so excited to FINALLY reveal what the VIP Wicktober Experience is all about! Listen as we detail what WICKTOBER will be like this year--we're so excited to be working with Supercast to share our 4 BONUS VIP episode bundle that you can get access to for a one-time payment of $13--these especially creepy episodes will only be available to our VIP spooky hoes! We will be publishing regular Wicktober episodes every Wednesday during October, but to get the FULL VIP WICKTOBER EXPERIENCE, you can subscribe to our Supercast here: https://wickedmindspodcast.supercast.tech/ THE VIP WICKTOBER EXPERIENCE GOES LIVE ON OCTOBER 6TH We love you spooky hoes! See you at the VIP table xx, Allison & Laura

We're back spooky hoes for Wicked Wednesday! Today we're covering the calculated murders committed by the well-known Black Widow, Judy Buenoano. Judy seemed like the perfect wife, mother, and girlfriend, until the men that loved her mysteriously began dying one by one. Murders linked to mysterious poisoning, bizarre accidents, and makeshift bombing all point to Judy Buenoano. Buckle up and let's get into this bizarre and wicked case! . . . Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast Visit wickedmindspodcast.com Help support Wicked Minds: CashApp $wickedmindspod Venmo @wickedmindspod

Classrooms and school hallways are supposed to be some of the safest places in the world. Schools house children—danger isn't supposed to have a place in the educational system. One afternoon in the quaint town of Danvers, Massachusetts the unthinkable happened caused by one of the most unlikely suspects. Join us as we detail the harrowing murder of 24-year-old math teacher, Colleen Ritzer. *Listener discretion is advised Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast Visit wickedmindspodcast.com For web design, visit eunicecolon.com Help support Wicked Minds: CashApp $wickedmindspod Venmo @wickedmindspod

In this exceptionally weird edition of Wicked Minds, we're delving deep into the rumored phenomenon of human combustion. Throughout history, there have been instances where human bodies ignite without an apparent external source of ignition--what do you think, is spontaneous human combustion a thing or just an old wives tale? We will be back with another WICKED case on September 8, 2021! Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast Twitter @wickedmindspod Support your local spooky hoes: CashApp $wickedmindspod Venmo @wickedmindspod

In our second installment of the saga of the unhinged Shayna Hubers, we're detailing all of her trials, what shocking information about her relationship with Ryan came to light and where she is today. Buckle up, spooky hoes--there are still a lot of twists and turns left in this case. Follow us on FB & IG: @wickedmindspodcast Twitter: @wickedmindspod SUPPORT OUR SHOW (aka buy us a raspa): CashApp $wickedmindspod Venmo @wickedmindspod

No matter our age, it's safe to say that all of us have been involved in or at least close to a relationship that turned TOXIC. While toxic relationships can be a common theme for those in their early 20s, most people don't even fathom that something so horrific could arise from an initial attraction. Buckle up because today we're tackling the bizarre and infuriating tale of what happened when 21-year-old Shayna Hubers fell for 28-year-old Ryan Poston. Help fund future episodes of Wicked Minds! Venmo: @wickedmindspod CashApp: $wickedmindspod Follow us on FB & IG @wickedmindspodcast Twitter @wickedmindspod wickedmindspodcast@gmail.com

Happy #WickedWednesday, spooky hoes! It's time for our third and final installment of morbid tales from Texas' death row. Join us as we discuss the heinous crimes that earned certain Texas residents from all over the state the death penalty. Our palate-cleansing portion of the show features us quizzing each other on very important topics like--ARE YOU CHEUGY? Support your local spooky hoes with a donation to help fund future episodes: CashApp: $wickedmindspod Follow us on Facebook & IG @wickedmindspodcast Twitter @wickedmindspod

Madalyn Murray O'Hair earned the title of "The Most Hated Woman in America" for her stance as an Atheist activist and is actually the reason prayers are no longer a part of the public school curriculum. With such controversy following her throughout her life, the public wasn't exactly shocked when Madalyn and her family were reported missing--what stunned investigators was the person responsible for the heinous crimes. Join us we unpack the tumultuous murder of Madalyn Murray O'Hair. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast Twitter @wickedmindspod

This week we're bringing you a crime that is a tale as old as time--young entrepreneur, Jay Orbin, was smitten when he first met Marjorie Ann, a stunning blonde exotic dancer who took his breath away. Flash forward 10 years later and Jay was still thinking about Marjorie--they later wed and had a child, yet in 2004 something went terribly wrong in their marriage. Listen as we discuss the Showgirl Murderer, otherwise known as the murder of Arizona millionaire, Jay Orbin. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast Twitter @wickedmindspod

July 18, 1984 started out just like any other day in sunny San Ysidro, California. As per usual, dozens of people gathered at the McDonald's restaurant on San Ysidro Boulevard to enjoy a hot meal and catch up with family and friends. Unbeknownst to them, a man by the name of James Huberty was about to act upon his darkest thoughts. This is the case of the McDonald's Massacre—extreme listener discretion is advised.

The Stanford Memorial Church--affectionately known as 'Memchu'--is a cornerstone of the Stanford University campus. With it's beautiful architecture and stunning ceilings, it's hard to fathom that this beloved church was once the scene of a heinous unsolved murder. Join us as we detail the murder of 19-year-old Arlis Perry. Listener discretion is advised. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast Twitter @wickedmindspod

October 13, 1972 was an exciting, yet ordinary day for members of the Old Christians Club Rugby Union team from Montevideo, Uruguay. They were scheduled to play a match and boarded Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 without a second thought or worry. Little did they know, their lives would never be the same as soon as they boarded that air craft--some of them would even tragically lose their lives. Join us as we discuss the harrowing tale of Miracle Flight 571. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast! Twitter @wickedmindspod

Some people know they are destined to be parents the second they are old enough to verbalize the feeling. They go through life dreaming of their future offspring and the joy having children could bring them. They go through pregnancy, birth, and do their best to provide a safe and loving environment for their children. Unfortunately, such efforts go in vain when faced with raging hatred. Join us as we discuss the heinous and grisly murders that rocked the small town of Mansfield, TX--this is the tale of the Wamsley Murders. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast Twitter @wickedmindspod

Buckle that seat belt HELLA tight, because today we are diving into a case that is exceptionally wicked and VERY close to home. The border city of Progreso is an extremely small, often overlooked part of the Rio Grande Valley. When Progreso residents, Leticia Ramos and her daughter, Abigail, went missing, no one could have ever fathomed the circumstances that lead to their disappearance. This is the case of Robert Moreno Ramos. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast Twitter @wickedmindspod

For this week's WICKED tale, we're heading to none other than the small town of Seguin, Texas. Upon first glance, Seguin's historically charming buildings and small town vibes may make you think that nothing bad has ever happened there. However, in 1992 a horrific murder took place one Friday night that darkened the town's history forever. Listen as we detail the cold case of who killed 15-year-old Eglena Diaz DeLeon. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast! Twitter @wickedmindspod

Y'all said you didn't hate the first time we did this, so this week we're back with more chilling statements from Texas' death row! Join us for an exceptionally eerie episode where we discuss the life and crimes of Texas inmates who were put to death. Our palate-cleansing portion of the episode features us trying the viral hand-battered chicken sandwich from Burger King! Follow us on Facebook & IG @wickedmindspodcast Twitter @wickedmindspod

Throughout history, a series of unfortunate events have seemed to follow those who are lucky enough to win large sums of money in the lottery. For the humble and kind day laborer, Abraham Shakespeare, his life changed forever when he took home $17 million in the Florida lottery. Join us as we detail how the disgusting greed of others changed the course of his newfound life forever. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast! TWITTER @wickedmindspod

With its sparkling beaches and strong sense of community, Santa Cruz, California is the type of place where people feel safe and secure. When 8-year-old Maddy Middleton went missing from her family-oriented apartment complex, no one in the community could have fathomed the horror that was lurking behind closed doors. This is the heinous murder of Maddy Middleton. Listener discretion is advised. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast! TWITTER @wickedmindspod

THE HORRORS OF LIVE TV by Allison Romero & Laura Flores

We're doing things a little differently this week. Buckle up as we eat some tacos from a local Rio Grande Valley spot and read the final words of those who have sat on Texas' Death Row. Listen as we detail their heinous crimes and what they had to say in their final moments. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM @WICKEDMINDSPODCAST TWITTER @WICKEDMINDSPOD

This week, we're wrapping up the case of Selena Quintanilla-Perez by taking a deep-dive into the life of the vile woman who murdered her in cold blood. In this episode we discuss Yolanda Saldivar's life, the trial that made history, as well as facts about the case you may have never heard. Listen as we celebrate Selena's legacy and what she means to us as members of the hispanic community. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast! Twitter: @wickedmindspod Want to work with Wicked Minds? Email us at wickedmindspodcast@gmail.com

GET THOSE TISSUES READY--this week we're taking a deep-dive into the life and untimely murder of the Tejano Queen we grew up idolizing. Selena Quintanilla-Perez shattered glass ceilings, paved the way for female Tejano artists, and made little Mexican girls like us feel like we had a place in this world. Listen as we discuss Selena's incredible life, her tragic murder and celebrate her legacy. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast! Twitter @wickedmindspodcast Interested in becoming a Wicked Minds sponsor? Email us at wickedmindspodcast@gmail.com

Things are getting SPOOKY this week--buckle up for a sinister and supernatural tale that can best be described as the "American Chupacabra." Deep in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, throughout history something wicked has been lurking beneath the trees. Listen as we detail the hella creepy legend of the cryptid known as the Jersey Devil. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast Twitter @wickedmindspod

It's no secret that young love can make you do CRAZY things. For troubled 18-year-old Christa Pike, her world revolved around her boyfriend, Tadaryl. If anything or anyone came in the way of their 'love,' Christa was ready to do the unthinkable. Listen as we untangle the horrendous torture and murder that made Christa Pike the youngest women to sit on Tennessee's death row. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @wickedmindspodcast Twitter @wickedmindspod

BUCKLE UP because this week we're facing our fears and digging deep into the real true crime case that inspired the cult classic horror film, Candyman. Listen as we discuss--THEY CAME THROUGH THE BATHROOM MIRROR--otherwise known as the shocking 1987 murder of Ruthie Mae McCoy in the Chicago Projects. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @wickedmindspodcast Twitter @wickedmindspod

Buckle that seatbelt tighter than you have in a long time because today we're covering one of the most shocking and insane tales of survival in history. 28-year-old Alison Botha was simply trying to live her life when one decision altered the course of her life forever. Join us as we detail how Alison defied the odds and survived one of the most heinous and brutal attacks. *Listener discretion is advised. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast! Twitter @wickedmindspod

If you're dating in the year 2021, there's a good chance you have at least one dating app installed on your phone. As apps like Tinder and Bumble are so popular, it's hard to imagine the danger that could be lurking as you swipe left and right. For one 26-year-old woman in Mexico, one of her Tinder matched changed the course of her life forever. Listen as we discuss the murder of Francia Ruth Ibarra Ramirez. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast Twitter @wickedmindspod

We're opening that weird door again and delving into the sinister paranormal legend of black-eyed children. Throughout history, sightings of pale, ghost-like children with dark, piercing eyes have been reported. Are these sightings legitimate or are black-eyed children simply folklore? Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast Twitter: @wickedmindspod

On the outside, Mark and Jennair Gerardot's 20+ year marriage seemed like one you'd read about in romance novels. But just beneath the surface, the ties that kept them together were unraveling at an alarming rate. Mark fell in love with another woman and Jennair was hell bent on making him pay for his indiscretions. Listen as we unravel the saga of Jennair Gerardot. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast!

This Wicked Wednesday we’re doing things a little differently. Buckle up because Laura is taking things all the way back to her high school years and detailing her experiences being classmates with a convicted killer and the shocking crime that put this individual behind bars. *Listener discretion is advised.

This Wicked Wednesday, we're taking things back to the halls of one California high school in 1984. No matter what decade you were in your teens, we're all familiar with the idea of inferiority and feeling like you don't really fit in. For 16-year-old Bernadette Protti, acceptance and being a part of the popular group was something she was willing to kill for. This is the murder of Kirsten Costas. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast

It's no secret that love can make you do some pretty crazy things. And of course, sometimes it can drive even the most unassuming individuals to a breaking point. BUCKLE UP y'all because today we're delving deep into the twisted life of Thomas Montgomery and all he sacrificed for the woman he thought he fell in love with online.

We're picking things right back up where we left off. Join us as we dive deep into the rest of The Night Stalker's California murder spree and detail how one 13 year old boy and a group of badass citizens were ultimately the force the brought the vile Richard Ramirez down. Buckle up, this is a crazy ride. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast

Throughout history, there's never been a serial killer quite as polarizing as Richard Leyva Munoz Ramirez. With roots deep in the border city of El Paso, Texas and a Mexican American background that's not that different than most of ours, it's hard to process the tale of his dissent into depravity. BUCKLE UP and fasten that seatbelt as tight as you can because this is case of The Night Stalker, part 1. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast

WEIRD: THE ALIEN ABDUCTION OF TRAVIS WALTON by Allison Romero & Laura Flores

At last, we're heading back to the 956 to cover a local case that gripped the headlines and shook the community in the late 1980s. On the outside, Bill & Susie Mowbray were the perfect well-to-do Brownsville couple. However, the cracks began to show as Bill was under investigation by the IRS and of course, there's his infidelity--listen as we detail the possible murder of Bill Mowbray by his wife, Susie. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wickedmindspodcast!