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We're finally back for 2025 and we're kicking off this new year with a Minnesota classic! In June of 1977, wealthy heiress, Elizabeth Congdon and her nurse, Velma Pietila were murdered in the iconic Glensheen Mansion on the shore of Lake Superior. The shocking murders became headline news and the truly devious plot became the stuff of local true crime legend.
What if the universe had a plan… or at least a wicked sense of humor? In this episode of The Box of Oddities, we unravel a jaw-dropping tale of a life-changing event that defies logic. Was it random chance? A cosmic wink? Or something far more miraculous? You decide. Then, Nan McNamara fills in for Kat and steps into the shadowy halls of Glensheen Mansion, the site of one of America's most infamous murders. With a setting straight out of a gothic novel and enough intrigue to make your spine tingle, the murder of Elisabeth Congdon is a mystery dripping with scandal, secrets, and sheer weirdness. Join us for coincidences, dark mysteries, and the inexplicable await! Buckle up, oddlings—this is one episode you can't miss. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com #TrueCrime #Synchronicity #WeirdHistory #MurderMystery #PodcastLife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Step inside the haunted halls of Duluth's infamous Glensheen Mansion, where opulent tapestries, lush gardens, and antique pomegranates set the stage for one of Minnesota's most chilling murders. She was just a skeptic out for a scenic tour...until a strange figure in old-fashioned attire appeared in the corner of the room. Whether it was an overactive imagination or the spirit of a tragic heiress is anyone's guess. If you have a real ghost story or supernatural event to report, please write into our show or call 1-855-853-4802! If you like the show, please help keep us on the air and support the show by becoming a Premium Subscriber. Subscribe here: http://www.ghostpodcast.com/?page_id=118 or at or at http://www.patreon.com/realghoststories Watch more at: http://www.realghoststoriesonline.com/ Follow Tony: Instagram: HTTP://www.instagram.com/tonybrueski TikToc: https://www.tiktok.com/@tonybrueski Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tony.brueski
Send us a textFor our 50th episode, which conveniently falls on Halloween, we decided to do something a bit different. This is the spookier side of Clairvoyaging. While at a film festival in Duluth, Minnesota, we made a new friend named Adrienne Acevedo Lovette, who just so happens to occasionally see spirits. Since we all had extra time before our flights home that evening, we toured the town of Duluth and visited the historic Glensheen Mansion, infamous for the tragic 1977 murders shrouded in mystery. We wanted to see the beautiful estate, and also test our intuitive abilities. While the property is well-kept and in pristine condition, we sensed chilling energy as we roamed its halls, from the ominous grand staircase to the unsettling attic. This episode also includes an eerie collection of listener-submitted stories that explore the paranormal. It promises a haunting blend of history, mystery, and the supernatural, perfect for anyone with a taste for the unknown.To learn more about Adrienne Acevedo Lovette:Visit: Adrienne's LinktreeFollow on InstagramCheck out her imdbSupport the show-- SUBSCRIBE in your preferred podcast app!-- Follow @clairvoyagingpodcast on Instagram.-- Send us an email: clairvoyagingpodcast@gmail.com-- Become a Clairvoyager and get access to exclusive extras!Looking to book a distance Reiki session with Lauren?https://www.hellolaurenleon.com/
In Episode 23 of The Halloween Podcast, host Lyle Perez takes listeners on a chilling journey through the haunted history of Minnesota. From the infamous Wabasha Street Caves to the haunted Glensheen Mansion, the North Star State is filled with eerie tales of gangsters, tragic murders, and ghostly apparitions. Each location is rich in paranormal encounters and chilling stories, making Minnesota a must-visit for ghost hunters and history buffs alike. Featured Haunted Locations: The Wabasha Street Caves Address: 215 Wabasha St S, St. Paul, MN 55107 Once a speakeasy during Prohibition, the Wabasha Street Caves are haunted by the ghosts of executed gangsters who frequented the underground venue. Shadowy figures and cold spots are common, and paranormal tours are available for those looking to explore its darker past. The Palmer House Hotel Address: 500 Sinclair Lewis Ave, Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Known for its tragic history, the Palmer House Hotel is home to ghostly children and a former maid. Guests report eerie giggles, phantom footsteps, and chilling encounters in the hotel's most haunted rooms. The Fitzgerald Theater Address: 10 Exchange St E, St. Paul, MN 55101 Minnesota's oldest active theater, haunted by the spirit of a stagehand who died in an accident. Visitors often feel cold drafts and hear disembodied footsteps echoing through the orchestra pit and backstage. The Glensheen Mansion Address: 3300 London Rd, Duluth, MN 55804 Scene of a notorious double murder, the Glensheen Mansion is haunted by the ghost of Elisabeth Congdon and her nurse. Cold spots, whispers, and ghostly figures have been reported by visitors touring the mansion. The Greyhound Bus Museum Address: 1201 Greyhound Blvd, Hibbing, MN 55746 Built on the grounds of a former hospital and orphanage, this museum has its own haunted reputation, with apparitions of a nurse and a young girl wandering the exhibits. The Old Mounds Theater Address: 1029 Hudson Rd, St. Paul, MN 55106 A hotspot for paranormal activity, this theater is haunted by the ghost of a little girl named Mary, who loves to tug on costumes and giggle during rehearsals. The Soap Factory Address: 514 SE 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55414 A former factory turned art gallery, The Soap Factory is notorious for its haunted basement, where shadowy figures and unsettling whispers are often experienced. The St. James Hotel Address: 406 Main St, Red Wing, MN 55066 This historic hotel is home to the spirit of a former owner, Clara Lillyblad, and other ghostly figures who wander the halls and lobby. The Forepaugh Mansion Address: 276 Exchange St S, St. Paul, MN 55102 The tragic love story of Joseph Forepaugh and his maid, Molly, lingers in the halls of this Victorian mansion, where Molly's spirit is often seen gazing out the windows. The Lake Julia Sanatorium Address: Near Puposky, MN Once a tuberculosis hospital, this abandoned sanatorium is haunted by former patients. Visitors often hear coughing, footsteps, and the sound of hospital equipment moving in the empty building. Like Our Facebook page for more Halloween fun: www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast ORDER PODCAST MERCH! Website: www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Email: TheHalloweenPodcast@gmail.com X: @TheHalloweenPod Support the Show: www.patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Get bonus Halloween content and more! Just for Patreon supporters! Check out my other show! Find it on iTunes - Amazing Advertising http://amazingadvertising.podomatic.com/ Keywords: Haunted Minnesota, Minnesota Ghost Stories, Haunted Locations, Paranormal Minnesota, Haunted America, Wabasha Street Caves, Palmer House Hotel, Fitzgerald Theater, Glensheen Mansion, Greyhound Bus Museum, Old Mounds Theater, Soap Factory, St. James Hotel, Forepaugh Mansion, Lake Julia Sanatorium Tags: #HauntedAmerica #GhostStories #MinnesotaHaunts #ParanormalPodcast #HauntedLocations #StaySpooky
You may have seen the story first reported by the Duluth News Tribune: A boy discovered historic human remains on the shore of Lake Superior near the Scandia Cemetery next to Glensheen Mansion in Duluth. The bones were uncovered through the process of erosion along the shoreline. Erosion is a serious issue for cemeteries along bodies of water and it is tricky to figure out who is responsible for keeping human remains in place at these historic sites. Minnesota State archeologist Amanda Gronhovd joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to share the next steps for the Scandia Cemetery.
In this episode, Payton and Garrett dive into a chain of suspicious deaths and murders that all surround one suspect. NEW MERCH: https://mwmhshop.com/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/themwmh https://www.instagram.com/murderwithmyhusband/ Discount Codes: https://mailchi.mp/c6f48670aeac/oh-no-media-discount-codes Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@murderwithmyhusband Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/into-the-dark/id1662304327 Listen on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36SDVKB2MEWpFGVs9kRgQ7?si=f5224c9fd99542a7 Check out our NEW Strangey Dangey Merch: https://mwmhshop.com/ Case Sources: MPR News - https://www.mprnews.org/story/2017/06/23/glensheen-mansion-murders-still-grip-duluth Glensheen Mansion - https://glensheen.org/blog/history-blogs/women-of-glensheen/ Zenith City Press - https://zenithcity.com/archive/people-biography/elisabeth-mannering-congdon/ https://zenithcity.com/thisday/may-17-1988-roger-caldwell-takes-his-own-life/ Fox9 KMSP - https://www.fox9.com/news/45-years-since-glensheen-mansion-murders-in-duluth Artful Living - https://artfulliving.com/my-weekend-with-marjorie-congdon/ https://artfulliving.com/murder-at-glensheen/ Minn Post - https://www.minnpost.com/politics-policy/2008/05/twists-turns-never-end-congdon-murder-case-figure/ WebMD - https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/psychopath-sociopath-differences Duluth News Tribune - https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/after-acquittal-marjorie-caldwell-faced-years-of-additional-legal-trouble Star Tribune - https://web.archive.org/web/20110815044247/http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/oldnews/archives/166 LA Times - https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-11-29-me-2575-story.html Justia Law - https://law.justia.com/cases/minnesota/supreme-court/1982/49437-2.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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There is a beautful mansion in Duluth, Minnesota that is owned by the University of Minnesota, Duluth. They inherited it from Chester Congdon, upon the death of his last child. Many tourists go through the Glensheen Mansion annually and not many are aware of the horrible events that occurred there. Join us as we discuss this WILD case. Crimes & Closets is a true crime podcast production of Skoldon, LLC. Sources: Book: Will to Murder: The True Story Behind the Crimes and Trials Surrounding the Glensheen Killings by Gail Feichtinger with John DeSanto and Gary Waller https://www.startribune.com/one-of-duluths-most-famous-murders-was-45-years-ago-this-week/600185456/ https://www.twincities.com/2017/06/26/in-1977-murder-in-a-duluth-minn-mansion-it-still-resonates --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crimesandclosets/message
Prepare yourself for a chilling journey into the heart of a harrowing double homicide that took place in the lush confines of the Glensheen Estate. This episode unravels the bloody morning of June 27, 1977 when two members of the Condon family and their nurse were found brutally slain. Listen as we take you back to the initial investigation led by seasoned detectives, Gary Waller and Richard Jagoda, who trudged through a maze of power and wealth to unearth the truth. You'll almost smell the fear in the air as Officer Chris Couserva, the first responder, vividly paints the gruesome picture of the crime scene.Brace yourselves as we delve deeper into the unspeakable horrors that unfolded within the grand rooms of the Glensheen Mansion. The brutal attack on Velma Petila and the sinister clues scattered in Elizabeth Condon's bedroom will leave you in a state of shock. We trace the trail of evidence, right from the nurse's bedroom to a stolen car found at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. We also bring you the intriguing insights of Vera Dunbar, a close confidante of the Condons, whose interviews offer a peek into the secretive lives of the victims.In the latter part of our episode, we point an analytical lens at the investigation, shedding light on potential oversights in evidence collection and the hurdles faced by the Duluth Police Department. Despite these difficulties, we highlight the relentless efforts of the officers who left no stone unturned in solving this high-profile case. Strap in for a suspense-filled ride through the haunting corridors of the Glensheen Mansion - an episode that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat till the very end. Support the show
On this episode, Rob Dunkelberger of The Stages of MN chats with acclaimed playwright Jeffrey Hatcher. They discuss Glensheen and the perils of writing about real crime, why there were no prop guns in The Defeat of Jesse James, and his collaborations with Chan Poling. Along the way, they discuss murder, mayhem, and local history as well the endless appeal of murder mysteries. AND an episode of Columbo (Ashes to Ashes) that Hatcher wrote!Glensheen runs from July 8 through July 23, 2023 at the History Theatre. From their website: "1977. An heiress, kind and generous, is found dead in her bed. Her night nurse, lying lifeless on the staircase. A robbery? A clumsy break-in? A conspiracy? A scandal! The Congdon family tragedy splashed across the headlines of every newspaper in Minnesota. But what really happened on that fateful night at the Glensheen Mansion? Whodunit? Witness this dark musical that tackles the tale with wicked dialogue and evocative music."Twin Cities Theater Chat is produced and hosted by Carol Jackson of Minnesota Theater Love and members of the Twin Cities Theater Bloggers collective. As always, you can find the Twin Cities Theater Bloggers on Facebook and on Instagram. Read our review round-ups and go see a show today!
Glensheen Mansion is reportedly the most visited historic home in the state of Minnesota. The stately home originally sat on 22 acres of lakefront property in Duluth and was built by the Congdon Family. The brick facade and rising chimneys communicate a welcoming spirit, but the truth is that this mansion was the setting of a heinous double murder leaving the Congdon's daughter Elizabeth dead, as well as her nurse. The story is a narrative of insanity, greed and murder. And now that story continues with legends of hauntings on the property. Spirits are at unrest. Intro and Outro music: Bad Players - Licensed under a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable, single-site, worldwide, royalty-free license agreement with Muse Music c/o Groove Studios.
We cover the backpacker murderer (Ivan Milat) and the complicated lives and deaths in the Glensheen Mansion. Plus, a shoutout to our first enrolled supporter!Support the show
These two stories couldn't be any more different, but that's what we do best. Rocky takes us to Africa to talk about Mark and Delia Owens, and Mary keeps it local with the Glensheen Mansion murders. Follow us on Instagram @tell.me.something.creepy Email your own creepy stories to tellmesomethingcreepy@gmail.com Sources https://www.deliaowens.com/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1996/03/30/unforgettable-elephants/868af664-0630-4c77-bd78-d763bb1db1e9/ https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2010/04/05/the-hunted https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delia_Owens https://www.theatlantic.com/books/archive/2022/07/where-the-crawdads-sing-delia-mark-owens-zambia-murder/670479/ https://glensheen.org/tour/full-mansion/ https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/after-acquittal-marjorie-caldwell-faced-years-of-additional-legal-trouble https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elisabeth_Congdon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glensheen_Historic_Estate https://slphistory.org/congdon/ https://artfulliving.com/murder-at-glensheen/
Natural beauty, murder, sociopaths, and hauntings...what more could you ask for? Dive into the elaborate history surrounding the Glensheen Mansion in Minnesota, USA. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Krys starts off this episode with Glensheen Mansion in which the crimes totally resemble Clue. This property seems to be a murder magnet. A candlestick on the grand staircase, beaten with a cane in the beer garten, and ALL the murderers got acquitted. You want a haunted house? Because that's how you get a haunted house. Tori goes to her go too topic, cemeteries. Bonaventure Cemetery in Thunderbolt Georgia with it's iconic Bird Girl. As well as the Bird Girl this cemetery is home to Gracie Watson and her eerie grave. Also some Eggnog Riot to boot. Krysti closes with Salesians Boys School and it's murders of kids and the subsequent hauntings.Our sources: Glensheen.org, Mprnews.org, Goduluthmn.com, Bringthenews,com, Onlyinyourstate.com, Cascadevacationrentals.com,Minnesotahauntedhouses.com, ghostsandgravestones.com, bonaventurhistorical.org, arcadiapublishing.com, visitsavannah.com, gallivantettours,com, justsimplywander.com, wkdq.com, Our theme music: “Danse Macabre - Busy Strings" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trendylobotomypodcast Find us at FB/Instagram @TrendyLobotomyPod and at Twitter @TrendyPod as well as our blog trendylobotomypodcast.blogspot.com Support the show
Elisabeth Congdon war die letzte verbliebene Erbin des beträchtlichen Congdon Vermögens zu welchem auch das 39-Zimmeranwesen mit dem Namen "Glensheen" gehörte. Elisabeth lebte alleinstehend, gemeinsam mit ihren Hausangestellten auf dem Anwesen, der im Juni 1977 zum Schauplatz eines Doppelmordes werden sollte und die sonst so zurückgezogene Erbin in das Licht der Öffentlichkeit rückt. Die ganze Geschichte hört ihr hier. Trigger-Warnung: Entführung, Mord, Gewalt Achtung: "Gelöst" oder "Ungelöst"? Das Erfahrt ihr ganz unten im Text! *Enthält Werbung* Wenn euch mein Podcast gefällt, dann schreibt mir bitte eine Bewertung, abonniert den Podcast und besucht meine Instagram-Seite: wahre_ verbrechen_ podcast. Meinen neuen Podcast *Paranormale Verbrechen* hört ihr ab sofort, überall wo es Podcasts gibt. MERCH-Shop: Der offizielle Wahre Verbrechen Podcast by Alex Merch-Shop ist endlich online! Ab sofort gibt es coole T-Shirts, bequeme Sweatshirts, Kaffee-Tassen und Taschen mit dem offiziellen Wahre Verbrechen Logo und weiteren exklusiven Designs: Der Weg zum Shop: https://www.seedshirt.de/shop/wahre-verbrechen-podcast PayPal: paypal.me/aapeitos AllE Folgen Werbefrei bei Steady: https://steadyhq.com/de/wahreverbrechenpodcast/about Alle Folgen, Podcasts und Rabattcodes findet ihr in meinem LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/wahre_verbrechen_pc Quelle: https://www.minnpost.com/arts-culture/2017/06/elisabeth-congdons-other-daughter-jennifer-johnson-has-died/ http://zenithcity.com/archive/people-biography/elisabeth-mannering-congdon/ https://www.mprnews.org/story/2017/06/23/glensheen-mansion-murders-still-grip-duluth
In 1977, a Minnesota heiress was found murdered in the bed of her mansion alongside her night nurse, who lay next to a bloodied candlestick. As investigators began looking into her inner circle for motive, someone stood out amongst the rest. This the story of Elisabeth Congdon, also known, as The Glensheen Mansion Murders. BONUS EPISODES patreon.com/goingwestpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Emily Ford ‘15 talks about her background, path to, and experience at Gustavus, her love of and place in the outdoors, becoming head gardener at the Glensheen Mansion in Duluth, Minn., and, in the off season, an epic winter trekker inspiring thousands, gardening at Glensheen without any formal horticultural or landscape training, solo winter thru-hiking Wisconsin's 1,200-mile Ice Age Trail—the first woman and openly LGBTQ person of color to do so—and then the Boundary Waters the following year in early 2022, why she undertook both hikes, her trekking canine companion Diggins, and her case for Gustavus and the liberal arts.
Welcome back to Oddities, the podcast where no topic is too *~*StRaNgE*~*.We're a little dark, y'all. This week, sift through the terrifying and peculiar behavior of Anatoly Moskvin with Cassie. Then walk through the haunted halls of an awful crime with Anna. It's okay to wander through graveyards, but literally nothing else this man does. And, like we say, always follow the money. Follow us on social media:FacebookInstagramEmail: oddities.talk@gmail.comCheck out our merch!Support the show (Https://www.patreon.com/odditiespodcast)
This is a sneak peek of our November 2021 True Crime Patreon Exclusive content. You can hear the full episode here, starting at the $3 level of our Patreon membership! CONTENT WARNING: brief mention of suicide This month we have a listener-requested story! Thanks, Jane! Megan tells the story of the Glensheen Mansion Murders of Elisabeth Cogdon and Velma Pietila. Elisabeth was the youngest daughter of a very wealthy family in Duluth, Minnesota. She was in her eighties and recovering from a recent stroke when she and her nurse were murdered in the middle of the night. This story doesn't end where you think it will, because just wait, there's more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crimeandroses/support
FIRST EPISODE BABYYYY. Today we take you on a journey of a clue-like murder in Duluth, Minnesota. Sources: The Will to Murder by Gale Feichtinger Glensheen Mansion Tour Duluth, Minnesota Betsy Rothburn The Most Terrifying Ghost Story To Ever Come Out of Minnesota is Truly Chilling Onlyinyourstate.com Northland Ghost Hunter Calls Glensheen Dream Investigation Duluthnewstribune.com Scott A. Johnson Cold Spots: Glensheen Mansion Dreadcentral.com Most Haunted Places in Duluth, MN Hauntedrooms.com Minnesotahauntedhouses.com
Minnesota's Glensheen Mansion is on the National Registry of Historic Places, due to the size and beauty of the home, as well as the notable contributions of the family that once called it home. Unfortunately, its also the site of a double murder that took place in 1977. Want more content? There's bonus content and other perks on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witchesmagicmurdermystery Looking for merchandise? Check out our store! https://witches-magic-murder-mystery-podcast-store.myshopify.com If you're watching us on YouTube, our channel is filled with the unedited video of our podcast recording process for each full episode, starting with episode 26. To hear a more polished presentation, look us up on your favorite podcast listening app! Sources: https://myamericanodyssey.com/the-murders-at-glensheen-mansion/ https://www.twincities.com/2017/06/26/in-1977-murder-in-a-duluth-minn-mansion-it-still-resonates/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elisabeth_Congdon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glensheen_Historic_Estate https://www.mprnews.org/story/2017/06/23/glensheen-mansion-murders-still-grip-duluth All Witches, Magic, Murder, & Mystery episodes are a mix of Kara and Megan's personal thoughts and opinions in response to the information that is publicly available at the time of recording, as well as, in some cases, personal accounts provided by listeners. In regard to these self-reported personal accounts, there can be no assurance that the information provided is 100% accurate. If you love the Trash Witch art (see our Patreon or the Podcast store), Tiffini Scherbing of Scherbing Arts created her. Find her art page on Facebook! She can create anything you need. Check out @witchesmagicmurdermystery on Instagram, or find our Facebook group by searching “Witches, Magic, Murder, & Mystery Podcast Discussion Group.” Email your personal or local stories related to witches, magic, murder, or mystery to witchesmagicmurdermystery@gmail.com. Get to know us better: Kara: @atoakandmain Megan: @megan_whitmer or www.meganwhitmer.com Theme music: Chloe's Lullaby by Robert Austin. Available on Spotify, Google Play, YouTube, Bandcamp, and Patreon!
Emily Ford has been living in Duluth MN for 7 years and is the Head Gardener at Glensheen Mansion, a historic estate on Lake Superior. She has been solo hiking for 5 years. Many of her trips have been in Northern Minnesota, near Canada. She recently completed the Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin. The Ice Age Trail winds its way through Wisconsin for 1200 miles. Emily borrowed an Alaskan Husky called Diggins to complete the trip in a little over 2 months. Upon returning home, she adopted Diggins! She has a partner called Flo and another dog called Zulu! Emily Ford (@emilyontrail) • Instagram photos and videosDuluth woman makes history, completes Ice Age Trail in winter (nbc15.com)Papa Bear Hikes
In this episode of Walking Distance presented by The Trek and hosted by Blissful Hiker (Alison Young), we are joined by Emily Ford, the first woman and person of color to thru-hike Wisconsin's 1,200 mile Ice Age Trail in winter. Emily is from Duluth, and the head gardener at the historic Glensheen Mansion. She completed her Ice Age thru-hike with a dog she cherished, Alaskan husky Diggins. Blissful Hiker covers the unique loneliness of solo backpacking, humanity's relationship with wilderness, and Emily's perspective on what her hike means for people of color. Gossamer Gear discount code: Use code “walkingdistance” to save 15% off your cart at GossamerGear.com. Walking Distance is sponsored by John Reamer and Associates. Go to www.johnreamer.com to learn more. Interview with Emily Ford 1:43 - Background on Emily Ford and the Ice Age trail 3:03 - This winter was mild for Wisconsin standards, but weather standards are different for normal activities and for hiking. How was it to hike in the Wisconsin winter? 4:12 - What did you pack? I read that you carried 60 pounds. 5:30 - Can you talk about your sleep system? What was the rating for your sleeping bag? 5:50 - What stayed the whole trip and what did you get rid of? 6:20 - You said there wasn't much snow in the beginning, but I just imagine postholing. How did you stay upright in the snow? 7:14 - You mentioned that you cried. Do you want to share any reasons that happened? 8:58 - Can you introduce us to Diggins? She's also at the forefront when you've talked about your thru-hike. Where did she come from and what was your relationship like? 10:32 - Was Diggins there to help you cut trail, or mostly for companionship? 11:34 - You got into backpacking more as an adult? How did you learn about the Ice Age trail and why did you choose it? 12:14 - More than half the trail is footpaths, and some are connected routes. How did you plan where to camp and how you were going to walk it? 13:38 - I heard you had great trail angels and trail magic along the way, what happened? 16:08 - This is the biggest trip Emily has taken, but choosing something that hasn't been done before fits along with who Emily is. 18:15 - One of the reasons why Emily loves backpacking is the solo aspect of it, the opportunity to think alone and think a lot, to dig into deeper psyches. 20:05 - I love that in one of your posts you quote some children you met, and one asked if you ever get bored. Did you? 21:30 - In one of your posts, you reacted to the wolf slaughter in Wisconsin where 216 wolves were killed in 3 days. You wrote about owning the wilderness as another way of privileging ourselves. How do you see yourself on the trail and in the wilderness? 23:22 - Right now as we're speaking, it's the first day of the trial for the police officer who killed George Floyd. You've done something amazing during the time of COVID, but for others, particularly people of color, it's been really hard. What do you think your hike will mean for people of color? 24:45 - Are there any lessons you've learned that you can see applying to your life as a gardener or just in general? 26:25 - What would you tell your younger self, or someone else just starting out? Would you change your training or attitude going in? 27:25 - Emily Ford is an inspiration to all of us planning a backpack trip. When we feel the itch to try something new, she seems to tell us that we should follow through. Mentioned in this episode: Emily Ford in Backpacker Radio episode #101 Emily Ford Hiked 1,200 Miles in the Dead of Winter by Outside Magazine Emily's Instagram Get all of the Walking Distance Podcast episodes. About Alison Young Alison Young, aka Blissful Hiker, is a former host and producer at American Public Media and professional flutist. She's thru-hiked New Zealand's Te Araroa and the Pacific Crest Trail, as well as long trails in South America, South Africa, Europe, Pakistan and all over the US. In her podcast Blissful Hiker, she shares personal essays from the trail along with collected sound. Her goal in life is to hike until she drops. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)! Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts. Follow Walking Distance on Facebook and Instagram. Follow The Trek on YouTube.
In our first episode Emily tells Danielle the whole story of the murders at Glensheen Mansion in Duluth, Minnesota.Even if you think that you know the story of the murders at Glensheen you probably don't know the whole twisted tale of Marjorie Caldwell. Emily breaks it down for us while giving inside information from her time working at Glensheen Mansion in college.Follow us on Instagram at mwmadnesspodcast and email us at mwmadnesspodcast@gmail.comThank you to Megan Garry for the amazing cover art.Sources:http://zenithcity.com/archive/people-biography/elisabeth-mannering-congdon/https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/4288391-trail-clues-legal-twists-kept-glensheen-murder-case-going-yearshttps://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/4288413-after-acquittal-marjorie-caldwell-faced-years-additional-legal-trouble
Brittany and Kala start their adventure into the paranormal podcasting world by talking about two of their favorite locations: the SS William A. Irvin and the Glensheen Mansion. And we immediately establish that Brittany absolutely does not want ghosts to touch her.
Join us with your favorite pinot noir, or beverage of choice, while we explore the history and notorious murder of the Glensheen Mansion, the Historic Congdon Estate, in Duluth, MN . What we are drinking: Hahn Pinot Noir Estate, Santa Lucia Highlands; Apothic Red Blend --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rouge45/support
Take a tour of Glensheen mansion!
Exploring the fascinating history of the Glensheen Mansion.
Episode 60 is up! And we are talking about the spooky Glensheen mansion in Duluth, Minnesota. We also talk about the Shores of Gitche Gumee, riboflavin, and ask Siri about alcohol.
On the second episode of Chalk is Cheap Twin Ports pool legend Mike Miller joins the show. Nick and Mike chat about Helen's Pool Hall in the 1970s, his infamous Assigned Team Tournament, and Mike fills us in on the 1980s 3-cushion billiard tournaments that finished with the finals at Glensheen Mansion in Duluth. Mike also lets us know why he all but gave up pocket pool. Nick gives some 411 on the status of ACS National Tournament in Las Vegas along with the current local pool news. At the end of the show, he reveals this week's pool video clip in the "Clip of the Show" segment.
Glensheen Mansion is the most visited historic home in Minnesota. The 39-bedroom estate sits on the shore of Lake Superior in Duluth, and was built more than 100 years ago by a wealthy mining family. Host Ellery McCardle talks with Director Dan Hartman about how his team has transformed the way people view the home, some of the odd things they're still finding today, and yes, he talks about the infamous murders.
Anna and Anni go back to back with histories and hauntings from two famous places in Minnesota - the Glensheen Mansion in Duluth and the West Hills Orphanage in Owatonna.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nightmarenation)
In 1908 the family moved into the house. That was also the year that Chester won a House a Representative seat in the State Congress. He died at 63 of a heart attack. When he died he was the richest person in Minnesota. The adult children later all moved out of the house and Clara remained, living a less lavish lifestyle. She was still involved in the community but it was less public. Their youngest daughter, Elizabeth, dropped out of college to stay with Clara when her dad died. Elizabeth never married but adopted two daughters to live with her at the estate. Clara died in 1950 at age 96. Elizabeth suffered a stroke in 1964 and required a full time nurse. The murders took place on June 27th, 1977. Someone broke into the mansion and killed the 67 year old nurse, Velma Pietila, on the stairway with a candlestick. The killer then went upstairs and smothered Elisabeth Congdon with a satin pillow. The next day it was discovered that a watch and a ring she was wearing were missing, along with other pieces of jewelry and a wicker suitcase. Suspicion immediately fell to Marjorie Caldwell, one of Elisabeth’s adopted daughters, and her husband, Roger for several reasons. First, in 1949 she had been diagnosed as a sociopath. In 1973 her mother had to be hospitalized after eating a sandwich with Caldwell’s homemade marmalade. She survived, but hospital staff were unable to explain the high level of tranquilizers found in her system. Also Caldwell and her husband were desperate for money. Caldwell was in line to inherit 8$ million when her mother passed. A month before Elisabeth was killed Caldwell had asked the Congdon trustees for $750,000 so they could buy a horse-breeding ranch. They’d been denied. After the funeral the two went to the Twin Cities where Roger collapsed. He was taken to the hospital and it was found that he had a high dose of sedatives in him, similar to the ones found in Elisabeth’s body in 1973. While Roger recovered the police searched the couple’s hotel toom and found the diamond watch, sapphire ring, and wicker suitcase, leading to them being charged. Roger was found guilty and given two life sentences. Caldwell was also charged with conspiring to kill her mother. Many thought that she was the mastermind behind the crimes. During Caldwell’s trial she would knit at the defense table. She also brought a birthday cake for one of the lawyers. People believe this helped lead to her being acquitted. Two years after Roger was found guilty two new pieces of information -a disputed fingerprint and changed witness testimony- lead to him getting a new trial. Prosecutor’s didn’t want to risk a not guilty verdict so they gave him a deal. Roger confessed to the murders and was freed after serving five years in jail. He later committed suicide. After being acquitted Caldwell left Minnesota. She later served two prison terms for arson and was accused of murdering her third husband after he died of a drug overdose. She is still alive and lives in Arizona. The house is open for public tours but they won’t discuss the murders.
Another round of Beat Shazam. So what can you recycle these days? We have a partial list. A chat with Jane Pederson from Glensheen Mansion. Liev Schrieber sometimes brings his Ray Donovan character home.
Are there haunted places on Lake Superior's North Shore? Of course, there are! Many stories swirl around shadowy figures, disembodies voices, strange smells, and random bursts of cold in an otherwise warm room. There are many well-known haunted places on the North Shore- so many that telling all these stories will likely take many years. So we will kick off our "Haunted North Shore Guide" with a few more well-known hauntings: Glensheen Mansion, Split Rock Lighthouse, and Isle Royale. In the second part of the episode we go on a Ghost Hunting Adventure with amateur ghost hunter Don Buskovick in a house that is believed to be 190 years old! Did we connect with any ghosts or spirits? Listen to find out! Read all about it: https://www.cascadevacationrentals.com/area-info-haunted-north-shore.htmDeer Creek Cabin: https://www.cascadevacationrentals.com/vacation-rental-home.asp?PageDataID=28145 This podcast is sponsored by Cascade Vacation Rentals - serving Northern Minnesota from Duluth to the Canadian border with over 175 properties to choose from- including over 75 pet-friendly properties. Reconnect to what's important(TM). Book your stay today at www.cascadevacationrentals.com.
Sara shares the salacious details of the murder at Glensheen Mansion and the bananas trials and crimes that followed. It's small but it's got everything.Support Afternoonified by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonifiedFind out more at http://getafternoonified.comThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
A gorgeous, lakeshore manor, a murdered heiress, and an additional murder by candlestick. No, we didn't pull this story from the pages of an Agatha Christie novel. Join us this week as we go over the murders at Glensheen Mansion and the ensuring handling (and mishandling) of justice. Our Tea: Pumpkin Spice Chai with Almond Milk (because we're celebrating Autumn damnit! And we wanted a nice, plush drink since we were talking about an extravagant manor) We also discuss other light-hearted topics such as.....our own inevitable deaths.....and how much we want to go ghost-hunting in New Orleans. Buy us a coffee (or tea!) (and help fund our New Orleans trip!) at: https://ko-fi.com/conspirateapodcast Find out more about Glensheen at: https://glensheen.org/
What a FANTASTIC episode, and that is no lie! No hyperbole, for certain....Mike and Bridget return, as we talk all things CREEPY....SKINWALKER RANCH; SHAPE-SHIFTING HUMANOIDS; MUTANT WOLVES; UFO PORTAL; INTER-DIMENSIONAL BEINGS; SECRET EXPERIMENTAL BASE (Government?); SHADOW PEOPLE (why am I typing in capitals?); GEORGE KNAPP; BOB LAZAR; HAUNTING of GLENSHEEN MANSION; CLINICAL LYCANTHROPY; LEVITY, goofiness and MORE! Don't miss this one.....Sincerely....:-)
It’s October of 2014, and the people of Duncan, Oklahoma, are concerned. They haven’t seen the Hruby family all weekend. The Hruby’s are usually everywhere. They own the local newspaper. They’re actively involved in the community. But on Monday morning, their longtime housekeeper made a gruesome discovery. John, Tinker, and 17-year-old Katherine Hruby were dead. Everyone in the Hruby family was dead. Everyone but Alan. Then, Brandi tells us about a murder mystery at the Glensheen Historic Estate. The 20,000 square foot mansion is something to behold. It’s now a museum, operated by the University of Minnesota Duluth. But for a long time, the mansion was home to the Congdon family. In the late 60’s, the original owner’s youngest daughter Elisabeth promised the home to the university upon her death. But her death came sooner than anticipated. Late at night on June 27, 1977, Elizabeth Congdon and her nurse Velma Pietila were murdered. Who could have carried out such a senseless crime? And now for a note about our process. For each episode, Kristin reads a bunch of articles, then spits them back out in her very limited vocabulary. Brandi copies and pastes from the best sources on the web. And sometimes Wikipedia. (No shade, Wikipedia. We love you.) We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the real experts who covered these cases. In this episode, Kristin pulled from: American Greed episode “Blood Relatives” “Man to spend life in prison for killing parents, sister,” by Nolan Clay for The Oklahoman In this episode, Brandi pulled from: “Trail of clues, legal twists kept Glensheen murder case going for years” by Candace Renalls, Duluth News Tribune “Blood money: The grisly murders at Duluth’s Glensheen mansion” by Hannah Jones, City Pages “Man’s Suicide Note: ‘I Didn’t Kill Those ’Girls’” Associate Press “40 years later, Glensheen murders still grip Duluth” by Dan Kraker, MPR News
In Duluth Minnesota there is a mansion that was once owned by a very wealthy family but this is no ordinary mansion a murder was committed there in 1977 and to this day Minnesotans still haven't recovered. We also explore the Nopeming sanatorium. This was recorded while we were in Duluth Minnesota!!
In our 8th episode of Minnesota Mysteries, we uncover the grim history of Glensheen Mansion. This house has all the making of a classic murder tale: Marjorie, in the Billiards Room, with a candlestick. Psychic Gary Spivey blames the forces of a Werewolf Demon. Was there truly an evil spirit present in the mansion the night of the murders? Or was the only evil presence that of the daughter - driven by greed?
Join us this week as we discuss a local Minnesota spoop. The Gleensheen Mansion is located just outside of Duluth, MN along Lake Superior and is the site where the murder of Elizabeth Congdon took place. Was her attacker a complete stranger, of was it someone much closer than she thought? Interested in helping us out? Check out our Patreon page: https://patreon.com/twospookybroads Listen on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/two-spooky-broads
We have an update about Amanda Sparrow Large and her marriage to a 300 year old pirate spirit.We have the truly lovely actress and comedienne Kristen Rozanski joining us with some stories of the Glensheen Mansion, plus a brush with John Wayne Gacy. And we have a very sweet and touching listener story from Chelsea.Today's episode is sponsored by ModCloth. At ModCloth, there's no such thing as an ordinary outfit. We're not afraid to wear what we want, to go against the current, and be unapologetically ourselves. Crafted by a team of in-house designers, our signature styles include hand-drawn prints, stand-out silhouettes, and an inclusive size range that celebrates all women. To get 15% off your purchase of $100 or more, go to www.modcloth.com/ and enter code FUNNYFEELING at checkout. This offer is valid for one time use only and expires on 4/7/2019.Today's episode is also sponsored by ZOLA. Zola, the wedding company that will do anything for love, is reinventing the wedding planning and registry experience to make the happiest moment in couples' lives even happier. From engagement to wedding and decorating your first home, Zola is there, combining compassionate customer service with modern tools and technology. All in the service of love. To start your free wedding website and also get $50 off your registry on Zola, go to ZOLA.com/funnyfeeling.Please send us your own true paranormal experiences in either a voice memo or e-mail to funnyfeelingpod@gmail.com.
One last toot for Duluth, Minnesota's Glensheen murders. We learn about Marjorie's post-mother-smother life and Roger's pathetic and short existence and the lessons learned from foolishly being Marjorie's lapdog. Marjorie Congdon LeRoy Caldwell Hagen ain't done yet. She's got a busy schedule of scams, arson and alleged murders left to do. Don't forget to visit yikesmurderandstuff.com for source links and books. There is so much more to this story than these 3 episodes could ever provide!
Glensheen Mansion lies on the north shore of Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota. It was built by mining magnate, Chester Congdon and his wife, Clara in 1906 and home to their 7 children. Their daughter Elizabeth Congdon, along with her nurse Velma Pietila, were viciously murdered in the now tourist attraction of east end Duluth. In part 2, we talk about the life of emotionless machine that is Marjorie Congdon LeRoy Caldwell Hagen, how she could never have enough money and how she would do anything to get more.
Glensheen Mansion lies on the north shore of Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota. It was built by mining magnate, Chester Congdon and his wife, Clara in 1906 and home to their 7 children. Their daughter Elizabeth Congdon, along with her nurse Velma Pietila, were viciously murdered in the now tourist attraction of east end Duluth. In part 1 of a 3-parter, we talk about the history and wealth that is Glensheen and the Congdon family, of Elizabeth's generosity and commitment to the Duluth community and her brutal demise.
In this special interview episode from the files of Where Blood Runs Cold, I interview Sharon Henry Darby, author of Glensheen's Daughter, about the notorious Minnesota murderer and arsonist Marjorie Congdon, who besides allegedly conspiring to murder her mother Elizabeth Congdon at the famous Glensheen Mansion in Duluth, also left a trail of fire and death for the next three decades across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dinner parties! What a lovely thing. We've all had them, or been to them, in some form or another. Whether it's just for Fancy Times or for Thanksgiving, they're a great way to get a bunch of people together for games, merriment, and gettin' down on some juicy food. Do you have questions? Maybe questions like "but friends, what's the ultimate dinner party look like?" Or maybe "hey, is it worse to clog a toilet or say something super rude?" These are good questions, and we answer them this week on the Hypotheticast. We're here for you. Dinner Party Discussion Topics Include: being done with podcasts, having dinner delivered on tiny toy trains for children, King Arthur's Sick Parties, murders and mysteries, Glensheen Mansion, and, of course, Dame Judi Dench. *** Come interact with us at THESE LINKS. iTunes Facebook Twitter Instagram YOUTUBE. And search for us on SPOTIFY if you're more into crackers than bread.
In this special interview episode of Where Blood Runs Cold, I interview Sharon Henry Darby, author of Glensheen's Daughter, about the notorious Minnesota murderer and arsonist Marjorie Congdon, who besides allegedly conspiring to murder her mother Elizabeth Congdon at the famous Glensheen Mansion in Duluth, also left a trail of fire and death for the next three decades across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this special true crime episode we discuss the 1977 murders at the Glensheen Mansion in Duluth, MN and we talk about the musical version being performed now.
Whether it's by bike, kayak, or pint glass, the way visitors (and residents) explore Duluth takes on many forms these days. And Dave Grandmaison, co-owner of The Duluth Experience has a little something to do with that. “There was a niche to be filled,” said Grandmaison, who started the tour company in 2012 with a few friends. On this week's podcast, he shares with us how the Duluth Experience came to be, what types of tours they offer and what to expect when you book a tour with them. What we are into this week: Glensheen Mansion play, bean bag toss, handkerchief, and the Beach Boys.
He was just 30 years old and only four years out of law school when Duluth heiress Elizabeth Congdon was discovered smothered to death in her bed at Glensheen Mansion, her night nurse Velma Pietila fatally beaten with a candlestick. Forty years later, then chief prosecutor John DeSanto joins the podcast this week to share his firsthand experience with Duluth's most well-known murder case. "The day of June 27, 1977, Monday. I remember it like it was yesterday," DeSanto said. To get in touch with the Pressroom Podcast, email us at podcast@duluthnews.com.