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Cryptic Soup Pod
Janett Christman: "the Call is Coming From Inside the House"

Cryptic Soup Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 86:33


Welcome to Cryptic Soup, your after-dark podcast. In this week's episode, join Thena and Kylee to talk about an urban legend of when a stranger calls. Was the call actually coming from inside the house? Was it based on a true case, perhaps the story of Janett Christman? Let's figure it out together. PS: Kylee is very sorry for the delay on this episode. It should have been posted on Thanksgiving but time got away with planning the holiday. Be sure to check out our other podcast recommendations: True Crime Guys at @truecrimeguys on IG Strange & Unexplained at @sandupodcast on IG Our sources for this episode: https://thoughtcatalog.com/christine-stockton/2021/07/the-call-is-coming-from-inside-the-house-horror-trope-is-based-on-a-sady-true-story/ https://medium.com/omgfacts/the-truth-behind-the-babysitter-the-man-upstairs-urban-legend-d41d1722c9e9 https://www.columbiatribune.com/story/news/politics/government/2010/03/07/who-killed-janett-christman/984978007/ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52836495/janett-christman/photo https://cindyparmiter.substack.com/p/a-babysitters-worst-nightmare-the  https://truecrimearticles.wordpress.com/2018/03/30/the-unsolved-murder-of-janett-christman/

Puppies and Crime
Folge 229 - Der Schrei der Babysitterin: Der Fall Janett Christman

Puppies and Crime

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 63:42


Heute berichten wir euch von einem Fall, der nicht nur zwei Horrorfilme inspiriert hat, sondern auch eine Urban Legend, die ihr selbst vielleicht am Lagerfeuer schon einmal gehört habt.Es ist der Fall der 13-jährigen Janett Christman aus Missouri, die am Abend des 18. März 1950 als Babysitterin auf den 3-jährigen Gregory Romack aufpasst. Seine Eltern, Anne und Ed, haben sich an diesem Abend zum Kartenspielen verabredet und sind froh, ihr Kind in den Händen der verantwortungsbewussten Janett zu wissen.Es ist ein stürmischer Abend, als um 22:35 Uhr das Telefon bei der Polizei klingelt. Der markerschütternde Schrei einer Frauenstimme erklingt durch den Hörer. „Kommt schnell“, heißt es, bevor die Leitung still wird. Doch jede Hilfe kommt zu spät. Janett wird tot im Wohnzimmer der Familie aufgefunden, und die Suche nach einem grausamen Täter beginnt. Am Ende werden alle Augen auf einen Mann gerichtet, den Janett kannte – einen Mann, dem sie vertraute. Aber war er es wirklich? Und hatte er womöglich schon öfter zugeschlagen?Inhaltswarnungen: Explizite Gewalt, Rassismus, Minderjähriges OpferSHOWNOTES:----- WIR GEHEN AUF TOUR ----2024 dürfen wir wieder auf Live-tour gehen, und ihr könnt uns noch in Leipzig, Stuttgart, Mainz, Bremen, Salzburg und Wien sehen

Arrepios com a Bilinha
A História de Janett Christman

Arrepios com a Bilinha

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 93:38


Meus ricos arrepios, Finalmente chegámos a Outubro e às nossas sessões semanais de terror. O entusiasmo deste lado é muito e tenho uma temporada recheada de histórias bem assustadoras para vocês, por isso espero que estejam preparados para o que vem aí!

Mord Mot Mord
307. Barbara Mackles 83 timmar under jord & mordet på Janett Christman

Mord Mot Mord

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 49:33


Karin berättar om arvtagerskan Barbara Mackle som blev kidnappad och levande begravd i Georgia 1968. Anna berättar om Janett Christman som hittades mördad i ett hus där hon var barnvakt i Missouri 1950 – ett fruktansvärt sorgligt fall som inspirerat såväl skräckfilmer som urban legends.

Which Murderer?
S6 EPISODE 27: Urban Legend Murders

Which Murderer?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 31:57


In Which Murderer's twenty seventh episode of Season 6, the girls cover Urban Legend Murders. Holly starts us off with the terrifying story of Janett Christman, before Mel tells you all about the murders committed by Andre Rand.Kirsty suggested this topic. We think this half of the murder twin duo is Scottish but we also think aliens exist and created math to slow down the human race so……In this episode it's definitely Mel's sleepy time., there have been some 3am shopping mistakes make, Mel acts like an absolute dick and there is the usual TV chat.Production, recording and post production completed by Holly who has tucked Mel into bed and woken Consulting Producer Craig up so he can be Mel for a while to finish up recording.Holly edited this week. All complaints should be sent directly to Mel while Consulting Producer Craig wishes with every bone in his body that he was having a nightmare.Big thank you to all our listeners for subscribing, leaving fantastic reviews and sending in great theme suggestions.WE HAVE MERCH! www.whichmurderer.com - CLICK ON THE MERCHANDISE TAB FOR A LINK!WARNING - Explicit language, content and themes (plus whatever else will cover us legally).All opinions stated are our own and case information was gathered from legitimate sources within the public realm.Pre-recorded in ScotlandThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4106338/advertisement

Scarytales & Serials
Epusode 45 The Murder of Janett Christman

Scarytales & Serials

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 57:03


13 year old Janett Christman was murdered whole babysitting to make money to pay for a burgundy suit she wanted for Easter. Her death rocked her small town. Dive in with us as we explore the suspects in this case. Her murder has inspired the urban legend The babysitter and the man upstairs. It has also been used as inspiration for movies like Black Christmas and When a Stranger calls. Let us know who you think is responsible for Janett's death on one of our socials or by email don't forget to like review subscribe and follow us on all the things. Places to follow us : Facebook https://www.facebook.com/scary... Instagram:https://instagram.com/scarytales_serials_pod?utm_source=qr&igshid=ZDc4ODBmNjlmNQ%3D%3D Tik Tok tiktok.com/@scarytales.serial

Wicked Within
Episode 93 - Beyond the Legend: The Unsolved Murder of Janett Christman

Wicked Within

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 60:42 Transcription Available


It's a story many people know - In the dead of night, a teenage girl finds herself alone in a house, the children she's caring for sound asleep upstairs. She's settled in, watching television, when a phone call breaks the silence. A voice on the other end, cold and sinister, whispers, “Check the children.'" At first, she dismisses it as a prank, but the calls persist, each one more unnerving than the last. Fear begins to claw at her, gripping her heart with icy fingers. Desperate and terrified, she dials 911, and the police promise to trace the next call. When it comes, they call her back, urging her to get the kids and leave the house immediately. She runs from the home and when the police arrive they tell her that the calls were coming from inside the house and a deranged killer has murdered the children.There are many different variations of this urban legend. In some versions everyone survives, in other versions no one survives, but the basic premise is always the same.Although there are no known cases that specifically match the scenario from that urban legend, there is one particular murder that is thought to be the inspiration for the chilling tale, but you might want to curb your expectations because I can tell you that this episode is going to take us into a true horror story where we discuss two haunting, unsolved murders and the disturbing reality of racial injustice in the southern United States in the 1940s. Sources:The Babysitter Murder: The Story of Janett Christman and Marylou Jenkins from A True Crime Blog & PodcastWho killed Janett Christman? from Columbia Daily TribuneJanett Christman 1950 Missouri from Newspapers.comThe Execution of Floyd Cochran from Columbia Daily TribuneEpisode 146 - Janett Christman from The Trail Went ColdSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

Mysterious Mavens
63: Episode 63: The Real Story Behind The Babysitter Urban Legend

Mysterious Mavens

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 48:34


Urban Legends have their roots in some truth. This week Denae tells Kim about the true story that inspired the Babysitter Urban Legend.  The Truth Behind ‘The Babysitter & The Man Upstairs' Urban Legend | by ClaireLinic | OMGFacts | Medium The Babysitter Murder: The Story of Janett Christman and Marylou Jenkins. By Gina Glaub

Dead Rabbit Radio
The Classics EP 37 - The Babysitter Murder

Dead Rabbit Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 47:18


Today we learn why fiber is important to a healthy memory, and then we examine the case of the Babysitter Murder. Vote For Your Favorite Paranormal Podcast: Dead Rabbit Radio! https://paranormalitymag.com/vote25/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=18482113 PayPal Donation Link https://tinyurl.com/mrxe36ph MERCH STORE!!! https://tinyurl.com/y8zam4o2 Amazon Wish List https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/28CIOGSFRUXAD?ref_=wl_share Dead Rabbit Radio Wiki https://deadrabbitradio.pods.monster/doku.php?id=Welcome Help Promote Dead Rabbit! Dual Flyer https://i.imgur.com/OhuoI2v.jpg "As Above" Flyer https://i.imgur.com/yobMtUp.jpg “Alien Flyer” By TVP VT U https://imgur.com/gallery/aPN1Fnw “QR Code Flyer” by Finn https://imgur.com/a/aYYUMAh Links  EP 803 - Are Big Boobs The Work Of Satan? (Pharmacy Robbery By Madman episode) https://deadrabbitradio.libsyn.com/ep-803-are-big-boobs-the-work-of-satan Constipation, the toilet came out and lost 10 years of memory. https://www.chinatimes.com/cn/hottopic/20190522002897-260805?chdtv Woman Loses 10 Years of Memories After She Pooped with Excessive Force https://www.worldofbuzz.com/woman-loses-10-years-of-memories-after-she-pooped-with-excessive-force/ The Unsolved Murder of Janett Christman https://truecrimearticles.com/2018/03/30/the-unsolved-murder-of-janett-christman/ Listen to the daily podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts! ------------------------------------------------ Logo Art By Ash Black Opening Song: "Atlantis Attacks" Closing Song: "Bella Royale" Music By Simple Rabbitron 3000 created by Eerbud Thanks to Chris K, Founder Of The Golden Rabbit Brigade Dead Rabbit Archivist Some Weirdo On Twitter AKA Jack YouTube Champ Stewart Meatball The Haunted Mic Arm provided by Chyme Chili The Golden Rabbit Army: Fabio N, Chyme Chili, Greg Gourley Wiki by Germ http://www.DeadRabbit.com Email: DeadRabbitRadio@gmail.com Twitter: @DeadRabbitRadio Facebook: www.Facebook.com/DeadRabbitRadio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadrabbitradio Dead Rabbit Radio Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/DeadRabbitRadio/ Paranormal News Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalNews/ Mailing Address Jason Carpenter PO Box 1363 Hood River, OR 97031 Paranormal, Conspiracy, and True Crime news as it happens! Jason Carpenter breaks the stories they'll be talking about tomorrow, assuming the world doesn't end today. All Contents Of This Podcast Copyright Jason Carpenter 2018 - 2023  

Unexplained Realms
S.4 Episode 2 - Who Killed Janett Christman?

Unexplained Realms

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 19:48


A true crime committed inspires an urban legend and movies --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unexplainedrealms/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unexplainedrealms/support

Castles & Cryptids
104: Urban Legends of the Last Millennium

Castles & Cryptids

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 131:02


Listen up cryptic cuties, we got a classic horror trope coming at ya! The "call is coming from inside the house" babysitter urban legend! We've all heard the classic lines like-What's your favorite scary movie? from Scream, etc, but did any of that actually ever happen?? Was a babysitter really murdered, or someone ever calling and asking her to check on the children? Kelsey spills the teenage tea on this case, the case of Janett Christman. We were surprised to learn how much of it was actual true- or not. Alanna goes a different direction with something a little dark- and fun for gamers?? what have you heard about Polybius, an arcade game that may or may not have existed? Pinball wizard or not- you will probably enjoy this obscure conspiracy theory! Stay tuned for a bonus episode about the dark side of Disney!! Promo of the week: All Hallow's Eve podcast Tags: Janett Christman, Polybius, Petrified forest, urban legends,

Mysteries and Histories
96: The murder that inspired countless movies: Janett Christman

Mysteries and Histories

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 23:19


On 18th March 1950, 13 year old Janett Christman went to babysit for family friends to earn some pocket money. At around 10.30pm that night the local police received a call from a girl screaming for help and then the line went dead. When the parents arrived home, they found Janett's body.

The Midwest Crime Files
The Babysitter Murder: The murder of Janett Christman

The Midwest Crime Files

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 44:02


We take a look into the story that is the basis for the urban legend: The Babysitter and the Man UpstairsSupport the show

Evil Pudding : A True Crime Podcast
Evil Pudding Episode 38 - When a Stranger Calls: The Unsolved Murder of Janett Christman

Evil Pudding : A True Crime Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 52:24


When a Stranger Calls: The Unsolved Murder of Janett Christman Happy Halloween, Pudding Pod Fam! Have you ever watched the thriller movie ‘When a Stranger Calls'? The premise is a young babysitter is in a home with sleeping children and a strange man keeps calling asking her, “Have you checked the children” ...before hanging up. Frightened, the babysitter calls the police who instruct her to try to keep the stranger on the phone for longer so they can get a trace on the number. The babysitter then receives one final call from the stranger asking if she has checked the children. She tries to keep him on the line a bit longer this time. Immediately after the stranger hangs up the phone rings once more. It's the police. They inform her that the call is coming from…INSIDE THE HOUSE. After watching this movie, we started to wonder where the idea of “the call is coming from inside the house” came from. So, we did a little snooping around and found the horrifying inspiration behind these thrilling films…and although the story is a bit different since Hollywood tends to take liberties to entertain consumers, it is a terrifying story, nonetheless. Today my friends, we will be speaking about the case that inspired the movie ‘When a Stranger Calls'. The 1950 unsolved murder of 13-year-old Janett Christman. Check out todays featured podcast! Coffee N Crime https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Ee7U6K1ortLKuO832Tfl6?si=0WUju1tKRmiumhL9D_PNAA Sources used https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/When_a_Stranger_Calls_(1979_film) https://swati-suman.medium.com/the-true-crime-story-behind-the-movie-when-a-stranger-calls-fdcfe1895254 https://www.columbiatribune.com/story/lifestyle/around-town/2013/08/19/unsolved-murder-brought-back-to/21663483007/ https://uppbeat.io/t/pecan-pie/creepy License code: EBBRRGVUUHB09JUK

Crime and Coffee Couple - True Crime Podcast
The "Unsolved" Murder of Janett Christman

Crime and Coffee Couple - True Crime Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 47:04


Allison tells us about Jannett Christman. Unfortunately the movie "When a Stranger Calls" is loosely based on this story.Janett Christman was born on March 21, 1936 in Boonville, Missouri; she was the oldest daughter of Charles & Lula Christman. She had two sisters, Reta, and Cheryl. Janett was described as fun-loving, cheerful, exceptionally hard working & played the piano in choir. Want BONUS EPISODES!? Become a Patron:https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecoupleSave money on your prescriptions. Download/Print/Text your discount EZRXdrugcard to yourself here:https://www.ezrxdrugcard.com/ezrx2411-6887681540Send us a nice message on Instagram, TikTok, or Twitter! We'd love to hear from you!https://www.instagram.com/crimeandcoffee2/https://www.tiktok.com/@crimeandcoffee2https://twitter.com/crimeandcoffee2References:Merriam-Webster: Urban legendWikipedia: The babysitter & the man upstairsTrue Crime Articles: The Unsolved Murder of Janett ChristmanSwati Suman: The True Crime Story Behind the Movie “When a Stranger Calls”Support the showIf you're on an iPhone, review us on Apple Podcasts please! Scroll to the bottom of the page and hit the stars ;)Podcast Intro and Outro music:Seductress Dubstep by Audionautix http://audionautix.comCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

Going West: True Crime
The Man Upstairs // 200

Going West: True Crime

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 59:45


In 1950, a teenage girl was babysitting for a local Missouri family when she was brutally murdered before the nights end. She was able to phone police and briefly ask for help, but the call dropped and was unable to be traced. Within years of her terrifying murder, an urban legend developed that has inspired numerous horror stories and movies… This is the story of Janett Christman, and The Mans Upstairs. BONUS EPISODES patreon.com/goingwestpodcast CASE SOURCES https://www.newspapers.com/image/204723643/?terms=Janett%20Christman&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1836581/?terms=Janett%20Christman&match=1 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52836495/janett-christman https://www.newspapers.com/search/?query=Janett%20Christman&p_province=us-mo&dr_year=1950-1950 https://swati-suman.medium.com/the-true-crime-story-behind-the-movie-when-a-stranger-calls-fdcfe1895254 https://openjurist.org/203/f2d/797/mueller-v-powell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Tipsy Ghost
111 : The Naughty Water

The Tipsy Ghost

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 58:59


The episode where we talk all things true crime. Sarah goes first with the infamous story of the Hinterkaifeck Murders in Germany. You tell us: aliens or murder?! And our favorite Gef the Mongoose makes a return. Next is Boydston with a local story: Robert Courtney, a deadly pharmacist in KC. Guys, stay away from the grey market and the Devil's juice. Finally is Lindsey with the true story behind a famous urban legend: the babysitter story which originated from the death of Janett Christman in Missouri. Also, Lindsey would like to formally issue an apology: Boydston was right. The Black Forest is in fact, in Germany. Don't quote facts and drink, friends. You will be wrong. www.thetipsyghost.com Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @thetipsyghost Email us your stories at thetipsyghost@gmail.com Show your support when you subscribe, leave a great review, & give us a 5 star rating— it really helps!

Drunk On True Crime
The Janett Christman Murder

Drunk On True Crime

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 45:35


Urban legends have been around for as long as we can remember, and typically theres always a little bit of truth to those stories. This case became the inspiration to Hollywoods cult classic horror films and also the extreme frustration to most since it remains unsolved. I know I know, but we said we were going to cover solved and unsolved cases. 13 year old Janett Christman's night of babysitting turned to hell in march of 1950.  *Trigger Warner for sexual assault of a minor, violent and gruesome crime scene descriptions*  Support the show

Creeptastic
10 - Murder and a Movie: Scream, the Gainesville Ripper & the Murder of Janett Christman

Creeptastic

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 62:43


I would ask if you like scary movies, but I already know you do! For this week's episode I decided to mix things up a bit and give you a little sneak peek at one of the monthly bonus episodes which are usually for patrons only which I have been calling Murder and a Movie.  I pick a horror movie, usually a decently well-known one, and talk about that as well as the real-life cases and/or killers which inspired it. And for this episode, I have chosen to feature 1996's Scream, which some have called one of the most influential and pivotal horror movies of all time. Famous as it is, few people know that the plot was actually inspired in part by the real-life horrific murder of a 13-year-old babysitter named Janett Christman in 1950, and the brutal crimes of the Gainesville Ripper in the early 90s.  Let's journey back to 1996 when the world was first introduced to Ghostface, this week on Creeptastic! See visuals for this episode on https://www.instagram.com/carolinesayang/ (Instagram)! Become a https://www.patreon.com/creeptastic (Patreon) of Creeptastic to access bonus weekly and monthly content! Contact me and find links to social media at https://creeptastic.com/ (Creeptastic.com)!

The Right Shoe
Janett Christman

The Right Shoe

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 27:55


Janett Christman was only 13 years old when she babysat for little Gregory Romack - what Ed and Anne Romack would walk in and find that night would terrify them. Her case to this day remains UNSOLVED.Her parents Charles and Lulu Christman died never having known what truly happened on that dark stormy night of March 18, 1950.This story is the true story behind the first 20 minutes of When a Stranger calls (1979) and strikes fear into the heart of babysitters everywhere.I also talk about Rick James (the next episode of The Right Shoe) coming next time.LoveDebbie Q

True Crime Trine
Ep.41 – Robert Mueller (Aquarius) - Screaming Rabbits

True Crime Trine

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 62:37


Join us this week for a full tilt ride. Hannah starts us off with the Urban Legend of the Babysitter and the Man Upstairs. Creepy right, don't worry it gets worse. The main case of the episode is the murder of Janett Christman, who was just 13 years old at the time of her death. Janett's murder was not the first of it's kind in Columbia, Missouri though. Just 4 years previous, 20-year old Marylou Jenkins was slain in her home while her parents were away. In that case, 35-year old Floyd Jenkins who was probably not mentally fit to stand trial was convicted of the crime and sentenced to the gas chamber. For our science buffs, Hannah tells us about oxidative phosphorylation. Back to the main case, we hear about the complete and total ass-hat Robert Pember Mueller. For astrology, we continue our Aquarius corner and on 1/24 Mars enters Capricorn.

True Crimes and Story Times
True Crime Episode 8: Janett Christman

True Crimes and Story Times

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 38:42


This horrific murder of a young girl actually has a lengend based on her.. and even a movie. Ever seen "When a stranger calls?". Yup that was based on a murder if you didn't know. We are taking it wayyyy back in time to the early 1900's. Join us for more!Sources:https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdM4ye7b/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3930183/janett-christman-1950-missouri/https://truenightmarescom.wordpress.com/2020/10/26/when-a-stranger-calls-the-murder-of-janett-christman/https://swati-suman.medium.com/the-true-crime-story-behind-the-movie-when-a-stranger-calls-fdcfe1895254https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_babysitter_and_the_man_upstairs

Horror VS Reality
Ep. 33: When A Stranger Calls (1979) VS The Murder of Janett Christman

Horror VS Reality

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 108:33


Morgan and Anastasia discuss The classic but honestly mediocre film, When A Stranger Calls (1979) and the horrific unsolved murder of Janett Christman. (The basis for the Babysitter and the Man Upstairs urban legend). Plus, Morgan watches two Adam Driver films, Ana and Morgan share their love of John C. Reilly and more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A Lifetime of Happiness: Movies, TV, and Video Games
Black Christmas (1974, 2006, 2019)

A Lifetime of Happiness: Movies, TV, and Video Games

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 62:18 Transcription Available


The Steves discuss the 1974 holiday slash, Black Christmas, along with their two remakes and what's making them happy in pop culture today.What's Making Us Happy?YOU, Season 2 (Netflix)The Bitch Who Stole Christmas (VH1, Paramount +)Resident Evil: Welcome to Racoon City (Theatres)Black Christmas (1974) TopicsThe origin of the 'Babysitter in Danger' tropeWho killed Janett Christman?Who is Wayne Boden?Creating (and breaking) modern horror tropesThe impact of the abortion B-plotOur theories about Billy's backstoryWho killed Jennings, the cop on lookout?Black Christmas (2006)Their graphic take on Billy's backstoryDifferences in the sorority and storylinesThe multiple issues with the character of AgnesBlack Christmas (2019)Why this should have been titled something elseThe importance of the movies B-plotMen and their evil gooWhich version did you prefer and why? Let us know by emailing us at happylifepod@gmail.com or getting involved with our social media @happylifepodUntil next time, Stay Happy!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/happylifepod)

Ghosts-n-Heauxs
Cocktails and Claws

Ghosts-n-Heauxs

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 113:30


Happy Heauxlloween!!! Between recording 2 episodes in one day, some drinks and running on no sleep, this episode is…off the rails. But don't worry, the Halloween centric stories are worth the wait when Zee covers the murder of babysitter Janett Christman, a case that went on to inspire some of your favorite scary movies. Danielle shares not one but TWO horrifying tales of Halloween murders, with the Liske family and the murder of Peter Fabiano.Stalk us here!Twitter - ghostsnheauxsInstagram - ghosts_n_heauxsFacebook - GhostsnHeauxsPodcastAnd don't forget to send your stories to ghostsnheauxs@gmail.com

Oy with the Terror Already
Ep. 31 The Legend of the Babysitter and the Man Upstairs & Nellie Bly

Oy with the Terror Already

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 51:35


In this week's episode, Sandra talks about a well-known urban legend called "The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs." This legend tells the story of a young girl who is babysitting for a family and keeps receiving phone calls telling her to "check the children." Concerned, she calls the cops who are able to trace the call coming from inside the house. This legend is actually based on the true story of the tragic murder of Janett Christman a young girl who was babysitting in her hometown of Columbia, Missouri in the 1950s who was found murdered, and to this day the mystery remains unsolved. Later, Danielle discusses the pioneering journalist, Nellie Bly. She was one of the few women in 1887 who was given the chance to write pieces related to serious issues. She is mainly known for going undercover as a mentally ill woman who gets placed into an asylum. Her work and dedication to investigating the conditions of mental asylums were lauded by the public. This led to an increase in the budget to improve living conditions. Nellie abruptly left the writing world when she felt underappreciated after famously traveling around the world in 72 days. Sandra's Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_babysitter_and_the_man_upstairs https://medium.com/omgfacts/the-truth-behind-the-babysitter-the-man-upstairs-urban-legend-d41d1722c9e9 https://truecrimearticles.wordpress.com/2018/03/30/the-unsolved-murder-of-janett-christman/ https://moviesanywhere.com/movie/when-a-stranger-calls https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52836495/janett-christman Danielle's Sources: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nellie-Bly https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2019/07/28/she-went-undercover-expose-an-insane-asylums-horrors-now-nellie-bly-is-getting-her-due/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oywiththeterroralready/support

Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories
E270: Babysitters Pt. 1

Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 41:13


A 1950 crime in Missouri may have inspired the urban legend about the babysitter and the man upstairs. When the Romacks returned from a night out, they found their 13-year-old babysitter, Janett Christman, dead in their living room — and police had reason to believe it was an “inside job.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Someone Probably Died
Halloween Re-release - Episode 20: UFOs & Babysitters (Travis Waltman/Janett Christman)

Someone Probably Died

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 52:35


***We are re-releasing some of our creepiest episodes this month in honor of our favorite time of year. O'Dell's story of the murder of Janett Christman is said to have influenced the "babysitter in danger" trope we see in so many horror movies, most notably in "When a Stranger Calls". (This episode originally dropped on March 3, 2021)***On today's show, we talk about ASMR before jumping in. Erin talks about the alleged UFO abduction of Travis Walton, and then O'Dell kicks off his "urban legends inspired by true stories that inspired movies" series with the murder of Janett Christman - a true story that many say inspired the babysitter in danger trope, and the 1979 horror movie, "When a Stranger Calls". We close the show with an In Memoriam about a man who realized he was dying and wrote a poetic note before he kicked it.Chapters:00:00 - Intro00:25 - ASMR for life05:19 - Erin's Story: A UFO Abducted Travis Walton16:51 - O'Dell saw a UFO21:23 - O'Dell's Story: Janett Christman - The Babysitter Murder45:25 - In Memoriam: Poetry by Thornton JonesSend us a tip: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LEPodcastsSupport us by becoming a member: https://someoneprobablydied.com/index.php/become-a-member/Check out our website at https://sixdegreesofwtf.com for more information on this week's episode, including links to resources and videos mentioned during the show.If you have a creepy story or unsolved mystery that you'd like to share with us, send us a message to killerstory@sixdegreesofwtf.comCheck out our social media: https://beacons.page/sixdegreesofwtf

Little Nerdy
The True Tale of When A Stranger Calls

Little Nerdy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 54:13


On today's episode we discuss the movies When a Stranger Calls, the Sequel When a Stranger Calls Back and the 2006 remake of the 1979 film. We also discuss the urban legend that inspired the film's as well as the real life murder of Janett Christman in the 1950's, that may have been the catalysts to the urban legend. We used the March 7, 2010 article Who Killed Janett Christman by T.J. Greaney from www.columbiatribute.com as a source. Also see what's new with blackwhitecheck at www.blackwhitecheck.com

The Things That Haunt Me
Episode 14: Janett Christman

The Things That Haunt Me

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 31:17


We're back! This week we are covering the case of Janett Christman, the case that the urban legend of the babysitter and the man upstairs was based on! If you're still with us, thank you and we missed you!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ThingsThatHaunt)

Quinta Misteriosa
Caso Janett Christman

Quinta Misteriosa

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 26:01


Caso Janett Christman

Well, that's Weird
When a Stranger Calls

Well, that's Weird

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 15:08


In this episode we talk about the mysterious death of Janett Christman. This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wellthatsweird/message Send an email: wellthatsweirdpodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wellthatsweird/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wellthatsweird/support

Now Fear This! with Becky & Merie
“Are you having, like, a Texas seizure?” Real-life babysitting horror stories

Now Fear This! with Becky & Merie

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 58:42


This week’s podcast episode finds Becky and Merie trading babysitting & housesitting horror stories, including murder that is both solved (Cassie Stoddart) and unsolved (Janett Christman). Along the way they address the burning questions you didn’t know you had, like:  Where does babysitting land on Now Fear This’s Fear-o-meter? Who has read the book version of Eyes Wide Shut? If you’re not answering Merie’s texts, are you in jail? And, what kind of grade will you get on that speech? How did Merie survive her older sister’s babysitting? Is our new theme song going to be, “I hate you because you’re so shitty” and who will write the melody? Before murdering someone, should you ask yourself if you’re too dumb to do it? (Hint: yes!) Don’t be scared if Merie asks how you would cover up the perfect murder. She’s asking for a friend. Video of the 2 murderers can be found here. Sources for this episode include the following: Medium.com. thecriminaljournal.com.

Weirdiva Podcast
Ep 35: Getting Away With Murder

Weirdiva Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 60:00


Join us this week as we discuss a few cases that seem very straight forward, and yet the official findings indicate something else... Sometimes cases are just too convoluted to solve... sometimes, there are just a whole lot of people looking the other way. Come learn with us- how to get away with murder.   This podcast is powered by PodMoth Media Network. Visit https://podmoth.network for info. *Please note- there is some debate over whether or not Rudolph Hahn had a medical license/attended medical school. Sources are conflicting and since we cant ask him ourselves, we don't know for sure either way. Also, the Phoebe Handsjuk  and Janett Christman cases are as of yet unsolved. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. https://spiritedwriter.wordpress.com/2018/02/12/the-hahn-mansion/ https://www.krem.com/article/features/haunted-hahn-house/293-609721186 https://www.phoebehandsjuk.com/ https://www.smh.com.au/national/phoebe-handsjuks-waste-chute-death-unlike-anything-else-20160929-grqz0a.html   Who killed Janett Christman? - News - Columbia Daily Tribune - Columbia, MO Janett Christman 1950 Missouri - Newspapers.com The Unsolved Murder of Janett Christman – True Crime Articles      

Someone Probably Died
Episode 20: UFOs & Babysitters

Someone Probably Died

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 52:32


On today's show, we talk about ASMR before jumping in. Erin talks about the alleged UFO abduction of Travis Walton, and then O'Dell kicks off his "urban legends inspired by true stories that inspired movies" series with the murder of Janett Christman - a true story that many say inspired the babysitter in danger trope, and the 1979 horror movie, "When a Stranger Calls". We close the show with an In Memoriam about a man who realized he was dying and wrote a poetic note before he kicked it.Chapters:00:00 - Intro00:17 - ASMR for life05:16 - Erin's Story: A UFO Abducted Travis Walton16:49 - I saw a UFO21:20 - O'Dell's Story: Janett Christman - The Babysitter Murder45:23 - In Memoriam: Poetry by Thornton Joneshttps://www.patreon.com/someoneprobablydied?fan_landing=true (Support us on Patreon)Check out our website at https://someoneprobablydied.com (someoneprobablydied.com) for more information on this week's episode, including links to resources and videos mentioned during the show.If you have a creepy story or unsolved mystery that you'd like to share with us, send us a message to killerstory@someoneprobablydied.https://www.instagram.com/someoneprobablydied/ (Follow us on Instagram)

Cult Liter with Spencer Henry
97: When A Stranger Calls

Cult Liter with Spencer Henry

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 25:53


Cult babes! Are you alone?? Okay don't answer the phone...the call is coming from INSIDE THE HOUSE! This week we're discussing the murder of Janett Christman, the slaying that inspired ‘When a Stranger Calls.' Join me as we dive into the strange happenings of Columbia Missouri. This week's episode is sponsored by Shudder! Visit Shudder.com and use promo code ‘cult liter' for 3O days FREE!! Visit BetterHelp.com/Spencer for 10% off your first month.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Luminol | True Crime
Home Alone & An Olaf Comparison

Luminol | True Crime

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 78:23


We're sharing crimes about being Home Alone. First, Sarah shares the murder of Janett Christman. Then, Caitlin tells the story of Cassie Jo StoddartIf you like the show, please leave a review.Get access to bonus episodes! HEREInstagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.com

Crimelore
The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs

Crimelore

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 35:13


A young babysitter is tormented by creepy phone calls until the operator gives her some unthinkable information, "The call is coming from inside the house!" The legend has been in circulation for half a century and inspired multiple movies, but what's the truth behind the legend? Are babysitters really in danger? And what do these legends tell us about the anxieties of contemporary life?Sources:Berry, Craig. 2018. “The Unsolved Murder of Janett Christman.” True Crime Articles (blog). March 30, 2018. https://truecrimearticles.com/2018/03/30/the-unsolved-murder-of-janett-christman/.Brunvand, Jan Harold. 1981. The Vanishing Hitchhiker: American Urban Legends and Their Meanings. New York: W. W. Norton & Co.———. 2002. Encyclopedia of Urban Legends. Illustrated Edition. New York; London: W. W. Norton & Company.Greaney, T. J. 2010. “Who Killed Janett Christman?” Columbia Daily Tribune. March 7, 2010. https://www.columbiatribune.com/article/20100307/NEWS/303079884.Sweeney, Gary. 2017. “This 15-Year-Old Babysitter Disappeared Over 60 Years Ago — And Was Never Found.” Woman’s Day. February 24, 2017. https://www.womansday.com/life/real-women/a58048/what-happened-to-evelyn-hartley/.“The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs.” 2020. In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_babysitter_and_the_man_upstairs&oldid=991197865.

American Timelines
Episode 126: American Timelines 1950, Part 3

American Timelines

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 69:06


Episode 126:  American Timelines 1950, Part 3:  The Murder of Janett Christman with Ann Keen & John Cirpinski of 360 Flavor & Spice.  History for Jerks takes a look at March 1950 when a babysitter was murdered, Space Patrol debuted, Dick Button dominated Ice skating and a plane crashes into a house killing two children.  Season 5, Episode 3, of American Timelines! Part of the Queen City Podcast Network: www.queencitypodcastnetwork.com. Credits Include  Truecrimearticles.com, Columbiatribune.com, Medium.com, www.noufors.com, Popculture.us, Wikipedia, TVtango, IMDB & Youtube.  Information may not be accurate, as it is produced by jerks. Music by MATT TRUMAN EGO TRIP, the greatest American Band. Click Here to buy their albums!

The ABCs of True Crime
October Minisode #4 - When A Stranger Calls and Janett Christman

The ABCs of True Crime

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 41:48


For our final October 2020 minisode series, Jess and Lindsey talk about the classic movie, When A Stranger Calls. The movie was inspired by a classic urban legend, which is rooted in the murder of 13 year old Janet Christman Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter Email us at theabcsoftruecrime@gmail.com

Don't Fall Asleep
57: We Would Not Be Friends, Carl.

Don't Fall Asleep

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 34:49


IT'S HALLOWEEN! Well, almost. On this week's episode, Hannah and April talk tricks and treats with deadly pranks and Janett Christman.

Darkest Corners Podcast
65. A Critically Acclaimed Erotic Romp: The Creepover Sleepover Crossover

Darkest Corners Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 74:09


In this super spooky crossover episode, the gals host some new friends! Alli and Kathryn from The Creepover join us for some scary stories. Alli tells us a personal story that might keep you from ever babysitting again. Kathyrn shares the history and hauntings of the Pittock Mansion, a boo-tiful house on a hill in Oregon. Caity dives into the case of the man who killed Halloween (also known as The Candy Man), Ronald Clark O'Bryan. Sarah ends the show with another, much darker, babysitting crime, the still unsolved murder of Janett Christman.

Fresh Hell Podcast
E82: MURDER - Have You Checked the Children? The Murders of Marylou Jenkins & Janett Christman

Fresh Hell Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 48:08


The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs is one of the urban legends that scared Annie the most as a kid. And like many urban legends, this one has a true story, a terrible murder, that inspired it, and terrified the people of Columbia Missouri. Annie tells Johanna the legend and the unsolved murders of 20 year old Marylou Jenkins and 13 year old Janett Christman. 

Fresh Hell Podcast
Episode 82: Murder- Have You Checked the Children? The Murders of Marylou Jenkins & Janett Christman

Fresh Hell Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020


The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs is one of the urban legends that scared Annie the most as a kid. And like many urban legends, this one has a true story, a terrible murder, that inspired it, and terrified the people of Columbia Missouri. Annie tells Johanna the legend and the unsolved murders of 20... Continue Reading →

Always Time for True Crime
Janett Christman

Always Time for True Crime

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 35:42


When a 13 year old girl is brutally murdered while babysitting, police see links between this case and earlier crimes a few years earlier. But police have already executed a man for the earlier crime... Does this murder reveal a pattern or are two similar murders in one small town only coincidence? Promo by I Said God Damn Sources:https://www.newspapers.com/clip/24065250/janett-christman/https://www.columbiatribune.com/news/20170925/70-years-later-execution-of-floyd-cochranhttps://medium.com/omgfacts/the-truth-behind-the-babysitter-the-man-upstairs-urban-legend-d41d1722c9e9https://www.newspapers.com/clip/24065250/janett-christman/https://truecrimearticles.com/2018/03/30/the-unsolved-murder-of-janett-christman/https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/local-historian-shares-true-crime-stories-at-murder-mystery-and/article_8c4d7e7c-adbf-11e9-9ee5-bb4d05f2e832.htmlhttps://casetext.com/case/mueller-v-powellhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/?clipping_id=24221454&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjE4MzY1ODEsImlhdCI6MTU5MDQzMjM3MywiZXhwIjoxNTkwNTE4NzczfQ.zaRkje78E_j84Ds0P-7wWTpPXtN6qnGUozTCJz6I_8Yhttps://www.columbiatribune.com/article/20130819/Lifestyle/308199877The Trail Went Cold Episode 146https://books.google.ca/books?id=0b8DAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA56&lpg=PA56&dq=jake+bradford+missouri&source=bl&ots=Ja7W7UT6pk&sig=ACfU3U1E-jjFra6QnyAW3k7Tz_WyfJVFiw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwixhITn88_pAhVIOs0KHW9UCVgQ6AEwBHoECAsQAQ#v=onepage&q=jake%20bradford%20missouri&f=false

This Could Get Scary
Tiny Tales: Hey, look at my mechanical pencil!

This Could Get Scary

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 15:54


Babysitting, mechanical pencils, and math. What more can you ask for? On this week's tiny tale-sode, Brittany and Jaid discuss the urban legend Babysitter and the Man Upstairs and the true crime of Janett Christman. Tag along and fear not, this could get scary.

Death By Champagne
EP 63 - Sex Mania

Death By Champagne

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 86:58


Welcome back to Death by Champagne, the podcast here to keep you up at night! We are back this week to bring you a few legends and their possible true crime origins. Mack brings us the Hook Man Legend and it’s possible association with Texarkana Moonlight Murders. Liv brings you the Babysitting Horror story brought to life with the murder of Janett Christman, along with another possible connection. This episode contains foul language, topics regarding murder, rape, child murder and rape, and spooky legends. We’ll do our best to stay on track, but the bottles are popped!   Hook Man LegendWikipedia, The HookJan Harold Brunvand, American Folklore: An EncyclopediaWikipedia, Jan Harold BrunvandJake Rossen, Mental FlossPrudence Mackintosh, Texas MonthlyCarlton Stowers, The Dallas ObserverPaul McDonnold, Phantom MemoriesBill Ellis, "The Hook" Reconsidered: Problems in Classifying and Interpreting Adolescent Horror LegendsJames Presley, The Phantom Killer   Babysitter Horror StoryTrue Crime Articles: Craig BerryColumbia Tribune: T.J. GreaneyColumbia Tribune: Caitlin Campbell and Rudi KellerColumbia Tribune Article about Documentary 

The Blotter Presents
120: The Preppy Murder: Death In Central Park and Killer Legends

The Blotter Presents

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 60:03


The Preppy Murder is Sundance's five-part look at the murder of Jennifer Levin by Robert Chambers, and how it gripped New York City for years starting in August of 1986. Guest Piper Weiss and I remember those headlines well, but the miniseries corrects our memory on some points -- though we're still not sure why this is coming out now, or why Linda Fairstein's participation isn't asterisked in some way. In the Cold Case section, Piper and I revisit one segment of Zeman and Mills's Killer Legends, with Piper theorizing on why the "call coming from inside the house" urban legend gained traction and both of us recommending Zeman's Cropsey. We also talk about ghost apps, snack diplomacy, and more in The Blotter Presents, Episode 120. SHOW NOTES  The Preppy Murder: Death In Central Park: https://www.sundancetv.com/shows/the-preppy-murder-death-in-central-park/season-1/episode-01-woman-down-in-central-park The book I loaned to Piper: https://www.amazon.com/Wasted-Inside-Robert-Chambers-Jennifer-Murder/dp/1504030370 Michael Stone's NYMag cover story: http://nymag.com/news/features/crime/48262/ Killer Legends: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B00M4QPDMI/ref=atv_dl_rdr?autoplay=1  Contemporary coverage of Janett Christman's murder: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3930183/janett_christman_1950_missouri/ Mueller's suit against local law enforcement: https://openjurist.org/203/f2d/797/mueller-v-powell Piper's book You All Grow Up And Leave Me, now in paperback: https://www.amazon.com/You-All-Grow-Leave-Obsession/dp/006245658X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Evidence Locker True Crime
70: USA - The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs

Evidence Locker True Crime

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2019 47:08


Urban legend ‘The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs’ inspired the 1979 horror film When a Stranger Calls. But what if there was some truth to the legend? In 1950, 13-year-old Janett Christman was brutally raped and strangled while babysitting in Missouri. Three years later 15-year-old Evelyn Hartley was babysitting when she disappeared, leaving nothing but a broken eyeglasses and a trail of blood… This week’s sponsors: HelloFresh (http://www.hellofresh.co.uk) are offering our listeners £60 off 4 boxes. Promo code: EVIDENCE Grass & Co (https://grassandco.com/) – use discount code: EVIDENCE at checkout to claim your 20% OFF the entire range. For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/evidencelockerpodcast/) Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/evidencelocker) This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

The Trail Went Cold
The Trail Went Cold - Episode 146 - Janett Christman

The Trail Went Cold

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2019 48:00


March 18, 1950. Columbia, Missouri. 13-year old Janett Christman shows up at a married couple's residence to spend the evening babysitting their child. When the couple returns home, they discover that Janett has been raped and strangled to death by an intruder, and the local sheriff's department would report having received a phone call from Janett while she was being attacked. The investigation uncovers a promising suspect named Robert Mueller, whom Janett had also babysat for, but there is not enough evidence to make an arrest. Four years earlier, another young Columbia woman was murdered in a strikingly similar fashion and a suspect went to the gas chamber for the crime. But could an innocent man have been executed while the real killer went on to murder Janett Christman? On this week's Halloween-themed episode of “The Trail Went Cold”, we explore a creepy unsolved crime which inspired an infamous urban legend. Additional Reading: https://www.columbiatribune.com/article/20100307/News/303079884 https://web.archive.org/web/20180412110956/https://insidecolumbia.net/2015/10/01/who-killed-janett-christman/ “The Trail Went Cold” is on Patreon! Visit www.patreon.com/thetrailwentcold to become a patron and gain access to our exclusive bonus content. The Trail Went Cold is produced and edited by Magill Foote. All music is composed by Vince Nitro.

The Trail Went Cold
The Trail Went Cold – Episode 146 – Janett Christman

The Trail Went Cold

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2019 48:01


March 18, 1950. Columbia, Missouri. 13-year old Janett Christman shows up at a married couple’s residence to spend the evening babysitting their child. When the couple returns home, they discover that Janett has been raped and strangled to death by an intruder, and the local sheriff’s department would report having received a phone call from Janett while she was being attacked. The investigation uncovers a promising suspect named Robert Mueller, whom Janett had also babysat for, but there is not enough evidence to make an arrest. Four years earlier, another young Columbia woman was murdered in a strikingly similar fashion and a suspect went to the gas chamber for the crime. But could an innocent man have been executed while the real killer went on to murder Janett Christman? On this week’s Halloween-themed episode of “The Trail Went Cold”, we explore a creepy unsolved crime which inspired an infamous urban legend. Additional Reading: https://www.columbiatribune.com/article/20100307/News/303079884 https://web.archive.org/web/20180412110956/https://insidecolumbia.net/2015/10/01/who-killed-janett-christman/ “The Trail Went Cold” is on Patreon! Visit www.patreon.com/thetrailwentcold to become a patron and gain access to our exclusive bonus content. Click here to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. Click here to listen to the podcast on Stitcher. Click here to subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Music. Click here to subscribe to the podcast on Spotify. The Trail Went Cold is produced and edited by Magill Foote. All music is composed by Vince Nitro.

Hollywood Crime Scene
Episode 111 - Movie vs. Reality: When a Stranger Calls and Janett Christman

Hollywood Crime Scene

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 41:51


We explore the 1950 murder of Janett Christman as well as the urban legend that inspired the 1979 film When a Stranger Calls. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kills and Chills Podcast
Ep 53: The Babysitter and Doppelgängers

Kills and Chills Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2019 85:22


What is good!? Today Dan talks about the murder of Janett Christman, and how the urban legend revolving around a baby sitter getting a call saying the perp is inside the house. Ken will research along and talk about the creepy doppelgänger theory! WOOHOO! If you are digging what we're doing, please don't forget to subscribe to us on all major podcasting platforms and if you're on iTunes, be sure to leave us a 5 star review. It would mean the world!   Additionally, hit up our Patreon! We switched up a few things to give you guys more goodies if you decide to spend your money on us. https://www.patreon.com/kills_chills  Want to be our friend? (Hopefully) Be sure to follow us on twitter and instagram @kills_chills, and talk to us! We love hearing from you.   If you're feeling particularly daring and want to suggest a topic or just want to say you think we're rad, shoot us an email at killsnchills@gmail.com  Intro music by Fatherthiccmas aka @mikeinasuitcase --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kills-and-chills-podcast/support

Dead Rabbit Radio
EP 230 - The Babysitter Murder

Dead Rabbit Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 31:36


Today we learn why fiber is important to a healthy memory, and then we examine the case of the Babysitter Murder. MERCH STORE!!! https://www.redbubble.com/people/deadrabbitradio/works/35749420-dead-rabbit-radio?asc=u   Help Promote Dead Rabbit! Dual Flyer https://i.imgur.com/OhuoI2v.jpg "As Above" Flyer  https://i.imgur.com/yobMtUp.jpg   Constipation, the toilet came out and lost 10 years of memory. https://www.chinatimes.com/cn/hottopic/20190522002897-260805?chdtv   Woman Loses 10 Years of Memories After She Pooped with Excessive Force https://www.worldofbuzz.com/woman-loses-10-years-of-memories-after-she-pooped-with-excessive-force/   The Unsolved Murder of Janett Christman https://truecrimearticles.com/2018/03/30/the-unsolved-murder-of-janett-christman/   Listen to the daily podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts! ------------------------------------------------ Logo Art By Ash Black   "As Above" Art By Grant Scott   Opening Song: "Atlantis Attacks" Closing Song: "Bella Royale" Music By Dr. Huxxxtable Rabbitron 3000 created by Eerbud   http://www.DeadRabbit.com Email: DeadRabbitRadio@gmail.com Twitter: @JasonOCarpenter Facebook: www.Facebook.com/DeadRabbitRadio   Paranormal, Conspiracy, and True Crime news as it happens! Jason Carpenter breaks the stories they'll be talking about tomorrow, assuming the world doesn't end today.   All Contents Of This Podcast Copyright Jason Carpenter 2018 - 2019

Weird World Podcast
Episode 98 - The Dangers of Babysitting - Janett Christman

Weird World Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 44:25


13 year old babysitter Janett Christman was murdered while calling the police, screaming for help. Was it the classic urban legend of the killer calling from inside the house? Or was it someone closer to home?…

Redrum Blonde
The Babysitter Murder - Janett Christman

Redrum Blonde

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2018 27:15


We all know of the urban legend where the babysitter is being terrorized by phone calls telling her to check on the children. Did you know this legend is roughly based on a true story? In 1950, 13-year old Janett Christman was babysitting when she was brutally raped and murdered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Crime Dolls Podcast
Babysitter Murders

Crime Dolls Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2018 63:17


Two stories today; as promised, the link Heather mentioned is below. Have you ever been alone in someones home to watch their children? Did you ever imagine that something devastating really could happen??Careful out there kiddos.Linkage to further details about Mr. Cochran.http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/20170925/70-years-later-execution-of-floyd-cochran Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Crimedollspodcast)

The Brothers Commonplace
Janett Christman

The Brothers Commonplace

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2018 69:25


Join the Brothers on a sad lonely road...We are going to be talking about a very sad and dark case, a case so messed up that it would inspire the Urban Legend of the Babysitter and the Man Upstairs, that's right, today we are covering the mysterious unsolved case of the murder of the 13 year old babysitter, Janett Christman.Thank you everyone for listening! Be good, stay safe, and laugh at the dark stuff!Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review on itunes!

MOTrueCrime's podcast
Episode 1 - Janett Christman

MOTrueCrime's podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2018 50:51


Janett Christman was murdered in 1950 and her killer has never been caught.   BLOG: https://www.motruecrime.com/ https://www.facebook.com/motruecrime/ https://www.instagram.com/motruecrime/

Based on a True Crime
Episode 21: Janett Christman and When a Stranger Calls

Based on a True Crime

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2018 87:18


On March 18, 1950, 13-year-old Janett Christman was babysitting for the Romacks in their small, isolated home on the outskirts of Columbia, Missouri. That night, the police received a phone call from a girl screaming hysterically but were unable to get an address. At 1:35 a.m., the Romacks returned home to find Janett murdered. The still-unsolved crime inspired the widely told urban legend, the babysitter and the man upstairs, which itself inspired several movies including the 1979 horror film “When a Stranger Calls” and its 2006 remake. This is Based on a True Crime. Based on a True Crime is a podcast where Chelsea’s love of true crime and David’s love of horror movies intersect. Each week we will be discussing murders and/or mysteries, along with the pop culture they have spawned. Find us on our website and on Instagram @basedonatruecrime, Twitter @truecrimebased and Facebook @basedonatruecrime. If you'd like to see David's art and see what else we're up to in the art world, follow Lab Creature Art Studio on Instagram @labcreature. Our podcast theme and supporting music was composed and performed by Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams, who can be found on Twitter (@wetalkofdreams), their website and on Instagram (@wetalkofdreams)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yeah No Yeah
Season 2 Episode 3: If These Pugs Could Talk

Yeah No Yeah

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2017 34:29


Ever wonder the origin of the "call is coming from inside the house" urban legend? Molly has a theory, based on the terrible Janett Christman murder from 1950. Katie went on a bad date but got a good scare — stay tuned for Swedish ghosts and some old-fashioned detective work.  

Inspiré de faits réels
Inspiré de faits réels : Terreur sur la ligne (Les vraies-fausses histoires #1)

Inspiré de faits réels

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2016 44:29


Bienvenue dans Inspiré de faits réels : les vraies-fausses histoires ! Dans ce podcast, on vous raconte une histoire effrayante. Est-elle vraie, est-elle fausse ? Ça, on vous le dira après ! Dans ce premier numéro des vraies-fausses histoires, nous vous proposons de suivre Janett Christman, une baby-sitter aux prises avec un mystérieux inconnu... Au programme également, notre premier courrier des auditeurs : on répond à toutes les questions que vous nous avez posées après notre premier épisode sur Annabelle !

America's Most Haunted
Documentary Filmmakers Josh Zeman, Rachel Mills of Chiller's KILLER LEGENDS

America's Most Haunted

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2014 66:53


On Sunday, 3/16 at 8pE, CHILLER debuts its new 2-hour special, KILLER LEGENDS. The horror documentary follows filmmakers Josh Zeman and Rachel Mills as they investigate the true crimes behind these urban legends while exploring how the myths evolved and why we continue to believe.The documentary probes the following legends of:The Candyman: Though the legend is prolific, in actuality there is only one documented case of a child dying from tainted candy: 8-year-old Timothy O'Bryan, who was poisoned on Halloween by a real-life miscreant who used the legend to hide his crime, earning him the fateful nickname.The Baby-Sitter and the Man Upstairs: While the babysitter has become the go-to victim in so many horror films, does the same hold true in real life? Tragically, yes, as the filmmakers discover in unsolved case of Janett Christman, a babysitter slain in Columbia, MO, in 1950.The Hookman: Based upon the legend of two teens lovers terrorized by a madman with a hook for a hand, filmmakers investigate the case of a killer known as The Phantom, who in 1946 attacked five couples parked on lovers' lanes in Texarkana.The Killer Clown: The filmmakers investigate “phantom clown” scares that have spontaneously occurred since the 1980s. As the duo explores Chicago's creepy clown past, from John Wayne Gacy to Bozo, they attempt to answer the question of how clowns became so evil, and why they continue to haunt our nightmares.Joshua Zeman has been creating independent films for over 10 years. His critically-acclaimed horror documentary CROPSEY, was critic's pick with The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and Roger Ebert, and was “one of the scariest films of the year” in 2010.