The Black Eyed Children came into the modern day lexicon in 1998 after a reported encounter with them went (kind of) viral, and ever since reports of encounters with them have been on the rise. The black eyed kids and black eyed people are said to be paranormal entities who try to gain entry into your space, whether it be a vehicle or your home. It’s critical if you encounter one of these entities that you not let them in, as doing so reportedly ends with disastrous consequences. They typically appear in groups of two aged anywhere from 6-16, but there have also been reports of older kids appearing. They seem to be normal, but illicit and immediate guttaral fear response from whomever they approach. They are often dressed just slightly off, whether it be off from the weather or from the time and also speak in a strangely formal manner. What truly sets them apart from a normal, human child; however, is their eyes. When you look into the eyes of a black eyed child or black eyed person, you see solid black.

 

 

Sources:

Snopes

Wikipedia

Astonishing Legends Podcast

The Chilling True Terror of the Black Eyed Kids by Michael Vasey

The Black Eyed Children by David Weatherly

Behind Black Eyes: Reports of Spooky Black Eyed Kids by Sharon Hill 2014

Black Eyed Child Returns to Haunt Cannock Chase by Mike Lockley 2014

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The Black Eyed Children came into the modern day lexicon in 1998 after a reported encounter with them went (kind of) viral, and ever since reports of encounters with them have been on the rise. The black eyed kids and black eyed people are said to be paranormal entities who try to gain entry into your space, whether it be a vehicle or your home. It’s critical if you encounter one of these entities that you not let them in, as doing so reportedly ends with disastrous consequences. They typically appear in groups of two aged anywhere from 6-16, but there have also been reports of older kids appearing. They seem to be normal, but illicit and immediate guttaral fear response from whomever they approach. They are often dressed just slightly off, whether it be off from the weather or from the time and also speak in a strangely formal manner. What truly sets them apart from a normal, human child; however, is their eyes. When you look into the eyes of a black eyed child or black eyed person, you see solid black.

 

 

Sources:

Snopes

Wikipedia

Astonishing Legends Podcast

The Chilling True Terror of the Black Eyed Kids by Michael Vasey

The Black Eyed Children by David Weatherly

Behind Black Eyes: Reports of Spooky Black Eyed Kids by Sharon Hill 2014

Black Eyed Child Returns to Haunt Cannock Chase by Mike Lockley 2014

Nestled just south of Louisville, only 35 minutes away from the Louisville International Airport, is what’s been called, “The most beautiful small town in the US,” by USA Today, Bardstown, KY. Bardstown boasts multiple bourbon distilleries, a state park, old town charm, and southern hospitality. But it’s also host to some dark secrets. The Cornbread Mafia was seated not far from the heart of Bardstown just a county over in the town of Lebanon, KY and it also housed the Bardstown Money Gang. But, the most recent piece of notoriety comes from a series of unsolved crimes, crimes that include the murder of a police officer, the brutal murder of a school teacher and her daughter, the disappearance of a young mother, and the accidental death of the young mother’s father’s soon after. The town is rife with mystery, conspiracy, and history. And over the next two episodes, we’re going to introduce you to Bardstown, KY.

***Correction, we mistakenly referred to Crystal Rogers's father, Tommy Ballard as Tommy Rogers, we realized after recording that we'd incorrectly stated his last name and would like to correct that.***

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Sources:

The Cornbread Mafia: A Homegrown Syndicate’s Code of Silence and the Biggest Marijuana Bust in American History by James Higdon

visitbardstown.com

Bardstown-Nelson County Official Visitors Guide 

Wikipedia

The Kentucky Standard - Bardstown’s newspaper

Thewhiskeywash.com

unresolved.me (Bardstown 5 part blog)

FBI.gov

Bardstown Podcast 

Reddit

Washington Post

WTQV

Nestled just south of Louisville, only 35 minutes away from the Louisville International Airport, is what’s been called, “The most beautiful small town in the US,” by USA Today, Bardstown, KY. Bardstown boasts multiple bourbon distilleries, a state park, old town charm, and southern hospitality. But it’s also host to some dark secrets. The Cornbread Mafia was seated not far from the heart of Bardstown just a county over in the town of Lebanon, KY and it also housed the Bardstown Money Gang. But, the most recent piece of notoriety comes from a series of unsolved crimes, crimes that include the murder of a police officer, the brutal murder of a school teacher and her daughter, the disappearance of a young mother, and the accidental death of the young mother’s father’s soon after. The town is rife with mystery, conspiracy, and history. And over the next two episodes, we’re going to introduce you to Bardstown, KY.

Follow us on social media @bourbonandbloodshed

Send us your own stories [email protected]

Subscribe for bonus content and support what we're doing at patreon.com/bourbonandbloodshed

And give us a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts, ratings really help us move up the charts

Sources:

The Cornbread Mafia: A Homegrown Syndicate’s Code of Silence and the Biggest Marijuana Bust in American History by James Higdon

visitbardstown.com

Bardstown-Nelson County Official Visitors Guide 

Wikipedia

The Kentucky Standard - Bardstown’s newspaper

Thewhiskeywash.com

unresolved.me (Bardstown 5 part blog)

FBI.gov

Bardstown Podcast 

Reddit

Washington Post

WTQV

 

Hooray, it's our first weekly release! Join the girls on this "light" episode, an intro to aliens. In it, they discuss the four major types of aliens, sample a sherry cask aged Rabbit Hole bourbon, and speculate on what the offspring of the Nordic aliens and Flatwood Monster might look like.

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Welcome to the first of potentially many episodes where the girls dive into a favorite topic, aliens. These here specific aliens are INDIANA aliens, with a focus on weird encounters straight out of their home state (and maybe a neighboring one too). Join the insanity, watch out for spaceships, and above all else, don't get probed.

 

Multiple sources on this one, wikipedia, country living, Nicap, and UFO Casebook to name a few, along with NUFORC.org.

 

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Most know the movie 'The Exorcist' is based on the book of the same name William Peter Blatty wrote in 1971, 2 years before he made the film. What many don’t know is that the book was based on a real life exorcism performed in 1949.

Today, Dani & Morgan cover the true story behind the film.

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Primary source is "Possessed" by Thomas B. Allen.

It's our first two parter, and we made it to part 2!

In 2008 Travis Alexander was found brutally slain in his Mesa, Arizona home. His murder shook his friends and the local congregation of the Mesa Temple where he was a practicing member of the Church of Latter Day Saints. The investigation quickly honed in on Alexander's ex-girlfriend, Jodi Arias, and the subsequent investigation and trial quickly took hold of the country. The lurid details of the crime, coupled with Arias's erratic and often bizarre behavior, put the murder in the headlines nationwide.

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Our primary source for this episode was the book, "Exposed: The Secret Life of Jodi Arias by Jane Velez-Mitchell" but we also referenced quite a few newspaper articles and interviews for supplemental information.    

It's our first two parter! In 2008 Travis Alexander was found brutally slain in his Mesa, Arizona home. His murder shook his friends and the local congregation of the Mesa Temple where he was a practicing member of the Church of Latter Day Saints. The investigation quickly honed in on Alexander's ex-girlfriend, Jodi Arias, and the subsequent investigation and trial quickly took hold of the country. The lurid details of the crime, coupled with Arias's erratic and often bizarre behavior, put the murder in the headlines nationwide. Rate and review the podcast wherever you listen. Don't forget to follow the girls on instagram and facebook @bourbonandbloodshed If you want access to bonus content, or just really want to show a bit of support, visit our patreon. www.patreon.com/bourbonandbloodshed

The girls lighten the mood this week with tuberculosis! And coverage of one of the most haunted places in the US. Waverly Hills Sanitorium is located in the hills of Louisville, KY. Once, a fully functional, self-contained tuberculosis hospital, now it sits abandoned and in ruins. The current owners of Waverly Hills have formed a historical society in its name, and fund historical and paranormal tours throughout the building to fundraise in order to restore the building. Tune in for the history of the sanitorium, some laughs, and to hear about the overnight ghost tour Morgan experienced first hand.