Buckle up, because today we’re wading into one of the internet’s strangest rabbit holes: feral people.

What does that term really mean? We explore everything from Appalachian legends — backwoods creatures, cave-dwelling clans, and “wrong turn” horror stories — to folklore and psychology.

In this episode, we’ll balance spooky Reddit tales with sobering real-life cases: children raised in isolation, adults who reject modern society, and the fine line between myth and survival.

How does isolation reshape the human brain? We explore why rural myths often hide deeper social truths and what separates “living off the grid” from being truly feral. It’s a good reminder that every legend starts somewhere real.

⚠️ Content Warning: Mentions of child abuse, neglect, isolation, and violence.

“That’s Genevieve. And that’s Kaitlyn.”

Sisters-in-law, best friends, former CNAs, and the sharp-witted duo behind Camping Is Canceled. Known for their mix of research-driven storytelling and unfiltered commentary, Gen and Kait tackle true crime cases (and paranormal rabbit holes) with empathy, curiosity, and a healthy dose of dark humor.

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Bless Kait for showing up on antibiotics and a prayer. After two weeks of chaos (and a possible case of strep), we are diving back into the most cursed address in American true crime: 112 Ocean Avenue, Amityville, New York.

Last time, we left off with the DeFeo family found murdered in their beds. With Butch DeFeo’s confession echoing through Suffolk County, a new family moves into the now-infamous home: George and Kathy Lutz. They’re just trying to start fresh, but what follows over the next 28 days becomes one of the most debated hauntings in history.

As we retell the Lutz family’s descent into terror, we pull apart the line between trauma, psychosis, and the paranormal. As the story spirals toward priests, psychics, and the arrival of Ed and Lorraine Warren, one question remains:

Was the Amityville Horror a haunting… or a haunting of the mind?

⚠️ Content Warning: Includes discussion of family violence, child death, and paranormal experiences tied to real trauma.

“That’s Genevieve. And that’s Kaitlyn.”

Sisters-in-law, best friends, former CNAs, and the sharp-witted duo behind Camping Is Canceled. Known for their mix of research-driven storytelling and unfiltered commentary, Gen and Kait tackle true crime cases (and paranormal rabbit holes) with empathy, curiosity, and a healthy dose of dark humor.

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You’ve heard the phrase “the devil made me do it.” But what happens when someone uses it to explain one of the most infamous family murders in American history?

We dig into the real events behind The Amityville Horror — the gruesome 1974 murders that inspired a best-selling book, a Hollywood franchise, and decades of ghost stories. But before the hauntings and horror-movie jump scares, there was a family: the DeFeos.

We unravel the disturbing home life behind the glossy façade of 112 Ocean Avenue, a mansion gifted by old New York money, ruled by abuse, addiction, and control. From Big Ronnie’s violent temper to Butch DeFeo’s spiral into heroin and paranoia, we trace how a toxic family dynamic became the foundation for a massacre. And when the gunfire finally shattered that “perfect” suburban home, the real horror had only just begun.

⚠️ Content Warning: Domestic violence, child abuse, substance abuse, and graphic descriptions of homicide.

“That’s Genevieve. And that’s Kaitlyn.”

Sisters-in-law, best friends, former CNAs, and the sharp-witted duo behind Camping Is Canceled. Known for their mix of research-driven storytelling and unfiltered commentary, Gen and Kait tackle true crime cases (and paranormal rabbit holes) with empathy, curiosity, and a healthy dose of dark humor.

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Welcome back, campers! (And happy spooky season.) This week, we’re tossing the script out the window and diving into real-life horror stories that sound straight out of a movie. From near-death escapes to paranormal close calls, these are the true tales that make you turn the radio down, lock the doors, and whisper, “Did that really just happen?”

In this chaotic, wing-it episode, our counselors read their way through Reddit and TikTok threads filled with the internet’s most unbelievable “I survived” moments. From a haunted house that fights back to escaping attempted abductions, it’s a mix of the terrifying, the tragic, and the downright miraculous.

⚠️ Content Warning: Includes discussion of abduction, sexual assault, child endangerment, domestic violence, self-harm, and graphic survival accounts.

“That’s Genevieve. And that’s Kaitlyn.”

Sisters-in-law, best friends, former CNAs, and the sharp-witted duo behind Camping Is Canceled. Known for their mix of research-driven storytelling and unfiltered commentary, Gen and Kait tackle true crime cases (and paranormal rabbit holes) with empathy, curiosity, and a healthy dose of dark humor.

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Spooky season is here, campers. This week, we’re heading straight into local legend territory. Nestled in the backroads of Collinsville, Illinois, just past the world’s largest ketchup bottle, lies a string of graffiti-covered railroad underpasses known as the Seven Gates of Hell. For decades, bored teens, paranormal investigators, and the morbidly curious have driven these roads at night, hoping to glimpse something beyond the veil — and sometimes claiming they did.

In this episode, we explore:

• 🪦 The Legend of the Seven Gates — how a series of abandoned train trestles became Illinois’ own portal to the underworld.
• 👻 Gate-by-Gate Lore — residual hauntings, disembodied voices, and the hellhounds said to chase trespassers through the woods.
• 🩸 Real History Beneath the Myth — from Collinsville’s coal mining past to the documented 1918 lynching of John Prager, the KKK’s presence in Southern Illinois, and how a century of violence and panic shaped local folklore.
• 🐐 Satanic Panic & the “Death House” — stories of animal sacrifice, rituals between gates three and four, and why urban legends about cults took hold in the 1970s and ‘80s.
• 🚗 Acid Bridge — the “bonus” gate where teens on LSD allegedly met a fiery end, ghost cars appear out of nowhere, and a motorcycle club called the Sons of Satan reportedly held gatherings.

We also read firsthand listener stories — from phantom cars to hellhound encounters — and dig into why certain places attract myths in the first place. Was it all just teenage rebellion, or is there something darker hiding in the woods?

⚠️ Content Warning: Mentions of racial violence, lynching, animal harm, cult activity, and unsolved murder. Listener discretion is advised.

“That’s Genevieve. And that’s Kaitlyn.”

Sisters-in-law, best friends, former CNAs, and the sharp-witted duo behind Camping Is Canceled. Known for their mix of research-driven storytelling and unfiltered commentary, Gen and Kait tackle true crime cases (and paranormal rabbit holes) with empathy, curiosity, and a healthy dose of dark humor.

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In Part II of our coverage of SC's Rose Petal Murder.....the investigation into the fatal stabbing of 41 year old Vet Tech Christina Parcell gets far more complicated than anyone expected. In Part I, we unpacked the tangled relationships, custody battles, and harassment campaign that painted a disturbing picture of Christina's ex-bf and the father of her daughter in the months leading up to her murder. Now, in Part II, the story takes a bizarre turn.

In this episode we dive into all 2 and a half hours of her murderer 's confession (31 year old piano prodigy Zachary Hughes)...and y'all...it's MESSY af. Was Zachary Hughes a genuinely a good guy who got in way over his head or a deluded narcissist with a savior complex? Was Christina everything he claimed? We're diving DEEP to get the answers for ourselves and you campers....so don't miss this episode!!!

SOURCES:

Zach Hughes Full Testimony:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nElGKJn8hVM

https://www.foxcarolina.com/2025/02/20/prosecution-calls-pianist-cold-blooded-killer-defense-says-he-acted-save-child/

https://www.courttv.com/news/sc-v-zachary-hughes-rose-petal-murder-trial/

20/20 Season 47 Episode 26: The Rose Petal Murder

https://www.fitsnews.com/2025/01/09/rose-petal-murder-the-four-key-players/

https://www2.greenvillecounty.org/scjd/PublicIndex/PIImageDisplay.aspx?ctagency=23002&doctype=D&docid=1647544336899-966&HKey=548473824384117437574556757837410012171112971066872561181031157985114113797479122110791204384748199

https://abcnews.go.com/US/rose-petals-blade-pianist-confesses-womans-2021-stabbing/story?id=120794402

https://www.fitsnews.com/2025/02/14/testimony-reveals-twisted-timeline-behind-brutal-rose-petal-murder/

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of child custody disputes, CSA allegations, graphic violence, and disturbing courtroom testimony. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

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We're sure y'all already know what horrible things have been happening these last couple of weeks... including but not limited to: yet another school shooting & the cold-blooded murder of a peaceful political activist. But there's always Jake Gyllenhaal being Jake Gyllenhaal; so there's still some love and light in the world. We talk about it all today.

In this episode, we cover:

• Multiple school shootings, the Naval Academy incident that led to a tragic misunderstanding, and the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
• An incredible survival story: Angela and Cade Johnson, forced into marriage as teens by a polygamist cult, who later escaped, reconnected, and fell in love on their own terms.
• Jake G. gifts a lucky duck to a kid and continues being attractive beyond all reason.

“That’s Genevieve. And that’s Kaitlyn.”

Sisters-in-law, best friends, former CNAs, and the sharp-witted duo behind Camping Is Canceled. Known for their mix of research-driven storytelling and unfiltered commentary, Gen and Kait tackle true crime cases (and paranormal rabbit holes) with empathy, curiosity, and a healthy dose of dark humor.

📲 Instagram: @campingiscanceled

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100 episodes, campers. We can hardly believe it. To mark the milestone, we’re taking you deep into one of the most shocking and twisted cases we’ve ever covered: The “Rose Petal” Murder of Christina Parcell in Greenville, South Carolina….which actually had VERY little to do with roses.

On October 13th, 2021, 41-year-old veterinary tech and mother to a 9 year old daughter Christina Parcell was found brutally stabbed 35 times in her home — with dozens of rose petals and leaves scattered eerily around the crime scene. The discovery set off a complex investigation that unraveled secrets of custody battles, manipulation, obsession, and a trail of harassment that stretched across years and even continents. In the end—it led police to a man who NO one saw coming—and whose reasons he gave for the cold-blooded murder were just as shocking as the crime itself. This is Part 1.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes graphic violence, child custody disputes, stalking, harassment, and disturbing details about the murder. Listener discretion strongly advised.

The details:

• That Morning: Ring doorbell cameras captured a figure carrying roses approaching the Parcell home.
• The Victim: Christina was a devoted mother, veterinary technician, and sister whose kindness touched coworkers and friends.
• The Fiancé: Bradley Post, 65, retired multimillionaire, and first on the scene. Did he know more than he was letting on?
• The Sister’s POV: Tina Parcell’s unwavering suspicion and her close bond with Christina.
• John Mello: Christina’s ex, Amy’s father, and a man whose obsessive behavior, accusations, and eventual move to Italy raised every red flag.
• The Harassment Campaign: how Christina’s past was weaponized against her when pornographic images and escort ads were mailed to friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors.

This is Part I of our two-part deep dive into the Rose Petal Murders. In this first installment, we lay out the tangled web of relationships, custody battles, and escalating threats that set the stage for Christina’s violent death. Part II will unravel the investigation, the shocking arrest, and the trial that followed.

“That’s Genevieve. And that’s Kaitlyn.”

Sisters-in-law, best friends, former CNAs, and the sharp-witted duo behind Camping Is Canceled. Known for their mix of research-driven storytelling and unfiltered commentary, Gen and Kait tackle true crime cases (and paranormal rabbit holes) with empathy, curiosity, and a healthy dose of dark humor.

📲 Instagram: @campingiscanceled 📲 TikTok: @campingiscanceled 📧 Contact: [email protected]

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The Villisca Axe Murders didn’t just end with the brutal crime of 1912; the house itself has lived on with a legacy of hauntings, morbid tourism, and unanswered questions. In this final part of our deep dive, we trace how the infamous little white farmhouse became a historic landmark, a paranormal hotspot, and a site of both fascination and fear.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode covers graphic violence, child victims, unsettling hauntings, and self-harm. Listener discretion strongly advised.

In This Episode:

• Darwin and Martha Linn saved the Villisca house from demolition and restored it to its 1912 state.
• Cold spots, whispers, shadowy figures, and the infamous attic door that seems to move on its own make the house a paranormal hotspot.
• Firsthand stories from skeptics-turned-believers who experienced footsteps, tugged clothing, toys moving, and even doppelgänger encounters inside the house.
• The 2014 Stabbing Incident: caretaker Johnny Houser recounts the night a ghost hunter stabbed himself inside the home, sparking questions about whether something in the house preys on the vulnerable.
• We explore the theories of residual hauntings, collective trauma, and why so many visitors leave convinced the house is steeped in dark energy.

Despite this, we honor the victims: Josiah and Sarah Moore, their four children, and the Stillinger sisters, Lina and Ina, whose lives were cut short in a tragedy that should never be forgotten.

While the crime remains unsolved, the legacy of the Villisca Axe Murder House lives on — both as a preserved historical site and as one of America’s most notorious paranormal destinations. Would you dare spend the night?

“That’s Genevieve. And that’s Kaitlyn.”

Sisters-in-law, best friends, former CNAs, and the sharp-witted duo behind Camping Is Canceled. Known for their mix of research-driven storytelling and unfiltered commentary, Gen and Kait tackle true crime cases (and paranormal rabbit holes) with empathy, curiosity, and a healthy dose of dark humor.

📲 Instagram: @campingiscanceled 📲 TikTok: @campingiscanceled 📧 Contact: [email protected]

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June 10th, 1912. A quiet Iowa town woke to the discovery of one of the most gruesome crimes in American history. Eight people — including six children — were found brutally murdered in their beds. Over a century later, the case remains unsolved, clouded in speculation, small-town gossip, and a legacy of hauntings that still terrifies visitors today.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode covers graphic violence, child victims, sexual assault, and disturbing crime scene details. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

In this episode:

• The neighbors grew suspicious the morning after when the Moore home stayed eerily quiet.
• Marshal Hank Horton’s chilling words: “My God, Ross, there’s somebody murdered in every bed.”
• The crime scene was chaos. From a bloody axe to a 3-pound slab of bacon, bizarre details were left behind.
• Two hundred townspeople trampled through the Moore home, contaminating evidence and turning tragedy into spectacle.
• From family feuds to traveling preachers, we begin unraveling the tangled web of accusations.
• Early newspaper reports fueled hysteria with claims of hidden killers, watch chains, and even “photographs of the murderer in the victims’ eyes.”

This is Part I of our deep dive into the Villisca Axe Murders — one of the most infamous unsolved cases in true crime history. Part II will explore the haunting legacy of the Moore house and the paranormal phenomena that still draw ghost hunters and skeptics alike.

“That’s Genevieve. And that’s Kaitlyn.”

Sisters-in-law, best friends, former CNAs, and the sharp-witted duo behind Camping Is Canceled. Known for their mix of research-driven storytelling and unfiltered commentary, Gen and Kait tackle true crime cases (and paranormal rabbit holes) with empathy, curiosity, and a healthy dose of dark humor.

📲 Instagram: @campingiscanceled 📲 TikTok: @campingiscanceled 📧 Contact: [email protected]

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