Ashley & Alena continue the holiday season with some ho-ho-horrific murders & strange folklore characters from Iceland. Ashley covers the Covina Massacre, a bizarre and atrocious murder of 9 people! Listen in to see how one man's plan manages to succeed and fail at the same time. Alena goes over Iceland's folklore of Gryla, the Christmas Witch, the 13 Yule Lads & the Yule Cat. This dysfunctional family manages to work together to both warn and punish kids and adults alike! Tune in to listen how this family came to be and why they are still so prominent in Iceland today.

You guys! We can't believe this week is the 10th episode! Ashley starts off the month of December with the twisted story of 3 friends, turned lovers, who enter a very sloppy love triangle, ending with unnecessary tragedy… all before the age of 18! Then, Alena starts getting us into the holiday spirit with Austrian, Bavarian, and old German folklore. Tune in to learn how Perchta and Krampus decide who is is rewarded and who is punished during the 12 Days of Christmas (and which one is Santa’s right hand man)!🎄❄️☃️🍬🍾

PSA: We want to apologize for the poor recording this week. It was our first time recording remotely and we’re still learning! By next week, we should hopefully have it under control! Thank you!

Alena's path on the paranormal leads her to New Jersey's oldest folklore, the Jersey Devil. This so-called mythical creature terrorizes the Pine Barrens to this day, but its origins is considered to stem from the Leeds Family in 1735. There is no agreement on its actual appearance, but listen in to learn how this started, and why is it still popular to this day. Ashley goes over the horrifying and tragic murders that took place in a yogurt shop in Austin, TX. This story still has people scratching their heads over what happened, and what is happening to this day in regards to the case. Tune in to experience another intriguing true crime story that will send your emotions soaring up and crashing down like a rollercoaster.

Happy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful for our listeners from the U.S and around the world. It's only the beginning of a wonderful podcast show and there will be so many more episodes, events and surprises along the way. Tune in and listen to the story of Kate Morgan during her Thanksgiving stay at the Hotel Del Coronado & the puzzling in-flight story of D.B Cooper. 

 

Thank you again to all of our listeners and supporters. We hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving during these crazy times!

Ashley discusses Rodney Alcala, also known as the Dating Game Killer. His true crime worthy life will have your emotions going up and down like a roller coaster. You must listen in and hear why Alcala's story reaches the more-recent-than-not year, 2016! Alena talks about the Lemp Family Mansion. Now, it serves as a dinner and theater experience, but the real events that occurred on the premises goes all the way back to the year 1838. Tune in to learn why an entire family, that was once considered royalty in the lager beer business, found their demise in this residence, and what happened behind the scenes.

Alena FINALLY explains the story of Richard Kuklinski, the "Iceman". She's been holding onto this true crime story, since that's usually Ashley's domain. The Iceman was a notorious hitman for the mafia, but his criminal career ended after he was set up during a federal manhunt. Tune in to learn why the Iceman was convicted with consecutive life sentences. Ashley goes over the puzzling, mystifying, and complete boggling disappearance of Bryce Laspisa. Listen to how a seemingly normal guy disappears without a trace, and what is happening these days in regards to his vanishing act.

Episode 6 dives in with Ashley looking into the extraordinary story of the first known case of Munchausen by Proxy, which was only investigated after the mysterious death of Marybeth's 9th child. Listen in to learn why it took 9 kids for authorities to be interested in this case. Alena takes a new turn with a UFO abduction story. Travis Walton describes his experience with such detail that even the skeptics reconsider their beliefs. Tune in to discover how one man's journey into the unknown led him to be infamous overnight.

Happy Halloween! Alena dives into short, yet some tragic tales, that have occurred on Halloween throughout the years. From Harry Houdini, to a 9 year old girl who was mistaken and shot at, the tales seem strange but are true! Ashley goes over the weird, insane & puzzling life of Joel the Ripper, NOT Jack the Ripper, but still a creepy story to learn about. Tune in to find out how the Long Island serial killer has made his mark in today's true crime history!

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Alena continues the spooky season with Nosferatu, a silent film about a creepy Count Orlok. Some people consider him to be a copycat Dracula, while others praise the differences, making Nosferatu an early cult film. Listen to find out why! Ashley talks about Herb Baumeister, also known as the I-70 Strangler. Between his family life, and his secret one, Herb's story seems unbelievable. This rollercoaster of a story will have you mesmerized that you won't be able to stop listening until the very end.

Welcome back for Ep 3! Ashley goes over the murder, covering up and discovery of Reyna Marroquin. This hits close to home, as the body was located in the neighborhood that Ashley grew up in, in Jericho, NY. Alena goes over the popular site of The Conjuring House, a current haunted house attraction, and the Perron Family hauntings. Both the movie and actual family details vary, but you'll have to listen through the episode to find out what the facts were and what was considered Hollywood dramatics.