Join Laura, Meg (& special guest Ian) as they unfold the haunting mystery of Sherri Rasmussen's death that went unsolved for decades, and the monster behind it all.

PS for our loyal listeners: this is an awesome little bonus episode as a Valentine's Day gift. Unfortunately, Meg and Laura have insane schedules this semester between work and school and will be unable to record regular episodes. However, do not fear! We will be returning to regularly scheduled programming starting in Fall 2025.

Disclaimer: This episode mentions death and violence. If you are struggling with mental health, you can call 988 to access the Suicide and Crisis Line, or 800-715-4225 to reach Georgia Crisis and Access Line. 

Sources:

https://www.oxygen.com/dateline-unforgettable/crime-news/stephanie-lazarus-sherri-rasmussen-now-prison 

https://thecinemaholic.com/stephanie-lazarus/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sherri_Rasmussen

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ex-lapd-detective-hid-murder-decades-wont-paroled-reversing-earlier-de-rcna173723

https://thecinemaholic.com/sherri-rasmussen/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/sherri-rasmussen

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/stephanie-lazarus-sherri-rasmussen-lapd-detective-murder-parole-rcna129130

https://murderpedia.org/female.L/l/lazarus-stephanie.htm

Join Meg and Laura as they uncover the timeline of the infamous Kennedy Curse.

Disclaimer: This episode contains mentions of suicide, mental health struggles, death and violence. If you are struggling with mental health, you can call 988 to access the Suicide and Crisis Line, or 800-715-4225 to reach Georgia Crisis and Access Line.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennedy_curse 

Joseph P Kennedy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_P._Kennedy_Jr. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Aphrodite 

Athalia Ponsell Lindsley

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athalia_Ponsell_Lindsley 

https://crimecapsule.com/bad-blood-the-murder-of-athalia-ponsell-lindsley/ 

https://www.floridanewsline.com/ponte-vedra/pophistory-murder-in-saint-augustine/ 

John F Kennedy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_John_F._Kennedy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_Robert_F._Kennedy

Maeve Kennedy McKean

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maeve_Kennedy_McKean 

https://people.com/politics/how-maeve-kennedy-mckean-canoe-accident-unfolded/ 

Rosemary Kennedy

https://allthatsinteresting.com/rosemary-kennedy

https://www.historyhit.com/the-kennedy-curse-a-timeline-of-tragedy/

RFK JR.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/09/politics/rfk-jr-parastic-worm-brain/index.html

While many of us are probably familiar with the cult classic movie franchise Scream… did you know that screenwriter Kevin Williamson was inspired to write Scream based on a real serial killer nicknamed The Gainesville Ripper

(PS: I'm so sorry this episode was supposed to be up for Halloween, but I (Laura) got the flu so so bad and couldn't edit it in time)

Disclaimer: This episode contains mentions of assault and sexual assault against minors and adults, as well as descriptions of gore, suicidal thoughts, and mental health struggles. If you are struggling with mental health, you can call 988 to access the Suicide and Crisis Line, or 800-715-4225 to reach the Georgia Crisis and Access Line, or you can reach the national domestic violence hotline at 800.799.SAFE (7233)

Resources:

https://screenrant.com/scream-movie-true-story-killer-ghostface/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Rolling

https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna15446336

https://www.slashfilm.com/736734/the-real-life-serial-killings-that-inspired-scream/

https://www.looper.com/637343/we-finally-know-the-origin-of-the-ghostface-mask-in-scream/

https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/michelle-dean/scream-20th-anniversary-true-story-serial-killer

https://www.biography.com/crime/danny-rolling-scream-killer-gainesville

https://www.grunge.com/475487/the-untold-truth-of-danny-rolling-the-gainesville-ripper/

https://scream.fandom.com/wiki/Ghostface 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghostface_(Scream)#:~:text=The%20mask%20was%20a%20popular,and%20Craven%20for%20the%20film. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s09lUFbgc-w&t=956s 

https://www.reddit.com/r/Scream/comments/wevuox/what_does_inspired_by_gainesville_mean_exactly/ 

https://allthatsinteresting.com/danny-rolling-gainesville-ripper

https://apnews.com/6285561c87d84e01a5cff7d764f15668

While everyone probably has ideas of what a vampire is, join Meg and Laura as they explore the creature's origins in legend, literature, and pop culture. (With some bonus Reddit Vampire encounters)

Disclaimer: This episode mentions gore and violence. If you are struggling with mental health, you can call 988 to access the Suicide and Crisis Line or 800-715-4225 to reach the Georgia Crisis and Access Line. 

https://www.britannica.com/topic/vampire 

https://greekreporter.com/2023/06/03/vampires-in-greece-from-ancient-greek-creatures-to-the-vrykolakas/ 

https://www.reddit.com/r/vampires/comments/ywc61k/serious_whats_your_scariest_vampire_encounter/ 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampires_in_popular_culture 

https://www.britannica.com/topic/wendigo 

https://time.com/5411826/bram-stoker-dracula-history/

Altie, Hogzilla, and Beaversharks OH MY!! Join Laura and Meg as they team up to unveil Georgia’s most evasive creatures. Featuring Georgia’s real-life cryptid Hogzilla and personal encounters (that we found on Reddit).

Disclaimer: This episode contains mentions of violence and death

mothman story mentioned at the end: https://www.phantomsandmonsters.com/2023/10/mothman-makes-itself-known-to-north.html#google_vignette

The Altamaha-ha:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IN1HAsm02Q 

https://www.exploresouthernhistory.com/altamahaha.html 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altamaha-ha 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alligator_gar 

https://northamericancryptids.com/altamaha-ha/#:~:text=Since%20then%2C%20there%20have%20been,Wolf%20Island%20National%20Wildlife%20Refuge

https://www.visitinvernesslochness.com/the-lochness-monster 

Pig man. 

https://theshadowlands.net/places/georgia.htm

https://lylerussell.net/2022/09/28/tn-gl-episode-9-the-shelby-forest-pig-man/

​​https://forums.forteana.org/index.php?threads/the-georgia-pig-man.25818/

Beavershark:

https://samkalensky.com/en-us/products/beavershark 

https://www.reddit.com/r/cryptids/comments/darkxs/the_oogles_of_tallulah_gorge/

The Wog:

https://intothewonder.wordpress.com/2015/07/17/uncanny-georgia-the-wog/ 

Hogzilla:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hogzilla

https://discover.hubpages.com/education/Top-10-Cryptids-Still-Lying-Low-In-Georgia

Join Meg and Laura as they explore the origins of satanic panic, give a brief overview of the West Memphis 3 case, and discuss modern examples of satanic panic.

Disclaimer: This episode contains mentions of violence and sexual violence against minors as well as minor descriptions of gore and ritualistic practices. If you are struggling with mental health, you can call 988 to access the Suicide and Crisis Line or 800-715-4225 to reach Georgia Crisis and Access Line. If you or someone you know needs help regarding child abuse, the Georgia helpline is 855-422-4453. National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/31/us/satanic-panic.html 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McMartin_preschool_trial 

https://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2016/11/30/satanic-panic-americas-war-on-heavy-metal-in-the-1980s/ 

https://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/20/us/20arkansas.html 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Memphis_Three 

https://wellplayedasheville.com/blog/a-beginners-guide-to-getting-started-with-dd/#:~:text=The%20core%20of%20D%26D%20is,the%20players%20around%20the%20table. 

​​https://innocenceproject.org/who-are-west-memphis-three-damien-echols/

https://innocenceproject.org/false-confessions-and-the-west-memphis-three/

https://www.dpdlaw.com/jessie-misskelley-jr-confession/

https://www.eonline.com/news/349431/how-johnny-depp-and-hollywood-help-end-the-west-memphis-three-s-nightmare

Join Laura and Meg as they discuss Kara Robinson's daring escape from serial killer Marc Evonitz and theories surrounding other possible victims.

Disclaimer: This episode contains mentions of domestic violence and sexual assault against minors, as well as descriptions of gore, suicidal thoughts, and mental health struggles. If you are struggling with mental health, you can call 988 to access the Suicide and Crisis Line, or 800-715-4225 to reach the Georgia Crisis and Access Line, or you can reach the national domestic violence hotline at 800.799.SAFE (7233)

Websites used for research!!https://thecinemaholic.com/who-were-richard-evonitzs-victims-is-he-dead-or-alive/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/kara-robinson

https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/2002/07/03/as-police-closed-in-evonitz-admitted-crimes-to-his-sister/fb01290b-ecf2-4758-bbe3-f9fee7f2cf37/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/richard-evonitz

https://people.com/crime/kara-robinson-chamberlain-survived-serial-killer-helped-catch-him-as-teen/

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2002/aug/14/20020814-040350-5428r/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Evonitz#Route_29_stalker 

https://www.pressherald.com/2022/11/06/dna-testing-excludes-dennis-dechaine-from-some-key-crime-scene-evidence/

https://www.pressherald.com/2022/11/14/maine-attorney-general-dismisses-new-dna-evidence-in-34-year-old-murder-case/

https://www.pressherald.com/2022/08/07/could-a-notorious-serial-killer-have-murdered-sarah-cherry/

https://thebollard.com/2023/06/01/trailed-one-womans-quest-to-solve-the-shenandoah-murders/

Join Laura and Meg as they dive into the horrifying case of Richard "Marc" Evonitz.

Disclaimer: This episode contains mentions of domestic violence and sexual assault against minors, as well as descriptions of gore, suicidal thoughts, and mental health struggles. If you are struggling with mental health, you can call 988 to access the Suicide and Crisis Line, or 800-715-4225 to reach the Georgia Crisis and Access Line, or you can reach the national domestic violence hotline at 800.799.SAFE (7233)

the making of serial killer richard evonitz

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/she-married-a-serial-killer-who-murdered-multiple-girls-now-she-s-speaking-out-about-it/ar-BB1nCRXW

https://allthatsinteresting.com/Marc-evonitz

https://broadbiography.com/biography/crime/richard-evonitz-biography/

https://thecinemaholic.com/sofia-silva-murder-how-did-she-die-who-killed-her/

https://thecinemaholic.com/kristin-and-kati-lisk-murders-what-happened-to-them-who-killed-them/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/toxic-relationships/201908/what-happens-sons-narcissistic-fathers 

https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Richard_Evonitz

https://nypost.com/2024/06/08/us-news/bonnie-lou-gower-recalls-being-married-to-serial-killer-richard-evonitz/

Join Meg and Laura as they dive into the chilling mystery that surrounds the deaths of Nancy Spungen and Sid Vicious of The Sex Pistols.

Disclaimer: This episode contains mentions of violence and drug abuse as well as minor descriptions of gore, suicidal thoughts, and mental health struggles. If you are struggling with mental health, you can call 988 to access the Suicide and Crisis Line or 800-715-4225 to reach the Georgia Crisis and Access Line.

Websites used for research!!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Spungen 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sid_Vicious https://www.biography.com/crime/sid-vicious-nancy-spungen-love-murderhttps://www.bardachreports.com/not-so-lonesome-death-of-nancy-spungehttps://www.eonline.com/news/1337044/art-sex-death-a-look-at-the-chelsea-hotels-wildly-fascinating-historyhttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2009/jan/18/sid-vicious-death-icon 

https://themartialist.net/the-007-knife-infamous-1970s-lockback/ 

http://www.philjens.plus.com/sid/oct78.html