Creeps and Crime Storytime - A Paranormal and True Crime Podcast

Strap in, we're telling our first story about a serial killer this week. Charlie tells us about Rodney Alcala - an academically gifted young man, who in a creepy twist was even tutored in photography by Roman Polanski himself. Using a camera would eventually become a method to committing his awful crimes on both coasts of America.

Sources for this episode are:

Airline Hostess Found Slain In Her Apartment in Yorkville - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Jill Barcomb — Rodney Alcala: Extreme Serial Killer — Crime Library

The Eye of a Killer (people.com)

Skeleton of East Side Woman Found in Westchester - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Death row inmate suspected in 1977 murder of San Jose teen – The Mercury News

Rodney Alcala Update: Convicted serial killer on death row suspected in 1977 Calif. murder - CBS News

California killer may be linked to Seattle slayings in 1970s | The Seattle Times

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

We're getting a little bit creepy this week, as Charlie tells us the disturbing tale of what happens when you mix delusion, horror stories and violent ideas. The families of three sixth grade little girls had no idea what was going to happen at the end of May 2014, but the events of that morning would spark debates around the world regarding online safety and missed red flags.

Sources for this episode are:

‘Slender Man’ Trial: What’s Next for Geyser and Weier – Rolling Stone

'Slender Man' stabber Anissa Weier to be released from mental health facility (nypost.com)

Slender Man case: Morgan Geyser, 14, in not guilty insanity plea - BBC News

The True Story and Timeline Behind the Slender Man Stabbing (oprahdaily.com)

Slenderman Stabbing: Morgan Geyser & Anissa Weier police interviewS (excerpts) - YouTube

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

We are back, and Charlie is in the storytelling seat this week to bring you the unjust tale of Tamla Horsford. Going to what should have been a fun birthday slumber party with the other football mums ended in Tamla lying dead on the lawn by morning, and conflicting tales and weird behaviour from the other attendees.

Sources for this episode are:

Tamla Horsford (@justicefortam) • Instagram photos and videos

The Unanswered Questions of Tamla Horsford’s Death – Rolling Stone

50 Cent and T.I. Demand Investigation Into Death of Tamla Horsford | Complex

Tamla Horsford GBI investigation - Neighbor Mary - YouTube

Tamla Horsford 911 call released - YouTube

Court officer terminated for allegedly leaking confidential information - Forsyth News

Microsoft Word - FCSO Press Release.docx (cdn-anvilcms.net)

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

Are you ready for the second half of this story? Ian Huntley and Maxine Carr have been released from jail into a hotel, but it won't be for long. The girls are found and a nation grieves. Police are narrowing in on Huntley, and his predatory past catches up to him.

Sources for this episode are:

BBC NEWS | England | Beckham's plea to missing girls

The Soham Murderer: Ian Huntley | Crime+Investigation UK (crimeandinvestigation.co.uk)

His lies and shallow charm fooled dozens of people but they hid a violent, bitter man | UK news | The Guardian

Soham murders: Ian Huntley's press interviews alerted police - BBC News

Holly and Jessica book is stolen. - Free Online Library (thefreelibrary.com)

Soham: The Murder of Holly and Jessica 1/2 - True Crime Documentary - YouTube

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

This week, Charlie tells us a story that almost everyone in the UK is familiar with. Two ten year old girls from a small town in Cambridgeshire vanish without a trace in 2002, and the serial predator responsible put the spotlight on himself from the very beginning.

Sources for this episode are:

BBC NEWS | England | Beckham's plea to missing girls

The Soham Murderer: Ian Huntley | Crime+Investigation UK (crimeandinvestigation.co.uk)

His lies and shallow charm fooled dozens of people but they hid a violent, bitter man | UK news | The Guardian

Soham murders: Ian Huntley's press interviews alerted police - BBC News

Holly and Jessica book is stolen. - Free Online Library (thefreelibrary.com)

Soham: The Murder of Holly and Jessica 1/2 - True Crime Documentary - YouTube

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

This week, Charlie tells the tragic and heartbreaking story of Bianca Devins. Bianca was a beautiful young girl who, despite her struggles, was beginning a life full of joy, talent and an unlimited potential for the future. This chance at her future was cruelly ripped away from her, by someone who felt entitled to what he couldn't have - and worst of all, someone her family trusted.

PLEASE take a moment to sign the petition to pass Bianca's Law:

Petition · Bianca’s Law - Stop the spread of violent and graphic images on the internet! · Change.org

Sources for this episode are:

Bianca Devins murder: Violent images sent to victim's family a form of "psychological terrorism," expert says - CBS News

Bianca Devins: The teenager whose murder was exploited for clicks - BBC News

Bianca Devins: How a Teenager's Death Went Viral - Rolling Stone

Suit: DA’s office shared gruesome images | Daily Sentinel (romesentinel.com)

Man accepts murder plea, gets 25 years to life in prison | Daily Sentinel (romesentinel.com)

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

Join us this week as Charlie tells a story of a disturbingly brutal attack in an affluent suburb of Maryland. The community is shocked, but the autopsy, crime scene and police interviews reveal the attacker behind the murder of Jayna Troxel Murray to ensure they stay behind bars forever.

Sources for this episode are:

Jayna Murray Obituary - The Woodlands, TX (dignitymemorial.com)

Lululemon murder: Apple Store employees listen to slaying | WJLA

Lululemon Murder, The Vicious Killing Over A Pair Of Leggings (allthatsinteresting.com)

Lululemon killing trial begins Monday - The Washington Post

Prosecutor in Bethesda slaying describes wild cover-up story - The Washington Post

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

Charlie is back where she belongs in the storytelling seat as this week, we examine the bizarre and unsolved deaths on Vintém Hill in Brazil. Two men were found dead, with lead masks on their faces and a bizarre set of instructions, with no signs of violence. What happened to the men? Was this an illegal deal gone wrong, a suicide pact, or did they find the paranormal answers they were so desperately searching for?

Sources for this episode are:

Bowen,Two deaths 1966,Brazil,FSR67V13N2.pdf (ignaciodarnaude.com)

Lead Masks Case - Wikipedia

Solving the Lead Masks of Vintem Hill (skeptoid.com)

Impresión de fax de página completa (noufors.com)

Lead Masks Case: The Mysterious Death of Two UFO Hunters | by Mr. K | The Mystery Box | Medium

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

Sophie takes us on the second part of this story, as we learn about Sylvia's writing career, her turbulent marriage, and what her husband got up to once Sylvia had gone. Sometimes, tragedy does strike twice, and it can have a devastating impact on the generations that follow. Sylvia might be gone but her work lives forever.

Sources for this episode are:

- Sylvia Plath - Wikipedia

- How Sylvia Plath Used a Ouija Board to Write Poetry (ultraculture.org)

- Sylvia Plath | Biography, Poems, Books, Death, & Facts | Britannica

- Ruth Tiffany Barnhouse - Wikipedia

- Dr Ruth Tiffany Barnhouse (1924-1999) - Find a Grave Memorial

- Sylvia Plath's Spirit Guide | Academy of American Poets

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

Sophie is in the hot seat again to tell us the story of Sylvia Plath. This will be a two parter - the first episode describes the chapters of her early life. Sylvia was troubled with family tragedy, depression, and traumatic treatment for her problems. Despite all of this, she finds the inspiration to publish her writing, and even teach at university level.

Sources for this episode are:

- Sylvia Plath - Wikipedia

- How Sylvia Plath Used a Ouija Board to Write Poetry (ultraculture.org)

- Sylvia Plath | Biography, Poems, Books, Death, & Facts | Britannica

- Ruth Tiffany Barnhouse - Wikipedia

- Dr Ruth Tiffany Barnhouse (1924-1999) - Find a Grave Memorial

- Sylvia Plath's Spirit Guide | Academy of American Poets

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk