Cults, Crimes and Spirits

We sit down with the creator of Vivian's Halloween Shop of Horror, David Osser, to discuss what Vivian the witch has in store for vistors this year!

Join us as we dive into some more strange and unusual facts, stories, and places.

Sources:

https://www.breezeadventure.com/blog/mount-everest-rainbow-valley

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-price-to-climb-mount-everest-will-rise-to-15000-this-year-180985926/

https://www.curiousarchive.com/everest-yeti-shipton/

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-68237123

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1wA0PKeJqc

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Emu-War

https://www.thecollector.com/great-emu-war/

https://www.facebook.com/HISTORY/videos/a-bizarre-accident-causes-a-tragic-chain-of-events-when-a-poodle-falls-out-a-win/6901591299894200/

https://historianandrew.medium.com/the-falling-dog-that-killed-3-people-c9dc3e189d53

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/102017012

Join us as we discuss a little history about the iconic and very haunted Waverly Hills Sanatorium, what Nina experienced there, and find out what comedian Tom Green has to do with it!

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Sources:

Waverly Hills Sanatorium, A History by Lynn Pohl

https://www.nationaljewish.org/about-us/our-history/when-consumption-came-to-the-west

https://www.wbaltv.com/article/waverly-hills-sanitorium-haunted-retro/45354698

https://www.wlky.com/article/the-legend-of-louisville-s-spooky-waverly-hills-sanatorium/38090750

https://usghostadventures.com/americas-most-haunted-trending/hauntings-of-waverly-hills-sanatorium/

https://www.wbaltv.com/article/waverly-hills-sanitorium-haunted-retro/45354698

https://usghostadventures.com/americas-most-haunted-trending/hauntings-of-waverly-hills-sanatorium/

https://www.syfy.com/ghost-hunters/season-2/blogs/episode-recap-waverly-hills

https://thewaverlyhillssanatorium.com/about-us/

https://www.travelchannel.com/interests/haunted/articles/inside-the-haunted-halls-of-waverly-hills-sanitorium

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

Scariest Places on Earth episode mentioned

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:TAPS_Logo.png

https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?search=Waverly+Hills+Sanatorium&title=Special:MediaSearch&type=image

Photo credit: Royasfoto73

https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?search=Waverly+Hills+Sanatorium&title=Special:MediaSearch&type=image

Photo Credit: Kris Arnold

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Christ_the_Redeemer-(Corcovado)_front_view.jpg

Photo credit: Mucio Scorzelli

This week we discuss some strange and unusual facts, including underwater cemeteries, blood thirsty butterflies, a headless chicken and so much more!

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Sources:

The Icelandic Phallological Museum

The Phallological Cafe and Bistro

Aghori Vice article

Smithsonian Magazine article

https://www.buzzfeed.com/audreyworboys/awful-terrifying-terrible-facts-ruin-your-day

https://facts.net/creepy-facts/

https://sedlecossuary.com/

https://www.miketheheadlesschicken.org/mike/page/history

This week we explore some spooky tales from the Twin Cities of Bristol TN/VA.

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This week we explore the theories on how famous Hollywood actress, Thelma Todd, came to be found dead in her car at the young age of 29. Was it an accident, suicide or murder?

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Sources:

https://goldenglobes.com/articles/forgotten-hollywood-unsolved-mystery-death-thelma-todd/

https://thevintagewomanmagazine.com/death-of-thelma-todd/

https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/the-mysterious-death-of-massachusetts-movie-star-thelma-todd/

https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/archives/la-me-thelma-todd-19351217-story.html

https://www.unlv.edu/news/article/mystery-solved

https://www.marvinjwolf.com/blog/thelma-todds-death-solved

https://digital.smpl.org/digital/collection/palisades/id/1869/

We have been on a summer break! Find out what we have been up to, and when new episodes are coming!

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Sources:

https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/life/what-lies-beneath/

https://time.com/6984594/georgia-death-lake-lanier-haunted/

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/73-year-old-gainesville-man-dies-after-falling-lake-lanier

This week we explore crimes that have an association with fast food. Cold fries, stolen paintings, and lots of murder!

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Sources:

https://www.businessinsider.com/fast-food-murders-crimes-mcdonalds-wendys-dominos-pizza-hut-2019-11#four-young-burger-chef-employees-vanished-while-closing-up-the-restaurant-for-the-night-in-1978-and-their-murders-remain-unsolved-1

https://globalnews.ca/news/9063893/antoine-sims-cold-fries-murder/

https://www.indianapolismonthly.com/longform/next-in-line-the-burger-chef-murders

https://www.ajc.com/news/crime/watch-murder-suspect-calls-cops-over-cold-fries-then-arrested-on-active-warrant/S2PKAP6DPBDY7MOHWJWCV5MQGU/

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/metro-man-upset-over-cold-fries-arrested-after-police-learn-hes-wanted-murder/YBZ5243IP5CJHFMT3SVJDKNC5I/

Video of the Cold Fries incident

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FLjhBOKltw

Join us this week as we explore the theories, suspects, and enduring legacy of the Axeman of New Orleans. One of America's most haunting mysteries. From his chilling attacks to his infamous letter, we examine the bloody truth.

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Sources:

https://www.legendsofamerica.com/la-axeman/

http://www.neworleanspast.com/todayinneworleanshistory/august5.html

https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/weird/axeman/3.html

https://buzzfeed-unsolved.fandom.com/wiki/The_Terrifying_Axeman_of_New_Orleans

https://countryroadsmagazine.com/art-and-culture/history/the-axeman-new-orleans/

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/axeman-new-orleans-preyed-italian-immigrants-180968037/

Music by Denis Pavlov from Pixabay

In this weeks episode, we explore the crimes of serial killer Jane Toppan. Jane's cunning and cold-hearted nature left a mark on history. Join us as we navigate through the dark corners of Toppan's life, exploring the psychological depths that led her to commit unthinkable crimes. From her seemingly innocent facade as a nurse to the shocking details of her murders. Prepare to be captivated, disturbed, and intrigued as we uncover this unsettling story.

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Sources:

https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/jane-toppan/

https://headstuff.org/culture/history/terrible-people-from-history/jane-toppan-nurse-and-serial-killer/

https://www.lowellhistoricalsociety.org/lowells-ties-to-jolly-jane-massachusetts-female-serial-killer/

https://murderpedia.org/female.T/t/toppan-jane.htm#google_vignette

https://www.encyclopedia.com/women/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/toppan-jane-1854-1938

https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/jolly-jane-toppan-killer-nurse-obsessed-death/

https://emergency.cdc.gov/agent/strychnine/basics/facts.asp

Cimino, Al. Angels of Death: Murderous Medics, Nefarious Nurses and Killer Carers.

London, UK, Arcturus Publishing Limited, 2022.