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/

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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.

This week we dive into the mysterious and chilling tale of Lavinia Fisher. Fisher achieved notoriety as America's first female serial killer but was she truly a remorseless murderer or a victim of historical exaggeration? Join us as we separate fact from fiction in the Legend of Lavinia Fisher. 

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Sources: 

https://ghostcitytours.com/charleston/lavinia-fisher/

https://www.legendsofamerica.com/sc-laviniafisher/

http://www.murderbygaslight.com/2010/10/legend-of-lavinia-fisher.html

https://www.postandcourier.com/news/lavinia-fisher-of-charleston-nations-first-female-serial-killer-or-wrongly-accused/article_8cd5c8da-e60f-11e9-abd7-0712bc94dd35.html

https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/lavinia-fisher-americas-first-female-serial-killer-that-wasnt

In this week’s episode we are discussing the first murder and execution in the peach state. Learn what happened in Savannah Georgia and whose ghost may still be wandering the cobblestone streets.

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Sources: 

https://ghostcitytours.com/savannah/ghost-stories/alice-riley/#go-next-section

https://visitsavannah.com/article/history-savannah

https://www.savannahnow.com/story/news/2014/10/31/murder-lies-ghost-savannahs-wright-square/13526612007/

https://random-times.com/2020/07/29/the-ghost-of-alice-riley-and-the-legend-spanish-moss/

https://www.freemansrag.com/historical-ruminations/alice-riley-a-sad-savannah-story

Caskey, James. Haunted Savannah: The Official Guide to Savannah Haunted History Tour, 2010. Savannah, GA: Bonaventure Books, 2005.

Brown, Alan. Haunted Georgia: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Peach State. Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books, 2008.

Many people dream of a white Christmas but not one like the people of Palmertown, Virginia got when a local chemical dam broke on Christmas Eve, 1924, releasing years of built up chemical waste upon unsuspecting residents. This waste, often referred to as muck, left a path of death, destruction and devastation in is wake. According to the locals, there may be something paranormal going on there now. Find out what in this weeks episode!

We wish you Happy Holidays and a blessed New Year.

Sources:

https://www.mtnlaurel.com/history/1506-the-muck-dam-disaster-christmas-1924.html

https://theclio.com/entry/77037

https://heraldcourier.com/news/pieces-of-the-past-19-people-were-killed-in-1924-saltville-virginia-muck-dam-disaster/article_4fd19960-a921-5499-ba25-f4ad33a5f44b.html

The Great Saltville Disaster by Carl V. Eskridge