In this episode Johanna tells Annie about Wilhelm Voigt, who in 1906 posed as a Prussian officer and looted a town treasury in Prussia. He will forever be remembered as the "Bogus Captain of Koepenick"! Outro: Preußens Gloria by Johann Gottfried Piefke (1815–1884) E144: Wilhelm Voigt

Today we finish our discussion on the Fox Sisters, their lives, loves and deaths, as well as how the new religion of spiritualism was shaped in New York's Western frontier. Were the sisters truly able to contact spirits on the side, or was it one of the greatest hoaxes of the Victorian era? E143: The... Continue Reading →

Today we discuss the Fox Sisters, two young mediums whose abilities to commune with the dead sparked the modern spiritualist movement in Western New York in the mid 1800s. Today we discuss their early history. Also discussed is the tragic death of Benjamin Pierce, and the shadow it cast upon his father, 14th President of... Continue Reading →

Johanna tells Annie about a lesser known, but shockingly tragic Austrian case-the brutal murder of Anna Augustin by Josefine Luner. A young woman learns that sometimes the darkest, most deprived minds are hiding behind mansion walls… E141: Anna Augustin

On a hot night in the summer of 1955, a family on a farm in rural Kentucky was terrorized by small, glowing, pointy eared creatures. Sometimes referred to as the Hopkinsville Goblins or the Kelly Green Men, Annie discusses the events of this harrowing close encounter. E140: The Kelly Green Men

For many, Christmas is a special time to spend with loved ones. Making new memories preparing food, wrapping gifts, and festively decorating the home for the holidays.But for some, the pressure to host a perfect family Christmas celebration can push one to the breaking point. Frank Shirley was the unfortunate victim of such a man.... Continue Reading →

In the second and final part about Marguerite de Carrouges Annie and Johanna are telling you all about the infamous trial by combat that took place on 29. December 1386. E138: Marguerite de Carrouges

In the midst of the 100 years war a woman is determined to fight the men who wronged her, even if it could cost her her life. Annie is back and this week the both are telling you all about Marguerite and Jean de Carrouges. E137: Marguerite de Carrouges

A young man spends a fun night at a discotheque, but he will never return home alive again. What happens in this cold January night is a senseless crime and a more senseless death. Johanna tells you about the murder of Ulrich Nacken, that teaches us all a lesson in civil courage! E136: Ulrich Nacken

One early March day in 1876 raw meat started to fall from the sky in rural Kentucky. What caused this incident? Was it a bad omen? And most importantly: Would you try to eat mystery meat that rained down on you? E135: Kentucky Meat Shower