In this episode of Weird True Crime, Gina and Amber dive into the chilling, bizarre, and fascinating world of clowns. From their ancient origins as comedic entertainers to their dark turns in real-life crimes and pop culture, clowns have both delighted and terrified audiences for centuries.Join us as we explore:

• The history of clowns, from ancient Egypt and Rome to the birth of modern clowns like Joseph Grimaldi.
• The infamous killer clowns of true crime history, including John Wayne Gacy, aka “The Killer Clown,” and Sheila Keen-Warren, the alleged “Killer Clown” of Florida.
• The bizarre and widespread 2016 creepy clown sightings that sent chills through neighborhoods across the world.
• Iconic fictional clowns like Pennywise from It, Art the Clown from Terrifier, and The Joker from DC Comics.
• A lighter look at Ronald McDonald, the surprisingly unsettling mascot of the McDonald’s franchise.

Plus, Amber recounts her own childhood memories of clowns (her grandma was one!), and Gina reflects on why they’re so often nightmare fuel. Don’t miss the day’s riddle, chilling stories, and plenty of laughs along the way. Website: www.weirdtruecrime.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrime Instagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrime TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weirdtruecrime YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAPlqQ1t9nzA9B6kAKifmA Email: [email protected] Podcast Production: [email protected] Member of the Darkcast Network: https://www.darkcastnetwork.com/ Resources: https://www.historyofcircus.com/circus-facts/circus-clowns-history-and-facts/#:~:text=World%20clown%20comes%20from%20the,their%20roles%20were%20almost%20inseparable. https://pointpark.libguides.com/c.php?g=1213847&p=8882410 https://www.wytv.com/home/difference-between-a-clown-and-a-jester/ https://blog.sevenponds.com/cultural-perspectives/funeral-clowns-making-comeback https://www.cbsnews.com/news/florida-killer-clown-case-sheila-keen-warren-marlene-warren-murder-48-hours/ https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2016/oct/31/the-great-clown-panic-of-2016-a-volatile-mix-of-fear-and-contagion https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/john-wayne-gacy/ https://www.biography.com/crime/john-wayne-gacy https://abc7chicago.com/clown-sightings-attacks-creepy/1544319/ https://www.reddit.com/r/stephenking/comments/o7ps81/bill_hader_was_unaware_that_bill_skarsg%C3%A2rd_could/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joker_(character) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joker_in_other_media https://rmhcswfl.org/rmhc-history/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.