In this rewind episode from 2018, Beth and Wendy discuss Swift Runner, a Canadian Cree from Alberta, who committed his crimes in 1879.  He killed and ate his family and claimed his actions were the fault of the Wendigo.

This episode was researched, scripted and edited by Wendy & Beth Williams.

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Footnotes: 

Dark Poutine Podcast, Episode 25: http://darkpoutine.com/2018/05/025-swift-runner-and-the-wendigo/

http://www.murderpedia.org/male.R/r/runner-swift.htm

http://www.gods-and-monsters.com/swift-runner.html

https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/cree

http://www.sicc.sk.ca/culture_plains-cree.html

https://knowledgenuts.com/2015/12/19/the-terrifying-tale-of-swift-runner-and-the-wendigo/

https://www.amazon.com/Law-Lawless-Frontier-Canadian-1873-1895-ebook/dp/B00HUC781U

Mental illness links

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/crazy-life/201209/how-help-loved-one-mental-illness

https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/NAMI-FaithNet/Tips-For-How-to-Help-a-Person-with-Mental-Illness

https://www.alcohol.org/comorbid/psychotic-disorder/

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