Alison presents a true Southern Gothic tale of recluses, decaying mansions, a herd of goats, an embalmer named Edgar Allan Poe, and murder.

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Episode 379 notes and links:

Here is the press photo of “Wild Man” Richard Dana:

Strange Familiars Curiosity of the Week #78: Fred Marshall the Goat Photo

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Maynard’s gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/maynard-walk-again

Riverbend Comics: https://www.riverbendcomics.com

Department of Truth #15 variant with Timothy’s artwork on sale at Riverbend: https://www.riverbendcomics.com/products/dot15?_pos=3&_sid=220198f8e&_ss=r

Riverbend Comics Instagram: @riverbendcomics

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Chad’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNB7MSJ2F1SRBPcQsEFLnvg (make sure to subscribe to Chad’s channel, Ruck Rabbit Outdoors.)

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Intro and background music by Stone Breath. You can find more at http://stonebreath.bandcamp.com

The closing song is Mother Grave by Stone Breath – from the album Witch Tree Prophets: https://stonebreath.bandcamp.com/album/witch-tree-prophets

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