Between 1974 and 1986 in the California area, Joseph DeAngelo murdered more than 13 people, raped over 50, and robbed over 120. He also had 3 different nicknames over the course of this time but eventually all the crimes were linked and he became known as the Golden State Killer. He started out as a burglar known as the Visalia Ransacker, as he committed these crimes in Visalia, California; most of which occurred near the College of the Sequoias. The Ransacker was a serial prowler, voyeur, burglar, and murderer. The first recorded burglary was on Tuesday, March 19, 1974 when $50 of coins was stolen from a piggy-bank. However, over the course of 18 months, his crimes escalated from peeping to petty theft of personal items, and he even ended up murdering a man on September 11th, 1975. While this episode focuses on Joseph DeAngelo when he was known as the Visalia Ransacker, our next two episodes focus on the East Area Rapist and the Original Night Stalker crimes, so be sure to give those a listen as well.

Stay safe out there.

With love,

Saaniya and Maddie x

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_State_Killer

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visalia_Ransacker

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unincorporated_area

http://www.visaliaransacker.com/

http://www.goldenstatekiller.com/

https://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/story/news/2018/04/25/breaking-visalia-ransacker-aka-golden-state-killer-may-behind-bars/550310002/

https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/65375l/the_visalia_ransacker_part_1/

Nietzsche wrote, "The irrationality of a thing is not an argument against its existence, rather, a condition of it." This week, we talked about the Laser Man, a man who, from August 1991 to January 1992, shot eleven people in the Stockholm and Uppsala area, killing one and seriously injuring the others. And I know I probably didn’t pronounce them correctly so I’m going to list them here: David Gebremariam, Shahram Khosravi, Dimitrios Karamalegos, Heberson Vieira Da Costa, Jimmy Ranjbar, Erik Bongcam-Rudloff, Charles Dhlakama, Isa Aybar, Hasan Zatara, and lastly, Blanka Zmigrod. While he is very similar to a couple of other killers, his MO of killing immigrants is interesting because due to the poor quality of his weapons and amateur modifications, the bullet's trajectory was usually wrong, causing him to miss his victims or mostly shoot them in non-fatal areas. Take a listen to this episode to learn more…

Stay safe out there.

With love,

Saaniya and Maddie x

Sources:

https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/L.D.S.K.

https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/John_Ausonius

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/y/yuppie.asp

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Paul_Franklin

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Ausonius

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/25/germany-extradites-laser-man-killer-john-ausonius-to-sweden

http://www.nordinagency.se/portfolio-item/lasermannen-en-berattelse-om-sverige-the-laser-man-a-story-about-sweden/

https://www.timesofisrael.com/swedish-racist-laser-man-gets-life-for-murdering-holocaust-survivor/

With its antebellum splendor, this circa 1796 National Historic Register plantation home is famous for its mystic and riveting history. It was built in 1796 by General David Bradford (on a Native American burial ground... you can see where I'm going with this...) and over the course of hundreds of years, dozens of owners, and multiple renovations, the Myrtles Plantation is one of the most haunted houses in America. Guests report seeing the ghost of Chloe, William Drew Winter, a young Native American woman, and even the spirits of Sara Woodruff and two of her children to name a few of the 12 reported ghosts. Make sure to give this episode a listen to learn about the history and ghosts that haunt this famous plantation. 

Stay safe out there. 

With love,

Saaniya and Maddie x

Sources:

https://www.escapehere.com/destination/9-real-american-ghost-stories/

https://www.myrtlesplantation.com/

https://www.myrtlesplantation.com/history-and-hauntings/the-legend-of-chloe

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrtles_Plantation

https://www.louisianatravel.com/articles/haunted-myrtles

https://www.myrtlesplantation.com/history-and-hauntings/history-of-myrtles-plantation

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legends_of_Myrtles_Plantation

This week, we're talking about the murders of Holly Marie Wells and Jessica Aimee Chapman. Both girls were 10 years old when they were murdered on August 4th, 2002 in Soham, England. The bodies of both the girls were discovered in an irrigation ditch that was close to a Royal Airforce station in Lakenheath almost 2 weeks later on August 17th, 2002. Due to the state of the bodies, the exact cause of death is unknown, but is likely that they were strangled and died due to asphyxiation. This case is the definition of saying you really don't actually know anyone: your neighbor could be a killer. 

This case does have a lot of moving parts to it, so if you guys want a part 2 with more detail, let us know! We didn't cover Ian Huntley’s past accusations/crimes, but if you guys are interested we can definitely tell you guys more about this case. If you're just interested to read more, all the sources used are linked below. 

Stay safe out there.

With love, 

Saaniya and Maddie x

Sources: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soham_murders

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/a11435528/soham-murders-jessica-chapman-holly-wells-ian-huntley/

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/0/soham-murders-ian-huntley/

https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/ian-huntley

https://metro.co.uk/2019/05/23/what-you-need-to-know-about-ian-huntley-and-the-soham-murders-before-the-documentary-airs-9669105/

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3413540/ian-huntley-soham-murders-jessica-chapman-holly-wells/

The Fitzgerald Theater is located in the historic downtown section of Saint Paul, Minnesota at 10 Exchange St E. While no formal paranormal investigations have occurred here, the theater is reportedly haunted by two ghosts: Ben, who was probably a stage hand at the theater, and Victoria, who just loves to perform. So join us this week as we talk about the history of this haunted theater and also some of the spooky things people have experienced here! 

And as always, stay safe out there.

With love,

Saaniya and Maddie x

Sources:

https://ghost.hauntedhouses.com/minnesota_saint_paul_fitzgerald_theater#

https://www.arcgis.com/apps/MapJournal/index.html?appid=0dcb8627e9e14a36b9f03d1c46282b52

https://www.minnesotahauntedhouses.com/real-haunt/fitzgerald-theater.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fitzgerald_Theater

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpTGrqGK5nM

https://www.twincities.com/2015/10/25/10-haunted-st-paul-sites-halloween/

https://lakeminnetonkamag.com/ghost-search-fitzgerald

This is the case of Eva Blanco, a 16 year old girl who was found murdered on April 20th, 1997. She was only 16 years old. This story takes place over decades, but after many years, many continents, and many more suspects, her family finally had closure when her killer was arrested. Stay tuned to learn about  what happened to Eva Blanco and how her family and the police worked tirelessly to bring her killer in. While I these cases are usually about how the police or the family didn't do a good job, I think this case is definitely different. Her family called the police just an hour after she went missing and after they already searched the town, and her father even set up campaigns to get DNA samples to match DNA from the crime scene. 

Stay safe out there.

With love,

Saaniya and Maddie x

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Eva_Blanco

https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/27734/what-is-the-difference-between-the-guardia-civil-and-the-policia-nacional-in-spa

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navaja

https://english.elpais.com/elpais/2015/10/06/inenglish/1444129595_998032.html

https://www.thelocal.es/20151002/man-arrested-for-murder-of-madrid-teenager-18-years-ago

https://fletchermarple.com/post/132158028119/fletchermarple-the-murder-of-eva-blanco-has/amp

https://fletchermarple.com/post/130285094589/eva-blanco-was-17-years-old-and-lived-with-her

http://www.typicallyspanish.com/news-spain/national/The_assassin_who_killed_Eva_Blanco_18_years_ago_has_been_arrested_in_France.shtml

This is the story of Lauren McCluskey, who was a student at the University of Utah in 2018; and this story makes us so so angry for so many reasons. The main reasons, though, are that Lauren did everything right. Lauren saw that she was in danger, and alerted the authorities who were supposed to protect her. But even though she asked for help, her pleas were basically all but ignored. This story is incredibly sad, and if you're listening to this as a woman, I know this will hit close to home. However, I also think that we can learn from the mistakes that happened here and make this world a little bit safer.

Stay safe out there.

With love,

Saaniya and Maddie x

Sources:

https://www.abc4.com/news/top-stories/timeline-of-lauren-mccluskeys-murder-and-events-following-her-death/

https://www.deseret.com/2019/5/31/20675000/what-really-happened-to-lauren-mccluskey-the-inside-story-of-her-tragic-death

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8328859/Cop-saved-explicit-photos-murdered-Utah-student-21-bragged-days-killed.html

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/tasneemnashrulla/university-of-utah-lauren-mccluskey-murder-investigation

If you ever end up studying abroad in the UK, you should definitely visit The Ancient Ram Inn, a former pub in Wotton-under-Edge, England. It is said to be one of the United Kingdom’s most haunted hotels, “a legendary destination for paranormal investigators.” Situated on a Pagan burial ground and on top of two Ley lines that trace back to Stonehenge, this is already a recipe for the paranormal. Stay tuned if you want to know about the satanic rituals, strange happenings (like a face on a clock?), and many many many ghosts who haunt this house. If you've ever wanted to stay at a place where an incubus and succubus reside with a poltergeist and the ghosts of witches and bishops, look no further!   

With love,

Saaniya and Maddie x

Helen Jewett was an American prostitute in the 1800s who was brutally murdered and subsequently burned one night in April of 1836. While this murder wasn't new or original or unique, it did interest the media because it involved sex, scandal, and murder. This highly publicized case changed journalism... but was it for the worse or for the better? Give this story a listen and tell us what you think!

With love,

Saaniya and Maddie x  

This island in Italy is actually illegal to enter without the proper authorization... and is probably the most haunted place on earth. With a death toll over 100,000, it's no surprise that this place has ghosts. Everyone from victims of the bubonic plague to the mentally ill were killed or had died on this island with a surface that is more than 50% human ash. There are definitely ghosts here. And with a history that spans several hundred years, there are definitely quite a few stories here. So stay tuned for wrongful deaths, vampires, and illegal ghost hunters... 

With love,

Saaniya and Maddie x