It’s Histories of Horror’s Season 1 Finale, and we’re closing out our very first year with a chilling dive into rural Iowa’s dark past—the 1962 Keokuk County massacre by Gayno Gilbert Smith.
For decades, the rain-soaked horror of that May night left an indelible scar on a small Midwest community. Gayno turned family bonds into a nightmare, cutting phone lines and hunting his own bloodline through the darkness.
From the silent, long-unsolved disappearance of his stepmother to the miraculous survival of 15-year-old Patsy Lou, Sai and AL uncover the heavy layers of tragedy, terror, and the lifelong toll paid by those left behind.
In this powerful finale, Histories of Horror remembers the lives stolen, honors the resilience of the survivors, and bids farewell to an unforgettable first season before Season 2 kicks off next episode!
The HOH community is facing two major situations, and we are asking for your support to help us keep moving forward:
AL is still recovering from surgery. This is a heavy physical and financial burden, and we want to surround her with as much relief as possible. Please consider contributing to her GoFundMe to help cover medical costs and recovery.
Sai Marie got unlawfully arrested in Los Angeles on March 28th while on assignment representing the Authors of the Resistance at No Kings LA.
However, being "boots on the ground" came with additional daily costs, and after being arrested and freed with no charges due to being press, Sai was mistreated and abused - forced to crawl into the paddy wagon when she never should have been detained in press gear.
She is seeking support for her legal fight and travel expenses so she can focus entirely on the mission while there.
If you value the work being done here and want to help fuel this trip, please consider sending a gift through any of the following:
Every pillar you can offer—whether a donation or a share—makes a massive difference in our ability to stay independent and vocal.
Thank you, as always, for all your help and support!