Homegrown Horror

By B Cacace-Shortill & Jackson Skinner

A Mainer and a dude from away discover the horrors of Vacationland. There’s a reason why this state has Stephen King.... more

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June 22, 2023 The "Hazing" of Samuel and Roger Courtney: Thanks, I Hate It
In 1919 a mob "hazed" and assaulted Samuel and Roger Courtney, their crime? Being black. We uncover the recently uncovered true story of a dark point in Maine's history. We also go into a deeper look at hate crimes that had spread throughout the U.S. during this time as well. Buckle up, it is awful.
Sources:
2020 Maine Census
Hate Crimes Fact Sheet from the US Department of Justice
A historical figure hiding in plain sight by Dan Desrochers for The Westfield News
The hidden story of when two Black UMaine students were tarred and feathered by Karen Sieber
Hazers in Maine Tar Two Students, New York Herald
Radical Mainers: When a White Mob Attacked Two Black Students at the University of Maine by Andy O'Brien and Will Chapman
An Untold Horror by the UMaine Alumni Association
Karen Sieber speaks about hidden history of violence at UMaine by Megan Ashe for Maine Campus Media
Red Summer: The Race Riots for the National WWI Museum and Memorial

You can reach out to us via email - [email protected] - send us stories, questions, Maine movie recommendations, or just say hi!
Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/HgHpod⁠⁠
Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/homegrownhorrorpod/⁠
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June 19, 2023 Birthday Bonus: Del Toro Extravaganza
Happy Birthday to B and on this self indulgent bonus episode we talked about Pan's Labyrinth (2006) and Crimson Peak (2015). Two amazing films masterfully executed by the big man himself, Guillermo Del Toro. There is a lot to unpack and themes to analyze like healthy sibling relationships, eating on the run, and how to court your lady. B also shares some of her pick artist tips and have entered her antagonist arc of the podcast. All this and more!
You can reach out to us via email - [email protected] - send us stories, questions, Maine movie recommendations, or just say hi!
Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/HgHpod⁠⁠⁠
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/homegrownhorrorpod/⁠⁠

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2h 41min
June 15, 2023 The Allagash Abductions: Probing Questions
This episode is out of this world! We talk about the recollections of four campers and their famous abduction that took place in 1976. A quiet night out on the lake with the boys sounds like a grand ol' time, until the saucer nabs you. Were these four truly beamed up and tested on, is it all a buncha HOOEY?
Sources:
Unsolved Mysteries with Robert Stack, Season 7, Episode 21.
Portland Press Herald, Allagash UFO Interview, youtube.com
Subject of 1976 UFO incident casts doubt on 'Allagash Abductions', by Jessica Potila. fiddleheadfocus.com
herb.co info on Afghan temple balls
Allagash Abductees, unsolved.com

You can reach out to us via email - [email protected] - send us stories, questions, Maine movie recommendations, or just say hi!
Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/HgHpod⁠⁠⁠
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/homegrownhorrorpod/⁠⁠
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1h 7min
June 08, 2023 The Case of Jacqueline & John Bevins: Buckle Up, It Gets Worse
****Content Warning: Today the case we are covering describes graphic instances of domestic and sexual violence - listener discretion is advised.****
Thanks to B's grandmother, we are cracking open the case of Jacqueline and John Bevins, a well known couple in the tourist town of Ogunquit. Jackie and Jack to their friends and neighbors, their 23 year long marriage was rife with violence and tension, sometimes hidden in plain sight; however, things came to a head on the night of April 3rd, 1990. Follow us down the rabbit hole as we discuss the circumstances of the Bevins' lives and Jack's death, as well as the ensuing investigation and court case that would bring everything to light.
If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, here are some resources:
National Domestic Violence Hotline - 800-799-7233 / Maine Statewide Domestic Violence Helpline - 1-866-834-HELP
⁠https://www.mcedv.org/get-help/⁠
Sources:
BATTERED WOMAN SYNDROME/THE SELF-DEFENSE THEORY IN HOMICIDE by Joseph D. Thornton
Candidate's Life: Bullets and Batter to Bread and Butter by Pamela Ferdin
Voters re-elect woman who killed husband for the Associated Press/Bangor Daily News
Battered wife acquitted in husband's shooting death for UPI
You can reach out to us via email - [email protected] - send us stories, questions, Maine movie recommendations, or just say hi!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homegrownhorrorpod/
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1h 4min
June 01, 2023 The Murder of Gycelle Cote: Featuring Special Guest, Lucy
On this episode of HGH we cover a twisted and sudden murder that took place in 1984 in Sanford, ME or as B calls it the "butthole of Maine". I think B is a bit harsh, Sanford seems lovely. Aside from the awful murder that we discuss, we also chat about the finer points of satanism, the satanic panic, and yard sales. All this and more!
Sources:
Murder in Maine mixed Satan worship and drugs by Jon Fleming. November 18, 1984. UPI Archives.
Gycelle Cote, Remembered Tuesday makes 30 years since her tragic death. A ceremony is planned at Central Park to honor her. Fosters Daily Democrat. April 23, 2014.
Devil worshipper convicted of murder. November 13, 1984. UPI Archives.
State of Maine v. Scott Waterhouse. 513 A.2d 862 (1986). law.justia.com
State of Maine Department of Corrections Records
State rests case against Waterhouse by Ged Carbone. November 9, 1984. Journal Tribune

You can reach out to us via email - [email protected] - send us stories, questions, Maine movie recommendations, or just say hi!
Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/HgHpod⁠⁠⁠⁠
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/homegrownhorrorpod/⁠⁠⁠

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May 31, 2023 Bonus: The Little Girl Who Lives Down The Lane
BOY, OH BOY DO WE HAVE A BONUS FOR YOU. Murder and mystery abound! This month, B chose an oft forgot thriller starring a young Jodi Foster and an unhinged Martin Sheen - a choice she will soon regret. Watch in real time as Jackson realizes that the real horror of this movie is the fact that the producers wrote a weird fan fiction about the underage leads and decided it was better than the original script. Take it from us when we say, prepare to be disappointed.
You can reach out to us via email - [email protected] - send us stories, questions, Maine movie recommendations, or just say hi!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homegrownhorrorpod/

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1h 34min
May 25, 2023 The Mystique of the Canada Jay: Close Encounters of the Bird Kind
Oh me, oh my! Our hosts are ready to fly...the coop that is! On this bird-centric episode, B tells us about a corvid with as many alter egos as it does mythological stories - and Jackson is simply cuckoo for it!
Sources:
Wikipedia
Canadian Geographic: Anishinaabe stories about the mischievous, wise gray jay by Niigaan Sinclair; Oh Canada jay! The story behind an icon-in-the-making by Julia Zarankin
Trickster by Amanda Robinson for The Canadian Encyclopedia
The Man Who Plucked the Gorbey: A Maine Woods Legend by Edward D. Ives
The Soul of a Dead Woodsman by Ross Caron for Northern Woodlands
Moosehead Lake, “The Man Who Plucked the Gorbey” from the Maine Folklife Center
New England Folklore blog: The Gorbey - Pluck at Your Own Risk

You can reach out to us via email - [email protected] - send us stories, questions, Maine movie recommendations, or just say hi!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homegrownhorrorpod/

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43min
May 19, 2023 BIRTHDAY BONUS: Alien(s)
Another year, another Self Indulgent Birthday Bonus! Jackson is the star of today as he subjects B to some of the best sci-fi ever put to film! Will our co-hosts survive this harrowing adventure, or will B come out the other side wishing she was launched out into space? (Spoiler: they actually love it.)
Time Stamps:
Opening Feelings - 00:02:30
Alien - 00:10:30
Aliens - 1 :12:00
Final Thoughts & Numbers: 2:04:00
You can reach out to us via email - [email protected] - send us stories, questions, Maine movie recommendations, or just say hi!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homegrownhorrorpod/
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2h 14min
May 18, 2023 Owls Head Lighthouse: Spoiler, No Owls
We have a bit of a lighthearted episode for you today. We take a jaunt up to Owls Head Lighthouse and explore the fascinating history and haunts that make this lighthouse unique. Owls head boasts an adorable name, but it is a treacherous post, with high winds, consistent storms, and dense blankets of fog, this is a post an experienced keeper will need to manage. Come listen to tales of survivors, bell ringing pups, and ghostly visitors, all this and more!
Sources:
Owls Head Lighthouse lighthousefriends.com
New England Lighthouses: A Virtual Guide. History of Owls Head Light, Maine. newenglandlighthouses.net
Haunted Lighthouses- Owls Head Light, Owls Head, Maine. americanghoststories.com

You can reach out to us via email - [email protected] - send us stories, questions, Maine movie recommendations, or just say hi!
Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/HgHpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/homegrownhorrorpod/⁠⁠⁠⁠
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41min
May 11, 2023 The Boothbay Opera House: Fingers After Dark
You're hosts are on location - uh, we mean on vacation! B and Jackson have settled in nicely in the sweet little town of Boothbay Harbor for some real rest, relaxation, and supernatural happenings! We take you to the region's foremost ghost host, the Boothbay Opera House, where history meets haunting! Who will we see on this adventure - let's get drinky and tune in to find out!
Sources:
onlyinyourstate.com
Boothbayoperahouse.com
Strange Maine blog
Boothbay Harbor Haunted Opera House by Kristen Winiarski for American Ghost Walks
Exploring folklore, legends and ghosts with Jeff Belanger by Lisa Kristoff for the Boothbay Register
You can reach out to us via email - [email protected] - send us stories, questions, Maine movie recommendations, or just say hi!
Instagram: @homegrownhorrorpod

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47min

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