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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May 04, 2023 Malaga Island: Frederick Sucks
Today's episode touches on a dark period of Maine history. Where the state evicted a peaceful community of islanders from their homes. Unsurprisingly, this is a piece of history that was swept away and forgotten and has resurfaced in recent years. But why was the community evicted? Were they in danger? The answer will not surprise you.
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Sources:
Maine Coast Heritage Trust: Malaga Island, Phippsburg
The Legacy of Malaga Island and the Limits of Maine's Progressivism by Surya Milner. August 24th, 2020. Catapult Magazine.
In Maine, a Hidden History on Malaga Island by Tamara Kerrill. June 4th, 2019. U.S. News and World Report.
Inhabited: The Story of Malaga Island by Surya Milner. November 13th, 2020. Bowdoin.edu
The Shameful Story of MALAGA Island by William David Barry. November 1980. Down East: The Magazine of Maine.
Exhibit article about Malaga Island from the Main State Museum. mainestatemuseum.org
Malaga Island: How to rectify a racist past by Colleen McKown and Josh Robin. September 26th, 2021. Spectrum News.

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April 30, 2023 Bonus: Pet Sematary Two (1992)
We did not know what we signed up for, what we thought was going to be some campy film turned into a Stephen King fan-fic. While this film isn't earning anybody an Oscar it is definitely trying to up the ante in gore and shock value. Also this film has Mister Krabs!

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April 27, 2023 The Loup-Garou: Running with the Wolves
You've heard of the Palmyra Werewolves, but have you heard of the Canadian canine that has caused turmoil along the Eastern seaboard? Let B introduce you to the wicked loup-garou - terrorizing everyone from naughty children, to good christian neighbors, to folks just walking home from a party! How does this furry fellow differ from the mystical doggos we see in film? You'll have to tune in to find out! Bonus: we also test Jackson's werewolf knowledge!
Strange Maine: True Tales from the Pine Tree State by Michelle Souliere
Mythical Creatures of Maine: Fantastic Beasts from Legend and Folklore By Christopher Packard
THE CHASE OF SAINT-CASTIN AND OTHER STORIES OF THE FRENCH IN THE NEW WORLD BY MARY HARTWELL CATHERWOOD, "THE BEAUPORT LOUP-GAROU"
"The Folk Lore of Lower Canada" by Edward Farrer for the Atlantic
Northeast Folklore Vol 1, Number; Folklore from Aroostook County Maine and Neighboring Canada: "The Moonlight Night" by Lynwood McHatten
You can reach out to us via email - [email protected] - send us stories, questions, Maine movie recommendations, or just say hi!
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April 20, 2023 The Body: IS THAT IT?
On this episode of HGH, we talk about notorious cult, The Body, and their little adventures into Maine that infamously led to the covering up of the death of two children under their watch. This episode features many sighs from Co-host B, an appreciation for the great outdoors, and more!
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Sauce:
Pregnant Sect Mom Back in Jail by Chris Lehourites, ABC News
August 31, 2000.
Children of Attleboro religious sect aided investigation by
Denise Lavoie, South Coast Today January 12, 2011.
Cult’s 2 dead baby boys unearthed in Maine, UPI Archives
October 24, 2000
Attleboro sect exhibits cult behavior by David Linton, The
Sun Chronicle September 7, 2000
I-Team: ‘Holy God, I Killed My Own Son,’ Former Cult Leader
Jacques Robidoux Wants To Help Others Avoid Mind Control. CBS News November 4,
2021.
Jailed Parents Told to Show Baby. ABC News February 14, 2002.
Sect found Robidoux Dies by David Linton. Sun Chronicle May
18, 2006.
Cult mom found innocent by David Linton. Sun Chronicle
December 27, 2004.
Convicted mother describers her ordeal in religious sect.
The Boston Globe March 4, 2004.
Sect Member Pleads Guilty in Baby’s Death by Denise Lavoie.
Associated Press February 10, 2004.
Cold-blooded cult: Journal shows sect let baby starve ‘in
God’s hands’ by Dave Wedge February 5, 2004.
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April 13, 2023 The Disappearance of the Mott Brothers: Information Desert
Let's all go take a field trip back to Mt. Katahdin, the setting of the famous survival story of Donn Fendler, for a tale with a much less happy ending. Mother Nature is fierce, so you can never be too comfortable! Your co-host B has scrounged the corners of the internet to find anything she can on the largest search for a missing child in the state of Maine - the disappearance and subsequent hunt for the Mott brothers.
Source:
University of Maine Northeast Archives of Folklore and Oral History - NA 1288, transcript, October 31, 1979, Audio: NA 1288. Honest Woodsman Collection, MF025.
You can reach out to us via email - [email protected] - send us stories, questions, Maine movie recommendations, or just say hi!
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April 06, 2023 The Murder of Joseph Junin: Slinging Beaver
It is once again time for an old timey murder, and not just any murder, but Maine's first cold case! We tackle the murder of Joseph Junin, somewhat successful fur trader from the Bangor region of 1791 Maine. Dead at 32, perhaps at the hands of his very own family, or did Joseph's checkered past finally catch up to him through an old grudge? Other highlights include 25 foot tall seamen, dreaming of our old timey dream jobs, and Jackson has a mental breakdown.
Sources:
Curse of the murdered Bangor fur trader by Aislinn Sarnacki, October 20, 2018. Bangor Daily News
The story of Bangor's oldest cold case by Emily Burnham, February 17, 2018. Bangor Daily News
Journal of the American Revolution, Plenty with Grudges: The Cold Case Murder of Joseph Junin by Charles H. Lagerbom. allthingsliberty.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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March 31, 2023 Bonus Ep: Shut In (2016)
Boundaries don't exist in this gem of a film. We watched Shut In starring Naomi Watts, where she is a widowed psychologist (or was it a psychiatrist?) caring for her STEP-son who is in a vegetative state, OR IS HE??? (in a vegetative state, not step-son) Meanwhile Naomi is trying to adopt one of her patients, but also ends up dating another patients dad. Meet the psychologist who gets a little too involved and watch her have a bad time on bennys. 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
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March 30, 2023The Disappearance of Ayla Reynolds: Big Opinions
One phone call, the 3rd largest search for a child in the state's history, twelve years of searching - this week B covers the disappearance of then 20-month-old Ayla Reynolds which had not just Mainers, but the whole country looking for answers.
If you have if you have any legitimate tips or information you can call 800-452-4664 or 207-624-7076, or leave anonymous tips on the Maine State Police website.
Sources:
TODAY Show: Mom begs dad of missing baby Ayla: ‘Just talk to me’

Police say it is ‘highly unlikely Ayla Reynolds will be found alive,’ seek more information from father by Seth Koenig for the BDN

Investigators call out adults who were home with toddler Ayla Reynolds by an Opinion Contributor for the BDN

Transcripts detail Justin DiPietro’s 911 call reporting Ayla Reynolds missing for centralmaine.com

Ayla Reynolds family feud erupts outside courthouse by Scott Dolan & Eric Russell for centralmaine.com

A decade in, the case of missing Waterville child Ayla Reynolds ramps up by Amy Calder for centralmaine.com

Mother of Ayla Reynolds alleges in new documents adults tried to ‘clean up’ blood from dead child in Waterville home by Kaitlyn Budoin for centralmaine.com

Father of Ayla Reynolds argues against expanding death suit by the Associated Press

Vanished: Where is Ayla Reynolds? By Zach Blanchard for News Center Maine
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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March 23, 2023 The Murder of Frances Moulton: Timber Tina, Notice Me
On another episode of HGH, Jackson once again brings us an unsolved murder. That boy ain't right. We also go on tangents for diving teams, lawyerly aspirations, and reflection on our rebellious yutes. All this and more!
Send your questions to [email protected] or hit us up on instagram @homegrownhorrorpod.
Sources:
Centralmaine.com Murder suspect's charges dropped by Ann S. Kim, August 4, 2011.
tributearchive.com
Seacoastonline.com Maine man retracts confession on woman's death, August 4, 2011.
Fosters.com Murder suspect was at scene of police search for body in Lebanon by Joey Cresta, December 15, 2009.
Fosters.com Next step in Frances Moulton murder investigation unknown by Danielle Curtis, August 6, 2011.
Forsters.com Murder charge dropped: Man who said he put woman's body in Lebanon well cleared by Ann S. Kim, August 5, 2011.
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March 16, 2023 The Murder of Edward Mathews by Dr. Valorous P. Coolidge: Grifter Vibes
What's the craziest thing you'd do for some cold hard cash? Streak across a crowded park? Sell your entire collection of signed Stephen King novels? Well, today we've got a guy that decided that he was willing to commit murder for some old timey money and then covered up his crimes by making it look like...a murder? And that's not the weirdest part. Come along as B and Jackson sleuth out the truth of the murder of Edward Mathews!
Sources:
Strange Maine: True Tales from the Pine Tree State by Michelle Souliere
Strange Maine Blog: Who's In V.P. Coolidge's Grave, Valorous P. Coolidge Redux, Coolidge Murder Ballad and More!
Trial of Valorous P. Coolidge for the Murder of Edward Mathews at Waterville, Maine (Reported for and published in the Boston Daily Times)
Strange Company Blog: In Which Dr. Coolidge Settles a Debt
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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