My BFF and I have been friends since we were teenagers.  About a thousand years ago, he and I made a joking deal.  If he wanted to have someone killed, I would have to do it so he wouldn’t get implicated.  If I wanted someone dead, he had to do the same.  For years, whenever one of us has a bad day, we text each other saying things like, “You better go out and buy some garbage bags”.  This has been our running joke for what seems to be forever.  But in all seriousness, he and I are not killers or plan to ever be.  It is just a dark joke between spooky BFFs. 

So, go out and buy some duct tape, my spooky friends.  You are going to hear about some people who show how far some will go for their friends

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To hear another episode about friendship gone wrong, check out our episode called Killing for Kicks: The Tale of Rich Boy Dellen Millard by clicking on this link.

We have a special treat for you all, my spooky friends!  Today, we are presenting an episode from the podcast Police Off the Cuff.  The host is former NYPD Sergeant Bill Cannon, who is discussing the Idaho College Case with several true crime experts: Mike Geary (retired NYPD Sergeant and Professor at Albertus Magnus College in Connecticut, USA) and Dr. Joni Johnston (Author, Forensic Psychologist, and host of the podcast Unmasking a Murder).

The panel shares their insights from their law enforcement backgrounds to analyze this case, including the investigation process and the disturbing details of this crime that you haven't heard before, like the fact that Bryan Kohberger stalked and killed four students in a well-planned, well-researched attack speaks volumes about his psychology. They discuss the evidence of a deeply disturbed mind of Bryan Kohberger.

This episode dives into the Idaho 4 murders, exploring the crime scene and some of the unusual clues found. Bill Cannon and other experts discuss various theories related to true crime and offer their analysis of the evidence and potential criminal profiles. Was it a psycho sexually motivated killer or something else?  You can find Police of the Cuff wherever you find your favourite podcasts or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/PpoliceofftheCuff/video

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In fiction books and fairy tales, many stepmothers range from being not nice to being evil murderers.  From Snow White’s envy-filled evil queen and Cinderella’s greedy Lady Tremaine, there is no shortage of these types of characters in literature.  At the minimum, these villains are painted as cold, devious, and uncaring.  A great example of this is Lady Tremaine, who forces Cinderella into back-breaking labour while encouraging her biological children to verbally abuse their stepsister.  

Today, stepmothers are often thought of in a less favourable light than any other family member.  People make presumptions that they are less affectionate, unfair, and at times hateful.  Although blended families do face challenges and conflict that could reinforce some of these stereotypes, no evidence supports the idea of a wicked stepmother.  Research shows that stepmothers provide extra love and support for their stepchildren.  But the women that we are talking about today embrace the evil stereotype.  

So light a candle and turn out the lights, my spooky friends.  You are going to hear about some mothers who redefine the term of evil stepmother.  But be aware, today we will be talking about child abuse and murder.  Listener discretion is advised.

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To hear more stories about horrible family members, listen to our episode called The Real Story Behind the Movie 'The Orphan', click here.

Imagine for a moment that it is 1656, and your father just died from an illness.  As you and your family start to mourn, you find out that people believe that your father was not just a vampire.  He was the first vampire in Europe.

So break out the stakes, my spooky friends.  You are about to hear the legend of a man who was the first person to be recorded as a vampire in historical documents.

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If you want to learn more about vampires, listen to History of the Vampire by clicking here.

She was a young actress and model who didn’t act or model.  She lived on the wrong side of town in an apartment she was about to be evicted from, because she couldn’t pay the rent.  Then she met a man thirty-six years older than her, whom she thought would fulfill all her dreams and help her live a stable life.  

Fast forward a few years, and the woman was broke and at her breaking point.  She decided to blackmail her lover, telling him she was going to sell evidence of their affair if he didn’t pay up.  It wasn’t long afterwards that she ended up dead.

So close the curtains, my spooky friends.  You are going to hear the tale about a woman who some say knew too little, and others say she knew way too much.

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To hear another story of a woman who used the people around her, check out our episode on the murdering socialite Delphine Lalaurie by clicking on this link.

My name is Brenda. Welcome to Horrifying History, where you will hear about the unexplained and supernatural happenings that have stained the pages of history.

It is said that a shadow-like entity has terrified people across different cultures, continents, and generations.  He goes by many names, but most know him as the Hat Man.  

So settle in, and turn down the lights, my spooky friends.  You are going to hear about an entity that is said to feed on people’s terror around the world, so whatever you do, do not look too closely at the shadows.

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To learn more about creatures that are said to hunt us in our sleep, listen to our episode called Sleep and the Supernatural.  Click here to listen to this episode.

In the US state of Massachusetts, there is a place where the paranormal comes out to play.  This approximately 200 square mile or 51,780 square hectare plot of land is known for paranormal activity that includes UFO sightings, cryptid sightings, and ghostly encounters.

So, get your compasses out, my spooky friends.  You are going to hear about a place that has been nicknamed the paranormal Disney World.

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Long ago, when I still wore pyjamas with mittens and slippers attached, I had a nightmare that I still remember clearly.  I went outside to see what my dad was up to and found him in our barnyard.  When I approached him, he told me to go back inside.  A monster was in the woods, and small children were its favourite food.  That’s when I heard thundering footsteps coming from the nearby forest.  I was afraid and turned to see a Sasquatch walking up to me.  My body was frozen, and the monster quickly grabbed me.  It brought me into the forest, where it found a large rock.  It then started smashing my head against the hard surface, and I woke up screaming in fear and pain.  

This is when my mom came running.  The first thing she said was, “You are soaking wet!  These pyjamas are too hot for you.  I am going to throw them out.”  That’s when I started crying and freaking out.  After all, those were my favourite pyjamas, and Mom was taking them away from me when I was just killed by a monster! 

The reason I had the dream was that my grandmother always let me read her newspapers, which were things like The World News and The National Enquirer.  That is where I first saw a blurry photo of a real-life monster that is called different names around the world. 

So, get out your bear traps, my spooky friends.  You are about to hear about a legendary cryptid that may be hiding in the forests or mountains near you

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Imagine it is the early 1800s, and you are in a penal colony.  The conditions were horrible, and you worked your fingers to the bone.  Would you try to escape for freedom?  If you would, what would you sacrifice for that freedom?

For the men you are going to hear about today, that included cannibalism.  

So, set the table, my spooky friends.  You are going to hear about two men who broke the final taboo.  But before we start, here is a little heads-up.  Today, we will be talking about cannibalism and graphic murders.  Listener discretion is advised.

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When someone famous dies, there are a lot of different emotions that a person can feel.  We feel upset because their work and public persona often intertwine with our life experience and identity.  We may feel a strong connection to them due to their work resonating with us or helping us through hard times.  It also reminds us of our mortality.  

When we hear about a famous person’s death, it usually is something that sticks with us for a few days as the information plays out on social media.  But some cases are so horrible that they stick with us forever.

So get settled in, my spooky friends.  You are about to hear the stories of individuals who were gone before their time.  But be aware.  Today we will be talking about domestic abuse, suicide and graphic deaths.  Listener discretion is advised

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