This week on the pod, we’re decking the halls with true crime as we dive into two chilling Christmas tragedies: Charles Lawson and the Covina Massacre. While most people were trimming trees, singing carols, and setting out cookies for Santa, these stories remind us that not everyone was feeling the holiday cheer. From quiet winter nights turned deadly to celebrations that ended in unimaginable violence, these cases prove that Christmas isn’t always wrapped in bows and goodwill.

Before we unwrap the darkness, a quick holiday housekeeping note: we did have some volume issues at the start of the episode—consider it our very own audio lump of coal. And yes, Mischa murdered Santa. We’re sorry. Actually… sorry not sorry. The North Pole had it coming.

So pour yourself some eggnog, light a cinnamon candle, and settle in by the fire as we mix tinsel, trauma, and a touch of twisted holiday humor. It’s cozy, it’s cursed, and it’s very much on brand. 🎅🏼🩸