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On this week's episode, Kendra covers the tragic and chilling case of Cassie Jo Stoddart, frequently referred to as The Scream Murder because of the parallels between what happened to Cassie and the horror movie franchise. 

In September 2006, 16-year-old Cassie was viciously murdered while house sitting at her aunt & uncle's house in Pocatello, Idaho. The case would draw national attention due to the shocking nature of the crime and the disturbing involvement of her high school classmates that would eventually be convicted for her death. 

We will explore the details of Cassie's short life and final hours, the investigation that followed and the impact after the crime. Listen now as we uncover yet another example of senseless acts of violence against young women in this world. 

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Sources:

Lost for Life documentary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u432T_cDgQs - Explore With Us - The Disturbing Case of the Scream Killers

Dateline NBC - The Secret in Black Rock Canyon - June 25, 2024

Adamcik, Shannon. The Guilty Innocent.

https://the-line-up.com/cassie-jo-stoddart

We’re back for part two of the unbelievable story of Shelly Knotek; a woman whose name has become synonymous with terror. Knotek's crimes are a stark reminder of the darkness that can lurk within a person and in someone’s home. We delve into her life and the events that led to her descent into madness. We examine the methods she used to exert control over her victims. This woman's capacity for evil is beyond comprehension. No one is safe in her presence. Her daughters came forward to tell their story and the horror they went through growing up, including the manipulation, abuse, and actions that led to the death of at least 3 people who trusted and loved Shelly. It is a harrowing tale but one that deserves attention, as the monster that is Shelly Knotek is now free from prison. 

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Sources:

Cavallier, A. (2023, April 29). ‘There is evil among us: Outrage as America’s ‘most evil’ mother Shelly Knotek is released from prison after serving out her sentence for killing two people - and covering up the death of her 17-year-old nephew. America's 'most evil' mother Shelly Knotek is released from prison | Daily Mail Online

Olsen, G. (2019, December 1). If You Tell. Thomas & Mercer.

This week, Jessica brings us part one of the unbelievably insane story of Shelly Knotek; a woman whose name has become synonymous with terror. Knotek's crimes are a stark reminder of the darkness that can lurk within a person and in someone’s home. We delve into her life and the events that led to her descent into madness. We examine the methods she used to exert control over her victims. This woman's capacity for evil is beyond comprehension. No one is safe in her presence. Her daughters came forward to tell their story and the horror they went through growing up, including the manipulation, abuse, and actions that led to the death of at least three people who trusted and loved Shelly. It is a harrowing tale that deserves attention, as the monster that is Shelly Knotek is now free from prison. 

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Sources:

Cavallier, A. (2023, April 29). ‘There is evil among us: Outrage as America’s ‘most evil’ mother Shelly Knotek is released from prison after serving out her sentence for killing two people - and covering up the death of her 17-year-old nephew. America's 'most evil' mother Shelly Knotek is released from prison | Daily Mail Online

Kendra takes us back to the spiritual realm this week as a sort of follow up to our Near-Death Experiences episode, this time we are exploring reincarnation. Specifically, we will look at real life stories of children who claim to have lived previous lives where scientists were able to verify the statements they made and even visit with the families of those whom the children claim to have been before they were reborn. You do not want to miss this episode, even if you don’t really believe in the concept of reincarnation, these stories might just make you change your mind!

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Sources:

Tucker, Jim B. Before: Children’s Memories of Previous Lives. St. Martins Publishing Group. 2021

Tucker, Jim B. Return to Life: Extraordinary Cases of Children Who Remember Past Lives. Tantor Media Group. 2014

Ian Stevenson - Wikipedia

The Science of Reincarnation—VIRGINIA Magazine (uvamagazine.org)

3-year-old recalls past life as a snake | Unexplained Mysteries (unexplained-mysteries.com)

Welcome to Lab Reports 9!

We apologize for the audio. We tried! Not our best but we love our Lab Reports episodes! Don't miss out on these unique stories! Thank you for listening!

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Estibaliz Carranza was a smart, beautiful, young woman with her whole life ahead of her. Her dream was to get married and start a family. It is all she wanted. But things didn't go as planned. Instead of ‘happily ever after’, she was arrested and prosecuted for the disappearance and death of two of her partners. Why? Join us to hear about what led her to eliminate the men in her life, about the manhunt that ensued upon her fleeing the country, her capture, sentencing, and life in prison.

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Sources:

Estibaliz Carranza. (n.d.). Estibaliz Carranza - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Murderpedia. (n.d.). Goidsargi Estibaliz Carranza Zabala. Estibaliz Carranza | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

Wien.Orf. (November 16, 2012). Corpse in the Basement: A Chronology. Corpses in the Cellar - A Chronology - wien.ORF.at 

Outside of Juarez, Mexico in the 1970s, Ervil LeBaron led a fundamentalist sect of the Mormon religion known as the Lambs of God. Ervil would gather many followers and lead them down a treacherous path that involved killing their own family members in the name of God. By the time it was all done, there would be over 30 people killed but Ervil would never pull a trigger or kill one person by his own hand. This is what earned him the name of The Mormon Manson.  

In the second part of our story, we go into the LeBaron family as they flee Utah to escape the religious persecution after polygamy was outlawed. Once in Mexico, the LeBarons would claim to be the righful heir to Joseph Smith himself and the title of the One Mighty & Strong would pass to various brothers, all vying to be the one in control of the colony. This is where things go very, very wrong resulting in many unnecessary deaths. 

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Sources:

Spencer, Irene. Cult Insanity. 2009. Center Street. 

LeBaron, Anna. The Polygamist's Daughter. 2017. Blackstone Publishing.

Park, Benjamin. American Zion: A New History of Mormonism. 2024. HighBridge. 

Foster, Craig. American Polygamy. 2015. Arcadia Publishing. 

Denton, Sally. The Colony: Faith and Blood in a Promised Land. 2022. Liveright.

Outside of Juarez, Mexico in the 1970s, Ervil LeBaron led a fundamentalist sect of the Mormon religion known as the Lambs of God. Ervil would gather many followers and lead them down a treacherous path that involved killing their own family members in the name of God. By the time it was all done, there would be over 30 people killed but Ervil would never pull a trigger or kill one person by his own hand. This is what earned him the name of The Mormon Manson.  

In this first part of our story, we will go back to understand some core teachings that were established by the early 1800s prophets of the Mormon church. One of those being the dangerous philosophy of Blood Atonement introduced by Brigham Young that would result in these murders 100+ years later. 

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Sources:

Spencer, Irene. Cult Insanity. 2009. Center Street. 

LeBaron, Anna. The Polygamist's Daughter. 2017. Blackstone Publishing.

Park, Benjamin. American Zion: A New History of Mormonism. 2024. HighBridge. 

Foster, Craig. American Polygamy. 2015. Arcadia Publishing. 

Denton, Sally. The Colony: Faith and Blood in a Promised Land. 2022. Liveright.

In this week's harrowing episode, Jessica gives us the chilling details of the attempted murder of Alison Botha; a story that captivated the world with its tale of terror and survival. Alison's ordeal began on a fateful night in 1994 when she was abducted, brutally assaulted, and left for dead by her attackers. Against all odds, Alison found her way to safety. Her journey illuminates the darkest corners of human cruelty and the incredible strength of the human spirit. Join us as we explore the events leading up to the fight of her life, the investigation that followed, and the ongoing impact of Alison's story on discussions around violence, resilience, and the fight for justice. This episode is a tribute to Alison Botha's courage and a reminder of the enduring power of hope in the face of unimaginable adversity.

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Sources:

Carlini, U (Producer & Director). (2016). Alison. [Video file] Retrieved from Watch Alison | Prime Video (amazon.com)

Chetana. (2022, April 18). Alison Botha Biography. Alison Botha - Abduction, Husband & Injuries - Biography (biographyhost.com)

Thamm, M. (2016, June 1). I Have Life: Alison's Journey as told to Marianne Thamm: Alison’s Journey. Penguin Books.

We are traveling to Transylvania on this week's episode, but not just to visit the origin of Dracula lore. Instead, we will be exploring the creepy happenings of the nearby Hoia Baciu Forest. There are tales of UFOs, disappearances of people and animals, ghosts, portals to other dimensions and some odd vegetation going on here. We will cover it all along with some possible theories of what could be causing the strange occurrences in the forest. Listen now to hear why this forest is also called the Bermuda Triangle of Romania!

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Sources:

https://romaniatourstore.com/blog/hoia-baciu-forest-mysterious-legends/

https://www.discovery.com/exploration/the-mystery-of-the-crooked-forest

https://www.iflscience.com/gravity-response-what-deformed-400-trees-in-polands-crooked-forest-71072

https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-europe/hoia-forest-0015101

https://tourinromania.com/reasons-to-visit-romania/stories-from-the-hoia-baciu-forest

https://hoiabaciuforest.com/en/phenomena-in-the-hoia-baciu-forest-a-mystery-beyond-reason-haunted-forest/