On September 22, 2006, in Pocatello, Idaho, sixteen year old Cassie Jo Stoddart agreed to house sit for her aunt and uncle. It was supposed to be a quiet Friday night. She invited friends over to watch a movie. By the end of the evening, everyone left.

Except Cassie.

Two days later, her family returned home and found her in the living room.

As investigators worked through the timeline, they uncovered something deeply disturbing. The people responsible had recorded themselves beforehand, referencing the horror movie Scream/Ghost face and discussing their desire to make their own slasher style movie. They spoke about becoming remembered. About creating something shocking.

Watch the Law & Crime video referenced here.

Listener discretion is advised.
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🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.

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Disclaimer: Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast created for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information discussed in this episode has been compiled from publicly available sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every detail is complete or free of error. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any law enforcement agency, court, or official organization. This content may include graphic descriptions of violence, which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Macabre Mondays does not condone or glorify criminal behavior.

In January of 1897, a young bride named Zona Heaster Shue was found dead at the bottom of a staircase in rural West Virginia. The doctor ruled it a natural death. The case was closed.

But her mother refused to accept that answer.

Weeks later, Mary Jane Heaster claimed her daughter appeared to her and revealed how she really died. What followed was the exhumation of Zona’s body, a shocking autopsy, and a murder trial that would become one of the most unusual in American history.

Did a ghost truly solve her own murder, or did a grieving mother simply refuse to let her daughter’s death be ignored?

This is the story of the Greenbrier Ghost.
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🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.

New here? Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen.
Your guides through the strange, the sinister, and the spooky…

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Join us each week as we delve into the world where mystery meets the macabre:

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Sources listed on our site!

Disclaimer: Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast created for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information discussed in this episode has been compiled from publicly available sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every detail is complete or free of error. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any law enforcement agency, court, or official organization. This content may include graphic descriptions of violence, which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Macabre Mondays does not condone or glorify criminal behavior.

In December of 1900, three experienced lighthouse keepers were stationed on a remote island off the coast of Scotland known as the Flannan Isles. They followed strict routines. They recorded the weather. They prepared the light.

Then one night, the light didn’t come on.

When a relief ship arrived days later, the lighthouse was intact. The work had been completed. Nothing inside suggested panic or fear.

But the men were gone.

In this episode, we break down what is fact, what is theory, and what was added later through folklore. From official investigation reports to modern maritime analysis, we explore whether this century-old disappearance is truly an unsolved mystery, or something far more unsettling.

Let us know your theories!
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🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.

New here? Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen.

Your guides through the strange, the sinister, and the spooky…
For photos of todays episode visit our social handles or our website to learn more.

Join us each week as we delve into the world where mystery meets the macabre:

📬 Want to give us a scare? 

Email us at: [email protected]

Sources listed on our site!

Disclaimer: Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast created for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information discussed in this episode has been compiled from publicly available sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every detail is complete or free of error. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any law enforcement agency, court, or official organization. This content may include graphic descriptions of violence, which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Macabre Mondays does not condone or glorify criminal behavior.

We’re back with Listener Confessions Pt. 3! Sharing real stories sent in by listeners that have stuck with them.

And let's just say these are… unsettling. They'll definitely stick with you after hearing them lol.

Huge thank you to our listener submissions for this episode: Taylor, Ebony, Pamela, and John.

If you have a story you’ve never told anyone or something strange you still can’t explain, send it our way. You can email us, submit through our website, or just DM us on @MacabreMondaysPodcast.

You can always remain anonymous or get a shoutout like in today's episode!
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🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.

This episode marks our first listener submission of 2026, and it comes from listener Barbara! Who suggested one of the most infamous and unsettling cases in small town history.

We are heading to Skidmore, Missouri, to tell the story of Ken Rex McElroy, a man many locals described as the town bully. For years, McElroy was accused of violent crimes, intimidation, and terrorizing his neighbors, yet time and time again, he avoided prison. Witnesses backed out. Cases collapsed. Fear took over.

On July 10, 1981, in broad daylight, Ken McElroy was shot and killed in front of dozens of people. No one claimed to see who fired the shots. No one was ever charged.
In this episode, we walk through who Ken McElroy was, how a small farming town reached its breaking point, what happened the day he was killed, and what became of Skidmore after the cameras left. We also unpack the investigation, the FBI’s involvement, Trena McElroy’s accusations, and why this case still unsettles people decades later.
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🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.

In July 2023, a 911 call out of Hoover, Alabama stopped the country cold. A young woman reported seeing a toddler wandering alone on the side of a highway, and then she vanished.

For two days, the nation searched. Families prayed. Warnings spread. Fear took hold. Then she came back.

In this episode of Macabre Mondays, we announce the giveaway winners and walk through the case of Carlee Russell. We unpack how this story unfolded in real time, why so many people believed it, how the narrative slowly began to crack, and the lasting damage caused when fear spreads faster than truth.

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🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.

New here? Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen.

Your guides through the strange, the sinister, and the spooky…

For photos of todays episode visit our social handles or our website to learn more.

Join us each week as we delve into the world where mystery meets the macabre:

📬 Want to give us a scare? 

Email us at: [email protected]

Sources listed on our site!

Disclaimer: Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast created for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information discussed in this episode has been compiled from publicly available sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every detail is complete or free of error. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any law enforcement agency, court, or official organization. This content may include graphic descriptions of violence, which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Macabre Mondays does not condone or glorify criminal behavior.

This episode of Macabre Mondays marks one full year of strange stories, sinister cases, and spooky moments shared with you.

In this anniversary episode, we look back on how Macabre Mondays began, how it’s grown over the past year, and some of the moments that stuck with us most, the cases, the listener reactions, and the unexpected turns along the way. We also share what we’ve learned, what surprised us, and what’s coming next as we step into a new chapter of the show.

To celebrate one year of Macabre Mondays, we’re announcing a special giveaway for our listeners. Head to our socials to see what’s up for grabs and how to enter. This past year wouldn't have been as spooky without you.

Thank you for listening, supporting, and showing up week after week. Here’s to another year of the strange, the sinister, and the spooky!

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🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.

New here? Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen.

Your guides through the strange, the sinister, and the spooky…

For photos of todays episode visit our social handles or our website to learn more.

Join us each week as we delve into the world where mystery meets the macabre:

📬 Want to give us a scare? 

Email us at: [email protected]

Sources listed on our site!

Disclaimer: Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast created for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information discussed in this episode has been compiled from publicly available sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every detail is complete or free of error. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any law enforcement agency, court, or official organization. This content may include graphic descriptions of violence, which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Macabre Mondays does not condone or glorify criminal behavior.

We're back! For Chapter 2 of Macabre Mondays.

In this episode of Macabre Mondays, we walk through the history of the Winchester Mystery House, tracing how tragedy, spiritual belief, and public fascination turned a private woman into a permanent ghost story.

The Winchester Mystery House is famous for what it doesn’t make sense of, staircases that end at the ceiling, doors that open into walls, windows built into floors, and a layout so confusing it feels intentional. For nearly 40 years, the house was under constant construction.

At the center of it all was Sarah Winchester, a grieving widow who inherited a massive fortune connected to the Winchester rifle. As her home grew more complex, rumors followed, that the house was designed to confuse spirits, that Sarah feared the dead, and that stopping construction would mean her own death. Because when a house refuses to make sense, it forces us to ask,

what was really being built… and why?

Find the ghost photos here!

Come back tomorrow for our anniversary episode for a little something fun we have in store to celebrate.

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🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.

New here? Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen.

Your guides through the strange, the sinister, and the spooky…

For photos of todays episode visit our social handles or our website to learn more.

Join us each week as we delve into the world where mystery meets the macabre:

📬 Want to give us a scare? 

Email us at: [email protected]

Sources listed on our site!

Disclaimer: Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast created for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information discussed in this episode has been compiled from publicly available sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every detail is complete or free of error. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any law enforcement agency, court, or official organization. This content may include graphic descriptions of violence, which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Macabre Mondays does not condone or glorify criminal behavior.

Mount Everest is the highest place on Earth, and one of the most unforgiving.

Every year, hundreds of climbers spend tens of thousands of dollars attempting to reach the summit. But above 26,000 feet, in a place known as the Death Zone, the human body can no longer survive. Oxygen disappears. Judgment fades. And for many, the mountain becomes their final resting place.

In this episode of Macabre Mondays, we explore the real horror of Mount Everest: the frozen bodies that remain along the climbing route, how they become landmarks, and the unsettling normalization of walking past the dead. We tell the stories of Green Boots, Sleeping Beauty, and others who never made it back down, and examine the ethical weight of survival when rescue is often impossible.

We also dive into the eerie experiences reported by climbers: voices in storms, phantom companions, and the mysterious Third Man phenomenon. Are these moments the result of extreme altitude, or is Everest a place that holds onto those it claims?

This is not a story about conquering a mountain. It’s about what Everest takes and what it keeps.

🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.

New here? Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen.

Your guides through the strange, the sinister, and the spooky…

For photos of todays episode visit our social handles or our website to learn more.

Join us each week as we delve into the world where mystery meets the macabre:

📬 Want to give us a scare? 

Email us at: [email protected]

Sources listed on our site!

Disclaimer: Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast created for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information discussed in this episode has been compiled from publicly available sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every detail is complete or free of error. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any law enforcement agency, court, or official organization. This content may include graphic descriptions of violence, which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Macabre Mondays does not condone or glorify criminal behavior.

📍 Location: Louisiana, United States

At just two years old, James Leininger began having violent nightmares of a plane crash, screaming about fire, explosions, and a “little man who couldn’t get out.” His parents were terrified… until James started giving specific details about World War II airplanes, Navy aircraft carriers, and a real fighter pilot who died decades before James was born.

This is one of the most famous and heavily documented reincarnation cases in the world: the story of a child who remembered a past life as Lt. James Huston Jr., a WWII pilot shot down in the Battle of Iwo Jima.

This episode explores:

Is this evidence of reincarnation… or something we still can’t fully explain? Let us know what you think.

Lt. James Huston Jr. Grave

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🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.

New here? Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen.

Your guides through the strange, the sinister, and the spooky…

For photos of todays episode visit our social handles or our website to learn more.

Join us each week as we delve into the world where mystery meets the macabre:

📬 Want to give us a scare? 

Email us at: [email protected]

Sources listed on our site!

Disclaimer: Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast created for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information discussed in this episode has been compiled from publicly available sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every detail is complete or free of error. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any law enforcement agency, court, or official organization. This content may include graphic descriptions of violence, which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Macabre Mondays does not condone or glorify criminal behavior.

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