⚠️ TW: This episode contains descriptions of severe child abuse, torture, and violence that may be disturbing to some listeners. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

In October 1965, 16-year-old Sylvia Likens was found lifeless in the basement of a modest Indianapolis home, her body bearing the marks of unimaginable cruelty. But behind the door of 3850 East New York Street wasn’t a stranger or a kidnapper. It was the woman who had promised to keep her safe.

In this haunting episode of Macabre Mondays, we unravel the chilling case of Sylvia Likens, a story of neglect, manipulation, and the darkness that can grow when cruelty goes unchecked. From the twisted mind of Gertrude Baniszewski to the silent complicity of neighbors and children, this episode dives deep into one of the most disturbing crimes in American history.

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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 Chapter 2: Frames, the Marrow house begins to take notice.

The cataloger hears her childhood nickname whispered through the hall, and the photographs start to shift, capturing scenes that haven’t happened yet. When the reflection in the glass moves on its own, she realizes the house isn’t just watching her… it’s learning.

The second rule is revealed.

Stay still when you’re seen.

Welcome to 13 Nights of Macabre, one haunting story told across thirteen nights.

In Chapter 1: The Showing, a late-night cataloger enters the abandoned Marrow property to document what was left behind. But the walls remember. The frames whisper. And behind the red door at the end of the hall, something knows her name.

A quiet inventory becomes a descent into the house’s strange rules, beginning with a single word that shouldn’t be possible:

“Sunshine.”

Tune in each night for the next chapter of 13 Nights of Macabre, written by E. L. Holloway and narrated by Alejandra Bendel.

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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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Can you believe it?! 40 episodes of Macabre Mondays! We love all of you, our listeners.🖤

To celebrate 40 episodes and in honor of October, we have our second ever Listeners Confessions! Real stories from you and the creepiest corners of the internet. From eerie encounters, unexplainable spooky moments, to a spine-tingling Reddit tale, tonight’s episode has a little bit of everything to make your skin crawl. (You know Tom's will be lol)

Thank you for being part of the Macabre Mob and for keeping the chills alive every Monday. Here’s to the next 40+. 🕯️

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✨ Read the stories featured in this episode:

• r/nosleep - Manen_Lyset / Best Title 2015 - Dec 2016

• I Scream, You Scream Podcast Apple Link

• Creepy Sh*t Podcast Apple Link

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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? 

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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.

A quiet house. A brutal family murder. A haunting that captured the world’s imagination.

In 1974, six members of the DeFeo family were killed inside their Long Island home. Just a year later, the Lutz family moved in — and fled after 28 days, claiming they were terrorized by something evil. But what really happened inside the house on Ocean Avenue?

In this episode of Macabre Mondays, Ale unravels the real history behind The Amityville Horror — from the DeFeo murders to the Lutz haunting, the psychic investigations, the skeptics, and the truth beneath the myth.

🔍 Topics covered:

TW: This episode contains graphic details of violence. Listener discretion is advised.

🎧 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.

📍 Location: Houston, TX → Montrose neighborhood → Driscoll Street
🧵 What We Cover in This Episode:

TW: This episode contains graphic details of violence. Listener discretion is advised.

Photos of Today's Episode HERE

Watch the YouTube video here.

🎧 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? 

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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.

This week on Macabre Mondays, we sit down with Joe Diamond, America’s Greatest Mind Reader, for a conversation that left us speechless more than once. Known for his uncanny ability to tap into the thoughts of strangers and reveal the impossible, Joe brings his one-of-a-kind talent to the show in ways that will have you questioning everything.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

📲 Follow Joe Diamond: @JoeDiamondLive

Want to find Joe Diamond in real life? Find him here.

Watch the episode on YouTube!

🎧 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? 

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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.

📍 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida
🧵 What We Cover in This Episode:

TW: This episode contains graphic details of violence. Listener discretion is advised.

Today's Episode Photos

🎧 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: Mexico City, MX → Guatemala → Central America → Colombia → Worldwide

🧵 What We Cover in This Episode:

By the end, you’ll understand why her cries have never faded — and why you should never follow the sound of weeping near the water’s edge.

TikTok Videos of alleged Llorona sightings:

🎧 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.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses school shootings, violence, and loss. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

This episode covers:

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or mental health challenges, please know you are not alone and help is available. In the U.S., you can dial or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org for resources and support.

🎧 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.