This month on Monthly Spooky, Henrique and Michelle unravel some of the most chilling real-life horrors, folklore, and bizarre news stories from around the world.

🍄 Death Cap Murder Trial — A woman in Australia stands accused of poisoning her in-laws with foraged mushrooms in what may be one of the most unusual triple homicide cases in recent years. Was it accidental… or calculated?

☠️ The Island of Ghosts — Once a quarantine zone for plague victims, this derelict and off-limits island is now a crumbling mass grave. We explore its haunted history and the eerie ban on visitors.

🦈 The 1916 Shark Attacks — We dive into the terrifying true story that inspired Jaws: a string of brutal shark attacks along the Jersey Shore that sparked national panic and forever changed how we fear the ocean.

👻 Also featuring:

• A creepy “box demon”
• A missing woman case solved after 60 years
• A chimney horror story in Connecticut
• A tornado-tossed tortoise reunion

With a mix of true crime, urban legends, and unbelievable headlines, this episode brings a terrifying blend of fact and folklore—perfect for fans of spooky podcasts, haunted history, and real-world horror.