Welcome to episode 34. We dive into the aftermath of the Smuttynose murders, the trial of Louis Wagner, theories, modern interpretations, and a discussion on antisocial personality disorder. There is lots to explore here!

SOURCES:
https://www.seacoastnh.com/why-louis-wagner-was-smuttynose-slayer/?showall=1#:~:text=Maren%20Hontvet%20went%20berserk%3F,Wagner%20was%20the%20guilty%20man. 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/antisocial-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20353928 

https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-022-03710-y#:~:text=Various%20studies%20have%20been%20shown,and%2084%25%20%5B3%5D. 

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We are back! I am excited to bring you a historical two-parter for the month of December. We take it back to 1873 on a cold evening in March on an island far away from everyone else off the coast of Portsmouth, NH. Here a family of a fisherman were brutally murdered one evening. The facts of the case of dismal and shocking. Part One covers a brief history of Smuttynose Island on the Isle of Shoals, family history, and the events that took place the evening of the murders. 

Sources:
https://newengland.com/yankee/history/smuttynose-murders/
https://www.nhmagazine.com/moonlight-murders-on-smuttynose-island/

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Hi All! After a bit of a hiatus, we are returning on Tuesday, December 5. I am excited to offer you a 2-part episode exploring The Smuttynose Murders. What happened, why are we still fascinated by this case today, and what does that say about us then and now. See you all then!

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Welcome to Motherhood is Murder 1st Annual Halloween Special. This week we will break format (once again!) to explore three lesser-known stories of New England lore. I will also share a scary story from my childhood that is a lesson in be care what you wish (or ask) for. Have a happy & safe Halloween season! 

Stories:

• Headless Skeleton of Swampton (RI)
• Haunted Blood Forest of Lancaster (MA)
• Dover Devil (MA)
• Will You Visit Me Tonight? (Personal story, MA)

No episode next week! We'll be back Tues, Nov 14.

SOURCES:
https://www.strange-new-england.com/2017/09/28/headless-skeleton-swampton/

https://soundcloud.com/strange_new_england/strange-history-e1-the-headless-skeleton-of-swampton

https://www.ci.lancaster.ma.us/town-forest-committee/pages/history-town-forest

https://www.slightlyoddfitchburg.com/2021/05/the-strange-case-of-arthur-blood-and.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dover_Demon

https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/picture-gallery/news/2021/10/18/photos-dover-demon-art-and-life/8472188002/

https://www.theyankeexpress.com/2022/01/05/380479/the-dover-demon

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Hi All! This time around I am trying out a new format with an unscripted episode. Our featured author is the every spooky Shirley Jackson whose works have scared the pants off of readers in the 1940's. We'll also cover a missing persons case that happened in the small college town in VT where Shirley lived and wrote. 

SOURCES:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirley_Jackson 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paula_Jean_Welden 

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This week we continue our exploration of Spooky Authors for October. This prolific author has created an array of horror pieces all of which have hit the publication charts and many of which have been adapted for movies and TV shows. 

Born in Maine, Stephen King has created worlds that have entertained and truly frightening millions. This week we explore his life, history, works and process. Enjoy!

SOURCES:
https://stephenking.com/index.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_King 

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It is officially Spooky Season! October will have a slightly different format to usher in the spookiest month of the year. We will explore horror and spooky authors in New England throughout the month studying their background, works and influence. 

This week we dive deep into the cosmic world of H. P. Lovecraft. A native of Providence, RI who struggled with mental illness, H. P. Lovecraft began what we now know to be science fiction. His work has influenced horror fiction, science fiction, graphic novels, comic books, movies, and so much more. A person who studied mythology since the age of 5, Lovecraft has become a myth in and of himself.

Join me as we discuss his influence.

SOURCES:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._P._Lovecraft

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulp_magazine 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0APF-1f5pc0 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cthulhu_Mythos 

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After a short hiatus, I am back! This week we will discuss crimes on campus at UMass Amherst from the 1990's when I attended to today. Please note that these crimes depict cases of sexual assault. If this would be upsetting please skip this episode as there is some great content ahead! We will also discuss the UMass campus response to these crimes, ask the question "can they do more?", and discuss the systemic issues surrounding these cases.

There's lots here to unpack! 

SOURCES:
https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/news/1999/11/22/assaults-on-four-women-leave/51024442007/

https://www.masslive.com/news/2022/03/five-months-after-protests-over-sexual-assault-and-greek-life-erupted-at-umass-amherst-what-has-changed.html

https://www.masslive.com/police-fire/2022/03/ryder-chilcoff-former-umass-amherst-student-found-guilty-of-on-campus-2017-rape.html 

https://umlconnector.com/2021/10/protests-at-theta-chi-fraternity-at-umass-amherst/#:~:text=Recent%20sexual%20assault%20allegations%20against,18. 

https://www.westernmassnews.com/2022/03/29/umass-amherst-planning-implement-new-sexual-assault-prevention-protocols/ 

https://www.umass.edu/umassmag/archives/2001/winter2001/athens.html 

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Welcome to episode 27, the one with all the bugs and workarounds. Persistence has paid off and although this episode is a pretty much a rough cut with no music and just enough editing, it’s a good one. You will not be sorry you listened, but… you may have to turn up the volume. 

This week we discuss the murder of Trang Phuong Ho who was murdered by her room mate Tadesse Sinedu. The case brought up questions about what Harvard University had been doing to support those with mental health concerns in 1995. The discussion has continued into current times. We’ll discuss the state of mental health services today and barriers to accessing care. 

SOURCES:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Trang_Phuong_Ho

https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2017/3/23/hostage-to-the-past/

https://genevievealdi.medium.com/a-duty-to-intervene-the-murder-of-trang-ho-and-resources-forcollege-student-mental-health-2c379970fb98

https://www.aamc.org/advocacy-policy/aamc-research-and-action-institute/barriers-mental-health-care

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3928067/

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New month, new topic! September we will discuss crimes on college campuses in New England. We will also discuss psychological attributes of the offenders. 

This week we discuss the Wayne Lo School Shooting at Simon's Rock College in Great Barrington, MA in 1992. Wayne Lo was a gifted violin prodigy that went on to murder 2 people and injure 4 others in a school shooting that seemed to come without warning. Listen to the episode to learn more about the case, how the school reacted prior to the shooting, and the events following the horrific event. We will also discuss narcissistic traits and personality disorder. 

SOURCES:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bard_College_at_Simon%27s_Rock  

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Lo  

https://www.npr.org/2017/12/08/568929063/simon-s-rock-shooting-anniversary 

https://goneboy.com/the-galen-gibson-fund/

https://www.chopso.org/an-open-letter-from-wayne-lo/ 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20366662 

https://scholar.lib.vt.edu/VA-news/ROA-Times/issues/1993/rt9301/930103/01030216.htm 

https://www.scandinaviantraveler.com/en/15-things-that-happened-in-1992/ 

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