London has been the scene of some history's most brutal serial murders, this was true again in the 1960’s. The bodies of 8 nude and strangled women were found near the River Thames leaving behind a decades old mystery of who committed these atrocities. The Hammersmith Nude Murders left a dark mark on the history of West London. 

Sources: 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammersmith_nude_murders

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/how-wirral-sex-worker-fell-13959369?int_source=amp_continue_reading&int_medium=amp&int_campaign=continue_reading_button#google_vignette

https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/unsolved/jack_the_stripper/2.html

https://theweek.com/99504/hammersmith-nude-murders-new-clues-in-jack-the-stripper-case

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/past-times/2248423/real-line-of-duty-was-a-dundee-man-framed-for-jack-the-stripper-murders/

https://www.history.co.uk/articles/incredible-cases-from-londons-most-famous-court

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/past-times/2248423/real-line-of-duty-was-a-dundee-man-framed-for-jack-the-stripper-murders/

https://www.outlineofamurderpodcast.com/outlines/historic-cases-jack-the-stripper

This episode we explore Oklahoma’s folklore, focusing on the mysterious Oklahoma octopus, a cryptid believed to haunt lakes and rivers. It also covers the legend of the Deer Woman, a supernatural figure from Native American traditions who embodies both beauty and danger. Additionally, the episode delves into Choctaw legends, offering insight into the rich cultural stories that teach lessons about nature, spirituality, and human behavior.

Episode Sources:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choctaw_mythology

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choctaw_mythology

https://sites.google.com/view/native-legends/the-dark-legends/the-nalusa-falaya

https://discover.hubpages.com/travel/Oklahomas-Monsters-and-Other-Unexplainable-Legends

https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Deer_Woman_(mythology)

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deer_Woman

https://coffeehousewriters.com/oklahomas-deer-woman/

https://cryptozoologycryptids.fandom.com/wiki/Oklahoma_Octopus#google_vignette

https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Oklahoma_Octopus

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nature/oklahoma/legend-of-octopus-ok

Clayton, M. (2020). CHOCTAW MYTHOLOGY: CAPTIVATING MYTHS FROM THE CHOCTAW AND OTHER INDIGENOUS PEOPLES FROM THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES.

On this stop of our Mysterious PNW Holiday trip, we head to Lubeck, Germany and the case of Marianne Bachmeier. On May 5, 1980 Marianne’s life would be changed forever. A predator lured Marianne’s 7 year old daughter Anna into his home, sexually assaulted her, murdered and ultimately disposed of her in a cardboard box. When Klaus Grabowskis trail began, no could have known that vigilante justice would be carried out instead of justice from a court of law. 

Sources:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marianne_Bachmeier

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/mom-shoots-dead-man-who-murdered-her-daughter-7-inside-courtroom-after-seduction-claim/ar-AA1q3uh9?apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1

https://www.themirror.com/news/world-news/mom-fired-eight-shots-predator-627379.amp

https://www.perplexity.ai/page/the-story-of-marianne-bachmeie-wPiYIU_dSGmqtlOqE8cYkQ

https://www.the-express.com/news/world-news/147847/mom-shoots-dead-man-who-raped-daughter-in-court-marianne-bachmeier

Kathleen Peterson's mysterious death in 2001, found at the bottom of a staircase with severe head injuries, led to the arrest and conviction of her husband, Michael Peterson, for first-degree murder. Despite the prosecution's claims of a violent attack, Michael's defense argued it was an accidental fall, and questions about the reliability of forensic evidence and expert testimony persisted throughout the trial. After serving eight years in prison, Michael entered an Alford plea in 2017, maintaining his innocence while acknowledging sufficient evidence for conviction, leaving the case unresolved and controversial.

https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article260637047.html

https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/kathleen-peterson-death

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

https://people.com/crime/where-is-michael-peterson-now/

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

The next stop on our Mysterious PNW Holiday Road trip, we head to the former town of Wineville, CA, now Mira Lima and the shocking crimes of Gordon Northcott & the infamous Chicken Coop Murders. Gordon Northcott was found guilty of the murders of 3 young boys in 1930 and was executed the same year. His crimes shocked California, and to this today we are still wondering the true extent of his crimes. 

Sources:

https://www.ranker.com/list/scariest-california-serial-killers/harrison-tenpas

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Stewart_Northcott

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2004-oct-31-me-then31-story.html

https://cvltnation.com/grisly-perverse-crimes-gordon-stewart-northcott/

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Walter_Collins

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wineville_Chicken_Coop_murders

In 1828, a daring gang of ex-convicts pulled off Australia’s first-ever bank robbery by tunneling through the sewers to steal £14,000 from the Bank of Australia, a sum worth millions today. The plot was masterminded by a group of unlikely criminals, including a blacksmith, shoemakers, and a plasterer, who used their insider knowledge and a few homemade tools to carry out the heist. While some of the stolen money was recovered, the majority remains lost, fueling legends of hidden treasure around Sydney. This thrilling story of crime, betrayal, and buried loot is an unforgettable chapter in Australia’s criminal history.

https://dictionaryofsydney.org/entry/robbing_the_bank_australias_first_bank_robbery#:~:text=Sydney%27s%2C%20and%20Australia%27s%2C%20first%20bank,about%20%2420%20million%20in%202017.

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

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

https://dictionaryofsydney.org/person/turner_thomas

https://dictionaryofsydney.org/person/dingle_james

https://dictionaryofsydney.org/person/farrell_george

https://dictionaryofsydney.org/person/blackstone_william

https://dictionaryofsydney.org/person/creighton_john_wilford

https://dictionaryofsydney.org/person/rourke_valentine

https://paulineconolly.com/2018/australias-first-bank-robbery/

Merry Christmas to all our amazing listeners! For this stop on our Mysterious PNW holiday Roadtrip, we head over to Europe to discuss popular Christmas folklore. From Krampus to the Yule Lads, we hope you enjoy this look into European folklore.

Happy Holidays!

Jen & Sarah 

Sources: 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krampus

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Krampus

https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20241206-four-of-europes-most-fascinating-pre-christian-winter-festivals

https://www.christmasmarketsaustria.com/krampus.php

https://boroughsofthedead.com/frau-perchta/

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perchta

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yule_cat

https://www.npr.org/2023/12/23/1221454825/youve-heard-of-santa-maybe-even-krampus-but-what-about-the-child-eating-yule-cat

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belsnickel

https://www.visitpaamericana.com/blog/post/what-or-who-is-belsnickel/

https://www.pennlive.com/life/2018/12/what_is_the_belsnickel_why_is.html

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grýla

https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Grýla

https://guidetoiceland.is/history-culture/the-icelandic-yule-lads-and-gryla
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_Christmas_folklore
https://bustravel.is/iceland-culture/icelandic-yule-lads-gryla-leppaludi?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD2irD-E5TzpptRtY-vjwieDmDib8&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3KTFy-egigMVpTatBh2uSQz_EAAYASAAEgJ3EfD_BwE

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/meet-the-thirteen-yule-lads-icelands-own-mischievous-santa-clauses-180948162/

Happy Holidays to all our amazing listeners around the world! In this special Holiday episode we travel around the world and discuss Holiday Traditions. From Australia to Brazil and beyond we talk all things festive and food!

Happy Holidays

Jen & Sarah

On Christmas Eve 1890, a young man’s life was tragically cut short outside St. Andrew’s Cathedral in Victoria, leading to a mysterious and haunting tale that still lingers in the city today. The crime, driven by revenge and mistaken identity, shocked the community and left behind an unsettled spirit. Even now, strange occurrences and sightings near the church and a local cemetery keep the chilling story alive.

https://www.capitaldaily.ca/news/1890-christmas-eve-murder-david-fee

https://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/victoria-walking-tour-of-murder-mayhem-and-christmas-ghosts-4657344

https://moonmausoleum.com/david-fee-the-shot-down-christmas-ghost-on-bastion-square-in-victoria/

https://editions.covecollective.org/content/ross-bay-cemetery

Mysterious PNW Road trip stop # Hollywood, FL & The murder of Adam Walsh

Adam Walsh was a 6 year old boy who was abducted from a shopping mall in Hollywood, Florida, in July 1981. His disappearance sparked a massive search, but his severed head was found two weeks later in a nearby canal. The case remained unsolved for years until serial killer Ottis Toole confessed to the murder, although his confession was later recanted. Toole was never convicted for Adam's murder. Adam’s parents John and Reve Walsh, turned their heartbreak in action and forever changed how the world would see child abductions and how law enforcement agencies would respond. 

Sources:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Adam_Walsh

https://www.southfloridasuntimes.com/news/the-loss-of-innocence:-the-abduction-of-adam-walsh-changed-hollywood-&-the-country-forever

https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2024/adams-story-how-his-parents-galvanized-missing-childrens-movement

https://abcnews.go.com/amp/US/adam-walsh-murder-john-reve-walsh-live-investigation/story?id=13037931

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/America%27s_Most_Wanted

https://www.justice.gov/archive/olp/pdf/adam_walsh_act.pdf

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Walsh_(television_host)

https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2022/in-memory-of-adam-walsh

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/wbna28257294

https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care/caregiver-background-check/adam-walsh

https://allthatsinteresting.com/adam-walsh