Myth and Macabre

By Myth and Macabre

Myth and Macabre is a weekly podcast of all things spooky in New England. Join our hosts, Jess and CeeCee, while they explore the creepy histories that make the northeast unique.

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How many episodes does Myth and Macabre have?

The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.

Myth and Macabre episodes:

June 27, 2023 Mini-Myth 5: America’s First Mass Murder - The Mallory Family, Washington. CT
In season 2 we talked about America’s first Witch Trials. Today Jess is going to bring us another American first - mass murder!
Check out our sources for additional information:
February 3: The First Mass Murder in U.S. History
CT Files: America’s First Mass Murder
First Mass Murder in America Captivates New Milford Historian – Hartford Courant
Gallows Lane and the Execution of Barnett Davenport - Connecticut History | a CTHumanities Project

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26min
June 13, 2023 Mini-Myth 4: The Grave of Timothy Clark Smith
Timothy Clark-Smith was a man terrified of being buried alive. Today, Cee Cee walks us through the lengths one man took to avoid living his nightmare.
(Also, post-recording note: I had a typo in my notes for the show. I wrote CT and spoke about it as thought it was Connecticut when this is really in Vermont! There are New Havens in both states and "c" and "v" are too close to each other on the keyboard! -C )
Check out our sources for additional information:

Timothy Clark Smith Grave - Atlas Obscura
Find-a-Grave - Timothy Clark Smith
iflscience: The Infamous Specially-Designed Grave Of Taphephobia Victim Timothy Clark Smith
Grave with a Window - Cult Of Weird
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12min
May 30, 2023 Mini-Myth 3: The Bus to Nowhere, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA is a bustling metropolis but the legend of The Bus to Nowhere may have you rethinking a visit.
Check out our sources for additional information:
Insider.com - Urban Legends
Only in Your State

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12min
May 16, 2023 Mini-Myth 2: Dudleytown, CT - A New England Ghost Town
This week CeeCee’s bringing it back to New England to tell us all about a ghost town!
Check out our sources for additional information:
Dudleytown, Connecticut - Wikipedia
Edmund Dudley - Wikipedia
"curse" on Dudleytown

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21min
May 02, 2023 Mini-Myth 1: The Loveland Frogman (Loveland, OH)
Today’s mini episode takes us to Ohio where the legend of The Loveland Frogman began.
Check out our sources for additional information:
Wiki - Loveland Frogman
Ohio's Most Famous Cryptid
The Portalist
Hot Damn! It's the Loveland Frog

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21min
April 11, 2023Albert DeSalvo: Part 2 (The Boston Strangler, Boston, MA)
Welcome back for part 2 of The Boston Strangler. Cee Cee will tie up season 2 with the apprehension of Albert DeSalvo.
Check out our sources for additional information:
Boston Strangler - Wikipedia
Albert DeSalvo - Wikipedia
Bridgewater State Hospital - Wikipedia
George Nassar - Wikipedia
Who is The Boston Strangler Albert DeSalvo's Wife?
Newspaper.com Articles:
Police Hold Malden Man in not so Model Case The Boston Globe 03/19/1961

Man Gets Term in Assaults, Theft Attempts The Boston Globe 05/03/1961

Assault Suspect’s Bail Set at $8000 The Boston Globe 11/03/1964

Suspect Denies Attacking Coed The Boston Globe 11/04/1964

Man, 32, Rearrested in Assault Probe The Boston Globe 11/06/1964

DeSalvo Trial Starts Tuesday The Boston Globe 01/07/1967
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43min
April 04, 2023Albert DeSalvo: Part 1 (The Boston Strangler, Boston, MA)
The Summer of 1962 was a scary time to be a single woman in Boston. A string of horrific murders terrorized the city and surrounding areas. Cee Cee will be diving into the Boston Strangler’s victims in this first part of our 2 part season 2 finale.
Check out our sources for additional information:
Boston Strangler - Wikipedia
Albert DeSalvo - Wikipedia
Newspaper.com Articles:
1st and 7th Stranglings Only Few Blocks Apart The Boston Globe 12/06/1962

Mrs. Anna E. Slesers The Boston Globe 09/02/1962

Terror The Boston Globe 12/07/1962

Who is Boston’s Phantom Strangler? The Indianapolis Star 01/06/1963

Strangled Girl Lived Alone in Apartment The Boston Globe 12/31/1962

Lawrence Victim Beaten, Stabbed The Boston Globe 03/07/1963

Girl Stabbing Victim Hoped for Met Audition The Boston Globe 05/09/1963

Hint Murdered Beverly Samans Was Married The Boston Globe 05/13/1963

Funeral Held for Victim of Strangling The Boston Globe 09/11/1963

Police Search Victim’s Letters for Killer Clue The Boston Globe 11/29/1963

Hypnosis Used to Help Recall Strange Suspect The Boston Globe 12/18/1963

Lawrence Woman, 23, is 11th Strangle Victim The Boston Globe 11/25/1963

Say Lawrence Victim Knew Her Strangler The Boston Globe 11/26/1963

Major Clue Probed in Latest Hub Strangling The Boston Globe 01/06/1964
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1h 5min
March 28, 2023 America’s Oldest Public Park (Boston Common, Boston, MA)
This week’s episode is bringing back the Colonial Vibe. Jess is diving into the history of The Common, also known as Boston Commons. For a beautiful plot of land it sure has a dark history.
Check out our sources for additional information:
Ghost City Tours
Nightly Spirits
Boston.gov
Very Local
Only in Your State
The Freedom Trai.
Margaret Jones
Wiki - Boston Common
Wiki - Boston Martyrs
Wiki - Ann Glover
Wiki - Rachel Wall
Wiki - Parkman Bandstand
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56min
March 21, 2023 The Governor’s House (Sprague Mansion, Cranston, RI)
This week Cee Cee’s taking us on a trip down memory lane! We’re exploring the history and legends surrounding The Sprague Mansion in Cranston, RI.
Check out our sources for additional information:
Cranston Online
ABC 6
Haunted Places - Sprague Mansion
Rhode Island Historical Society
Wiki - William Sprague III
Wiki - Governor William Sprague Mansion
Wiki - Amasa Sprague Jr.
Wiki - William Sprague IV
Cranston Online - Haunted History
Haunted Hovel
RI Preservation
Best Things RI

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45min
March 14, 2023 The Exeter Incident: Season 2's Out of This World Episode (Exeter, NH)
It seems like the extraterrestrials are fans of New Hampshire. Cee Cee covered Betty and Barney Hill last season. Jess is taking on the Exeter Incident today!
Check out our sources for additional information:
Project Blue Book
Skeptical Inquirer
Optical Academy
Temperature Inversion
The UFO Book
Aids to Identification of Flying Saucers
Exeter UFO Festival
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55min

FAQs about Myth and Macabre:

How many episodes does Myth and Macabre have?

The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.