This week on Oy with the Terror, Danielle dives into the scandalous life of Lola Montez, the 19th-century dancer, courtesan, and femme fatale who reinvented herself into a living legend. From her Irish roots to her fiery “Spider Dance,” Lola seduced some of the most powerful men of her time, including King Ludwig I of Bavaria, whose obsession with her nearly toppled his throne.

But Lola wasn’t just about scandal and seduction—she blurred the lines between performance and manipulation, politics and passion, villain and icon. Was she a dangerous con artist, or a woman simply refusing to live by society’s rules?

Then, Sandra talks about the legendary Robin Hood. The legend of Robin Hood has been around for centuries. From ballads that were set in the 14 and 15th centuries to today's Robin Hood which is featured in popular movies like Disney's Robin Hood and the notorious Robin Hood Men in Tights. Although there may have been no one actually named Robin Hood, it is believed that other people inspired him. 

Danielle's Sources:

https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/montez-lola-4226

https://biologyinsights.com/who-was-laura-montez-the-true-story-of-lola-montez/

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lola-Montezhttps://chrisenss.com/the-countess-of-landsfeld

https://limerickarchives.com/2023/06/07/lola-montez-the-scandalous-dancer-who-toppled-a-king-and-turned-to-philanthropy

https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/09/from-the-archives-jack-gaioni-reveals-the-fascinating-story-of-lola-montez-the-fake-spanish-dirty-dancer-who-captured-a-kings-heart

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

Sandra's Sources:  

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

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

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQTlLas6HP9M9gK59smlXYtJBhxfOz_ITnrpJXeSA7L22iy23RT

This week on Oy with the Terror, Danielle takes us back to the glamorous — and grim — world of 1920s Hollywood to explore the mysterious death of film producer Thomas H. Ince. Officially, he died of indigestion. Unofficially? He may have been accidentally shot aboard William Randolph Hearst’s private yacht, in a scandal involving Charlie Chaplin, Marion Davies, and a media empire powerful enough to bury the truth.

From suspicious cover-ups to silent witnesses and a yacht party that ended in tragedy, this case has all the makings of a classic noir. This topic inspired the campy, mystery film, The Cat’s Meow, where none other than Richard Gilmore (okay, Edward Herrmann) plays Hearst.

Was it a medical emergency… or a murder swept under the red carpet?

Then,  Sandra talks about the Elevator Game. The object of the game is to use an elevator and follow very specific instructions to get transported to a different dimension. This game originated in South Korea and even inspired a movie that was released in 2023 by the same name. After listening to the podcast episode the only question to ask is would you play?

Danielle's Sources:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0266391/

https://www.latimes.com/

https://www.nytimes.com/

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/was-hollywood-pioneer-thomas-ince-murdered-123977388/

https://www.tcm.com/

Sandra's Sources:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14013772/ 

https://www.reddit.com/r/UrbanLegends/comments/1e0kndt/is_the_elevator_game_real/

https://www.korea.net/Events/Overseas/view?articleId=18358. 

https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/7vfmxb/do_not_play_the_elevator_game_words_of_a_big_time/

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

This week on Oy With the Terror, Danielle dives into one of the most jaw-dropping discoveries in true crime history: the mysterious case of drag icon Dorian Corey and the mummified body found in her closet. From her legendary status in the ballroom scene to the secrets that unraveled after her death, we explore the layers of identity, secrecy, and survival that make this story unforgettable.

Then, Sandra takes us deep into the misty Louisiana bayou to meet the Rougarou — a shape-shifting creature from Cajun folklore. The Rougarou is described as having a dog's head and a human being's body. It has been defined similarly to the werewolf. There are different variants of this folklore, but most agree that the point of this legend is to convince children to behave. The Rougarou has also been featured in numerous pop culture, including novels, television, video games, and even a popular roller coaster. Is it just a scary story... or something more?

Danielle's Sources:

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/a-famous-drag-queen-a-mummy-in-the-closet-and-a-baffling-mystery

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/march-13/paris-is-burning-documentary-premieres-in-theaters
Sandra's Sources:https://www.facebook.com/geauxlsu/videos/legend-of-the-rougarou/794681231313969/. 

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

This week on Oy with the Terror, we’re joined by friend of the podcast Liz for a chilling dive into one of America’s most infamous hauntings: The Bell Witch. Nestled in the shadows of early 19th-century Tennessee, the Bell family found themselves at the mercy of an unseen force that tormented their home with whispers, scratches, and full-on spectral rage. Was it a vengeful spirit? A local legend? Or something far stranger?

Liz leads us through the eerie tale, breaking down the history, folklore, and freaky details of the case that inspired books, movies, and generations of sleepless nights.

And of course, we end with a special Would You Rather: Folklore Edition, where things get witchy, weird, and just a little hilarious.

Tune in, lock your doors, and maybe don’t say her name out loud… You never know who’s listening.

When Tamla Horsford attended a football mom sleepover in Forsyth County, Georgia, she expected a night of fun and friendship. Instead, she was found dead the next morning in the backyard—bruised, broken, and with a story that still doesn’t add up.

In this episode, Danielle unravels the suspicious circumstances surrounding Tamla’s tragic death, the glaring inconsistencies in the investigation, and the questions that continue to haunt her friends, family, and a growing online community.

Was it truly an accident, or was something more sinister at play?

Then, Danielle and Sandra dive into a game of “Folklore Would You Rather”—and things get weird fast. From global ghost stories to creepy legends you’ve heard whispered at sleepovers, we make impossible choices, laugh through the fear, and share our folklore faves (and no-gos).

In this chilling installment of Oy with the Terror, we head to Long Island to unearth one of the most haunting true crime cases in recent history: the Gilgo Beach Murders.

When the body of Shannan Gilbert was reported missing in 2010, no one could have predicted the horror that would unfold. As authorities searched the desolate stretch of Ocean Parkway, they uncovered the remains of multiple women—most of them young sex workers—buried in burlap, eerily close together.

Join us as Danielle delves into the twisted timeline, the victims’ stories, the long-stalled investigation, and the arrest of Rex Heuermann, the alleged Long Island Serial Killer. From mysterious 911 calls to burner phones and bungled police leads, this episode digs into what really happened on that lonely beach—and why so many questions remain unanswered.

Then, Sandra talks about the classic American folklore, the Boogeyman. However, there are various other folklore creatures similar to the Boogeyman worldwide. Often described as a shape-shifting entity, the Bogeyman is usually described as having claws or talons and sharp teeth. The Bogeyman is best known for being a tale to tell children to get them to behave because the Bogeyman steals children.

Danielle's Sources:https://abcnews.go.com/US/gilgo-beach-suspect-rex-heuermann-linked-2-additional/story?id=106958647https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/gilgo-beach-murders-everything-we-know-about-the-alleged-long-island-serial-killer/https://www.nbcnewyork.com/long-island/gilgo-beach-killing-timeline-rex-heuermann-indictment-valerie-mack/6076868/https://www.newsweek.com/rex-heuermann-victims-update-gilgo-beach-killer-1944387

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilgo_Beach_serial_killingshttps://people.com/long-island-serial-killer-case-rex-heuermann-netflix-doc-11692754https://people.com/who-are-the-gilgo-beach-victims-11711611

Sandra's Sources:

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

https://www.vecteezy.com/free-photos/boogeyman

https://www.istockphoto.com/photos/boogeyman

In this week's episode Sandra talks about the popular media figure Slenderman. It is well known that Slenderman was created by Erik Knudson on the online forum Something Awful back in 2009. Since then the mythical figure Slenderman has become popular. From being featured in episodes of Law and Order to being a popular video game back in the mid 2000's. Slenderman is described as a tall man with no facial features and his appearance is linked to children's disappearances. 

Then, Danielle dives into one of the most chilling and perplexing true crime cases of the digital age: the Slenderman stabbing. Three twelve-year-old girls enter a forest in Waukesha, Wisconsin, under the guise of playing hide-and-seek, when in reality two were planning something much more nefarious. Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier, devout followers of the fictional character, orchestrated an attack on their friend, Payton Leutner to gain favor from Slender Man.

Listen to Payton's amazing survivor storing, the controversial legal decisions that impacted the rulings towards Morgan and Anissa, and a recent update from March 2025.

Join us as we unravel the eerie intersection of crime, mental health, and online horror culture in this chilling real-life story.

Sandra's Sources:

https://chosenrebel.me/2014/06/06/what-is-a-slenderman-anyway/

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

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5690360/. 

Danielle's Sources:

https://abcnews.go.com/US/slender-man-stabbing-assailant-morgan-geyser-granted-release/story?id=119509026

https://abcnews.go.com/US/slender-man-stabbing-victim-speaks-publicly-time-situation/story?id=66268385

https://apnews.com/article/-----e69124f5061c45ab9954bf5e669e766fhttps://apnews.com/general-news-36d9f7b4c79b463cb9aef368e50fbdf5https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slender_Man_stabbing

We are back, with friend of the podcast, Liz! She regales us with the story of Glenn and Bessy Hyde. What happens when a honeymooning couple decide to journey across the Grand Canyon river? Well, for Glenn and Bess Hyde no one can fully agree on what happened. It’s the best kinda unsolved mystery. We have creepy thematic poem written by Bess before her disappearance. We have the grandson of one of the most famous mayors of San Francisco. We even have strong opinions about life jackets. 

Then, Sandra talks about the popular legend the Beast of Bray road seen in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. The Beast is described as being between six and seven feet tall, having a humanoid body, covered in fur or hair and having a head resembling a wolf and having red or orange eyes. The first sighting occurred in 1936 and there were several sightings in the 1980's. The legend has become so popular that the beast has been featured in several movies such as the 2005 horror film titled "The Beast of Bray Road."

And, Danielle unravels the shocking rise and fall of Belle Gibson, an Australian wellness influencer who built an empire on lies. Gibson captivated thousands with her inspiring story—claiming she had survived terminal brain cancer through natural remedies and clean eating. Her brand, The Whole Pantry, led to book deals, a successful app, and partnerships with tech giants.

But behind the scenes, something wasn’t right. Investigations revealed there was no medical evidence she had ever been diagnosed with cancer. Worse still, she had promised to donate proceeds to charity—funds that never materialized. In 2017, she was fined for misleading and deceptive conduct, yet she remains defiant, refusing to pay the fines and showing little remorse.

Join us as we dissect one of the biggest wellness scams of the decade, exposing the dangers of misinformation and the high cost of deception.

Liz's Sources:

https://grcahistory.org/sites/colorado-river-corridor/hyde-river-tragedy/

https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/glen-bessie-hyde-grand-canyon-disappearance

Sandra's Sources:

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

https://www.legendsofamerica.com/beast-of-bray-road/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0462193/?ref_=tt_mv_close

Danielle's Sources:

Davey, M. (2017, September 28). Belle Gibson fined $410,000 for cancer scam but has not paid a cent. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com

McMahon, N. (2016, April 22). Belle Gibson admits she never had cancer in interview. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com

Wahlquist, C. (2019, June 6). Belle Gibson: The rise and fall of an Instagram wellness guru. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com

Donovan, S. (2017, July 6). How Belle Gibson fooled the world with a fake cancer story. ABC News Australia. https://www.abc.net.au

McKenzie, N., & Baker, R. (2015, April 22). Belle Gibson: The whole hoax. The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au

In this episode, we delve into one of Hollywood’s most perplexing and haunting unsolved mysteries—the death of actress Natalie Wood. On November 29, 1981, Wood was found dead, floating in the waters off Catalina Island, after a night spent aboard the yacht of her husband, actor Robert Wagner. The initial verdict was accidental drowning, but the circumstances surrounding her death have raised more questions than answers. Why was she found alone, far from the boat, in the cold waters? What role did Wagner and fellow actor Christopher Walken, who was also on the yacht that night, play in the events leading up to her tragic end?

We explore the conflicting statements, the inconsistencies in the investigation, and the new revelations that came to light decades after her death. Was it a tragic accident, a case of foul play, or something more sinister? Join us as we revisit the case, uncover shocking twists, and attempt to uncover the truth behind the mysterious death of one of Hollywood’s brightest stars.

Later, Sandra talks about the story of the Myth of Sally Carter. The story goes that a young girl died in 1837 at the age of sixteen due to an illness and was buried in Huntsville Alabama. The story continues that after she died people would see her in the cemetery near her grave. Due to the stories the grave was eventually moved and the location is guarded and tourists cannot visit. Although there is a thread on Reddit that argues that Sally did not exist, many locals believe that she did exist and information is hard to find because the family is tired of the vandalism that would occur on Sally's grave. 

Danielle's Sources:

https://allthatsinteresting.com/natalie-wood-death

https://people.com/natalie-wood-death-legacy-what-to-know-8643850

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/03/natalie-wood-death-murder-Robert-wagner-book?srsltid=AfmBOor4sitGyn2B2dN0xa4_CHpOozgDQCZBspWut9uqWizb9-GC_vcK

Sandra's Sources:

https://www.al.com/living/2015/06/10_alabama_urban_legends_that.html. 

https://www.alabamaheritage.com/blog/2024/04/08/the-myth-of-sally-carter/

https://www.reddit.com/r/HuntsvilleAlabama/comments/chvn1n/the_ghost_of_sally_carter/.  

Happy New Year!!

In this week's episode, Sandra talks about three creepy Christmas ghost stories found on Reddit, from a cat who mysteriously saved their human family from a fire to hearing strange noises on the roof that may or may not be Santa Claus. 

Later, Danielle covers the mysterious death of Bollywood actress Jiah Khan. Her untimely death in June 2013 shocked the Indian film industry and the world. Known for her roles in films like Nishabd and Ghajini, Jiah was a rising star with a promising career ahead. However, her life was cut short when she was found dead in her Mumbai apartment, under suspicious circumstances.

Was her death a tragic suicide, as the police initially ruled? Or did something darker play a role? The episode explores the mysterious details surrounding Jiah's death, the investigation that followed, and the questions that remain unanswered to this day. We’ll discuss the evidence, the involvement of key individuals—including her former boyfriend, actor Sooraj Pancholi—and the controversial charges of abetment to suicide.

Join us as we analyze the various theories, from personal struggles to possible foul play, and examine the impact of Jiah Khan's death on her family, fans, and the Bollywood industry. This case continues to spark debate and intrigue, making it one of the most talked-about mysteries in Bollywood history. Tune in for a deep dive into the untold story of Jiah Khan’s death.

Sandra's Sources:

https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/18fq07b/does_anyone_have_any_good_creepy_christmas_stories/?rdt=63350. 

https://www.shutterstock.com/search/black-cat-face. 

https://iheartcraftythings.com/santa-claus-drawing.html

Danielle's Sources:

https://www.theguardian.com/global/2017/oct/01/death-in-bollywood-who-killed-jiah-khan-crime-murder-suicide-investigation

https://youtu.be/wGqFSNVN2Sw?si=hJHPJaxjUVBniObJ