Today, we have a unique episode featuring our very first guest! Friends of the podcast, Liz—a skilled storyteller and true crime enthusiast—joins us to discuss Jolly Jane and the murder of Andy the Goose.

Then, Danielle provides a significant update on the Lady of the Dunes case, revealing both the unknown identity of the victim and her killer.

Later, Sandra talks about the Legend of the Christmas Spider. The legend which started in Ukraine talks about the story of a family of children and their mother who wanted to decorate a Christmas tree. On Christmas morning the children woke their mother up to look at the tree. At some point during the night spiders used their webs to decorate the tree. As the sun rays touched the tree the webs turned into silver and gold. The story goes that from that day forward the family never wanted for anything. Today in Ukraine the people decorate their trees with artificial spider webs to usher in good luck and good fortune for the upcoming year. 

Danielle's Source:

https://www.oxygen.com/lady-of-the-dunes-hunting-the-cape-cod-killer/crime-news/ruth-marie-terry-murder-killer

Sandra's Sources:

https://www.ukraine.com/blog/spiders-and-their-webs-are-not-showed-the-door-on-ukrainian-christmas/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legend_of_the_Christmas_Spider#:~:text=In%20Germany%2C%20Poland%2C%20and%20Ukraine,made%20of%20paper%20and%20wire.  

https://www.durocherflorist.com/blog/weird-yet-wonderful-christmas-traditions-in-other-countries/

In this episode, we have a spooktacular bundle. From Vampires, a classic and beloved monster to the man of mystery himself, Edgar Allan Poe.

Then, Danielle discusses Edgar Allan Poe's mysterious death. Poe was in the midst of a tour to gain money for a literary magazine publication. While in Baltimore he was found lying in a gutter in a semi-conscious and delirious state. Poe was found wearing ill-fitting clothes and wasn't able to explain what happened to him. He was sent to a nearby hospital for treatment but died days later. Many people who are Poe followers aka Poe-heads disagree about the cause of Poe's death. Many theories have circulated from, the impacts of alcoholism to Poe getting drugged and abused in an illegal voting scheme. At the time of his death, Poe was a well-known figure in literary circles and beyond which could have made him vulnerable to different schemes or attacks. How did this dark gothic novelist honed with creating the detective genre come to his untimely demise? And did the name Reynolds which he uttered shortly before his death have any meaning?

Sandra's Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire https://www.pinterest.com/pin/411797959652901242/. 

https://www.britannica.com/story/the-mysterious-death-of-edgar-allan-poe

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/still-mysterious-death-edgar-allan-poe-180952936/

Happy Halloween!! 🎃 This week Danielle covers the story of a survivor, Susan Kuhnhausen. An ER nurse who had to fend herself off of a killer hired by her husband. She arrived home after a long day of work to find the curtains she usually opened every morning drawn. Finding this odd, but not a cause for concern she proceeded toward her bedroom. At that point, she came face to face with an unknown man. Susan viciously fought her attacker when the odds were not in her favor. Susan not only survived a savage attack in her home but is now an advocate for domestic abuse survivors.

Then, Sandra talks about familiars. Familiars were believed to be supernatural entities or spiritual guardians that would assist or protect witches. They would take the forms of cats, dogs, frogs or other animals. Some believed that they were good, others believed that they may be connected to the devil. Listen as Sandra talks about the three different ways that witches would meet their families and how familiars were connected to the famous witch trials.

Danielle's Sources:

https://allthatsinteresting.com/susan-kuhnhausen

https://medium.com/p/1b6d02290cc6

https://theretrobliss.medium.com/brave-nurse-fatally-strangles-hitman-to-survive-1b6d02290cc6

Sandra's Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Familiar.  
https://scarletarosa.tumblr.com/post/648023851708661760/what-is-a-familiar-a-familiar-is-any-spirit-of. 

This week, Sandra talks about the infamous Mother Damnable. A woman who was viewed as a witch who lived in a cabin that today is the location of the Camden Tube. Mother Damnable was seen as the typical "witch-like" character. Although it was rumored that she murdered several men, she was tried and found acquitted for one of the murders.

Then, Danielle continues the unexpected and layered story of the Bentley Twins. Think Ponzi schemes, Playboy, murder, and intrigue. For those who want more background information on the twins, I highly recommend watching the Double Trouble episode from The Playboy Murders.

Sandra's Sources:

https://www.davidcastleton.net/mother-damnable-witch-camden-town-london-mother-red-cap-black-cap/

Danielle's Sources:

https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/id-shows/the-playboy-murders/how-twin-sister-playboy-playmates-got-mixed-up-in-murder

https://people.com/the-playboy-murders-holly-madison-look-back-on-decades-old-cold-case-involving-ex-playmates-boyfriend-8471115

https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/the-playboy-murders-has-2002-double-murder-michael-tardio-chris-monson-solved

https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/the-playboy-murders-who-sandy-bentley-now

We're back! Danielle kicks off this episode with Sandy and Mandy Bentley aka the Bentley twins. Having recently binged Playboy Murders hosted by Holly Madison, this story from season 2 stuck out due to all its twists and turns from the air of intrigue of Playboy itself to Ponzi schemes and even murder. You don't want to miss part one and stay tuned for more salacious details with part two!

Then, Sandra talks about the Estonian folklore Kratt. A Kratt was a creature formed from hay or old household implements by its master. The master had to give the devil three drops of blood to bring the Kratt to life. The Kratt has also been featured in popular culture such as the 2017 movie entitled November.

Danielle's Sources:

https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/id-shows/the-playboy-murders/how-twin-sister-playboy-playmates-got-mixed-up-in-murder

https://people.com/the-playboy-murders-holly-madison-look-back-on-decades-old-cold-case-involving-ex-playmates-boyfriend-8471115

https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/the-playboy-murders-who-mark-yagalla

https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/the-playboy-murders-who-sandy-bentley-now

Sandra's Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kratt. 

In this episode Sandra talks about the Appalachian Trail. The Appalachian Trail is a hiking trail located on the East Coast that spans over fourteen states and is 2,200 miles. Today the trail is well known for being a famous hiking trail and it is estimated that over 3,000 people try to hike the trail every year. The Appalachian Trail was first proposed by Benton MacKaye in 1921 and then completed in 1937. Today, the trail also has paranormal entities including Big Foot and even the Mothman. Listen as Sandra gives a detailed history of the Appalachian Trail and shares two Reddit stories of creepy experiences that people have had.

Then, Danielle covers Christine Paolilla and the Clear Lake Massacre. Christine who suffered from alopecia was used to getting bullied by her peers for most of her life. She wore wigs and had thick coke-style lens glasses. It wasn't until she was befriended by two popular girls that she finally felt accepted. They taught her about different kinds of makeup and stlying clothes. Her confidence grew and she was voted "Miss Irresistible" in high school. But, everything changed when after an argument turned violent Christine and her ex-boyfriend, Christopher Snider killed four people.

Sandra's Sources:

https://appalachiantrail.org/our-work/about-us/
https://www.gossamergear.com/blogs/our-blog/hike-appalachian-trail-through-smokies
https://www.thewanderingappalachian.com/post/legends-and-folklore-uncovering-appalachian-myths-and-mysteries
https://placesjournal.org/article/an-appalachian-trail-a-project-in-regional-planning/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwn9y1BhC2ARIsAG5IY-4QivEKmyJInnXIq-0cd77f6ucQ5YNThhi2FGO44KBqkJfTPT3mg3UaAsRDEALw_wcB&cn-reloaded=1
https://appalachiantrail.org/explore/hike-the-a-t/thru-hiking/#:~:text=A%20typical%20thru%2Dhiker%20takes,camping%20regulations%20along%20the%20A.T.
https://www.reddit.com/r/AppalachianTrail/comments/zvjhnb/what_are_your_creepiest_storiesencounters_on_this/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Appalachia/comments/16iep9m/is_it_true_that_the_appalachian_mountains_are/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/christine-paolilla

https://murderpedia.org/female.P/p/paolilla-christine.htm

Hello! In this episode, Danielle discusses the Radium Girls. We go back to the 1920s in the United States. The world is reeling from World War I jobs are a hot commodity and factory jobs are more important than ever. Radium, a chemical recently discovered by Marie Curie was considered a miracle cure to aid in cancer treatment. In addition, radium was also used in household products like toothpaste, clock faces, and watch dials. So when jobs in radium factories boomed women jumped at the chance to earn a steady income. Young women in particular were needed in factories to paint watch faces using radium. Radium was used because the chemical properties made anything it came in contact with glow. This includes the numbers on the watch faces, but it also left a powdery residue on the girls' hair and clothes. They were unaware of any potential negative health effects combined with their employers' complete dispellment of radium being harmful. Unfortunately, this was not the case, and quickly women started getting sicker and sicker. Find out what happens to the radium girls.

Then, Sandra talks about the Sallie house located in Atchinson Kansas. Known as the most haunted house in the United States, the Sallie house was built at the turn of the century and housed a doctor who lived in Atchinson. Today it is not inhabited by anyone but guests can visit during the day and can stay the night. Due to it;s violent history to stay or even visit the house guests need to sign a waiver. The hauntings include electric batteries draining, moving objects, and even unexplained scratches and bruises appearing during and after guests' visits. The house has also been featured on popular networks such as SYFY, The Discovery Channel, and the Travel Channel.  

https://www.britannica.com/story/radium-girls-the-women-who-fought-for-their-lives-in-a-killer-workplace

Sandra's Sources:

We are back! In this week's episode, Sandra talks about the famous Hellfire Caves also known as the West Wycombe Caves located in High Wycombe in England. It is believed that the caves were first excavated between 1748 and 1752 and have been a tourist attraction since the reopening in 1951. Today the caves are most known for possibly hosting members of the Hellfire Club. Some members include John Wilkes, John Montagu the 4th Earl of Sandwich and possibly even Benjamin Franklin. Today when people visit the caves they may also encounter several spirits.

Then Danielle covers part two of the Chappaquiddick incident, revealing more details about Mary Jo Kopechne's background and Ted Kennedy's sketchy reasoning. Will further details of this confirmed cover-up ever come to light?

Sandra's Sources:

Hellfire Caves - Wikipedia
Home | Hellfire Caves
Hellfire Caves: Where to Discover the True Hellfire Club (themorbidtourist.com)
Pin page (pinterest.co.uk)

https://www.britannica.com/event/Chappaquiddick-incident

https://www.history.com/news/ted-kennedy-chappaquiddick-incident-what-really-happened-facts

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/why-true-story-chappaquiddick-impossible-tell-180968638/

In this episode, Danielle covers a classic crime cover-up, Chappaquiddick. In July, 1969 Ted Kennedy, the youngest of the Kennedy clan was involved with a mysterious and still questioned car accident on the island of Chappaquiddick, a small island off of Martha's Vineyard. The audio for this part is slightly wonky, I blame the Kennedy curse. Stay tuned for Part Two!

Then, Sandra talks about three different Reddit stories that talk about a glitch in the matrix. The phrase "glitch in the matrix" is defined as an extremely bizarre event that seems to be only explainable by a glitch in the fabric of reality. All three of these stories discuss events that happened and cannot be explained. From a random house appearing out of nowhere to an entire town appearing out of nowhere. 

Danielle's Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/event/Chappaquiddick-incident

https://www.history.com/news/ted-kennedy-chappaquiddick-incident-what-really-happened-facts

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/why-true-story-chappaquiddick-impossible-tell-180968638/

Sandra's Sources:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Glitch_in_the_Matrix/comments/1d7aexj/i_saw_a_house_in_the_woods_once_and_then_never/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Glitch_in_the_Matrix/comments/w9cl30/a_town_that_doesnt_exist/?share_id=WZS8LxHPvfNUyNWoNd6zh&utm_content=1&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1

https://www.reddit.com/r/Glitch_in_the_Matrix/comments/1d62tpu/i_posted_about_a_town_that_doesnt_exist_over_a/

https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/glitch_in_the_Matrix

Welcome back to another episode!

Today, Danielle covers a tragic cruise crime. Karen Roston was murdered the day before Valentine's Day in 1988, during her honeymoon celebration with her husband of 9 days, Scott Roston. Hear about the murky and odd circumstances surrounding the newlyweds.

Then, Sandra talks about the famous Dublin castle located in Dublin Ireland. The castle was first founded back in 1204 as a major defensive work by Meiler Fitzhenry on the orders of King John of England. Throughout history, the castle has changed hands many times over and today it is a popular tourist attraction. It has also been featured in many films and TV shows including Becoming Jane and the Tudors. Legend has it that several ghosts still haunt the castle. One of these ghosts even had an experience with the famous singer Lizzo.

Danielle's Sources:

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-02-17-me-29244-story.html

Sandra's Sources:

Dublin latest news and events from the Republic of Ireland capital - Irish Star
The Dublin castle with many ghostly residents - one of whom stole Lizzo's phone - Irish Star
Dublin Castle | The nerve centre of historical power in Ireland
Dublin castle named one of most haunted castles in Europe - Dublin Live
Dublin Castle - Wikipedia