Oy with the Terror Podcast

In this week's episode Sandra talks about Ireland's well known tragic love story of Diarmuid and Grainne. The story goes that Grainne was set to marry Fionn McCool and instead ran off with a man by the name of Diarmuid. Fionn was not too pleased and set off after the young couple. After months of being on the run Diarmuid is attacked by a boar when Fionn runs into the couple and refuses his aid to help Diarmuid. However, due to the persistence of one of his sons Fionn decides to help but it is too late. The legend today has been compared to that of Sir Lancelot and Guineviere. 

Then, Danielle discusses the mysterious death of rising Hollywood starlet, Thelma Todd. She appeared in over a hundred films and shorts. Known for her comedic prowess the "ice cream blonde" had a bright future ahead of her. When her body was found in her car in the garage of her casual love interest, Roland West, Hollywood was shocked. Thelma's death was initially declared a suicide, but a lot of red flags popped up when investigators started looking into her family, friends and business associates. What really happened to Thelma Todd?

Sandra's Sources:https://www.irishhistory.com/myths-legends/legendary-heroes/diarmuid-and-grainne-a-love-triangle-and-a-tragic-tale-of-loyalty-and-betrayal/.  
https://www.wildernessireland.com/blog/irish-myths-legends-diarmuid-grainne-part-3/. 

https://www.discoveringireland.com/the-legend-of-diarmuid-and-grainne/ 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2_MWvBZzC4&t=45s. 

https://www.thegiantscausewaytour.com/the-giants-causeway-story/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/famous-deaths/7

https://allthatsinteresting.com/thelma-todd

Woo! Episode 100! Cheers to hundreds more. Imagine us holding flutes filled with champagne.

Danielle kicks off this episode on a somber note with the tragic tale of Anneliese Michel. A young woman from a devoutly religious household in Bavaria who underwent 67 exorcisms. She suffered from epilepsy and often experienced hallucinations as well as hearing voices. She became convinced she was possessed and had to convince a priest to agree to conduct the exorcisms. Her family willingly supported this plan, but unfortunately, this led to her swift demise. The story of Anneliese Michel was the inspiration for the film, The Exorcism of Emily Rose.

Later, Sandra talks about one of her favorite places in Boston: the Granary Burying Ground in Boston. The Granary Burying Ground is located on Tremont Street near the Park Street station and the Boston Common. It was founded in 1660 and today is known for having very famous people buried such as Paul Revere and Sam Adams. There is also one local spirit that still roams the grounds.

Danielle's Sources:

https://allthatsinteresting.com/anneliese-michel-exorcism

Sanrdra's Sources:

https://www.ghostsandgravestones.com/boston/granary-burying-ground
https://ghostcitytours.com/boston/haunted-places/granary-burying-grounds/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Granary_Burying_Ground

In this week's episode, Sandra talks about the St. Augustine Lighthouse located in St. Augustine Florida. The lighthouse was built between 1871 and 1874. Today it is open to the public and has several non-profits connected to the lighthouse. It is said that the lighthouse itself is haunted by several spirits, including a group of three sisters known as the Pittee girls and a spirit known as "The Man." Supposedly sightings of the Pittee girls date back to the 1960's. The lighthouse has also been host to several tv series including Ghost Hunters and The Most Terrifying Places in America.

Then, Danielle wraps up the 2nd part of the disappearance of Natalee Holloway. Find out how truly sketchy of a character Joran van der Sloot is by his lack of empathy and misdirected anger.

Sandra's Sources:

https://ghostcitytours.com/es/st-augustine/lugares-embrujados/st-augustine-lighthouse/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Augustine_Light

https://www.visitstaugustine.com/thing-to-do/st-augustine-lighthouse-and-museum

https://www.staugustinelighthouse.org/2020/03/02/ghost-stories-the-pittee-girls/

https://www.staugustinelighthouse.org/

https://www.biography.com/crime/natalle-holloway-murder-timeline

https://people.com/crime/people-explains-natalee-holloway-discovery-human-remains/

https://people.com/what-to-know-about-natalee-holloway-disappearance-case-7567550

In this episode, Danielle covers part one of Natalee Holloway disappearance. A case largely covered by the media almost immediately after Natalee, an American senior in high school vanished while on a school trip in Aruba. Various suspects were questioned and arrested, but one always stood out; Joran van der Sloot. He was considered a suspect from the beginning and acted suspiciously throughout his many interviews. Stay tuned for part two!

Then, Sandra talks about the Legend of Spirit Lake located in Kootenai County, Idaho. Although the town is small with only a little over 1900 people living there according to the 2010 census, the town is known for one particular legend that involves the lake. Legend has it that the lake is haunted by a young Native American couple who ran away from the tribe and jumped into the lake. Today people say that during the Spring months, there are mournful and haunting sounds that can be heard from the lake. 

https://www.biography.com/crime/natalle-holloway-murder-timeline

https://people.com/crime/people-explains-natalee-holloway-discovery-human-remains/

Sandra's Sources:

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/idaho/haunted-spirit-lake-id/

https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-idaho-stories-legends/lyra-radford

https://www.spiritlakeid.gov/history/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirit_Lake,_Idaho

Then, Danielles talks about the notorious Iceman, aka Richard Kuklinski. A for-hire hitman who worked his way up to work for multiple Italian mafia families. His preferred method involved freezing his victims' bodies. He also frequently changed his choice of weapon which made it difficult for police to catch him. I recommend ths Iceman episode from Very Scary People to get an inside look into the man behind the Iceman.

Sandra's Sources:

https://www.thepalmerhousehotel.com/restaurant-pub/

https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/haunted-hotel-the-many-unregistered-guests-at-sauk-centres-historic-palmer-house/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Palmer_House_(Sauk_Centre)

https://allthatsinteresting.com/history-uncovered/richard-kuklinski

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Richard-Kuklinksi

In this episode, Danielle talks about the disappearance of Patrick McDermott. A cameraman in Hollywood who had a long on-and-off relationship with Olivia Newton-John. He would frequently go on solo fishing trips, so it didn't seem unusual when he left one another trip. That is until he didn't attend a family party the following week and his loved ones grew concerned. What happened to Patrick McDermott? Was something nefarious afoot or did he plan an elaborate disappearance as a way to start a new life?

Later, Sandra talks about the Mystery Hill aka America's Stonehenge located in Salem, NH. Roughly about thirty acres, the Mystery Hill offers a different perspective of Salem, NH. The Mystery Hill is rumored to have been formed between 7.000 years ago and as recent as 200 years ago. There are many different theories on why it was created and suggest that it is man-made, but the most recent theory is that it was built by Native Americans. Today guests who visit can participate in hiking, snowshoeing, and visiting an alpaca farm nearby.

Danielle's Source:

https://allthatsinteresting.com/patrick-mcdermott

Sandra's Sources:

https://mysteryhillnh.info/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/America%27s_Stonehenge#:~:text=Some%20claim%20that%20the%20site,Mystery%20Hill%20by%20William%20Goodwin

https://www.stonehengeusa.com/

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

Sandra's Sources:

https://leapcastle.net/

Danielle's Sources:

https://allthatsinteresting.com/ashley-ellerin

After going to Savannah recently for a wedding Danielle was inspired to choose a crime based in Savannah. The Mercer-Williams house is well known for a murder that took place in 1981. Eccentric, antique collector, Jim Williams called the police after he shot his assistant and lover, Danny Hansford. They were known for their fiery and tumultuous relationship. Jim was eventually found not-guilty, but Savannah residents are still undecided on whether Jim is a cold-blooded killer or an eccentric partier.

Danielle's Source:

https://ghostcitytours.com/savannah/haunted-places/haunted-houses/mercer-williams-house/

Sandra's Sources:

https://www.historylink.org/File/3117#:~:text=From%201900%20to%201971%2C%20the,Smith%20(1862%2D1933)
https://ghostcitytours.com/seattle/haunted-places/martha-washington-school/
https://seattleterrors.com/martha-washington-park-the-school-for-girls/

Then, Danielle discusses the tumultuous and toxic relationship of Gypsy Rose and Dee Dee Blanchard. As seen in the Hulu show, The Act starring Joey King and Patricia Arquette.

Dee Dee had everyone convinced that her daughter, Gypsy Rose was suffering from many health issues including leukemia and muscular dystrophy. She was also restricted to using a wheelchair and used feeding tubes to eat. But, these were all lies and Gypsy Rose was actually healthy and simply a pawn in her mother's web of nefarious lies.

As Gypsy Rose grew older she sought independence from her mother in the only way she thought possible...

Sandra's Sources:

McKamey Manor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McKamey_Manor

McKamey Manor Website: https://www.mckameymanor.com/

Netflix Dark Tourist: Season Three-Episode 8- Back in America- 2018

2020: The Dark Truth of McKamey manor: An Extreme Haunted House Gone Horribly Wrong:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONuAYfm648c

2020: The Full McKamey Manor Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4CowRX1qWg

2016: McKamey Manor: Inside America;s Most Extreme Haunted House Experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvCzXSjujkE

Danielle's Sources:

https://www.biography.com/crime/gypsy-rose-blanchard-mother-dee-dee-murder

https://people.com/gypsy-rose-blanchard-victim-imprisoned-mothers-death-early-prison-release-7979147

In this week's episode, Danielle talks about the infamous Yoga Twins. They were aspiring reality stares, known for being flashy co-owners of yoga studios. They were inseparable and even sported matching Porches. But, their relationship was co-dependent and toxic. They were also known for their explosive arguments which often turned into physical altercations. So when the twins drove off a cliff in Hawaii, was it intentional or an accident?

Then, Sandra talks about the Two Princes in the Tower. Back in England in the 1480's two young princes were the next in line to the throne. They were sent to the Tower of London where they disappeared. According to historians the two princes may have been murdered by their Uncle Richard III who ascended the throne after their disappearance. Today people who visit the Tower of London have reported seeing two little boys wearing nightshirts and holding hands. They frequently are seen in the White Tower and have also been seen playing on the battlements. Some visitors have even reported hearing children giggling.

Danielle's Sources:

https://www.thecut.com/2018/01/what-to-know-alexandria-duvals-alleged-murder-in-hawaii.html#:~:text=The%20Twins'%20Background,dust%2Dups%20with%20the%20law.

https://medium.com/@true-historian/the-curious-case-of-yoga-twins-from-maui-513aaa68218b

Sandra's Sources:

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

https://www.authenticvacations.com/13-ghosts-of-the-tower-of-london#:~:text=The%20Princes%20(Edward%20V%20and%20Richard%2C%20Duke%20of%20York)&text=The%20figures%20of%20two%20lost,to%20have%20heard%20children%20giggling