This true story of possible necrophilia is much more disturbing than any Tim Burton movie. Join us as we discuss the case of the man who kept his dead girlfriend with him for over seven years!

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Discover the disorder that compels people to have a desire for a disability. We’ll look at the lengths these individuals will go to, in order to remove healthy limbs.

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Her lifelong struggles with mental illness and substance abuse often overshadowed her career. We’ll explore the dark side of the hollywood industry and how her famous family’s dysfunction impacted her.

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Everyone has passions and hobbies. But what if yours went too far? We take a look at the nature of “firebugs” and what leads these individuals to develop an obsession with fire.

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Straight out of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, those who suffer from Renfield’s syndrome are driven to drink blood. We’ll explore the long history of society’s fascination with hematophagy and how this might develop.

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We talk about the famous paranormal investigators and consider which theories could explain their belief in all things spooky and demonic.

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You’ll fear the full moon after you hear the stories behind this disorder.

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