We've all heard a million haunted house stories. Whether it's ghosts, poltergeists or demons, spooky haunted house tales run about a dime a dozen. Sometimes though, a true ghost story is so vile, so wicked, so filled with evil that it becomes more than just another yarn - it becomes legend. That's exactly what happened with the haunting of Cooneen Cottage in Ireland. In the early 1900s, a widow and her children experienced a poltergeist so horrifying, so set on terrorizing them, that it drove at least one child to madness. Today, newspaper and church records confirm the scary story, and the cottage still stands as one of the most feared places in all of Ireland.

But what if it's not the house that's haunted? What if it's the owner?

Stick around for the true story of the Winchester house, a massive mansion in San Jose, California. Serving as the personal residence of Sarah Winchester, heir to the Winchester rifle fortune, the enormous home is said to be haunted by those who were killed by the famous guns. Join Marisa as she dives deeper into the mystery and sheds light on a new theory, one that asks the question: what if it wasn't the house that was haunted, but the woman who built it? It's a frightening and thought-provoking tale of a young mind tortured by the sins of a father on this week's SOTW.

It's Halloween; spooky, scary, and fun. A time for costumes and, more importantly, candy. Now, we all remember our parents telling us to check our candy for razor blades when we were kids. But what if the deadly twist in our tasty treat wasn't so easily seen? Dive into a wicked true crime tale with Marisa about Halloween candy and the real-life monster behind one of the most terrifying Halloweens in history.

Then, the horror movie The Conjuring was an instant hit. The scary film did a great job of exploring a true ghost story and providing a unique take on haunted houses, poltergeists and possessions. But do you know the real history behind the famous haunting? Hear about the horrifying murder that started the tales of possession and unleashed the demons that still haunt that scary Rhode Island farmhouse today.

It's an episode fit for Halloween and all you ghosts, goblins and other creatures of the night out there. So grab your Halloween candy, snuggle up with someone you trust and settle in for two true crime stories that will make your skin crawl.

With Halloween fast approaching, there's no better time to settle in and let yourself be scared by spooky tales of murder and ghosts. That's why SOTW is bringing you a true crime story about a normal man turned serial killer in Paris. It wasn't anything crazy that spurred his deadly rampage - nothing the rest of us haven't experienced. Simply a bit of frustration, sadness, and desire for a little more change in his pocket. Perhaps we should all use a bit more caution when putting our lonely hearts on apps like Tinder and OkCupid. You never know what evil might be lurking inside the person you're meeting.

Speaking of evil. While we all know the horror movie classic "Amityville", Marisa takes us deeper into the twisted tale that led to one of the scariest books and films of all time. Join us as we slide down a dark hole of murder and ghosts, discussing Ron DeFeo Jr. and the brutal killing of his entire family. To this day, he claims to be innocent. But do you think any of his ever-evolving stories could be true? Listen and let us know. And make sure to stay through to the end when the Lutz family's paranormal nightmare is broken down for our listeners. Perhaps the Amityville house truly is possessed...

What's better than a scary babysitting horror story right before Halloween? Nothing. That's what. And Shadows on the Wall has you covered with a tale sure to stick with you long after you hear it. Join Marisa as she shares a wicked urban legend about a young woman who has just put the kids to bed when some strange things start happening. Will you see the twist coming in time?

Then, make sure not to listen on a full stomach as Richard unearths a true story from World War 2 that finds a group of American soldiers falling prey to cannibalism. It's a harrowing and heartbreaking account of true heroism, bravery, and dedication to duty as these men push themselves to accomplish their mission before meeting a truly terrifying and vile end.

Every good monster story is inspired by something. Dracula is no different. But what was it that captured Bram Stoker's mind and drove him to write the most famous vampire tale of all time? Many believe it was Vlad the Impaler - but they're wrong. Recent studies have urged theorists toward an entirely different inspiration source. One that draws from Irish folklore, one that has haunted Northern Ireland's countryside for generations, one that still looms to this day. Let Richard share the tale that researchers are now saying sparked the idea for Bram Stoker's bloodthirsty creature of the night. Then decide for yourself if the twisted lore is true or just a myth from Ireland's ancient past.

Next, sit back and settle in for a crazy true crime story that will have you on the edge of your seat with terror. Marisa shares a rarely told tale that is so dark, sinister, and macabre we can't share the details in this description. Suffice to say that there are people in this world with no sense of boundaries, no inkling of right and wrong, and no line to cross - everything is fair game. This insane true story is not for the faint of heart and will leave you with nightmares for weeks to come. Listen at your own risk.

Let's start with one of the most amazing survival stories of all time. The true tale of 17-year-old Juliane Koepcke who fell more than 10,000 feet from a crashing airplane into the Amazon rainforest. Bleeding, starving, and shoeless, she endured a shocking test of both her body and psyche. Listen as Marisa explores her harrowing journey and find out how this young girl overcame insurmountable odds to make it out alive.

Then, if you don't already believe in ghosts, you will after you hear the true story of Sir George MacKenzie. Join Richard as he brings you back in time to discover how Bloody Mackenzie got his name and became one of the most feared, terrifying, and undeniably real poltergeists ever reported. It's an exploration of the paranormal that takes true crime to a horrifying new level as MacKenzie's murder-laden past collides with our present after a homeless man unwittingly releases his demonic spirit.

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Yes, monsters are real. Don't believe us? Listen to the true tale of the Werewolf of Bedburg - a man who ravaged a small German farm town in the 16th century. Was his lust for consuming raw human flesh a devil-spawned plague? Or were there other things at play that were ignored by the history books?

Then, get the kids out of the room as Marisa shares a morbid true crime story about a pig farmer who became one of Canada's most prolific serial killers. Hear how authorities finally caught this sinister madman and learn about the terrifying goals that he just missed achieving.

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Camping. Wholesome family fun, right? Not with SOTW! Join Marisa and Richard as they explore the most famous unsolved murder case in Finnish history. Horrific homicides, a botched investigation, and enough suspects to make your head spin. Dive in and let us know who you think killed those kids while they were out enjoying nature.

Then, keep your eyes to the sky as SOTW probes a supposedly true story about a man who claims to have been abducted multiple times. Sound a little sketchy? What if we told you he underwent multiple sessions of hypnosis by world renown doctors? What if he was even injected with truth serum? What if 60 other people saw what he saw? Tune in and hear the mind-boggling tale of extraterrestrials, then decide for yourself if the man is telling the truth or not

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Settle in for the conclusion of the Matamoros Cult story; an examination of the dark and violent minds behind the ritualistic sacrifice of an American college student and more than a dozen others. It's a true tale of black magic and mind control that ends the only way it can - in a bloodbath.

Then stick around as Marisa unleashes the mystery of Dyatlov Pass and the hikers who were viciously killed by an unknown force in the middle of the night. Was it aliens? The Government? A mythological beast? Hear the mind-blowing real-life story and decide for yourself. Then let us know your thoughts on our Twitter page @sotw_podcast.

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WARNING: This episode is dark.

When a young girl goes missing, the entire town leaps into action to find her. But what would you do if you realized the worst has happened? And that the killer of the girl you're looking for isn't some deranged stranger but someone in your own family...

Join SOTW as they explore the heartbreaking tale of a life taken too soon and a murderer who will check your ethical stance on our justice system.

Then, stick around as the hosts dive into the first of a two-part tale about one of the most sadistic cults in modern history. It's a mix of black magic and voodoo as a young American athlete on spring break crosses paths with the wrong people and becomes the latest in a string of ritualistic human sacrifices.

This episode is definitely not for the faint of heart.

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