Mary Bell is known as the youngest serial killer in the world. At her young age in 1968, Mary caused havoc in Scotswood, a ward in Newcastle upon Tyne, which is located in Northeast England. Her story has been all over the tabloids multiple times, because unfortunately her story does not end with her trial. Join us as we dive into all the details and ways it has shaped the UK’s laws.

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Ryan Poston was a 29-year-old who had an exceptional educational background and was just starting his law career. He had a great future ahead of him and was loved by many. Until one night in October of 2012, his life was cut tragically short. The culprit? His on again and off again girlfriend who seems to have taken very many similar pages of a playbook from another sensationalized case. Join us as we dive into this story and the details behind the investigation, trial and all that has unfolded in the years since.

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We have talked about a variety of places said to be haunted so far on this podcast, some castles or cemeteries, some hotels or restaurants. Today, we talk about a first - a haunted island. Not only that, but it is also known as Michigan’s most haunted location and the location is very remote. Make the trip if you can - but don’t stay too long, or you might see or hear something you cannot explain on your visit to South Manitou Island.

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Almost everyone has heard of Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster, but not everyone knows there are similar creatures spotted all around the world that sometimes, are given similar nicknames. Today, travel with us off the coast Maine to the Casco Bay and learn all about Cassie. We also talk about our favorite cryptozoologists and our thoughts on whether Cassie is real!

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To our surprise, there are definitely castles in the US, let alone in South Dakota! On this episode, we cover the Easton Castle and its history. This location specifically has some interesting ties to a famous author, and potentially could have been a MAJOR inspiration in pop-culture. Although there aren’t too many ghosts or hauntings reported, this castle does remain on the top haunted places in South Dakota list. Join us to discuss this location and why it was so interesting to us!

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On January 25, 2012, a body would be found in the backseat of an abandoned car in an alleyway on Detroit’s east side. This body would launch an investigation that would shake up the lives of many people in metro-Detroit, and the story that would unfold is one you would see on TV. Murder, sex and scandals covered the headlines of this case and today, we tell you the real story of Jane and Bob Bashara.

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When you think of old school, wild west Las Vegas, I am sure one of the casinos that comes to mind would be Binions! Well, surely it would be no surprise to any that Binions was formed by some questionable characters involved in some questionable business. This unfortunately, also left the Binion family open to plots and schemes in how to exploit them, including kidnapping and murder. Today, we tell you a story of an attempted kidnapping for ransom gone terribly wrong.

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People all over the world are familiar with Bigfoot, Sasquatch, or the Yeti. In fact, the fascination of these creatures has inspired hundreds of hours of podcasts, documentaries and shows. However, there is a creature in Australia whose history dates back way before any of those infamous Bigfoot sightings. These sightings have been more frequent and ongoing, still happening often today. Join us as we discuss the Yowie, the Australian Bigfoot.

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The Mathias Ham House sits in Dubuque, Iowa. This is located right on the border of the Mississippi River. In fact, that is how Mathias Ham made his fortune to in turn build a house in the 1800s. However, the home only held the family for his next generation before being sold to the state in order to eventually become a museum. It was only once it became a museum did all the spooky happenings become known to the public. Join us as we discuss the haunting in the Mathias Ham House!

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