The Grim Curriculum

Mount Etna in Italy is exhibiting unusual behavior so we have yet another volcano update for you. Also, brace yourselves for Hyper-sexual STD Fungus Zombie Cicadas, which are making their way to an American city near you. Meanwhile, Gypsy Rose continues her controversial behavior unabated. And as a reminder, steer clear of sketchy plastic surgery in someone's basement.

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Manson and his followers moved to Spahn Ranch in 1968. The rundown ranch served as a base for the group, offering them shelter and isolation from mainstream society.

During their time at Spahn Ranch, Manson exerted control over his followers through manipulation and psychological conditioning. The remote location provided them with a sense of autonomy, allowing Manson to further indoctrinate his followers into his ideology of an impending apocalyptic race war, which he called "Helter Skelter." We are still heading further downhill from here folks.

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This week we are covering more prison time for Charles as well as his semi-successful career as a pimp and how during this time, Manson exploited young women, often using drugs and psychological coercion to control them and profit from their activities.

Mary Brunner entered Manson's life during this period and became one of Manson's earliest followers. She played a significant role in the formation of the Manson Family. He met Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, who was drawn to Manson's charm. Fromme was a devoted member of the Manson Family.

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The title really says it all but also, an unsolved cold case from 1990 was finally solved, there's a California Cannibal stealing limbs from train accidents and we shouldn't have to say this but don't mess around with dry ice y'all. Plus if you're a fan of slang terms like Charlotte is you might learn a few more fun words to bring up around the deceased.

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We are starting our 100th Episode with our series on infamous cult leader, Charles Manson. He gained notoriety in the late 1960s for his role in orchestrating a series of brutal murders, including the Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969, carried out by his followers, who were known as the "Manson Family."

In part one we focus on Manson's childhood and his incredibly rough upbringing. His early years were characterized by neglect and poverty. His teenage mother struggled with alcoholism and frequently left Manson in the care of relatives or in foster homes. He bounced around between various relatives and institutions, experiencing neglect, abuse, and feelings of abandonment. His troubled upbringing is often cited as a contributing factor to the development of his later criminal behavior and manipulative personality.

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Was the Pied Piper of Hamelin a historical figure, a symbolic representation, or perhaps something else entirely? From psychological explanations to geological events, we have a few interesting theories for you to ponder, each offering a unique perspective on the strange events that allegedly occurred in the medieval town of Hamelin, Germany, hundreds of years ago.

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Well, like the title says, we talk about a lot of really tragic murder cases in today's episode. Luca Magnotta, infamous for his gruesome murder and dismemberment of Jun Lin, has been moved to a lower security institution, from high to medium. The shocking arson attack on Kyoto Animation Studio orchestrated by Shinji Aoba, is back in the news as Aoba has received his sentencing. We also uncover the layers of a murder-for-hire plot in Missouri, when a school principal hired a hitman to kill his pregnant girlfriend. We also have an ancient strange and unusual death for you. Enjoy!

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In this spine-tingling episode, we bring you three bone-chilling tales crafted by talented authors who dare to explore the macabre and the mysterious. Peer with us into the abyss of human fear and imagination, where the only certainty is that darkness lurks just beyond the edge of perception. Brace yourself for a journey into the depths of terror that will haunt your dreams long after the episode concludes.

Go give the authors of these amazing stories some love!

Manen_Lyset

⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/wdl9nv/if_you_see_a_searchlight_too_soon_after_capsizing/⁠

⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/p8qkb4/i_house_a_rescue_dog_with_a_high_success_rate_at/⁠

M59Gar

⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/vy2so1/i_learned_a_new_skill_and_it_cost_me_everything/⁠

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Alfred Packer was a man with very little, who in the winter of 1874 spent 57 days trapped in the San Juan Mountains with a group of fellow prospectors. He was the only one who would make it out alive.

Those he encountered afterward found it suspicious that he appeared well-fed, healthy, and a whole lot richer. When questioned about the fate of his companions he stated that they had abandoned him.

Packer eventually admitted to eating the other men to survive. However, in the end, he gave multiple confessions and his inconsistent versions of the story have caused many to wonder what actually happened.

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On this episode of Extra Credit we discus the latest developments in the Robert Pickton parole hearing and the sentencing of Ruby Franke. We chat about the the bizarre Spanish wine spillage crime, the hella creepy case of the Serbian dancing woman, and the tragic fashion history tale of Death by Crinoline.

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