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.

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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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Brazil is certainly no stranger to UFO sightings and Extraterrestrial events. In 1996, Varginha, Brazil, became the focal point of a widely reported UFO incident. Multiple witnesses from all walks of life claimed to have seen odd, vaguely humanoid creatures in the area. Amidst the sightings (and smellings), local military personnel were deployed, sparking speculation of a government cover-up. Despite official denials and some conflicting accounts, the 1996 Varginha Incident is one of our favourite UFO stories so far.

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Today's case is about a woman on a mission. Miriam Rodríguez Martínez was a mother personally seeking justice for her daughter, Karen after tragically losing her to cartel violence in 2014. She spent years tracking down the gang members responsible for Karen's murder and was ultimately quite successful. So much so that she became a hero in the eyes of many, especially the family members of victims who had met a similar fate.

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An update on the execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith. An ancient shipwreck surfaces in Newfoundland. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are asking for any information on a "Taxidermy Heist" that took place in January 2024. An today's strange and unusual death might get you right in the childhood feels.

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Anyone who knew Anita Cobby would tell you the same thing; She was a bright and beautiful human being, inside and out.

On the evening of February 2nd, 1986, as she walked home from the train station after work, 5 men in a stolen car abducted, tortured and murdered her in cold blood.

Her only crime? Being in the wrong place at the absolute wrong time.

The Australian public was rightfully, so outraged and shocked by her senseless death that they petitioned for the government to allow for the death penalty to be reinstated.

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