The Pandemonium team is back with another unhinged episode - this time taking you on a haunted road trip through the Cotton State! Join Rachel, Cat, Meg, and Em as they explore Alabama’s shadowy past filled with restless spirits, eerie cemeteries, haunted forts, and abandoned hotels.

We’ll dive deep into the haunted history lurking in the vast southern slopes and winding roads of Alabama - a place where death lingers, ladies in white wander, asylums hold dark secrets, and murder stories refuse to stay buried.

Buckle up for ghost stories, spine-chilling tales, and a few laughs along the way - this is the haunted heart of Alabama calling.

Links We Used - Alabama:

• https://alabama.travel/article/the-most-haunted-places-in-alabama
• https://styleblueprint.com/birmingham/everyday/12-haunted-places-alabama/
• https://www.al.com/living/2016/06/as_bryce_undergoes_restoration.html
• https://www.alabamahauntedhouses.com/real-haunts/
• https://www.ruralswalabama.org/attraction/george-o-baker-house-at-selma-al/
• https://thebamabuzz.com/the-bride-of-bayview-bridge-is-the-haunted-alabama-story-you-need-to-know/ 
• https://ahc.alabama.gov/properties/gaineswood/gaineswood.aspx
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaineswood
• https://www.hauntedplaces.org/thomasville-al/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Winston_House
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweetwater_Mansion

The Pandemonium team is back with an episode so revolting, we had to take a break mid-recording just to emotionally recover.

That’s right - this one left even Cat speechless.

Join Rachel, Cat, and Em as we dive headfirst into the truly stomach-churning story of Amelia Dyer, the Victorian-era baby farmer turned mass murderer who terrorized England from the 1860s to the 1890s. We’re talking child abuse, systemic failure, serial un-alivings, and a sewer system that saw far too much.

With multiple arrests that led nowhere, forged paperwork, and a trail of heartbreak masked as charity, this story is full of lying liars who lie - and babies who never stood a chance.

Content note: This episode includes discussion of child murder, abuse, and themes of infanticide. Listener discretion is very strongly advised.

Links We Used - Amelia Dyer:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amelia_Dyer
• https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/police-forces/thames-valley-police/areas/au/about-us/thames-valley-police-museum/the-baby-farmer/
• https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/amelia-dyer/
• https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-berkshire-39330793
• https://allthatsinteresting.com/amelia-dyer
• https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/amelia-dyer
• https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/death-row-serial-killer-who-31568681
• https://murderpedia.org/female.D/d/dyer-amelia.htm

The Pandemonium team is back with the brutal conclusion to one of the most horrifying cases we've ever covered: the story of Funk and Thorn - Fred and Rose West.

In this episode, Cat and Rachel return to the depths of depravity as they cover the victims who never got justice, the final arrest that took way too long, and the devastating legacy left in the wake of the Wests’ crimes. We also (unfortunately) deliver the worst family-related joke in the history of this podcast... and possibly ever.

We’ve officially lost our spoons. Again.

Content note: This episode contains graphic discussion of child abuse, sexual violence, and extreme violence. Please listen with care and caution.

Links We Used - Fred and Rose West:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_West

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_West
• https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57182844
• https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/force-content/gloucestershire/campaigns/cromwell-street-inquiry-timeline-victim-information-faq
• https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/how-serial-killer-couple-fred-and-rosemary-west-were-caught

The Pandemonium team is back with their normally scheduled feralness, bringing you a case so vile, we had to split the horror into two parts just to survive it. This episode is packed with gasps, disgust, and one of the most stomach-turning stories we've ever covered.

Join Cat and Rachel as we dive into the nightmarish crimes of Funk and Thorn - better known as Fred and Rose West, the monstrous British couple who terrorized England throughout the 1970s and ‘80s. We’re talking multiple arrests with zero consequences, child abuse, kidnappings, the prostitution of minors, and a level of cruelty that left even our unshakable hosts shaken.

Rachel was too stunned to speak.

Cat had to emotionally disassociate.

Yet somehow, we still managed to talk about it.

Content note: This episode contains graphic discussion of child abuse, sexual violence, and extreme violence. Listener discretion is not just advised - it’s mandatory.

Links We Used - Fred and Rose West:

• ⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_West⁠
• ⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_West⁠⁠
• https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57182844⁠⁠
• https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/force-content/gloucestershire/campaigns/cromwell-street-inquiry-timeline-victim-information-faq
• ⁠⁠https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/how-serial-killer-couple-fred-and-rosemary-west-were-caught⁠

The Pandemonium team is back with another episode full of chaos, cackles, and cursed vessels. This time, we’re diving headfirst into a haunted tale from before the birth of the pod - one that’s equal parts spooky and unhinged.

Join Cat, Rachel, and guest co-host Meg as they unpack the caucasity of Girl Scouts in haunted hulls, ghostly apparitions of war-torn spirits, and the questionable nonsense that is maritime law.

From collisions with cruise ships to cursed state rooms and ships that really shouldn’t still be floating, we’re talking about the haunted USS Alabama, the notoriously spooky Queen Mary, and all the paranormal drama in between.

Ghosts, giggles, and just a dash of existential dread - this is one voyage you won’t want to miss.

Links We Used - The Queen Mary:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Queen_Mary
• vhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Queen_Mary
• https://www.visitlongbeach.com/things-to-do/attractions/the-queen-mary/#:~:text=The%20Queen%20Mary%20was%20purchased,of%20the%20COVID%2D19%20pandemic.
• https://www.britannica.com/topic/Queen-Mary-ship
• https://www.visitcalifornia.com/experience/queen-mary/https://emmacruises.com/rms-queen-mary-ship-deaths/

Links We Used - USS Alabama:

• https://static.pbslearningmedia.org/media/media_files/c00d93e2-5649-4e29-8656-055abd750847/5bf7b98b-ec76-4e97-8750-ff33d8a6ac42.pdf
• https://www.ussalabama.com/park-complete-history/#:~:text=In%20a%20cost%2Dcutting%20move,back%20to%20defend%20their%20nation.
• https://www.alabamalegacy.org/uss-alabama/ thisisalabama.org/2018/07/09/state-came-together-save-uss-alabama/
• https://www.hauntedrooms.com/alabama/haunted-places/uss-alabama-bb-60
• https://ussalabama.com/park-complete-history/#:~:text=In%20a%20cost-cutting%20move,back%20to%20defend%20their%20nation.

The Pandemonium team is back with another unhinged episode - and yes, it’s MERDER o’clock again. This week, we’re diving into the horrifying double life of a bachelor who once charmed national TV audiences… while hiding a secret so dark it spanned decades and left a coast-to-coast trail of victims.

From the sunny sprawl of California to the rain-soaked silence of Washington, and the towering skyline of New York City, this case takes us across the country and deep into the twisted world of Rodney Alcala - a man with a Polaroid camera, a motorcycle, and a smile that masked pure evil.

Join Cat and Rachel as they unravel the horrifying story of the women who vanished, the shocking evidence he left behind, and how one appearance on The Dating Game gave a serial killer nationwide exposure. What secrets did his camera capture? How did he get away with it for so long? And how did his crimes scar a generation?

Content note: This episode contains discussion of sexual violence, murder, and disturbing imagery. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

If you know anyone in these photos released by the Huntington Beach Police Department, you can contact Sgt. Sam Shepherd at (714) 536-5947.

Links We Used - Rodney Alcala:

• https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/serial-killers-secret-photos-24-9-10/9/

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_Alcala
• https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/woman-of-the-hour-fact-check-1235145031/
• https://www.foxnews.com/us/dating-game-killer-kept-trophies-ultimately-led-downfall-detective
• https://slate.com/culture/2024/10/woman-of-the-hour-true-story-rodney-alcala-dating-game-netflix.html
• https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/news/2021/07/24/condemned-inmate-rodney-alcala-dies-of-natural-causes/
• https://www.newsnationnow.com/banfield/dating-game-serial-killer-victim-survived-2-of-alcalas-attacks/
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/monicamercuri/2024/10/22/who-escaped-rodney-alcala-where-the-survivors-of-the-dating-game-killer-are-now/
• https://www.cbsnews.com/news/serial-killer-rodney-alcala-the-killing-game/
• https://www.findagrave.com

The Pandemonium team is back with our newest unhinged episode - and yes, it’s MERDER time again. This time, we’re heading down to sunny Florida, where palm trees sway, secrets rot, and bodies go missing.

We’re talking about prostitutes, grand theft auto, disappearances, and stolen identities - but this isn’t some tabloid true crime fluff. In this episode, we dive deep into the chilling case of Aileen Wuornos, the infamous streetwalker turned serial killer who targeted unsuspecting men on the highways of Florida. What unfolded was a story so twisted and tragic that even seasoned investigators struggled to believe it.

Join Rachel and Cat as they unpack the heartbreaking past, shocking confessions, and media frenzy surrounding the woman dubbed the "Damsel of Death."

It’s Pretty Woman meets pure terror - with a body count.

Content note: This episode discusses sex work, violence, and abuse. Listener discretion is advised.

Links We Used - Aileen Wuornos:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aileen_Wuornos
• https://www.biography.com/crime/aileen-wuornos
• https://capitalpunishmentincontext.org/cases/wuornos
• https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/aileen-wuornos-last-words-did-153358344.html
• https://allthatsinteresting.com/aileen-wuornos
• https://www.clickorlando.com/features/2024/04/04/a-serial-killer-drank-her-last-beer-at-this-florida-bar-heres-where-to-find-it/
• https://www.britannica.com/biography/Aileen-Wuornos
• https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/aileen-wuornos/
• http://www.findagrave.com
• https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2002/10/09/victims-of-aileen-wuornos/

The Pandemonium team is back with another unhinged episode - and yes, it’s MERDER time again. This week, we're diving headfirst into the dark side of TikTok fame and the horrifying unraveling of a toxic relationship that played out both online and off.

We're talking about narcissism, domestic violence, and the so-called "cocaine defense" - all wrapped up in a chilling double homicide that left even seasoned detectives reeling.

Join Cat and Rachel as they break down the case of TikTok creator Ali Abulaban, his wife Anna, and her friend Rayburn Barron. What began as a whirlwind social media romance spiraled into jealousy, control, and an obsession with Scarface-level drama that ended in tragedy.

Grab your coffee (or something stronger) and buckle up - this is the TikTok tale they don’t want you to duet.

If you or someone you love is experiencing abuse, know that you are not alone. There is help, and there is hope. Everyone deserves to feel safe in their relationships. Text START to 88788 or go online to https://www.thehotline.org

Links We Used - The TikTok Murders:

• https://time.com/6991356/tiktok-star-murders-true-story-peacock/
• https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/tiktok-star-murders-ali-abulaban-ana-sentence
• https://variety.com/2024/film/news/tiktok-star-murders-audio-killing-50-cent-1236047494/
• https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/san-diego-tik-tok-ali-abulaban-sentenced-murder/3552934/
• https://people.com/ali-abulaban-tiktoker-sentenced-murdering-wife-man-8669784
• https://nypost.com/2024/09/12/us-news/tiktok-scarface-star-who-murdered-wife-and-her-lover-mockingly-claps-while-sentenced-to-life-in-prison/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTqXVf60WIE
• https://www.newsweek.com/tiktok-star-murder-ali-abulaban-wife-1950147
• https://www.courttv.com/news/tiktok-star-ali-abulaban-to-be-sentenced-for-double-murder/

The Pandemonium team is jingling all the way into December with our newest unhinged episode - this time, we’re diving headfirst into the chaotic history of Yuletide!

From ancient Norse and Slavic traditions to the birth of Jolly Saint Nick himself, we’re unwrapping centuries of customs, saints, solstice rituals, and how a handful of religions managed to throw one giant, gift-giving party around the same time of year.

Join Rachel and Cat as they sleigh through the folklore of St. Nicholas, Yule-night celebrations, sparkles, snow, and a surprising amount of swearing. It's festive, it's freaky, and it might just change how you look at the holidays forever.

And remember: Don’t be a punk and drive drunk. Call Tipsy Tow, your local non-emergency line, or get yourself a Lyft this holiday season. Stay safe, stay weird, and stay merry.

Links we used - Christmas:

• https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Winter-Krampus-Christmas-Creatures/dp/1643757083
• https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/santa-claus
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Nicholas
• https://www.stnicholascenter.org/who-is-st-nicholas
• https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Nicholas
• https://clearlyreformed.org/who-was-st-nicholas/
• https://www.whychristmas.com/customs/santa-claus
• https://breelandwalker.tumblr.com/post/105694087749/do-you-know-any-traditional-celtic-dishes-for

• https://www.britannica.com/topic/Yule-festival

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yule
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yule_cat
• https://icelandicfolklore.is/the-yule-cat/
• https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/yule-cat-jolakotturinn-iceland
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mari_Lwyd
• https://www.wales.com/about/history-and-heritage/welsh-traditions-myths-and-legends/mari-lwyd
• https://www.atlasobscura.com/foods/mari-lwyd-horse-skull-wales-wassailing
• https://museum.wales/articles/1187/Christmas-Traditions-The-Mari-Lwyd/

The Pandemonium team is back with our newest unhinged episode - and this time, it’s MERDER, California-style. We’re digging into the disturbingly twisted case of Dorothea Puente: sweet little granny on the outside, cold-blooded killer underneath.

From missing persons and poisonings to stolen checks and secret graves beneath a sunny veggie garden, this is one of the most shocking true crime cases you've probably never heard of - or couldn’t forget if you did.

Join Rachel and Cat as they tiptoe through this nightmare of a boarding house in 1980s Sacramento, where vulnerable tenants went in, but didn’t come out. The Death House Landlady wasn’t just cashing checks - she was cashing in on murder.

Links We Used - Dorthea Puente:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothea_Puente
• https://allthatsinteresting.com/dorothea-puente
• https://www.newsweek.com/we-live-serial-killers-old-home-victims-bedroom-1734043
• https://www.sactownmag.com/the-life-and-deaths-of-dorothea-puente/
• https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/dorothea-puente/
• https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/dorothea-puente-house-qr-code/

• https://fox40.com/news/california-connection/dorothea-puente-sacramentos-most-notorious-female-serial-killer/
• https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/killing-her-boarders-burying-them-194503281.html