Before the headlines, before the manhunt—Christopher Wilder was a charming playboy with a dark obsession. In Part 1 of The Beauty Queen Killer, we uncover the early life and twisted beginnings of a predator hiding in plain sight. 

Sources: 

"A Rage to Kill" by Ann Rule

"The Snapshot Killer" by Duncan McNab

Wikipedia

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Pack your bags—It's time for another Cryptid Crawl! In this third installment, we're headed to Arizona, where desert caves and pine forests hide creatures you won't soon forget. From the vampiric Aswang, to the towering Mogollon Monster, to the gigantic Thunderbird, we're exploring legends that are as eerie as they are memorable. Grab your flashlight and join us as we unravel Arizona's most chilling Cryptid tales. 

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In Austin, Texas, a troubling pattern has emerged — dozens of men found dead in or near Lady Bird Lake, many last seen along Rainey Street’s bustling nightlife district. Locals whisper about a possible predator stalking the area, dubbing him the “Rainey Street Ripper.” In this episode of The Spooky Darlings, we dive deep into the chilling timeline, the theories of drugging and robbery, and the unanswered questions that haunt the city. Is it coincidental accidents, a calculated killer, or something far darker lurking by the water’s edge?

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The Spooky Darlings revisit the Wanda Beach Murders, read some listener emails, talk about ocean-themed horrors including Amy Bradley, and share the week’s weirdest headlines.  

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A shipwreck. Seventy-six days alone. Sharks circled, shadows lurked, and the Atlantic seemed hungry.  Listen along as Hayley shares the harrowing survival story of Steven Callahan—adrift with nothing but a fragile raft, sheer grit, and a few meager supplies between him and the deep. 

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Bundle up! In this episode, The Spooky Darlings brave Alaska's terrifying tundra to meet the shape-shifting Kushtaka, the stealthy hairless Keelut, and the mischievous but sometimes helpful little people called Ircenrraat. Grab your coffee or cocoa, and light that fire! It might be summer, but in these stories from the Last Frontier, you will be chilled to the bone!

Sources: 

r/TrueScaryStories (Reddit)

Mythlok.com

Wikipedia

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On a summer day in 1965, two 15-year-old best friends went for a walk in the dunes along Wanda Beach in New South Wales, Australia—and never returned.  What followed remains one of the most haunting unsolved cases in Australian history. 

In this episode, The Spooky Darlings examine the timeline of events leading up to the girls' disappearance, the discovery of their bodies, and the early days of the investigation. We explore the suspects, the theories, and the lingering questions that have haunted this case for 60 years. 

Sources:

Wikipedia

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia

Casefile- Case 01: The Wanda Beach Murders [podcast]

ABCNews.com

"The Snapshot Killer" - Duncan McNab

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This week on Follow-Up Friday, The Spooky Darlings revisit the paranoia-packed world of gang-stalking through the eyes of a listener, and dive head first into the weirdest corners of true crime and current events. We cover the victim impact statements from the Idaho 4 murders, report on a cold-case being solved (thanks, DNA!) and discuss a serial offender with a super strange and creepy fixation. 

Sources:

Tiktok: Crimetimeteatime, Court TV, NewsNation

DNASolves.com- After 40 Years, a 1984 Murder & Rape Suspect is Identified

KTLA.com- Serial butt-sniffer arrested again in Burbank

CBSnews.com- Florida Man Threatens to Destroy Everyone with Army of Turtles

Clevelandclinic.org

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Ladies and gentlemen, step right up for a twisted tale of family, fame, and fatal consequences. In this episode,  Hayley dives into the chilling story of Grady Stiles Jr., aka Lobster Boy— a sideshow performer whose charming stage persona hid a disturbing truth backstage, and back home. Join us as we explore the dark history of a man who terrorized those he should have protected, and the trail of trauma and blood he left behind. 

Sources:

Wikipedeia

Last Podcast on the Left

City Confidential, episode 16

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We are kicking off our new bonus series: Cryptid Crawl  - A state-by-state trek through America's creepiest creatures. First stop: Alabama! Come and get a hug from Hugging Molly; See if you can catch a glimpse of The Alabama White Thang; and go back in time to a week where an entire town was haunted by The Wolf Woman of Mobile. Creepy legends, red eyes and deadly embraces await! Join the crawl, if you dare!

Sources: 

Reddit:r/Cryptozoology

TikTok: Alabama Folk, Talk, Story Time from the South

Al.Com - Alabama's Most Mythical Creature

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