In the second half of our series on Jerry Brudos, we take our listeners through the murders and depravity that followed the murder of Linda Slawson, and walk through his escalating violence, his increasingly brazen tactics, and the women who led investigators to this murderer, helping to end his rampage. The Spooky Darlings reveal their father's personal connection to the Lust Killer - spoiler - they did not serve time together!

Main Sources:

Wikipedia: Jerome Brudos

The Lust Killer, by Ann Rule

Other source: Last Podcast on the Left Ep. 281-282

Mirderpedia: Jerome Brudos

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Join the Spooky Darlings as we hit our tenth state in the fan-favorite Cryptid Crawl—and this week we’re heading deep into Georgia folklore. From the cursed Werewolf of Talbot, to the skin-stealing terror of the Boo Hag, to the legendary river monster Altamaha-ha (aka “Altie”), we’re serving chills, chaos, and cryptids straight from the Peach State.

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This week, we begin our two-part investigation into the  Lust Killer and the Shoe Fetish Slayer,  Jerome Brudos.  From a turbulent childhood that fed his unsettling behaviors that grew with him into adulthood, we follow the making of a serial killer across his early years, his marriage, and the events and obsessions that led up to his first murder. Join us as we unpack the early life of the man who would later become one of Oregon's most notorious serial killers. This episode ends where the violence begins: with Brudos' first murder. Join us next week for part two. 

Sources:

Rule, Ann. The Lust Killer, Berkely, 1983

Wikipedia- Jerry Brudos

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In today's episode, we're diving into the rhinestone-covered nightmare duo known as Susan and Tony Alamo. When charismatic grifter Susan Meets Tony Alamo, sparks fly, fueled by greed and a need for power. Together they build a ministry, promising salvation, but delivering isolation, exploitation, and complete control. 

We walk through the horrors committed inside the Alamo ministry, from forced labor, emotional and physical abuse, to monetizing free labor from their followers to create designer denim jackets coveted by celebrities. 

We will take you through the bizarre spiral of Tony Alamo's behavior upon losing Susan- claiming authority over the church, and declaring himself a prophet. You can guess where it goes from there. 

Sources:

Ministry of Evil: The Twisted Cult of Tony Alamo

Whispering in the Daylight by Debbie Shriver

"Mama Said: A Daughter's Escape from the Alamo Christion Foundation "by Christhiaon Coie

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Join the Spooky Darlings at their  ninth stop along the Cryptid Crawl. This week we tackle Florida. You will hear about the not-so -friendly Snoligaster, the often-sighted  Skunk Ape and the elusive Bearcat. 

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Settle in Darlings! We are telling you everything spooky about the most-definitely- haunted McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove, Oregon. In this episode, we will give a history of this spooky place, take you with us on our own ghost hunting journey through these haunted halls, and regale you with spooky tales left behind, written in cursive, from previous guests... and ghosts! 

Sources: 

Grande Lodge McMenamins Ghost Logs 2000-Present

McMenamins.com

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In our 9th Follow up Friday bonus episode, we give reports on our Halloween activities, updates on some  previous episodes, make a few corrections and read a listener's heart-stopping email. 

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Can you ever really know someone? Today's case might have you asking that very question. We're diving into the murder of Aaron Davis by his childhood best friend, Brandon Risner. What happened between two life-long friends that September night? Why was such a promising life cut short? And what could drive a friend to betray someone so completely? Join us as we unravel this chilling story of trust, betrayal and tragedy.

Sources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcehrylhJoI

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2024/07/chilling-details-revealed-during-emotional-sentencing-for-man-who-mutilated-and-killed-a-former-byu-idaho-student/

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Join us as we explore the First State's freakiest finds! In this episode we journey into the legends lurking in Delaware's creepy corners. From the mischievous Puckwudgie, to the mysterious Zwaanendael Merman, to the monstrous Mhuwe— We even take a peek at the elusive almost-cryptid known to locals as The Walker... Delaware's cryptids do not disappoint. 

Note: Indigenous stories of the Puckwudgie and the Mhuwe belong to the Wampanoag, Lenape,  and other Algonquian peoples of the Northeast. All retellings here are shared with respect for those original traditions and their continuing cultural importance. 

Sources:

Reddit r/paranormal; r/humanoidencounters; r/delaware

Wikipedia: Puckwudgies

roadsideamerica.com/story11307

history.delaware.gov/zwaanendael-museum

atlasobscura.com

hangar1publishing.com

vocal.media

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Join us as we dive into the chilling case of Herb Baumeister and the infamous Fox Hollow Farms murders in Indiana. We break down his double life, the investigation, and the  graveyard of human bones scattered across his property.

We explore recent theories, unanswered question and ongoing efforts to identify the victims. All of this ends with reports of paranormal activities.  After all, a place where so many murders happened is bound to be haunted. 

True crime, mystery and a touch of the supernatural—all in one haunting case. 

Sources:

"Where the Bodies are Buried"  By Fanny Weinstein and Melinda Wilson.

 "The Fox Hollow Murders: Playground of a Serial Killer" on Hulu

"Ghost Adventures" Season 11, Ep. 9

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