Weekly Bizarre

"In your right hand I see prison, in your left a criminal asylum." So was the fate of Leonarda Cianciulli, according to a gypsy palm reader. We unfurl her sinister journey, and ascertain what lead her to coerce, cut, boil, and serve her victims. Grab your teacakes and join us for part two!Email us: [email protected] us on Patreon: patreon.com/weeklybizarre

Come along as we unravel the twisted tale of Leonarda Cianciulli, Italy's most notorious serial killer. Born into an ill-fated and challenging childhood, Leonarda would grow up to be fiercely loyal to those she loved, even if it meant unspeakably depraved acts upon others.
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We are diving into some of the most shocking school scandals ever to make headlines. We break down unbelievable cases of misconduct, from teachers abusing their authority with the WHOLE basketball team for grades, to Bizarre school rules that went way too far, to dark mysteries that unfolded right on campus grounds.  Whether it’s corruption, cover-ups, or rules so ridiculous they almost sound made up, these stories show how quickly a place meant for learning can spiral into chaos.Email us: [email protected] us on Patreon: Patreon.com/weeklybizarre

In an unassuming nature center in Omaha, Nebraska lives an ominous, notorious space: Hummel Park.  The site of Native American burial grounds, Hummel Park has been said to be the site of murder, satanic rituals, the steps to Hell, as well as an undercover sect of deformed, off the grid tribes capable of horrific acts.  We dive in with our friends from "Remain Roam Return" to get the Bizarre details of this macabre midwestern landmark.Go check their podcast out and give them a follow!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/remain-roam-return/id1736762916https://open.spotify.com/show/4ASxSnz3oGHwiFlKMhgS9x?si=3ab804d18faf4b2awww.youtube.com/@RemainRoamReturnPodcastEmail: [email protected] us on patreon: Patreon.com/weeklybizarre

We journey into one of America’s oldest and most haunted college towns—Athens, Ohio. Beneath the charm of the “Harvard on the Hocking” lies a dark and unsettling history that continues to cast long shadows through its cobblestone streets and dormitories. However, no story of Athens is complete without the tragic tale of Margaret Schilling, whose mysterious death left behind an indelible mark—both on the building’s floor and in local legend. Her spectral presence is said to linger still, watching and waiting in the asylum’s deserted corridors.Join us as we peel back layers of folklore and chilling real-world history to uncover why Athens, Ohio, has been called one of the most haunted places in the United States.No exploration of Athens is complete without The Ridges, the former Athens Lunatic Asylum, where echoes of past treatments and the eerie silence of abandoned halls blur the line between history and the supernatural. We also drift into the heart of Ohio University’s campus to uncover tales of mysterious whispers in the night and unexplained sightings that terrorize students even today.Email us: [email protected] us on patreon:patreon.com/weeklybizarre

What was the Sandown Clown?  A mysterious being that appeared to children near an otherwise peaceful creek in Sandown, UK, the interaction is boggling.  No one has been able to nail down the explanation.  Was it a hoax?  A fairy?  An extraterrestrial being?  Or did the children make the story up?Join us in attempting to unlock the mystery of the Sandown Clown.email us: [email protected] us on Patreon: patreon.com/weeklybizarre

Jess & Montana delve into the creepy side of Reddit, and uncork eerie tales submitted by users. Creatures on the roof, mysteries in the attic, and "something" that follows you home...we've got spine tingling first-hand accounts that make you think twice about turning the lights off at night.Email us: [email protected] us on Patreon: Patreon.com/weeklybizarre

Catfishing has sadly become a regular part of our culture's everyday vocabulary. We take a dive into the origin of the term, how it arrived in the Miriam Webster dictionary, and also tiptoe through the human element of the original story behind it...and the reality series that it spawned. Email us: [email protected] us on Patreon: patreon.com/weeklybizarre

The Hills Have Eyes meets Wrong Turn? We untwine the legendary Scottish tale of Alexander Sawney Bean, who allegedly lived and raised generations of family in a cave for decades, ambushing and murdering victims for food and resources.  The details, both remarkable and gruesome, served as an inspiration for Wes Craven's 1977 film "The Hills Have Eyes."  Cannibalism, murder, incest...this one is wrought with Bizarre..
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Jess is joined by a special guest this week, her former roommate (and sister) Michelle! Jess and Michelle spent one eerie, strange year living in the Old House on 33.  Join them as they reminisce, and rehash the unexplained phenomena they lived through and survive, much of which they haven't discussed in years!Email us: [email protected] us on Patreon: patreon.com/weeklybizarre