It was February of 1906 when Jeanne Van Calck, an 8-year-old girl from Brussels, Belgium, left her grandparents house to visit her mother. Tragically, she never made it to her mothers home, nor back to her grandparents. What happened to Jeanne? Tune in to learn more about this unsolved murder case from Belgium, along with an update pertaining to the unsolved murder of Joseph Augustus “Boy in the Box” Zarelli. Need a distraction? I got you. 

Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, & Jennifer! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! You can also find some merch for the show on Redbubble (https://www.redbubble.com/shop/weird+distractions+podcast). 

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Cresson Sanatorium was built on the premise of helping people when tuberculosis first hit the United States. Since it's doors opened, it changed names, purposes - but continued to be a place many would call home. It seems as if some souls that once entered the front doors of Cresson continue to remain to this day. Shadow figures, intense sounding EVP's, and technology malfunctions are only covering the surface of what is reportedly happening there. Need a distraction? I got you.

Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, & Jennifer! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! You can also find some merch for the show on Redbubble (https://www.redbubble.com/shop/weird+distractions+podcast). 

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In this weeks episode, Alex revisits a case covered during the early years of Weird Distractions. Your eyes aren't deceiving you, it's re-release - but this time, this one has an update. The unsolved case of the Boy in the Box continues to be a mystery to this day. But, thanks to advancements in forensics, we now have a name. What happened to Joseph Augustus Zarelli? Tune in to find out. Need a distraction? I got you.

If you know any information regarding Joseph, please connect with Philadelphia police - via telephone, dial or text 215.686. TIPS (8477). If you would like to submit a tip, including photo or video, via email, send to [email protected].

Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, & Jennifer! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! You can also find some merch for the show on Redbubble (https://www.redbubble.com/shop/weird+distractions+podcast). 

If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: [email protected]. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)!Thanks for listening!

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This week, Alex takes things to Manhattan, New York (USA) to discuss the reported history and haunts of the Old Merchant's House - also referred to as the Merchant's House Museum or the Seabury Tredwell House. Need a distraction? I got you.

Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, & Jennifer! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! You can also find some merch for the show on Redbubble (https://www.redbubble.com/shop/weird+distractions+podcast). 

If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: [email protected]. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)!Thanks for listening!

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Did Alex realize that she was releasing a depressing case as the first Weird Distractions episode of the New Year? This week, to ring in 2023, Alex discusses the crimes of Daniel Camargo Barbosa - aka the The Sadist of El Charquito. Trigger warnings will be provided in the episode but be forewarned as Daniel’s story is not what would be considered easy listening. Need a distraction? I got you. 

Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer & Lani! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! You can also find some merch for the show on Redbubble (https://www.redbubble.com/shop/weird+distractions+podcast). 

If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: [email protected]. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)!Thanks for listening!

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Merry Christmas to those who are celebrating - and a weird distraction for everyone who is in need. This week, Alex discusses 6 mall Santas and their scandals in what was supposed to be an attempt to lift the mood - but, turns out, it got weird & dark real fast. Need a distraction? I got you.

Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer & Lani! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! You can also find some merch for the show on Redbubble (https://www.redbubble.com/shop/weird+distractions+podcast). 

If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: [email protected]. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)!Thanks for listening!

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Could this bonus episode really be a Christmas miracle? I was asked to join some of the spookiest shows within the indie podcast community to share a creepy tale, in order to celebrate the holiday season. Move over Christmas cheer, we're here for Christmas fear! Need a distraction? We got you.

Thank you to Eric & Alex from Dos Spookqueños for organizing this special. Find more Dos Spookqueños here: https://linktr.ee/dosspookquenos

Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer & Lani! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more.

If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: [email protected]. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)!Thanks for listening!

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After tuning in to this weeks episode, you may want to reconsider some of the toys you bought for your loved ones for this holiday season. This week, Alex is back discussing 5 different toys and some of the weird online conspiracy theories associated with them. From Furby's to Raggedy Ann dolls and everything in between, you may be surprised to hear what theories out there actually convinced folks to think twice. Need a distraction? I got you.

Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer & Lani! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! You can also find some merch for the show on Redbubble (https://www.redbubble.com/shop/weird+distractions+podcast). 

If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: [email protected]. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)!Thanks for listening!

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In this third edition of the Listener Distractions series, we hear about a haunted house, a shadow figure near a koi pond, an illegal hunt, and more. Got a distraction? Send your story in!

Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer & Lani! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! You can also find some merch for the show on Redbubble (https://www.redbubble.com/shop/weird+distractions+podcast). 

If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: [email protected]. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)!Thanks for listening!

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While Alex is away sick, please enjoy this Weird Spam episode featuring Linz from Ye Olde Crime podcast. Weird Spam is a monthly series for the, 'Here for the Weird' $5(USD)/month patreon supporters - where Alex, and a guest, read the weird, scammy emails we get.

Consider supporting Weird Distractions and getting access to this series by checking out the shows patreon page:

https://patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer & Lani! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more!

If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: [email protected]. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)!Thanks for listening!

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