What If I Told You

This week on WIITY, Em and Mad are hitting you with a bonus episode! They talk horror films, surgery, and of course Tom Hardy. You don't want to miss this one.

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LISTENER DISCRETION IS STRONGLY ADVISED. This week on WIITY, Em and Mad tell the horrifying tale of one of the most notorious serial killers to ever exist, Albert Fish.

Albert Fish - Wikipedia

Albert Fish: The Terrifying True Story Of The Brooklyn Vampire (allthatsinteresting.com)

Albert Fish - Crime Museum

Biography of Albert Fish, Notorious Child Serial Killer (thoughtco.com)

Albert Fish | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

Albert Fish: The story of the heartless cannibal child killer – Film Daily

“Moon Maniac” killer is executed - HISTORY

The Disturbing Case of Cannibalistic Serial Killer Albert Fish (gizmodo.com)

Watch Albert Fish | Prime Video (amazon.com)

Everyone has heard of the Salem Witch Trials. But how much do you really know? Tune in this week to hear Em and Mad discuss all the facts and weird stuff that not everyone talks about. 

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Salem Witch Trials - Events, Facts & Victims - HISTORY

Salem witch trials - Wikipedia

A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials | History | Smithsonian Magazine

Salem witch trials | History & Causes | Britannica

Salem Witch Trials Of 1692 | Facts, Landmarks, Events, & More

The 1692 Salem Witch Museum | History, Education, Self-Guided Tours

The Salem Witchcraft Trials of 1692 (umkc.edu)

Watch Salem Witch Hunt | Prime Video (amazon.com)

Witches: A Century of Murder | Netflix 

The Crucible - Wikipedia

The Crucible (1996) - IMDb

Who doesn't love a good scary story now and then? Well, this week on What If I Told You, Em and Mad tell you the story of the Bunny Man Bridge, and it is certainly not your average campfire tale! It is complete with a full grown man in a bunny suit who wields an axe... This might be one urban legend you haven't heard before! 

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Bunny Man - Wikipedia

Bunnyman (film) - Wikipedia

Bunnyman (2011) - IMDb

Bunny Man Bridge – Fairfax Station, Virginia - Atlas Obscura

The Scary, Weird, Somewhat True Story of the Fairfax "Bunny Man" | Washingtonian (DC)

Bunnyman Bridge: The scary truth behind an infamous urban legend | Headlines | insidenova.com

Built In 1906, Bunny Man Bridge Is The Most Haunted Bridge In Virginia (onlyinyourstate.com)

The True Story Of The Bunnyman, Northern Virginia's Most Gruesome Urban Legend | WAMU

The Bunny Man Unmasked - Fairfax County History - FCPL Curated Content at Fairfax County Government

The haunted Bunny Man Bridge in Virginia (dangerousroads.org)

This week on What If I Told You, Em and Mad get into the open and shut murder case of Canadian Indigenous teenager, Elena Assam-Thunderbird. Elena was a vibrant 17-year-old girl when her life was taken from her after a night out with friends. These stories need to be heard, and that is what Em and Mad are here to do.

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Case 01: Elena Assam-Thunderbird - Stolen Sisters | Lyssna här | Poddtoppen.se

May 5 is National Day of Awareness for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls - Indian Country Today

MMIWG - From Truth to Action (ywcavan.org)

Spirited Reflection: National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls - KAIROS Canada

Case 01: Elena Assam-Thunderbird | STOLEN SISTERS PODCAST - YouTube

The Ottawa Citizen (2002) via newspapers.com 

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Gabriel’s Law to be heard by Assembly | News | avpress.com

Committee sets aside Gabriel’s Law | News | avpress.com

This week on the What If I Told You podcast, Emily and Maddy discuss fresh updates on the declassification of UFO information from the federal government, the newest season of "The Secrets of Skinwalker Ranch", and amazing work being done by a California based law school in honor of Gabriel Fernandez. You do not want to miss this! 

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https://abc7.com/gabriel-fernandez-child-abuse-scholarship-golden-gate-university/10628653/

https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/north/lehi/brandon-fugal-talks-ufos-skinwalker-ranch-at-north-utah-county-chamber-event/article_5b88be89-ed6b-565a-b60c-8f4c6e655789.html

https://nypost.com/2021/04/06/former-cia-director-says-he-believes-ufos-could-exist-report/

https://i95rock.com/ufo-sightings-on-the-increase-in-connecticut-in-2021/

https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/u-s-military-takes-ufos-seriously-why-doesn-t-silicon-ncna1264107

https://www.fox17online.com/homepage-showcase/ufo-sighting-sparks-new-questions

https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/mystery-wire-podcast-pyramid-shaped-ufos-swarm-above-navy-destroyer/

Kristin Smart was a freshman at Cal Poly in May of 1996. Her classes were virtually finished for the year and all she wanted to do was celebrate with her friends. What began as a Memorial Day weekend party, turned sinister when Kristin vanished on her walk back to her dorm. Almost 25 years later and we may finally have answers to the question of what happened to her on that fateful night, and Emily and Maddy are here to walk you through it all! 

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Disappearance of Kristin Smart - Wikipedia

After Kristin Smart, Paul Flores had LA sexual assault claims - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)

A Timeline of the Kristin Smart Case - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Kristin Smart was once buried below deck of suspect’s home, court document alleges – KIRO 7 News Seattle

Officials say Kristin Smart was killed in attempted rape and the suspect’s father hid the body - The Washington Post

Kristin Smart | Unsolved Mysteries Wiki | Fandom

KRISTIN DENISE SMART — FBI

Campus security still an issue at Cal Poly, student says | San Luis Obispo Tribune

Kristin Smart: Investigators think they know where body is | San Luis Obispo Tribune

Kristin Smart case: 2 arrested, however remains still not found | abc10.com

Have you heard of the Siege of Waco Texas? This week on What If I Told You, Em and Mad take a deeper look into the infamous Waco incident and the cult behind it: The Branch Davidians. The stand-off lasted more than two months and resulted in numerous deaths, but the events in the years leading up to the siege are just as dark. Tune in for the full story.

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Branch Davidians - Wikipedia

Branch Davidian | History, Leader, & Beliefs | Britannica

Two Decades Later, Some Branch Davidians Still Believe : NPR

https://www.vox.com/2018/4/19/17246732/waco-tragedy-explained-david-koresh-mount-carmel-branch-davidian-cult-25-year-anniversary

The Branch Davidians Articles – Texas Monthly

The deaths of 76 Branch Davidians in April 1993 could have been avoided – so why didn't anyone care? (theconversation.com)

What Happened to the Branch Davidians After Waco? - HISTORY

The Real Story Behind the FBI's Deadly Waco Siege | Time

Branch Davidians - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Who was David Koresh: Ex-followers describe life inside apocalyptic religious sect involved in 1993 Waco siege - ABC News (go.com)

Survivors of 1993 Waco siege describe what happened in fire that ended the 51-day standoff - ABC News (go.com)

Who Are the Branch Davidians? - Waco Texas Branch Davidians Facts (marieclaire.com)

Branch Davidians: 25 years | wacotrib.com

Evaluation of the Handling of the Branch Davidian Stand-Off in Waco, Texas February 28 to April 19, 1993 (justice.gov)

The Sisters Grimm Podcast (podbean.com)

This week on What If I Told you, Em and Mad get into something a little different than usual. Sit back, relax, and be ready to feel like someone is watching, because you are about to learn all about the legend of Cropsey.

Cropsey (cropseylegend.com)

Cropsey: The Terrifying Urban Legend Brought to Life (the-line-up.com)

Creepy History: Cropsey — The Monster Of Staten Island | Thought Catalog

The Cropsey Maniac // Artifacts Journal // University of Missouri

Cropsey | Cultural Bestiary Wiki | Fandom

Ominous Origins: The Legend of Cropsey - Morbidly Beautiful

History Of Willowbrook, And The Terrifying Legend Of Cropsey - ClassicNewYorkHistory.com

Urban Legends (cropseylegend.com)

Andre Rand, The "Cropsey" Killer Who Terrorized Staten Island (allthatsinteresting.com)

'Cropsey': urban legend intersects with unspeakable crime at an abandoned Staten Island children's institution - The Bowery Boys: New York City History (boweryboyshistory.com)

Cropsey (2009) - IMDb

Here's Why Cropsey Is One Of The Scariest, Most Horrifying Documentaries Ever Made (ranker.com)

The Legend of Cropsey: A Legacy of Terror at Summer Camp: Furst, Hugo: 9780965778176: Amazon.com: Books

THE BURNING (1981) - Cropsy Legend (hysteria-lives.co.uk)

All 82 ‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’, Ranked (vulture.com)

Please enjoy another dose of outtakes and random thoughts, brought to you by Em and Mad.