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Hannah challenges Courtney to the ultimate true crime trivia test, covering notorious serial killers, mafioso, unsolved mysteries, and infamous cult leaders. Even the most dedicated true crime enthusiasts would struggle with this comprehensive quiz of criminal history knowledge.

• Trivia covers well-known figures like Son of Sam, John Wayne Gacy, and Jeffrey Dahmer
• Questions about The Boston Strangler, BTK Killer, and the Yorkshire Ripper test even serious true crime fans
• Mobsters and organized crime trivia including Lucky Luciano and Al Capone
• Unsolved mysteries like DB Cooper and the Black Dahlia make appearances
• Talk of inviting Cousin Mark on for a future trivia showdown to test his expertise
• Episode concludes with a playing card highlighting the unsolved murder of Marcus Roberts

Send us a message or DM on Facebook or Instagram if you'd like to come on and do trivia with us! We love connecting with our wanderers.

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Wicked Wanderings is hosted by Hannah & Courtney and it's produced by Rob Fitzpatrick. Music by Sascha Ende. 

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Courtney explores the haunted legend of Emily's Bridge in Stowe, Vermont, a historic covered bridge built in 1844 that's become the site of numerous paranormal encounters. The hosts discuss the tragic tale of a young woman who allegedly took her own life after being jilted by her lover and now haunts the bridge, waiting eternally for him to arrive.

• Courtney's ADHD-inspired research journey from thinking about covered bridges to investigating Vermont's most famous ghost story
• The legend of Emily waiting at midnight to elope with her lover who never arrived
• Various reported paranormal phenomena including scratches appearing on visitors, phantom music, and apparitions
• Different variations of Emily's story and the lack of historical records confirming her existence
• Discussion of whether energy can remain in places regardless of the accuracy of associated legends
• Hannah and Courtney's experiences with their new ghost box and unexplained scratches
• Claims that the Emily legend may have been fabricated in the 1970s
• Debate about whether knowing a location's history impacts paranormal experiences
• Interest in organizing a Wicked Wanderings road trip to paranormal hotspots around New England
• Pick a card segment featuring the unsolved disappearance of 10-year-old Angelo "Andy" Puglisi

Text us or reach out on social media to let us know if you enjoy folklore episodes or prefer other content. We'll be putting up a poll to help guide our future episodes.

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We conclude our investigation into the twisted case of Sharon Marshall, revealing her true identity as Suzanne Sevakis and the horrific truth behind her relationship with Franklin Floyd.

• Floyd receives 52 years without parole for kidnapping Michael and the school principal
• Child pornography discovered under a truck reveals photos of Sharon and her friend Cheryl
• Cheryl's remains found with two bullet holes in the skull, leading to Floyd's death sentence
• Sharon had three children between ages 18-20, with the third given up for adoption
• Through FBI investigation, Sharon's true identity discovered: Suzanne Savakis from Michigan
• Floyd had married Suzanne's mother and abducted her three daughters, keeping only Suzanne
• Floyd confessed to killing Michael, but his remains have never been found
• Suzanne's daughter Megan was located and named her first son Michael to honor her brother
• Floyd died of natural causes in January 2023, taking many unanswered questions to his grave

Watch "Girl in the Picture" on Netflix for more details about this mind-boggling case that took years to unravel.

Wanderer's can read A Beautiful Child and Finding Sharon by Matt Birkbeck to learn more information. 

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A mysterious hit-and-run victim in Oklahoma leads investigators down a rabbit hole of false identities, kidnapping, and horrific abuse spanning decades. What starts as a simple case of identifying a young woman found on the roadside turns into the unraveling of multiple aliases and the discovery of a fugitive who had been on the run for nearly 20 years.

• Woman found on Oklahoma roadside in April 1990 identified as Tonya Hughes
• Tonya's strip club friends discover her identity was stolen from a deceased infant
• Her husband "Clarence" takes out life insurance policy before her suspicious death
• Son Michael placed in foster care after Clarence fails paternity test
• Clarence abducts Michael at gunpoint from school in 1994
• FBI identifies Clarence as Franklin Floyd, a fugitive with violent criminal history
• High school friend recognizes Tonya as Sharon Marshall, a gifted student
• Sharon had earned full scholarship to Georgia Tech before becoming pregnant
• Evidence reveals disturbing "father-daughter" relationship between Sharon and Floyd
• Floyd could not have been Sharon's biological father due to incarceration timeline
• Michael's whereabouts unknown after the abduction

Join us next week for the conclusion of this disturbing case as we uncover Sharon's true identity and Michael's fate.

Wanderer's can read A Beautiful Child and Finding Sharon by Matt Birkbeck to learn more information. 

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A haunting revisit to one of our most talked-about and chilling early episodes—the 1974 Hi-Fi Shop murders in Ogden, Utah, where a robbery turned into a night of unimaginable horror for five innocent people. Re-released with enhanced audio, we honor former co-host Jess’s unforgettable telling of this unforgettable case.

• A routine evening at the Hi-Fi Shop becomes a nightmare when two armed airmen take employees hostage
• 18-year-old Michelle Ansley and 20-year-old Stanley Walker are the first victims of what begins as a robbery
• Three more victims—Courtney Naisbitt (16), his mother Carol, and Stanley's father Orren—unwittingly enter the scene
• The perpetrators force victims to drink Drano, falsely telling them it was vodka with a German drug
• Dale Pierre (the "short man") emerges as the primary aggressor, committing rape and brutal violence
• Despite being shot in the head, both Courtney Naisbitt and Orren Walker miraculously survive
• Carol Naisbitt's mother's intuition leads her to search for her missing son, ultimately costing her life
• Swift police work and military base cooperation lead to the arrest of Dale Pierre and William Andrews
• Both perpetrators receive the death penalty—Pierre executed in 1987 and Andrews in 1992
• Courtney Naisbitt's remarkable recovery includes graduating with his class despite 261 days in hospital
• Through sharing his story in the book "Victim," Courtney eventually meets and marries a woman who reached out to him

If you have recommendations for cases you'd like us to cover—true crime or paranormal—please reach out through our social media. Links are available in the show notes.

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Wicked Wanderings is hosted by Hannah & Courtney and it's produced by Rob Fitzpatrick. Music by Sascha Ende. 

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Hannah leads a chilling guessing game while Courtney tries to identify infamous historical monsters based on clues from Aaron Mahnke's "World of Lore" book.

• H.H. Holmes and his "Murder Castle" designed with trap doors, gas chambers, and body shoots to kill visitors during the 1893 Chicago World's Fair
• Holmes' history of insurance fraud, identity falsification, and his estimated 200 victims
• The tragic story of Bridget Cleary, a 26-year-old Irish woman burned alive in 1895 when her husband believed she was a fairy changeling
• How Irish folk superstitions about changelings led to brutal "treatments" for those suspected of being replaced by fairies
• The unsolved Villisca Axe Murders of 1912, where eight people were killed in their sleep
• The killer's methodical approach, including covering mirrors and victims' faces

Text us to let us know if you enjoy this guessing game format for episodes and if we should do more like this!

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Wicked Wanderings is hosted by Hannah & Courtney and it's produced by Rob Fitzpatrick. Music by Sascha Ende. 

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We dive into the fascinating world of cryptids and creatures of lore, exploring their origins, descriptions, and cultural significance across different regions and time periods. Cousin Mark joins Hannah and Rob while Courtney is away, adding his perspective on these legendary monsters and their possible connections to real-world explanations.

• Wendigo from Algonquin folklore: a spirit of insatiable greed linked to cannibalism, appearing as a gaunt, emaciated figure with deer-like features
• Jersey Devil inhabiting the Pine Barrens of New Jersey since the 1700s, described as a kangaroo-like beast with bat wings
• Spring-heeled Jack from Victorian England who could leap incredible heights, breathe blue flames, and wore a cape
• Krampus, the dark counterpart to Saint Nicholas who punishes naughty children during Christmas
• Beast of Gévaudan blamed for over 100 deaths in 18th century France, possibly inspiring modern werewolf lore
• Mothman of Point Pleasant, West Virginia with glowing red eyes, appearing before the Silver Bridge collapse

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The devastating story of the Stayner family reveals how differently trauma can manifest within the same family, as one brother became a hero for escaping his kidnapper while the other became the notorious Yosemite Park Killer. This tale of kidnapping, heroism, neglect, and murder demonstrates the long-lasting impact of childhood trauma and the critical importance of mental health support.

• Steven Stayner was kidnapped at age 7 and held captive for seven years by Kenneth Parnell
• After Parnell kidnapped 5-year-old Timmy White, Steven heroically escaped with Timmy and brought him to safety
• Steven's return brought media frenzy and national attention, while his brother Carrie faded into the background
• Steven struggled to reintegrate into normal life, facing bullying and turning to substance abuse before establishing a family
• A TV movie about Steven's life called "I Know My First Name is Steven" drew 40 million viewers
• Steven died in a hit-and-run motorcycle accident the night before the Emmy Awards
• Cary Stayner developed mental health issues that went largely untreated
• Working at Cedar Lodge near Yosemite, Cary murdered three tourists in February 1999
• Cary's crimes revealed a pattern of sociopathic behavior, including sexual assault and taunting communications with police
• The Stayner family had a history of intergenerational trauma, including abuse, alcoholism, and mental illness

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Wicked Wanderings is hosted by Hannah & Courtney and it's produced by Rob Fitzpatrick. Music by Sascha Ende. 

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We revisit the mysterious disappearance of Maura Murray, diving into new evidence and examining the strange circumstances surrounding her vanishing after a car crash in rural New Hampshire in 2004.

• Maura Murray disappeared after crashing her car on Wild Ammonusic Road in Haverhill, New Hampshire on February 9, 2004
• Before her disappearance, Maura had been involved in several incidents including shoplifting at West Point and credit card fraud at UMass
• She had packed up her dorm room, emailed professors about a non-existent family death, and purchased alcohol before driving north
• Recent fingerprint evidence matches Stephen Baldwin (formerly Finkelstein), a West Point acquaintance now imprisoned for animal cruelty
• Baldwin changed his name months after Maura's disappearance, and his own mother has been missing since 2007
• Despite extensive searches, no trace of Maura has ever been found
• Multiple theories exist: suicide, abduction, voluntary disappearance, or foul play

If you have any information about Maura Murray's case, please contact us through our social media channels or text us directly. We appreciate all of our listeners, and we're interested in hearing your theories about what happened to Maura.

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Wicked Wanderings is hosted by Hannah & Courtney and it's produced by Rob Fitzpatrick. Music by Sascha Ende. 

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We explore the chilling legend of Camp Wendigo in Windsor, Massachusetts, a former children's summer camp with a dark reputation for paranormal activity and a gruesome, though unverified, history of murder. The tale reveals how local legends can evolve from grains of truth and reflect the collective anxieties of a community.

• Founded in 1942 by two Smith College physical education professors on 75 acres of former farmland
• Originally designed as a place for children to learn hands-on farming and outdoor skills
• Named "Wendigo," which refers to a cannibalistic supernatural creature in Native American folklore
• Legendary story claims a camp counselor murdered six young girls and then committed suicide
• No historical evidence supports the murder story, despite extensive searches through town records
• Several young women did go missing or were murdered in the surrounding area in the 1970s-80s
• Demolished in 2015 by the state after years of abandonment and deterioration
• Numerous visitors reported strange experiences including phantom footsteps, mysterious figures, and unexplained phenomena
• Courtney visited in 2011 and got her car stuck, requiring a tow truck and emergency services
• Former campers recall positive memories of caring for animals and enjoying the natural surroundings

If you've heard of Camp Wendigo or have thoughts about it, send us a message on Instagram or Facebook, or text us. We're reaching out to someone who claims to know more verified stories about the camp's history.

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If you'd like to show your support for Wicked Wanderings and join our community of dedicated listeners, you can start contributing for as little as $3 a month. Your support helps us continue to explore the darkest and most intriguing mysteries, bringing you captivating stories from the world of true crime and the unexplained. Click the link to become a valued member of our podcast family.

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Wicked Wanderings is hosted by Hannah & Courtney and it's produced by Rob Fitzpatrick. Music by Sascha Ende. 

Wicked Wanderings is a Production of Studio 113