Jack of the Lantern: From Irish Curse to Halloween Icon

Happy Holiday’s to our amazing listeners! We thought it would be fun to do a holiday road trip, to thank all of our listeners from around the US and Internationally! Up first, we head to Houston, TX and the infamous Icebox Murders. On Father’s Day 1965, Fred & Edwina Rogers were brutally murdered, and dismembered and placed into the icebox of their home. What follows, is decades of mysteries involving the couples son, the CIA, the assassination of JFK and another possible murder.  Sources:  https://a.co/d/cMhUPTM https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Rogers_(murder_suspect) https://allthatsinteresting.com/ice-box-murders http://iceboxmurders.com https://www.houstoniamag.com/news-and-city-life/2018/11/icebox-murders https://the-line-up.com/ice-box-murders

6 Joulu 202425min

Happy Thanksgiving Week! We are so excited to share an episode from two of our favorite creators, Thick Thighs & Creepy Vibes! Avery and Mandy, like us have a shared passion for all things true crime and spooky! Make sure you are following them on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/ttcvpodcast?igsh=ZGVzMjVrM2IzeWhv and on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/show/5TmSaInK1N55BKPxcpvw29?si=9o5V6s9_TM2HyUL1gGAitg

29 Marras 202437min

We are so excited to share another amazing podcast, local to Washington State! Are you ready to jump down the Rabbit Hole with hosts Shea & Jody? In this episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, Shea and Jody take you on a wild and whimsical journey through the underappreciated world of fungi. Prepare to have your mind blown as they uncover the astonishing truth about a massive network of fungus lurking beneath the Pacific Northwest's forests. This mycelial marvel stretches over four miles and is responsible for a deadly root disease that decimates conifers, or as Shea humorously puts it, "the science hippie for evergreen trees." Join the hosts as they delve into the peculiarities of this fungal phenomenon, from its seemingly innocent honey brown cap that bears a striking resemblance to a "stumpy penis"—a choad, if you will—to the bizarre and mysterious world of fungal mating. It's a tale of nature's quirks and the strange beauty of the unseen. Whether you're a mycology enthusiast or just curious about the weird wonders of the forest floor, this episode promises to entertain with its unique blend of humor and fascinating facts. Just remember, licking toadstools is not recommended! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rainy-day-rabbit-holes-pacific-northwest-history-and-humor--6271663/support. Show notes created by https://headliner.app

25 Marras 202441min

The Lore of mystical creatures in The Pacific Northwest goes back generations and tales of their existence have spread far and wide. The evergreen forests hold more secrets than just Bigfoot.  In this episode we cover the mythical Keelut & The infamous Wendigo  Sources:  https://mythlok.com/keelut/ https://www.adn.com/features/article/alaska-folklore-five-mythical-creatures-last-frontier/2012/06/13/ https://www.andersondesigngroupstore.com/a/collections/61-american-national-parks/legends-of-the-national-parks-denalis-keelut?srsltid=AfmBOooWy-moTTIP-MERSQ_hC-1ziF9ZWkimSkskQRrR-0TvUecYprfU https://mythlok.com/keelut/#google_vignette https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Qiqirn https://monster.fandom.com/wiki/Keelut https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/wendigo-cryptid-ocker https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendigo https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Wendigo https://969zoofm.com/cryptids-montana-woods/ https://hangar1publishing.com/blogs/cryptids/montana-cryptids?srsltid=AfmBOopVlwOnX09Ka2knRPdrj8Gy6Qfq4PkYEx1Yri27klD-NU3OfNjt https://www.reddit.com/r/RealScaryStories/s/N5oSmIkUqg

22 Marras 202449min

Lake Crescent, located within Olympic National Park holds decades of secrets in its deep turquoise waters. In today’s mini episode, we return to the shocking murder of Hallie Illingworth, the Lady of the Lake. But Hallie’s story, isn’t the only one that’s been hidden deep under the surface.  Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Crescent https://www.historylink.org/File/8599 https://1027kord.com/mystery-of-missing-couple-solved-in-deep-washington-lake-after-75-years/ https://www.pacificnorthwestdiving.com/wrecks/lake-crescent/car-wrecks-in-lake-crescent/ https://www.seattlepi.com/seattlenews/article/divers-bring-1929-mystery-of-missing-couple-1146315.php http://npshistory.com/morningreport/incidents/olym.htm#:~:text=The%20visitor%20reported%20the%20discovery,PNRO%2C%2012/17).&text=Tony%20August%2C%2063%2C%20a%20resident,PNRO%2C%2012/30).

20 Marras 202429min

Beneath the majestic St. Johns Bridge, whispers of a haunting echo through the shadows, a chilling tale of a young girl tragically murdered. But as investigators delve into the legend, they uncover a truth far more complex and heartbreaking than the ghost stories suggest. Thelma Taylor, a vibrant teenager with dreams of the future, was brutally slain, her life cut short by a cruel twist of fate. In seeking justice for Thelma, the investigators unravel a web of deceit, challenge the myths, and restore dignity to a life lost too soon.   https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/experiences/oregon/st-johns-bridge-haunted-orhttps://www.oregonlive.com/books/2016/10/ghostland_cathedral_park_st_jo.htmlhttp://americashauntedroadtrip.com/cathedral-park-portland-haunted-by-stories-of-ghostly-screams/https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/cathedral-parkhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_Park_(Portland,_Oregon)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Thelma_Taylorhttps://shadowkeepers.org/2018/04/24/thelma-taylor-cathedral-park-haunting-paranormal-investigation/

18 Marras 202423min

This episode dives into the 1923 Tunnel 13 train robbery, a violent heist in the Siskiyou Mountains of Oregon where the DeAutremont brothers' plan to steal a fortune in gold went tragically wrong. We'll explore the crime scene, the groundbreaking forensics used in the investigation, and the intense four-year manhunt that ensued. Ultimately, we'll uncover how the brothers were brought to justice and the lasting impact this event had on law enforcement and forensic science.   https://www.ijpr.org/history/2013-12-31/tunnel-13-how-forensic-science-helped-solve-americas-last-great-train-robberyhttps://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/deautremont-brothers-train-hold-up-at-tunnel-13/https://postalmuseum.si.edu/tragedy-at-tunnel-13https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeAutremont_Brothers

15 Marras 202446min

In April of 1946, the dismembered torso of a Caucasian woman was discovered wrapped and floating in the Willamette River. Over the next serval months, additional burlap wrapped parcels were found floating in the Willamette and Clackamas River containing additional dismembered body parts. 78 years later, Jane Doe’s identity is still a mystery, so is the truth behind her horrific torture and murder.  Sources:  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oak_Grove_Jane_Doe https://www.oregonlive.com/history/2018/01/the_most_cold-blooded_cowardly.html https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Oak_Grove_Jane_Doe https://www.clackamas.us/sheriff/case/46-22603-68-8077 https://medium.com/@yasminscherrer/dismembered-body-parts-flowing-with-the-current-who-killed-oak-grove-jane-doe-a4ddcad3cce6 https://en.namu.wiki/w/오크%20그로브%20제인%20

8 Marras 202456min