S. 6 Episode 10- The Bender Family aka the Bloody Benders
In this week's episode Ashley discusses the Bender family, aka the Bloody Benders. In the 1860s they were a serial killing family. They were never officially caught and there are a lot of theories on who they all may have actually been! Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity. Source notes coming soon. Please like, follow, and share this podcast - we're on all of the platforms! Oh, and please leave reviews so other true crime lovers can find us. If you are trying to get a...
14 Sep 202359min
S. 6 Episode 9- Did Bigfoot Do It? The Unsolved Disappearance of Theresa Ann Bier
This week, Kat tells us about 16-year-old Theresa Ann Bier's mysterious disappearance. With characters with names like Blind Johnny and a meth-addicts alibi being Bigfoot, you know things will be interesting. Come and explore the dark side of humanity with us! References: https://oag.ca.gov/missing/person/theresa-ann-bierhttps://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/theresa-ann-bierhttps://www.weirdfresno.com/2010/05/man-claims-bigfoot-abducted-girl-while.htmlhttps://ww...
7 Sep 202356min
S. 6 Episode 8- The Final Fantasy 7 House
In tonight's episode Ashley tells us about the Final Fantasy 7 House that was ran like a cult. It's told through the perspective of "Syd", a man who was formally part of the house. The Final Fantasy House was a bizarre cult that was ran by an abusive, manipulative woman named Jenova. It fascinated thousands across the internet and remains a stern warning about fandoms taken too far. It also helped bring the Otherkin into web culture awareness, which is a fringe group of people who claim to be...
31 Aug 202353min
S. 6 Episode 7- The Candy Man - Dean Corll
Another week, another serial killer! Kat revisits our first episode EVER (which is no longer available) and gives a good update. Dean Corll was the most prolific serial killer at the time, only to be beaten by John Wayne Gacy later. This is a maddening and twisted story, for sure. Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity - with beer! We also open a listener gift with some goodies inside. (Thanks, Anna!) References: https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/the-lost-bo...
24 Aug 20231h 11min
S. 6 Episode 6- Serial Killers Fred and Rosemary West
TW: rape, child abuse, murder Frederick Walter West, who went by Fred, and Rosemary Pauline West, who went by Rose, were an English married duo. The Wests targeted young women and girls to satisfy their depraved lust for rape, torture and mutilation. They killed at least a dozen young British girls, including several of their own daughters. Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_West#Televisionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_Westhttps://www.city-journal.org/article/a-horror...
18 Aug 20231h 12min
S. 6 Episode 5-Electus per Deus - The Krugersdorp Cult Killings
This week we go to Krugersdorp, South Africa, to meet Electus per Deus, a cult (that was an offshoot of a Christian small group) that Cecilia Steyn, a self-proclaimed 42nd-generational-witch, led. And she claimed a BUNCH of other things, as well. We won't give it away here. Oh, and after you listen, head over to Queen Havoc & Her Murder Cult to learn more about the case. It's so good!! References: THE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/queen-havoc-and-her-murder-cult/id16891...
11 Aug 20231h 27min
S. 6 Episode 4- The Twisted Kidnapping Case of Denise Huskins
"Wake up. This a robbery." Those are the words Denise Huskins and her boyfriend, Aaron Quinn, heard in the early morning of March 23, 2015. What would follow was a series of terrifying events that felt like the stuff of movies. Denise would be taken from her boyfriend's home for over 48 horrifying hours, while authorities insisted the kidnapping was a hoax. They referred to her case as a real life version of Gone Girl. Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity. Resources: https:...
4 Aug 202352min
S. 6 Episode 3- The Tylenol Murder Mystery
Join us this week as Kat dives deep into the 1982 Tylenol Murders that changed so much - from laws to packaging standards. This is a wild story with many twists and turns. The prime suspect was named, although no one was ever charged. NEWS FLASH: He died on 7/9/2023. Ugh! References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Tylenol_murdershttps://chicagotylenolmurders.com/https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/tylenol-murders-1982https://www.npr.org/2023/07/11/1187077380/main-suspect-i...
27 Jul 20231h 2min
