The haunted halls of the Eastern State Penitentiary

This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl head to New Jersey to dig into the chilling legend of the Iceman, America’s most prolific serial killer… or was he? Who was the man behind the myth? When did his dark descent into murder begin? And what kind of killer leaves their victims in caves… for the rats? Join Nikki and Chez as they peel back the layers of one of the most cold-blooded cases in true crime history.This episode contains references and description of child abuse, and is not suitable for all listeners.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:The Samaritans helpline: 116 123Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181Exit UK: 0800 999 1945Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Maj 38min

On this week's episode we take a deeper dive into our latest case... and it gets personal. Nikki opens up about why this episode hit her so hard, while Cheryl reflects on what it was like covering a crime so close to home. And we ask the haunting question: did Virginia McCullough ever truly love her parents? Plus, in this week’s Rabbit Holes of the Week, we spiral into a megalohydrothalassophobia-induced nightmare, scandalous secrets from Met Galas past (we’re looking at you, Sarah Jessica Parker), and the bizarre science behind whether a fart could actually kill you... Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cherydragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Maj 35min

Nikki and Cheryl return for Part 2 of their gripping true crime investigation into the shocking murders of John and Lois McCullough in Great Baddow, Essex. How did Virginia McCullough successfully impersonate the dead? What are the devastating consequences of a gambling addiction? And how did she manage to get away with murder for four years? Join Nikki and Cheryl as they unravel the truth behind one of Essex’s most disturbing murder cases.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:Te Samaritans helpline: 116 123Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 118Exit UK: 0800 999 1945Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Maj 39min

This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl head to Essex to uncover the chilling story of Virginia McCullough, the woman who murdered her own parents. It's a heavy one, so please take care while listening. Who was Virginia McCullough, and how did she manage to hide a web of fraud and theft for years? And what could have driven her to kill Lois and John, the very people who raised her? Join us as we peel back the layers of a case that proves the darkest secrets often hide behind the most ordinary doors.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:The Samaritans helpline: 116 123Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181Exit UK: 0800 999 1945Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Maj 34min

It's Spooky Sleepover day! This week on the bonus episode the gang reflect on this week's unbelievable case, the story of the Heaven's Gate cult. Plus, in their Rabbit Holes of the Week, things get personal and outrageous—do we really need to walk 10,000 steps a day, or is it a myth? Did a drag queen steal the Crown Jewels? And who is the anonymous emailer that exposed Cheryl?Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cherydragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Maj 25min

Nikki and Cheryl are back for Part 2 of this chilling deep dive into Heaven’s Gate. What really happened to Do, Ti, and their followers? Did Y2K cyberbullying push the cult to its doomsday end? What would a Heaven’s Gate TV show have looked like? And did they actually predict the end of the world? Nikki and Cheryl are about to find out.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:The Samaritans helpline: 116 123Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 118Exit UK: 0800 999 1945Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Maj 50min

This week on Killers, Cults and Queens Nikki and Cheryl go back to their millennial roots to learn about the deadliest UFO cult in history. Who were the real figures behind Ti and Do? Were the cult members brainwashed, or willing participants? And what would become of Ti and Do's kingdom? Join us as we uncover the shocking truth behind this infamous mass suicide, the beliefs that led to it, and the dark legacy it left behind.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:The Samaritans helpline: 116 123Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181Exit UK: 0800 999 1945Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Apr 51min

This week on The Spooky Sleepover, the special bonus episode of Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki, Cheryl and the gang dive back into the dramatic downfall of Ruby Franke, Jodi Hildebrandt and the now-infamous YouTube channel 8 Passengers. But that’s not all! In Rabbit Holes of the Week, things get wild with a potentially catastrophic shipwreck lurking in the Thames, Lola Young’s rocky moment on the Coachella stage, and the question no one saw coming... could the next Pope be from Liverpool!? Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cherydragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Apr 30min