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Crimes, Curiosities, and Cocktails

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A podcast run by two best friends aimed at quenching your morbid curiosity with stories from true crime and paranormal activity to conspiracy and unsolved mysteries...with the help of a few cocktail recipes along the way.

Episodes

Ep. 45 - Circleville Letters and the Mysterious Somerton Man

Hey, friends! Happy almost one year anniversary! We aired our first official episode on January 20th, 2020! Thanks for sticking around with us, we appreciate all of you! This week we discuss the mysterious case of the Circleville letters, and one family that was impacted by them in particular. Then, we discuss the mysterious death around a man known as the Somerton Man. Who was he? How did he die? Was he a spy? We may never know....what are your theories?

Jan 18, 202152 minEp. 45

Ep. 44 - What happened to Cindy James and Artemus Ogletree

Hello friends! This week we are coming at you with two very mysterious deaths. The first around nurse Cindy James. She reported over a hundred incidents to police about suspicious letters, notes, and physical attacks. What happened to her? Then, we talk about the strange behavior or Artemus Ogletree and ultimately his death. What happened to him? What happened to these two folks? As always, please listen, rate, review, subscribe, and follow on IG and FB!

Jan 11, 202157 minEp. 44

Ep. 43 - The Crimes of Jolly Jane and the Killing Spree Of Burke and Hare

Hello friends and welcome to 2021! We hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday season. We want to thank everybody who listened and hung out with us in 2020 and we hope you all stick around in 2021! Please Rate, Review and share with your friends. You can also find us on social media! This week, we kick off 2021 with two true crime stories. The first is about "Jolly" Jane Toppan and all of her murders, which may have been as many as 100 people according to her. Then, we talk about the...

Jan 04, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 43

Ep. 42 - Christmas Scaries

Hey, all! This week we dive into several Christmas-time monsters! We discuss all sorts of different beliefs that come with the Christmas holiday including Krampus, the Yule Lads, Gryla and more. We hope everybody has a great holiday week and stays safe and healthy. As always, thank you for listening!

Dec 21, 202054 minEp. 42

Ep. 41 - The Whitaker Family Murders and Netta Fornario's Mysterious Death

Hello, friends! Welcome back! This week, we discuss the case of the Whitaker family. Two of the four family members were killed by someone they never expected. This case tugs at your heartstrings for reasons you might not expect. After that, we dive into Netta Fornario, who died mysteriously on the island of Iona. What do you think happened? As always, thank you for listening! Please leave us a rating, a review, subscribe, share with your friends, and find us on social media!

Dec 14, 202059 minEp. 41

Ep. 40 - Ed Gein, Mercy Brown, Elmer McCurdy, and the Medicine Cabinet Murder

Hey friends! We are back after a short little breather. For our 40th episode, we are kicking it off with the horrifying story of Ed Gein. Be warned, this one is very upsetting and very graphic. Buckle up, people. Then we cover several Urban Legend-esque stories. Mercy Brown, a "vampire", Elmer McCurdy and his body display, and the death of Ruthie Mae McCoy. As always, thanks for listening! Please rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on social media!

Dec 07, 20201 hr 8 minEp. 40

Ep. 39 - The Lululemon Murder and the Latoya Ammons Possession

Hey, friends! Welcome back. First off this week we talk about some quick spooky things that happened to each of our hosts. One involves stoves lighting themselves and the other involves names being written in mirrors and it is NOT okay. This week we also discuss the heartbreaking case of the Lululemon murder. We cover what happened between Jayna Murray and Brittany Norwood in a case that was so brutal and heart-wrenching and took place Bethesda Maryland. After that, we dive into the possession o...

Nov 16, 202059 minEp. 39

Ep. 38 - Cryptids, Cryptids everywhere!

Hey, friends! Welcome back! This week for our last week of creature month, we discuss several cryptids! Some super spooky and gross....some, just plain strange. This episode gets a little wild and crazy. We talk about the skunk ape, honey island swamp monster, grootslang, frogman, moth man, and much more! As always, please rate, review, subscribe, share with your friends and fam, and tune in each week!

Nov 09, 202056 minEp. 38

Ep. 37 - Skinwalkers and Skinwalker Ranch

Hello, friends! Welcome back! We hope everybody had a great Halloween!This week for our third round in Creature Month, we are discussing Skinwalkers, including Skinwalker Ranch! Have you heard of them? What are your thoughts? There also may be some accidental ASMR of removing liquid latex skin - it's a weird time. Please leave us a review, a rating, and subscribe! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, or gmail at [email protected]

Nov 02, 202057 minEp. 37

Ep. 36 - Serial Killer Mikhail Popkov and Werewolf Stories

Hey friends! Welcome back to week two of Creature Month. Our creature this week is the Werewolf. First, we cover serial killer Mikhail Popkov who was also called The Werewolf and the Angarsk Maniac. Then, we delve into several accounts and stories about werewolves throughout history. Did you know that werewolves and witches apparently used to fight each other? Things get ~weird~, that's all we have to say. Please rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on social media! Stay spooky, friends!...

Oct 19, 202051 minEp. 36

Ep. 35 - Richard Chase, the Vampire Killer and Elizabeth Bathory, the Blood Countess

Hello, friends! This week we are kicking off Creature Month! We are going to theme our episodes around a creature for the next four episodes. This week, our theme is Vampires! So, we are covering Richard Chase, the Vampire Killer of Sacramento. Then we move on to Elizabeth Bathory, the blood countess. Just a warning, this episode gets graphic. As always, please subscribe, rate, review, and follow us on IG!

Oct 12, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 35

Ep. 34 - Serial Killer Belle Gunness and the Lead Mask Case

Hey, hey friends! Welcome back to Episode 34! This week we discuss Belle Gunness - a.k.a Hell's Belle, Female BlueBeard or the Indiana Ogress. She is estimated to have killed over 40 people. This story is absolutely bonkers. Then, we discuss the Lead Mask case. Two bodies discovered in mysterious circumstances - leaving more questions than answers. What do you think happened? Please review, rate, and follow us on IG and FB!

Sep 28, 202047 minEp. 34

Ep. 33 - John List, the Family Annhilator, and the Death of Charles Walton

Hey, friends! Welcome back for episode 33! This week we discuss the horrible murders committed by John List. He murdered his entire family - his children, wife, and mother. But why? After that, we discuss the mysterious murder of Charles Walton. Who did it? And why? Was he being punished for witchcraft? Let us know your opinions! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review!

Sep 21, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 33

Ep. 32 - The story of Angela Diaz and Two Ghost Ships, the Mary Celeste and the Ourang Medan

Hey friends, welcome back! This week we talk about the story of Angela Diaz and Michelle Hadley. Did you see it comin'? I didn't! What a wild twist! Then, we talk about two ghostly ships! The Mary Celeste and the Ourang Medan. What do you think is the story behind these boats? What happened to them? What happened to the crews? We'd love to hear your thoughts! Please follow us on IG, FB, and leave a rating and a review!

Sep 14, 20201 hr 18 minEp. 32

Ep. 31 - A Bathtub Murder and the Sallie House

Hey, friends! This week we talk about the crime of two sisters. They drugged and murdered their mother in their bathtub. Why? What was the motive? Were they caught - if so, how? Find out when you listen! Then, we discuss yet another creepily haunted house - the Sallie House. Would you stay here? Would you crawl into the demon hole?! Let us know what you think - find us on IG, FB or e-mail us at [email protected]. Please leave us a rating and a review!

Sep 07, 20201 hr 10 minEp. 31

Ep. 30 - The Myrtles Plantation and Two Missing Children

Hey, friends! We are back this week with a haunted plantation, the Myrtles Plantation out of Louisiana. Have you heard of the Legend of Chloe? Do you think it's true or urban legend? Then, we discuss two missing children's cases. The first, is Pauline Picard. There was a lot happening here. They thought they had their daughter back....but did they? The next, is Walter Collins. He was a young boy who went missing and his mother was returned a child who was not her son. Though, the polic...

Aug 31, 202052 minEp. 30

Ep. 29 - The Villisca Axe Murders and Five Urban Legends...plus a second personality quiz!

Hey, friends! This week, we cover the horrendous tragedy that was the Villisca Axe Murders - they took place in Iowa, in 1912. Several lives were lost in a tragic crime that still has unanswered questions. After that, we cover some urban legends including the Hell's Gate Bridge, Char Man, 100 Steps Cemetery and Hanna Cranna. At the end, we walk through the Cube personality test. Follow along and let us know your results! As always, please rate, review, subscribe, and submit topics or your o...

Aug 17, 202051 minEp. 29

Ep. 28 - The Axeman of New Orleans and the Cecil Hotel - plus a bonus personality quiz!

Hey, hey friends! Welcome back to episode 28! Also we apologize for one of our hosts having not ~great~ audio the first half because apparently she was recording through her webcam. Whoops. This week we talk about the Axeman of New Orleans who murdered and severely injured several individuals in New Orleans around 1918 and 1919. He would cut out a part of someones door, and injure or kill them with their own axe. Who was it? Why was he doing this? Let us know what you think. Then, we talk about ...

Aug 10, 202059 minEp. 28

Ep. 27 - The Ice Box Murders and What Happened to Blair Adams?

Hello friends! After an unexpected week away (sorry all, life gets wild sometimes!) we are BACK with a double true crime episode this week. First, we discuss the Ice Box murders. We will discuss what happened to Fred and Edwina Rogers, as well as their son Charles and some...strange...theories around his life. After that, we will talk about Blair Adams, who was found murdered in 1996. However, the details leading up to the murder leave a lot of questions - what really happened that week? Who did...

Aug 03, 202051 minEp. 27

Ep. 26 - The Missing Sodder Children and Three Haunted Items

Hey, friends! This week we cover the mysterious case of the Sodder Family. One night, there was a tragic house fire, where 5 of the 10 Sodder children perished. Or did they? What really happened that night, on Christmas Day in 1945? After that, we discuss three very haunted items! Why are there so many items that are haunted and like to kill people? Let us know, when you find the answer. K thanks. Please subscribe, and leave a rating and review!

Jul 20, 202050 minEp. 26

Ep. 25 - The Granny Ripper and The Watcher

Hey friends! This week we dive into the true crime story of the Granny Ripper (Tamara Samsanova). Any guesses what she was like, given her nickname? After that, we discuss The Watcher, which happened in New Jersey. It's a WILD story about mysterious letters that one family received after purchasing a new house. Threatening - creepy - and very unsettling. Would you have moved in? Let us know! Please leave a rating, review, subscribe, and let us know what you think. Follow us on Instagram or ...

Jul 13, 20201 hr 13 minEp. 25

Ep. 24 - Carl Tanzler and the Chase Family Tomb

Hey, all! This week on Episode 24 we discuss Carl Tanzler. He was a radiology technician who became infatuated with a young woman to an extreme degree and kept her body after she passed away - for several years. He went through extreme lengths to attempt to preserve her body and he lived with her corpse as if she were his spouse. After that, we talk about a mysterious tomb in Barbados - the Chase Family Tomb that seems to have a case of coffins moving, flipping upside down, and more, without any...

Jul 06, 202041 minEp. 24

Ep. 23 - Serial Killer Dorothea Puente and the St. Augustine Lighthouse

Hey, friends! This week we discuss the most notorious female serial killer in California - Dorothea Puente. She was thought to have killed at least 15 people in and around the Sacramento area in California. Then, we discuss the very haunted St. Augustine Lighthouse. Multiple tragic deaths occurred throughout the history of the lighthouse, so we discuss those and then the specific hauntings! As always, thanks for listening. Please subscribe, rate and review! Have a great week!

Jun 29, 202052 minEp. 23

Ep. 22 - Annabelle, Reddit Encounters, and the Enfield Poltergeist

Hey, friends! This week we share some paranormal encounters from some Reddit friends. Then we talk about the story behind the real Annabelle doll, who has been the main focal point of many movies. Ed and Lorraine Warren play a big part in her story. After that, we cover one of the famous cases of a poltergeist - the Enfield Poltergeist. Thank you for listening and please give us a follow, subscribe, rate and review!

Jun 22, 20201 hrEp. 22

Ep. 21 - Issei Sagawa (a cannibal) and the Perron Family Haunting

Hey, friends! We are back after a week long hiatus. This week we are talking about Issei Sagawa, a real life cannibal from Japan. His crime is absolutely mind blowing and it does get quite graphic - let's just say there weresome nauseous feelings as notes were being taken this week. After that, we discuss the Perron Family haunting that inspired The Conjuring! Our friends Ed and Lorraine Warren make another appearance. As always, please subscribe, follow, rate and review depending on which ...

Jun 15, 202058 minEp. 21

Ep. 20 - Four Mysterious and Wild Places and Strange Ways to Die Part 2

Hey friends, This week we discuss four interesting and wild (and maybe devil related) places in the world. After that, we discuss another series of some of the strangest ways to die throughout history. This week we also wanted to share a short message in the beginning about supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. We decided to donate to joincampaignzero.org. There are other places as well to donate that help support people of color against the injustices they face every day. If you can donat...

Jun 01, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 20

Ep. 19 - Wild and Gross but Real Medical Procedures and the Gates of Hell

Hey friends! This week we dive into some W.I.L.D. medical procedures that have been used throughout history. From tobacco smoke enemas (yes for real) to putting ping pong balls in peoples' chest cavities (also yes for real) we cover some pretty unbelievable procedures that have been used. Let me tell you, you don't WANT to know what a certain body part on a goat was used for - actually, yes you do want to know, so you better listen and find out! After that, we talk about seven of the g...

May 25, 20201 hr 33 minEp. 19

Ep. 18 - Torture Methods and Cemeteries

Hey, hey friends! Welcome back for Episode 18. This week we discuss torture methods used throughout all eras of history. We have a pretty big list of these methods and some of them are pretty grotesque, we must say. They include the choke pear, the rack, scaphism, judas cradle, and much more. Then, we discuss some very unique cemeteries around the world, including the Merry Cemetery, Cliffside Cemeteries, Bachelors Grove, Stull Cemetery and the Resurrection Cemetery. Tune in for some yucky, pain...

May 18, 20201 hr 10 minEp. 18

Ep. 17 - Mental Illness Treatments of the Past and Dopplegangers

Hey, hey friends! This week we discuss the many different (often controversial) methods used to treat mental illnesses throughout history. We also want to say that we hope you are all staying healthy and taking care of yourselves during this time. Mental Illness awareness is something that we support and while we have come lengths from where we used to be (as you'll learn in this episode), we still have some work to do to end some of the stigmas. Many people are affected by mental illnesses...

May 11, 20201 hr 17 minEp. 17

Ep. 16 - Madame LaLaurie and Spontaneous Human Combustion

Hey, hey friends! This week we discuss Madame Delphine LaLaurie, a woman who lived in the early 1800's and is said to have committed some horrible, gruesome crimes. Warning, it's pretty graphic and upsetting. After these crimes, her home, the LaLaurie mansion, was known to be a paranormal hotspot in New Orleans, even to this day. After that, we discuss spontaneous human combustion - what it is (besides terrifying), how long it's been around and the possible causes. We hope you enj...

May 04, 20201 hr 12 minEp. 16
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