When no remains were found, the family started to suspect that the children hadn't died, but had been kidnapped. What really happened to the Sodder children that night? Did they perish in the fire, or were they taken away? And if so, why? References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies Researched & Written by Kim Douthit Edited & Produced by...
Dec 29, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 33
Join us as we give you a solid history lesson on the origin stories of Victorian Christmas ghost stories, how they evolved, and why we still feel the urge for horror when days grow short and nights become long. We hope we don't spoil too much Christmas joy, as there truly is a balance of fear and horror among the jolly celebration of the winter season. Join our Ghoulish Tendencies Podcast Patreon for an extended episode and reading of an authentic Victorian Christmas ghost story. Patreon: https:...
Dec 15, 2020•50 min•Ep. 32
In the late 19th century, the Bender family terrorized early Kansas travelers, working together as one of America's first recorded family of serial killers. References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies Researched & Written by Kim Douthit Edited & Produced by Gabi Fiore Music by Dan Moretti...
Dec 01, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 31
In November 2007, a Fresno, California resident caught something unexplained on his home security camera. It seemed to be what looked like a pair of pants, no arms or torso, with a head, strolling across his front lawn. Was it a rare animal? An alien? Or a hoax? Join us as we discuss the options, the experiments, and other sightings of this cryptid referred to as the Fresno Nightcrawler. References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenci...
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 30
Did she do it? Join us as we discuss the process of Lizzie Borden's trial, where she was accused of the hatchet murders of her stepmother and father. But the story doesn't end there, as apparently something, or someone, still lingers at their home. References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies Researched & Written by Kim Douthit Edited & P...
Nov 03, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 29
In part one of our two part feature on Lizzie Borden we look at the Borden family and their lives leading up to that fateful day in August of 1892, where someone picked up a hatchet and killed the elder Borden’s. Was it Lizzie? Or has she stood wrongly accused all these years? References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies Researched & Written ...
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 28
During the New England Vampire Panic, townspeople exhumed their loved ones, burned their hearts, and fed the ashes to the ill in hopes it would heal them. However, Mercy Brown is one of the best documented cases of the exhumation of a corpse to perform such rituals with goals to banish an undead manifestation - to get rid of the "vampire." References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: http...
Oct 20, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 27
In his book, "Seattle's Forgotten Serial Killer: Gary Gene Grant," Steiger dives deep into Gary Gene Grant's murders. Grant killed four people from 1969-1971 in the Seattle area and yet his crimes remain primarily forgotten. Steiger worked directly on the case as a detective, and shares his experience with Kim in this exclusive interview. References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: https...
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 26
From inexplicable experiences from current and past tenants, to psychic mediums' evaluations of the premises, to ghost hunters' recorded *evidence*, Fox Hollow Farm pulls out all of the supernatural stops. But what exactly lingers there, turning door knobs, viciously knocking, and walking through the woods in the yard, remains unknown. References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: https://...
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 25
Herb Baumeister seemed to be the normal dude with a family, living in a relatively normal residential neighborhood of Indianapolis. No one knew how dangerous he really was, or the capabilities he had to live a double life and hide it from his family. In this episode, we explore the murders along a highway between Indiana and Ohio, and piece together the clues left behind by Herb Baumeister at Fox Hollow Farm. Stay tuned for the residual and potentially ghostly remains of Fox Hollow Farm next wee...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 24
As the years have passed, history has bled into legend. Who killed the family at the Hinterkaifeck farm? Were there really strange events that led up to the massacre? Truly - what happened? References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies Researched & Written by Kim Douthit Edited & Produced by Gabi Fiore Music by Dan Moretti...
Sep 08, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 23
The story of Falcon Lair is filled with legends, oddities, potential hauntings (by a dog too!) and a shady history of unresolved death. Hollywood actor and legend Rudolph Valentino's dark history sets the stage for the trifecta of hauntings, legends, and true crime in the hills of Hollywood. References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies Researched...
Aug 25, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 22
Even though Hallie Latham Illingworth was murdered and her body was dumped at Lake Crescent, some say her spirit has never left. Join us as we discuss the crime committed against her and the lore associated with the region. References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies Researched & Written by Kim Douthit Edited & Produced by Gabi Fiore Mus...
Aug 11, 2020•59 min•Ep. 21
Sarah Winchester was a misunderstood and misrepresented woman. Join us this week as we dig into documentation of Sarah's background, business and life, and discuss the lore and legends while bringing to light the truth behind her gargantuan Winchester Mystery House. BLACK LIVES MATTER: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund https://www.naacpldf.org/about-us/ References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodc...
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 20
This week, we look at the inspiration of Bram Stoker's Dracula, and dive into the legend of Vlad the Impaler. And his brother, Vlad. And his father, Vlad (aka Daddy Vlad). Did we mention, #everyoneisnamedvlad ? Please donate to organizations fighting against racism and police brutality. We stand in solidarity with you. #blacklivesmatter BLACK LIVES MATTER: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund https://www.naacpldf.org/about-us/ References a...
Jul 14, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 19
Murder, racism, sexism, and skewed media coverage resulted in social outrage and demand for political justice. Trigger warning: Topic involves graphic details, discussion of rape and violence against women. Listener discretion advised. Please donate to organizations fighting against racism and police brutality. We stand in solidarity with you. #blacklivesmatter BLACK LIVES MATTER: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund https://www.naacpldf.o...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 18
In a case that would attract some of the most notorious paranormal investigators and experts, the exact details of what happened in Enfield remain debated to this day. Hold on to your headphones, kids. These audio evidence tapes will freak you TF out. Please donate to organizations fighting against racism and police brutality. #blacklivesmatter BLACK LIVES MATTER: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund https://www.naacpldf.org/about-us/ Refe...
Jun 16, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 17
The Cecil Hotel had seen its fair share of death, from multiple suicides to more recent phenomena of unsolved murders and deaths. Join us and guest Matt Bruce ( @blastchillerbruce ) as we discuss the dark history of The Cecil, the serial killers who called it home, the mysterious Elisa Lam case, and the hauntings left behind. Trigger warning: Suicide is discussed in this episode. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support...
Jun 02, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 16
In 1735, legend says that Mother Leeds gave birth to a monster that has haunted the state of New Jersey ever since. But where is the truth behind the monster? Was there a Jersey Devil or was it all superstition and trickery? References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies Researched & written by Kim Douthit Edited & produced by Gabi Fiore Mu...
May 19, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 15
From aliens to natural and supernatural disasters to classified shady shit theories, we review the possibilities of what happened to the Dyatlov group that freezing, winter night. References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies Researched, Written, Edited & Produced by Gabi Fiore Music by Dan Moretti...
May 05, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 14
A year after the DeFeo murders, the Lutz family moved in. It seemed too good to be true, but strange occurrences caused the family to move out 28 days later, never to return. References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies Researched & written by Kim Douthit Edited & produced by Gabi Fiore Music by Dan Moretti...
Apr 21, 2020•55 min•Ep. 13
On November 12th, 1974, six members of the DeFeo family were brutally murdered in their beds. The eldest son, Butch DeFeo the lone survivor. Was it Butch who brutally shot his entire family? Was someone else involved? Or did the voices of the house make him do it? References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies Researched & written by Kim Douthi...
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 12
Join us as we discuss the perfect storm that stewed during the mid 1800s as the Fox sisters were at the right place at the right time as Spiritualism was born. References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies Researched, written, edited, and produced by Gabi Fiore Music by Dan Moretti
Mar 24, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 11
Join us with published author and investigator, Jacob "Ghost Daddy" Rice, as he tells the tales of Chicago's unspeakable past and the ghouls that still remain. References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies Researched and written by Jacob Rice Edited and produced by Gabi Fiore Music by Dan Moretti...
Mar 10, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 10
Zona Heaster Shue met an unfortunate end, and the truth wasn't unearthed until her ghost visited her mom to reveal that she was actually *gasp* murdered! Leave it to mom to save the trial and convict the true murderer! But there's so much more to it than that. Join us as we dissect the truths within the Greenbrier Ghost, and what actually went down. References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Pat...
Feb 25, 2020•59 min•Ep. 9
Fair warning - this one is full of bad puns and hilarity, but also some really interesting content that you may or may not have heard about! When all else fails, marry a dead dude. References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies Researched and written by Kim Douthit and Gabi Fiore Edited and produced by Gabi Fiore Music by Dan Moretti...
Feb 11, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 8
From ghost photos to first hand experiences, join us as we dissect the stories and history that keep the ominous Myrtles Plantation alive, even without its living visitors. References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Researched, written, edited and produced by Gabi Fiore Music by Dan Moretti
Jan 28, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 7
In 1947, Jake Bird bludgeoned two women with an axe. What seemed to be a one time robbery gone wrong would soon be revealed to be one more in a pattern of axe killings from around the country, and result in a fulfilled hex and haunting. References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Researched and written by Kim Douthit Edited and produced by Gabi Fiore. Music by Dan Moretti....
Jan 14, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 6
Kate Batts was a badass. References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Researched, written, edited and produced by Gabi Fiore. Music by Dan Moretti.
Dec 31, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 5
"Murder is bad. Just don't do it." - Kim Douthit Elma Sands' story is an unfortunate one, and is infamous by the title of the Manhattan Well Murder. Who really murdered her? And did her untimely death cause her to haunt the place where the well still stands today? References/show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com Follow IG @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Follow Twitter @ghoulishpodcast Follow FB @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Edited/Produced by Gabi Fiore Research/Execution by Kim Douthit Music by Dan ...
Dec 17, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 4
