Join us in part two of our two part deep dive into Jonestown, Jim Jones and his Peoples Temple, where we continue the breakdown of exactly what went down at Jonestown and Kaituma, between the mass suicide, child killings, and slaughter of US Congressman and media, and the aftermath. TW: Talk of death, mass suicide, violence, religion.
Join us in part one of our two part deep dive into Jonestown, Jim Jones and his Peoples Temple, where we divulge the details and nuances that allowed Jim Jones to be who he was, impacting hundreds of people with the guise of social justice and ultimate goal of control. TW: Talk of death, mass suicide, violence, religion.
Was her death related to the murder if Michella Welch, which took place months prior? And are there still spirits haunting the park even today?
With large glowing orange eyes on an oversized watermelon-shaped head, a body of a small child or emaciated monkey with a distended stomach, and lanky, thin arms with long fingers, this creature spooked the witnesses and became what some now refer to as the Dover Demon. But what was it exactly? Or what COULD it be? Join us as we truly Scully AND Mulder this spooky BB of a cryptid.
What was the cause of this strange phenomenon? And where else has it happened in history and does it still happen today?
What was once a mental hospital, with a dark history of abuse, excessive deaths and trauma, now lives Cal State Channel Islands. Join us, and ghost goober guest, Kenny Chen, as he discusses his experience visiting the location, the history of the building, and who may still be roaming the halls. Is the place haunted? Is the song "Hotel California" inspired by this place? Featuring: first hand paranormal experiences from a former student! TW: Talk of mental health disorders, trauma, death. Featur...
When he was finally caught in 1980, Pedro Alonso Lopez led police to grave after grave of his victims. His total victim count is estimated to be over 300 young girls. And after being released from prison in the late 90s, he might still be out there… This episode is a tough one folks, and not for the faint of heart. Kim herself struggled getting through this one. TW: Child abuse, rape, and extensive details of child murder.
Booby traps, car crashes, affairs, drama - it sounds like an overwrought soap opera, but this was real. Who was writing these letters? Was the death really "accidental" and was the accused writer really the culprit? Buckle up, ghouls. This one's a real unsolved doozy.
Though the case is officially unsolved, a number of people have been looked at for the murder of Elizabeth Short. Some concepts are absurd, and some are more plausible. And what about the ghost of Elizabeth, who is still said to haunt more than one spot in the Los Angeles area? Is it really her?
But who was Elizabeth Short? In Part One of this Two Part Episode, we look at the murder and the victim, a bright young woman who had dreams and ambitions whose life was cut short far too soon.
Join us as we discover where the Ouija Board came from, the wild beginnings of spiritualism, superstition, seances, and pop culture influences by the Ouija, while discussing personal experiences and scientific studies that prove the Ouija Board works - just perhaps not in the most anticipated way. A true Mulder vs. Scully experience. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciesp...
Can a film really be cursed? Did summoning the devil on film summon him in person to bring down tragedy after tragedy to those involved? Or was it all just a clever marketing scheme?
In one of the most well documented cases of abductions, Travis Walton's story inspired the book and 1993 film "Fire In The Sky", where his coworkers were accused of murder until Travis showed up days later, after the whole team passed polygraph tests. How could they all be telling the truth about aliens and UFOs? Was this a real experience for Travis, or was it a facade? Join us as we dive deep and let you decide. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies References and show notes at w...
Looking deeper at his life and the times brings up many questions. Was he a serial killer? Or a man falsely accused and convicted for his politics? And does he still hang around the area today? 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...
Alma Fielding experienced a plethora of paranormal activity: flying objects, breaking glass, scratches and violence, psychic shoplifting, manifestation of objects and living animals out of thin air, and even astral projection. Fodor was eager to identify if these happenings were actually paranormal, or if Alma was consciously, or subconsciously, manifesting them - and if so, why were they being manifested? TW: talk of child/pregnancy loss, traumatic events, and sexual abuse. Patreon: https://www...
In Part One of this two parter, we discuss Fodor's beginnings, what got him into paranormal investigation, how he bumped elbows with Harry Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and how he deciphered who was phony and who was legit in the Spiritualist realm. Featuring the poltergeist Gef the Mongoose! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Res...
The Jersey Shore was being stalked by a shark that would take the lives of four people in a series of attacks, the likes of which our country had never seen before. These attacks would shape our attitude on sharks for decades to come, and the exact culprit remains a mystery to this day. TW: Graphic, violent descriptions. References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com...
After a botched exorcism supposedly resulted in Cornici's untimely death and a controversial murder trial associated with members of the Orthodox Romanian Church, there were many questions. Who was at fault for her death? And a decade after her death, why was she exhumed? Why did no one report the substance found in her system during the delayed investigation into her cause of death? Was she truly possessed? TW: talk of suicide, sexual abuse, mental health, and religious influences. Patreon: htt...
But Paula is not the only one to disappear in that area. And a series of strange events have led some to refer to the area as “The Bennington Triangle.” Was Paula abducted? Did she wander off the path and injure herself? Or is something supernatural causing these strange occurrences… References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies Researched & W...
Betsy Sodaro (Golden Arm, Duncanville, A Funny Feeling Podcast) joins Gabi and Kim to discuss the paranormal, its intrigue, and what would happen if she came face to face with a full bodied apparition. Join them on the journey of debate that is The Palomino Club: one of Las Vegas' first Gentleman's Clubs, riddled with shady shit, multiple murders, strange energy, and even, perhaps, a stripper ghost? Guest: Betsy Sodaro Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies References and show notes...
Growing up at the height of the Kentucky Cave Wars, Floyd Collins delighted in searching for the next great cave. He could never have imagined the reach his story would have or how it would still influence and move people even today. But he may still be there in the depths of the darkness in the caves of Kentucky... References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Ghou...
Robert has been more sinister than he looks, and his eccentric owner, Gene, had an unusual attachment to him. Was it Robert that the household heard running around and giggling, when no one was upstairs? Was this inanimate object actually animated, doomed to curse those in his presence forever? Is it truly Robert the Doll causing the misfortune to those who speak ill of him and refuse to ask for permission to take his photo? Join us as we reanimate this topic as a #scullytoremember. Patreon: htt...
As the investigation unfolded, horrible secrets were revealed as attention turned towards her father for this horrific crime. Did he murder his daughter? And does her ghost still haunt the shores of Green Lake, seeking justice? TW: Talk of suicide and sexual abuse. References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies Researched & Written by Kim Douth...
Elizabeth Bathory was entered into the Guinness Book of World Records as the most prolific female murderess. But what was the REAL story? Join us as we deep dive into Bathory's history, dissect her crimes, and pinpoint where the line between fact and fiction began to blur. TW: Descriptions of torture and violence. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @gho...
Examining Leonarda’s life reveals more to her motive and the legend of Leonarda’s deeds have overshadowed the facts of her case. TW: Talk of suicide and sexual abuse. 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...
Join us as we dig into the perfect storm of Seattle's Comet Lodge Cemetery history, ghost stories, and *evidence*. What do you get when you take a Duwamish burial ground, add settler bodies to it and claim is as their own, then desecrate it and build a neighborhood on and around it? #howghostsaremade Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast R...
For decades Gustave the crocodile has lurked, killing by some estimates as many as 300 people. But how much do we actually know about this man-eating crocodile? Does he live up to legend? #chonkyboi 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...
Katherine Knight's unfortunate childhood and toxic past relationships molded her into a violent, abusive woman. But no one thought it would end like this, with her being the first woman in Australia to be sentenced to life without parole as a result. Join us as we take a deeper look into darkness of Knight. TW: violence, graphic details, mentions of abuse and rape. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendencies...
This week we delve into the Canadian Empress Hotel: her history and her ghost stories. Who are these ghosts? What are their stories? And did any of them actually exist? 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...
It was the early 1700's. Thomas Busby was what some might call petty, and petty intoxicated men make bad decisions, like killing people, and cursing inanimate objects. But his curse lives to be told today. But did the deaths allegedly caused by the curse stem from more logical sources? Join us as we LOL in the storytelling and debunk the alleged horrors of Dead Man's Chair. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulisht...
