Veronica Franco was a well-known and powerful courtesan in Renaissance-era Venice when she was accused of witchcraft by a man who thought she enjoyed her life too much. Our Tuesday episodes are shorter than our Friday episodes, focusing on topics we didn’t think we could do a full episode on, and often sent in by you guys! There’s bonus content and other perks on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witchesmagicmurdermystery Podcast store: https://witches-magic-murder-mystery-podcast-store.mysho...
Dec 14, 2021•16 min•Ep. 105
This is the murder that inspired Fargo. If you’re familiar with the film, that tells you what you need to know. If you’re not, well, it’s a rough one. UPDATE: After recording this episode, we learned that Richard Crafts was out of prison and living in transitional housing as of January 2020. There’s bonus content and other perks on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witchesmagicmurdermystery Podcast store: https://witches-magic-murder-mystery-podcast-store.myshopify.com If you’re watching us o...
Dec 10, 2021•35 min•Ep. 104
The legend of the Cora Tree on Hatteras Island has it all—witchcraft, mystery, and even a tie-in to the lost colony of Roanoke. Our Tuesday episodes are shorter than our Friday episodes, focusing on topics we didn’t think we could do a full episode on, and often sent in by you guys! There’s bonus content and other perks on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witchesmagicmurdermystery Podcast store: https://witches-magic-murder-mystery-podcast-store.myshopify.com If you’re watching us on YouTube...
Dec 07, 2021•19 min•Ep. 103
Walter Collins was 9 years old when he disappeared in 1928. The LAPD’s response was…..not great, but his mother never gave up in her efforts to find him. There’s bonus content and other perks on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witchesmagicmurdermystery Podcast store: https://witches-magic-murder-mystery-podcast-store.myshopify.com If you’re watching us on YouTube, our channel is filled with the unedited video of our podcast recording process for each full episode, starting with episode 26. ...
Dec 03, 2021•34 min•Ep. 102
Today we’ve got a short one for you about a female spy who made a huge contribution during the Revolutionary War, and as many Hamilton references as we can manage. Our Tuesday episodes are shorter than our Friday episodes, focusing on topics we didn’t think we could do a full episode on, and often sent in by you guys! There’s bonus content and other perks on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witchesmagicmurdermystery Podcast store: https://witches-magic-murder-mystery-podcast-store.myshopify....
Nov 30, 2021•13 min•Ep. 101
It’s our 100th episode! To celebrate, we’ve got a double episode for you today. Kara is talking about a really disturbing thanksgiving murder (tw: cannibalism) and Megan has a missing person case that involves a high profile convicted murderer as a possible suspect. Interested in checking out the soaps we talk about at the beginning? Here’s the link to Beach Witch Bars: www.etsy.com/shop/beachwitchbars There’s bonus content and other perks on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witchesmagicmurd...
Nov 26, 2021•44 min•Ep. 100
Deep in Russian waters, a group of military divers were doing a training exercise when they encountered from very strange, large creatures. (If you listened to Kara’s theory at the end of the Oakville Blobs episode last week, this is what she was talking about!) Our Tuesday episodes are shorter than our Friday episodes, focusing on topics we didn’t think we could do a full episode on, and often sent in by you guys! There’s bonus content and other perks on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wit...
Nov 23, 2021•17 min•Ep. 99
Bessie Dunlop was a farmer’s wife in Ayrshire, Scotland. She had a gift for natural healing, and assisted people in finding lost items. Even though it was universally agreed upon that she had never harmed anyone, Bessie eventually found herself on trial for witchcraft. There’s bonus content and other perks on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witchesmagicmurdermystery Podcast store: https://witches-magic-murder-mystery-podcast-store.myshopify.com If you’re watching us on YouTube, our channel ...
Nov 19, 2021•27 min•Ep. 98
In 1994, small gelatinous balls fell from the sky in Oakville, Washington, and nobody knows what they were. Secret military tests? Aliens? Jellyfish? To donate to KidSide for the Give Miami Day campaign, go to: https://www.givemiamiday.org/fundraise/15906/join-me-in-supporting-kidside-inc. Don’t wait! The giving window closes Thursday, November 18. There’s bonus content and other perks on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witchesmagicmurdermystery Podcast store: https://witches-magic-murder-m...
Nov 16, 2021•20 min•Ep. 97
The death of Charles Morgan is one of the stranger episodes we’ve ever recorded. Was he a secret agent? Who’s side was he on? What on earth happened here?! Also! To donate to KidSide for the Give Miami Day campaign, go to: https://www.givemiamiday.org/fundraise/15906/join-me-in-supporting-kidside-inc. The giving window opens Monday, November 15 and closes Thursday, November 18. There’s bonus content and other perks on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witchesmagicmurdermystery Podcast store: ...
Nov 12, 2021•28 min•Ep. 96
In 2018, the remains of Maribel Torres were discovered in a canal in Miami, and her husband Jimmy was charged with her murder. He is currently awaiting trial, and the allegations presented against him in this episode stem from statements made by the victim’s sister as well as a witness who led police to Maribel’s body. In Miami, a nonprofit organization called KidSide provides funding for Family Court Services, a unit that provides critical assistance, counseling, and other resources to children...
Nov 11, 2021•17 min•Ep. 96
In 1994, 62 elementary students at Zimbabwe’s Ariel School spotted a UFO. It’s been called “one of the most significant events in UFO history.” There’s bonus content and other perks on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witchesmagicmurdermystery Podcast store: https://witches-magic-murder-mystery-podcast-store.myshopify.com If you’re watching us on YouTube, our channel is filled with the unedited video of our podcast recording process for each full episode, starting with episode 26. To hear a ...
Nov 09, 2021•25 min•Ep. 95
Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone, Jr disappeared from Philadelphia in 2005. They walked out of a bar and vanished, along with Rich’s black Dodge truck. In the sixteen years since they disappeared, there has been zero physical evidence found in the case. What. Happened?! There’s bonus content and other perks on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witchesmagicmurdermystery Podcast store: https://witches-magic-murder-mystery-podcast-store.myshopify.com If you’re watching us on YouTube, our channe...
Nov 05, 2021•37 min•Ep. 94
The story of Spurlington’s haunted railroad tunnel has it all: witch, magic, murder, and mystery. We’ve found it, you guys. A story that has EVERYTHING. There’s bonus content and other perks on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witchesmagicmurdermystery Podcast store: https://witches-magic-murder-mystery-podcast-store.myshopify.com If you’re watching us on YouTube, our channel is filled with the unedited video of our podcast recording process for each full episode, starting with episode 26. T...
Nov 02, 2021•18 min•Ep. 93
When a Pennsylvania family began to renovate their home, they discovered hidden items in the walls that gave clues to the spiritual practices of a previous owner. There’s bonus content and other perks on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witchesmagicmurdermystery Podcast store: https://witches-magic-murder-mystery-podcast-store.myshopify.com If you’re watching us on YouTube, our channel is filled with the unedited video of our podcast recording process for each full episode, starting with epi...
Oct 29, 2021•26 min•Ep. 92
Giles Corey was a farmer in Massachusetts who rather enjoyed attending the Salem Witch Trials along with his wife as a spectator. Until, of course, he found himself on trial for witchcraft. We forgot to mention it in the episode, but this one was suggested to us by one of our listeners. Thanks Mike! There’s bonus content and other perks on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witchesmagicmurdermystery Podcast store: https://witches-magic-murder-mystery-podcast-store.myshopify.com If you’re watch...
Oct 27, 2021•31 min•Ep. 91
Fifteen-year-old Twilight Crooks was murdered in 2001, and we’re frustrated that there’s so little information available on the case that we couldn’t even do a full episode on her. Tune in, learn more, and start talking about this one, guys. Someone has to know SOMETHING. Our Tuesday episodes are known as Sidepieces—these are the stories we don’t usually have enough info on for a full episode, and are often sent in by you guys! There’s bonus content and other perks on our Patreon: https://www.pa...
Oct 26, 2021•16 min•Ep. 90
Back in the Victorian era, families took photos of their relatives after death as a way to honor and remember them. While this practice seems particularly morbid and creepy by today’s standard, it’s pretty fascinating to explore it in the context of the time. If you want to view authentic postmortem photography, check out the Thanatos Archive at https://thanatos.net/. A listener sent us some of her handmade jewelry, and it’s beautiful. Please check out her work and keep her in mind for gifts for...
Oct 25, 2021•29 min•Ep. 89
Part One of our Whitewater coverage was full of witchy magic and lore. This one is darker. In Part Two, we’re telling you about four different murder cases attached to Whitewater, Wisconsin. (Be sure to listen to Part One first!) Want more content? There’s bonus content and other perks on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witchesmagicmurdermystery Looking for merchandise? Check out our store! https://witches-magic-murder-mystery-podcast-store.myshopify.com If you’re watching us on YouTube, ou...
Oct 22, 2021•44 min•Ep. 88
Whitewater, Wisconsin a city sometimes called “Second Salem” due to its association with witchcraft and the paranormal. From a spiritualism school to a cursed witch’s book to spooky cemeteries, we’re covering all the magical, witchy lore we can find in Whitewater. This is part one in a two-part series, tune in tomorrow for more! (If you’re a Patreon subscriber, part two is available in your feed today.) This story was sent to us by Beth and Katie, and we are DELIGHTED to learn all about this pla...
Oct 21, 2021•29 min•Ep. 87
Everyone who knew Bill and Dorothy Wacker said they were a sweet, pleasant old couple living a completely normal life. There was no reason to suspect they had any enemies, until one day they came home to discover someone had clearly been inside their house. And so began a years-long harassment of the Wackers—who was behind it, and why? Want more content? There’s bonus content and other perks on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witchesmagicmurdermystery Looking for merchandise? Check out our ...
Oct 20, 2021•20 min•Ep. 86
Spooky season calls for spooky stories—meet Resurrection Mary, Chicago’s most famous ghost. This story was suggested by Toni, one of our listeners. Thanks so much for telling us about Mary! Want more content? There’s bonus content and other perks on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witchesmagicmurdermystery Looking for merchandise? Check out our store! https://witches-magic-murder-mystery-podcast-store.myshopify.com If you’re watching us on YouTube, our channel is filled with the unedited vi...
Oct 19, 2021•32 min•Ep. 85
Ok, this one is more of an oddity than anything else, but we’re going to file it under Mystery because WHY WAS THIS EVER OKAY?! **The audio quality on this one is rough, we know. We've reworked it a million times and this is the best we can get it. Thanks for being patient with us! Want more content? There’s bonus content and other perks on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witchesmagicmurdermystery Looking for merchandise? Check out our store! https://witches-magic-murder-mystery-podcast-sto...
Oct 18, 2021•33 min•Ep. 84
Minnesota’s Glensheen Mansion is on the National Registry of Historic Places, due to the size and beauty of the home, as well as the notable contributions of the family that once called it home. Unfortunately, its also the site of a double murder that took place in 1977. Want more content? There’s bonus content and other perks on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witchesmagicmurdermystery Looking for merchandise? Check out our store! https://witches-magic-murder-mystery-podcast-store.myshopif...
Oct 15, 2021•39 min•Ep. 83
TRIGGER WARNING: child abuse This one is right up there with Sylvia Likens in terms of how much we hate it, but the fact that it’s been nearly 70 years since a young boy died in Philadelphia and people are still trying to do the right thing for him made us want to cover this one anyway. Want more content? There’s bonus content and other perks on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witchesmagicmurdermystery Looking for merchandise? Check out our store! https://witches-magic-murder-mystery-podcas...
Oct 13, 2021•27 min•Ep. 86
Meet Isobel Gowdie, a Scottish woman who confessed to witchcraft in 1662, and possibly the most entertaining witch we've covered yet. Want more content? There’s bonus content and other perks on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witchesmagicmurdermystery Looking for merchandise? Check out our store! https://witches-magic-murder-mystery-podcast-store.myshopify.com If you’re watching us on YouTube, our channel is filled with the unedited video of our podcast recording process for each full episo...
Oct 12, 2021•24 min•Ep. 81
Charles Domery was a very, very hungry man. You guys aren’t gonna believe the stuff he ate. Want more content? There’s bonus content and other perks on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witchesmagicmurdermystery Looking for merchandise? Check out our store! https://witches-magic-murder-mystery-podcast-store.myshopify.com If you’re watching us on YouTube, our channel is filled with the unedited video of our podcast recording process for each full episode, starting with episode 26. To hear a mo...
Oct 11, 2021•26 min•Ep. 80
In 1488, a baby was born in a cave in the middle of a thunderstorm. She went on to live such an extraordinary life that her cave is now England’s oldest tourist attraction. This episode was suggested by Rachel via Anchor Voicemail! If you want to leave us a voicemail, just download the Anchor app and look us up! Want more content? There’s bonus content and other perks on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witchesmagicmurdermystery Looking for merchandise? Check out our store! https://witches-m...
Oct 08, 2021•21 min•Ep. 78
NOTE: Some more adult language than usual is in this episode—watch out for kids listening or listening at work! Sue Logue was the first (and only) woman to be executed by electric chair in South Carolina. This is her story, also known as that time a mule kicked a calf and eight people died. Want more content? There’s bonus content and other perks on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witchesmagicmurdermystery Looking for merchandise? Check out our store! https://witches-magic-murder-mystery-po...
Oct 06, 2021•24 min•Ep. 78
Kentucky’s Sleepy Hollow Road is just a two-mile stretch of blacktop near Louisville, but those two miles are home to several creepy stories. Our Tuesday episodes are known as Sidepieces—these are the stories we don’t usually have enough info on for a full episode, and are often sent in by you guys! Have you checked out our Patreon? We’d love you to join us there, where we’re creating even more content for you. https://www.patreon.com/witchesmagicmurdermystery There’s a podcast store! https://wi...
Oct 05, 2021•12 min•Ep. 77
