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The Mass Hysteria Podcast
The only things stranger than a homeschooler and a redhead are the towns they grew up in. Stay tuned as we explore all things mystery, murder, and mayhem surrounding New England.
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67. The Power of AFIS: Finding Justice for Natalie Scheublin
In 1971, Natalie Scheublin, a beloved member of her small-town community, was brutally murdered. Three months ago, in March 2022, an arrest was finally made in her case. Sources: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/04/06/metro/memories-bedford-womans-1971-slaying-haunt-victims-relatives/?p1=BGSearch_Advanced_Results https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/natalie-scheublin-murder-arrest-june-10-1971-arthur-massei-bedford-massachusetts/ https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/man-charged-in-50-year-o...
66. Predator in Connecticut: The Horrific Crimes of Dickie E. Anderson Jr.
Violence against sex workers is devastatingly much more common than one may initially believe. In 1997 and 1998, when two sex workers are found murdered under similarly eerie circumstances, authorities investigate if they may be connected. Ten years later, a DNA hit opens the two cold cases back up. Sex Workers Project: https://swp.urbanjustice.org Sources: https://www.jud.ct.gov/external/supapp/Cases/AROcr/CR318/318CR106.pdf https://www.norwichbulletin.com/story/news/crime/2012/03/22/norw...
65. Lost at Sea: The Strange Tale of Nathan Carman
In 2016, Nathan Carman is found lost at sea after eight days. Both his boat and mother were never found. As those around him looked closer at his life, a series of eerie occurrences revealed a more sinister force may have been at work. @themasshysteriapodcast themasshysteriapodcast@gmail.com Case Begins: 04:23 Sources: https://www.bostonherald.com/2017/12/09/new-evidence-unveiled-in-disappearance/?clearUserState=true https://www.bostonherald.com/2017/12/27/judge-petition-may-be-premature-a...
64. The Kindest Soul: The Tragic Death of Xandra Ducsay
Xandra Ducsay had her whole life ahead of her with plans to be an actress and run multiple charity initiatives. When Xandra is found dead in her parents' home, those who loved Xandra know there is only one man who could have committed such a heinous crime. Case starts at 05:02 Sources: https://www.nhregister.com/connecticut/article/Pugh-sentenced-to-60-years-in-2006-murder-of-1 1358825.php https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_09c4SvDjW8 https://archive.org/stream/422728-warrantaffidavit/422728...
63. Thirty-Six Years Too Long: Closing the Case of Joyce Mclain
In August of 1980, a Maine teenage girl from a small town disappears the same night that a young man crashes a stolen vehicle. When she is found deceased almost two days later, the police begin searching for answers. Sources: https://bangordailynews.com/2005/08/08/news/unsolved-murder-slaying-of-east-millinocket-teenager-joyce-mclain-a-mystery-after-25-years/ https://unsolved.com/gallery/joyce-mclain/ https://www.cnn.com/2016/03/04/us/maine-arrest-cold-case-murder-jogger/index.html https:/...
62. Special Episode: A Conversation with Julie Murray
In 2004, Julie Murray's younger sister, Maura, seemingly vanished into thin air driving from UMass Amherst to New Hampshire. Julie and her family have spent the last eighteen years searching for their missing loved one. Today, Julie shares with us so much wisdom: from how to responsibly consume true crime content to the benefits of bringing cold cases to TikTok platforms. Julie is such a wonderfully kind and smart woman who is devoted to finding her younger sister. We loved having the opportunit...
61. Special Episode: A Conversation with Megan Lebron
In 2008, Megan Lebron's 21 year-old sister, Skye, seemingly disappeared. She booked a one-way ticket to Japan and left no clues as to why she left nor where she wanted to go. In 2021, Megan created a TikTok account to not only share her sister's case, but discuss her own mental health journey and surviving a traumatic life event. Her account has garnered thousands of followers, and for good reason: she's empathetic, intelligent, and makes you feel like you're talking with a friend. We are so hon...
60. Brother Julius: The Wild Story of "The Work"
In the early '70s, Julian Schacknow traveled to Trumbull, Connecticut to form a new religious sect. The "Sinful Messiah" (his nickname for himself) claimed to have a clear path to finding salvation.... but at a price. Sources: https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/id-shows/sinful-messiah-the-work-cult-multiple-wives-exploitive-labor-murder https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-paul-sweetman-slaying-20180801-story.html
59. Under The Waves: The Cold Case of Judith Ann Chartier
When Judy Chartier disappeared one night after a high school party, her friends and family immediately knew something was very wrong. Forty years later and a group of armchair detectives may have just solved the mystery. intro: 00:00 cold case: 07:20 @themasshysteriapodcast themasshysteriapodcast@gmail.com Sources: https://www.npr.org/2021/11/05/1052577023/judy-chartier-case-vanish-1982-massachusetts-river-missing https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/billerica-minuteman/2022/02/04/judith-chartier-w...
58. The Conch Shell: The Brutal Murder of Rose Marie Moniz
When Rose Moniz' father showed up to take her to a routine appointment, he was surprised to see her apartment ransacked. His daughter, a hard-working single mother, was left to die on the bathroom floor. It would take over twenty years, but the killer would prove to be closer than anyone could have imagined. @themasshysteriapodcast (IG) themasshysteriapodcast@gmail.com Joe Turner's Blog: https://www.joeturnerbooks.com/post/the-unsolved-murder-of-judith-vieweg-the-birth-of-a-serial-killer-o...
57. One Crime, Two Matches: The DNA Mystery of the Claire Hough Case
When Claire Hough was murdered on a beach near her grandparents' home, authorities saved all the evidence with the hope DNA would advance to a point that the case could be closed. In 2012 they got that break. Only problem was the sample came back as a match for two different men who had (otherwise) nothing in common. 00:00 Intro/Mass Hysterical 07:50 Case Material Begins @themasshysteriapodcast (IG) themasshysteriapodcast@gmail.com Joe Turner's Blog: https://www.joeturnerbooks.com/post/the-unsol...
56. The Brown Mustang: The Awful Crimes of Edward Mayrand
Judith Whitney met Ed Mayrand at an AA meeting and quickly became friendly with him. When the two of them planned a trip to New Hampshire together, but only Ed came home, it was clear something was wrong. It was not until 25 years later that the truth about what happened was finally revealed. 00:00 Intro/Mass Hysterical 07:19 Case Material Begins @themasshysteriapodcast (IG) themasshysteriapodcast@gmail.com Joe Turner's Blog: https://www.joeturnerbooks.com/post/the-unsolved-murder-of-judith-view...
55. The New Balance Footprint: The Murder of John Pond Sr.
John Pond Sr. had a criminal past; he was on his way to turning his life around when he was found stabbed to death in his apartment. The police were confident in who committed the murder; they just needed the right evidence... 00:00 Intro/Mass Hysterical 04:40 Case Material Begins @themasshysteriapodcast (IG) themasshysteriapodcast@gmail.com Joe Turner's Blog: https://www.joeturnerbooks.com/post/the-unsolved-murder-of-judith-vieweg-the-birth-of-a-serial-killer-or-pure-coincidence *His book, The ...
54. The Running Faucet: Solving the Murder of Red Delano
In the morning of September 1, 1966, Everett "Red" Delano was shot three times while working at the local gas station. His case remained unsolved with virtually no witnesses for almost 50 years. 00:00 Intro/Mass Hysterical 08:25 Case Material Begins @themasshysteriapodcast (IG) themasshysteriapodcast@gmail.com Joe Turner's Blog: https://www.joeturnerbooks.com/post/the-unsolved-murder-of-judith-vieweg-the-birth-of-a-serial-killer-or-pure-coincidence *His book, The Boy in the Walls, coming s...
53. Thawing the Cold Case: The Murder of Arlene Clevesy
Arlene Clevesy was last seen at a hotel celebrating her birthday. The next morning her body was found in a body of water twenty minutes from the hotel. Who would have killed such a sweet and charismatic woman? 00:00 - Intro/Catch-up 04:10 - Case Material Begins @themasshysteriapodcast on IG themasshysteriapodcast@gmail.com Sources: https://www.doj.nh.gov/news/2022/documents/20220119-closure-report-arlene-clevesy.pdf https://www.newsweek.com/50-year-old-murder-woman-new-hampshire-solved-suspect-d...
52. Lost in Japan?: The Case of Missing Skye Lynn Budnick
Skye Lynn Budnick was an introverted young woman with a love of Japanese culture and arts. On April 1, 2008, she boarded a flight to Japan with a one-way ticket and seemingly disappeared. Her family has spent the last 13+ years seeking to understand what happened to their loved one. Sources: Megan's TikTok: @meganlebron Megan's podcast: Surviving Skye https://serialnapper.medium.com/the-unsolved-disappearance-of-skye-lynn-budnick-1aa1d1b60ee5 https://www.japanvisitor.com/japan-travel/hokkaido-gu...
51. The Lawn Defense: The Case of David Garabedian
In 1983, Eileen Muldoon hoped to surprise her husband with a lawn treatment. When the man who came out to survey her home committed a terrible act, his defense introduced a wild cause for his horrific behavior. Sources: https://cfpub.epa.gov/npstbx/files/marc_lawnchemicals.pdf https://www.lowellsun.com/2011/09/18/for-remembrance-day-speaker-answers-elusive-in-sisters-death/ https://www.upi.com/Archives/1984/02/08/Jury-convicts-caretaker-rejects-pesticide-plea/2407445064400/ http://masscase...
50. You've Got Mail: The Postal Truck Robbery
In 1962, two postal workers set off on their routine route back into the city. What happened next led to a frantic search, a defamation lawsuit, and one of the wildest testimonies we have ever discussed. Sources: https://medium.com/the-mystery-box/the-great-plymouth-mail-truck-robbery-21ec1b705f7f https://www.rarenewspapers.com/view/565152 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=266&dat=19671111&id=mOsrAAAAIBAJ&sjid=amcFAAAAIBAJ&pg=3075,4188033&hl=en...
49. The Kissel Curse Part 2: The Ponzi Scheme
Andy Kissel seemed to have it all: up and coming real estate mogul thriving in New York City. When a series of bad financial decisions catch up to him, Andy moves his family to the Connecticut suburbs. What happens next is as devastating as it is confusing. Sources: https://nymag.com/news/features/16861/ https://nypost.com/2006/07/09/widow-kissels-making-my-life-hell/ https://www.necn.com/news/local/_necn__former_chauffeur_acquitted_of_murder_in_death_of_andrew_kissel_necn/1926455/ https:/...
48. The Kissel Curse Part 1: Milkshake Murder
The Kissel family seemed to have it all: cars, money, and vacation homes a plenty. When Rob Kissel encouraged his family to relocate to Vermont during the SARS crisis, he had no idea that a simple TV repair would send his wife down a dark path. Sources: https://www.who.int/health-topics/severe-acute-respiratory-syndrome#tab=tab_1 https://www.doj.gov.hk/en/notable_judgments/pdf/CACV_230_2018e.pdf https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/11478676 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2005/jun/09/china.u...
47. The Woodchipper and the Snowstorm: The Curious Lies of Richard Crafts
During a blustery New England blizzard, a man driving a snowplow witnessed a bizarre scene. His account would later help piece together how Helle Crafts had seemingly disappeared into thin air. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20080509030402/http://www.crimelibrary.com/notorious_murders/family/woodchipper_murder/13.html https://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-br-woodchipper-murderer-richard-crafts-out-of-prison-20200131-y3v7bj4blrc4zlucdf2tx4zz2m-story.html https://www.newtownbee.com/...
46. A Mother's Crocodile Tears: The Lies & Crimes of Patricia Olsen
When Patricia Olsen finds her husband dead outside the family home, there is only one logical explanation: the horse trampled him. As Patricia weaves a web of lies, it is clear she will stop at nothing to keep the blame away from herself; even if it means financial ruin, destroying her son’s reputation, and blaming an innocent equine. Sources: https://caselaw.findlaw.com/ma-supreme-judicial-court/1031124.html https://www.newspapers.com/clip/55157653/patricia-hall-robinson-olsen-1st/ https://www....
45. SPECIAL EPISODE: Justice for Trish: Who Killed Trish Haynes?
Trish Haynes was only twenty-five years old when she was reported missing by her family. In the months to come, her family learned the gruesome details of what happened to their sweet girl. Now, over three years later, they will stop at nothing until Trish gets the justice she deserves. Today's episode is important; the case is ongoing and needs your support to make sure those responsible for her death are punished in the eyes of the law. #JUSTICEFORTRISHHAYNES SIGN THE PETITION: https://www.cha...
44. HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: My Babysitter's a Vampire
In the late 1960s, Provincetown was the place young people loved to visit: parties, psychedelics, and beaches! When four women disappeared between 1968 and 1969 and were found in shallow graves next to each other, it was clear there was a murderer loose on the Cape. Sources: https://law.justia.com/cases/massachusetts/supreme-court/volumes/360/360mass177.html https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83293871/girls-dismembered-bodies-found-buried/ http://www.provincetownhistoryproject.com/PDF/lib_500_003-t...
43. Main Character Mania: The "Friday the 13th" Slaying
The vast majority of people can watch a horror film and return to reality when the credits roll. For Mark Branch, the difference between fact and fiction was nonexistent. His obsession with gore and Jason Voorhees led him to commit a heinous crime. Sources (thank you to our friend of the pod!): Nashua Telegraph, October 28, 1988, page 9. Springfield Union, October 30, 1988, page 3. Springfield Union, October 27, 1988, page 1. Springfield Union, November 6, 1988. Nashua Telegraph, November 11, 19...
42. Killing for Love: The Senseless Murder of Jeanne Dominico
When Jeanne Dominico is found brutally stabbed to death, the police quickly realize any of the people in her inner circle could be responsible. As they begin to question each person of interest, the person who finally confesses is the one nobody would have suspected. Sources: https://caselaw.findlaw.com/nh-supreme-court/1471260.html Wicked Attraction, "Live Free or Die" https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-2005-09-09-0509090020-story.html...
41. A Troubled Son: The Horrific Crimes of Orion Krause
In September 2017, Orion Krause left his home in Rockport, Maine without communicating his travel plans to his family. When he called his mother the next day informing her he was in Boston, she was happy to give him a ride home and relieved to learn he was safe. Before making the trek to Maine, Orion's mother suggested they visit his grandparents. This short stop would go on to shock the town of Groton for years to come. Sources: https://chroniclet.com/news/273414/oberlin-graduate-orion-kr...
40. Twisted Sister: The Disturbing Case of Heather & Stephanie Santerre
Most people grow up with at least one sibling. And, even if they do fight from time to time, blood runs thicker than water, right? In 1996, when Heather Santerre read her younger sister's diary, she was shocked to see what her sister had written. She became so caught up in her conspiracy theory that she would stop at nothing to get revenge: including soliciting the help of her murderous boyfriend. Sources: https://apnews.com/article/2b3c04ff9f576f50d86b6df3e7c00e9a https://caselaw.findlaw.com/ma...