Heroes & Zeros- A True Crime Podcast
By Annie Weaver
We also will sprinkle in stories of near death experiences, people that have actually died and have come back with a story to tell in our Afterlife Series!
Author HJ Tidy has graciously allowed us to tell her stories from her amazing books of True Crime and her Ghost Stories- which are ALL TRUE!
Heroes & Zeros- A True Crime PodcastSep 07, 2023
Episode 80 Tales of Terror - The Cabin Encounter
She brings along her prissy college friend, Carol, expecting to have a relaxing vacation in the Cascades.
But there is something in the woods that frightened her, terrified her, when she was young, but cant quite remember the details.
But it will all start to come back to her, whether she wants it to or not.
xoxo,
Annie
HJ Tidy loves to interact with readers.
You can contact or follow HJ Tidy at: Facebook- www.facebook.com/HJTidy
Music by Enricore Film Music
youtu.be/YocGqsszB7I?si=GQ77HfzCC7C9C2zF
Episode 79 The One That Got Away
This episode literally has the spine tingling things that I love to have in a true crime episode! A hero, a survivor, a zero, a serial killer and an afterlife moment! This is the amazing story of the world's warrior, Jennifer Asbenson. Merry Christmas Everyone! xoxo, Annie You can get Jennifer's book 'The Girl in the Treehouse' a Memoir by Jennifer Asbenson here: https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrFGALCU4dlUMEGHCcPxQt.;_ylu=Y29sbwNiZjEEcG9zAzEEdnRpZANMT0NVSTExNFQyXzEEc2VjA3Ny/RV=2/RE=1703396419/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2fwww.amazon.com%2fGirl-Treehouse-Memoir-Jennifer-Asbenson-ebook%2fdp%2fB07KL3QXT6/RK=2/RS=DSeGdTzEYIBNx1EVUl.1SIl4kJw- https://jenniferasbenson.com https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0qAFEGNZA18 https://coachellavalley.com/exclusive-author-serial-killer-survivor-jennifer-asbenson-abducted-tortured-one-americas-prolific-serial-killers/ http://www.christinepelisek.com/story_read.php?s=29 I Survived Podcast by A&E with Caitlin Van Mol. https://heavy.com/news/jennifer-asbenson-survivor-today/amp/
Episode 78 The Butterfly People of Joplin Missouri
During this horrific event and in the days following hundreds of people around the town reported seeing beautiful winged creatures, dubbed the “butterfly people”, protecting the people of Joplin.
I hope you enjoy this episode.
Episode 77 The Bermuda Triangle
Annie Covers the enduring mystery of one of the most talked about areas of our planet...the Bermuda Triangle.
If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share.
Resources:https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/explorations/03trench/trench/trench.html#:~:text=The%20Puerto%20Rico%20Trench%20is%20also%20associated%20with%20the%20most,northward%20at%20a%20uniform%20angle.
https://www.marineinsight.com/know-more/interesting-facts-about-the-bermuda-triangle/
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/aircraft-squadron-lost-in-the-bermuda-triangle
https://www.britannica.com/place/Bermuda-Triangle
https://www.today.com/today/amp/tdna229521
https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2021/october/uss-cyclops-deadliest-unsolved-mystery-navy
Bruce Gernon link:
https://goldennotebook.indielite.org/book/9781960657039
https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2023/01/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-ghost-ship-carroll-a-deerings-crew/
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/did-anyone-create-the-mysterious-bimini-road/articleshow/100341621.cms
https://www.historicmysteries.com/hms-atalanta-bermuda-triangle/
Episode 76 Afterlife Series How An NDE Changes You
On the heels of creepy and deadly tales, Annie gets real with her listeners, unlike ever before.
These are real stories of people that have died and have come back with something to say, and Annie lets you in on a little secret.
BE safe everyone.
And BElieve.
xoxo
Annie
Episode 74 The Girl in the Box Part 2
Hello everyone!
APPARENTLY there was a glitch with the sound? Anyhoo...it's fixed!!
So, enjoy part 2 of Colleen Stan's horrible story!
xoxo,
Annie
Episode 75 Tricks No Treats
Episode 73 The Girl in the Box
This is the unbelievable true story of how 1 woman was able to survive 7 years of torture as a sex slave. But what is even more horrifying, is that she spent most of that time in a BOX!!! This is part 1 of a 2 part story. Take care while listening. Please sign this petition to stop the release of this monster...Cameron Hooker. Link to petition; https://chng.it/hgkkYZst9x
Please click here to give us a 5 star rating so that we can continue to do this! https://lovethepodcast.com/Heroes-are-best
Resources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/girl-in-the-box-colleen-stan https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/survivor-stories/girl-in-the-box-held-captive-under-california-couples-bed-for-7-years
For more on this case, stream Wicked Attraction: “Kidnapped” on discovery+.
https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-news/girl-in-the-box-colleen-stans-story-explained
https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ca-court-of-appeal/1771222.html
https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ca-court-of-appeal/1771222.html Petition link: https://www.change.org/p/gavin-newsom-stop-the-release-of-cameron-hooker-because-of-covid-19
Episode 72 True Crime Shorts
Gail is back and bringing us some true crime shorts!!
These are current stories in the news from around the world that are true crime, weird, creepy or mysterious!
Tonight's episode has 2 stories~
The first one covers a new trend in the USA and it's called Crime Tourism...it will make you want to lock your doors and get some security cameras installed!
The 2nd one touched Gail's heart on a personal level.
There is a heroic and very observant restaurant manager that saves a young boy.
xoxo
Annie & Gail
Resources:
CRIME TOURISTS: 6ABC DIGITAL STAFF (https://6abc.com/about/newsteam/6abc-digital-staff) NEWSNATIONNOW. (http://newsnationnow.com/)
Rate us and give us a review! https://lovethepodcast.com/Heroes-are-best
Episode 71 Laurie Lambert's NDE
On the heels of our last episode "What happens when we die", I thought we should follow up with a story of someone that actually had an NDE!!
Enjoy the ride with Laurie Lambert...and prepare to be filled with hope.
It is MY hope that you carry it with you, always.
xoxo
Annie
Episode 70 What Happens When We Die
In this episode, Annie gives you the deets on the largest scientific study in the world on brain activity when one dies. Prepare to be blown away!
xoxo,
Annie & Gail
Resources:
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/some-patients-who-died-but-survived-report-lucid-near-death-experiences-a-new-study-shows/
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-dying-people-often-experience-a-burst-of-lucidity/
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/cross-check/should-scientists-take-ufos-and-ghosts-more-seriously/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19803731/
https://www.readersdigest.com.au/true-stories-lifestyle/thought-provoking/11-people-back-to-life-reveal-what-they-saw-other-side
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2014/10/07-worlds-largest-near-death-experiences-study.page
Episode 69 Roy Nellsch is a Zero
In this episode, Annie covers the heroic moves of Abbey Pimental. Abbey finds herself stranded on a busy highway and accepts help from a possible serial killer, Roy Nellsch.
Listeners, if you would please share this podcast and rate and review us on this super-duper, handy-dandy link! https://lovethepodcast.com/Heroes-are-best
Thank you so much!
xoxo
Annie & Gail
Resources:
https://www.wsmv.com/2022/05/25/news4-investigates-lead-detective-interstate-kidnapping-case-believes-truck-driver-was-serial-killer/
https://www.wsmv.com/2022/05/26/news4-investigates-survivor-interstate-kidnapping-details-how-she-escaped/?outputType=amp
Episode 68 The Story of Mary Flora Bell
Annie covers the bizarre case of Mary Flora Bell. The kicker? She's a 10 year old serial killer!!
Mary commits her first crime in Scotswood England in 1968 against toddlers Martin Brown and Brian Howe.
Her abusive homelife, intelligent mind and her trial outcome makes for a fascinating story!
Hope you enjoy.
xoxo,
Annie & Gail
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Resources;
https://allthatsinteresting.com/mary-bell
https://www.bookrix.com/book.html?bookID=su14af2f72758f5_1606860299.0204539299#10044,558,12960
Gitta Sereny Book: Cries Unheard
https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=1a7412eaa6356f58JmltdHM9MTY5NTE2ODAwMCZpZ3VpZD0wNDIyZTViYi1jZDI1LTY0NTktMDViYy1mNjNlY2MwZjY1ODEmaW5zaWQ9NTIyMw&ptn=3&hsh=3&fclid=0422e5bb-cd25-6459-05bc-f63ecc0f6581&psq=gitta+sereny+cries+unheard&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9Dcmllcy1VbmhlYXJkLUNoaWxkcmVuLUtpbGwtU3RvcnkvZHAvMDgwNTA2MDY3Nw&ntb=1
Episode 67 HJ Tidy's Carolyn Stickney's EVP
Annie tells us the story of Carolyn Stickney, who just may be the friendliest ghost of all time! It takes place in Mount Washington Resort in New Hampshire, and she resides in the Princess Room 314.
Enjoy!
Annie & Gail
HJ Tidy:
https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=ebb8199ce303f91cJmltdHM9MTY5NDM5MDQwMCZpZ3VpZD0wNDIyZTViYi1jZDI1LTY0NTktMDViYy1mNjNlY2MwZjY1ODEmaW5zaWQ9NTIxNw&ptn=3&hsh=3&fclid=0422e5bb-cd25-6459-05bc-f63ecc0f6581&psq=hj+tidy+website&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9zdG9yZXMvSC5KLiUyMFRpZHkvYXV0aG9yL0IwOERYTVI0MkI&ntb=1
Episode 66 The Story of Kelly Anne Bates
Episode 65 Tales of Terror The Roosevelt Hotel
Hey guys!
On the heels of our new feature, "Afterlife", it only seems appropriate that the next story is a ghost story.
In one of the most haunted hotels in America!
This episode is from HJ Tidy's Book, Ghost Stories, "The Roosevelt Hotel".
The Roosevelt Hotel is on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame in the heart of Los Angeles.
Listen to the creepy stories of visitors who walked these halls when they were alive, and some when they were not!
You even get to hear an emf recording of Marilyn Monroe...Listen carefully after Lisa says ' I'm going to turn this light on" You will hear a female voice say softly "Help me" This is raw footage from a paranormal investigation in Marilyn Monroe's Suite at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood California.
Lisa of Contact Research Investigation Specialists [CRIS] recorded this on January 22, 2008.
Enjoy!
xoxo,
Annie & Gail
Resources:
From: YouTube: https://youtu.be/qwWAaqILDQI
Our Website:https://www.heroesandzerostruecrime.com/
HJTidy
https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=8c765b5c63ad7172JmltdHM9MTY3MDI4NDgwMCZpZ3VpZD0zN2U3Mjk5Ny01MDBhLTZiZTItMjkxZC0zYmYxNTE3NDZhNzcmaW5zaWQ9NTE3MQ&ptn=3&hsh=3&fclid=37e72997-500a-6be2-291d-3bf151746a77&psq=hj+tidy+books&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9ILkouLVRpZHkvZS9CMDhEWE1SNDJCJTNGcmVmPWRic19hX21uZ19yd3Rfc2Nuc19zaGFyZQ&ntb=1
Episode 64 Introduction to a special edition Surprise
This Episode is a SPECIAL introduction to a new facet of Heroes to Zeros. It will be called..... IT'S A SURPRISE!!!
SORRY, but i don't want to give it away! Just listen! :)
Annie will give you a sneak peek of what's to come....it will be for our Patrons that donate ANY monthly amount!
You will receive more content that will not be available to everyone else.
Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/home
Thanks for listening everyone!
We REALLY care about you, about what you think, and would LOVE to have dialogue with you! So check out the questions on Spotify!
Remember, please subscribe and share, AND, give us a review on Apple Podcasts!
Tell us what you like or don't like!
Tell us how we can do better!
xoxo,
Annie & Gail
Resources:
Beth Moore
Jason Upton
Michael’s testimony
Fly- the song with the A!
Jason Upton Tornado
Personal stories sent to Sheridan Voysey
https://sheridanvoysey.com/are-angels-real-stories/
Episode 63 Cross Country Killer Part 3
FINALLY!
Annie gives us the last chapter in the Cross Country Killer saga! We're going to need some "Mind Mouthwash" after this case!! Stay tuned to find out just what we have up our sleeves!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
We're gonna jelly roll outa here!
xoxo
Annie & Gail
Episode 62 The Cross Country Killer Part 2
Hey guys!
This is part 2 of a 3 part case. Annie will start us off with the most brutal of murders that puts him, serial killer Tommy Lynn Sells, in a class all by himself. Thankfully there aren't more out there like him, because it is the worst type of crime that we, as true crime lovers, have EVER heard of!!!
Thanks for listening!
Subscribe and share!
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xoxo Annie & Gail
Episode 61 The Cross Country Killer Part 1
Episode 60 True Crime Shorts
Gail has really outdone herself this time on these crAzY stories!! We have an update on an old case- Britney Drexel, we have boys found in boxes and suitcases, climate change bringing up the dead, and more!!
xoxo,
Annie & Gail
Music by Vivek Abishek: (126) VIVEK ABHISHEK - YouTube
Daily mail Resource: Previous victim of Brittanee Drexel's 'killer' says 'he needs to be put to death' | Daily Mail Online
Episode 59 The Vienna Woods Killer
Annie covers the case of the international serial killer, Jack Unterweger, from Austria. His killings were not the only horrible thing that stood out in this case, but his notoriety that he was given by a country.
And remember, vote Team Mayo or Team Miracle Whip!
xoxo,
Annie & Gail
https://www.amazon.com/Johann-Jack-Unterweger..
Music credit by Fesliyan Studios Background Music
Episode 58 True Crime Shorts
Hey Ya'all!
In this episode Gail covers some crazy, current day happenings! Let's see, we have a beheading, a dangerous sledding, a dead guy hanging upside down in a tree, a lady half frozen floating on an air mattress in the middle of a lake, and a fight that ends up with a death, over MAYONAISE! Yep, you heard that right!
Enjoy!
xoxo,
Annie & Gail
Episode 57 The Brutal Truth
Annie covers Human trafficking in this episode, with clips from real survivors and tips on what to look for so perhaps YOU can save teh life of a trafficking victim or prevent someone from being trafficked!
If you or someone you know may be a victim of human trafficking: You can simply call 911, OR Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888
It takes a village!
xoxo,
Annie & Gail
Music by Vivek Abishek & CA Music
Human trafficking victim shares story | ICE
What is human trafficking? (justice.gov)
Human Trafficking - Warning Signs of Human Trafficking (nv.gov)
Episode 56 Emmeline- A Tragic Story
This is a story not of ghosts or a tragic murder, but a story of a young girl ostracized by her community.
In this episode, Annie covers the tragic story of a young woman named Emmeline Bachelder Gurney who unwittingly commits an unspeakable act and pays for it her entire life.
Music by Vivek Abishek
https://idyllopuspress.com/idyllopus/film/emeline.htm
Episode 55 Mothman
Episode 54- True Crime Shorts
Gail covers the current atrocities of mankind- including 2 active missing persons cases, so listen up and be on the lookout!
xoxo,
Annie & Gail
Sources:
How Captive Mom of 4-Year-Old Mason Dominguez Planned Their Rescue (insider.com)
Pittsburgh Uber driver killed by rider begged for her life, police say (usatoday.com)
Episode 53 Serial Killer Evonitz and Hero Kara Robinson Part 3
FINALLY- You are going to get closure and hear just how truly amazing Kara Robinson is!
You can find her on TikTok at: Kara Chamberlain (@kararobinsonchamberlain) TikTok | Watch Kara Chamberlain's Newest TikTok Videos
Check out Diane Fanning's book: Into the Water | Diane Fanning
Background Music by:
Fred Bouchal - Music | Fred Bouchal (bandcamp.com)
Kevin McCleod (486) Free Royalty Archive - YouTube
Interview clips by:
www.oxygen.com/escaping-captivity-the-kara-robinson-story/crime-news/kara-robinsons-story-who-were-richard
Episode 52 Serial Killer Evonitz & Hero Kara Robinson Part 2
Hey peeps!
This is part 2 (of 3) of the Evonitz case- a serial rapist and killer, who's last crime he would ever commit is due to the bravery of 1 girl, 15 year old Kara Robinson.
xoxo
Annie & Gail
Episode 51 Serial Killer Evonitz & Hero Kara Robinson
In this episode, Annie covers serial Killer Marc Evonitz...he is a twisted dude that gets taken down by a 15 year old girl with bravery and smarts that equal our first hero, Lisa McVey!
OHH, and Gail's back!!
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xoxo,
Annie & Gail
Episode 50 Zodiac Copycat Part 2
Episode 49 The Zodiac Copycat Part 1
Heeey peeps! In this episode, Annie covers the twisted New York Zodiac that operated from 1990-1993.
But don't get him confused with the Zodiac that terrorized San Francisco Bay area in the late 60's to early 70's, cuz this sucker was caught! Wahoo!
Resources
Book by Richard Graysmith:
https://www.amazon.com/Zodiac-Unmasked-Identity-Americas-Revealed/dp/0425212734
Book by Kieran Crowley:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/234841.Sleep_My_Little_Dead
Episode 48 Tales of Terror-Farm Straight from Hell
We're back! Thank you covid- FOR NOTHIN'!
Enjoy this creepy episode from HJ Tidy's True Crime Stories which takes place in Germany!
https://www.nightterrorpub.com/books/truecrimestories
Episode 47 True Crime Shorts
Hey guys! In this episode, Gail covers come whack-a-doo true crime shorts that are happenin' NOW around the world!
Episode 46 Serial Killers Fred & Rose West Part 2
Hey ya'all! Annie covers part 2 of the heinous acts of Serial Killers Fred and Rose West! Hang onto your barf buckets peeps!
Episode 45 Serial Killers Fred and Rose West
Annie covers the brutal case of serial killers Fred and Rose West from Gloucester England. They are perhaps the most depraved sexual sadists in history, mostly because their children were considered fair game. UGH!!
So, sit back, buckle up, grab a drink and remember to be kind to others and hug your loved ones!
AND, Gail is back, so YAY!!
https://www.city-journal.org/html/horror-story-12312.html
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57146895.amp
https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Fred_and_Rosemary_West
https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/tv/2530710/rose-fred-west-heather-making-a-monster/amp/
https://www.city-journal.org/html/horror-story-12312.html
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Episode 44 Tales of Terror- HJ Tidy's Shapeshifting and Black-Eyed Children
Be entertained by HJ Tidy's stories~ Shapeshifting and Black-Eyed Children from his book "Ghost Stories".
Sooo creepy!
Check out his books on Amazon!
https://www.amazon.com/GHOST-STORIES-Collection-Paranormal-Possessions/dp/1950921158
Episode 43 Tales of Terror and True Crime HJ Tidy's The Lost Children
In this episode, HJ Tidy's The Lost Children from his True Crimes Book, gives us insight into the 3 missing children in Australia.
Why we love HJ Tidy: (taken from his book)
No one ever truly disappears.
In every unsolved case, at least one person knows the truth.Giving the victims a voice is the honorable core of what true-crime content can achieve in the world. The entertainment element is undeniably there, but the psychology behind why we love true crime goes so much deeper than that.
True Crime Stories is a collection of ten sad and disturbing short stories where H.J. Tidy focuses on some of the most extreme cases and crimes with an unusual turn of events.
The stories covered in this book span the spectrum of mystery, to serial killers, murders, and strange disappearances. H.J. Tidy seeks to present lesser-known true crime facts and delve deeper into the more well-known cases.
H.J. Tidy hopes to bring awareness to these cases and giving the victims a voice.
episode 42 Tales of Terror and True Crime
This episode is taken from our HJ Tidy Vault of true crime stories...The terrible Turpins. This couple seemed to have children for the sheer pleasure of torturing them.
https://www.nightterrorpub.com/books/truecrimestories
https://www.amazon.com/True-Crime-Stories-Murders-Disappearances/dp/1950921247
Episode 41 The Rachel Barber Story
Annie covers the bizarre story of Rachel Barber. She was a beautiful 15-year-old in a suburb of Melbourne Australia. She had a loving family and loads of friends and a promising future in the ballet.
This made Rachel a target by someone who wanted to not only take all that away from her but wanted to become her.
Episode 40 True Crime Shorts
In this episode, Annie discusses the murder of someone from her hometown and Gail covers the terrifying cases of young women being drugged while clubbing, including an Instagram model, Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola!
Watch your drinks ladies and take your friends along!
3 women killed, man shot, woman kidnapped in Cherokee Co. (wbrc.com)
Episode 39 The Kidnapping of Abby Drover Part 2
In this 2nd part of the Abby Drover story that Annie covers, we learn the details of the horror that Abby Drover endured for 6 months!
Episode 38 The Kidnapping of Abby Drover Part 1
There is a hero in this episode, 12 year old Abby Drover who was kidnapped and held captive for 6 months!!! This little Canadian has an indomitable will to survive and her case will shock you as it did in Port Moody, British Columbia in 1976!
Resource:
https://www.amazon.com/RESURRECTION-Kidnapping-Drover-John-Griffiths-ebook/dp/B088Y68BPY
Episode 37 True Crime Shorts
In this episode, Annie and Gail have pulled out 4 mini true crime stories directly out of current headlines! Don't miss the special hand signals that saved someone's life from Tik Tok!!
Episode 36 Two Backpackers Killed in Thailand
In this episode, Gail covers the horrific 2014 murder of 2 young British backpackers, Hannah Witheridge and David Miller, who were found on Sairee Beach on the Island of Koh Tao in Thailand.
Resources:
The Mirror, The Daily Mirror, CNN, BBC, The Guardian, Rueters, Time, Thai blogger Saksith Saiyasombut
Episode 35 Updates!
This is a mini episode with a conversation about the horrific train rape and a few updates on Xavior Harrelson and Gabby Petito.
Episode 34 Jeralee Underwood- His Last Victim Part 3
ok! THIS is Part 3!!!
Really...Commercial free, for YOU! Just because we love you! (and my blunder!)
This is the 3rd and last part of the Jeralee Underwood case. Listeners will learn what happened to the little paper carrier in Pocatello Idaho in 1993 and the details of her deranged kidnapper, James Wood, Idaho's worst serial killer.
Episode 33 Jeralee Underwood- His Last Victim
This is the 2nd part of the Jeralee Underwood case, including serial killer James Wood's other horrifying crimes and innocent victims.
Episode 32 Jeralee Underwood- His Last Victim
In this episode, Annie Covers the horrific crimes of serial Killer James Wood, his many victims, including Jeralee Underwood. She was an adorable 11 year old little girl in Pocatello, Idaho, who would eventually be, his last.
Resource: Eye of the Beast- The True Story of Serial Killer James Wood
https://www.amazon.com/Eye-Beast-Serial-Martins-Library/dp/0312968825
Episode 31 Celebrating Hate Mail
In this mini episode Annie and Gail celebrate their first hate (such a strong word) mail, and they mention the Gabby Petito case.