Curious Nyxsins
By Alex Loretta
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Curious NyxsinsOct 18, 2020
Gurning Man of Glasgow - Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow
Welcome back! This week Alex leads you through the darkness of the legend of the Gurning Man of Glasgow. Loretta leads you through the darkness on some of what happened with Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow. We'll see you on the other side!
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Podcast Promo: Riddle Me That! True Crime Podcast - Twitter: @PodcastRiddle
Resources:
Dangers of Trick-or-Treating - Legends of Leap Castle
Welcome back! This week Loretta will lead you through the darkness on some true horror stories behind trick-or-treating. Alex will lead you through the darkness on the Legends of Leap Castle. Photos related to the stories can be found on our Instagram @CuriousNyxsinsPod - Linktr.ee/CuriousNyxsins
Podcast Promo: Studying Scarlet - Linktr.ee/StudyIngScarlet - Twitter: @StudyScarletPod - Instagram: @StudyingScarletPodcast
References:
Truth or Scare
Blakemore, E. (2017). How Americans Became Convinced Their Halloween Candy was Poisoned. Retrieved from: https://www.history.com/news/how-americans-became-convinced-their-halloween-candy-was-poisoned
Bovsun, M. (2016). ‘Candy Man’ killer dad serves his own son a poisoned treat on Halloween in 1974. Retrieved from: https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/candy-man-kills-son-poisoned-halloween-treat-article-1.2850247
Ingraham, C. (2019). Here’s why Halloween is the deadliest day of the year for child pedestrians. Retrieved from: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/10/28/heres-why-halloween-is-deadliest-day-year-child-pedestrians/
New York Times, (1964). L.I. Children Get Poison ‘Treat’; Accused Housewife Committed. Retrieved from: https://www.nytimes.com/1964/11/02/archives/li-children-get-poison-treat-accused-housewife-committed.html
Rasmussen, A. (2018). Killer Dad Dubbed ‘Candyman’ Poisoned Son With Cyanide-Laced Halloween Treats. Retrieved from: https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/candyman-poisoned-halloween-candy-pixie-stix
Wikipedia, (2020). Ronald Clark O’Bryan. Retrieved from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Clark_O%27Bryan
The History of Halloween - John Edward Robinson
Church Grim - Moll Dyer
This week Loretta leads you through the darkness on folklore behind Church Grims. Alex leads you through the darkness on Moll Dyer, the real witch behind the Blair Witch Project. Be sure to check out our Instagram for photos related to the story @CuriousNyxsinsPod - Linktr.ee/CuriousNyxsins
We'll see you on the other side!
Podcast Promo: Weird Distractions - Instagram: @weirddistractionspod - Twitter: @WeirdDistracti1 - Linktr.ee/WeirdDistractionsPod
References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_grim
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_Bridge
https://mythology.wikia.org/wiki/Church_grim
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moll_Dyer
https://www.thebaynet.com/articles/1016/a-halloween-tale-the-legend-of-moll-dyer.html
Ed Gein - Gypsy Rose Blanchard
This week Alex leads you through the darkness on the inspiration behind many horror movie characters, Ed Gein. Loretta leads you through the darkness on the real story behind The Act.
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Podcast Promo - The Roosterbat Show - roosterbatshow.com - Twitter @roosterbatshow - Instagram @roosterbat
Gypsy References:
Web MD (2020). Munchausen Syndrome. Retrieved from: https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/munchausen-syndrome#1
Web MD (2020). Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy. Retrieved from: https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/munchausen-by-proxy#1
https://www.facebook.com/deegyp.blancharde
https://web.archive.org/web/20150616173958/https://www.facebook.com/gypsyrosetrip
Dwilson, S. D. (2019). Gypsy Rose & Dee Dee Blanchard’s Facebook pages. Retrieved from: https://heavy.com/entertainment/2019/05/gypsy-rose-dee-dee-blanchard-facebook-photos/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrmkx8T9sK0
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Dee_Dee_Blanchard
Jung, H. (2017). The 10 most disturbing reveals from HBO’s True-Crime documentary Mommy Dead and Dearest. Retrieved from: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/a9659096/mommy-dead-and-dearest-dee-dee-blanchard-documentary-recap/
https://nestlords.com/nicholas-godejohn/
Margaritoff, M. (2019). Meet Nicholas Godejohn: Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s Disturbed Lover and Dee Dee Blanchard’s Killer. Retrieved from: https://allthatsinteresting.com/nicholas-godejohn
Gates of Hell Crater - History of Ouija Boards
Welcome friends. This week we lead you through the darkness on the Gates of Hell Crater in Turkmenistan and the History of Ouija Boards. Be sure to check out our Instagram for photos related to the stories. @CuriousNyxsinsPod - Twitter: @CuriousNyxsins - Linktr.ee/CuriousNyxsins
Podcast Promo: Riddle Me That! True Crime - Twitter: @PodcastRiddle - podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riddle-me-that-true-crime/id1522402746 - https://open.spotify.com/show/17Dz09UwK2ysCTsOAZZJ0G?si=h5sCsn8URciIkutPy6hoTw
Gates of Hell Crater References:
Wilson, M. (2020) Astonishing photos show the Gates of Hell, a fiery gas crater that’s been burning for decades in the Turkmenistan desert. Retrieved from: https://www.insider.com/photos-of-gates-of-hell-fire-crater-turkmenistan#turkmenistans-government-has-now-installed-a-safety-fence-around-the-crater-21
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darvaza_gas_crater
Ouija References:
Rodriguez McRobbie, L. (2013). The Strange and Mysterious History of the Ouija Board. Retrieved from: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-strange-and-mysterious-history-of-the-ouija-board-5860627/?fbclid=IwAR0rhekpUkJtMtPgsbcI3jJkI0Zc7034dUL5oRIhoKE8enoGNMcgeiIt1Jc
Adam Walsh - Mary Bateman, The Witch of Yorkshire
This week we lead you through the darkness on the murder of Adam Walsh and the story of Mary Bateman, the Witch of Yorkshire. Be sure to check out our Instagram for photos related to the story! @CuriousNyxsinsPod - Linktr.ee/CuriousNyxsins
Podcast Promo: Studying Scarlet - Instagram: @StudyingScarletPodcast - Twitter: @StudyScarletPod - Linktr.ee/StudyIngScarlet
Mary Bateman References:
Curzon, C. (2019) The Terrible Crimes and False Wonders of Mary Bateman, the Witch of Yorkshire. Retrieved from: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/577601/mary-bateman-witch-yorkshire-murder
Jeanne Calment - The Devil Made Me Do It Murder
This week we lead you through the darkness on Jeanne Calment, one of the oldest (?) women that ever lived, and The Devil Made Me Do It Murder (Conjuring 3). Be sure to check out our Instagram for photos related to the story. @CuriousNyxsinsPod - Linktr.ee/CuriousNyxsins
Podcast Promo: A Few Bad Apples - Instagram: Afewbadapplespod - Twitter: @FewApples - badapplespodcast.wixsite.com/mysite
Jeanne Calment Resorces:
Smithsonian Magazine, (2020) Was the World’s Oldest Person Ever Actually Her 99-Year-Old Daughter? Retrieved from: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/study-questions-age-worlds-oldest-woman-180971153/
Zak, N. (2019) Evidence that Jeanne Calment Died in 1934 – Not 1997. Retrieved from: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/rej.2018.2167
Sentinelese Tribe - Domestic Violence
This week we lead you through the darkness on the Tribe that inhabits Sentinelese Island and several Domestic Violence cases. Be sure to check out our Instagram for photos related to the story. @CuriousNyxsinsPod - Linktr.ee/CuriousNyxsins
Podcast Promo: Surprise Scenarios - @scenarios_pod - anchor.fm/surprisescenarios
Domestic Violence Resources:
Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Chat: TheHotline.org
Text: LOVEIS to 1-866-331-9474
Information available in Spanish on the Website by clicking “En Español” in the upper right corner
Resources by state for women suffering https://www.womenshealth.gov/relationships-and-safety/get-help/state-resources
International Domestic Violence Hotlines https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_domestic_violence_hotlines
For more information how to get involved, recognize signs, get help, and more also visit https://ncadv.org/
Sentinelese Resources:
https://www.atlasandboots.com/north-sentinel-island/
Domestic Violence Stories Resources:
Aragon, R. (2020). More needs to be done to protect domestic violence survivors, Crime Stoppers says. Retrieved from: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2020/07/18/more-needs-to-be-done-to-protect-domestic-violence-survivors-crime-stoppers-says/
Clark, A. (2020) Habitual domestic violence offender sent to prison. Retrieved from: https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2020/07/23/habitual-domestic-violence-offender-sent-to-prison/
Kleinberg, E. (2020). Family of slain sisters to domestic-violence victims: Do not be silent. Retrieved from: https://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/20200723/family-of-slain-sisters-to-domestic-violence-victims-do-not-be-silent
McMenemy, J. (2020) Police affidavit details Letendre domestic violence incident. Retrieved from: https://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20200721/police-affidavit-details-letendre-domestic-violence-incident
McMenemy, J. (2020) Advocate: Dover police shouldn’t probe own officer in domestic violence case. Retrieved from: https://www.fosters.com/news/20200717/advocate-dover-police-shouldnrsquot-probe-own-officer-in-domestic-violence-case
O’Neill, M. (2018). Erie woman pleads guilty to fatally crushing boyfriend. Retrieved from: https://www.goerie.com/news/20181205/erie-woman-pleads-guilty-to-fatally-crushing-boyfriend?template=ampart&__twitter_impression=true&fbclid=IwAR3GQKpsy_eKTD6wEYVI4fIgV-BUqIOqvjb00WowWSbQyIjCNt3-ElSoiDA
Coast to Coast Killer - Hinterkaifeck Murders
A particular gruesome week as we both are discusses horrible murders. Loretta is covering Tommy Lynn Sells, otherwise known as the Coast to Coast killer. Alex is covering the Hinterkaifeck Murders. Be sure to check out our Instagram for photos related to the story @CuriousNyxsinsPod. We'll see you on the other side!
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Podcast Promo: Drink Drunk Dead - Insta&Twitter: @drinkdrunkdead - linktr.ee/drinkdrunkdead
Coast to Coast Killer references:
https://serialkillerworld.tumblr.com/post/118610979575/tommy-lynn-sells
Bonfattie, J.F. & Thomas, V., (2020). Killer in Texas Admits WNY Murder. Retrieved from: https://buffalonews.com/news/killer-in-texas-admits-wny-murder/article_58b45998-87b9-5e2b-b9a2-0fcda3480b47.html
Engle, S. (2014). MURDER CASE REOPENED ON EXECUTED KILLER. Retrieved from: http://montgomerycountypolicereporter.com/murder-case-reopened-executed-killer/
Griffin, K. (2001) Earring provide link to murder Sherriff considers Wofford case closed. Retrieved from: https://oklahoman.com/article/2761871/earrings-provide-link-to-murder-sheriff-considers-wofford-case-closed
Hernandez, E. (2019). Fiesta kidnapping, murder still haunts city 20 years later. Retrieved from: https://www.ksat.com/news/2019/04/26/fiesta-kidnapping-murder-still-haunts-the-city-20-years-later/
News-Leader, (2014). Sherriff reopening case of 13-year-old killed in 1997. Retrieved from: https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/crime/2014/04/03/sheriff-reopening-case-year-old-killed/7260011/
Rowe, C., Ruggiero, N., Ruotolo, C. & Smith, J. (2005). Sells, Tommy Lynn “Coast to Coast Killer”. Retrieved from: http://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Psyc%20405/serial%20killers/Sells,%20Tommy%20Lynn%20-%202005.pdf
Sherwood, R. & Effron, L. (2014). Convicted Serial Killer Tommy Lynn Sells Executed in Texas. Retrieved from: https://abcnews.go.com/US/convicted-serial-killer-tommy-lynn-sells-executed-texas/story?id=23184667
The Charley Project, (2012). Stefanie Kelly Stroh. Retrieved from: http://charleyproject.org/case/stefanie-kelly-stroh
Ward, B. (2018). 30 years later, friend seeks answers in unsolved Melissa Tremblay case. Retrieved from: https://www.boston25news.com/news/30-years-later-friend-seeks-answers-in-unsolved-melissa-tremblay-case/829298446/
Wikipedia, (2020). Dardeen family homicides. Retrieved from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dardeen_family_homicides
Wikipedia, (2020). Tommy Lynn Sells. Retrieved from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Lynn_Sells
Ep 13 Bonus! Britney Spears Conspiracy
Another one that didn't quite fit for our show this week, but we wanted you to hear it anyway! Join us for this very brief overview of a conspiracy theory involving Britney Spears. We'll see you on the other side!
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Boston Molasses Disaster - Richard Speck
Join us for this week's episode Alex covers the Boston Molasses Disaster and Loretta covers the mass killer, Richard Speck. Be sure to check out our Instagram for pictures related to the stories- @CuriousNyxsinsPod . We'll see you on the other side!
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Podcast Promo: Weird Distractions - Insta: @weirddistractionspod - Twitter: WeirdDistracti1 - linktr.ee/WeirdDistractionsPod
Richard Speck resources:
More Personal Paranormal Experiences - Armin Meiwes
Are we human? Or are we ghosty bois? Join us in this week's episode where Loretta shares some more paranormal experiences and Alex tells the infamous tale of Armin Meiwes. Be sure to check out our Instagram for photos related to the stories. We'll see you on the other side!
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Podcast Promo: Reverie True Crime - Insta: @ReverieTrueCrime - Twitter: @ReverieCrimePod - Linktr.ee/PaigeElmore
Werewolf Lore - Radium Girls
Where were werewolves from? Join us to find out! In this week's episode Alex discusses werewolf lore and Loretta discusses the history behind Radium Girls. Don't forget to check out our Instagram for photos related to the stories! We'll see you on the other side!
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References for Radium Girls:
CNN (2017) Radium Girls: The dark times of luminous watches. Retrieved from: https://www.cnn.com/style/article/radium-girls-radioactive-paint/index.html
Episode 10 Bonus!
We couldn't leave it out, but we couldn't fit it in! See how we get from The Blair Witch Project to WWE in this bonus footage. Enjoy!
Henry Loveless - The Bell Witch
In this week's episode, Loretta will discuss a local cold case that was recently solved, but opened up more questions. Alex will discuss The Bell Witch. Be sure to check out our Instagram for photos related to the story. We'll see you on the other side!
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Loveless References:
Price, M. (2020) Identity of a man found in a cave 40 years ago has been revealed, along with his colorful criminal past. Retrieved from: https://www.eastidahonews.com/2020/01/identity-of-a-man-found-in-a-cave-40-years-ago-has-been-revealed-along-with-his-colorful-criminal-past/
Price, M. (2019) Identity of man in 40-year-old cold case to be revealed Tuesday. Retrieved from: https://www.eastidahonews.com/2019/12/identity-of-man-in-40-year-old-cold-case-to-be-revealed-tuesday/
The Man Who Was Always Hungry - The Confession Killers
How much would you do for a (Trademarked) Bar? Terrare probably would have done anything. Join us for this episode where Alex tells you about The Man Who Was Always Hungry and Loretta tells you about the Confession Killers, Henry Lee Lucas and Ottis Toole. Be sure to check out our Instagram for pictures related to the story. We'll see you on the other side!
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Confession Killers Resources:
Oliver, M. (2018) The Heinous Crimes of Henry Lee Lucas and Ottis Toole, The Confession Killers. Retrieved from: https://allthatsinteresting.com/henry-lee-lucas-ottis-toole
Biography.com Editors (2014) Henry Lee Lucas Biography. Retrieved from: https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/henry-lee-lucas
Crime Museum, (2017) Ottis Toole. Retrieved from: https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/ottis-toole/
The History of Witches (in U.S.) - The Snedeker Family
In this week's episode Loretta discusses a brief history on witches, primarily in the United States. Alex discusses the real story behind "A Haunting in Connecticut", which is the Snedeker Family. Be sure to check out our Instagram for photos related to the story. We'll see you on the other side!
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Witches References:
History.com Editors, (2020) History of Witches. Retrieved from: https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/history-of-witches?li_source=LI&li_medium=m2m-rcw-history
History.com Editors, (2020) Before Salem, the First American Witch Hunt. Retrieved from: https://www.history.com/news/before-salem-the-first-american-witch-hunt
The Jersey Devil - Philip Schwab
In this episode Alex tells you about the myths and legends behind the Jersey Devil. Loretta reads through Philip's Facebook posts and we discuss the case and possible motives behind the murder of his fiance, Kaylynn Blue. Be sure to check out our Instagram for photos related to the stories. We'll see you on the other side!
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References for Schwab:
Philip's Facebook page.
Eaton, N. (2019) 'It's a disturbing scene.' Man stabs girlfriend and 2 dogs before burying her in the backyard, police say. Retrieved from: https://www.eastidahonews.com/2019/06/its-a-disturbing-scene-man-stabbed-girlfriend-and-2-dogs-before-burying-her-in-the-backyard-police-say/
Idaho Repository
Local Cemetery Legends - The Colorado Cannibal
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Ed and Lorraine Warren - The Exorcism of Anneliese Michel
In this episode we will discuss Ed and Lorraine Warren and how their stories were converted to the big screen. We will discuss the real Exorcism of Emily Rose, that is Anneliese Michel and some of the differences between what happened and the movie adaptation. Be sure to check out our Instagram for photographs related to the episode. We'll see you on the other side!
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Anneliese Michel Reference - http://chasingthefrog.com/reelfaces/emilyrose.php
Dreadful Tales of Disneyland
It is the Happiest Place on Earth! That is, at least for most who enter. Join us on this episode to discuss myths, legends, and accidents all occurring in and around the Tragic - I mean, Magic Kingdom. We'll see you on the other side!
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Most of these photos are not our own intellectual property and are for educational purposes.
References:
Harper, J. (2019) 20 Creepy Facts About Disneyland. Retrieved from: https://www.thethings.com/facts-about-disneyland/
Kelly O, (2017) 13 Creepy Facts About Disney Parks You Need to Know. Retrieved from: https://www.thetalko.com/13-creepy-facts-about-disney-parks-you-need-to-know/
Kopsky, A. (2017) 17 Disney Park Conspiracy Theories That'll Scare the Hell Out of You. Retrieved from: https://www.buzzfeed.com/annakopsky/17-bizarre-disney-park-urban-legends-thatll-freak-you-out
Tad, (2015). The Secret History of Disney Rides: Pirates of the Caribbean. Retrieved from: https://www.undercovertourist.com/blog/secret-history-pirates-caribbean/
Massacres
In this gruesome episode of #CuriousNyxsins we discuss the stories behind the My Lai Massacre, Kent State Massacre, and the Jackson State Massacre. Be sure to check out our Instagram @CuriousNixsinsPod for photographs related to the episode.
The photos are not our intellectual property and are for educational purposes.
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Kent State and Jackson State References:
History, (2020) Vietnam War Protests. Retrieved from: https://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/vietnam-war-protests
History, (2020) Kent State Shootings: A Timeline of the Tragedy. Retrieved from: https://www.history.com/news/kent-state-shootings-timeline Momodu, S. (2017) The Jackson State Killings, 1970. Retrieved from: https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/jackson-state-killings-1970/
Wallenfeldt, J. (2020) Kent State Shooting. Retrieved from: https://www.britannica.com/event/Kent-State-shootings
Wyckoff, W.B. (2010). Jackson State: A Tragedy Widely Forgotten. Retrieved from: https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=126426361
Wolves and Bears, OH MY!
In this episode we talk about the local legend of Wolf Man's Cabin, and the true story of the Sloth Bear of Mysore.
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Wolf Man's Sources:
Dante02, (2004). Wolf Man's Cabin. Retrieved from: https://www.deviantart.com/dante02/journal/Wolf-Man-s-Cabin-247839763
IMDb, (n.d.) Five Days of Fire. Retrieved from: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1554946/
Law, J. (2006). Explosion at Moody Creek. Retrieved from: https://www.rexburgstandardjournal.com/news/explosion-at-moody-creek/article_b31e69d4-c65a-5596-9907-cff7225d7b84.html
Rexburg Halloween, (n.d.) Local Myths. Retrieved from: https://rexburghalloween.weebly.com/local-myths.html
Hi! Nice to meet ya!
It's the awkward one, the first one, the baby deer wobbling on it's new legs. Welcome to our first episode! Today we're talking about our encounters with the paranormal, of course! We'll see you on the other side!
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