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What do you get when you combine together: an insomniac, an obsession with true crime, an interest in psychology, a thirst for the answer to the question 'how and why do crimes happen', a hesitant cohost, and two Bluetooth mics? You get a podcast called Nocturnal Distractions. What else?

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BONUS-ODE #2: Andrea Yates; A Tragic Case of Post Partum Psychosis (part 2/2)

Nocturnal Distractions PodcastDec 05, 2023

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BONUS-ODE #2: Andrea Yates; A Tragic Case of Post Partum Psychosis (part 2/2)

*Part Two*

**Trigger warning for everyone again: I will be covering child death, mental illness including depression, post partum depression, post partum psychosis, eating disorders, and suicide.**

Join Kendra as she dives into and tells April the tragic ending of the Andrea Yates Case.

If you haven't listened to our last episode, which is part one, please stop and go listen to that first because the background given in it is really important.

We left Andrea just as she had had her 4th baby, in about as many years, and she immediately starts to struggle mentally with postpartum depression, she attempts to get the help she can from everyone around her, and some very much do try to help her, others… not so much.

Rapidly, her mental, physical, and emotional state begins to unravel as postpartum psychosis emerges, and she starts to slips out of OUR reality and into HERS.

Which all leads to an utter horrific tragedy.

Resources for anyone affected by or needing help with PPD (Postpartum Depression) or PPP (Postpartum Psychosis) or ANY OTHER Mental Health Crisis:

**If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call the emergency number for your country (ex. In the United States it would be 911, in the UK it’s 999, etc)**

In the UK:
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/post-partum-psychosis/#:~:text=You%20can%20call%20111%20if,risk%20of%20developing%20postpartum%20psychosi

International info to helplines and support groups from Postpartum Support International:

www.postpartum.net/learn-more/postpartum-psychosis/resources/#toggle-id-4

Info and stats on PPP: my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24152-postpartum-psychosis

Psycom List of Hotlines/Websites for Mental Health Crisis Help for 16 countries:

www.psycom.net/get-help-mental-health

Case Resources:

Emma Kenny: youtu.be/T5yf7eTQKqc?si=MAPVuSqW7u0V2ftP

Christina Randall: youtu.be/lNprmmOJfTY?si=lx5MU3y2__oD1UJi

Dr. Todd Grande: youtu.be/2bcgyeKHeV8?si=s2gTqqCWt5EM6__V

BOZE vs. THE WORLD: youtu.be/M43Ep9Fd38A?si=1HmGhe3wOSRFor19

Better Off Red: youtu.be/szzy09W3y8c?si=eONm8SRDyT2EaUW1

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Dec 05, 202301:32:54

BONUS-ODE #2: Andrea Yates; A Tragic Case of Post Partum Psychosis (part 1/2)

*Part One*

In June 2001, news broke that rocked the nation to its core. A 36 year old mother had killed all of her children, all five children, the oldest of whom was 7 years old and the youngest a mere 6 months. She drowned them all in the bathtub.

What more is there to really say after that right? She’s clearly evil, right?

Here’s the thing though, she wasn’t evil, though her act of course would make anyone think of the word ‘Evil’, she herself WAS NOT evil. Which is why this is a bonus-ode as it’s one I have been wanting to cover for a long time now, because once I learned the REAL story behind this case, my mind switched from thinking this woman was a monster and evil, to realizing that she wasn’t evil, she was sick, and she was failed by many different people in her life as she repeatedly asked for help.

This is the case of Andrea Yates.

Resources for anyone affected by or needing help with PPD (Postpartum Depression) or PPP (Postpartum Psychosis) or ANY OTHER Mental Health Crisis:

**If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call the emergency number for your country (ex. In the United States it would be 911, in the UK it’s 999, etc)**

In the UK:
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/post-partum-psychosis/#:~:text=You%20can%20call%20111%20if,risk%20of%20developing%20postpartum%20psychosi

International info to helplines and support groups from Postpartum Support International:
www.postpartum.net/learn-more/postpartum-psychosis/resources/#toggle-id-4

Info and stats on PPP: my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24152-postpartum-psychosis

Psycom List of Hotlines/Websites for Mental Health Crisis Help for 16 countries:

www.psycom.net/get-help-mental-health

Case Resources:

Emma Kenny: youtu.be/T5yf7eTQKqc?si=MAPVuSqW7u0V2ftP

Christina Randall: youtu.be/lNprmmOJfTY?si=lx5MU3y2__oD1UJi

Dr. Todd Grande: youtu.be/2bcgyeKHeV8?si=s2gTqqCWt5EM6__V

BOZE vs. THE WORLD: youtu.be/M43Ep9Fd38A?si=1HmGhe3wOSRFor19

Better Off Red: youtu.be/szzy09W3y8c?si=eONm8SRDyT2EaUW1

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Dec 04, 202354:09

S2: Ep 5: Susan Cummings: Self Defense? Or Murder?

This is the case of Susan Cummings, a wealthy heiress, who shot and killed her boyfriend, an Argentine polo player named Roberto Villegas. On that day, Sept. 7th, 1997, Susan claims it was self defense, but based on the information gathered by the police and investigators. It was not as cut and dry as it might have appeared to be, which is why I am placing this in Level Four on the 22 Level Gradations of Evil Scale. Listen in to hear more!

Not sure what I mean by the 22-Level 'Gradations of Evil Scale' ? Go back and listen to the Season 2 Premiere episode which will be linked below, to get some info:

spotify.link/Za5dQ4S9aDb

so…show note resources…went *poof*? I always save them and I can't find them anywhere.

So, my disclaimer is that all info about this case has been gathered from various online sources.

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Oct 07, 202301:26:45

S2: Ep 4: When Kids Kill: The Murder of Ana Kriegel (pt 2 of 2)

*Fair warning, this inadvertently wound up being a MUCH longer part 2 than anticipated. I tend to dive deep and when the case takes place in a different country, more explaining is needed about court processes etc. So, that being said, this is a 2+ hour episode.*

This is Part 2 of The Murder of Ana Kriegel, a beautiful 14-year old teen girl whose life was taken too soon. Even more tragically, her killer was a classmate. A 13-year old boy.

This case is my pick for Level 3 on the 22 level 'Gradations of Evil Scale' that I'm covering during Season 2.

Level 3 can include: Willing companions of killers, impulse-ridden killers usually with some antisocial traits. A level of carelessness is seen when attempting to cover up the crime, and they are typically easily caught. Their crimes are also seen as 'one offs', a one time event that takes everyone by surprise.

But, as with any level I will be covering, it's not always that cut and dry. This case being one. Due to the fact that not one but two 13 year old boys were ultimately found guilty, but the guilt of the 2nd boy is NOT cut and dry, unlike the guilt of the 1st boy.

As with Levels 1 and 2, finding a case to fit in this level is not easy as they are not highly publicized or known. Luckily, another thank you to Denis from @SomethingStrange, is in order for suggesting this case to me.

I fought with the audio quality on this episode, so I am merely hoping that everyone is able to follow my thoughts. I think that by the end you will be left questioning the conclusion of the case.

*Not sure what I mean by the 22-Level 'Gradations of Evil Scale' ? If you would like to know more, go back and listen to the Season 2 Premiere episode which will be linked below:

spotify.link/Za5dQ4S9aDb

Resources used:

www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/criminal-court/ana-kriegel-murder-trial-the-complete-story-1.3929570

Eleanor Neale (part 1): youtu.be/xU5D4ZzMqcI

Eleanor Neale (part 2):

youtu.be/oGCAlhJ8vt8

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Sep 26, 202302:06:13

RE-RECORDED S2: Ep 3: When Kids Kill: The Murder of Ana Kriegel (pt 1 of 2)

*NOTE: This is a re-recording of part 1, please take the time to listen even if you already listened to the original. I feel it's much better and there's a surprise guest too!*

In May 2018, Ana Kriegel was a beautiful 14 year old living in Ireland when a classmate came to her home, asking her to go to the local park. She went with him and never returned. What followed shocked her community, and Ireland as a whole, when she was found 3 days later brutally killed. The second shock came when two suspects were arrested and charged with her murder. They were two boys, and they were only13 years old. Becoming the youngest EVER in the history of Ireland to be charged with murder.

Listen in to hear part one of a case that fits, in my opinion, into Level 3 on the 22-Level ‘Gradations of Evil Scale’. Not sure what I mean by the 22-Level 'Gradations of Evil Scale' ? We urge you to go back and listen to the Season 2 Premiere episode which will be linked below:
spotify.link/Za5dQ4S9aDb

Resources:
www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/criminal-court/ana-kriegel-murder-trial-the-complete-story-1.3929570

Eleanor Neale (part 1): youtu.be/xU5D4ZzMqcI

Eleanor Neale (part 2):
youtu.be/oGCAlhJ8vt8

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Sep 18, 202359:59

BONUS-ODE: One Woman. Widowed Twice. By the Same Heart. Literally.

A man received the heart of a suicide victim, married his widow, and years later killed himself in the same way his donor did.

A seemingly sad story about a woman who lost her husband to suicide and then found love again in the man who received his heart. Only to have that husband take his own life in the same way. Love found and love lost and found and lost again. Or was it? After a little digging, you might find that there’s always more to a story.

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Resources:

www.cbsnews.com/news/2-suicide-victims-shared-same-heart-wife/

commonplacefacts.com/2021/06/20/two-men-two-deaths-one-wife-and-one-heart-and-a-whole-lot-of-shenanigans/

www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna23984857#.XnnWzIgzbIU

nypost.com/2008/04/13/2nd-heart-eerie-second-lives/

Mar 06, 202341:22

S2: Ep 2: Jesus Borja: The Wedding Killer

Feb 15, 202342:53

S2: Ep 1: Wendy Howard, Justifiable Homicide or…?

Jan 23, 202354:08

Season 2: Premier - 22 Level "Gradations of Evil" Scale

Season Two on Nocturnal Distractions will be a series that will cover Forensic Psychologist, Michael Stone’s, 22- level “Gradations of Evil” Scale.

But what exactly is the definition of “evil”? And is there a way to classify one act of evil as being more evil than another? Or, what is the point of even dividing evil into levels?
Could we use this information to rehabilitate perpetrators if possible? Or maybe even be able to recognize violent tendencies in younger people, or even children, and try to intervene and hopefully prevent future acts of violence.

Maybe to begin to try to understand and answer one of the major questions that makes me, and many others, interested in true crime, the WHY. WHY do people commit ‘evil’ acts?

Dr. Stone bases his scale off of research and information that he has gathered about hundreds of murderers in the 20th century. and its focus remains mainly on murder.

The few exceptions are cases involving multiple rapes and the strong suspicion of murder, that could not be proven. Or cases where a person was regarded as evil by the community due to their cruelty to a spouse, to children, or to other family/friends. Their actions fall short of actual murder, but still often lead to the death of the victim.

In this premiere episode I will be explaining the history behind the scale and how Dr. Stone laid out the 22 levels (also called categories) and his process behind it. I will also briefly give the definitions and characteristics associated with each level.

Each episode in the series will be covering a case that can be classified as ‘evil’ beginning with Category 1, then 2, and so on and so forth until all 22 have been discussed.

Just to reiterate, this is a SERIES, and not a multi-parter. I like to compare it to a TV show like CSI or Law and Order, you can listen to an episode in the middle of the season and not be lost. While there is an underlying backstory (the ‘Gradations of Evil’ Scale) each case can be listened to on its own with no catching up needed.

Resources:
bigthink.com/culture-religion/michael-stone-explains-his-scale-of-evil/
www.npr.org/2010/08/21/129175964/on-the-scale-of-evil-where-do-murderers-rate
exploringyourmind.com/the-scale-of-evil-from-self-defense-to-psychopaths/

Book:
The Anatomy of Evil by Michael H. Stone, MD

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Jan 03, 202301:16:15

NEW Trailer: Nocturnal Distractions (Season Two)

What do you get when you combine together: an insomniac, an obsession with true crime, an interest in psychology, a thirst for the answer to the question 'how and why do crimes happen', and a Bluetooth mic? You get a podcast called Nocturnal Distractions. What else?

Dec 10, 202202:21

Ep. 40: Quick Podcast Update: Sneak Peek on Upcoming Things!

Hey guys so this is not a normal episode, it's not a case or anything like that, it's just some updates on the podcast itself. Like some information about where it's going, what changes you might be hearing in it, and other such information that I feel you, as our listeners, should be aware of. because you're the ones that kind of keep the show going after all!!

Resource if you would like to look up more on Panzram yourself:
archives.sdsu.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/65043

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Dec 05, 202219:22

Ep. 39: A Deeper Look Into Carl Panzram (part 1 of 2)

As Kendra was hunting for pictures to post on the socials of Carl Panzram, who April presented in last weeks episode, she stumbled across a site where she was able to download the entire autobiography he wrote while in prison, in his own cursive handwriting. And... Kendra got intrigued. Really intrigued... So down the rabbit hole she went.
She will be doing a deep dive into it over the next couple episodes. If deep dives aren't your thing, check out Ep.38 for a more condensed version of Panzrams life! To be clear, this is not to give him attention or recognition or sympathy. Regardless of the abuse he suffered as a child, he still made the conscious choice to commit the numerous murders, assaults, and more, that he did. So what's the point? The point is to try to find the answer to the question that most true crime enthusiast ask themselves... Why? Why did they do what they did? And can we learn anything and stop it from occurring in the future? Or are some just born evil?Resource:
archives.sdsu.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/65025
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Nov 19, 202201:27:15

Ep. 38: Carl Panzram: Butchering Humanity

*Want episodes without ads? Join our Patreon!!* April is back with us this week and boy did she come prepared with a doozy of a case. Carl Panzram was a man who was doomed from the start. And those are HIS own words.

At 5 he was a self proclaimed liar and thief. Abused during his childhood, by age 8 he was arrested for being drunk and disorderly. By 11 his mother had him sent to a reformatory school. This school was later notorious for torture, abuse, and cruelty. Leading him to seek his own revenge by burning down one of the buildings on campus at age 13. He was never caught.
From the age of 14 until his death at age 39, Carl was abused by others and then decided to become the abuser instead of the abused. But not in a vigilante way. In the most heinous ways possible.

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www.facebook.com/groups/1042115543384164/?ref=share Resources:
murderpedia.org/male.P/p/panzram-carl.htm

www.annalsofcrime.com/02-05-2col.htm

https://military-history.fandom.com/wiki/Carl_Panzram#:~:text=In%201907%2C%20at%20the%20age,s%20United%20States%20Disciplinary%20Barracks

military-history.fandom.com/wiki/Carl_Panzram

archives.sdsu.edu/repositories/2/digital_objects/2321

library.sdsu.edu/scua/new-notable/panzram

Nov 10, 202201:13:57

Ep. 37: A Nebraska Kidnapping: The Survival Story of Anne Sluti

*AD FREE VERSION AVAILABLE TO OUR PATRONS ON OUR PATREON PAGE!* Bringing us back to Nebraska today, Kendra (solo) will tell us the incredible survival story (cuz it’s nice not to talk about death all the time) of Anne Sluti. In 2001, the teenager was kidnapped in broad daylight from the parking lot of a shopping mall in Kearney, NE and held captive for six days. Her bravery, quick thinking, and ability to keep her head, were all key things that helped insuring her safe return home.

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Research Sources:

caselaw.findlaw.com/us-8th-circuit/1292935.html www.cbsnews.com/news/abducted-girl-returns-home/#app www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/2001/04/13/een-ager-helps-police-win-surrender-of-her-abductor/118659964/ missoulian.com/accused-kidnapper-slaps-attorney-in-face/article_1018a213-4636-5a84-8a3f-5fa51a549c1a.html globegazette.com/news/local/kidnapper-rapist-zappa-gets-life/article_77c40a83-abb3-5460-809d-8fb5adf28421.html www.yankton.net/news/article_37b30a52-cedc-5914-b393-70c177fe7989.html
nebraska.tv/archive/what-ever-happened-to-anne-sluti

Nov 04, 202253:43

Ep. 36: Satanism: Fact vs Fiction (Part 2 of 2)

This is Part Two on Satanism. If you haven't listened to Part One, I'd go listen to it first! This part includes some of the common myths (fiction) surrounding it and the facts (truth) of what Satanism actually is.

To end the Spooky Season Kendra, she will be talking about Satanism. That's right. Satanism. What it's about, what they do, what they believe... However, as she dove into researching this information, she quickly realized that what she THOUGHT Satanism was is NOT what it actually is. Take a listen and it may surprise you too.

Research Sources:
www.history.com/topics/1960s/satanism

www.churchofsatan.com/

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Oct 27, 202253:34

Ep. 35: Satanism: Fact vs Fiction (Part 1 of 2)

We did not start out planning this episode to be so long, and we don't typically do this, but due to the length and technical audio issues, we broke it into two parts.

To end the Spooky Season Kendra will be talking about Satanism. That's right. Satanism. What it's about, what they do, what they believe... However, as she dove into researching this information, she quickly realized that what she THOUGHT Satanism was is NOT what it actually is. Take a listen and it may surprise you too.

Part One includes current Podcast/News updates and the condensed history of Satanism. Part two will cover the myths (fiction) surrounding Satanism and the facts (truth) of what it actually is.
Current News Sources:
abc7.com/texas-teen-murder-charge-boy-accused-of-killing-mom-body-in-car-trunk-nebraska-police-chase/12361878

central.newschannelnebraska.com/story/47529017/elwood-woman-accused-of-murder-plot-headed-to-trial

Research Sources:
www.history.com/topics/1960s/satanism

www.churchofsatan.com/

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Oct 27, 202246:34

EP. 34: The Origin of Halloween: A disjointed history lesson

*It hasn't been our week, a late episode and Kendras mic dies 9 minutes before the end, luckily she was done with the important info, and as we pride ourselves on being unedited and unscripted, it's been left as-is, so enjoy?*🥴

Stuck scrolling the endless interweb, Kendra was having a rough time finding a paranormal story or such to cover.
She got to thinking about Halloween itself. Why the trick or treating? Why jack o'lanterns and ghoulish things? Light Bulb! The origin of Halloween!
Take a trip back in history, like waaay back and learn how things went from the Celtic celebration of Samhain, when it was believed that the veil between the living and dead was thin and they made sacrifices to keep spirits from damaging crops or creating other mischief, to the trick or treating, pumpkin carving we have today.

Be sure to check out Cryptic Soup Pod, our featured trailer this episode!

And another shout out from April to Crime Scene and Cupcakes!
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Resources: www.history.com/news/halloween-samhain-celts-catholic-church
www.history.com/.amp/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween
www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween#all-saints-day

Oct 23, 202254:52

Ep. 33: The Evangelista Occult Murders Part 2

April finishes up the unsolved case of the Detroit Occult murders and we discuss the various theories about what happened more in depth and give our opinion.

Was it mob dealings? Was it the tenant that stopped by the night before to give his final payment to Benny? Or was it Benny's old friend, who was also involved in the occult, and had been convicted of killing his whole family with an axe, who had escaped from the psychiatric hospital in which he was being held?

Give a listen and decide for yourself!
At the start of the episode, Kendra also shares some recent and breaking true crime news that's happened right here in our state.

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Oct 18, 202243:13

Ep. 32: The Actual Scary Side of Spooky Season

TW: Deaths of teenagers, and Suicide

Kendra tries to see if she can ruin Halloween for anyone else…Because after researching this episode she has tarnished her once undying love of all things Halloween. This episode hopefully will make everyone aware of some of the dangers that come along with Haunted Attractions, home haunted houses, and seemingly innocent practical jokes. Add in the fact that there are way more instances out there where dead bodies were thought to be part of Halloween displays or when Halloween displays are thought to be actual bodies… and she comes to the conclusion that with Halloween you may find yourself in a damned if you do, damned if you don’t, situation. Just be careful out there all you spooks and ghouls and keep an eye out!!

Sources:
www.nydailynews.com/news/national/teen-hangs-halloween-prank-article-1.1467374

www.michigandaily.com/uncategorized/teen-accidentally-hanged-while-trying-make-hayride-scary/

www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-10-29-mn-2730-story.html

apnews.com/article/41199cd7bfb64755162eaf5c85c66800

www.snopes.com/fact-check/boughd-out/

abcnews.go.com/US/mailman-mistakes-corpse-porch-halloween-display/story?id=17680065

www.fox4news.com/news/decapitated-body-is-really-halloween-decoration-police-say

Featured Trailer: Crime Scene and Cupcakes Special thanks to Crime Curious for getting my brain jump started for this one! Email us at: nocturnaldistractions@gmail.com
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Oct 14, 202252:29

Ep. 31: The Evangelista Occult Murders Part 1

History is in the making folks! Because April, that’s right, APRIL is bringing us a TWO PARTER!

*Sings “It’s the end of the world as we know it, it’s the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine…” *

In all seriousness though, she will be telling us about The Evangelista Occult Murders, an unsolved case of the murder of an entire family of six in Detroit, Michigan in 1929. The parents were found beheaded and their four children were also slaughtered. There are numerous theories that go along with the case, ranging from The Black Hand (a money extortionist group) that was beginning to morph into the traditional day Mafia, a real estate deal gone wrong, or shady doings related to the occult. She will continue to dive into the case in Part Two, so stay tuned!

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Oct 13, 202201:03:17

Ep. 30: Spooky Tales and Criminal Dumbassery

Kendra’s episode is belated by almost a week, but she is here to relay short spooky tales and then stories of some dumb criminals that should probably pick a different career path.

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Resources:

www.rd.com/article/ghost-stories/

www.travelchannel.com/interests/haunted/articles/11-of-the-scariest-ghost-stories-from-reddit

www.rd.com/list/dumbest-criminals-all-time/

www.bbc.com/news/uk-35785834.amp

Oct 11, 202247:34

Ep. 29: Witches Bridge: Doniphan, NE

Another road trip for some spookies! Join us on another late night road trip adventure as we go out to Witches Bridge. We try to catch sight of anything creepy while April shares the tale of how the bridge got its name and some of the odd and tragic things that have happened on the site.

Be sure to check our Instagram and other socials for videos and pictures of the bridge that we took while there tonight!

*Special note: This is the FIRST time I've had to edit anything out of an episode, but it was due to a technical error on my part. As I was taking a video of us driving onto the bridge, it stopped recording our mics. And I didn't want to leave 7 minutes of silence in the episode, but keeping with our promise of being unedited, that's ALL I removed. All the rest of it is still unscripted and unedited just as we always are!* #nocturnaldistractionspodcast #truecrime #podcast #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #spookyseason #witchesbridge #roadadventure #creepybridges

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Oct 04, 202237:14

Ep. 28: The Moreno Valley Poltergeist (with guest host: Brian)

First, we have a special guest host tonight, Kendra's...boyfriend? Person? Life partner? Dude she puts up with? They don't have a label really. But he's joining in for this haunted episode told by Kendra! In 2006 Susan, her daughter Jaime, Susan's boyfriend, Matt, and his daughter, Marie, move into a house in Moreno Valley in Southern California. And at first everthing is going picture perfect for this newly blended family. But, it's doesn't stay that way long. It begins with a jar of melted peanut butter, then doors opening and closing, pictures fall off walls, and as the family begins to fall apart, things go from bad to worse... In episode shout out to our fellow podcasters in Florida, @livelaughmurderpodcast, who got slammed by Hurricane Ian this last week.

And an outside of episode shout out to two other Florida pods: @crimebaepodcast and @bedcrimestories

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MrBallen

Paranormal Witness:
Season 1, Ep. 3: Watched in the Wilderness

Oct 01, 202201:13:33

Ep. 27: The sad death of Vaclav "James" Parkos, more night driving, and spooky season talk

We go for another night drive as Kendra attempts to show April the old Army Ammunition Plant again, which was an epic fail again. And April tells about the sad death of Vaclav "James" Parkos in the small town of Comstock, Nebraska, in 1935. Which leads to discussion of state mental hospitals back in the day, and how creepy the abandoned ones are, and THAT somehow leads to pondering why a certain bridge close to our city is called 'Witches Bridge'. Which will be the subject and our destination for April's episode next week! Join Kendra later this week for a spooky season story! ☠️👻💀🧟🎃 Email us at: nocturnaldistractions@gmail.com

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Sep 27, 202245:09

Ep. 26: The Palmyra Wolf Pack

It’s basically spooky season, or close enough, so Kendra is going to be delving into the supernatural and paranormal instead of the regularly scheduled murder and shitty human beings. Including a special spooky collaboration episode with another podcast, to be announced at a later date!

Today, she will tell the story of the Martin family who moved to Palmyra, Maine and after a year of living in a beautiful farmhouse surrounded by the wild woods, they come face to face with creatures that are beyond terrifying.
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Sep 24, 202242:16

Ep. 25: ... ????? ... 🤷‍♀️🤔👀

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Sep 24, 202201:08:16

Ep.24: Marybeth Tinning: 14 years. 9 children. 9 deaths. 1 killer. (Part 5/5)

THE FINALE IS HERE. And it's AD-FREE! That’s right, Part 5 and the conclusion of The Marybeth Tinning Saga. The episode is a bit longer than usual, but Kendra was ready to be DONE thinking about this real piece of work that only excelled at one thing in life: popping out kids, but that’s about it. The ending includes the death of their adopted son, Michael. The shocking (or not so shocking) impregnation of Marybeth with her 8th bio baby, Tami Lynne and the surprising (again, not so surprising) subsequent passing of Tami Lynne. However, this last death was finally the breaking point and Marybeth is arrested, convicted, and sentenced to prison. And Kendra is excited to move on to a different case next week!! Special shout out Trailer at the beginning: Malice & Mocktails Book Source used: From Cradle to Grave by Joyce Egginton Email us at: nocturnaldistractions@gmail.com Follow us on all the socials: Twitter @podcast_nocturn Instagram @nocturnaldistractionspodcast Facebook Group: Nocturnal Distractions: A Podcast Here's the link to all our listening platforms: https://linktr.ee/nocturnaldistractionspodcast And to our website: https://www.podpage.com/nocturnal-distractions-podcast/ One time (not monthly) Donation Page: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nocturnalpod Patreon Page!!

Sep 15, 202201:29:13

Ep. 23: 7 Murders With Motives That Make You Go Huh?

April brings use not one, not two, but SEVEN murders with motives that will make you scratch your head and wonder whats wrong with people.

*And again, I don't know why, but after the ad our mics screw up randomly and we sound like we’re under water or something. I blame Mercury being in retrograde... I got nothing*

Shoutout to World’s True Crime Podcast again! Be sure to check them out!

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Sep 13, 202201:00:26

Ep.22: Marybeth Tinning: 14 years. 9 children. 9 deaths. 1 killer. (Part 4)

Kendra continues with Part Four of Five: The case of Marybeth Tinning who had 9 children, between the ages of 11 days and 4 1/2 years old, that all died over the course of 14 years.

Marybeth has 3 more babies, all of whom die before they are 6 months old. Her and Joe adopt a child. And doctors start to try to figure out just what is happening. Calls to CPS finally also start. But, unfortunately, there's still not enough to do anything to Marybeth.

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Sep 09, 202201:18:55

Ep. 21: Clarence Victor. The state of Nebraska. And a big WTF?

April tells us about Clarence Victor who killed a woman, was let out on parole early, kills again, let out early again, kills AGAIN. WTF Nebraska? And talk about the death penalty and some of the differences between manslaughter, and the various degrees of murder (1st, 2nd, 3rd) loosely (very loosely) explained. Images to go along with episode will be posted later, when Kendra's brain starts working properly again. Thanks for hanging in there with us. WE OFFICIALLY HAVE A PATREON PAGE!! Email us at: nocturnaldistractions@gmail.com Follow us on all the socials: Twitter @podcast_nocturn Instagram @nocturnaldistractionspodcast Facebook Group: Nocturnal Distractions: A Podcast Here's the link to all our listening platforms: linktr.ee/nocturnaldistractionspodcast And to our website: www.podpage.com/nocturnal-distractions-podcast/ And to our one time (not subscription) Donation Page: www.buymeacoffee.com/nocturnalpod

Sep 06, 202248:36

Ep.20: Getting to know... Kendra! cuz she doesn't want to discuss Marybeth!

So, Kendra was not feeling the whole Marybeth Saga tonight. She has it ready, but needed a break from the case. Since it's going to be wind up being a 5 parter. So instead we decided to celebrate our 20th episode by learning more about her and how she became intrigued with true crime and how it eventually morphed into this start of this podcast. And other interesting tangents. Ending with 40 of the worst (or best) newspaper headlines that will make you *facepalm*. We hope you enjoy the break from death and killing and awfulness. Time stamps to jump to: 3:45-15:00: getting into True Crime and finding podcasts 15:00-26:20: the beginning of the podcast and how it came to be 26:20-37:00: has true crime made her more thrill seeking? And having inner-Spidey sense with a personal creeper story of her own. 37:00-51:30: randomness and why you will typically only hear her curse on the podcast 51:30: Newspaper Headlines

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Sep 02, 202201:12:08

Ep. 19: Marybeth Tinning: 14 years. 9 children. 9 deaths. 1 killer. (Part 3/5)

Kendra continues with Part Three of _?__ :The case of Marybeth Tinning who had 9 children, between the ages of 11 days and 4 1/2 years old, that all died over the course of 14 years. Part Three will cover the Tinnings' short time as Foster Parents, the two different sides of Marybeth and how she basically picked a ‘mask’ to get what she wanted. She also gets a job as a waitress. AND she winds up pregnant with her fourth child, Timothy. Who suddenly passed away at three weeks old. She steals money from various sources, and then tries to poison HER HUSBAND. To top it all off, and end Part Three, Marybeth (shockingly) winds up pregnant with, and gives birth to, her fifth child.

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Aug 26, 202201:06:21

Ep. 18: Emma 'Straight Eight' Oliver. Key thing to know: if you owe her $3, just pay her back...

We're back! After Kendra got a little brain recovery from her vacation, April is starting us out this week with the tale of Emma Oliver, a 1930s-40s sex worker in San Antonio, Texas. After a string of arrests throughout the 30s and 40s, Emma seemed to have reached the end of her rope in 1949 when she stabbed a male acquaintance to death over $3 that he owed her.

After being found guilty and sentenced to death it was determined that along with an unknown history of her childhood, she also had signs of organic brain damage, and it was stated that she was psychotic and had only limited contact with reality... The state of mental confusion and type of symptomatology seemed to indicate a definite schizoid type of psychosis. So was Emma a cold blooded killer? Or a victim of untreated mental illness and circumstance?

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In episode shout outs to: @evilpuddingpodcast (who you heard at the start of the episode) and Charnell @crime.curious !

Thursday Kendra will be continuing with the Marybeth Tinning Saga, Part 3!

Aug 22, 202255:58

Ep.17: Marybeth Tinning: 14 years. 9 children. 9 deaths. 1 killer. (Part 2/5)

*TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes the deaths of children*
Kendra continues with Part Two of (???) covering the case of Marybeth Tinning who had 9 children, between the ages of 11 days and 4 1/2 years old, that all died over the course of 14 years. Part Two will discuss the deaths of her first three children, starting with her third born, Jennifer, who was born with hemorrhagic meningitis and abscesses in her brain. She died never leaving the hospital. Within 2 ½ months following her death, her older siblings Joey, aged 2, and Barbara, aged 4 1/2, both suddenly also died. Suspicions begin to arise about Marybeth and whether or not she had something to do with the sudden and shocking deaths of her oldest two children.

Shout Outs to Evil Pudding : A True Crime Podcast and Dark Tales From the Road
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From Cradle to Grave by Joyce Egginton
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Aug 10, 202258:06

Ep. 16: Found Frozen in a Walk-In Freezer: The Tragic Death of Kenneka Jenkins

April brings us the tragic case of 19 year old Kenneka Jenkins who attended a hotel party with her friends one night in 2017. Instead of the night ending with fun memories and laughter it ended with confusion and frustration when Kenneka disappears somewhere inside the hotel. Despite numerous requests by her mom to view hotel camera footage in order to try to find her daughter, and calls to the local police department, she was blocked in every way. 17 hours later Kenneka was found deceased, frozen to death, in a walk in freezer that was located in one of the hotel kitchens. This case has been debated over and over and multiple theories have been given as to what really happened that night, so this is our discussion on this absolutely heartbreaking case.