Oy with the Terror Podcast

On December 15, 2017, Barry and Honey Sherman were discovered dead, hanging from the railing of their indoor pool. Initially, it was believed to be a murder-suicide, but the circumstances of the death scene raised many concerns for investigators. As the Toronto-based couple was well-known and affluent, many people had a motive to harm Barry. Furthermore, the injuries sustained by both Barry and Honey were unexplainable and pointed towards a murder scene rather than a suicide. Will the killer or killers ever get caught?

Then, Sandra talks about the Lincoln Park Zoo located in Chicago Illinois. The zoo opened in 1868 and the first two animal residents were two white swans that the zoo received from New York's Central Park. It turns out that the zoo was actually built on the site of what was formerly known as the Chicago City Cemetery. Due to it being built on a cemetery, the zoo has a few ghostly spirits that also look at the animals. These spirits include apparitions of people dressed in Victorian-styled clothing and there is one particular patron that is most commonly seen in the lion's exhibit.

Danielle's Source:

https://allthatsinteresting.com/barry-and-honey-sherman

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In this week's episode Sandra talks about Ireland's well known tragic love story of Diarmuid and Grainne. The story goes that Grainne was set to marry Fionn McCool and instead ran off with a man by the name of Diarmuid. Fionn was not too pleased and set off after the young couple. After months of being on the run Diarmuid is attacked by a boar when Fionn runs into the couple and refuses his aid to help Diarmuid. However, due to the persistence of one of his sons Fionn decides to help but it is too late. The legend today has been compared to that of Sir Lancelot and Guineviere. 

Then, Danielle discusses the mysterious death of rising Hollywood starlet, Thelma Todd. She appeared in over a hundred films and shorts. Known for her comedic prowess the "ice cream blonde" had a bright future ahead of her. When her body was found in her car in the garage of her casual love interest, Roland West, Hollywood was shocked. Thelma's death was initially declared a suicide, but a lot of red flags popped up when investigators started looking into her family, friends and business associates. What really happened to Thelma Todd?

Woo! Episode 100! Cheers to hundreds more. Imagine us holding flutes filled with champagne.

Danielle kicks off this episode on a somber note with the tragic tale of Anneliese Michel. A young woman from a devoutly religious household in Bavaria who underwent 67 exorcisms. She suffered from epilepsy and often experienced hallucinations as well as hearing voices. She became convinced she was possessed and had to convince a priest to agree to conduct the exorcisms. Her family willingly supported this plan, but unfortunately, this led to her swift demise. The story of Anneliese Michel was the inspiration for the film, The Exorcism of Emily Rose.

Later, Sandra talks about one of her favorite places in Boston: the Granary Burying Ground in Boston. The Granary Burying Ground is located on Tremont Street near the Park Street station and the Boston Common. It was founded in 1660 and today is known for having very famous people buried such as Paul Revere and Sam Adams. There is also one local spirit that still roams the grounds.

Danielle's Sources:

https://allthatsinteresting.com/anneliese-michel-exorcism

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In this week's episode, Sandra talks about the St. Augustine Lighthouse located in St. Augustine Florida. The lighthouse was built between 1871 and 1874. Today it is open to the public and has several non-profits connected to the lighthouse. It is said that the lighthouse itself is haunted by several spirits, including a group of three sisters known as the Pittee girls and a spirit known as "The Man." Supposedly sightings of the Pittee girls date back to the 1960's. The lighthouse has also been host to several tv series including Ghost Hunters and The Most Terrifying Places in America.

Then, Danielle wraps up the 2nd part of the disappearance of Natalee Holloway. Find out how truly sketchy of a character Joran van der Sloot is by his lack of empathy and misdirected anger.

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In this episode, Danielle covers part one of Natalee Holloway disappearance. A case largely covered by the media almost immediately after Natalee, an American senior in high school vanished while on a school trip in Aruba. Various suspects were questioned and arrested, but one always stood out; Joran van der Sloot. He was considered a suspect from the beginning and acted suspiciously throughout his many interviews. Stay tuned for part two!

Then, Sandra talks about the Legend of Spirit Lake located in Kootenai County, Idaho. Although the town is small with only a little over 1900 people living there according to the 2010 census, the town is known for one particular legend that involves the lake. Legend has it that the lake is haunted by a young Native American couple who ran away from the tribe and jumped into the lake. Today people say that during the Spring months, there are mournful and haunting sounds that can be heard from the lake. 

https://www.biography.com/crime/natalle-holloway-murder-timeline

https://people.com/crime/people-explains-natalee-holloway-discovery-human-remains/

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In this week's episode Sandra talks about one of the most haunted hotels in Minnesota located in Sauk Center. The hotel was built in 1901 and then shortly after burned down, it celebrated its 120 year anniversary in 2020. Today the hotel welcomes guests to a fun downtown area with a bar and some uninvited guests. For years people have reported having strange experiences and the hotel has been featured on popular shows such as Ghost Adventures and the Dead Files.

Then, Danielles talks about the notorious Iceman, aka Richard Kuklinski. A for-hire hitman who worked his way up to work for multiple Italian mafia families. His preferred method involved freezing his victims' bodies. He also frequently changed his choice of weapon which made it difficult for police to catch him. I recommend ths Iceman episode from Very Scary People to get an inside look into the man behind the Iceman.

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In this episode, Danielle talks about the disappearance of Patrick McDermott. A cameraman in Hollywood who had a long on-and-off relationship with Olivia Newton-John. He would frequently go on solo fishing trips, so it didn't seem unusual when he left one another trip. That is until he didn't attend a family party the following week and his loved ones grew concerned. What happened to Patrick McDermott? Was something nefarious afoot or did he plan an elaborate disappearance as a way to start a new life?

Later, Sandra talks about the Mystery Hill aka America's Stonehenge located in Salem, NH. Roughly about thirty acres, the Mystery Hill offers a different perspective of Salem, NH. The Mystery Hill is rumored to have been formed between 7.000 years ago and as recent as 200 years ago. There are many different theories on why it was created and suggest that it is man-made, but the most recent theory is that it was built by Native Americans. Today guests who visit can participate in hiking, snowshoeing, and visiting an alpaca farm nearby.

Danielle's Source:

https://allthatsinteresting.com/patrick-mcdermott

Sandra's Sources:

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

In this week's episode, Sandra talks about the legendary Leap Castle located in Coolderry, County Offaly Ireland. Today Leap Castle is known as the most haunted castle in the world. The castle is believed to have been built sometime in the 1500s by the O'Bannon clan who were the secondary chieftains of the O'Carroll clan. It was then taken over by the Duncans and now is owned by The Ryans family. Although it was abandoned from 1922 to 1974, the Ryan's family is in the process of remodeling. Today guests can visit and learn about the seven hauntings that bring the castle's history more alive.
Then, Danielle talks about Ashton Kutcher. Particularly his connection to the Hollywood Ripper. And the power his testimony held undoubtedly swayed the court in giving the killer a more serious sentence.

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After going to Savannah recently for a wedding Danielle was inspired to choose a crime based in Savannah. The Mercer-Williams house is well known for a murder that took place in 1981. Eccentric, antique collector, Jim Williams called the police after he shot his assistant and lover, Danny Hansford. They were known for their fiery and tumultuous relationship. Jim was eventually found not-guilty, but Savannah residents are still undecided on whether Jim is a cold-blooded killer or an eccentric partier.

In this week's episode, Sandra talks about the Martha Washington School for Girls. The school originally provided resident supervision for delinquent girls first on Queen Anne Hill and then on Mercer island. The school then moved back to Seattle in 1914. The school was originally owned by Juvenile Court Judge Everett T. Smith from 1862 to 1933. The state of Washington then assumed control in 19578 until the school closed in 1971. The site is now the Martha Washington Park. Since its closure, the area where the school was located has shown some paranormal activity. This activity includes hearing disembodied voices and seeing the ghost of a young girl.

Danielle's Source:

https://ghostcitytours.com/savannah/haunted-places/haunted-houses/mercer-williams-house/

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This week Sandra talks about the Mckamey Manor located in Summertown TN. Mckamey Manor has been around for a few years now and although it is known as a haunted house, the truth is it is nothing like today's standard haunted houses. Instead of a house filled with ghouls and ghosts, this house is filled with terror tailored to its visitors. The created Russ Mckamey started the attraction as a mom-and-pop type house in the mid 2000's has now turned into a place where the terror is real. 

Then, Danielle discusses the tumultuous and toxic relationship of Gypsy Rose and Dee Dee Blanchard. As seen in the Hulu show, The Act starring Joey King and Patricia Arquette.

Dee Dee had everyone convinced that her daughter, Gypsy Rose was suffering from many health issues including leukemia and muscular dystrophy. She was also restricted to using a wheelchair and used feeding tubes to eat. But, these were all lies and Gypsy Rose was actually healthy and simply a pawn in her mother's web of nefarious lies.

As Gypsy Rose grew older she sought independence from her mother in the only way she thought possible...

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In this week's episode, Danielle talks about the infamous Yoga Twins. They were aspiring reality stares, known for being flashy co-owners of yoga studios. They were inseparable and even sported matching Porches. But, their relationship was co-dependent and toxic. They were also known for their explosive arguments which often turned into physical altercations. So when the twins drove off a cliff in Hawaii, was it intentional or an accident?

Then, Sandra talks about the Two Princes in the Tower. Back in England in the 1480's two young princes were the next in line to the throne. They were sent to the Tower of London where they disappeared. According to historians the two princes may have been murdered by their Uncle Richard III who ascended the throne after their disappearance. Today people who visit the Tower of London have reported seeing two little boys wearing nightshirts and holding hands. They frequently are seen in the White Tower and have also been seen playing on the battlements. Some visitors have even reported hearing children giggling.

Danielle's Sources:

https://www.thecut.com/2018/01/what-to-know-alexandria-duvals-alleged-murder-in-hawaii.html#:~:text=The%20Twins'%20Background,dust%2Dups%20with%20the%20law.

https://medium.com/@true-historian/the-curious-case-of-yoga-twins-from-maui-513aaa68218b

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Danielle and Sandra catch up on their limited knowledge of football and the fact that CVS does sell flowers for those who wait until the last minute on Valentine's Day. Then Danielle discusses Oscar Pistorious, an Olympian who fell from grace after shooting his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp to death. Initially, he claimed to have defended himself against a potential burglar, but this was proven false when more and more details emerged on what happened that night.

In this week's episode Sandra talks about haunted house stories that can be found on the popular website Reddit. From seeing a man in a hat to hearing strange noises, these houses are not for the faint of heart.

Danielle's Sources:

https://allthatsinteresting.com/oscar-pistorius

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In this week, episode, Sandra talks about Voodoo Dolls. Today Voodoo Dolls are known for evil purposes, such as bringing people harm. However, Voodoo Dolls are actually not used for evil purposes and are used to heal and connect the user to deceased loved ones, the pins are used to help direct energy to specific parts of the body.

Then, Danielle covers the Gianni Versace killer, Andrew Cunanan. Featured in season two of American Crime Story, Andrew Cunanan was an overly ambitious young man with an insatiable need for luxury. He sought out older gay men who would pay his bills. Eventually, something snapped in Andrew and he proceeded to kill four men. The only potential motive investigators had was Andrew was furious about contracting HIV and blamed these four people for potentially spreading the disease. Andrew's last and most famous victim was Gianni Versace.

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In this episode, Sandra makes scones and dreams of Ireland while Danielle reveals that she has the same fridge as Lorelai in the earlier seasons of Gilmore Girls. Then Danielle talks about Frank Abagnale Jr., the inspiration behind Catch Me if You Can, the 2002 film starring Leonard Di Caprio. Frank excelled at scams, fraud, and forgery. He preteneded to be a pilot, then a doctor, and eventually turning to cashing fake checks. Until one day he caught the attention of the FBI who offered him a deal in the form of a job to get out of prison. 

Later, Sandra talks about the Green Children of Woolpit. Legend has it that during the 12th century in Woolpit, England two children were found near an actual wolf pit. According to sources the children were green, and did not speak english.The story goes that Richard de Calne took both children in for a few years, and over time they lost the green tinge to their skin. Sadly the boy died at a young age, but the girl went on to live and get married. Today it is thought that these two children may have been children who lost their parents and may have been Flemish.

Danielle's Source:

https://www.biography.com/personality/frank-abagnale

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In this week's episode Sandra talks about the case of Haley Zega. On April 29th at the age of six, Haley Zega was on a hike with her grandparents in the Ozark National Forest. The trail surrounds the Buffalo National River. What started out as a normal hike turned into a nightmare for her entire family. She was found two days later on May 1st. Sandra tells the story of what Haley experienced during those fifty-two hours that Haley was missing.

Later, Danielle covers the disappearance of Jean Spangler. An aspiring actress in Hollywood with a young daughter and a frustrated ex-husband. Her purse with a broken handle was found at one of the entrances to Griffith Park. A note was found inside her purse which mentioned a Kirk. Perhaps the same famed actor, Kirk Douglas, who Jean acted alongside in a film? There is also a possible connection with the Black Dahlia killer.

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Happy New Year everyone! Danielle is now 31 and Sandra finds party planning to be stressful. Danielle's first topic of 2023 is the murder of singer, Christina Grimmie. She was shot on June 10, 2016, after performing at The Plaza Live in Orlando, Florida. Christina was known for her strong vocals and support for her loyal fans. She started on YouTube and continued to increase in popularity. She joined as a contestant on the sixth season of The Voice. Christina was destined for stardom and one fan took an obsessive interest in her life. 

Later, episode Sandra talks about ogres. Not to be confused with giants or trolls, ogres are defined as large creatures that eat ordinary human beings and are fond of children or infants. They have appeared in folklore and mythology for generations, and today the most famous ogre is Shrek.

Danielle's Source: 

https://www.insider.com/christina-grimmie-death-5-year-anniversary-2021-6

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In this week's episode Sandra talks about the Muffin Man. Although everyone may know the nursery rhyme" Do you Know the Muffin Man?" Not many may know that the nursery rhyme's origins are very disturbing. The story goes that the Muffin Man may have been a man by the name of Federic Thomas Lynwood who supposedly would lure children to their death. The nursery rhyme was then created to warn other children about this particular man.

Later, Danielle covers the disappearance of the Sodder children. A mystery that continues to remain unsolved. On Christmas Eve 1945 in Fayetville, West Virginia a fire ravaged the Sodder household. Jennie and George escaped with four of their children, but the remaining five were trapped in the house. Jennie and George were heartbroken when they saw their house engulfed in flames, but their only option was to wait for help. Strangely there were no remains discovered inside the home during an investigation. What happened to the five missing children?

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This week, Danielle covers a famous case that finally produced an update after decades of being steeped in mystery. The identity of the Boy in the Box was revealed this month as Joseph Augustus Zarelli. This is currently an active investigation so stay posted!

Then, Sandra talks about the Ashland Stone Public House located in Ashland MA. It was commenced on Stone's Public House in 1832 by John Stone. He built it next to the railroad to attract people, and it started as a hotel. Today it is a restaurant with a very vibrant history. Locals today know the Public House to be haunted by several spirits. The most well known is eleven year old Mary Smith who supposedly died by getting hit by a train.

Danielle's Source:

https://allthatsinteresting.com/boy-in-the-box

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In this week's episode, Sandra answers the question: Why do witches ride brooms? It turns out that the history of the witch's broom started back in 1453 when Guillaume Edelin who was a priest from Saint-Germain-en- Laye near Paris confessed to riding a broom. There are those that believe that the witch's broom is also connected to pagan fertility rituals, and because women would use brooms to signal to others that they were away from their homes. They would either place them in the fireplace or outside their door. Regardless of how the idea started, it is no secret that today when you ask someone to think of an image of a witch, they almost always have a broom.

Then, Danielle discusses Ruby Ridge. A shooting in Idaho between the U.S. Federal government and the Weaver family resulted in several deaths considered unnecessary. 

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Inspired by Danielle's recent trip to Provincetown, Tony Chop Chop Costa was a local serial killer active in the 1960s and 70s. He was known for inviting girls to his magic garden where he grew marijuana. It was in the garden where Tony would butcher his victims. Thanks to Jose from the Clarendon House for this suggestion!

In this week's episode Sandra talks about Hag Stones. These stones are typically found along dry riverbeds and beaches. They are also known as fairy stones and witch stones. Legend has it that these stones that are usually misshapen with a hole in the middle bring good things and can ward off evil. They have been used to ward off witches and even used to help fertility. One of the most important things about hag stones is that they are supposed to find you, and only work for the person that they find.

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In this week's episode, Sandra talks about the Spider Gates Cemetery in Leicester MA. It is also known as the Friends Cemetery and a private Quaker cemetery, a secluded woodland area south of the Kettle Brook Reservoir. It is named Spider Gates Cemetery because of the low black wrought-iron gates that some believe look like spiders or spider webs, but are actually an art deco of sunny rays. There are several stories that circulate around this cemetery. One legend speaks of a hidden cave where the body of a young girl was found. Today the gates have actually been removed, but there are still those that visit this haunted site.

Then, Danielle discusses Buffalo Jim, a colorful character and businessman from Las Vegas. An ambitious wrestling promoter, Jim made enemies with the wrong people. His neighbor, Rick Rizzolo started sending threatening letters to Jim. Rick also happened to get out of prison one day before Jim was found dead at Motel 8 in Las Vegas. His family and friends are convinced there was foul play. Check out the episode, Death in a Vegas Motel from Unsolved Mysteries on Netflix. 

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Danielle discusses the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German. The two girls were last seen hiking near train tracks in Delphi, Indiana. Their bodies were discovered the next day near a creek. After five years a suspect has finally been arrested. Richard Allen, a CVS pharmacist and member of the Delphi community is thought to be connected to the murders.

In this week's episode, Sandra talks about the History of Mischief Night. This night is most commonly celebrated on October 30th, the night before Halloween. It is currently a holiday where people, usually teenagers, run around their neighborhoods and vandalize houses. It turns out that Mischief Night started around 1790, and became more popular in the United States during the 1930s to relieve stress after the Great Depression. Mischief Night is also known as Devil's Night, Goosey Night and Cabbage Night.

Danielle's Source:

https://www.thedailybeast.com/delphi-bar-owner-recalls-murder-suspect-richard-allen-sitting-inches-away-from-wanted-sketch-in

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In this week's episode, Sandra talks about the end of the Salem Witch Trials. After a little over a year of living in fear, the Salem Witch Trials suddenly came to an end. The end result was that two hundred people were accused of being witches, and of those two hundred, twenty were executed.

Then, Danielle discusses the disappearance of Tara Calico. On September 20, 1988, Tara disappeared near her home while on a bike ride in New Mexico. It has been decades since Tara was last seen and the only potential leads were from unsettling Polaroid pictures. In one photograph young woman and a young boy were tied up with tape over their mouths. They were fully clothed on a mattress in what looked to be the back of a van. Tara's mother was convinced this was her daughter, but this was not conclusively determined. What happened to Tara Calico?

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Happy spooky season! Danielle starts this episode by covering one of the most well-known unsolved mass murders in the United States; the Villisca Axe Murders. Eight people were brutally murdered in the early hours of June 10, 1912 in Villisca, Iowa. This case still leaves people perplexed by the number of unanswered questions. There is no known motive or idea of the possible killer(s). The house still exists today for people to visit if they desire. 

In this week's episode Sandra talks about the first part of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. What started out as a few young girls accusing others of witchcraft spiraled out of control. Today we know Salem, MA is home to the horrific Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Listen as Sandra talks about what started the Witch Trials and how one action made by several young girls turned a town upside down.

Danielle's Source:

https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/villisca-axe-murders/

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In this week's episode, Sandra talks about the story of the Witch of North Pepperell MA. Legend has it that a woman named Mrs. Lovegood was convicted of being a witch. As punishment for being convicted and branded on the forehead, she set a curse upon the town. After she ran off into the woods and disappeared never to be seen again strange occurrences started to happen in the town. From random fires to people dying from mysterious circumstances. Soon after people left the city and never returned, today it is an abandoned part of the town of Pepperell MA.

Then, Danielle talks about the Murder of Marleen Warren, the Killer Clown. This is an unbelievable story with many twists and turns. A clown shows up in an affluent area of Palm Beach, Florida, in May of 1990 and presents a gift basket to Marlene then proceeds to shoot her in the face. The clown then turns around and vanishes into thin air. Listen to find out what happens to this killer clown and if their identity was ever discovered.

Welcome back to another episode! Danielle and Sandra start getting into the Halloween season in this episode. Firstly, Danielle discusses the mysterious death of 17-year-old, Kurt Sova. His body was found in a ravine 500 feet away from the Halloween party he attended a few nights earlier. But, the coroner determined Kurt had died between 24 to 36 hours before his body ended up in the ravine, but Kurt had already been missing for 5 days. Was his body placed in the ravine? What happened during the time period when he was missing?

Then, Sandra talks about the Grim Reaper. The Grim Reaper is also known as " The Reaper" is one of many personified versions of Death. Described as a prominent figure with a dark black hood covering their face and carrying a scythe, the Grim Reaper is one of the most famous images of death. From being featured in famous movies, and music.

Danielle's Sources:

https://www.cleveland19.com/2021/10/28/40-years-since-suspicious-death-teenager-kurt-sova-case-goes-cold-again/

https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Kurt_Sova

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In this week's episode, Sandra talks about the history of changelings. A changeling is believed to be a fairy that had been left in place of a real human, typically a child that other fairies have stolen. The legend of changelings can be found in Scottish and Irish folklore but has also been connected to African and German folklore. Changelings have been featured in modern media, such as an episode of Outlander.

Then, Danielle discusses the idea of repressed memories specifically involving Eileen Franklin. Eileen claimed she suddenly remembered a traumatic experience involving her dad raping and murdering her childhood best friend from 20 years earlier. The idea of repressed memories continues to be hotly debated about whether it can be considered a plausible defense in the justice system.

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Cruises, family vacations, and human trafficking. This is the disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley. After going on a cruise with her family from Puerto Rico to Curacao she disappeared while their ship was docked at their final destination. Amy was last seen talking to a man named Alister Douglas on the morning of March 24, 1998, a bass player for the ship's band. After Amy returned to the family cabin with her brother after a night of dancing she was never seen again. The only items missing from her room were a pack of cigarettes and a lighter. A common theory is that Amy was a victim of human trafficking. The FBI is still investigating Amy's disappearance and her family is offering a sizeable reward for any information which can move it forward. 

In this week's episode, Sandra talks about Minotaurs. It is defined as a mythical creature with a man's body and the head and tail of a bull. The legend of the Minotaur has been around for centuries. Starting from the Greek myth featuring Theseus. The minotaur is still popular enough to be featured in modern media ranging from Dante's Inferno to a painting called Vollard Suite that Pablo Picasso painted.

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In this week's episode, Sandra talks about the Legend of Margorie McCall which happened in Lurgan Ireland in 1705. Legend has it that Margorie McCall passed away due to a severe illness. When she was buried, she was buried with a precious wedding ring that no one could remove from her finger. Unfortunately, a short time after her death, grave robbers attempted to steal the ring. While attempting to steal the ring they decided to cut her finger off. Once the blood started to appeal on her finger, Margorie woke with a start from her "dead-like" state and scared the grave robbers off. She then went home to her husband who upon answering the door fell down dead. He was then buried in the same plot meant for her, and she went on to remarry and have several more children. Her gravestone was engraved with  "Lived Once. But died twice."  Find out how this story could relate to other similar tales from the "Lady with the Ring."

Later, Danielles talks about the '90s in Norway. Specifically the black metal music scene. Known of being very anti-religion and violent, members were celebrated for being rebellious to a fault. Musicians from various black metal bands became more and more extreme. One person even mutilated himself while performing at concerts. This is one of the darker and angstier stores that has been covered with OWTTA. 

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In this episode, Danielle and Sandra discuss Mother of Dragons, swimming snakes, and Dave the Intern's voice is finally heard this week. Then Danielle dives into Part Two of Giselda Blanco, a cocaine queenpin. A greatly feared and powerful player in the Columbia drug trade. As her reputation and wealth grew so did her list of enemies. Eventually, a drug war began in Miami with Griselda being the main reason for the number of deaths. Hear about her rise and eventual downfall.

Later, Sandra talks about the legend of the Basilisk. Although it may have started to appear in other forms, today the basilisk is known for appearing as a cobra-like snake. Its history states that not only can the basilisk only be male, but that it is one of the most powerful creatures, and has the power to kill people, due to its venom. Back in medieval times, it was said to be able to breathe fire with a loud roar, at another point it was described as a chicken with dragon wings. Today it is most likely well known for its depiction of a serpent in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

Danielle's Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Griselda-Blanco

The Hairy Man of Vergas Trails is a local legend in the small town of Ottertail County located in West Central Minnesota. The town of Ottertail County has a population of just over three hundred people. It is said that the Hairy Man of Vargas Trails is described as being just over eight feet tall, has long straggly hair, a very musty smell and is always described as barefoot. According to local legend it has been sighted since the 1960's. Some claim that it is just a local legend, others claim that it is a local hermit living in the woods scaring off the local children from the area.

In the first two-parter of the podcast, Danielle begins the tale of Griselda Blanco, AKA the Godmother, Queen of Cocaine, and La Madrina. A powerful drug queenpin from Colombia. She became a powerhouse in the 1980s in Miami and was a direct distributor of cocaine for Colombia. She was feared by everyone in the industry and was known to provoke violence even when it wasn't necessary. She made countless enemies including her ex-husbands families after they mysteriously died one by one. 

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Kim Kardashian, donuts, and dresser organization. It's another classic OWTTA episode. This week Daniele discusses Ma Barker and her gang which consisted of her four sons and one of their acquaintances. Ma Barker was considered a criminal mastermind and was feared by FBI director, J. Edgar Hoover. Ma loved her adventurous life until one day she ended up in a four-hour shooting stand-off with authorities. 

The Momo Challenge hoax took place during the years 2018 and 2019. Known as an internet urban legend, it was reported that children and young adolescents were enticed by a user who went by the name Momo to complete various tasks. If they refused those tasks then bad things would happen. During this time, several countries were warning parents and children against Momo. It later came out that Momo may have been a hoax.

Danielle's Sources:

https://allthatsinteresting.com/ma-barker

https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/ma-barker

Sandra's Sources:

Inspired by Danielle's recent trip to Rhode Island, she discusses Adam Emery. After faking his death in the 1990's, he is still a wanted man. He shocked all who knew him after killing a man who he thought damaged his car. Adam later discovered that it was a different person entirely who hit his car. The last known sighting of Adam was when he and his wife Elena stood together on the Newport Bridge. Their car was found abandoned with the engine still running. Elena's remains were discovered six months later in Narragansett Bay. It remains unknown whether Adam is still alive.

The Grauman's Chinese Theater opened in 1927, it was initially built to host the premiere of Cecil B Demille film called " The King of Kings." It is located on the northeast corner of Hollywood Blvd and Orange Drive, and is one of the if not the most recognizable buildings in Hollywood today. Although it is known for the Hollywood walk of fame and can be easily recognized by its carved pagoda towers and two stone lions guarding the front entrance, this incredible sight also has its secrets. Stories have been told of hearing mysterious sounds and seeing a little girl ghost by the name of Annabelle walking around backstage. This theater has seen its share of triumphs and tragedies.

Danielle's Sources:

https://www.grunge.com/724887/the-untold-truth-of-adam-emerys-mysterious-disappearance/

https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Adam_Emery

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In this week's episode Sandra talks about the Ghost of Stow Lake. Located in The Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, CA, the ghost of Stow Lake is a local legend that has been around for over one hundred years. In one version of the tale a young girl in the Victorian era was in a row boat with her baby when the baby fell into the lake. She jumped in after the baby and unfortunately both drowned. In another version of the story a young girl was walking in the park with her baby, sat down and started talking with another woman. After some time the pram fell into the lake. Not realizing the baby was in the lake, the young girl ran around asking people if they saw her baby. She later found the baby in the lake and supposedly drowned. Today, people have had sightings of her since 1908. People say that a ghost in a white dress with fair hair will come up to you asking if you have seen her baby. If you say yes, she will haunt you, if you say no she will kill you.

Then, Danielle discusses the charismatic, and forceful, Carrie Nation. She was also known as Carry A. Nation. She was a part of the temperance movement and was staunchly anti-alcohol. She believed drinking brought out all the wickedness in men. When Carrie didn't think preaching in the streets was making a big enough impact she decided to take a more physical approach. She would go to various saloons and smash all the bottles with a hatchet. The public was both scared and fascinated by this woman.

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Hold on to your horses for this episode! Danielle and Sandra give their takes on hot-button topics. But, also have sprinkles of their usual light-hearted banter. Then, Danielle covers the salacious story of Alice Crimmins. She is considered the Casey Anthony of mid-century America. Her appearance and personal life were so heavily scrutinized by the public and investigators that this took away from efforts of finding her children's killer. Alice was eventually found guilty by an all-male jury. The evidence was considered very thin, and the witnesses were unreliable. Does the real killer still remain at large?

Then, Sandra talks about the famous Clown Motel located in Tonopah Nevada. A pair of siblings originally bought it to pay homage to their late father who had a love of clowns. It is located across from the Tonopah Cemetery and is one of the most haunted hotels in the United States. From strange happenings to a mysterious clown ghost called the Trickster, guests will check in but many do not stay the night.

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In this week's episode, Sandra talks about Aokigahara Forest located on the northwestern flank of Mount Fuji on the island of Honshu in Japan. It is on 30 square kilometers (12 sq miles) of hardened lava that was laid down by the last major eruption of Mount Fuji that happened in 864 CE. Although thousands of tourists are visiting it today, unfortunately, it is most well known as the "Suicide Forest." Today Japan has tried to do a number of things to discourage people from dying by suicide by putting up signs with suicide prevention information located at the forest entrance, and they no longer release the numbers of suicides in the forest. Due to its tragic history, It is no secret that the forest today is known to be haunted.

Later, Danielle talks about the strange and unexplainable disappearance of famed crime novelist Agatha Christie. One day in December 1926, Christie kissed her young daughter good night and drove off towards London. She was not seen again for eleven days. Why would this famous and successful novelist suddenly decide to vanish into thin air? Once found, Christie maintained that she had no recollection of what occurred the night she disappeared and she refused to speak about it ever again publicly. 

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This week Danielle discusses the mysterious death of socialite and avid horsewoman, Joan Robinson Hill. Joan was always known to be healthy and lively until her death drastically worsened over a short period of time. Her husband who also happened to be a doctor never showed any signs of concern which would later get seen as one way he acted oddly during this time. How did this newlywed with a young child who was known to be vivacious suddenly pass away at the age of 38?

Later, In this week's episode, Sandra talks about the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Tampa Bay Florida. The original bridge was built in 1954 and opened on September 6th. It was made to reach St.Petersburg from terra Ceia and vice versa. Today it is known for having two separate tragedies in 1980, both including boats. It also has an unfortunate history of having a high number of suicides. The only way across the bridge today is via car, and there have been reports of seeing a mysterious blonde-haired woman on the bridge. Passengers who have stopped to help her have seen her disappear. It is unclear why she is on the bridge, considering the bridge's history it is no surprise that the Skyway Bridge is known for being haunted.

Danielle's Sources:

https://soapboxie.com/government/Blood-Money-and-Murder-In-Texas-The-Strange-Case-of-Dr-John-Hill

Sandra starts off this week and talks about five different scary graveyard stories from the popular Reddit website. From having a spirit accidentally follow someone home, to finding a graveyard where two school teachers may have been buried together, these stories are both spooky and fascinating.

Then, Danielle covers the Hindenburg Disaster. The Hindenburg was a Titianic-sized German airship from 1937 which was considered the pride of the Nazis. When mooring at Lakehurst, New Jersey the airship burst into flames. Both the design and the amount of hydrogen made the Hindenburg highly flammable and is a reason why airships' popularity dwindled shortly thereafter. 

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Hello! We are back. Daniells goes in a different direction this week. She talks about Joanna of Castile also known as Juana la Loca, the nominal Queen of Castile and Aragon. She was embroiled in a power struggle brought on by her husband and father. After her husband died, her father retained full control and she was sent to a palace to live out the rest of her days. Throughout this power struggle, both her husband and father were quick to spread rumors about Joanna's unfit state to rule over the kingdom of Spain due to her unstable mental health. Was she really ill or was this a way to keep her out of the way so the men could rule?

In this week's episode Sandra talks about the Ropes Mansion. Built in Salem, MA in the late 1720's by Samuel Bernard, it was later purchased in 1768 by John Nathaniel Ropes. Plagued by a history of colonialism, smallpox and unexpected deaths, the Ropes Mansion is known today as being one of the more haunted houses in Salem, MA. It is best known for the ghost of Abigail "Nappy" Ropes, and being featured in the popular Disney movie "Hocus Pocus."

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In this week's episode Sandra talks about the legend of Mermaids. Mermaids or merfolk (mermen and mermaids) are defined as having the upper body of a human and the tail of a fish. It turns out Mermaids can be dated back to the sixth century and it is rumored that Christopher Columbus even saw mermaids on his voyage in the Caribbean. Today they can be found all over the world and are known in many cultures to be considered a bad omen. Thanks to popular culture most people know of mermaids because of movies like Disney's The Little Mermaid, and Splash.

Then, Danielle discusses the twisted and dark story of Anneliese Michel, a young woman who was convinced that demons possessed her in 1970s Bavaria. What started as an epilepsy diagnosis progressed to inconceivable horrors at the hands of people who should have been protecting her. Parts of her story inspired the 2005 film, The Exorcism of Emily Rose.   

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Welcome back! Danielle talks about the mysterious and still unknown identity of the Somerton Man. He was found deceased, propped up in front of a wall at Somerton Beach in Adelaide, Australia in 1948. There was no identification found on the body. A note was discovered sewn into his pants pocket which read, "Tamam Shud", Persian for it's finished. So many suspicious details were found that it made investigators believe his death was a homicide, likely a result of being poisoned. His body was exhumed last year to run DNA tests in an attempt to uncover new evidence.

In this week's episode Sandra talks about the Ancient Ram Inn. Located in Gloucestershire UK the Ancient Ram Inn was built in 1145. It was first used to house masons, slaves and workers who were constructing the St. Mary's Church located directly across the street. Today it is used as an inn and is home to several spirits. One of them is supposedly a witch who was burned at the stake in the 1500's. You can actually request the room that she supposedly stayed in before being killed. That room is known as the "Witch's Room."

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https://allthatsinteresting.com/tamam-shud-somerton-man

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In this week's episode Sandra talks about one of the most haunted restaurants in Salem, MA. Rockafellas has had a long interesting history, from being the meetinghouse of the Salem First Church to a jewely store by the name of Daniel Low and Company. Today it is a local restaurant that holds events on the upper level and the restaurant is on the lower level. It is one of the most haunted restaurants because it is home to two ghosts. The Black Suited Minister and the Blue Lady. Find out how these two ghosts might be intertwined.

Later, Danielle talks about William Bradford Bishop, Jr, an educated former United States Foreign Service officer, fluent in five languages killed his family on March 1, 1976. He shortly vanished and likely fled the United States. On April 10, 2014, he was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. Learn about recent sightings from all around the globe. 

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This week Danielle discusses a recently solved cold case. The murder of 11-year-old, Melissa Tremblay. Her body was found the day after she went missing in Lawrence, MA in 1988. A former corrections officer was arrested last month as the primary suspect. Shoutout to Sandra for being on top of all the cold cases which are now being closed. 

Then, Sandra talks about planchettes. It turns out that Planchettes first became popular in the Victorian era. Over time they slowly became obsolete due to the invention of the ouija board. Although you can still find them today, either featured on popular shows like "Ru Paul's Drag Race" or at local shops in Salem, MA.

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Welcome back! Today Sandra and I combined efforts yet again the dive into the horrific history of Danvers State Hospital. Think of One Flew Over a Cuckoo's Nest, but without Jack Nicholson. Hear about the severe lack of funding and resources provided by the state of Massachusetts. This ultimately led to a sharp decline in the patients' care. The hospital fell into such bad shape that patients were buried in nearby cemeteries with numbers as markers instead of their own names. 

Sandra talks about the ghosts of Danvers State Hospital. From seeing creepy shadows, to hearing disembodied voices. It is no secret that a place with such a sad history would still have patients that have not checked out yet.

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https://allthatsinteresting.com/danvers-state-hospital

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In this week's episode Sandra talks about The Lady of the Lake. Today the Lady of the Lake is most known for being connected to other legends such as King Arthur, Lancelot, and Morgan Le Fay. However, there is more to her than meets the eye. Find out more about her history, and how there are many lakes today that are considered to be her lake.

Later, Danielle tells a gruesome and disturbing story. Carl Tanzler was a doctor who became obsessed with a patient suffering from tuberculosis. Despite Tanzler's lack of medical training in treating tuberculosis, he was determined to treat Maria. His homemade tonics were unable to save Maria, and she ultimately died. Hear how the creepiness gets worse and worse from here.

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Danielle covers the disappearance of Dorothy Forstein, an unsolved crime. Based out of Philadelphia, Dorothy did not possess any enemies and was well-liked by friends and neighbors. The only potential motive formulated by police was that Dorothy was abducted by someone who held a grudge against her magistrate husband, Jules Forstein. Four years after getting brutally attacked in her own home, Dorothy was never seen again after her daughter was woken in the night and saw her mother getting carried out of their house by an unknown man. 

Later, Sandra talks about more haunted house stories from the popular website Reddit. However, this week has a theme, and that theme is Doppelgangers. Find out both the history of doppelgangers and form your own conclusions on whether or not you think that doppelgangers are evil, or just random people that may look like or are similar to yourself.

Danielle's Sources:

https://www.grunge.com/727269/the-unsolved-mystery-of-dorothy-forsteins-disappearance/

https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/strange-indoors/dorothy-forstein

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In this week's episode, Sandra talks about haunted house stories found on the popular website Reddit. Inspired by two listener stories, these stories range from weird noises to knocking to even a supposed haunted painting.

Later, Danielles discusses Mary Fields, also known as Stagecoach Mary and Black Mary. She was the first African-American female star-route mail carrier in the United States. She protected the mail from potential thieves and even scared off a pack of wolves. Known for her proclivity for hard liquor and gunfights, she was a woman ahead of her time.  

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