Creeps and Crime Storytime - A Paranormal and True Crime Podcast

Timothy O'Bryan Oct 31, 2023

I made a buy-me-a-coffee thing! Click the link to support the podcast if you would like to: https://ko-fi.com/creepsandcrimestorytimeThis Halloween, Charlie talks us through the awful story of Timothy O'Bryan, an 8 year old boy who just wanted to enjoy a rainy night of trick or treating with his family. This Halloween marks the 49th anniversary of Timothy's murder via poisoned candy, so keep him in your thoughts tonight as we listen to his story. Sources for this episode are: https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/Pixy-Stix-and-Poison-The-Murder-of-Timothy-OBrien Trick-or-Treat Terror: A Mid-Century Halloween Murder – The Vintage Woman (thevintagewomanmagazine.com )https://www.midnightsocietytales.com/2016/04/11/halloween-murder-true-story-ronald-clark-obryan/Looking into the eyes of evil: The day I covered the execution of Texas’ infamous Halloween killer - Breckenridge Texan O'BRYAN v. State :: 1979 :: Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Decisions :: Texas Case Law :: Texas Law :: US Law :: Justia The ex-wife of Ronald Clark O'Bryan, awaiting execution for... - UPI ArchivesMusic by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

Sherri Papini Aug 27, 2023

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This week, Charlie talks us through the bizarre kidnapping of Sherri Papini. "Supermom" Sherri is abducted whilst jogging, leaving no evidence of the crime behind except her phone and a few strands of blonde hair. A huge manhunt is underway almost immediately, and Sherri's family are waiting desperately for answers, until a mystery donor and hostage negotiator step in.

Interview Footage: Sherri Papini Interrogation by Shasta Co. Sheriff's detectives | Raw video - YouTube

Sources for this episode are: Husband of kidnapped California mom Sherri Papini describes moment she was released | Daily Mail Online

Sherri Papini case: Surveillance video shows moment of NorCal mother's reappearance - ABC7 San Francisco (abc7news.com )

Negotiator in Sherri Papini case scrutinized (redding.com )

Sherri Papini Case: Man Who Once Dated Mom Accused of Staging Kidnapping Says She's a 'Compulsive Liar' | Inside Edition

Sherri Papini's Dad Dismisses 2003 Racist Online Post Written Under Her Name (people.com )Sherri Papini Can Post $120,000 Bond (lawandcrime.com )

Marlene Warren Mar 08, 2023

When a disguised assailant shows up at the front door of Marlene Warrens home in a safe, affluent Florida community and guns her down, people are shocked. But the answers to questions that have been plaguing Marlene's family for decades are incredibly close to home.

Sources for this episode are:

A Clown At The Door | A Court TV Special - YouTube

Sheila Keen Warren Wiki: Marlene Warren's Murderer Arrested, Possibly Solving the Killer Clown Case (earnthenecklace.com )

Marlene Warren - Chilling Crimes

True Crime: Clown killer accused of murdering Marlene Warren (palmbeachpost.com )

True Crime of Palm Beach County: Killer clown with balloons fatally shoots woman at front door in Wellington (newsbreak.com )

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

Jodi Arias and Travis Alexander Part 2 Mar 01, 2023

In part 2 of this story, we discuss what gruesome discovery awaited Travis's friends behind his locked bedroom door. the truth wouldn't take long to catch up to Jodi, no matter the tales she spun to try and avoid it.

Sources for this episode are:

Jodi Arias Timeline: Key Dates In Case Of California Woman Accused Of Stabbing Ex-Boyfriend 27 Times (UPDATED) | HuffPost UK Crime (huffingtonpost.co.uk )

The Jodi Arias Timeline | Project WASABI (wordpress.com )

Mimi Hall 911 Call When Finding Travis after FIVE Days - YouTube

Redacted Travis Alexander Autopsy Report [mwl1op96y9nj] (idoc.pub )

Jodi Arias Caught Lying to Cops in Recorded Phone Calls - ABC News (go.com )

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

Jodi Arias and Travis Alexander Part 1 Feb 15, 2023

This week, Charlie takes us to Mesa Arizona to unravel the toxic, messy and incredibly unhealthy relationship between Jodi and Travis that ended in murder.

Sources for this episode are:

Jodi Arias Timeline: Key Dates In Case Of California Woman Accused Of Stabbing Ex-Boyfriend 27 Times (UPDATED) | HuffPost UK Crime (huffingtonpost.co.uk )

'Jodi Arias: The Friends Speak' Brings Key People in the Case Together for the First Time (Exclusive) (popculture.com )

The Jodi Arias Timeline | Project WASABI (wordpress.com )

Stabber of Hearts — Jodi Arias & The Murder of Travis Alexander | by Quinn Zane | Unburied | Medium

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

Butter Box Babies Feb 08, 2023

Sophie turns the pages back to the 1920s to tell Charlie a tragic story about the Butter Box Babies. One couple in Nova Scotia set up a facility for women to give birth safely and give up unwanted pregnancies discreetly, adopting babies out to families across Canada. But all is not what it seems, and a field opposite a cematary nearby hides a horrifying secret.

Helen McCourt Feb 01, 2023

Charlie takes us back to February 1988, when 22 year old Helen McCourt vanishes without a trace on her way home from work. A local pub landlord immediately draws suspicion, but there is no body to prove she has been murdered. This case is the first in British history (and one of the first in the world), to convict of murder without a body, using DNA evidence.

Sources for this episode are:

When Missing Turns To Murder Helen McCourt - UK Crime Documentary - YouTube

Killer of Helen McCourt, Ian Simms, dies without revealing location of her body | ITV News Granada

Mother of murdered Helen McCourt will fight to attend killer's latest parole hearing | St Helens Star

A matter of facts | The Independent | The Independent

The race against time to stop this callous killer from getting out of jail for good - Manchester Evening News

Woman's murder changed Britain forever after killer's wall of silence - Liverpool Echo

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

Natalee Holloway and Stephany Flores Ramirez Jan 25, 2023

This week, we cover the missing persons case of Natalee Holloway - a bright, driven student who disappeared on a graduation trip in Aruba in 2005. The main suspect eluded conviction for years, until the night of the fifth anniversary of the case when history seemed to eerily repeat itself, and Stephany's life was stolen from her.

Sources for this case are:

Ala. girl missing in Aruba called 'dependable' by friends - Courttv.com - Top News (archive.org )

FOXNews.com - Three Aruba Suspects Going to Prison - U.S. & World (archive.org )

Missing White Female | Vanity Fair

Holloway attorney lured van der Sloot with $100 - TODAY People (archive.org )

Van der Sloot's mom: 'Joran is sick in his head' (nbcnews.com )

"Holloway suspect involved in Thai sex trade" | Radio Netherlands Worldwide (archive.org )

Joran van der Sloot Laptop Lie? Peru police say computer exposes lie in Stephany Flores killing - CBS News

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

Serial Killer: Harold Shipman Part 2 Jan 12, 2023

Another midweek upload! Charlie finishes the story of Harold Shipman - a small town doctor who had secretly been murdering his own patients for decades. We discuss the trial, sentencing and aftermath of his crimes.

Sources for this episode are:

Dr Harold Shipman: What Primrose knew | The Independent | The Independent

BBC NEWS | UK | Shipman's 215 victims

Who were the victims of Harold Shipman and how many murders was he convicted of? - Manchester Evening News

Fascinating new details on UK serial killer Dr.Harold Shipman's WIFE,family life,prison demeanor,& attitude towards his patients (google.com )

The Trial | Crime + Investigation UK (crimeandinvestigation.co.uk )

Shipman Inquiry - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk )

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

Serial Killer: Harold Shipman Part 1 Dec 21, 2022

Midweek upload this time! Charlie tells us the story of one of the UKs most awful residents. Harold Shipman carved out his career in medicine, fooling his local community into thinking he was a caring, devoted local doctor. A forged will and the headstrong daughter of a recently deceased patient would end up bringing his awful crimes to light for all to see.

Sources for this episode are:

BBC NEWS | UK | Harold Shipman: The killer doctor

Shipman was sacked for drug abuse | Harold Shipman | The Guardian

Pethidine - Wikipedia

Why Some Doctors Kill - ABC Radio National

Kathleen Grundy - Manchester Evening News

Q&A: Harold Shipman | Harold Shipman | The Guardian

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

Diane Downs Dec 04, 2022

Charlie tells Sophie the horrific story this week that shocked America in 1983. Something wasn't quite right when Diane came screaming into a hospital, wailing that somebody attacked her and shot her three children. But what would eventually come to light would paint a rather different story, one of obsession and neglect.

Diane Downs interview footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQrNTxsPbbY&t=401s

Sources for this episode are:

Diane Downs: Her Children Got in the Way of Her Love -- The Crime Library - Crime Library on truTV.com (archive.org )

The Mother & - The Washington Post

Diane Downs Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life & Achievements (thefamouspeople.com )

The Daughter of Diane Downs (oprah.com )

Guilty As Sin — Diane Downs: Her Children Got in the Way of Her Love -- The Crime Library — Crime Library

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

Gypsy Rose Blanchard Nov 13, 2022

Our story today has been massively covered by all different kinds of media - a Hulu show, a Dr Phil interview, countless articles, and of course, podcasts. Rather than spending lots of time talking about the gruesome act itself - the murder of Claudine Blanchard - we focus more on the childhood and history of Gypsy Rose herself, and the historic child abuse that led her to such a dark place, desperate for freedom.

Sources for this episode are:

Mommy Dead and Dearest - Gypsy Rose Blanchard - Documentary - YouTube

Emma Lois Pitre (Gisclair) (1938 - 1997) - Genealogy (geni.com )

How a young woman forced to used a wheel chair, treated for several illnesses ended up in prison for her mother's murder - ABC News (go.com )

Terrifying Facebook Post Leads To Discovery Of Brutally Murdered Mother And Her Missing, Disabled Daughter | Thought Catalog

Dee Dee Wanted Her Daughter To Be Sick, Gypsy Wanted Her Mom Murdered (buzzfeednews.com )

Gypsy Rose Blanchard Weds Ryan Scott Anderson Amid 10-Year Prison Sentence - The Teal Mango

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

Karina Holmer Nov 06, 2022

This week we go to Boston in summer 1996, when Karina Holmer had her young life cut short. Karina had travelled to America from Sweden to work as an au pair while exploring Boston, but she was found under horrific circumstances after going out partying for the evening. Karina's murder remains unsolved to this day,

Sources for this episode are:

25 Years Later BPD Continues to Seek the Public’s Help in Murder of Karina Holmer – Live Boston (liveboston617.org )

Swedish Nanny Killed in Boston, Body Cut in Half | AP News

The murder of Boston nanny Karina Holmer remains a mystery (frontpagedetectives.com )

Decades later, few clues in Swedish nanny case > Detroit Legal News

The Murder of Swedish Au Pair Karina Holmer | by Verity Partington | The Mystery Box | Medium

Remembering Karina Holmer By Name, Not Just By The Crime That Killed Her (wgbh.org )

Unsolved Murder Of A Swedish Nanny After Going To A Boston Nightclub | Unsolved Crimes (wordpress.com )

Current Events Page – Susan Nichter

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

Haunted Objects Oct 31, 2022

Happy Halloween! This spooky episode is all about stories of haunted or cursed objects. Charlie and Sophie both take it in turns to tell each other, and you, about a selection of weird artefacts - The Crying Boy painting, The Dybbuk Box, Busby's Stoop Chair and the Hope Diamond.

Rodney Alcala Part 2 Oct 20, 2022

Charlie finishes off the horrific tale of Rodney Alcala this week, as we discuss the ways in which his violence escalated, his appearance on The Dating Game, and finally, the trials that made sure he was put away forever. Thousands of photos of unknown women and potential victims were found, please click the link below to see if you recognise anyone in the photos.

Dating Game Footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq0JSl6W74E

Photos of Unknown Women: Rodney Alcala Cold Case Photos | New York Post (nypost.com )

Sources for this episode are:

Convicted serial killer will not return to Wyoming to face murder charge from 1977 killing | AP News

Rodney Alcala: The Fine Art of Killing - LA Weekly

A close call: How serial killer Rodney Alcala appeared on 'The Dating Game' and won - ABC News (go.com )

Dating Game exec tried to stop serial killer Rodney Acala appearing | Daily Mail Online

THE DATING GAME KILLER: RODNEY ALCALA IN GRAPHIC DETAIL – Human Monsters True Crime Blog (wordpress.com )

People v. Alcala (1992) :: :: Supreme Court of California Decisions :: California Case Law :: California Law :: US Law :: Justia

Alcala scrap of paper a ‘miracle’ – Orange County Register (ocregister.com )

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

Rodney Alcala Part 1 Oct 11, 2022

Strap in, we're telling our first story about a serial killer this week. Charlie tells us about Rodney Alcala - an academically gifted young man, who in a creepy twist was even tutored in photography by Roman Polanski himself. Using a camera would eventually become a method to committing his awful crimes on both coasts of America.

Sources for this episode are:

Airline Hostess Found Slain In Her Apartment in Yorkville - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Jill Barcomb — Rodney Alcala: Extreme Serial Killer — Crime Library

The Eye of a Killer (people.com)

Skeleton of East Side Woman Found in Westchester - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Death row inmate suspected in 1977 murder of San Jose teen – The Mercury News

Rodney Alcala Update: Convicted serial killer on death row suspected in 1977 Calif. murder - CBS News

California killer may be linked to Seattle slayings in 1970s | The Seattle Times

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

CRIME: The Slenderman Stabbing Oct 05, 2022

We're getting a little bit creepy this week, as Charlie tells us the disturbing tale of what happens when you mix delusion, horror stories and violent ideas. The families of three sixth grade little girls had no idea what was going to happen at the end of May 2014, but the events of that morning would spark debates around the world regarding online safety and missed red flags.

Sources for this episode are:

‘Slender Man’ Trial: What’s Next for Geyser and Weier – Rolling Stone

'Slender Man' stabber Anissa Weier to be released from mental health facility (nypost.com)

Slender Man case: Morgan Geyser, 14, in not guilty insanity plea - BBC News

The True Story and Timeline Behind the Slender Man Stabbing (oprahdaily.com)

Slenderman Stabbing: Morgan Geyser & Anissa Weier police interviewS (excerpts) - YouTube

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

CRIME: Tamla Horsford Sep 19, 2022

We are back, and Charlie is in the storytelling seat this week to bring you the unjust tale of Tamla Horsford. Going to what should have been a fun birthday slumber party with the other football mums ended in Tamla lying dead on the lawn by morning, and conflicting tales and weird behaviour from the other attendees.

Sources for this episode are:

Tamla Horsford (@justicefortam) • Instagram photos and videos

The Unanswered Questions of Tamla Horsford’s Death – Rolling Stone

50 Cent and T.I. Demand Investigation Into Death of Tamla Horsford | Complex

Tamla Horsford GBI investigation - Neighbor Mary - YouTube

Tamla Horsford 911 call released - YouTube

Court officer terminated for allegedly leaking confidential information - Forsyth News

Microsoft Word - FCSO Press Release.docx (cdn-anvilcms.net)

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

CRIME: Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman Part 2 Aug 21, 2022

Are you ready for the second half of this story? Ian Huntley and Maxine Carr have been released from jail into a hotel, but it won't be for long. The girls are found and a nation grieves. Police are narrowing in on Huntley, and his predatory past catches up to him.

Sources for this episode are:

BBC NEWS | England | Beckham's plea to missing girls

The Soham Murderer: Ian Huntley | Crime+Investigation UK (crimeandinvestigation.co.uk)

His lies and shallow charm fooled dozens of people but they hid a violent, bitter man | UK news | The Guardian

Soham murders: Ian Huntley's press interviews alerted police - BBC News

Holly and Jessica book is stolen. - Free Online Library (thefreelibrary.com)

Soham: The Murder of Holly and Jessica 1/2 - True Crime Documentary - YouTube

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

CRIME: Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman Part 1 Aug 14, 2022

This week, Charlie tells us a story that almost everyone in the UK is familiar with. Two ten year old girls from a small town in Cambridgeshire vanish without a trace in 2002, and the serial predator responsible put the spotlight on himself from the very beginning.

Sources for this episode are:

BBC NEWS | England | Beckham's plea to missing girls

The Soham Murderer: Ian Huntley | Crime+Investigation UK (crimeandinvestigation.co.uk)

His lies and shallow charm fooled dozens of people but they hid a violent, bitter man | UK news | The Guardian

Soham murders: Ian Huntley's press interviews alerted police - BBC News

Holly and Jessica book is stolen. - Free Online Library (thefreelibrary.com)

Soham: The Murder of Holly and Jessica 1/2 - True Crime Documentary - YouTube

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

CRIME: Bianca Devins Aug 02, 2022

This week, Charlie tells the tragic and heartbreaking story of Bianca Devins. Bianca was a beautiful young girl who, despite her struggles, was beginning a life full of joy, talent and an unlimited potential for the future. This chance at her future was cruelly ripped away from her, by someone who felt entitled to what he couldn't have - and worst of all, someone her family trusted.

PLEASE take a moment to sign the petition to pass Bianca's Law:

Petition · Bianca’s Law - Stop the spread of violent and graphic images on the internet! · Change.org

Sources for this episode are:

Bianca Devins murder: Violent images sent to victim's family a form of "psychological terrorism," expert says - CBS News

Bianca Devins: The teenager whose murder was exploited for clicks - BBC News

Bianca Devins: How a Teenager's Death Went Viral - Rolling Stone

Suit: DA’s office shared gruesome images | Daily Sentinel (romesentinel.com)

Man accepts murder plea, gets 25 years to life in prison | Daily Sentinel (romesentinel.com)

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

CRIME: The Lululemon Murder Jul 24, 2022

Join us this week as Charlie tells a story of a disturbingly brutal attack in an affluent suburb of Maryland. The community is shocked, but the autopsy, crime scene and police interviews reveal the attacker behind the murder of Jayna Troxel Murray to ensure they stay behind bars forever.

Sources for this episode are:

Jayna Murray Obituary - The Woodlands, TX (dignitymemorial.com)

Lululemon murder: Apple Store employees listen to slaying | WJLA

Lululemon Murder, The Vicious Killing Over A Pair Of Leggings (allthatsinteresting.com)

Lululemon killing trial begins Monday - The Washington Post

Prosecutor in Bethesda slaying describes wild cover-up story - The Washington Post

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

CREEPS: The Lead Mask Deaths Jul 17, 2022

Charlie is back where she belongs in the storytelling seat as this week, we examine the bizarre and unsolved deaths on Vintém Hill in Brazil. Two men were found dead, with lead masks on their faces and a bizarre set of instructions, with no signs of violence. What happened to the men? Was this an illegal deal gone wrong, a suicide pact, or did they find the paranormal answers they were so desperately searching for?

Sources for this episode are:

Bowen,Two deaths 1966,Brazil,FSR67V13N2.pdf (ignaciodarnaude.com)

Lead Masks Case - Wikipedia

Solving the Lead Masks of Vintem Hill (skeptoid.com)

Impresión de fax de página completa (noufors.com)

Lead Masks Case: The Mysterious Death of Two UFO Hunters | by Mr. K | The Mystery Box | Medium

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

CRIME: Sylvia Plath Part 2 Jul 11, 2022

Sophie takes us on the second part of this story, as we learn about Sylvia's writing career, her turbulent marriage, and what her husband got up to once Sylvia had gone. Sometimes, tragedy does strike twice, and it can have a devastating impact on the generations that follow. Sylvia might be gone but her work lives forever.

Sources for this episode are:

- Sylvia Plath - Wikipedia

- How Sylvia Plath Used a Ouija Board to Write Poetry (ultraculture.org)

- Sylvia Plath | Biography, Poems, Books, Death, & Facts | Britannica

- Ruth Tiffany Barnhouse - Wikipedia

- Dr Ruth Tiffany Barnhouse (1924-1999) - Find a Grave Memorial

- Sylvia Plath's Spirit Guide | Academy of American Poets

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

CRIME: Sylvia Plath Part 1 Jul 03, 2022

Sophie is in the hot seat again to tell us the story of Sylvia Plath. This will be a two parter - the first episode describes the chapters of her early life. Sylvia was troubled with family tragedy, depression, and traumatic treatment for her problems. Despite all of this, she finds the inspiration to publish her writing, and even teach at university level.

Sources for this episode are:

- Sylvia Plath - Wikipedia

- How Sylvia Plath Used a Ouija Board to Write Poetry (ultraculture.org)

- Sylvia Plath | Biography, Poems, Books, Death, & Facts | Britannica

- Ruth Tiffany Barnhouse - Wikipedia

- Dr Ruth Tiffany Barnhouse (1924-1999) - Find a Grave Memorial

- Sylvia Plath's Spirit Guide | Academy of American Poets

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

CRIME: Susan Cox Powell Part 3 Jun 27, 2022

The final part of this awful story is here. Susan's wonderful parents try to do what is best for the children, and we look into just how gross Gross Steve actually is. It turns out it's super gross. Josh does the unthinkable, and another of the Powell siblings is trying to keep a secret hidden.

Sources for this episode are:

Father-in-law's journals detail obsession with Susan Powell - The Salt Lake Tribune (sltrib.com)

Odd Document, Behavior At Son's School Noted In Susan Powell Case (ksltv.com)

Who Is Michael Powell, And Did He Have Any Connection To The Disappearance Of Susan Cox Powell? | Crime News (oxygen.com)

Cold Podcast - The Complete Untold Stories (thecoldpodcast.com)

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

CRIME: Susan Cox Powell Part 2 Jun 19, 2022

Staying in Utah another week, continue with Charlie as she tells you the next chapter of this story. Police immediately suspect Josh, and his actions immediately after Susan's disappearance cause alarm to everyone around him. The frustration is enough to drive anyone nuts, especially once police learn that Josh disappeared for a vital 18 hours.

Sources for this episode are:

Cold Podcast - The Complete Untold Stories (thecoldpodcast.com)

25073585.pdf (ksl.com)

Everything police found in Josh Powell's minivan after Susan went missing - Deseret News

Police ask why Powell drove so far in rental car - Deseret News

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

CRIME: Susan Cox Powell Jun 12, 2022

This week, Charlie tells you the story of Susan Cox Powell. Every time you think it can't get worse - it gets worse. Beautiful, sweet and charming Susan married into the worst family in the universe, and the mystery of what happened to her is still being theorised to this day. Her incredibly strong family and friends keep her name alive, as we ask - What Happened to Susan Cox Powell?

Sources for this episode are:

Cold Podcast - The Complete Untold Stories (thecoldpodcast.com)

CNN.com - Transcripts

Washington Court Records | StateRecords.org

Home - SteveChantrey.com (archive.org)

In her own words: Susan Cox Powell wrote of fear in emails - The Salt Lake Tribune (sltrib.com)

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

MYSTERY: Phoebe Handsjuk Part 2 May 15, 2022

This time, join Charlie as she tells Sophie about the mysterious death of Phoebe Handsjuk. This is a tragedy that is going to be split over two parts, and in this second part we will discuss the immediate aftermath of Phoebe's death and inquest that followed. Plus, a little peek into what Ant Hampel has been up to since.

We go back to the luxurious Balencia Apartments in Melbourne, in December of 2010, where a troubled relationship ends in tragedy.

Phoebe Handsjuk — May 9, 1986 – December 2, 2010. What happened?

What really happened to Phoebe Handsjuk? An investigation | Marie Claire Australia

Australian Breaking News Headlines & World News Online | SMH.com.au

CoronerFinding.pdf (smh.com.au)

Coroner finds Baillee Schneider death was not suspicious (theage.com.au)

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

CREEPS: The Silent Twins May 01, 2022

Sophie takes the drivers seat for the first time, telling the creepy tale of Jennifer and June Gibbons. Get a hot drink, turn the lights down and get ready to be spooked, as these two twin girls embody the eerie twin trope, and they embody it HARD.

Apologies for the audio interference - we had some technical difficulties but I edited it out the best I could!

Sources for this episode are:

We Two Made One | The New Yorker

Silent Twins: Without My Shadow (TV Movie 1994) - IMDb

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

MYSTERY: Phoebe Handsjuk Part 1 Apr 08, 2022

This time, join Charlie as she tells Sophie about the mysterious death of Phoebe Handsjuk. This is a tragedy that is going to be split over two parts, and in this first part we will discuss the beautiful life and harrowing death of Phoebe, and how her family are deeply involved in bringing justice and meaning to what happened to her.

We go back to the luxurious Balencia Apartments in Melbourne, in December of 2010, where a troubled relationship ends in tragedy.

Sources for this episode are:

Phoebe Handsjuk — May 9, 1986 – December 2, 2010. What happened?

What really happened to Phoebe Handsjuk? An investigation | Marie Claire Australia

Australian Breaking News Headlines & World News Online | SMH.com.au

CoronerFinding.pdf (smh.com.au)

Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

CRIME: Talhotblond Mar 06, 2022

Join us this time for another story told by Charlie of the Talhotblond. It involves lies, deception and catfishing - that turns deadly.

We're going back to 2005 to upstate New York, where a man named Thomas Montgomery was living a perfectly ordinary life... but things were about to change, and they would never be the same again.

Sources for this episode are:

'MarineSniper' and 'Talhotblond's' IMs - ABC News (go.com)

Talhotblond (2009) | Watch Free Documentaries Online (watchdocumentaries.com)

Cease to exist | Life and style | The Guardian

Tall hot blonde internet love triangle which left a man shot dead by jealous rival | Daily Mail Online

Music by Paweł Feszczuk: Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

CRIME: The Somerton Man Feb 20, 2022

For our first episode, we wanted to share something that is a little bit of both. It's definitely creepy, it's definitely got some crime, and it's super duper weird.

Join Sophie in discovering some new facts about this case as Charlie tells you the story, taking you back to summer in Australia in 1948, where one of the most infamous unsolved mysteries was born on Somerton Beach...

Sources for this episode are:

https://www.smithsonianmag.c

om/history/the-body-on-somerton-beach-50795611/

https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/new-twist-in-somerton-man-mystery-as-fresh-claims-emerge/news-story/18b3fe551a0b50d1adad4b42646a1748

22 Jun 1949 - Curious Aspects Of Unsolved Beach Mystery. - Trove (nla.gov.au)

Timeline of the Taman Shud Case - Derek (adelaide.edu.au)

15 Jan 1949 - Somerlon Mystery Clue - Trove (nla.gov.au)

Music by Paweł Feszczuk: Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk

BONUS Karina Holmer - Talking Art Symbolism in Susan Nichter's Paintings Nov 27, 2022

Today Charlie brings you a special guest - we sit down with someone in the field of recreational therapy to talk about art symbolism, processing trauma through art and what some of Susan Nichter's infamously mysterious paintings could mean. This is a little different than what we normally go with, but something we are very excited to discuss and we think you'll find it just as fascinating as we do.

Update: Natalee Holloway Dec 03, 2023

Hi friends - I'm here with a short update on Natalee's case. Joran van der Sloot has finally made an official confession in regards to Natalee's murder, and has charges brought against him for the fraud and extortion he committed against Natalee's parents.

Update: Sheila Keen-Warren Trial Oct 17, 2023

I've got an update for you on Sheila Keen-Warren's trial and sentencing.

Jodi Huisentruit Part 2 Jul 16, 2023

This week we get into what happened following Jodi's disappearance from her parking lot in June 1995, and discuss three suspicious characters in the case. We take a look into some dodgy timelines, and search warrants being carried out as recently as this year. Sources for this episode are: Find Jodi Huisentruit • The Search for the Missing TV News AnchorFind Jodi Huisentruit Watch 20/20 Season 44 Episode 13 Gone at Dawn Online (abc.com )Minnesota moves to commit one-time Huisentruit suspect (globegazette.com )Convicted rapist speaks out from prison, denies connection to decades-old cold case - ABC News (go.com )Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk