Ep.40 West Virginia’s Horrible Friends and Mysterious Families

We are in our home state of Virginia this week with two spooky stories for you! First, Kenzie shares the haunted tales that lurk in the Great Dismal Swamp. This desolate bog has centuries of Native legends and ghost stories that are still believed to this day! Then, Lauren talks about the mysterious abilities of Edgar Cayce. He became the talk of the town when he realized his ability to diagnose people’s ailments and suggest remedies despite zero medical training. Are these two local legends true? Take a listen and decide for yourself!
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Works cited!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yta4QOa3v1nS3V-vOcYPNx3xSgv_GckdFcZj6FBt8zg/edit?usp=sharing
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Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

This week we have a special episode to kick off celebrating Lauren’s birthday! Lauren chose the theme for this episode and decided on stories with a plot twist! Aside from all the fun facts about Lauren and March 2nd, we have two stories complete with eye-popping, mind blowing plot twists. The birthday girl is up first with a story about a woman named Angela Diaz and her husband Ian Diaz. Angela is tormented by a deranged stalker through emails, craigslist ads, and random men showing up to her house. As police close in on a possible suspect, they realize that everything is not as it seems. Next up, Kenzie talks about the story of Lt. Charles Joseph "Joe" Gliniewicz of the Fox Lake Police Department. This tragic story has an even more tragic plot twist that you truly won’t see coming. Get ready for a truly SHOCKING episode (figuratively speaking). Happy Birthday Lauren!
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Works cited!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yta4QOa3v1nS3V-vOcYPNx3xSgv_GckdFcZj6FBt8zg/edit?usp=sharing
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Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

We travel southwest this week and land in Arizona! Kenzie talks about a case that is sure to make your jaw drop at least three..maybe four times. The Morris’ family secrets are all exposed when mom, Ruby Morris, disappears without a trace, and investigators have to think outside the box in order to solve this crime. Then, Lauren tells us about the life of Winnie Ruth Judd. Her murder investigation and trial were marked by sensationalized newspaper coverage and suspicious circumstances suggesting that at least one other person might have been involved in the crimes. You won’t want to miss this jaw-dropping episode!
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Works cited!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yta4QOa3v1nS3V-vOcYPNx3xSgv_GckdFcZj6FBt8zg/edit?usp=sharing
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Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

We travel back east to the great state of Pennsylvania! First, Lauren shares the tragic story of 11 year old Shauna Howe. Her savage kidnapping and murder caused her hometown to implement a trick-or-treat ban that wouldn’t be lifted for 15 years. This story contains topics of child rape, assault and murder, so please be advised. Next, Kenzie covers a government conspiracy theory involving a possible Civil War era treasure. Was it a government cover up or was there never any treasure to begin with? This episode is sure to take you on a rollercoaster of emotions, so buckle up!
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Works cited!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yta4QOa3v1nS3V-vOcYPNx3xSgv_GckdFcZj6FBt8zg/edit?usp=sharing
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Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

We are headed out west this week to Nevada! First up, Kenzie shares the mysterious cases of Jessica Foster, Jodi Brewer, Lindsay Harris, and Misty Marie Saens. These four women went missing from the Las Vegas area in the early 2000s. Three of the four women’s body parts were found off of major highways and one is still missing to this day. These cases take a bizarre twist when a man is killed during a home invasion and police suspect he may be responsible for killing anywhere from 8 to 10 people. Then, Lauren shares some classic Vegas stories and tells us about different casino heists that were both successful and unsuccessful. One of the stories she shares is about one of the only heists where a suspect got away with all the money and the police still aren’t sure how he did it. Lauren and I have many conspiracy theories we think may have occurred in these two very mysterious Nevada stories!
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-If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Jessica Foster please contact the Las Vegas Police Department at (702) 633-1773, or the Kamloops British Columbia Police Department at (250) 828-3293.
-If you have any information regarding the murder of Lindsay Harris, please contact the Illinois State Police at (309) 693-5015.
-Henderson Police Department’s phone number - 702-267-2323 - and website - https://www.cityofhenderson.com/government/departments/police
-Charleston Police Department’s number (304) 348-6400 - and website - https://charlestonwvpolice.org/
-If you have any information about the missing and murdered women in Ohio please contact the Task Force Hotline at 740.774.FIND (3463) or FindMe@RossSheriff.com. -The Southern Ohio Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $2,500 for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of a suspect: 740.773.TIPS (8477) or SouthernOhioCrimeStoppers.com
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Works cited!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yta4QOa3v1nS3V-vOcYPNx3xSgv_GckdFcZj6FBt8zg/edit?usp=sharing
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Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

We stay in the Midwest this week because we are talking about Iowa! First, Lauren talks about the unsolved murder of Myrtle Cook. A prominent, and strongly disliked, community figure who was shot while sitting in her living room. Detectives had a harder time eliminating suspects from the list rather than adding them. Next, Kenzie shares some stories from Iowa that are more spiritual than spooky. The Vincent House, built in the late 1800s, is said to be haunted by up to 25 different spirits! Including the previous owners. LaVona and LaVelda Rowe of Iowa City weren’t your typically identical twins. These twins claimed to have a very strong ESP connection. One that could possibly be life saving! We hope you enjoy this mystical and murderous episode!
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Works cited!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yta4QOa3v1nS3V-vOcYPNx3xSgv_GckdFcZj6FBt8zg/edit?usp=sharing
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Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

This week don’t travel too far and visit the state of Missouri! First, Kenzie talks about the case of Bunchee Nyhuis and how forensics helped investigators solve and close a case that was once deemed unsolvable. Afterwards, Lauren tells us about the haunted Lemp Mansion. Purchased by William J. Lemp as a residence and auxiliary brewery office, Lemp used his massive brewery fortune to turn the thirty-three room house into a Victorian showplace. But the house holds dark secrets that still haunt the property to this day. You won’t want to *miss* out on this awesome Missouri episode!
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Works cited!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yta4QOa3v1nS3V-vOcYPNx3xSgv_GckdFcZj6FBt8zg/edit?usp=sharing
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Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

Part of our episode had some technical difficulties this week, but we still have an awesome episode for you! This week, we are in Nebraska and Lauren shares some spooky stories about the strange and unusual. She’ll cover a Devil’s canyon, a bizarre 911 call, and a church explosion that has one to many coincidences. Next, Kenzie shares the horrible story of Annie Cook, who was cruel and greedy and wouldn’t let anyone get in her way of success and money. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did making it!
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If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse or experiencing a mental health crisis, you can call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Hotline at 1-800-662-HELP
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Works cited!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yta4QOa3v1nS3V-vOcYPNx3xSgv_GckdFcZj6FBt8zg/edit?usp=sharing
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Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

We head to the west coast this week and explore the spooky side of California! First, Kenzie takes us up north to the Cascade Mountain Range where you can find the mysterious Mt. Shasta. This mountain continually presents oddities, ranging from ancient lost civilizations to UFO sightings, encounters with Bigfoot, strange creatures, and anomalous individuals. Then, Lauren shares the horrid story of Spade Cooley, an American Western swing musician, big band leader, actor, television personality, and….convicted murderer. Be warned, his story is not for the fainted heart. We hope you enjoy this episode on the dark side of sunny California!

*Side Note: We apologize for the sound quality in parts of this episode!
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Works cited!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yta4QOa3v1nS3V-vOcYPNx3xSgv_GckdFcZj6FBt8zg/edit?usp=sharing
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Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

To ring in the New Year, we are talking about two compelling New Year’s Eve crimes. First Lauren talks about the disappearance and possible murder of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope. This case is considered solved and closed, but many believe that investigators got the wrong guy. Next, Kenzie shares the story of the Egan murders in Jefferson County, New York. This case isn’t solved and closed, but many believe they know who is responsible for the brutal triple murder. We hope you had a safe and joyous New Year, and that you enjoy our first episode of 2024!
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Works cited!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yta4QOa3v1nS3V-vOcYPNx3xSgv_GckdFcZj6FBt8zg/edit?usp=sharing
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Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!