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If you plan to make stew for dinner, maybe rethink your menu. Things get pretty heavy as we embark on our first cannibalism story : the absolute horror show of Australia's Katherine Knight, also known as Hanna Lecter. A product of sexual abuse and household horrors, Katherine was almost doomed from the start. As an adult, she'd consistently abuse her partners and go so far as to threaten murder. Her prized possession was a set of butcher knives from her time as a slaughter-house employee. We'll dig in to the many failed relationships of Katherine Knight and mourn the loss of John "Pricey" Price, the one who couldn't get away. This week is frighteningly dark, but it's a true crime story you don't want to miss. Halee sweetens things up with delicious oatmeal cookies. Happy Haunting! 

We consider ourselves pretty spooky bitches, but sometimes there’s things that make us go “hmm…” Such is the case with the strange disappearance of Marcia Moore. A student of New Age philosophy, Marcia practiced yoga, believed in reincarnation and heavily studied the effects of psychedelic drugs on human spirituality. Four husbands, seven books and many doses of ketamine later, and Marcia Moore found herself closer than ever to the divine until she disappeared one wintry night. Was it murder? Suicide? Kidnapping? Or had Marcia simply dematerialized back into the universe? Join us as we travel through all 12 dimensions, investigating a second strange disappearance and enjoying home made ice cream, straight from Halee’s kitchen. Happy Haunting! 

You shouldn't take that which doesn't belong to you, but sometimes the gettin's too good. Daron learned his lesson the hard way in our latest listener story. From the craggy peaks of Hatcher Pass, he and his friends find something unexpected on a mountain trail, and inside sits a handwritten note. What happens next will change their lives forever and remind Daron to never take something with a face. Happy Haunting! 

Summer has arrived, and so too has the camping season. It's the perfect time to gather round a campfire and scare the shit out of each other with spooky stories. We're here to supply you with our favorites, tales that are sure to make you freak. We'll share the cannibalistic tale of pioneers gone hungry, the classic carnage of Axe Murder Hollow, a girl with a curious ribbon tied round her neck and horrifying stories of camp outs gone wrong. It's sure to be spooky eve, so make sure you've got your lanterns handy and the fire at full strength. You never know what can happen in the dark. Happy Haunting! 

He's everyone's favorite big guy, even with only four toes and a stinky disposition. You love to question him, really want to believe in him, and can't quite disprove him. It's a bear! It's a costumed man! It's Bigfoot! Whether you call him Sasquatch, Bigfoot or maybe even Yeti, everyone has some version of this bi-pedal beast who lives in the woods. This week, Halee navigates our favorite cryptid's origin story, some questionable proof of his existence and the film that made him famous. As always, Joe Nickell tries to crash the party, but we just won't let him. Happy Haunting! 

The most infamous witch trials are synonymous with Salem, but the most recent happened in the UK less than 80 years ago. This week, we'll dive in to the 1944 witch trial of Helen Duncan and the leaked war time secrets that inevitably found her in court. We'll unveil her haunted past and explore the rise of Spiritualism in a country ravaged by war. Was Helen Duncan truly blessed with otherworldly powers? Or was she a clever girl who knew how to work the system? We'll explore all that and more, closing with a delicious Pavlova lovingly made by Halee. Happy Haunting! 

Things get real spooky as we dive into "the deep dark waters of Satan's hell hole," aka the super metal exorcism of Roland Doe.  This 1949 real-life horror story was the inspiration behind William Blatty's "The Exorcist," one of the greatest horror novels and films of all time. We'll get into the origins of Roland's possession and read through diary entries made by one of the priests on site. Of course we'll talk about weird happenings on William Friedkin's set, including deaths, unexplained fires and backbreaking injuries. And we'll wrap it all up in a tasty little bow as Halee delights us with the cutest strawberry shortcakes you've ever seen. Buckle up, Coven! It's about to get weird. Happy Haunting! 

On September 19th, 1961, Betty and Barney Hill began the final leg of their drive home to Portsmouth, NH from a spontaneous road trip to Niagara Falls. It was late at night, and as they snaked their way through New Hampshire's White Mountains on a remote and windy highway, Betty spotted a strange light in the sky.  By dawn, they found themselves confused and disheveled, unable to account for their evening and what exactly went on. Join us as we walk step by step through Betty and Barney's fateful trip home, as they experienced what many consider to be the first alien abduction in American history. Y'all know Halee believes, and you can imagine what the Skeptical Inquirer has to say, but we want to know what you think, beautiful coven. Elise closes out our evening with a surprisingly large (but not surprisingly delicious) carrot cake! 
Happy Haunting! 

In June 1989, Tampa Bay was terrorized when three female bodies floated to the surface, shocking unsuspecting boaters. The women would later be identified as Joan, Michelle and Christe Rogers, tourists visiting from Ohio. With limited clues guiding investigators, it would take three years for the case to be pinned on Oba Chandler.  Elise guides us through his murky past and explores how this shocking case affected the entire state. We'll also delight in some tasty treats made by Halee, and will discover some shocking truths about our favorite vintner. Kim may not be who we think she is. Happy Haunting! 

Who doesn't love a good unsolved mystery? While we couldn't get Robert Stack on the show (RIP) we tried to channel his inner spookiness as we dove deep into some of the world's greatest unsolved mysteries. We'll chat about the Lady of the Dunes and her claim to fame in one of America's favorite films, mysterious lights that appeared over Montreal and the devil's visit to Dover. There's too many unsolved mysteries for our liking, but we're more than happy to share how spooky the world is with all of you. We'll be taking a one week hiatus as Elise hits the road and Halee hugs a life-size Mickey Mouse, but we'll be back spookier than ever on 4/29.  Happy Haunting! 

Our podcast is old enough to drink! And you're gonna need one to make it through this roller coaster ride of an episode. Elise takes a deep dive into the Catholic religion and shares strange accounts of Stigmata. More than 300 people claim to have received the marks of Christ's crucifixion on their hands, feet, sides and heads. We'll dig into some of the most famous accounts, from the beloved St. Francis of Assisi to a 10-year-old girl diagnosed with "Easter Bleeding Syndrome." We'll hear about theories and discuss other odd phenomena surrounding Catholicism. All in all, it gets pretty metal. Halee delights us with delicious chocolate cupcakes with espresso buttercream. Happy Haunting! 

Do you ever feel like life is just too easy, and there's not enough to worry about? Fear not friends, we've got you covered... This week we'll add to your baseline anxiety as we explore whether we should be afraid of bursting into flames at any given moment. Halee will take us through a long history of folks spontaneously combusting, from as early as 1470, all the way up to modern times. Halee's on-again off-again boyfriend Joe Nickell, of the Skeptical Inquirer, says it's all made up. Find out our *hot* takes on the matter and decide what you think! Pop some bottles alongside us as we celebrate our 20th episode and Elise cooks up some criminally delicious bite-sized cinnamon rolls. Make sure you light your candle, but don't sit too close this week! Happy Haunting!

This week gets very intense as we attempt to do justice to the incredible survival story of Kara Robinson Chamberlain. Kara was just 15 years old when she was taken from the front yard of her best friend's house in June of 2002. Without giving away too many spoilers- you really have to hear this remarkable story- Kara showed incredible mental strength and courage, and came up with a plan to escape. In doing so, she not only escaped a serial killer, but brought justice to his past victims, and saved countless young women from the same future fate. Kara is a remarkable woman, sharing the lessons she learned as an empowering public speaker and advocate for mental health. Join us as we learn her story, whilst sipping on Kimmy (duh). As we close out the episode, Elise shares a big life update, and we enjoy some tasty treats! 

Didn't think a murder victim could return from the grave demanding justice? Think again! In this episode, we're heading back to West Virginia to the murder trial of Zona Heaster Shue, more commonly known as the Greenbrier Ghost.  Strange occurrences surrounded the death of Zona, like the high-necked collar her husband dressed her in immediately after her death, but none so strange as the ghostly encounter her mother Mary witnessed four separate times. If you're still not convinced ghosts are among us, tune in to Episode 16 for all the compelling details. You'll also be treated with sure-fire proof of aliens, ooky spooky dream stories,  and Halee's delicious cream cheese brownies. Happy Haunting! 

This week we go back in time to explore the very mysterious history of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Situated in the Ozark Mountains and built around a natural spring, the town grew from a (likely fictional) legend of a Sioux princess who lost her sight, only to have her eyes healed by the spring water. Eventually the spring was discovered by white settlers, which of course led immediately to the monetization of the water's magical properties. This tale takes a lot of sharp twists and turns as we follow the construction of a luxurious hotel for all the tourists flocking to get in on the magic, and learn about the many functions of the hotel over the years. From a women's college, to a phony cancer center (complete with a morgue!), we'll find out about the ghostly residents whose spirits are still roaming the halls of the building over a century later. We end the episode with some delicious sugar cookies made by Elise! Happy Haunting!  

Flirtatious UFOs? A Brazilian farmer smothered in goo? Seductive humanoids? Strap in folks, because this week's episode has it all! Today we cover the abduction of Antonio Villas Boas, who claimed in 1957 to have a very... interesting UFO encounter. We'll learn about the weeks leading up to the abduction and the signs that something was to come, the fateful night that Boas says 5 foot tall humanoids snatched him, and of course, we'll talk about the one lady humanoid that got away. Is there a cute little human/alien hybrid baby out there in space somewhere, wondering about his earthling father? We'll share the compelling evidence, as well as the holes in his story, and you can be the judge! Before we retire for the evening, Elise delights our palates with oatmeal cookies (or salad cookies, as Halee calls them) and we ponder our own mortalities. Pour yourself a glass of Kimmy, and join us on this wild and weird adventure. Happy haunting! 

Things get pretty dark in our latest episode, so make sure you have your wine handy. Elise takes us to Denmark to learn about the devastating murder of journalist Kim Wall, who went missing after boarding Peter Madsen's homemade submarine. It's as crazy as it sounds and a tragedy for all. Wall was a remarkable storyteller with a passion for travel, while Madsen was an egocentric inventor who said he one day "hoped to have a criminal career." He achieved his goal when Wall went missing on August 10, 2017. We'll discuss the details of the case, the lengths Denmark's homicide team went to for justice and the legacy Kim leaves behind. At the close, Halee treats us to delicious blueberry muffins. Happy Haunting!