Horrifying History
Horrifying History explores the unexplained, paranormal, and supernatural events that have stained the pages of history. Each episode takes listeners on a chilling journey into haunted places, ghostly legends, and terrifying true stories, uncovering the twisted facts that history books leave out. The show examines the real monsters behind infamous legends and the dark secrets buried in the past. With every episode, it reveals eerie truths designed to send shivers down your spine, inviting brave listeners to face the darkness.
Episodes
Beyond the Veil: Astral Projection and Out-Of-Body Experiences
You wake up in the middle of the night. Everything seems to be normal, but then you try to move. Nothing happens. Your body will not respond. Then something changes. You feel yourself rising, but not physically. You look down and see your body still lying in bed, but you are no longer in it. For some, this experience is exhilarating. For others, it is absolutely terrifying.
So, snuggle in,
Crop Circles: Hoax, Science, or Something Else
Imagine walking through a field just before sunrise. The air is cold, and there is a thin layer of mist close to the ground. The world is quiet…too quiet. You are surrounded by acres of grain that stretch into the darkness. That’s when you see it: a perfectly formed circle. It’s not a rough patch or an area where the wind has blown crops over. It is a perfectly
The Haunting of Clarita Villanueva: A True Story of Possession
In a cramped jail cell in the Philippines, a terrified young woman claimed unseen forces were attacking her. Prison guards refused to enter her cell alone, and newspapers across the country published sensational headlines. An American missionary would later claim that he confronted what was said to be truly evil.
So, settle in, my spooky friends. Today, you will hear the story of a young woma
The Third Man Factor: The Invisible Guide Who Saves Lives
There are some moments in life where everything changes in an instant. A hiker slips from a mountain ledge… a sailor disappears beneath towering waves… an explorer stumbles through an endless frozen wasteland with no strength left to continue. These are the moments that logic says the story should end. But for thousands of people throughout history, it doesn’t. Sometimes there is overwhelming
The Menendez Brothers: Monsters, Victims, or Something In Between, Part 2
The American dream paints a picture of sprawling mansions, expensive cars, and families who seem to have everything. From the outside, the Menendez family appeared to be living that dream, but inside, it was a house of terror.
So, get ready, my spooky friends. Today, you will hear the rest of a case that is considered to be one of the most debated in American criminal history. But before we st
Birthday Special: Three Victims, Three Nightmares
Before we begin, I have a confession to make. Today is my birthday... and while most people celebrate with cake, candles, and presents, I thought we'd do something a little different.
After all, this is Horrifying History.
Instead of receiving gifts, I wanted to give one to all of you.
Over the years, this podcast has grown into something I never could have imagined. What started as a passion proj
The Menendez Brothers: Monsters, Victims, or Something In Between, Part 1
Some houses hold memories, while others hold secrets. There is a mansion at 722 North Elm Drive in Beverly Hills that held both. From the outside, it was the picture of the American Dream, but behind those walls existed anger, fear, and years of silence. Then, on one warm August evening in 1989, those secrets exploded with shotgun blasts.
So, put on some sunscreen, my spooky friends. Today, y
Abducted Above Manhattan: The Linda Napolitano Mystery
Certain stories refuse to disappear. Some are ghost stories. Some are unsolved true crime cases and historical mysteries that seem impossible to explain. Then there are tales like the one you are going to hear about today.
So, break out your tinfoil, my spooky friends. Today, you will hear the story of a woman whose alien abduction was allegedly witnessed by over twenty people.
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The Quack Who Could Be Jack: Dr. Francis Tumblety
They say monsters don’t always hide in shadows. Sometimes they wear expensive suits, carry a doctor’s bag, and charm everyone they meet. In autumn of 1888, as fear gripped the streets in London’s Whitechapel district and Jack the Ripper terrorized the city, a mysterious American doctor found himself at the center of one of history’s greatest mysteries.
So, break out your stethoscopes, my spooky
Hitler’s Youngest Enemies: The Teen Resistance That Fought Back
There are moments in history when doing the right thing requires extraordinary courage. There are moments when doing the right thing is guaranteed death.
So, get out your wristwatch cameras and lipstick guns, my spooky friends. Today, you will hear the story of some brave teenagers who should have been worried about exams, but instead chose to fight a dictator
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The Times Square Ripper: New York’s Forgotten Killer
By the late 1970s, Richard Cottingham had perfected his cover. To neighbours, he was a devoted husband and father. To his co-workers, he was quiet but dependable. To his family, he was a brother, cousin, and friend. But behind the carefully manufactured facade, a predator lived. After years of violent fantasies, he decided to make them reality.
So, grab a slice of New York pizza, my spooky
The Poisonous Doctor: Dr. Thomas Neill Cream
Victorian England is mostly remembered as a time of refinement. Men wearing top hats, horse-drawn carriages rattling down cobblestone streets, and an empire that stretched across the world. But beneath the surface lurked a darker reality. Murderers could disappear into crowded cities, and poison became one of the deadliest weapons imaginable.
So, break out your stethoscopes, my spooky friends.
The Nepal Royal Massacre: The Curse of Nepal’s Crown Prince
On June 1st, 2001, members of Nepal’s royal family gathered for what should have been a quiet evening dinner. There was laughter, conversations about politics and the future of the monarchy over drinks. Within minutes, the king, queen, and other family members were dead. When the shooting stopped, the murderer became the new king.
So, set the table, my spooky friends. Today, you will hear the
The Dating Game Murderer: Rodney Alcala
We here at Horrifying History step into the darkest corners of history, where the line between charm and evil can disappear without warning, and where monsters do not always look like monsters. Today’s episode is one of those stories.
The man you are going to hear about did not lurk in the shadows with blood on his hands. He smiled and flirted. He joked with television audiences and posed for
Mary of Agreda, The Lady in Blue: Bilocation, Visions, and Miracles
One of the most important figures in Texas’s history never set foot in this American state. In fact, she was never in the United States at all.
So, grab your rosary beads, my spooky friends. Today, you will hear the story of a woman who spread the gospel in a place she had never been to.
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Voices of Misery: Interview With Psychic Medium Erica Boussarhane
Have you ever wondered what happens after we die? Is there a bright light? Some harp-playing angels? Or do we spend eternity trying to remember why we walked into a room in the first place? Well, if you've got questions about the afterlife, you're in luck... because this week, we're bringing you a special feed drop from our friends at Voices of Misery.
Joining the show is Ericka Bouss-ar-hane, a p
The Summer of Fear: The Night Stalker
Los Angeles in the summer of 1985 was supposed to feel glamorous…palm trees…neon lights…endless highways…and Hollywood dreams. But while people slept with their windows open in the California heat, someone was moving through the darkness. He climbed through unlocked windows and walked through unlocked doors. With him, he carried guns, knives, tire irons, and rage.
So, lock your doors, my spo
Buried Alive: The Chowchilla Bus Kidnapping
When I was young, I rode a bus to school that was driven by one of my Aunts. I would often fall asleep on my way home. Since my Aunt was used to seeing me, she would forget to drop me off. When she realized her error, she would have a teenager who lived several stops after mine call my parents to let them know I was ok.
But imagine for a moment that the bus never dropped me off. Imagine how a
A Crown, A Cult, and A Delusion: The Romana Didulo Story
With the emergence of the infamous QAnon conspiracy theory came a new generation of charismatic leaders for this movement. In Canada, one of the most notable ones is a woman named Romana Didulo, who used the internet to create a following filled with threats, violence, and failed prophecies.
So, break out your tin foil hats, my spooky friends. Today, you will hear the story of a woman who clai
The Ludlow Massacre: Blood in the Coalfields
On April 20, 1914, the wind howled across a barren stretch of land known as Ludlow in Southern Colorado. It carried with it the scent of ash, and something far worse. Beneath the blackened earth lie the dead bodies of men, women, and children. This was not the site of a war or some revolution. It was the site of a massacre.
So, get cozy, my spooky friends. Today, you will hear the story of
Rogue Transmissions, Part 2
The airwaves have always carried more than music.
More than late-night callers.
More than static.
Sometimes… they carry fear.
Tonight, the shadows grow deeper as Horrifying History joins forces with some of the most chilling voices in independent podcasting for a collaboration event unlike anything you’ve heard before.
Welcome… to Rogue Darkness, Part 2
Rogue Transmissions: the edgy, semi-annual a
Families Wiped Out: Unsolved Murders and Disappearances
There are crimes that shock and horrify us, and then, there are crimes that erase. Not just a life or person, but entire families. So, get comfortable, my spooky friends. Today, we are going to talk about entire families who vanished without a trace.
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Rogue Transmissions, Part 1
I am breaking into your feed to tell you that Rogue Transmissions has arrived. It’s a collaboration with me and other top indie podcasts that will drag you deep into the shadows of the 1980s. Forgotten broadcasts. Dark legends. Disturbing true stories. It’s the kind of tales you won’t hear anywhere else.
This isn’t nostalgia.
This is a transmission from the darker side of history.
Rogue Transmis
The Murder of Oceana Sneed
Today, our friends at the podcast Fresh Hell take us back to 19th-century Kentucky to uncover the haunting and tragic story of Oceana Sneed — a woman whose life became tangled in betrayal, violence, and one of the most infamous family murder scandals of the era. What began as whispers of greed and forbidden relationships would soon erupt into a horrifying crime that shocked an entire community and
The French Loudun Possessions: Devils, Desire, and a Burning Truth
In 1632, an entire convent of nuns was allegedly possessed by demons. In the centre of all this was a Mother Superior, an exorcist, and a priest. By the end of these events, one would become famous, one would go insane, and the last one would be dead.
So grab a rosary, my spooky friends. Today, we are going to talk about one of the most famous cases of mass possessions in history.
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The Todmorden UFO Case: A Death That Science Can’t Explain
Imagine leaving your home for a few minutes just long enough to buy a bag of potatoes. You tell your partner that you will be right back, walk out the front door, and vanish—no phone call, no note, and no trace. Then, five days later, your body appears in a place no one expected.
So break out your tin foil hats, my spooky friends. Today, we are going to talk about a UFO event like no other.
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Child Serial Killers: Evil at an Early Age
Across history, there have been cases so disturbing that even seasoned investigators struggled to understand them. Kids who should have been riding bikes, trading baseball cards, or doing homework were leaving behind crime scenes, terrified communities, and questions that still haunt psychologists and criminologists to this day. Is it pure evil? A broken mind, or perhaps something more disturbi
The British Premonitions Bureau: When Psychics Predicted Disaster
Imagine for a moment a world with future technology that allows the authorities to catch criminals before a crime is even committed. Sounds like a movie? That’s because it is. This is the plot for the 2002 movie “Minority Report” starring Tom Cruise. Cool concept, but pure fiction, right? Not quite.
So break out your tin foil hats, my spooky friends. Today, you will hear the tale of a psychi
Moosham Castle: Witches, Werewolves, and Ghosts
Deep in the mist-shrouded mountains of Austria is one of the most chilling strongholds in all of Europe. Moosham Castle is a place where medieval power, brutal justice, and ancient superstition collided…and where echoes of tragedy still linger in its stone corridors and shadowy dungeons.
So get out your hiking boots, my spooky friends. Today, you are going to hear a tale about a place that feels
Albert Fish: The Cannibal Serial Killer Who Terrified America
Some crimes are forgivable. Some are not. Some crimes are not only unforgivable but also change the lives of everyone around them.
So set the table, my spooky friends. Today, you are going to hear the tale of a man who redefined evil. But before we get started, I want to give you all a heads up. Today we will be talking about sexual violence, graphic murders, child abuse, self-harm, graphic
Amelia Earhart: Vanished Without a Trace
Amelia Earhart was an American aviation pioneer who fundamentally changed things for women. She shattered gender stereotypes in aviation and fought for equal rights. She proved that women had the skill, endurance, and expertise that were traditionally reserved for men. She paved the way for future generations to be part of what used to be male-dominated fields. But Amelia wasn’t able to enjoy
The Sallie House: The Evil That Never Left, Part 2
Things in the Pickman’s house quickly ramped up with Tony now being Sallie’s main target. Then one day, television cameras came into their home, and afterwards the family moved out of the Sallie House. That doesn’t mean that the Pickmans were free.
So snuggle in, my spooky friends. Today, you are going to hear the rest of the story about a haunted house that contained a very angry spirit. But
Introducing: Dark Asia with Megan
Dark Asia with Megan is in my regular podcast rotation. There is something about host Megan Lee’s voice that pulls you in before the story even begins. It is smooth, haunting, and impossible to ignore.
Dark Asia with Megan is a podcast that doesn’t just tell stories. It immerses you in them. From chilling true crime to unsolved mysteries, Megan brings to light cases from Asia that many would
The Sallie House: The Evil That Never Left, Part 1
I want you all to picture a quiet, small city in the American Midwest. Imagine the kind of place where the streets empty early, where porchlights glow like fireflies, and where history lingers, and then becomes violent. So snuggle in, my spooky friends. Today, you are going to hear the story about a house that many believe is not just haunted, but angry.
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The Yuba County Five Mystery: Five Men, One Night, No Answers
Imagine that your son is going to a college basketball game with his friends. You tell him to have fun as he walks out the door, and you never see him alive again.
So buckle your seatbelts, my spooky friends. Today, you are going to hear the tale of the Yuba County Five
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The Black Monk of Pontefract: The Story of Britain's Most Violent Poltergeist
Some houses are haunted because of what happened inside them. Others are haunted by what happened long before they were built. But in Pontefract, England, one house became infamous because the echoes from the past refused to stay buried
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Haunted Lake Lanier: Dark Secrets, Tragic Deaths, and Curses Beneath Georgia's Deadliest Lake
To people in the U.S. state of Georgia, Lake Lanier is a recreation hotspot which is popular for camping, boating, and water sports. But the supernatural lore that surrounds it should make them think twice before taking a swim in its waters.
So, pack your camping gear, my spooky friends. Today, you hear the story about a lake that hides many dark secrets under its waters.
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The Black Widow Killer of Alabama: Rhonda Belle Martin
Many people can trust their mothers due to the deep bond that develops between a mother and child. A mother and child share experiences, and trust is built through mutual empathy, communication, and respect for each other’s boundaries. But the mothers we are going to talk about today should never have been trusted.
So, get ready, my spooky friends. Today, you will be hearing of women who kill
The Devil on Trial: The Arne Johnson Murder Case
In 2021, the Conjuring Universe released a film that was the seventh installment of the Conjuring series. It starred Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, who reprised their roles as Ed and Lorraine Warren, famed paranormal researchers. This movie was based on a real murder case that shocked the world when the defence claimed that the killer was innocent due to demonic possession.
So, settle into y
Fred and Rose West: Inside Britain’s House of Horrors, Part 2
On a quiet residential street in Gloucester, England, in an ordinary brick house, was one of the most disturbing crime scenes in British history. For decades, life in the West home appeared perfectly normal, but buried in the basement and back yard was a horror so profound that it would shock the nation and forever change how Britain viewed serial killers.
So, settle in, my spooky friends. Tod
Fred and Rose West: Inside Britain’s House of Horrors, Part 1
Today’s dark tale is not just about murder. It is about a quiet street in Gloucester, England, where unimaginable evil hid behind ordinary brick walls. It is about a couple who, from the outside, looked like everyone else, but were actually one of the most horrifying criminal partnerships in modern British history.
So, get out your panic buttons, my spooky friends. Today, you will be hearing
The Hollywood Ripper Murders: Inside the Crimes of Michael Gargiulo
Los Angeles is often regarded as a city of dreams, with bright lights and a promise of fame and fortune. But behind the glamour lives darkness. Between 2001 and 2008, a man who appeared to his neighbours to be calm, unassuming, and ordinary walked the city streets. What they didn’t know was that he was a monster.
So, turn down the lights, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of a
The Dark Side of Disney: The Tales Behind the Fairytails, Part 6
Many people’s childhoods were filled with Disney movies. In these films, there usually is a downtrodden girl who, against all odds, becomes the heroine. But Disney did not come up with the premise of many of their animated films. They borrowed the idea from many classic works.
In those versions, the princess does not necessarily meet their Prince Charming and live happily ever after.
So, snug
Lost on the Rhapsody: The Unsolved Disappearance of Amy Bradley
Imagine that you and your family set off for the trip of a lifetime, but soon your dream vacation turns into a nightmare when your child goes missing. She was never found, but over the next twenty-eight years, there have been credible sightings that suggest she is still alive and is being held captive.
So, put on your sunscreen, my spooky friends. You are about to hear a tale about a young wom
The Butcher of Richmond: The Haunting Murder of Julia Martha Thomas
In 1879, there was a murder so grisly that newspapers continuously reported on it since readers were fascinated by it. The crime itself was horrifying, but the aftermath was just as shocking. It was a tale of class, gender, rumour, and the strange hunger of a society for the lurid details of domestic violence.
So, put on your aprons, my spooky friends. You are about to hear a tale about an em
The Humoldt Five: Lost Souls of Murder Mountain
There is a place in California where redwood trees tower, and people disappear. Five young adults came to Humboldt County in search of money, dreams, and escape. None of them ever came back.
Locals call it Murder Mountain, a land ruled not by law, but by silence. It is where secrets are buried deep, and the forest watches every step you take. It is a mountain that chooses who leaves, and wh
Blood at Midnight: New Year's Eve Crimes
New Year’s Eve is a time for a fresh start and new beginnings. It offers a chance for reflection and provides an opportunity to celebrate with loved ones. But for some, New Year’s Eve was not fun. It was a nightmare.
So, pour yourself some champagne, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of terrifying things that happened on New Year’s Eve
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Bloody Christmas: The Charlie Lawson Family Murders
On Christmas Day in 1929, respected tobacco farmer Charlie Lawson did not celebrate the day with his family. Instead, he brutally murdered his wife and six of his seven children before he ended his own life. The question that has lingered for almost a century is, why would he commit such a heinous act?
So, get some eggnog, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of a horrible Christma
The Mystery of Malaysia Flight 370: The Plane That Disappeared
It began as a routine red-eye flight that should have taken less than seven hours. But somewhere in the dark skies over the South China Sea, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, a Boeing 777 carrying 239 people, vanished. No distress call, no mayday, and no trace.
So, buckle up your seat belts, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of one of the greatest mysteries in aviation history
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Haunted Spike Island: Ireland's Alcatraz of Lost Souls
Just off the coast of Cork sits one of Ireland’s most haunted landmarks. Spike Island boasts a history dating back to the 7th century, and it has witnessed centuries of transformation. From starting as a peaceful monastery to becoming a fortress of British forces, this place has been a location of strategic significance, incarceration, and death.
So, lock your doors, my spooky friends. You are
Baby Farming: Britain's Darkest Business
In Victorian Britain, behind the lace curtains and polite manners, something monstrous was happening. In crowded rented rooms and shadowed alleyways, infants were disappearing. They were not being placed in the loving arms of new parents, but into filthy cribs and shallow graves.
So, turn up the volume, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of one of Britain’s biggest sins - the b
Hanz Holzer’s Haunted Legacy
Every culture has its seekers of truth…those who look into the shadows and demand to know what waits beyond. For many in the 20th century, the name Hans Holzer became synonymous with the paranormal. He wasn’t simply a ghost hunter. He was a researcher, writer, and pioneer who shaped the way the world talks about hauntings and spirits today.
So, break out your EMF readers, my spooky friends. Yo
Aileen Wuornos: Inside the Mind and Crimes of a Female Serial Killer
Today, we are digging into the vault of The Compendium podcast, where they are exploring the life, crimes, and chilling legacy of Aileen Wuornos, one of the most notorious female serial killers in American history. From years of instability to the series of murders that stunned investigators, they break down the key moments that shaped this infamous case.
Discover the full timeline of Wuornos’ cri
The Hauntings of Glamis Castle
Deep in the rolling countryside of Angus, Scotland, stands a castle unlike any other. It seems to breathe with the weight of history. It is a place where kings once walked, where queens wept, and where whispers echo through its shadowed corridors. It is also the place where the dead are said to remain.
So, break out your bagpipes, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of what is consid
Inbox From Beyond
Imagine for a moment that you just came back from a funeral of a loved one. You decide to sit down and gather your thoughts while checking your email. How would you feel if you got an email that was sent from your loved one’s account after they died?
So, boot up your computers, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of grieving friends and family members who suddenly started to get e
Rest In Pieces
When someone dies, it is common for people to wish that they rest in peace. But while some tell people that, they do not mean it. Throughout history, people have found many reasons not to let the dead rest, especially if they are famous.
So, get your shovels, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of people whose body parts disappeared after their deaths.
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The Abduction of Travis Walton
It is a story that has baffled law enforcement, fascinated UFO researchers, and divided skeptics for half a century. A young logger vanishes in the Arizona woods, in front of six witnesses, only to reappear five days later - confused, dehydrated, and claiming he was aboard an alien spacecraft. What really happened to Travis Walton? Did he have an extraterrestrial encounter, or did he create an
The Haunted Stanley Hotel
There is a hotel that is well known to fans of both horror movies and novels. It was the inspiration for the novel “The Shining” by author Stephen King, and is world-famous due to the movie based on this book starring Jack Nicholson. But the thing is, my spooky friends, this place isn’t just a cool movie location. It is said to be filled with spirits of the dead.
So, pack your suitcases, my s
Jane Toppan: The Nurse Who Played God
When a person has to be hospitalized, it can be a scary thing. After all, they could be in pain or feel very unwell, and they have to put their trust in people that they don’t know. But there is one thing that most patients believe, that the nurses and doctors taking care of them are doing their best to help them.
That is not necessarily true. Some intentionally harm or kill the people in their
Introducing CONSPIRACY THEORIES, CULTS, AND CRIMES
From Jonestown to Heaven’s Gate, to the Octopus Murders and the Waco Siege, the world is full of deception, manipulation, and destruction. Listen to Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes every Wednesday as we explore the real people at the center of the world’s most shocking secrets and nefarious organizations. Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes is a Crime House Original powered by PAVE Studi
The House of the 200 Demons
Imagine moving your family into a house that you find out is haunted. Now, imagine if that house were filled with more than two hundred demons. What would you do?So, break out your crucifixes, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of a woman who claims she and her family were possessed, and the battle they endured to break free.***In this episode, we discuss a DCS report. You can f
It's Raining Meat!
Imagine for a moment that you are relaxing outside on a bright and sunny day. All of a sudden, it starts raining, but it's not water that is falling from the sky. It's meat.
So get out your umbrellas, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of a day when meat fell from the sky
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Israel Keyes: The Devil in the Darkness
Imagine for a moment that you are a police officer and have been working on a case of a missing young woman. You arrest a man, and in questioning, he confesses to murdering the woman and many more. You bring this man back to his cell, only for him to take his own life. When you walk into the dead man’s cell, you discover something that makes you realize he was one of the most prolific serial ki
The Great Gatsby Murders
In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s famous book The Great Gatsby, there are two deaths. The first was an accidental hit-and-run incident when character Daisy Buchanan hits a woman while driving main character Gatsby’s car. Because of this, Gatsby takes the blame. The second is when character George Wilson, husband of the woman who was run over by the car, shoots Gatsby. George believes that Gatsby was re
I'll Have a Big Mac With a Side of Ghosts
Have you ever stopped at a fast food restaurant late at night? You walk in and hear the fluorescent lights buzzing overhead, and one or two exhausted workers are staring at you, waiting for you to order. The silence is hanging in the air like a thick fog until the person at the till tells you the total of what you owe. But for some customers in fast food places, they sometimes catch something o
Murder on the Danube
In the quiet heart of the Hungarian countryside lies a small village that, on first glance, appears sleepy and peaceful. But behind this charm is a grim legacy. It is soaked in arsenic and whispered secrets. Between the years of 1914 and 1929, this tiny village became the unlikely stage for one of the most chilling mass murder conspiracies in European history.
So put away your potions, my spook
The Ghostly Legends of Edinburgh Castle
Perched high above the Scottish capital, sitting on a rock ledge on Castle Rock, stands one of the most iconic and haunted fortresses in the world: Edinburgh Castle. It has been a place of blood, betrayal, and brutal history. It’s also a place where the cries of the past echo off stone walls, and the shadows of the dead are within your reach.
So put on your crowns, my spooky friends. You are ab
The Ghosts of Alcatraz
There is one prison that is known around the world. Alcatraz gained a reputation for being one of the most feared prisons in the United States. It was known for housing the worst of the worst, and symbolized severe punishment and hopelessness. Some of those who felt this despair died at Alcatraz and never left.
So break out your handcuffs, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale ab
Randy Woodfield: The I-5 Killer
Randall Woodfield had it all. He was an excellent student and a star athlete. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers and was chosen by Playgirl magazine as a candidate for their centrefold. Girls flocked to him, but he wasn’t interested in having a relationship with them. He wanted them dead.
So get out your pens and paper, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale about a man who, on the
Who am I? The Tale of Bobby Dunbar
Imagine for a moment that someone knocks on your door. It is the police, and they take your son away to give him to another family to appease them. How would you react, and how far would you go to get your son back?
So get comfortable, my spooky friends. You are going to hear a tale that would be any parent’s worst nightmare
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What's a Little Murder Between Friends?
My BFF and I have been friends since we were teenagers. About a thousand years ago, he and I made a joking deal. If he wanted to have someone killed, I would have to do it so he wouldn’t get implicated. If I wanted someone dead, he had to do the same. For years, whenever one of us has a bad day, we text each other saying things like, “You better go out and buy some garbage bags”. This has bee
Police Off The Cuff: What Really Happened in the Idaho College Murders
We have a special treat for you all, my spooky friends! Today, we are presenting an episode from the podcast Police Off the Cuff. The host is former NYPD Sergeant Bill Cannon, who is discussing the Idaho College Case with several true crime experts: Mike Geary (retired NYPD Sergeant and Professor at Albertus Magnus College in Connecticut, USA) and Dr. Joni Johnston (Author, Forensic Psychologist
Real Life Evil Stepmothers
In fiction books and fairy tales, many stepmothers range from being not nice to being evil murderers. From Snow White’s envy-filled evil queen and Cinderella’s greedy Lady Tremaine, there is no shortage of these types of characters in literature. At the minimum, these villains are painted as cold, devious, and uncaring. A great example of this is Lady Tremaine, who forces Cinderella into back-b
The First Vampire in Europe
Imagine for a moment that it is 1656, and your father just died from an illness. As you and your family start to mourn, you find out that people believe that your father was not just a vampire. He was the first vampire in Europe.
So break out the stakes, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the legend of a man who was the first person to be recorded as a vampire in historical documents.
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The Woman Who Knew Too Much
She was a young actress and model who didn’t act or model. She lived on the wrong side of town in an apartment she was about to be evicted from, because she couldn’t pay the rent. Then she met a man thirty-six years older than her, whom she thought would fulfill all her dreams and help her live a stable life.
Fast forward a few years, and the woman was broke and at her breaking point. She dec
Who is the Hat Man?
My name is Brenda. Welcome to Horrifying History, where you will hear about the unexplained and supernatural happenings that have stained the pages of history.
It is said that a shadow-like entity has terrified people across different cultures, continents, and generations. He goes by many names, but most know him as the Hat Man.
So settle in, and turn down the lights, my spooky friends. You ar
The Bridgewater Triangle
In the US state of Massachusetts, there is a place where the paranormal comes out to play. This approximately 200 square mile or 51,780 square hectare plot of land is known for paranormal activity that includes UFO sightings, cryptid sightings, and ghostly encounters.
So, get your compasses out, my spooky friends. You are going to hear about a place that has been nicknamed the paranormal Disney
Hunting the Yeti
Long ago, when I still wore pyjamas with mittens and slippers attached, I had a nightmare that I still remember clearly. I went outside to see what my dad was up to and found him in our barnyard. When I approached him, he told me to go back inside. A monster was in the woods, and small children were its favourite food. That’s when I heard thundering footsteps coming from the nearby forest. I
Cannibal Convicts
Imagine it is the early 1800s, and you are in a penal colony. The conditions were horrible, and you worked your fingers to the bone. Would you try to escape for freedom? If you would, what would you sacrifice for that freedom?
For the men you are going to hear about today, that included cannibalism.
So, set the table, my spooky friends. You are going to hear about two men who broke the final
Hollywood's Most Horrifying Murders
When someone famous dies, there are a lot of different emotions that a person can feel. We feel upset because their work and public persona often intertwine with our life experience and identity. We may feel a strong connection to them due to their work resonating with us or helping us through hard times. It also reminds us of our mortality.
When we hear about a famous person’s death, it usua
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