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Welcome to your weekly source for the weirdest, most questionable cases in true crime. Gina and Amber are childhood friends who dive into the stories that leave you saying, “Did that really happen?” We focus on true crime cases about unsolved murders, disappearances, missing people, historical crimes, and dark and twisty murders. On WTF Wednesdays, enjoy the lighter side of crime with dumb criminals, weird crime news, and other related topics. New episodes are released every Wednesday. If yo ...
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In this special edition of WTF Wednesday, Gina and Amber dive into the world of funeral-related Am I the Asshole (AITA) Reddit threads, exploring complex family dynamics, questionable etiquette, and some truly outrageous funeral moments. From handling grief and supporting loved ones to hilarious funeral mishaps and unconventional obituaries, this e…
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For the season 3 finale, Morgan concludes the telling of the heinous crimes of the prolific serial killer, Jeffrey Dahmer. Citations: -Lionel Dahmer, A Father's Story (Out of Print) -Jeffrey Dahmer. (n.d.). In Federal Bureau of Investigation, Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts (No. 7-MW-26057-Section 2). Retrieved June 19, 2024 https://vault.f…
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In this episode of Weird True Crime, we dive deep into the mysterious disappearance of Vladek Hasel, a young man who vanished without a trace from Orlando, Florida, in November 2021. With exclusive insights from his sister Bethany and detailed recounts of events leading up to and following his disappearance, we piece together what we know and explo…
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This week Morgan tells the first part of the story of one of the most notorious serial killers in history, Jeffrey Dahmer. Citations: -Lionel Dahmer, A Father's Story (Out of Print) -Dvorchak, R., & Holewa, L. (1992). Milwaukee Massacre: Jeffrey Dahmer and the Milwaukee Murders.[Kindle]. Dell Publishing. -Festival that Dahmer victim was planning to…
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October might be winding down, but the spooky vibes are still alive for the final Wicked Wednesday of 2024! In this episode, Gina and Amber dive deep into the chilling plot of the 2008 horror movie The Strangers and uncover the disturbing real-life events and murders that inspired it. From eerie encounters to terrifying home invasions, we’ll break …
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October might be winding down, but the spooky vibes are still alive for the final Wicked Wednesday of 2024! In this episode, Gina and Amber dive deep into the chilling plot of the 2008 horror movie The Strangers and uncover the disturbing real-life events and murders that inspired it. From eerie encounters to terrifying home invasions, we’ll break …
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This week Ari tells Morgan the history of a past time of a bygone era, Freak Shows. Citations: -CIRCUS HISTORY: FREAK SHOWS AND SIDESHOWS, Kim Hart https://www.aaastateofplay.com/circus-history/ -Freak Shows in the United States (1840-1940), Combined sources article https://disabilityhistory.org/2021/12/29/freak-shows-in-the-united-states-1840-1940…
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Today we're continuing WICKED WEDNESDAY with the movie THE CONJURING! Was this one of the scariest movies of all time or what??? Website: www.weirdtruecrime.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrime Instagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrime TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weirdtruecrime YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAPlqQ1t9nzA9B6kAKifmA …
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Today we're continuing WICKED WEDNESDAY with the movie THE CONJURING! Was this one of the scariest movies of all time or what??? Website: www.weirdtruecrime.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrime Instagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrime TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weirdtruecrime YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAPlqQ1t9nzA9B6kAKifmA …
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This week Ari and Morgan share the different customs, rituals, and beliefs from around the world surrounding the one thing we all can't avoid, death. Citations: -5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Funeral Industry https://evermore.org/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-funeral-industry/ -HOW THE FUNERAL INDUSTRY HAS EVOLVED https://www.funeralwise.c…
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Today Amber and Gina are diving into the inspiration behind the movie, Scream! Kevin Williamson, the screenwriter behind the 90s cult classic, was inspired to write the script after watching a documentary about Henry David Rolling, the “Gainsville Ripper.” Henry Rolling went on a kiling spree in 1990, taking the lives of five college students over …
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Sources: https://www.slashfilm.com/637496/the-origin-of-the-ghostface-mask-in-scream-is-delightfully-mundane/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQS-dZqERIg Part 1 Show Notes Hey little skeletons! On today’s Wicked Wednesday, we’re talking about our favorite 90s slasher flick - Scream. This scary movie is full of all of the BEST aspects of a slasher f…
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This week Morgan tells Ari the story of the saddest, most pathetic serial killer in American History, Dennis Radar better known by his self appointed moniker, BTK. Citations: -Katherine Ramsland, Ph. D Confessions of a Serial Killer -FBI Records: The Vault https://vault.fbi.gov/dennis-rader/dennis-rader-part-01/view -Matthew Crawford, Dennis Rader,…
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Wicked Wednesday is back in full swing with October finally gracing us. Join Gina and Amber as they talk about the 1982 film “Poltergeist.” Spooky, scary, skeletons, rotating movie sets, and tragic untimely deaths all wrapped up in the first episode of Wicked Wednesday of 2024. Website: www.weirdtruecrime.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrime…
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Wicked Wednesday is back in full swing with October finally gracing us. Join Gina and Amber as they talk about the 1982 film “Poltergeist.” Spooky, scary, skeletons, rotating movie sets, and tragic untimely deaths all wrapped up in the first episode of Wicked Wednesday of 2024. Website: www.weirdtruecrime.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrime…
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This week Ari tells Morgan the story of the notorious English monarch, Henry VIII. Citations: -The Wadsworth Book of the Kings and Queens of Britain, Dr. G.S.P Freeman-Grenville. -The Tudors: The Crown, The Dynasty, The Golden Age., Alison Weir -Henry VIII: King of England, Geoffrey R Elton, John S Morrill https://www.britannica.com/biography/Henry…
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MORE DUMB CRIMINALS!!! Rate, review, and subscribe we really appreciate you!! --- Website: www.weirdtruecrime.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrime Instagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrime TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weirdtruecrime YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAPlqQ1t9nzA9B6kAKifmA Email: weirdtruecrime@gmail.com Podcast Product…
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This week Ari, and Morgan each dive deep in the history of Vampires, and the man, the myth, the legend who started the modern fasciation with the bloodsuckers, Vlad Tepes, better known as Vlad the Impaler. Citations: -Dracula Prince of Many Faces: His Life and Times, Radu R. Florescu & Raymond T. McNally -Vampire History https://www.history.com/top…
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In this episode of Weird True Crime, we delve into the heart-wrenching case of Elijah Vue, a three-year-old boy whose disappearance shook an entire community. Elijah was reported missing from his mother’s boyfriend’s apartment on February 20, 2024. What began as a frantic search for a missing child soon turned into a haunting mystery. Katrina Baur,…
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This week Morgan tells Ari the story of the internet's favorite cryptid, Point Pleasant WV's very own Mothman! Citations: -An Ode to a Hometown Creature: Mothman of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, Gwen Mallow https://folklife.si.edu/magazine/mothman-point-pleasant-west-virginia -Mothman Festival https://www.mothmanfestival.com -Point Pleasant Regist…
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Join Gina and Amber as we talk about the Harvard Medical School morgue scandal in our first WTF Wednesday of 2024. Some laughs to be had at even More Tales from the Morgue because at the end of the day, comedy is cheaper than therapy. (We know you’ve missed us saying that.) When Heaven Meets Hell Podcast with Allyn Amerongen: https://linktr.ee/whmh…
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This week Ari tells Morgan the story of America's first reported serial Killer, H.H. Homes, and his murderous reign during the 1885 Chicago World's Fair. Citations: -Devil In the White City, by Erik Larson -H. H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer, 2004 documentary now on Prime. -H.H. Holmes American serial killer, John Philip Jenkins ⁠https://w…
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In this episode of Weird True Crime, we explore the case of Ted Shaughnessy, a respected jeweler from Austin, Texas, who was tragically murdered in his own home. Ted and his wife, Corey, were well-known in their community for their successful jewelry store, Gallerie Jewelers. Their quiet life was disrupted when Ted was killed, and Corey narrowly es…
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This week Morgan tells Ari the story of the mysterious Men in Black of ufology lore. Citations: Justin Sablich https://www.history.com/news/men-in-black-real-origins -Men in Black" Captured on Surveillance Video Entering Sheraton Hotel in Niagara Falls - FindingUFO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVMEYaQiOBo -The Editors of Publications Internation…
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Welcome to Season 3 of Creep Me Out! To start off the season Ari tells Morgan the story of the lesser known, but just as brutal European witch trials! Citations: -With Trials in Early Modern Europe and new England https://www.law.berkeley.edu/research/the-robbins-collection/exhibitions/witch-trials-in-early-modern-europe-and-new- -History of Witche…
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We're so happy you found our show and our creepy corner of chaos! We had such a big year in 2023 and we're looking forward to all the amazing things we'll do next year! Look forward to a new episode next week. However, if we're not able to produce the most amazing episode for you because of the holidays, we'll see you next year! Happy Holidays! Lis…
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It’s everyone’s favorite dopamine hit - dumb criminals! Join us as we go over ten dumbass Santas up to some less-than-holly jolly shenanigans. Just goes to show that dumb really doesn’t discriminate. Website: www.weirdtruecrime.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrime Instagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrime TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weirdtruec…
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Between February and May 1946, three people were brutally attacked and five were murdered in Texarkana by a man dubbed the Phantom Killer. Texarkana straddles Texas and Arkansas and had a population of about 27,000 at the time of the murders. The murders have never been solved, though many believe to know who’s responsible for the crimes. James “Ji…
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Thanksgiving is over, but the holidays are far from over. Get ready for an episode full of a-holes, entitlement, and ridiculousness in our Holiday Edition of Am I The A**hole? Website: www.weirdtruecrime.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrime Instagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrime TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weirdtruecrime YouTube: https://ww…
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Welcome back to part two of our deep dive into Maura Murray's disappearance. If you haven’t already, be sure to listen to the first episode - Julie Murray, Maura’s older sister, shares stories about their childhood, Maura’s struggles in college, the red flags, and Maura’s behavior leading up to her disappearance. Now, in this episode, we're breakin…
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Maura Murray disappeared in Haverhill, New Hampshire on the night of February 09, 2004. For the past 20 years, her family have dedicated their lives to advocating for Maura and finding answers. Gina and Amber had the pleasure of speaking with Julie Murray, Maura’s older sister, about growing up with Maura, her struggles in college, and her disappea…
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We bring you another Reddit-filled episode sharing the best (or worst) Thanksgiving stories out there. Wouldn’t be a WTF Wednesday without plenty of poop talk, inappropriate comments, and untimely deaths of beloved pets. Happy Thanksgiving! Website: www.weirdtruecrime.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrime Instagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtru…
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Settled atop the Crescent Mountain in Eureka Springs, Arkansas rests the Crescent Hotel built in 1886. Over the years the hotel has seen numerous tragedies and changes in ownership, and with regular visits and ghost tours, plus exposure from national and international television shows, the hotel has gained the reputation as the most haunted hotel i…
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Happy Halloween little skeletons! Welcome to the Darkcast Network's final episode for Wicked Week. This week is all about Halloween Traditions and Origin stories. Enjoy listening while you get ready for trick-or-treating, passing out candy, costume parties, or however you prefer to celebrate the spookiest day of the year! Become a supporter of this…
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It's Monster Mash, Monday! But not just any monsters, today's tales are all about cryptids! Join some of the podcasts from our network as they tell you all about cryptids you may or may not have heard about. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.…
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Hey, little skeletons! Darkcast Network is back again for Witches Cauldron Sunday! Sit back and listen to some of the best podcasts in the network tell spooky, creepy stories that will make your skin crawl. Featuring: Beyond the Rainbow: Maud Galt Autumn's Oddities: The Witch of West Nyack Sinister Steph - Moll Dyer Scottish Murders - Paisley Witch…
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Welcome to episode two of Wicked Week from the Darkcast Network! Several of our podcasts are here to share true crime cases that are sure to have you on the edge of your seat! Beyond the Rainbow: The Murder of Ramon Navarro And Then They Were Gone: Cindy Song ODFM: Murder of Peter Fabiano Castles & Cryptids: Texarkana Moonlight Murders Hands off My…
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It's time for Wicked Week with the Darkcast Network! On this Freaky Friday - we'll be joined by multiple podcasts from the network. Come back soon for another spooooky episode! Featuring: Book of the Dead Podcast - Haunting in Connecticut Horrifying History - Grandpa Coming to Visit Autumn's Oddities - The Ghosts of Edinburgh Castle Burnt Marshmall…
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On a small island in the northern part of the Venetian Lagoon rests Poveglia Island, dubbed “Island of Ghosts” and is noted to be the most haunted island in the world. Used as a quarantine location for the plague and an exile location for criminals, the soil on Poveglia Island has seen thousands and thousands of deaths. Join Gina and Amber as they …
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Joran van der Sloot’s confession of the murder of Natalee Holloway, Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys filed a motion for a new trial, and Richard Allen’s attorneys withdrew as his counsel amidst the leaking of gruesome crime scene photos all packed into today’s OMG Monday episode. --- The Natalee Holloway case involves the disappearance of an 18-year-old A…
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In this spine-chilling episode of Weird True Crime, we unravel the dark secrets of the notorious Amityville Horror House. We delve into the tragic tale of the DeFeo family, a facade of affluence, and the turbulent relationships that concealed their horrors behind closed doors. From abuse to delinquency, this story takes a horrifying turn when Ronal…
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Happy Monday, y’all! We’re back with another episode of OMG Monday - where we talk about some of the biggest true crime news headlines from the past week. We’ll be highlighting Carlee Russell, the woman who faked her kidnapping, boy in the box dad, Timothy Ferriter, and QAnon dad Matthew David Coleman who killed his two young children. Resources: h…
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In the dark of night on June 10, 1912, the town of Villisca, Iowa experienced one of the most heinous crimes in the state’s history that remains unsolved to this day. It’s spooky season so for our first episode of Wicked Wednesday, join us as we go over the tragic deaths of the Moore family and the Stillinger girls and the creepy paranormal encount…
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Welcome to a new series we’re calling OMG Monday! This is a bite-sized look into the current true crime news headlines. This week, we’ll be talking about the arrest made in the Tupac Shakur murder, Taylor Shabusiness’s conviction and her defense lawyer’s hope for the future, and the 115 decomposing bodies that were discovered in a Colorado funeral …
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Leigh Marine Occhi was a smart, kind, and well-loved 13-year-old girl from Tupelo, Mississippi where she lived with her mother, Vickie. On the morning of August 27, 1992, in the midst of Hurricane Andrew, Leigh went missing. From missing clothes and a sleeping bag to no evidence of forced entry, all signs pointed to Leigh running away from home - e…
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A Nebraska man calls 911 on himself, a man attempting to rob a nail salon is COMPLETELY ignored, and a Floridian substitute teacher smears feces on picnic tables in a revenge plot in today’s collection of more dumb criminals for your listening pleasure. Website: www.weirdtruecrime.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrime Instagram: www.instagram…
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This week Morgan welcomes her new co-host to the podcast Ari Graves! Ari dives right into their co-hosting duties, and discusses the darker side of the Mormon religion! Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Album art: Ben Harrison Hosts: Morgan Benek and Ari Graves Producer: Nick Kizina…
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