Chilled and Thrilled

This week we continue discussing the crimes of Israel Keyes, starting with the horrendous abuse of Samantha Koenig.  The lack of prior planning, out of character for Keyes, eventually led to his capture.  Without the ensuing months of interrogation, we would have known very little about what actually happened to Samantha, along with Bill and Lorraine Currier.  Although he alluded to many other murders, the actual number of people h...

Are monsters born evil, or are they made? That is the great debate in the true crime community. This week we cover one of the most evil serial killers of the modern age, Israel Keyes. Keyes himself believed that he was born evil, and that nothing in his life lead him down the path he took. This path led him all over the United States, leaving a trail of victims, most of whom were never identified. After studying serial killers of t...

On June 6, 1996, Devon and Damon Routier were stabbed to death in their Texas home while they slept. Their mother, Darlie, went on trial, was convicted for one of the murders, and sentenced to death. She has been steadfast in maintaining her innocence, and many agree that the evidence proves her right.  Was Darlie Routier railroaded into a conviction, or could she actually have been capable of such a heinous crime? And if so, why?<...

We're back this week with The Abduction of Jaycee Lee Dugard (Part 2). When we left Part 1, Jaycee (11) had been abducted on her way to the bus stop by convicted sex offender Phillip Garrido and his wife Nancy. They've taken Jaycee 120 miles away to their home to be handcuffed and locked in a soundproof room. She is raped a week later by Phillip, and has no idea that for the next 18 years this will be her life. In Part 2,...

Jaycee Lee Dugard was 11 years old when she was abducted in broad daylight while walking to the bus stop for school. Convicted sex offender Phillip Garrido, and his wife Nancy Garrido (who are two of the sickest monsters you could imagine) kidnapped Jaycee for the most sinister reasons. This episode contains discussion of child abduction and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.

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Multiple high-profile careers come to an end after news spreads of an unbelievably bazaar incident involving a NASA astronaut.  Was the whole thing blown out of proportion because of who it was, or could it have actually been MUCH worse?

Resources:
https://www.amazon.com/Out-There-Diane-Fanning-ebook/dp/B00VXCXLQY

https://books.apple.com/us/book/out-there/id1047863158

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa_Nowak

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Timothy Treadwell's life was on a downward slope full of drugs and alcohol. At the suggestion of the man who saved him from a near fatal overdose, he goes to Alaska to see the bears in nature. Upon seeing his first wild bear, his life changes forever, and he never touches alcohol or drugs again. This is all fine and great if the story had stopped here, but like all tragedies it does not. Tim's love for "his" bea...

Joe Ball made a name for himself around the small town of Elmendorf, TX with his seedy roadside bar and his famous gators. As the bar grew in popularity, many of his young waitresses started disappearing. Did they just skip town, or did they end up as tasty gator treats?


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There’s an unlikely relationship between three seemingly unrelated topics: a tragic murder in Michigan, a popular TV show, and one of Brittany’s favorite horror movies.  It turns out people do stupid crap in real life too!

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Hold onto your butts (literally). This week we discuss 3 cases of supposed alien mutilation of people and animals. Do you think aliens are to blame for these bizarre and unexplainable acts, or do you think the answer is much more simple, like cults looking for a sacrifice?

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Happy Halloween everyone! 2020 doesn't have to suck completely when you can listen to our Halloween triple feature! A southern plantation turned bed and breakfast is home to multiple spirits, frequently spotted by guests. Centuries-old mummies like to wink at visitors. A mysterious family heirloom carries with it an oppressive darkness that attacks any person who dares to take it home.

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The manhunt for a suspected murderer has an entire city on edge, while police still don’t know who died.  55 years later, the mystery remains unsolved, but the spirits of those involved can’t seem to let go of the place where it happened.  Join us as we dissect the unsolved case of Room 636!

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A New Age UFO cult faces its greatest challenge yet when one of its two leaders dies unexpectedly. Her death will ultimately lead the group down a very dark path. This week we dive into Part 2 of the Heaven’s Gate cult.


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Would you give up sex, belongings, individual interests, and all relationships with family and friends for a chance to live in an alien utopia? UFOs, aliens, and Jesus all come together in this New Age cult which resulted in the worst mass suicide on U.S. soil. This week we dive into part 1 of the Heaven’s Gate cult. 

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What’s better than ghosts stories or pirate stories? Ghost pirate stories! This week we dive into three tales of the deep blue sea, and the men cursed to sail it for eternity.

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You can argue that she was the first female serial killer in American history, but many people don’t immediately make that connection. Her actions were a product of the times she lived in, but that in no way excuses them. This week we cover the story of Madame Delphine LaLaurie and her house of horrors.

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Paranormal investigators get much more than they bargained for at a bar owned by a famous radio personality. The result is some of he most compelling evidence they have ever gathered! This week we discuss the investigation of Big Al's Down The Hatch.

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What do Norman Bates, Leatherface, and Buffalo Bill have in common? All three fictional characters were inspired by a very real and very sick individual. This week we cover the Butcher of Plainfield, Ed Gein.

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