Scared But Curious
Just two ADHD besties talking about true crime, the spooky-ooky, and some historical stories, all sprinkled with humor. Tune in every Monday for a new episode!
Episodes
Hey Guys!
Life has been so hectic lately and Lana is working on a bonkers story that is taking way longer than anticipated.
Thank you again! And we will soon you in 2 weeks!
Happy Monday Guys!!
This week we have another short one for you! Lana talks about the lore behind the black-eyed children... where did this lore come from? Do you know? Tune in and learn about these terrifying children!
Check out our Instagram @scaredbutcuriouspod for updates!
Thank you so much for listening!
Sources:
Legend of the Black-eyed children | The Business Standard
https://www.quora.com/Where-did-the-legend-myth-of-the-Blac...
Happy Monday Guys!
Today is another short one, Ellie tells Lana about the life and history of James Still.
Join us next Monday for more BONKERS stories!
Also, let us know on Instagram @Scaredbutcuriouspod if you like more history focused stories!
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Happy Monday Guys!
I know you have been waiting for this all week, and I promise it was worth the wait! Hang on for more about this bonkers woman!!
See you next week with more episodes!
Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjBu57Brm
A killer confession: How a detective's unusual tactics led to uncovering the truth -...
Happy Monday Guys!
This week we have part one of a two-parter about a woman named Kelly Cochran and all her shenanigans, and let me tell you, this is a rollercoaster of a story for sure. What all is this woman behind?!
What do you guys think??
Tune in next week for part two! You won't believe how things end.
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Happy Monday Guys!
Today Lana tells Ellie about the sad and enraging case of Brittany Cosby and Crystal Jackson so buckle in for this bonkers case.
TW: Homophobia, and Hate Crimes, and talks of LGBTQ+ rights and religion
Shout out to Brooke Makenna for such a good youtube video on this case!
Thanks for listening! See you next Monday with another bonkers case!
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Happy Monday Guys!
This week is a short episode about the Dumas Brothel in Butte, Montana. This place seemed to have been in operation for forever! Tune in to find out how!
See you next week with another bonkers episode!
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Happy Monday Guys!
Today Lana tells Ellie the spooky history of Yuma Territorial Prison, in Yuma Arizona.
*Editing Note* The Prison held 3,069 Prisoners NOT 369... Lana can't read
SOURCES:
https://slhshistory.weebly.com/uploads/5/7/5/8/57584359/women_of_ytp.pdf
Happy Monday Everyone!
AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELLIE!!!!
Today Lana tells Ellie the History and ghost stories associated with Bodie, California. Then get ready for Ellie to tell Lana a case out of Florida that you have to hear to believe!
Sources:
Bodie: Ghost Stories From a Ghost Town - Amy's Crypt (amyscrypt.com)
Florida Man Arrested For Attempting To 'Barbecue' Child Molesters
Happy Monday guys! Sorry this one is a little late!
Today we finish the horrifying case of Mary Vincent
Sources:
How Mary Vincent Survived A Horrific Abduction While Hitchhiking (allthatsinteresting.com)
Hey Everyone! Happy Monday!
It feels so good to say that again!
This week Lana tells Ellie the case of Mary Vincent and Lawrence Singleton
*TRIGGER WARNING FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT AND GORE*
Sources:
How Mary Vincent Survived A Horrific Abduction While Hitchhiking (allthatsinteresting.com)
Hey guys!
We are going on a little hiatus, we have encountered some unforeseen circumstances and need some time. We will return with more cases and stories for you in no time!
Thank you for your support and understanding.
-Ellie & Lana
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This week we have a twofer for you. Lana starts us off with the heartbreaking story of Za'Zell Preston after that Ellie tells the oddly confusing story of Caroline Grills.
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Sources:
Man sentenced who killed wife, propped body in front of kids | AP News
Man Convicted After Killing Wife, Having Kids Open Christmas Gifts in Front of Body (people.com)
Merry Christmas Everyone!
Today Lana breaks Ellie with Part 2 of the story of Steven Stayner.
TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual Abuse of a Child
Sponsor: Organic, Plant-Based, Zero Waste Health Foods – Sun & Swell Foods (sunandswellfoods.com) Sources:
Timothy White (abduction victim) - Wikipedia
Happy Monday Guys!
Today, Lana tells Ellie the first part of an AWFUL story.
TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual Assault of a child.
Sponsor:
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Sources:
Timothy White (abduction victim) - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Stayne
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Happy Monday Guys!
In today's episode Ellie tells Lana about the Russian Sleep Experiments and the horrors of that.
Lana tells a spooky story about a weird forest, and something that lurks in it.
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Happy Monday Guys, and Happy 20th Episode!!
We got a twofer for you guys today,
Today Lana tells story of the unsolved murder of Benny Evangelista. It is a crazy case with even crazier theories.
And then Ellie talks about the history and the spooky-okky within St. Augustine's Lighthouse
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Happy Monday Guys!
We got another twofer for you this week! Lana goes over the case of Mary Jane Jackson, a woman you wouldn't want to double-cross. Ellie reviews a Swedish case on Anna Mansdotter, a VERY loving mother.
Thank you so much for listening! See you next week!
Sources:
The People of Gallatin Street | New Orleans Historical
Bricktop (authorstevewillard.com)
Happy Monday Guys!
Part 2 has arrived! We finish off last week's story with just how evil Myra and Ian are, not to mention what happens to them!
Thank you so much for listening! See you next week!
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Happy Monday Guys!
This week Ellie is bringing a two-parter to the table about Ian Brady and Myra Hindley; some evil monsters from the UK.
Thank you so much for listening! See you guys next week!
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