Spirits with Crime
True Crime & Paranormal
About
The popular true crime podcast genre gets better (with spirits)! Join us every Saturday with the cocktail of the week for a story about heinous acts of true crime, or a creepy tale of the unbelievable! Get ready for boo-ze that will knock your socks off!
Episodes
- Ep. 154: Mothers of Monsters- Sue Klebold and Sante Kimes
This episode of Spirits with Crime discusses Sue Klebold, mother of a Columbine High School shooter, and Sante Kimes, who involved her son in a life of crime. It contrasts their maternal experiences and actions.
- Ep. 153: Do What Thou Wilt (Terms & Conditions Apply)- Aleister Crowley
This episode of Spirits with Crime delves into the life of Aleister Crowley, exploring his rise from a restrictive religious background through occult societies and a Sicilian commune. It questions the psychology behind people following da…
- Ep. 152: The Shape of a Confession Part 2
This episode continues the examination of a controversial true crime case, focusing on Brendan Dassey's interrogation and the subsequent legal proceedings. It explores questions about confession, suggestion, and memory in the context of th…
- Ep. 151: The Shape of a Confession- The Steven Avery Case Part 1
Spirits with Crime begins a two-part series on the Steven Avery case, questioning the validity of confessions and exploring how a narrative may have been constructed around one man and his family.
- Ep. 150: Fairy Unbelievable- The Cottingley Fairies
This episode of Spirits with Crime discusses the Cottingley Fairies hoax, initiated by two girls in 1917 with photographs that convinced Arthur Conan Doyle. The podcast examines the darker side of fairy folklore and the human desire for ma…
- Ep. 149: Sentenced By A Ghost- The Hammersmith Ghost & The Stephen Young Ouija Board Case
This episode of Spirits with Crime investigates two historical cases where paranormal beliefs influenced legal proceedings. It covers the Hammersmith Ghost incident and the Stephen Young Ouija Board case, examining the consequences that ar…
- Ep. 148: I Die- The SS Ourang Medan
This episode explores the mystery of the SS Ourang Medan, detailing the chilling radio transmission received in 1947 and the shocking discovery made by rescuers who boarded the vessel.
- Ep. 147: Lucky You- Luck, Superstition, & the Murder of Abraham Shakespeare
This episode of Spirits with Crime explores the murder of Abraham Shakespeare, who won thirty million dollars in the lottery in 2006. The episode details how his generosity was exploited, his trust weaponized, and how a woman became involv…
- Ep. 146: Step Right Up- The Story of P. T. Barnum
This episode of Spirits with Crime delves into the world of 19th-century showmanship, focusing on P. T. Barnum. It covers his famous hoaxes, like the Feejee Mermaid, and the Barnum American Museum, questioning where entertainment crosses i…
- Ep. 145: Manifesting Mayhem- Randonautica Suitcase Murders
Spirits with Crime discusses the Randonautica app, where users set intentions and receive coordinates for exploration. The episode delves into the collision of curiosity and tragedy, examining cultural beliefs in manifestation and the psyc…
- Ep. 144: Wow If You're Out There- The Wow! Signal
This episode of Spirits with Crime explores the intriguing Wow! Signal, a mysterious radio burst detected in 1977. The discussion delves into the anomaly's history and the surrounding narrative, stepping away from the show's usual crime-fo…
- Ep. 143: The Cult of Cupid- Twin Flames Universe
This episode of Spirits with Crime discusses dangerous beliefs about love, the history of the soulmate concept, and the Twin Flames Universe, an online group promising divine counterparts.
- Ep. 142: Justice is Served
Season 4 of Spirits with Crime examines executions, focusing on the rituals of last meals and last words. The episode traces the historical evolution of executions and discusses the psychological significance of final moments.
- Ep. 141: The Afterlife Crisis
This episode of Spirits with Crime delves into the fear of the afterlife and the historical fascination with ghosts, exploring how the concept has evolved and what it reveals about our anxieties surrounding death and existence. It also mar…
- Ep. 140: The Cost of Belief- Andrea Yates
This episode of Spirits with Crime discusses the Andrea Yates case, focusing on how fear, faith, and untreated mental illness influenced her actions. It questions the role of fear of death in shaping life choices and explores its potential…
- Ep. 139: Something's Fishy- The High Aim 6 & Deep Sea Cryptids
This episode delves into Thalassophobia with the mystery of the High Aim 6, a ship found crewless, and explores deep sea cryptids such as the Ningen and Lusca.
- Ep. 138: Mind Over Matter- Anatoly Moskvin & The Tulpa
This episode covers two distinct topics: the disturbing actions of Russian historian Anatoly Moskvin, who exhumed young girls' bodies to create dolls, and the metaphysical concept of the Tulpa, a phenomenon believed to be created by human…
- Ep. 137: As Above, So Below- The Case of Phoebe Handsjuk & Devil's Tower
This episode covers the unexplained death of Phoebe Handsjuk, questioning whether her fall was accidental or a result of foul play. It also delves into the folklore and theories surrounding Devil's Tower.
- Ep. 136: Buzzkill- Denver's "Spider-Man" Killer & Flies as Omens
This episode of Spirits with Crime covers two dark topics: Theodore Coneys, known as the Denver Spider-Man killer who lived in his victims' homes, and the historical association of flies with curses and the supernatural.
- Ep. 135: Deadly Faith & Folklore- Aum Shinrikyo & The Tokoloshe
This episode discusses the doomsday cult Aum Shinrikyo's 1995 sarin gas subway attack in Tokyo, exploring its connection to apocalyptic prophecy and cult control. It also delves into South African folklore, examining the mischievous and te…
- Ep. 134: Three's A Mystery & One's Gone Verde- The Springfield Three & The Hoer Verde Disappearance
This episode discusses two disappearance cases: the 1992 vanishing of Sherrill, Suzanne, and Stacy in Springfield, Missouri, and the baffling disappearance of the entire Hoer Verde village in Brazil.
- Ep. 133: Monkey See, Monkey Slash- The Halifax Slasher & The Monkey Man of Delhi
This episode delves into two cases: the Halifax Slasher in England, 1938, and the Monkey Man of Delhi in 2001. It examines the fear and alleged attacks in both instances, questioning whether they were fueled by mass hysteria or real threat…
- Ep. 132: Solar Secrets & A Flash- The Order of the Solar Temple & The Black Flash of Provincetown
This episode of Spirits with Crime delves into two distinct mysteries: the secretive and ultimately tragic cult, The Order of the Solar Temple, and the enduring legend of the Black Flash, a frightening figure from Provincetown, Massachuset…
- Ep. 131: Bones in the Desert- The West Mesa Bone Collector & Resurrection Mary
This episode of Spirits with Crime discusses the unsolved West Mesa Bone Collector case in New Mexico and the Chicago ghost legend of Resurrection Mary.
- Ep. 130: Texas Terror- The Servant Girl Annihilator & The Driskill Hotel
This episode of Spirits with Crime delves into two Texas tales: the brutal 1800s Servant Girl Annihilator who stalked Austin, and the haunted Driskill Hotel, known for its spectral guests.
- Ep. 129: Pick Your Brain- The History of Lobotomies & The Plague Doctor of Campo San Lio
This episode covers the history of lobotomies, discussing the procedures, proponents, and consequences for patients. It also delves into the legend of the plague doctor of Campo San Lio in Venice.
- Ep. 128: The Appetite of Evil- The Butcher of Aberdeen & The Manananggal
The podcast episode discusses Katherine Knight, known as the Butcher of Aberdeen, Australia's first female serial killer. It also covers the Manananggal, a winged, vampire-like demon from Philippine folklore.
- Ep. 127: It's Always the Clown- The Marlene Warren Case & The Clown Motel
This episode covers the murder of Marlene Warren, who was killed by someone dressed as a clown. It also explores the Clown Motel in Tonopah, Nevada, known for its clown memorabilia and proximity to a graveyard.
- What's Haunting Now? #12- The Addy Sea Inn in Delaware
The Spirits with Crime podcast takes a haunted road trip to Bethany Beach, Delaware, to investigate the Addy Sea Inn. This 1902 Victorian B&B is explored for its reported paranormal activity.
- Ep. 126: Murky Waters- The Case of Alexia Telles & The Murphysboro Monster
This episode covers the true crime case of Alexia Telles and the cryptid known as the Big Muddy Monster, also called the Murphysboro Monster, from Murphysboro, Illinois.
- Ep. 125: The Doctor Will Starve You Now- Dr. Linda Hazzard & Sleep Paralysis
This episode discusses Dr. Linda Hazzard, a physician who promoted starvation as a health treatment, and delves into the phenomena of sleep paralysis, the associated "Hat Man" folklore, and the unsettling legend of the Russian Sleep Experi…
- Ep. 124: "Ervil" Intentions- Ervil LeBaron & Our Lady of Fatima
This episode delves into the life of Ervil LeBaron, a cult leader known for practicing blood atonement and ordering murders. It also discusses the religious phenomenon of Our Lady of Fatima, a significant Marian apparition in Catholicism.
- Ep. 123: Space Cases- The Case of Zigmund Adamski & Granger Taylor's Disappearance
This episode explores two perplexing disappearances: Zigmund Adamski, found under strange circumstances in 1980s Yorkshire, and Granger Taylor, a mechanic who left a note stating he was boarding a spaceship before vanishing from British Co…
- Ep. 122: No Vacancy, Inn For a Scare- The Bloody Benders Case & The Hotel Gadsden
This episode covers two chilling stories: the Bloody Benders, a 1870s Kansas family who killed travelers, and the Hotel Gadsden in Douglas, Arizona, known for paranormal activity.
- Ep. 121: Project Paranoia- Frank Olson's Death & The Montauk Project
This episode discusses the mysterious death of scientist Frank Olson, potentially linked to LSD experiments under Project MK-Ultra, and explores the Montauk Project, rumored to involve psychic abilities, time travel, and alien contact at a…
- Ep. 120: Stoned & Hexed- Mark Kilroy's Human Sacrifice & The Hexham Heads
The episode details the horrific abduction and murder of college student Mark Kilroy by a cult involved in human sacrifice and drug trafficking. It also explores the mystery surrounding the Hexham Heads, two stone heads found in England, a…
- Ep. 119: Smile, You're Being Stalked- The Westfield Watcher & The Grinning Man
This episode of Spirits with Crime covers two chilling tales: The Westfield Watcher, an anonymous stalker who sent unnerving letters to a family, and The Grinning Man, a strange entity allegedly encountered in 1966 West Virginia, possibly…
- Ep. 118: Here Comes the Bride...and There Goes the Groom- The Disappearance of George Smith & Anna Baker's Haunted Wedding Dress
This episode covers two matrimonial mysteries: the disappearance of George Smith from a cruise ship in 2005, and the story of Anna Baker's wedding dress, which is said to move on its own after her father forbade her marriage.
- Ep. 117: Holy Hell, Mom!- The Case of Theresa Knorr & The Possession of Clara Germana Cele
Spirits with Crime covers two dark tales for Mother's Day: the horrific abuse and murder of daughters by Theresa Knorr, and the 1906 case of Clara Germana Cele in South Africa, who displayed apparent signs of demonic possession.
- Ep. 116: Possessed with a Purpose- The Case of Teresita Basa & The Pollock Twins
This episode covers two paranormal cases: Teresita Basa, a murder victim from 1977 who may have communicated after death, and the Pollock Twins, young girls who displayed uncanny knowledge of their deceased sisters.
- Ep 115: Wychful Thinking- The Disappearance of Evelyn Hartley & "Bella in the Wych Elm"
This episode covers two unsolved mysteries: the disappearance of 15-year-old Evelyn Hartley in 1953, and the discovery of a skeleton in a wych elm tree in England in 1943, which led to local folklore and graffiti asking "Who put Bella in t…
- Ep. 114: X Marks the Spot- The Case of Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès & The Paris Catacombs
This episode of Spirits with Crime covers the unsolved case of Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès, a French aristocrat and family man, and delves into the history and exploration of the Paris Catacombs.
- Ep. 113: Holy Hell- The Killer Nun & The Chronovisor
This episode discusses Mariam Soulakiotis, a 20th-century Greek Orthodox nun who led a deadly monastery, and the Chronovisor, a supposed Vatican-based time-viewing machine. The episode delves into these unusual historical accounts and cons…
- Ep. 112: Ctrl-Alt-Unknown- Ghosts in the Kinect & The Case of 'China Black' (2010)
This episode of Spirits with Crime delves into two mysteries: the case of 'China Black', an unidentified woman with amnesia found in 2010, and paranormal occurrences involving the Xbox Kinect sensor detecting unexplained figures.
- Ep. 111: Snake It 'Til You Make It- Lacerta Files Pt. 2 & The Death of Max Spiers
This episode delves into the death of conspiracy researcher Max Spiers, found deceased in Poland under suspicious circumstances, and examines the Lacerta Files, which contain alleged interviews with a reptilian entity. The discussion quest…
- Ep. 110: Snakes in the System- Mark Essex & The Lacerta Files Pt. 1
This episode of Spirits with Crime explores the 1973 Mark Essex sniper attacks in New Orleans, examining Essex's past and resentments. It also delves into the Lacerta Files conspiracy theory, which posits that reptilian humanoids secretly…
- Ep. 109: Don't Step in the Fairy Circle- The Disappearance of Annie McCarrick & Fairy Folklore
This episode discusses the unsolved 1993 disappearance of Annie McCarrick in Dublin, Ireland. It also delves into Irish folklore concerning the "Good People" and tales of humans vanishing into the fairy realm, questioning potential paralle…
- Ep. 108: Vengeance Wears a Veil- The Case of Phoolan Devi & La Sayona
This episode covers the true crime story of Phoolan Devi, a woman who became an outlaw after suffering abuse, and the Venezuelan legend of La Sayona, a spirit who targets unfaithful men.
- Ep. 107: Fowl Play- The Wineville Chicken Coop Murders & The Witch's Castle
This episode covers the Wineville Chicken Coop Murders, a disturbing 1920s California case that inspired the movie Changeling, and the legends surrounding a cursed Witch's Castle in Indiana.
- What's Haunting Now? #11- Captain Grant's Inn in Connecticut
This episode of Spirits with Crime explores the paranormal activity reported at Captain Grant's Inn, also known as The 1754 House, in Connecticut. The colonial-era inn is known for its history and ghostly encounters reported by guests and…