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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...
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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 you want to hear factual storytelling with some humor mixed in, don’t miss an episode!
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2023 Wrapped - Our Favorite Episodes & Moments!
20 DEC 2023 · 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!
Listen to the full episodes featured in today's episode:
Tales from the Morgue:
https://www.weirdtruecrime.com/tales-from-the-morgue-you-wont-believe-wtf-wednesday-5/
Hello Kitty Murder:
https://www.weirdtruecrime.com/the-tragic-hello-kitty-murder-fan-man-yees-kidnapping-and-torture/
Rent a Hitman:
https://www.weirdtruecrime.com/rent-a-hitman-meet-the-dumb-ass-criminals-that-got-caught-wtf-wednesday-11/
Ryan Waller:
https://www.weirdtruecrime.com/the-unbelievable-case-of-ryan-waller-and-heather-quan/
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Dumb Criminals - Bad Santa Edition! | WTF Wednesday #17
13 DEC 2023 · 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
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TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weirdtruecrime
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAPlqQ1t9nzA9B6kAKifmA
Email: weirdtruecrime@gmail.com
Podcast Production: djaudio22@gmail.com
Member of the Darkcast Network: https://www.darkcastnetwork.com/
Sources:
https://www.wistv.com/story/5828773/police-man-dressed-as-santa-charged-with-kidnapping/
https://www.wistv.com/story/5832015/santa-who-allegedly-kidnapped-girl-is-released/
https://www.thesmokinggun.com/buster/drunken-zombie-santa-arrested-687543
https://laist.com/news/gstring-santa-d
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-29/brazilian-police-hunt-helicopter-stealing-santa-claus/6984590
https://www.wapt.com/article/police-capture-suspect-in-santa-claus-robbery/2091476#
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1237917/Its-ho-ho-hold-Armed-bank-robber-dressed-Santa-demands-money-pay-elves.html
https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/police-intruder-yells-ho-ho-ho-while-hiding-in-wisconsin-familys-bedroom-closet?fbclid=IwAR14FOvWlXeX7QFR0LFmj1UP074XI6PDECqNb7zOqpXnY6BTKQ8xrRMvD0c
https://www.choosehelp.com/blogs/society/drunken-santa-claus-arrested-while-looking-for-reindeer.html
https://www.wbir.com/article/news/crime/santa-claus-pulled-over-for-wrong-way-driving-arrested-for-dui/23084301
https://www.eater.com/2015/12/22/10647688/santa-claus-robbery-theft-kfc
https://www.montereycountyweekly.com/blogs/crime_blog/man-claiming-to-be-santa-arrested-in-seaside-for-giving/article_c1823dde-9542-11e4-9de9-07eba79da333.html
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Texas Unsolved: The Texarkana Moonlight Murders
6 DEC 2023 · 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 “Jimmy” Hollis and Mary Jeanne Larey were attacked in February 1946 but luckily survived. Richard Griffin and Polly Ann Moore were not so lucky when they were killed just three weeks later in March. Paul Martin and Betty Jo Booker were the second double murder three weeks later in April. Virgil Starks was killed and his wife Katie was shot twice at the beginning of May 1946. Then the attacks ended as quickly as they began. Join Gina and Amber in the discussion about the Texarkana Moonlight Murders on social media or email us your thoughts on the case.
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 Production: djaudio22@gmail.com
Member of the Darkcast Network: https://www.darkcastnetwork.com/
Resources:
https://vault.fbi.gov/texarkana-phantom-moonlight-murders
https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/texarkana-murder-mystery/
https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2020/feb/07/fbi-releases-archive-texarkanas-phantom-killer-ove/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHcR5n6ER_c
https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/texarkana-moonlight-murders-4478/
“Slaying of Two Stuns Texarkana” Fort Worth Star Telegram, 16, Apr 1946
https://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/2016/apr/14/phantom-killer-attacks-part-ii/
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85687186/betty-jo-booker
“Texarkana Suspect May be Released” Fort Worth Star - Telegram
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85687273/paul-james-martin
“Texarkana Killer Leaves Clue…” Fort Worth Star Telegram -
https://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/2016/mar/24/its-been-70-years-terror-stalked-texarkana-form-ph/
“Student, in Suicide Note…” - Fort Worth Star Telegram
“Officers “Advertise” for Phantom Slayer - Lubbock Morning Avalanche, 1946
Peggy’s Confession - https://kfmx.com/unsolved-texas-moonlight-murders-still-inspire-horror-over-75-years-later/
Richard Griffin Find a Grave - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65477100/richard-lanier-griffin
“Texarkana Area Has New Death Mystery” Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 07, 1946
Crime Library - https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/unsolved/texarkana/book_7.html
“3 Clues Found..”
Virgil Starkes Find a Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/89534227/walter-virgil-starks
“Phantom Killer’s last alleged victim…”
“Aerial Gunnar Out…” - Ralph Barney Baumann
Oklahoma Attack Suspect not connected to Texarkana murders
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Am I The A**hole - Holiday Edition! | WTF Wednesday #16
29 NOV 2023 · 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://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAPlqQ1t9nzA9B6kAKifmA
Email: weirdtruecrime@gmail.com
Podcast Production: djaudio22@gmail.com
Member of the Darkcast Network: https://www.darkcastnetwork.com/
Sources:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/10cr1c8/aita_for_leaving_my_family_on_christmas_after/
https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/10qcbn1/aita_for_returning_my_daughters_christmas_present/
https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/174n56o/aita_for_asking_my_daughter_to_come_to_our_house/
https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/zux4ny/aita_for_skipping_christmas_with_my_parents_since/
https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/101btpz/aita_for_being_upset_that_my_family_didnt_get_my/
https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/168xk3x/aita_for_not_giving_up_my_christmas_annual_leave/
https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/zuy89v/aita_for_storming_out_of_christmas_lunch_being/
https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/zsf4iq/aita_for_not_inviting_them_to_my_christmas_party/
https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/z0wjz0/aita_for_not_doing_anything_for_christmas_this/
https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/zzc58y/aita_for_not_wanting_coal_for_christmas/
Missing Maura Murray with Julie Murray - Fact versus Fiction - Part 2
22 NOV 2023 · 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 breaking down the true details of what happened that night in Haverhill, NH. Conflicting timelines, weird findings at the crash site, and other confusing events that led to crucial time wasted and unanswered questions. Julie clarifies rumors and speculation around Maura’s actions and her disappearance, and gives insight into new items that she has been made aware of. We also talk about what it’s like living with a missing family member and navigating the true crime space while engaging with empathy.
Find more information about Maura’s disappearance by visiting mauramurraymissing.org or following Julie on TikTok @mauramurraymissing
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 Production: djaudio22@gmail.com
Member of the Darkcast Network: https://www.darkcastnetwork.com/
Resources:
https://www.mauramurraymissing.org/uploads/1/3/1/7/131763264/maura_nationals.pdf
Missing Maura Murray with Julie Murray - Fact versus Fiction - Part 1
15 NOV 2023 · 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 disappearance.
Come back next week to hear more from Julie about the mishandling of Maura’s case and the misconceptions and rumors that have plagued the Murrays for the past two decades.
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 Production: djaudio22@gmail.com
Member of the Darkcast Network: https://www.darkcastnetwork.com/
Resources:
https://www.mauramurraymissing.org/uploads/1/3/1/7/131763264/maura_nationals.pdf
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A Very WTF Reddit Thanksgiving! | WTF Wednesday #15
8 NOV 2023 · 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/weirdtruecrime
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weirdtruecrime
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAPlqQ1t9nzA9B6kAKifmA
Email: weirdtruecrime@gmail.com
Podcast Production: djaudio22@gmail.com
Member of the Darkcast Network: https://www.darkcastnetwork.com/
Sources:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/r24l6j/what_is_your_worstfunniest_thanksgiving_story/
https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/r29e8f/comment/hm3gtm6/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3&rdt=38532&onetap_auto=true
https://www.buzzfeed.com/rossyoder/funny-thanksgiving-stories
https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/9ynttw/comment/ea34ja3/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
https://www.buzzfeed.com/rossyoder/worst-thanksgiving-stories
https://www.gawker.com/5863107/here-are-your-worst-thanksgiving-horror-stories
https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/9ynttw/what_was_that_incident_during_thanksgiving/
https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/2ng4v5/what_is_your_best_thanksgiving_disaster_story/
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America's Most Haunted Hotel - Would you Stay at The Crescent Hotel? | Wicked Wednesday #4
1 NOV 2023 · 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 in America. According to the hotel website, when you “step foot into the carefully restored halls, you’ll find a harmonious blend of charm and modern comforts.” Join us as we go over the rich history and even sordid past of the mountaintop spa resort, the Crescent Hotel in our last Wicked Wednesday of October ‘23.
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 Production: djaudio22@gmail.com
Member of the Darkcast Network: https://www.darkcastnetwork.com/
Sources:
https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/norman-baker-4885/
https://fsuspecialcollections.wordpress.com/2022/06/01/norman-baker-and-the-naked-truth/
https://visitmuscatine.com/177/Norman-Baker
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaudeville
https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2009/jun/20/crash-kills-hotelier-injures-wife-20090620/
https://crescent-hotel.com/about/history/
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/photo-booth/the-haunting-history-of-a-hucksters-cancer-cure
https://www.historichotels.org/us/hotels-resorts/1886-crescent-hotel-and-spa/ghost-stories.php#:~:text=In%20the%201930s%2C%20the%20haunted,hospital%20visit%20the%20hotel%20today.
Trailer - "The Baker Institute" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_79ljm605ho
#WickedWednesday #TrueCrimePodcast #HauntedHotel #AmericasMostHaunted #CrescentHotel #ParanormalPodcast #GhostStories #TrueCrimeCommunity #HauntedHistory #EerieEscapades
Halloween Traditions and Origin Stories!
31 OCT 2023 · 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!
Cryptids! Monster Mash Monday with The Darkcast Network
30 OCT 2023 · 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.
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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...
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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 you want to hear factual storytelling with some humor mixed in, don’t miss an episode!
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| Categories | True Crime , Comedy , History |
| Website | www.weirdtruecrime.com |
| weirdtruecrime@gmail.com |
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