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The Hidden Victims of Ariel Castro, Part One of the Ariel Castro Captivity Case Season 2 Episode 210

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

TW/CW: DV, CSA, SABefore Ariel Castro kidnapped and held captive three young women, he held his wife Grimilda and their children hostage in their own home. He subjected her to horrific abuse and bizarre behavior. The abuse was so extreme, it would later factor in with her death at age 48. Even after she managed to escape him, Castro continued to destroy her life and the life of the man who tried to save her and her children from his reign of terror. DO you need help? Are you in a domestic violence situation? Please feel free to reach out to Lillian at lillianasterios@icloud.com and she will help find resources for you! Need overall information? Check here: https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/Want to donate to a good cause to help end domestic violence? Go here: https://ncadv.org/donateWant to send us a lil tip for emotional labor on these cases? Support Willow and Lillian, survivors of DV on KOFI. Also, check out our discord, Patreon, and other things we do! linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

Merris Mondays: The Big Hairy Hands of Dartmoor, Season 2 Episode 209

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000

I really think the title says it all.

Just kidding. Probably the strangest crytpid?? we've covered. On a stretch of road in Dartmoor in Devon County England, motorists might find themselves face to face with giant, hairy, disembodied hands. Is it aliens? Big foot throwin' hands? Or a ghost? Join us to find out!

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/devon/discovering/legends/hairy_hands.shtml

https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/weekend-hairy-hands-dartmoor-journeyed-6129967

https://www.bbc.co.uk/devon/discovering/legends/hairy_hands.shtml

https://obscurban-legend.fandom.com/wiki/Hairy_Hands#Account_#2

https://darktales.blog/2019/03/28/the-hairy-hands-of-dartmoor/

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The Life and Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Season 2 Episode 201

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000

We're all familiar with Martin Luther King and his "I have a dream' speech, but there are many details of his life that are simply amazing and aren't shared in history books in schools. Join us as we take an in depth look at the life and death of this historic civil rights activists.

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links: Hulu: MLK/FBI https://www.hulu.com/movie/mlkfbi-21ab2009-51e1-41cf-b754-1aee868835d2?entity_id=21ab2009-51e1-41cf-b754-1aee868835d2 Netflix: the 13th The MLK Tapes Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7GYQUKM92dWf8PIftpdFKe?si=11e4YpBfTvGsqcPMD_7TIAMLKJR Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King_Jr Michael-Martin https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2019/01/15/story-how-michael-king-jr-became-martin-luther-king-jr/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/01/17/what-martin-luther-king-jr-original-name-changed/6552919001/ chapter 5 of MLK Autobiography: Coretta https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/king-papers/publications/autobiography-martin-luther-king-jr-contents/chapter-5-corettaMontgomery Bus Boycott. https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/montgomery-bus-boycott I’ve been to the Mountain Top Speech transcribed:https://www.afscme.org/about/history/mlk/mountaintop#:~:text=I%20read%20in%20the%20paper,you%20didn't%20sneeze.%22 March on Washington https://naacp.org/find-resources/history-explained/1963-march-washingtonMahalia Jackson Singing to MLK https://www.vox.com/2016/1/18/10785882/martin-luther-king-dream-mahalia-jacksonhttps://youtu.be/odHqG1rA4M8Mahalia Jackson singing at the March on Washington https://youtu.be/-hQeGDSB6Ss bloody sunday https://www.history.com/news/selma-bloody-sunday-attack-civil-rights-movement nobel peace prize https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/1964/king/facts/#:~:text=At%20the%20age%20of%20thirty,of%20the%20civil%20rights%20movement FBI Memo https://features.apmreports.org/arw/king/d4.html https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/encyclopedia/federal-bureau-investigation-fbi FBI Letter to King “You Are Done” https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/16/magazine/what-an-uncensored-letter-to-mlk-reveals.html?auth=login-google1tap&login=google1tap A.D. King https://www.ajc.com/lifestyles/documentary-focuses-life-and-death-mlk-brother-king/2IcJ2FF2AFrZgrSRikDrBN/ https://www.archives.gov/research/jfk/select-committee-report/part-2a.html Historical photos:https://www.buzzfeed.com/gabrielsanchez/incredible-and-rare-color-pictures-from-the-life-of-mlkSpeeches:Beyond Vietnamhttps://youtu.be/AJhgXKGldUkI’ve been to the mountain tophttps://youtu.be/TmZvkHpX_Q4I have a dreamhttps://youtu.be/smEqnnklfYsRare footage from the Alabama Marchhttps://youtu.be/CBm48Scju9EALL.HERE.NOW. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MfhUHjfcA8 The Three Evils of Society https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8d-IYSM-08&t=1030sNBC News interview with MLK 11months before his assassination https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xsbt3a7K-8 Quotes:https://www.cityheightscdc.org/stories/mlk-quotes-too-radical-to-be-white-washedSupport the show

The Chicago Triple Child Murder, a Cold Case Solved by a Missing Candy Heiress and Her Horses Season 2 Episode 198

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

On an October Sunday in Chicago in 1955, three teenage boys would vanish into thin air. Two days later, their mutilated bodies were found. The case had few leads and went cold. It remained cold for forty years, until police started investigating the mysterious disappearance of Brach Candy Heiress Helen Vorhees Brach who went missing in 1977. In a tale that is stranger than fiction, investigators linked her disappearance to fraudulent horse sales. How the case was solved is nothing short of amazing.

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Cold Case Playing Cards and the Queen of Hearts, Susan Schwarz Season 2 Episode 189

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000

A detective in Florida had a stack of cold cases. He suddenly had a brilliant idea, what if he put cold cases on playing cards like they did for the war on terror and other conflicts and distributed those around to prisons to generate leads? Thus, the idea was born and now 20 states have adopted this. We also discuss one of those cards: The cold case of Susan Schwarz dubbed the Queen of Hearts.

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the idea of the card decks: https://www.ranker.com/list/cold-case-playing-cards/jessika-gilbert list of links with additional information about Susan Schwarz https://mylifeofcrime.wordpress.com/2011/04/25/cold-case-solved-gregory-johnson-arrested-for-the-1979-murder-of-susan-schwarz/ID Investigation Discovery- Motives and Murder: Cracking the Case Queen of Hearts https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5yjy0aNatural Witness The New Detectives, Episode on Molly McClure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM4EizRGFN4

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Merris Mondays: The Star Wars Suicides and the Marconi Conspiracy Season 2 Episode 188

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000

During the Cold War the US was pouring tons of money into research for their Star Wars program, IE the Strategic Defense System which, ideally, would shoot ICBM nukes out of the sky, from space, before they could hit their targets on American soil. The US contracted some research through a company called Marconi Electronics in England. From 1982 to 1988 over 25 of the Marconi scientists and engineers would end up dead under very mysterious circumstances. Why?

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_Defense_Initiativehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GEC-Marconi_scientist_deaths_conspiracy_theoryhttps://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1988-04-17-8803090394-story.htmlhttps://viralnova.com/science-death-conspiracy/https://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread857714/pg1https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTUuVDEexA4&t=637sShittiest song ever https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1b8AhIsSYQhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guglielmo_Marconihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marconi_Wireless_Telegraph_Company_of_America

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The Boy in the Box, Joseph Augustus Zarelli Season 2 Episode 187

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000

On a cold day in February 1957, a young man was out trying to get an eyeful of some college girls from a secure vantage point in the woods. What he found instead was the badly beaten body of a little boy, discarded like trash in the woods, left in a cardboard box. The case would go cold for over sixty years until a big break in November of 2022. Now, at last, the boy in the box has a name: Joseph Zarelli.

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https://allthatsinteresting.com/boy-in-the-boxhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRTghh6NUfIhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Joseph_Augustus_Zarellihttps://people.com/crime/philadelphias-boy-in-the-box-identified-after-65-years/https://www.inquirer.com/news/joseph-zarelli-boy-in-the-box-internet-speculation-20221215.html

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Four Decades Cold: The Golden State Killer Season 2 Episode 186

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000

First case in our Cold Case month! For this month we'll be featuring cases that went cold and were either solved or remain unsolved to this day. We'll have famous and obscure cases alike! For years, Joseph DeAngelo terrorized California breaking into homes, assaulting the occupants and leaving a trail of terror and death in his wake. He always seemed several steps ahead of law enforcement. It would take four decades, a true crime writer, and ancestry DNA tests to catch him. Cruel Tea is a part of the Pod Moth NetworkSources (will post soon)Check out our merch, discord, patreon, social media links, novels, soap and more! All the links right here --->https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the show

Merris Mondays: The Flying Priest, Joseph of Cupertino Season 2 Episode 185

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Apologies for the late upload! Mercury Gatorade strikes again and we had some technical difficulty. Because of course.

Joseph of Cupertino came from modest beginnings, born in a stable to his debt ridden, widowed mother. He was reviled by kids his age and his mother and generally everyone who met him. He was odd. Weird. Had visions. But these visions were all about God and he endeavored to become a priest. Which he did! Then, much to the shock and amazement of all who witnessed it, Joseph found he could fly.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_of_Cupertino
https://skepticalinquirer.org/2018/07/secrets-of-the-flying-friar-did-st-joseph-of-copertino-really-levitate/
https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2020/10/the-bizarre-case-of-the-flying-priest/Support the show

Merris Mondays: The UFO Crash Before Roswell, Cape Girardeau Missouri Season 2 Episode 179

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Six years before the Roswell crash in 1947, a Baptist minister was called to a "plane" crash in a field to preform last rites, except when he arrived, the victims of said crash weren't human. Join us as we discuss this obscure story that sounds an awful lot like the Roswell crash of 1947Cruel Tea is a part of the Pod Moth NetworkMerch? Serial Novels? Discord? Find all the links here: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSources: https://www.kait8.com/video/2021/05/26/story-alleged-ufo-crash-near-cape-girardeau/https://www.columbiatribune.com/story/opinion/editorials/2015/02/03/the-1941-cape-girardeau-ufo/985746007/https://www.southeastarrow.com/story/2455754.html Support the show

PATREON REWIND: Folie a Deux: The Strange Madness of Sabine and Ursula Eriksson Season 2 Episode 177

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Sabine and Ursula were twins and shared a special bond. Though they lived apart in adulthood, they never forgot that special bond. So, when Ursula, who had been living in the States, suddenly went to Ireland to be with her sister Sabine, it didn't seem too odd. Until the pair took off in the wee hours of the morning without telling anyone. What happened next is almost beyond belief.

First released on August 7th, this patreon exclusive episode was one of our favorites. Willow did an amazing job on research and this is one of the more fascinating cases we've covered! Our audio has come a long way since August, but this one sounds pretty good! Thank you all! These episodes are a gift from our patrons to you!

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video of the incident: https://youtu.be/6agXn3fVnRsMadness in the Fast Lane:https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2g53schttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj0TNXaHFYEhttps://youtu.be/VcxinXs9qjwhttps://youtu.be/qaTYOFmB2rQhttps://themalestrom.com/culture/mysterious-eriksson-twins/https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ursula_and_Sabina_Erikssonhttps://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/9ji2l4/the_psychotic_eriksson_twins/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmfhttps://www.reddit.com/r/SmallYTChannel/comments/apjuhk/shared_psychosis_the_mysterious_case_of_the/https://youtu.be/q6kqR0yOvTQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6kqR0yOvTQ

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Merris Mondays: The First Alien Abduction, the Case of Betty and Barney Hill Season 2 Episode 176

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Maybe not -the- first, but the first ever reported as such. Betty and Barney Hill were driving home from their honeymoon in 1961 late at night when Betty spied a bright, strangely moving light in the sky. When that light started following their car, Barney pulled over to take a closer look. What followed is a terrifying encounter that would make the Hills famous. our links! https://linktr.ee/cruelteasign up for our writing email list: lillianasterios@icloud.comCruel Tea is a part of the Pod Moth NetworkSources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barney_and_Betty_Hill https://library.unh.edu/find/archives/collections/betty-barney-hill-papers-1961-2006 https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/history/the-story-of-betty-and-barney-hill/Support the show

PATREON REWIND The Mysterious Disappearance of Asha Degree Season 2 Episode 175

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Patreon Rewind from Feb 2022! Please excuse any audio issues, this was one of our earlier episodes. For all of December, all episodes except Merris Mondays will be a gift from our patrons to...you! We are also only doing ads once a week! Thank you all for your love and support. It means a lot!

On Valentine's Day 2000, 9 year old Asha Degree, a shy, studios girl afraid of dogs and thunderstorms, walked out into a torrential downpour at around 4am and was never seen again. It's been almost 22 years since her disappearance and answers remain elusive. What made little Asha run away from home? Why haven't there been more leads in her case? Will her disappearance ever be solved? Join us as we dive into this tragic and heartbreaking case.

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The Horror House of the Cleveland Strangler Season 2 Episode 171

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000

The Horror House of the Cleveland StrangelerStrangler (Final) mp3.mp3Our last episode of this month's theme is truly gut-wrenching. One of America's most notorious serial killers kept the bodies of his victims (mostly sex workers and women struggling with addiction issues) in his yard, basement, crawl space and third floor. The house was in filthy, terrifying conditions and that's where he took an unknown number of lives. And though the police had heard horror stories about Anthony Sowell before? They did nothing to stop it. TW/CW: SA, Violence

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Patreon, kofi, discord, and more! Clicky click: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSources:Unseen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36zT65N6TKYVice: The Cleveland Strangler. https://youtu.be/WymiIAVczso
https://video.vice.com/en_us/video/39the-cleveland-strangler39-the-story-of-a-brutal-serial-killer-and-his-forgotten-victims/5627aef60318acf87853d72eOxygen: https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-news/how-cleveland-strangler-anthony-sowell-was-caughtA&E True Crime Blog: https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/anthony-sowell-victimsTimeline of Events https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2009/11/anthony_sowell_timeline.htmlSWAT Raid: https://www.nbc.com/living-with-a-serial-killer/video/a-swat-unit-raids-anthony-sowells-house/OXYN811461960That Chapter: The Deadly Cleveland Strangler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fS9E7Y88Qukcleveland cold cases solved https://clevelandmagazine.com/in-the-cle/the-read/articles/the-other-serial-killer https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna42002990victims: Vanessa Gay: https://www.cleveland.com/news/2021/02/theres-life-after-trauma-anthony-sowell-survivor-opens-up-about-the-struggles-of-being-a-victim-the-system-brushed-aside.htmlTishana cloverhttps://www.cleveland.com/metro/2011/03/the_women_of_imperial_avenue_t.htmlLashanda Longhttps://www.cleveland.com/metro/2011/03/the_women_of_imperial_avenue_l.htmlThe Imperial Elevenhttps://theblacksheeptribune.home.blog/2019/12/06/the-imperial-eleven/Part of the interrogation videohttps://youtu.be/Favi4Dq4gUI Support the show

Merris Mondays: Stories of Heaven and Hell and In Between: Near Death Experiences Season 2 Episode 167

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000

What happens when we die? Some people claim to have experienced it. Near Death Experiences (NDE's) are actually quite common and not everything about them can be explained away by a dying brain. One woman received a shocking message about her son. Another man descended into the depths of hell. Others found themselves in a terrifying, boundless void. Join us as we explore some of these stories!

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6173534/https://www.eomega.org/article/a-near-death-experience-that-healed-cancerhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2946863/Doctor-claims-warned-son-s-death-10-years-happened-near-death-experience-went-heaven.html

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Apartment of Horrors: The Murder of Julia Rawson Season 2 Episode 163

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Julia Rawson was described by friends as 'sunshine'. A creative, wonderful woman, friendly and outgoing, she thought nothing of talking to strangers. Usually, it meant making a new friend. But this time, she went missing. What happened to her in the apartment of Nathan Maynard-Ellis is nothing short of a nightmare. Friend in danger of becoming homeless: https://www.gofundme.com/f/bzc4qh-help-us-keep-our-home?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customerCruel Tea is a part of the PodMoth Network!Discord, merch, and other stuff: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C4gUajx44s https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-birmingham-54781349 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2nM2aiHsiU&t=380s Support the show

Pazuzu Algarad: The Clemmons House of Horror Season 2 Episode 162

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Pazuzu's house was where you went to freely indulge in substances and all manner of debauched behavior, but some visitors there, never left and ended up buried in the backyard. With his mother staying in a room in the house she let her son run wild in, and the cult like environment that Pazuzu made...it's a wonder that police ignored the calls and tips for so long. Join us as we dive into this truly horrifying case.

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Amber’s sentencing https://journalnow.com/late-satanists-girlfriend-sentenced-for-killing-man-found-buried-in-clemmons-yard-updated/article_812fcf54-1f11-5738-8fff-89aa6c8ac40b.htmljoseph chandler: https://journalnow.com/local-briefs---clemmons-man-found-shot-to-death-at-yadkin-park/article_f7fd2520-3be5-5b62-908b-45c2d6c4c968.htmlpazuzu psychiatric eval from 2010https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/journalnow.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/4f/d4f50e06-4f50-11e4-aae4-001a4bcf6878/5435e067bdfee.pdf.pdf Support the show

The Sad Case of Lacey Fletcher Season 2 Episode 160

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000

TW/CW: Extreme neglect of a disabled personLacey was 36 and lived at home with her parents. She'd been diagnosed with Autism in the 9th grade and was homeschooled shortly after. All seemed to be well by appearances. But in 2007, no one saw Lacey outside of her home again. On January 3rd, 2022, first responders arrived to Lacey's house, called by her parents. They found her dead, in a hole in the couch, covered in her own filth. What happened in this tragic case? Join Willow and Lillian as they share Lacey's tragic story. Cruel Tea is a part of the PodMoth Network! Other projects: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaYou or someone you know experiencing Domestic Abuse? Get help: https://www.thehotline.org/Need help but don't know where to turn? Email Lillian! lilliansterios@icloud.comSources: https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/crime_police/article_791a64b2-ca60-11ec-ad24-bf9e2922dc59.html https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/locked-in-syndrome/https://meaww.com/lacey-fletcher-parents-pillars-communityhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1V9kpVgcjw&t=1370sSupport the show

Merris Monday: Halloween! Ghost Stories from Nurses, Funeral Home Workers and Phone Calls from the Dead Season 2 Episode 158

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Going off theme to have a little fun on the best holiday of the year! Merris and Lillian share personal stories and ghost stories from around the internet!Cruel Tea is in the PodMoth Network!Submit your stories for a discord chat: lillianasterios@icloud.com https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSources: https://www.liveabout.com/phantom-phone-call-stories-2593179 https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/g0lur9/serious_nurses_and_doctors_of_reddit_whats_your/https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghosts/comments/r2v1vh/my_funeral_home_experience/Support the show

The Horrible Madame LaLaurie Season 2 Episode 154

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0000

A rare beauty and New Orleans socialite, Delphine, from the outside, was the perfect picture of Creole aristocracy. A gracious hostess, a wife and mother, a wealthy landowner kind to her slaves...except...she wasn't. Instead, behind closed doors, she was a monster. But the folklore around her has blurred the actual history? What's the true story of the Widow Blanque?

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**correction: Nicholas Cage built a giant pyramid tomb for himself, not to LaLaurie, but it still annoyed the crud out of New Orleans residents lol

Sources:https://ghostcitytours.com/new-orleans/ghost-stories/coven-untrue-american-horror-story/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delphine_LaLaurie
https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/delphine-lalaurie/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGkIYB2djYI&t=1301s
https://allthatsinteresting.com/madame-lalaurie only as an example of the misinformationSupport the show

Elizabeth Bathory, the Blood Countess Season 2 Episode 152

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0000

BONUS EPISODE

we re-recorded this episode because of file corruption! So enjoy an extra episode this week!

AHS's Countess was based on the historical figure Elizabeth Bathory who was said to have killed over 600 women and girls and bathed in their blood in the 1600's. But...did she? Join Lillian and Willow as they dive into the history behind one of the most infamous women in all of history.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_B%C3%A1thory
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elizabeth-Bathory
https://www.icysedgwick.com/elizabeth-bathory/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr7XAKYiCik&t=1964s

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The Twists and Turns of the Nicholas Barclay Case bonus episode

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Our file got corrupted for today's episode, but Producer Will is on it! It will be up this afternoon, but in the meantime, please enjoy this older episode that was released last year on our Patreon!

Nicholas Barclay, aged 13, went missing in June of 1994. His mother didn't alert police right away because Nicky was a rebellious child and often took off for a day or two. When three days passed, she finally called the police. Years would pass before any leads emerged and where those leads came from was a shock to everyone. Nicky was found. In Spain. Over three thousand miles away. Join us for this case where nothing is as it seems and everything you think you know is wrong.

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Merris Monday: The Sordid History of the Hotel Cecil, the Hotel that Inspired AHS Hotel Cortez Season 2 Episode 149

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Many historical events and places inspired AHS's Hotel. Everything from the HH Holmes's Murder Castle in Chicago, to serial killers, to vampires. The Hotel Cecil in Los Angeles California was a big inspiration too. But why? Suicides, murders, two famous serial killers and the bizarre case of Eliza Lam put it on the map. However, just like most things, there's a lot of disinformation out there. On this Merris Monday, we seek the truth apart from the myth.

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https://allthatsinteresting.com/cecil-hotel-los-angeles

https://deadline.com/2022/08/cecil-hotel-los-angeles-homeless-1235091415/

https://www.travelchannel.com/interests/haunted/articles/inside-the-infamous-cecil-hotel

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The Los Feliz Murder Mansion, the Shocking Case Behind AHS's Murder House Season 2 Episode 147

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0000

TW/CW: Su*cide

From a century's old curse, to mysterious illnesses and deaths cumulating in murder, the Murder Mansion in Los Feliz has a rich and fascinating history. Join us as we explore the tragedy that left it abandoned for over 60 years and learn how it inspired American Horror Story's first season!
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recent owners https://nypost.com/article/inside-loz-feliz-murders-house-harold-perelson/morbid tourism https://www.morbidtourism.com/locations/id/5f5288015421b300173f6753LA Weekly https://www.laweekly.com/the-story-of-the-los-feliz-murder-mansion-and-its-paranormal-aftermath/Los Feliz Curse::http://english.glendale.cc.ca.us/curse.html
https://youtu.be/ghZxx0QADmUhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/03/28/150-years-of-misfortune-in-l-a-s-griffith-park-a-curse-ghosts-and-now-an-unknown-womans-skull/Bella Fiori https://youtu.be/NjmmDCHhCOsNew Buyers https://nypost.com/article/inside-loz-feliz-murders-house-harold-perelson/Los Feliz Murder Mansion Podcast: https://thelosfelizmurdermansion.com/

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The Senseless Murder of Child Star, Judith Barsi Season 1 Episode 142

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000

TW/CW: DV, Child DeathJudith is best known for voicing Ducky in the Land Before Time. She was a multi talented little girl, appearing in movies, commercials and doing lots of voice acting. Unfortunately, her home life was anything by ideal. Her father abused both her and her mother. When Judith's mother finally decided to leave, her father did the unthinkable. He killed them both, ending her young life and her promising career.

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The Tragic Murder of Phil Hartman Season One Episode 139

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Phil Hartman was the face of comedy in the late 80's and all through the 90's. It's believed he saved Saturday Night Live from cancellation. In addition he did voice acting, album cover design, and co-created Pee Wee Herman. He had it all, a thriving career, beautiful wife, mansion, and two adorable kids. But in May of 1998, he was shot three times by his wife who then took her own life. What happened? Join us as we go over the life and death of this iconic man.

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https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/phil-hartman-4360.php
https://abcnews.go.com/US/man-laughter-snl-simpsons-star-phil-hartmans-life/story?id=65642867
https://bestclassicbands.com/phil-hartman-biography-snl-7-6-22/
https://www.biography.com/news/phil-hartman-death-murder
https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/snl-alum-phil-hartman-died-tragedy-beyond-description.html/

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An Old Hollywood Mystery: The Death of Thelma Todd Season 1 Episode 138

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Thelma took the film world by storm, first in silent films, then in the Talkies. She was beautiful, had moxie and oozed talent. She is best known for her comedic roles along side best friend and actress Zasu Pitts. An inspiration for generations to come, Thelma had it made...until she was found dead in her car. Was it suicide? A terrible accident? Or something more sinsiter...

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Sources: http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/11372
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4SHaCADgjWA6pJAVrdz73E?si=BjMiHGuTSwmeDMF-AsEg1w
https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/tv/1991/05/05/white-hot-the-unsolved-murder-of-thelma-todd/66a83d12-b5ea-4e27-9bb7-d71fccf5d4d8/

Archive 1935 LA Times article
https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/archives/la-me-thelma-todd-19351217-story.html

https://benny-drinnon.blogspot.com/2020/10/thelma-todd-and-her-brother-william.html?m=1

https://www.marvinjwolf.com/blog/thelma-todds-death-solved

https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/pat-dicicco-45233.php

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/30s-star-thelma-todd-mysterious-death

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Natalie Wood's Mysterious Death: Murder or Accident? Season 1 Episode 136

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Before Natalie was born, her mother Maria received a vision from a fortune teller in China. Her daughter would be known the world over for her beauty but be taken too soon by dark water. Unfortunately, this vision came true. But was it just an accident or a cover up of something more sinister. Join us as we explore this enduring mysterious tragedy.

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Merris Monday: The Last Supper, Strangest Last Meals Season 1 Episode 129

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

The condemned have, throughout all of human history, been treated to one, last extravagant meal. But when and why did we start doing this? And what are some of the strangest last meal requests? What last meal was so intense that Texas said it was never doing it again?! Join us as we explore this fascinating topic.

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Sayeh Rivazfar: A Fighter Not a Survivor Season 1 Episode 128

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

TW: Child SA, Child Death When Sayeh was just eight years old, an ex boyfriend of her mother took her and her little sister Sara from their beds late at night. He then tortured Sayeh and left her for dead. She survived to get help for herself and her little sister by playing dead and lived to become an advocate for children.
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Rinelle Harper Survived to Speak for Those Who Can't Season 1 Episode 127

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

TW/CW: SA

In 2014, Rinelle was viciously attacked and left for dead. She recovered and decided despite her fear (her assailants weren't yet apprehended), shyness, and pain, she would speak for her Stolen Sisters, missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and two spirit. Her bravery and activism are inspirations to us all. Please check out the links Willow is posting with this case.

Link to Stolen Sisters Episode: https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1964437/10363945-stolen-sisters-the-highway-of-tears-season-1-episode-16.mp3?download=true

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nativehope.org
amnesty.ca -amnesty international. -no more stolen sisters.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rinelle_Harper https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/assault-survivor-rinelle-harper-i-was-speaking-for-the-missing-and-murdered-1.2567747 https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thestar.com/amp/news/canada/2014/12/09/rinelle_harper_delivers_emotional_plea_to_assembly_of_first_nations.html https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.2830371 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/teen-rinelle-harper-left-for-dead-after-being-attacked-twice-1.2832367mmiwghttps://youtu.be/m2Cen4GyFjE https://youtu.be/ToUVHjr1xK0 https://www.nativehope.org/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-mmiw https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Calls_for_Justice.pdf mmip.families@gmail.com https://www.csvanw.org/mmiw/https://www.nwac.ca/assets-knowledge-centre/Fact_Sheet_Violence_Against_Aboriginal_Women_2022-05-06-192019_swwk.pdfdiem saunders:https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2021/09/09/rcmp-investigate-death-of-diem-saunders-nl-advocate-for-indigenous-women.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWGivsXAuZg&t=68sBrooke Williams-Manitowabihttps://www.manitoulin.com/sentencing-brings-closure-for-assault-survivor-but-hurt-lingers/Support the show

Merris Mondays: The Somerton Man Season 1 Episode 121

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Found on a beach in 1948, an unidentified man's body sparked a 74 year long mystery. Who was he? How did he die? Was he a spy? Though the answers have finally come (at least some of them) and seem to be mundane, some mystery still remains. Join us as we discuss one of Australia's oldest cold cases!

CORRECTION: Lillian apologizes for saying Somerset and not SOMERTON. I guess she plays too much ESO!

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Merris Monday: Time Traveler or Wild Grifter, the Tale of Madman Mike Marcum Season 1 Episode 118

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 21:00:00 +0000

In early 1995, 21 year old Mike Marcum attempted to build a time machine on the front porch of his Missouri home. He failed, of course, but he didn't give up. The parts he needed were expensive, so he stole them. This got him some attention which landed him on the talk show Coast to Coast AM. And then? In 1997, Mike disappeared without a trace. Had he succeeded in time traveling? Did he vaporize himself? Did the government go after him? Or was it all a big hoax?

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The Diabolical Lovers, Honeymoon Killers Season 1 Episode 116

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Marc had everything. Money, a good career. But he didn't have anyone to share it with. Using a matchmaking service, he met Aurorae Martin and it was love at first sight. Well, for him anyway. His honeymoon should have been the stuff dreams are made of...so how did he end up at the bottom of a cliff, dead in his car? All the links: linktr.ee/crueltea Support the show

Wendy Trapaga Deceived: Murdered on Her Honeymoon Season 1 Episode 114

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Wendy was a kind, loving soul who wanted to see the good in everyone. Unfortunately, she saw the good in Michel Escoto who had nothing but evil intentions for the young woman. Never faithful, always deceptive, Michel planned with his former girlfriend Yolanda to kill Wendy on her honeymoon for insurance money. Join us as we examine this tragic case. wolvesandwinealchemy.com fundraiser and raffle! We draw two winners on the 20th! linktr.ee/crueltea

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Honeymoon From Hell: The Death of Anni Dewani Season 1 Episode 112

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0000

Anni and Shrien Dewani had a fairytale romance with a beautiful, traditional wedding to boot. The wealthy, British couple had their honeymoon in South Africa and from all appearances, they were set to have a beautiful life together. But only days into their honeymoon they are car jacked and Anni is brutally murdered. Was Shrien a grieving widow, having just lost his new bride or did he arrange the whole thing? Join us as we discuss this mystifying case.

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The Jane Collective

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 02:00:00 +0000

We interrupt our monthly theme to bring you: The Jane Collective. This episode contains talk about abortion and harm to women who had to self abort. Listener discretion is advised.

In light of Roe v Wade being overturned, we thought it was important to share this episode with all of our listeners. This was originally a patron's only episode. The Jane Collective formed in the late sixties as a mutual aid network in Chicago committed to providing women with safe abortions, even if doing so wasn't legal. It was an amazing network of women activists that likely saved hundreds of lives. Join us as we talk about this group, the importance of freedom of choice and bodily autonomy and how anti abortion laws are violence.

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The Senseless Murder of Estrella Carrera and the History of the FBI's Most Wanted List Season 1 Episode 103

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000

On what should have been the happiest day of her life, 26 year old mother of two, Estrella Carrera was murdered by her husband, Arnoldo Jimenez brutally killed her just hours after they wed, leaving her children motherless. Arnoldo went on the run, fleeing to Mexico with the help of his brother. This earned him a spot on the FBI's Most Wanted List. So just how does someone get on the list? Join us as we explain how and why!

TW/CW: Domestic Violence

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Merris Mondays: Spirit Sex Season 1 Episode 101

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0000

We've all heard of it. But where did it come from? It's common to just about every culture, even secular cultures! Are they just dreams or is there something more to it? Join us as we discuss the myths and popular culture around sex with spirits! TW/CW s*xual assault.

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Merris Mondays: Hrny History, Ben Franklin was Hrny on Main Season 1 Episode 92

Mon, 23 May 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Benny Franks is known for a lot of things, but not really for his more salacious interests, yet he was likely in a s*x cult and wrote a LOT about his love of older women. It's largely due to Ben's charisma and humor that America won the war against the British but it was also his allyship of gay men that was essential in American's military victory. Tune in as we delve into the seedier side of this founding father!

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Mitchelle Blair, the Abhorrent Case of the 'Freezer Mom" Season 1 Episode 90

Wed, 18 May 2022 13:00:00 +0000

TW/CW: This case is rough and has graphic descriptions of abuse of children. Sensitive listeners advised.
Mitchelle killed her children to save her other children. This is a case of disgusting, deplorable and unimaginable abuse. A woman with a history of abuse herself projected her trauma on to two of her children while terrorizing the other two. Join us as we look into this heartbreaking case.
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Pom Pom Mom: The Bizarre Case of Wanda Holloway

Wed, 04 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Because Mercury is in Gatorade and this HAPPENS EVERY DANG TIME, we had mild tech difficulties. The audio for Lillian is quieter than usual. Other than that, all is gravy! Please bear with us as we transition to different equipment and software <3

Starting out our Murderous Mothers month, we study the case of Pom Pom Mom, Wanda Holloway. In a case stranger than fiction, we explore Wanda's obsession with cheerleading and living vicariously through her daughter, Shanna. Wanda never got to be a cheerleader because of her strict upbringing. But things would be different for Shanna! Until a rival made the team. Driven to darkness, Wanda tried to put out a hit on one of her daughter's classmate (and the girl's mother) to advance Shanna's cheerleading career.

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Kids on Milk Cartons: The Mystifying Disappearance of Johnny Gosch Season 1 Episode 79

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 21:00:00 +0000

On September 5, 1982 paperboy Johnny Gosch is kidnapped. The police do virtually nothing in the case and Noreen (Johnny's mother) is frequently dismissed. She helps start a grass roots movement to get missing kids featured on milk cartons. But did this actually save any kidnapped children? And what's the strange conspiracy behind Johnny's disappearance? Join us as we explore this fascinating, tragic case.

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Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr., the Cases Behind the Hate Crimes Prevention Act Pt. 1 Season 1 Episode 74

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 23:00:00 +0000

In this episode we cover the murder of Matthew Shephard in particular. Part two will cover James Byrd Jr. Both men were brutally murdered in hateful attacks. Their deaths were two of many that were clear hate crimes.

October 28, 2009, President Barack Obama signed the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act which amended federal hate crime law to include gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability.

Matthew's Father Speaks About the Case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nmP-PM6tQs

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Merris Mondays: The Sunspot Observatory Conspiracy Season 1 Episode 73

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000

In September of 2018, the Sunspot Observatory, which had been researching our sun for nearly 70 years, was raided by the FBI and shut down for nearly two weeks. Six additional solar observatories were shut down world wide. All without any explanation. When answers finally did come, the reason the FBI gave made NO sense. What didn't they want us to see? Join us as we explore this strange conspiracy.

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The Horrifying Murder of Amber Hagerman, the Case Behind Amber Alerts Season 1 Episode 72

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Nine year old Amber Hagerman was murdered in 1996 when she was nine years old. Abducted by a stranger, it took over 48 hours for her case to be broadcast on national television. After her death, her mother and father went on to advocate for stricter laws governing sex offenders and helped develop the Amber Alert. But does the Amber Alert save kids? Join us as we delve into this case and the outcome.

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Merris Mondays: Dogmen and the Beast of Bray Road Season 1 Episode 63

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 01:33:37 +0000

Merris Monday: DogmenToday we explore the Dogman, not to be confused with werewolves...or maybe to be confused by werewolves. At any rate, we talk about the Beast of Bray Road! Do eight foot tall dogs walking on hind legs plague Wisconsin? Maybe! Join us as we explore the stories!Want to get an extra episode a week, show notes, and NO ads? Join the Cruel Tea Party! patreon.com/crueltea Check out our other projects: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaAnd hey, buy us a coffee or somethin'. <3 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cruelteapod/support Support the show

The Wild Case of Pamela Smart Season 1 Episode 59

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 21:59:06 +0000

EDIT: We had missing audio for the first few minutes. This has been as fixed as it can be, but don't worry, not much is missed. Sorry for the error!Pamela was feisty, loved rock n roll, and married a man she'd fallen in love with at first sight. Until he wasn't doin' it for her anymore. Her dreams of being in broadcast news seemed to be over, so she took up teaching. There, she felt more at home with the students. Pamela groomed the students and ended up having an illicit affair with one of them. Her husband was in the way...and she needed his insurance policy money. So Pamela orchestrated what she thought was the perfect murder. Spoiler alert...it wasn't. Want zero ads and extra episodes? patreon.com/crueltea Check out our novels, art, photography, and SOAP https://linktr.ee/crueltea--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cruelteapod/support Support the show

Merris Mondays: Havana Syndrome: The Mysterious Injuries at our Embassies Season 1 Episode 41

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 20:40:33 +0000

In 2016, in Havana Cuba at the American Embassy, many people there woke up in the middle of the night to an ear piercing sound. Now, years later, they have strange symptoms like fainting, cognitive problems, vision issues, and vertigo. Over 200 people have now been diagnosed with "Havana Syndrome". But it's happened before. In the '50's and late 90's. The CIA says it's not a foreign power attacking our embassies, but is that a lie? Join Merris and Lillian as they deep dive this mystery.Join the Cruel Tea Party and get an extra episode a week, no ads, and soon, much more patreon.com/cruelteaCheck out our other stuff (including writing): https://linktr.ee/cruelteaPlease rate us on your podcast platform! It helps <3--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cruelteapod/support Support the show

Riding a UFO to Heaven, the Tragic Story of the Heaven's Gate Cult Season 1 Episode 32

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 20:46:45 +0000

In the turbulent 1970's, Bonnie Nettle and Marshall Applewhite found fast friendship in a rough time in their lives. Together, they wanted to share their New Age/Christian beliefs with others. They claimed you could attain a higher level of existence through a monastic lifestyle. If you followed the rules, your body would evolve and you would ascend to heaven on a flying saucer. But when Bonnie died, proving her theories wrong, Marshall took the cult in a new, darker direction that ended tragically with the discovery of the Hale Bopp comet.Check out a Heaven's Gate recruitment video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqSZhwu1Rwo&ab_channel=JayDownsTheir website: https://www.heavensgate.com/Want an ad free experience? Show notes? An extra episode every month and much more? Consider becoming a patron! patreon.com/cruelteaPlease rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It helps! Check out the other things we do (art, photography, soap, writing, and music) https://linktr.ee/crueltea--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cruelteapod/support Support the show

The Apocalyptic Cyber Cult of Aum Shinrikyo Season 1 Episode 29

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 01:55:02 +0000

On March 20, 1995, five members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult let loose Sarin gas into the subway trains of Tokyo, killing 27 people and inuring thousands. Many survivors still suffer the effects of the gas. What drove them to kill? Shoko Asahara, their charismatic leader believed he was Toykyo's Christ and that the US was about to launch a nuclear strike on Japan. Only his followers would be spared. And when the apocalypse didn't happen soon enough? They decided to give it a little push. Lillian covers this strange and sinister cult.Check out the anime the cult produced! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO_ewrEc820&ab_channel=Kmr_TLWant to support us, get an extra episode a week and no ads? patreon.com/cruelteaWant to support our other endeavors? https://linktr.ee/cruelteaPlease don't forget to leave a rating for us on apple podcasts! <3--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cruelteapod/support Support the show

The Monstrous Cannibal Serial Killer Albert Fish

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 23:24:06 +0000

Albert Fish had a rough start. At the age of five, his mother, due to circumstance and poverty, had to place Albert in an orphanage. There, he experienced horrific abuse. Abuse, that he came to enjoy. He went on to terrorize and abuse any child he was able to lure away from prying eyes. Join us as we discuss Albert Fish, one of America's worst, most brutal cannibal serial killers. This is the last episode of cannibal month! Next month? Murders that happened on Christmas!
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The Horrifying Case of Willy Pickton

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 21:43:02 +0000

Willy Pickton is one of Canada's most prolific serial killers. He turned his pig farm into a house of horrors, killing sex workers and those struggling with addiction. He also chose First Nations women because of the RCMP's lack of care and concern due to their overt systemic racism. Pickton also confessed to butchering the woman like the hogs on his farm and putting them into sausage that he sold locally. Some witnesses that have come forward have even implicated the RCMP in a massive conspiracy in trafficking and murdering women. Join us as we explore this case. Special guest? Yes! Meriweather, Lillian's husband joins the Cruel Tea Party.
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Kurim's Cannibal Mother

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:01:10 +0000

This case sounds like the script of a movie, but it's not. In fact, the movie inspired by Kurim's Cannibal Mother, Orphan, isn't even as wild as this case. Klara Mauerova and her older sister Katerina were plagued by mental illness and a bad childhood. Klara, led down a dark path by a seemingly innocent 13 year old girl, Annika, forced her sons to eat their own flesh raw. This case has to be heard to be believed! Cults, deception, auto cannibalism, and lies abound! Join us as we spill the tea on this horrific case. Want this without ads? Want more episodes? Sure you do! Check out our patreon where we do give aways, livestreams, paranormal/supernatural content and more! patreon.com/crueltea

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The Kobe Cannibal

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 01:30:42 +0000

Issei Sagawa had a relatively pleasant upbringing in Kobe, Japan with loving parents in a middle class home. So what made him turn violent? Often we question the issue of nature vs. nurture, and Sagawa's case is no exception. His depraved fantasies began in first grade and plagued him until he acted on them when he was studying abroad in France. We dive into this case and how there was a complete miscarriage of justice. Listener discretion is advised.

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