Donald Harvey began his murderous career by thinking he was helping sick patients pass on. But somewhere in between smothering some people, and poisoning others, Harvey began to enjoy his “work”. Labeled the Angel of Death, Harvey is believed to have killed anywhere between 37 to 87 people. He’s a infamous legend in Courtney and Brandon’s state of Kentucky. Come on in and listen to the story of Harvey and Murder Mount.
If you want to get diabolical, then look only to Richard Speck for inspiration. A mass murderer, Speck was responsible for the deaths of 8 nurses at South Chicago Community Hospital. He spent the rest of his life in prison, killing birds and growing boobs...
We've reached the end of the Ed Gein saga. In this episode we'll discuss what Ed did with fresh and old bodies, as well as his capture and trial. Things get messy (and stinky) so put on your hazmats and come join us.
Most people have heard the tale of Ed Gein. He was a necrophile and murderer, who would dig up graves and use skin and bones to decorate his home. He's been the inspiration for many Hollywood killers such as Leatherface and Norman Bates. But have you heard of Ed's beginnings and what could've been the outliers to who he would become? An overbearing mother. A drunk, lazy father. A brother who didn't view his mother as an angel. Add in Ed's own mental illness and you'll have some insight on what made Ed Gein the Butcher of Plainfield.
Listen to Courtney and Brandon do a reading of the classic collection of scary and humorous folklore, Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark.
Courtney finishes up about Peter Sutcliffe and his "God-ordained" murder spree of unsuspecting prostitutes. She discusses the trial and pay close attention to some of the things Sutcliffe says. They'll make you think a little W, a little T, and a lot of F.
Stop me if you’ve heard this before, a serial killer terrorizes the community in the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. This episode is no different as we look at the beginnings and murders of Peter Sutcliffe, aka, The Yorkshire Ripper. A coward, Sutcliffe murdered 13 women and attempted to kill seven more. He was interviewed by police at least 9 times during his active killing days, somehow eluding capture every time. Get cozy and be prepared to get a little darker.
It’s our first dive into the Mob and we’re starting off with a good one, Vincent “Mad Dog” Coll. Immigrating from Ireland to the United States with his family, it didn’t take long for Coll to make his start in organized crime. While just a teenager, Coll was considered a top assassin and kidnapper. This quick climb up the ladder gave Coll enough hubris to challenge one of the high ranking gangs, the Dutch Schultz Gang, for equal partnership. But as with most Mob stories, Coll’s tale is bathed in blood and mystery.
Widely considered the most dangerous haunting in the world, the Black Monk House has a history rich in terror. Believed to be haunted by the malevolent spirit of a monk, The Black Monk, who was hanged for rape and murder, many have experienced sheer moments of panic and fright while inside the house. From people having liquid poured onto their head to being grabbed by the throat and dragged up the stairs, this poltergeist can go from funny to malevolent in a blink. We’ll discuss those whose lives were tormented by The Black Monk.
Whether you’re against the death penalty or not, you’d have to admit having your execution botched would be a painful way to go. Give a listen to this episode as we talk about some executions that did not go as planned, and by that we mean, they went terribly wrong.