31 Nights of Scary Shit
Do not listen to this podcast - unless you love being terrified. If you enjoy discussing serial killers, murder mysteries, and paranormal activity (and are unqualified to do so)- this is the podcast for you. We have combined our love of all things spooky - movies, serial killers, unsolved mysteries and ghosts into one podcast. We will chat about our favorite scary movies, hauntings, mysteries and yes - murders. Tune in if you dare!
Episodes
Episode 178 "The Cat From Hell" by Stephen King Read by Erin
Send us a textErin reads "The Cat From Hell" by Stephen King.Support the show
Episode 177 The Pope Lick Goat Man
Send us a textJust outside Louisville, Kentucky, Pope Lick Park is a nice getaway area where families can enjoy the outdoors. However, the Pope Lick Bridge has been the site where many have lost their lives. Cryptid enthusiasts flock to t…
Episode 176 The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe read by Erin
Send us a textHappy Halloween! I can't think of a more fitting classic to read on Halloween night. Join me, Erin, as I read "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe.Support the show
Episode 175 John Edward Robinson The First Internet Serial killer
Send us a textJohn Robinson was a skilled con man who stole from employers, and created scam businesses in the 70's and 80's. Once he became involved in the BDSM world, he added cold blooded murder to his list of crimes. In the 90's the in…
Episode 174 The Butcher Baker Robert Hansen
Send us a textRobert Hansen A.K.A. The Butcher Baker terrorized women in Anchorage Alaska in the late 70's and early 80's. Robert hid behind the facade of a friendly bakery owner, husband and father while playing out his dark fantasies in …
Episode 173 Robert Spangler The Black Widower
Send us a textIn 1978, Robert Spangler murdered his first wife Nancy and their two children. In 1993. his third wife fell to her death while they were hiking in the Grand Canyon. Then, the wife that Robert divorced also ended up dying. I…
Episode 172 The Masque of the Red Death Read by Erin
Send us a textJoin me, Erin, as I read another tale of horror from the master Edgar Allan Poe. In this story, Prince Prospero plans an extravagant ball for a thousand of his friends amidst a deadly outbreak of plague. Are they truly protec…
Episode 171 Murder of Peter Fabiano Trick or Treat Murder
Send us a textBeauty salon owner Peter Fabiano is murdered in cold blood at his doorstep on October 31, 1957. When police look into his wife's friends, a twisted plot is revealed.Support the show
Episode 170 "The October Game" by Ray Bradbury Read by Erin
Send us a textIn this classic by Ray Bradbury, an unhappy husband plots against his wife on October 31. Join me, Erin, as I read "The October Game."Support the show
Episode 169 Rex Heuermann Long Island Serial Killer Suspect
Send us a textRex Heuermann, a 61 year old architect from Masapequa, New York, is charged with the murders of six sex workers whose bodies or remains were located in the Gilgo Beach area of Long Island. Heuermann hasn't been charged in the…
Episode 168 The Yuba County Five
Send us a textOn February 24, 1978, five friends traveled from Yuba County to a basketball game in Chico, California. For various reasons, the men were described as being vulnerable for targets for those with bad intentions. The men never …
Episode 167 David Berg and The Children of God Cult
Send us a textTrigger Warning: This episode contains details about child sexual abuse and rape. David Berg turned a small group of "Jesus Freaks" into a global movement called The Children of God in the late 1960's. At first Berg's attitu…
Episode 166 The Murder of Kimberly Jo Dotts
Send us a textFifteen year old Kimmie Jo Dotts just wanted to fit in. In 1998, it seemed she had finally found a group of friends, when she was invited to a weekend sleep over. Unbeknownst to the teens' parents, there was a plan to run aw…
Episode 165 "The Graveyard Shift" by Stephen King Read by Erin
Send us a textJoin me, Erin, as I read "The Graveyard Shift" by Stephen King.  Support the show
Episode 164 The Disappearance of Hannah Upp
Send us a textPopular school teacher Hannah Upp went missing in the Virgin Islands in 2017 and hasn't been located. Her case is unique because Hannah went missing two other times while in a dissociative fugue state. Friends and family of …
Episode 163 "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson Read by Erin
Send us a textWinning the lottery is awesome right? Not in "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. This classic suspense story is a cautionary tale about what happens if we blindly accept tradition without thinking of the consequences. The stor…
Episode 162 Robert Lee Yates The Grocery Bag Killer
Send us a textRobert Lee Yates went on a killing spree between 1996 and 1998 targeting mostly sex workers in the Spokane area. On the surface he looked like a normal family man. When one of his victims gets away, police are finally able t…
Episode 161 "The Pit and the Pendulum" by Edgar Allan Poe Read by Erin
Send us a textJoin me, Erin, as I read a tale of terror inspired by the Spanish Inquisition. An unnamed narrator faces certain death in a torture chamber equipped with a crescent shaped blade designed to cut his body in half. Yikes! Do y…
Episode 160 The Murder of Martha Brailsford
Send us a textIn July of 1991, Martha Brailsford, a popular artist in Salem, Massachusetts, went missing after sailing with her neighbor, Tom Maimoni. Investigators pull out all the stops to locate Martha, and bring her killer to justice.S…
Episode 159 Modern Witchcraft
Send us a textWhat do you think of when you hear the word 'witch'? Do you think of ugly old hags with green faces and warts? Or, do you think of Nancy Downs from The Craft? Neither of these examples are accurate portrayals of witches BTW. …
Episode 158 Daniel LaPlante "The Boy in the Walls"
Send us a textMassachusetts teenager Daniel LaPlante has the moniker of "The Boy in the Walls." He was a seasoned burglar by age 15, convicted stalker by 16, and convicted murderer by 17.  Support the show
Episode 157 "The Believing Child" by Zenna Henderson Read by Erin
Send us a text"The Believing Child" by Zenna Henderson is a creepy tale about a first grade teacher who discovers one of her students has magical powers.  Support the show
Episode 156 Night of the Living Dead
Send us a textDo you know the origin of the zombie? George Romero's Night of the Living Dead was released in 1968. The film depicted a level of blood and gore that audiences had not seen before. The movie was not a commercial success at th…
155 "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe read by Erin
Send us a text"The Cask of Amontillado" was published in 1846. It is a story of revenge, jealousy, and obsession. The narrator, confesses to an unknown narrator, that he murdered his friend 50 years ago and was never caught.Support the sh…
Episode 154 Adrian Insogna and Lesley Massara Murders
Send us a textOn Halloween night 2004, roommates Lesley Massara and Adrian Insogna were brutally murdered in their Napa Valley home. A third roommate managed to escape, but didn't get a look at the killer. The investigation reveals that a …
Episode 153 The Dover Demon
Send us a textThe Dover Demon is a cryptid that is native to Massachusetts. It appeared to some teenagers back in 1977, and made a lasting impression. Despite being elusive it continues to fascinate cryptid seekers.  Support the show
Episode 152 The Disappearance of Maura Murray
Send us a textMaura Murray, a nursing student at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, excelled at everything she did. She was an excellent student, and an accomplished athlete. On February 9, 2004, she crashed into a snow bank in H…
Episode 151 "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl read by Erin
Send us a textBilly Weaver takes a room at a boarding house with a seemingly harmless landlady. As he gets to know her, it becomes clear there is something sinister going on. I hope you enjoy this Roald Dahl classic.  Support the show
Episode 150 Wayside Inn and The Eddy Brothers
Send us a textWho doesn't love a friendly ghost? If that is your jam then you can visit the Wayside Inn in Sudbury, Massachusetts. Or maybe you would like to visit the farmhouse in Chittendon, Vermont, where the mysterious Eddy brothers u…
Episode 149 "Night Drive" by Will F. Jenkins Read by Erin
Send us a textA trusting woman agrees to drive her neighbor's niece to the train station on a dark, deserted stretch of road. This suspenseful story will keep you on the edge of your seat...and will have you questioning if maybe werewolves…
Episode 148 Metropolitan State Hospital
Send us a textThe Metropolitan State Hospital in Waltham, Massachusetts was in operation from 1930 to 1992. The hospital was considered the most modern of its type with its impressive grounds, and innovate approach to treatment. However, …
Episode 147: The Murder of Shauna Howe
Send us a textOn October 27, 1992, eleven year old Shauna Howe was abducted while walking home from a Girl Scout party. She was found brutally murdered days later under a local bridge. Despite persons of interest being identified, the cas…
Episode 146 Mount Hope Cemetery
Send us a textWho doesn’t love a cemetery? Mount Hope Cemetary in Bangor, Maine is known for its beauty and for being the final resting place of some prominent people. It also served as the inspiration for the setting of Stephen King’s Pe…
Episode 145 "The Monkey's Paw"
Send us a textErin does a dramatic reading of W.W. Jacobs' "The Monkey's Paw." This classic horror tale reminds us to be careful what we wish for. Support the show
Episode 144 Haunted Salem Landmarks
Send us a textSalem, Massachusetts attracts thousands of tourists during Halloween season. The lore of the Witch Trials persists, as do accounts of paranormal activity. This episode focuses on four "hot spots" of spookiness: Turner's Seaf…
Episode 143 The Hoosac Tunnel
Send us a textThe Hoosac Tunnel in North Adams, Massachusetts is a reported hotbed of paranormal activity. Over 200 men lost their lives during the construction of the tunnel. Are the spirits of the deceased miners communicating with the …
Episode 142 The Black Cat
Send us a textErin reads Poe's "The Black Cat" on this episode. Edgar Allan Poe's "The Black Cat" published in 1843 was inspired by a real crime. A Massachusetts man found the body of a woman behind his cellar wall. There was speculation …
Episode 141 Maryann Cotton
Send us a textMaryann Cotton was considered Britain's first serial killer. She was a "Black Widow" suspected of poisoning 21 adults and children with arsenic between 1857-1872. Support the show
Episode 140 The Tell Tale Heart
Send us a textErin does a reading of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell Tale Heart."Â A caregiver murders his elderly patient because he can't stand the old man's "Vulture Eye."Â Support the show
Episode 139 The Boston Strangler
Send us a textOctober 1, 2023: The Boston StranglerTrigger Warning: This episode contains explicit content about rape and sexual assault.Between 1962 and 1964 thirteen women were raped and strangled in their homes in the Boston area. Alber…