Spirits with Crime
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. 137: As Above, So Below- The Case of Phoebe Handsjuk & Devil's Tower
Hold onto your cocktail glasses, spooky souls, because today’s episode takes fear to new heights. This episode’s all about acrophobia.We’re diving headfirst (pun absolutely intended) into the chilling case of Phoebe Handsjuk, a story that s…
Ep. 136: Buzzkill- Denver's "Spider-Man" Killer & Flies as Omens
Creepy crawly alert! This week on Spirits with Crime, yes, bugs are involved.First up, meet Theodore Coneys, the Denver Spider-Man, a man who literally lived in the shadows… and in the ceiling of his victims’ homes. Then, we swarm over to T…
Ep. 135: Deadly Faith & Folklore- Aum Shinrikyo & The Tokoloshe
Hey, spooky souls! Welcome back to another episode– today’s stories will take us to some dark and traumatic places. First, we’re heading underground to Tokyo in 1995, where the doomsday cult Aum Shinrikyo unleashed a deadly sarin gas attack…
Ep. 134: Three's A Mystery & One's Gone Verde- The Springfield Three & The Hoer Verde Disappearance
Hey spooky souls- Happy Saturday! Get ready to dive into some double disappearances today.First, we visit Springfield, Missouri, 1992, where Sherrill, Suzanne, and Stacy vanished without a trace, leaving a community (and the nation) stunned…
Ep. 133: Monkey See, Monkey Slash- The Halifax Slasher & The Monkey Man of Delhi
Hey, spooky souls! We’re getting into some monkey business today, with two stories that really make you question your own mind.First up, we’re heading to Halifax, England, in 1938, where the town was gripped by fear of a shadowy attacker kn…
Ep. 132: Solar Secrets & A Flash- The Order of the Solar Temple & The Black Flash of Provincetown
Hey spooky souls! Today’s episode is a wild ride. First, we’re diving into the chilling story of The Order of the Solar Temple, a secretive cult that ended in tragedy and mystery, leaving questions about loyalty, faith, and control that sti…
Ep. 131: Bones in the Desert- The West Mesa Bone Collector & Resurrection Mary
Happy Saturday, spooky souls! Today’s episode is going to take you from the deserts of New Mexico to the dance floors of Chicago. On the true crime side, we’re digging into the chilling case of the West Mesa Bone Collector, a haunting unsol…
Ep. 130: Texas Terror- The Servant Girl Annihilator & The Driskill Hotel
Everything’s bigger in Texas, including its shadows. In this week’s episode of Spirits with Crime, we’re uncorking a glass of history and horror as we take a look at The Servant Girl Annihilator, a brutal 1800s killer who stalked Austin lon…
Ep. 129: Pick Your Brain- The History of Lobotomies & The Plague Doctor of Campo San Lio
Happy Saturday, spooky souls! Today is all about brains and beaks, as we go deep into the strange and unsettling side of history and hauntings. First up: the lobotomy. Yep, that infamous “medical miracle” that turned out to be more horror s…
Ep. 128: The Appetite of Evil- The Butcher of Aberdeen & The Manananggal
Grab your garlic, lock your doors, and maybe don’t listen if you have a weak stomach… because today’s episode is not for the faint of heart. We’re diving into the nightmare fuel that is Australia’s most infamous cannibalistic killer, the Bu…
Ep. 127: It's Always the Clown- The Marlene Warren Case & The Clown Motel
Hello, spooky souls, today’s episode is brought to you by: absolute nightmares… and clowns. Buckle up for a double dose of unsettling weirdness, as this week we’re diving face-first into a story that sounds like it came straight from a Step…
What's Haunting Now? #12- The Addy Sea Inn in Delaware
Road‑trip time, spooky souls! We are back at it again with our Haunted Road Trip through the U.S.!This stop takes us to Bethany Beach, Delaware, where the ocean breeze carries more than just salt air. Welcome to the Addy Sea Inn, a gorgeous…
Ep. 126: Murky Waters- The Case of Alexia Telles & The Murphysboro Monster
Time Stamp to Avoid Spoilers: 3:26.70Hey, spooky souls- happy Saturday! We’re starting today's short episode with the devastating case of Alexia Telles, a story that highlights just how real and terrifying the monsters hiding in plain sight…
Ep. 125: The Doctor Will Starve You Now- Dr. Linda Hazzard & Sleep Paralysis
Happy Spooky Saturday! This week's episode is one wild ride through science, scams, and sleep demons. First up, we're diving fork-first into the empty world of Dr. Linda Hazzard, the so-called “fasting specialist” who promised health throug…
Ep. 124: "Ervil" Intentions- Ervil LeBaron & Our Lady of Fatima
Hey, spooky souls! Strap in, because today’s episode has everything: doomsday prophecies, murder-for-God, miraculous visions, and one cult leader who really put the “evil” in his name.First, we’re heading into the dusty, dangerous world of …
Ep. 123: Space Cases- The Case of Zigmund Adamski & Granger Taylor's Disappearance
Hey spooky souls! Buckle up and beam in because this week, we’re diving into two stories that are downright extra(terrestrial)! First, we head to 1980s Yorkshire, where Zigmund Adamski was found under the weirdest circumstances imaginable. …
Ep. 122: No Vacancy, Inn For a Scare- The Bloody Benders Case & The Hotel Gadsden
Happy Saturday, spooky souls! Check in, and get comfy… just don’t look under the floorboards.Today’s episode is bringing you a killer combo of true crime and paranormal chills that will have you rethinking your next rest stop on your road t…
Ep. 121: Project Paranoia- Frank Olson's Death & The Montauk Project
Hello spooky souls, and welcome back to the rabbit hole!This week, we’re going deep into government black-ops, secret experiments, and a suspicious window dive. We're talking the tragic and murky case of Frank Olson, a government scientist …
Ep. 120: Stoned & Hexed- Mark Kilroy's Human Sacrifice & The Hexham Heads
Hey spooky souls! Buckle up, because today's episode is not for the faint of heart; or for anyone who thinks dolls, ancient relics, or shady cults aren’t that scary. This week, we’re diving into dark rituals, disturbing relics, and one very…
Ep. 119: Smile, You're Being Stalked- The Westfield Watcher & The Grinning Man
Happy Saturday, spooky souls! This week, I’m creeping into two unsettling stories where strangers watch you from the shadows, smiling. First up: The Case of the Westfield Watcher: Imagine moving into your dream home… only to be stalked by a…
Ep. 118: Here Comes the Bride...and There Goes the Groom- The Disappearance of George Smith & Anna Baker's Haunted Wedding Dress
Hey, spooky souls — I’ve got BIG news… I GOT MARRIED!The vibes were immaculate, the champagne was spooky-sweet, and you know I couldn’t go full honeymoon mode without dropping a fresh episode. In honor of tying the knot, we’re digging into …
Ep. 117: Holy Hell, Mom!- The Case of Theresa Knorr & The Possession of Clara Germana Cele
Happy (almost) Mother’s Day, spooky fam! While everyone else is posting pastel bouquets and #blessed brunch selfies, we’re over here diving into the dark side of motherhood and the spirit world. This week, we're serving a two-course nightma…
Ep. 116: Possessed with a Purpose- The Case of Teresita Basa & The Pollock Twins
Hey there, spooky souls, this week's episode is for all my fellow weirdos who love their mysteries with a side of deja-vu. We're diving into two paranormal tales that blur the line between crime scene and seance.First up: the truly bizarre …
Ep 115: Wychful Thinking- The Disappearance of Evelyn Hartley & "Bella in the Wych Elm"
Hey there, spooky souls! Grab your favorite blanket (and maybe lock your doors?), because today we’re diving headfirst into two seriously chilling unsolved mysteries, and fair warning: they’re gonna stick with you.First up, we have the hear…
Ep. 114: X Marks the Spot- The Case of Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès & The Paris Catacombs
Bonjour, spooky souls! This week, we’re heading straight to the dark heart of France!First up, the jaw-dropping, unsolved case of Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès, the French aristocrat and family man who… well… wasn’t so family-friendly after all…
Ep. 113: Holy Hell- The Killer Nun & The Chronovisor
Hello, spooky souls! Grab your favorite glass for this week's cocktail, because this week’s episode is divine. We’re unearthing two bizarre tales that’ll have you questioning nuns and the Vatican’s tech department.First up — ever heard of M…
Ep. 112: Ctrl-Alt-Unknown- Ghosts in the Kinect & The Case of 'China Black' (2010)
Hello, spooky souls! Welcome to episode 112 of Spirits with Crime! This week’s episode is like stepping into a Black Mirror episode… if it were ghost-written by the other side.First up, we’re diving into the real-life mystery of “China Blac…
Ep. 111: Snake It 'Til You Make It- Lacerta Files Pt. 2 & The Death of Max Spiers
Happy Saturday spooky people! We’re diving deeper into the rabbit hole, where mysterious deaths, shadowy organizations, and shape-shifting reptilian beings collide.Imagine investigating top-secret government conspiracies, alien agendas, and…
Ep. 110: Snakes in the System- Mark Essex & The Lacerta Files Pt. 1
Hello spooky souls! Welcome to Episode 110, where we're diving into a deadly rampage fueled by racial tension and conspiracy, and a theory so bizarre, it has captured the minds of millions.In 1973, Mark Essex unleashed a brutal and calculat…
Ep. 109: Don't Step in the Fairy Circle- The Disappearance of Annie McCarrick & Fairy Folklore
Hello spooky souls! St. Patrick’s Day is literally around the corner, and while most people are thinking about shamrocks and pints of Guinness, we’re diving into something a little darker than green beer. In 1993, Annie McCarrick, a 26-year…
Ep. 108: Vengeance Wears a Veil- The Case of Phoolan Devi & La Sayona
Spooky souls, get ready for a wild ride! This week’s episode is packed with revenge, justice, and one seriously messed up ghost story. We’re diving into the true crime tale of a woman who refused to stay a victim, and the legend of a ghostl…
Ep. 107: Fowl Play- The Wineville Chicken Coop Murders & The Witch's Castle
Alright, spooky souls, this week we’re serving up a twisted true crime tale with a side of paranormal nightmares, because why settle for one kind of horror when we can have both?What happens when a seemingly quiet chicken farm in 1920s Cali…
What's Haunting Now? #11- Captain Grant's Inn in Connecticut
In today’s special stop on our Haunted Road Trip, we’re checking into one of Connecticut’s most haunted inns. The 1754 House, also known as Captain Grant’s Inn is charming yet chilling. This colonial-era bed-and-breakfast holds more than ju…
Ep. 106: Fear The Woman, Fear The Worm- Aileen Wuornos & The Mongolian Death Worm
Buckle up, because today’s episode is bringing deadly women and deadly worms into the spotlight! We’re diving into the case of Aileen Wuornos, one of the most infamous female serial killers in history, and the Mongolian Death Worm, a crypti…
Ep. 105: Gangsters & Ghosts- The St. Valentine's Day Massacre & The Basano Vase Curse
Welcome to Season 3 of Spirits with Crime! We’re kicking things off with a post-Valentine’s Day episode that’s anything but romantic. This week, we’re diving into one of the most infamous mob hits in history and a cursed object said to brin…
Ep. 104: From Playground to Prison and Killer Instincts- The Case of Mary Bell & The Manticore
Hello spooky souls! Welcome to the final episode of Season 2! Want to know what happens when childhood innocence turns deadly, and if a legendary beast from ancient mythology actually exists? In today’s episode, we’re diving into two unsett…
What's Haunting Now? #10- Phantom Canyon Road in Colorado
Hello spooky souls! January's mini-sode is finally out, and it features a spooky road in Colorado! Phantom Canyon Road in Colorado isn’t just a scenic drive—it’s a historic path once used for transporting prisoners to the long-gone Canon Ci…
Ep. 103: Glow Big or Go Home- The Radium Girls & The Rendlesham Forest Incident
Hello spooky souls! Thank you so much for your patience and understanding this month- It's been a whirlwind of information, illness, and new year problems. This week, we’re diving into two eerie tales—one a tragic case of corporate neglige…
Ep. 102: Caring to Kill- The Angel of Death & The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum
Happy Saturday spooky souls! In this week’s episode, we’re exploring two haunting tales that blur the line between help and harm. First, we dive into the chilling case of Charles Cullen, a nurse-turned-serial killer infamously dubbed the "A…
Ep. 101: Legs For Days, Crimes for Years- The Grim Sleeper & The Fresno Nightcrawler
Hello spooky souls! In today’s episode, we’re diving into two tales that’ll send chills down your spine and keep you guessing. First, we examine the disturbing case of Lonnie Franklin Jr., infamously known as the "Grim Sleeper." His decades…