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 unsettling tales—one of true crime and one of terrifying folklore.In 1968, the world was shocked when an 11-year-old girl, Mary Bell, was arrested for the brutal murders of two young boys in Newcastle, England. Was she born evil, or was she a product of her environment? We’ll explore her disturbing case, and the psychological factors at play in her case.Next, part lion, part scorpion, part human? The Manticore is one of the most terrifying creatures in mythology, said to devour its victims whole—bones and all. But where did this legend originate, and could there be any truth behind it? We’ll unravel the history and folklore surrounding this monstrous being.Join me as we explore the dark realities of a real-life killer child and the myth of a man-eating beast. Be sure toleave a comment or review, and tell me—what do you think is scarier: a monster of legend or a real-life horror story?Listen now, and don’t forget tofollow and share for more spine-chilling episodes!Send Me a Story! @ spiritswithcrime@gmail.comThreads & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate for the Fires in California: https://venmo.com/u/brinakay10Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Bellhttps://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/cries-unheard-why-children-kill-story-mary-bellhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manticore