74. Unbound: The Moors Murders Part One: The Glove

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A secret field that summons lightning. A massive spiral that disappears into a salt lake. A celestial observatory carved into a volcano. Meet the wild—and sometimes explosive—world of land art, where artists craft masterpieces with dynamite and bulldozers. In our Season 2 premiere, guest Dylan Thuras, cofounder of Atlas Obscura, takes us off road and into the minds of the artists who literally reshaped parts of the Southwest. These works aren’t meant to be easy to reach—or to explain—but they just might change how you see the world. Land art you’ll visit in this episode: - Double Negative and City by Michael Heizer (Garden Valley, Nevada) - Spiral Jetty by Robert Smithson (Great Salt Lake, Utah) - Sun Tunnels by Nancy Holt (Great Basin Desert, Utah) - Lightning Field by Walter De Maria (Catron County, New Mexico) - Roden Crater by James Turrell (Painted Desert, Arizona) Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group.…

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The wind whipped across the barren moors, carrying a silence that felt heavy, unnatural. The ground was hard, unyielding, but as the police worked, a sickening truth began to reveal itself. The first body was found. A young girl. The weight of that discovery settled in like a stone, each officer grappling with the horror of what lay before them.
Staring out across the desolate expanse, they couldn’t yet fathom the depths of cruelty buried beneath that soil. But one thing became clear as the cold air pressed close around them—this wasn’t the end. It was only the beginning of uncovering a crime that would scar a nation and haunt generations to come.
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Episode Source Material
Ian Brady Obituary by The Guardian
Crime Stories Extended: Glasgow roots of sadistic Moors murderer. by Norman Silvester
The link is established between serial killers and animal cruelty by The Independent
EXCLUSIVE: 'Myra was as ruthless as I was': Ian Brady's chilling beyond-the-grave confessions reveal for the first time how his peroxide-blonde 'soul mate' drew the first blood - and how the pair were 'surprisingly in tune' in their sheer enjoyment of kill by The Daily Mail
Coroner Commends Police After Moors Verdict by The Glasgow Herald
Ian Brady Death: The Five Victims of the Moors Murderers by the BBC
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74. Unbound: The Moors Murders Part One: The Glove

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88. Headless Valley: Secrets of the Mysterious Nahanni 47:05

9 hours ago47:05

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They call it "The Valley of Headless Men," or sometimes "Deadmen Valley", names that linger with an unsettling weight. Hidden deep in the untamed Nahanni Valley, an eerie mystery waits. Over the years, travelers have vanished without a trace, their bodies later found headless and broken, the stories around them only adding to the dark legend. Those who’ve entered often don’t return, leaving this place and its haunting secrets as wild and unknowable as the wilderness itself. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. • Follow us on ⁠ Instagram ⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠Youtube⁠ • Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠ Visit us at ⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material Legends of the Nahanni Valley by Hammerson Peters Canada: Northwest Territories: Home of the Devil? By TIME Magazine Secrets of the Nahanni by Dana Bowen The Story of the Maps by Ian Rowe The Haunting History of this Canadian National Park by Chloe Berge Valley of the Headless Men by Aleksa Vuckovic Hikers Lost Their Heads: Inside Canada's Most Supernatural National Park by Lakeisha Ethans Nahanni National Park Reserve of Canada by PeakVisor Nahanni National Park Reserve of Canada Natural Wonders & Cultural Treasures by Parks Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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87. The Murder Hole Room: Hauntings at Leap Castle 55:39

2 days ago55:39

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Leap Castle in Ireland is home to numerous stories of real-life hauntings. In this first episode of a multi-part series, the two legends known as “The Bloody Chapel” and “The Red Lady,” two of its earliest tragedies, help to create the malevolent energy bound to the castle’s limestone halls. In “The Bloody Chapel,” the O’Carroll family’s heir, a gentle priest, is murdered by his brother over the inheritance of the castle’s lordship - during Mass, right in front of the congregation. In “The Red Lady,” centuries later, another lord of the O’Carroll dynasty continues the murderous tradition when his wife discovers his infidelity, unleashing her spirit eternally upon the halls where she is still seen today. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. • Follow us on Instagram • Subscribe on Youtube • Support us on Patreon Visit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more! Episode Reference Material Leap Castle: A History" by James H. Murphy The Haunted Castles of Ireland Leap Castle Official Website The Red Lady - Leap Castle The Ghosts of Leap Castle, Roscrea, Co. Offaly Leap Castle - Terri Reid Léim Uí Bhanáin – Leap Castle, Ireland Emily & Charlotte Leap Castle | Visiting The World's Most Haunted Castle The Ghosts of Leap Castle, Roscrea, Co. Offaly Mysteries of The Most Haunted: Leap Castle Leap Castle Ghost Story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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86. Fear on the Frontier: The Bloody Benders 1:21:13

8 days ago1:21:13

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People were vanishing along the Osage Trail, their fates swallowed by the unending Kansas plains. At the center of it all stood a seemingly ordinary family, their small inn offering tired travelers a hot meal and a place to rest. But behind their smiles lay something far more sinister. Inside the Benders’ cabin, trust turned to terror, and the innocent fell prey to unspeakable acts. What drove this family to darkness, and how did they carry out their gruesome deeds unnoticed? This is the chilling story of the Bloody Benders, the family who turned hospitality into horror. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us! • Follow us on Instagram • Subscribe on Youtube • Support us on Patreon Visit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more! Episode Reference Material Keepers of the Devil’s Inn by Wayne Hallowell The Bloody Benders – Serial Killers of Kansas by Kathy Alexander for Legends of America The Bloody Benders by Beverly Roath Unsolved mysteries in Kansas: the bloodbath Bender family escapes into thin air by Jennifer Silvay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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85. Lore & Legends | The Chain-Bound Grave: The Witch of Yazoo 37:39

9 days ago37:39

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In Yazoo City Mississippi, there is a grave surrounded by odd oval chains and a headstone claiming the grave’s resident is responsible for a devastating fire that destroyed the town in 1904, calling them a witch. Who is buried there? Why were they called a witch? This episode imagines the possible details of the witch’s arrival in Yazoo, her demise, and her vengeance. * Community note: a previous version of this episode contained misproninciation of the name of Yazoo City. Thank you to our community for the catch! Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us! • Follow us on Instagram • Subscribe on Youtube • Support us on Patreon Visit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more! Episode Inspiration Material Witch of Yazoo - Visit Yazoo The Witch of Yazoo - Hinds Community College Library Guide The Witch of Yazoo - Mississippi Folklore Register Witch of Yazoo Still Haunts Town She Burned - Clarion Ledger Yazoo City, Mississippi - ISJL Encyclopedia Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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84. Deadly Defiance: Serial Killer Mary Cotton 58:34

14 days ago58:34

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The fire crackled softly as Mary Ann Cotton sat by the hearth, her hands smoothing the edge of a quilt with care. She looked every bit the grieving mother, the sorrowful widow. Those around her saw a woman beaten down by tragedy, her life marked by loss after loss. But they couldn’t see the truth hiding behind her gentle smile. Wherever Mary Ann went, death seemed to follow. Husbands, children, and lovers all fell, one by one. People whispered about bad luck, but the shadows in her wake told a different story. Was it just fate, or was something far more deliberate slipping unseen into the lives of those closest to her? Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us! • Follow us on Instagram • Subscribe on Youtube • Support us on Patreon Visit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more! Episode Reference Material Women Who Kill by Katherine Ramsland Mary Ann Cotton and Arsenic Poisoning in the Victorian Era by Rose Stavely-Wadham Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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83. Lore & Legends | The Girl Who Fell for a Krasue 42:02

16 days ago42:02

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A young woman named Siri falls in love with a quiet outsider named Phan, and their relationship quickly deepens into a promise of marriage. But as their wedding approaches, his strange behaviour raises suspicions. Her mother grows wary, warning her of an old curse that has haunted the region for generations. Faced with growing doubt and a deep emotional bond, Siri is forced to confront what she truly believes—and what she’s willing to accept. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us! • Follow us on Instagram • Subscribe on Youtube • Support us on Patreon Visit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more! Episode Inspiration Material Chronicles of Jinn Mythical Creatures Lost Abroad Wikipedia - Ghosts in Thai Culture Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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82.Doomed to Die: The Mystery at Dyatlov Pass 1:11:30

22 days ago1:11:30

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The wind howled through the Ural Mountains, a cold, relentless force sweeping over the silent peaks. Under the blanket of a starless February sky, nine hikers pitched their final camp, unaware that each step of their trek had been carrying them closer to a chilling enigma. By dawn, the snow would erase their tracks, but what remained behind would bewilder rescuers and spark decades of unanswered questions. When the search teams arrived, they didn’t find what they expected. The campsite was ripped open, scattered with oddities that defied explanation. Bare footprints led away into the frozen wilderness, leading to discoveries both tragic and deeply unsettling. What force, natural or otherwise, could have disrupted such skilled adventurers in the dead of night? Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us! • Follow us on Instagram • Subscribe on Youtube • Support us on Patreon Visit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more! Episode Reference Material Has science solved one of history’s greatest adventure mysteries? by Robin George Andrews for National Geographic Has an old Soviet mystery finally been solved? by Douglas Preston for the New Yorker Mechanisms of slab avalanche release and impact in the Dyatlov Pass incident in 1959 by Johan Gaume and Alexander M. Puzrin for Communications Earth & Environment Dyatlov Pass Incident: The Only Mystery Guide You’ll Ever Need by VULDAR (Youtube video) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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81. Lore & Legends | The Tiyanak's Torment 34:17

23 days ago34:17

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In a quiet village in the Philippines, at a time and place where old customs still guide daily life, Aling Rosa is known as the midwife who helps bring children safely into the world. She follows every tradition—guiding the mother, and ensuring no soul is forgotten. But one night, a stranger comes to her door with a dying baby and a plea for help. What follows tests everything Aling Rosa believes about duty, life, and what happens when the proper rites are left undone. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us! • Follow us on Instagram • Subscribe on Youtube • Support us on Patreon Visit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more! Episode Inspiration Material Tiyanak – Wikipedia by Wikipedia Tiyanak: The Demon Baby by Mythlok Tiyanak – Myth and Folklore Wiki by Myth and Folklore Wiki Tiyanak: The Demonic Baby of Philippine Folklore by YouTube Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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80. Villain By Nature: The Cannibal Boone Helm 1:19:58

29 days ago1:19:58

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The wind whipped through the empty Montana wilderness, carrying the name that made even the toughest folks shudder—Boon Helm. His story wasn’t like the usual tales of outlaws chasing riches or revenge. Helm was different, something darker. He didn’t just cross the line; he destroyed it, carving a brutal path through the Wild West. Wherever his shadow fell, fear and death weren’t far behind. He wasn’t the kind of legend you admire. Helm was the kind you prayed you’d never meet. Cruel and ruthless, his actions tore away any sense of decency, leaving only horror in their place. Now, we’re stepping straight into his nightmare. Beneath the screams and the smoke lies a story of survival, violence, and the kind of darkness that lingers long after the fire’s gone out. And at the center of it all is Boon Helm, waiting. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us! • Follow us on Instagram • Subscribe on Youtube • Support us on Patreon Visit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more! Episode Reference Material Vigilante days and ways; the pioneers of the Rockies; the makers and making of Montana and Idaho by Nathanial Pitt Langford Kentucky Cannibal in Cariboo by Ron Young Levi Boone Helm – Murderer, Cannibal & Thief by Emerson Hough Wrath of the Kentucky cannibal by Marc Hoover Kentucky’s Jeffrey Dahmer: Chronicling the ‘Kentucky Cannibal’ by Matthew Duckworth Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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79. Lore & Legends | Blight of the Sea: The Nuckelavee 43:40

4 weeks ago43:40

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On the wind-scoured isle of Greymoor, where the sea is both a lifeline and a threat, the old ways have been forgotten. The folk once honored the tides, whispering prayers to the unseen forces that kept darker things at bay—but time breeds arrogance, and tradition fades into memory. Then the blight begins. The waters turn foul, the fields wither, and a sickness creeps through the village. Cattle are found stripped to the bone, the air thickens with the stench of rot, and whispers rise of something moving in the mist—something that should not walk the land. As fear tightens its grip, the people of Greymoor must confront the truth they have long ignored: the sea does not forget, and debts left unpaid will always come due. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us! • Follow us on Instagram • Subscribe on Youtube • Support us on Patreon Visit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more! Episode Inspiration Material Wikipedia. Nuckelavee — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuckelavee Ronel the Mythmaker. The Nuckelavee – Folklore — https://www.ronelthemythmaker.com/the-nuckelavee-folklore Mythus Wiki. Nuckelavee — https://mythus.fandom.com/wiki/Nuckelavee Lewis Twiby. Myths, Legends, and Faith: Nuckelavee — https://lewisrhystwiby.wordpress.com/2023/10/01/myths-legends-and-faith-nuckelavee Folklore Scotland. The Nuckelavee — https://folklorescotland.com/the-nuckelavee Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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78. Small Town Murder: Love, Lies, and a Swing of Fate 57:36

5 weeks ago57:36

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The scene inside the house was a clash of the ordinary and the horrific. The living room, filled with the signs of a typical Texas suburban life, was now a crime scene. Forgotten toys rested in corners, mundane household objects sat untouched, but the floor told a different story. Blood had dried in erratic patterns, the result of a violent, frenzied act. An axe lay nearby, its purpose unmistakable. Outside, the neighborhood carried on in the usual rhythm of summer days, unaware of what had unfolded within those walls. Questions filled the silence that followed the discovery: who had done this, and how had violence so brutal found its way into a place like this? Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us! • Follow us on Instagram • Subscribe on Youtube • Support us on Patreon Visit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more! Episode Reference Material Love and Death in Silicon Prairie, Part I: Candy Montgomery's Affair" . Texas Monthly The True Story of Candy Montgomery People Where Is Candy Montgomery Now? Biography Bloom, J., & Atkinson, J. (2018) Evidence of Love: A True Story of Passion and Death in the Suburbs Open Road Media Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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77. Lore & Legends | The Kelpie: A Dark Celtic Fable 33:15

5 weeks ago33:15

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Deep in the mist-laden glens of Scotland, where the lochs stretch dark and mysterious, a malevolent force of nature broods in wait under the inky waters. When a young man crosses the path of a creature both beautiful and terrible, the echoes of an older tragedy stir beneath the water’s surface. In this chilling retelling of a classic kelpie legend, the past does not rest, the loch does not forget, and those who seek to claim power may find themselves bound by it instead. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us! • Follow us on Instagram • Subscribe on Youtube • Support us on Patreon Visit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more! Episode Inspiration Material Historic UK: The Kelpie Scotland's Stories: Scottish Kelpie Legend Folklore Friday: The Kelpie Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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76. Unbound: The Moors Murders Part Two: Wicked Beyond Belief 50:03

6 weeks ago50:03

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Ian leaned over a map spread across the table, marking places with unsettling precision. Myra stood nearby, watching silently, her complicity etched into her steely gaze. Together, they had already taken lives, but their thirst for control and cruelty was far from sated. Outside, their neighbors carried on with their daily lives, unaware of the evil living among them. Ian and Myra’s polite facades masked the horrors they orchestrated. This chapter follows their final acts of violence and the unraveling of their plans. It tells the story of the dogged pursuit of justice, the cracks in their armor, and what it took to hold them accountable. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us! • Follow us on Instagram • Subscribe on Youtube Visit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more! Episode Reference Material Tribute to remember the victims of the Moors Murders by Moors Murders: A True Crime Deep Dive via Medium Book by Moors Murders witness David Smith recalls horror by Naomi Cornwell Murder on the Moors: The Ian Brady and Myra Hindley Story by Fiona Steel The Guardian - The victims of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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75. Lore & Legends | The 13th Child: The Jersey Devil 41:44

6 weeks ago41:44

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In the heart of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, where the trees grow dense and the roads give way to tangled wilderness, something stirs. The locals say you can hear it on the coldest nights—a high-pitched shriek, something not quite human, not quite beast. The stories go back centuries. Some say it was a curse, an omen of misfortune that slithered into this world on a storm-wracked night. Others claim it was the child of a mother who, in her desperation or her rage, called upon the Devil himself. The details shift with time, but the warning remains the same: stay out of the pines after dark. Because if you listen closely, past the rustling leaves and the distant howl of the wind, you might just hear the beat of leathery wings. And by then, it’s already too late. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us! • Follow us on Instagram • Subscribe on Youtube Visit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more! Episode Inspiration Material Jersey Devil - Fact or Fiction? The Jersey Devil and Folklore The Legend of the Jersey Devil The Jersey Devil Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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74. Unbound: The Moors Murders Part One: The Glove 48:38

7 weeks ago48:38

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The wind whipped across the barren moors, carrying a silence that felt heavy, unnatural. The ground was hard, unyielding, but as the police worked, a sickening truth began to reveal itself. The first body was found. A young girl. The weight of that discovery settled in like a stone, each officer grappling with the horror of what lay before them. Staring out across the desolate expanse, they couldn’t yet fathom the depths of cruelty buried beneath that soil. But one thing became clear as the cold air pressed close around them—this wasn’t the end. It was only the beginning of uncovering a crime that would scar a nation and haunt generations to come. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us! • Follow us on Instagram • Subscribe on Youtube Visit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more! Episode Source Material Ian Brady Obituary by The Guardian Crime Stories Extended: Glasgow roots of sadistic Moors murderer. by Norman Silvester The link is established between serial killers and animal cruelty by The Independent EXCLUSIVE: 'Myra was as ruthless as I was': Ian Brady's chilling beyond-the-grave confessions reveal for the first time how his peroxide-blonde 'soul mate' drew the first blood - and how the pair were 'surprisingly in tune' in their sheer enjoyment of kill by The Daily Mail Coroner Commends Police After Moors Verdict by The Glasgow Herald Ian Brady Death: The Five Victims of the Moors Murderers by the BBC Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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73. Lore & Legends | Hatred That Won't Rest: The Jiangshi Curse 1:01:12

7 weeks ago1:01:12

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In Qing Dynasty China, when a revered general's life comes to an abrupt and unceremonious end, his soldiers desperately attempt to bring him back with a dark ritual. But his is not the only restless soul haunting the blood-soaked battlefield that wants to return to the living world to complete its unfinished business. General Wei Cheng's body becomes inhabited by all the hatred of centuries of battle, turning him into a horrifying, undead monster and unleashing the legend of the jiangshi - the Chinese hopping vampire that terrorizes the lands. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us! • Follow us on Instagram • Subscribe on Youtube Visit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more! Episode Inspiration Material Gutenberg.org Wikipedia PBS Ancient Origins.net History Answers Reddit Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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72. Permission to Kill: The Jolly Black Widow 1:18:20

8 weeks ago1:18:20

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Laughter is supposed to be a comforting sound—warm, familiar, a reminder of love and home. But not all laughter is kind. Some laughter drips with something darker, a chilling undercurrent that makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. They called her the Giggling Granny. A sweet-faced woman with a gentle Southern drawl, she charmed neighbors, doted on her grandchildren, and had a penchant for romance magazines. But beneath the floral dresses and the grandmotherly smile lay something monstrous. A woman who spun wedding vows into funeral hymns, who turned love into poison. Nannie Doss wasn’t just a widow—she was a widow many times over. Husbands, children, even her own mother, all fell ill under her roof. And yet, when the authorities finally caught up with her, she never shed a tear. She simply laughed. Macabrium is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us! • Follow us on Instagram • Follow us on Facebook • Subscribe on Youtube Visit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more! Episode Reference Material Season 1 - Episode 11 – The Giggling Granny by Murderous Minds Nannie Doss: Lonely Hearts Lady Loved Her Man to Death by Joseph Geringer Nannie Doss by The Encyclopedia of Alabama Deadlier Than the Male by Terry Manners Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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71. Lore & Legends | The Terror of Madam Koi Koi 57:43

8 weeks ago57:43

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Madam Koi Koi is an extremely harsh, cruel boarding school teacher in 1970s Nigeria who terrorizes her students with verbal and physical abuse. One day, the children have had enough and take matters into their own hands. But they accidentally unleash an immortal hatred that will haunt them forever, unless they can break Madam Koi Koi’s supernatural tie to the very soil where she lies. Macabrium is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us! • Follow us on Instagram • Follow us on Facebook • Subscribe on Youtube Visit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more! Episode Reference Material Madam Koi Koi Scary Nigerian Urban Legends- Madam Koi Koi The legend of the dead teacher who haunts secondary ... Madam Koi Koi: School Urban Legends | Newman Media The Origin: Madam Koi-Koi Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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70. Blood and Brass: The Axeman of New Orleans 1:07:08

9 weeks ago1:07:08

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The year is 1918, and New Orleans trembles under the weight of unseen terror. A figure moves through the night, targeting innocent families with brutal precision, leaving only questions and fear in his wake. They call him the Axeman, a killer who claims to be more than mortal—a demon from hell. Then comes the letter. A chilling promise to spare those who fill their homes with the sound of jazz on a designated night. The city's response is unprecedented, its streets alive with music and panic as the Axeman's legend deepens. Who was he? Why did he kill? And how has his story lingered in the city’s dark memory for over a century? The answers remain elusive, but the tale begins here. Macabrium is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us! • Follow us on Instagram • Follow us on Facebook • Subscribe on Youtube Visit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more! Episode Reference Material The American Influenza Epidemic of 1918-1919 (The Influenza Encyclopedia) by The University of Michigan The Axeman of New Orleans by Crime + Investigation Fresh light on the Axeman of New Orleans by Mike Dash The Axeman of New Orleans Preyed on Italian Immigrants by The Smithsonian Axeman of New Orleans by Criminal Minds The Axeman’s Letter by Tristan Zimmerman Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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69. Lore & Legends | The Legend of Tamamo-No-Mae: The Killing Stone 56:59

9 weeks ago56:59

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The story of Tamamo-no-Mae, the basis for the Japanese legend of the "killing stone" and nine-tailed fox. Tamamo-no-Mae is a woman of extraordinary beauty and charm who becomes the center of a conflict in the imperial court when her true nature is called into question. Yasuchika, a skilled onmyōji, is tasked with investigating her mysterious origins, leading to escalating tension and danger. Macabrium is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us! • Follow us on Instagram • Follow us on Facebook • Subscribe on Youtube Visit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more! Episode Reference Material Sessho-seki Japan's 'killing stone' splits in two, releasing superstitions ... Sesshō seki Tamamo no Mae https://yokai.com/sesshouseki/ https://yokai.com/tamamonomae/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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68. Twisted Bonds: The Maidens of Murder 56:13

10 weeks ago56:13

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In 1933, a brutal crime shocked France and left the world questioning the thin line between loyalty and madness. Christine and Léa Papin, two quiet and devoted maids, carried out an act of unspeakable violence against their wealthy employers, the Lancelin family. But what drove these sisters to such a gruesome crime? Was it years of oppression and mistreatment, or something far more sinister lurking beneath their bond? Macabrium is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us! • Follow us on Instagram • Follow us on TikTok • Follow us on Facebook • Subscribe on Youtube Visit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more! Episode Reference Material Edwards, Rachel, and Keith Reader. The Papin Sisters. Oxford University Press, 2001. Insanity Or Class Warfare? The Gruesome Case Of The Papin Sisters. All That's Interesting. Papin Sisters: The Shocking 1933 Murder Case That Horrified France. The Lineup The Papin Sisters and the murder case that still haunts France after more than 80 years. The Vintage News. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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67. Lore & Legends | The Wendigo: Hunger that Never Ends Part Two 43:11

10 weeks ago43:11

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A group of friends making a documentary on the legend of the wendigo ventures deep into the snow-covered wilderness. As they uncover eerie carvings, unease settles over them like the creeping cold. Hunger drains their strength, tensions rise, and the once-clear line between paranoia and reality begins to blur. When one of them goes missing, the others realize too late that something is terribly wrong—something that has been waiting in the shadows, watching, hungering. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. • Follow us on ⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ • Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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66. Podcast Update: A New Chapter Begins 2:00

11 weeks ago2:00

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Big news, listeners! Haunted History is getting a new name. As our podcast has grown, so has our passion for uncovering not just haunted tales but also true crime, folklore, and forgotten legends. This new change will reflect the full scope of the eerie, mysterious, and macabre stories we tell. Listen to our update from Megan for the official reveal—same haunting atmosphere, same in-depth storytelling, just with a name that truly captures the dark archive of tales we bring to life. When you see the new name, don’t worry—it’s still us! See you in the next episode! Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. • Follow us on ⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ • Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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65. Bloody Paramours: The Lonely Hearts Killers 54:32

11 weeks ago54:32

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The ad promised love. The reply sealed a fate. Martha watched as Raymond penned another letter, his words a perfect trap—soft, seductive, laced with lies. She had read enough of them to know how this would end. A train ride, a candlelit promise, a kiss that tasted like forever. Then the screams. The blood. The body they’d have to bury. Another lonely heart, hopelessly in love. Hopelessly doomed. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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64. Lore & Legends | The Wendigo: Hunger that Never Ends Part One 28:14

11 weeks ago28:14

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In the throes of a relentless winter, a hunter’s desperate act sets something terrible into motion, shaking a remote village to its core. As the cold tightens its grip, a new horror stalks the people, toying with them and seeming to relish in their fear. With each passing night, the fear grows, and the villagers must face the terrifying truth—something unnatural has awakened, and it will not stop until it is fed. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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63. Eternal Summer: The Lake Bodom Murders 45:12

12 weeks ago45:12

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The waters of Lake Bodom shimmered beneath the pale light of dawn, a picturesque Finnish landscape seemingly untouched by time. But on the morning of June 5, 1960, the serenity of this idyllic lake was shattered, forever tainted by a crime so brutal it would haunt the nation for decades. Four teenagers ventured to the lake for a carefree camping trip, their laughter carried by the breeze, mingling with the rustle of pine trees. By sunrise, three would lie dead, their lives savagely stolen in the dark of night. The lone survivor, battered and dazed, would become both a victim and a suspect in a mystery that has never been fully unraveled. What happened at Lake Bodom? Who wielded the blade that ended three young lives? And why does the shadow of suspicion still loom over the case, more than sixty years later? Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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62. Lore & Legends | America's Most Haunted Town: Dudleytown 40:19

12 weeks ago40:19

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Hidden in Connecticut, USA lies the abandoned former location of Dudleytown, a place shrouded in mystery and thought to be cursed. Once a small colonial settlement, it was plagued by misfortune—bizarre deaths, unexplained vanishings, and eerie tales that sent its residents fleeing, never to return. Some say it was bad luck, others believe something far more sinister was at play. The ruins remain hidden beneath the dense canopy, but those who dare venture near report strange occurrences. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. • Follow us on ⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ • Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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61. Aileen Wuornos: The Drifting Damsel of Death | Part Two 51:47

13 weeks ago51:47

51:47

The bar reeked of stale beer and desperation, but for Aileen Wuornos, it was just another night—until the law caught up with her. Arrested in a haze of flashing lights and betrayal, she was about to face the reckoning she had outrun for so long. This chapter of her story unfolds like a courtroom drama where justice and vengeance clash, and every word spoken carries the weight of life or death. Tyria Moore, the lover who once held Aileen’s trust, now becomes her undoing. Testimonies, confessions, and her fiery outbursts paint a picture of a woman teetering between victimhood and villainy. As the trial drags on and the world watches, Aileen’s fate is sealed—not just by the jury but by her own haunting words. Her execution in 2002 is not just the end of her life but the final, unsettling note in a tale of pain, anger, and infamy. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. • Follow us on ⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ • Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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60. Lore & Legends | La Llorona, The Wailing Woman of the Rio Bravo 31:45

13 weeks ago31:45

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La Llorona, The Wailing Woman of the Rio Bravo, is the tragic legend of Mariana, a beautiful young woman in a small Mexican village who falls in love with a wealthy Spaniard, Don Rafael. Promised love and a better life, she bears his children, only to be abandoned when he marries another. Consumed by grief and betrayal, she descends into madness, ultimately drowning her own children in the Rio Bravo, believing it will reunite them forever. Realizing the horror of her actions, she wails in despair before drowning herself. But death offers no escape. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. • Follow us on ⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ • Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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59. Aileen Wuornos: The Drifting Damsel of Death | Part One 52:00

14 weeks ago52:00