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Welcome to our little corner of all things creepy, spooky, and true crime-y. We take on cases both big, little, and in-between. Grab a glass, your favorite bottle of red, and get ready to awkward laugh, cry, and join our conversation.
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Episode 15 - The Murchison Middle School Shooting
The gifted and talented teacher, Rod Grayson, was fatally shot by one of his most prized students. Instead of going to trial and serving time, John Christian was sent to a private mental health facility in Dallas, TX. Later on, students from Graysons classroom would see the shooter, John, at the strangest places: including law school.
TW: Gun Violence
PS: So very sorry there is a weird noise at the end of the episode, not really sure what that was.
Sources:
https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/the-school-shooting-that-austin-forgot/
https://www.michaelcorcoran.net/austins-secret-murder-in-the-classroom-1978/
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Episode 14 - The Mysterious Disappearance of Brian Histand
The disappearance of Brian Histand shook his family, friends, and the BMX community as a whole. The week leading up to Brian vanishing was filled with bizarre behavior, strange new habits, and the hope that Brian simply left on his own.
Sources:
“Off The Grid.” Disappeared, Season 7 Episode 5 -
Episode 13 Genie Wiley - The Feral Child
In 1970, the world discovered Genie Wiley. Genie, also known as one of the worst child abuse cases in U.S. history, was locked in a room by her father for the first 13 years of her life. When she was rescued, Genie was barely 60 lbs, had no language, and had a bunny-like gait. After working with several doctors and spending time under supervision, Genie developed language, independent skills, and how to show and receive affection.
Trigger Warning: Child abuse
Sources:
“Genie Wiley: The Feral Child.” The Back of the Archive (YouTube)
Curtiss, S. Genie: A Psycholinguistic Study of a Modern-Day “Wild Child”
https://allthatsinteresting.com/genie-wiley-feral-child
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/jul/14/genie-feral-child-los-angeles-researchers
https://www.verywellmind.com/genie-the-story-of-the-wild-child-2795241 -
Episode 12: Gordon Sanderson AKA Septic Tank Sam
You heard it here first folks! After 44 years, the identity of Septic Tank Sam is found. This episode goes into the discovery of Gordon, as well as the evidence and science behind identifying him.
Sources
https://www.forensicmag.com/577366-Septic-Tank-Sam-Found-in-1977-Identified/
https://www.newser.com/story/307985/after-44-years-cops-have-identified-septic-tank-sam.html
https://canadianunsolvedcrimes.weebly.com/septic-tank-sam---alberta
https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/trending/septic-tank-sam-canadian-police-id-victim-1977-torture-murder-using-dna-genetic-genealogy/OCATKXUN45FKZABYAED2CUVQPY/ -
Episode 11: Diane Downs
No one could fathom a mother would attempt to kill her children, especially not for a man. Brandi and Paige discuss Diane Downs and her attempt to kill her children, successful with one and leaving the other two in critical condition.
TW: child abuse
Sources
https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/crime-history/woman-scorned-deadly-tragic-story-of-diane-downs
https://delanirbartlette.medium.com/diane-downs-hungry-like-the-wolf-22905cecdd97
“My Mothers Sins” ABC’s 2020 Season 41, Episode 29
https://thecinemaholic.com/where-are-diane-downs-kids-today/ -
Episode 10: NXIVM
Oh, NXIVM. A sex cult where, for the low price of $15k, you can be branded and offer up your deepest darkest secrets for the sake of “personal growth.”
Sources:
“NXIVM” Cults and Extreme Belief Season 1, Episode 1
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/27/nyregion/nxivm-cult-keith-raniere-sentenced.html
https://www.nytimes.com/article/nxivm-timeline.html