Horrorwood: True Crime in Tinseltown

Kate McCoy (Host), Kevin Corbett (Host)
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**2025 Ambie Award Nominee: Best Indie Podcast Hosts** Kate and Kevin met way back when they worked together at a (likely haunted) theatre and the two became fast friends. Skip ahead a few years to present day, where they mostly sit around and talk about true crime. From horrific homicides to unsolved mysteries, spooky haunts to behind-the-scenes secrets, these two are here to bring you all the drama - and trauma - of Tinseltown. Settle in, Misfits.

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  1. 2d ago

    Listener Fave: The Terrifying Legacy of 'Ghostwatch'

    On Halloween night, 1992, Britain’s BBC 1 presented one of the most talked about programs in television history. The program was called "Ghostwatch" and it would eventually become one of the great “do you remember” moments of British television. The controversial airing left the public terrified and allegedly contributed to the suicide of an 18-year-old boy and PTSD in other children and adults. Today it is considered a cult classic.   Episode Sources: “Ghostwatch: The BBC spoof that duped a nation” by Rebecca Woods, BBC News, October 29, 2017, BBC “How we made: BBC mockumentary Ghostwatch” by George Bass, October 26, 2020, The Guardian “Banned BBC show ‘Ghostwatch’ left traumatised viewers in tears and ‘unable to sleep for MONTHS’” by Damon Wilkinson and Steven White, October 30, 2022, Manchester Evening News “Did anyone here watch Ghostwatch (1992) when it was first broadcast?” Reddit post and thread on “r/horror” by Yeetusboi690 “The Live Halloween Special That Terrified an Entire Nation” by Adam Donald, updated October 14, 2023, Collider “Parents blame TV programme for son’s death” from The Independent on December 23, 1992 “Ghostwatch: Behind the Curtains” 2012 Documentary (United Kingdom), directed by Rich Lawden, Lawman Productions, IMDB page “Ghostwatch (1992)” from BBC One, directed by Lesley Manning, written by Stephen Volk, IMDB page “Ghostwatch” on streaming service SHUDDER   Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/horrorwoodpodcast   Follow us! IG, FB, FB Group, Twitter, TikTok   Send us an email: horrorwoodpodcast@gmail.com   Creeptastic theme music by: Nicholas Davio - nicholasdavio.com, @mr.nick.davio, @huron_coast   Privacy Policy

  2. 4d ago • Subscribers Only

    *SUBSCRIBERS ONLY* The Duffy Murders

    Back in November of 1986 the small town of Boulder, MT found itself at the center of a horrific crime. Two of its most beloved residents, Terry and Marie Duffy, had been murdered inside their own bar. The crime might have gone unnoticed to those outside of Montana if it weren't for the fact that Terry and Marie were parents to one of America's biggest television stars. For ad-free and bonus episodes: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts -OR- Subscribe on YouTube -OR- Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/horrorwoodpodcast Follow us! IG, FB Send us an email: horrorwoodpodcast@gmail.com Episode Sources: “The STATE OF MONTANA, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. KENNETH ALBERT MILLER, Defendant and Appellant” May 4, 1998 “Teenagers killed parents of TV star for money, police say” UPI, Nov 20, 1986 “Montana: Death in a Small Town” TIME, Nov 30, 1986 “Youth Guilty in Deaths Of TV Actor's Parents” The New York Times, Mar 20, 1987 “Killer of actor's parents sentenced” UPI, Apr 15, 1987 “Parents of ‘Dallas’ Star Killed in Robbery” LA Times, Nov 20, 1986 “Dallas Star Patrick Duffy Opens Up About His Parents' 1986 Murders” by Emily Strohm, People, Nov 6, 2020 “The parents of 'Dallas' television series star Patrick Duffy…” UPI, Nov 19, 1986 “'Dallas' star Patrick Duffy recalls the 'horrific' night his parents were murdered” by Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, Nov 17, 2019 “Patrick Duffy Remembers the ‘Horrific’ Night in 1986 When Both His Parents Were Murdered” by Carson Blackwelder, Closer Weekly, Nov 11, 2019 “Parents of ‘Dallas’ Star Duffy Slain : ‘Dallas’ Star Duffy’s Parents Slain” LA Times, Nov 19, 1986 “‘Dallas’ star Patrick Duffy on his parents’ 1986 murders, how faith helped him cope” by Julius Young, Fox News, Nov 6, 2020 “KTLA gets a sneak peak of Patrick Duffy's Family Bar” KTLA 5, Jun 20, 2018 “B is for Boulder: There's nothing typical about this small town” by Vince Devlin & Tom Bauer, Billings Gazette, Mar 18, 2016 “A man moves out on his own after 30 years in prison for double homicide” Billings Gazette, Dec 14, 2017 “Deadly Duo: Sean Wentz and Kenneth Miller” My Life of Crime, Jan 31, 2006 “Patrick Duffy & Family Have a Hollywood Theater Bar, Complete with a Drink Named for an Actual Mule” by Juliet Bennett Rylah, We Like L.A., Jul 11, 2018 “'Dallas' television series star Patrick Duffy and his sister…” UPI, Nov 20, 1986 “Duffy killer gets 190 years in prison” by William Hanson, UPI, May 29, 1987 Creeptastic theme music by: Nicholas Davio - nicholasdavio.com, @mr.nick.davio, @huron_coast Privacy Policy

  3. Aug 10

    Subscriber FREEBIE! The Accidental Death of Jon-Erik Hexum

    In the mid-’80s, Jon-Erik Hexum was a rising star with movie-star looks and major charisma, known for his breakout roles on Voyagers! and Cover Up. But just as his career was taking off, everything came to a sudden and shocking halt due to a tragic on-set incident—one that would leave Hollywood reeling and spark questions about how productions handle safety. Episode Sources: “Jack’s Story” by KC Conley on Tenafly Guy “Local News in Brief : Actor Hexum’s Mother Sues Over Son’s Death” from L.A. Times Archives, August 1, 1985, L.A. Times The Jon-Erik Hexum Fan Club and Archive “Cover Up 1x07 (Excerpt) Jon-Erik Hexum Memorial” from s13rr4buf3 on YouTube “SHOOTING OF JENNIFER O'NEILL IS BELIEVED ACCIDENTAL” by Franklin Whitehouse, Special to the New York Times, October 24, 1982, The New York Times “Summer of ’42 Star Says ‘God Saved Me’ After Suicide Attempt and Accidental Shooting” by Nancy Flory, September 13, 2019, The Stream “How Do Blanks Work As Compared to Regular Bullets?” by Mark Mancini, December 4, 2015, Mental Floss “CHANGE OF HEART Extraordinary story of Jon-Erik Hexum – the actor who died playing Russian roulette on his own TV show and whose donated heart saved a Las Vegas pimp’s life” by Mark Hodge, February 12, 2018, The Sun “Actor brain dead, officials say” from The Courier, October 19, 1984 “The Show Must Go On: How the Deaths of Lead Actors Have Affected Television Series” by Douglas Snauffer, McFarland & Company Inc., Publishers, Chapter 6, pages 79-95 “Entertainment agent Bob LeMond, who discovered John Travolta and…” from UPI Archives, August 8, 1986 “Cover Up” on IMDb “Jon-Erik Hexum” on IMDb “Voyagers!” on IMDb “Jon-Erik Hexum’s ‘Cover Up’ co-star Jennifer O’Neill remembers late actor: ‘Gun safety is essential’” by Stephanie Nolasco, October 22, 2021, Fox News “Jon-Erik Hexum” on Find A Grave “Who Was Jon-Erik Hexum? How His Death Is Being Compared to Alec Baldwin Prop Gun Tragedy” by Jamie Burton, October 22, 2021, Newsweek “Jon-Erik Hexum's Fatal Joke” by EW Staff, October 14, 1994, Entertainment Weekly   Send us an email: horrorwoodpodcast@gmail.com   Creeptastic theme music by: Nicholas Davio - nicholasdavio.com, @mr.nick.davio, @huron_coast   Privacy Policy

  4. Aug 3

    Subscriber FREEBIE! The Rosenheim Mansion, aka "The Murder House"

    Season 13 of American Horror Story premieres September 24, 2026, so we rummaged around our vault and found this episode (previously for subscribers only) on the Rosenheim Mansion, aka "the Murder House," which has been featured multiple times in the AHS franchise. And in case you missed our social media post, we are taking a slight mental health break (2-3 weeks) so that we can reset and recharge before we gear up for our favorite time of year...FALL!    And if you have your OWN story about a real-life haunted house experience, send it to us! We want to feature you on one of our Misfit Monday episodes.    Episode Sources: Film at the Rosenheim Mansion  “In Honor of 10 Years of AHS, Here Are 10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Real-Life ‘Murder House’” by Margeaux Sippell, MovieMaker Magazine, Oct. 5, 2021  “We Went to the ‘Murder House’ to Learn About its Ghosts” by Juliet Bennett Rylah, We Like L.A., Oct. 30, 2020  “The Owners of the American Horror Story "Murder House" Are Suing the Sellers for Their Unwanted Tourist Problem” by Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, Feb. 23, 2018  “American Horror Story Murder House: The True Story That Inspired Season 1” by Shannon Lewis, Screen Rant, Apr. 12, 2023  “Horror comes home” by Michael Idato, Sydney Morning Herald, Nov. 10, 2011  “'American Horror Story's Evan Peters: 'It Just Gets Worse’” by Rennie Dyball, People, Nov. 16, 2011  “We went inside the ‘American Horror Story’ Murder House ahead of virtual Halloween event” by Kelli Skye Fadroski, Los Angeles Daily News, Oct. 26, 2020  Send us an email: horrorwoodpodcast@gmail.com Creeptastic theme music by: Nicholas Davio - nicholasdavio.com, @mr.nick.davio, @huron_coast Privacy Policy

  5. Jul 27

    The Murder of Soul Legend Sam Cooke - Part 2

    Famed singer Sam Cooke's life ended in a Los Angeles motel in December 1964, but the questions surrounding his death have never disappeared. An investigation quickly ruled the shooting justified, yet many believe the full story was never uncovered. Decades later, the mystery continues to spark debate and speculation.   For ad-free and bonus episodes: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts -OR- Subscribe on YouTube -OR- Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/horrorwoodpodcast   Follow us! IG, FB   Send us an email: horrorwoodpodcast@gmail.com   Episode Sources:   “Sam Cooke” by Jack Ewing, 2021, EBSCO “Aretha Franklin: The Little-Known Traumas That Fueled Her Music” by Julie Miller, August 16, 2021, Vanity Fair “Excerpt: 'Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke'” by ABC News, December 27, 2005, ABC News “Aretha Franklin, Sexual Violence, and the “Culture of Dissemblance”” by Rachel Zellars, November 1, 2018, AAIHS “Sam Cooke” from abkco “Barbara Campbell Cooke, 85, Widow of the Slain Sam Cooke, Is Dead” by Penelope Green, Published September 22, 2021, Updated September 27, 2021, The New York Times “A clearer vision” by Peter Guralnick, November 20, 2005, The Guardian “A Fallen Star” by Edit Antoinette, March 23, 2009, I Grew Up In Chicago “Sam Cooke: An Insatiable Libido and a Justifiable Homicide” from Disgraceland, Episode #03, March 6, 2018 “The Mystery of Sam Cooke’s Brutal Murder Remains Almost Six Decades Later” by Lauren Novak, December 11, 2023, Remind Magazine “Too black, too strong: who killed Sam Cooke?” by Ellen E Jones, March 2, 2019, The Guardian “What really happened to Sam Cooke?” by Anonymous, April 18, 2019, The Chicago Crusader “Shooting of Sam Cooke Held ‘Justifiable Homicide’” from the New York Times Archives, December 17, 1964, The New York Times “The Death Of Sam Cooke And The Conflict Details Of His Final Hours” by Genevieve Carlton, Edited By John Kuroski, Published May 24, 2026, All That’s Interesting “True Crime : The Murder of Superstar Sam Cooke Plus his Hidden Grave and House” by SCOTT ON TAPE - Your Pop Culture Tour Guide on YouTube “Rock’s Mysterious Deaths: Sam Cooke” by Bill DeMain, December 11, 2016, Performing Songwriter “Why Mystery Still Shrouds Singer Sam Cooke's Shooting Death Nearly 60 Years Later” by Jordan Runtagh, Updated on January 21, 2021, People “Sam Cooke dies under suspicious circumstances in LA” by HISTORY.com Editors, Published November 13, 2009, Last Updated: May 27, 2025, History “Sam Cooke's Granddaughter Explains Why She 'Very Rarely' Says Yes to Projects as Estate CEO: No 'Room for Error'” by Rachel DeSantis, January 8, 2026, People “The Curious death of Sam Cooke” by Heirs & Successes, April 1, 2016 “The ambiguous life and strange death of soul legend, Sam Cooke” by Pubali Dasgupta, December 11, 2020, Far Out Magazine “COLUMN ONE : The Soulful Legacy of Sam Cooke : The charismatic minister’s son became a Top 40 sensation who inspired generations of singers. His explosive rise was cut short when he was slain at a motel 30 years ago.” by Edward J. Boyer, December 23, 1994, Los Angeles Times   Creeptastic theme music by: Nicholas Davio - nicholasdavio.com, @mr.nick.davio, @huron_coast   Privacy Policy

  6. Jul 20

    The Murder of Soul Legend Sam Cooke - Part 1

    Sam Cooke changed American music with timeless hits, great record business success, and a very powerful voice for the Civil Rights Movement. His rise from gospel prodigy to soul legend seemed unstoppable until a late-night encounter at a Los Angeles motel ended in one of music's most controversial deaths.   For ad-free and bonus episodes: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts -OR- Subscribe on YouTube -OR- Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/horrorwoodpodcast   Follow us! IG, FB   Send us an email: horrorwoodpodcast@gmail.com   Episode Sources: “Sam Cooke” by Jack Ewing, 2021, EBSCO “Aretha Franklin: The Little-Known Traumas That Fueled Her Music” by Julie Miller, August 16, 2021, Vanity Fair “Excerpt: 'Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke'” by ABC News, December 27, 2005, ABC News “Aretha Franklin, Sexual Violence, and the “Culture of Dissemblance”” by Rachel Zellars, November 1, 2018, AAIHS “Sam Cooke” from abkco “Barbara Campbell Cooke, 85, Widow of the Slain Sam Cooke, Is Dead” by Penelope Green, Published September 22, 2021, Updated September 27, 2021, The New York Times “A clearer vision” by Peter Guralnick, November 20, 2005, The Guardian “A Fallen Star” by Edit Antoinette, March 23, 2009, I Grew Up In Chicago “Sam Cooke: An Insatiable Libido and a Justifiable Homicide” from Disgraceland, Episode #03, March 6, 2018 “The Mystery of Sam Cooke’s Brutal Murder Remains Almost Six Decades Later” by Lauren Novak, December 11, 2023, Remind Magazine “Too black, too strong: who killed Sam Cooke?” by Ellen E Jones, March 2, 2019, The Guardian “What really happened to Sam Cooke?” by Anonymous, April 18, 2019, The Chicago Crusader “Shooting of Sam Cooke Held ‘Justifiable Homicide’” from the New York Times Archives, December 17, 1964, The New York Times “The Death Of Sam Cooke And The Conflict Details Of His Final Hours” by Genevieve Carlton, Edited By John Kuroski, Published May 24, 2026, All That’s Interesting “True Crime : The Murder of Superstar Sam Cooke Plus his Hidden Grave and House” by SCOTT ON TAPE - Your Pop Culture Tour Guide on YouTube “Rock’s Mysterious Deaths: Sam Cooke” by Bill DeMain, December 11, 2016, Performing Songwriter “Why Mystery Still Shrouds Singer Sam Cooke's Shooting Death Nearly 60 Years Later” by Jordan Runtagh, Updated on January 21, 2021, People “Sam Cooke dies under suspicious circumstances in LA” by HISTORY.com Editors, Published November 13, 2009, Last Updated: May 27, 2025, History   Creeptastic theme music by: Nicholas Davio - nicholasdavio.com, @mr.nick.davio, @huron_coast   Privacy Policy

  7. Jul 13

    Drifting on the Pacific with a Decomposing Movie Star

    Critics called him the next Clark Gable. His rugged good looks and womanizing ways made Steve Cochran Hollywood's favorite bad boy. With a life as colorful as his it's only fitting his death make just as big a "splash."   For ad-free and bonus episodes: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts -OR- Subscribe on YouTube -OR- Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/horrorwoodpodcast   Follow us! IG, FB   Send us an email: horrorwoodpodcast@gmail.com   Episode Sources: “Steve Cochran: Bad Boy of Hollywood” by Michelangelo Capua, University Press of Mississippi, May 12, 2026 “10 days trapped with a corpse: The strange death of a notorious Hollywood star” by Andrew Chamings, SF GATE, Oct 24, 2022 “Body Found on Drifting Boat Identified as Actor” The Tampa Tribune, Jun 28, 1965 “SEA PUZZLE Inquiry into actor’a death” The Canberra Times, Jun 29, 1965 “Last Rites For Cochran Held Today” The Times Standard, Jul 1, 1965 “Steve Cochran, Actor, Is Dead” The New York Times, Jun 27, 1965 “Death of Steve Cochran at Sea Is Attributed to Lung Infection” The New York Times, Jun 28, 1965 “Steve Cochran Funeral” The Times, Jul 2, 1965   Creeptastic theme music by: Nicholas Davio - nicholasdavio.com, @mr.nick.davio, @huron_coast   Privacy Policy

  8. Jul 6

    Hollywood Tragedy: "The Conqueror"

    In 1954, hundreds of cast and crew members traveled to the deserts of southern Utah to make what was supposed to be Hollywood's next epic adventure movie: The Conqueror. The film starred John Wayne as Genghis Khan and was backed by eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes. What was meant to become the next blockbuster ended up becoming one of the deadliest movies ever made, all thanks to a nuclear testing site just a few dozens miles from the set.   For ad-free and bonus episodes: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts -OR- Subscribe on YouTube -OR- Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/horrorwoodpodcast   Follow us! IG, FB   Send us an email: horrorwoodpodcast@gmail.com   Episode Sources: “A John Wayne flop has been linked to high cancer rates. A new documentary aims to tell the community’s story.” by Zack Budryk, June 30, 2024, The Hill “The Production and Legacy of The Conqueror (1956)” by Paige Stringham, Brigham Young University, March 14, 2018, modified April 17, 2026, Intermountain Histories “Hollywood and the downwinders still grapple with nuclear fallout” by Rory Carroll, June 6, 2015, The Guardian “RISKY BUSINESS: The Conqueror” by Brian Smolensky, Epitome Risk, ProductionHUB “The Conqueror – the Movie that Killed actor John Wayne” by Paul Andrews, Lost in History “John Wayne Biography” by Biography.com Editors, Published April 3, 2014, Updated September 15, 2022 “Nevada Test Site” from the Atomic Heritage Foundation “Our History” from Nevada National Security Sites “Radiation Death and Deception” by Thomas G. Alexander from “Utah, The Right Place,” History To Go “Impacts of Radiation from Aboveground Nuclear Tests on Southern Utah” from the Utah Department of Environmental Quality “The Conqueror: Hollywood Fallout on IMDb “The Conqueror” on IMDb   Creeptastic theme music by: Nicholas Davio - nicholasdavio.com, @mr.nick.davio, @huron_coast   Privacy Policy

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**2025 Ambie Award Nominee: Best Indie Podcast Hosts** Kate and Kevin met way back when they worked together at a (likely haunted) theatre and the two became fast friends. Skip ahead a few years to present day, where they mostly sit around and talk about true crime. From horrific homicides to unsolved mysteries, spooky haunts to behind-the-scenes secrets, these two are here to bring you all the drama - and trauma - of Tinseltown. Settle in, Misfits.

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  • Creator
    Kate McCoy (Host), Kevin Corbett (Host)
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    257
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2022 All rights reserved.
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    Horrorwood: True Crime in Tinseltown
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    HORRORWOOD, LLC

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