The Ghosty Girls

Christina & Alicia

Just two blonde besties who love the paranormal, true crime, and all things weird, creepy and strange!

  1. 1d ago

    The Murder of Lindsey Bonistall

    Send us Fan Mail So guys - we totally planned on releasing a new episode today BUT when Christina went to edit, the file was corrupt. Womp, womp. Since we were both away this weekend and were unable to re-record in time, we are re-visiting an episode from the Ghosty Girls vault. Enjoy, and we will see you next Tuesday with a new episode! (P.S. we are sorry and please don't hate us!) On Sunday, May 1st, 2005 around 2:45 am, Aetna Hose and Ladder firefighters responded to calls reporting smoke at 81 Thorn Lane, located at The Towne Court Apartments in Newark, Delaware. There, they found the bound and strangled body of University of Delaware college student, Lindsey Bonistall in a bathtub. Join us to discuss Lindsey's tragic and senseless murder as well as the aftermath of the monster who murdered her. Today's sources include: Murderpedia: James Cooke https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/cooke-james.htm Ten years later, remembering Lindsey Bonistall - Jia Din and Cait Simpson https://udreview.com/ten-years-later-remembering-lindsey-bonistall/ Bite-Sized Crime - Episode 082: Lindsey Bonistall http://www.bitesizedcrimepod.com/episodes/episode-082-lindsey-bonistall/ PEACE OUTside Campus - The Lindsey M. Bonistall Foundation http://www.peaceoutsidecampus.org Defendant in 2005 rape and murder of UD student takes witness stand https://whyy.org/articles/defendant-in-2005-rape-and-murder-of-ud-student-takes-witness-stand/ Jury Convicts James Cooke of Murder of Lindsey Bonistall https://news.delaware.gov/2012/04/13/jury-convicts-james-cooke-of-murder-of-lindsey-bonistall-2/ Bonistall family: 'Here we are again' - Sean O'Sullivan https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/crime/2014/05/07/bonistall-family/8821881/ Del. Supreme Court Nixes Ex-Death Row Inmate's Appeal in College Killing https://www.wboc.com/archive/del-supreme-court-nixes-ex-death-row-inmates-appeal-in-college-killing/article_405683ca-6255-5546-ae2b-9baf996d8815.html Twice-Sentenced-to-Death College Student Killer, Rapist Appeals Again https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/cooke-bonistall-death-row-appeal/2112263/ Support the show Like our podcast? Be sure to follow us on Facebook at The Ghosty Girls Podcast! Love our podcast? Check out our Merch: https://theghostygirls-shop.fourthwall.com/ You can also leave us some love on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGhostyGirlsPodcast Have feedback or an idea for a show? E-mail us at: theghostygirlspodcast@gmail.com

  2. Aug 11

    The 2009 Taconic State Parkway Disaster

    Send us Fan Mail On July 26, 2009, Diane Schuler was driving her children and nieces home from a fun family weekend camping trip. But what should have been a routine drive turned into a devastating nightmare when Diane suddenly began behaving and driving erratically, ultimately entering the wrong side of the Taconic State Parkway and traveling directly into oncoming traffic. Within minutes, Diane struck another car head on at 85 miles per hour, claiming a total of eight lives, including her own. In this episode, we discuss the events leading up to the crash, the evidence surrounding Diane's final hours, the toxicology findings, and the questions that continue to surround the tragic events of that day. What happened to "Aunt Diane?" TODAY'S SOURCES INCLUDE: There’s Something Wrong with Aunt Diane (2011) - Available for streaming on HBO Max. https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/wrong-way-taconic-mom-not-an-alcoholic-family-says-autopsy-shows/2119291/ https://www.nylegalblog.com/fatal_crash_on_taconic_crash_r/ https://dig.abclocal.go.com/wabc/PDF/SchulerAutopsy.pdf https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/report-widower-sues-state-after-tragic-wrong-way-crash-on-taconic-parkway/ https://www.hancefamilyfoundation.org https://www.today.com/video/jackie-hance-baby-daughter-brought-us-back-to-life-26887747733 https://abcnews.com/blogs/health/2011/09/19/grieving-taconic-mother-ready-to-deliver-new-baby Support the show Like our podcast? Be sure to follow us on Facebook at The Ghosty Girls Podcast! Love our podcast? Check out our Merch: https://theghostygirls-shop.fourthwall.com/ You can also leave us some love on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGhostyGirlsPodcast Have feedback or an idea for a show? E-mail us at: theghostygirlspodcast@gmail.com

  3. Aug 4

    Pele: The Lore and Legends Behind Hawaii's Goddess of Fire

    Send us Fan Mail Inspired by her recent trip to Hawaii, Alicia brings you the lore and the legends of Pele, the powerful goddess of fire, lava and creation. From ancient Hawaiian traditions to unexplainable modern day encounters, today we talk about stories of a mysterious woman walking across lava fields, eerie warnings before eruptions, and the infamous curse said to follow anyone who dares to take lava rocks from the islands.  Today's Sources Include: https://www.nps.gov/state/hi/index.htm https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/volcano-updates https://guides.library.manoa.hawaii.edu/hawaiiancommunication https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60279 https://www.nps.gov/articles/holo-mai-pele.htm Support the show Like our podcast? Be sure to follow us on Facebook at The Ghosty Girls Podcast! Love our podcast? Check out our Merch: https://theghostygirls-shop.fourthwall.com/ You can also leave us some love on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGhostyGirlsPodcast Have feedback or an idea for a show? E-mail us at: theghostygirlspodcast@gmail.com

  4. Jul 30

    The Australian Shark Arm Murder

    Send us Fan Mail Shark Week has come early this year, ya'll! Today, we are revisiting one straight from the depths of The Ghosty Girls vault! In this fan favorite episode, Alicia tells the story of a tiger shark who, after being acquired by an aquarium in Australia just weeks prior, threw up a perfectly intact human arm. But who did the arm belong to? And why was it so well preserved? Today's Sources Include: https://americanhandgunner.com/discover/james-smith-and-the-morbidly-curious-case-of-the-regurgitated-shark-arm/ https://time.com/archive/6896303/australia-shark-mystery/ Support the show Like our podcast? Be sure to follow us on Facebook at The Ghosty Girls Podcast! Love our podcast? Check out our Merch: https://theghostygirls-shop.fourthwall.com/ You can also leave us some love on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGhostyGirlsPodcast Have feedback or an idea for a show? E-mail us at: theghostygirlspodcast@gmail.com

  5. Jul 28

    The Mysterious and Unsolved Disappearance of Devin Williams

    Send us Fan Mail When 29 year old truck driver Devin Williams set out on what should have been another routine work trip, no one could have ever imagined that he would soon vanish without a trace. Shortly after his disappearance, bizarre stories began to emerge from witnesses who claimed to have seen Devin wandering around Tonto National Forest where his skull was ultimately found in 1997; two years after he was last seen. But what happened to Devin? Was it a freak accident? A mental break? Foul play? Lets talk about it! Today's Sources Include: https://charleyproject.org/case/devin-williams https://www.freightwaves.com/news/a-truck-drivers-vanishing-act-what-happened-to-devin-williams https://www.goloudnow.com/podcasts/weird-darkness-paranormal-true-crime-stories-608/truck-drivers-final-route-the-disappearance-of-devin-williams-more-true-scares-weirddarkness-508875 https://smith-wessonforum.com/threads/devin-williams-truck-driver-mystery.706343/ https://cdllife.com/2023/video-explores-the-bizarre-disappearance-of-trucker-devin-williams/ https://unsolved.com/gallery/devin-williams/ Support the show Like our podcast? Be sure to follow us on Facebook at The Ghosty Girls Podcast! Love our podcast? Check out our Merch: https://theghostygirls-shop.fourthwall.com/ You can also leave us some love on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGhostyGirlsPodcast Have feedback or an idea for a show? E-mail us at: theghostygirlspodcast@gmail.com

  6. Jul 21

    Evil Runs Through His Veins: The Story of Dr. John Schneeberger

    Send us Fan Mail You're supposed to trust your medical provider, right? Well....not in this case. Meet Dr. John Schneeberger: Just your normal, average, mustached, friendly neighborhood physician. But as we all know, looks can be deceiving, and sometimes people are so evil that they can really make your blood run cold. In this episode, we explore the disturbing case of Dr. John Schneeberger, the elaborate, MacGyver-type lengths he went to conceal his vile crimes, and the investigation that finally exposed the man behind the trusted doctor's white coat. Today's Sources Include: Forensic Files S6:E18 - Bad Blood (Available for streaming on Tubi) https://forensictales.com/case-of-dr-john-schneeberger/ https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/the-endless-nightmare-of-lisa-dillman/article761440/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan-s-sexual-assault-doctor-now-in-south-africa-1.470275 https://www.iflscience.com/a-doctor-cheated-dna-tests-by-implanting-somebody-elses-blood-into-his-arm-59380 https://medium.com/%40behindthecrimes/can-dna-tests-lie-492c7d173f15 Support the show Like our podcast? Be sure to follow us on Facebook at The Ghosty Girls Podcast! Love our podcast? Check out our Merch: https://theghostygirls-shop.fourthwall.com/ You can also leave us some love on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGhostyGirlsPodcast Have feedback or an idea for a show? E-mail us at: theghostygirlspodcast@gmail.com

  7. Jul 14

    Class Action Park: The Story of America's Most Dangerous Amusement Park

    Send us Fan Mail Action Park wasn't just a wholesome family amusement park - it became an infamous cautionary tale. In this episode, we dive into the absolutely ridiculous story of an All-American amusement park that was so dangerous, it became lovingly referred to as "Class Action Park" amongst park patrons and locals. From dangerous rides operated by teenagers and nonexistent management to countless injuries and fatalities, today we discuss how a beautiful vacation spot in Vernon, New Jersey turned into a tragic nightmare.  Today's Sources Include: Class Action Park - Available for streaming on HBO MAX Gethard, Chris; October 2005, "Brothers in Wounded Arms (And Legs) Serving Together at Action Park," Weird NJ, 23 https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/books/a33013933/action-park-book-new-jersey-gene-mulvihill-andy-mulvihill/ https://www.doylefh.com/obituaries/Gene-Mulvihill?obId=1034979 https://slate.com/human-interest/2020/07/action-park-danger-history-bailey-ball-book.html https://weirdnj.com/stories/action-park/ https://arlenlawfirm.com/the-real-facts-about-class-action-park/ https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/hm9sa5/my_dad_founded_new_jerseys_action_park_widely/utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=2&utm_term=1 https://www.si.com/lifestyle/2019/07/01/action-park-new-jersey-water-park-rides-history-stories-mulvihill https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=9903445321481117488 https://mountaincreek.com Support the show Like our podcast? Be sure to follow us on Facebook at The Ghosty Girls Podcast! Love our podcast? Check out our Merch: https://theghostygirls-shop.fourthwall.com/ You can also leave us some love on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGhostyGirlsPodcast Have feedback or an idea for a show? E-mail us at: theghostygirlspodcast@gmail.com

  8. Jul 7

    90 Day Nightmare: The Life and Crimes of Geoffrey Paschel

    Send us Fan Mail Today, the worlds of true crime and trashy reality TV collide with the story of Geoffrey Paschel: A handsome and charismatic man who was cast on the popular TLC franchise "90 Day Fiance" chronicling his visit to Russia to meet his online girlfriend, Varya. But, as always, looks can be deceiving, and there was a much darker side of Geoffrey than what was portrayed to fans of the 90 Day franchise. Join us as we separate reality television from reality, and examine the life and crimes of Geoffrey Paschel. Today's Sources Include: Worst Ex Ever - S2E2 (Available for streaming on Netflix) https://www.celebuzz.com/g/90-day-fiance-star-using-child-to-sell/5/ https://www.monstersandcritics.com/tv/reality-tv/geoffrey-paschel-trial-geoffreys-relationship-timeline-with-varya-malina-from-90-day-fiance-overlaps-with-victim/#:~:text=“January%25202019:%2520Geoffrey%2520meets%2520Varya%2520on%2520dating%2520site%2520and%2520they%2520begin%2520their%2520relationship.%2520March%25202019:%2520Geoffrey%2520asks%2520Kristen%2520to%2520marry%2520him https://www.change.org/p/tlc-remove-geoffrey-paschel-from-tlc-shows-as-well-as-let-advertisers-know-what-they-are-supporting https://www.swooon.com/1278884/90-day-fiance-geoffrey-paschel-ex-wives-updates-worst-ex-ever/ https://dag.knoxcountytn.gov/press-release/domestic-abuser-sentenced-to-eighteen-years-for-aggravated-kidnapping/ https://starcasm.net/varya-malina-pleads-down-in-felony-theft-case-exclusive/ Support the show Like our podcast? Be sure to follow us on Facebook at The Ghosty Girls Podcast! Love our podcast? Check out our Merch: https://theghostygirls-shop.fourthwall.com/ You can also leave us some love on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGhostyGirlsPodcast Have feedback or an idea for a show? E-mail us at: theghostygirlspodcast@gmail.com

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Just two blonde besties who love the paranormal, true crime, and all things weird, creepy and strange!

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  • Creator
    Christina & Alicia
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Ghosty Girls
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