Histories of Horror

Sai Marie Johnson and AL Knuckles
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Histories of Horror is a chilling podcast exploring the darkest corners of true crime, the supernatural, and historical mysteries. Hosted by gothic authors and artists Sai Marie Johnson and AL Knuckles, each episode dives into eerie legends, real-life horrors, and the stories fear leaves behind. From cursed objects to unsolved crimes, HOH examines what’s real, what’s myth—and what haunts us still. New episodes Biweekly.

  1. 3h ago

    Postpartum Depression and a Warning for America: Lindsay Clancy Mistrial

    In this episode of Histories of Horror, Sai and AL keep the momentum rolling with a haunting, deep dive into one of the most agonizing true crime cases in modern history—the legal fallout and recent mistrial surrounding the Lindsay Clancy tragedy. Deep within the chilling intersections of severe postpartum psychosis, a fractured medical system, and the Massachusetts courtrooms, a mother's mental breakdown culminated in an unimaginable family tragedy in Duxbury. From the chilling timeline of that winter evening and the intense psychiatric battleground of the trial to last month's stunning mistrial and the ongoing legal fights over potential retrial proceedings, we explore how this devastating case continues to captivate public attention and haunt our collective conscience. The HOH community continues to appreciate any help and support for: AL's Support Fund: AL's husband is on dialysis and was recently hospitalized with major complications—severe jaundice and borderline organ shutdown. This is a heavy physical and financial burden, and we want to surround her with as much relief as possible. Please consider contributing to her GoFundMe to help cover medical costs and recovery. Support AL's GoFundMe here! Sai's Legal & Travel Fund: Sai Marie got unlawfully arrested in Los Angeles on March 28th while on assignment representing the Authors of the Resistance at No Kings LA. However, being "boots on the ground" came with additional daily costs, and after being arrested and freed with no charges due to being press, she was mistreated and abused—forced to crawl into the paddy wagon when she never should have been detained in press gear. She is seeking support for her legal fight and travel expenses so she can focus entirely on the mission while there. If you value the work being done here and want to help fuel this trip, please consider sending a gift through any of the following: Venmo CashApp BuyMeACoffee Every pillar you can offer—whether a donation or a share—makes a massive difference in our ability to stay independent and vocal. Thank you, as always, for all your help and support!

  2. Sep 21

    Out of the Mists: Oregon Cryptids, Bigfoot & Batsquatch

    In this episode of Histories of Horror, Sai and AL are keeping the momentum rolling with an atmospheric, deep dive into the legendary and terrifying cryptids that haunt the Pacific Northwest—the iconic Oregon Bigfoot and the elusive Mount Hood Batsquatch. Deep within the moss-draped forests, underground lava tubes, and towering alpine ridges of the Cascade Range, massive bipedal hominids and winged nighttime predators roam completely undetected. From historical Indigenous oral traditions and towering footprint casts to modern backcountry witness accounts and glowing-eyed sightings along the Timberline Trail, we explore how these enduring mysteries continue to captivate our imagination and rule the Oregon wilderness. In this second chapter of the season, Sai and AL unpack the folklore, the physical evidence, and the dark alpine legacy that keeps every late-night camper looking over their shoulder. The HOH community is facing two major situations, and we are asking for your support to help us keep moving forward: AL's husband is on dialysis and was recently hospitalized with major complications - severe jaundice and borderline organ shutdown. This is a heavy physical and financial burden, and we want to surround her with as much relief as possible. Please consider contributing to her GoFundMe to help cover medical costs and recovery. Support AL's GoFundMe here! Sai Marie got unlawfully arrested in Los Angeles on March 28th while on assignment representing the Authors of the Resistance at No Kings LA. However, being "boots on the ground" came with additional daily costs, and after being arrested and freed with no charges due to being press, she was mistreated and abused - forced to crawl into the paddy wagon when she never should have been detained in press gear. She is seeking support for her legal fight and travel expenses so she can focus entirely on the mission while there. If you value the work being done here and want to help fuel this trip, please consider sending a gift through any of the following: Venmo CashApp BuyMeACoffee Every pillar you can offer—whether a donation or a share—makes a massive difference in our ability to stay independent and vocal. Thank you, as always, for all your help and support!

  3. Sep 6

    The I-5 Killer - Randall Woodfield Murders

    In this episode of Histories of Horror, we are keeping the momentum rolling with an atmospheric, deep dive into one of the Pacific Northwest’s most terrifying true crime sagas—the brutal reign of the I-5 Killer, Randall Woodfield. A Green Bay Packers draft pick raised along the pristine coast of Oregon, Woodfield possessed the kind of towering, clean-cut athletic physique that opened every door—and hid a horrific, predatory monster lurking just beneath the surface. From his early red flags on the football field to the calculated, multi-state rampage of armed robberies, sexual assaults, and murder, we explore how an all-American wide receiver used his golden-boy charm to blend in while hunting in plain sight. In this second chapter of the season, Sai and AL unpack the forensic trail, psychological decay, and dark legacy that permanently scarred the West Coast. The HOH community is facing two major situations, and we are asking for your support to help us keep moving forward: AL is still recovering from surgery. This is a heavy physical and financial burden, and we want to surround her with as much relief as possible. Please consider contributing to her GoFundMe to help cover medical costs and recovery. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support AL's GoFundMe here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sai Marie got unlawfully arrested in Los Angeles on March 28th while on assignment representing the Authors of the Resistance at No Kings LA. However, being "boots on the ground" came with additional daily costs, and after being arrested and freed with no charges due to being press, Sai was mistreated and abused - forced to crawl into the paddy wagon when she never should have been detained in press gear. She is seeking support for her legal fight and travel expenses so she can focus entirely on the mission while there. If you value the work being done here and want to help fuel this trip, please consider sending a gift through any of the following: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Venmo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CashApp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BuyMeACoffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Every pillar you can offer—whether a donation or a share—makes a massive difference in our ability to stay independent and vocal. Thank you, as always, for all your help and support!

  4. Aug 23

    Echoes of the Gilded Age: The Roosevelt Hotel Hauntings

    Welcome to the Season Two premiere of Histories of Horror! We are officially back and opening our second year with an atmospheric, deep dive into Hollywood’s most notorious hauntings—the legendary Roosevelt Hotel at 7028 Hollywood Boulevard. Built in 1927 as a gilded palace for cinema royalty and home to the very first Academy Awards, this landmark holds a dark legacy that refuses to stay buried. You asked for longer, chunkier, and more detail-heavy episodes, so we are taking our time stepping through every cold corridor. From the phantom mirror of Marilyn Monroe in Suite 1200 to the restless trumpet scales of Montgomery Clift echoing down the ninth floor, we explore how the golden age of cinema left behind spirits who never checked out. In this season kickoff, Sai and AL unpack the residual energy, poltergeist activity, and tragic history that permanently altered this Old Hollywood icon. The HOH community is facing two major situations, and we are asking for your support to help us keep moving forward: AL is still recovering from surgery. This is a heavy physical and financial burden, and we want to surround her with as much relief as possible. Please consider contributing to her GoFundMe to help cover medical costs and recovery. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support AL's GoFundMe here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sai Marie got unlawfully arrested in Los Angeles on March 28th while on assignment representing the Authors of the Resistance at No Kings LA. However, being "boots on the ground" came with additional daily costs, and after being arrested and freed with no charges due to being press, Sai was mistreated and abused - forced to crawl into the paddy wagon when she never should have been detained in press gear. She is seeking support for her legal fight and travel expenses so she can focus entirely on the mission while there. If you value the work being done here and want to help fuel this trip, please consider sending a gift through any of the following: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Venmo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CashApp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BuyMeACoffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Every pillar you can offer—whether a donation or a share—makes a massive difference in our ability to stay independent and vocal. Thank you, as always, for all your help and support!

  5. Aug 9

    The Rainstorm Massacre: The Keokuk County Killer

    It’s Histories of Horror’s Season 1 Finale, and we’re closing out our very first year with a chilling dive into rural Iowa’s dark past—the 1962 Keokuk County massacre by Gayno Gilbert Smith. For decades, the rain-soaked horror of that May night left an indelible scar on a small Midwest community. Gayno turned family bonds into a nightmare, cutting phone lines and hunting his own bloodline through the darkness. From the silent, long-unsolved disappearance of his stepmother to the miraculous survival of 15-year-old Patsy Lou, Sai and AL uncover the heavy layers of tragedy, terror, and the lifelong toll paid by those left behind. In this powerful finale, Histories of Horror remembers the lives stolen, honors the resilience of the survivors, and bids farewell to an unforgettable first season before Season 2 kicks off next episode! The HOH community is facing two major situations, and we are asking for your support to help us keep moving forward: AL is still recovering from surgery. This is a heavy physical and financial burden, and we want to surround her with as much relief as possible. Please consider contributing to her GoFundMe to help cover medical costs and recovery. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support AL's GoFundMe here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sai Marie got unlawfully arrested in Los Angeles on March 28th while on assignment representing the Authors of the Resistance at No Kings LA. However, being "boots on the ground" came with additional daily costs, and after being arrested and freed with no charges due to being press, Sai was mistreated and abused - forced to crawl into the paddy wagon when she never should have been detained in press gear. She is seeking support for her legal fight and travel expenses so she can focus entirely on the mission while there. If you value the work being done here and want to help fuel this trip, please consider sending a gift through any of the following: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Venmo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CashApp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BuyMeACoffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Every pillar you can offer—whether a donation or a share—makes a massive difference in our ability to stay independent and vocal. Thank you, as always, for all your help and support!

  6. Jul 26

    The Gilgo Beach Murders: the Long Island Killer

    It's Histories of Horror's first anniversary; we're diving deep into the haunting saga of the Gilgo Beach Killer. For over 30 years, Rex Heuermann turned Long Island into a personal graveyard, eluding justice while families waited in agony. From the first frantic 911 call to the arrest of Rex, Sai and AL uncover the layers of darkness and resilience of the victims’ families. In this episode, Histories of Horror remembers the lives stolen and celebrate the fight for justice. The HOH community is facing two major situations, and we are asking for your support to help us keep moving forward: AL is still recovering from surgery. This is a heavy physical and financial burden, and we want to surround her with as much relief as possible. Please consider contributing to her GoFundMe to help cover medical costs and recovery. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support AL's GoFundMe here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sai Marie got unlawfully arrested in Los Angeles on March 28th while on assignment representing the Authors of the Resistance at No Kings LA. However, being "boots on the ground" came with additional daily costs, and after being arrested and freed with no charges due to being press, Sai was mistreated and abused - forced to crawl into the paddy wagon when she never should have been detained in press gear. She is seeking support for her legal fight and travel expenses so she can focus entirely on the mission while there. If you value the work being done here and want to help fuel this trip, please consider sending a gift through any of the following: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Venmo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CashApp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BuyMeACoffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Every pillar you can offer—whether a donation or a share—makes a massive difference in our ability to stay independent and vocal. Thank you, as always, for all your help and support!

    The Gilgo Beach Murders: the Long Island Killer

  7. Jul 12

    The Candy Man Killer - Dean Corll

    In the early 1970s, Houston was forever changed by a series of horrific crimes that shattered the innocence of a community. The notorious Candy Man, Dean Corll, preyed on the city's youth, leading to a chilling series of abductions and murders that went undetected for far too long. In this episode, Sai & AL explore the gruesome details of the Houston Mass Murders, the societal factors that allowed these crimes to occur, and the lasting impact on the families and the justice system. The HOH community is facing two major situations, and we are asking for your support to help us keep moving forward: AL is still recovering from surgery. This is a heavy physical and financial burden, and we want to surround her with as much relief as possible. Please consider contributing to her GoFundMe to help cover medical costs and recovery. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support AL's GoFundMe here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sai Marie got unlawfully arrested in Los Angeles on March 28th while on assignment representing the Authors of the Resistance at No Kings LA. However, being "boots on the ground" came with additional daily costs, and after being arrested and freed with no charges due to being press, Sai was mistreated and abused - forced to crawl into the paddy wagon when she never should have been detained in press gear. She is seeking support for her legal fight and travel expenses so she can focus entirely on the mission while there. If you value the work being done here and want to help fuel this trip, please consider sending a gift through any of the following: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Venmo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CashApp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BuyMeACoffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Every pillar you can offer—whether a donation or a share—makes a massive difference in our ability to stay independent and vocal. Thank you, as always, for all your help and support!

  8. Jun 28

    The West Mesa Bone Collector: Uncovering a Desert Horror

    In the desolate expanse of Albuquerque's West Mesa, a chilling story of tragedy and mystery unfolds. In this episode of Histories of Horror, Sai and AL discuss the case of the West Mesa Bone Collector. This haunting narrative highlights the vulnerability of marginalized women and the lengths a predator will go to conceal their crimes. Together, they explore the chilling details of this unsolved case, the societal implications, and what it means for justice. The HOH community is facing two major situations, and we are asking for your support to help us keep moving forward: AL is still recovering from surgery. This is a heavy physical and financial burden, and we want to surround her with as much relief as possible. Please consider contributing to her GoFundMe to help cover medical costs and recovery. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support AL's GoFundMe here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sai Marie got unlawfully arrested in Los Angeles on March 28th while on assignment representing the Authors of the Resistance at No Kings LA. However, being "boots on the ground" came with additional daily costs, and after being arrested and freed with no charges due to being press, Sai was mistreated and abused - forced to crawl into the paddy wagon when she never should have been detained in press gear. She is seeking support for her legal fight and travel expenses so she can focus entirely on the mission while there. If you value the work being done here and want to help fuel this trip, please consider sending a gift through any of the following: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Venmo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CashApp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BuyMeACoffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Every pillar you can offer—whether a donation or a share—makes a massive difference in our ability to stay independent and vocal. Thank you, as always, for all your help and support!

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Histories of Horror is a chilling podcast exploring the darkest corners of true crime, the supernatural, and historical mysteries. Hosted by gothic authors and artists Sai Marie Johnson and AL Knuckles, each episode dives into eerie legends, real-life horrors, and the stories fear leaves behind. From cursed objects to unsolved crimes, HOH examines what’s real, what’s myth—and what haunts us still. New episodes Biweekly.

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  • Creator
    Sai Marie Johnson and AL Knuckles
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sai Marie Johnson and AL Knuckles
  • Show Website
    Histories of Horror