Talk Me to Death

Talk Me To Death

A podcast about scary things and horrible people. Join high school friends Ally Owens and Erica Cecil as they dive into the intriguing world of true crime and the paranormal. From chilling cases to ghostly encounters, they bring their shared passion and vocal stims into each episode. Join them on this journey into the unknown!

  1. 6d ago

    E16 - Kendrick Johnson & Stuckey's bridge

    In this episode, we dissect a case completely compromised by inconsistencies. We track the horrifying discoveries made during independent autopsies—from evidence of blunt force trauma to chilling revelations. We sift through the complex web of local cover-up allegations involving the sons of an FBI agent, the heavily disputed timeline of events, and the family's ongoing multi-billion-dollar legal battles to force a broken system to yield the truth. Was Kendrick Johnson the victim of a tragic, claustrophobic accident, or was he the target of a violent assault and a massive institutional cover-up? This week, we also investigate Stuckey’s Bridge—a registered historic landmark that locals know as a portal to the past. Legend says a former member of the Dalton Gang built an inn by the Chunky River, using it as a trap to rob and murder wealthy travelers before the townspeople took justice into their own hands. But as we peel back the layers of time, the historical timeline reveals a fascinating twist: the bridge standing today wasn't built until decades after Stuckey’s death. Is the haunting tied to the land, the river, or the terrifying folklore itself?

    1h 28m

  2. May 18

    E15 - Burger Chef murders & Bachelor's Grove Cemetery

    In this episode, we dive deep into the chilling and tragic events of November 17, 1978, in Speedway, Indiana. What initially appeared to be a routine late-night restaurant robbery quickly spiraled into a nightmare. Four young employees vanished from a Burger Chef restaurant, launching a flawed investigation that would baffle detectives for decades. We break down the timeline of that fateful night, the critical mistakes made by early investigators, and the haunting theories that still linger today. This week we also dive deep into Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery, widely considered one of the most haunted graveyards in America. From its peaceful beginnings in the 1830s to its descent into vandalism, occult rumors, and bone-chilling paranormal phenomena, we unpack the history and the haunts that make this site a magnet for ghost hunters.

    1h 13m

  3. May 12

    E14 - Aundria Bowman/Alexis Badger & Sloss furnaces'

    Trigger warning: Sexual assault * In this episode, we follow the relentless journey of Cathy Terkanian, Aundria’s biological mother, who received a letter in 2010 that shattered her world. After learning her daughter had been missing for over 20 years, Cathy refused to accept the "runaway" story. Her decade-long crusade for the truth eventually peeled back the layers of a monster hiding in plain sight. We also peel back the layers of soot and iron to explore the dark history of "Pig Iron" Joe Postman, the sadistic foreman who reportedly met a gruesome end in the machinery—and never truly left. From unexplained shadow figures to the phantom screams echoing through the blowing engine house, we dive into why Sloss is considered one of the most haunted industrial sites in the world.

    1h 17m

  4. May 4

    E13 - The Katrina cannibal & Lemp mansion

    Trigger warning: suicide & animal cruelty/death * In the immediate, lawless aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, while most of New Orleans fled, Zack Bowen and Addie Hall became the "Golden Couple" of the French Quarter. They stayed behind, serving drinks by candlelight and surviving on grit and charisma. But when the floodwaters finally receded, a far more sinister tide rose within the walls of their apartment at 827 North Rampart Street. In this episode, we step inside "one of America’s most haunted places" to separate the historical facts from the spectral legends. Rising above the streets of St. Louis, the Lemp Mansion stands as a somber monument to a beer dynasty built on innovation and collapsed by tragedy. Once the home of the world-renowned Lemp Brewery family, the house saw four separate deaths within its walls, leaving behind a legacy of grief that many believe has never fully departed.

    1h 30m

  5. Apr 27

    E12 - The survival of Steven Stayner & The Dock Street theater

    This episode explores the harrowing reality of Steven’s captivity and the incredible moral compass that remained intact despite years of trauma. We detail the 1980 abduction of five-year-old Timothy White—the event that finally pushed Steven to risk everything. Refusing to let another child endure what he had, Steven orchestrated a daring escape, hitchhiking through a storm to deliver Timothy to safety and finally return home. Also, in this episode, we pull back the curtain on the legends that refuse to take their final bow. We’ll explore the building's transformation from America’s first purpose-built theater to the opulent Planter’s Hotel, and finally, back to the stage it is today. Along the way, we investigate the chilling reports of spirits that still roam the hallways—specifically those who appear only from the knees up, walking on the floorboards of a century long gone.

    1h 23m

  6. Apr 20

    E11 - Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

    Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of historical medical malpractice, surgical procedures (lobotomies), and sensitive topics regarding mental health and institutional abuse, and sexual assault. In this episode, we peel back the layers of peeling lead paint to explore the duality of this National Historic Landmark. We dive into the architectural genius of the Kirkbride Plan, designed to heal through sunlight and fresh air, and track the tragic descent into overcrowding, lobotomies, and neglect that turned a sanctuary into a warehouse for the "incurable."

    1h 12m

  7. Apr 13

    E10 - The Ritual Murder of Clothilde Marchand & Tulloch castle

    This Monday we are discussing what happens when a parlor game becomes a direct line to a "spirit" named "Lulu"? For Henri Marchand, a world-renowned museum artist, and his wife Clothilde, the answer was a descent into madness fueled by obsession and manipulation. Deep into the Scottish Highlands, overlooking the town of Dingwall, stands a 12th-century fortress with walls thick enough to hide centuries of trauma. Tulloch Castle is renowned for its stunning architecture, but beneath the grandeur lies a chilling reputation as one of Scotland's most active paranormal sites.

    1h 32m

  8. Mar 30

    E9 - JonBenét Ramsey

    This week we a covering a true crime sensation that eludes investigators Nearly 30 years later. the murder of JonBenét Ramsey remains one of the most polarizing and scrutinized cold cases in American history. It is a story defined by a contaminated crime scene, a media firestorm that convicted a family in the court of public opinion, and a forensic puzzle that still divides investigators today

    1h 3m
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A podcast about scary things and horrible people. Join high school friends Ally Owens and Erica Cecil as they dive into the intriguing world of true crime and the paranormal. From chilling cases to ghostly encounters, they bring their shared passion and vocal stims into each episode. Join them on this journey into the unknown!

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