Creepy, Weird and Disturbed

Gaby

Welcome, to Creepy, Weird and Disturbed a podcast where we discuss the creepiest, weirdest and disturbing events that take place across the world. Your host, Gaby, will be covering topics like true crime, the paranormal, unexplained phenomena, horror and creepy tales guaranteed to keep you up at night.

Episodes

  1. 07/09/2025

    Episode 9 - Nannie Doss 'The Giggling Granny"

    In this episode Gaby covers the 'Giggling Granny' herself, serial poisoner and murderer, Nannie Doss. Expect suspicion, mystery and a whole lot of poisoning. Make sure to leave a like, review and follow! This episode contains descriptions of abuse, physical, sexual and verbal towards both adults and children, violence, deception and child murder. Discretion is advised. References: Bulloch, N. (Tuesday 30th November 1954). "Poison found in body of second mate.” The Tulsa Tribune, Tulsa, Oklahoma. (pp.6) Bulloch, N. (Wednesday 1st December 1954). "Doss daughter asks for new exhumations." Tulsa Tribune. Tulsa, Oklahoma. (pp.1 & pp.10) Curtis, G. (27th October 2007). "Black widow enjoyed the limelight". Tulsa World. (pp.4). Green, R. (2019). "Black Widow: the true story of Giggling Granny Nannie Doss". Ryan Green Publishing. Hanna, R. (Sunday 5th December 1954) "Black widow of the lonely hearts." St Louis Globe-Democrat. St. Louis, Missouri. (pp.52) Miller, D & Roper, L. (15th May 1955). "Innocent Nannie Doss pleads guilty anyway." The Tulsa Tribune. Neumann, S. (2024). "Inside the crimes of the 'Giggling Granny', serial killer of husband and children who hid behind a 'charming smile'". People. [https://people.com/nannie-doss-giggling-granny-serial-killer-8761190] News and Record. (Wednesday 1st December 1954). "Mrs Doss' N.C Career scrutinized by police." Greensboro, North Carolina. (pp.1) Miami News-Record. (Monday 29th November 1954). "Nannie Doss admits poison deaths of 4." Miami, Oklahoma. (pp.1) Quillen, J. (Thursday 3rd June 1965). "Nannie's conscience clear; leukemia claims poisoner". The Anniston Star. Anniston, Alabama. (pp.1 & pp.13) Star Tribune. (Sunday 26th December 1954). “Luckiest husband is the one arsenic Nannie didn’t marry.” Minneapolis, Minnesota. (pp.28 & pp. 29) Telfer, T. (2017). "Lady Killers - deadly killers throughout history". John Blake Publications. Thomas, H. (Monday 29th November 1954). "Lurid experiences told by murderess' daughter". The Salisbury Post. North Carolina. (pp.1) https://www.chowhound.com/1609535/what-is-rotgut-whiskey/ https://encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/nannie-doss/ Music by Soundstripe: Goosebumps Cody Martin Twilight Mist Druid Falls https://www.creepyweirdanddisturbed.com/english-privacy-policy https://www.creepyweirdanddisturbed.com/english-terms-conditions

  2. 06/25/2025

    Episode 8 - The Dancing Plague

    In this episode Gaby covers the famous Dancing Plague of 1518 in Strasbourg, France. Gaby discusses the possible causes and what the people of Strasbourg tried in order to cure the afflicted. Strap in because this is a fun one! The introduction is an extract from - Waller, J. (2008) "A Time to Dance, A Time to Die. The Extraordinary Story of the Dancing Plague of 1518". Contains descriptions of mental distress, physical illness and mentions of child death, a descriptions of a graphic nature which may be distressing for some audiences. Discretion is advised. Make sure to leave a like, a review and give a follow! References: Baller, P. (24th May 2025). "Dancing Plague of 1518". https://www.britannica.com/event/dancing-plague-of-1518 Bartholomew, R. E. (2000) "Rethinking the Dancing Mania." Skeptical Inquirer. https://cdn.centerforinquiry.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2000/07/22164850/p42.pdf Bogousslavsky, J. (2017) "Neurologic-Psychiatric Syndromes in Focus - Part II: From Psychiatry to Neurology." Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. Lanska, D. J. (2017). "The Dancing Manias: Psychogenic Illness as Social Phenomenon." pp. 132 - 142. Hecker, J. F. K. (7th May 2007). "The Black Death and Dancing Mania." The Project Gutenberg ebook. https://britannica.com/science/conversion-disorder [accessed 04/06/2025] Miller, J. L. (2017). "Divine punishment or disease? Medieval and early modern approaches to the 1518 Strasbourg Dancing Plague." Dance Research, Vol, 35. No. 2. https://doi.org/10.3366/drs.2017.0199 UCL. (25th February 2013). "Psychogenic diseases linked to abnormal brain activity." https://ucl.ac.uk/news/2013/feb/psychogenic-diseases-linked-abnormal-brain-activity Waller, J. (2008) "A Time to Dance, A Time to Die. The Extraordinary Story of the Dancing Plague of 1518". Icon Books, Cambridge, 2008. Waller, J. (2009). "Looking Back: Dancing plagues and mass hysteria." The Psychologist. Waller, J. (2009). "A Forgot Plague: Making Sense of Dancing Mania." The Lancet. Vol, 372. No. 9664. 10.1016/S0140-6736(09)60386-X West M. (25th May 2022). "Ergot poisoning: symptoms, treatment and history." Medical News Today. Music by Soundstripe: Goosebumps Cody Martin Cast of Characters Anseo Anois Instrumental Cast of Characters Al Athir Background Vocals Sound effects by Soundstripe https://www.creepyweirdanddisturbed.com/english-privacy-policy https://www.creepyweirdanddisturbed.com/english-terms-conditions

  3. 06/04/2025

    Episode 7 - "The Dexter Killer"

    In this episode Gaby covers the Mark Twitchell also known as "The Dexter Killer" as part of the Movies (or series) that inspired murder series. The introduction is an extract from - Tetreault, G. (2016). "The one who got away: escape from the kill room." Gilles Tertreault - who details the SK Confessions in his book Make sure to leave a like, a review and give a follow! This episode contains descriptions of a graphic nature including, torture, bodily harm and dismemberment, extreme violence and deception. Discretion is advised. References: Canadian Press. (Tuesday 22nd March 2011). “Twitchell’s ex-wife thought he was with shrink.” Red Deer Advocate, pp. 3. CBS News. (14th August 2024). "'The Dexter Killer': Inside the mind of a murderer". https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/mark-twitchell-the-dexter-killer-evidence-photos/ Daily Mail UK. "'It is what it is, I am what I am.' Chilling notes 'Dexter Killer' who posed on Plenty of Fish to lure his victim in 2011 sent journalist to describe how he killed his victim." Rosemurgey, E. (April 2023). "Filmmaker inspired by TV show Dexter became a serial killer using dating sites to lure his victims." Unilad.com Tetreault, G. (2016). "The one who got away: escape from the kill room." Gilles Tertreault. Venditti, A. (18th August 2024). "Inside the mind of Mark Twitchell 'The Dexter Killer'". CBS News. http s://www.cbsnews.com/news/mark-twitchell-the-dexter-killer-48-hours/ Zabjek, A. (22nd March 2011). "Ex-wife of murder suspect tells court of their marital woes." Calgary Herald, Postmedia News, Edmunton, pp. 1 - 3. Zabjek, A. (Wednesday 6th April 2011). “Victim’s remains located in note to police – Mark Twitchell directed police to sewer”. Edmunton Journal, pp 1. Zabjek, A. (Friday 15th April 2011). “Lead police investigator believes Altinger saved lives by e-mailing friend directions to murder scene.” Edmunton Journal, pp 4. Zabjek, A & Gelinas, B. (Friday 15th April 2011). “Johnny Altinger: the tragic death of a victim and hero”. Calgary Herald, pp 17 – 18.   Music by Soundstripe: Goosebumps Cody Martin Twilight Mist Druid Falls Depth of Loss Cody Martin https://www.creepyweirdanddisturbed.com/english-privacy-policy https://www.creepyweirdanddisturbed.com/english-terms-conditions

  4. 05/05/2025

    Episode 6 - The Aberfan Disaster

    In this week's episode, Gaby discusses the devastating Aberfan Disaster which is an important and tragic part of Welsh History. Introduction taken from - Madgwick, G. "Aberfan: A story of survival, love and community in one of Britain's worst disasters". Lewis and Y Lolfa Cyf., 2016 This episode includes an extract of a true account by a survivor of the disaster, disaster scenes, descriptions of tragedy and child death. References: https://www.britannica.com/event/Aberfan-disaster https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-58874233 - Aberfan Disaster: Surviving Schoolchildren's trauma 55 years on (21st October 2021) https://historyandpolicy.org/policy-papers/papers/aberfan-no-end-of-a-lesson/ - Aberfan: no end of a lesson, Iain Mclean Pontypridd and Llantrisant Observer. "Trapped child rescued after eight hours". (Friday 28th October 1966). pp.17. The Merthyr Express: Aberdare and East Glamorgan Herald, Tredegar and West Monmouth Times. "Aberfan - the village that refused to be destroyed" (Thursday 16th October 1986). pp.8. Pontpridd and Llantrisant Observer. "Living Nightmare". (Friday 28th October 1966). pp.16 Madgwick, G. "Aberfan: A story of survival, love and community in one of Britain's worst disasters". Lewis and Y Lolfa Cyf., 2016 Nossiter, B.D. "Stricken village forges recovery". St Petersburg Times, Tampa Bay Times. (Sunday 3rd June 1973). pp.1. The Birmingham Post. "27 days of decision for Lord Robens". (Friday 4th August 1967). pp. 1. Midforth, P. "Heart searching query that must be faced." Frost, D. "Coal Board blames hidden spring for Aberfan landslip." (Monday 24th October 1966). The Guardian. London, Greater London. pp.1. Silver, E. "Lord Robens waits, he may resign, but will report first." (Friday 4th August 1967). The Guardian. London, Greater London. pp.1. gov.uk [accessed May 2025]. "Inquiries Incident: The Aberfan Disaster 21st October 1966". Music by Soundstripe: Goosebumps Cody Martin Twilight Mist Druid Falls https://www.creepyweirdanddisturbed.com/english-privacy-policy https://www.creepyweirdanddisturbed.com/english-terms-conditions

  5. 04/26/2025

    Episode 4 - The Kansas City Butcher Part 2

    In this episode, Gaby finishes off the story of Robert Berdella the Kansas City Butcher. We talk about his last victims and his eventual demise. Make sure to like and review! This episode contains descriptions of a graphic nature, torture, sexual assault, extreme violence, strong language and bodily harm. Discretion is advised. References: https://allthatsinteresting.com/robert-berdella (October 28th, 2024) Becker, R. "Robert Berdella: The true story of a man who turned his darkest fantasies into a reality." (Real Crime by Killers Volume 1) 2nd Edition, 2021. Rosewood, J. "Robert Berdella: The true story of the Kansas City Butcher". Historical Serial Killers and Murderers. True Crime by Evil Killers. Vol. 5. 2015. The Akron Beacon Journal. Thursday 25th 1991. (Akron, Ohio). pp.19 Chicago Tribune. Sunday 31st July 1988. (Chicago, Illinois). pp.6 The Kansas City Times. Tuesday 17th May 1988. (Kansas City, Missouri). pp.6 The Kansas City Times. Thursday 12th May 1988. (Kansas City, Missouri) pp.23 The Kansas City Star. Sunday 12th August 1984. (Kansas City, Missouri) pp.4 Blakeman, K. The Kansas City Times. Saturday 30th December 1989. (Kansas City, Missouri). pp. 1, 18-19 Music by Soundstripe: Goosebumps Cody Martin Twilight Mist Druid Falls https://www.creepyweirdanddisturbed.com/english-privacy-policy https://www.creepyweirdanddisturbed.com/english-terms-conditions

  6. 04/27/2025

    Episode 5 - Spooky Stories - The Tale of the Black Nun

    Our very first Spooky Stories! And what better way to kick off this series than with 'The Black Nun', a faceless figure who haunts the grounds of Llangrannog in Ceredigion, Wales. This is all purely fictional and for entertainment purposes only. Time Stamps: Introductory Story - 6mins 34secs History of Llangrannog and the origins of The Black Nun - 6mins 34 secs onwards References: "Spooky untold tales of the West Wales Coast". (30th October 2023). Cambrian News. https://www.cambrian-news.co.uk/news/spooky-untold-tales-of-the-west-wales-coast-646918 "The top 10 most terrifying ghosts and ghouls in all of Wales". (31st October 2024). Nation.Cymru. https://nation.cymru/culture/top-10-ghosts-wales-black-nun-llangrannog/ Urdd Llangrannog Website - https://www.urdd.cymru/en/residential-centres/llangrannog/about/history-llangrannog/ John, L. "The Story of Llangrannog and that special first trip away with your school friends". (6th October 2019). https://walesonline.co.uk Introduction Story by Gaby (Host of Creepy, Weird and Disturbed). Music by Soundstripe: Goosebumps Cody Martin Twilight Mist Druid Falls https://www.creepyweirdanddisturbed.com/english-privacy-policy https://www.creepyweirdanddisturbed.com/english-terms-conditions

  7. 04/16/2025

    Episode 2 - The 'Friday the 13th' copycat Killer

    In this episode Gaby covers the Friday the 13th copy-cat killer Mark Branch and the murder of Sharon Gregory. This episode contains descriptions of a graphic nature, suicide and the completion of suicide, violence, strong language and bodily harm. Discretion is advised. References: https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk The Republican Newspaper - Friday 9th December Edition 1988(pp.29) https://www.upi.com/Archives/1988/11/29/Slasher-movie-buff-murder-suspects-body-found/5288596782800/#google_vignette https://www.upi.com/Archives/1988/11/30/A-mentally-ill-young-man-acting-out-the-final/5081596869200/ The Recorder Newspaper - Friday 9th December 1988 Edition (pp. 4) The Recorder Newspaper - Thursday 27th October Edition (1988) (pp.5) The Recorder Newspaper - Thursday 1st December Edition (1988) (pp. 12) The Recorder Newspaper - Wednesday 23rd November Edition (1988) (pp. 2) The Republican - Sunday 30th October Edition (1988) (pp.14) Music by Soundstripe: Goosebumps Cody Martin Twilight Mist Druid Falls https://www.creepyweirdanddisturbed.com/english-privacy-policy https://www.creepyweirdanddisturbed.com/english-terms-conditions

  8. 04/13/2025

    Episode 1 - The 'Scream' Killers

    On the very first episode of "Creepy Weird and Disturbed" Gaby covers the tragic murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart in Pocatello Idaho, by the 'Scream' Killers Brian Draper and Torey Adamcik. This episode contains descriptions of a graphic nature, violence, strong language, bodily harm, and deception. Discretion is advised. References: https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/articles/brian-draper-and-torey-adamcik-real-scream-killers 'Lost for Life' (2013) documentary, directed by Joshua Rofé. 'Mormon Sons: Brian Draper and Torey Adamcik' (2016). Volemont, Pamela Lillian. 'The Guilty Innocent' (2012). Amadcik, S. https://allthatsinteresting.com/scream-killers https://digitalcommons.law.uidaho.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3625&context=idaho_supreme_court_record_briefs https://digitalcommons.law.uidaho.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?params=/context/idaho_supreme_court_record_briefs/article/3624/&path_info=34639_11_17_08_clerk1.pdf Music by Soundstripe: Goosebumps Cody Martin Twilight Mist Druid Falls https://www.creepyweirdanddisturbed.com/english-terms-conditions https://www.creepyweirdanddisturbed.com/english-privacy-policy

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Welcome, to Creepy, Weird and Disturbed a podcast where we discuss the creepiest, weirdest and disturbing events that take place across the world. Your host, Gaby, will be covering topics like true crime, the paranormal, unexplained phenomena, horror and creepy tales guaranteed to keep you up at night.

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