Monstrous

Carrie Canny

Monstrous is a true crime and mystery podcast that also dives into legends, hauntings, and all things spooky and spine-tingling. Our show resonates with listeners who love not only true crime, but also the thrill of the unexplained. Hosted by two friends brought together by our sons — one a Southern storyteller with a passion for crime, the spine-tingling, and the unknown, but has a firm line with messing with the dead while the other is a Midwesterner with a love for true crime, an appetite for the spooky, and a passion for learning about the other side Join us every Monday as we cover murders, serial killers, cold cases, mysteries, cults and all things monstrous. Listener Discretion Is Advised.

  1. 3d ago

    The Dancing Plague of 1518

    In 1518, the city of Strasbourg witnessed an event that still defies explanation. A woman known as Frau Troffea began dancing in the street—and continued for days. Within a week, dozens had joined her. Within a month, that number may have reached into the hundreds. There was no music. No clear cause. And no way to stop it. Contemporary records describe people dancing to the point of exhaustion, injury, and in some cases, death. Authorities, believing the condition was caused by “overheated blood,” encouraged the dancing—only intensifying the outbreak. Historians and scientists have proposed explanations ranging from ergot poisoning to mass psychogenic illness. But none fully account for the scale, duration, and physical toll of what occurred. In this episode of Monstrous, we examine the historical accounts, the leading theories, and the deeper question behind them: How does something spread through a group—not physically, but psychologically—and become real in the body? 📧 Send us case suggestions and listener stories: monstroustcpod@gmail.com 📱 Follow us on all social media links here: https://linktr.ee/monstrouspod

    37 min

  2. 3d ago

    Ted Kaczynski Part 2

    In Part 2 of our two-part Unabomber series, we continue the story of Ted Kaczynski — the man who terrorized the United States for nearly two decades with a bombing campaign that killed three people and injured 23 more. From the first bomb at Northwestern University in 1978 to the final fatal attacks in 1995, we walk through every device, every victim, and every mystery that made this one of the longest-running domestic terror investigations in U.S. history. Listen as we uncover the turning point that finally broke the case: a 35,000-word manifesto published in the Washington Post, and the brother who recognized his own sibling’s writing style. We detail Ted’s arrest at his isolated Montana cabin in 1996, his refusal to confess despite overwhelming evidence, his life sentence at ADX Florence (“Bombers Row”), and his death in 2023 at age 81. Key Facts: • 16 known bombing devices (9 mailed) • 3 killed: Hugh Scrutton (1985), Thomas Mosser (1994), Gilbert Murray (1995) • 23 injured across 7 states • 17-year campaign (1978-1995) • Ted arrested April 3, 1996 in Montana • Never expressed remorse, pleaded guilty in 1998 to avoid death penalty • Died at Federal Medical Center Butner, North Carolina in 2023 📧 Send us case suggestions and listener stories: monstroustcpod@gmail.com 📱 Follow us on all social media links here: https://linktr.ee/monstrouspod

    40 min
  3. Two Podcasters. One Unsolved Case.

    Jun 19 ·  Bonus

    Two Podcasters. One Unsolved Case.

    Amy Bradley’s disappearance is one of those cases that never really lets go. Nearly three decades later, the questions are still there. The sightings. The theories. The gaps that don’t quite make sense. And the reality that no one has ever been able to fully explain what happened aboard that cruise ship. In this special bonus episode, I’m joined by Kevin Hall, host of Midnight Mystery Archive, who recently completed a 12-part deep dive into Amy’s case. What makes this conversation different is that we were both researching the same case at the same time—working through the same material, the same questions, and many of the same uncertainties. This isn’t a recap. It’s a reflection. We talk about what changes after you spend months inside a case like this—what holds up, what starts to fall apart, and what still doesn’t sit right. From the complexities of investigating a disappearance at sea, to the way public narratives take shape, to the responsibility of telling unresolved stories responsibly—we go beyond the surface of the case itself. We also discuss what often gets misunderstood about Amy Bradley’s disappearance, how audience engagement can shape true crime storytelling in real time, and why some cases refuse to fade. And toward the end, we shift into something new—Kevin’s upcoming novel, Echo 1953—and what it looks like to move from real, unresolved stories into fiction. This episode is about more than a mystery. It’s about memory, storytelling, and the weight of not knowing. Listen now, and stay tuned—my full coverage of Amy Bradley’s case is coming soon. Keep an eye out for Echo 1953 Follow Kevin Hall and Midnight Mystery Archive: https://www.midnightmysteryarchive.com/?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=podcast-page Find our links here: https://linktr.ee/monstrouspod Email us at: monstroustcpod@gmail.com

    1h 42m

  4. Jun 16

    Ted Kaczynski Part 1

    This is the story of how a math prodigy became the Unabomber. Born in Chicago in 1942, Theodore Kaczynski was a brilliant but isolated child who skipped grades, spent months in hospital isolation as an infant, and never learned how to connect with other people. By 16, he was at Harvard studying mathematics. By 25, he was an assistant professor at UC Berkeley—the youngest professor ever hired by the university’s math department. But he quit. He walked away from academia and moved into an off-grid cabin in rural Montana, with no electricity, no running water, and no contact with society. What happened out there changed everything. Industrial noise invaded his silence. Logging destroyed his favorite hiking spots. The wilderness he loved was being eaten by modern society. And Ted’s resentment turned into ideology. He began writing. He began blaming. And he began justifying violence. On May 25, 1978, the first bomb appeared—a package at the University of Illinois-Chicago that exploded when opened, injuring a security officer. That was the first spark of a 17-year bombing campaign that would kill three people, injure 23 others, and terrorize the United States for nearly two decades. In Part 1, we go back to the beginning. We explore how Ted Kaczynski became Ted Kaczynski—his childhood, his Harvard years, the psychological experiments he was secretly enrolled in, his academic career, and his retreat into the wilderness. We trace the slow, quiet drift from an innocent child into someone who sent bombs through the mail and killed people. This is not a story of a sudden explosion. It’s a story of a lifetime of isolation, intelligence, and bitterness that built into something monstrous. Part 2 continues the story with the deadly bombs, the manifesto, and the hunt for the Unabomber. 📧 Send us case suggestions and listener stories: Monstroustcpod@gmail.con 📱 Follow us on all social media links here: https://linktr.ee/monstrouspod

    1h 2m

  5. Jun 15 ·  Bonus

    Lizzie Borden

    Did She Do It? Fall River, Massachusetts. August 4, 1892. A hot summer morning. 69-year-old Andrew Borden and his 64-year-old wife Abby are found dead inside their home at 92 Second Street. Both were struck dozens of times with a hatchet — Abby 19 times, Andrew 10-11 times. Their skulls smashed. Their faces unrecognizable. No forced entry. No intruder. No murder weapon found. The only person in the house without an alibi? Their 32-year-old daughter, Lizzie Andrew Borden. She claimed she was in the barn eating peas. She burned a dress the next day. She tried to buy prussic acid (a deadly poison) the day before the murders. She lied about key details. She inherited most of the estate. But she was acquitted after a trial that became a national sensation. So — did Lizzie Borden do it? In this BONUS deep-dive episode, we break down ALL 9 major theories about who killed Andrew and Abby Borden: 1. Lizzie did it alone 2. Emma (Lizzie’s sister) did it 3. An intruder did it 4. A hired killer did it 5. It was an accident that got out of hand 6. Someone else in town did it 7. Uncle John Morse did it 8. The poisoning theory 9. Bridget Sullivan (the maid) did it Plus 3 fringe theories (Mackenzie, Dr. Bowen, servant conspiracy) and what historians actually believe about this case. We cover: • The full timeline of August 4, 1892 • What really happened to Abby and Andrew • The trial that shocked America (all-male jury, skulls displayed in court, Lizzie never testified) • The dress she burned (blood or paint?) • The prussic acid attempt • The family history of violence (Eliza Borden & the “Children in the Well”) • The infamous rhyme (“Lizzie Borden took an axe…”) • The house today (America’s Most Haunted Bed & Breakfast) • Why this case remains unsolved 130+ years later Follow Monstrous wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. Turn on downloads! Email us with case suggestions and listener stories: MonstrousTCPod@gmail.com Find us on social media: https://linktr.ee/monstrouspod

    1h 12m

  6. Jun 14

    Coming Soon: Two Podcasters. One Unsolved Case.

    A special bonus episode is coming to Monstrous on June 19th. In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Hall from Midnight Mystery Archive to talk about the Amy Bradley case, a disappearance that has stayed with people for nearly 30 years. We both spent months researching this case at the same time, and this conversation goes beyond the basics to talk about what still holds up, what still feels unanswered, and why some stories never really leave us. We also talk about Kevin’s upcoming novel, Echo 1953, and what it’s like to move from real-life mystery into fiction. This is just a sneak peek — the full episode drops June 19th. Keep your eyes open, because this one is worth the wait. Follow Kevin Hall and Midnight Mystery Archive: https://www.midnightmysteryarchive.com/?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=podcast-page Find our links here: https://linktr.ee/monstrouspod Email us at: monstroustcpod@gmail.com

    2 min

  7. Jun 8

    The Alaskan Triangle

    Hey y’all, this week on Monstrous, we’re heading north to one of the most mysterious places on Earth—the Alaskan Triangle. A vast, unofficial region where over 20,000 people have gone missing since the 1970s, and nearly 70% are never found. From planes disappearing without distress calls to hikers vanishing on marked trails, we’re diving deep into the cases, the statistics, and the strange theories that keep this mystery alive. Why does Alaska have the highest missing persons rate in the U.S.—ten times the national average? And why do some pilots report instruments going dead mid-flight? If you or someone you know is connected to a missing persons case in Alaska—especially an Indigenous family—please share their story. Keep their name alive. Don’t let them be forgotten. 📧 Send us case suggestions and listener stories: Monstroustcpod@gmail.con 📱 Follow us on all social media links here: https://linktr.ee/monstrouspod

    38 min

  8. May 26

    The Murder of Tracie McBride

    In this week’s episode of Monstrous, we cover the heartbreaking murder of 19-year-old Army private Tracie McBride. Stationed at Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo, Texas, Tracie should have been safe on base, but her life was stolen in a case that would lead to a federal trial, years of appeals, and an execution that still leaves a heavy mark. This is a story about violence, loss, and the life Tracie should have had ahead of her.

    30 min
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Monstrous is a true crime and mystery podcast that also dives into legends, hauntings, and all things spooky and spine-tingling. Our show resonates with listeners who love not only true crime, but also the thrill of the unexplained. Hosted by two friends brought together by our sons — one a Southern storyteller with a passion for crime, the spine-tingling, and the unknown, but has a firm line with messing with the dead while the other is a Midwesterner with a love for true crime, an appetite for the spooky, and a passion for learning about the other side Join us every Monday as we cover murders, serial killers, cold cases, mysteries, cults and all things monstrous. Listener Discretion Is Advised.

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  • Creator
    Carrie Canny
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    110
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Carrie Canny
  • Show Website
    Monstrous

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