Monstrous

Carrie Canny and Mandy Garthwaite

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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    The Sleeping Sickness

    In this episode of Monstrous, we dive into the terrifying and baffling history of encephalitis lethargica, the mysterious sleeping sickness that swept the world in the early 1900s. What began as flu-like symptoms soon turned into a nightmare of extreme sleepiness, paralysis, violent spasms, and a terrifying aftermath that left many survivors trapped in their own bodies for decades. From World War I and the Spanish Flu to Constantin von Economo’s first observations, the global spread of the disease, the failed treatments, and the haunting work of Oliver Sacks, this episode explores one of the strangest medical mysteries in history. If you love strange true stories, medical horror, and historical mysteries that still don’t have clean answers, this one is for you. Social links: https://buymeacoffee.com/monstroustcpod https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561641454715 https://www.tiktok.com/@monstrouspodcast?_r=1&_t=ZT-94Neh2zo5DJ Email us at: Monstroustcpod@gmail.com

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    The 1916 Jersey Shore Shark Attacks Part 2

    In the conclusion of our series on the 1916 Jersey Shore shark attacks, the nightmare moves where no one thought it could go: inland. Last week, we saw the terror unfold on the beaches of Beach Haven and Spring Lake. This week, we travel 11 miles away from the ocean to the quiet, murky waters of Matawan Creek. It’s a place where local "wisdom" said a shark could never survive—until July 12th proved everyone wrong. In Part 2, we cover: • The Warning Ignored: Why Captain Thomas Cottrell was laughed at when he spotted a fin in the "crick." • The Wyckoff Dock: The heartbreaking story of 11-year-old Lester Stillwell and the town’s frantic search for him. • The Hero of Matawan: Stanley Fisher’s legendary attempt to recover a body that turned into a fight for his own life. • The Final Victim: Joseph Dunn’s narrow escape from the jaws of a predator. • The Capture: How a 7.5-foot Great White ended the "War on the Sea" and changed marine science forever. We wrap up the legacy of the summer that inspired Jaws and discuss why we still look at the water differently over a century later. Social links: Buy Me a Coffee Facebook TikTok Email us at: monstroustcpod@gmail.com

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    The 1916 Jersey Shore Shark Attacks Part 1

    Before there was Jaws, there was July 1916. In this episode, Carrie and MawMaw take you back to a sweltering summer on the New Jersey coast. While the country is gripped by a polio epidemic and a record-breaking heatwave, thousands of families flee to the "safety" of the ocean. But a deadly predator is lurking in the shallows—and the "experts" refuse to believe it exists. In Part 1, we cover: • The $500 Bet: Why scientists in 1916 were convinced sharks were harmless to humans. • The Beach Haven Tragedy: The story of Charles Vansant and the blood-stained hotel lobby. • The Spring Lake Attack: How the death of Charles Bruder finally broke the wall of denial. • War on the Water: The federal government gets involved as fishermen turn the coast into a hunting ground. Join us as we walk the line between Gilded Age luxury and primal horror. The water looked fine... until it turned red. Social links: Buy Me a Coffee Facebook TikTok Email us at: monstroustcpod@gmail.com

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    The Sallie House

    It starts with a flickering light. A misplaced toy. A child’s laughter echoing from an empty nursery. For Tony and Debra Pickman, the haunting of their Atchison, Kansas, home felt like a tragedy—until the mask began to slip. In this episode of Monstrous, Carrie and MawMaw explore the terrifying evolution of the Sallie House. We dig into the brutal history of Dr. Charles Finney, the legend of the "girl on the operating table," and the violent "oppression" phase that nearly broke a family. We also discuss brand-new 2026 data, including "Hitchhiker Effect" reports and the "human-shaped voids" caught on high-frequency scans. Is the Sallie House haunted by a victim of history, or something that simply knows how to pretend? Support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Follow our socials for case photos and updates: Facebook TikTok Got a case suggestion or a personal story? Email us at: Monstroustcpod@gmail.com

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    The Leongatha Mushroom Murders

    On a quiet Saturday in July 2023, in the Victorian town of Leongatha, an invitation to lunch was extended as an olive branch. Erin Patterson—a former air traffic controller—hosted her estranged in-laws and a local pastor’s family for a homemade Beef Wellington. But what was presented as a gesture of reconciliation, baited by a fake terminal cancer diagnosis, turned into a forensic puzzle that would captivate the world. Within days, three of the guests were dead, and one was fighting for survival. This episode deconstructs the timeline of a tragedy that was anything but accidental. We dive into the toxicology of the Death Cap mushroom (Amanita phalloides), explaining the biological cruelty of the "False Recovery" phase and how alpha-amanitin systematically dismantles the human body. We also examine the most haunting questions of the case: How did the host’s children survive eating the "same" meal? Why did her estranged husband, Simon, narrowly avoid the table? And how did a woman trained in high-stakes precision manage to "accidentally" serve the most lethal fungus on the planet? From the "9-second" CCTV footage that dismantled her alibi to the 2026 DNA "Fingerprint" that finally linked the poison to a specific forest grove, we follow the investigation that led to a landmark life sentence in September 2025. In This Episode, We Cover: • The "Test of Patience": How a fabricated cancer diagnosis was used to lure the victims to the table. • The Science of the Silent Killer: A deep dive into the molecular hijacking of the liver by amatoxins. • The "Two-Plate" and "Two-Wellington" Theories: Analyzing the survivor's testimony and the forensic evidence regarding the children’s "safe" meal. • Digital Smoking Guns: The 2025 trial revelations including the missing "Phone A," the search for undetectable poisons, and the damning "Mushrooms on a Scale" photo. • The 9-Second Alibi: How service station CCTV debunked the host's claims of being ill herself. The 2026 Verdict & Beyond: A summary of the 2025 sentencing and the latest Forensic Mycology breakthroughs currently impacting the appeal. Social links: Buy Me a Coffee Facebook TikTok Email us at: monstroustcpod@gmail.com

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    The Dark History of St. Patrick's Day

    This bonus episode of Monstrous peels back the layers of green glitter to reveal the 1,600-year cold case at the heart of Saint Patrick’s Day. From the teenage kidnapping of Maewyn Succat to the "Triple Death" of the Irish peat bogs, Carrie and MawMaw explore how a holiday of "parades and pints" began as a story of survival, radical transformation, and cultural erasure. We’re diving into the psychological warfare of the early Church, the "skin-suiting" of ancient goddesses, and the curdled energy of the Dullahan. We also track the Irish across the Atlantic—from the floating cemeteries of the Coffin Ships to the 1768 rebellion on the island of Montserrat. It’s a journey through vanishing lakes, headless gods, and the "Muted Green" aesthetic of 2026. Grab your iron bell and join us as we uncover the monsters that history tried to bury.

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    The Disappearance of Brittanee Drexel

    "I don’t think you’re coming back." Those were the haunting final words Dawn Drexel said to her daughter before Brittanee slipped out of her New York home for a Spring Break trip she wasn’t supposed to be on. In April 2009, 17-year-old Brittanee Drexel vanished into the neon-lit humid air of Myrtle Beach. For thirteen years, her family lived in a state of suspended animation, fueled by horrific rumors of "alligator pits" and human trafficking "stash houses." But in 2022, the digital shadows finally caught up to a monster hiding in plain sight. Today, Carrie and Mawmaw walk through the entire timeline: from the "icing out" at the Bar Harbor Hotel and the "Blue Water Boys," to the 2011 "near miss" search, and finally, the 2025 sentencing of the woman who held Brittanee’s lifeline in her hand and chose to stay silent. This isn't just a story of a crime; it’s a story of a mother’s intuition, a decade of betrayal, and the legacy of Brittanee’s Law. Resources mentioned in this episode: • The Brittanee Drexel Foundations • The CUE Center for Missing Persons Social links: https://buymeacoffee.com/monstroustcpod https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561641454715 https://www.tiktok.com/@monstrouspodcast?_r=1&_t=ZT-94Neh2zo5DJ Email us at: monstroustcpod@gmail.com Brittanees Little Angels (the missing link): https://brand.page/TheMISSINGLinkFoundationInc?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNDA5OTYyNjIzMDg1NjA5AAEe4_4UJod-RET4FGnB5p81FhgAv1kLImAau0v-HACoUklXuJZBlqnodNSma10_aem__6pNqXQOWS1N2i4u0DgJLg Britt’s NFMF: https://www.brittsfoundation.org/

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    Megan Alert Update

    When a college student goes missing, every second counts—but for too long, a legal "gray zone" has treated 18-year-olds like they have no expectation of being looked for. In this high-stakes update, we dive into the breakthrough of Colorado’s Senate Bill 120, better known as the "Megan Alert." Joined by Mawmaw, we break down the emotional and legislative journey that began on February 9th and has now reached a fever pitch at the State Capitol. We discuss the "Golden Window" of search-and-rescue, the bipartisan "secret sauce" moving this bill at record speed, and the brave families of Megan Trussell and Kaylee Russell who turned their grief into a new national standard for campus safety. Is Colorado about to change the way we protect our students forever? Tune in for the newest updates on the bill that is officially halfway to becoming law.

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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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    Carrie Canny and Mandy Garthwaite
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