Spooky B*tch Walk

SpookyB*tchWalk

Move over, mindfulness walk — there’s a new walk in town: Spooky Bitch Walk. It’s for the bitches who aren’t trying to improve themselves... they just want to scare themselves. I’m Hannah, and each week I’ll be joined by a co-host as we walk you through a true crime case or spooky story. Whether you’re on a trail, in your neighborhood, at the gym, or at home — Spooky Bitch Walk is ready to go with you. So grab your pepper spray and sharpen your nails. It’s time for a Spooky Bitch Walk.

  1. 1D AGO

    The Horrific Murder of Sarah Cherry

    On July 6, 1988, 12-year-old Sarah Cherry was babysitting for the first time. Mr. and Mrs. Henkel had hired Sarah to watch their 10-month-old baby, Monica. When Mrs. Henkel arrived home around 3pm, baby Monica was sound asleep in her crib, but Sarah was nowhere to be found. Her glasses, shoes, and jacket were still in the home so Mrs. Henkel knew something was horribly wrong. She called 911.  When detectives arrived, Mrs. Henkel handed them two items she had found in her driveway that afternoon: a notebook and a receipt to an autobody repair shop. The name at the top of the receipt was Dennis Dechaine. After Sarah’s body was discovered two days later, investigators were able to arrest Dennis Dechaine for her murder. Despite all the evidence pointing towards Dennis, he still maintains his innocence and his family and friends have created a nonprofit dedicated to proving he was framed for the murder.  Come along with Hannah and Bob as they discuss hotdog preferences, keeping your children in bubblewrap, and our favorite Spongebob moments. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of kidnapping, sexual assault, and homicide. Listener discretion is advised. — Please subscribe, rate, and review. Follow us on Instagram @spookybitchwalk and Facebook at Spooky Btch Walk for all the updates. Email us at spookybtchwalk@gmail.com to share all your spooky stories and case suggestions.   Sources: Baldridge, A. (2024, February 1). Dennis Dechaine granted April hearing to argue for new trial after 1988 murder conviction. News Center Maine. https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/crime/dennis-dechaine-granted-april-hearing-to-argue-for-new-trial-after-1988-murder-conviction/97-a15e832f-4c46-44f3-abc4-2e7d80e113c2 Dee, L. (Host). (2025, March 20). “Lost in the woods” - The Case of Sarah Cherry - Bowdoin, Maine [Part 1] (No. 201) [Audio podcast episode]. In Least of these. Tiny Ranch Productions.  Dee, L. (Host). (2025, April 3). “Lost in the woods” - The Case of Sarah Cherry - Bowdoin, Maine [Part 2] (No. 202) [Audio podcast episode]. In Least of these. Tiny Ranch Productions.  Dee, L. (Host). (2025, April 10). “Lost in the woods” - The Case of Sarah Cherry - Bowdoin, Maine [Part 3 - Final] (No. 203) [Audio podcast episode]. In Least of these. Tiny Ranch Productions.  Low, K. (Host). (2021, February 8). The murder of Sarah Cherry (Maine) (No. 19) [Audio podcast episode]. In Dark downeast. Audiochuck.   Maxwell, T. (2010, July 4). Did Dennis Dechaine kill Sarah Cherry? Portland Press Herald. https://www.pressherald.com/2010/07/04/pressherald_com_2010-07-04/ Murphy, J. (2025, January 31). Convicted Maine child murderer Dennis Dechaine denied request for new trial. WMTW. https://www.wmtw.com/article/dennis-dechaine-retrial-denied-maine-child-murderer-sarah-cherry/63633872 Trial and Error. (n.d.). What happened? Trial and Error. https://trialanderrordennis.org/index.php/the-case/what-happened Wikipedia. (n.d.). Dennis Dechaine case. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Dechaine_case Woodard, C. (2022, August 7). Could a notorious serial killer have murdered Sarah Cherry? Portland Press Herald. https://www.pressherald.com/2022/08/07/could-a-notorious-serial-killer-have-murdered-sarah-cherry/

    53 min
  2. MAR 31

    The Brutal Murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier - Part 2

    In part two of this two part series, Hannah tells Bob all about Ian Bailey and his multiple arrests for the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier. Ian had given a statement to police early on in the investigation just because he was a neighbor and journalist. After Marie Farrell identified Ian as the man she saw on the bridge the night of Sophie’s murder, police closed in on him. Ian was arrested twice but had to be released after 12 hours of questioning both times because police didn’t have enough evidence to keep him.  Ian ends up suing the papers twice for libel and loses both times. In fact, these trials bring to light a lot of evidence that makes Ian look more guilty of the murder. But then in 2008, Marie Farrell retracts her original statement about seeing Ian on the bridge the night of Sophie’s murder. She ends up lying so much that she was no longer a reliable witness. Listen to the entire episode to find out what happens to Ian and if anyone is ever convicted of killing Sophie. Come along with Hannah and Bob as they discuss rollercoasters, canes, and are women who consume true crime content more observant than the rest of the population? CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of violent homicide. Listener discretion is advised. — Please subscribe, rate, and review. Follow us on Instagram @spookybitchwalk and Facebook at Spooky Btch Walk for all the updates. Email us at spookybtchwalk@gmail.com to share all your spooky stories and case suggestions.   Sources: BBC. (2024, January 21). Ian Bailey: Sophie Toscan du Plantier murder suspect dies aged 66. BBC. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5168r5zj83o Netflix. (2021). Sophie: A murder in West Cork. Netflix.  Roche, B. (2025, December 23). Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s family hopeful DNA experts will lead gardaí to killer. The Irish Times. https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2025/12/23/sophie-toscan-du-plantiers-family-hopeful-dna-experts-will-lead-gardai-to-killer/ Sheridan, M. (2025, December 20). Fresh witness statement may open up Toscan du Plantier case. The Times. https://www.thetimes.com/world/ireland-world/article/url-sophie-toscan-du-plantier-case-breakthrough-xjmv6czxs?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqfwPciMyRLu-ZIYKNYSL9s1CX8C-QseDWUE5wRB0lqpVMIigj9p3Sv4ti_9Zz8%3D&gaa_ts=69be132e&gaa_sig=fKEH0rrqxKd2S-I9tBF1Ck0St9D0QUs320bLsP3qBrtRjgLJffgwzTLwpjNMuF6r85aUMu0DdCLilPx-2PAw0w%3D%3D

    49 min
  3. MAR 24

    The Brutal Murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier - Part 1

    On December 23, 1996, in the picturesque countryside of Schull, County Cork, Ireland, a woman’s body was found brutally murdered near her holiday home. This was Sophie Toscan du Plantier who was staying on her own at her holiday house for Christmas. She usually came to Ireland on her own so this wasn’t out of the ordinary for her. Her friends and family couldn’t think of anyone who would want to hurt Sophie. Naturally, the police look into her husband and previous partners first. These men were ruled out fairly quickly.  Luckily, police received a tip from a local shopowner about seeing a man on the bridge near Sophie’s home on the night of her murder. She later identified this man as Ian Bailey, the investigative journalist who had been reporting on this case. Was he a cold-blooded killer or just at the wrong place at the wrong time? Or was someone else to blame for this horrific slaying? Find out next week on part two.  Come along with Hannah and Bob as they discuss coffee walks, Kit-Kat bars, and how important or unimportant curtains are. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of violent homicide. Listener discretion is advised. — Please subscribe, rate, and review. Follow us on Instagram @spookybitchwalk and Facebook at Spooky Btch Walk for all the updates. Email us at spookybtchwalk@gmail.com to share all your spooky stories and case suggestions.   Sources: BBC. (2024, January 21). Ian Bailey: Sophie Toscan du Plantier murder suspect dies aged 66. BBC. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5168r5zj83o Netflix. (2021). Sophie: A murder in West Cork. Netflix.  Roche, B. (2025, December 23). Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s family hopeful DNA experts will lead gardaí to killer. The Irish Times. https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2025/12/23/sophie-toscan-du-plantiers-family-hopeful-dna-experts-will-lead-gardai-to-killer/ Sheridan, M. (2025, December 20). Fresh witness statement may open up Toscan du Plantier case. The Times. https://www.thetimes.com/world/ireland-world/article/url-sophie-toscan-du-plantier-case-breakthrough-xjmv6czxs?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqfwPciMyRLu-ZIYKNYSL9s1CX8C-QseDWUE5wRB0lqpVMIigj9p3Sv4ti_9Zz8%3D&gaa_ts=69be132e&gaa_sig=fKEH0rrqxKd2S-I9tBF1Ck0St9D0QUs320bLsP3qBrtRjgLJffgwzTLwpjNMuF6r85aUMu0DdCLilPx-2PAw0w%3D%3D

    43 min
  4. MAR 10

    It's Raining...Meat? Goo? Sodium Polyacrylate?

    In 1876 in Kentucky and 1994 in Washington, citizens experienced the skies raining down mysterious substances. In Kentucky, the blobs appeared to be meat, while in Washington, the blobs were translucent, gelatinous goo. In both instances, samples were collected, tests were performed, and scientists made conclusions.  In the case of the blobs in Washington, scientists never could agree on what the substance is. Luckily, one resident collected a sample and has held on to it in case anyone ever wants to get to the bottom of it.  In the case of the Kentucky meat shower, the samples were determined to be meat, but the source of the meat is something you would never guess.  Come along with Hannah and Bob as they discuss crows bringing you gifts, airplane waste, and chemistry. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains strong language. Listener discretion is advised. — Please subscribe, rate, and review. Follow us on Instagram @spookybitchwalk and Facebook at Spooky Btch Walk for all the updates. Email us at spookybtchwalk@gmail.com to share all your spooky stories and case suggestions.   Sources: Davies, E. (2024, November 22). Here’s the (very strange) reason Kentucky was once showered in meat. BBC Science Focus. https://www.sciencefocus.com/nature/kentucky-meat-shower Denkmann, L. (2025, May 8). Return of the blobs: SW Washington revisited by decades-old gooey mystery. KUOW. https://www.kuow.org/stories/return-of-the-blobs-sw-washington-revisited-by-decades-old-gooey-mystery O’Barto, J. (2026, March 3). County celebrates 150 years since Kentucky’s ‘meat shower’. 6 News. https://www.wate.com/news/town-celebrates-150-years-since-kentuckys-meat-shower/ O’Connell, P. (2024, June 12). The gross, gory mystery of the Kentucky meat shower. VinePair. https://vinepair.com/cocktail-chatter/kentucky-meat-shower-mystery/ Sexton, O. (2025, April 16). Oakville blobs return? Resident says she and neighbors saw mysterious blobs falling from the sky once again last week. The Daily Chronicle. https://www.chronline.com/stories/oakville-blobs-return-resident-says-she-and-neighbors-saw-mysterious-blobs-falling-from-the-sky,378885 Spanner, H. (n.d.). What were the ‘Oakville blobs’? BBC Science Focus. https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/what-were-the-oakville-blobs Unsolved Mysteries-Full Episodes. (2021, July 27). Unsolved Mysteries with Robert Stack - Season 9, Episode 6 - Updated Full Episode. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXuoqtaEVk0&t=172s

    43 min
  5. MAR 3

    The Dardeen Family Murders

    Keith and Elaine Dardeen were a well liked and respected couple in their community of Ina, IL. In November 1987, they had a 2 year old son, Peter, and Elaine was seven months pregnant with a baby girl. On November 18, police were sent to the Dardeen family home for a wellness check after Keith hadn’t shown up for work. They found three bodies all tucked into the same bed: Elaine, Peter, and a brand new baby girl. Elaine had been beaten so severely that she had gone into labor and delivered her baby who was tragically met with the same fate as her mother and brother.  Keith was nowhere to be found so he immediately became the prime suspect. The next day, Keith’s body was found in a wheat field not far from the home. He had been shot, had a head injury, and his penis had been severed. It was clear that he had not committed this crime. So investigators start digging into Keith and Elaine’s lives and find…nothing. They had no enemies and no one had a single bad thing to say about them.  Over three decades have passed and police are no closer to solving the case today as they were in 1987. Could this have been the work of a serial killer, a potential home buyer, or someone else entirely?  Come along as Hannah and her little mom discuss spider friends, eight-tracks, and Southern Illinois. If you have any information pertaining to this case, please contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 618-244-8004. *Researched by Stephanie*   CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of mutilation and homicide. Listener discretion is advised. — Please subscribe, rate, and review. Follow us on Instagram @spookybitchwalk and Facebook at Spooky Btch Walk for all the updates. Email us at spookybtchwalk@gmail.com to share all your spooky stories and case suggestions.   Sources: Cesaric, C. (2024, May 18). Inside the chilling Dardeen family murders: Who killed them? People. https://people.com/dardeen-murders-unsolved-who-killed-illinois-family-8649561 Chicago Tribune. (2000, March 13). 13-year vigil of fear eases in Illinois town. Chicago Tribune. https://www.chicagotribune.com/2000/03/13/13-year-vigil-of-fear-eases-in-illinois-town/ Crime Immemorial. (n.d.). The Dardeen family murders. Crime immemorial: A casebook of unsolved murders. https://crimeimmemorial.com/2023/04/19/the-dardeen-family-murders/ Hayes, B. (2024, January 17). The Dardeen family murders: A brutal crime that haunts Southern Illinois. True crime write-ups. https://truecrimewriteups.com/blog/dardeen-family-murders/ Wikipedia. (n.d.). Dardeen family homicides. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dardeen_family_homicides https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/l9ul8t/the_dardeen_family_murders_no_mercy_no_motive_no/

    39 min
  6. FEB 24

    The Cookie Monster Killer

    In the summer of 1987, Harrison “Marty” Graham was evicted due to his failure to fix the horrific smell coming from his apartment. When he left, he brought a water bottle, some clothes, and his Cookie Monster puppet that he had had since childhood.  When the landlord’s son and nephew went to the apartment to make sure Marty had gone, they found that a door to one of the rooms was nailed shut. They called the police who broke down the door and found several decomposing bodies in that room. They started searching for Marty, but he was difficult to track down. After about a week, police caught up to him and brought him in for questioning. He quickly admitted to murdering seven women, only five of which he knew their names. Marty’s defense focused on his mental capacity, and he underwent multiple psychiatric evaluations. Eventually, he was sentenced to one life sentence and six death sentences, however, he was later determined to be incompetent to be executed. Come along with Hannah and Lainey as they discuss McDonald’s cookie totes, The Parent Trap, and our fruit fly friend.    CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of homicide, sexual assault, and necrophilia. Listener discretion is advised. — Please subscribe, rate, and review. Follow us on Instagram @spookybitchwalk and Facebook at Spooky Btch Walk for all the updates. Email us at spookybtchwalk@gmail.com to share all your spooky stories and case suggestions.   Sources: Murderpedia. (n.d.). Harrison Graham. https://murderpedia.org/male.G/g/graham-harrison.htm Ramsland, K. (n.d.). Harrison Graham-The handyman serial killer. Crime Library. https://crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/harrison_graham/ Wikipedia. (2026). Harrison Graham. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrison_Graham

    49 min
  7. FEB 17

    The Enfield Poltergeist

    In late August of 1977, the Hodgson family started experiencing paranormal occurrences in their home including strange knocking sounds, furniture moving on its own, and Lego bricks being thrown across the room by an invisible force. The matriarch of the family, Peggy, had contacted the police for help but when they couldn’t help her, she went to the media. This led to the home being investigated by the Society for Psychical Research (SPR).  The SPR sent Maurice Grosse to investigate and he ended up investigating for over 18 months and capturing over 200 hours of audio recordings of activity in the home. Most of the activity revolved around 11 year old Janet Hodgson. Many people believed it was a hoax made up by Janet and her siblings, but over 30 individuals witnessed things in that home that couldn’t be explained away. Come along with Hannah and Adriana as they discuss this haunting, the Super Bowl half time show, scientists in ghost hunting, and what the f**k even is a Poltergeist? CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of poltergeists, ghosts, spirits, and homicide. Listener discretion is advised. — Please subscribe, rate, and review. Follow us on Instagram @spookybitchwalk and Facebook at Spooky Btch Walk for all the updates. Email us at spookybtchwalk@gmail.com to share all your spooky stories and case suggestions.   Sources: Ashford, J. (2015, May 18). Parchment to pixel: “The Enfield haunting.” Goddess of Hellfire. https://goddessofhellfire.com/2015/05/18/parchment-to-pixel-the-enfield-haunting/ Fraga, K. (2023, August 12). The Enfield haunting and the poltergeist behind ‘The Conjuring 2’. All That’s Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.com/the-enfield-haunting Guglielmi, J. (2024, October 30). The Enfield poltergeist: Inside the real story that inspired The Conjuring 2. People. https://people.com/movies/inside-the-real-story-that-inspired-the-conjuring-2/ Jornlin, A. (2025, June 9). The Conjuring 2: Real or fake? American Ghost Walks. https://www.americanghostwalks.com/the-conjuring-2-real-or-fake Metfilm Production. (2023, October 27). Entanglement [TV broadcast]. The Enfield Poltergeist. Metfilm Production. (2023, October 27). Forces unknown [TV broadcast]. The Enfield Poltergeist. Metfilm Production. (2023, October 27). The happenings [TV broadcast]. The Enfield Poltergeist. Metfilm Production. (2023, October 27). This thing [TV broadcast]. The Enfield Poltergeist.  Tripney, N. (2023, October 26). The Enfield poltergeist: Why the unexplained mystery that shocked 1970s Britain continues to disturb. BBC. https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20231026-the-enfield-poltergeist-why-the-unexplained-mystery-that-shocked-1970s-britain-continues-to-disturb

    1h 3m

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Move over, mindfulness walk — there’s a new walk in town: Spooky Bitch Walk. It’s for the bitches who aren’t trying to improve themselves... they just want to scare themselves. I’m Hannah, and each week I’ll be joined by a co-host as we walk you through a true crime case or spooky story. Whether you’re on a trail, in your neighborhood, at the gym, or at home — Spooky Bitch Walk is ready to go with you. So grab your pepper spray and sharpen your nails. It’s time for a Spooky Bitch Walk.

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