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Episode 226: Bloody Valentine’s
Today we unearth the dark origins of Valentine’s Day, an ancient tale of beheadings, forbidden romances, and the eerie echoes of the Roman festival of Lupercalia. Witness the…
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Episode 225: Lost in the Jungle (part III)
In this third and final part Johanna tells you everything about Yossi Ghinsberg’s fight for survival in the Bolivian jungle, you’ll hear all about his ordeal, his rescue…
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Episode 224: Lost in the Jungle (part II)
This week we talk about what happened to Yossi Ghinsberg, Kevin Gale, Markus Stamm and Karl Ruprechter, after they decided to turn around and had back to Asariamas.…
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Episode 223: Lost in the Jungle (part I)
In 1981 Yossi Ghinsberg, an Israeli adventurer, embarked on a perilous Amazonian expedition with companions Kevin Gale,Markus Stamm and a guide, Karl Ruprechter. The quartet navigated the dense…
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Episode 222: Kate Warne & the Murder of “George Gordon”
Kate Warne, a pioneering figure in the field of private investigation, is best known as the first female detective in the United States. She was hired by Allan…
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Episode 221: Bonus – My Husband was kidnapped
Annie & Johanna speak with Ingrid, from Hamburg, who shares the harrowing true story of her husband’s kidnapping
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Special Episode: New Year – New Binge (part I)
The New Years holiday is a celebration of new beginnings. With that in mind, we know this collaboration will introduce you to several amazing new true-crime podcasts that…
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Episode 220: Mystery – Slumlord Millionaire
This week we are taking a scathing look at how White Collar Crimes affect working class families, from putting presents under the Christmas Tree to the American Dream…
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Episode 219: The Clutter Family Murders (part II)
This week we are talking about the suspects in the Clutter Family Murders, the arrest of the killers Richard Hickock and Perry Smith, and the involvement of Truman…
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Episode 218: The Clutter Family Murders (part I)
In the quiet town of Holcomb, Kansas, the Clutter family’s idyllic life was shattered on the fateful night of November 15, 1959. The brutal and senseless murders of…
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Episode 217: The Halifax Explosion (part II)
In part 2 we conclude our coverage of the devastating explosion which destroyed Halifax, Nova Scotia in December 1917. We examine the heroic acts of survivors, why the…
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Episode 216: The Halifax Explosion (part I)
On 6. December 1917, the busy WWI port of Halifax, Nova Scotia was devastated by the largest man made explosion the world had ever seen. We discuss the devastation…
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E215: Mystery – The Disappearance of the Beaumont Children (part II)
This week we are talking about Jane, Arnna, and Grant Beaumont, three siblings who disappeared without a trace from Glenelg Beach near Adelaide, Australia, on January 26, 1966.…
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Episode 214: Mystery – The Disappearance of the Beaumont Children (part I)
This wee we are talking about Jane, Arnna, and Grant Beaumont, three siblings who disappeared without a trace from Glenelg Beach near Adelaide, Australia, on January 26, 1966.…
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Episode 213: Murder – Natalee Holloway Update
On Halloween 2023, convicted murderer Joran van der Sloot left the United States for his prison cell in Peru, after finally confessing to the murder of Natalee Holloway.…
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Special Episode: When Darkness Calls (part II)
This Halloween, thirteen true crime podcasts (including Fresh Hell Podcast) come together to share dark and disturbing stories. From haunted houses to serial killers, these tales will send…
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Special Episode: When Darkness Calls (part I)
This Halloween, thirteen true crime podcasts (including Fresh hell Podcast) come together to share dark and disturbing stories. From haunted houses to serial killers, these tales will send…
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Episode 212: Halloween Special 2023
It’s time for our annual Halloween episode, where we share our listener’s stories of the unexplained, the weird, the inspiring, and of course, the spooky…
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Episode 211: Macabre – El Campo Santo
This week Annie talks about El Campo Santo, the historic cemetery located in Old Town San Diego. The cemetery dates back to the early 19th century and was…
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Episode 210: Pet Wall of Fame Halloween Edition – Crows
Today we talk about why we love a murder-when it’s a murder of crows! We look at the Raven & Crow through history, and shed light on the…
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Episode 209: Take Me Home, Haunted Roads
Today we discuss the history of the infamous A3 motorway in Croatia, where talented young Macedonian singer Todor ‘Toše’ Proeski among others were tragically killed… We ponder the…
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Episode 208: Murder – Ilona Faber
This week Johanna talks about an infamous Austrian cold case, the murder of a young model…Ilona Faber, that happened on 14. April 1958. Her body was found in…
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Episode 207: Murder – Robert A. Coombes (part II)
In the conclusion of this horrific case, we discuss the murder known as ‘The Plaistow Horror,’ and discuss the possible reasons for this terrible crime, and question what…
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Episode 206: Murder – Robert A. Coombes (part I)
In 1895 13 year old Robert Allen Coombes committed a crime in London’s East end that the horrified media dubbed ‘The Plaistow Horror.’ Today, in part 1, we discuss…
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Episode 205: Murder – Sadie Hassard
Today Annie takes us to the beautiful village of Brewster on Cape Cod Bay, in the late 1800s, and tells us the terrible story of the murder of…
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Episode 204: We Don’t Know How to Name this One, Either….Enjoy!
Today we look back on some of the most interesting deaths in history. We discuss Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar, his rule in Persia, now modern day Iran, and his…
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Episode 203: Fresh Hell Pet Wall of Fame – Cats
In today’s, we look back at two of the most infamous cats in history. Simon the Shipcat, who was the only cat in history to ever receive the…
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Episode 202: The Amityville Horror (part III) – The Aftermath
In our final episode on the Amityville Horror we discuss the investigation by the Warrens and do our best to answer the most common questions. We also try…
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Episode 201: The Amityville Horror (part II): The Haunting
A year after the horrible murders of the DeFeo family, George Lutz and his family purchased the beautiful home on Ocean Avenue in Amityville, NY. Today we tell…
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Episode 200: The Amityville Horror (part I) – The DeFeo Family Murders
In 1974 a terrible crime rocked the town of Amityville, NY, when Ronnie DeFeo Jr murdered 6 members of his own family. In our 2ooth episode special we…
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Episode 199: Murder – The Austin Axe Murders aka The Servant Girl Annihilator (part II)
The conclusion of the horrific and brazen attacks in Austin, Texas from New Year’s Eve 1885 to Christmas Eve, 1885. Among the murdered are Mollie Smith, Eliza Shelly,…
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Episode 198: Murder – The Austin Axe Murders aka The Servant Girl Annihilator (part I)
Austin 1885: a series of brutal crimes shock the growing city! The victims of the brutal crimes: predominantly young women who worked as servants in the area. This…
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Episode 197: Murder – Oceana Snead (part II)
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Episode 196: Murder – Oceana Snead
ceana Wardlaw Martin Snead, called Ocey by her family, was a young woman, an excellent student and well liked by the whole community. When she fell ill, everybody…
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Episode 195: Macabre – The Dechmont Woods Incident
In November, 1979, Robert Taylor, forestry worker and WWII veteran, experienced something terrifying in a clearing in the woods of Livingston, outside of Edinburgh, Scotland. This is perhaps…
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Episode 194: Macabre – Scary Tales
Is Hänsel & Gretel based on real historical events? Was Little Red Riding Hood once a way darker story? nd how did a cursed frog truly turn back…
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Episode 193: Macabre – The History of Make Up
From poisonous eye drops and mouse fur eyebrows to leaded face powder…we’ll dive into how, historically, you could remove your hair, your teeth and your life, all in…
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Episode 192: Murder – The Pembroke Tragedy
Today we discuss the terrible, story of Charles Ayer, family annihilator. What led up to that snowy New Hampshire day in January, 1906 that would leave 8 members…
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Episode 191: Natascha Kampusch (part III)
In part 3 we discuss the aftermath of Natascha’s escape from Wolfgang Priklopil. We’ll also discuss the rumors, conspiracy theories and other mysterious deaths linked to the abduction…
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Episode 190: Natascha Kampusch (part II)
Today Johanna continues the story of the abduction of 10 year old Natascha Kampusch on her walk to school in Vienna, Austria. We discuss her prison, her captor,…
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Episode 189: Natascha Kampusch (part I)
In 1998 the abduction of 10 year old Natascha Kampusch while on her way to school in Vienna, Austria stunned residents of this normally safe community. Today Johanna…
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Episode 188: Fresh Hell Pet Wall of Fame (Dog Edition)
In today’s more lighthearted episode, we look back at two of the most infamous dogs in history. Greyfriar’s Bobby, Edinburgh Scotland’s most loyal dog, a Terrier who rests…
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Episode 187: Murder – The Identification of Ruth Marie Terry/ Lady of the Dunes Update (part III)
Today we cover the grand larceny trial of Guy Rockwell, and the lack of a homicide trial for Manzanita or Dolores Mearns. We also discuss the fact that Guy…
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Episode 186: Murder – The murder of Manzanita and Dolores Mearns/Lady of the Dunes Update (part II)
In part 2 of 3, we discuss the mountain of evidence indicating Guy Rockwell, (who married Ruth Marie Terry, aka ‘The Lady of the Dunes’ in 1974), brutally…
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Episode 185: Murder – The lies of Guy Rockwell/ Lady of the Dunes Update (part I)
On Halloween 2022, it was announced that the unsolved murder victim from Provincetown, Cape Cod known as The Lady of the Dunes had been identified through genealogical DNA,…
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Episode 184: The Beelitz Heilstätten (part II)
Today we return to the Beelitz Heilstätten, once a state of the art hospital dedicated to the care of those with tuberculosis, today it is perhaps one of…
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Episode 183: The Beelitz Heilstätten (part I)
How did the Beelitz Heilstätten go from a state of the art, self sufficient paragon of modern Tiberculosis treatment to one of the most haunted buildings in Europe…
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Episode 182: Macabre – The Fresh Hell Food Court
From frogs in your milk to secretly dosing your guests with an aphrodisiac… we discuss some of the most interesting menu items in history, including of course, The…
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Episode 181: Murder – Bertha Schippan
Today we discuss the tragic and gruesome death of 14 year old Johanne Elizabeth “Bertha” Schippan. The youngest daughter of German immigrants who settled in Towitta, South Australia…
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Episode 180: The Cross Hauntings
This week we discuss one of the most terrifying and well-documented hauntings in US history. This week’s sponsor: www.artofcrimepodcast.com End credits: 🎵 Deck the Halls | Rafael Krux Provided…
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Episode 179: Murder – The Ashland Tragedy (part II)
This week Annie & Johanna conclude the Ashland Tragedy and tell you all you need to know about the trials agains George Ellis, William Neal and Ellis Craft,…
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Episode 178: Murder – The Ashland Tragedy (part I)
In the early morning hours of Christmas Eve, 1881, a terrible fire devastated the community of Ashland, Kentucky. But their sorrow turned to outrage when they realized three…
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Episode 177: Mystery: The Hotel del Coronado (part II)
In Part 2 Annie discusses the theories of who the woman found dead at the Hotel Del Coronado might be, based on what little evidence we have. Lottie…
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Episode 176: Mystery – The Hotel del Coronado (part I)
The Hotel Del Coronado, is the largest wooden Victorian resort hotel in the world. On Thanksgiving Day, 1892 a beautiful young woman checked in, using the unaccompanied ladies…
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Episode 175: Murder – Lowell Lee Andrews
Today we discuss Lowell Lee Andrews- a bright university student, and beloved son of a happy family living in Kansas. On Thanksgiving day, 1958, he murdered his father William,…
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Episode 174: Murder – Luise Weiss
December 1910 in Vienna: a janitor makes a gruesome discovery. Who murdered the 40 year old women and dismembered her, and why? Johanna tells you about the murder…
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Episode 173: Halloween Special 2022
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Episode 172: Have You Checked the Candy?
Today we discuss how the idea of tainted Halloween candy became such a popular urban legend, and how a few specific terrible incidents have fueled this myth over…
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Episode 171: A Fresh Hell Guide to Vampires
Today we take a look at the history of vampires, the various categories of vampire, and how to survive an attack, should you happen to catch the eye…
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Episode 170: The Poltergeist Curse
To begin spooky season, we discuss the alleged curse of the hit horror film Poltergeist. With ghastly rumors and more than one tragic death, there is plenty of…