murder Johanna tells Annie another cannibal story, the third in her German Cannibal trilogy... and now Annie thinks it's time to phase out some of their traditional fairy tales... Join us for yet another disturbing and surprisingly sad story, that leaves Annie and Johanna feeling sorry for everyone involved. E31: Armin Meiwes
Episode 27: Mystery – Frauke Liebs
mystery This week Johanna tells Annie about the mysterious disappearance and death of Frauke Liebs, the chilling and confounding continued phone calls from her, to her loved ones, and her tragic end. Was she another victim of the infamous Höxter Horror House? E27: Frauke Liebs
Episode 26: Murder – Clara Harris & Henry Rathbone
murder Everyone knows the story of the assassination of President Licoln, but what about the story of Clara Harris and Henry Rathbone, the couple who attended the play with them that fateful night? Annie tells Johanna this incredible true story of love, tragedy, madness, murder, and a ghost! This tale has everything, join us as... Continue Reading →
Episode 25: Mystery – The Dyatlov Pass Incident
mystery In February, 1959, 9 hikers from the Ural Polytechnical Institute embarked on a difficult hike into the Ural Mountains… they never came home. Led by Igor Dyatlov, the pass where their bodies were recovered is now know known as the Dyatlov Pass Incident. One of the great mysteries of Soviet era, Johanna & Annie... Continue Reading →
Episode 23: Murder – The Horror House of Höxter
murder Johanna tells Annie about the horror house of Höxter, Germany, where Wilfried and Angelika W. tortured and killed helpless victims. This is an incredibly sad and disturbing tale of abuse and murder. Listener discretion is advised. E23: Höxter
Episode 22: Murder – The Axeman of New Orleans
murder It was about 100 years ago that a killer known as the Axe Man terrorized New Orleans, and demanded that the Crescent City 'jazz it,' or get the axe. Annie & Johanna talk about the terrible attacks rocked the Big Easy and toast a widow who was pushed to the edge. Was the Axe-man... Continue Reading →
Episode 21: Special – International Tales
In a very special episode we break from our usual format, and cover some of the murders, mysteries and macabre stories from countries our listeners are from. In Malta, the murder of Sylvia King and the mysterious elongated skulls found in the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum. In Greece, the 1991 disappearance of 21 month old Ben... Continue Reading →
Episode 20: Murder – Lady of the Dunes
murder In the summer of 1974 a girl and her beagle found the badly decomposed body of a murdered woman in the dunes of Provincetown, Massachusetts, and it remains one of the Cape Cod’s most well known cold cases. Who was this woman? Was Whitey Bulger involved in her death? Might she be an extra... Continue Reading →
Episode 19: Murder – Fritz Haarmann
murder War brings chaos, creating the perfect environment for a serial killer to prey on unsuspecting victims. Join us as Johanna tells Annie about the infamous Fritz Haarmann, who preyed upon post war Germany. This is the second part of her German Cannibal trilogy. E19: Fritz Haarmann
Episode 18: Murder – Lauren Dunne Astley
Annie tells Johanna about the tragic 2011 murder of 18 year old Lauren Astley, which happened on her street in Wayland, Massachusetts. We discuss the issue of breakup violence, especially in teenagers. Please join us as we discuss this terribly senseless murder and it's aftermath. E18: Lauren Dunne Astley
Episode 17: Mystery – YOG’TZE
mystery Johanna covers the mysterious YOG'TZE incident, a mysterious death that has haunted Germany and the rest of Europe since the 80s. Was it murder or madness that caused the mysterious death of Günther Stoll. Don't forget to tell us what you think... E17: YOG'TZE
Episode 14: Macabre – The Curse of Tutankhamun
macabre We've been fascinated with mummies for as long as we can remember. Join us as we discuss ancient Egyptian mummification, the strange history of mummies through the Victorian era, and the amazing discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun. Was the boy king murdered, and did opening the tomb unleash a terrible curse? We'll tell... Continue Reading →
Episode 13: Murder – Karl Denke
murder This episode is not for the faint of heart! Johanna tells Annie about the grisley case of Karl Denke, one of the most gruesome cannibal cases in Germany. E13: Karl Denke
Episode 12: Mystery – Natalee Holloway & Stephany Flores Ramirez
mystery Natalee Holloway vanished on the last night of her graduation trip, on the beautiful island of Aruba. Join us as we discuss her infamous and tragic disappearance, as well as the brutal and senseless murder of Stephany Flores Ramirez, by Joren van der Sloot. E12: Natalee Holloway
Episode 11: Murder – The Papin Sisters
murder The shocking story of the Papin sisters is perhaps the most well known, and most horrific case of follie a deux, or twin madness. This famous French case devastated the Lancelin family, and rocked Le Mans, and the rest of Europe. E11: The Papin Sisters
Episode 10: Mystery – Zigmund Adamski
mystery In June of 1980, Zigmund Adamski left his home to walk to the market to buy some produce for dinner. His family never saw him alive again. His body was found five days later, with strange burns, partially dressed and lying on his back on a pile of coal. What on Earth happened to... Continue Reading →
Episode 9: Murder – Hinterkaifeck
murder Annie thought she knew everything about the gruesome and baffling Hinterkaifek case, until she covered it with Johanna, who speaks German. This unsolved family massacre is haunting and perplexing, creepy and disturbing. Join us as we go over this infamous and terrible unsolved case. E09: Hinterkaifeck
Episode 7: Mystery – The Lindbergh Baby (Part I)
mystery Annie realized she didn't actually know this story, so she decided to cover it and learn everything. In part one we cover the history of the Lindbergh's and why they'd be a target for a kidnapping. We also talk about the kidnapping itself, the bizarre series of ransom notes, and the tragic conclusion. We... Continue Reading →
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