Season 1
This week, Charlie tells the tragic and heartbreaking story of Bianca Devins. Bianca was a beautiful young girl who, despite her struggles, was beginning a life full of joy, talent and an unlimited potential for the future. This chance at her future was cruelly ripped away from her, by someone who felt entitled to what he couldn't have - and worst of all, someone her family trusted. PLEASE take a moment to sign the petition to pass Bianca's Law: Petition · Bianca’s Law - Stop the spread of violent and graphic images on the internet! · Change.org Sources for this episode are: Bianca Devins murder: Violent images sent to victim's family a form of "psychological terrorism," expert says - CBS News Bianca Devins: The teenager whose murder was exploited for clicks - BBC News Bianca Devins: How a Teenager's Death Went Viral - Rolling Stone Suit: DA’s office shared gruesome images | Daily Sentinel (romesentinel.com) Man accepts murder plea, gets 25 years to life in prison | Daily Sentinel (romesentinel.com) Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk
Join us this week as Charlie tells a story of a disturbingly brutal attack in an affluent suburb of Maryland. The community is shocked, but the autopsy, crime scene and police interviews reveal the attacker behind the murder of Jayna Troxel Murray to ensure they stay behind bars forever. Sources for this episode are: Jayna Murray Obituary - The Woodlands, TX (dignitymemorial.com) Lululemon murder: Apple Store employees listen to slaying | WJLA Lululemon Murder, The Vicious Killing Over A Pair Of Leggings (allthatsinteresting.com) Lululemon killing trial begins Monday - The Washington Post Prosecutor in Bethesda slaying describes wild cover-up story - The Washington Post Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk
Charlie is back where she belongs in the storytelling seat as this week, we examine the bizarre and unsolved deaths on Vintém Hill in Brazil. Two men were found dead, with lead masks on their faces and a bizarre set of instructions, with no signs of violence. What happened to the men? Was this an illegal deal gone wrong, a suicide pact, or did they find the paranormal answers they were so desperately searching for? Sources for this episode are: Bowen,Two deaths 1966,Brazil,FSR67V13N2.pdf (ignaciodarnaude.com) Lead Masks Case - Wikipedia Solving the Lead Masks of Vintem Hill (skeptoid.com) Impresión de fax de página completa (noufors.com) Lead Masks Case: The Mysterious Death of Two UFO Hunters | by Mr. K | The Mystery Box | Medium Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk
Sophie takes us on the second part of this story, as we learn about Sylvia's writing career, her turbulent marriage, and what her husband got up to once Sylvia had gone. Sometimes, tragedy does strike twice, and it can have a devastating impact on the generations that follow. Sylvia might be gone but her work lives forever. Sources for this episode are: - Sylvia Plath - Wikipedia - How Sylvia Plath Used a Ouija Board to Write Poetry (ultraculture.org) - Sylvia Plath | Biography, Poems, Books, Death, & Facts | Britannica - Ruth Tiffany Barnhouse - Wikipedia - Dr Ruth Tiffany Barnhouse (1924-1999) - Find a Grave Memorial - Sylvia Plath's Spirit Guide | Academy of American Poets Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk
Sophie is in the hot seat again to tell us the story of Sylvia Plath. This will be a two parter - the first episode describes the chapters of her early life. Sylvia was troubled with family tragedy, depression, and traumatic treatment for her problems. Despite all of this, she finds the inspiration to publish her writing, and even teach at university level. Sources for this episode are: - Sylvia Plath - Wikipedia - How Sylvia Plath Used a Ouija Board to Write Poetry (ultraculture.org) - Sylvia Plath | Biography, Poems, Books, Death, & Facts | Britannica - Ruth Tiffany Barnhouse - Wikipedia - Dr Ruth Tiffany Barnhouse (1924-1999) - Find a Grave Memorial - Sylvia Plath's Spirit Guide | Academy of American Poets Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk
The final part of this awful story is here. Susan's wonderful parents try to do what is best for the children, and we look into just how gross Gross Steve actually is. It turns out it's super gross. Josh does the unthinkable, and another of the Powell siblings is trying to keep a secret hidden. Sources for this episode are: Father-in-law's journals detail obsession with Susan Powell - The Salt Lake Tribune (sltrib.com) Odd Document, Behavior At Son's School Noted In Susan Powell Case (ksltv.com) Who Is Michael Powell, And Did He Have Any Connection To The Disappearance Of Susan Cox Powell? | Crime News (oxygen.com) Cold Podcast - The Complete Untold Stories (thecoldpodcast.com) Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk
Staying in Utah another week, continue with Charlie as she tells you the next chapter of this story. Police immediately suspect Josh, and his actions immediately after Susan's disappearance cause alarm to everyone around him. The frustration is enough to drive anyone nuts, especially once police learn that Josh disappeared for a vital 18 hours. Sources for this episode are: Cold Podcast - The Complete Untold Stories (thecoldpodcast.com) 25073585.pdf (ksl.com) Everything police found in Josh Powell's minivan after Susan went missing - Deseret News Police ask why Powell drove so far in rental car - Deseret News Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk
This week, Charlie tells you the story of Susan Cox Powell. Every time you think it can't get worse - it gets worse. Beautiful, sweet and charming Susan married into the worst family in the universe, and the mystery of what happened to her is still being theorised to this day. Her incredibly strong family and friends keep her name alive, as we ask - What Happened to Susan Cox Powell? Sources for this episode are: Cold Podcast - The Complete Untold Stories (thecoldpodcast.com) CNN.com - Transcripts Washington Court Records | StateRecords.org Home - SteveChantrey.com (archive.org) In her own words: Susan Cox Powell wrote of fear in emails - The Salt Lake Tribune (sltrib.com) Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk
This time, join Charlie as she tells Sophie about the mysterious death of Phoebe Handsjuk. This is a tragedy that is going to be split over two parts, and in this second part we will discuss the immediate aftermath of Phoebe's death and inquest that followed. Plus, a little peek into what Ant Hampel has been up to since. We go back to the luxurious Balencia Apartments in Melbourne, in December of 2010, where a troubled relationship ends in tragedy. Phoebe Handsjuk — May 9, 1986 – December 2, 2010. What happened? What really happened to Phoebe Handsjuk? An investigation | Marie Claire Australia Australian Breaking News Headlines & World News Online | SMH.com.au CoronerFinding.pdf (smh.com.au) Coroner finds Baillee Schneider death was not suspicious (theage.com.au) Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk
Sophie takes the drivers seat for the first time, telling the creepy tale of Jennifer and June Gibbons. Get a hot drink, turn the lights down and get ready to be spooked, as these two twin girls embody the eerie twin trope, and they embody it HARD. Apologies for the audio interference - we had some technical difficulties but I edited it out the best I could! Sources for this episode are: We Two Made One | The New Yorker Silent Twins: Without My Shadow (TV Movie 1994) - IMDb Music by Pawel Fezczuk - Free Music Archive - Paweł Feszczuk