Tracy talks about the Eastburn Family murders in North Carolina in 1985. Katie Eastburn and two of her daughters were brutally murdered while her husband was 500 miles away at an Air Force captain training school. Tracy goes through the rollercoaster of a trial, the second trial, acquittal, and the historic third trial with newly presented evidence…

Tracy and April just hang out and chat for this episode. They talk about jury duty, court proceedings, and recent crimes. Also- the Queen. Today's cocktail is a Pumpkin Spice Latte Martini. Perfect for this drizzly, Fall day. PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE MARTINI 1 oz. Veil Pumpkin Vodka 1 oz. pumpkin spice liqueur 2 oz. freshly brewed strong coffee Splash o…

In Part 2, Tracy talks about how Earle goes to Canada and continues murdering women. After two murders in Canada, many outfit changes, visits to several towns, an attempt to cross the border back into the US, and an actual town mob hunting him down, he is apprehended by authorities. Although he has committed dozens of murders, he is only tried for …

In Part 1, Tracy talks about the origins of Earle Nelson, his traumatic upbringing, both parents dying, his multiple traumatic brain injuries, and bouts of syphilis (which offered possible mercury and arsenic poisonings as treatment), his insatiable sexual appetite, and his overt religious fervor. Nelson had serval aliases and traveled all across t…

Tracy talks about the disappearance and murder of Sonya Ivanoff, an Alaska native woman. Her murder unveils the years long abuse of power by a police officer in a small, rural town where much of his abuse was committed upon Native Alaskan women. For information, Tracy referred to Fatal Frontier: Evil in Alaska, The Star Advertiser newspaper, and th…

Tracy talks about the disappearance and probable rape and murder of 14 year old Thora Chamberlain. Thomas Henry McMonigle is the primary suspect and all evidence points to his guilt. He tries his best to throw the FBI off his trail, but he's not very cunning and he isn't successful. This story is a total wild-goose chase that involves other people …

In this episode, Tracy and April talk about their experience on a ghost hunting tour along with some history of Sacramento, California. This episode's cocktail is absolutely a pick-me-up- It's deep, dark, and tasty. BEHIND THE SHADOWS 2 oz. vanilla vodka 3/4 oz. Kahlua 3/4 oz. creme de cacao 2 oz. chilled espresso Shake all ingredients with ice. St…

Tracy talks about Franklin Castle in Cleveland, Ohio. The home is legendary for it's inhabitants' sorted pasts, which may not be as salacious as the rumors suggest. Although, the spirits that have been sensed and seen there might have you thinking otherwise. This episode's cocktail is the Franklin Royale- an absolutely beautiful, delicious drink th…

Tracy dives into the harrowing tale of the Dupperrault Family and what was supposed to be a magnificent adventure on a sailing boat in the Bahamas. Unfortunately, their hired Captain Julian Harvey had other, more sinister plans-- and intended to make it look like an accident. What he didn't count on was a surviving member of the family and her reco…

April talks about Peter Thomas Anthony Manuel AKA The Beast of Birkenshaw who was a serial killer active from 1956-1958 in Scotland. He terrorized the entire area and people were terrified to go out by themselves. He was the most prolific serial killer in Scotland as he was charged with 7 murders, but allegedly confessed to 18 in total. His crimes …

Tracy talks about the brutal murder of 56 year old Bill Nelson at the hands of his wife, 23 year old Omaima Nelson. They got married after knowing each other for only 4 weeks. They seemed to get along fantastically until things took a turn for the worst. Shortly after enjoying Thanksgiving together, Omaima killed Bill and mutilated his body in the …

Happy Halloween, everyone- And Happy Anniversary to our faithful listeners! We love and appreciate you all for coming back for more stories week after week for the last year. It was our dream to make this podcast happen and with your support, it has been an amazing first year with many more to come! In this episode, April talks about the history of…

Tracy talks about Johnny Frank Garrett who was presumably wrongfully convicted of the horrific rape and murder of Sister Tadea Benz in Amarillo, Texas. Johnny Frank Garrett was sentenced to be executed in 1992 but before his death, he cursed those who contributed to his conviction and execution. The curse seemed to be effective because many people …

Tracy talks about Richard Biegenwald AKA The Jersey Shore Thrill Killer. He was active from 1958 to 1983 and had 6-8 known victims, with a possible 100 or more murders that went unsolved. Tracy's description of his bonkers bananas apartment alone is truly worth the listen. He was pure evil from Day 1 and had no intentions of slowing down. He enjoye…

April talks about the shocking and awful murder of Rebekah Gay. Her murder was committed in the early hours of Halloween morning in 2012 by John Douglas White, her mother's fiancé and pastor at a local church. This was not the first time John had committed a violent crime against a woman and he had expressed urges of necrophilia and murder in the p…

April talks about the history of the talking board, more specifically, the Ouija Board. In the United States, prior to the release of The Exorcist, the Ouija was a way to communicate with the afterlife that caused no harm, was a comfort, and often enjoyed by families and friends. During the 1970's the Ouija Board became a symbol synonymous with Dev…

Tracy talks about Leap Castle in Coolsderry, County Offaly, Ireland. Leap Castle has a long and often tumultuous history. There were many powerful families who resided there along with terrible murders among family and outsiders. There was a frequently utilized secret oubliette. Upon it's discovery, cartloads of human bones were found and removed. …

Tracy tells us about the torture, mutilation, rape, and murder of Donna Marie Dixon from Newport News, Virginia. She was a 17 year old runaway living in Atlanta, Georgia when she was accused of stealing by Timothy 'Wes' McCorquodale. McCorquodale took her back to the apartment where his girlfriend, her 3 year old daughter, and her pregnant roommate…

April tells the story of Katherine Knight- her violent background, troubled relationships, and expertise as a butcher was a deadly combo. Her victim, John Price, was a good man and did not deserve to die in such a brutal and terrifying way. This takes place in and around Aberdeen, New South Wales Australia. The cocktail in this episode is called a …

Tracy dives into the story of the Great Circus Fire of 1944 in Hartford, CT. The fire was absolutely devastating and took many many lives. The town of Hartford was greatly affected because almost everyone in town was either at the circus or knew someone who was. Tracy shares stories of individual survivors and those that perished. Book: The Circus …

In this episode, Tracy talks about the poisonings and malpractice murders committed by Dr. Thomas Neill Cream in Canada, Illinois, and London. She talks about his two prison stays and his eventual execution. In a span of 15 years, he was convicted of 2 murders, stood trial for a third, and faced charges of killing 3 more people. He was also the pri…

In this episode, Tracy talks about the very long and troubled history of The Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania which was founded in 1829 and was abandoned in 1971. It was initially a Quaker led vision of solitary confinement leading to religion and enlightenment. Although this experiment didn't really work to rehabilitate, it…

Tracy talks about the wave of death and destruction perpetrated by Andrew Kehoe that left the town of Bath, Michigan and it's residents in absolute ruin. Kehoe acted as the school board treasurer and briefly as the township clerk. He was in general rejected by the community because of his harsh and unfriendly nature, which spawned his plan for murd…

In the first episode of the Golden Age of Pirates Series, April talks about the Golden Age of Piracy. There are a few puns and laughing fits along the way- must have been the incredible cocktail. Overall, a very fun episode where April and Tracy talk swashbuckling in the 17th century with the highlight on a famous pirate, William Kidd. He experienc…

In today's episode, Tracy talks about the murder of Emily Coombes at the hands of her 13 year old son, Robert Coombes. Robert's actions received the acknowledgement and approval of his little brother, 12 year old Nathanial Coombes as they spent the nearly two weeks after her death attending cricket matches and skipping school while her corpse was r…

In this episode Tracy goes deeper into the theories surrounding the Villisca Axe Murders. There are a few wild characters in the bunch, a couple of false confessions, and we find out that whoever the killer was may have been train hopping to cities across the US for years committing murder after murder. Tracy also gets into the hauntings of the Vil…

Tracy tells the story of the horrific and brutal murders of the Moore Family and the Stillinger sisters. They were bludgeoned to death in the night while sleeping on a summer evening at the Moore home in rural Iowa. There are some very strange theories as to what exactly happened or who committed the murders. Tracy will get more into theories in Pa…

Join us as we chat about the prosecution of Carl, Wayne, Billy, and George. We also discuss the retrials given to Carl, Wayne, and George because of the 'inflammatory and prejudicial pretrial publicity' given to the defendants during their original trial set in Seminole County, GA; as well as Carl's multiple escape attempts. Today's cocktail was th…

Join us as we talk about the untimely and horrific massacre of 6 members of the Alday Family on their family farm in rural South Georgia. We also follow the story of one of the murderers, Carl Isaacs, and the horrors he endured in and out of institutions throughout his life. Today's cocktail was the Peach Evasion. It's a take on a peach cobbler mar…

Join us for Part 2 of the murder of 8 year old Alma Kellner; who's dismembered and charred remains were discovered in the flooded sub-cellar of St. John's Church basement in Louisville, Kentucky in 1910. Part 2 takes us on the chase of Joseph Wendling, the murderer, through Texas and California. Many hands were involved in his eventual capture in S…

Join us as we chat about the disappearance and gruesome murder of 8 year old Alma Kellner with information gathered from Louisville's Alma Kellner Mystery by Shawn M. Herron. Alma Kellner was a sweet, smart child who traveled to Church alone to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary in December of 1909. She never return…

Join us as we chat about the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in Weston, West Virginia and the horrific events that occurred there. The Asylum operated from 1864-1994. Today's episode features The Antidote- a spicy, ginger and golden apple cocktail. Delicious! Check out all our new merch at https://www.etsy.com/shop/KillerSpiritsPod?ref=search_shop_r…

Today's episode wraps up the horrific, bloody story of Richard Trenton Chase, The Vampire of Sacramento. WARNING: This half of the story is GRAPHIC. If you are squeamish, you have been warned. Today's episode is paired with the Golden Almond. It's a delicious, sweet combo of almond and coffee. Listen in for the recipe! Check out all our new merch a…

Join us as we chat about the Vampire of Sacramento, Richard Trenton Chase and his obsessions with drinking and injecting animal blood- yuck. And this is just Part 1! Today's episode was accompanied by Bloodthirsty-- an orange beer cocktail with a bloody, strawberry injection. Listen in for the recipe! Check out all our new merch at https://www.etsy…

Join as we navigate the story of James Ruppert and the gruesome massacre of his entire family on Easter in Hamilton, Ohio in 1975. Today's cocktail is called the Easter Eleven- it's a delightful blend of orange and advocaat! Listen in for the recipe! Check out all our new merch at https://www.etsy.com/shop/KillerSpiritsPod?ref=search_shop_redirect …

Join us as we chat about the untimely, grisly murder of young mother, Ocey Snead. The three sisters in black make the tale all the more chilling. Today's cocktail is Sisters in Black-- a gin and blood orange fizz. Perfect for springtime and an excellent refreshment for this dark story. The end of our episode features our friends over at Imbibe the …

Join us as we go in depth on the absolutely brutal Marshall Family Massacre in Denham, Buckinghamshire. This episode is paired with a delicious cocktail we named The Hangman-- it's a gin buck with an elderflower addition. Find us on Instagram; @KillerSpiritsPod Twitter @killerspirits Youtube.com/KillerSpiritsPod Patreon.com/KillerSpirits Tik Tik @k…

Join us as we talk about the horrific torture, rape, and murder of several young women in Southern California in the late 70's. The Toolbox Killers were identified as Roy Norris and Lawrence Bittaker. Today's cocktail is a So Cal Sunset- a tasty blend of coconut rum and pineapple goodness. Listen in for the recipe! Find us on Instagram; @KillerSpir…

Join us as we finish up the assassination and betrayal of Julius Caesar. Featuring that part of Mean Girls where Gretchen Weiners thinks we should all just stab Caesar. Today's cocktail is the Bitter Betrayal which is fig-filled bourbon deliciousness. Listen in for the recipe! Find us on Instagram; @KillerSpiritsPod Twitter @killerspirits Youtube.c…

Today's episode is just the tip of the iceberg on the Assassination of Julius Caesar. We talk about the history of his life and his rise to power. This episode was accompanied by a delightful citrusy gin cocktail called The Rubicon. Listen in for the recipe! Find us on Instagram; @KillerSpiritsPod Twitter @killerspirits Youtube.com/KillerSpiritsPod…

Join us as we talk about the history, escape attempts, executions, and hauntings of Joliet Prison in Joliet, Illinois. On this episode we enjoyed a Singing Ghost-- a gin sour that highlights the divine 1908 Empress Gin. Delicious! True crime starts around 7:00 Find us on Instagram; @KillerSpiritsPod Twitter @killerspirits Youtube.com/KillerSpiritsP…

Join us as we chat Leonarda's cursed life and her morbid plans to escape the curse and save her children. We're talking about soap made of melted human bodies and tea cakes made with dried blood. She really was a sick woman. This episode was paired with the Italian Curse-- a tasty, bubbly, limoncello, and gin refresher. Godere! True crime portion s…

Join us as we chat about the awesome and mysterious catacombs of France! We had a lot of fun with this one. We enjoyed an absolutely delicious French 75 renamed the Catacombs Martini. Find us on Instagram; @KillerSpiritsPod Twitter @killerspirits Youtube.com/KillerSpiritsPod Patreon.com/KillerSpirits Tik Tik @killerspiritspod Support the show…

April talks about the horrific slaying of Susan Hamilton, committed by her husband, Dr. John Hamilton, in between his calls to the hospital. For this episode we enjoyed a sweet, delicious cocktail called My Blood Valentine. Recipe below: MY BLOODY VALENTINE 2 oz. raspberry vodka 1 oz. sweetened lime juice 2 oz. cranberry juice 1 oz. grenadine 3 oz.…

Join us as we talk about Nicholas Behan, the perpetrator of the revengeful axe murders of the Wickham couple and the narrow escape of Ellen Holland. We made a Long Island Iced Tea to pair with this week's story. Don't sleep on this drink-- it's still good! Recipe below: LONG ISLAND ICED TEA 1 oz. gin 1 oz. cachaça or white rum 1 oz. vodka 1 oz. bla…

Join as as we chat about Pedro Filho AKA Killer Petey. He was a vigilante justice type killer sort of like fictional character Dexter Morgan. Our cocktail for this episode was a delicious cachaça cocktail called the Killer Petey. Recipe below: KILLER PETEY 1 oz. cachaça or white rum 1 oz. amaretto 1 oz. lemon juice 1 oz. maple syrup or heavy brown …

Join us as we finish up the story of the Wineville Chicken Coop murders and the final desperate attempts of Stewart to deceive law enforcement and the court. The cocktail enjoyed in this episode is called the Wineville Sour. Recipe below: WINEVILLE SOUR 1 oz. blanco tequila 1/2 oz. agave syrup 1/2 oz. lime juice Red wine (medium-bodied) Combine fir…

Join us as we talk about the disgusting abuse and murders committed by Gordon Stewart Northcott at his 'chicken farm' in Southern California. This is Part 1 of a two part series. The cocktail for this episode is called the Wineville Flip and is a Kijafa-centric and eggy treat. Recipe below: WINEVILLE FLIP 1 egg 1/4 oz. rum 1/4 oz. kirschwasser 1 1/…

Join us as we talk about the horrific kidnapping, torture, and murder of Mark Kilroy (pre-med student and Spring breaker) in Matamoros, Mexico. The killers were involved in drug smuggling and human sacrifice. Today's episode was paired with a tropical cocktail called the El Padrino (The Godfather) which is accompanied by a flaming shot to represent…

Join us as we talk about Ira Einhorn, the Unicorn Killer (he's self-named, ok?) and his two murder trials and escape from the law. Today we made a super fun cocktail, Unicorn on the Run-- it's made with cotton candy! Recipe below: UNICORN ON THE RUN Frosting and sprinkles Cotton candy 1 1/2 oz. vodka 2 oz. cranberry juice 1/2 oz. sweet vermouth 1/2…