Fatal Tales
30 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsGirlfriends Katie and Azra cover true crime cases and other spooky tales weekly, while also trying to offer fresh opinions and insight into cases. Yes, we are dating. Yes, we are bisexual. And, yes, we cover a wide variety of true crime cases and some weird but interesting things in our Twisted Tales episodes.
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13. Killer Nurse: Niels Högel
April 08, 2021 23:44 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBConsidered the most prolific serial killer in postwar Germany, Niels Högel is believed to have killed between 100-300 people in the five years he worked in hospitals in Oldenburg and Delmenhorst. Katie and Azra talk about the truly terrifying concept of a killer nurse, the investigation into the case, and the lack of action the hospitals took even when they knew he Niels was killing people. OUR SOCIALS Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fataltales/ Our Twitter: https://twitter.com...
Gun Violence | Twisted Tales 8
March 31, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBIn this Twisted Tale, Katie tells Azra about gun violence in the United States. Important topics include the 2nd amendment, gun control laws that have existed, racism, and the NRA. Hopefully, you'll learn as much as we did in this one, there is so much neither of us knew before this episode. Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fataltales/ Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/fataltalespod Adam Ruins Everything Season 2 Episode #23: Adam Ruins Guns. The Patriot Act Volume 3 Episode #5: T...
12. Fantasy Turned Murder: New Zealand's Heavenly Creatures
March 20, 2021 00:35 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBThe cold-blooded killing of Honorah Parker Rieper is commonly known as the most infamous murder in New Zealand's history. Katie and Azra cover the case and the twisted fantasy world that Pauline and Juliet, the 15-year-old best friends who were responsible for the murder, would do anything to save. They also discuss the blatant homophobia of the media surrounding the case, the hysteria it led to, and the serious repercussions it had for LGBTQ+ people in New Zealand.
12. Heavenly Creatures
March 20, 2021 00:35 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBThe cold-blooded killing of Honorah Parker Rieper is commonly known as the most infamous murder in New Zealand's history. Katie and Azra cover the case and the twisted fantasy world that Pauline and Juliet, the 15-year-old best friends who were responsible for the murder, would do anything to save. They also discuss the blatant homophobia of the media surrounding the case, the hysteria it led to, and the serious repercussions it had for LGBTQ+ people in New Zealand.
Tiny Tales 7 | Ed & Lorraine Warren: Fact or Fiction
March 12, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBAzra tells you and Katie all about Ed & Lorraine Warren, the famous demonologist and clairvoyant couple most known for their work in the real life stories that inspired the Conjuring and Annabelle movies. This episode goes over who Ed & Lorraine were, how they built their brand, and goes over their most famous cases including Amityville, Annabelle, the Conjuring, and the Enfield Poltergeist. We also discuss how much (or little) Ed & Lorraine actually had to do with these cases, as well as wha...
Ed & Lorraine Warren: Fact or Fiction | Tiny Tales 7
March 12, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBAzra tells you and Katie all about Ed & Lorraine Warren, the famous demonologist and clairvoyant couple most known for their work in the real life stories that inspired the Conjuring and Annabelle movies. This episode goes over who Ed & Lorraine were, how they built their brand, and goes over their most famous cases including Amityville, Annabelle, the Conjuring, and the Enfield Poltergeist. We also discuss how much (or little) Ed & Lorraine actually had to do with these cases, as well as wh...
11. The Jonestown Massacre
February 26, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBKatie tells Azra and all of you about the Jonestown Massacre. She covers some of the lesser-known features of the case including a brief history of the People's Temple and its ideology. Spoiler Alert: It's so much worse than you think. Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fataltales/ Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/fataltalespod Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Peoples-Temple https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Church_(Disciples_of_...
Tiny Tales 6 | San Junipero, Queer Content, & the Conundrum of Black Mirror
February 19, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBKatie and Azra discuss what they consider to be the best episode of Black Mirror: San Junipero. In this tiny, the two also discuss what the show Black Mirror tells us about society, their favourite episodes, and where the show went wrong. As well, the conversation diverges into a necessary discussion on the lack of representation in media today, and why San Junipero means so much to us. CONNECT WITH US: Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fataltales/ Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/f...
San Junipero, Queer Content, & the Conundrum of Black Mirror | Tiny Tales 6
February 19, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBKatie and Azra discuss what they consider to be the best episode of Black Mirror: San Junipero. In this tiny, the two also discuss what the show Black Mirror tells us about society, their favourite episodes, and where the show went wrong. As well, the conversation diverges into a necessary discussion on the lack of representation in media today, and why San Junipero means so much to us. CONNECT WITH US: Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fataltales/ Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/...
10. Mr. Cruel | Unsolved
February 10, 2021 11:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBIn the late 80's and early 90's a masked man wreaked havoc throughout Melbourne, Australia, creating a sense of terror for all parents. Dubbed "Mr. Cruel," the man broke into homes in the dead of night, abducting young girls, and to this day has never been caught. Azra and Katie cover the still unsolved case of Mr. Cruel, talking the crimes, investigation, suspects, as well as conspiracies that involve a possible link to the Golden State Killer. Let us know your theories and what you think ...
Body Farms | Tiny Tales 5
February 06, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBThis tiny covers forensic research centers around the world called Body Farms. Body farms have helped forensic anthropologists understand the science behind decomposition, and they have massively helped crime solving. What happens when spontaneous lawnmower accidents lead to new research ideas? Listen now to find out. CONNECT WITH US Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fataltales/ Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/fataltalespod Email Us: [email protected] SOURCES: Music Credit: ...
Tiny Tales 5 | Body Farms
February 06, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBThis tiny covers forensic research centers around the world called Body Farms. Body farms have helped forensic anthropologists understand the science behind decomposition, and they have massively helped crime solving. What happens when spontaneous lawnmower accidents lead to new research ideas? Listen now to find out. CONNECT WITH US Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fataltales/ Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/fataltalespod Email Us: [email protected] SOURCES: Music Credit: h...
9. The Ogden Hi-Fi Shop Murders
February 03, 2021 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBAzra and Katie cover the chilling Hi-Fi shop murders. On April 22nd, 1974, three men decided to rob an electronics store. They went with the intent to steal as much sound and audio equipment as possible and to kill anyone who got in their way. This case is incredibly (literally) close to home for Katie, and covers some intense topics, especially the racial tensions surrounding many aspects of the case. Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fataltales/ Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/fa...
8. Jennifer Pan Part 2: A Murder Plot for the Ages
January 28, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBIn the wild conclusion to this two-parter, Jennifer Pan amps up her lies, and plans out a truly crazy murder plot. This episode covers the murder plan, crime, and subsequent investigation and trials that resulted from Jennifer Pan's web of Lies. CONNECT WITH US Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fataltales/ Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/fataltalespod Email Us: [email protected] SOURCES: Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com/ https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/2...
Tiny Tales 4 | The Mandela Effect
January 23, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBKatie tells Azra about a bunch of different Mandela Effects. We talk about the Bernstein Bears effect, Star wars, Mr. Monopoly, and more! Katie also talks about possible theories for the Mandela Effect, as well as the origin. We hope you enjoy this Tiny Tale! *after recording the episode we discovered that it really is spelled Loon e y Tunes, but decided to leave that portion in, as we thought it would be funny OUR SOCIALS Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fataltales/ Our Twitter: ...
The Mandela Effect | Tiny Tales 4
January 23, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBKatie tells Azra about a bunch of different Mandela Effects. We talk about the Bernstein Bears effect, Star wars, Mr. Monopoly, and more! Katie also talks about possible theories for the Mandela Effect, as well as the origin. We hope you enjoy this Tiny Tale! *after recording the episode we discovered that it really is spelled Looney Tunes, but decided to leave that portion in, as we thought it would be funny OUR SOCIALS Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fataltales/ Our Twitter: h...
7. Jennifer Pan's Twisted Web of Lies | Part 1
January 20, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBIn this episode, Azra and Katie discuss Jennifer Pan's early life and the unbelievable lies she begins to tell in high school and college to sustain her lifestyle and keep herself in her parent's good graces. We promise, the build-up WILL be worth it, as everything in this episode snowballs into an insane murder plot. Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fataltales/ Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/fataltalespod Email Us: [email protected] SOURCES: https://www.goodreads.com/en/bo...
BONUS | Politics
January 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBAzra and Katie share their opinions about recent political events including the attack on the capitol, Trump's second impeachment, and what those things could potentially mean for the future of the US.
6. The Cleveland Elementary School Shooting
January 13, 2021 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBThis episode covers Brenda Spencer's attack on Cleveland Elementary school on January 29, 1979. We discuss the shooting itself as well as the subsequent trial and parole hearings. Brenda is one of the only female school shooters and one of the earliest widely televised school shootings so we also discuss the overall impact this shooting had on society. Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fataltales/ Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/fataltalespod https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/...
Black Eyed Children | Tiny Tales 3
January 09, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBIn this tiny, Azra tells Katie about the popular urban legend of the black-eyed children. Are they simply a creepy ghost story made up to spook friends around the campfire, or do the many accounts from throughout the years have some truth to them? Listen now to find out. CONNECT WITH US Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fataltales/ Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/fataltalespod Email: [email protected] SOURCES https://thoughtcatalog.com/christine-stockton/2013/11/16-peoples-t...
Tiny Tales 3 | Black Eyed Children
January 09, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBIn this tiny, Azra tells Katie about the popular urban legend of the black-eyed children. Are they simply a creepy ghost story made up to spook friends around the campfire, or do the many accounts from throughout the years have some truth to them? Listen now to find out. CONNECT WITH US Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fataltales/ Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/fataltalespod Email: [email protected] SOURCES https://thoughtcatalog.com/christine-stockton/2013/11/16-peoples-te...
5. The MacDonald Family Massacre Part 2: Jeffrey's Motive
January 06, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBIn the final part of this series on the murders of Colette MacDonald and her two daughters, Katie and Azra go over Jeffrey MacDonald's motive for killing his family. They discuss the trial, appeal attempts, and some wild false confessions by Helena Stoeckley. This episode is a wild ride, but the overall theme is: Jeffrey MacDonald is an asshole. This two-parter might be done, but to get some more Fatal Tales, be sure to follow us on our social medias, linked below! OUR SOCIALS Instagram: h...
4. The MacDonald Family Massacre Part 1: The Murders
January 01, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBAzra and Katie explore the cold-blooded murders of a mother and her two daughters in their home one February night in 1970. Most know this case by the name of its main suspect, and husband and father to the victims: Jeffrey MacDonald. This episode goes through the murders and initial hearing, and leaves us asking the question, is Jeffrey MacDonald guilty or innocent? Definite asshole, possibly a murderer. Stay tuned for part two next week, and in the meantime, connect with us on our social m...
Tiny Tales 2 | Dear David: Haunted on Twitter
December 26, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBWelcome to our second ever Tiny Tale! In this episode, Katie reads the story of Dear David as told by Adam Ellis. In 2017 Adam was haunted by a little boy named David who had a dented head and he told that story on his Twitter. The story quickly went viral and it's pretty spooky. Be sure to let us know what you think by chatting with us on our social media, linked below! Our Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/fataltalespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fataltales/ Gmail: fa...
Dear David: Haunted on Twitter | Tiny Tales 2
December 26, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBWelcome to our second ever Tiny Tale! In this episode, Katie reads the story of Dear David as told by Adam Ellis. In 2017 Adam was haunted by a little boy named David who had a dented head and he told that story on his Twitter. The story quickly went viral and it's pretty spooky. Be sure to let us know what you think by chatting with us on our social media, linked below! Our Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/fataltalespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fataltales/ Gmail: ...
3. The Grim Murder of Jonathan Amerault
December 23, 2020 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB25 year old Jonathan Amerault had his life brutally and tragically cut short after finding himself at the receiving end of a man's revenge-driven rage. Hosts Azra and Katie explore the ultimately fatal relationship that would lead to Amerault's demise. They also discuss the impact abusive relationships can have on a person, as well as have callbacks to well-known criminals such as Moira Hindley and Karla Homolka. Our Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/fataltales/ https://twitter.com/f...
2. Megan Huntsman & Christy Sheats: Murderous Moms
December 16, 2020 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBKatie and Azra cover two infamous cases of moms who brutally killed their children. They start the episode with a case in Utah where a mom killed 6 of her babies immediately after they were born, and then head over to Texas for an equally brutal case of a mom killing her daughters to enact revenge on her husband. Be prepared for some hot takes on gun control, some very cold moms, and Facebook political post breakdowns. Our Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fataltales/ Twit...
Tiny Tales 1: The Gruesome History of Chainsaws and Childbirth
December 12, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBIn today's special Tiny Tales episode, Azra tells Katie about the origins of chainsaws, and how they were used on women in childbirth. This episode even gets into the overuse of this on women in Ireland due to religious fuckery, all culminating in a government compensation scheme and national investigation. Sources: Original Tik Tok- https://www.tiktok.com/@hellomynamesjon/video/6891067919497710854?refer=embed&sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=6903036446636049925&is_from_webapp=1 ( https://www...
The Gruesome History of Chainsaws and Childbirth | Tiny Tales 1
December 12, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBIn today's special Tiny Tales episode, Azra tells Katie about the origins of chainsaws, and how they were used on women in childbirth. This episode even gets into the overuse of this on women in Ireland due to religious fuckery, all culminating in a government compensation scheme and national investigation. Sources: Original Tik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@hellomynamesjon/video/6891067919497710854?refer=embed&sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=6903036446636049925&is_from_webapp=1 UN Submissio...
1. The Cruel and Twisted Case of Skylar Neese
December 09, 2020 11:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB16-year-old Skylar Neese disappeared from her apartment on July 6th, 2012. This episode delves into what happened to her. Even more importantly, hosts Katie and Azra try to answer the question: why? Sources: ABC 20/20: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kw5Bw8mb1G0 Date Line: https://youtu.be/v7aDqv8w2xc See no Evil Episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4219068/ https://skylarneesemurder.com/ https://www.elle.com/culture/tech/a22/skylar-neese-disappearance-twitter/ https://heavy.com/news...