Horrific Heartland
184 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago -Oh hi! Aimee and Aly here! We're just your "normal" midwest ladies who love true crime, the paranormal...and cats! On Horrific Heartland, we explore the creepy, the spooky, and horrific cases throughout the Heartland and beyond. Get your true crime fix wherever you listen to podcasts!
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Shocktober Week: The Watcher House
October 12, 2020 02:12 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBHappy Shocktober everyone! We've got a real treat for you. During the month of October we are going to tell horrific and spooky stories that will leave you terrified. The first story to send a chill down your spine is about the Westfield house in New Jersey, also known as The Watcher house. Are you a homeowner? Make sure your blinds are closed at night after listening to this story...you never know who might be watching you.
Shocktober: The Watcher House
October 12, 2020 02:12 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBHappy Shocktober everyone! We've got a real treat for you. During the month of October we are going to tell horrific and spooky stories that will leave you terrified. The first story to send a chill down your spine is about the Westfield house in New Jersey, also known as The Watcher house. Are you a homeowner? Make sure your blinds are closed at night after listening to this story...you never know who might be watching you.
The Watcher House
October 12, 2020 02:12 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBHappy Shocktober everyone! We've got a real treat for you. During the month of October we are going to tell horrific and spooky stories that will leave you terrified. The first story to send a chill down your spine is about the Westfield house in New Jersey, also known as The Watcher house. Are you a homeowner? Make sure your blinds are closed at night after listening to this story...you never know who might be watching you... Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion Group Instagram...
Shocktober Week: Everyone's a Little Witchy! The Origins of Superstitions
October 12, 2020 00:05 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBEver wonder why you knock on wood, or make a wish on a shooting star? Aimee has the answers! Listen as Aimee tells Aly the root of some of the most common superstitions. You'll be surprised to hear what you have in common with witches!
Shocktober: Everyone's a Little Witchy! The Origins of Superstitions
October 12, 2020 00:05 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBEver wonder why you knock on wood, or make a wish on a shooting star? Aimee has the answers! Listen as Aimee tells Aly the root of some of the most common superstitions. You'll be surprised to hear what you have in common with witches! Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion Group Instagram: horrificheartlandpodcast [email protected]
Everyone's a Little Witchy! The Origins of Superstitions.
October 12, 2020 00:05 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBEver wonder why you knock on wood, or make a wish on a shooting star? Aimee has the answers! Listen as Aimee tells Aly the root of some of the most common superstitions. You'll be surprised to hear what you have in common with witches!
Franklin Castle- Ohio's Haunted House
September 29, 2020 03:33 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBFranklin Castle was meant to be a cozy home for generations to come. Instead it became the stuff of horrific legend. Is Cleveland's Franklin Castle cursed? Take a listen and find out for yourself! Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion Group Instagram: horrificheartlandpodcast [email protected]
Franklin Castle: The Most Haunted House in Ohio
September 29, 2020 03:33 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBFranklin Castle was meant to be a cozy home for generations to come. Instead it became the stuff of horrific legend. Is Cleveland's Franklin Castle cursed?
Franklin Castle- Cleveland Ohio's Haunted House
September 29, 2020 03:33 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBFranklin Castle was meant to be a cozy home for generations to come. Instead it became the stuff of horrific legend. Is Cleveland's Franklin Castle cursed? Take a listen and find out for yourself! Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion Group Instagram: horrificheartlandpodcast [email protected]
Minnesota's Mysterious Kensington Rune Stone
September 22, 2020 03:31 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBIn 1898 Swedish immigrant Olaf Ohman made a shocking discovery on his land. He found a 202 pound slab of sandstone covered in ancient runes. What did it mean? Who put it there? Listen as Aly tells Aimee about one of the most hotly debated finds in Minnesota history, The Kensington Rune Stone. Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion Group Instagram: horrificheartlandpodcast [email protected]
Villisca Axe Murders of 1912
September 21, 2020 21:38 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBSometime during the warm spring night of June 9, 1912 the Moore family and two guests were brutally murdered with an axe in their sleep. Who would murder this well liked family? The case remains unsolved. Was it part of a bigger series of axe murders or a personal hit? Bonus game: Take a shot every time Aimee pronounces "Villisca". It's different almost every time!
The Villisca Axe Murders of 1912
September 21, 2020 21:38 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBSometime during the warm spring night of June 9, 1912 the Moore family and two guests were brutally murdered with an axe in their sleep. Who would murder this well liked family? The case remains unsolved. Was it part of a bigger series of axe murders or a personal hit? Bonus game: Take a shot every time Aimee pronounces "Villisca". It's different almost every time! Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion Group Instagram: horrificheartlandpodcast [email protected]
The Exorcism Of Latoya Ammons
September 08, 2020 02:10 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBThis week, Aimee and Aly discuss the exorcism of Latoya Ammons in Gary, Indiana. On November 11, 2011 Latoya, her mother, and her kids' life changed forever when they stepped into the house on 3860 Carolina Street..aka the 200 Demons House. This house is so famous, Zak from Ghost Adventures purchased it for $35,000! Let us know what you think on Facebook and Instagram! Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion Group Instagram: horrificheartlandpodcast [email protected] S...
Disappearance of A Candy Heiress
September 01, 2020 04:46 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MBCandy heiress Helen Brach went to an appointment on February 17, 1977 in Rochester, Minnesota and never came home. According to reports, she was heading back to her Chicago mansion, but she has not been seen or spotted since. So what happened to the heir to the Brach's Candy throne? Was her chauffeur, Jack Matlick, involved? Or maybe it was the man she was doing horse race business with, Richard Bailey. We will never know.. Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Instagram: horrificheartlandpod...
The Original Leather Face, Ed Gein
August 25, 2020 14:07 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBGet ready, this week's episode is a DOOZY! We're covering the disgusting Ed Gein. He's influenced movies such as; Psycho, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Silence Of The Lambs, and more. And yes, we even go into detail about Marylin Manson....Aimee's story is jaw-dropping! If you want us to cover a certain true crime case/serial killer/paranormal story, let us know! You can email us at [email protected]. Join our Facebook discussion group and follow us on Instagram, Horrific Heartland Podca...
Ed Gein- The Original Leather Face
August 25, 2020 14:07 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBGet ready, this week's episode is a DOOZY! Trigger warning because it gets graphic. We're covering the disgusting man we call Ed Gein from La Crosse, Wisconsin. Gein murdered 2 people (that we know of) and mutilated 9 corpses. He's influenced movies such as; Psycho, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Silence Of The Lambs, and more. Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion Group Instagram: horrificheartlandpodcast [email protected] Sources: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ed-G...
Wild West Ghosts of Deadwood
August 19, 2020 04:26 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBAimee tells Aly about her personal ghost encounters in the city of Deadwood, South Dakota. From stern sheriffs, to Wild Bill, they're all still kicking in Deadwood. Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion Group Instagram: horrificheartlandpodcast [email protected]
The OG Man Eater, Emma Heppermann
August 11, 2020 01:41 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBThis week, we take a trip to Missouri where we learn about the horrifying dating life of Emma Heppermann *cue the dating show theme song*
Emma Heppermann- The OG Man Eater
August 11, 2020 01:41 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBThis week, we take a trip to Crawford County, Missouri where we learn about the horrifying dating life of Emma Heppermann *cue the dating show theme song* She poisoned her lovers by making a delicious potato soup. What was her motive? Money, of course. Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion Group Instagram: horrificheartlandpodcast [email protected] Source: https://carpediemdona.com/2014/09/17/emma-heppermann-st-charles-black-widow-1940-part-i/
Michigan's Spooky Seven Gables Road
July 28, 2020 15:44 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBThis week, we explore the mysterious and legendary 7 Gables Road in Michigan. Is it haunted or is it just folklore? Have you experienced something while walking the haunted 7 Gables Road? Share your story and haunted experience! Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion Group Instagram: horrificheartlandpodcast [email protected]
Torso Murderer of Cleveland
July 21, 2020 02:32 - 45 minutes - 63 MBIn the 1930's mutilated torsos began turning up in Cleveland's Kingsbury Run. A young lawman from Chicago named Eliot Ness would be brought in to try to solve the most gruesome murders in Cleveland's history.
The Torso Murderer of Cleveland
July 21, 2020 02:32 - 45 minutes - 63 MBIn the 1930's mutilated torsos began turning up in Cleveland's Kingsbury Run. A young lawman from Chicago named Eliot Ness would be brought in to try to solve the most gruesome murders in Cleveland's history. Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion Group Instagram: horrificheartlandpodcast [email protected]
The Terrifying Story of Mothman
July 14, 2020 04:32 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBIn November of 1966 eerie things started to happen in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. People started to report sightings of a 7 foot tall "Mothman" with red glowing eyes. Many sightings of this strange creature have been reported across the country. What is Mothman, and what is he doing here? Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion Group Instagram: horrificheartlandpodcast [email protected]
The Secret Life of Herb Baumeister
July 07, 2020 04:11 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBHerb Baumeister, from the outside, looked like the "normal" family man next door...but boy were they wrong! Herb preyed on young men in the gay community during the early 90's and got away with his crimes for over a decade. It is believed he killed as many as 21 victims and left their bodies across Central Indiana and Western Ohio. Source: https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b/baumeister-herbert.htm Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion Group Instagram: horrificheartlandpodcast horr...
Chicago's Haunted Congress Plaza Hotel
June 30, 2020 05:32 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MBChicago's Congress Plaza Hotel is one of the most luxurious and most haunted hotels in the U.S. Al Capone still does business at the hotel even though he's been dead for over 70 years. This majestic hotel is also home to a room so haunted, Stephen King was inspired to write a short story about it! Check out the Congress Plaza Hotel on Horrific Heartland! Then book a stay if you're feeling brave. Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion Group Instagram: horrificheartlandpodcast horri...
Chicago's Congress Plaza Hotel
June 30, 2020 05:32 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MBChicago's Congress Plaza Hotel is one of the most luxurious and most haunted hotels in the U.S. Al Capone still does business at the hotel even though he's been dead for over 70 years. This majestic hotel is also home to a room so haunted, Stephen King was inspired to write a short story about it! Check out the Congress Plaza Hotel on Horrific Heartland! Then book a stay if you're feeling brave. Contact us at [email protected]
Episode 3: Blood Thirsty Samuel Little
June 25, 2020 09:56 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBSamuel Little was the nation's most prolific serial killer. He left a trail of victims from coast to coast. The police and the FBI worked for decades to crack the case but one stupid mistake did Little in.
Samuel Little- Blood Thirsty Killer
June 25, 2020 09:56 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBSamuel Little was the nation's most prolific serial killer between 1970 and 2005. He left a trail of victims from coast to coast. The police and the FBI worked for decades to crack the case but one stupid mistake did Little in. Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion Group Instagram: horrificheartlandpodcast [email protected] Sources: https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/samuel-little-most-prolific-serial-killer-in-us-history-100619 https://www.oxygen.com/catching-a-serial-...
Blood Thirsty Killer Samuel Little
June 25, 2020 09:56 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBSamuel Little was the nation's most prolific serial killer. He left a trail of victims from coast to coast. The police and the FBI worked for decades to crack the case but one stupid mistake did Little in.
Episode 2: Ghostly South Manitou Island
June 17, 2020 00:55 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBSouth Manitou Island, Michigan is by far one of the most haunted islands in the world! Take a trip to this ghostly paradise if you dare!
Ghostly South Manitou Island
June 17, 2020 00:55 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBSouth Manitou Island, Michigan is by far one of the most haunted islands in the world! Take a trip to this ghostly paradise if you dare! Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion Group Instagram: horrificheartlandpodcast [email protected]
Episode 1: Return Ward, Ohio's First Serial Killer
June 10, 2020 00:40 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBIt's our first episode! Please excuse our mic quality, it'll get better as we continue. What better way to kick off Horrific Heartland with Ohio's first known serial killer, Return Ward. Do you have a true crime case or haunted place in the Midwest you want us to cover? Email us at [email protected]!
Return Ward- Ohio's First Serial Killer
June 10, 2020 00:40 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBIt's our first episode! Please excuse our mic quality, it'll get better as we continue. What better way to kick off Horrific Heartland with Ohio's first known serial killer, Return Ward. Do you have a true crime case or haunted place in the Midwest you want us to cover? Email us at [email protected]!
Return Ward, Ohio's First Serial Killer
June 10, 2020 00:40 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBIt's our first episode! Please excuse our mic quality, it'll get better as we continue. What better way to kick off Horrific Heartland with Ohio's first known serial killer, Return Ward. Do you have a true crime case or haunted place in the Midwest you want us to cover? Email us at [email protected]!