Oy with the Terror Podcast
118 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★ - 5 ratingsWelcome to our bi-weekly podcast, Oy with the Terror, where we dive into the chilling world of true crime and folklore. Join us, Sandra and Danielle, childhood friends with a shared passion for unraveling tales of ghosts, ghouls, killers, and monsters. Together, we'll take you on a spine-tingling journey through New England, the U.S., and beyond, exploring the dark and mysterious stories that have captivated us since childhood. Don't miss out on our bi-weekly episodes filled with bone-chilling stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It's going to be a spooky good time! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oywiththeterroralready/support
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Ep. 56 Danvers State Hospital
May 05, 2022 15:13 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBWelcome back! Today Sandra and I combined efforts yet again the dive into the horrific history of Danvers State Hospital. Think of One Flew Over a Cuckoo's Nest, but without Jack Nicholson. Hear about the severe lack of funding and resources provided by the state of Massachusetts. This ultimately led to a sharp decline in the patients' care. The hospital fell into such bad shape that patients were buried in nearby cemeteries with numbers as markers instead of their own names. Sandra talks ...
Ep. 55 Lady of the Lake and Evil Doctor, Carl Tanzler
April 28, 2022 15:15 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBIn this week's episode Sandra talks about The Lady of the Lake. Today the Lady of the Lake is most known for being connected to other legends such as King Arthur, Lancelot, and Morgan Le Fay. However, there is more to her than meets the eye. Find out more about her history, and how there are many lakes today that are considered to be her lake. Later, Danielle tells a gruesome and disturbing story. Carl Tanzler was a doctor who became obsessed with a patient suffering from tuberculosis. Desp...
Ep. 54 The Disappearance of Dorothy Forstein and Real Doppelganger Stories
April 14, 2022 14:00 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBDanielle covers the disappearance of Dorothy Forstein, an unsolved crime. Based out of Philadelphia, Dorothy did not possess any enemies and was well-liked by friends and neighbors. The only potential motive formulated by police was that Dorothy was abducted by someone who held a grudge against her magistrate husband, Jules Forstein. Four years after getting brutally attacked in her own home, Dorothy was never seen again after her daughter was woken in the night and saw her mother getting ca...
Ep. 53 Haunted Houses and Stagecoach Mary
April 07, 2022 13:49 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBIn this week's episode, Sandra talks about haunted house stories found on the popular website Reddit. Inspired by two listener stories, these stories range from weird noises to knocking to even a supposed haunted painting. Later, Danielles discusses Mary Fields, also known as Stagecoach Mary and Black Mary. She was the first African-American female star-route mail carrier in the United States. She protected the mail from potential thieves and even scared off a pack of wolves. Known for her ...
Ep. 52 The Cecil Hotel & Disney World
March 31, 2022 15:50 - 42 minutes - 39 MBThis week Danielle covers the infamous Cecil Hotel. The hotel was built in 1927, and was originally planned to be a destination for powerful businessmen and the social elite. The Great Depression changed everything when thousands of homeless people swarmed downtown Los Angeles. Hear about serial killers who stayed at the Cecil Hotel as well as lesser-known crimes that were committed. Later, Sandra talks about the "Most Magical Place on Earth." Disney world was founded on October 1, 1971 in...
Ep. 51 Leprechauns and the Keddie Cabin Murders
March 24, 2022 15:16 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBIn this week's episode, Sandra talks about Leprechauns. Not only are Leprechauns connected to St. Patricks Day, but it turns out that they are actually related to fairies. Not only that but stories about Leprechauns can be traced back to the 8th century. And unlike the stereotype today where they are said to be wearing green, in the original folklore they wore red. Later, Danielles covers the Keddie Cabin Murders. It took place on April 11, 1981, in Keddie, California. Four members of the S...
Ep. 50 Lizzie Borden
March 17, 2022 15:35 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBIt's the big 50th episode! Everything is uphill from here. Danielle gets into the historical background and possible motives of what may have led Lizzie Borden to kill her father and stepmother. Later, Sandra talks about the haunting of the Lizzie Borden House. From explaining the buying history of the house to hearing stories from people who actually stayed at the house. Find out if the house is actually still haunted by Andrew Borden and Abby Borden. Danielle's Sources: https://www.bri...
Ep. 49 Myrtles Plantation and Serial Killer Madame LaLaurie
March 03, 2022 16:51 - 48 minutes - 45 MBIn this week's episode, Sandra talks about the Myrtles Plantation located in St. Francisville, Louisiana. It was built in 1796 by General David Bradford on 600 acres, and was named "Laurel Grove."Supposedly this is the most haunted plantation in the United States. Today it is a popular bed and breakfast and most well known for one particular ghost that goes by the name Chloe. Then, Danielle covers the infamous serial killer, Madame Delphine LaLaurie from New Orleans. A once-respected lady o...
Ep. 48 Marise Ann Chiverella and the Seven Sisters Road in Nebraska
February 24, 2022 14:34 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBThis week Danielle talks about the murder of Marise Ann Chiverella. With the help of recent advancements in DNA testing and a 20-year-old genealogical expert, the cold case was finally solved after 58 years. Later, Sandra talks about the legend of the Seven Sisters Road in Nebraska, USA. The legend comes from two different versions. In one version a father gets mad and hangs all seven of his daughters on seven different trees. In another version of the tale it is not the father, but a brot...
Ep. 47 Real Scary Camping Stories & the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre
February 17, 2022 17:10 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBDo you enjoy camping? Well, you may rethink that after this episode. In this week's episode, Sandra tells several camping tales found on the popular website Reddit. From a young girl who hears her mother calling her in the forest to campers waking up to horrifying nightmares, these stories are not for the faint of heart. Find out which ones Sandra and Danielle think are the most terrifying. Take a step back in time to the roaring 1920s in Chicago. Gangsters ruled the city and there was a co...
Ep. 46 Pirates and the Murder of Joyce Mclain
February 10, 2022 15:28 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBDanielle starts off this episode by talking about three well-known pirates! Calico Jack, Anne Bonny, and Mary Read. They were active during the Golden Age of Piracy which took place from 1650 to 1730. Hear about the various misadventures that Jack, Anne, and Mary found themselves embroiled in. Later, Sandra talks about the Murder of Joyce Mclain. On Friday, August 8th 1980 sixteen year old Joyce Mclain went for a run in her hometown of East Millinocket, Maine. Little did her family know i...
Ep. 45 Huggin Molly and Charles Stuart
February 03, 2022 15:38 - 53 minutes - 49.9 MBIn this week's episode, Sandra talks about the legend called "Huggin Molly." This legend takes place in Abbeville Alabama. Legend has it that Huggin Molly roams the streets looking for young children to hug. Once she hugs them, she screams in their ears. Today there is actually a local restaurant called Huggin Molly named in her honor. Later, Danielles covers the complicated case of Charles Stuart. We venture back in time to Boston in 1989. A prosperous young couple, Charles and Carol Stuar...
Ep. 44 The Murder of William Desmond Taylor and the Ghost of Alice Riley
January 27, 2022 16:23 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MBJoin us for another spooky episode! Coincidentally both of our stories involve Ireland. William Desmond Taylor was born William Cunningham Deane-Tanne in Carlow, Ireland. He ventured out to Hollywood in 1912 to become a silent film actor and director. His body was found on the living room floor of his bungalow on February 2, 1922. This murder is a regular whodunnit. Meet a list of suspects who all hold a motive for wanting to see William dead. This includes actresses with opium addictions, i...
Episode 43. Scary Stories from the Road & Countess Elizabeth Báthory
January 21, 2022 01:39 - 45 minutes - 42 MBIn this week's episode, Sandra talks about scary Truck Driver and Road trip stories that can be found on the popular website, Reddit. These stories range from funny to weird to downright creepy. Later, Danielle continues the European serial killer theme with Countess Elizabeth Báthory. It is thought that she inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula. Local villagers spoke in hushed tones about the many servants who mysteriously disappeared after working at Elizabeth's castle. Stories later came out ab...
Episode 42. Serial Killer Baba Anujka and the Legend of Yowie
January 13, 2022 20:02 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MBHappy New Year! We are back-ack-ack. In this episode, Danielle covers the story of the oldest serial killer in modern history, Baba Anujka. She used her knowledge of herbalism, medicine, and chemistry to create killer love potions. Literally. Her love potions contained mixtures of arsenic and mercury. Her widespread consumer base was made up of women who were unhappily married. Eventually, Anujka's reign of terror came to an end and she was incarcerated only to be released eight years later,...
Ep. 41 Nutcrackers and the Ashland Tragedy of 1881
December 30, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBIn this week's episode, Sandra talks about the history of the Nutcracker. Originated in Germany in the mid 17th century, Nutcrackers were designed as toy soldiers and believed to be protectors of the house against malevolent spirits. Today they are more commonly used as decorations, and are most known for being featured in the beloved ballet entitled "The Nutcracker." Later, Danielle covers a dark and sinister crime that took place on December 24, 1881. The Ashland Tragedy occurred in Ashla...
Ep. 40 The Santa Claus Bank Robbery of 1927 & Krampus
December 23, 2021 17:57 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBHappy Holidays! In this episode, Danielle covers the Santa Claus Bank Robbery of 1927. On December 23, 1927, Marshall Ratliff borrowed a Santa Claus suit and along with three others robbed the First National Bank in Cisco, Texas. Ratliff thought dressing as Santa Claus was the perfect disguise, but it ended up drawing more attention to him. Unfortunately for Ratliff, the public wanted to get the $5000 reward that was placed on any bank robber's head. Luck was not on their side, and after a m...
Ep. 39 The Iditarod Trail and the Night Witches
December 16, 2021 17:39 - 54 minutes - 50.6 MBIn this week's episode, Sandra talks about the Iditarod Trail. The Iditarod Trail is an annual long-distance sled dog race that is run in early March from Anchorage to Nome in the Alaskan wilderness. The main route of the Iditarod trail extends 938 miles (1,510 km), and can take between 8-15 days or longer to complete. It is said that the mushers who participate in this race have strange encounters. Could it be ghosts, or are their minds playing tricks on them? Later, Danielle discusses the...
Ep. 38 The Axeman of New Orleans & Huldufólk
December 09, 2021 03:14 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBThis week Danielle discusses the Axeman of New Orleans. A killer who terrorized citizens, specifically the Italian immigrant grocer community of New Orleans from May 1918 to October 1919. Due to tensions building over time towards any group of people who were different from what was considered the majority of New Orleans citizens. Initial blame was placed on the influx of Italian immigrants and their vendettas, but this was never actually proven. Later, Sandra talks about the Icelantic lege...
Ep. 37 The Sandman & The Missingest Man in New York
December 02, 2021 18:53 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBIn this week's episode, Sandra tells the history of the Sandman. What started out as a simple idea of a man coming to help children fall asleep quickly turned into a tale that people still speak of today. Find out how the origin of the Sandman started and how it is still present in pop culture today. Later, Danielle dives into the disappearance of Judge Joseph Force Crater. It's New York City in the 1930s. Corrupt politicians, showgirls, illicit affairs. What more could you ask for from a c...
Ep. 36 The Dyatlov Pass Incident & the Irish Legend of Fetch
November 18, 2021 16:41 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBThis week Danielle covers the mysterious Dyatlov Pass Incident. In 1959 nine Russian hikers ventured out to the Ural mountains but never made it back. The entire group was found dead by rescue teams who were notified of their disappearance. The hiking group, led by Igor Dyatlov, was found under strange circumstances. Some members of the group were found in their underwear in the snow. Others were found with unexplainable brutal injuries. Whatever happened to this group has been discussed for...
Ep. 35 Midnight Bus 375, Beijing and the Hello Kitty Murder
November 11, 2021 16:02 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBIn this week's episode, Sandra talks about the Midnight Bus 375 that happened in Beijing. The legend says that on November 14, 1995, in Beijing the 375 bus was on its last route of the night when it mysteriously disappeared and reappeared several days later in an area that it was not supposed to be. The other strange part of the story is that there were several bodies found on the bus that were severely decomposed. Listen to the story to find out what happened on its last route. Later, Dani...
Ep. 34 The Black Dahlia Murder & The Witch Girl of Pilot's Knob
November 04, 2021 16:02 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBWe're back, back again for episode 34! Firstly, Danielle talks about the classic and unsolved Black Dahlia case from Los Angeles. Elizabeth Short was an aspiring actress working as a waitress to pay the bills. On January 15, 1947, her mutilated body was found near an empty lot by a woman who initially mistook her for a store mannequin. This case has stumped detectives and a killer was never found. An unusual detail about this case is the lack of blood at the location of the body. This made d...
Ep. 33 Halloween History & the Winchester Mystery House
October 29, 2021 02:21 - 48 minutes - 45.3 MBWelcome back! In this week's episode Sandra talks about the history of Halloween and more specifically the legend of "Stingy Jack." This legend tells the tale of a man by the name of "Stingy Jack" who tricked the Devil several times. As punishment he is doomed to wander the earth forever with only a burning coal to light his way. The Irish referred to him as "Jack O’Lantern." Today it is simply Jack-O-Lantern. Later, Danielle talks about Sarah Winchester and her mystery house. There is much...
Ep. 32 The Murder of Martha Moxley and the Legend of Sleepy Hollow
October 21, 2021 12:16 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBThis week Danielle starts off the episode discussing the murder of Martha Moxley. A fifteen-year-old girl from Greenwich, CT whose body was found in front of her house on Halloween day in 1975. A golf club determined to be the murder weapon was found nearby. It was determined the golf club belonged to the Skakel household, one of her neighbors. Their son Michael Skakel was considered the prime suspect. Skakel, a nephew of Ethel Skakel Kennedy, was able to fight his conviction for decades. ...
Ep. 31 The Legend of the Babysitter and the Man Upstairs & Nellie Bly
October 14, 2021 14:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBIn this week's episode, Sandra talks about a well-known urban legend called "The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs." This legend tells the story of a young girl who is babysitting for a family and keeps receiving phone calls telling her to "check the children." Concerned, she calls the cops who are able to trace the call coming from inside the house. This legend is actually based on the true story of the tragic murder of Janett Christman a young girl who was babysitting in her hometown of Colu...
Ep. 30 Linda Hazzard's Starvation Heights and the legendary Candyman
September 30, 2021 14:00 - 47 minutes - 44 MBThis week Danielle talks about Linda Hazzard, also known as the "Starvation Doctor". She swindled people into trying her revolutionary fasting regiment which she claimed could cure any ailment, even cancer. Patients who were lucky enough to survive fasting for weeks or longer would leave her sanitarium singing Linda's praises. Linda made sure to only work with people who had a significant amount of money to their name. She would collect insurance claims from a majority of her victims. Late...
Ep. 29 Old Charleston Jail and the Barbie & Ken Killers
September 23, 2021 16:15 - 44 minutes - 41 MBThis week Sandra talks about the Old Charleston Jail located in Charleston, SC. One of the most well-known haunted jails in South Carolina, the Old Charleston Jail dates back to 1640. It was in operation from 1802 to 1939. Its most famous inmates include Lavinia and James Fisher. In 2000 it was acquired by the American College of Building Arts and used as its campus and headquarters. Today it is open to tours and has been featured on Ghost Hunters, the Travel Channel, and Ghost Adventures. E...
Ep. 28 H.H. Holmes Murder Castle and Dorothy Dunn
September 16, 2021 17:55 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBIn this week's shorter, but sweet episode, Danielle talks about the creepy H.H. Holmes. Born Herman Webster Mudgett he is known as one of America's first serial killers. He built a mansion in Chicago that was designed for murder. From traps doors, hidden chutes to the basements, and rooms designed to asphyxiate people. He also would collect insurance claims from his victims until one day he was finally apprehended. Later, Sandra talks about the story of Dorothy Dunn. A young girl tragicall...
Ep. 27 Annie's Road and Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid
September 09, 2021 13:00 - 56 minutes - 52.7 MBThis week Sandra talks about Annie's road. One of the haunted roads is located in Totowa, in Passaic County, NJ. Supposedly this sad tale has several versions, but they all involve a young girl named Annie getting killed on a road called Riverway Drive. For decades and possibly centuries, people have reported strange happenings on that road. From seeing blood on the road to seeing an apparition of a young girl who vanishes without a trace. Then, Danielle discusses famous outlaws Butch Cassi...
Ep. 26 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist and Japan Tsunami 2011 Ghost Riders
September 02, 2021 16:04 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBIt's episode 26! Danielle discusses the Gardner Museum Heist. On March 18, 1990, on St. Patrick's Day, two thieves posing as police officers were buzzed in through the side entrance of the Boston museum. 81 minutes later they walked out with 13 pieces of art estimated to be worth $500 million. None of the pieces were ever recovered, and this is still an ongoing investigation. The FBI believes the thieves to be connected to a crime organization spread through the mid-Atlantic and New England....
Ep. 25 Belcourt Castle and the Taliesin Massacre
August 26, 2021 11:15 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MBWelcome to episode 25! This week Sandra talks about Belcourt Castle located in New Port Rhode Island. This mansion was originally designed to be a summer cottage for Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont. Construction began in 1891 and was completed in 1894. This mansion has been passed over to different families and has been abandoned and refurbished a few times since 1894. While it was owned by the Tinney family stories started circulating about haunted artifacts, and ghosts walking among the ground...
Ep. 24 Dirty John Meehan and the Omni Parker Hotel
August 19, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBWelcome to episode 24! Dirty John was the nickname for John Meehan, a conman and nurse anesthetist. He earned the nickname while briefly studying to become a lawyer. He was adept at seeming like a nice guy until his demons rose to the surface. His victims include vulnerable women who would wind up paying for John's many expenses. When they would eventually stop John would threaten these women as well as their families. When John met Debra Newell, he was planning another con, but this would e...
Ep. 23 The Flying Dutchman and The Moors Murders
August 12, 2021 11:14 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBThis week Sandra talks about the Flying Dutchman. A well-known legend of a cursed ship that pirates and seafarers fear. The Flying Dutchman has been seen since the 1700s and has been used in popular media like Spongebob Square Pants and the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Find out why it is still talked about today. Later, Danielle discusses the Moors murders. Ian Brady and Myra Hindley were the people behind the killings of innocent children between July 1963 and October 1965, in and a...
Ep. 22 The Honolulu Strangler and Silverpilen: Stockholm’s Spooky Ghost Train
August 05, 2021 12:37 - 1 hour - 65 MBHappy Thursday! This week Danielle talks about the Honolulu Strangler also known as the Honolulu Rapist. An unsolved case from the 1980s and Hawaii's first known serial killer. Between 1985 and 1986 five women were killed in Honolulu. It is thought these women were targeted by the killer when they were alone and vulnerable waiting for a bus. One man was suspected of being the killer, but after getting arrested he was released and later died in 2003. Then Sandra talks about the Silverpilen (S...
Ep. 21 Chillingham Castle and the 1919 Great Molasses Flood
July 29, 2021 12:18 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBThis week Sandra talks about Chillingham Castle which dates back to the 12th century. Located in Northumberland England, Chillingham Castle is known as the most haunted castle in the UK. The castle has a history of bloody battles. Three in five people who visit the castle report seeing ghosts. From the ghost of a blue boy to being the inspiration for books and has been investigated by Ghost Hunters International. Then, Danielle covers the Great Molasses Flood of 1919. Also known as the Boston...
Ep. 21 Chillingham Castle and Great Molasses Flood
July 29, 2021 12:18 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBThis week Sandra talks about Chillingham Castle which dates back to the 12th century. Located in Northumberland England, Chillingham Castle is known as the most haunted castle in the UK. The castle has a history of bloody battles. Three in five people who visit the castle report seeing ghosts. From the ghost of a blue boy to being the inspiration for books and has been investigated by Ghost Hunters International. Then, Danielle covers the Great Molasses Flood of 1919. Also known as the Boston...
Ep. 20 Girl in the Box and Haunted El Paso High School
July 22, 2021 15:30 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBThis week Danielle talks about the unbelievable story of the girl in the box. Colleen Stan was trying to catch a ride to a friend's birthday party. She was an avid hitchhiker and this was the 70s where hitchhiking was considered an acceptable method of getting around. Sadly for Colleen she accepted a ride from the wrong driver and ended up being held captive for seven long years. Learn about Colleen's incredible tale of survival and grit. Later, Sandra's topic for this week is El Paso Texas H...
Ep. 19 Lake Shawnee Haunted Amusement Park and Rasputin
July 15, 2021 16:09 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBThis week Sandra talks about Lake Shawnee Haunted Amusement Park located in Princeton, West Virginia. This once seemingly fun amusement park has been abandoned since 1966. It turns out this Amusement park is on land that has had a sad and tragic history. From Native American murders to finding children's bones underground. This theme park has more than one or two lonely spirits walking around. This park has been featured on "Most Terrifying Places in America" and you can even visit to see th...
Ep. 18 The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire and Night Marchers
July 08, 2021 14:51 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MBIt's episode 18! Danielle discusses the triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in Manhattan, New York City on March 25, 1911. It is considered the deadliest industrial disaster in New York City and one of the deadliest in the United States. 146 workers, mostly young women died from the fire, jumping to their deaths, and smoke inhalation. Most of the victims were Jewish and Italian immigrants working in dire conditions. Just a year earlier there was a strike where women advocated for higher pay. Thi...
Ep. 17 Escape from Island of the Dead Dolls and Typhoid Mary
July 01, 2021 12:40 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBWe are back after taking a week off! Sandra talks about the Island of the Dead Dolls located in Xochimilco just outside Mexico City. It’s called the Island of the dolls because the original owner Don Julián Santana Barrera, left a doll as a peace offering to a girl who drowned. Since then people have come to the Island to leave dolls as peace offerings. Take a look at our Instagram account for some creepy images of these dolls. Then Danielle discusses the classic tale of Typhoid Mary. An Iris...
Ep. 16 The Murder of George Parkman and Dragons
June 17, 2021 15:47 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBHappy Thursday! In this episode, Danielle covers the murder of George Parkman. A crime from Boston involving the victim an affluent member of the Brahmin society and the suspect a respected Harvard professor. Parkman was found dismembered in the furnace room of a classroom at Harvard Medical College. Was it the professor, John Webster who claims he paid off his debt to Parkman or a janitor who may have committed the crime out of greed? Discover why people remain undecided on the true killer'...
Ep. 15 St. Paul’s Church Cemetery and the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
June 10, 2021 13:58 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MBThursday means a new episode! In the first half, Sandra talks about St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Key West, Florida, and its ghostly inhabitants. Perhaps its most well-known apparition is Fleming who appears in 19th-century clothing and seems upset. There is also a Sea Captain who takes pleasure in scaring anyone who dares visit the graveyard. In the second half Danielle covers the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. This horrific event occurred over a period of 16 hours from May 31, 1921, to June 1,...
Ep. 14 Killer Nurse Jolly Jane Toppan and Time Slips
June 03, 2021 13:20 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBWelcome back to another episode! Firstly, Danielle will introduce you to Jolly Jane Toppan a killer nurse from Boston. Don't let her friendly and upbeat nature deceive you. She will quickly turn on her patients by whipping up one of her famous and deadly drug cocktails. Jane believed she was simply helping her elderly and ailing patients reach death faster than they would have already. Later Sandra talks about time slips, a popular science fiction, and fantasy plot device. From the paranorma...
Ep. 13 The Black Annis Witch and the Legend of Bonnie & Clyde
May 27, 2021 12:07 - 54 minutes - 50.9 MBIt's lucky number 13. Sandra discusses the legend of Black Annis from England. She is also known as Black Agnes or Black Anna. She is described as looking like a blue-faced hag or witch with claws. This folklore character is said to reside in a cave in the countryside of Leicestershire. In a similar fashion to the witch from Hansel and Gretel, Black Annis would target unsuspecting children. This story was often used by parents as a kind of cautionary tale to prevent children from wandering of...
Ep. 12 Sleepwalking Killers & Gargoyles
May 20, 2021 15:05 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBWelcome back to another episode of Oy with the Terror Already!! Danielle covers two famous homicidal sleepwalking cases. Firstly Albert Tirrell and his lawyer, Rufus Choate from Boston. Tirrell was accused of killing his mistress, Mary Bickford, in 1846 and was ultimately acquitted. Secondly, we travel to Canada in 1987 where Kenneth Parks killed his mother-in-law while sleepwalking and also sleep-driving. Then Sandra discusses gargoyles and their influence on architecture and design. Specif...
Ep. 11 Greyfriars Kirkyard and a Doctor in Disgrace
May 13, 2021 16:49 - 1 hour - 57 MBIt's our 11th episode! Calling all Outlander fans. We travel over to Edinburgh, Scotland (virtually) as Sandra discusses a well-known haunted location, Greyfriars Kirkyard. Discover the history of this spooky graveyard from the 1600s and its infamous inhabitant, Sir George Mackenzie of Rosehaugh. Also known as Bloody Mackenzie. It is said to be the most haunted place in all of Scotland. Danielle hops back to the United States (virtually) to Orange County in California in the second part of t...
Ep. 10 Leopold & Loeb and Skinwalkers
May 06, 2021 22:05 - 1 hour - 67 MBWe have reached double digits! It's our 10th episode. The 1920's in Chicago was a time full of gangsters and crime. It was also when friends and lovers, Leopold & Loeb decided to commit the "perfect crime". These young men were wealthy, well-educated, and seemingly had it all. They became obsessed with mythical supermen who surpassed all laws. They hatched a plan to kidnap and murder a young victim. Danielle discusses the many flaws in their crime. Then Sandra discuss skin-walkers. A Native A...
Ep 9. Vampire Children and Bank Robbers Wearing Berets
April 30, 2021 16:19 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBWe're BA-ACK! For another Friday episode. In the first half, Sandra covers the creepy black-eyed children. A well-known internet legend about supposed children between the ages of six and sixteen. These paranormal entities are known for hitchhiking, panhandling, and trying to get into unsuspecting people's homes in the U.S. and England. They are very pale with dark hair and often leave people they encounter with bad luck. In the second part, Danielle talks about the kidnapping of American he...
Ep. 9 Vampire Children and Bank Robbers Wearing Berets
April 30, 2021 16:19 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBWe're BA-ACK! For another Friday episode. In the first half, Sandra covers the creepy black-eyed children. A well-known internet legend about supposed children between the ages of six and sixteen. These paranormal entities are known for hitchhiking, panhandling, and trying to get into unsuspecting people's homes in the U.S. and England. They are very pale with dark hair and often leave people they encounter with bad luck. In the second part, Danielle talks about the kidnapping of American hei...