Sinisterhood
156 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2.9K ratingsDallas based comedians and friends, Christie Wallace and Heather McKinney, focus on a different true crime, cult, or creepy topic each week "and chat all things sinister in this funny and well-researched podcast." (Marie Claire, 2020)
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Episode 61: The Disappearance of Bryce Laspisa
August 07, 2019 04:45 - 1 hourPolice find a wrecked car just off the highway down a steep embankment. There's blood around, but no driver to be found. Just hours earlier, two worried parents were wondering when their son would be home. And now he is missing - seemingly without a trace. Was this a case of a young man ending his own life or is there something more to the story? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 60: The Axeman of New Orleans
July 30, 2019 16:45 - 1 hourAt the turn of the century, the normally carefree streets of the Crescent City were on edge as a madman snuck in and attacked New Orleanians with weapons found inside their own homes. What could stop him? The police? Vigilantes? Or the sweet sweet sounds of the very jazz that the city created? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 59: Daniel LaPlante
July 23, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourKnocking inside the walls, strange writings in blood, and a costumed figure in the dark. Was it a spirit haunting this house? Or something more terrifying? One family's greatest fear turned into another family's living nightmare. All at the hands of a young monster. Support Sinisterhood
Episode 58: Escape From Alcatraz
July 17, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourThe Rock. An island all to its own housing the country's most dangerous criminals. Isolated and dangerous, escape was impossible. Until one fateful night, when three men were willing to risk it all for freedom. Did they succumb to the dark waters of the Pacific Ocean or did their impossible scheme actually work? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 57: Loch Ness Monster
July 10, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourLurking beneath the surface of an idyllic lake in Scotland lies a mystery that dates back to 6th century A.D. Is it a prehistoric beast, still alive after centuries, a family of misunderstood creatures who just want some peace of their own, or is it all much ado about nothing brought on by those desperate to see something that really isn't there? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 56: NXIVM: Revisited
July 03, 2019 06:00 - 1 hourSelf-Help. Personal Growth. Life-improvement. Multi-level marketing schemes promise riches, better lives, and unimagined happiness. But beneath the surface of this organization was a secret society that drained its members of money, personal autonomy, and even their lives. A sex cult where women were referred to as "slaves", branded like cattle, and forced to have sex with a leader they called Vanguard all under the guise of "female empowerment." Support Sinisterhood
Episode 55: The White Rock Machete Murder
June 25, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourParks are meant to be a tranquil place, lush with trees and welcoming to visitors. But one fateful morning, an innocent man found himself in the wrong park at the wrong time, faced with a violent attacker. Years of untreated mental health issues culminated in this nightmare encounter. Could anything have prevented this brutal attack? *Note: This audio contains some minor audio/technical issues Support Sinisterhood
Episode 54: The Travis Walton Incident
June 18, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourGray bald heads. Large round eyes. A flash of light and someone disappears. Alien abductions have been reported for decades but one man claims his incident was the real deal. Was he the target of some extraterrestrial visitors or was it all a ploy to gain fortune and fame? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 53: Killer Clowns
June 04, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourA concept created to inspire audiences and delight children can sometimes take on an unnerving and nightmarish form. With painted faces and bouquets of balloons, they lurk on street corners or wait for you in the woods, luring children and frightening adults. Are they simply teenage pranksters or is there something more sinister at play? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 52: Ted Bundy: Part 3
May 28, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourWith law enforcement closing in, America's grisliest serial killer gets careless. When he's finally arrested, police and the public breathed a sigh of relief. But it would be nearly a decade before justice was served. And more lives would be lost in the meantime. Support Sinisterhood
Episode 51: Ted Bundy: Part 2
May 22, 2019 05:15 - 1 hourThe early 1970s were a time of great turmoil and upset with the free love of the 60s fading to cynicism and growing dangers. For the women of the Pacific Northwest, activities as seemingly harmless as going to the beach or hitchhiking suddenly had deadly consequences. Women began disappearing at a rate never before seen by law enforcement and tips poured in to help catch the cold-blooded killer. Could this handsome, charming law student named Ted be their prime suspect? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 50: Ted Bundy: Part 1
May 15, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourOne of America’s most prolific and renowned serial killers, Ted Bundy was known for his charming smile, magnetic personality, and violent and sadistic tendencies. For decades his rage simmered beneath the surface, until one day he was exposed for the monster he always had been. In the first of our three-part series, we discuss Bundy's childhood, teenage and college years, and the incident that psychiatrist's call the pivotal moment in his development as a psychopath. Support Sinisterhood
Episode 49: Gypsy Rose Blanchard
May 08, 2019 06:30 - 1 hourBy all accounts Dee Dee Blanchard and her daughter Gypsy Rose were an unfortunate pair - a single mom, forced to care for her daughter and her many illnesses. As if that weren't bad enough, their home was destroyed in Hurricane Katrina. When Habitat For Humanity was gracious enough to build them a new home in Springfield, Missouri, neighbors welcomed the devoted and loving mother and the sweet young girl who always had a huge smile on her face despite her sickly condition. But things aren't a...
Episode 48: La Llorona
May 01, 2019 13:30 - 57 minutesWhat could drive a beautiful young mother to commit the unthinkable? An unfaithful husband, the desire to live a carefree life, or something even more sinister? There are many versions of this Mexcian folklore but one thing remains a constant: if you see a weeping woman roaming the river banks at night, dressed in a white gown with long black hair, RUN! Support Sinisterhood
Episode 47: The Menendez Brothers: Part 2
April 23, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourTwo trials. Three juries. Hundreds of hours of testimony and evidence. A media circus. The headlines told the story of two greedy, spoiled rich kids, but the evidence told a different story. Support Sinisterhood
Episode 46: The Menendez Brothers: Part 1
April 16, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourThe trial was a media circus with various theories and two defendants ripe for ridicule. But what drove two well-to-do brothers to plot and murder their parents? Was it greed? Abuse? Or just an urge to kill. Support Sinisterhood
Episode 45: The Marfa Lights (LIVE AT THE DALLAS COMEDY FESTIVAL)
April 09, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourThis West Texas town went from desolate to impossibly hip as it became an art and cultural hot spot. But while the town’s face may have changed over the years, one thing has remained the same since before settlers decided to make this desert oasis their home. Glowing lights dancing over the desert mountains, beacons to ranchers and tourists alike. But what are these lights in the distance? Ancient spirits? An inexplicable phenomenon? Or are they messages from another world...? Support Siniste...
Episode 44: The Lady of the Lake (LIVE AT THE DALLAS COMEDY FESTIVAL)
April 02, 2019 05:00 - 55 minutesThis episode was recorded live at the 2019 Dallas Comedy Festival!One of Dallas’s most beautiful features, this 1000 acre oasis in the middle of a bustling town is a calm retreat for some residents, but for over a century, others have encountered something more chilling. Are the dark side roads in East Dallas home to a persistent specter, or is this just another tall Texas tale? _This episode was recorded live at the 2019 Dallas Comedy Festival! _ Support Sinisterhood
Episode 43: The Kaufman County D.A. Murders
March 26, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourKaufman is a sleepy town on the outskirts of Dallas, but what should have been a tight-knit community was torn apart when three innocent people, including the county’s top prosecutors, were gunned down in two incidents. A sinister message to police indicated more assassinations were planned. Was this the work of a white supremacist prison gang or was the terror closer than they could have imagined? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 42: The New Jersey Watcher
March 20, 2019 17:30 - 1 hourA beautiful family. A luxury home. An idyllic street. A perfect town. Seems like the recipe for the American dream. But this family's dream soon turned into a nightmare when they began receiving threatening letters from someone simply known as The Watcher who made it very clear they were not welcome in the neighborhood. But who could have been demented enough to send these sinister messages? Was it a neighbor from hell, a bitter real estate agent, or could it possibly be the entire thing was ...
Episode 41: The Momo Challenge
March 13, 2019 13:00 - 1 hourParents around the world feared their children would fall victim to this latest internet threat. A freakish face, long black hair, and unblinking wide eyes. News stations across the world warned of it. Were they blowing an urban legend out of proportion? Or should parents pay closer attention for fear this creature will target their children next? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 40: God's Salvation Church
March 06, 2019 14:15 - 53 minutesOn the brink of the new millennium, one man claims to know the day God will return to Earth...and He's doing it on a spaceship. When he and the rest of the UFOlogy cult take up residence in a Texas suburb, decked out in all white and cowboy hats, officials fear they may have a Heaven's Gate situation on their hands. Will it end as badly as everyone thinks, or will Hon-Ming Chen turn out to be just another false prophet? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 39: Dear David
February 27, 2019 06:00 - 1 hourThis viral story took the internet by storm. A lone man haunted and paralyzed by the ghost of a small boy. Did this escalate into a full-on demonic possession or were we all the victims - haunted by an attention-hungry internet charlatan? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 38: Sam Cooke
February 20, 2019 07:15 - 1 hourThe voice of an angel, the soul of a change maker, the mind of a businessman. Sam Cooke was the highest selling artist of the 1960s, second only to Elvis, and his crossover appeal made him a fan favorite of audiences of all races. He was at the height of his career when he was gunned down in a seedy Los Angeles motel. Was it a justifiable homicide as the police would have you believe? Or did something more sinister happen? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 37: St. Valentine's Day Massacre
February 13, 2019 08:15 - 1 hourUsually, you send flowers and chocolate on Valentine's Day, but Al "Scarface" Capone decided he was going to send a bloody message to his longtime rival Bugs Moran. On Feb. 14, 1929, seven of Moran's men from his North Side gang lay dead on a warehouse floor, gunned down by Thompson Submachine guns. Was a power struggle to control the lucrative bootlegging operation the motive for this massacre, or, like love, is this story a bit more complicated? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 36: Amanda Knox
February 06, 2019 06:45 - 1 hourHer case was splashed across tabloids throughout the world - A drug and sex-fueled night that ended in a blood bath. But the real story behind one of Itay's biggest cases may surprise you. Was this just another botched investigation, or a prosecution team and a bloodthirsty media more concerned with grandiose stories and slut-shaming than the facts? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 35: MK Ultra
January 30, 2019 08:00 - 1 hourMind control, drugging, blackmail, and celebrity glitches. The United States government claims it will do whatever it takes to protect its citizens, but what if they very citizens they claim to be protecting are unwittingly part of a horrific psychological experiment? One journalist blew the lid on this decade long government-sanctioned torture. But did it really ever end? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 34: Unexplained Disappearances
January 23, 2019 07:00 - 1 hourMillions of people go missing each year and there are as many as 100,000 active missing persons cases in the U.S. at any given time. While some of these stories have happy endings, sometimes the events surrounding the disappearance, and eventual discovery of their loved ones, are so bizarre that friends and families are left with more questions than answers. Could harsh environments or predatory animals explain what happened, or is something more sinister to blame? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 33: The Stanford Prison Experiment
January 15, 2019 06:00 - 1 hourIs evil born or made? Given the right circumstances will good people turn on their fellow man or woman? In 1971 an elite psychology professor conducted what some would call the most groundbreaking and controversial experiment the world has ever seen in search of the answer. But was the experiment unbiased or were the results tainted because of the professor's own sadistic tendencies? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 32: The Branch Davidians
January 09, 2019 07:15 - 1 hourA charismatic leader, a devoted group of followers, and the largest military group ever gathered against civilians. The siege at Waco brought an end to David Koresh's reign. Was he a persecuted Messiah or an apocalyptic madman brought to justice by the government. Support Sinisterhood
Episode 31: Mothman
January 02, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourA man-sized bird creature that stands 6 feet tall, has a wingspan of 15 feet, and ominous glowing red eyes. There have been many speculations as to Mothman's origins since he was first spotted in Point Pleasant, West Virginia in 1966. Some believe he is an alien creature or a government experiment gone wrong. Skeptics dismiss the phenomena saying Mothman sightings are really just sightings of a Sandhill Crane or an elaborate teenage prank. So what exactly is Mothman? And more importantly, doe...
Episode 81: Y2K
January 01, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB20 years ago on New Year's Eve, the world held its breath as the clock ticked down towards midnight. Planes falling from the sky. Bank accounts drain to zero. Traffic lights gone dark. The turning of the century called for chaos and confusion. But what happened was more akin to an average, everyday glitch. Was this really the tale of the government who cried wolf or was the United States closer to the brink that we all thought?
Episode 30: The Death of JonBenét Ramsey: Part 2
December 26, 2018 05:15 - 1 hourJonBenét Ramsey's brutal murder captivated a nation. At the time, the family hired an army of lawyers and refused to talk to police. Did they have something to hide, someone to protect, or were they simply taking precautions against an overzealous police force bent on framing them? Suspects have cropped up, but DNA evidence, behavioral analysis, and expert testimony all provide conflicting theories. Through all the theories, one goal emerges - justice for an innocent girl slain on Christmas. ...
Episode 29: The Death of JonBenét Ramsey: Part 1
December 19, 2018 09:00 - 1 hourOn Dec. 26, 1996 the brutal murder of six year old beauty pageant queen JonBenet Ramsey shocked the world. 22 years later and this case remains unsolved. What happened that fateful morning at the Ramsey's lavish Colorado home? Does the 911 call reveal more than intended? Who really wrote the lengthy and suspicious ransom note. There are a lot of unanswered questions, but one thing is for certain. The police did everything wrong from the word "go." Support Sinisterhood
Episode 28: Krampus
December 12, 2018 05:00 - 55 minutesFor many children the holiday season is about twinkling lights, hanging their stockings by the fire with care, and leaving cookies and milk out for good ol' Saint Nick. But for those that find themselves on the naughty list Christmas can be a season of pure terror. Krampus is coming to town and he's armed with a bundle of ruten for swatting little legs and a big ol' sack for kidnapping kids and taking them straight to hell. Gruss Vom Krampus! Support Sinisterhood
Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak Some Evil: Updates on Past Episodes!
December 05, 2018 07:15 - 19 minutesWe discuss what OJ's ex-manager is claiming, new evidence that it may have been a nuclear bomb that caused the Dyatlov Pass incident, a listener tells us about her friend who is a member of the Congregation For The Light, and we have even more proof that the JFK assassination was a government cover-up! Support Sinisterhood
Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak Some Evil: Dallas Psychic Fair Round 3
December 05, 2018 07:15 - 18 minutesIt's the first Sunday of the month which means another exciting trip to the Dallas Psychic Fair! Heather gets her Aura picture taken, has another spot on reading from Sylvia, and is chosen to receive a message in the gallery reading! Plus some of our amazing listeners joined us for the fun! Support Sinisterhood
Episode 27: Area 51
December 05, 2018 07:00 - 1 hourFor decades the mystery that has shrouded Area 51 has led to some of the most bizarre conspiracy theories out there. Is it where the remnants of a possible crashed alien spacecraft from Roswell, New Mexico being housed? Has the government mastered time travel in an underground lair? Is there really an invisible runway that can only be detected when sprayed with water? Hundreds of eyewitnesses claim to have seen UFO's flying in the airspace above the military base. But were those just black pr...
Episode 26: The Assassination of John F. Kennedy: Part 2
November 28, 2018 18:45 - 1 hourThe "official" report from the Warren Commission states Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the assassination of President Kennedy. However over 60% of Americans believe otherwise. Could Oswald have been working with the CIA, KGB, or both? Did LBJ's desire to be President cause him to orchestrate the unthinkable? Was the mafia sending a message to Bobby Kennedy by killing his brother? With a laundry list of people that would have benefitted from Kennedy being out of the picture it's difficult to...
Episode 25: The Assassination of John F. Kennedy: Part 1
November 21, 2018 04:30 - 1 hourIn an effort to win over a conservative city that he and LBJ lost in the election, John F. Kennedy visited dallas on November 23, 1963. Depsite a warm reception the fanfare was cut short when shots rang out in Dealey Plaza and JFK became the fourth President of the United States to be assassinated. There were dozens of eye witnesses but did anyone really see what happened? Or did the CIA have the wool pulled over the nation's eyes? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 24: Chappaquiddick
November 14, 2018 07:00 - 1 hourJovember continues with an episode dedicated to the Chappaquiddick scandal Senator Ted Kennedy waited 10 hours before telling police he had driven off the side of a bridge, into Poucha Pond, and left Mary Jo Kopechne to die in his car fullly submerged in water. That wasn't quite his story though... Support Sinisterhood
Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak Some Evil: Dallas Psychic Fair Round 2
November 06, 2018 06:15 - 21 minutesTarot readings, runes, energy blockage treatments! This trip to the Dallas Psychic Fair was even better than last time! Especially because some of our listeners joined us! Support Sinisterhood
Episode 23: The Kennedy Family Curse
November 06, 2018 06:00 - 1 hourOne of the most powerful families in American history has been beset by tragedy since they first set foot on American soil. Multiple plane crashes, two political assassinations, cancer, drug overdoses, suicide. Think of something horrible and it has almost certianly happened to the Kennedy's. Some blame an old Irish curse for their endured hardships while others believe a large family with high risk professions and a domineering father is the cause. Whatever the reason one thing is for certai...
Episode 22: The Legend of the Goatman (LIVE SHOW)
October 31, 2018 06:15 - 41 minutesIt seems like every state has their own version of how the Goatman came to be. Is it the result of a science experiment gone wrong, the offspring of a farmer that loved his flock way too much, or some teens playing a prank on an entire city? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 21: The Cleveland Strangler
October 24, 2018 05:30 - 1 hourNeighbors thought the terrible smell was from the local sausage factory. Anthony Sowell tried to convince people it was from his elderly mother. But the real explanation was that Sowell, aka The Cleveland Strangler, had 11 decomposing bodies stashed around his house. This is one House of Horrors you do NOT want to visit on Halloween. Support Sinisterhood
Episode 20: The Lost Girls of Panama
October 16, 2018 05:15 - 1 hourTraveling abroad with your best friend sounds like a dream come true, but for Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon it became a living nightmare. More than four years after they went missing in the Panamanian jungle there still isn't a definitive answer as to what tragedy befell these women. Phone records recovered from their cell phones tell a story of two women desperately trying to get help. Pictures recovered from their camera seem like they were trying to send a message to their families as to ...
Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak Some Evil: Dallas Psychic Fair
October 10, 2018 05:15 - 30 minutesOn the first Sunday of every month the Dallas Psychic Fair opens its doors to those looking for guidance not of this realm. We recount our mind blowing experiences! Support Sinisterhood
Episode 19: The Smurl Family Haunting
October 09, 2018 05:00 - 1 hourThe Smurl family claims that they were tormented by a demonic presence in their home for 13 years. Black masses would materialize before them, loud banging and scratching in the walls would keep them up at night, and a succubus with the head of a young woman and the body of an old lady covered in scales did the unthinkable. The Smurls and famed demonologist and clairvoyant Ed and Lorraine Warren claim their horrifying stories are true. However many believe this was the product of untreated he...
Episode 18: Black Eyed Kids
October 03, 2018 14:15 - 1 hourChildren are supposed to be innocent and sweet, however these children aren't like most. Solid black eyes, pale skin, telekinetic abilities. Maybe they aren't really children at all. We discuss the history of black eyed children, terrifying encounters, possible explanations as to what these paranormal creatures really are, and the science behind vampire sex! Support Sinisterhood
Episode 17: Elisa Lam
September 26, 2018 12:00 - 1 hourBizarre behvior caputured by an elevator camera launched this case into the spotlight. What caused Elisa Lam's erractic and paranoid behavior at The Cecil Hotel? Paranormal activity, a game to access another dimension, government testing? Could the dark and tortured history of the hotel and its seedy residents be to blame? Or was it her lifelong batttle with mental illness? Years after her body was discovered floating in the water tank on the hotel rooftop there are still more questions than ...