The Grim Curriculum

In this episode, we've got a lot to discuss: the recent Paul Bernardo parole hearing, another Icelandic volcano eruption, a Thanksgiving-related fatal incident, listener emails, and of course our usual strange and unusual death. Follow us on Twitch! We are aiming for affiliate status! Help us get to 50 followers! ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/thegrimcurriculum⁠ For the video of this episode, check out ou...

In this episode, we continue to unravel the chilling case of Rodney Alcala, the serial killer who shockingly appeared on The Dating Game in the 1970s. We definitely noticed the unsettling contrast between his "charming" TV persona and his horrific crimes, including the harrowing survival story of 15 year old Monique Hoyt. This case is one that frustratingly highlights the failures of the systems m...

Rodney Alcala, often referred to as the "Dating Game Killer," was a convicted serial killer (amongst other heinous things) in the United States between 1971 and 1979. His crimes were marked by extreme brutality and premeditation, and he is believed to have murdered at least eight people, though investigators suspect the true number of his victims could be much higher, even reaching into triple dig...

In this episode, we share tales of lawyers behaving badly, a loyal canine who played a key role in solving his owner’s murder, a smuggling story that’s nothing like you’d expect, and a cause of death that will leave you speechless. As always, we aim to take you on a rollercoaster ride through the grim and the unusual. Follow us on Twitch! We are aiming for affiliate status! Help us get to 50 follo...

Gloria Ramirez, often referred to as the "Toxic Lady," died under mysterious and highly unusual circumstances on February 19, 1994, in Riverside, California. Her case remains one of the most bizarre and hotly debated medical mysteries. While attempting to save her life, several medical staff members experienced severe symptoms after exposure to her blood, with some ending up in the ICU for weeks!...

This story not only inspired Mr. Zak Bagans to make his Demon House documentary, it most recently gained notoriety when it inspired the 2024 Netflix movie, The Deliverance with Glenn Close. Known as the "Ammons haunting case," it began in 2011 and gained significant media attention due to the bizarre and disturbing events reported by the family, law enforcement, and even medical professionals. Fol...

Honestly y'all this is just a collection of crazy and gruesome stories. But isn't that what you're here for? Peanut, a beloved pet squirrel with a devoted following, and his raccoon friend met a tragic and heartbreaking fate, leaving fans outraged. Charlotte shares a medical horror story that’s bound to make you cringe. We also explore another haunting tale of an AI girlfriend and the disturbing t...

The 2011 Dupont de Ligonnès murders are one of France's most mysterious and haunting criminal cases. In April of that year, the bodies of five members of the Dupont de Ligonnès family were found buried beneath the terrace of their home in Nantes. The victims included Agnès Dupont de Ligonnès and her four children: Arthur, Thomas, Anne, and Benoît. Their father, Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès, was notab...

The legend of the Black-Eyed Children (or Black-Eyed Kids, often abbreviated as BEKs) is a fairly modern urban legend involving supernatural or mysterious children who appear at people's doors, usually asking to be let inside. They’re described as having pale skin, unusual behavior, and completely black eyes without any white sclera or iris, making their appearance unsettling. We have some stories...

On October 16, 2024, the Menendez family held a press conference in Los Angeles to advocate for the possible re-sentencing of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted in 1996 for the murders of their parents, José and Kitty Menendez. Members from both Kitty and José's families emphasized that the brothers, now in prison for over three decades, committed the crime as a result of years of severe a...

After the murders, Lyle and Erik spent lavishly, using their parents' money, which raised suspicion. In 1990, Erik confessed to his therapist, Dr. Oziel, which ultimately led to their arrest. The defense team, led by Leslie Abramson, argued that the brothers killed their parents out of fear for their lives after years of abuse. The prosecution argued that the brothers killed their parents to inher...

In this episode, we explore a variety of true crime topics ranging from a recent "serial killer" in Toronto, a bizarre LAPD incident involving an MRI machine, and the murder of a judge by a sheriff. We also delve into the wacky world of wildlife trafficking with a story coming out of Montana involving sheep and Dina expresses her frustration over the latest season of Unsolved Mysteries. Follow us...

On the evening of August 20, 1989, José and Kitty Menendez were viciously murdered in their Beverly Hills mansion. The crime scene was so brutal that police initially suspected it might be a mob hit due to the level of violence. Their sons, Lyle and Erik, who called 911 after the murders, initially appeared as grief-stricken victims. However, in the months that followed, their behavior began to ra...

We were originally planning to have a Grim Encounters episode closer to Halloween but we couldn't wait. We have some fabulous listener stories and a fictional creepy tale that will have your hair standing on end. Enjoy! If you want to read more of Manen's stories: https://www.reddit.com/user/manen_lyset/ Follow us on Twitch! We are aiming for affiliate status! Help us get to 50 followers! ⁠https:/...

On May 31, 2014, Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier lured their 12-year-old friend, Payton Leutner, into a forest after a sleepover, attempting to take her life to appease the fictional character and internet cryptid, Slender Man. Geyser and Weier believed that by sacrificing their friend in Slender Man's name, they would be invited to live in his mansion as his "proxies." Follow us on T...

American serial killer Gary Ridgway, also known as the Green River Killer, has recently been transferred from one penitentiary to another, sparking speculation that he may reveal additional information about his victims. Ridgway, convicted of murdering at least 49 women in the 1980s and 1990s, has long been suspected of having more victims than previously confirmed. In a tragic turn of events, Kri...

Most of us know Slenderman as a fictional, supernatural character that originated from an internet meme sometime back in 2009. He's tall, features a completely blank face and is seen sporting a crisp black suit. His backstory as a malevolent entity who stalks and abducts children came from a photoshop contest, but the inspiration for this internet cryptid goes back hundreds if not potentially...

In the finale of our series on Jodi Arias we discuss the lengths that she went to to provide herself an alibi, how she got caught, and her very messy trial. The media were all over it and many believed that Jodi may be able to bat her eyelashes and actually get away with Travis Alexander's brutal murder. We will be starting Grim Live streams over on Twitch in September so go give us a follow a...

Back in Episode 119 of The Grim Curriculum, we covered the particularly awful Wade Wilson, (No, not Deadpool). Well, this week he was finally handed his official sentence and we have a few more updates on how it's been going for him since we last introduced you. We will be starting Grim Live streams over on Twitch in September so go give us a follow and stay tuned for our first stream date! ht...

Travis Alexander’s friends repeatedly voiced their deep concerns about Jodi Arias, warning him that her increasingly erratic behavior could pose a serious threat to his safety. Their fears only grew as her actions became more alarming with each passing day. In the second part of our series on Jodi Arias, we delve into the chilling descent that led to the tragic death of Travis Alexander, offering...

Jodi Arias and Travis Alexander were involved in a tumultuous and ultimately tragic relationship that ended in one of the most infamous murder cases in recent history. After meeting at a Pre-Paid Legal Services convention, Arias and Alexander quickly became romantically involved. Despite the physical distance between them—Arias lived in California while Alexander was in Arizona—their relationship...

If you have a Disney Plus subscription, you might want to take a closer look at the terms and conditions. Jeffrey Piccolo has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Disney and the owners of a restaurant after his wife died in 2023 from a severe allergic reaction following a meal at Disney World in Florida. We also have an amusing local true crime story from Innisfail, Alberta. The "Tiffany Pr...

In 2010, Lori Erica Ruff tragically took her own life in Longview, Texas. After her death, her husband Blake and his family discovered a lockbox containing documents revealing clues to her true identity. However, what they found raised more questions than answers, including the discovery of her original name and the bizarre steps she took to erase her past. While Lori's true identity was event...

We don't usually cover ongoing and recent cases on The Grim Curriculum, usually we save those for Extra Credit. However, we had a few thoughts on this fella so we figured we'd try a slightly different format for this episode. Wade Wilson, (No, not Deadpool) is known for his involvement in a series of brutal killings in Cape Coral, Florida. His trial gained significant media attention due t...

I mean the title really says it all with this one. Dina brings us two tales from tumultuous couples. We love, Love here at the Grim Curriculum but these folks clearly need some counselling. Charlotte decided after all the brutal sadness from the regular show over the last few weeks, she wanted to chat about two of her favourite things: Nuclear Testing and Yorkshire Ghosts. We will be donating all...