31 Nights of Scary Shit

Send us Fan Mail In January of 2013, 17 year old Kendrick Johnson, a student at Lowndes County High School in Georgia, was found upside down in a  rolled up gym mat, deceased.  Johnson’s cause of death was ruled accidental.  However, investigators hired by Johnson’s family came to a different conclusion about the cause of death.  Rumors about bad blood between Johnson and some classmates circulate...

Send us Fan Mail On March 26, 2018, tourists discovered an overturned SUV at the bottom of a 100 foot cliff in Mendocino, California.  At first glance, it looked like a tragic accident that claimed the lives of two mothers, Jennifer and Sarah Hart, both 38 years old, and their six adopted children: Markis (19), Hannah (16), Devonte (15), Abigail (14), Jeremiah (14) and Ciera (12).An investigation...

Send us Fan Mail Back by popular request! Sarah reads a story from one of our listeners who had a terrifying encounter with a U.F.O.  Even if you are skeptical about the existence of alien life forms, this creepy tale will give you pause.   Support the pod here: Venmo @podcast31nights OR  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/31nights Support the show

Send us Fan Mail On January 15, 1947, the bi-sected body of 22 year old aspiring actress Elizabeth Short was discovered in a Los Angeles neighborhood. “Beth” as she was known to her friends,  had made acquaintances of all sorts while living in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles.  Despite many viable suspects, the case went cold, and remains unsolved. Tragically, Elizabeth did not achieve the fame she w...

Send us Fan Mail It is our 100th episode!  We are  plunging  into the bizarre world of the Order of the Solar Temple. The order was founded in Geneva in 1984, by Luc Jouret and Joseph Di Mambro.  Much of the foundation was based on the belief that end times were near.  Between 1994-97, 74 of the cult’s members perished in murder/suicides.  If cults intrigue you, this episode may be your jam.  Warn...

Send us Fan Mail Before there was O.J. Simpson, there was Candace Mossler.  In this episode we discussed the sensationalized murder trial of Candace Mossler and her nephew Melvin Lane Powers.  Candace and Melvin were accused of murdering Candy’s husband, Jacques Mossler, a wealthy financier with business empires in Houston and Miami.  This case had it all: sex, lies, power, and a leading lady who...

Send us Fan Mail In our Christmas episode we explore the darker side of Santa- Krampus and some other not so merry creatures of the holiday season. You may already be familiar with Krampus, but he’s not the only evil Santa worth mentioning.  There’s Frau Perchta from Austria,  Hans Trapp from France  and Kallikantzaroi from Greece.  So grab a fuzzy blanket, heat up a cup of cider and join us for a...

Send us Fan Mail Robert Durst the eccentric real estate heir  has been indicted on charges for the 1982 death of his first wife Kathy McCormack Durst.  This is a case of the truth being stranger than fiction. Following an on air confession during the 2015 documentary about the media frenzy surrounding his personal life, Durst was charged with the murder of his best friend, Susan Berman, who provid...

Send us Fan Mail Between January of 1974 and January of 1991, an unidentified serial killer wreaked havoc in the Wichita, Kansas area.  The killer sent letters to local media outlets with details of his crimes, yet he remained elusive.  After over a decade of silence, the killer sent a series of communications to the media in 2004 that resulted in his arrest in 2005.  Dennis Lynn Rader, who self-i...

Send us Fan Mail Mark Chapman grew up idolizing the Beatles, especially John Lennon.  Chapman was disillusioned with his inability to achieve greatness, and was plagued with bouts of severe depression and paranoia.  Eventually, the man that he idolized came to represent a society that he felt had rejected him, and was responsible for his failings.  On December 8, 1980, Mark Chapman stalked Lennon...

Send us Fan Mail Skinwalker Ranch located on 512 acres in Northeastern Utah, has been the site of some inexplicable occurrences. Reports of unusual crop circles, mysterious flashing objects and livestock mutilations are among the list of happenings that have captured the public’s imagination. If U.F.O.’s are your jam, join us as we try to decipher the bizarre activities at Skinwalker Ranch. Oh and...

Send us Fan Mail On November 29, 1981, the body of 43 year old Natalie Wood was discovered about a mile from her yacht, The Splendor . Her death was ruled an accidental drowning in 1981.  This year marks the 40th anniversary of her death, and there are still many unanswered questions.  Natalie’s death was ruled suspicious in 2018, and her widower, Robert Wagner is a person of interest.   In this e...

Send us Fan Mail We’re back with another creepy cryptid tale. We will discuss the Wendigo, known for its gigantic proportions, glowing eyes, yellow fangs, and cannibalistic nature.  To add to its grotesque appearance, it is believed the Wendigo is human underneath it all.  If you enjoy a good cryptid tale mixed with some Native American history, this is the episode for you.  Grab your fuzzy blanke...

Send us Fan Mail Fourteen year old Carolyn Wasilewski was brutally murdered in Baltimore, Maryland in November of 1954. Hundreds of people were questioned, including a man whom Carolyn provided testimony against in a sexual assault case. Despite a viable suspect being identified,the case went cold and remains unsolved. Join us as we fall back to 1954 to discuss the details of one of Baltimore’s mo...

Send us Fan Mail It’s our Halloween-i-sode! The Eastern State Penitentiary (1822-1971) was built  outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in response to prison reform. In its 142 year tenure it housed over 75,000 prisoners.  Perhaps its most famous compulsory guest was Al Capone, who served time for a weapons charge in 1929-30.  There were at least 2 murders in ESP, and many prisoners committed sui...

Send us Fan Mail In the summer of 1982, Stefanie Watson of Laurel, Maryland,  vanished on her way to work.  The police found her car full of blood- but no sign of Stefanie.  The case remained unsolved for more than 30 years, until DNA was linked to a man who was already imprisoned on an unrelated crime.  Put on your sweats, grab a warm glass of cider, and listen to our latest episode. Support the...

Send us Fan Mail Gibsonton, Florida, a community just minutes from Tampa, has been the home of circus sideshow performers since the 1940’s.  Some of the most famous sideshow acts called Gibsonton home: Jeanie “The Half-Woman,”  Grady, “The Lobster Boy” Stiles, and Percilla, The Monkey Girl to name a few.  We will discuss “The King of the Sideshow”, Ward Hall, and his perspective on side show ethic...

Send us Fan Mail Who doesn’t love a 19th century cemetery?  Okay, maybe it’s just us.  The Bonaventure Cemetery, located in Savannah, Georgia, is the permanent home of  some well-known people.  We will discuss the origin of the cemetery and some of the ghost stories associated with this hauntingly beautiful tourist attraction. Support the pod here: Venmo @podcast31nights Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Is it a worm or is it a snake?  That is the question.  Is it real?  What I do know is that we are talking about an elusive legend of the Gobi desert, The Mongolian Death Worm. In this episode we will discuss the bizarre characteristics of this mysterious creature, who has served as an inspiration for many science fiction stories.  Please listen to our latest so you can weigh in on...

Send us Fan Mail Michael Taylor was a devoted husband and father of five, and then things changed.  Michael became obsessed with his church group, and the sect’s leader.  He began behaving strangely, and developed a propensity for anger and violence.  You see where this is going.  After an exorcism is performed, things go from bad to worse.  Michael Taylor definitely had his demons-but was this a...

Send us Fan Mail On March 25, 1911, 146 workers died when a fire broke out in a garment factory in New York City.  The owners of the factory were charged with manslaughter due to their negligence, but were acquitted.  The tragedy did bring about reform for factory workers.  Join us for a historical piece about the deadliest industrial accident in New York City, “The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory” fi...

Send us Fan Mail Bill Ramsey was an unassuming carpenter who was harboring a terrifying secret.  He began experiencing bizarre physical sensations, nightmares, and uncontrollable rage at age nine.  Once about every 15 years, Bill would have an episode in which he behaved like a wild beast and would have to be restrained.  Was this a case of demonic possession?  Or….a straight up case of true lycan...

Send us Fan Mail In 1906, 16 year old Clara Germana Cele began to exhibit bizarre behavior.  She confessed to the nuns who had raised her that she had made a pact with the devil.  The most disturbing aspect of Clara’s possession was her ability to move and behave like a snake.  We will discuss the horrifying details of Clara’s possession and exorcism on our latest episode.  Support the pod here: ...

Send us Fan Mail We will discuss the Chinese legend of the Jiangshi or “Hopping Vampire.” This is not like the typical western vampire who grows fangs and sucks blood.  These creatures are reanimated corpses who hop from place to place in search of prey. If you suspect you have encountered a Jiangshi , there are things you can do to repel it.  If you want to know what those things are listen to ou...

Send us Fan Mail Today the Greene County Almshouse is a beautiful historical landmark in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania.  The site, now a museum, once housed the forgotten members of society-the poor, mentally ill, and disabled.  There were nearly 1,000 deaths at the poor farm between the years of 1861 and 1964.  In our latest episode we will chat about the haunted history of the former poorhouse that i...