Cursewords and Crayons

New year, same chaos—but fewer parenting trends we hate. This week on Cursewords and Crayons, we're doing a Parenting Chat. We kick off 2026 by talking about what we’re absolutely not doing this year when it comes to parenting. No resolutions, no toxic positivity—just a firm line drawn in the glitter-covered sand. Because listen… we’ve tried. We’ve scrolled. We’ve watched the reels. And frankly, s...

This week on Cursewords and Crayons, we’re rounding out our festive episodes with a case that starts with a love affair and ends in a shallow grave: the heartbreaking murder of Sameena Imam. Sameena was a bright, successful woman looking forward to a fresh start—holiday snacks in hand, hotel booked, expecting a proposal and a new beginning. What she got instead was a calculated betrayal by the man...

Five children. One house fire. Zero answers. This week on Cursewords and Crayons, we’re diving into one of the most maddening and mysterious cases in true crime history: The Sodder Family Fire. It’s Christmas Eve, 1945. The Sodder family is fast asleep in their West Virginia home… and by morning, five of their ten children have vanished in a fire that leaves behind no remains, no explanation, and...

We’ve got an update—and it’s about time. This week on Cursewords and Crayons, we’re revisiting a case that has haunted us (and so many of you) for years: the disappearance of Crystal Rogers. Crystal was a devoted mom of five who vanished from Bardstown, Kentucky in 2015. Since then, it’s been a slow burn of heartbreak, suspicion, and zero justice. But finally, things are moving—and we’re here to b...

We’re revisiting one of the wildest and most frustrating cases we’ve ever covered — the disappearance of Crystal Rogers. This is our re-release of the original episode from summer 2023 — before the new arrests, new evidence, and all the shocking updates that came to light this year. We’ll be back next week with a brand-new follow-up episode covering everything that’s happened since — including the...

Baby’s First Exorcism! (It only took us forever.) 😈 This week, we’re diving into the dark, disturbing, and deeply debated case of Anna Michel—a young woman whose life ended in a horrifying blend of mental illness, religious fervor, and over sixty exorcisms. That’s right, folks. 67 exorcism sessions. Ten months. Starvation. Stigmata. And a courtroom showdown that made international headlines. This...

Some monsters don’t need masks—they just need a master key. This week on Cursewords and Crayons: True Crime, we’re covering the horrific and heartbreaking murder of Lauren Giddings—a bright, compassionate young woman with her entire future ahead of her. Lauren was on the verge of becoming a defense attorney when she suddenly disappeared in the summer of 2011. What began as a missing persons case q...

Yeehaw and hell naw, friends—this one’s for the ghost-loving cowpokes. 🤠👻 This week on Cursewords and Crayons, we’re trading crime scene tape for tumbleweeds and heading straight into the haunted heart of the Old West. That’s right—we’re saddling up for a round-up of Old West scary stories: haunted saloons, ghostly miners, outlaw curses, and dusty towns where things still go bump in the night. I...

Grab your coffee, your to-do list, and maybe a protective charm or two — because this week, Zee’s taking us deep into Appalachian cryptid country! From the heart-stealing Raven Mocker, to the tentacled terror known as the Snallygaster, to the apple-chucking menace called the Albatwitch, we’re ranking these winged (and wing-adjacent) nightmares and deciding which one we’d least want to meet in the...

Real-life true crime is horrifying. Fictional mom-assassins? Surprisingly relatable. This week on Cursewords and Crayons, we're covering a case that's equal parts gruesome, infuriating, and absolutely stomach-turning: the murder of Dawn Marie Viens, a vibrant and hardworking woman whose life was stolen in the most horrific way imaginable—by her own husband, David Viens, who then tried to cover it...

Mushrooms should be sautéed… not suspicious. 🍄 This week on Cursewords and Crayons, we’re heading Down Under for a case that’s got death, drama, and deadly dishes. We’re talking about Erin Patterson and the now-infamous mushroom lunch that shocked all of Australia. What starts as a quaint family gathering turns into a full-blown homicide investigation involving beef wellington, alleged death caps...

Rich girl. Mysterious disappearance. Zero answers. Yeah, we’re in. This week on Cursewords and Crayons, we’re throwing it all the way back to 1910—before cell phones, before Dateline, before anyone gave women a shred of independence without a fight. We're talking about the baffling vanishing act of Dorothy Harriet Camille Arnold, a New York socialite who went out for a stroll... and was never seen...

We’re digging into the archives for a special re-release this week! Join us as we revisit our episode all about the Beast of Bray Road—Wisconsin’s infamous wolf-like cryptid said to stalk the woods. Is it a mythical monster? A sick animal? A shaved bear having a really bad day? We go full-on speculation mode in this fun, spooky true-crime-adjacent episode. If you enjoyed this re-release, let us kn...

Hitchhiking in the mountains? What could possibly go wrong? Literally everything. This week on Cursewords and Crayons, we’re headed to the snowy slopes of Breckenridge, Colorado. A picture perfect ski town hiding a deeply disturbing secret. We're talking about the Breckenridge Hitchhiking Murders, a case full of tragedy, unanswered questions, and danger hiding in plain sight. In the late 1970s and...

What do you get when a mild-mannered mortician befriends a rich widow, becomes her constant companion... and then stuffs her in a freezer? Welcome back to Cursewords and Crayons, where true crime meets unfiltered opinions, parenting tangents, and moments of deep, existential confusion and this week, we’re talking about Bernie Tiede, the man at the center of one of the most bizarre and unexpectedly...

Dexter cosplay should never involve real blood, but here we are. This week on Cursewords and Crayons, we’re diving headfirst into the twisted, cosplay-fueled chaos that is the case of Mark Twitchell. Mark was an aspiring filmmaker, serial killer wannabe, and full-blown menace hiding behind a plastic mask and a love for Dexter Morgan. That’s right: this dude didn’t just admire the TV show. He basic...

Guess who’s back, back again… and ready to ruin your peaceful summer brain? 👋 After a little hiatus, Cursewords and Crayons is officially back, and we’re diving straight into one of the darkest cases we’ve ever covered: Mary Bell. If you thought we’d ease you in, you don’t know us at all. That’s right, Cursewords and Crayons is back, caffeinated, and ready to emotionally ruin your day in the best...

She was a single mom, a savvy businesswoman, and a badass multitasker—until she vanished without a trace. Welcome back to Cursewords and Crayons, the podcast where true crime gets tangled up in parenting woes, sass overload, and an unhealthy appreciation for iced coffee and justice. Today, we’re telling the heartbreaking and infuriating story of Paige Birgfeld—a woman who wore more hats than we’ve...

Oh look, another man in a position of power being absolute human garbage. Welcome back to Cursewords and Crayons, where we serve true crime with a side of sass—and today, we’re coming for John Schneeberger and his shady, syringe-filled secrets. We’ve got another deliciously twisted tale for you this week—and trust us, this one is gonna mess with your trust issues. It’s time for a fresh episode of...

Welcome back, you beautiful, nosy weirdos! Another week, another chance to dive headfirst into a mystery so wild it makes your inbox look tame. That’s right—it’s time for a brand new episode of Cursewords and Crayons, the podcast where we mash together True Crime, unsolicited opinions, and the occasional side rant about parenting and public restrooms. This week, we’re donning our metaphorical tren...

Welcome back, fellow chaos goblins! It’s another beautiful day to spiral into a true crime rabbit hole, medicate accordingly, and pray we never have to buy hospital-grade rubber socks. That’s right—it's time for a fresh episode of Cursewords and Crayons, A podcast where we talk about True Crime (and sometimes parenting), reminding everyone that it's what is on the inside that counts and sometimes...

Hey there friends, we are happy you’re here. Welcome back to another episode of Cursewords and Crayons! This is where we talk about True Crime (and sometimes parenting), reminding everyone that it's what is on the inside that counts and sometimes the inside is just as rotten as the outside.  This week is a Parenting Chat Week and we are giving you the toys we hate the most! Love us or judge us or...

Here we are…ready for another day of medications, anxiety, and living on the brink of a new pair of rubber socks. It’s time for an episode of Cursewords and Crayons! A podcast where we talk about True Crime (and sometimes parenting), reminding everyone that it's what is on the inside that counts and sometimes the inside is just as rotten as the outside.  This week we are talking about Missy Bevers...

Another day another horror. It’s time for an episode of Cursewords and Crayons! A podcast where we talk about True Crime (and sometimes parenting), reminding everyone that it's what is on the inside that counts and sometimes the inside is just as rotten as the outside.  This week we are kicking it back to episode 48 and talking about The Blackburn Cult. Lots of speculating, lots of whacky people,...

Happy day we are so excited to be with you today! It’s time for another episode of Cursewords and Crayons! This is where we talk about True Crime (and sometimes parenting), reminding everyone that it's what is on the inside that counts and sometimes the inside is just as rotten as the outside.  This week we are speculating wildly about the Murder of the Eight Day Bride. We can’t wait to hear your...