Horrorwood: True Crime in Tinseltown

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On a chilly December evening in 1926, British crime author Agatha Christie walked out of her house, got in her car and drove away. When she didn't return home that night her house staff grew concerned. When her car was found the following morning, halfway down a grassy embankment with her driver's license and other belongings still inside, the entire nation waited on pins and needles to learn her...

We're back with Part 2 of the Hull-House Devil Baby, and this week we're talking all about its influence on "Rosemary''s Baby" and the tragedies that seemed to curse those involved with the film.   For ad-free and bonus episodes: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts -OR- Subscribe on YouTube -OR- Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/horrorwoodpodcast   Follow us! IG , FB   Send us an email: horrorwood...

Jane Addams opened Hull-House in 1889 with a mission to help Chicago’s immigrant communities. There were stories of ghosts to begin with, but nothing caused more chaos than the legend of a demonic baby supposedly hidden inside. Thousands came looking for a child that Addams insisted never existed, and decades later the story inspired the horror classic "Rosemary's Baby." More than a century later,...

Zelig Williams was no stranger to the stage. By age 28 he had already performed on Broadway in "Hamilton" and "MJ: The Musical," and toured with Hugh Jackman in "The Man. The Music. The Show." He then made his film debut in the Will Ferrel-led flick "Spirited." But during a brief hiatus in his hometown of Columbia, SC, Zelig vanished. If you have any information on this case, you can contact: Rich...

When 18-year-old Rori Hache disappeared from Oshawa, Ontario, in 2017, her family was desperate to find out what happened to her. Months later, a disturbing discovery would lead investigators to Adam Strong and his basement apartment. Evidence uncovered there would also provide answers in the disappearance of 19-year-old Kandis Fitzpatrick.   For ad-free and bonus episodes: Subscribe on Apple Podc...

We're baaaack! We missed you, Misfits! And we've got an episode for you that has a little bit of, well, a lot of stuff. If you clicked on this episode hoping for ghost stories, attempted murders (yes, plural), a pigeon funeral and threat of assassination...you came to the right place!   For ad-free and bonus episodes: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts -OR- Subscribe on YouTube -OR- Join our Patreon: htt...

When 26-year-old Jean Spangler left her home on the evening of Friday, October 7, 1949, she had no idea she wouldn't be returning. She told her sister-in-law she was working that night...but there was no record of her employment for that date. What was she up to? Where did she really go? This episode has Kirk Douglas, the Black Dahlia killer and "That 70s Show" star Laura Prepon. It's a doozy, fol...

On Halloween night, 1992, Britain’s BBC 1 presented one of the most talked about programs in television history. The program was called "Ghostwatch" and it would eventually become one of the great “do you remember” moments of British television. The controversial airing left the public terrified and allegedly contributed to the suicide of an 18-year-old boy and PTSD in other children and adults. T...

In the mid-’80s, Jon-Erik Hexum was a rising star with movie-star looks and major charisma, known for his breakout roles on Voyagers! and Cover Up. But just as his career was taking off, everything came to a sudden and shocking halt due to a tragic on-set incident—one that would leave Hollywood reeling and spark questions about how productions handle safety. Episode Sources: “Jack’s Story” by KC C...

Season 13 of American Horror Story premieres September 24, 2026, so we rummaged around our vault and found this episode (previously for subscribers only) on the Rosenheim Mansion, aka "the Murder House," which has been featured multiple times in the AHS franchise. And in case you missed our social media post, we are taking a slight mental health break (2-3 weeks) so that we can reset and recharge...

Famed singer Sam Cooke's life ended in a Los Angeles motel in December 1964, but the questions surrounding his death have never disappeared. An investigation quickly ruled the shooting justified, yet many believe the full story was never uncovered. Decades later, the mystery continues to spark debate and speculation.   For ad-free and bonus episodes: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts -OR- Subscribe on Y...

Sam Cooke changed American music with timeless hits, great record business success, and a very powerful voice for the Civil Rights Movement. His rise from gospel prodigy to soul legend seemed unstoppable until a late-night encounter at a Los Angeles motel ended in one of music's most controversial deaths.   For ad-free and bonus episodes: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts -OR- Subscribe on YouTube -OR-...

Critics called him the next Clark Gable. His rugged good looks and womanizing ways made Steve Cochran Hollywood's favorite bad boy. With a life as colorful as his it's only fitting his death make just as big a "splash."   For ad-free and bonus episodes: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts -OR- Subscribe on YouTube -OR- Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/horrorwoodpodcast   Follow us! IG , FB   Send...

In 1954, hundreds of cast and crew members traveled to the deserts of southern Utah to make what was supposed to be Hollywood's next epic adventure movie: The Conqueror. The film starred John Wayne as Genghis Khan and was backed by eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes. What was meant to become the next blockbuster ended up becoming one of the deadliest movies ever made, all thanks to a nuclear test...

When a deceased cameraman was found slumped in his car outside the Hollywood post office, police were certain jealousy was the motive. Or was it robbery? Either way, the killer must have been a man. Or maybe a woman? Yeah, police didn't have a clue, despite, well, all the clues. Episode Sources: “King D. Gray — Little Close-Ups of the A. S. C. (1922)” King’s Death Certificate “Film Cameraman Found...

It's officially summer and to celebrate we've got a brand spankin' new round of Misfit Tales! We're reading stories written by YOU about things you've experienced. Today's tales have been brought to you by Anonymous, Melody MacKay, Lexi and Maria. We've got a real-life possibly criminal case, a ghost truck, a visit from the afterlife and, as the title of this episode suggests, ghost fingers. Keep...

When Yoko Ono lost contact with her daughter, Kyoko Chan Cox, she had no idea it would be more than two decades before they would see each other again. After a bitter custody battle, Kyoko's father, Anthony Cox, disappeared with the young girl and eventually brought her into an allegedly secretive religious cult that kept them hidden from the outside world.   For ad-free and bonus episodes: Subscr...

In 1994 during a solo trip to New Orleans, 23-year-old Ylenia Carrisi - the granddaughter of Hollywood icon Tyrone Power - walked out the front door of the hotel where she was staying and never returned. If you have information on the whereabouts of Ylenia Carrisi, you are urged to contact the New Orleans Police Department at 504-658-5315, case number A-36564-94.   For further reading: Al Bano's a...

For more than a century New York City's Palace Theatre has stood at the heart of Broadway, hosting some of the biggest names in entertainment. Alongside its remarkable history, the theatre has also earned a reputation as one of Broadway's most haunted venues, with stories of ghostly acrobats, mysterious children, and even the lingering presence of Judy Garland.   For ad-free and bonus episodes: Su...

David Huffman stopped by the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego to bring his castmates cookies. It was a gesture of goodwill since he was leaving the production a week early to start work on a TV miniseries. Unfortunately he didn't make it to the start of the series. He didn't even make it to that evening's performance at the Old Globe. Minutes after dropping off the cookies and leaving the theatre, D...

Gagandip Singh was a young Sikh TV entrepreneur in London who seemed to have his whole future ahead of him. But one late-night visit to a student house in Brighton set off a chain of events that ended with one of the most disturbing murder cases Britain had seen in years. Behind the headlines was a tangled story involving friendship, grief, infatuation, religion, and revenge that still sparks deba...

*Claudine Longet died yesterday, May 14, 2026. We covered her case back in January 2023 and are re-releasing that episode in case you missed it the first time around. It's a wild one! **I just want to note that in this episode I mention Claudine admitted to pulling the trigger. I misspoke. ACTUALLY, she only admitted to shooting him. There is a difference. ;) This episode has quite the cast of cha...

Deep in the hills near Adams, Tennessee, the legend of the Bell Witch grew from a terrifying family haunting into one of America’s most famous ghost stories. For over 200 years, the tale has inspired books, paranormal investigations, and horror films like An American Haunting, leaving people still wondering what really happened on the Bell family farm.   For ad-free and bonus episodes: Subscribe o...

CW: This episode contains discussion of suicide. Lee Sun-kyun was already a household name in Korea when the critically acclaimed film "Parasite" took home the Oscar for Best Picture. Korea has strict moral standards when it comes to their citizens, and a celebrity who is constantly in the spotlight is sure to have their every move examined under a microscope. Such was the case for Lee Sun-kyun wh...