Killer Spirits Podcast

In today's episode, Tracy talks about the murder of Emily Coombes at the hands of her 13 year old son, Robert Coombes. Robert's actions received the acknowledgement and approval of his little brother, 12 year old Nathanial Coombes as they spent the nearly two weeks after her death attending cricket matches and skipping school while her corpse was rotting where she slept the night of her...

In this episode Tracy goes deeper into the theories surrounding the Villisca Axe Murders. There are a few wild characters in the bunch, a couple of false confessions, and we find out that whoever the killer was may have been train hopping to cities across the US for years committing murder after murder. Tracy also gets into the hauntings of the Villisca Murder House, we play a few spooky audios of...

Tracy tells the story of the horrific and brutal murders of the Moore Family and the Stillinger sisters. They were bludgeoned to death in the night while sleeping on a summer evening at the Moore home in rural Iowa. There are some very strange theories as to what exactly happened or who committed the murders. Tracy will get more into theories in Part 2! The drink this episode is called the Blue Co...

Join us as we chat about the prosecution of Carl, Wayne, Billy, and George. We also discuss the retrials given to Carl, Wayne, and George because of the 'inflammatory and prejudicial pretrial publicity' given to the defendants during their original trial set in Seminole County, GA; as well as Carl's multiple escape attempts. Today's cocktail was the Georgia Blueberry. Recipe be...

Join us as we talk about the untimely and horrific massacre of 6 members of the Alday Family on their family farm in rural South Georgia. We also follow the story of one of the murderers, Carl Isaacs, and the horrors he endured in and out of institutions throughout his life.   Today's cocktail was the Peach Evasion. It's a take on a peach cobbler martini- it's a delicious blend of G...

Join us for Part 2 of the murder of 8 year old Alma Kellner; who's dismembered and charred remains were discovered in the flooded sub-cellar of St. John's Church basement in Louisville, Kentucky in 1910.  Part 2 takes us on the chase of Joseph Wendling, the murderer, through Texas and California. Many hands were involved in his eventual capture in San Francisco. He was returned to Kentuc...

Join us as we chat about the disappearance and gruesome murder of 8 year old Alma Kellner with information gathered from Louisville's Alma Kellner Mystery by Shawn M. Herron.  Alma Kellner was a sweet, smart child who traveled to Church alone to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary in December of 1909. She never returned home from Church that day and the hunt wa...

Join us as we chat about the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in Weston, West Virginia and the horrific events that occurred there. The Asylum operated from 1864-1994.  Today's episode features The Antidote- a spicy, ginger and golden apple cocktail. Delicious! Check out all our new merch at https://www.etsy.com/shop/KillerSpiritsPod?ref=search_shop_redirect  Find us on Instagram; @KillerSpirit...

Today's episode wraps up the horrific, bloody story of Richard Trenton Chase, The Vampire of Sacramento.  WARNING: This half of the story is GRAPHIC. If you are squeamish, you have been warned.  Today's episode is paired with the Golden Almond. It's a delicious, sweet combo of almond and coffee. Listen in for the recipe! Check out all our new merch at https://www.etsy.com/shop/Kille...

Join us as we chat about the Vampire of Sacramento, Richard Trenton Chase and his obsessions with drinking and injecting animal blood- yuck. And this is just Part 1! Today's episode was accompanied by Bloodthirsty-- an orange beer cocktail with a bloody, strawberry injection.  Listen in for the recipe! Check out all our new merch at https://www.etsy.com/shop/KillerSpiritsPod?ref=search_shop_r...

Join as we navigate the story of James Ruppert and the gruesome massacre of his entire family on Easter in Hamilton, Ohio in 1975.  Today's cocktail is called the Easter Eleven- it's a delightful blend of orange and advocaat! Listen in for the recipe! Check out all our new merch at https://www.etsy.com/shop/KillerSpiritsPod?ref=search_shop_redirect  Find us on Instagram; @KillerSpiritsPo...

Join us as we chat about the untimely, grisly murder of young mother, Ocey Snead. The three sisters in black make the tale all the more chilling. Today's cocktail is Sisters in Black-- a gin and blood orange fizz. Perfect for springtime and an excellent refreshment for this dark story. The end of our episode features our friends over at Imbibe the Vibe-- Check them out! Find us on Instagram;...

Join us as we go in depth on the absolutely brutal Marshall Family Massacre in Denham, Buckinghamshire.  This episode is paired with a delicious cocktail we named The Hangman-- it's a gin buck with an elderflower addition.  Find us on Instagram; @KillerSpiritsPod Twitter @killerspirits Youtube.com/KillerSpiritsPod Patreon.com/KillerSpirits    Tik Tik @killerspiritspod  killerspiritspod@gmail....

Join us as we talk about the horrific torture, rape, and murder of several young women in Southern California in the late 70's. The Toolbox Killers were identified as Roy Norris and Lawrence Bittaker.  Today's cocktail is a So Cal Sunset- a tasty blend of coconut rum and pineapple goodness. Listen in for the recipe! Find us on Instagram; @KillerSpiritsPod Twitter @killerspirits Youtube.c...

Join us as we finish up the assassination and betrayal of Julius Caesar. Featuring that part of Mean Girls where Gretchen Weiners thinks we should all just stab Caesar.  Today's cocktail is the Bitter Betrayal which is fig-filled  bourbon deliciousness. Listen in for the recipe! Find us on Instagram; @KillerSpiritsPod Twitter @killerspirits Youtube.com/KillerSpiritsPod Patreon.com/KillerSpiri...

Today's episode is just the tip of the iceberg on the Assassination of Julius Caesar. We talk about the history of his life and his rise to power. This episode was accompanied by a delightful citrusy gin cocktail called The Rubicon. Listen in for the recipe! Find us on Instagram; @KillerSpiritsPod Twitter @killerspirits Youtube.com/KillerSpiritsPod Patreon.com/KillerSpirits    Tik Tik @killer...

Join us as we talk about the history, escape attempts, executions, and hauntings of Joliet Prison in Joliet, Illinois.  On this episode we enjoyed a Singing Ghost-- a gin sour that highlights the divine 1908 Empress Gin. Delicious! True crime starts around 7:00 Find us on Instagram; @KillerSpiritsPod Twitter @killerspirits Youtube.com/KillerSpiritsPod Patreon.com/KillerSpirits    Tik Tik @killersp...

Join us as we chat Leonarda's cursed life and her morbid plans to escape the curse and save her children. We're talking about soap made of melted human bodies and tea cakes made with dried blood. She really was a sick woman. This episode was paired with the Italian Curse-- a tasty, bubbly, limoncello, and gin refresher. Godere! True crime portion starts around 14:30. Find us on Instagram...

Join us as we chat about the awesome and mysterious catacombs of France! We had a lot of fun with this one. We enjoyed an absolutely delicious French 75 renamed the Catacombs Martini.  Find us on Instagram; @KillerSpiritsPod Twitter @killerspirits Youtube.com/KillerSpiritsPod Patreon.com/KillerSpirits    Tik Tik @killerspiritspod  Support the show

April talks about the horrific slaying of Susan Hamilton, committed by her husband, Dr. John Hamilton, in between his calls to the hospital.  For this episode we enjoyed a sweet, delicious cocktail called My Blood Valentine. Recipe below: MY BLOODY VALENTINE 2 oz. raspberry vodka 1 oz. sweetened lime juice 2 oz. cranberry juice 1 oz. grenadine 3 oz. prosecco Combine first four ingredients in shake...

Join us as we talk about Nicholas Behan, the perpetrator of the revengeful axe murders of the Wickham couple and the narrow escape of Ellen Holland. We made a Long Island Iced Tea to pair with this week's story. Don't sleep on this drink-- it's still good! Recipe below: LONG ISLAND ICED TEA 1 oz. gin 1 oz. cachaça or white rum 1 oz. vodka 1 oz. blanco tequila 1 oz. sweet and sour mi...

Join as as we chat about Pedro Filho AKA Killer Petey. He was a vigilante justice type killer sort of like fictional character Dexter Morgan.  Our cocktail for this episode was a delicious cachaça cocktail called the Killer Petey. Recipe below: KILLER PETEY 1 oz. cachaça or white rum 1 oz. amaretto 1 oz. lemon juice 1 oz. maple syrup or heavy brown sugar simple syrup Prosecco Combine all ingredien...

Join us as we finish up the story of the Wineville Chicken Coop murders and the final desperate attempts of Stewart to deceive law enforcement and the court.  The cocktail enjoyed in this episode is called the Wineville Sour. Recipe below: WINEVILLE SOUR 1 oz. blanco tequila  1/2 oz. agave syrup 1/2 oz. lime juice Red wine (medium-bodied) Combine first three ingredients in a shaker over ice. Shake...

Join us as we talk about the disgusting abuse and murders committed by Gordon Stewart Northcott at his 'chicken farm' in Southern California. This is Part 1 of a two part series.  The cocktail for this episode is called the Wineville Flip and is a Kijafa-centric and eggy treat. Recipe below: WINEVILLE FLIP 1 egg 1/4 oz. rum 1/4 oz. kirschwasser 1 1/2 Kajafa or port Add egg to shaker with...

Join us as we talk about the horrific kidnapping, torture, and murder of Mark Kilroy (pre-med student and Spring breaker) in Matamoros, Mexico. The killers were involved in drug smuggling and human sacrifice.  Today's episode was paired with a tropical cocktail called the El Padrino (The Godfather) which is accompanied by a flaming shot to represent the nganga set aflame by a Witch Doctor to...