Macabre Mondays

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses school shootings, violence, and loss. Listener discretion is strongly advised. This episode covers: Remembering the 13 whose lives were lost and who they were beyond the tragedy Survivors’ stories and accounts of that day Families’ memories and legacies that continue to honor them The lasting emotional and cultural impact of Columbine How the community re...

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses school shootings, gun violence, and graphic details of loss of life. Listener discretion is advised. The background of the shooters and their plans The morning of April 20, 1999 The cafeteria bombs and why they were timed to target the largest group of students The attack on students and staff throughout the school Eyewitness accounts from survivors The l...

The relationship between Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Nicholas Godejohn takes a darker turn. Picking up right after their first secret encounter, we follow their escalating online and in-person communications, the disturbing fantasies they shared, and the moment when love turned into a deadly plan. This is where their story shifts from manipulation and control… to murder. 📍 Location: Springfield, Mis...

Before the headlines. Before the Facebook post. Before the murder. There was just a girl in a wheelchair, a devoted mother, and a pink house built on secrets. In Part 1 of this jaw-dropping case, we dive into the early years of Dee Dee and Gypsy Rose Blanchard — a mother-daughter duo who inspired sympathy from around the world. But behind the make-a-wish trips and medical records was something muc...

She may look like a sweet, stitched-up Raggedy Ann doll but Annabelle’s history is anything but innocent.   This week on Macabre Mondays, we dive deep into the true story behind one of the most famous haunted objects in history. You’ve seen her in The Conjuring films, but the real Annabelle case is far stranger than fiction. From eerie notes and physical attacks to a chilling investigation by Ed a...

Winning the lottery should be the ultimate dream.. but for Tonda Dickerson, it became a nightmare. In 1999, a simple gift from a friendly regular at Waffle House turned into a $10 million jackpot that brought lawsuits, IRS battles, and a kidnapping that ended in blood.   Was Tonda cursed by her luck, or is there something darker about sudden wealth? In this episode, we explore the real-life “lotte...

After a strange night at an upscale Malibu restaurant, 24-year-old Mitrice Richardson was arrested, then released just after midnight with no phone, no wallet, and no way to get home. She vanished into the hills and nearly a year later, her remains were found deep in a remote canyon. In this episode, we follow the timeline of her final hours, the investigation’s disturbing inconsistencies, and the...

This week, we’re heading into familiar territory… but not the version you see on postcards.   Ale shares three of the Garden State’s (New Jersey) most chilling legends! Stories whispered around bonfires, passed down through generations, and still causing unease today. A winged creature born from a curse. A haunted stretch of road where headlights appear and then vanish. And a solitary tree so sini...

Photos of Today's Episode. 🕯️ Case: The Slender Man Stabbing 📍 Location: Waukesha, Wisconsin 🕰️ What We Cover in This Episode: The eerie origins of Slender Man and how creepypasta culture grew online How Anissa Weier introduced Morgan Geyser to the mythos The disturbing six-month murder plot involving code words and multiple failed plans What happened the night of Morgan’s 12th birthday and the e...

It’s our 25th episode—and we’re celebrating with a very special edition of Macabre Mondays: our first-ever listener stories episode! 🎉 From haunted houses and eerie encounters to cuban folklore that gave us CHILLS, these spine-tingling stories came straight from you—our incredible listeners.  Whether you’re a longtime listener or new to the show, this episode is a love letter to our spooky little...

🕯️ Case: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders 📍 Location: Camp Scott – Locust Grove, Oklahoma 🕰️ What We Cover in This Episode: The background of Gene Leroy Hart The search through Cookson Hills and key cave discoveries The flashlight, red lens, and newspaper stuffing Early forensic challenges and how DNA testing has evolved Indigenous community tensions and historical context Trial details, media pre...

June 1977. Camp Scott had just opened its gates for the summer. Three young Girl Scouts—Lori Farmer, Denise Milner, and Michele Guse—were settling into their first night under the stars. But by morning, the quiet of the woods was shattered. Their bodies were discovered, hidden away just yards from their tent. In this first part of a two-part series, we unravel the hours leading up to that horrific...

In 2014, 28-year-old Lars Mittank was vacationing with friends on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast. But after a strange bar fight and a mysterious injury, Lars began to act paranoid—convinced he was being followed. Just hours before his flight home, he sprinted out of an airport and into the woods… never to be seen again. What happened to Lars Mittank? Was it psychosis, foul play, or something far more...

Welcome back to Cruise Cabin 13 , our special series reserved for ocean-bound episodes recorded while we’re cruising the high seas.  In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the legend of the Bermuda Triangle —a region of the Atlantic Ocean where ships vanish, planes disappear mid-air, and compasses spin without warning. We’ll walk you through: Where the Bermuda Triangle is and how it got its na...

Two coworkers. A quiet store. A wealthy town where nothing ever seems to go wrong—until it does. What happened inside a Lululemon store in Bethesda, Maryland in 2011 left detectives speechless, and a community shaken. This is the story of Jayna Murray. And the person who survived… might not be who they said they were. In today’s episode of Macabre Mondays , Ale takes you to Bethesda, Maryland—an u...

In 1962, three inmates vanished from America’s most secure prison—Alcatraz. Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin carved through concrete with stolen spoons, crafted a raft out of raincoats, and left behind hauntingly lifelike dummy heads in their beds. Did they drown in the freezing waters of San Francisco Bay? Or did they pull off the most legendary prison break in U.S. history? In...

In 1957, the body of a young boy was found in a cardboard box on the edge of the woods in Philadelphia. He was malnourished, bruised, and alone—no name, no identity, and no one came forward to claim him. For over 60 years, the world would only know him as The Boy in the Box . In this chilling episode of Macabre Mondays , Alejandra dives into the decades-old cold case, the haunting crime scene, str...

Step inside the haunted mind of NYT bestselling author J.D. Barker ... if you dare. 🏚️👻 This week on Macabre Mondays , we sit down with the master storyteller behind The Fourth Monkey and Something I Keep Upstairs to uncover the chilling inspirations behind his work. From childhood fears to haunted house research, J.D. pulls back the curtain on how real-life horror seeps into his fiction—and how...

In This Episode: Who was Brian Shaffer? Timeline of the night he vanished Surveillance footage anomalies Key theories: staged disappearance, foul play, Smile Face Killer connection, and more What Brian’s family and friends have said over the years The impact of the case on Columbus, Ohio—and why it still captures national attention Do you think Brian planned his disappearance, or did something mor...

Welcome back to Macabre Mondays for the continuation of our deep dive into the perplexing and tragic death of Kendrick Johnson. In Part 1, we explored the initial discovery and the many questions that immediately arose. Now, in Part 2, we delve into even more disturbing aspects of the case, fueling the suspicions of a potential cover-up.  Trigger Warnings: This episode contains descriptions of vio...

On January 10th, 2013, 17-year-old Kendrick Johnson vanished from Lowndes High School in Valdosta, Georgia. His body was found the next day, rolled up inside a gym mat, sparking a mystery that continues to haunt the community. What began as an accidental death ruling quickly spiraled into a complex web of conflicting evidence, missing camera footage, and accusations of a cover-up. Trigger Warnings...

Welcome to this week's episode of Macabre Mondays, where we delve into the haunting and still-unsolved disappearance of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon. In 2014, these two young Dutch women set off on an adventure to Panama, hoping to volunteer and experience a new culture. But a seemingly simple hike on the Pianista Trail turned into a terrifying mystery. Join us as we explore the crucial details...

This week on Macabre Mondays, we explore the rugged terrain of Brown Mountain in North Carolina to cover the mysterious lights that have intrigued and perplexed observers for generations. We explore the historical sightings, scientific theories, and paranormal investigations surrounding these luminous phenomena.  Key Points Covered: What are the Brown Mountain Lights? Historical sightings and inve...

Beyond the shamrocks and celebrations lies a darker side to Irish tradition. On this week's Macabre Mondays, we delve into the eerie stories of Irish Folklore Killers. The Púca, a mischievous spirit that revels in chaos; the Banshee, a spectral messenger of death; and the Dearg Due, a tragic figure turned bloodthirsty predator. Prepare for a St. Patrick's Day filled with spine-tingling tales. 🎧 M...

Part 2 of the Fox Hollow Farm Murders dives deeper into the shocking discoveries at Herb Baumeister's property and the aftermath of his suicide. With thousands of bone fragments unearthed, the investigation takes a complex turn. Did Baumeister act alone? What became of the missing videotapes? And how did the community react to the chilling revelations? We explore the theories and lingering questio...