Mistress of the Macabre Podcast

This case is INSANE in the membrane, get ready for a wild and gruesome ride! Today we are talking about medieval serial killer and convicted werewolf, Peter Stumpp.  Today’s episode has all of my very favorite things: a medieval serial killer, werewolves, medieval torture, clinical psychology, Germany, witch trials, incest, and the list goes on. In this episode we will cover the original 1590 writ...

Today is the conclusion of Killer Fashion and Beauty! We lived, we laughed and we loved. Just kidding. We learned, we were horrified, and we are going to continue to be with this episode. Today we cover: Fast Fashion The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Artificial Silk Poison Socks Aniline Dyes Foot Binding and Breaking Fatal Footwear Black Boot Polish Modern Day Fashion Dangers For all photos, fo...

Yes my darlings, today is Part 3 of Killer Fashion and  Beauty! And we have a lot of deaths to cover. The Victorians really had a rough go of things, as we already knew, but today’s episode really drives that fact home. Today we cover: Shirts Corsets Lice Typhus Arsenic Green Perkin’s Purple Radium Next week is the last part of the series, I’ll see you then! For all photos, follow along on IG:    ...

What in the flaming ballerinas is going on in this episode?! It’s Killer Fashion and Beauty, Part 2. Buckle up for some horrific history. Today we dig into the annals of fashion victims and cover: Scarves Gloves (yeah that’s right) Skirts of all kinds Asbestos clothing Flannelette Nonflam For all photos, follow along on IG:    https://www.instagram.com/mistressofthemacabrepod TikTok:  tiktok.com/m...

Episode 34, Killer Fashion and Beauty Part 1 Today we dive into fashion and beauty trends that ended in disaster and even (lots of) deaths. You would think those dangers were relegated to the past, but you would be wrong. Let’s dive into killer fashion and beauty trends throughout history.  Today we cover: Skull moulding Celluloid Factory Fires Mercury Hats Deadly Beauty Products What was describe...

Today we finish up the horrifying saga of Mikhail Popkov, the Russia serial killer cop. We will talk about yet more victims, his downfall and arrest, the aftermath of his discovery, and Popkov and his family  in the recent news. Also there’s wolves eating brains at the very end. Just for fun.  For all photos, follow along on IG:    https://www.instagram.com/mistressofthemacabrepod TikTok:  tiktok....

I....where do I even begin with this case. It's hands down the craziest shit I've ever heard in my life. They say the devil is in the details, and the details of this case are what blew my mind. Honestly, you just have to listen.  From 1992 to 2010, Popkov killed a confirmed 83 (but most likely many more)   women and young girls between the ages of 19 and 50. He kidnapped, raped, torture...

Dropping a bonus episode into the main feed this week! When two beautiful young women were found dead in Downtown Los Angeles- both living within 3 miles of each other, both around the same age, both models, and both women of color- rumors were immediately swirling about an active serial killer. Let’s get to the truth of the deaths of Nichole Coats and Maleesa Mooney.  For all photos, follow along...

Hello my little gremlins! We are going into part 2 of Unusual Pathologies and Psychopathologies today! And boy do I have some interesting case studies for you today…  Serotonin Toxicity  Arteriosclerosis  Seasonal Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Esophageal Ulcer Basketball Sized Cyst Human Werewolf Syndrome Spiraling Esophagus Pheochromocytoma Trauma Alkaptonuria Baboon Syndrome Hutchinson-Gilford P...

Hello my little gremlins! Today we are delving into rare and bizarre pathologies- a subject we will be coming back to many times in the future! The parts in this series will not be back to back, but as an ongoing subject. And we will cover some psychopathologies too! Today we discuss: What pathology is Schistosoma Parasite Eagle-Barrett Syndrome  Tumor Causes Pedophilia Brain Tumor With Teeth Sial...

Trichophilia is the sexual arousal by hair.  A very normal, quite common fetish. But of course, today we are going to the dark side of trichophilia- as a paraphilia, and even as a crime.   As far back as the 1800's, men have been attacking women and cutting off their hair. Today we will discuss: The Scissor Man, or Jack The Snipper, of Pennsylvania  The Phantom Barber of Pascagoula, in Missis...

What if you woke up one day, fully convinced that your flesh was rotting, your organs were decomposing, and you were dead? Today we discuss the absolutely terrifying mental illness called Cotard’s  Delusion, or Walking Corpse Syndrome.  We will discuss what it is, how it’s diagnosed and treated, but we are going to spend a lot of time on individual case studies, and all the details they contain. ...

The tranquil town of Aliso Viejo in Orange County, California was rocked one mid-afternoon by a huge explosion that had grisly consequences. One thing about this town however, is it has more than its share of open marriages, affairs, and secrets. The investigation involved unraveling the very complicated life of day spa owner Ildiko Krajnyak. We also talk about the most absurd and irritating inter...

Today we talk about the life and crimes of Dorothea Puente, as well as try to get inside her mind. But way more importantly, we talk food, recipes, and cooking. Why? As it turns out, the bitch loved to cook. We also do a deep dive into a national treasure of yesteryear: Bernstein’s Fish Grotto.  For all photos, follow along on IG:    https://www.instagram.com/mistressofthemacabrepod TikTok:  tikto...

This case came upon me by accident, but I was shocked I had never heard  of it! We will  follow the clues given by each of the bodies, the police investigation, and the  botched trial of: The Zoo Man. I am also excited to cover one of many cases that were solved by forensic anthropology- get your decomp times and bug facts out, because we are going there! For all photos, follow along on IG:    htt...

This is a tie-in episode to the Mad Gasser of Mattoon. On February 19, 1994, a very ill woman was rushed to the ER at Riverside Hospital in California. What happened next is a mystery. A chain reaction of illnesses ran rampant through the ER, affecting hospital staff and launching a mishandled and VERY dramatic investigation. The final conclusion(s) were: mass hysteria, or a chain of chemical reac...

Call him the Mad Gasser, call him the Phantom Anesthetist - just DO NOT call this whole case an episode of mass hysteria. Today, we take a deep sea fishing level dive into the case of The Mad Gasser of Mattoon, and subsequently, the bullshit psychological diagnosis that is mass hysteria.  For all photos, follow along on IG:    https://www.instagram.com/mistressofthemacabrepod TikTok:  tiktok.com/m...

Today we are discussing one of my favorite cryptids! She’s stunnin, she’s gorgeous, she looks like Linda Evangelista….An influencer since 2007, and spooky as shit, let’s dive in to the sightings, fans, and culture behind one of the internet’s most famous cryptids: The Fresno Nightcrawler.  For all photos, follow along on IG:   https://www.instagram.com/mistressofthemacabrepod TikTok: tiktok.com/mi...

In this strange, olden-timey case we cover another ‘Trial of the Century,’ and probably the last. Because as it turns out, trials are boring. But this one is not! It will include: cannibus, a self-performed vasectomy, beach chairs, multiple lovers, abnormal sex, blister beetle, dog testing, a human thumb of a man, a ballpeen hammer, sexy trips to New York, cocaine, love nest apartments, one small...

This is the story of one child's kidnapping, imprisonment, and 42 hours of torture at the hands of a sadistic killer who loves the sound of bones breaking. It's also a story of survival, escape, and the closing of a cold case murder. This is the singular, unbelievable case of the Baraboo Bone Crusher, AKA The Bonecrusher Killer and the amazing survival story of Thad Phillips. Buckle. Up....

Here's a quick little bonus episode of holiday horror movies I recommend!  Have a spooky Christmas season, my little gremlins! XO,   ST For all photos, follow along on IG:    https://www.instagram.com/mistressofthemacabrepod TikTok:  tiktok.com/mistressofthemacabrepod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MistressoftheMacabrePodcast      Or check out the website/blog:    www.mistressofthemacabrep...

On this very special holiday episode, we will discuss the origins, history, lore, and modern day resurrection of The Krampus: Saint Nicholas’ goat-footed demon sidekick. We will also cover Krampus runs, Krampus house visits, and traditional costumes. And just for added holiday fear, we will also talk about Kinderschreckfigurs (child terror figures), the Belsnickel of Pennsylvania, Mari Lywd, Wren...

This story has everything- olden timey Texas, alligator pits, missing women, a love triangle, bootlegging, a saloon, a body in a barrel, barmaids, lots of nicknames, and a drunken serial killer. This is the harrowing story of The Alligator Man: Joe Ball.  For all photos, follow along on IG:    https://www.instagram.com/mistressofthemacabrepod TikTok:  tiktok.com/mistressofthemacabrepod YouTube: ht...

Here is a list of my favorite Thanksgiving horror movies. Eat a ton, binge watch, and say an apology to the countless Indigenous Peoples whose lives we ruined (if you're American.) Have an amazing holiday! ST https://youtu.be/Q2QZ9YIbF-0?si=OOsVEzHlM3gjxcrD www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com

What do you do, when your personal cell phone has been turned into a spying device? When it’s tracking your family's every move, and giving an anonymous stalker a view into your private life? Three Washington state families say it happened to them and left them feeling like they were living in a horror movie. Follow me down the internet highway as we discuss every theory I found, as well as I...