Near Death Dolls

Jackie Schut and her kids went on a road trip from Washington to Alabama. Was it to visit family or maybe do some sightseeing? Nope! It was all business, and what business does Jackie do best? Kidnapping and exploiting children. Get ready for a rough one as the dolls discuss Jackie Schut: the Baby Seller.  Come to the dark Dolly Side and visit our PATREON for exclusive content! We appreciate...

If you made it through last week's episode, congratulations! It only gets worse from here! This week, the Dolls discuss Christine Collins, the mother of Gordon Stewart Northcott's victim Walter Collins. Christine already has a rough life and not enough hours in the day. When her son goes missing, she is devastated. But not long after, she gets "Walter" returned to her, but is it really her son?&nb...

You won't find Wineville, California officially on the map anymore, because in the 1920's a serial killer tainted the town's name so badly they've since changed it. The Dolls discuss a deplorable excuse for a human, Gordon Stewart Northcott known for abducting, abusing, and murdering young boys on his chicken ranch in present-day Mira Loma, CA. Grab some tissues...this one made Lisa cry!  Com...

You know all about Moby Dick, right? Well, did you know it was based on the true story of the whaling ship The Essex? Listen in as the Dolls tell you a harrowing story of a whale attack, and the following 93 days that the Essex crew spent at sea just trying to survive.  There are sperm whales, sharks, starvation, desert islands, and cannibalism - oh my! As told by the first mate Owen Chase in...

Elmer McCurdy sucked at being an outlaw, but he had way more adventures after his death! Lisa and Paige discuss McCurdy's life, death, and the frequent flyer miles he might have accumulated as a mummy on his tour of the US!  Come to the dark Dolly Side and visit our PATREON for exclusive content! We appreciate your support always, and Patreon is a great way to show us how you really feel! Plu...

You may have heard of Janis Joplin or Kurt Cobain of the "27 Club", but now it’s time to meet Alan “Blind Owl” Wilson from Canned Heat! The Dolls will tell you all about how Canned Heat got started, their success at Woodstock, Blind Owl’s issues with his band cofounder Bob “The Bear” Hite, and his struggles with depression and addiction. We care about you! If you’re currently struggling with addic...

The 90's were an interesting decade, but more and more children began to go missing. But when a San Antonio boy Nicholas Barclay disappears on his way home from an afternoon with friends, nothing is what it seems. Years later, Nicholas' family receives a call that he's been found in another country and alive! His return is only the start of the twists and turns of this story!  Come to the dar...

Have you ever seen a polygraph test? Whether on TV, in an interrogation, or at the work place, the lie detector test is everywhere. But the thing is, does it really detect lies as the name implies? The Dolls explore the history and accuracy of the polygraph to find out! Come to the dark Dolly Side and visit our PATREON for exclusive content! We appreciate your support always, and Patreon is a grea...

What do you get when you combine extremist religion and conspiracy theories? You get the beliefs of Sherry Shriner and the Orgone Warriors. The Dolls take on this nutty case of an online prophet, her followers, and how their beliefs and behaviors may have contributed to the deaths of at least two of their former followers.  If you're experiencing thoughts of suicide, please call 800-273-8255...

11-year-old Mary Bell is only halfway through the summer of 1968, and she’s already got blood on her hands. The Dolls will take you through Mary’s brutal final murder, and how she led police right to her door. How do the courts handle an 11-year-old murderer? What drove Mary to do it? Let’s find out in part two of Mary Bell: The Tyneside Strangler. Come to the dark Dolly Side and visit our PATREON...

In 1968, Mary Bell of Newcastle, UK, was a typical preteen. She had a best friend, she went to school, she liked to do art, and she hung out in the local “rat alley” with the other kids. She was also a bully, who strangled kids younger than her. Maybe not so typical. Tune in to part one as we set the stage for Mary, the Tyneside Strangler, and discuss her first murder. Come to the dark Dolly Side...

The shenanigans ensue when the Dolls are joined by Miles of The Disc Dump Podcast! Miles tells us of Pennsylvania's Hex Hollow and a big dude who didn't go down without a fight. Paige covers the famous Hole of Mel, aka Mel's hole that doesn't seem to have a bottom. Lisa wedges herself between these stories to introduce a game. Be sure to check out The Disc Dump Podcast wherever you get your podcas...

If you're feeling stuck at home lately, imagine being kept in a box under a bed for years! In this episode, the Dolls tell the story of Colleen Stan, who was just trying to hitchhike her way to a friend's house and ends up tortured and enslaved by a horrible excuse of a person for 7 years!  Come to the dark Dolly Side and visit our PATREON for exclusive content! We appreciate your support alw...

The Dolls are at it again, bringing you the spookiest of spooky stories from YOU our listeners! In this episode, we have a San Francisco Spector with a sense of humor, a trio of tales from The Disc Dump host Miles, as well as creepy NOLA recountings that will have you never sleeping again! And we LOVE IT. If you have a weird, creepy or true crimey tale you want us to read, send it to our email at...

You know that satisfying feeling you get when you strike a match? Well, that's a chemical reaction involving phosphorus. Do you know what white phosphorus used to do to anyone manufacturing matches back in the 1800s? It would rot away their jawbones. Not so satisfying anymore, is it? Paige will be explaining all about poor working conditions for the Matchgirls and how it led to the groundbreaking...

Grab a cold, frosty one and get ready to hear of the Haunted Lemp Mansion of St. Louis Missouri! Lisa will take you through the history and hauntings of a Brewery Dynasty that's left the Lemp Family a legend!  If you're experiencing thoughts of suicide, please call 800-273-8255 (USA) or click HERE to find your country. We love you and you don't have to go through the pain alone.  Co...

Bundle up and join the Dolls as they discuss the story of Otzi the Iceman: the oldest and the coldest of cold cases! In 1991, a body was discovered in the Otztaler Alps. After studying the frozen corpse, it was discovered to be from over 5,000 years ago! Paige thaws out the story of Otzi, and asks the question: how was he killed and who dunnit? Come to the dark Dolly Side and visit our PATREON for...

The popularly parodied saying "A dingo ate my baby" is famously known to many people. Little did Lisa or Paige know it ties into one of Australia's most famous cases, that of the death of infant Azaria Chamberlain. Listen as Lisa recounts the case of who's to blame: Hungry hungry dingo's or a murderous mum. If you've never heard this story, prepared to be blown away!  Come to the dark Dolly S...

Candles? Check. Incense? Check. Mediums to contact the spirit world? Triple check! In this throwback to the Near Death Dolls first episode, the Dolls talk Spiritualism and the gals who kicked it off: The Fox Sisters!  Come to the dark Dolly Side and visit our PATREON for exclusive content! We appreciate your support always, and Patreon is a great way to show us how you really feel! Plus...PER...

Spring is here and it's the perfect time to be in nature! You may see cute little baby birds hatching or you may see something much scarier: The Hodag of Wisconsin or the Melon Heads of Connecticut! Maybe steer clear of the woods at night... Come to the dark Dolly Side and visit our PATREON for exclusive content! We appreciate your support always, and Patreon is a great way to show us how you real...

In the market for a new house? Well, 657 Boulevard has all the amenities one could want: Original crown moulding, spacious living areas and it's very own stalker! The Dolls take you on a tour of the story of the Watcher House and one person (or more) is yearning for some young blood. They have their opinions of the new owners and will stop at nothing to make sure the house is happy. Who could be b...

It's Part 2 of the Irma Grese series, and WOW... you thought you hated her last week? Get ready to get angry as we discuss Irma's daily guard duties, her sexual predilections, and her trial for crimes against humanity. Does she get the punishment she deserves? Well, we certainly hope so. Listen today to find out! Come to the dark Dolly Side and visit our PATREON for exclusive content! We appreciat...

Ever heard of Irma Grese? If not, you're in for a nasty Nazi surprise. Join the Dolls for Part 1 as they go through Irma's childhood, joining the Nazi party, and finally becoming an SS Officer at one of the most notorious death camps: Auschwitz. After today, you'll see why the Dolls like to call her "The Blonde Bitch of Auschwitz". Come to the dark Dolly Side and visit our PATREON for exclusive co...

Kids don't always get along with each other. When 9 year old Cameron Kocher's anger has him commit the worst of crimes against classmate Jessica Carr, the whole town is torn on whether he should be tried as an adult or juvenile. The Dolls have their opinions, do you think this was the action of a child or was this a mature enough crime to warrant life in prison?  Come to the dark Dolly Side a...

The Dolls are going camping this week! We’ve got our hotdogs, a little bit of water, and a map we can’t read. Great idea, right? Wrong! Raffi Kodikian and his college friend, David Coughlin, learned the hard way that it takes more than book smarts to survive in the wild.  Come to the dark Dolly Side and visit our PATREON for exclusive content! We appreciate your support always, and Patreon is...