Oddities on Elm Street

In 1830s New Orleans, a fire at the LaLaurie mansion uncovers a high society woman's darkest secrets. It's in this beautiful house in New Orlean's French Quarter that countless enslaved people have endured unimaginable torture at the hand of Delphine LaLaurie. When rescuers break through the door to rescue those left behind on the grounds, they are absolutely shocked by what they find. Thank you a...

On the night of March 31, 2006, Brian Shaffer went out to the bar to celebrate the beginning of spring break. He was captured on surveillance footage enjoying his night alongside his friends. But when the lights came on and the bar began to close, Brian was no where to be found. In fact, every single person in the bar was account for and seen leaving except for Brian Shaffer. In today's Unsolved M...

Well, hello oddballs! Welcome back to part 2 of Canada's most disgusting serial killer: Willy Pickton. If you haven't already, be sure to listen to Part 1 first where we discuss Willy's childhood, some of the horrifying stories from the people who knew him best, and everything leading up to his crimes. In today's episode we're wrapping it up by discussing Willy's victims, his arrest, the search, a...

When sex workers in Vancouver's downtown East Side began disappearing without a trace, no one had even the slightest idea of the horrors that were taking place on a pig farm in Port Coquitlam. In today's episode, we dive into serial killer Robert 'Willy' Pickton's incredibly formative childhood, accounts from a survivor, and reports about the heinous things Willy was doing from those closest to hi...

Well, hello Oddballs! Today, we're doing things a bit different! Out of the hope that it will encourage our listeners to send their own spooky tales in, we're telling a collection of our own personal spooky stories. We hope you enjoy! To submit your stories and for a chance to have them read on the podcast, please send them to: listenertales@gmail.com We had so many stories to share today that we...

On December 2, 2018, police receive a call from a concerned neighbor in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He tells them that he's found a tarp with a stream of blood leaking from it in his neighbor's apartment. Once police arrive, they find a human torso. The owner of the apartment? 30 year old Jared Chance. He's just had his friend Ashley Young over and she never made it home. But why would he kill and dis...

In February 1959, 9 experienced hikers set off for the Ural Mountains in Russia and never returned. When they were located, their camp was abandoned and their bodies were mangled. There was no clear answer to what might have happened to them and their causes of death were ultimately ruled as hypothermia. In today's episode, we're going to discuss the horrifying injuries each hiker suffered, the po...

On May 31, 2014, three 12 year old girls were having what seemed like an innocent birthday sleepover. Little did Payton Leutner know, she was about to become the target of a vicious attack. The attackers? Two girls she thought were her best friends. Their reason? To pledge their allegiance to the fictional character, Slender Man.

Former one hit wonder Mona Fandey turned to witchcraft when her music career didn't take off as she expected. Upon helping a politician with his campaign, things turn deadly in the most unexpected way. Needless to say, Mona Fandey got the fame she had always dreamed of, and to her, it didn't matter how she achieved stardom. Patreon Link: patreon.com/user?u=82855457 Merch Link: https://www.bonfire....

In November of 1922, the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun was uncovered after being untouched for over 3,000 years. And with its discovery, a curse of death came with it: the Curse of the Pharaohs. Over 10 people were affected by this so-called curse, and today we are reviewing the stories of those inflicted.

Well, hello oddballs! In today's episode, we're discussing the case of Miche Solomon; a young teen from South Africa who is given the most shocking news of her life. She then has to learn how to pick up the pieces and rediscover who she really is in her incredible true story. To checkout her book, you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Zephany-mothers-daughter-astonishing-story-ebook/dp/B08N...

Well, hello oddballs! Welcome back to another episode of Oddities on Elm Street. Today we are talking about torture. Specifically some of the craziest torture methods to exist.

Well, hello oddballs! On Christmas Eve in 1945, the Sodder home mysteriously went up in flames. 5 out of their 10 children had presumptuously perished in that fire. But after decades of questions gone unanswered and a long list of leads that seemingly lead to nowhere, George and Jennie Sodder believe that their children may still be alive. Join us for episode 7 as we dive into the unbelievable det...

Well, hello oddballs! Today we explore one of the biggest fears on every Victorian's mind: grave robbers. And in today's episode we will talk about the two most infamous 'grave robbers' of all time: William Burke and William Hare. Thank you so much for listening and please consider rating our podcast :)

Well, hello oddballs! Thank you so much for tuning in to episode 5. Kala Brown was just 30 years old when her life unexpectedly took a terrifying turn. After being hired to do some work on a man’s property, she was abducted and held in a shipping container for every day for more than 2 months. Listen to her incredible story of survival and the unraveling of a serial killer’s plan to get away with...

Well, hello oddballs! In today’s episode, we’re going to covering four mind blowing stories of reincarnation. These stories are strange, amazing, and wild so buckle up! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please be sure to follow along for more and maybe even write a review on my podcast to help support me. Thank you all for being here! Soundtrack credit to: CO.AG Music Intro Music: Music used : "Brok...

Well, hello oddballs! Welcome back to our third episode of the Oddities on Elm Street podcast. In today's episode, we will be discussing 5 strange and mysterious locations around the world. These places are notoriously spooky and of course... haunted. Join us as we explore the ghostly tales behind some of the most mysterious places in the world! Make sure to follow along for more content and thank...

Well, hello oddballs! In today's episode, we are providing the latest update (11/7/22) on the Delphi Murders case. We are also starting a new (potential) series called Unsolved Mysteries. Today's unsolved mysteries revolve around the disappearance and deaths of Panama hikers Lisanne Froon & Kris Kremers and the disappearance of 19 year old Brandon Swanson. Please let us know in the comments if...

Well hello oddballs! Welcome to our first ever episode of Oddities on Elm Street. In today's episode, I tell the horrific true story behind my tiny village of Cannonsburg and explain how that connects to my haunted 174 year old home. As the fourth generation taking over on this house, I address topics of my family lineage, readings from a psychic medium, as well as sharing my own personal stories...