Reaper Tales

This week the Gals celebrate an entire year of podcasting by bringing you something two things they said they'd either never do again or at all. First the gals recorded this episode in person (in a table fort) and Second they talk about cases that have been widely talked about already. These cases are the ones that got them both into true crime. Grab your drink and buckle up listeners, this is ano...

This week Montana tells Samantha about the growing violence against the transgender community. There are two stories in todays episode. One is an unsolved case in Charlotte, NC about the murder of Sherrell Faulkner. The second is about the murder of Gwen Araujo. This is a very heavy episode and very long. We do hope you listen to, but understand if it is too heavy for you at this time. Resources:...

We wish we could tell you that the Gal's tell you about two different stories about boats that disappeared without a trace, but alas we don't follow instructions here at Reaper Tales. While Montana got it a bit close with the story of the vanishing crew aboard the Mary Celeste, Samantha went in a completely different direction and terrified Montana with tales of the ground beneath your feet vanish...

We swear this is our last Easter themed episode for the next full year. I can't take much more of it. This week Samantha tells Montana about the truly devastating Easter Sunday Massacre. Resources: https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/easter https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/james-ruppert-easter-sunday-massacre-hamilton-woman-copes-with-living-in-a-murder-house https://www.fox19.com/2022/06/06/...

Happy Bonus pals! Maybe I'll upload this one correctly. Only time will tell. Samantha is here to educate us on the history/legend of the Easter Bunny. While some questions are answered, we some how ended up with more questions than answers. Resources: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-ancient-origins-of-the-easter-bunny-180979915/https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/easter-symbols

Happy Easter! Or whatever you celebrate. This week Montana tells Samantha about creepy legend of the Bunny man. We don't think you'd want this bunny leaving eggs at your house. Rersources: https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/local-history/bunnyman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunny_Man https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/bunny-man-bridge-the-scary-truth-behind-an-infamous-urban-legend/article_a27...

This week the Gals tell each other about a local swamp cryptid. If you listen carefully you'll hear Montana's soul leave her body mid episode when an intruder enters her home. This episode is smelly and slimy friends so be prepared. Resources: https://original.newsbreak.com/@abby-joseph-1591107/2959455897651-remarkable-footage-florida-skunk-ape-allegedly-captured-on-camera https://www.bfro.net/GDB...

This week Montana tells Samantha about two different murder young women in North Carolina. First case is about a young murdered 15 year old, Donna Emmel. The second case covers the brutal murder (in public) of Suellen Evans. Resources: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/family-hopes-new-dna-technology-can-solve-1975-murder-north-n1271501 https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/family-hopes-new-dna-technolo...

This week the gals tell each other about different psychics from their areas. One is a truly fascinating story of a well known psychic who had many predictions come true and the other.... Isn't Buckle up listeners, this one gets a bit HAIRY. Resources:Legends and Lore of Birmingham & Central Alabama, by Beverly CriderEearie Alabama, Chilling Tales from the Heart of Dixie, by Alan Brown https:/...

This week Samantha tells Montana about one of the worst mass killings in Mobile county history. The story is loaded with hot topics to say the least. This is a case of a clear perpetrator, but the excuses/explanations provided are sure to cause all kinds of feelings... they sure did for the gals. Resources: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/derrick-dearman-suspect-in-gruesome-alabama-murder-of-5-offers...

This week the gals tell each other about odd and spooky occurrences from their area. Some how aliens and Mary Magdalena play a roll in all of this. Not to mention a ghost trying to get a very weird leg workout in the afterlife. Resources: https://www.exploresouthernhistory.com/sketoe.html https://www.themoonlitroad.com/ghost-bill-sketoes-hole/ https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/alabama/sketoes-hole-a...

The Gals are back after a week off from moving and exploding bladders! This week Montana tells Samantha about the legends surrounding Payne road.... or is it Edwards road? Who knows? Resources: https://original.newsbreak.com/@travel-maven-561551/2768369514769-one-of-the-most-haunted-roads-in-america-is-located-here-in-north-carolina https://capefearnn.com/2020/05/04/the-legend-of-payne-road/ https...

This week, Samantha tells Montana about Daniel Lee Siebert. If you need a plushie to help get you through this episode, we won’t judge. Montana had her happy/angry octopus handy to help her cope during this recording. https://murderpedia.org/male. S/s/siebert-daniel.htm https://medium.com/@writermsmith/daniel-lee-siebert-an-alabama-serial-killer-125c2571dfcf http://serialkillersink.net/skistore/in...

This week the Gals tell each other about a different unsolved valentines tragedy. While both cases have a great suspect, there is no evidence to convict in either. This wasn't planned on our part. Resources: https://people.com/crime/shemethia-coteat-stanton-alabama-mom-fatally-shot/ https://www.al.com/news/2021/10/a-murdered-alabama-womans-wedding-ring-was-sold-at-auction-the-missouri-man-who-boug...

This week Montana tells the bizarre story of the murder of Judy Smith. Boston residents Judy and her husband Jeffrey travel to Philadelphia for a work conference Jeffrey is attending. On their first day there Judy disappears while out sight seeing around the city. Only to show up months later hundreds of miles away murdered in a state park. Resources: https://mycitypaper.com/articles/100997/cb.bun...

This week, Samantha tell Montana about Audrey Marie Hilley: a woman that seemed to love drama so much that she created her own real life soap opera! Get ready folks, this one is EXTRA. Resources: https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/audrey-marie-hilley https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Marie_Hilley https://murderpedia.org/female. H/h/hilley-audrey.htm http://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Psyc%204...

This week the Reaper Gals bring you a duel episode. Montana tells Samantha about the murder of Meredith Hope Emerson. While Samantha tells Montana a curated list of gym horror stories. Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Meredith_Emerson https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna23769881 https://www.ajc.com/news/crime--law/ten-years-later-hiker-murder-still-haunts-those-closest-case/CSgydKXZNf...

This week Montana tells Samantha about the tragic unsolved murder of Rhonda Hinson. This episode is full of contradicting statements, an odd crime scene, and a passionate reporter. Resources: https://www.wbtv.com/2021/12/21/additional-information-being-investigated-shooting-death-burke-county-teen-killed-40-years-ago/ https://www.frontpagedetectives.com/p/nc-rhonda-hinson-murder-unsolved-case-inve...

The Reaper Gals are taking this week off.

This week Samantha tells Montana several different disturbing stories centered around the holidays in Alabama. The reaper gals apologizes for the delayed upload this week. Better late than never right?! Resources: https://www.al.com/news/erry-2018/12/7e7fb18c0a6667/alabamas-sad-strange-and-blood.html https://calendar.eji.org/racial-injustice/dec/25 https://www.bet.com/article/9a8wpz/this-day-in-bl...

On Christmas day in 1929, the Lawson family were preparing to celebrate a quiet holiday at home, but the joy of the holiday was short living when 7 of the 8 family members end up dead. Grab your eggnog listeners this a gruesome one. Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_the_Lawson_family https://southerncalls.com/article/the-lawson-family-tragedy/ https://horrorobsessive.com/2020/12/2...

This week the gals tell each other a different hauntingly holiday-ish tales. Look, I'm doing my best on these descriptions. Resources: http://boneandsickle.blubrry.net/2019/12/09/frau-perchta-the-belly-slitter/ https://germangirlinamerica.com/what-is-frau-perchta-goddess-or-belly-slitter/ https://boroughsofthedead.com/frau-perchta/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perchta https://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

This week, Samantha tells Montana about Andrew Reid Lackey, the Halloween Killer. It’s a sad story from start to finish and it’s sure to bring up some mixed feelings on several topics….it certainly did for the gals. https://www.crimescenecleanup.com/andrew-lackey-the-halloween-killer/ https://theforgivenessfoundation.org/2022/05/02/andrew-lackey-executed-in-alabama/ https://www.al.com/wire/2013/07...

This week Montana tells Samantha a story she has already heard, but that you dear listeners haven't. A story that marked a traitorous day in Reaper Tales history as the day that shall not be named. This weeks episode is the horrendous story of two separate murders that have a surprising tie to each other in the end.

This week both of the gals bring you a different haunting story. Buckle up Reaper friends this one gets spooky. Resources: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/50445160/surprise-survivor/ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/50442919/public-invited-to-inspect-new-mayfair/ https://queencityghosts.com/the-haunted-dunhill-hotel/ https://twosistersabroad.com/review-and-ghost-stories-from-the-dunhill-hotel-in-ch...