Something Sick

On August 1st, 1966, Charles Whitman killed his wife and mother in the middle of the night. Later that day, he targeted people on the University of Texas at Austin's campus indiscriminately. He terrorized the campus for 96 minutes, injuring 31 people and killing 15. Later it was discovered that Whitman had a tumor in his brain, and his case has been the subject of discussion for decades as scienti...

In November of 2018, Tamla Horsford went to an adult sleepover in Forsyth County, Georgia. The next morning, she was found dead facedown in the yard. Police and the GBI concluded that Tamla's cause of death was an accidental fall - but those who were at the party acted extremely strange in interviews with the police, and there are numerous instances of mishandling by investigators. The details of...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN, HOMIES! Today Katy tells us about the spooky happenings of Ohio State Reformatory. Widely known as one of the most haunted locations in America, this reformatory has reports of shadow figures, touching, and hair pulling. Spirits of a past warden's wife and an inmate who set himself on fire are among the most prominent. Follow us! Instagram: @somethingsickpodcast Twitter: @ASickPod...

It’s spooky out in the middle of nowhere! This week, Sydney mixes things up and tells us about three different legends you might encounter out in nature, particularly in national parks. Hear all the terrifying history behind staircases to nowhere, wendigos, and skinwalkers.   Follow us!   Instagram: @somethingsickpodcast Twitter: @ASickPodcast TikTok: @somethingsickpodcast Email: somethingsickpodc...

Known as the first "true penitentiary," Eastern State Penitentiary introduced the idea of solitary confinement to the world. Notable inmates included Al Capone and Pep "the Cat-Murdering Dog" - a literal dog. Reports of paranormal activity range from voices and apparitions of prisoners to violent physical activity. Today the facility hosts daytime and ghost tours, along with museum exhibits to dee...

In 2011, Spreckels Mansion in Coronado, California was home to two tragedies. Only two days after Max Shacknai suffered a fatal fall inside the house, Rebecca Zahau was found hanging from an outside balcony. While police declared Rebecca’s death a suicide, suspicious circumstances abound, and there are many who are adamant her death was not suicide, but murder.   Follow us!   Instagram: @something...

HAPPY GHOSTOBER, HOMIES! To kick us off, Katy goes deep into the craziness behind the original extreme haunted house: McKamey Manor. From eating live bugs to having your hair cut to having a tooth pulled, this haunted house will push you to your limits! You decide: entertainment or torture? Follow us! Instagram: @somethingsickpodcast Twitter: @ASickPodcast TikTok: @somethingsickpodcast Email: some...

In 1961, Joan Risch disappeared from her Lincoln, Massachusetts suburban home. Authorities were called after Joan's four year old daughter told a neighbor "Mommy is gone and the kitchen is covered in red paint." What police found was a disturbing crime scene, reports of a woman in distress walking along the road, and the fact that Joan was fascinated by missing persons cases. This case is nearly 5...

This week we are talking about the case that inspired The Conjuring! In 1971, the Perron family moved into this home and immediately began having paranormal experiences. From small things like a broom going missing all the way up to levitating furniture, the level of activity in the house continued to increase. With the mom and one of the daughters receiving the brunt of the haunting, the family e...

Starting in the 1950s, a man named Jim Jones founded the People's Temple. While the people who joined this church often had good intentions, Jim Jones did not - and he was creating what would later be recognized as a cult. He moved the People's Temple from Indiana to California, and then he fled with his church to South America. There, in 1978, Jim Jones organized a "revolutionary suicide" that wa...

The Odd Fellows are the second largest fraternal order in the world (or the first, depending on who you ask). Founded on friendship, love, and truth, the Odd Fellows home in Liberty, Missouri opened to provide care for orphans and the elderly. After 10,000 deaths on the property, today each building is home to both childlike spirits and darker entities. This episode is dedicated to Alex Schroeder,...

Jennifer Kesse was described as an "intelligent, adventurous spirit." She was 24 years old, successful in her career, and had a boyfriend who she was smitten with. But in January of 2006, she disappeared without a trace. When her car was found at an apartment complex near to her own, police and her family thought they would finally have a breakthrough. Surveillance footage showed an unknown person...

Old South Pittsburg Hospital is located just outside of Chattanooga, Tennessee. After nearly 40 years of operation, OSPH is now one of the most haunted locations in the state. From shadow figures, to the body box, to Dr. Taylor, we can personally affirm that this place is CRAZY!  Follow us! Instagram: @somethingsickpodcast Twitter: @ASickPodcast TikTok: @somethingsickpodcast Email: somethingsickpo...

In 1935, comedic actress and entrepreneur Thelma Todd was at the height of her career. She attended a party one December night and was dropped off at her home by her chauffeur, only to be found dead in her lover's garage a day later. Theories in this case range from accident, to suicide, to murder - and this story is full of suspicious mobsters and the powerful Hollywood elite. You know Sydney lov...

In 1857 Thomas Whaley built his family home on the site of the old San Diego gallows. Over the next decades, the house would be the site of numerous tragedies within the family. Now, the Whaley House is known for its history and its hauntings. Those who have visited recall experiencing heavy footsteps, apparitions, and rope burns on their necks. Follow us! Instagram: @somethingsickpodcast Twitter:...

Lana Clarkson was an actress, model, and a wonderful person. Unfortunately, in February of 2003, Lana was murdered by famous record producer, Phil Spector. After years of abusing and terrorizing the people around him, Phil Spector shot Lana in his home. This is an infuriating tale of how a man who clearly had aggressive and violent tendencies was not apprehended until it was too late, all because...

On November 3rd, 1998, 8 year old Maddie Clifton was brutally murdered by 14 year old Joshua Phillips in his home. He hid her under his STUPID waterbed and participated in the week-long search for Maddie. This one is a rough one, and we encourage you to listen to Morbid's episodes on this case, including an interview with Maddie's sister Jessica. Follow us! Instagram: @somethingsickpodcast Twitter...

Just before midnight on a Friday in 1946, a nightmare began for the town of Texarkana. An unknown man began attacking couples parked on secluded roads, and after three months, five people would be dead. The Phantom Killer was never caught, but the murders inspired urban legends and movies, and the infamy of the "Moonlight Murders" still lingers around Texarkana to this day. Follow us! Instagram: @...

The Old Charleston Jail is easily one of the most haunted buildings in all of South Carolina. From the United States' first woman serial killer to an unsuccessful pirate, there is a whole cast of spirits said to still occupy the jail. Beware, there's an entity that loves to scratch women and children! It's safe to say, WE won't be going there anytime soon! Follow us! Instagram: @somethingsickpodca...

On June 6th, 1996, police received a phone call from young mother, Darlie Routier, who claimed she and her sons had been attacked by an intruder. When the police began investigating, suspicion fell on Darlie, who was charged and prosecuted for the death of her sons. While this case is technically solved, there are those with strong opinions that Darlie is innocent, and none of the answers to this...

In England in 2016, 14 year olds Kim Edwards and Lucas Markham become some of England's youngest murderers. After the two fell madly in love, Kim's mom, Elizabeth, tried to keep the young couple apart, which only led to more strain between Kim and Elizabeth.  In April of that year, Kim and Lucas carried out the murder of Elizabeth, and Kim's younger sister Katie, and decided to follow up the murde...

In 2006, two teenage boys decided they wanted to be infamous, and took inspiration from the movie Scream. They told all of their friends that they were writing their own horror movie, but what no one knew was that they were planning a real murder, all on tape. On a Friday night in September, they went to the house where their friend Cassie was staying alone, and brutally murdered her. Follow us! I...

In 1912, a small town in Iowa was rocked when 8 people were murdered overnight. The Moore family, along with two young girls staying at the house for a sleepover, were brutally murdered. The killer left an array of strange clues behind, yet to this day the case remains unsolved. Now, the house is plagued by an aggressive spirit, said to be the murderer. The house is open for tours or to stay overn...

In 1971, 24 male college students volunteered for a "psychological study on imprisonment." The men were made to play guards and prisoners in a makeshift prison on Stanford University's campus. After only six days, the study was shut down when the guards became increasingly aggressive and the prisoners started showing signs of extreme depression and anxiety. The details of this experiment are crazy...

Located in Spring City, Pennsylvania, Pennhurst State School and Hospital has been called a mistake and has brought shame to the state. Many people with disabilities were sent there for specialized care, and many left with tragic memories and pain. The trauma inflicted inside of this place has resulted in many reported hauntings today. Currently, an annual Haunted House is operated inside of Pennh...