The Grim Curriculum

The title really says it all but also, an unsolved cold case from 1990 was finally solved, there's a California Cannibal stealing limbs from train accidents and we shouldn't have to say this but don't mess around with dry ice y'all. Plus if you're a fan of slang terms like Charlotte is you might learn a few more fun words to bring up around the deceased. Watch the full video on...

We are starting our 100th Episode with our series on infamous cult leader, Charles Manson. He gained notoriety in the late 1960s for his role in orchestrating a series of brutal murders, including the Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969, carried out by his followers, who were known as the "Manson Family." In part one we focus on Manson's childhood and his incredibly rough upbringing. His e...

Was the Pied Piper of Hamelin a historical figure, a symbolic representation, or perhaps something else entirely? From psychological explanations to geological events, we have a few interesting theories for you to ponder, each offering a unique perspective on the strange events that allegedly occurred in the medieval town of Hamelin, Germany, hundreds of years ago. Have a case you'd like us to...

Well, like the title says, we talk about a lot of really tragic murder cases in today's episode. Luca Magnotta, infamous for his gruesome murder and dismemberment of Jun Lin, has been moved to a lower security institution, from high to medium. The shocking arson attack on Kyoto Animation Studio orchestrated by Shinji Aoba, is back in the news as Aoba has received his sentencing. We also uncove...

In this spine-tingling episode, we bring you three bone-chilling tales crafted by talented authors who dare to explore the macabre and the mysterious. Peer with us into the abyss of human fear and imagination, where the only certainty is that darkness lurks just beyond the edge of perception. Brace yourself for a journey into the depths of terror that will haunt your dreams long after the episode...

Alfred Packer was a man with very little, who in the winter of 1874 spent 57 days trapped in the San Juan Mountains with a group of fellow prospectors. He was the only one who would make it out alive. Those he encountered afterward found it suspicious that he appeared well-fed, healthy, and a whole lot richer. When questioned about the fate of his companions he stated that they had abandoned him....

On this episode of Extra Credit we discus the latest developments in the Robert Pickton parole hearing and the sentencing of Ruby Franke. We chat about the the bizarre Spanish wine spillage crime, the hella creepy case of the Serbian dancing woman, and the tragic fashion history tale of Death by Crinoline. Have a case you'd like us to cover on the show? Or a personal Grim Encounter you'd l...

Brazil is certainly no stranger to UFO sightings and Extraterrestrial events. In 1996, Varginha, Brazil, became the focal point of a widely reported UFO incident. Multiple witnesses from all walks of life claimed to have seen odd, vaguely humanoid creatures in the area. Amidst the sightings (and smellings), local military personnel were deployed, sparking speculation of a government cover-up. Desp...

Today's case is about a woman on a mission. Miriam Rodríguez Martínez was a mother personally seeking justice for her daughter, Karen after tragically losing her to cartel violence in 2014. She spent years tracking down the gang members responsible for Karen's murder and was ultimately quite successful. So much so that she became a hero in the eyes of many, especially the family members of...

An update on the execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith. An ancient shipwreck surfaces in Newfoundland. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are asking for any information on a "Taxidermy Heist" that took place in January 2024. An today's strange and unusual death might get you right in the childhood feels. Have a case you'd like us to cover on the show? Or a personal Grim Encounter you&...

Anyone who knew Anita Cobby would tell you the same thing; She was a bright and beautiful human being, inside and out. On the evening of February 2nd, 1986, as she walked home from the train station after work, 5 men in a stolen car abducted, tortured and murdered her in cold blood. Her only crime? Being in the wrong place at the absolute wrong time. The Australian public was rightfully, so outrag...

This horrifying case of a family living at the mercy of the supernatural. When the Perron Family moved into 1677 Round Top Road, in January of 1971 they thought they had found a great place to raise their 4 daughters. But very quickly things went awry. Strange happenings that affected all family members had Carolynn Perron reaching out to paranormal power couple, Ed & Lorraine Warren for help....

A Large group of female Hammerhead sharks have scientists scratching their heads as they are observed gathering repeatedly under the full moon. Evil monster Josef Fritzl may see himself free of imprisonment in the very near future and Alabama death row inmate Kenneth Eugene Smith faces a new form of execution, as the first person to be executed by Nitrogen Hypoxia. Have a case you'd like us to...

Today's case is probably one of the most extreme versions of taking matters into your own hands. Marvin Heemeyer was a guy with some serious grudges against those in his community. So serious in fact, that one day he decided that he would seek what he felt was the justice he deserved. He did so throughout the course of 127 minutes when he drove through the town of Granby, Colorado in his speci...

Welcome to the fourth, and final, part of our Roch Theriault and the Ant Hill Kids series. We last left off with him and his followers finally facing some consequences for their actions. Only after the deaths of multiple people including a two year old little boy. We will be talking about Roch’s return, a new home for the Ant Hill Kids, and unfortunately more forced amputation and sheer gruesome t...

The last time we saw  Roch Theriault and the Ant Hill Kids, things were starting to go downhill, and quick.  Even after Roch was hospitalized he did not lose his power over his followers, in fact he was able to produce a pretty positive public image for a short while. Roch and other group members were eventually incarcerated and their compound was complete razed by authorities but even this did no...

Since it's Christmas Eve-Eve (December 23rd) we thought it would be appropriate to share with you some Christmas Traditions and Games of the past. From Victorian Parlor games to Folklore and ancient traditions, humanity has always had different ways of celebrating the winter solstice, some of them with Grim Twists. Merry Christmas to all who celebrate and a very happy New Year from The Grim Cu...

We have for you today a quick update on Contender for worst mother of the year, Ruby Franke. Then we have a couple of pretty sad stories but worry not we pull it back around with some cannabis loving sheep and a pretty gnarly unusual death segment. Check out ⁠ https://www.zoesanimalrescue.org/⁠ to help the animals! Have a case you'd like us to cover on the show? Or a personal Grim Encounter yo...

Well the day we've been talking about for months finally arrived. Our very first live show. We tell the tale of American Mafia Legend, Bugsy Siegel and have an array of Extra Credit topics including crop circles, a very creepy cryptid, a lesson in slang words and a very unusual, historical death case. Apologies for the audio quality. We will do better next time! Big thanks to Felice Café for h...

Today we bring you a welcome update to the Luis Garavito case that we covered long ago on The Grim Curriculum. Dina brings us the sad and devastating story of the 1982 Alpine Meadows avalanche that happened 40 years ago in California. An Australian woman has been charged with murder and attempted murder after a meal she served was laced with deadly mushrooms. And our strange and unusual death this...

Today we are picking up right where we left off with Roch Theriault. His escalating violent behavior has only just gotten started. In this episode we’re going to find out all about his followers, The Ant Hill Kids. This is a story of manipulation, murder, and a whole lot of marriages. LIVE SHOW SATURDAY DECEMBER 9TH We will be hosting a live episode of The Grim Curriculum at Felice Cafe, here in E...

A health update from Dina on our favourite fan and Rainbow Lorikeet, Mango and then some interesting but creepy science stories, a town in Alaska that is now living in complete darkness for a month and a doctor that was so obsessed with tattoos, he made it his life's work to preserve them. LIVE SHOW SATURDAY DECEMBER 9TH We will be hosting a live episode of The Grim Curriculum at Felice Cafe,...

Today, we are starting our series on Roch Theriault and the Ant Hill Kids. Roch was a self proclaimed surgeon, father of many, torturer, murderer, and cult leader. This French Canadian who claimed he was raised by a bear is responsible for the deaths of multiple people including an infant. This is by far one of the most disturbing cults in modern history. There’s not a whole lot of terrible things...

We've got volcano and earthquake news from some of Earth's usual suspects and more. A robot from South Korea made a deadly mistake and would you "Hold your wee for a Wii?" Even if it meant risking your life? LIVE SHOW SATURDAY DECEMBER 9TH We will be hosting a live episode of The Grim Curriculum at Felice Cafe, here in Edmonton. Tickets available on Eventbrite https://www.eventbr...

If this story is new to you, you probably have a lot of questions already. One being: who the hell was Elmer McCurdy. The next question will undoubtedly be: How does one end up with their body on display at a funhouse 6 decades later without anyone knowing? Today, we’re going to answer both of those questions and more. This story is going to take us down some wild twists and turns and it starts in...