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On May 31, 2014, Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier lured their 12-year-old friend, Payton Leutner, into a forest after a sleepover, attempting to take her life to appease the fictional character and internet cryptid, Slender Man. Geyser and Weier believed that by sacrificing their friend in Slender Man's name, they would be invited to live in his mansion as his "proxies." We are aiming for affiliate...

American serial killer Gary Ridgway, also known as the Green River Killer, has recently been transferred from one penitentiary to another, sparking speculation that he may reveal additional information about his victims. Ridgway, convicted of murdering at least 49 women in the 1980s and 1990s, has long been suspected of having more victims than previously confirmed. In a tragic turn of events, Kri...

Most of us know Slenderman as a fictional, supernatural character that originated from an internet meme sometime back in 2009. He's tall, features a completely blank face and is seen sporting a crisp black suit. His backstory as a malevolent entity who stalks and abducts children came from a photoshop contest, but the inspiration for this internet cryptid goes back hundreds if not potentially thou...

In the finale of our series on Jodi Arias we discuss the lengths that she went to to provide herself an alibi, how she got caught, and her very messy trial. The media were all over it and many believed that Jodi may be able to bat her eyelashes and actually get away with Travis Alexander's brutal murder. We will be starting Grim Live streams over on Twitch in September so go give us a follow and s...

Back in Episode 119 of The Grim Curriculum, we covered the particularly awful Wade Wilson, (No, not Deadpool). Well, this week he was finally handed his official sentence and we have a few more updates on how it's been going for him since we last introduced you. We will be starting Grim Live streams over on Twitch in September so go give us a follow and stay tuned for our first stream date! https:...

Travis Alexander’s friends repeatedly voiced their deep concerns about Jodi Arias, warning him that her increasingly erratic behavior could pose a serious threat to his safety. Their fears only grew as her actions became more alarming with each passing day. In the second part of our series on Jodi Arias, we delve into the chilling descent that led to the tragic death of Travis Alexander, offering...

Jodi Arias and Travis Alexander were involved in a tumultuous and ultimately tragic relationship that ended in one of the most infamous murder cases in recent history. After meeting at a Pre-Paid Legal Services convention, Arias and Alexander quickly became romantically involved. Despite the physical distance between them—Arias lived in California while Alexander was in Arizona—their relationship...

If you have a Disney Plus subscription, you might want to take a closer look at the terms and conditions. Jeffrey Piccolo has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Disney and the owners of a restaurant after his wife died in 2023 from a severe allergic reaction following a meal at Disney World in Florida. We also have an amusing local true crime story from Innisfail, Alberta. The "Tiffany Problem...

In 2010, Lori Erica Ruff tragically took her own life in Longview, Texas. After her death, her husband Blake and his family discovered a lockbox containing documents revealing clues to her true identity. However, what they found raised more questions than answers, including the discovery of her original name and the bizarre steps she took to erase her past. While Lori's true identity was eventuall...

We don't usually cover ongoing and recent cases on The Grim Curriculum, usually we save those for Extra Credit. However, we had a few thoughts on this fella so we figured we'd try a slightly different format for this episode. Wade Wilson, (No, not Deadpool) is known for his involvement in a series of brutal killings in Cape Coral, Florida. His trial gained significant media attention due to the he...

I mean the title really says it all with this one. Dina brings us two tales from tumultuous couples. We love, Love here at the Grim Curriculum but these folks clearly need some counselling. Charlotte decided after all the brutal sadness from the regular show over the last few weeks, she wanted to chat about two of her favourite things: Nuclear Testing and Yorkshire Ghosts. We will be donating all...

Today, we conclude our series on Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka by discussing Paul's arrest and trial. This includes examining the controversial "Deal with the Devil" made by the Canadian legal system, where Karla Homolka was portrayed as a battered wife coerced into participating in the crimes by her abusive husband. However, we now know that this portrayal was far from the truth. Currently, Pau...

In Part 3 of our Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka series, we discuss their farcical wedding and Paul's misguided attempt to profit from their guests. Despite their wedding, they did not slow down in their hunt for new victims. Together, they lured young women and girls, often using Karla to gain their victims' trust. Tragically, 15-year-old Kristen French encountered the killer couple in broad dayl...

Today, we have a mix of science and true crime, along with a bizarre and unsettling death story that's sure to make you cringe. Despite our best efforts to avoid discussing Gypsy Rose Blanchard, her latest antics keep drawing us back in. We apologize, but we can't promise it won't happen again. In other news, another official but unmanned Titanic expedition is set to begin soon, and we'll explore...

Last week we introduced you to Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka. Two people who we would argue are among the most well known Canadian killers. We spoke about their early lives, how they met, and their relationship dynamic. Today, we are heading into even darker territory, with the murder of Karla's sister Tammy and the murder of Leslie Mahaffy. If you wanna see the video episode, check out our Patr...

Buckle up. This is some rough subject matter. Well here we finally are. After having these 2 monsters on our list since the very beginning, we are finally covering Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo A.K.A. The Ken & Barbie Killers. This infamous Canadian couple is responsible for the rape and murder of at least three young women including Karla's own sister. And long before even meeting Karla, Pa...

We've got a couple of space stories including a couple of astronauts "stuck" on the ISS and a pretty cool space rock. We like to switch it up and include a wholesome story once in a while and Diesel the Donkey does not disappoint. And as it turns out pretty much everyone really, REALLY liked meth during WW2. Enjoy! If you wanna see the video episode, check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/...

We are delving into one of the most baffling unsolved mysteries of the early 20th century: the disappearance of Dorothy Arnold. On December 12, 1910, the young New York socialite and aspiring writer vanished without a trace while shopping in Manhattan. Despite extensive searches and countless theories, to this day over a century later, her fate still remains unknown. This is an old timey crimey th...

Lake Lanier, officially known as Lake Sidney Lanier, is a reservoir in northern Georgia, USA. Its history is tied closely to the mid-20th-century development and the region's evolving needs for water management, recreation, and economic growth. This all sounds fine and dandy before you dive into the tragic history of this man made lake. Turns out there used to be a town where Lake Lanier now resid...

Well the Dr. Pepper Museum, in Waco, Texas is haunted (allegedly), and there's a Coprolite Museum (Poozeum) in Williams, Arizona that's free to tour. Apparently there was good reason to discontinue some of the lesser known Boy Scout Merit Badges and our Strange & Unusual Death this episode might have your anxiety spiking if you're not a fan of snakes. If you wanna see the video episode, check...

Grace Budd was a ten-year-old girl who lived in New York City with her family. On May 25, 1928, they had the tragically bad luck of meeting Albert Fish, when he visited the Budd family home under the pretense of offering their son, Edward Budd, a job. After gaining the family's trust, Fish invited Grace to a supposed children's birthday party, promising to bring her back later that evening. Grace...

Albert Fish has been on our list to cover for a long time now, and fair warning—he's one of the absolute worst. Born Hamilton Howard Fish on May 19, 1870, in Washington, D.C., Albert had a deeply troubled early life marked by significant psychological and familial issues. This old-timey "gentleman" was one of the most perverse and depraved individuals to walk the earth in the late 19th and early 2...

We've got some pretty big true crime updates, volcano updates, another interesting geology lesson and a 1920's strange & unusual death involving a spiritual experiment. If you wanna see the video episode, check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/TheGrimCurriculum We'd love to hear your thoughts on the episode! Do you have a case you'd like us to cover on the show? Or a personal Grim Enco...

The "Easter Sunday Family Massacre" occurred on March 30, 1975, in Hamilton, Ohio, when James Urban Ruppert fatally shot 11 members of his family during a gathering. Among the victims were his mother, brother, sister-in-law, and eight nieces and nephews. Many who knew James were shocked by the senseless violence, unable to fathom that he could murder 11 family members in cold blood. However, there...

It's time again for another cryptid episode! This strange and unusual creature has been haunting the rural roads of Wisconsin and Michigan, more specifically, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, for the past one hundred years. Descriptions of the creature typically depict it as an often bipedal, wolf-like or bear-like animal standing between 6 and 7 feet tall, with shaggy fur, pointed ears, and glowing eyes. The...