The Haunting Truth

Today we are discussing cases where the family drama went just a little too far and the holiday table became a crime scene.  TV Recommendation:   Happily Never After -  Season 1, Episode 5: “Devoured by Love”   Deadly Women –  Season 6, Episode 7: “Love You to Pieces”   Sources & Reference Material:   Thanksgiving Massacre Witness: Paul Merhige Ate Dinner, Sang Songs Then Executed Family - CBS...

Join us as we head to one of the most mysterious and eerie sites in Delaware- Cape Henlopen State Park .    Cape Henlopen, home to  Fort Miles , is a former military installation that has seen centuries of history and hauntings. One of those hauntings lingers today- the Soldier Ghost. Today we discuss the tale that whispers from the windswept shores of Delaware. Source Notes:    Fort Miles History...

Join us as we trace the final steps of Shane Montgomery — a college student who vanished from Philly on Thanksgiving Eve in 2014. Some believe his disappearance is part of a larger, more disturbing pattern, one that points to a hidden network of killers. Show/movie recommendations:  Smiley Face Killers: The Hunt for Justice (TV Series 2019– ) - IMDb   Sources & Reference Material:   CONSPIRACY...

The Jersey Devil is one of the most infamous creatures said to haunt the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. But what is it and why is it there? And how does it tie into politics, rumor and cross-dressing? Join us for the last episode of our Halloween week and learn something new and unexpected! Sources:  "The Jersey Devil" by James F. McCloy and Ray Miller Jr.  A comprehensive history of the Je...

What do you think happens when two famous people collide with a cursed relic?   Join us as we delve into the depths of a religious relic's legend and its impact on the people around it. Is it coincidence, curse or hoax? Movie Recommendation:  ⁠The Possession (2012) - Plot - IMDb⁠   Sources & Reference Material:  ⁠Finally, the truth behind the 'haunted' Dybbuk Box can be revealed⁠  ...

One of Hollywood's most iconic movie monsters has a resting place right here in the States. Join us for a trip to a land famous for its cheesesteaks, its football fans and a home to thousands of relics, intricate sarcophagi, and other relics of the past- the Penn Museum in Philadelphia.    Resources:   Penn Museum's Egyptian and mummy collection overview: vast Egyptian & Nubian artifac...

Ride with us into the fog as we cross continents and centuries, Irish moors, Scottish valleys and Mexican borderlands...in pursuit of that legend that lacks a head. That’s right- we are discussing the rider that has infiltrated all our Halloween stories, the one that carries a legend of vengeance... the Headless Horseman!    Movie Recommendations:   Disney's Sleepy Hollow     Sleepy Hollow (19...

You might be surprised to know that the Blair Witch Project did have a kernel of truth in there and that not all witch trials happened in Salem. Join us as we explore the witch trials of Maryland.

Primal beasts from fiction and film- could they be real? Join us as we journey from the foggy swamps of Louisiana to the dark forests of Michigan in pursuit of the werewolf in America. Are they misunderstood animals or figments of fear? Let’s find out together! Sources: Linda S. Godfrey –  Real Wolfmen   Wikipedia – Beast of Bray Road   Wikipedia – Michigan Dogman   Wikipedia – Rougarou   LiveScie...

Join us as we explore one of the most haunted locations in the US. You may be familiar with Gettysburg and its history of war, loss, blood and survival. However, you might be surprised to know that Gettysburg and the area surrounding faced this well before the Civil War. This week we follow the life of Mary Jemison. Sources: History of Gettysburg, PA | Destination Gettysburg They Knew Gettysburg B...

Divination? Say what? Join us and the Beauties for a dive into Victorian era divination methods...with a big focus on cheese : )

Join us as we creep into a patch of forest near Cornwall Connecticut… dense, quiet, and so eerily still, locals say even the birds won’t sing there. Hidden among the trees lie the stone foundations of what was once a thriving colonial village— Dudleytown .   But no maps will guide you there.  No tour signs, no plaques.  Only legends… and warnings.  Source Notes:   Joseph Citro, “Weird New England”...

Today's tale comes from the celebrated haunt of Ernest Hemingway and his six toed cats, Key West. What obsession led to a reconstructed corpse and a 1947 pulp publication called "The Secret of Elena's Tomb"? Join us as we tell you all about The Haunting Truth . Book Recommendation:   Haunted Key West, David L. Sloan  Sources & Reference Material:   https://allthatsinteresting...

Do you have a childhood memory that influences your afterlife belief? Join Jenn as she discusses a particular incident imprinted on her memory that resonates today.

This week our story takes on the unknown in reviewing what was behind the unexpected death of a young woman shortly after she dove into spiritual practices that she was warned against.

Join us as we sail into dark waters to chase the chilling legacy of the world’s most feared pirate… and the cursed ship he left behind. Source Notes: https://www.qaronline.org/history/blackbeard-history-dreaded-pirate https://www.thoughtco.com/the-queen-annes-revenge-2136283 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Ocracoke_%281718%29 https://www.ncmuseumofhistory.org/exhibits/blackbeards-queen-ann...

This week we are covering a true crime case from the east coast of Florida, centered in the oldest city of the nation; one that is deemed to be one of the most haunted as well. Today we are talking about Athalia Lindsley and her refusal to be quieted- even after death.   Book Recommendation:   Murder in St. Augustine: The Mysterious Death of Athalia Ponsell Lindsley   Sources & Reference Mater...

Weddings are supposed to mark a new beginning... but what happens when the past refuses to let go? This week we are exploring Delaware’s haunted wedding venues—where 'I do' might just echo into eternity.   Sources: 1. Judge Morris Estate Historical Background  Source: Delaware State Parks Official Site   Source: Historical Marker Database    2. The Legend of the Ghost Bride  Source: Delawa...

Join us for a case of firsts- the first recorded murder by mail, in the First State, by a (gasp!) woman. Grab some chocolates, a comfy seat and enjoy this most interesting tale of betrayal and obsession- the story of Cordelia Botkin.     Book Recommendation:   Dying for Chocolate: Cordelia Botkin and the 1898 Poisoned Candy Murders (2020), Kerry Segrave. Exposit Books, McFarland , North Carolina ...

Join us as we journey to where over 100 people vanished with only a single clue left behind- the word CROATOAN ... Primary & Secondary Sources Historical Background & Roanoke Disappearance 1. Miller, Lee. Roanoke: Solving the Mystery of the Lost Colony. Arcade Publishing, 2000. A detailed investigation into historical records and Native oral histories, exploring various theories. 2. Quinn,...

Where does accountability lie? The murder of Miranda Corsette raises all the questions we should know the answers to intuitively...but we don't. For anyone who has been a part of, or knows someone who has, used social apps as part of their dating repertoire- please join us as we cover an example where enhanced protocols could have helped...allegedly.

Fort DuPont has had many lives and is still active today—that’s over eight decades of soldiers, trauma, secrets, and stories. Join us as we discuss the murders, unexplained deaths, disappearances and history of this quietly legendary site.

July 20th kicks off Shark Week on Discovery, and we couldn’t think of a better way to honor it than with a hodgepodge of shark related items, including murder, cryptids and Hawaiian curses. Join us as we dive deep into the murky waters that may just hide one of your deepest fears…  

Today, we are taking you to a small town filled with southern charm that was witness to a tragic train accident. These streets will make you question whether the dead still walk amongst the living. 

The last episode of our first season, celebrating with our ride or dies, our Battlefield Beauties. Our girls are bringing their own special brand of magic to our tour of good old Delaware, of “Del-a-where??” fame. We may encounter a monster or two, and perhaps at least one unsolved murder. Not sure where we are going to end up folks, so make sure you have a flashlight, your bestie and a glass of y...