Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast

The tragic case of Amina and Sarah Said is a harrowing example of so-called "honor killings," rooted in control, abuse, and a twisted sense of family honor. For years, their father, Yaser Abdel Said, maintained a strict, oppressive hold over the girls’ lives, monitoring their every move and subjecting them to physical and emotional abuse. In 2008, this relentless control culminated in their murder...

Nancy Bennallack's murder was a mystery that left Sacramento searching for answers for 52 long years. But, thanks to persistent detectives and a breakthrough in genetic genealogy, the case was finally solved, bringing long-awaited closure to the community. This discovery showed just how powerful modern technology can be in solving even the oldest, coldest cases, but most importantly, that there ar...

In the desolate expanse of the Arizona desert, Stardust Ranch loomed as a place where the lines between dreams and nightmares are shattered. It is an infamous place where the supernatural and extraterrestrial collided in relentless waves. For John and Joyce Edmonds, their pursuit of a tranquil life became a struggle against beings and unseen forces as they were terrorized in their own home. This i...

Known as the world's most haunted forest, Romania's Hoia-Baciu is infamous for its chilling mysteries and unexplainable phenomena. Among its eerie features, the forest harbours a notorious "dead zone"—a barren, circular patch where nothing grows, defying all natural explanation. This enigmatic site, coupled with tales of ghostly encounters, UFO sightings, and supernatural energies, has cemented Ho...

The Pendle Witch Trials of 1612 stand as one of England’s most chilling examples of mass hysteria and judicial injustice. Sparked by a feud between two local families—the Demdikes and the Chattoxes—the trials led to the execution of ten people from the small community around Pendle Hill, forever marking the region with a legacy of tragedy. This story explores how rivalry, suspicion, and the era’s...

It's time for the 4th Annual Halloween Week: 3 Urban Legends! We have researched 3 urban legends and found the truth and fiction behind each. As we tell the stories, we want to know if you can figure out which ones are true and which ones are false. We will of course reveal the answers, but first we want to test your wicked knowledge! Our other podcast: "FEARFUL" - https://open.spotify.com/show/56...

In the quiet town of Mattoon, Illinois, during the late summer of 1944, a series of bizarre gas attacks left residents paralyzed with fear. Reports of a mysterious figure, the "Mad Gasser," creeping through the night, spraying an unknown substance into homes, sparked panic and confusion. Despite widespread sightings and physical evidence, the identity of the gasser—and the truth behind the strange...

The Ancient Ram Inn is widely considered one of the most haunted places in England, with a history dating back to 1145. Former owner John Humphries, who lived there for over 50 years, dedicated his life to tending to the many dark spirits that lurk within its walls, from restless souls to malevolent entities. Tales of ancient pagan rituals, child sacrifices, and violent paranormal encounters have...

In the shadowy streets of 1930s Stockholm, a chilling crime shocked the city and gave birth to a terrifying legend. When the brutally murdered body of Lily Larson was discovered, eerie evidence led some to believe her killer wasn't just a man—but something far more sinister. The gruesome details, whispers of blood drained from her body, and the unsettling presence of a bloodstained ladle sparked t...

In May 2013, 17-year-old Georgia Williams was lured to the home of Jamie Reynolds under the guise of participating in a photo shoot. Jaime, who had long harboured violent and sexually deviant fantasies, meticulously planned this to instead be an attack on Georgia. The photo shoot started normal, but it soon turned dark with Jaimie photographing the last moments of Georgias life, and many afterward...

The murder of 12-year-old Shanda Sharer in 1992 remains one of the most shocking and brutal crimes in Indiana’s history, carried out by four teenage girls driven by jealousy and hatred. They senselessly tortured and killed Shanda, and the aftermath of the case has left many deeply dissatisfied with the justice system. Even decades later, the case continues to stir strong emotions and debate. Our o...

The case of Ivan Milat, also known as the Backpacker Murderer, remains one of Australia's most notorious serial killings. Between 1989 and 1992, Milat lured at least seven young backpackers into the remote Belanglo State Forest, where they were brutally tortured and murdered. The brutal events even inspired a cult classic horror film known as Wolf Creek. Our other podcast: "FEARFUL" - https://open...

The case of Channon Christian and Chris Newsom is one of the most shocking and brutal crimes in Knoxville, Tennessee's history. In January 2007, the young couple was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered in a senseless act of violence. The case seems to have no reason for occuring other than the victims were simply in the wrong place and the wrong time.   Our other podcast: "FEARFUL" - https://open.sp...

In the summer of 2014, 14-year-old April Milsap set out for a routine evening walk with her dog along a familiar nature trail, unknowingly stepping into a nightmare that would shock her small town. Her tragic murder left investigators scrambling for answers, but it was April herself who helped crack the case—her fitness tracker app silently recording the final moments of her life and leading polic...

In the summer of 1977, a group of Girl Scouts set off for an adventure at Camp Scott, unaware of the nightmare that awaited them. As night fell, eerie noises echoed through the woods, but no one knew the danger lurking nearby. By morning, the camp would be shaken by a brutal crime that would leave 3 young girls dead and the entire state of Oklahoma searching for answers. Our other podcast: "FEARFU...

Two men lie dead on a remote Brazilian hillside, their bodies clad in formal suits, with strange lead masks covering their eyes and a cryptic note nearby. What started as a routine investigation quickly spiraled into one of the country’s most baffling unsolved mysteries, involving UFO sightings, occult rituals, and whispers of secret scientific experiments. Decades later, the chilling events surro...

In February 2010, a series of violent attacks in Arlington, Virginia, left the community on edge, with little evidence to lead authorities to the perpetrator. As investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a chilling connection that would ultimately solve a long-cold case. What began as a search for a predator turned into the unraveling of a much darker, hidden past. Our other podcast: "FEARFUL" - ht...

In February 2010, a series of violent attacks in Arlington, Virginia, left the community on edge, with little evidence to lead authorities to the perpetrator. As investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a chilling connection that would ultimately solve a long-cold case. What began as a search for a predator turned into the unraveling of a much darker, hidden past. Our other podcast: "FEARFUL" - ht...

Sandra Anderson and her cadaver dog, Eagle, gained widespread recognition for their remarkable ability to locate human remains, often solving cold cases that had baffled investigators for years. With Eagle’s uncanny talent and Sandra’s sharp instincts, the pair seemed unstoppable, uncovering vital evidence in some of the most perplexing cases. But as their reputation grew, so did the whispers of d...

The Texarkana Phantom Killer case is one of the most chilling unsolved mysteries in American history, involving a series of brutal attacks that left five people dead and three injured in the spring of 1946. Striking under the cover of darkness in the quiet border town of Texarkana, the elusive killer earned the nickname "Phantom" for his ability to vanish without a trace, leaving behind a terrifie...

In the quiet, remote corners of Fremont County, Colorado, a brilliant young woman named Candace Hiltz was found brutally murdered in her home, her body concealed beneath a blood-soaked comforter. As the investigation unfolded, the case took a chilling turn when damning evidence linked to her death surfaced in the possession of a local deputy, raising dark suspicions of corruption within the very l...

In July 2017, the dismembered remains of Shannon Graves were discovered inside a freezer in a Campbell, Ohio, home, shocking the local community. The freezer had been stored in the basement of a friend's house when the discovery was made. This chilling discovery led investigators down a rabbit hole, uncovering the disturbing details of how Shannon ended up there and who was involved in her murder...

In June 2023, a tragic case of child abandonment emerged in Cleveland, Ohio, when 16-month-old Jailyn Candelario was left alone in her home while her mother, Kristel Candelario, went on vacation. The extended period of neglect drew widespread attention, highlighting the devastating consequences of leaving a vulnerable child unattended for such an extended time. Our other podcast: "FEARFUL" - https...

In the quiet, rural hills of Northern California, a seemingly minor shoplifting incident in 1985 led investigators to uncover unimaginable horrors. As police delved deeper into the case, the true scale of the darkness within Leonard Lake and Charles Ng's secluded world began to emerge. What started as a routine arrest quickly unraveled into one of the most chilling and complex cases of serial murd...

In the quiet, rural hills of Northern California, a seemingly minor shoplifting incident in 1985 led investigators to uncover unimaginable horrors. As police delved deeper into the case, the true scale of the darkness within Leonard Lake and Charles Ng's secluded world began to emerge. What started as a routine arrest quickly unraveled into one of the most chilling and complex cases of serial murd...