Wicked Wanderings

Send us Fan Mail We explore the notorious tale of body snatchers William Burke and William Hare, who murdered 17 people in 1820s Edinburgh to sell their bodies to medical schools. Their gruesome business emerged from a shortage of legal cadavers when only executed criminals' bodies could be used for dissection. • Edinburgh was a center for medical science in the 1800s with "operating the...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we explore the eerie world of abandoned amusement parks, where once-vibrant attractions now stand as decaying monuments to forgotten joy and lingering spirits. • Mountain Park in Holyoke, Massachusetts operated from the late 1800s until the mid-1980s with visitors reporting phantom carnival music and shadowy figures • Lincoln Park in Dartmouth, Massachusetts closed afte...

Send us Fan Mail The Manhattan Hoax of 1824 reveals how a retired carpenter convinced hundreds of workers they would saw off Lower Manhattan, rotate it, and reattach it to prevent the island from sinking. This bizarre historical incident sparked a fascinating conversation about forgotten burial grounds, cultural respect for the dead, and society's treatment of marginalized communities. • Jona...

Send us Fan Mail Host Hannah welcomes her brother Jonathan to explore strange historical tales from a book called "Strange History" while regular co-host Courtney is away. The siblings dive into bizarre historical facts, personal anecdotes, and fascinating stories that range from the morbid to the amusing. • The post-mortem journey of Eva "Evita" Perón, whose mummified body was...

Send us Fan Mail Jonathan shares his spine-tingling experience with a medium who connected him to the spirit of Charles Hammond Gibson Jr., the former owner of a historic Boston museum where Jonathan volunteers. The medium referred to Gibson by his pen name "Richard Sudbury," a detail that wouldn't be common knowledge to most researchers. • Jonathan describes the Gibson House Museum...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Courtney dive into the dark world of infamous cults through an engaging trivia challenge that tests their knowledge of bizarre beliefs, tragic events, and cult leaders throughout history. • Taking a competitive cult-themed quiz featuring multiple-choice questions • Exploring disturbing details about groups like Heaven's Gate, Jonestown, and the Branch Davidians • L...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Courtney transform a standard drinking board game into a spooky Wicked Wanderings special, revealing personal secrets and macabre interests along the way. • Playing "Truth or Dare" with a serial killer twist • Debating whether to dress as a clown with John Wayne Gacy or help Jeffrey Dahmer with his victims • Confessing to cemetery visits alone with books • Pla...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah explores the shocking story of Credonia Mwerinde, a female cult leader from Uganda who orchestrated the deaths of over 1,000 people in one of history's deadliest cult massacres. • Born in 1952 to a wealthy Ugandan family with strong Catholic influence • Early signs of sociopathic behavior included setting fire to a former lover's house • Created "The Movement...

Send us Fan Mail Courtney takes us on a journey to Spider Gates Cemetery in Leicester, Massachusetts, exploring the legends and history behind this mysterious Quaker burial ground known for supernatural phenomena. • Spider Gates Cemetery, formally known as Friends Cemetery, dates back to the 1740s • The cemetery earned its nickname from ornate iron gates that resembled spider webs, though they wer...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Courtney play a spooky guessing game, challenging each other to identify infamous haunted locations and mysterious creatures across America based on their eerie descriptions and dark histories. • The "Village of the Damned" in Connecticut, cursed since 1510 when King Henry VIII ordered Edmund Dudley's beheading • The infamous Lizzie Borden house in Massac...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah challenges Courtney to the ultimate true crime trivia test, covering notorious serial killers, mafioso, unsolved mysteries, and infamous cult leaders. Even the most dedicated true crime enthusiasts would struggle with this comprehensive quiz of criminal history knowledge. • Trivia covers well-known figures like Son of Sam, John Wayne Gacy, and Jeffrey Dahmer • Questions abo...

Send us Fan Mail Courtney explores the haunted legend of Emily's Bridge in Stowe, Vermont, a historic covered bridge built in 1844 that's become the site of numerous paranormal encounters. The hosts discuss the tragic tale of a young woman who allegedly took her own life after being jilted by her lover and now haunts the bridge, waiting eternally for him to arrive. • Courtney's ADHD...

Send us Fan Mail We conclude our investigation into the twisted case of Sharon Marshall, revealing her true identity as Suzanne Sevakis and the horrific truth behind her relationship with Franklin Floyd. • Floyd receives 52 years without parole for kidnapping Michael and the school principal • Child pornography discovered under a truck reveals photos of Sharon and her friend Cheryl • Cheryl's...

Send us Fan Mail A mysterious hit-and-run victim in Oklahoma leads investigators down a rabbit hole of false identities, kidnapping, and horrific abuse spanning decades. What starts as a simple case of identifying a young woman found on the roadside turns into the unraveling of multiple aliases and the discovery of a fugitive who had been on the run for nearly 20 years. • Woman found on Oklahoma r...

Send us Fan Mail A haunting revisit to one of our most talked-about and chilling early episodes—the 1974 Hi-Fi Shop murders in Ogden, Utah, where a robbery turned into a night of unimaginable horror for five innocent people. Re-released with enhanced audio, we honor former co-host Jess’s unforgettable telling of this unforgettable case. • A routine evening at the Hi-Fi Shop becomes a nightmare whe...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah leads a chilling guessing game while Courtney tries to identify infamous historical monsters based on clues from Aaron Mahnke's "World of Lore" book. • H.H. Holmes and his "Murder Castle" designed with trap doors, gas chambers, and body shoots to kill visitors during the 1893 Chicago World's Fair • Holmes' history of insurance fraud, ident...

Send us Fan Mail We dive into the fascinating world of cryptids and creatures of lore, exploring their origins, descriptions, and cultural significance across different regions and time periods. Cousin Mark joins Hannah and Rob while Courtney is away, adding his perspective on these legendary monsters and their possible connections to real-world explanations. • Wendigo from Algonquin folklore: a s...

Send us Fan Mail The devastating story of the Stayner family reveals how differently trauma can manifest within the same family, as one brother became a hero for escaping his kidnapper while the other became the notorious Yosemite Park Killer. This tale of kidnapping, heroism, neglect, and murder demonstrates the long-lasting impact of childhood trauma and the critical importance of mental health...

Send us Fan Mail We revisit the mysterious disappearance of Maura Murray, diving into new evidence and examining the strange circumstances surrounding her vanishing after a car crash in rural New Hampshire in 2004. • Maura Murray disappeared after crashing her car on Wild Ammonusic Road in Haverhill, New Hampshire on February 9, 2004 • Before her disappearance, Maura had been involved in several i...

Send us Fan Mail We explore the chilling legend of Camp Wendigo in Windsor, Massachusetts, a former children's summer camp with a dark reputation for paranormal activity and a gruesome, though unverified, history of murder. The tale reveals how local legends can evolve from grains of truth and reflect the collective anxieties of a community. • Founded in 1942 by two Smith College physical edu...

Send us Fan Mail We delve into the rich folklore of Massachusetts, exploring ghost stories from various towns that showcase New England's deep connection to the supernatural and its history. • Exploring how "Yankees" developed a reputation for frugality and practicality • The accused witch of New Bedford who appears as an omen before tragedy strikes • A ghostly fisherman in Plymouth...

Send us Fan Mail The Yorkshire Ripper case reveals how Peter William Sutcliffe, a seemingly normal man, became one of Britain's most notorious killers while taunting police with fake letters and cassette tapes later revealed to be hoaxes. • Sutcliffe sought publicity and attention through his crimes • Letters and tapes sent to police were actually elaborate hoaxes from someone unconnected to...

Send us Fan Mail Cousin Mark joins us to unravel the disturbing case of Peter Sutcliffe, known as the Yorkshire Ripper, a British serial killer who terrorized northern England in the 1970s. • Born in 1946 with a difficult start as a premature baby with a stutter • Father's abuse toward his mother created a foundation for his hatred of women • Motorcycle accident resulted in traumatic brain in...

Send us Fan Mail The Oakland County Child Killer case reveals a disturbing web of suspects connected through a child exploitation ring, with evidence of police corruption and wealthy influence obstructing justice for four murdered children. • Christopher Bush, son of GM's CFO, failed a polygraph test that remained hidden for 30 years • Gregory Green had a history of molesting hundreds of chil...

Send us Fan Mail The Oakland County Child Killer case remains one of America's most disturbing unsolved mysteries, with four children murdered between 1976-1977 near Detroit. The investigation reveals bizarre contradictions including victims being cared for while in captivity, holiday-adjacent abduction dates, and suspicious deaths of potential witnesses. • Four victims aged 10-12: Mark Stebb...