Horrifying History
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Moosham Castle: Witches, Werewolves, and Ghosts
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Deep in the mist-shrouded mountains of Austria is one of the most chilling strongholds in all of Europe. Moosham Castle is a place where medieval po...
Albert Fish: The Cannibal Serial Killer Who Terrified America
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some crimes are forgivable. Some are not. Some crimes are not only unforgivable but also change the lives of everyone around them. So set the t...
Amelia Earhart: Vanished Without a Trace
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amelia Earhart was an American aviation pioneer who fundamentally changed things for women. She shattered gender stereotypes in aviation and fought ...
The Sallie House: The Evil That Never Left, Part 2
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Things in the Pickman’s house quickly ramped up with Tony now being Sallie’s main target. Then one day, television cameras came into their home,...
Introducing: Dark Asia with Megan
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dark Asia with Megan is in my regular podcast rotation. There is something about host Megan Lee’s voice that pulls you in before the story even be...
The Sallie House: The Evil That Never Left, Part 1
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I want you all to picture a quiet, small city in the American Midwest. Imagine the kind of place where the streets empty early, where porchlights gl...
The Yuba County Five Mystery: Five Men, One Night, No Answers
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine that your son is going to a college basketball game with his friends. You tell him to have fun as he walks out the door, and you never see h...
The Black Monk of Pontefract: The Story of Britain's Most Violent Poltergeist
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some houses are haunted because of what happened inside them. Others are haunted by what happened long before they were built. But in Pontefract, ...
Haunted Lake Lanier: Dark Secrets, Tragic Deaths, and Curses Beneath Georgia's Deadliest Lake
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
To people in the U.S. state of Georgia, Lake Lanier is a recreation hotspot which is popular for camping, boating, and water sports. But the superna...
The Black Widow Killer of Alabama: Rhonda Belle Martin
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Many people can trust their mothers due to the deep bond that develops between a mother and child. A mother and child share experiences, and trust i...
The Devil on Trial: The Arne Johnson Murder Case
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In 2021, the Conjuring Universe released a film that was the seventh installment of the Conjuring series. It starred Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga...
Fred and Rose West: Inside Britain’s House of Horrors, Part 2
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On a quiet residential street in Gloucester, England, in an ordinary brick house, was one of the most disturbing crime scenes in British history. Fo...
Fred and Rose West: Inside Britain’s House of Horrors, Part 1
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s dark tale is not just about murder. It is about a quiet street in Glost-ter, England, that hid unimaginable evil behind ordinary brick wal...
The Hollywood Ripper Murders: Inside the Crimes of Michael Gargiulo
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Los Angeles is often regarded as a city of dreams, with bright lights and a promise of fame and fortune. But behind the glamour lives darkness. Be...
The Dark Side of Disney: The Tales Behind the Fairytails, Part 6
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Many people’s childhoods were filled with Disney movies. In these films, there usually is a downtrodden girl who, against all odds, becomes the he...
Lost on the Rhapsody: The Unsolved Disappearance of Amy Bradley
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine that you and your family set off for the trip of a lifetime, but soon your dream vacation turns into a nightmare when your child goes missing....
The Butcher of Richmond: The Haunting Murder of Julia Martha Thomas
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In 1879, there was a murder so grisly that newspapers continuously reported on it since readers were fascinated by it. The crime itself was horrifyi...
The Humoldt Five: Lost Souls of Murder Mountain
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There is a place in California where redwood trees tower, and people disappear. Five young adults came to Humboldt County in search of money, dreams...
Blood at Midnight: New Year's Eve Crimes
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Year’s Eve is a time for a fresh start and new beginnings. It offers a chance for reflection and provides an opportunity to celebrate with lov...
Bloody Christmas: The Charlie Lawson Family Murders
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Christmas Day in 1929, respected tobacco farmer Charlie Lawson did not celebrate the day with his family. Instead, he brutally murdered his wife ...
The Mystery of Malaysia Flight 370: The Plane That Disappeared
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It began as a routine red-eye flight that should have taken less than seven hours. But somewhere in the dark skies over the South China Sea, Malaysi...
Haunted Spike Island: Ireland's Alcatraz of Lost Souls
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just off the coast of Cork sits one of Ireland’s most haunted landmarks. Spike Island boasts a history dating back to the 7th century, and it has ...
Baby Farming: Britain's Darkest Business
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Victorian Britain, behind the lace curtains and polite manners, something monstrous was happening. In crowded rented rooms and shadowed alleyways...
Hanz Holzer’s Haunted Legacy
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every culture has its seekers of truth…those who look into the shadows and demand to know what waits beyond. For many in the 20th century, the nam...
Aileen Wuornos: Inside the Mind and Crimes of a Female Serial Killer
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are digging into the vault of The Compendium podcast, where they are exploring the life, crimes, and chilling legacy of Aileen Wuornos, one ...
The Hauntings of Glamis Castle
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Deep in the rolling countryside of Angus, Scotland, stands a castle unlike any other. It seems to breathe with the weight of history. It is a place wh...
Inbox From Beyond
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine for a moment that you just came back from a funeral of a loved one. You decide to sit down and gather your thoughts while checking your emai...
Rest In Pieces
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When someone dies, it is common for people to wish that they rest in peace. But while some tell people that, they do not mean it. Throughout histo...
The Abduction of Travis Walton
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It is a story that has baffled law enforcement, fascinated UFO researchers, and divided skeptics for half a century. A young logger vanishes in the ...
The Haunted Stanley Hotel
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is a hotel that is well known to fans of both horror movies and novels. It was the inspiration for the novel “The Shining” by author Steph...
Jane Toppan: The Nurse Who Played God
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When a person has to be hospitalized, it can be a scary thing. After all, they could be in pain or feel very unwell, and they have to put their trus...
Introducing CONSPIRACY THEORIES, CULTS, AND CRIMES
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Jonestown to Heaven’s Gate, to the Octopus Murders and the Waco Siege, the world is full of deception, manipulation, and destruction. Listen to...
The House of the 200 Demons
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine moving your family into a house that you find out is haunted. Now, imagine if that house were filled with more than two hundred demons. Wh...
It's Raining Meat!
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine for a moment that you are relaxing outside on a bright and sunny day. All of a sudden, it starts raining, but it's not water that is falling...
Israel Keyes: The Devil in the Darkness
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine for a moment that you are a police officer and have been working on a case of a missing young woman. You arrest a man, and in questioning, h...
The Great Gatsby Murders
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s famous book The Great Gatsby, there are two deaths. The first was an accidental hit-and-run incident when character Daisy...
I'll Have a Big Mac With a Side of Ghosts
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever stopped at a fast food restaurant late at night? You walk in and hear the fluorescent lights buzzing overhead, and one or two exhauste...
Murder on the Danube
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the quiet heart of the Hungarian countryside lies a small village that, on first glance, appears sleepy and peaceful. But behind this charm is a ...
The Ghostly Legends of Edinburgh Castle
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Perched high above the Scottish capital, sitting on a rock ledge on Castle Rock, stands one of the most iconic and haunted fortresses in the world: Ed...
The Ghosts of Alcatraz
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is one prison that is known around the world. Alcatraz gained a reputation for being one of the most feared prisons in the United States. It...
Randy Woodfield: The I-5 Killer
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Randall Woodfield had it all. He was an excellent student and a star athlete. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers and was chosen by Playgirl magaz...
Who am I? The Tale of Bobby Dunbar
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine for a moment that someone knocks on your door. It is the police, and they take your son away to give him to another family to appease them. ...
What's a Little Murder Between Friends?
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My BFF and I have been friends since we were teenagers. About a thousand years ago, he and I made a joking deal. If he wanted to have someone kill...
Police Off The Cuff: What Really Happened in the Idaho College Murders
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have a special treat for you all, my spooky friends! Today, we are presenting an episode from the podcast Police Off the Cuff. The host is form...
Real Life Evil Stepmothers
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In fiction books and fairy tales, many stepmothers range from being not nice to being evil murderers. From Snow White’s envy-filled evil queen and...
The First Vampire in Europe
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine for a moment that it is 1656, and your father just died from an illness. As you and your family start to mourn, you find out that people bel...
The Woman Who Knew Too Much
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
She was a young actress and model who didn’t act or model. She lived on the wrong side of town in an apartment she was about to be evicted from, b...
Who is the Hat Man?
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My name is Brenda. Welcome to Horrifying History, where you will hear about the unexplained and supernatural happenings that have stained the pages of...
The Bridgewater Triangle
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the US state of Massachusetts, there is a place where the paranormal comes out to play. This approximately 200 square mile or 51,780 square hecta...
Hunting the Yeti
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Long ago, when I still wore pyjamas with mittens and slippers attached, I had a nightmare that I still remember clearly. I went outside to see what ...
Cannibal Convicts
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine it is the early 1800s, and you are in a penal colony. The conditions were horrible, and you worked your fingers to the bone. Would you try...
Hollywood's Most Horrifying Murders
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When someone famous dies, there are a lot of different emotions that a person can feel. We feel upset because their work and public persona often in...
The Oak Island Money Pit
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
People love treasure hunts for a variety of reasons. Some use it as a way to explore their surroundings, and others use it as a way to bond with fri...
Roch Theriault and the Ant Hill Kids
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In January of this year, I was invited to be a guest on the Family Plot podcast to talk about Ernest Hemingway. After we had recorded their episode,...
Nazis and the Supernatural
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
War brings out both the best and the worst in people. It showcases the finest human qualities of idealism, courage, and self-sacrifice. But it is ...
Haunted Salem
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We took a deep dive into the Salem Witch Trials in our last two episodes. We looked at not just what happened but how and why. This story is not d...
The Salem Witch Trials, Part 2
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During the witch trials; everyone in Salem lived in fear, but some used this fear for their own advantage. After all, if a person accused another of...
The Salem Witch Trials, Part 1
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Life in the American state of Massachusetts during the 1600s was filled with challenges, hardships, and for some - opportunity. Seeking religious fr...
What Happened to the McCanns?
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine for a moment that it is a beautiful July day. You wake up excited, because today you are leaving on a road trip. Over the last few days yo...
The Toolbox Killers: Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The late 1970s was a time of innocence in the American state of California. Young girls and women could walk the streets or hitchhike without a conc...
The Poisonous Love of Mary Ann Cotton
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When most people think about what a mother is; they are typically associated with concepts of love, nurturing, protection, and support. But sadly, t...
Dr. Linda Hazzard: The Doctor Who Starved Her Patients To Death
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
People trust doctors for many different reasons. For some, it is their perceived competence. For others, it is due to their bedside manner. But ...
The Boy in the Walls: Daniel LaPlante
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2016; a horror movie called “The Boy” was released. It’s about a young woman named Greta, who was hired as a nanny for who she thinks is a ...
The Legend of Egg Hill Church
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Churches are supposed to be places of worship and faith, but there is one church located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania that has the reputation of ...
The Dark History of the Old Paulding Jail
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the town of Paulding in the U.S. state of Ohio, there is a jail that was designed to hold the most dangerous of criminals. Today, this place is not...
Blanche Monnier: The Captive Socialite
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine for a moment that you meet your soulmate. You tell your family that you are in love, and they do not take the news very well. After findin...
The Ghosts and Glamour of Hollywood's Roosevelt Hotel
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel was built in 1926 in Los Angeles, California in the United States. It houses three hundred rooms spread over twelve fl...
Horrifying Deathbed Confessions
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let me set the scene…you receive a phone call that someone you love is near death. You rush to their side, and they tell you they have to clear th...
Killing for Kicks: The Tale of Rich Boy Dellen Millard
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some criminals shock us with the audacity of their crimes. Others surprise us with the stark contrast between their outward appearances, and the dar...
The Disturbing Case of the Papin Sisters
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All parents want their kids to get along, but the reality is that no siblings get along at all times. Sibling rivalry is inevitable, but it isn’t ...
Heaven's Gate: The End of Days
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On March 26, 1997; police received an anonymous tip that they needed to go to a mansion in Rancho Santa Fe, which was an upperclass suburb in San Dieg...
Haunted Savannah
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The city of Savannah, Georgia in the United States is known for its undeniable beauty. From its moss draped oak trees to its cobblestone streets; th...
The Creepy Tale of the Real Alice in Wonderland
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alice in Wonderland is an children’s novel that was written by Lewis Carroll in 1865. It is now known as one of the best works of Victorian litera...
The Mysterious Death of Joshua Maddux
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine for a moment that you decide to go for a walk. You say goodbye to your loved ones, and expect to go home after spending some time communing ...
The Wolfman of Hanover: Fritz Haarmann
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Werewolves have been part of folklore since the times of Greek mythology. In one of the earliest stories about werewolves; an Arcadian King named Ly...
The Legend of the Mistletoe Bride
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hi my spooky friends! You are likely wondering why I am jumping into your feed today. Well…tomorrow is Christmas, which just happens to come on ...
Some of the Most Strangest Deaths in History
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I think that at one time or another everyone has thought about how they would die. It is a morbid question, but if there is one thing that is certai...
The Dark History of the Charles Camsell Hospital
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is a building located in the city of Edmonton that is considered to be one of the most haunted buildings in the province of Alberta in Canada. ...
Shocking Moments Caught on Live TV
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Television has become an integral part of many of our lives, and is an excellent medium for entertainment and information. It can shape our society’...
The Last Call of Amber Tuccaro
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The province of Alberta in Canada is known mostly for being oil country with farms sprinkled in-between. When I was growing up, I loved to travel of...
The Hellfire Club: Fact, Fiction, and the Legends In-Between
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the more famous secret societies in history is the Hellfire Club, and it has been the subject of rumour and mystery for years. It is said tha...
The Dark Side of Disney: The Tales Behind the Fairytales, Part 5
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most famous murders in movie history is the killing of a young deer’s mother. In the Disney classic movie “Bambi”; we are taken of ...
The World's Most Haunted Lighthouses
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lighthouses are beacons of light that help ships safely come home, and often they are a lifeline to seafarers caught in the chaos of a violent storm. ...
The Great Canadian Ghost Tour, Part 2
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ghost stories are a worldwide phenomenon, and the country of Canada is no exception. There is no shortage of terrifying ghost sightings, strange app...
Darya Saltykova - The Serial Killing Noblewoman
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many have heard the dark tale of Elizabeth Bathory, who was a Hungarian countess thought to have murdered countless young women in the early 17th cent...
Dismembered In The Deep
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine for a moment that you are a freelance journalist, and you finally get your big break - an interview with a well known inventor and entrepreneu...
The Great Canadian Ghost Tour, Part 1
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A few months ago; I was asked to be on the podcast “The Wall of Unusual”, where we discussed the Ted Bundy case. Host Chris and I both live in t...
The Evil Deeds of John List
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
America’s Most Wanted was an American tv show that debuted on February 7, 1988 that was hosted by John Walsh. John had gained publicity and became...
Haunted Theatres
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Next to graveyards and drafty old castles; theatres are often talked about as a site for paranormal activity. With the amount of drama, superstition...
Horrifying Historical Beauty
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From french twist nails to strawberry makeup; there are many different beauty trends that have taken hold this year. Trends seem to form easily, and...
Inside the World's Richest Rivalry: Doris Duke and Barbara Hutton
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Female friendships are very special. Many times these bonds are shown to last longer than other bonds in a woman’s life whether they are romantic,...
The Kidnapping of Charley Ross
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have all heard it at least once in our lives…don’t take candy from strangers. Adults have been saying this to children for years in the hopes...
The Vampire of Dusseldorf
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In legends; vampires are fanged creatures that prey on the living. Their desire to feed off human blood is all consuming, and they are said to roam ...
The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When I was a young child; my mom would drop me off at my grandparent’s house while she ran her errands. Grandma would plunk me down on the living ...
The Life and Crimes of Agrippina the Younger
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Very few women in history stand out in the way that Agrippina the Younger does. She was the granddaughter of the first Roman emperor Octavian, and w...
Robert Pickton: The Pig Farming Serial Killer
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Pickton, who is known as the Pig Farmer Killer, confessed to killing forty nine women between 1995 and 2001. His crimes sparked widespread ou...
The Socialite Murderess: Delphine Lalaurie
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On April 10, 1834; firefighters smashed through a padlocked attic door of the burning home of a high society couple: Delphine and Louis Lalaurie. Wh...
Alien Agendas
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether they are tiny amebas or little green men, aliens never fail to capture our imagination. Now seventy seven years after Roswell, aliens still ...
Pedro Filho: The Brazilian Dexter
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In December of 2021, we released an episode called “The Edmonton Dexter Wannabe” that tells the tale of Mark Twitchell. He murdered a man after ...
Jesus Freaks: The Children of God Cult
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 1960s are known for many things, like free love and Woodstock. But for some; it meant control, sexual abuse, and the apocalypse. So turn up the ...