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The Demented FilesCursed & Haunted Lands Pt. 1Happy Halloween everyone! Let's dive into some stories of cursed and haunted lands in our new series! Listen to part 1 now where we discuss Brunswick Springs in Vermont and the Island of the Dolls in Mexico!Thank you for listening!Rate and Review and Subscribe!Follow us on Instagram @thedementedfilesReferences:Brunswick springs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abenaki#Language https://obscurevermont.com/the-mysteries-of-the-brunswick-springs/ https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/vermont/cursed-spring-vt/ Island of the dolls https://en.wikipedia...2022-10-3022 min
The Demented FilesFile 23 - Las Vegas CrimesBetter late than never! We are back with a different schedule. In this episode we will be discussing Las Vegas Crimes. Proving to you that what happens in Vegas, doesn't always stay in Vegas. Thank you for listening!Rate and Review and Subscribe!Follow us on Instagram @thedementedfilesReferences:https://nypost.com/2022/09/07/woman-claims-she-was-arrested-for-being-too-good-looking/ https://truecrimedaily.com/2022/09/02/las-vegas-airport-hend-bustami-arrested-chilis-not-paying-too-pretty/ https://news3lv.com/news/local/federal-complaint-filed-against-las-vegas-police-officer-in-casino-robberies https://lvjcpa.clarkcountynv.gov/Anonymous/Search.aspx?ID=100 https://www.casino.org/news/las-vegas-police-officer-accused-in-casino-robberies-pleads-not-guilty-in-federal-court/ 2022-10-1222 min
The Demented FilesFile 22 - Real Stories of Feral ChildrenOn this episode, find out the unbelievable true stories of 4 children who were all feral at the time they were "rescued" by humans. How they interacted, behaved and even the way they communicated will blow your mind!Thank you for listening!Rate and Review and Subscribe!Follow us on Instagram @thedementedfilesReferences:https://allthatsinteresting.com/feral-children/2song by ohhgeeeznotagain - Can't Run - Dark Electronic2022-08-2834 min
The Demented FilesFile 21 - The Mysteries of Shadow PeopleToday we will be discussing the phenomenon known as Shadow people also known as shadow beings, Shadow figures or Black Mass. They are described as being the shape of humanoids but all you see is shadows and sometimes, they even have red eyes. The topic of Shadow people is a very clear one yet so very intricate in itself, because there is no true meaning of what these beings are or where they come from. We will be discussing some theories found across the internet on the subject today. Thank you for listening!Rate and...2022-08-2143 min
The Demented FilesFile 20 - The Torture and Murder of Sylvia Likens*Listener Discretion is Advised* (TRIGGER WARNING)Sylvia Likens was a regular American girl living in Indiana in the 1960s. She had a big family with many siblings and was used to traveling a lot with them due to her parent's occupation. 16 at the time she endured some of the most horrendous attacks we have ever heard about, by the Baniszewski family - that at first took Sylvia and her sister Jenny in as a favor to their father. The Likens family would soon come to regret this decision that left the family in shambles due to the...2022-08-1450 min
The Demented FilesFile 19 - Gypsy Rose and Clauddine BlanchardA victim of Munchausen by proxy, Gypsy Rose was forced into a debilitating life of health problems by her own mother, Clauddine (Dee Dee) Blanchard. She endured unnecessary surgeries to non-fully diagnosed disabilities. How did this go on for so long? Come and explore this case today with us to try to comprehend how sometimes, the people that are supposed to be your protectors can be your worst enemy. Thank you for listening!Rate and Review and Subscribe!Follow us on Instagram @thedementedfilesReferences: https://en.m.wikipedia.org...2022-08-0756 min
The Demented FilesFile 18 - Reincarnation Vol. 2Join us today to learn a bit more on reincarnation. Originally we discussed the topic of reincarnation in Episode 7, so this is Volume 2! We will be sharing some more really peculiar tales about the possibility of being able to live multiple lives! Thank you for listening!Rate and Review and Subscribe!Follow us on Instagram @thedementedfilesReferences:Reincarnation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reincarnation Book by Trutz Hardo called “The 30 Most Convincing Cases of Reincarnation” http://www.jaicobooks.com/j/pdf/30%20most%20convincing%20case.pdf song...2022-07-3141 min
The Demented FilesFile 17 - The Slenderman Stabbing CaseOn the 17th episode of the Demented files, we will be discussing some current controversial topics before we dive into the Slenderman stabbing case. (Skip 15 minutes if you just want to hear the Slenderman case discussion) This case began with 3 best friends living in Wisconsin. One of these friends, will never trust again after her own best friends betray her in the most brutal way possible. Join us today to hear how a friendship turned sour after girls believed that Slenderman was real and was ready for a human sacrifice. Yikes! Thank you for listening!2022-07-2430 min
The Demented FilesFile 16 - Florida CrimesIn File 16, we will be going over some insane Florida crimes. We're asking the infamous question, what the hell is in the water down there in Florida? These crimes are real, some are brutal, some are ridiculous or dumb and all are just completely unbelievable. Listen now, and shake your heads with us at these dumb criminals.Thank you for listening!Rate and Review and Subscribe!Follow us on Instagram @thedementedfilesReferences:Alligator statue murderers: https://www.yahoo.com/now/murderer-allegedly-prayed-alligator-god-210000839.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6...2022-07-1732 min
The Demented FilesFile 15 - The Springfield Three DisapearanceIn our 15th episode, we will be diving into the The Springfield Three Disappearance that began on June 7th, 1992 in Springfield, Missouri. 3 women went missing; Sherrill Levitt, Suzanne Streeter and Stacy McCall. Unfortunately, to this day, the case remains cold and full of questions. Thank you for listening!Rate and Review and Subscribe!Follow us on Instagram @thedementedfilesReferences:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springfield_Threehttps://www.ky3.com/2022/06/07/family-stacy-mccall-says-police-are-actively-working-case-springfield-three/?outputType=amphttps://www.ky3.com/2021/06/07/springfield-three-what-we-know-about-cold-case-29-years-later/?outputType=amp2022-07-1029 min
The Demented FilesFile 14 - Hierarchy of AngelsThe word Angel comes from the Greeks, they used the word “Angelos”, which is actually a translation of a Hebrew word for “Messenger”. When we talk about Angels, the actuality of these beings is, they are actually in their own classification and other beings exists as well in their own, for a lack of a better word “angel” classifications. Christianity has its own tiers of Angels, so do other religions, such as Judaism and Islam. There are many types of divine spirits or beings like the Seraphim, Cherubim and Archangels. Come with us today, in ou...2022-07-0340 min
The Demented FilesFile 13 - The Unhinged Story of Katherine KnightLISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISEDWe cannot warn you enough if you have not heard the story of Katherine Knight before - this story is very violent and graphic in nature.Prior to Knight becoming the first woman to be sentenced to life imprisonment without parole in Australia, she was making the life of her partners a living nightmare. Unbelievably abusive and toxic - inflicting so much physical harm upon her families that we do not comprehend how she wasn't arrested for domestic violence!Unfortunately, John Price (her last boyfriend), became the reason she...2022-06-2648 min
The Demented FilesFile 12 - UFO Abduction of Antonio Villas Boas & an Italian UFO Sighting Today we will be covering one of our favorite topics ever; UFOs and Aliens! You know we cannot resist talking about these phenomenons! We have two incredible and hard to believe (but we WANT to Believe) tales today.The first story is about farmer Antonio Villas Boas who had an alien encounter in Brazil back in 1957.For the second story, we travel from Brazil to Florence, Italy back to 1954 to ponder in deep thought about the UFO sighting over a large sports stadium. 10,000 people all saw similar unknown objects flying over them for a good...2022-06-1939 min
The Demented FilesFile 11 - Albert Fish (Trigger warning - Very graphic content)LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISEDReady to come with us into the nightmare that is Albert Fish?! (Real name; Hamilton Howard Fish)Albert was a malignant narcissist sociopath who was into coprophagia, urophagia, cannibalism and masochistic sexual gratification, to name a few of his diagnosed disorders. He made victims of children and young people in the 1920s by torturing and sexually mutilating them.He's known by many names; The Gray Man, the Werewolf of Wysteria, the Brooklyn Vampire, the Moon Maniac, and The Boogey Man. One of the darkest serial killers of the 20th...2022-06-1252 min
The Demented FilesFile 10 - The Exorcism of Michael Taylor Listener Discretion is AdvisedDemons, jinns, dybuk - all malevolent forces that have been around for thousands of years in some of the world's oldest religions. They seem to travel our earthly realm and terrorize innocent people and their souls. Where do they come from? How can they take possession of our bodies?Today we will be telling the story of Michael Taylor, a pretty normal man from England, who has one of the most frightening possession and exorcism stories ever told.Let us know what you think of Michael's story and whether...2022-06-0530 min
The Demented FilesFile 9 - The Story of Japanese Cannibal Issei SagawaListener Discretion is AdvisedEating human flesh? It is definitely a taboo topic around the World.In the midst of the 80's, Paris got a shock as the Capital of France came to find out there was a Cannibal in their beautiful city. Issei Sagawa, from Japan, was studying abroad in Paris and had a deep dark secret - he had very deep dark desires to consume human flesh. We'll be discussing Issei's heinous crime today on our 9th episode; the killing of Renee Hartevelt, a young University Student. Prepare to be grossed out, surprised...2022-05-2942 min
The Demented FilesFile 8 - The Turpin Case (House of Horrors) Listener Discretion is Advised Welcome back to the Demented files. In our 8th we will be descending into the darkness that is the Turpin Children's case. Please be advised it is a dark and sensitive case and it involves the story of child neglect and abuse - for some children, for more than two decades. We still cannot comprehend how this could have happened at all, let alone (for some time) in the middle of the Suburbs.We only wish all the Turpin children the best in the World! They are so brave and courageous...2022-05-2249 min
The Demented FilesFile 7 - We Do Not Want Ed Gein to be ReincarnatedListener Discretion Is Advised Have you ever thought about reincarnation and if you've had previous lives before? Or if when you part from this life, maybe you will be reborn again in a totally different place, to a different family and maybe remember your past life?Take a journey with us on our weekly Demented Files Episode where we encourage everyone to think of the possibility that "YOLO" is not that factual after all! Decide for yourself what lies ahead after we depart this world.In the second part of this intriguing episode...2022-05-1544 min
The Demented FilesFile 6 - UFO Cult Heaven's GateListener Discretion is Advised Cults. What a fascinating and dark topic we will be covering today, focusing on the Heaven's Gate cult ran by Bonnie Nettles and Marshall Applewhite. It was around for almost 30 years between the 1970's and late 1990's. And there still seems to be active members to this day. Let's take a quick dive into the culture of this cult and how it came to be one of the most recognizable and tragic stories involving UFO ideology.Thank you for listening!Rate and Review and Subscribe!Follow us...2022-05-0848 minThe Demented FilesFile 5 - The Legend of La LloronaCome with us this week to explore the Legend of La Llorona (The Weeping Woman)! A Mexican folklore that gives us chills to the bone. Take a descent with us to the origins of the folklore and experience the heebie jeebies, as we narrate a first hand encounter in Mexico with La Llorona! *Spoooooky!*Thank you for listening!Rate and Review and Subscribe!Follow us on Instagram @thedementedfilesLa Llorana referenceshttps://allthatsinteresting.com/la-lloronahttps://www.historytoday.com/miscellanies/wailing-womanhttps://www.donquijote.org...2022-05-0125 min
The Demented FilesFile 4 - UFO Encounter - The Story of Barney and Betty HillWelcome back to the Demented Files! This week we will get a glimpse into Barney and Betty Hill's claims of UFO abduction that they both experienced in 1961. Their story is one of the most wide known UFO abductions stories in history and there's reason for it! Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!Thank you for listening!Rate and Review and Subscribe!Follow us on Instragram @thedementedfilesBarney and Betty Hill Sources:https://www.history.com/.amp/news/first-alien-abduction-account-barney-betty-hillhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki...2022-04-2432 min
The Demented FilesFile 3 - Let's Crossover into Near Death ExperiencesJoin us and tag along to discuss the intriguing topic of Near Death Experiences! In this episode, we will be discussing the miraculous stories of 3 amazing individuals (Adam Tapp, Cherie Aimee & Dannion Brinkley) who defied death and lived to describe what they saw after their bodies were considered clinically dead.Thank you for listening!Rate and Review and Subscribe!Follow us on Instagram @thedementedfilesNDE info from:https://med.virginia.edu/perceptual-studies/our-research/near-death-experiences-ndes/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6172100/Adam Tapp...2022-04-1844 min
The Demented FilesFile 2 - Doubling Down on True CrimeListener discretion is advisedOur Second episode is here and we are ready to tell two true crime stories that will make you think twice about trusting people you meet, even friends! Come with us on the journey to explore the story of John Wayne Gacy, one of America's most notorious serial killers. We will also be covering the story of Alexandria Clouse-Desmond who was unfortunately at the wrong place at the wrong time. We will dive into the need for better understanding of sexual abuse and mental health awareness.Thank you for listening!2022-04-181h 29
The Demented FilesFile 1 - Two Stories with Deadly TragediesListener Discretion is AdvisedWelcome to the first episode of our podcast! In our debut episode we will be discussing the stories of Omayra Sánchez Garzón. A 13 year old child killed in Colombia due to a volcanic eruption in the 80's. We bring light to her life and her last days, where she showed the world what true human strength looks like.Later, take a turn with us to learn about Marcus Wesson, a man who forced his family to develop itself into a unfathomable cult.Thank you for listening!...2022-04-1757 min