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Creepy KentuckyAlternate Title—People From Kentucky Are Lunatics: The Bluegrass Conspiracy, Part 5In this episode, which is dedicated to Olivia the Corgi, we visit Tangentville again—this time on the bus! Also we get even deeper into the shady machinations behind the Bluegrass Conspiracy.
2023-11-2236 minCreepy KentuckyWelcome to Tangentville, Television Edition: The Bluegrass Conspiracy, Part 4We get even deeper into the legendary Bluegrass Conspiracy in this episode, with even more shady connections and yet another missing young woman. Also, we talk about what TV was like in the past!
2023-11-0144 minCreepy KentuckyWe Interrupt This Podcast: Major News in the Crystal Rogers Case!We are breaking away from our Bluegrass Conspiracy coverage to talk about the exciting news out of Bardstown: namely, the arrest of Crystal’s boyfriend Brooks Houck. Many people have been waiting for this to happen, especially since the FBI took over the case in August 2020. Normal service will resume in the next episode!
2023-10-1529 minCreepy Kentucky“You May Remember Me From Such Pamphlets As…”: The Bluegrass Conspiracy, Part 3The twists get twistier and the turns get turnier in this, the third episode of the Bluegrass Conspiracy series. The participants get even deeper into their web of crime, while the tendrils expand even farther from Kentucky.
2023-10-0234 minCreepy KentuckyBB and ACT II, Partners in Crime: The Bluegrass Conspiracy, Part 2In this episode, we start by discussing the big news out of Bardstown: the arrest of a suspect in the Crystal Rogers case. After that, we jump back into the Bluegrass Conspiracy and learn about how the main characters expanded their criminal empire.
2023-09-1144 minCreepy KentuckyA Thread of Insanity: The Bluegrass Conspiracy, Part 1At long last! In this episode, we finally begin to discuss the infamous Bluegrass Conspiracy, which enveloped the Lexington area (and spread far afield) in the 70’s and 80’s. Here we set the scene and meet some of the key players.
2023-09-0147 minCreepy Kentucky“I Gave Him the Nose Job He Always Wanted”: The Murder of Ryan PostonIn this week’s episode, we discuss the “Nose Job Murder” which occurred in northern Kentucky. Six bullets were fired into 29-year-old up-and-coming attorney Ryan Poston. There was no question at all about who fired the gun; however, there were a lot of other questions about the situation! This is a very violent story with lots of trigger warnings about mental health, possible domestic violence, etc.
2023-08-0943 minCreepy KentuckyWhite Mechanical Alien at Gmail dot Com: UFO Encounters in KentuckyOn this episode of Creepy Kentucky, we discuss some of the UFO encounters which have happened in the Bluegrass State but haven’t received as much publicity as the Stanford Encounter and the Thomas Mantell case have.
2023-07-3140 minCreepy KentuckyThis Is Not an Oceangate Titan Podcast: Haunted Bed and Breakfasts of KentuckyLike the title says, this is not a podcast about the Oceangate Titan disaster—although you’d have a hard time proving that if you just listened to the first ten minutes. Eventually, however, we do get going on our actual topic of the week: four ghostly places to stay in the commonwealth. We talk about Springhill Winery, the Jailer’s Inn, Hall Place, and Laura’s beloved Maple Hill Manor.
2023-07-1350 minCreepy KentuckyThe Scarlet Woman of Roundstone: The Obscure and Tragic Murder of Mary SigmanThis week we delve into a little-known case that is almost 150 years old, yet has a very modern feel to it: the murder of the “Scarlet Woman of Roundstone,” Mary Sigman. Mary and her mother were gunned down in their home by a mysterious assailant, and her past was replete with various people who might have had a motive for murder (for various reasons).
2023-06-2544 minCreepy KentuckyCopycat Killers, the Kentucky Butcher and Gaylord Sundheim: The Cleveland Torso Killer, Pt 3Now that we’ve looked at all thirteen official victims (and several possible unofficial ones), it’s time to look at theories and suspects. We also look a little bit at what happened to the main participants after the torso killer’s reign of terror faded away in Cleveland’s collective memory. And Quinn now has ducks!
2023-06-0950 minCreepy Kentucky“I Just Wanna Be a Hobo!”: The Cleveland Torso Murders, Part 2This week we continue our series on the horrific 1930’s-era killings in Cleveland’s Kingsbury Run area. We discuss several more murders and see the authorities grow increasingly desperate to solve the case. Finally legendary lawman Eliot Ness orders an act so heartless that it basically signals the beginning of the end of his career.
2023-05-2551 minCreepy KentuckyHorribleness All Around: Creepy Country Presents the Cleveland Torso MurdersToday’s episode features a story I’ve been wanting to do for a long time: the story of the Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run, or the Cleveland Torso Murders. We discuss the first victims and the appearance on the scene of famed lawman Eliot Ness.
2023-05-1845 minCreepy KentuckyRandy the Landlocked Minister: Water Cryptids of KentuckyIn this episode of Creepy Kentucky, Quinn discusses several of the aquatic cryptids that (possibly?) call Kentucky home. Weird creatures have been seen in Kentucky’s waterways for (maybe?) hundreds of years, and we look at some from Herrington Lake, Lake Linville, and even the state’s greatest body of water, the mighty Ohio River. Spoiler: Randy is NOT a cryptid.
2023-05-0237 minCreepy KentuckySleeping in the Truck in Your Underwear: The Paranormal in the Red River GorgeWe’re back! Our first episode after a long painful absence deals with the weird and wonderful in Kentucky’s renowned Red River Gorge area. Ghosts feature heavily, but we also have a cameo by Bigfoot (possibly) and some strange footprints. Also, we’d like to express our grief for those lost in the Louisville mass shooting of April 10, 2023 and our hope that their loved ones can find some solace in the coming days.
2023-04-1439 minCreepy KentuckyAnother Ugly Side of Tobacco: The Mayfield Massacre and the Night RidersGreetings, Creepy Kentucky fans! We apologize for the delay in putting out a new episode; it’s been a very rough month for one of us. In this episode, long before the tornado which ripped through Mayfield on December 10, 2021, another tragedy occurred which saw several members of one family killed. The crime was solved, though—or was it? Quinn connects this crime to the horrific Black Patch Wars which was a scourge in the area in the late 1800’s to early 1900’s and was basically a tobacco-centered guerilla warfare.
2023-01-2236 minCreepy KentuckyMurder of a Trailblazer: The Unsolved Killing of Alberta Odell JonesIn this emotional episode, we discuss the unsolved murder of Louisville’s first African-American (and first female) prosecutor, Alberta Odell Jones. Her inspirational life was brutally ended in 1965, and no one was ever charged for the crime. Who killed this brilliant woman?
2022-12-0535 minCreepy KentuckyDon’t Go to Sauerkraut Cave: The History of Central State Hospital(TW: Treating people with mental illnesses in horrific fashion.) Apologies for the late delivery; also, apologies for the sound issues. In this episode we delve into the history of Central State Hospital, which was located on the land where EP “Tom” Sawyer State Park currently stands. From its days as a plantation to the time when it featured water torture and beyond, Quinn does a deep dive into the hospital’s history.
2022-11-1349 minCreepy KentuckyWhere the Weird Things Are: Creepy Country Presents Skinwalker RanchIn honor of our Historical Advisor Ron Duncan’s recent sojourn in the Uinta Basin, in this episode we are discussing “the paranormal Disneyland,” Skinwalker Ranch. We look at the history of the ranch, its current iteration, and answer the question: just what the heck IS a Skinwalker, anyway? We’re incredibly lucky and grateful to have Ron with us to talk about all things Skinwalker!
2022-10-1557 minCreepy KentuckyPicked Off One By One: Creepy World Presents the Hinterkaifeck MassacreIn honor of Quinn’s 1000 days of doing German lessons on Duolingo, she wanted to talk about a topic set in Germany; after consideration, she chose the Hinterkaifeck Murders, which occurred on a lonely farm in Bavaria in 1922. The violence of the killings is matched only by the eerie strangeness of the circumstances in which they took place. Trigger warnings galore, because this was a vicious crime.
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Creepy KentuckyCreepy World Presents: Death in a Dark Tunnel—The Life and Times of Princess DianaThis episode was recorded on September 4, 2022, and as we know Queen Elizabeth II, longest reigning British monarch and the former mother-in-law of the subject of the episode, died on that next Thursday, September 8, 2022. We had originally recorded this because the 25th anniversary of Diana’s death had just passed days earlier, and ironically the person Diana called “the top lady” passed away just days after that. In any case, this episode describes the life and death of “The People’s Princess,” as well as talking about the multitude of conspiracy theories surrounding her demise. Needless to say I can talk for days on...
2022-09-1158 minCreepy KentuckyAM vs PM—Is There a Difference? We Investigate: The Disappearance of Andrea Knabel, Part 2In this episode we take a deep dive into the four-part Discovery Plus series, Finding Andrea. We look at the major characters, discuss the timeline of the disappearance and talk about how the editing of the show affects how the viewer perceives the story. Also we give Brooklyn 99 and great idea for a story if they ever want to reboot the series (fingers crossed!).
2022-08-2851 minCreepy Kentucky“This Show Is Just an Advertisement For Discovery Plus”: The Disappearance of Andrea Knabel, Part 1This week’s episode introduces us to the cold case of Andrea Knabel, a Louisville mom who vanished three years ago. Quinn relates the facts behind the disappearance, including several things that are not told in the four part Discovery Plus series about the case. Next week we will be going in depth into the series, so be sure to tune in for that!
2022-08-1236 minCreepy KentuckyThe Very Brief Return of Gonorrhea John: Ward Hall and the Family That Built ItWelcome to Tangentville—Population: 2! In this episode we delve into the history of gorgeous Ward Hall, just outside of Georgetown in Scott County. The Ward/Johnson family has a fascinating, albeit often dark and turbulent, place in the history of Kentucky; their story showcases so much that is both wonderful and terrible about our amazing state. Ward Hall is open for tours on the first two weekends of each month and is well worth a visit.
2022-07-2854 minCreepy KentuckyA Grab-Bag of Sad: Four Unsolved Missing Persons CasesIn this episode we discuss four cases where people have gone missing from across the entire state. For more cases visit: https://charleyproject.org
2022-07-1742 minCreepy Kentucky“It’s Creepy That It’s So Incompetent”: The Battle of Blue LicksIn this episode we talk about one of the last battles of the Revolutionary War: the Battle of Blue Licks. This was fought on August 19, 1782 near present-day Mount Olivet in Robertson County. What happens when an outnumbered band of tired settlers with floundering leadership faces a much larger force of British and Native Americans with a three day head start? Nothing good for the settlers. Also we complain about the heat which is basically all I’ve been doing for weeks now.
2022-06-2748 minCreepy KentuckyCreepy Kentucky Presents: Creepy World: The Dyatlov Pass Incident, Part 2This episode finishes our look at the weird and horrific Dyatlov Pass Incident of 1959. We learn about the fates of the remaining four hikers and discuss theories (some possible, some less so) about what led to their tragic fates.
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Creepy KentuckyCreepy Kentucky Presents Creepy World: The Dyatlov Pass Incident, Part 1So we have another detour from Kentucky-based stories with this weird mystery from the past: nine experienced hikers disappeared during a trek into the Ural Mountains; after their bodies were found, the confusion only deepened about what could have happened to them. This is a mystery that Quinn has been fascinated by for years, and in this first episode she discusses the hikers and the strange injuries they suffered.
2022-05-301h 39Creepy KentuckyCreepy Kentucky Presents: Creepy Country/Hinsdale House, Part 2[Trigger warnings with this one: mentions of molestation and suicide attempts.]. In this episode we wrap up the case of the spooky Hinsdale House in upstate New York. Things get even weirder for the poor Dandy family, and there’s a possible (probable?) short appearance by Ed and Lorraine Warren, because of course there is.
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Creepy KentuckyCreepy Kentucky Presents: Creepy Country—The Haunted Hinsdale HouseWelcome to Season 2 of Creepy Kentucky! We start with an episode of a new sister podcast, Creepy Country, wherein we discuss one of the most haunted houses in America: the Hinsdale House in upstate New York. It’s not hugely well known, but it shares with other famous haunted houses the escalation factor seems to make things extra creepy. Also I discuss my experience of being barricaded into a bathroom at work.
2022-04-3042 minCreepy Kentucky“Im Going to Have to Kill the SOB Myself”: The Bowling Green Bombers Go to ElizabethtownIn this delayed episode, we link up the murder of grandmother Peggy Rhodes to the Bowling Green bombing sprees that happened years before. (Trigger warning:suicide)
2022-04-1746 minCreepy KentuckyNot Billy Mays the Pitchman—I Cannot Stress That Enough: When Crime Was Rampant in Bowling GreenIn this episode we discuss the horrific bombing murder of an innocent Kentucky grandmother and begin to trace it back to an era when Bowling Green was known as “Little Chicago.” We discuss as well the inadvisability of owning a lake house and a TV tower. Also, in a radical departure from giving free ideas to the History Channel, this time we give a free idea to Bob’s Burgers.
2022-03-2944 minCreepy KentuckyHashtag Not an Owl: Mothman in Kentucky and Scott County Big CatsIn this episode we take a break from James Wilkinson (thus possibly saving my sanity) to discuss two cases of Kentucky anomalies: sightings of Mothman—before and after the incidents at Point Pleasant—and evidence of Alien (not in the UFO sense) Big Cats in Scott County in the mid-70’s.
2022-03-0741 minCreepy Kentucky“So Maybe He’s the Zodiac”: The Treacherous Life of James Wilkinson, Part 2In this episode, one-time Revolutionary War hero James Wilkinson heads west to Kentucky, where he establishes the city of Frankfort and gets involved with the Spanish Empire, becoming known as Agent 13. Oh, don’t worry—he’s still working for the United States as well!
2022-02-1553 minCreepy KentuckyFailing Upwards, Revolutionary War-Style: The Treacherous Life of James WilkinsonWe go back to the time of our Founding Fathers in this episode of Creepy Kentucky and examine the early life of James Wilkinson: Revolutionary War soldier, Kentucky pioneer and person with some non-traditional ideas on the concept of loyalty.
2022-01-2955 minCreepy KentuckyThe Inevitable Bad Ending: The Bitter Blood Murders, Part 11Unfortunately, there’s really no other way to put this: be prepared for much sadness and grief in our final Bitter Blood Murders episode, as the case against Susie and Fritz culminates in a tragic outcome.
2022-01-1550 minCreepy KentuckyIntroducing Sturgill and McGee, the Simon & Garfunkel Cover Band: The Bitter Blood Murders, Part 10In episode ten, the police, the families, and the ex-husband are growing ever more suspicious of Fritz and Susie and their possible roles in five murders. Also, please continue to support tornado victims if you can!
2021-12-2847 minCreepy KentuckyIt’s Midnight—Where’s Fritz? Oh Just Gathering Up Cocoa At Kroger’s: The Bitter Blood Murders Part 9There’s more absolutely batshit weirdness on this episode of Creepy Kentucky, and virtually all of it is from Fritz Klenner and his girlfriend/cousin Susie Lynch. As we head towards the culmination of our story, things just get weirder and sadder as Susie and Fritz’s mental states deteriorate. Also please donate to Kentucky tornado relief if possible!
2021-12-1653 minCreepy KentuckyThe Semi-Automatic Pistons Club: The Bitter Blood Murders, Part 8Apologies for the delay and the sound quality (I might need a new microphone)! In this episode of Creepy Kentucky, we delve into the story of Fritz Klenner, son of Fred (the quack doctor, noted racist, possible Munchausen perpetrator and doomsday prepper). Obviously Fritz is not a great guy in this episode, but it gets so much worse from here out, so enjoy him while he’s only a mid-level POS.
2021-11-2852 minCreepy KentuckyThe Great Toilet Paper Controversy: The Bitter Blood Murders, Part 7In this episode we discuss Susie Lynch’s time in Taiwan (it goes about as well as you’d think it would), then learn more about Dr Fred Klenner, quack doctor and noted racist. Also, we hear about Quinn’s trip to the Gates of Hell cemetery, play more Puppet History-inspired games and insert a Ghostbusters quote!
2021-11-0248 minCreepy KentuckyA Whole Nother Level of Crazy: The Bitter Blood Murders, Part 6This episode in our Bitter Blood Murders series looks at Susie Newsom’s rocky marriage to Tom Lynch, son of the aforementioned Delores from earlier episodes (see—we promised you it’d circle back around!). There are some descriptions of child abuse in this episode so you might want to fast-forward through those parts.
2021-10-2045 minCreepy KentuckyIt’s National Take Your Detective Son to the Crime Scene Day: The Bitter Blood Murders, Part 5In this episode we delve further into the North Carolina murders of Bob, Florence and Hattie Newsom, and begin to see just how they connect with the Lynch family murders in Kentucky. Not coincidentally, we learn about the early life of Susie Newsom, Bob and Florence’s daughter. Also, apologies for the audio; it’s not great.
2021-10-0549 minCreepy KentuckyThe Sharp Sharps: The Bitter Blood Murders, Part 4Our deep dive into the Bitter Blood Murders continues as we shift the focus to the prominent North Carolina Sharp family. How do these people’s lives end up entangled with those of murder victims Delores and Janie Lynch?
2021-09-2446 minCreepy KentuckyMr. Five-Weeks Takes the Case: The Bitter Blood Murders, Part 3This week’s episode continues the saga of the so-called Bitter Blood Murders of the mid-80’s. Police made a gruesome discovery at the Louisville-area home of Delores Lynch and her daughter Janie. Their investigation seemed to focus on Delores’s son Tom, who inherited a sizable estate. But was something more sinister going on? Spoiler: yes, yes it was.
2021-09-0845 minCreepy KentuckyA Princess or a Pauper—or a Victim: The Bitter Blood Murders, Part 2In this episode we dive deeper into the events surrounding the Lynch/ Sharp/ Newsom murders of the mid-80’s. We talk more about Delores, the matriarch of the Lynch family, and Janie, her daughter; also, we start to delve into the tragic events of July 22, 1984.
2021-08-2448 minCreepy Kentucky“Call the rescue squad, don’t call me!”: The Bitter Blood Murders, Part 1After our palate-cleansing origin story episodes, we’re finally back to our old stomping grounds, Kentucky mysteries and murders. In this episode, Quinn sets the stage for the horrific “Bitter Blood murders” of the mid-1980’s by discussing the family situation of Charles and Delores Lynch. Chuck was a workaholic and Delores was…a character.
2021-08-1044 minCreepy KentuckyLaura’s Origin Story: The Haunting of Borley Rectory, Part TwoIn this episode, we finish the tale of one of the strangest and most complicated ghost stories of all time, that of Borley Rectory. As we begin, the house is already known as the “most haunted house in England,” and things are about to get even worse.
2021-07-2744 minCreepy KentuckyLaura’s Origin Story 1: The Haunting of Borley RectoryAs with last week’s episode, we have chosen to take a little time to focus on the stories which have mystified us for years. Laura first read about Borley Rectory in 1973, and this tale of a haunted house and its many occupants has beguiled her since then. Of course the story is more complicated than the one presented in an elementary-level book, and skeptics contend that the haunting is nothing more than a hoax invented by one of the world’s first famous ghost hunters. What is the truth behind the ghostly claims?
2021-07-1549 minCreepy KentuckyQuinn’s Origin Story 1: The Mystery of the Yuba County 5In order to shake things up for us (i.e., keep our sanity), we have decided to talk about some mysteries which we cannot forget—things we learned about as kids, or things we just found out about, but which, one way or another, have never left us. In this episode, Quinn talks about the Yuba County 5, aka “America’s Dyatlov Pass Incident.” Five men in California went to a basketball game and never returned home. There’s been no solution to this tragic tale for over 40 years, and sadly most people have not heard the story.
2021-07-0345 minCreepy Kentucky“Bigfoot Crapped Down to Georgia”: Bigfoot in Kentucky, Part 3At long last we’re at our final episode (for awhile, anyway) about Bigfoot in Kentucky. This week’s episode features reports culled from hundreds of sightings from the years 2000-2020, as well as dramatic readings from Quinn. (PS: the other food the lady left was a banana and some garlic.)
2021-06-1459 minCreepy KentuckyHashtag It’s Not a Bobcat: Bigfoot in Kentucky, Part 2In this episode, we discuss Bigfoot sightings in the Bluegrass State from the mid-1979’s through the year 1999. I’m accompanied by dramatic readings from Quinn as we examine eyewitness testimony from people from across the state.
2021-06-0144 minCreepy KentuckyDaniel Boone’s Yahoo: Bigfoot in KentuckyApologies for the sound quality in this one, guys. Anyway, in this episode, Quinn makes a plea to save Prodigal Son, I misremember my favorite Harry Potter movie, and we spend time talking about some of the hundreds of reported Bigfoot sightings across our great commonwealth.
2021-05-1849 minCreepy Kentucky“A Night of Terror”: The History and Hauntings of Waverly HillsIn this episode, we discuss the ultimate Kentucky spooky place: Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Louisville. Quinn talks about its history, from its beginning as a private home and school, to its current existence as one of the world’s most haunted attractions. Then we discuss two TV shows which visited Waverly Hills: Paranormal Lockdown and Ghost Adventures (because of course).
2021-05-0446 minCreepy KentuckyMiss Hattie, the Lady of the Stairs, and Widow Hoag: Ghosts of Old Louisville, Part 2After a lot of true crime stories, in this episode we discuss more ghosts from the Old Louisville neighborhood, looking specifically at The JB Speed Art Museum, The JB Speed Mansion, the First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Fountain Court. Also, we have guest commentary from Specter the Cat.
2021-04-1345 minCreepy KentuckyNaked, Chasing a Bat With a Violin: The Story of Transylvania University and Constantine RafinesqueIn this week’s episode, Quinn tells us the history of Transylvania University in Lexington as well as that of Constantine Rafinesque, a professor there whose legend and legacy continues to this day. Also, we watch the Ghost Adventures episode “Curse of Ranch Island” so you don’t have to!
2021-04-0643 minCreepy KentuckyThe Carbolic Acid Cocktail Murder: The Strange Death of Mary Marrs Cawein, Part 2We return after a work-related delay (namely, my store had inventory last weekend and I’m lucky to have survived it) to finish our discussion of the mysterious 1965 murder of Mary Marrs Cawein. There are several odd facts about this death that frustrate and puzzle us—not least of which is the reaction of her friends and family to Marrs’ death. Also we look at the official “response” to the death, including that of the coroner, the police and the media. (Finally, we do have Superstore series finale spoilers during our introductory chat; if you’re a fan of the show and you...
2021-03-3052 minCreepy KentuckyGeneral Hospital For Real: The Mysterious Murder of Mary Marrs Cawein, Part 1Well, we apologize but the sound quality is not great, since we have to record partially over the phone. Anyway, we’re back after a week away with the deep dive I promised during the last episode on the 1965 death of Kentucky socialite Mary Marrs Cawein. In this episode we discuss her background, her difficult relationships with her husband and his many mistresses, and what happened on the night of July 4-5, 1965.
2021-03-1543 minCreepy KentuckyTeen Fangst: The Kentucky Vampire Clan MurdersThis year will mark 25 years since Rod Ferrell and his vampire clan committed a double homicide, and this episode of Creepy Kentucky discusses what led to these horrific killings. (Trigger warnings for animal abuse at about 11:55-12:15 and 13:25-13:45.)
2021-03-0253 minCreepy KentuckySon of a Preacher Man: Jesse James in KentuckyWelcome to a bit of a train wreck because we do go off track somewhat in this episode. Mostly, though, we talk about Jesse James, his parents, his upbringing, his career as a robber, and the loose network of friends and relatives who kept him safe from his pursuers. (This episode is made possible by Rhinegeist and their wonderful Bubbles rosé ale—not in any monetary sense, only in the sense of “that’s what we drank before we recorded.”)
2021-02-221h 14Creepy KentuckyThe Louisville Torture House; or, Geez, Just Call the PoliceOn today’s episode, we discuss the Gates-Heaton House on 34th Street in Louisville, otherwise known as the Louisville Torture House. (Get ready because we spend the whole time urging long-dead people to call the police in this one.). Also, we discuss the Mary Cawein murder of 1965, also known as the Carbolic Acid Cocktail Murder. (Get ready because we spend the whole time urging long-dead people to call the police in this one as well.)
2021-02-1553 minCreepy KentuckySuicide or Murder?: The Death of a Frenchman in Bluegrass Horse CountryIn this episode of Tangentville, we discuss the death of French horse bloodstock expert Jean Michel Gambet. His burning BMW was found on the side of a lonely road near Lexington in December 1982. But was his death a suicide—or could he have been murdered? And how does a famous kidnapping factor into it?
2021-02-0858 minCreepy KentuckyTiny Town, Big Secrets, Two MurdersIn this week’s episode we discuss the 1994 Prostitution Murders of Oak Grove, Kentucky. Two massage parlor employees were killed in a case with ties to local government, the police and the nearby Ft Campbell army base. Twenty seven years later, the murders remain unsolved.
2021-02-0159 minCreepy KentuckyGhosts of ShakertownThis episode discusses the Shakers and the beautiful community they established over 200 years ago at Pleasant Hill in Mercer County. Unfortunately it goes off the rails pretty quickly as we devolve into discussing how the Shakers would have made a certain “personal care” item. However, there are also lots of ghostly anecdotes to savor and ponder over, so it’s not a total embarrassment for us!
2021-01-2550 minCreepy KentuckyHauntings of the Kentucky State PenitentiaryWelcome to our new podcast, Tangentville! Or our old podcast, Creepy Kentucky—same difference. Today we talk about some incredible ghost stories from the Castle on the Cumberland, the Kentucky State Penitentiary, in between all the other things we talk about. Don’t forget—if you have a better nickname for the electric chair than “Old Sparky, “ email us at creepykentucky@gmail.com!
2021-01-1859 minCreepy KentuckyAppalachian Death CustomsIn this week’s episode, we take a look at how people in the Appalachian region approached and handled death, especially before the advent of funeral homes put distance between the living and the dead. Also, we discuss Quinn’s recent viewing of the movie American Animals, which was a dramatization of the Transylvania Book Heist and was based on the book written by Eric Borsuk, one of the four people who took part in the heist.
2021-01-1157 minCreepy KentuckyThe Unsolved Murder of a Southern Belle, Part 2: Trial and RetributionThis week’s episode is a continuation into our analysis of the mysterious death of Verna Garr Taylor. We discuss the trial of the man accused of her murder, its tragic aftermath, and the odd evidence surrounding this case that just doesn’t quite add up.
2021-01-0458 minCreepy KentuckyAfter Christmas Special: Cursed Objects; or, Hopefully You Kept the ReceiptWe’re back after some logistical issues with an episode featuring cursed, haunted and possessed objects in or from Kentucky. First we talk about the “conjured chest,” made famous by none other than Zak Bagans! Next we discuss several scary items from the Traveling Museum of the Paranormal and Occult, owned by the amazing Greg and Dana Newkirk.
2020-12-2842 minCreepy KentuckyThe Saga of “Honest Dick” TateThe state of Kentucky has had its fair share of criminals, but perhaps none so shocking as James “Honest Dick” Tate, who, when he fled the state in 1888, left behind a trail of embezzlements totaling at least $7 million (and probably considerably more). Our history consultant Ron Duncan presents this episode about a Kentucky scandal that resonated for decades in the commonwealth.
2020-12-1242 minCreepy KentuckyThe Unsolved Murder of a Southern Belle, Part 1Verna Garr Taylor was known as “the most beautiful woman in two counties.” She was also a single mother, a successful business woman, a devoted churchgoer, and a highly respected citizen of the town of Lagrange, Kentucky. When she met former Lieutenant Governor General Henry Denhardt, she couldn’t have known that her life would end by the side of a country road on a snowy November night. In this episode, we look at the circumstances surrounding her death and the beginning of a legal odyssey that would captivate both Kentucky and the nation.
2020-12-0552 minCreepy KentuckyAmerica’s First Serial KillersIn this episode we talk about the notorious, vicious and altogether God-awful Harpe Brothers, who are generally regarded as America’s first documented serial killers. They were...not nice, obviously, so this episode has trigger warnings aplenty.
2020-11-2748 minCreepy KentuckyThe Ghost Children of the Fontaine ManseThis week’s episode features a more light-hearted tale than we’re used to, thankfully. When George and Kathleen McConnell bought a house for their growing family, they didn’t realize they’d be adopting three other children that they couldn’t see.... #ghostbabies
2020-11-2053 minCreepy KentuckyThe Transylvania Book HeistIn this episode we feature a less murder-y true crime tale—that of the Transylvania University Book Heist. So put on your yellow Pierre Cardin jacket, get in your mom’s Dodge Caravan, and enjoy the ride! Oh, and don’t forget to bleach your hair for extra anonymity.
2020-11-1350 minCreepy KentuckyMurder Ballads of KentuckyIn this episode, we delve into four little-known murder ballads set in the Bluegrass State. The stories behind the songs are different, but each has a vein of passion and darkness that ties them together.
2020-11-0748 minCreepy KentuckyHalloween Special: Our Ghost StoriesWe decided to do something different for this episode of Creepy Kentucky. Since it is that time of the year, we are sharing some of our own experiences with ghosts. Happy Halloween to all of our listeners—but of course, to us, Halloween is 24/7/365 (366 this year).
2020-10-3051 minCreepy KentuckyLouisville’s Seelbach Hotel (and the Richard Ramirez questionnaire)We’re back after last week’s disappointing and irritating technical difficulties with the story of the Seelbach Hotel and the mystery of its Lady in Blue. We also take some time to discuss a questionnaire which was sent to Richard Ramirez while he was in prison and which he actually took the time to answer (because it’s not like his social calendar was all that full). Note the disturbing number of times he failed to answer “cheesecake”—the man was clearly a monster.
2020-10-2442 minCreepy KentuckyThe Mantell UFO IncidentIn 1948 a Kentucky Air National Guard plane crashed in the countryside near Franklin, Kentucky. Captain Thomas Mantell was killed. He was chasing something when he died, but what was it? Venus? A top secret balloon? Or a UFO? (I’m sure you know which answer we favor!) Also, we discover some interesting links between this incident and the 1976 Stanford abduction!
2020-10-1046 minCreepy KentuckyThe Kentucky Tragedy, or Jerry Bo, the World’s Worst AssassinHello to John A. Covington, John W. Covington, John F. Covington—in fact, all the John Covingtons out there! In this episode we discuss the Beauchamp-Sharp Tragedy, also known as the Kentucky Tragedy. Get ready for a lot of incompetence—some of it on our part, most of it on his! #RIPEva
2020-10-0248 minCreepy KentuckyGhosts of Old Louisville, Part 1We have more fun with names in this episode because that’s what we do here at Creepy Kentucky. Also we talk about three haunted houses in the Old Louisville neighborhood: the Conrad-Caldwell House, the Widmer House, and the DuPont Mansion.
2020-09-2550 minCreepy KentuckyThe Stanford UFO EncounterIn this week’s episode, we take a look at one of the most well-documented UFO incidents of all time. In 1976, three women had a late-night encounter on a Kentucky highway that changed their lives forever.
2020-09-1848 minCreepy KentuckyThe Kentucky CannibalIn this episode, we give the new Dune trailer 2 thumbs up! (We’re not sure if Three-Fingered Jack can do that, though.). Also, we delve into the Old West legend of Levi Boone Helm, otherwise known as the Kentucky Cannibal. This one is a story which deserves to be more widely known, but it’s not exactly for the squeamish.
2020-09-1240 minCreepy KentuckyBobby Mackey’s Music World, Part 3In this episode, we go off on more tangents than a geometry class! Also we finish up the story of Bobby Mackey’s Music World by discussing Carl Lawson’s exorcism.
2020-09-0444 minCreepy KentuckyBobby Mackey’s Music World, Part 2In this episode, we do a deep dive into the events surrounding Carl Lawson’s possession, including the discovery of Johanna’s famous diary, the closing (and reopening) of the portal in the well, and possibly the worst pick-up line of all time. Also we cover some amazing personal experiences inside and outside the nightclub.
2020-08-2846 minCreepy KentuckyBobby Mackey’s Music World, Part 1In this episode we tackle one of the most famous haunted places in this state, and quite possibly in this country: Bobby Mackey’s Music World in Wilder, Kentucky. We talk about the Pearl Bryan Murder, its days as a casino/speakeasy/nightclub, and the arrival of Bobby Mackey on the scene.
2020-08-2144 minCreepy KentuckySwift’s Silver Mine and Other Lost Kentucky TreasuresIn today’s episode, we explore the facts and the myths (mostly the myths) about one of Kentucky’s oldest legends, the Swift Silver Mine. Even though the story predates the state itself, people are still looking for this lost treasure. Bonus content: parrot squawk!
2020-08-1438 minCreepy KentuckyWitch Tales of KentuckyToday’s episode is pretty much a grab bag of weirdness: first, we discuss some legends featuring Kentucky witches, then we talk about some Bracken County lore. Also, my new kitten Lazslo Cravensworth makes several guest appearances.
2020-08-0834 minCreepy KentuckyThe Kentucky GoblinsIn this episode, we talk about one of the weirdest incidents ever reported in the state: the 1955 Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter. Investigators agreed that the Sutton/Lankford family had been terrorized by something, but what was it? We don’t know either, but at least we enjoy trying to figure it out.
2020-07-3053 minCreepy KentuckyThe Unsolved Murder of Betty Gail Brown, Part 2In this episode we finish our deep dive into the unsolved murder of Betty Gail Brown by looking at the only person ever tried for her murder.
2020-07-2457 minCreepy KentuckyThe Unsolved Murder of Betty Gail Brown, Part 1In this episode we take the first of two deep dives into one of Lexington’s cold cases—the mysterious killing of Betty Gail Brown, a 19-year-old Transylvania University student, in 1961. In this part, we discuss the crime itself and the police investigation.
2020-07-1753 minCreepy KentuckyCassius Marcellus Clay and the Ghosts of White HallIn this episode, we give the History Channel more ideas for new shows—why are we giving them away for free? In the meantime, we talk about a true Kentucky original, for better or worse: Cassius Marcellus Clay, the Lion of White Hall, and his haunted estate. (Spoiler: much of the time, it’s for worse!)
2020-07-101h 02Creepy KentuckyTwo Cold Cases, Finally SolvedIn this episode, we start by talking about our recent trip to Mothman Country (spoiler: it was great!). Then we move into two stories about cold cases that were solved after a long, painful wait: Tent Girl (Barbara Ann Hackman) and Jessica Dishon.
2020-07-0237 minCreepy KentuckyThe Assassination of Governor William GoebelIn this episode, we talk about oysters, gonorrhea, and a railroad archnemesis. But mainly we talk the only sitting ever to have been assassinated—Governor William Goebel.
2020-06-251h 03Creepy KentuckyThe Mysterious Mammoth CaveFor today’s episode we crunch 4,000+ years of history into the space of a lunch break as Quinn talks about Kentucky’s amazing natural wonder, Mammoth Cave.
2020-06-1838 minCreepy KentuckyThe Senseless Unsolved Murder of Muriel BaldridgeIn today’s episode we talk about the unsolved murder of Muriel Baldridge, an event which still has the people of Prestonsburg wondering: who killed the popular cheerleader over seventy years ago?
2020-06-1144 minCreepy KentuckyThe Sleeping Prophet and the Pope Lick MonsterWe’re back after a week’s hiatus! We’re recording during our lunch breaks so please bear with us. Anyway, Quinn talks about the fascinating Edgar Cayce, who was known as the Sleeping Prophet (don’t worry, she explains why), then explores the legend of the Pope Lick Monster!
2020-06-0453 minCreepy KentuckyDistillery Spirits and the Mysterious Legend of GibbonHey Creepsters! We have a bumper crop of the weird and wild from the Bluegrass State in today’s episode. First, Laura talks about three different haunted distilleries, then Quinn regales us with the extremely crazy story that is Gibbon, Kentucky. Also, we almost get caught in a thunderstorm!
2020-05-2038 minCreepy KentuckyThe Appalling Ashland Tragedy of 1881In December of 1881, three people were found dead in Ashland, Kentucky. That was just the beginning of a remarkable saga that culminated in at least ten deaths and multiple trials—even a chase or two! In our first full episode, we do a deep dive into this little-known case of mass murder in Kentucky. (TW: rape, gun violence). If you have any suggestions for topics, our email is creepykentucky@gmail.com. We also have Twitter and Instagram—@creepykentucky.
2020-05-131h 09Creepy KentuckyIntroducing UsHey Kentuckians—and anyone else interested in the paranormal and true crime! This is just a short episode to introduce ourselves and tell you a little bit about our podcast’s future topics. If you have any suggestions for topics our email is creepykentucky@gmail.com.
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