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Cemetery RowCemeteries and Caves of the 1800sTake a trip back to the 1800s in this episode of Cemetery Row! Hannah covers Montgomery C. Meigs, an engineer who was one of the main architects of Arlington Cemetery. Lori shares the story of Stephen Bishop, one of the first people to explore and map Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. And Sheena shares stories of the Natchez City Cemetery, including the grave of a little girl afraid of storms and those killed in the Natchez Drug Company explosion.2025-07-281h 36

Cemetery RowAwesome First LadiesWe're celebrating awesome First Ladies in this episode of Cemetery Row! Lori covers Rose Cleveland, who served as the acting first lady during the presidency of her brother, Grover Cleveland. Sheena shares the story of activist and social worker Wilma Mankiller, the first lady to serve as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. Hannah shares the story of feminist and founder of the Betty Ford Center, Betty Ford, the First Lady of the US as the wife of President Gerald Ford.2025-07-151h 51

Cemetery RowPride 2025 Part 2 - Philosophers, Drag Queens and BanditsHappy Pride Month, again! Our Pride celebrations continue with more stories of LGBTQ+ folks. Lori covers socialist, poet, philosopher and early gay rights activist Edward Carpenter. Sheena covers William Dorsey Swann, America's first drag queen. Hannah shares the stories of two criminals - fraudster Geraldine Elizabeth Carmichael and bank robber John Wojtowicz, whose story inspired the film "Dog Day Afternoon."2025-06-231h 16

Cemetery RowPride 2025 - Revolutionaries, Robin Hoods and LadiesHappy Pride Month! This week's episode celebrates pioneering LGBTQ+ folks from around the world. Hannah shares the story of Revolutionary War hero Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, whose contributions to the war improved the performance of U.S. troops. Lori covers the "Ladies of Llangollen," Eleanor Charlotte Butler and Sarah Ponsonby, who lived together as a couple during the Georgian era. Sheena shares the story of Eddie Sandifer, a pioneering Mississippi gay rights advocate and the Robin Hood of the Civil Rights movement.2025-06-111h 29

Cemetery RowMen Behaving Badly: Bears, Murders and Punk RockCalling all naughty boys! This week's episode is dedicated to men who never learned how to behave. Lori covers two men, Phillip Henry Vetter and Franklin Devereaux, who thought it was a good idea to fight bears. Sheena shares the story of murderous Mississippi man Ashley Cocke, and Hannah covers shock punk rocker GG Allin.2025-05-261h 24

Cemetery RowBadass MothersHappy Mother's Day! This episode is for anyone who has a mom, is a mom, has lost a mom, wants to be a mom, or anything in between - so, yes, we talk about how hard this day can be for people in addition to celebrating it. Sheena covers mother Ann Jarvis and daughter Anna Jarvis, who inspired others to celebrate their mothers. Hannah covers the original goth queens, Mary Wollstonecraft and her daughter, Mary Shelley. Lori shares the story of Mary Ann Bevan, a mother who endured humiliation as the "ugliest woman in the world" to provide for...2025-05-151h 48

Cemetery RowSheenanigans: Murders, Queens and CloggingHappy (almost) birthday, Sheena! This episode celebrates Sheena with stories that cover her favorite topics. Hannah covers the 1909 Savannah axe murders and Bascom Lamar Lunsford, a folklorist and musician who helped popularize clogging in America. Sheena covers the 1932 Memphis tamale murders, and Lori shares the story of comic book hero "Sheena, Queen of the Jungle."2025-04-281h 45

Cemetery RowA Massacre, a Legendary Lady and a Hero DogThis grab bag episode of random stories is all over the place! Travel back to Early Medieval England to meet Sheena's ancestors who were killed in the bloody St. Brice's Day Massacre. Hannah shares the story of legendary Alabama woman Aunt Jenny. Lori introduces us to Judy, a ship's dog who was officially registered as a prisoner of war during World War II.2025-04-141h 06

Cemetery Row100th Episode Extravaganza - Diamonds, Crime and ScandalsIt's our 100th episode! Our theme is Diamonds and our stories cover a variety of topics, from criminals to movie stars. Lori covers the murder of legendary sex worker Diamond Bessie. Hannah shares the story of the seemingly unkillable gangster Jack "Legs" Diamond. Sheena covers movie star, humanitarian and jewelry collector Elizabeth Taylor.2025-04-011h 40

Cemetery RowGremlin Extravaganza - Murder, Mayhem and CryptidsIt's Hannah's birthday! This week we celebrate her with the most gremlin-like stories we could find. Hannah shares five stories: French executioner Charles-Henri Sanson; surgeon, psychiatric hospital patient and lexicographical researcher William Chester Minor; Beulah May Annan, the inspiration for "Chicago" character Roxie Hart; Washington, D.C. madam Mary Ann Hall; and prima donna and murderer Adele Ritchie. Lori covers two German cryptids, the Monster of Morbach and the vampire-ish creature Nachzehrer. Sheena covers Mississippi's Legs Murder Scandal.2025-03-171h 37

Cemetery RowMotown, Mountain Climbers and Jerry SpringerWe go all over the place in this week’s grab bag episode! Sheena covers Motown singer Tammi Terrell, and Lori shares the story of British mountaineer Alison Hargreaves. Hannah covers controversial talk show host and politician Jerry Springer.2025-03-031h 44

Cemetery RowBlack Excellence '25: Queens, Explorers and MoreIt's Black History Month! Black history is everyone's history! In this episode, Sheena covers Queen Louella Montgomery, who helped build a kingdom in Appalachia, and Motown bassist James Jamerson. Hannah covers Ida Mae Gladney, George Starling and Robert Foster, the subjects of Isabel Wilkerson's book "The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration." Lori takes us on a journey to the North Pole with explorer Matthew Henson, the first Black man to reach the area.2025-02-172h 09

Cemetery RowValentine's Day 2025: Love, Murder and Sex SymbolsHappy Valentine's Day! This week the girls share stories of love, sex and murder. Lori covers the love story of Jennie Wade (the only direct civilian casualty at the Battle of Gettysburg) and Jack Skelly. Sheena shares two stories: the eternal love monument in Brussels and the deadly love story of Memphians Ike Kahn and Maude Klein. Hannah covers actress, Playboy Playmate and sex symbol Jayne Mansfield.2025-02-041h 40

Cemetery RowBadass Ladies and a GangsterWe’ve got a fun variety of stories in this episode of Cemetery Row! Hannah covers crime reporter Agness Underwood and Sheena shares the story of Memphis gangster Machine Gun Kelly. Lori shares Helen Kahn’s incredible survival story.2025-01-201h 43

Cemetery RowGrab Bag: Body Parts, Revolutions and “Die Hard”Happy Holidays! This grab bag episode features some fun random stories. Sheena covers stories of buried (or consumed) body parts and Lori discusses “Die Hard” star Alexander Godunov. Hannah shares the story of the June Rebellion (aka the Paris Uprising of 1832), which inspired “Les Misérables.”2024-12-091h 22

Cemetery RowListen to Black WomenSupport, protect and believe in Black women! This episode celebrates influential and innovative Black women. Lori shares the story of inventor Mary Kenner, and Sheena covers award-winning sci-fi writer Octavia E. Butler. Hannah covers punk icon Poly Styrene.2024-11-181h 13

Cemetery RowPresidents, Pets and VeteransIt's November 2024, which means the Presidential election is here and Veterans Day is around the corner. On this episode of Cemetery Row, the girls cover presidential-ish and war-ish topics. Sheena shares the story of comedian Gracie Allen, who ran for President as a Surprise Party candidate in 1940. Hannah covers resistance fighters Hannie Schaft, Truus Menger-Oversteegen and Freddie Oversteegen. Lori introduces us to presidential pets Rebecca the Raccoon and Socks the Cat.2024-11-041h 23

Cemetery RowSpooky Season 2 - Serial Killers, Ghost Towns and Voodoo CursesHappy Halloween! In this week's episode, Sheena covers Memphis serial killer George Howard Putt and his summer of terror. Hannah takes us to the ghost town of Ong's Hat, New Jersey, and the Internet-based secret history conspiracy theory that it inspired. Lori covers Louisiana voodoo priestess Julia Brown.2024-10-211h 25

Cemetery RowSpooky Season - Occultists, Psychics and CryptidsHappy October! This episode features three spooky tales just in time for Spooky Season. Hannah covers the life of occultist, ceremonial magician and novelist Dion Fortune. Then, Lori dives deep to discover the lake monsters and water-based cryptids of Idaho. Sheena shares the life of psychic and crime doctor Simon Warner, the seer of Shelbyville.2024-10-091h 50

Cemetery RowMore Awesome AnimalsThis week's episode of Cemetery Row is dedicated to awesome animals! Lori honors PAPD K-9 Officer Sirius, an explosive detection dog who lost his life in 9/11, and Bamboo Harvester, the horse who portrayed "Mr. Ed." Sheena covers Nipper the RCA dog. Hannah shares the tragic stories of orcas Keiko and Tilikum.2024-09-231h 33

Cemetery RowIt's Leo SeasonIn this episode of Cemetery Row, the girls celebrate Leo season by sharing the stories of famous Leos. Sheena covers English illustrator Aubrey Beardsley, and Hannah shares the story of Czech painter, graphic artist and illustrator Alphonse Mucha. Lori inspires us all with the story of athlete and humanitarian Terry Fox.2024-08-121h 54

Cemetery RowArkansas - Mysteries, Madams and GoatsVisit the Natural State on this week's episode of Cemetery Row! In this episode, Hannah covers the mystery surrounding the deaths of two teenage boys, Don Henry and Kevin Ives. She also tells us about mysterious lights in Arkansas and the grave of the Unknown Baby Girl. Sheena shares the story of successful Arkansas madam Maxine Temple Jones. Lori covers entertainer Rhena Salome Miller Meyer, the "Goat Woman" of Arkansas.2024-07-081h 23

Cemetery RowVampires, Puzzles and Fabulous VictoriansLet’s go back to the turn of the century for three fascinating tales. Sheena covers Henry Paget, 5th Marquess of Anglesey, known his excessive spending and lavish parties. Hannah covers suspected vampire Mercy Brown and the Jewett City vampires. Lori introduces us to Dr. Samuel Bean and the puzzling tombstone he had erected for his wives.2024-06-241h 14

Cemetery RowPride 2024Happy Pride! In this episode, Sheena covers disco legend Sylvester and Lori shares the story of race car driver and fighter pilot Roberta Cowell, the first known British trans woman to undergo gender-affirming surgery. Hannah covers businessman and photographer Chuck Renslow, who established leather daddy clubs and businesses in the Chicago area.2024-06-101h 29

Cemetery RowGrab Bag: Heroes, Hamsters and John DoesWe have a random collection of cemetery tales for you this week! Hannah introduces us to the interesting residents at the Central Cemetery in Vienna, as well as the famous pets at the Los Angeles Memorial Pet Park. Sheena shares the heroic story of Memphis man Tom Lee. Lori covers the Buffalo Cave John Doe, aka Joseph Henry Loveless, and his crimes.2024-05-281h 22

Cemetery RowSouth Dakota Murders and MysteriesTravel to the Mount Rushmore State on this episode of Cemetery Row! Lori covers the unsolved murder of Rev. Henry Weston Smith and Hannah covers the colorful Poker Alice. Sheena shares the story of Thomas Egan and the murder of his wife Mary.2024-05-131h 26

Cemetery RowMonumental MonumentsIn this week's episode, the girls cover notable tombstones and monuments. Lori covers the mysterious "rope walker" monument, and Hannah covers the beautiful Getty tomb in Chicago and its architect, Louis Sullivan. Sheena covers Memphis' Bolton-Dickens feud and Wade Bolton's interesting monument.2024-04-291h 30

Cemetery RowIllicit Substances4/20 is coming up, so this episode is dedicated to illicit substances. Sheena covers legendary Appalachian bootlegger Mahala Mullins. Hannah takes us to Mexico to explore Jardines del Humaya, a cemetery full of drug cartel members' opulent mausoleums. She also covers drug dealer Adolfo Constanzo and the murder of Mark Kilroy (trigger warning: this story is especially graphic). Lori covers bootlegger Willie Carter Sharpe and the "King of Bootleggers" George Remus.2024-04-151h 30

Cemetery RowHaunted Cemeteries and MansionsGet the springtime spookies with this episode of Cemetery Row! Hannah discusses Kansas' haunted Stull Cemetery, Lori covers the Ada Witch and the murder of Louiza Catherine Fox, and Sheena covers the successes and tragedies of the Lemp family and their haunted mansion.2024-04-011h 22

Cemetery RowGrab Bag - Haunted Cemeteries, Jane Does and WritersGet ready for some interesting stories in this episode of Cemetery Row. The Olive Branch Jane Doe that we covered in an earlier episode was identified this week, so Lori covers more Jane Does whose identities have also been discovered. Hannah covers the spooky haunted Bachelor's Grove Cemetery in Illinois. And Sheena celebrates Women's History Month by sharing the life of writer Dorothy Parker.2024-03-111h 13

Cemetery RowBlack Excellence '24Happy Black History Month! In this episode, Sheena covers Susie King Taylor, the first Black woman to teach a free school in Georgia, the first Black woman to self-publish her memoirs and the first Black nurse in the Civil War. Lori shares the story of cowboy Nat Love, one of the most famous heroes of the Old West. Hannah covers rap legend and actor DMX.2024-02-261h 52

Cemetery RowHottiesHappy Valentine's Day! In this episode, the girls cover historical hotties. Lori takes us back to Mount Everest to discuss mountaineer Andrew "Sandy" Irvine. Hannah covers the tragic story of actress and model Dorothy Stratten, and Sheena discusses innovative storyteller/director/actor Orson Welles.2024-02-122h 02

Cemetery RowGrab Bag - Science Fiction, WWII, Murder and FootballThis week's episode of Cemetery Row is a grab bag full of completely random stories with absolutely nothing in common at all! Hannah covers science fiction author Philip K. Dick and football legend Dick Butkus. Sheena tells the scandalous, murderous story of Evelyn Dick, and Lori covers decorated fighter pilot Richard "Dick" Bong.2024-01-292h 16

Cemetery RowThe Aloha StateTake a journey to Hawaii with us on this episode of Cemetery Row! The girls cover notable Hawaiians and Hawaii cemeteries. Hannah shares Hawaiian hauntings, and Lori covers the Burial Mound at the Zoo. Sheena covers Alfred Apaka, "The Golden Voice of Hawaii," and Ray Emory, who fought to identify unknown soldiers killed in Pearl Harbor.2023-12-181h 38

Cemetery RowVermont: Granite, Ice Cream and MansionsIn this week's episode of Cemetery Row, travel to interesting cemeteries and mausoleums in Vermont, the Green Mountain State. Hannah covers a variety of cemeteries and graves, including the Flavor Graveyard and the grave of Figure, the first Morgan horse. Lori discusses Hope Cemetery and the sculptors who made some of the cemetery's most fascinating tombstones. Sheena shares the successes and tragedies of the Smith family who lived in beautiful Shard Villa.2023-11-281h 34

Cemetery RowWater Towers, Mummies and GrandmasOn this week's Grab Bag episode of Cemetery Row, the ladies cover a variety of topics - Lori shares her grandma's story, as well as the story of the man behind the XYZ grave. Hannah discusses the haunted Chicago Water Tower, and Sheena covers Memphis lawyer Finis Bates and his connections to John Wilkes Booth and Hollywood.2023-11-131h 11

Cemetery RowHaunted Bridges, Houses and ForestsHappy Halloween! This week the girls bring you fiction and non-fiction tales of terror. Hannah reads a few terrifying creepypastas, Lori shares some local legends from Meridian, Mississippi, and Sheena covers the Woodruff-Fontaine House, a haunted Memphis mansion.2023-10-301h 17

Cemetery RowUnsolved Murders, Cryptids and MoreSpooky season continues on Cemetery Row! Hannah shares the story of the Grimes Sisters and the “creepiest bar in the USA.” Lori tells spooky skin-walker tales and Sheena covers two hometown murders.2023-10-161h 35

Cemetery RowGhosts and GaffsHappy Spooky Season! In this episode of Cemetery Row, the girls cover spooky stories - Hannah tells us about the Fox Sisters, who talked to ghosts; Sheena discusses Homer Tate and his freak taxidermy and other weird creations; and Lori shares a co-worker's story about the time a ghost predicted her love life.2023-10-021h 12

Cemetery RowComediansGet ready to laugh! This week the Cemetery Row gals cover comedians and where they're buried. Lori shares the story of trailblazing comedian, actress, director and producer Mabel Normand, who mentored Charlie Chaplin. Sheena covers Jackie "Moms" Mabley, the first successful Black female standup comedian whose career spanned more than 50 years. Hannah covers comedian, screenwriter, actor and producer Rodney Dangerfield, who as we all know, got no respect.2023-08-071h 18

Cemetery RowExplorers and AdventurersSet sail and join us as we cover explorers and adventurers on this episode of Cemetery Row. Hannah shares the stories of John "Grizzly" Adams and James "Tiger" Whitehead. Lori covers Robert Falcon Scott's expeditions to the Antarctic regions. Sheena covers the adventures of Memphian Richard Halliburton.2023-07-241h 33

Cemetery RowSummer Grab Bag: Witches, Curses and BeardsIn this summertime grab bag episode, Lori and Hannah cover haunted and cursed tombstones. Sheena covers Joseph Palmer, who was “persecuted for wearing the beard.”2023-07-1059 min

Cemetery RowPride 2023Happy Pride Month! In this week's episode, we take a look at incredible LGTBQ+ folks from history. Hannah shares the story of German physician and sexologist Magnus Hirschfeld, and Lori covers Margot Heuman, the first queer Jewish woman known to have survived concentration camps during World War II. Sheena covers artist and musician Norma Tanega.2023-06-261h 41

Cemetery RowMichigan Murders and MoreThis week the girls cover true crime stories and cemeteries from the Great Lakes State. Hannah covers a very unusual graveyard, plus the murder of Rose Larner. Lori shares the haunting story of the Morris murders, and Sheena covers Detroit's cursed St. Aubin Avenue.2023-06-121h 05

Cemetery RowAsian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage MonthThis week’s episode is in honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Hannah shares legends of Guam, Lori covers astronaut Ellison Onizuka, and Sheena discusses pioneering Chinese-American chef and business woman Joyce Chen.2023-05-291h 15

Cemetery RowGrab BagThe topics for this week’s episode range from a best friend to a wrestler to unique burial practices from around the world. Hannah covers the hanging coffins of Sagada, Philippines, as well as a few other interesting cemeteries. Sheena shares the story of Memphis wrestler Sputnik Monroe. Lori shares the final resting place of her best friend, Shannon Smith.2023-05-221h 35

Cemetery RowHauntingsThis week the Cemetery Row girls cover haunted houses, cemeteries and bars. Lori covers the haunted graves of Augusta Bitner and Jennie Steeves. Hannah covers the Liar's Club and discusses the Chicago cemetery haunted by a clown. Sheena tells the story of the most haunted house in Mississippi, the McRaven House.2023-05-011h 09

Cemetery RowInventorsIn this episode of Cemetery Row, the girls cover inventors and revolutionaries who changed industries. Hannah covers department store entrepreneur Montgomery Ward and Hughes Tool Company founder Howard Hughes Sr. Lori shares the story of Edward Craven Walker, inventor of the lava lamp. Sheena covers women who revolutionized the audiobook industry, including the founders of Caedmon Records, Marianne Mantell and Barbara Holdridge.2023-04-171h 30

Cemetery RowWe'll Never Let Go - Stories from the TitanicThe Titanic sank 111 years ago this month. In this episode, the girls share stories from the "unsinkable" ship. Sheena covers writer, geographer, feminist and Titanic survivor Helen Candee. Lori covers shipwreck-surviving expert Violet Jessop, who was known as the "Queen of Sinking Ships." Hannah gives us a round-up of notable Chicagoans who were aboard the Titanic - some survived, and some did not.2023-04-031h 18

Cemetery RowDrag is Not a CrimeSupport your local drag queens and kings! This week the Cemetery Row girls share the stories of incredible and influential drag stars. Sheena covers drag king Stormé DeLarverie, who fought for LGBTQ+ rights at Stonewall, and Hannah covers the influential and historic House of Xtravaganza, including members Angie and Venus. Lori covers the Grease Sisters: Kitty Litter, Lily White and Alvina Laverne.2023-03-201h 20

Cemetery RowBlack Excellence '23Happy Black History Month! This week the girls cover Black trailblazers. Lori shares the story of Absalom Boston, the first African-American captain to sail a whaleship with an all-Black crew. Hannah covers Charles Young, the first African-American National Park Superintendent (as well as the first Black military attaché and the first Black man to achieve the rank of colonel in the U.S. Army). Sheena tells the story of Sister Thea Bowman, a Black Catholic religious sister, teacher, musician, liturgist and scholar who is currently being considered for canonization.2023-02-201h 12

Cemetery RowLove You to DeathFeel the love with this Valentine's Day-themed episode! Lori shares the sweet love stories of couples who died within minutes of each other. Hannah tells the story of Saint Olga of Kiev, known for her subjugation of the Drevlians, the tribe that killed her husband. Sheena covers the story of Walter Samples, a Memphis bachelor at the heart of a murder mystery involving love, secrets, and milk.2023-02-061h 07

Cemetery RowAwesome AnimalsThe Cemetery Row girls honor awesome animals on this week's episode. Lori shares the story of Smoky the Yorkie, who served in World War II. Hannah covers Morris the Cat, the mascot for 9Lives cat food, and Gef the Talking Mongoose. Sheena covers movie star Jimmy the Raven and the real Smokey Bear.2023-01-231h 24

Cemetery RowGolden AnniversaryIt’s the 50th episode of Cemetery Row! In celebration, the girls cover anything related to gold. Hannah uncovers the Varna Necropolis, which contains the world’s oldest gold treasure and jewelry. Lori shares the story of Anna DeGraf, who was a part of the Yukon Gold Rush while searching for her son. Sheena covers the “first gold-digger” Peggy Hopkins Joyce, known for marrying and divorcing millionaires.2023-01-091h 04

The LegaSHE BuilderLegaSHE Builder 21: How Sheena Mullins is Creating Financial Freedom through Real EstateIn this episode on Legashe Builder Lori is interviewing Sheena Mullins a.k.a. The Wholesale Queen. Sheena is the President SMG Financial LLC in Greenville,SC. SMG Financial LLC is a company that helps people get out of stressful situations with little stress by offering them competitive prices for their real estate properties. Sheena talks about how she first learned about the unconventional way of getting into the Real Estate space by way of Wholesaling, and the steps she took to get started.Sheena believes in the power of networking and building relations, because this has...2022-12-2745 min

Cemetery RowChristmas Mayhem 2022Happy Holidays from Cemetery Row! In this holiday-themed episode, Sheena covers the deadly Santa Claus bank robbery, Lori shares the story of the "Christmas Tree Lady" Jane Doe, and Hannah covers Ronald Gene Simmons' Christmas week murder spree.2022-12-261h 33

Cemetery RowFuneral FolksThis week, the girls cover funeral homes and funeral directors who made a difference in their communities. Hannah tells us about Peter Stefan, director and owner of a Massachusetts funeral home that promises to take in every body, including one of the Boston bombers. Lori covers Jim Sullivan, whose California funeral home became one of the first to accept victims of the AIDS epidemic. Sheena covers historic Memphis funeral home R.S. Lewis & Sons, which prepared Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s body for burial.2022-12-121h 11

Cemetery RowFirstsOn this week’s Cemetery Row, the girls discuss “firsts” - Sheena covers Frances Thompson, the first Black transgender woman to testify before Congress; Hannah shares the story of Laika, the first dog in space; and Lori tells us about Annie Edison Taylor, the first person to successfully go over Niagara Falls in a barrel.2022-11-281h 23

Cemetery RowMurder BalladsThis week the Cemetery Row ladies cover true crime stories that inspired songs and murder ballads. Sheena covers the Lawson family murders and Lori discusses the murder of Laura Foster that inspired the song “Tom Dooley.” Hannah dives into the histories behind two songs, the Drive-By Truckers’ “Ramon Casiano” and Nirvana’s “Polly.”2022-11-141h 21

Cemetery RowSpooky SeasonHappy (almost) Halloween! This week, the Cemetery Row girls dive into all things spooky: Hannah tells us about history's most interesting witches, Sheena uncovers the origin story of the "Ghostbusters" franchise and Lori introduces us to the creepy cryptid Tailypo.2022-10-241h 18

Cemetery RowLocal LegendsThis week the Cemetery Row girls dive into local legends. Lori shares the story of the Bride of Annandale, Hannah introduces us to Resurrection Mary, and Sheena uncovers the truth behind a Memphis murder rhyme.2022-09-261h 05

Cemetery RowRipped from the HeadlinesIn this week’s Cemetery Row, the girls cover real-life stories that inspired books, movies and more. Sheena covers the story of Jeremy Delle, who inspired Pearl Jam’s hit song “Jeremy,” and the murder that inspired the Oscar-winning film “A Place in the Sun.” Lori discusses the life of horse diver Sonora Webster Carver, who inspired the film “Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken.” Hannah covers Ed Gein, who inspired countless horror films including “Psycho” and “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.”2022-09-121h 38

Cemetery RowHistoric Cemeteries We LoveThis week, we geek out about historic cemeteries we love. Lori covers Merry Cemetery in Romania, Sheena talks about Colonial Park Cemetery in Savannah, Georgia, and Hannah covers New York’s Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.2022-08-221h 13

Cemetery RowRich WeirdosThis week it’s all about the lifestyles of the rich and weird. Sheena covers the statue-loving businessman and author Lord Timothy Dexter, Hannah discusses the massive John and Sarah Davis memorial in Kansas, and Lori shares the story of socialite Sandra West and her powder blue, two-door casket.2022-08-101h 01

Cemetery RowHappy Times Grab BagThis week’s theme? Anything we want. Lori discusses how Mount Everest has become a cemetery for those who died in an attempt to reach the top. Sheena covers Savannah, Georgia, sculptor John Walz and his most well-known monuments, and Hannah takes to the grave of Ned the extraterrestrial.2022-07-251h 01

Cemetery RowPro RoeIn the wake of the Supreme Court decision, the Cemetery Row ladies are covering an array of topics relating to abortion rights. Hannah shares the stories of Dr. Gisella Perl, who provided abortions to pregnant people in Auschwitz, and Civil Rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer who fought against, among other issues, forced sterilization. Sheena covers Gerri Santoro, whose photo has been used to fight for abortion care, and Lori covers Becky Bell, who died as a result of parental consent laws.2022-07-131h 44

Cemetery RowAthletesTouchdown! Home run! This week the Cemetery Row girls cover athletes. Sheena covers wrestler/actor/evangelist Max Palmer and slain baseball star Dolly Stark. Lori covers Kentucky Derby winner Exterminator and jockey Isaac Murphy and Hannah covers cycling legend Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor.2022-05-161h 18

Cemetery RowArtistsOnly the Cemetery Row gals can bring murder and the occult into an episode about artists: Lori discusses artist (and murderer) Richard Dadd, Hannah covers occultist and artist Austin Spare and Sheena covers modernist jeweler Art Smith.2022-05-0251 min

Cemetery RowMedical MiraclesThis week’s episode is all about life-saving discoveries and amazing survival stories. Hannah covers Phineas Gage’s survival story, Lori discusses the discovery of insulin and Sheena covers the story of Christene and Nick Skubish.2022-04-201h 04

Cemetery RowSpooky in SpringThe girls cover spooky stories in this week’s episode. Sheena covers Earnestine & Hazel’s, a haunted dive bar in Memphis; Lori covers the murder and ghosts of Goat Castle; and Hannah covers the Iguala mass kidnapping.2022-04-041h 02

Cemetery RowTrans Day of VisibilityIn celebration of Trans Day of Visibility, this week’s episode honors trans and non-binary people. Hannah covers Brandon Teena who inspired the film “Boys Don’t Cry,” Lori discusses Robert Eads and his fight for healthcare, and Sheena tells the story of soul singer Jackie Shane. TW: The following episode may contain discussion that some listeners may find difficult regarding violence, suicide and SA. 2022-03-211h 11

Cemetery RowAnimals Who MournAnimals who mourned their beloved humans are the topic of this week's Cemetery Row. Lori covers conservationist Lawrence Anthony and the elephants he saved, Hannah covers Koko the gorilla, and Sheena covers the high-flying, fashionable feline Mademoiselle Fifi and her human, aviator John Moisant.2022-03-071h 01

Cemetery RowLove or The Lack ThereofThis week’s episode is all about love… or the lack thereof. Sheena covers the tragic teenage love story of Alice and Freda, Lori covers the murder of Steve Brown in a small Mississippi town, and Hannah discusses the Megan Meier/MySpace catfishing case.2022-02-211h 56

Cemetery RowBlack ExcellenceIt’s Black History Month! In this episode, Sheena covers the South’s first black millionaire, Robert Church; Lori discusses aviator Bessie Coleman; and Hannah covers journalist and activist Ida B. Wells.2022-02-071h 12

Cemetery RowNative American BurialsThis week the Cemetery Row team covers Native Americans and their burial grounds. Lori covers Slack Farm and Geronimo, Hannah covers Alexander Robinson and the Robinson family burial grounds, and Sheena covers Yamacraw Chief Tomochichi.2022-01-241h 03

Cemetery RowFilm Set DeathsThis week the ladies cover deaths that occurred on film sets. Hannah covers the “Twilight Zone” movie tragedy, Lori discusses “The Crow” and Brandon Lee, and Sheena covers the “Midnight Rider” film and Sarah Jones.2022-01-101h 20

Cemetery RowChristmas MayhemHoliday-related murders and mysteries are the themes for this week’s episode. Sheena covers a forgotten Memphis murder and standoff, Lori covers the mysterious disappearance of Dorothy Arnold, and Hannah covers the Sodder children mystery.2021-12-201h 32

Cemetery RowShipwrecksShipwrecks ahoy! On this week’s Cemetery Row, Sheena covers the Sultana explosion, Hannah discusses the Eastland disaster and Lori covers the USS Indianapolis.2021-12-061h 15

Cemetery RowSpooktacular Spooky Stories, part 2Spooky stories continue on this week’s Cemetery Row! Hannah covers the Chicago Ripper Crew, Sheena discusses the Woolfolk family murders and Lori discusses the Pollock twins and reincarnation.2021-11-081h 34

Cemetery RowSpooktacular Spooky StoriesHappy Halloween! The Cemetery Row gals cover three scary stories, just in time for Halloween. Sheena covers the haunted Waverley Plantation, Hannah covers the case that inspired “Candyman,” and Lori discusses the real-life “Jaws.”2021-10-251h 06

Cemetery RowIndigenous WomenThe Cemetery Row ladies cover Indigenous Women in today’s episode, in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day. Lori shares the story of the Lost Bird of Wounded Knee, Hannah discusses missing and murdered Indigenous women, and Sheena talks about Cherokee negotiator Nanye’hi.2021-10-111h 17

Cemetery RowJohn and Jane DoesMurder victims whose identities are, or were, unknown, are the topic of this week’s Cemetery Row. Hannah covers Precious Doe (Erica Green), Sheena discusses Lincoln County Jane Doe and Mollie and Pap Doe, and Lori investigates the Olive Branch Jane Doe. Note: This episode was recorded before Jelani Day’s body was found. We send our love and condolences to his friends and family.2021-09-271h 04

Cemetery RowBad Bitches of the Silver ScreenThis week the women celebrate three incredible Old Hollywood stars. Lori discusses the tragic story of Olive Thomas, Sheena shares the life of Josephine Baker, and Hannah covers the one and only Mae West.2021-09-131h 12

Cemetery RowSpontaneous MemorialsIn this week’s episode, the girls discuss spontaneous memorials - memorials that are a rapid public response to a tragic, unexpected or violent death. Hannah discusses the memorials established for George Floyd and Michael Brown, Lori talks about ghost bikes, and Sheena discusses the day the most flowers were sold in the U.S. in a single day - the day after Elvis Presley’s death.2021-08-301h 23

Cemetery RowSurvivorsThis week the girls cover people who have survived incredible experiences: Sheena covers WWII spy Virginia Hall, Lori discusses the hijacking of FedEx Flight 705 and Hannah shares the story of Nigerian sailor and shipwreck survivor Harrison Okene.2021-08-161h 08

Cemetery RowParanormal Grab BagEvil dolls, cryptids and haunted mansions, oh my. The girls share fun paranormal stories this week. Lori discusses haunted dolls, Hannah talks about people going missing in National Parks, and Sheena shares the death-defying love story of Willie and Nellie Gordon.2021-08-021h 02

Cemetery RowCelebritiesSheena, Lori and Hannah discuss three very different celebrities in this episode of Cemetery Row. Sheena shines a light on Ruby Elzy, a pioneering Black soprano from her hometown, and Lori discusses war hero-turned-actor Audie Murphy. Hannah shares the many adventures of shock punk rocker GG Allin. *Note: Some audio difficulties within.2021-07-191h 13

Cemetery RowTennesseeCemetery Row takes you on a trip to the Volunteer State this week! Sheena delves into the mysterious disappearance of Jasper Smith and Hannah shares the story of the murders Tony Carruthers committed in a Memphis cemetery. Lori shares two stories: the real-life heroics of Casey Jones and the romantic legend of Nocatula and Connestoga.2021-07-061h 04

Cemetery RowPrideHappy Pride Month! This week the ladies discuss LGBT icons. Lori shares the story of Leonard Matlovich, Hannah covers Jane Addams and Sheena discusses the Lady Chablis.2021-06-211h 36

Cemetery RowTragedy MemorialsMemorials and monuments to tragic events are in the spotlight this week: Hannah discusses the memorials erected for the Iroquois Theater Fire, Sheena discusses the recent monuments that were erected for the Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash and Lori tells the incredible story of the UTA Flight 772 memorial.2021-06-071h 26

Cemetery RowDetectives and Crime FightersPrivate eyes, they’re watchin’ you (clap clap). On this episode of Cemetery Row, Sheena, Hannah and Lori discuss crime fighters and where they’re buried. Sheena discusses Frances Glessner Lee, Hannah covers Allan Pinkerton and Lori talks about Kate Warne.2021-05-241h 18

Cemetery RowBlack WidowsWives with knives? More like poison and guns. Hannah, Lori and Sheena cover wives who murdered their husbands. Hannah covers Ottilie “Tillie” Klimek, Lori covers the Bridge murder case and Myrtle Bennett, and Sheena covers Memphis black widow Alma There.2021-05-101h 15

Cemetery RowJournalistsHannah, Sheena and Lori go back to their roots and cover journalists who inspired them. Learn about Dorothy Kilgallen, L. Alex Wilson and Nellie Bly.2021-04-261h 14

Cemetery RowBlues MusiciansHannah, Sheena and Lori explore the lives and music of three extraordinary blues artists in this week's episode. Lori shares the story of Blind Lemon Jefferson, Hannah discusses Robert Johnson and Sheena talks about Lillie Mae Glover, the Mother of Beale Street.Links:Blind Lemon JeffersonRobert JohnsonMa Rainey 2021-04-121h 12

Cemetery RowHaunted CemeteriesIt gets spooky on this week's Cemetery Row! Hannah, Lori and Sheena cover Haunted Cemeteries. Learn about Hannah's favorite haunted Chicago cemetery, a cemetery with ties to the Salem Witch Trials and Sheena's hometown haunted house/cemetery.2021-03-291h 35

Cemetery RowWar AnimalsWhen war heroes die, they often have beautiful monuments that commemorate their service. But what about animals who served in the military? In this episode, Sheena, Hannah and Lori share stories about war animals and where they are buried… if they are even buried at all.2021-03-151h 04

Cemetery RowMississippi MysteriesHannah, Sheena and Lori examine three Mississippi stories and mysteries: The Frenchman's Grave, Jaren Lockhart and the Lady in Red.2021-03-011h 23

Cemetery RowMass GravesHannah, Lori and Sheena explore the tragic stories behind three mass grave sites. Learn about a cemetery for circus performers, boys who didn't survive an abusive school and a Yellow Fever mass grave.2021-02-151h 13

Cemetery RowGetting to Know YouWelcome to Cemetery Row, hosted by Lori, Hannah and Sheena. Get to know the hosts in this initial episode and hear about how they became interested in cemeteries, true crime, the paranormal and more.2021-01-2853 min