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Reaper TalesEpisode 123: SnowmagedonIn this week's episode, Samantha tells us about the "light" dusting of snow Birmingham Alabama was supposed to receive on a chilly January morning in 2014. What was supposed to be a pretty snowfall that would melt immediately, turned into one of the most dangerous and treacherous. Resources:https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2015/01/snowpocalypse_2014_the_winter.htmlhttps://preview.weather.gov/bmx/winter_01282014https://www.wabe.org/snow/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/January_2014_Gulf_Coast_winter_storm
2024-09-2445 minReaper TalesEpisode 122: Smokey BearIn this week's episode Montana puts on her forest ranger hat, and tells us all about the origin of Smokey Bear. Sadly, it isn't all just catchy slogans and cute cartoon bears. There's war and burned animals that helped create the longest running public service announcement campaign in United States history. Only you can prevent wildfires, so be careful when you smoke this week's cocktail. Resources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smokey_Bearhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitan_Gap_Firehttps://danr.sd.gov/Conservation/docs/Education/history-of-smokeybear.pdf
2024-09-1339 minReaper TalesEpisode 121: Monthly Joint UnsolvedThis week the Gals bring you their monthly unsolved cases. Samantha covers a case that could potentially be solved already, Montana covers the disappearance of Asha Degree, a 9 year old who went missing from her home in the middle of the night.Resources:https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/asha-degree-missing-child-investigation-combined-reward-fbi-cleveland-county-sheriff/275-c3b47b5e-b533-48a8-8b80-a61ef6bbc54chttps://www.fbi.gov/video-repository/fbi-charlotte-search-for-asha-021324.mp4/viewhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Asha_Degreehttps://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/20th-anniversary-of-asha-degree-disappearance-021420...
2024-09-061h 01Reaper TalesEpisode 118: The wrongful conviction of Marcellus WilliamsIn this week's episode Montana tells us about the wrongful conviction of Marcellus Williams. A man who is scheduled to be put to death on September 24, 2024. Please go to the first link in our resources to sign the petition to stop this execution. Resources:https://innocenceproject.org/petitions/stop-the-execution-of-marcellus-williams-an-innocent-man/https://www.kcur.org/news/2022-11-27/how-overzealous-prosecution-and-racial-bias-result-in-unjust-death-sentences-in-missourihttps://apnews.com/article/missouri-death-row-hearing-marcellus-williams-ceb2b400859cd053ce8c9717dfdf07b5https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/court-sets-hearing-for-marcellus-williams-to-present-dna-evidence-before-execution-date/https://themip.org/clients/marcellus-williams/https://innocenceproject.org/who-is-marcellus-williams-man-facing-execution-in-missouri-despite-dna-evidence-supporting-innocence/
2024-08-1659 minReaper TalesEpisode 116: Scandalous In this week's episode both the gals bring a different scandal to the podcast. Samantha didn't fully follow directions, but she still managed to bring a story so entertaining Montana couldn't help but interrupt constantly. Montana's story will leave you wanting to steer clear of a certain county just North of Asheville.
2024-08-021h 02Reaper TalesEpisode 114: Extreme amounts of Black Widow.... Part 1In this week's episode Samantha tells us about one of the worst black widow's to date, Judy Buenoano. In part one we will discuss her early life and her first few victims that we know about. Grab yourself a Black widow cocktail and settle in Reaper Pals, this is a venomous one. Resources:Bodies of Evidence, The Shocking True Story of America’s Most Chilling Serial Murderess…From Crime Scene to Courtroom to Electric Chair, by: Chris Anderson and Sharon McGeheehttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22944-picahttps://militaryjusticeforall.com/tag...
2024-07-1959 minReaper TalesEpisode 112: Mermaids On this week's episode Montana tells us about some unusual legends about mermaids from Charleston South Carolina. Unlike P.T. Barnum's mermaids these are alive and can either bring you luck and wishes or destruction and death. Resources:https://charlestoncitypaper.com/2015/10/28/two-little-known-charleston-legends-that-time-has-nearly-forgotten/?oid=5544643https://chstoday.6amcity.com/mermaid-riot-1867-charleston-schttps://charlestoncitypaper.com/2022/10/26/monsters-that-may-lurk-around-charleston/https://erstwhileblog.com/2016/09/21/great-sea-island-storm-1893/http://www.diaspora.illinois.edu/news0607/news0607.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simbihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kongo_religionhttp://www.diaspora...
2024-07-0544 minReaper TalesEpisode 111: Suspicious Jailhouse deathsIn this week's episode both of the gal's tell each other about two very different and equally disturbing Jailhouses. While Samantha tells of a violent and cruel death inside a jailhouse, Montana tells us about what is buried and forgotten behind another. Resources:https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/families-in-disbelief-after-hundreds-of-bodies-found-buried-behind-mississippi-jailhttps://www.npr.org/2024/01/12/1224449631/mississippi-jail-graves-investigationhttps://thehilltoponline.com/2024/01/16/hundreds-of-bodies-found-behind-a-mississippi-prison-spark-community-wide-outrage/https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2024/01/10/dncr-j10.htmlhttps://www.pbssocal.org/shows/newshour/clip/missing-buried-1704925921https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/hinds-county-mississippi-coroner-paupers-field-exhumation-rcna136919https...
2024-06-281h 12Reaper TalesEpisode 110: The Birmingham ZooThis week's Samantha tells us all about the Birmingham Zoo. While the zoo may seem like a place to observe cute and cuddly creatures most of the time, the Birmingham Zoo has some long BURIED secrets. Resources:https://www.bhamwiki.com/w/Red_Mountain_Cemetery#:~:text=Red%20Mountain%20Cemetery%20(also%20known,Zoo%20and%20Birmingham%20Botanical%20Gardens.https://www.bhamwiki.com/w/William_Pullenhttps://www.cobpl.org/localdb/static/pdf/RedMtnCemIntro.pdfhttps://abc3340.com/news/local/birmingham-zoo-exhumes-historic-unmarked-graves-for-exhibit-expansion-alabama-wildlife-birmingham-indigent-people-red-mountain-cemetery-archaeologyhttps://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2023/08/who-are-the-people-buried-on-the-birmingham-zoo-grounds.html
2024-06-2155 minReaper TalesEpisode 109: 2011 Super OutbreakIn this week's episode Montana does her best to give us a lesson on tornadoes, as well as the devastating destruction brought on the Southeastern U.S. in April 2011. Chain down your cows and take shelter listeners, this ones going to be a bit twisty.Resources:https://www.nssl.noaa.gov/about/history/2011/https://www.britannica.com/event/Super-Outbreak-of-2011https://www.weather.gov/gsp/EpicOutbreakhttps://www.weather.gov/bmx/event_04272011https://www.weather.gov/oun/efscalehttps://www.weather.gov/bmx/tornadostats2...
2024-06-141h 15Reaper TalesEpisode 108: ConspiraciesOn this weeks episode Montana tells Samantha about the fact that the GOVERNMENT replaced all birds with drones to spy on us, and Samantha Avada Kedavra's all of us with theories in the Harry Potter Universe. Resources:https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1217391587https://hub.jhu.edu/2024/02/07/birds-arent-real/https://www.rjjulia.com/book/9781250288899https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birds_Aren%27t_Real#:~:text=Birds%20Aren't%20Real%20is,to%20spy%20on%20American%20citizens.https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/apr/14/the-lunacy-is-getting-more-intense-how-birds-arent-real-took-on-the-conspiracy-theoristshttps://www.audubon.org/news/are-birds-actually-government-issued-drones-so-says-new-conspiracy-theory-making
2024-06-071h 05Reaper TalesEpisode 107: The Murder of Lucy Johnson (Remastered)This episode was originally released on Nov 04, 2022 before we had any idea how to properly edit audio. With the talented Kelsey on board we've begun to remaster previous episodes that are still seeking answers. This week Montana tells Samantha about a mother who was murdered in her own home while 3 months pregnant. There is an absolute idiot of a suspect, and a surprising confession that ties to a previous case we've covered. So stay tuned until the very end.Resources:https://abcnews.go.com/US/photos/evidence-nc-womans-unsolved-murder-aid-search-killer-24013851/image-24014889https://abcnews.go...
2024-05-3149 minReaper TalesEpisode 106: Mollie TealThis week Samantha tells us about the successful, beautiful and kind Madam of Huntsville Alabama, Mollie Teal. As a PSA we would like all wealthy people to check their mansions for the one oil painting done of Mollie Teal, and send us a picture of it please. Resources:https://www.al.com/news/huntsville/2015/05/mollie_teals_bordello_recalled.htmlWicked North Alabama, by Jacquelyn Procter Reeveshttps://huntsvillehistorycollection.org/hhc/oh/docs/OH-143.pdf?a=ohhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8373643/mollie-tealhttps://www.huntsvillehospitalfoundation.org/ways-to-give...
2024-05-2445 minReaper TalesEpisode 105: Another joint unsolvedIn this weeks episode both Gals bring one unsolved case from their area. Samantha tells us about a tragic murder of a daughter/sister and her family that refuses to give up even after decades. Montana tells us of the bizarre disappearance of a young man after a fun night out. Resources:https://www.coosacountyso.org/shiverdeckerhttps://governor.alabama.gov/assets/2019/11/Chanty-Shiverdecker_Coosa-County.pdfhttps://www.radneyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Howard-K-Shiverdecker?obId=28935126https://www.facebook.com/ChantyShiverdecker/?locale=th_TH&paipv=0&eav=AfZ4EfmG7mClQCpA-hA_rMrnYwr6v7nUue3sl53...
2024-05-171h 23Reaper TalesEpisode 104: Postpartum is a bitchIn this weeks episode Kelsey diagnoses herself with ADHD, Montana plans a prison break and Samantha just shakes her head at our antics. We are also joined by Kelsey's wonderful psychiatric Nurse practitioner, Connie who managed to tolerate us for almost three hours. Resources:https://womensmentalhealth.org/https://www.postpartum.net/?utm_source=google_cpc&utm_medium=ad_grant&utm_campaign=cbc_ggrant_CBCGrant|BrandedMXC&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw57exBhAsEiwAaIxaZtHOzJx4qIaFHNLyEgHIYsBpdfZRAw54x_6oeNoEZAgCnocdm5lstxoCkgsQAvD_BwE
2024-05-101h 41Reaper TalesEpisode 103: Kent State MassacreThis week Montana tells us about the Kent State Massacre. A massacre that occurred at Kent State College in response to student protests. With rising protests and college encampments around the world, We felt it was important to look back on how violent responses to protestors can quickly turn deadly. This is a cautionary reminder to stay safe while you practice your first amendment right to peacefully protest and a rebuke to the violent response so often seen doled out by police and military groups.Resources:https://www.adl.org/resources/tools-and-strategies/purpose-and-power-protest...
2024-05-0348 minReaper TalesEpisode 102: Tallulah BankheadHellllloooooo Darlings. In this week's episode Samantha tells us about the life of Tallulah Bankhead. A Hollywood star from the early/mid 1900's. Grab your Tallulah cocktail and settle in for a wonderful story. Resources:Wicked North Alabama, by Jacquelyn Procter Reeveshttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Tallulah-Bankheadhttp://www.awhf.org/bankhead.htmlhttps://encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/tallulah-bankhead/https://walkoffame.com/tallulah-bankhead/https://www.sepsis.org/sepsisand/pregnancy-childbirth/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20World%20Health,life%2Dthreatening%20response%20to%20infection.https://www.studentsofhistory...
2024-04-2652 minReaper TalesEpisode 101: Is anyone out there?In this weeks episode Montana attempts to tell us some scientificy theories as to why we may not have made first contact with extraterrestrial beings. Have your pen and paper ready Pals, because this one is interactive. Resources:https://www.livescience.com/fermi-paradoxhttps://www.space.com/25325-fermi-paradox.htmlhttps://www.planetary.org/articles/fermi-paradox-drake-equationhttps://pages.uoregon.edu/jschombe/cosmo/lectures/lec28.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fermi_paradoxhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_forest_hypothesis#:~:text=one%20proposed%20solution.-,Concept...
2024-04-1252 minReaper TalesEpisode 99: Lou WoosterOn this weeks episode Samantha tells us about a woman who was in a real "shitty" situation, and how she helped save a city with her kindness and generosity. Resources:https://yourdream.liveyourdream.org/2017/03/history-of-womens-rights-america/?utm_term=women%27s%20rights&utm_campaign=LYD+Blog&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=3468286777&hsa_cam=1523929566&hsa_mt=b&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_src=g&hsa_ver=3&hsa_ad=678716848734&hsa_tgt=kwd-15752781&hsa_grp=152348201022&hsa_kw=women%27s%20rights&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqdqvBhCPARIsANrmZhOMI-zuhnk_H3qjo_p-eG_anHVmyw8fyodvIGmroJZp13ClAfDwuBsaAi97EALw_wcBhttps://www.oakhillbirmingham...
2024-03-2956 minReaper TalesEpisode 98: Bessie ColemanLadies and gentlemen, please make sure your seat backs and tray tables are in their full upright position. This week Montana tells us about another amazing, brave and determined woman, Bessie Coleman. She was the first black and indigenous woman to obtain her pilots license. Nothing could stop Bessie from achieving her dreams. Not misogyny. Not racism. Not even an annoying brother. Grab your Queen Bee cocktails and settle in to hear about Bessie Coleman. Resources:https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/bessie-colemanhttps://www.historyextra.com/100-women/100-women-results/?page=2https...
2024-03-2243 minReaper TalesEpisode 97: Obvious signs of Black WidowThis week Samantha brings back your favorite topic, the black widow. Or is it? probably? maybe?.... it is. Resources:https://law.justia.com/cases/north-carolina/supreme-court/1994/556a90-0.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blanche_Taylor_Moorehttps://www.wbtw.com/news/state-regional-news/turning-90-north-carolinas-blanche-moore-is-oldest-woman-on-death-row-in-us/https://www.wbtw.com/news/state-regional-news/turning-90-north-carolinas-blanche-moore-is-oldest-woman-on-death-row-in-us/https://abc11.com/blanche-taylor-moore-black-widow-killer/5137961/
2024-03-1557 minReaper TalesEpisode 96: Junko Tabei This week to kick off women's history month, Montana tells us about Junko Tabei. She was the first woman to summit Everest and she also summited the Seven peaks. We hope you all raise a Mount Everest Cocktail to not only Junko, but to all the adventurous, brave and determined women in your life. Resources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junko_Tabeihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Everesthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khumbu_Icefallhttps://www.breezeadventure.com/blog/mt-everest-base-camps-how-many-base-camps-are-on-everesthttps://vault.si...
2024-03-0850 minReaper TalesEpisode 95: The Wilmington Insurrection & Race MassacreThis week Montana tells us about a historical event that for many years was reported incorrectly. The 1898 Wilmington insurrection and the massacre. This is the only successful insurrection to ever occur in the US, and accompanying the event was a bloody attack on the black community that forced them from the businesses and homes forever. Resources:Documentary "Wilmington on Fire"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilmington_massacrehttps://www.nhcgov.com/604/Wilmington-Massacre-1898https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/wilmington-massacre-2/https://www.dncr.nc.gov/1898-wilmington-coup
2024-03-0155 minReaper TalesEpisode 93: Frog men and Nightmare rabbitsThis week the gals get to record in person! Montana tells us about one of her favorite cryptids, while Samantha tells us about a creature Montana has had no less than three nightmares about since this recording. Grab a leapfrog and settle in to hear about some wild creatures!Resources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loveland_froghttp://www.weirdus.com/states/ohio/bizarre_beasts/loveland_frogman/index.phphttps://tetzoo.com/blog/2020/1/12/lore-of-the-loveland-froghttps://lovelandoh.gov/491/City-Mascothttps://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Loveland_Frogmen...
2024-02-1657 minReaper TalesEpisode 92: ElectrifyingIn this week's episode Samantha tells us about some electrifying people. While we quickly learn that lighting does indeed strike the same location twice, we also might learn that it strikes people twice too. Grab your rubber soled shoes and join the Reaper Gals on their journey with a few folks who hired lightning as their best friends. Resources:https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/2HDK-GP1/dr.-william-yeldell-cosper-1842-1919https://kuefler-lightning.com/states/alabama/https://1819news.com/news/item/shocking-phenomenon-alabama-man-struck-multiple-times-by-lightning-in-his-lifetime-then-gravesite-also-destroyed-by-lightninghttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114887333/william-yeldell-cosper ...
2024-02-0946 minReaper TalesEpisode 91: Grant and Gracie Solomon Part 2In this weeks episode Montana explains the inconsistencies in the investigation of Grant Solomon's death. She also talks about the several people around Grant and Gracie that either flat out ignored their cries for help or actively asked them to stop talking about it. Please, go sign the petition to reopen the investigation into Grant's death hereYou can donate to the Justice for Grant fund and the Freedom for Gracie Fund at the links below.Justice For GrantFreedom for GracieResources:...
2024-02-0257 minReaper TalesEpisode 90: Grant and Gracie Solomon Part 1This week Montana tells Samantha about the life and eventual death of Grant Solomon. As well as the alleged abuse his mother Angie, his sister Gracie, and he suffered at the hands of their husband/father, Aaron Solomon. Please, go sign the petition to reopen the investigation into Grant's death hereYou can donate to the Justice for Grant fund and the Freedom for Gracie Fund at the links below.Justice For GrantFreedom for GracieResources:https://www.freedom4gracie.com/graciesolomonnewshttps://medium...
2024-01-261h 17Reaper TalesEpisode 88: The Flying DutchmanIt will come as no surprise to anyone that Montana decided to take to the sea's again this week and tell us about it's most popular legend, the Flying Dutchman. Hold on to your rum dear listeners, the waters looking choppy in this one. Resources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rime_of_the_Ancient_Marinerhttps://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43997/the-rime-of-the-ancient-mariner-text-of-1834http://www.impresario.ch/libretto/libwagfli_e.htmhttps://www.marineinsight.com/maritime-history/ghost-ship-the-mysterious-flying-dutchman/https://allthatsinteresting.com/flying-dutchmanhttps://www.thevintagenews.com/2017/07/12/for-250...
2024-01-1243 minReaper TalesEpisode 87: The death of Jon BowieThis week Montana tells us about the death of Jon Bowie. A young man with a promising future and a loving group of friends and family is found dead one morning in the most bizarre ways. Police immediately rule it a suicide, but there are plenty of unanswered questions to make anyone second guess that ruling. Resources:Losing Jon by David Parrishhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NAACPhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1990/08/23/no-foul-play-in-columbia-hanging-death/35799bf9-395d-46bb-a9e1-ff2b0d8b63cf/https://www.counterpunch.org/2020/06/26...
2024-01-051h 17Reaper TalesEpisode 86: Happy Birthday Samantha!This week we all raise our glasses to a very special birthday episode for Samantha. On this special birthday episode, Montana tells us about some events that occurred on the day our favorite Reaper Gal was born. I hope you listeners are ready, it's going to be an "eventful" episode.Resources:https://www.onthisday.com/events/december/29https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_Airlines_Flight_358https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Wings_Airlines_Flight_9268https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Air_Lines_Flight_401#:~:text=Shortly%20before%20midnight%20on%20December...
2023-12-291h 13Reaper TalesEpisode 85: Christmas TraditionsHappy Holidays Reaper Pals! This week Montana teaches us about a few Christmas traditions and where they originated from. Don't forget to send us your questions for our upcoming Q&A session at Reapergals@reapertales.com. Resources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_treehttps://www.history.com/topics/christmas/history-of-christmas-treeshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_gift#:~:text=Around%20336%20CE%2C%20the%20date,and%20gift%2Dgiver%2C%20it%20slowlyhttps://www.giftsinternational.net/knowledge-hub/guide/gifts-unwrapped-the-history-of-christmas-presentshttps://www.history.com/news/candy-canes-invented-germanyhttps://www...
2023-12-2231 minReaper TalesEpisode 84: The Murder of Sharon AydelottGrab your strongest drink this week, whether its a boozy one or a caffeinated one, you're going to need it for this episode. Samantha tells us about the tragic and gruesome murder of Sharon Aydelott. While we're convinced we don't have the full story, we'll leave you dear listeners to make your own opinions on this case. Resources:
2023-12-151h 14Reaper TalesEpisode 82: Calico JackThis week Montana continues her unhinged obsession with pirates, and tells Samantha about Calico Jack. A colorful pirate with a very open mind about some things. In the words of our wonderful editor Kelsey "It is arrrrrrggggg good one matie!!"Resources:https://www.worldhistory.org/Calico_Jack/http://www.thewayofthepirates.com/famous-pirates/calico-rackham-jack/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calico_Jack
2023-12-0130 minReaper TalesEpisode 80: Thanksgiving Day MurderThis week Samantha brings us a real twisty murder. In the end, you'll still be unsure what really happened in this case. Resources:https://www.oxygen.com/homicide-for-the-holidays/crime-news/brent-springford-jr-killed-parents-on-thanksgivinghttps://www.denverpost.com/2013/10/08/son-convicted-of-killing-parents-dies-in-prison/https://www.waka.com/2014/07/10/the-springford-murders-10-years-later/https://boulderweekly.com/news/the-springford-murders-part-ii/
2023-11-171h 00Reaper TalesEpisode 78: Edward Teach (Blackbeard)This week Montana nerds out and tells Samantha about the short life of Edward Teach, known to most as Blackbeard. Honestly, I think I only covered this and have an obsession with pirates because I wasn't allowed to be a pirate for Halloween growing up. I'll unpack that in therapy, don't worry. Resources:Blackbeard the Pirate: A Reappraisal of His life and Times by Robert E. LeeBlackbeard | Biography & Facts | BritannicaBlackbeard - WikipediaBlackbeard's Ghost | North Carolina GhostsQueen Anne's Revenge - Wikipedia
2023-10-271h 20Reaper TalesEpisode 76: Thomas Warren WhisenhantOn this weeks episode Samantha tells Montana about her least favorite topic, a serial killer. Be prepared to get bates motel vibes from this episode. Resources:http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/death/US/whisenhant1212.htmhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Whisenhant#cite_note-:0-2
2023-10-131h 09Reaper TalesEpisode 74: Beth-Ellen VinsonThis week Montana tells Samantha about the unsolved murder of Beth-Ellen Vinson. A 17 year old with a talent for dance that was brutally murdered one morning. Resources:https://uncovered.com/cases/beth-vinsonhttps://www.wnct.com/on-your-side/crime-tracker/cold-case-files/cold-case-files-teenage-beauty-queen-dancer-stabbed-to-death-in-raleigh/?utm_source=ourcommunitynow&utm_medium=webhttps://www.wral.com/story/goldsboro-teen-s-murder-still-unsolved-20-years-later/13912662/https://abc11.com/cold-case-murder-raleigh-beth-ellen-vinson-anniversary/275300/https://thecontextofthings.com/2014/08/25/beth-ellen-vinson-case/https://www.wnct.com/on-your-side/crime-tracker/cold-case-files/cold-case-files-teenage-beauty-queen-dancer-stabbed-to-death-in-raleigh/https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/vicap/homicides-and-sexual-assaults/victim-beth-ellen-vinsonThere is a $12,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for Beth-Ellen's brutal murder. If you have any...
2023-09-2950 minReaper TalesEpisode 73: Missing Person's This week the gals tell each other about different missing persons cases in their area, and Samantha surprises us with a third potentially related missing person report. Resources:https://www.nativewomenswilderness.org/mmiwhttps://www.grunge.com/1070164/the-mysterious-2015-disappearance-of-sara-nicole-graham/https://thecriminaljournal.com/sara-nicole-graham-the-disappearance-of-an-18-year-old-young-woman-who-was-last-seen-leaving-her-home-for-work/https://www.wmbfnews.com/2023/06/13/deputies-fbi-following-new-leads-searching-home-missing-robeson-county-woman-case/https://www.wral.com/story/questions-surrounding-disappearance-of-robeson-woman-grow/14544261/https://wpde.com/news/local/robeson-co-man-says-fbi-isnt-treating-him-like-a-parent-7-years-after-daughter-vanishedhttps://www.womenadvancenc.org/2021/09/30/today-we-remember-the-unsolved-missing-persons-case-of-sara-nicole-graham/https://www.cbs42.com/news/searching-for-jordan-family-pleads-for-publics-help-to-find-missing-mom/https://uncovered.com/cases/jordan-wilsonhttps://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/05/18/3-years-gone-foul-play-suspected-in-jordan-wilsons-disappearance/https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=264512391782492https://charleyproject.org/case/jordan-lee-wilsonAnyone with information regarding the disappearance of Sara Nicole Graham...
2023-09-221h 09Reaper TalesEpisode 72: Gnome on a PoleThis week Samantha tells us about a truly terrible woman. One who isn't officially deemed a black widow, but we beg to differ. Resources:https://www.newspapers.com/article/118470443/waitress-puzzled-why-she-killed-6-rhond/https://www.newspapers.com/article/118469820/mrs-rhonda-belle-martins-life-ends-i/https://peoplepill.com/i/rhonda-belle-martinhttps://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Thomley-21https://truecrimeseven.com/true-crime-storytime-volume-4-preview/https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51985040/rhonda-belle-martinhttps://www.rarenewspapers.com/view/611495Deadly Women: S6E14: Death Benefitshttps://www.strictlyweddings.com/info/notable-marriages/rhonda-belle-martin-51861https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhonda_Belle_Martin#cite_note-:0-5
2023-09-151h 05Reaper TalesEpisode 70: Turkeys out of the ovenThis week Montana tells Samantha about artificial intelligence and how it can benefit us. But also how it can and is impacting us in more dangerous ways. We also find out that Montana comes up with the best analogies. Resources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/02/21/ai-polls-skeptics/https://www.entrepreneur.com/science-technology/why-people-fear-generative-ai-and-what-to-do-about-it/451757https://joshbersin.com/2023/04/why-is-the-world-afraid-of-ai-the-fears-are-unfounded-and-heres-why/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_intelligencehttps://www.ibm.com/topics/artificial-intelligencehttps://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/definition/generative-AIhttps://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/hollywood-actor-sag-aftra-ai-artificial-intelligence-strike-rcna94191https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/hollywood-actor-sag-aftra-ai-artificial-intelligence-strike-rcna94191https://theconversation.com/ai-scam-calls-imitating-familiar-voices-are-a-growing-problem-heres-how-they-work-208221https://www.axios.com/2023/06/13/generative-ai-voice-scams-easier-identity-fraudhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/03/05...
2023-09-011h 22Reaper TalesEpisode 69: Double the prison, double the funThis week the gals tell each other about different prisons from their state. Montana's gets pretty spooky or boozy, we haven't decided yet. And Samantha's gives us a good insight into why prison reform is essential to our future. Resources:https://www.insideprison.com/state_federal_prison_details.asp?ID=1184https://www.wcnc.com/article/features/this-nc-prison-used-to-lock-up-moonshine-runners-its-now-home-to-an-award-winning-distillery/275-9803de14-32d9-4124-827d-605a7f55d6f6https://issuu.com/cabarrusmagazine/docs/cab_october_2019_issuu_flat/s/146969#:~:text=The%20N.C.%20Cabarrus%20Correctional%20Center,alternative%20to%20%E2%80%9Cchain%20gangs.%E2%80%9Dhttps://journalnow.com/this-n-c-distillery-has-a-spooky-past/article_ea7f85be-9585-5...
2023-08-251h 18Reaper TalesEpisode 68: The Murder of Emmett KyzerThis week Samantha tells Montana about the murder of Emmett Kyzer. A man by all accounts was a wonderful and generous human being. Resources:https://www.wtok.com/content/news/Alabama-man-on-trial-in-stabbing-burning-of-landlord-511299032.htmlhttps://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2018/01/82-year-old_emmett_kyzer_was_s.htmlhttps://www.wvua23.com/search-for-emmett-kyzer-continues/https://www.wvua23.com/emmett-kyzer-is-missing-family-offering-reward/https://www.wvua23.com/missing-mans-dog-in-need-of-a-good-home/https://www.wbrc.com/story/29059159/elderly-cottondale-man-says-showing-kindness-to-a-stranger-led-to-violent-attack/https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/tuscaloosa-al/emmett-kyzer-7741194https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/clifford-madison-gets-life-in-jail-for-emmett-kyzer-murder/https://www.trussvilletribune.com/2020/10/16/murder-conviction-upheld-in-death-of-elderly-man-who-was-beaten-stabbed-and-body-burned/https://www.wbrc.com/2019/06/15/emmett-kyzers-family-reacts-clifford-madison-guilty-verdict/https://abc3340.com/newsletter-daily/tuscaloosa-county-inmate-who-escaped-from-north-alabama-work-detail-recaptured-joseph-ray-perkins-northport-adoc-alabama-manhunt-arrest-work-detail-haleyvillehttps://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/news/crime/2019/06/11/witness-recounts-bloody-beating-death-of-emmett-kyzer/4923448007/https...
2023-08-1842 minReaper TalesEpisode 65: The Murder of Nancy Morgan Part 2On this weeks episode Montana finishes telling the overly convoluted murder of Nancy Morgan. There's going to be corruption, false accusations, gun fights in the streets, courtroom fist fights, and a man who decided he could just leave during his testimony on the stand? Resources: “Met Her On The Mountain” by Mark I. Pinskyhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64558034/nancy-dean-morganhttps://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2021/10/17/asheville-nc-visiting-our-past-vista-worker-homicide-haunts-madison-county/6092374001/https://newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92074087/1984-08-22/ed-1/seq-1.pdfhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/phantom-valentine-nancy-morgan_b_1268916https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AmeriCorps_VISTA
2023-08-011h 40Reaper TalesEpisode 64: The Murder of Nancy Morgan Part 1This week Montana decided to do what she said she wouldn't ever do again and bring you a multi-episode. She covering the murder of Nancy Morgan. In this first episode she covers the life and death of Nancy.Resources:“Met Her On The Mountain” by Mark I. Pinskyhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64558034/nancy-dean-morganhttps://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2021/10/17/asheville-nc-visiting-our-past-vista-worker-homicide-haunts-madison-county/6092374001/https://newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92074087/1984-08-22/ed-1/seq-1.pdfhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/phantom-valentine-nancy-morgan_b_1268916https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amer...
2023-07-211h 02Reaper TalesEpisode 61: Am I seeing double black widow?This week Samantha gives us a treat with two different black widow episodes. The oldest Black Widow of Alabama & the Not-so-much Black Widow. https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2016/07/alabamas_oldest_and_longest_se.htmlhttp://unknownmisandry.blogspot.com/2014/01/betty-jo-green-alabama-serial-killer.htmlhttps://awnaves.medium.com/betty-jo-green-a-serial-poisoner-rocks-a-small-town-40ccb41608dehttps://kellykazek.com/2019/02/13/alabama-murderer-betty-jo-green-claimed-she-had-2-women-inside-her-body/https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/LVXT-SVH/claude-columbus-vickers-1895-1967https://dothaneagle.com/news/state-and-regional/alabama-prisons-crowded-with-elderly-ailing-i-sure-did-think-i-would-die-in-there/article_14b41a49-ad81-5733-a1e9-c1a4bde4b7a0.htmlhttps://www.gadsdentimes.com/story/news/2003/04/21/inmates-families-organize-to-deal-with-transfers/32344256007/https://www.wtvy.com/content/news/Black-Widow-on-verge-of-freedom-for-shooting-husband--to-death-408350695.htmlhttps://casetext.com/case/bankston-v-state-33
2023-07-071h 17Reaper TalesEpisode 60: A Joint MysteryThis week the gals cover one of Samantha's favorite topics, unsolved cases. Montana tells Samantha about the weird as hell Be-Lo massacre and Samantha tells Montana about how the FBI did everything wrong in a missing persons case. Resources:https://geogee.wordpress.com/2016/06/14/the-be-lo-murders-windsor-nc/https://www.wral.com/story/30-years-later-be-lo-murders-still-unsolved/20897637/https://www.wavy.com/news/cold-case-files-tuesday-is-30-years-since-gruesome-windsor-be-lo-murders/https://www.trace-evidence.com/belo-shootinghttps://scholar.lib.vt.edu/VA-news/VA-Pilot/issues/1994/940607/06070332.htmhttps://original.newsbreak.com/@the-vivid-faces-of-the-vanished-1590506/2587665219659-3-killed-in-north-carolina-grocery-store-robbery-and-police-still-hunt-for-unidentified-suspect-29-years-laterhttps://charleyproject.org/case/carolyn-elizabeth-lawsonhttps://uncovered.com/cases/carrie-smith-lawson-jasper-alhttps://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2016/09/carrie_lawson_disappeared_25_y.htmlhttps://www.roanoke-chowannewsherald.com/2018/06/11/murder-mystery/https...
2023-06-301h 13Reaper TalesEpisode 59: Zebb QuinnThis week Montana tells Samantha about the bizarre disappearance of Zebb Quinn from Asheville North Carolina. On January 2nd 2000 Zebb left work on a mission to purchase a new car and was never seen again. While there's been a conviction in this case, there's still many questions surrounding this case. Resources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Zebb_Quinnhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cristie_Schoenhttps://disappearedblog.com/zebb-quinn/https://allthatsinteresting.com/zebb-quinnhttps://int-missing.fandom.com/wiki/Zebb_Quinnhttps://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2017/07/11/timeline-zebb-quinns-disappearance-robert-jason-owens-charged/103597576/https://alchetron.com/Disappearance-of-Zebb-Quinnhttps://medium.com/a-murder-runs-through-it/zebb-quinn-70431c42c69bhttps://fox28savannah.com...
2023-06-231h 09Reaper TalesEpisode 57: Alabama Girls boarding prisonThis week Samantha tells Montana about a truly awful school for girls in Alabama. If you're not new you can heed this warning, but if you are be prepared for Montana's soapbox.Resources:https://www.abandonedalabama.com/alabama-state-training-school-for-girls/https://www.al.com/living/2016/08/eerie_abandoned_campus_of_alab.htmlhttps://www.maryellenmark.com/bibliography/magazines/article/marie-claire-usa/girls-sentenced-to-abuse/Mhttps://deepsouthurbex.com/2020/01/23/state-training-school-for-girls/• Write members of the Alabama legislature urging them to pass—and enforce—a law prohibiting sexual contact between women and their jailers. For addresses, log on to www.legislature.state.al.us. • To find out how to help improve conditio...
2023-06-091h 14Reaper TalesEpisode 53: The Scottsboro caseThis week Samantha gets Montana in a state by telling her about the nine young black men/kids out of Scottsboro wrongfully accused of sexually assaulting two white women.As a note for listeners, wrongfully accused black men haven been and are still convicted of crimes they didn't commit. Their sentencing is much harsher than that of white males. While our justice system and the advocates around our justice system have passed laws to alleviate some of the harsher punishments, there is still much work to do.Resources:https://www.aclu.org/issues/racial-justice/saga-scottsboro-boysWicked North Alabama by Jacquelyn Procter...
2023-05-121h 05Reaper TalesEpisode 51: This is a rough oneThis week Montana tells Samantha about the growing violence against the transgender community. There are two stories in todays episode. One is an unsolved case in Charlotte, NC about the murder of Sherrell Faulkner. The second is about the murder of Gwen Araujo. This is a very heavy episode and very long. We do hope you listen to, but understand if it is too heavy for you at this time. Resources:https://everystat.org/#transhomicidehttps://transrespect.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/TvT_TMM_TDoR2019_SimpleTable.pdfhttps://www.autostraddle.com/sherrell-faulkner-of-charlotte-north-carolina-is-the-11th-trans-person-of-color-murdered-in-the-us-this-year-379961/https://www.mic.com/articles/177692/sherrell-faulkner-trans-woman-dies-after-november-assaulthttps://www.metroweekly.com/2017/05/charlotte-transgender-woman-dies-injuries-stemming-november-attack/https...
2023-04-282h 01Reaper TalesEpisode 50: Vanishing vessel'sWe wish we could tell you that the Gal's tell you about two different stories about boats that disappeared without a trace, but alas we don't follow instructions here at Reaper Tales. While Montana got it a bit close with the story of the vanishing crew aboard the Mary Celeste, Samantha went in a completely different direction and terrified Montana with tales of the ground beneath your feet vanishing by covering Sinkholes. Resources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Celestehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/abandoned-ship-the-mary-celeste-174488104/https://www.marineinsight.com/maritime-history/the-mystery-of-the-mary-celeste-ghost-ship/Haunted North Carolina by Patty A. Wilsonhttps://www.al...
2023-04-211h 11Reaper TalesEpisode 49: The Easter Sunday MassacreWe swear this is our last Easter themed episode for the next full year. I can't take much more of it. This week Samantha tells Montana about the truly devastating Easter Sunday Massacre.Resources:https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/easterhttps://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/james-ruppert-easter-sunday-massacre-hamilton-woman-copes-with-living-in-a-murder-househttps://www.fox19.com/2022/06/06/james-ruppert-who-killed-11-family-members-1975-dead-prison-age-88/https://www.journal-news.com/crime/james-rupperts-death-is-the-physical-end-of-notorious-painful-hamilton-mass-murder/WPFYMFOLTBAJTEJMT2X5RJ36KI/https://gheus.wordpress.com/2017/02/06/the-ruppert-house/
2023-04-1459 minReaper TalesBonus: Bunnies Laying EggsHappy Bonus pals! Maybe I'll upload this one correctly. Only time will tell. Samantha is here to educate us on the history/legend of the Easter Bunny. While some questions are answered, we some how ended up with more questions than answers. Resources:https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-ancient-origins-of-the-easter-bunny-180979915/https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/easter-symbols
2023-04-1340 minReaper TalesBonus: Bunnies Laying EggsHappy Bonus pals! Samantha is here to educate us on the history/legend of the Easter Bunny. While some questions are answered, we some how ended up with more questions than answers. Resources:https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-ancient-origins-of-the-easter-bunny-180979915/https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/easter-symbols
2023-04-1257 minReaper TalesEpisode 48: The Bunny ManHappy Easter! Or whatever you celebrate. This week Montana tells Samantha about creepy legend of the Bunny man. We don't think you'd want this bunny leaving eggs at your house. Rersources:https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/local-history/bunnymanhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunny_Manhttps://www.insidenova.com/headlines/bunny-man-bridge-the-scary-truth-behind-an-infamous-urban-legend/article_a27c7000-dca4-11e8-ad84-af51d935cbcb.htmlhttps://wamu.org/story/17/10/31/true-story-bunnyman-northern-virginias-gruesome-urban-legend/https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Bunnyman
2023-04-0757 minReaper TalesEpisode 47: Get outta my SwampThis week the Gals tell each other about a local swamp cryptid. If you listen carefully you'll hear Montana's soul leave her body mid episode when an intruder enters her home. This episode is smelly and slimy friends so be prepared. Resources:https://original.newsbreak.com/@abby-joseph-1591107/2959455897651-remarkable-footage-florida-skunk-ape-allegedly-captured-on-camerahttps://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_report.asp?id=44837https://www.westpalmbeach.com/the-skunk-ape/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skunk_ape#cite_note-25https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lizard_Man_of_Scape_Ore_Swamphttps://discoversouthcarolina.com/articles/beware-the-lizard-manhttps://www.southcarolinapublicradio.org/sc-news/2018-06-15/30-years-later-the-legend-of-the-lizard-man-lives-on-in-bishopvillehttps://www.scetv.org/stories/2022/lizard-man-bishopville-south-spookyhttps://www.cnn...
2023-03-311h 06Reaper TalesEpisode 46: A TwoferThis week Montana tells Samantha about two different murder young women in North Carolina. First case is about a young murdered 15 year old, Donna Emmel. The second case covers the brutal murder (in public) of Suellen Evans.Resources:https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/family-hopes-new-dna-technology-can-solve-1975-murder-north-n1271501https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/family-hopes-new-dna-technology-can-solve-1975-murder-north-n1271501https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7329156/gregory-allen-north-carolina-suspect/https://medium.com/@jennbaxter_69070/north-carolina-cold-case-who-killed-donna-emmel-916bb8617958https://thetab.com/us/unc/2016/11/08/unc-unsolved-1965-murder-6923https://mosheras.wixsite.com/website/post/the-unsolved-murder-of-suellen-evanshttps://rickjacksonauthor.com/2020/12/12/the-murder-of-suellen-evans/
2023-03-2452 minReaper TalesEpisode 44: The Citronelle HomicidesThis week Samantha tells Montana about one of the worst mass killings in Mobile county history. The story is loaded with hot topics to say the least. This is a case of a clear perpetrator, but the excuses/explanations provided are sure to cause all kinds of feelings... they sure did for the gals.Resources:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/derrick-dearman-suspect-in-gruesome-alabama-murder-of-5-offers-explanation/https://www.al.com/news/mobile/2018/10/derrick_dearman_to_face_final.htmlhttps://www.al.com/news/mobile/2018/09/derrick_dearman_found_guilty_o.htmlhttps://www.wkrg...
2023-03-1048 minReaper TalesEpisode 42: Payne Road... Sort ofThe Gals are back after a week off from moving and exploding bladders! This week Montana tells Samantha about the legends surrounding Payne road.... or is it Edwards road? Who knows? Resources:https://original.newsbreak.com/@travel-maven-561551/2768369514769-one-of-the-most-haunted-roads-in-america-is-located-here-in-north-carolinahttps://capefearnn.com/2020/05/04/the-legend-of-payne-road/https://americanghoststories.com/southern-ghost-stories/payne-road-rural-hall-nchttps://www.southernspiritguide.org/just-whistling-dixie-rural-hall-north-carolina/https://northcarolinaroom.wordpress.com/2015/10/29/the-legend-of-payne-road/https://law.justia.com/cases/north-carolina/supreme-court/1996/139a94-0.htmlBook: Ghost Stories of North Carolina By Edrick Thay
2023-02-2455 minReaper TalesEpisode 41: Daniel Lee SiebertThis week, Samantha tells Montana about Daniel Lee Siebert. If you need a plushie to help get you through this episode, we won’t judge. Montana had her happy/angry octopus handy to help her cope during this recording. https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/siebert-daniel.htmhttps://medium.com/@writermsmith/daniel-lee-siebert-an-alabama-serial-killer-125c2571dfcfhttp://serialkillersink.net/skistore/index.php?seo_path=daniel-siebert-extremely-graphic-handwritten-letter-and-envelope-deceased.htmlhttps://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/tv/worlds-most-evil-killers/6899149153586402112/seasons/4/episodes/daniel-lee-siebert-episode-7/49926efc-5a0d-3228-b9b5-38b9cccbe78ahttps://www.tr...
2023-02-101h 16Reaper TalesEpisode 39: The Murder of Judy SmithThis week Montana tells the bizarre story of the murder of Judy Smith. Boston residents Judy and her husband Jeffrey travel to Philadelphia for a work conference Jeffrey is attending. On their first day there Judy disappears while out sight seeing around the city. Only to show up months later hundreds of miles away murdered in a state park. Resources:https://mycitypaper.com/articles/100997/cb.buncombe.shtmlhttps://mycitypaper.com/articles/071797/article010.shtmlhttps://mycitypaper.com/articles/100297/cb.smith.shtmlhttps://unsolved.com/gallery/judy-smith/https://unsolvedmysteries...
2023-01-271h 08Reaper TalesEpisode 38: Another Black WidowThis week, Samantha tell Montana about Audrey Marie Hilley: a woman that seemed to love drama so much that she created her own real life soap opera! Get ready folks, this one is EXTRA. Resources:https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/audrey-marie-hilleyhttps://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Marie_Hilleyhttps://murderpedia.org/female.H/h/hilley-audrey.htmhttp://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Psyc%20405/serial%20killers/Hilley,%20Marie%20_2012_.pdf
2023-01-201h 14Reaper TalesEpisode 37: New Year's resolutionsThis week the Reaper Gals bring you a duel episode. Montana tells Samantha about the murder of Meredith Hope Emerson. While Samantha tells Montana a curated list of gym horror stories. Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Meredith_Emersonhttps://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna23769881https://www.ajc.com/news/crime--law/ten-years-later-hiker-murder-still-haunts-those-closest-case/CSgydKXZNfG738F34UdWYN/https://www.dawsonnews.com/local/12-years-after-emerson-murder-lead-investigator-releases-tell-all-book/https://thecinemaholic.com/meredith-hope-emersons-murder/https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Murder_of_Meredith_Emersonhttps://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/onlineathens...
2023-01-131h 21Reaper TalesEpisode 36: The Murder of Rhonda HinsonThis week Montana tells Samantha about the tragic unsolved murder of Rhonda Hinson. This episode is full of contradicting statements, an odd crime scene, and a passionate reporter. Resources:https://www.wbtv.com/2021/12/21/additional-information-being-investigated-shooting-death-burke-county-teen-killed-40-years-ago/https://www.frontpagedetectives.com/p/nc-rhonda-hinson-murder-unsolved-case-investigationhttps://thewilkesrecord.com/the-killing-of-rhonda-hinson-part-73-p1240-149.htmhttps://thewilkesrecord.com/the-killing-of-rhonda-hinson-part-87-p1762-149.htmhttps://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Rhonda_Hinsonhttps://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/detectives-investigate-new-information-40-year-old-cold-case-burke-county-sheriff-says/FOTAXL7STZCLHBLBLTOKTE4G3I/https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/loved-ones-hoping-resolution-december-1981-murder-north-carolina-teen-n1302167...
2023-01-0649 minReaper TalesEpisode 35: Something Christmas-y, ProbablyThis week Samantha tells Montana several different disturbing stories centered around the holidays in Alabama. The reaper gals apologizes for the delayed upload this week. Better late than never right?!Resources:https://www.al.com/news/erry-2018/12/7e7fb18c0a6667/alabamas-sad-strange-and-blood.htmlhttps://calendar.eji.org/racial-injustice/dec/25https://www.bet.com/article/9a8wpz/this-day-in-black-history-dec-14-1963https://apnews.com/article/48b5336c9497406e811eee61d0b22ce3https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2015/05/fatal_errand_brutal_rape_murde.htmlhttps://www.fbi.gov...
2022-12-231h 20Reaper TalesEpisode 33: Holiday Haunts Pt 1This week the gals tell each other a different hauntingly holiday-ish tales. Look, I'm doing my best on these descriptions. Resources:http://boneandsickle.blubrry.net/2019/12/09/frau-perchta-the-belly-slitter/https://germangirlinamerica.com/what-is-frau-perchta-goddess-or-belly-slitter/https://boroughsofthedead.com/frau-perchta/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perchtahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Elf_on_the_Shelfhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_elf#:~:text=The%20origins%20of%20the%20elf,elves%2C%20fairies%20and%20nature%20spirits.https://newrepublic.com/article/111392/elf-brief-american-historyhttps://knoxvillemoms.com/elf-on-the-shelf-a-horror-story/
2022-12-091h 16Reaper TalesEpisode 32: Andrew Reid LackeyThis week, Samantha tells Montana about Andrew Reid Lackey, the Halloween Killer. It’s a sad story from start to finish and it’s sure to bring up some mixed feelings on several topics….it certainly did for the gals. https://www.crimescenecleanup.com/andrew-lackey-the-halloween-killer/https://theforgivenessfoundation.org/2022/05/02/andrew-lackey-executed-in-alabama/https://www.al.com/wire/2013/07/hold_dont_publish_andrew_lacke.htmlhttps://murderpedia.org/male.L/l1/lackey-andrew.htmhttps://www.npr.org/2022/11/21/1138357929/alabama-executions-pause-lethal-injection
2022-12-021h 16Reaper TalesEpisode 31: The Durham and Fleming family murdersThis week Montana tells Samantha a story she has already heard, but that you dear listeners haven't. A story that marked a traitorous day in Reaper Tales history as the day that shall not be named. This weeks episode is the horrendous story of two separate murders that have a surprising tie to each other in the end.
2022-11-2556 minReaper TalesEpisode 30: HauntingsThis week both of the gals bring you a different haunting story. Buckle up Reaper friends this one gets spooky.Resources:https://www.newspapers.com/clip/50445160/surprise-survivor/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/50442919/public-invited-to-inspect-new-mayfair/https://queencityghosts.com/the-haunted-dunhill-hotel/https://twosistersabroad.com/review-and-ghost-stories-from-the-dunhill-hotel-in-charlotte/
2022-11-1851 minReaper TalesEpisode 29: The Murder of Dr. Jack WilsonThis week, Samantha tells Montana about the murder of Dr. Jack Wilson and the lengths a woman will go to get what she wants. The only question...is which woman? Wicked North Alabama, by Jacquelyn Procter Reeveshttps://www.docdroid.net/svG3MaH/betty-wilson-research1pdf-pdf#page=8https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/tag/dr-jack-wilson/https://www.waff.com/story/1718861/new-development-in-jack-wilson-murder-case/https://www.newjerseystage.com/articles2/2022/07/22/new-indy-film-argues-alabama-woman-was-wrongly-convicted-of-murder/
2022-11-111h 17Reaper TalesEpisode 29: The Murder of Lucy JohnsonThis week Montana tells Samantha about a mother who was murdered in her own home while 3 months pregnant. There is an absolute idiot of a suspect, and a surprising confession that ties to a previous case we've covered. So stay tuned until the very end. Resources:https://abcnews.go.com/US/photos/evidence-nc-womans-unsolved-murder-aid-search-killer-24013851/image-24014889https://abcnews.go.com/US/friends-family-search-answers-murder-pregnant-nc-woman/story?id=24008444https://journalnow.com/mother-of-pregnant-murder-victim-blasts-judge-for-allowing-bond/article_232d7ef3-2e98-547e-a381-dcf3bc38e64a.htmlhttps://kileystruecrime.squarespace.com/kileystruecrimeaddict-blog/the-murder-of-lucy-johnsonhttps://www.gastongazette...
2022-11-0453 minReaper TalesEpisode 28: Claustrophobia (Basement edition)This week both of the gals bring you a different claustrophobia story. Hold on to your chimney flue's this one gets a little damp in the end.Resources:http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/05/30/tennessee.cave.rescue/index.htmlhttps://www.waff.com/story/14769334/huntsville-cave-rescue-unit-plays-big-role-in-rescue/
2022-10-281h 14Reaper TalesSpooky Explosion 4: The Choccolocco monsterHope y’all are ready for this week’s bonus episode. Samantha walks Montana through the tale of the Choccolocco Monster…and it’s quite the journey! https://digitalalabama.com/alabama-cities/choccolocco-alabama/22668https://the-wizarding-headcanons.tumblr.com/post/149905372601/the-choccolocco-monster-also-referred-to-asAlabama Lore by Wil Elrickhttps://www.annistonstar.com/features/a-look-back-at-the-origins-of-the-choccolocco-monster/article_26912486-02d5-11ec-97d7-4f60a0cf8ced.htmlhttps://forums.forteana.org/index.php?threads/the-choccolocco-monster.47722/
2022-10-2542 minReaper TalesEpisode 27: Birmingham Axe MurdersThis week, Samantha tells Montana about the gruesome Birmingham Axe Murders. This one’s not for the faint of heart…listen if you dare. https://www.bhamwiki.com/w/Axe_murder_ganghttps://birminghamwatch.org/reading-birmingham-halloween-birmingham-murder-story-thats-grisly-hard-boiled/Forgotten Tales of Alabama, by Kelly KazekThe Infamous Birmingham Axe Murders: Prohibition, Gangsters, & Vigilante Justice by Jeremy W. Gray
2022-10-211h 38Reaper TalesSpooky Explosion 3: Broughton HospitalThis week you dear listeners can enjoy hearing Montana forget what's going on as she tells Samantha about Broughton Hospital. Resources:https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/north-carolina/broughton-asylum-nc/https://nursinghistory.appstate.edu/institution/broughton-hospitalhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broughton_Hospitalhttps://greyareanews.com/feature/history/little-bit-history-broughton-hospital/https://paranormal.lovetoknow.com/Haunted_Broughton_Hospital_Interviewhttps://www.wsoctv.com/living/features/spookiest-spots-in-north-carolina/189790515/
2022-10-1846 minReaper TalesEpisode 25: A triad of AsylumsThis weeks episode is all about asylums and also includes the return of their special guest, Kelsey! The gals take turns sharing some horrific details from each asylum as well as the spooky haunted stories that go with it. If you plan to enjoy the cocktail with the gals be sure to do so with caution! Resources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_DeJarnettehttps://www.onlyinyourstate.com/virginia/most-haunted-place-on-earth-va/https://thebackroadtraveler.wordpress.com/2019/09/23/the-dejarnette-sanitarium/https://www.veganvictuals.com/abandoned-in-plain-sight-dejarnette-sanitarium/https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cgi/viewcontent...
2022-10-141h 30Reaper TalesSpooky Explosion 2: Ghost StoriesIt's time for Spooky Explosion #2! This time the gals exchange some ghosts stories: one with variations around the world, one that's sure to scare you, and one that's just a little on the lighter side. Hold on to your chickens friends!
2022-10-1153 minReaper TalesEpisode 23: Eric Robert Rudolph Part 2This week, Samantha concludes the case about Eric Robert Rudolph in discussing the manhunt that took five years and the current event that is guaranteed to shock you. Also, there are husband bears, and a question for a listener in Kansas. Resources:https://allthatsinteresting.com/eric-rudolphhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_Lyonshttps://www.bhamwiki.com/w/Sandy_Sandersonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Rudolphhttps://www.nytimes.com/1996/07/30/us/bomb-olympics-victims-woman-who-lost-her-life-while-celebrating-human-spirit.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centennial_Olympic_Park_bombing...
2022-10-071h 07Reaper TalesSpooky Explosion 1: The BackroomsWelcome to our October spooky explosion episode one! We will be releasing bonus/spooky explosion episodes during the entire month of October. For this spooky explosion, Montana creeps Samantha out by telling her about the Backrooms. If you aren't careful, you might end up in the backrooms someday yourself. Resources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Backroomshttps://www.wired.com/story/what-are-the-backrooms/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4dGpz6cnHohttp://backrooms-wiki.wikidot.com/entitieshttps://www.creepypasta.com/the-backrooms/https://creepypasta.fandom...
2022-10-0437 minReaper TalesEpisode 21: Eric Robert Rudolph Part 1This week, Samantha tells Montana about a true monster that goes by the name of Eric Robert Rudolph. This one will be a rough case, but it's one that we felt should be told. Part 1 of 2.https://allthatsinteresting.com/eric-rudolphhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_Lyonshttps://www.bhamwiki.com/w/Sandy_Sandersonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Rudolphhttps://www.nytimes.com/1996/07/30/us/bomb-olympics-victims-woman-who-lost-her-life-while-celebrating-human-spirit.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centennial_Olympic_Park_bombinghttps://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php...
2022-09-301h 11Reaper TalesEpisode 20: Ghost Towns part 1On this weeks episode the gals have a story for each other: about towns that vanished without much of a trace... except for what a few pieces of history can tell.Resources:https://digitalalabama.com/alabama-ghost-towns/limestone-county-alabama-ghost-towns/47868https://wearehuntsville.com/hidden-huntsville-history-cottonport-alabama/https://wearehuntsville.com/hidden-history-of-huntsville-195-the-cottonport-mystery-deepens/https://www.enewscourier.com/alabama-ghost-towns-coffee-pot-scarce-grease-and-cotton-port/article_ac42ab68-078e-11ed-9c56-0fc67acc42c9.htmlhttps://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=85455https://www.al.com/living/2012/10/mystery_graves_of_north_alabam.htmlhttps://www...
2022-09-231h 06Reaper TalesEpisode 19: The Murder of Brenda Holland Part 3On this weeks episode, Montana tells Samantha the conclusion to the Brenda Holland murder.
2022-09-161h 22Reaper TalesEpisode 18: The Murder of Brenda Holland Part 2On this weeks episode, Montana tells Samantha about the suspects in the Brenda Holland murder. In an oops moment Montana turns a two parter into a three parter. Buckle up friends as we go on this ride together.
2022-09-091h 24Reaper TalesEpisode 17: The Murder of Brenda Holland Part 1On this weeks episode, Montana tells Samantha and all five of you listeners about the murder of Brenda Holland. Brenda was a lovely young woman on a path the great success. Unfortunately, her success was cut short on an island in the outer banks, while working on a production called The Lost Colony.
2022-09-021h 34Reaper TalesEpisode 16: The Murder of Debbie StewartThis week, Samantha tells Montana about the murder of Debbie Stewart and the nosey neighbor that never gave up, getting justice for Debbie and helping put the murderer behind bars.https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43637871/deborah-workhttps://www.waff.com/story/14958618/decatur-man-denied-parole/https://www.al.com/breaking/2011/06/parole_denied_for_decatur_man.htmlhttps://whnt.com/news/decatur-man-denied-parole-for-wifes-1984-murder/https://www.upi.com/Archives/1987/08/20/The-persistence-of-a-suspicious-neighbor-led-to-the/2846556430400/https://www.upi.com/Archives/1987/08/21/Body-found-under-backyard-goldfish-pond/4752556516800/https://apnews.com/article/0f0ca3490673adc336b261fbda5e167bhttps...
2022-08-261h 06Reaper TalesEpisode 15: The Death of Kristy HarrisThis week the Reaper Gals have a special guest, Kelsey Rosales. Kelsey tells the Gals about a local death in her hometown. The death of Kristy Harris. Kristy died at the age of 19 and left behind a young daughter. While originally thought to be an accidental death, a blade of grass might prove otherwise.Resources:https://www.oxygen.com/exhumed-killer-revealed/crime-news/don-mills-suffocated-kristy-harris-staged-death-as-accidenthttps://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/how-kristy-harris-die-killed-her-oxygen-s-exhumed-killer-revealed-revisits-young-mother-s-tragic-deathhttps://local12.com/news/local/killer-finally-confesses-to-fiances-murder-asks-parole-board-for-releasehttps://casetext.com/case/state-v-mills-85https://www.facebook.com/groups/KristyHarris/about/
2022-08-191h 04Reaper TalesEpisode 14: Disappearance of Priti Ashely Porter & Timeka PridgenThis week Montana tells Samantha about the disappearances of two young black women. While the cases are completely unrelated, the similarities of the way the two disappeared and the way their cases were handled are strikingly similar. While there wasn't as much information on these two cases as we're normally able to garner, the cases still deserve to be heard. If you have any information on Priti Ashley Porter please contact the Gastonia Police department at: 704-866-6879If you have any information on Timeka Donyale Pridgen please contact theLa Grange Police Department at: 252-527...
2022-08-1249 minReaper TalesEpisode 13: What Lurks BelowThis week is a joint session for the gals. Samantha and Montana tell each other about their local water cryptids, and tell first hand accounts that cannot be disproved even if you tried. Hold on to your fannies friends as we embark on the crazy ride togerther. Resources:https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2020/10/06/supernatural-clt-the-lake-norman-monster/https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Lake_Norman_Monsterhttps://www.charlottestories.com/creature-resembling-loch-ness-monster-spotted-lake-norman/https://lakenormanmonster.com/https://gadsdenmessenger.com/watch-out-there-may-be-monsters-in-the-coosa/https://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/opinion/columns/guest-column-monsters-of-the-coosa-river/article_caff35b2-3...
2022-08-051h 00Reaper TalesEpisode 12: John Paul DejnozkaThis week Samantha tells Montana about John Paul Dejnozka, also known as the Southwest Molester. This one is a tough story to tell, but if you can stay with us to the end, there is a rather satisfying twist.Wicked North Alabama, by Jacquelyn Proctor Reeveshttps://whnt.com/news/southwest-molester-john-paul-dejnozka-dies-of-covid-19/https://www.waff.com/story/12909604/southwest-molester-parole-denied/https://huntsvillehistorycollection.org/hhc/oh/docs/OH-078.pdf?a=ohhttps://www.anylaw.com/case/01-20-81-john-paul-dejnozka-v-state/court-of-criminal-appeals-of-alabama/01-19-1981/3Z9wRmYBTlTomsSBOgJ5https://www.newspapers.com/clip/22553815/the-tennessean/
2022-07-291h 19Reaper TalesEpisode 11: The Sisters in BlackThis week, Montana tells Samantha about the Sisters in Black. Three sisters who are experienced teachers at a female academy, are also experienced in the perfect mourning attire for every day wear. In this tale there's even a love story that will make you want to barf. Resources:https://rutherfordtnhistory.org/three-sisters-in-black-an-unsolved-mystery/https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/sisters-black-murder-ocey-snead-1909-article-1.432667https://montgomerymuseum.org/the-black-sisters/https://the-line-up.com/the-bizarre-drowning-of-ocey-sneadhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocey_Snead
2022-07-221h 04Reaper TalesEpisode 10: The Black Widow of Hazel GreenThis week, Samantha shares the tale of the Black Widow of Hazel Green. The facts may have been hard to come by, but the story is certainly interesting. One thing is for certain: 6 times a widow was definitely uncommon at the time (is it really any different today??) and more than enough reason for gossip and drama…and there’s plenty of both in this episode!The Black Widow of Hazel Green, by Stanley J St. ClairWicked North Alabama, by Jacquelyn Procter Reeveshttps://huntsvillehistorycollection.org/hhc/browse-person.php?a=person&pe=Adam...
2022-07-1557 minReaper TalesEpisode 9: Maple Hill CemeteryThis week, Samantha talks about two of the spookiest places in Huntsville: Maple Hill Cemetery and the Dead Children’s Playground. As the oldest (and largest) public cemetery in Huntsville, it is home to up to 100,000 grave sites….which means there’s plenty of opportunity for spirits to hang out and spend some time with visitors. And the playground right next to the cemetery is a perfect place for children to play…whether they’re alive or not!https://youtu.be/detpZGDsSxAhttps://www.onlyinyourstate.com/alabama/haunted-playground-al/https://thehauntedplaces.com/story-dead-children-playground-huntsville-alabama/https...
2022-07-0846 minReaper TalesEpisode 8: The Jane CollectiveThis week Montana tells Samantha about the Jane Collective. In the late 60's through the early 70's a group of women operating out of Chicago worked in secret to obtain safe abortions for women. In order to reach the Collective all the women had to do was call Jane. Resources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Collectivehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heather_Boothhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/abortion-jane-collective-chicago-180980244/https://embryo.asu.edu/pages/jane-collective-1969-1973https://theclio.com/tour/1830/3http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory...
2022-07-0147 minReaper TalesEpisode 7: Giggling GrannyThis week we are talking about Nannie Doss, AKA the “Giggling Granny.” A romantic at heart, nothing could deter her from seeking her one true soul mate…even the 5 husbands that just didn’t fit the bill. She probably had more monikers than anyone we’ve researched so far and most definitely had an interesting story to tell. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nannie_Dosshttps://allthatsinteresting.com/nannie-doss-giggling-grannyhttps://www.alabamaheritage.com/from-the-vault/the-giggling-grannyhttp://encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-3619https://www.grunge.com/448088/the-giggling-granny-serial-killer-relied-on-this-method-to-murder-her-family/https://mu...
2022-06-2453 minReaper TalesEpisode 6: West Virginia PenitentiaryBuilt in 1866 The West Virginia Penitentiary was once home to the most violent criminals. After its decommission in 1995, the former state penitentiary now offers day tours, paranormal investigations, escape rooms, a haunted house, and the occasional ghost siting. Resources:https://wvpentours.com/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WestVirginiaPenitentiaryhttps://www.legendsofamerica.com/west-virginia-penitentiary/
2022-06-1757 minReaper TalesEpisode 5: Tracie and JB Part 2This week's case is actually a two-parter. It's about Tracie Hawlett and JB Beasley, two girls from Dothan Al who got lost late at night on their way to a party and were missing the next morning. By the following afternoon, they were found murdered with little evidence available to help find their killer. The case went unsolved for over 20 years, but may come to a conclusion later this year.
2022-06-101h 08Reaper TalesEpisode 4: Tracie and JB Part 1This week's case is actually a two-parter. It's about Tracie Hawlett and JB Beasley, two girls from Dothan Al who got lost late at night on their way to a party and were missing the next morning. By the following afternoon, they were found murdered with little evidence available to help find their killer. The case went unsolved for over 20 years, but may come to a conclusion later this year.
2022-06-1058 minReaper TalesEpisode 3: Debbie WolfeThis week's episode is about Debbie Wolfe. The local police determined her death to be an accidental drowning. However, her family believe her death was a murder.
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Reaper TalesEpisode 2: Alabama CavernsThis episode is different from most, but no less interesting. With plenty of stories of illegal activities and a little about ghosts/hauntings. Three of Alabama's most famous caves (Shelta, Bangor, and DeSoto) were all, at one point, Speakeasy's. They each have their own histories, challenges, and endings. Samantha is going to go through each one with all the details she could "dig up".
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Reaper TalesEpisode 1: Jamie FraleyThis episode is about Jamie Fraley who disappeared in the early hours of April 8th, 2008, after multiple visits to the emergency room in one evening with a stomach flu. Over ten years later Jamie’s family is still looking for answers. If you have any information on Jamie’s case please contact the Gaston County police department at (704)8663320 or at CrimeStoppers at (704)861-8000.
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