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Today in True CrimeAugust 31, 2006: Edvard Munch Art RecoveredNorwegian police proudly announced the recovery of two iconic paintings by Edvard Munch that had been stolen two years earlier. Guest hosted by Greg Polcyn from Serial Killers.NOTE: This is the final episode of Today in True Crime. On behalf of Vanessa and everyone here at Parcast, thank you for listening! To hear more from Parcast, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-08-3109 min
Female CriminalsChelsea Manning Pt. 1She wanted to find structure and serve her country. But after joining the Army as an intelligence officer, Chelsea Manning felt American citizens weren't getting an accurate version of the country's overseas conflicts. So she sought out someone who could help her show the world the truth.Parcasters, we have exciting news! Our first book hits bookshelves July 12th. Don’t miss this chilling summer read that takes you deep into the darkest sides of human nature. Learn more at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
2022-06-2245 minToday in True CrimeJune 19, 1982: Vincent Chin MurderedVincent Chin, a Chinese-American man, was the victim of a hate crime when he was beaten to death during his bachelor party. His killers were fined $3,000 and given three years probation.Countdown to the CULTS book release! Our first book hits shelves July 12th. It’s an unflinching exploration of shame, secrecy, power, exploitation, and destruction. Learn more at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-06-1911 minToday in True CrimeJune 18, 2002: Rex DeGeorge SentencedBeverly Hills attorney Rex DeGeorge was convicted of insurance fraud and sentenced to seven and a half years in prison after an investigation into the sinking of his yacht off the coast of Italy.Countdown to the CULTS book release! Our first book hits shelves July 12th. It’s an unflinching exploration of shame, secrecy, power, exploitation, and destruction. Learn more at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-06-1812 minToday in True CrimeJune 17, 656 C.E.: Caliph Uthman ibn Affan KilledThe leader of the Islamic Empire was killed. His death set the stage for one of the most influential religious divisions in the Islamic world.Countdown to the CULTS book release! Our first book hits shelves July 12th. It’s an unflinching exploration of shame, secrecy, power, exploitation, and destruction. Learn more at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-06-1710 minToday in True CrimeJune 16, 1959: George Reeves Found DeadActor George Reeves, best known for playing Superman in the 1950s television series Adventures of Superman, was found dead in his Los Angeles home from a gunshot wound. His death was officially ruled a suicide, but some believe it was actually murder.Countdown to the CULTS book release! Our first book hits shelves July 12th. It’s an unflinching exploration of shame, secrecy, power, exploitation, and destruction. Learn more at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-06-1611 minToday in True CrimeJune 15, 1972: Ulrike Meinhof ArrestedLeft-wing terrorist Ulrike Meinhof was found hiding in a teacher's apartment and arrested for performing acts of violence against Germany. Guest hosted by Greg Polcyn from Serial Killers, a podcast that provides a unique glimpse into the minds and methods of the world's most notorious killers.Countdown to the CULTS book release! Our first book hits shelves July 12th. It’s an unflinching exploration of shame, secrecy, power, exploitation, and destruction. Learn more at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-06-1512 minFemale Criminals"La Madrina" Sara AldreteKnown to her followers as “La Madrina,” Sara Aldrete was targeted by a charming cult leader as part of a plot to make money and recruit new members. But as the animal sacrifices turned to human sacrifices, she realized it was too late to turn back.Countdown to the CULTS book release! Parcast’s first book hits shelves July 12th. It’s an unflinching exploration of shame, secrecy, power, exploitation, and destruction. Learn more at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-06-1555 minToday in True CrimeJune 14, 2000: Retired Colonel Exposed as a SpyGeorge Trofimoff met with a man named Igor who he thought was a Russian agent bringing him money. It was actually a sting operation, and Trofimoff was arrested by the FBI.Countdown to the CULTS book release! Our first book hits shelves July 12th. It’s an unflinching exploration of shame, secrecy, power, exploitation, and destruction. Learn more at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-06-1410 minToday in True CrimeJune 13, 1971: Pentagon Papers PublishedThe New York Times published top secret documents that had been stolen from the federal government. The documents exposed the grim reality behind the war in Vietnam.Countdown to the CULTS book release! Our first book hits shelves July 12th. It’s an unflinching exploration of shame, secrecy, power, exploitation, and destruction. Learn more at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-06-1312 minFemale CriminalsNorma Wallace Pt. 2Known as the Queen of the French Quarter, Norma Wallace raked in cash and protected her girls. But the one thing she couldn't protect was her heart. She fell in love with a younger man while she was in her 60s, and they moved in together. They seemed happy... until she found out about his infidelities. Parcasters, we have exciting news! Our first book hits bookshelves July 12th. Don’t miss this chilling summer read that takes you deep into the darkest sides of human nature. Learn more and grab your copy at www.par...
2022-06-0843 minToday in True CrimeJune 5, 2002: Elizabeth Smart Kidnapped14-year-old Elizabeth Smart was in her Salt Lake City home when she was kidnapped at knifepoint. She was missing for nine months before police safely rescued her.Parcasters, we have exciting news! Our first book hits bookshelves July 12th. Don’t miss this chilling summer read that takes you deep into the darkest sides of human nature. Learn more and grab your copy at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-06-0511 minToday in True CrimeJune 4, 2004: Marvin Heemeyer and the Killdozer RampageIn an act of revenge against city officials and neighbors, Marvin Heeymeyer set out to topple the town of Granby, Colorado. He modified a 12-foot-tall bulldozer into a homemade tank and then destroyed 13 buildings, causing $7 million in property damage.Parcasters, we have exciting news! Our first book hits bookshelves July 12th. Don’t miss this chilling summer read that takes you deep into the darkest sides of human nature. Learn more and grab your copy at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-06-0411 minToday in True CrimeJune 3, 1968: Valeria Solanas Shoots Andy WarholFeminist writer Valerie Solanas went to the office of modern artist Andy Warhol and shot him in the abdomen. Warhol was actually declared dead before surgeons were able to revive him.Parcasters, we have exciting news! Our first book hits bookshelves July 12th. Don’t miss this chilling summer read that takes you deep into the darkest sides of human nature. Learn more and grab your copy at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-06-0311 minToday in True CrimeJune 2, 1919: Anarchist BombingsThe Anarchist Fighters, a group headed by Italian anarchist, Luigi Galleani, set off a series of bombs across the eastern United States as part of their war against the upper class. One attacker and one security guard died in the explosions.Parcasters, we have exciting news! Our first book hits bookshelves July 12th. Don’t miss this chilling summer read that takes you deep into the darkest sides of human nature. Learn more and grab your copy at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...
2022-06-0211 minToday in True CrimeJune 1, 2001: Prince Dipendra Massacres FamilyDuring a dinner party, the Crown Prince of Nepal grabbed multiple guns and massacred his family. The crime would affect the political future of the entire nation. Guest hosted by Carter Roy from Unsolved Murders, a podcast that delves into cold cases to determine what went wrong during the police investigations.Parcasters, we have exciting news! Our first book hits bookshelves July 12th. Don’t miss this chilling summer read that takes you deep into the darkest sides of human nature. Learn more and grab your copy at www.parcast.com/cults! ...
2022-06-0111 minToday in True CrimeMay 31, 2009: George Tiller MurderedAfter previously surviving an assassination attempt and the firebombing of his office, 67-year-old reproductive health advocate George Tiller was murdered while attending church.Parcasters, we have exciting news! Our first book hits bookshelves July 12th. Don’t miss this chilling summer read that takes you deep into the darkest sides of human nature. Learn more and grab your copy at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-05-3111 minToday in True CrimeMay 30, 1593: Christopher Marlowe’s Suspicious DeathHistory says that playwright Christopher Marlowe died during a drunken fight with some associates. But some believe he was actually murdered for political reasons, while others think his death was faked entirely. Parcasters, we have exciting news! Our first book hits bookshelves July 12th. Don’t miss this chilling summer read that takes you deep into the darkest sides of human nature. Learn more and grab your copy at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-05-3010 min
Today in True Crime25 Years Later: Heaven’s Gate Pt. 4As the days count down to Hale-Bopp’s arrival, 39 people prepare for ascension. They’d abandoned their old lives, embraced a new ideology, weathered the death of a beloved leader… and finally, made themselves worthy of the Next Level. Now, the comet was coming. And with it, the spaceship that would ferry them onward. In March of 1997, they left everything behind. From Cults, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-04-0144 min
Today in True Crime25 Years Later: Heaven’s Gate Pt. 3The group’s belief system had never been infallible. There had been adjustments along the way; revisions meant to keep the wheels turning whenever prophecies didn’t manifest. But then, in 1985, Bonnie Lu Nettles died. And her passing threw Heaven’s Gate’s whole world askew. From Cults, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-03-3137 min
Female CriminalsThe Ghost of EastervilleIn the fall of 2011, a 17-year-old model struck up an online relationship with NBA player Chris “Birdman” Andersen. But someone else was pulling the strings of their ill-fated romance. From Crimes of Passion, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-02-1644 min
Female CriminalsThe Facebook MurdersWhen Jenelle Potter's crush, Billy Payne, started dating another woman, she used Facebook to spread rumors about the couple. But when a CIA agent contacted her parents, informing them that Payne was a threat to Jenelle's life, they took matters into their own hands. From Crimes of Passion, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-02-1551 min
Female CriminalsThe Talhotblond CaseAn online love triangle between 18-year-old Tommy, 17-year-old Jessi, and 22-year-old Brian turned tragic when their romantic fantasy world collided with their harsh realities. From Crimes of Passion, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-02-1450 min
Female Criminals“The Christmas Rapture” from CultsOn Christmas Eve nearly seventy years ago, Dorothy Martin and the Seekers stood outside in Chicago and sang carols. They were waiting for a spacecraft that would shepherd them away from Earth — and the impending apocalypse. In this Christmas Special from Cults, join us for a look into a doomsday cult awaiting deliverance. And if you like this episode, follow Cults — a Spotify Original from Parcast — for more chilling insights every week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-12-2144 min
Female CriminalsYoga Cults Pt. 2Hosts Vanessa Richardson and Lanie Hobbs explore the story of Geshe Michael Roach and Christie McNally — the so-called king and queen of Diamond Mountain who used tantric yoga to lure hundreds to their Arizona desert retreat. This episode is a collaboration between Cults and Crimes of Passion, two Spotify Originals from Parcast. Every week, Cults analyzes the minds and movements of notorious cult leaders, and Crimes of Passion follows love stories that turn into crime stories. Search and follow to catch new episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-11-2345 min
Female CriminalsYoga Cults Pt. 1How do quests for enlightenment get so sinister? In this three-part special from Cults, a Spotify Original from Parcast, we’re looking at three stories of yoga gurus who were loved — then loathed — for their practices. We start in Romania, charting the rise of Gregorian Bivolaru: an allegedly all-powerful mystic who remixed religions for an ever-expanding cache of followers across Europe. But the price of following him was more than devotion… If you like this episode, search and follow Cults to delve into the minds of more notorious cult leaders every Tuesday. Learn more about your ad...
2021-11-2337 min
SuperstitionsSeason of the Witch: Witch's SabbathThe final episode in our four-part series on witches. Our three young witches enjoy a magical retreat, and discover they all share a diabolical connection. When an innocent is threatened, they must band together before "Hell on Earth" becomes a reality.Season of the Witch is a special storytelling series across Parcast Network. Follow Tales and Haunted Places to find more spooky stories and historical haunts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-10-2751 minSuperstitionsSeason of the Witch: BroomsticksWhere did the association between witches and broomsticks come from? An au pair named Jia is about to find out. Season of the Witch is a special storytelling series across Parcast Network. Follow Tales and Haunted Places to find more spooky stories and historical haunts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-10-2043 minSuperstitionsSeason of the Witch: FamiliarsThey might take the form of innocent pets like cats, dogs, or toads. But familiars are far more than cute little witches’ companions. They’re demons from Hell — and they’re here to wreak havoc.Season of the Witch is a special storytelling series across Parcast Network. Follow Tales and Haunted Places to find more spooky stories and historical haunts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-10-1340 min
TalesSeason of the Witch: The Magic WandYoung Katie can't wait to be an adult. So when a witch with a magic wand helps her dreams come true, Katie never wants to go back home... until she learns the witch's cannibalistic secret.Season of the Witch is a special storytelling series across Parcast Network. Follow Superstitions and Haunted Places to find more spooky stories and historical haunts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-10-0640 minSuperstitionsSeason of the Witch: The Witch’s MarkIt’s a strange blemish that can take many forms, but always says the same thing: this woman has been touched by the Devil. When Sadie gets a mark of her own, she’s thrust into a world of witchcraft and power. Season of the Witch is a special storytelling series across Parcast Network. Follow Tales and Haunted Places to find more spooky stories and historical haunts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-10-0651 min
Haunted PlacesIntroducing: Wild Wild WestIn this special collection of Parcast episodes, we’re revisiting the lore and tackling the tallest of tales from an era that’s endlessly mythologized in American pop culture — the Wild West. From bloody feuds to gunslinging bandits, unsolved murders to centuries-old mysteries, saddle up for the stories behind the legends. Listen to an exclusive clip from the first episode right here, then follow Wild Wild West for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-09-2715 minSuperstitionsSolstice Special: TwinsGemini season is upon us, the season of twins. Which makes us ask: Are twins *really* telepathic? How do we explain the uncanny connection between the closest of siblings?For more celestial stories, keep listening across Parcast Network for episodes on the Zodiac signs, constellations and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-06-2342 minTalesSolstice Special: Neptune and DelphinusIn this early Greek tale, we learn the genesis of the constellation Delphinus. A tricky dolphin helps Neptune, the God of the Sea, track down the love of his life. As a sign of thanks, Neptune immortalizes Delphinus with his very own stars.
For more celestial stories, keep listening across Parcast Network for episodes on the Zodiac signs, constellations and more!
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2021-06-2349 minSuperstitionsSolstice Special: The Great ConjunctionWhen planets align, chaos can follow. For thousands of years, the movements of those heavenly bodies have been used to understand — and even predict — earthly upheavals. History is dotted with uncanny examples. For more celestial stories, keep listening across Parcast Network for episodes on the Zodiac signs, constellations and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-06-1638 minTalesSolstice Special: Ursa MajorA violent encounter with the god Jupiter and his wife Juno leads to her first transformation, and sets her on a collision path with a very special hunter.
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2021-06-1650 min
TalesIntroducing: International InfamyAshley Flowers explores 15 of the world’s worst crimes in the new Spotify Original from Parcast, International Infamy. The first episode takes you to Mexico and the true story of Juana Barraza — a pro wrestler who became a serial killer known as the “Little Old Lady Killer.” Listen to an exclusive clip right here, then follow International Infamy for the full episode. New episodes every Tuesday.
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2021-06-1514 min
Haunted PlacesA Bram Stoker Classic from Haunted Places: Ghost StoriesDracula wasn’t the only frightful fiction conjured by Irish author Bram Stoker… In this retelling of “The Judge’s House,” a Cambridge student is overcome with curiosity — then dread — as he faces an evil man’s terrifying legacy. Listen to Part 1 right here, then search “Haunted Places: Ghost Stories” to hear Part 2, when the Judge himself comes calling… Haunted Places: Ghost Stories is a Spotify Original from Parcast. Every Thursday, find a new tale of terror from some of history’s greatest authors. Listen free on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choice...
2021-02-2631 min
Haunted PlacesMythology Crossover: La LloronaToday we’re bringing you a special episode from another Spotify Original from Parcast. If you enjoy it, check out Mythology on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! She’s the spirit of a woman, crying unceasingly for her lost children… whom she herself killed. But La Llorona isn’t simply a tragic figure who lost her mind with jealousy. She’s the ghost of Mexico’s bloody past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-11-2652 minFemale CriminalsMedical Murders Crossover: Jane Toppan Pt. 2Today we’re bringing you a special two-part episode from another Spotify Original from Parcast. If you enjoy these episodes, check out Medical Murders on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! She became the most sought after nurse in eastern Massachusetts. But “Jolly Jane” Toppan preyed on the sickly and poisoned unsuspecting patients. And when pressed for a sizable debt, she embarked on a killing spree that decimated a family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-11-1848 minFemale CriminalsMedical Murders Crossover: Jane Toppan Pt. 1Today we’re bringing you a special two-part episode from another Spotify Original from Parcast. If you enjoy these episodes, check out Medical Murders on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! She became the most sought after nurse in eastern Massachusetts. But “Jolly Jane” Toppan preyed on the sickly and poisoned unsuspecting patients. And when pressed for a sizable debt, she embarked on a killing spree that decimated a family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-11-1845 minSuperstitionsThis Is SuperstitionsYou’ve never opened an umbrella indoors, or walked underneath a ladder. And every Friday the 13th, you take extra care not to invite misfortune: no stepping on sidewalk cracks, no clumsiness with the salt shaker. Why take any chances? Every week on Superstitions, explore the backstories and hidden lessons inside bad omens, good luck charms, and old wives’ tales—and hear the stories of those who dare defy them. Superstitions is a Spotify Original from Parcast. New episodes air weekly, on Wednesdays. Listen free on Spotify, or wherever you get...
2020-09-1801 min
Blind DatingWelcome to Blind Dating!Can you meet the love of your life doing a socially distanced podcast in your living room? There’s only one way to find out. Every Wednesday, join Tara Michelle as she introduces one hopeful single to two strangers in a voice-only call. Our single picks their match based on the attractiveness of their voice and words. But when the cameras are turned on, the new couple faces a plot twist. Is their connection enough to withstand it?Blind Dating is a Spotify Original from Parcast, premiering September 30th. New episodes air every Wednesday. Li...
2020-09-1703 minFemale CriminalsFemale Criminals Bites: TortureIn addition to new episodes of Female Criminals each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast.Today we’re discussing cases in which a criminal tortured their victim. What would compel someone to torture another person, and what are the lasting effects on a victim who was tortured?Clips featured: Female Criminals: Gertrude Banisewski Pt. 1, Serial Killers: David Parker Ray Pt. 2, Hostage: Colleen Stan Pt. 2
2020-05-2921 minFemale CriminalsFemale Criminals Bites: Wealthy CriminalsIn addition to new episodes of Female Criminals each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast.Today we’ll focus on wealthy criminals. We’ll discuss what leads high-status individuals to commit crimes, as well as the consequences they face once captured.Clips featured: Kingpins: Pablo Escobar Pt. 1, Con Artists: Bernie Madoff Pt. 1, Female Criminals: Leona Helmsley Pt. 2 Learn more a...
2020-05-2221 minFemale CriminalsFemale Criminals Bites: Revenge KillingsIn addition to new episodes of Female Criminals each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast.What makes someone so vengeful, they’re willing to take a human life? Using clips from across the Parcast Network, we’ll search for clues by taking a closer look at some of history’s most infamous revenge killings.Clips featured: Crimes of Passion: Marty and Michelle Theer Pt. 1, Female Criminals: Valerie Solanas Pt. 2, A...
2020-05-1519 minFemale CriminalsFemale Criminals Bites: Dead Political FiguresIn addition to new episodes of Female Criminals each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast.Today we’re discussing the deaths of American political figures. Whether their demise came at the hands of an assassin, or a political rival, the loss of each of these leaders left an indelible impact on U.S. history.Clips featured: Political Scandals: Election of 1800, Assassinations: Lincoln Pt. 2, Conspiracy Theories: JFK Assassination Pt. 1
2020-05-0820 minFemale CriminalsFemale Criminals Bites: First MurdersIn addition to new episodes of Female Criminals each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast.Today we’re discussing serial killers’ first murders. What did the murders look like and how does a killer’s modus operandi change after their first slaying? We'll hear clips from our shows across the Parcast Network, and dive deeper into their minds and methods.Clips featured: Clips featured: Today in True Crime: December...
2020-05-0118 minFemale CriminalsFemale Criminals Bites: Clues Left BehindIn addition to new episodes of Female Criminals each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast.Today we’re discussing the clues that criminals left behind and the ways in which the police used them to hunt down their suspect. These clues could be biological, such as DNA or fingerprints; or physical, such as a piece of clothing fiber left at the scene. Some were merely overlooked by the criminal—and some were intentionally left b...
2020-04-2420 minFemale CriminalsFemale Criminals Bites: Murder M.O.sIn addition to new episodes of Female Criminals each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast.Today we're discussing "M.O.s", or the "modus operandi" of murderers. We'll talk about the tactics killers use on their victims, and what those methods say about their psyches.Clips featured: Female Criminals: Marie Sukloff Pt. 2, Unsolved Murders/Kingpins: St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Pt. 1, Unexplained Mysteries: Jack the Ripper Pt. 2
2020-04-1720 minFemale CriminalsFemale Criminals Bites: IndoctrinationIn addition to new episodes of Female Criminals each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast.Today we’re exploring cases of indoctrination. We’ll discuss how cult leaders, secret societies, and kidnappers gain control of their victims and what makes individuals vulnerable to malicious manipulation.Clips featured: Cults: Alamo Christian Foundation Pt. 2, Secret Societies: The Triads Pt. 1, Hostage: Colleen Stand Pt. 1 Learn more about your a...
2020-04-1021 minFemale CriminalsFemale Criminals Bites: Craziest TrialsIn addition to new episodes of Female Criminals each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast.Today, we're looking at some of the most fascinating criminal trials in history. We'll see how certain tactics used by attorneys influenced juries, changed outcomes, and provided some of the most unexpected legal twists and turns in recent memory.Clips featured: Crimes of Passion: Lorena Bobbitt Pt. 2, Female Criminals: Salem Witches Pt. 2, Not Gu...
2020-04-0326 min
Daily QuoteWelcome to Daily QuoteWhether you’re jumpstarting the morning, searching for that midday pick-me-up, or trying to finish the evening off strong… the Parcast series Daily Quote offers some of history’s most inspirational quotes whenever you need them—365 days a year. Each 2-3 minute episode not only provides you with a dose of positivity, but gives further insight into the meaning behind the words—uncovering what accomplished artists, athletes, and political figures wanted us to learn from their experiences. Daily Quote premieres April 27th. Listen free on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad ch...
2020-04-0101 minFemale CriminalsFemale Criminals Bites: AbductionIn addition to new episodes of Female Criminals each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast.Today we’re discussing cases of abduction, and examining some of the most infamous kidnappings throughout true crime history. We'll hear clips from our shows across the Parcast Network, and look at the different reasons why a criminal would carry out such a heinous act.Clips featured: Serial Killers: Ted Bundy Pt. 1, Female Crim...
2020-03-2723 minHaunted PlacesParcast Classic: Devil’s KitchenDue to the unfortunate spread of COVID-19, Parcast has decided to halt recording for the time-being. This is a precautionary measure taken to ensure the safety of our hosts and staff. In the meantime, we're excited to share one of our classic episodes that we know you'll enjoy!About one mile off of Highway 78 near Tallapoosa, Georgia is a mysterious winding creek that follows a forest of oak trees. After many twists and turns, the endless creek dives deep into a canyon. But if you visit, be on the lookout for those lost souls...
2020-03-2645 minFemale CriminalsParcast Classic: Susan Polk Pt. 1Due to the unfortunate spread of COVID-19, Parcast has decided to halt recording for the time-being. This is a precautionary measure taken to ensure the safety of our hosts and staff. In the meantime, we're excited to share one of our classic episodes that we know you'll enjoy!In 2002, after twenty years of marriage, 44-year-old Susan Polk of San Francisco, called it quits with her husband, 70-year-old Felix Polk. Susan's reasons for divorce were simple: she believed her husband was a spy working for the CIA. Learn more about your...
2020-03-2552 min
Mythical MonstersParcast Classic: OgreDue to the unfortunate spread of COVID-19, Parcast has decided to halt recording for the time-being. This is a precautionary measure taken to ensure the safety of our hosts and staff. In the meantime, we're excited to share one of our classic episodes that we know you'll enjoy!
He’s not the loveable guy you’re used to seeing in animated films: These 12th century monsters were usually depicted as large, hideous, man-like beings that ate humans—especially infants and children.
2020-03-2349 minFemale CriminalsFemale Criminals Bites: Cannibals & VampiresIn addition to new episodes of Female Criminals each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast.Today we’re discussing cannibals and vampires. We’ll examine strange cases of predators who drink blood and feast on flesh, and delve into their unique psychology.Clips featured: Unsolved Murders: Atlas Vampire, Female Criminals: Tracey Wigginton, Serial Killers: Albert Fish Pt. 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
2020-03-2025 minFemale CriminalsFemale Criminals Bites: Wealthy VictimsIn addition to new episodes of Female Criminals each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast.Today we're looking into the crimes that affect wealthy victims. While we may assume the wealthy are most often the victims of crimes like robbery, in reality, the wealthy are less likely to be victimized than the poor. Why is this the case, and why do we find it so fascinating when the wealthy become the victims of il...
2020-03-1326 minFemale CriminalsFemale Criminals Bites: Notorious AssassinsIn addition to new episodes of Female Criminals each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast.What motivates someone to assassinate a President, or their musical hero? Today we’re highlighting three notorious assassinations and the perpetrators behind them. Using clips from shows across the Parcast Network, we’ll see what motivated them to kill some of the most prominent figures in history, and explore the lasting impact of their crimes.C...
2020-03-0623 minFemale CriminalsFemale Criminals Bites: Suspicious Celebrity DeathsIn addition to new episodes of Female Criminals each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast.Stars—they’re just like us. So why are we so intrigued by celebrity death, and why is the intrigue amplified when the death is unexpected? Today we’re discussing those high-profile cases. We'll dive into clips from shows across the Parcast Network, including Conspiracy Theories, Unsolved Murders, and Not Guilty. Clips featured: Conspirac...
2020-02-2824 minFemale CriminalsFemale Criminals Rewind: Dorothea Puente Pt. 1On the last Sunday of every month, Parcast Rewind replays a classic episode of Female Criminals that you might have missed! Dorothea Puente didn’t set out to become Sacramento’s most notorious female serial killer. But she did have a criminal streak that grew more sinister, culminating in the deaths of almost a dozen residents of the boarding house she ran. How was she able to evade detection from family members and social workers? And how did she get away with her first murder? Learn more about your ad choic...
2020-02-2357 minHaunted PlacesHaunted Places Rewind: Island of the DollsOn the last Sunday of every month, Parcast Rewind replays a classic episode of Haunted Places that you might have missed! Quiet whispers, distant singing, and hundreds of mutilated dolls staring at those who pass. This is the eerie Island of the Dolls. Along the canals of Xochimilco, legends tell of a drowned girl searching for her doll in the afterlife, a woman who haunts the canals hoping to kidnap children, and Don Julian, a man rumored to have built the shrine of dolls—and who died canalside with them. Lear...
2020-02-2347 minFemale CriminalsFemale Criminals Bites: Unhealthy RelationshipsIn addition to new episodes of Female Criminals each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast.Today we're exploring cases of unhealthy relationships and examining some of true crime's most notorious couples. We'll dive into clips from shows across the Parcast Network, and look at how the twisted—often abusive—dynamic between two criminals shapes the crimes they commit.Clips featured: Crimes of Passion: Bonnie and Clyde Pt. 1, Female Crimin...
2020-02-2128 minFemale CriminalsFemale Criminals Bites: Childhoods From HellIn addition to new episodes of Female Criminals each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast.Today we're taking a look at what some of the most infamous criminals in history have in common: a brutal childhood. As we dive into clips from shows across the Parcast Network, we'll explore how their early years of abuse, neglect, and trauma all shaped these individuals into notorious offenders. Clips featured: Female Cri...
2020-02-1421 minFemale CriminalsFemale Criminals Bites: Elderly CriminalsIn addition to new episodes of Female Criminals each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast.Today we explore the unique and shocking cases when elders we expect to respect defy society and commit crimes in their old age. We'll dive into clips from shows across the Parcast Network, and discuss all the reasons a senior citizen may defy the norm and break the law.Clips featured: Con Artists: Be...
2020-02-0723 minFemale CriminalsFemale Criminals Bites: Victims Who EscapedIn addition to new episodes of Female Criminals each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast.Today we're exploring those rare and hopeful instances where victims managed to break out of their captors' clutches and flee to freedom. We'll dive into clips from shows across the Parcast Network, and discuss all the ways in which a victim might escape and the psychological effects their traumatic experiences might have had on them....
2020-01-3132 minHaunted PlacesHaunted Places Rewind: Ruthin CastleOn the last Sunday of every month, Parcast Rewind replays a classic episode of Haunted Places that you might have missed! It’s a manor turned resort that has haunted northern Wales for almost a thousand years. How could a castle birthed in treason not have ended up haunted? Welcome to Ruthin Castle—enjoy your stay! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-01-2654 minFemale CriminalsFemale Criminals Rewind: Anne Bonny Pt. 1On the last Sunday of every month, Parcast Rewind replays a classic episode of Female Criminals that you might have missed! Anne Bonny and her lover Calico Jack Rackham tore through the Caribbean together from 1718 to 1720, plundering loot from smaller ships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-01-2649 minFemale CriminalsFemale Criminals Bites: Mothers MisbehavingIn addition to new episodes of Female Criminals each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast.Today we're taking a closer look at women who subverted their maternal expectations to lead a life of crime. We'll analyze these instances with clips from shows across the Parcast Network, and discuss the different ways these mothers misbehaved. Clips featured: The Dark Side Of: Stage Mother, Con Artists: Sante Kimes Pt. 2, Serial Kil...
2020-01-2424 minFemale CriminalsFemale Criminals Bites: Psychological ManipulationIn addition to new episodes of Female Criminals each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast.Today we explore the idea of Psychological Manipulation—the tactics criminals use to deceive, coerce, and exert control over their victims. We'll dive into clips from shows across the Parcast Network, and discuss how these methods work, and most importantly, their dangerous consequences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-01-1730 minHaunted PlacesThe Chelsea HotelBuilt in 1884, the Chelsea Hotel has been a beacon of New York City counterculture for over a century. Its bohemian community has included Andy Warhol, Sid Vicious, and Stanley Kubrick. But where there is great creativity, there is often great tragedy. And some residents of this hotel simply refuse to leave.Parcasters - Don’t miss all of our special Summer of ‘69 episodes by subscribing to Parcast Presents: Summer of ‘69, on Spotify, or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-07-2559 minFemale Criminals“The Manson Girls” - The Women of the Manson FamilyBy July, 1969, the "Manson Girls” saw Charlie as more than a leader, he was the second coming of Christ. Manson’s cult gospel called them to prepare for a fast approaching race war called Helter Skelter that would burn Southern California to the ground. And if the war didn’t start on its own, they would light the fuse.Parcasters - Don’t miss all of our special Summer of ‘69 episodes by subscribing to Parcast Presents: Summer of ‘69, on Spotify, or anywhere you listen to podcasts!Sponsors!Embrace Pet Insurance - Get your FREE quote a...
2019-07-2451 minHaunted PlacesThe White HousePristine and untouchable, this iconic building has been home to various Presidents of the United States for over two hundred years. But the history of the American Presidency is not as spotless as the walls at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue - in fact, those who walk the White House grounds often find themselves face to face with ghostly shreds of the nation's past. Parcasters - How does a lie become a life altering conviction? There is no more tragic example than the Bernard Baran case. Find out more today by listening to Not Guilty on Spotify or wherever you l...
2019-07-0449 minFemale Criminals“The Smotherer” - Waneta HoytFor two decades, Waneta Hoyt was seen as the unluckiest mother in the world. But when new evidence emerged, police wondered if she wasn't a grieving mother, but in fact a serial killer. Parcasters - When conservation advocate Joy Adamson turned up dead, the authorities initially suspected one of her lions. Little did they know one of her disgruntled employees would be much more dangerous! Listen to her story on Assassinations, available now on Spotify or wherever you get your Parcast Originals! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-07-0353 minHaunted PlacesThe Stanley HotelIn 1909, this historic and picturesque hotel opened in the beautiful Estes Valley, Colorado. The Stanley Hotel has stood for over one-hundred years, but during that time, this relaxing and lovely vacation place, has also drawn the admiration of the dead, and the dead do not intend to leave anytime soon. Parcasters - This week on Hostage we finish the unbelievable story of a woman held captive for over seven years. Hear the end of this story at parcast.com/hostage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-06-1347 minFemale Criminals“Deadly Delusions" - Susan PolkIn 2002, after twenty years of marriage, 44-year-old Susan Polk of San Francisco, called it quits with her husband, 70-year-old Felix Polk. Susan's reasons for divorce were simple: she believed her husband was a spy working for the CIA and he had brainwashed her and her children. Parcasters - In Conspiracy Theories this week we explore the North American Union, a supposed superstate created through merging the governments of Mexico, Canada, and the United States. Was it in the plans, is it still? Find out today at parcast.com/conspiracy Learn more about your a...
2019-06-0552 minHaunted PlacesCorvin CastleIts dungeons have housed many unfortunate prisoners, many dangerous secrets. So secure was this stronghold, that it was able to bend the will of perhaps the greatest villain in history; Vlad Dracula himself. Parcasters - Who was the Man in the Iron Mask? The king’s brother? The queen’s lovechild? A poor unlucky valet? This week we do our best to find out on Unexplained Mysteries! Available now on parcast.com/unexplained Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-05-3055 minHaunted PlacesHigbee BeachThis slice of untouched beauty on the New Jersey coast offers endless activities for outdoor enthusiasts. But it's the things buried below the surface you have to watch out for -- the lonely grave and the lost military weapons -- these dark secrets lurk behind the idyllic scenery, seeking out only the most vulnerable of souls.Parcasters - Don't miss Hostage this week! Where we tell the story of a South Korean celebrity abducted on orders of the North Korean government, in order to boost their own film industry. Listen now at parcast.com/hostage
2019-05-2355 minHaunted PlacesWhite Rock LakeOnce a popular man-made recreational waterfront in Dallas, Texas. White Rock Lake took on a sinister turn after a tragic drowning. The problem was, nobody seems to know when this happened or who really died that day. Parcasters - Checked out Not Guilty yet? We’re following up our examination of the Robert Blake trial with a real corker, the trial of Cythia Payne, the Madam of London. Find out more at parcast.com/notguilty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-05-0952 minHaunted PlacesRaynham HallIn 1936, a photographer captured the visage of a specter in what became the most famous picture of a ghost ever taken. The ghost would later be known as the "Brown Lady of Raynham Hall", and her mystery would open the door to a world of dark secrets kept by the wealthy English family.Parcasters - Was George Adamski a conman or genuine UFO observer? Find out on this week's episode of Extraterrestrial! Available now at parcast.com/extraterrestrial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-05-0242 minFemale Criminals“The Queen of Mean” - Leona HelmsleyBorn in 1920 to poor, Jewish immigrants, Leona Helsley spent the first 30 years of her life doing whatever it took to rise above her humble origins. She changed her name, bullied her competitors, and, if necessary, skirted the corners of the law, engaging in blackmail and fraud.Parcasters - One of the greatest true crime cases in ever told is also one of the most impactful events in our nation’s history! Can you guess which one it is? Find out now at parcast.com/assassinations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
2019-04-1044 minHaunted PlacesWaverly Hills SanatoriumOriginally opened in Louisville, Kentucky in 1910, the Waverly Hills Sanatorium was a state of the art facility built for the treatment of Tuberculosis. Gruesome surgeries, chained up patients, and rampant suffering all called this building home. In recent years, vandals have laid waste to its once pristine interior, but the dead do not take kindly to these intrusions.Parcasters - Curious about US plans for to turn public opinion towards conflict with Cuba during the Cold War? Check out this week's episode of Conspiracy Theories: parcast.com/conspiracy Learn more about your ad...
2019-04-0441 minHaunted PlacesHollywood Forever CemeteryFounded in 1899, this is one of the oldest cemeteries in Los Angeles, California. Over its century of operation, Hollywood Forever has seen scandals, grave robbers, earthquakes, floods, and disrepair. Yet, the famous dead still long to be buried among their peers. Some of these deceased stars, refuse to give up the spotlight to this day.Parcasters - If you haven’t checked out our new show, Crimes of Passion, you’re missing out! Listen to our newest episodes on the Jodi Arias trial at parcast.com/passion Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
2019-03-2149 minFemale Criminals“Tokyo Rose” Pt. 2 - Iva ToguriShe was out of options and desperately searching for a way back to her home to America. In 1945, Iva Toguri, stepped forward and claimed to be the infamous Japanese war broadcaster “Tokyo Rose”. Her bold decision landed her a trip back home, but it came with a steep price.Parcasters - If you haven’t checked out our new show, Crimes of Passion, you’re missing out! Listen to our newest episodes on the Jodi Arias trial at parcast.com/passion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-03-2046 minHaunted PlacesLaLaurie MansionOne of the most haunted places in New Orleans, The LaLaurie Mansion has seen years of torture and abuse. Slaves were found chained and tortured in the attic after a fire broke out in the house in 1834. The perpetrator was none other than Madame Delphine LaLaurie herself. This woman’s evil energy remains at the mansion in the French Quarter despite her exile from the United States. Parcasters - To learn about an iconic event in American history, check out our our new episode on John McCain on HOSTAGE, wherever you get your shows. Listen now at pa...
2019-03-0746 minFemale Criminals“Princess Die” Pt. 2 - Diane DownsIn 1983, she was accused of shooting her three children in a twisted attempt to prove her love to her boyfriend. The Oregon district attorney feared that Diane Downs would walk free, due to a lack of evidence. All his hopes rested on a star witness: 8-year-old Christie Downs, Diane's oldest daughter.Parcasters - To learn about an iconic event in American history, check out our our new episode on John McCain on HOSTAGE, wherever you get your shows. Listen now at parcast.com/hostageSponsors!BetterHelp - Go to BetterHelp.com/Criminals to...
2019-03-0649 minHaunted PlacesJefferson HotelEach room at the Jefferson Hotel in Texas is haunted by a different ghost. Room 19, in particular, is said to be haunted by the ghost of a young bride from 1870. The groom never showed up to their wedding so she hung herself from the bed. That same bed remains in the room today, where visitors can still hear her cries.Parcasters - This hotel isn’t the only thing haunted by a young dead bride, check out our new podcast CRIMES OF PASSION today! Listen now at parcast.com/passionSponsors!SugarBearHair - Go...
2019-02-2147 minFemale Criminals“Belle Starr” Pt. 2 - Myra Maybelle ShirleyKnown for stealing from the rich, and giving to the poor, newspapers called her "The Bandit Queen." But was Wild West anti-hero Belle Starr actually guilty of being a thief, or was she simply married to one? In 1889, her notorious reputation would result in a bloody ending only reserved for an American outlaw. Parcasters - Love may have brought Belle Starr to her grave, but she isn’t alone! Learn about more criminal couples on our new podcast CRIMES OF PASSION. Listen today at parcast.com/passionSponsors!Shudder - To try Shudder fre...
2019-02-2047 minHaunted PlacesCharles BridgeThis tourist destination in the Czech Republic is home to nearly 700 years of ghost stories. The stone Gothic bridge not only connects Old Town to the rest of Prague, but also connects the afterlife to those living today. They say if you dare to go late at night you can see severed heads still dangling from the towers at each end.Parcasters - After this episode of Haunted Places, take the Parcast Bridge over to our new show Extraterrestrial to hear about the abduction of Barney and Betty Hill. Listen at parcast.com/extraterrestrial.
2019-01-3145 minFemale Criminals“Torture Mother” - Gertrude BaniszewskiIn the summer of 1965 in Indiana, teenagers Sylvia and Jenny Likens were invited to stay in the home of their friend's mother, Gertrude Baniszewski. Only one of them would leave the house alive.Parcasters - After this episode of Female Criminals, go check out our new show Extraterrestrial and learn about the abduction of Barney and Betty Hill. Listen at parcast.com/extraterrestrial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-01-3049 minHaunted PlacesAradale Mental HospitalThe gold rush brought thousands of British migrants to Australia in the 1850s. Known as “The Maddest Place on Earth,” the colonial government quickly ordered the construction of several mental health facilities outside of Melbourne. The Aradale Mental Hospital housed hundreds of thousands of people deemed “insane.” Most of these people lived out the rest of their lives at the hospital…and continue to haunt the compound today. Parcasters - For more stories of delusion, check out the tragic upbringing of Hercules on our Mythology podcast at parcast.com/mythology Learn more about your ad cho...
2019-01-241h 01Haunted PlacesOhio State ReformatoryA shiver goes down the back of your neck. Is it just because of the long drafty hallways? Or were the prisoners of the Ohio State Reformatory trying to whisper a warning to escape before you're unable to leave? Prisoners aren't the only ones still locked in their cells. Guards monitor your every move. Even if you can't see them, you can feel their undying vigilance. Parcast News - Be sure to check out Parcast’s first fictional crime show MIND’S EYE at Parcast.com/MindsEye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
2019-01-1045 minHaunted PlacesDead Man’s IslandOff the coast of Vancouver, British Columbia sits a small, foggy island with iconic, pointed treetops. Those trees once carried the coffins of the dead. Though the coffins are now gone, the bones of the fallen remain. Their dust is mixed on the sands of the shore. Their spirits are the whispering wind, warning all curious wanderers to keep away.Parcast - If this episode piqued your interest in captivity, check out our new show, HOSTAGE! Subscribe today to hear our most recent episode on Shergar, the kidnapped racehorse.Sponsors!Shudder - To t...
2018-12-2053 minHaunted PlacesChâteau de BrissacMany years ago a tragedy occurred at the Château de Brissac. This tragedy plagued the house for many years. Now, the one time countess of the beautiful castle lurks in the halls. She haunts the men that visit, hoping to deny them the love that she never received.New Podcast!Parcast - Check out our brand new podcast Mythology at https://www.parcast.com/mythology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2018-12-1351 minHaunted PlacesIulia Hasdeu CastleGuided by the spirit of his dearly departed daughter, Petriceicu Bogdan Hasdeu builds an ornate castle in Romania for Iulia. She instructed her father to pay special attention to magic numbers, three and seven, while building the structure in 1894. A young child prodigy, you can still hear Iulia playing the piano throughout the folly house. Sponsors!Parcast - Rate, review and subscribe to our new show Assassinations which premieres November 19th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2018-11-2247 minHaunted PlacesWhaley HouseIf you visit the Whaley House, you might think there was a squatter hiding in the residence. If you’re smart, you’ll be on the lookout for Yankee Jim, whose gruesome execution dropped the property value low enough for the parcel of land to be bought. Sponsors!Parcast - We now have merch for sale! Head to Parcast.com/Merch now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2018-11-1544 minFemale Criminals"Lincoln Conspirator" - Mary SurrattCould you kill a president on your own? John Wilkes Booth used a network of conspirators to execute his plan of assassinating President Abraham Lincoln. The Surratt tavern was a well known hideaway from Confederate spies, was Mary involved in their ultimate act of vengeance?Subscribe to our new show - Hostage - today!Sponsors!Parcast - Sign up for the Parcast Monthly Newsletter at Parcast.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2018-10-1746 minHaunted PlacesNewstead AbbeyAfter an evening of drinking, Lord Byron was visited by the ghost of a monk who demanded he return the skulls he had unearthed to their resting place. When Byron resisted, the ghost curled his hand into a fist and Byron’s throat closed up. Was this all a dream or was it real?Sponsors!Parcast - Sign up for the Parcast Monthly Newsletter at Parcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2018-10-1148 minHaunted PlacesThe Queen MaryInitially a luxury transport across the Atlantic, The Queen Mary is now a floating hotel and museum. As many as 150 spirits have been seen lurking on her decks or wandering her elegant hallway. And if you’re lucky, you’ll see the ghost of a sailor who had tried to pass through an iron water door before it closed, but didn’t make it. He is known as Half Hatch Harry.Sponsors!Parcast - Sign up for the Parcast Monthly Newsletter at Parcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
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