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Fresh Hell PodcastE273: MURDER - Lizzie Halliday (part III)Lizzie Halliday has left a trail of destruction behind her...arson, theft, fraud, and at least one suspicious death! But in this episode, her crimes take a truly horrifying turn. After a year in a mental institution, Lizzie is released back into the care of her much older husband, Paul Halliday. His family and neighbors are already wary of her, and with good reason. Fires, violent outbursts, and unexplained disappearances follow wherever Lizzie goes.When Paul vanishes without a trace, his family and neighbors start asking questions. The authorities arrive at the farm to search for him...
2025-03-141h 01Fresh Hell PodcastE265: MACABRE - This Is The Greatest Show (part I)In this episode, we begin our deep dive into the fascinating and controversial life of P.T. Barnum, the man who revolutionized entertainment and gave the world The Greatest Show on Earth. But before we can fully understand Barnum’s impact, we need to explore the history that paved the way for his success: the origins of freak shows.
We trace the roots of these spectacles back to ancient and medieval times, when human oddities were displayed at royal courts, religious festivals, and marketplaces. Over time, these traditions evolved into cabinets of curiosities and traveling fairs, where both art...
2025-01-1754 minFresh Hell PodcastSPECIAL: New Year - New Binge (part I)Welcome, true-crime lovers, to New Year, New Binge 2025 Edition! What you’ll find included is your guide to an exciting lineup of podcasts that will make 2025 your best year for listening yet. New Years is a time for resolutions, and mine is simple: to share with you the most captivating, chilling, and downright binge-worthy true-crime podcasts. Whether you’re looking to uncover unsolved mysteries or dive into deep investigative storytelling, I’ve got you covered.
Be sure to follow all of the podcasts you enjoyed so you never miss a new episode. Podcasts are listed below in the or...
2025-01-061h 20Fresh Hell PodcastSummer Special: Hot Pursuit (part I)
Welcome to Hot Pursuit, a summer true-crime collaboration, where we dive deep into the world of true crime. We’ve gathered many incredible true-crime podcasters to bring you a multi-part series that’s all about the heat of the chase. We'll explore cases where justice was relentlessly pursued, delve into crimes that occurred during the scorching summer months, and highlight cold cases that desperately need some heating up. From heart-pounding pursuits to stories of perseverance and determination, this collaborative effort aims to shed light on cases that have captivated the public’s imagination and those that need your a...
2024-07-261h 43Fresh Hell PodcastSpecial Episode: New Year - New Binge (part2)The New Years holiday is a celebration of new beginnings. With that in mind, we know this collaboration will introduce you to several amazing new true-crime podcasts that will quickly become your newest true-crime binges as we enter 2024 because, let’s face it, we know that’s exactly what you needed! With tons of episodes each, investigative curiosity, and a focus on advocacy, these podcasts will live up to the theme of our collaboration (“New Year, New Binge”) because you’ll soon find yourself falling in love with the podcasters included in these episodes. So, sit back, grab your detective caps, and l...
2023-12-311h 33Fresh Hell PodcastSpecial Episode: New Year - New Binge (part I)The New Years holiday is a celebration of new beginnings. With that in mind, we know this collaboration will introduce you to several amazing new true-crime podcasts that will quickly become your newest true-crime binges as we enter 2024 because, let’s face it, we know that’s exactly what you needed! With tons of episodes each, investigative curiosity, and a focus on advocacy, these podcasts will live up to the theme of our collaboration (“New Year, New Binge”) because you’ll soon find yourself falling in love with the podcasters included in these episodes. So, sit back, grab your detective caps, and l...
2023-12-291h 26Fresh Hell PodcastSpecial Episode: When Darkness Calls (part II)This Halloween, thirteen true crime podcasts (including Fresh Hell Podcast) come together to share dark and disturbing stories. From haunted houses to serial killers, these tales will send chills down your spine and keep you up at night. Join us for this special 2-part Halloween episode entitled "When Darkness Calls" as we explore the darkest corners of humanity. But be warned: these stories are not for the faint of heart. When darkness calls, how will YOU respond?
Listener discretion is advised.
Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance:
Part 1:
True Crime South Africa https://linktr.ee/truecrimesouthafrica
True Crime C...
2023-10-311h 10Fresh Hell PodcastSpecial Episode: When Darkness Calls (part I)This Halloween, thirteen true crime podcasts (including Fresh Hell Podcast) come together to share dark and disturbing stories. From haunted houses to serial killers, these tales will send chills down your spine and keep you up at night. Join us for this special 2-part Halloween episode entitled "When Darkness Calls" as we explore the darkest corners of humanity. But be warned: these stories are not for the faint of heart. When darkness calls, how will YOU respond?
Listener discretion is advised.
Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance:
Part 1:
True Crime South Africa https://linktr.ee/truecrimesouthafrica
True Crime C...
2023-10-301h 11Fresh Hell PodcastE97: MURDER - Anna Regina Evans SkeetersAnnie tells Johanna about a long forgotten murder on the beautiful island of Bermuda. This is a tragic case of domestic abuse and murder, at the hands of her husband, Edward Skeeters...perhaps with a supernatural twist? You decide if it was coincidence or something unexplained that gave the lovely, kind Anna the justice she deserved, but never had while she was alive.
2021-01-2047 minFresh Hell PodcastE96: MURDER - Graeme ThorneWhen the Thorne family, of Bondi, won the 10th Opera House lottery their lives changed overnight. But instead of a dream come true that helped their hardworking family, the lotto win quickly became a nightmare when their 8 year old son, Graeme was taken on his way to school. The kidnapping of Graeme Thorne shocked Syndey, Australia and for children growing up at this time, things would never be quite the same again.
2021-01-131h 05Fresh Hell PodcastE95: MURDER - Hugo SchenkJohanna takes Annie back to the Habsburg era, to discuss one of Austria’s serial killers, Hugo Schenk. This imposter, con-man and murderer was charming, brutal and ruthless, and he didn’t work alone. Most infuriating? His motive.
This eispde is sponsored by Best Fiends: www.bestfiends.com
2021-01-0651 minFresh Hell PodcastE94: MACABRE -In the Year 2020In this episode we read back through some of the top headlines of 2020, most of which are...not good. We discuss some of the major events in a particularly awful year and conclude with some of the more interesting New year's traditions around the world. Join us and remember everything we survived this year
2020-12-3044 minFresh Hell PodcastE93: Harold Lyme & Marvin MurchinsWhat started as a run of the mill burglary on Christmas Eve would end in one of the most violent attacks this small town in Illinois would ever witness. Soon the question would be: Who is the hunter and who is the prey?!
Talking about children with violent tendencies is never easy, especially during the holidays, but today Annie & Johanna discuss the victims of a devious, duplicitous child in a very affluent small town, just before Christmas!
Outro by:
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2020-12-2348 minFresh Hell PodcastE92: MYSTERY - The Sodder FamilyIt was Christmas Eve 1945, when a fire destroyed the home of George and Jennie Sodder, where they lived with their 10 children. The remains of 5 of their children could not be found. What happened to Maurice, Martha, Louis, Jennie and Betty.
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2020-12-161h 06Fresh Hell PodcastE91: MURDER - The Lawson FamilyIt was on Christmas Day 1929, when Charles D. Lawson went on a 20 min killing spree, that resulted in the death of almost his entire family. What had caused this horrendous crime?
This episode is sponsored by Best Fiends: www.bestfiends.com
Outro: "The Murder of the Lawson Family" by Carolina Buddies
2020-12-0949 minFresh Hell PodcastE90: MACABRE -Sticks and Stones May Break Your BonesThis week we discuss some of the more disturbing early medical treatments, how witches played a role in healing, and why you might want to spend some quality time neck deep in a whale carcass. From early forms of contraception and abortion to literally blowing smoke up your arse, we’ll discuss it, in this episode, which is sure to be the first in a series...
2020-12-0250 minFresh Hell PodcastE89: Madeleine McCann (part II)Today Annie & Johanna conclude their discussion of the Madeleine McCann case. We travel from the UK to Portugal and finally to Germany, where Madeleine’s likely killer is behind bars for an unrelated crime. We discuss the ‘man’ the German authorities refer to as Christian B, his disturbing criminal past, and share our final thoughts on this tragic case.
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2020-11-2558 minFresh Hell PodcastE88: MYSTERY - Madeleine McCann (part I)In a departure from their more usual episodes, Annie and Johanna discuss the 2007 disappearance of British 3 year old, Madeleine McCann, while her family were on holiday in Portugal.
2020-11-181h 04Fresh Hell PodcastE87: MURDER - Ernst KarlThis week Johanna tells Annie about an Austrian police officer, forced to use his weapon on the job. But this was no simple officer involved shooting. You will also learn, how this case ties in with last week's episode, the murder of Ilse Moschner.
This story is sad and dark!
2020-11-1138 minFresh Hell PodcastE86: MURDER - Ilse MoschnerA woman finds a bundle of bones wrapped up in paper in a trash can and this starts one of the most horrible Austrian cases. Johanna tells Annie about the murder of a young woman by a man named Johann Rogatsch. Be warned: this is not for the faint of heart.
2020-11-0452 minFresh Hell PodcastE85: Halloween SpecialIn this, our second annual Halloween episode, we share our own and our listener's stories of the unexplained, the weird, the inspiring, and of course, the spooky...
2020-10-281h 00Fresh Hell PodcastE84: MURDER - Coincidence or Fate in Erdington?Two women the same age are murdered on the same day, in the same place, but over 150 years apart...Annie & Johanna share the details of the tragic unsolved murders of Mary Ashford & Barbara Forrest, and discuss the shocking similarity in the two crimes that have perhaps literally haunted Erdington, England for the past two hundred years...
2020-10-2159 minFresh Hell PodcastE83: MACABRE - She Sees Spooky Sailing ShipsToday Annie & Johanna are talking about some of the lesser known ghost ships! What happened to the crew of the Sea Bird- do you think the fictional story printed in an 1885 newspaper is close to the truth? Do the stories of ships like the Octavius and Gloriana, found with their crew frozen solid, give you chills? Join us as we talk spooky sailing ships, and Johanna convinces Annie to do a dramatic reading of The Flying Dutchman, which she should have probably rehearsed.
2020-10-1450 minFresh Hell PodcastE82: MURDER - Have You Checked the Children? The Murders of Marylou Jenkins & Janett ChristmanThe Babysitter and the Man Upstairs is one of the urban legends that scared Annie the most as a kid. And like many urban legends, this one has a true story, a terrible murder, that inspired it, and terrified the people of Columbia Missouri. Annie tells Johanna the legend and the unsolved murders of 20 year old Marylou Jenkins and 13 year old Janett Christman.
2020-10-0748 minFresh Hell PodcastEpisode 81:Austrian Ghost StoriesBeware! Spooky Fuckery Season is upon us and we decided to start off the month of October with a light hearted epsiode about Austrian Ghosts. Johanna talks about a White Lady and a Red Ivan, who both live at Burg Bernstein. She also tells the legend of a highway ghost, and about 3 famous ghosts, who still travel to Vienna from time to time....allegedly!
2020-09-3042 minFresh Hell PodcastEpisode 80: MURDER - Was it a Serial Killer? (part II)In the second part, Annie talks about the case, that started her research: ther murder of Josie Langmaid. Was her brutal death connected to the murders of the Fountie women and Marietta Ball? Was Joseph LaPage indeed a serial killer?
Outro: Suncook Town Tragedy by Mabel Wilson Tatro
2020-09-2351 minFresh Hell PodcastEpisode 79: MURDER - Was it a Serial Killer? (part I)Once more, Annie went down a rabbit hole. What she thought to be a horrible,yet straight forward murder case turned out to be the possible spree of a serial killer. A pre-Jack the Ripper serial killer, on the loose in New England and Canada. This two part case is not for the faint of heart. In part I., Annie tells us about the murders of Minnie Fountie, her mother and Marietta Ball.
This episode is sponsored by www.bestfiends.com
2020-09-1637 minFresh Hell PodcastE78: MYSTERY - The Galapagos Affair (part II)This week we are returning to Floreana to tell you the rest of the story surrounding Dr. Friedrich Ritter and Dore Strauch. New settlers come to the island: not only the family Wittmer from Germany, but also a mysterious Austrian Baroness with her two lovers and big plans. How will this tropical soap opera end?
2020-09-0945 minFresh Hell PodcastE77:MYSTERY - The Galapagos Affair (part I)The roaring 20s brought jazz, the modern woman, flapper fashion and bathtub gin. But one misanthropic German couple decided to leave all material possessions behind and run away to a deserted island in the Galapagos, where they would start a new life, dedicated to the study of Nietzsche. Instead they found a hard unforgiving life that would end in murder, sex scandals and mysteries, join us for part one of this incredible tale.
In this first part we talk about the Galapagos Islands and why Friedrich Ritter and Dore Strauch decided to seek a different life.
2020-09-0243 minFresh Hell PodcastE76: MACABRE- The Empire State BuildingAnnie & Johanna discuss the weird, wonderful and often macabre history of the Empire State Building, including its record breaking construction, infamous and tragic suicides, the B-25 bomber crash, seances, and more. This episode will have you ready with disturbing facts to delight your friends and family with the next time you visit the Big Apple!
2020-08-2649 minFresh Hell PodcastE75: MACABRE - Medieval TortureToday Annie and Johanna discuss the many ways you might be tortured to death in medieval times. Meet the Iron Maiden, the Spanish Donkey, the Scavenger's Daughter and many more
2020-08-1949 minFresh Hell PodcastE74: MURDER - Cam LymanAnnie tells Johanna about the tragic, unsolved murder of millionaire championship dog breeder, Cam Lyman. A member of one of the elite Boston Brahmin families, Cam was only 54 when he was killed, likely killed by someone he knew, and trusted.
This episode is sponsored by www.podcorn.com
2020-08-1244 minFresh Hell PodcastE73: Neighbors DearestJohanna is back and tells Annie about an Austrian case from 2016. A fight between neighbors gone deadly.
If you have information on the murder of Frauke Liebs, please visit Frauke-liebs.de
2020-08-0527 minFresh Hell PodcastE72: MACABRE - Waterpark Tragedies (part II) incl Action ParkAnnie discusses the tragic death of Caleb Schwab on Schlitterbahn’s Verrückt Waterslide in Kansas City, Kansas. Also covered is Action Park in Vernon, New Jersey, the water park with so many injuries, they had to buy new ambulances for the local hospital.
2020-07-2955 minFresh Hell PodcastE71: MACABRE - Waterpark TragediesJohanna & Annie talk about some of the worst water park tragedies. Starting with the invention of the waterslide in New Zealand, we talk about the tragic deaths of guests in wave pools, the deaths of Hayley Williams in Wales and Lori Mason-Larez in California, the horrific New Taipei Water Park fire and the devastating River Rapids accident in Dreamworld, Australia
2020-07-2236 minFresh Hell PodcastE70: Ursula HerrmannToday Johanna tells Annie the tragic and terrifying 1981 case of kidnapped 10 year old Ursula Herrmann in Bavaria, Germany. What happened to this bright beautiful child on her way home from her cousin’s house, only a 15 minute bike ride? We’ll tell you everything.
2020-07-1554 minFresh Hell PodcastE69: MURDER - Peggy AndrewsAnnie tells Johanna about the brutal unsolved murder of 19 year old co-ed Peggy Andrews in Columbus, Ohio
2020-07-0844 minFresh Hell PodcastE68: MURDER - Jack Unterweger (part II)Today Johanna tells Annie the rest of the horrific details of the crimes of (alleged) serial killer, Jack Unterweger, who murdered women in Europe and the United States. Do you think he’s guilty?
This episode is sponsored by www.podcorn.com
2020-07-0145 minFresh Hell PodcastE67: MYSTERY - Asha DegreeIn the early morning hours of Valentine's Day, 2000, a bright, beautiful 9 year old girl left her home, and walked out into a storm, never to be seen again. Today Annie tells Johanna about the mysterious disappearance of Asha Jaquilla Degree, who disappeared from her loving family in North Carolina twenty years ago. What do you think happened?
This episode is sponsored by petflow.com
2020-06-241h 02Fresh Hell PodcastE66: MURDER - Jack Unterweger (part I)This week Johanna tells Annie everything she needs to know about the beginings of the most notorious Austrian serial killer: Jack Unterweger
2020-06-1737 minFresh Hell PodcastE65: MURDER - Gay GibsonThe murder of a young, beautiful aspiring stage actress, known as Gay Gibson, shocked post WWII England, and the tabloids were a welcome diversion from the austerity of England in the late 1940s, especially due to the unusual circumstances of the case. The trial would be more about her past than her stolen future, so today Annie does her best to tell you the story as it should be told.
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2020-06-0300 minFresh Hell PodcastE64: The Theft of the SalieraIn 2003 a precious sculpture was stolen from the Museum of Art History in Vienna. Was it a meticulously planned heist or was the thief just lucky? And what even is this world famous Saliera exactly, who was the man behind the master piece and how did it end up in Vienna in the first place?
Johanna tells Annie everything there is no to know about the theft of Cellini's Salt Cellar
2020-05-2744 minFresh Hell PodcastE63: MURDER - Theresia KandlToday Johanna tells Annie about Theresia Kandl, an Austrian murderer, whose story has become almost legend through the years. Did a Theresia carry her dead husband halfway through Vienna? Did she have help? Are her remains really on display at the Kriminalmuseum? Join us as we discuss the life and death of an abused woman, pushed over the edge.
2020-05-2045 minFresh Hell PodcastE62: St. Augustine & The Haunted LighthouseAnnie tells Johanna some of the fascinating history of St. Augustine, the oldest city in the United States. From the 'discovery,' and colonization of Florida by Spain's famed explorers, Juan Ponce de Leon and Pedro Menendez de Aviles, to the first Underground Railroad, of Native people helping escaped slaves find freedom in Fort Mose...through the second Spanish period, and the construction of the very haunted Saint Augustine Lighthouse. We talk about the USA's first male and female Hispanic American lighthouse keepers, and discuss some of the tragedies that may have contributed to the haunting. This one has a...
2020-05-1358 minFresh Hell PodcastE61: MYSTERY - Lars MittankIn 2014 the 28 year old German tourist Lars Mittank disappears in Bulgaria and nobody knows what happened to him. What might have started with a fight between soccer fans ended in one of the most mysterious missing person cases. If you have any information about the whereabouts of Lars Mittank, please contact your local authorities , +49 151 61378673, or visit http://www.findet-lars-mittank.de/
2020-05-0650 minFresh Hell PodcastE60: MACABRE - Nova Scotia & The TitanicIn the wake of the recent, tragic, mass shooting event in Nova Scotia, we thought we’d tell our listeners about one of the many times Nova Scotia, and the people of Canada managed to handle a time of crisis with dignity and great care. Canada was, of course, a safe refuge for countless air travelers on 9/11, but they also had a crucial role in the story of the Titanic. Today we are talking about the people of Nova Scotia, especially in Halifax, coming together to care for Titanic’s dead. We’ll tell you a little about this part of Tit...
2020-04-2943 minFresh Hell PodcastE59: Mothman & The Silver Bridge CollapseIn today's episode, we discuss the terrible tragedy of the Silver Bridge Collapse, and the local legend of the Mothman, the infamous cryptid who called Point Pleasant, West Virginia, home. What exactly was the Mothman? A monster, a mutant, or the most ineffienct harbinger of doom, ever? Let us know what you think!
2020-04-2250 minFresh Hell PodcastE58: Two Tales of IsolationThis week we want to distract you with two stories of people, who had to suffer through months and years of loneliness, despair and isolation, but who never gave up hope and lived through it. Ada Blackjack and Lt. Onoda Hiroo had to adapt to extremely harsh living conditions, but they just kept going!
Outro: Kimigayo/ the Japanese National Anthem
This episode is sponsored by Podcorn: www.podcorn.com
2020-04-1550 minFresh Hell PodcastE57: MACABRE - The hijacking of FedEx 705This week is the 26th anniversary of the hijacking of Fed Ex flight 705.What should have been a routine flight from Memphis to San Diego became an unbelievable fight for survival in the sky. Today Annie tells Johanna about the hero pilots of flight 705, and a plane that helped save their lives.
This episode is sponsored by Best Fiends: www.bestfiends.com
2020-04-0849 minFresh Hell PodcastE56: We don't know, how to name this one...Enjoy!This week we decided to talk about four of the most bizarre moments in history, that hold some humor....dark humor!
The unexpected death of Aeschylus, Tycho Brahe's unusual pet, the day Napoleon had to retreat from a fluffy army and the chaos that was the first Olympic marathon on US soil, during the Olympic games of 1904.
We share with you a few of our favorite tales and strange deaths, while keeping each other company under quarantine.
This episode is sponsored by Elemis: www.elemis.com/us/freshhell
2020-04-0152 minFresh Hell PodcastE55: MURDER - Eva FaschaunerinIn this episode we are taking you back to the year 1770, when an Austrian farmer's wife was set on trial for the murder of her husband. They had only been married for a little over a month. Eva Faschaunerin was the last victim of judicial torture in the Habsburg Monarchy.This episode is sponsored by Best Fiends: www.bestfiends.com
2020-03-2547 minFresh Hell PodcastE54: MURDER - The Crawford Family MurdersIn 1970 Elmer Crawford spent a lot of time planning the murder of his wife and three children...this Family Annihilator almost got away with his plan to play the grieving husband and father...but even though one mistake made it clear he was the killer, would he ever be brought to justice? Annie tells Johanna all about this horrific Australian crime.
This episode is sponsored by Elemis. Got to www.elemis.com/us/freshhell
2020-03-1850 minFresh Hell PodcastE53: MYSTERY - The Bennington TriangleVermont is one of the most pastoral picturesque states in America, known for its covered bridges, cheese, stunning fall foliage, delicious maple syrup, winter sports, and a series of mysterious disappearances amd deaths in and around Bennington between 1945 and 1950. The Bennington Triangle is believed to be at the source of the mysterious cases. Join us as we discuss what may have happened to Middie Rivers, Paula Jean Weldon, James Tedford, Paul Jephson and Frieda Langer.
This episode is sponsored by Best Fiends: www.bestfiends.com
2020-03-1145 minFresh Hell PodcastE52: MYSTERY - The Enfield PoltergeistIn 1977, the Enfield Poltergeist tormented a North London family and remains, arguably, the most documented poltergeist case to date. Flying LEGO’s and superheated marbles, levitation, apparitions... this case has everything! You voted for this topic for our 1st anniversary episode, so join us as we discuss our listener choice, The Enfield Poltergeist, the inspiration for the film, The Conjuring 2. Thanks to you, our listeners for a wonderful year! This episode is sponosred by Best Fiends: www.bestfiends.com
2020-03-0451 minFresh Hell PodcastE51: MURDER - Gertrude, Walter & Ingrid AltreiterThis week Johanna tells Annie about the life and crimes of the sadistic Austrian spree killer, Werner Kniesek, and the tragic murder of the Altreiter family. Could these murders have been prevented?
This episode is sponsored by Best Fiends: https://bestfiends.com/
2020-02-2640 minFresh Hell PodcastE50: MURDER - Villisca (Part II)In this episode we cover the terrible axe murder that put the small town of Villisca, Iowa on the map. We’ll discuss the murder that destroyed both the Moore family and the Stillinger family, and explore the clues left behind by the killer. We’ll talk about the most likely suspects, and try to decide whether we think this savage, gruesome event was part of the work of an unnamed serial killer, or a solo event with lust, greed or revenge as the motive. Was there a copy cat killer who used published details from the cases we covered last...
2020-02-191h 04Fresh Hell PodcastE49: MURDER - Villisca (Part I)In 1911 and 1912 there was a series of murders, all near train tracks, through the Rocky Mountains region to the Midwest. Today we discuss these horrific crimes leading up to the axe murders in Villisca. Do you think they are all the same unknown serial killer?
This episode is sponsored by Podcorn. For more information go to www.podcorn.com
2020-02-121h 02Fresh Hell PodcastIntroducing - For Life: The PodcastIn 1991, Isaac Wright Jr. was wongfully convicted and faced a life in prison. But he kept going and fought for justice, not only for himself, but also for fellow inmates. After 7 years his charges were finally dismissed and Isaac Wright Jr. set out to study law and to become an advocate for people in similar situations. In "For Life: The Podcast" he now tells the true stories of inncocent people fighting for justice.
2020-02-1100 minFresh Hell PodcastE48: MURDER - The Gladbeck Hostage Crisis54 hours! That’s how long it took to end the Gladbeck Hostage Crisis, that started as a bank robbery gone wrong and ended in three deaths: Emanuele de Giorgi, Silke Bischoff and Ingo Hagen.This week Johanna talks about this crime, that took place in August 1988, and about the role the media played in it.
This episode is sponsored by BEST FIENDS: https://bestfiends.com/
2020-02-0557 minFresh Hell PodcastE47: MACABRE - Victorian Death Trip (Part II): Bring out the deadWe’re headed back to Victorian London as we discuss John Snow and the discoveries he made regarding the spread of cholera.We discuss horrifically overcrowded cemeteries, body bugs, dancing on the dead at Enon Chapel, and take you on a ride on the London Necropolis Railroad.
This episode is sponsored by Ballsy. Use promo code “FRESH20” for a 20% discount. Go to http://www.ballwash.com
2020-01-2950 minFresh Hell PodcastE46: MURDER - Barbara Songhurst & Christine ReedIn 1953 Teddington, England, was a town buzzing about the upcoming coronation of Elizabeth II. After the long hard years of World War II, the nation was looking forward to celebrating, and very few people in the charming town on the Thames realized a brutal rapist and murderer was on the loose. This is the story of the murder of 16 year old Barbara Songhurst and her best friend, 18 year old Christine Reed, the victims of the Towpath Murders.
2020-01-2253 minFresh Hell PodcastE45: Habsburg Tragedies (Part II)In the second part, Annie and Johanna talk about the murder of Empress Elisabeth I. in Geneva and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Duchess Sophie in Sarajevo, which ultimately started WW I.
2020-01-1542 minFresh Hell PodcastE44: Habsburg Tragedies (Part I)The Habsburg dynasty ruled Austria for 640 years. In this two part episode we focus on the last decades of the dying empire. This week Annie and Johanna talk about the tragic and scandalous deaths of Crown Prince Rudolf and his 17 year old mistress Mary Vetsera.
2020-01-0853 minFresh Hell PodcastE43: MURDER - Dagmar FuhrichIn 1963 a brutal murder took place in the Viennese Staatsoper. The victim of the crime, that shocked the whole nation, was a 10 year old ballet student.
2020-01-0146 minFresh Hell PodcastE42: Sergeant Al PowellOn December 24, 1988, Sergeant Al Powell, of the LAPD would face the most difficult day of his long and storied career on the force. Join us, as we reflect on the shocking and tragic hostage situation that turned strangers into friends and terrorists into thieves.
2019-12-2546 minFresh Hell PodcastE41: MACABRE - Spontaneous Human CombustionWait, is spontaneous combustion really a thing? Annie decides to finally look into the subject of people spontaneously bursting into flame and burning to ash, and she’s going to tell Johanna everything.
2019-12-1847 minFresh Hell PodcastE40: MURDER - Martha MarekMartha Marek survived a deeply troubling childhood, and emerged a beautiful young woman who loved a nice carpet almost as much as she loved rat poison. Johanna tells Annie a twisted tale of greed, quality carpets, sincerely shocking levels of fraud, and of course...murder.
2019-12-1140 minFresh Hell PodcastE39: Greetings from KrampusIn this episode we do not only talk about the Krampus, we also face our childhood holiday traumas and begin to heal. Join Annie and Johanna in this rather chatty episode, when they laugh in the face of the Krampus!
2019-12-0448 minFresh Hell PodcastE38: MACABRE - The Cocoanut Grove FireOn Thanksgiving weekend, after a shocking upset at a Boston Collge vs. Holy Cross football game, the popular night spot, Cocoanut Grove, was the place to see and be seen. What should have been a joyous holiday weekend ended in unimaginable horror. Annie tells the story of one of the most devastating fires in U.S. history, and the medical advances made as a result.
2019-11-271h 04Fresh Hell PodcastE37: MURDER - The Greenbrier GhostSomewhere along a picturesque highway in the mountains of West Virginia is a sign that reads, “Interred in nearby cemetery is Zona Heaster Shue. Her death in 1897 was presumed natural until her spirit appeared to her mother to describe how she was killed by her husband Edward. Autopsy on the exhumed body verified the apparition's account. Edward, found guilty of murder, was sentenced to the state prison. Only known case in which testimony from a ghost helped convict a murderer.” This is the story of Zona Heaster Shue, the Greenbrier Ghost.
2019-11-2048 minFresh Hell PodcastE36: MYSTERY - Aeryn GillernIn 2007 a young man disappeared in Vienna, never to be seen again. Since then his mother is trying to find answers to the question "What happened to Aeryn Gillern?".
2019-11-1359 minFresh Hell PodcastE35: MURDER - John List, family annihilatorIt was the biggest crime story in New Jersey since the Lindbergh kidnapping.In 1971, the entire List Family was found murdered, execution style in their sprawling, empty mansion known as Breeze Knoll. The only missing family member was John List, the son, husband and father of the victims. You may have heard this story before, but Annie takes a deep dive, so join us, and we'll tell you everything...
2019-11-061h 09Fresh Hell PodcastE34: Halloween SpecialIn this special episode Annie and Johanna talk about their paranormal encounters and read letters sent in by the audience.
2019-10-3049 minFresh Hell PodcastE33: The Exorcism of Anneliese MichelThe exorcism of Anneliese Michel inspired the film “The Exorcism of Emily Rose". The true story is much more sad, and disturbing than one can imagine. Johanna and Annie cover this incredibly shocking and tragic case.
2019-10-2355 minFresh Hell PodcastE32: MURDER - The Hammersmith Ghost MurderThis week Annie tells Johanna the story of the Hammersmith Ghost Murder, a shocking tale of murder and mischief from the early 1800s that may still haunt the area to this day...
2019-10-1642 minFresh Hell PodcastE31: MURDER - Armin MeiwesJohanna tells Annie another cannibal story, the third in her German Cannibal trilogy... and now Annie thinks it's time to phase out some of their traditional fairy tales... Join us for yet another disturbing and surprisingly sad story, that leaves Annie and Johanna feeling sorry for everyone involved.
2019-10-0956 minFresh Hell PodcastE30: MACABRE - The Great London Beer FloodLife in an early 19th century London slum was hell. Until one day, it suddenly became even worse, in the strangest and most surprisingly horrific way. Join us as Annie tells Johanna about the Great London Beer Flood of 1814.
2019-10-0237 minFresh Hell PodcastE29: MURDER - Evelyn NesbitEvelyn Nesbit was one of the great American beauties, a Gibson girl who captured many hearts. Two in particular, famed architect Stanford White, and Harry Thaw, bon vivant and heir to a massive fortune, found themselves in a shocking triangle of violence, madness, obsession and, ultimately, murder.
2019-09-251h 19Fresh Hell PodcastE28: MURDER - Carol & Christopher DiMaiti - The Crimes of Charles StuartIn 1989 Boston was shocked by the brutal, senseless attack on Charles Stuart and his pregnant wife, Carol. Their tragedy was captured by a live television crew, which captivated and horrified the city of Boston, and the nation.
2019-09-181h 11Fresh Hell PodcastE27: MYSTERY - Frauke LiebsThis week Johanna tells Annie about the mysterious disappearance and death of Frauke Liebs, the chilling and confounding continued phone calls from her, to her loved ones, and her tragic end. Was she another victim of the infamous Höxter Horror House?
2019-09-1144 minFresh Hell PodcastE26: MURDER - Clara Harris & Henry RathboneEveryone knows the story of the assassination of President Licoln, but what about the story of Clara Harris and Henry Rathbone, the couple who attended the play with them that fateful night? Annie tells Johanna this incredible true story of love, tragedy, madness, murder, and a ghost! This tale has everything, join us as we make this old news fresh again.
2019-09-0445 minFresh Hell PodcastE25: MYSTERY - The Dyatlov Pass IncidentIn February, 1959, 9 hikers from the Ural Polytechnical Institute embarked on a difficult hike into the Ural Mountains... they never came home.
Led by Igor Dyatlov, the pass where their bodies were recovered is now know known as the Dyatlov Pass Incident. One of the great mysteries of Soviet era, Johanna & Annie lay out the facts of the case and discuss what happened to make 9 experienced hikers cut themselves out of their tent and flee into the night, half dressed. This is one of our favorite unsolved mysteries, and, we think, one of the creepiest true stories we know.
2019-08-281h 20Fresh Hell PodcastE24: MACABRE - Victorian Death TripDeadly wallpaper, exploding combs, burning ballerinas, murder bottles, and more macabre stories... Join us on a Victorian Death Trip, where we discuss all the horrible and shocking ways you could die in this fascinating era!
2019-08-211h 14Fresh Hell PodcastE23: MURDER - The Horror House of HöxterJohanna tells Annie about the horror house of Höxter, Germany, where Wilfried and Angelika W. tortured and killed helpless victims.
This is an incredibly sad and disturbing tale of abuse and murder.
Listener discretion is advised!
2019-08-1451 minFresh Hell PodcastE22: MURDER - The Axeman of New OrleansIt was about 100 years ago that a killer known as the Axe Man terrorized New Orleans, and demanded that the Crescent City 'jazz it,' or get the axe. Annie & Johanna talk about the terrible attacks that rocked the Big Easy and toast a widow who was pushed to the edge. Was the Axe-man really a demon from hell, or something a bit more...pedestrian? Laissez les terrifiant temps rouler!
2019-08-071h 07Fresh Hell PodcastE21: SPECIAL - International TalesIn a very special episode we break from our usual format, and cover some of the murders, mysteries and macabre stories from countries our listeners are from.In Malta, the murder of Sylvia King and the mysterious elongated skulls found in the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum. In Greece, the 1991 disappearance of 21 month old Ben Needham. In Puerto Rico, we talk about the the Aguadilla UFO incident. In Venice, Italy, we cover the insane curse of the Palazzo Dario. In Sweden, the case of the Atlas Vampire. In Singapore, the horrific Toa Payoh Ritual MurdersIn Poland we discuss Czocha Castle and the many...
2019-07-311h 09Fresh Hell PodcastE20: MURDER - The Lady of the DunesIn the summer of 1974 a girl and her beagle found the badly decomposed body of a murdered woman in the dunes of Provincetown, Massachusetts, and it remains one of the Cape Cod’s most well known cold cases. Who was this woman? Was Whitey Bulger involved in her death? Might she be an extra in the film Jaws? Annie, who is from Cape Cod, tells Johanna and Jam all about this baffling cold case. Stay tuned to the end for a bonus ramble.
2019-07-2455 minFresh Hell PodcastE19: MURDER - Fritz HaarmannWar brings chaos, creating the perfect environment for a serial killer to prey on unsuspecting victims. Join us as Johanna tells Annie about the infamous Fritz Haarmann, who preyed upon post war Germany. This is the second part of her German Cannibal trilogy.
2019-07-1755 minFresh Hell PodcastE18: MURDER - Lauren Dunne AstleyAnnie tells Johanna about the tragic 2011 murder of 18 year old Lauren Astley, which happened on her street in Wayland, Massachusetts. We discuss the issue of breakup violence, especially in teenagers. Please join us as we discuss this terribly senseless murder and it’s aftermath.
2019-07-1041 minFresh Hell PodcastE17: MYSTERY - YOG'TZEJohanna covers the mysterious YOG’TZE incident, a mysterious death that has haunted Germany and the rest of Europe since the 80s. Was it murder or madness that caused the mysterious death of Günther Stoll. Don’t forget to tell us what you think…
2019-07-1042 minFresh Hell PodcastE16: MYSTERY - Rebecca Zahau (Part II)In 2011, the affluent beach town of Coronado, California was rocked by not one, but two mysterious deaths, both at the historic Spreckles Mansion. Six year old Max Shacknai suffered a fatal fall, which some to this day believe was no accident. Days later, his father’s girlfriend, Rebecca Zahau, was found hanging from a balcony in the courtyard of the home. The circumstances around Rebecca’s death are disturbing and bizarre, to say the least… was she murdered, or did she take her own life, as the police claim?
2019-07-101h 00Fresh Hell PodcastE15: MYSTERY - Rebecca Zahau (Part I)In 2011, the affluent beach town of Coronado, California was rocked by not one, but two mysterious deaths, both at the historic Spreckles Mansion. Six year old Max Shacknai suffered a fatal fall, which some to this day believe was no accident. Days later, his father’s girlfriend, Rebecca Zahau, was found hanging from a balcony in the courtyard of the home. The circumstances around Rebecca’s death are disturbing and bizarre, to say the least… was she murdered, or did she take her own life, as the police claim?
2019-07-1056 minFresh Hell PodcastE14: MACABRE - The Curse of TutankhamunWe’ve been fascinated with mummies for as long as we can remember. Join us as we discuss ancient Egyptian mummification, the strange history of mummies through the Victorian era, and the amazing discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun. Was the boy king murdered, and did opening the tomb unleash a terrible curse? We’ll tell you everything!
2019-07-1058 minFresh Hell PodcastE13: MURDER - Karl DenkeThis episode is not for the faint of heart! Johanna tells Annie about the grisley case of Karl Denke, one of the most gruesome cannibal cases in Germany.
2019-07-1043 minFresh Hell PodcastE12: MYSTERY - Natalee Holloway & Stephany Flores RamirezNatalee Holloway vanished on the last night of her graduation trip, on the beautiful island of Aruba. Join us as we discuss her infamous and tragic disappearance, as well as the brutal and senseless murder of Stephany Flores Ramirez, by Joren van der Sloot.
2019-07-1058 minFresh Hell PodcastE11: MURDER - The Papin SistersThe shocking story of the Papin sisters is perhaps the most well known, and most horrific case of follie a deux, or twin madness. This famous French case devastated the Lancelin family, and rocked Le Mans, and the rest of Europe.
2019-07-1038 minFresh Hell PodcastE10: MYSTERY - Zigmund AdamskiIn June of 1980, Zigmund Adamski left his home to walk to the market to buy some produce for dinner. His family never saw him alive again. His body was found five days later, with strange burns, partially dressed and lying on his back on a pile of coal. What on Earth happened to this man? Was it something not of this Earth? One of the officers involved did have a close encounter, and that area of England is known for UFO activity…Join us as we get into the very strange case of the disappearance and death of Zigmund Adamski.
2019-07-1040 minFresh Hell PodcastE09: MURDER -HinterkaifeckAnnie thought she knew everything about the gruesome and baffling Hinterkaifek case, until she covered it with Johanna, who speaks German. This unsolved family massacre is haunting and perplexing, creepy and disturbing. Join us as we go over this infamous and terrible unsolved case.
2019-07-101h 01Fresh Hell PodcastE08: MYSTERY - The Lindbergh Baby (Part II)Annie realized she didn’t actually know this story, so she decided to cover it and learn everything. In part two we cover popular theories and the trial of Bruno Richard Hauptman, who many believe was innocent to this day. Join us for a deep dive on this infamous case.
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