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Heaven’s Gate: The End, Part Two

In this part two episode, we continue our exploration of Heaven’s Gate, focusing on the group’s evolution during the 90s, their adoption of technology, and Marshall Applewhite’s increasingly apocalyptic teachings that culminated in the tragic mass suicide of 1997. We delve into the psychological, social, and cultural factors that contributed to the group’s beliefs, their reliance on sci-fi themes described in Star Trek, and the profound impact on survivors, families, and society. Join us as we analyze the legacy of Heaven’s Gate, exploring how collective belief and charismatic leadership led to one of the most haunting chapters in modern history.

TW: This episode discusses suicide.

Audio edited by Max Holechek

true crime, UFOs

Heaven’s Gate: The Beginning, Part One

Join us as we delve into the fascinating and chilling story of Heaven’s Gate, the UFO cult. In Part One of this two-part episode, we explore the early days of this enigmatic group, led by Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles, whose blend of Christian apocalypticism, UFO beliefs, and strict communal life captivated followers and led to one of the most infamous cult stories in modern history. We discuss how ordinary people were drawn into a movement that promised salvation among the stars and ultimately ended in tragedy. 

Trigger warning: this episode discusses themes of suicide.

Edited by Max Holecheck

curse, true crime, urban legend

Bound by Flesh: The Strange and Morbid History of Anthropodermic Books

Join us as we uncover the chilling history of books bound in human skin, also known as anthropodermic books. Once symbols of prestige for physicians and collectors in the 18th and 19th centuries, these macabre artifacts have recently been a hot topic of critical ethical debates. We explore the science behind identifying these bindings, their historical context, the troubling lack of consent surrounding their creation, and the stories of the people who made them. 

Audio editing by Max Holechek

ghosts, true crime

Fort Worden: Misery, Mystery & Murder

Join us and special guest, Jake Rice of Ghostly Activities aka GHOST DADDY himself, as we delve into the spirits of Fort Worden. We get into the dark history, malicious murders, and an actual paranormal investigation with plenty of *evidence*.

Trigger warning: talk of suicide.

Audio edited by Maxwell Holechek

true crime, unsolved mystery

The White House Farm Murders, Part Two: Jeremy Bamber

In August of 1985, five members of the Bamber family were murdered. But what exactly happened that night remains hotly contested. 

The open and shut case becomes more complicated as Jeremy suddenly becomes the prime suspect. But mishandling of the crime scene, questionable witnesses and evidence gathered in a suspicious manner leaves more questions than answers. What happened that night? And has the wrong man been in jail all these years? 

Edited by Max Holechek

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The White House Farm Murders, Part One: The Crime

In August of 1985, five members of the Bamber family were murdered. But what exactly happened that night remains hotly contested. 

Police were called to the family home where allegedly eldest daughter Sheila was on a rampage. When police entered the home they would find her parents, Nevill and June, her twin sons Daniel and Nicholas and finally Sheila’s body. What happened that night? Did Sheila experience a psychotic break and murder her family or was she set up by the lone surviving son, Jeremy Bamber. 

The first part of our two part episode looks at the family and the crime itself.

Edited by Maxwell Holechek

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The Boston Strangler, Part Two: Albert DeSalvo

A string of murders in Boston from 1962-1964 ended when Albert DeSalvo, a man already incarcerated for a variety of crimes confessed to the murders. But was he really the murderer? 

In our second part of our two part series we look at Albert DeSalvo. Who was he? Was he really the Boston Strangler? And if he wasn’t, who was? 

Edited by Max Holechek 

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The Boston Strangler, Part One: The Murders

In June of 1962, the brutal murder and assault of Anna Slesers would kick off a string of similar murders. 


Dubbed “The Boston Strangler” by the press, it was quickly assumed that the murders were executed by one individual, a fact that is debated to this day. In part one of our two part series covering the case, we examine the murders. 

Edited by Max Holechek 

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