Champagne and Murder Please

In this chilling installment of Champagne and Murder, Please, we uncork the unsettling phenomena of time slips and the doppelgänger effect—those eerie moments when past and present collide, and familiar faces turn dangerously unfamiliar. From documented encounters with doubles that foretold doom to stories of people stepping into another time without warning, we delve into the science, lore, and murder cases entangled in these temporal oddities. Pour a glass, dim the lights, and prepare to question reality itself.

"Time Storms" by Jenny Randles (2001)

https://medium.com/tales-of-terror-paranormal-and-the-strange/the-bizarre-case-of-time-slips-c0c56efb9046

In this chilling episode, we dive into the twisted lives of two women whose innocent facades masked sinister intentions. Meet Nannie Doss, the "Giggling Granny," who left a trail of poisoned husbands and eerie laughter in her wake, and Stacy Castor, the so-called "Black Widow," who used antifreeze and forged letters in a deadly web of deceit. Join us as we unravel the motives, methods, and madness behind these infamous female killers—and explore what made them so uniquely dangerous.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nannie_Doss

https://encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/nannie-doss/

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In this compelling episode, we examine two tragic yet starkly different stories connected by the relentless power of the sea. Kathryn Donohue was a vibrant woman whose life ended violently in a murder that shocked her community, unraveling a disturbing web of betrayal and deception. Meanwhile, Australian adventurer Andrew McAuley attempted an audacious solo kayak crossing of the Tasman Sea in 2007, aiming to become the first to complete the perilous journey from Tasmania to New Zealand. After a month battling fierce waves and isolation, McAuley’s final distress call sent chills through rescuers and left only haunting questions behind. Th...

In this chilling episode, we delve into two hauntingly tragic cases that captivated headlines and remain shrouded in mystery and horror. First, we explore the disturbing story of Zach Bowen and Addie Hall, a couple whose post-Hurricane Katrina love affair took a sinister turn, ending in a gruesome murder that shocked New Orleans. Then, we unravel the perplexing case of Cindy James, a Canadian nurse whose years-long harassment and mysterious death left investigators questioning: Was she the victim of a cruel and relentless stalker, or was it all a horrifying descent into madness? Join us as we dissect these...

In this chilling true crime double feature, we unravel two disturbing tales that expose the shadows hiding in plain sight.

First, we explore the twisted story of Kelly Cochran—the woman who helped murder her lover with her husband… then may have turned on her husband, too. A tale of toxic pacts, betrayal, and a body count that might be higher than anyone thought. What drives a person to become a serial killer hiding behind suburbia?

Then, we cross the border into Canada to revisit the unsolved mystery of the Lost Boys of Pickering—six teens...

This week, we dive deep into the murky unknown with two of the weirdest cryptids to ever ooze into legend. First up: the Abominable Swamp Slob—a reeking, moss-covered humanoid said to haunt the wetlands of the American South. Locals say he’s more stench than sight, but is there more to this smelly specter than meets the nose?

Then, we drift into open water to unravel the mystery of the Bermuda Blob—a gelatinous mass that washed ashore and defied identification. Was it a rotting whale carcass, a deep-sea monstrosity, or something far stranger? And why do the...

In this episode, we dive deep into two chilling yet vastly different true crime stories—one of a calculated killer, the other of a father’s deadly revenge.

First, we unravel the disturbing case of Maury Travis, a serial killer who terrorized St. Louis with a dark obsession and a chilling collection of videotaped horrors. Using his job as a hotel clerk to cover his tracks, Travis evaded police for years—until a single slip unraveled his web of terror.

Then, we shift to the case of Jody Plauché, a young boy abducted and abused by his...

In this gripping episode, Brittany & Vanessa recount two of the most astonishing survival stories in modern history.

Jan Baalsrud: The Escape

During World War II, Norwegian resistance fighter Jan Baalsrud found himself on the run after a sabotage mission went horribly wrong. Betrayed to the Nazis, he was the sole survivor of his team and had to evade capture in the brutal Arctic wilderness. With frostbitten feet and a gunshot wound, Baalsrud survived for two months in the harsh Norwegian landscape, enduring avalanches, near-starvation, and amputating his own toes to prevent gangrene...

In this episode, we delve into the disturbing histories of two infamous cults: The Ant Hill Kids and The Peoples Temple. We start with Roch Thériault, the self-proclaimed prophet who founded the Ant Hill Kids in Canada. What began as a small commune promising spiritual enlightenment quickly turned into a nightmare of extreme abuse, control, and shocking violence. We break down how Thériault manipulated his followers, the horrifying acts he committed, and the tragic fate of his victims.

Then, we shift focus to Jim Jones and the rise of the Peoples Temple, a movement that be...

Are you brave enough to peer beyond the veil? In this chilling episode, we dive deep into the eerie history and terrifying lore behind two of the most infamous paranormal games: the Ouija board and Bloody Mary. From spine-tingling firsthand experiences to the origins of these supernatural rituals, we explore why these games have captivated and terrified thrill-seekers for generations. Are they harmless fun, or is there something darker lurking in the shadows? Tune in—if you dare—as we uncover the truth, share real-life stories, and discuss the psychology and supernatural theories behind these haunting legends.

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In this episode, the hosts dive into two of the most famous UFO cases in history: the Mount Rainier UFO sighting of 1947 and the Betty and Barney Hill abduction in 1961.

The episode begins with the Mount Rainier sighting, where Kenneth Arnold, a private pilot, reported seeing nine crescent-shaped objects moving at an incredible speed near the mountain. His description of their "saucer-like" motion led to the term "flying saucers", sparking a nationwide UFO craze and fueling theories about extraterrestrial visitors. The hosts discuss the impact of Arnold's sighting on UFO culture and government responses, including early investigations...

In this episode, the hosts dive into three fascinating and mysterious true crime cases. First, they discuss Emily Pike, whose tragic and little-known case raises unsettling questions about justice and the gaps in investigative efforts. Then, they revisit one of the most infamous unsolved murders in American history—the case of Elizabeth Short, known as the Black Dahlia—exploring the theories and lingering mysteries surrounding her brutal 1947 murder. Finally, they delve into the bizarre and chilling case of the Circleville Letter Writer, an anonymous figure who terrorized an Ohio town with threatening letters, leading to a decades-long mystery filled with...

In this episode, we explore two chilling and complex true crime cases: Jennifer Pan, the woman behind a shocking murder-for-hire plot, and Missy Bevers, a fitness instructor whose murder remains an unsettling mystery.

We begin with Jennifer Pan, a seemingly model daughter from a strict Vietnamese-Canadian household. Beneath the surface, however, was a web of deception—fake report cards, a fabricated university career, and a double life. When her strict parents began to catch on, Jennifer orchestrated a plot that would lead to a brutal attack in their home. We break down the psychological an...

In this episode, we unravel the stories of Tituba, the enslaved woman whose coerced confession helped ignite the Salem Witch Trials, and Morgan le Fay, the legendary enchantress of Arthurian myth. Though separated by time and culture, both women have been shrouded in mystery, magic, and historical distortion.

Was Tituba truly a witch, or was she a scapegoat caught in a web of colonial fear and hysteria? Was Morgan le Fay a sinister sorceress, or was she a misunderstood figure whose power threatened the medieval patriarchy? We explore their origins, how their legacies were...

In this episode, the hosts explore the histories and hauntings of two iconic lighthouses:Battery Point Lighthouse in California andSt. Augustine Lighthouse in Florida.

TheBattery Point Lighthouse, built in 1856, has withstood earthquakes and powerful storms. It is said to be haunted by former keepers and residents, with reports of ghostly footsteps, objects moving on their own, and eerie whispers. The hosts discuss chilling encounters from visitors and the lighthouse’s unique position as a tidal island.

Next, they delve into theSt. Augustine Lighthouse, one of Florida’s most famous haunted locations. With a tragic history that...

In this special Valentine’s Day episode, we explore both the romantic and the notorious sides of February 14th. First, we dive into the origins of Valentine’s Day, tracing its roots from ancient Roman festivals to the modern celebration of love, chocolates, and flowers. We discuss how St. Valentine became associated with romance and how the holiday evolved over time.

Then, we shift gears to a much darker chapter in Valentine’s history—the infamous St. Valentine’s Day Massacre of 1929. We break down the bloody gangland execution orchestrated by Al Capone’s men against rival George "Bugs...

Grab your champagne and lets go!

In this episode, we explore the sinister stories of Ivan Milat, the Backpacker Murderer of Australia, and Harold Shipman, the British doctor-turned-serial killer. Milat lured unsuspecting travelers into the wilderness, where he carried out brutal killings, while Shipman, a trusted physician, exploited his position to take the lives of hundreds of patients. Join us as we dissect their crimes, uncover their motives, and examine how they were ultimately brought to justice.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Milat 

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/oct/27/ivan-milat-chilling-serial-murders-haunt-australia-after-death

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A massacre down under, and a possible vampire from Brazil. Grab your champagne and join us as we weave our way through these tales.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Arthur_massacre_(Australia) 

https://www.britannica.com/event/Port-Arthur-Massacre

https://www.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/port-arthur-

https://www.reddit.com/r/vampires/comments/1bujl4v/tell_me_about_the_real_life_vampire_legends_like/?captcha=1

https://www.fabledcollective.com/the-mysterious-camille-monfort-the-untold-legend-of-the-amazon-vampire/#google_vignette 

https://vocal.media/history/camille-monfort

A haunted asylum and a spooky old house, grab your champagne and join us as we navigate the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum and Z.D. Ramsdell's house.

https://trans-alleghenylunaticasylum.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorSV88mINepLNzR9r5WSIkiHxMKbtaeYfKTmQ2wh151wQAaIX-k 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Allegheny_Lunatic_Asylum

https://crimereads.com/a-visit-to-the-trans-allegheny-asylum-or-on-hauntings-and-history/ 

https://globaldebauchery.com/trans-allegheny-lunatic-asylum-in-weston-west-virginia/ 

https://gehsspartanshield.org/4568/features/trans-allegheny-asylum-ghost/

https://ceredowv.gov/our-community/ramsdell-house/ 

https://wchstv.com/news/local/paranormal-investigations-help-preserve-history-of-ramsdell-house-in-ceredo 

https://www.southernspiritguide.org/ramsdell-house-haunt-brief/ 

https://marshallparthenon.com/18663/campus-life/the-weebie-jeebies-a-paranormal-investigators-experiences-in-west-virginia/

Grab your champagne and join us for the Anaconda Road Massacre, and find out why we hate Bruce Lindahl so much.

https://mtstandard.com/centennial-of-infamous-anaconda-road-shootings-approaches/article_d6a80523-6625-5881-a03c-6c58384868a7.html 

https://www.kxlf.com/butte-miner-killed-in-anaconda-road-massacre-remember-100-years-after-his-death 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anaconda_Road_massacre

https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/279-under-the-radar-the-murder-of-pamela-maurer/id1404686511?i=1000670710022 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Lindahl_(criminal) 

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/bruce-lindahl-linked-1979-cold-case/ 

https://news.wttw.com/2024/10/24/dna-links-suspected-chicago-area-serial-killer-who-died-1981-woman-s-1979-death

We may have had too much fun making this episode. Its all about the Batsquatch and the Abbagoochie! Grab your champagne and join us!

https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Batsquatch https://pacsentinel.com/batsquatch/

https://cdom.com/wiki/Abbagooryptidz.fanchie 

https://www.wboy.com/only-on-wboy-com/paranormal-w-va/what-the-heck-is-the-abagoochie-of-webster-springs-west-virginia/ 

https://thecryptidatlas.com/abbagoochie-taxidermy-cryptid-monster-comes-alive-attacks-west-virginia-town/

We wanted to know how other countries celebrate the new year, so grab your champagne and join us as we find out!

https://www.afar.com/magazine/new-years-traditions-from-around-the-world

https://www.travelchannel.com/interests/holidays/articles/worlds-best-new-years-eve-parties

Is it the most wonderful time of the year? Not for the families in this weeks episode. We are talking about the Christmas killings in Covina, California, and the Christmas spree killings in Dayton, Ohio. Grab your champagne and your comfort objects and lets get into it.

What is Japans obsession with KFC at Christmas time? Why isn't Krampus part of your holiday celebrations yet? Grab your champagne and join us as we discuss KFC and Japan, and the mysterious Krampus.

https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/things-to-do/whats-the-deal-with-kfc-and-christmas-in-japan

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krampus 

https://www.abc27.com/holidays/happy-krampusnacht-unless-youre-a-naughty-child/#:~:text=Modern%20Krampusnacht%20celebrations%20tend%20to,or%20sometimes%20lumps%20of%20coal. 

https://www.rent-a-christmas.com/blog/article/krampusnacht-celebrating-santas-dark-counterpart

It only took us 3 tries to get this episode out, and its a short one! Two Illinois murder cases just for you. Grab your champagne and join us!

https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2022-12-06/isu-student-hopes-new-dna-technology-brings-closure-to-1975-murder-of-carol-rofstad  https://www.wboy.com/news/national/dna-links-suspected-serial-killer-to-19-year-olds-cold-case-murder-in-illinois/

Hopefully your thanksgiving went better than these ones. Grab your champagne and join us as we talk about two thanksgiving murder cases.

Houston cold case: Texas Rangers search for answers in 1996 murder of Kristen Lea Wilson | FOX 26 Houston

Cold Case Spotlight - Kristen Wilson - Project: Cold Case

https://abc13.com/abc13-unsolved-houston-true-crime-cold-case-kristen-wilson/11066403/

Man admits murdering 4 relatives on Thanksgiving, gets life in prison | CNN

Court documents reveal new details of Merhige's cruelty, regrets over Thanksgiving Day murders

He Shot A Little Girl Three Times And They Were...

How is an exorcism performed? What does it all entail? Grab your champagne and join us as we find out!

https://www.britannica.com/topic/ritual/The-functional-approach 

https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05709a.htm 

https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacraments-and-sacramentals/sacramentals-blessings/exorcism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exorcism_of_Roland_Doe https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/dec/20/the-exorcist-boy-named-magazine https://allthatsinteresting.com/roland-doe-the-exorcist-true-story

10 bizarre ways to die, and how the cremation process works. Grab your champagne and lets get into it!

https://health.howstuffworks.com/diseases-conditions/death-dying/10-ways-to-die.htm

https://www.mcmanusfh.com/the-cremation-process 

https://science.howstuffworks.com/cremation.htm 

Grab your champagne and join us for our latest episode! A murder across the pond and two nuns hit by a car on all souls day.

https://www.abergavennychronicle.com/news/harold-jones-the-boy-who-killed-687946

https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/alexander-paterson-prison-reformer/enigma-of-harold-jones-19211941/0F972CBA13C812B8AF642B690BE7B5B9 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Jones_(murderer)

https://iowaunsolvedmurders.com/the-murders/all-souls-day-murders-of-sister-mary-virginis-and-sister-mary-rosalita-1921/ 

A week late, but here you go! Grab your champagne and join us!!

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/long-beach-police-say-theyve-solved-their-oldest-cold-case-homicide-to-date/

https://www.presstelegram.com/2012/08/25/cold-case-no-more-finding-long-beach-mothers-killer-brings-relief-to-daughters-40-years-later/

https://lbpost.com/news/40-years-later-lbpd-solves-city-s-oldest-cold-case-homicide-2/

https://www.oxygen.com/crime-time/thomas-cass-murdered-everett-delano1966-new-hampshire-oldest-cold-case

https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/everett-delano

https://www.concordmonitor.com/More-than-50-years-later-a-murder-case-is-solved-23621698

Why are we not supposed to take candy from strangers? Grab your champagne and join us as we find out where the phrase came from!

Don’t Take Candy from Strangers - Pook & Pook Inc. (pookandpook.com) DNA links suspected serial killer Robert Zarinsky to Mary Agnes Klinsky's 1965 murder in New Jersey - ABC7 New York (abc7ny.com) Robert Zarinsky - Wikipedia After 50 years, family learns serial killer murdered teen (usatoday.com)

What's a Boggart really like? Have you ever heard of a Yowie? Grab your champagne and join us as we tell you some interesting tales about Boggarts and Yowie!

Boggart - Wikipedia

Boggart | Myth and Folklore Wiki | Fandom

‘There’s a ghost in my house’- boggarts & poltergeists | British Fairies (wordpress.com)

Yowie - Wikipedia

The Yowie: The Legendary Cryptid Of The Australian Outback (allthatsinteresting.com)

The Australian Yowie: Mysterious Legends of a Tribe of Hairy People | Ancient Origins (ancient-origins.net)

Grab your champagne and join us for another episode! the burning of Elisabeth Plainacher and the mysterious death of Jeanette DePalma.

If you have any story suggestions or stories of your own feel free to send them to champagneandmurderplease@gmail.com

Elisabeth Plainacher - Wikipedia Witch burning in Vienna - the story of Elisabeth Plainacher - Secret Vienna Burned at the Stake: The Story of the Viennese Witch - viennaviral.com

NJ cold case: What happened to Springfield's Jeannette DePalma in 1972 (mycentraljersey.com)

Death of Jeannette DePalma...

Grab your champagne and join Brittany and Jon for a quickie episode. Michael and Suzan Carson decided to try and rid the world of "witches" and killed three innocent people, in the name of cleansing the world.

The San Francisco Witch Killers. It was a match made in hell; James was… | by DeLani R. Bartlette | Medium

'Witch killer' Michael Bear Carson denied parole in California (azcentral.com)

Michael Bear Carson and Suzan Carson - Wikipedia

Grab your champagne as we delve into a couple of the worst female killers from the UK. Kate Webster and Amelia Dyer.

Kate Webster: The Victorian maid who boiled her mistress | All About History (historyanswers.co.uk)

Ten facts about Kate Webster, the Irish maid hanged for dismembering her employer in Victorian London | The Irish Post

Murder of Julia Martha Thomas - Wikipedia

Amelia Dyer - Wikipedia

Amelia Dyer "The Reading Baby Farmer" - Crime Museum

The Horrifying Truth...

Grab your champagne and join us as we hear the stories of two different solved kidnap and murder cases. Katherine and Sheila Lyon and Carla Walker.

Murders of Katherine and Sheila Lyon - Wikipedia

Horrifying confession 40 years after Lyon sisters 'raped and burned' - NZ Herald

The Lyon sisters had vanished 40 years earlier. But this cold case team didn’t give up on them. - The Washington Post

Murdered Teen's Former Boyfriend Relives Last Time He Saw Her Alive in '74 (people.com)

Glen McCurley Ge...

Grab your champagne and join us as we dive into bog bodies and fairy rings!

Fairy Circles, The Mysterious Rings Found All Over The World (allthatsinteresting.com)

Fairy ring - Wikipedia

The Myth and Lore of The Fairy Ring - Garden Collage Magazine

Europe's Famed Bog Bodies Are Starting to Reveal Their Secrets | Smithsonian (smithsonianmag.com)

Bog body - Wikipedia

Bog Bodies (nationalgeographic.org)

Grab your champagne and join us as we try and figure out how a woman stabbed herself multiple times in her own head. And we find out who Giovanni Borgia was and how he died.

Death of Ellen Greenberg - Wikipedia

‘It’s an obvious murder’: Mother of teacher whose death by 20 stab wounds was ruled suicide rages as bombshell new testimony may finally prove her case | The Independent

Her Death From 20 Stab Wounds Was Ruled a Suicide. Her Parents Never Bought It — and They've Won a Legal Victory...

Grab your champagne and join us for another episode of Champagne and Murder Please! We are talking about Westley Dodd and Robert Berdella, two men who did truly vile things to other humans.

Robert Berdella - Wikipedia

Robert Berdella: The Horrific Crimes Of "The Kansas City Butcher" (allthatsinteresting.com)

Robert Berdella: The Butcher of Kansas City (the-line-up.com)

Robert Berdella - Wikipedia

Robert Berdella: The Horrific Crimes Of "The Kansas City Butcher" (allthatsinteresting.com)

Robert Berdella: The Butcher of Kansas City (the-line-up.com)

Grab your champagne and join us as we talk about the Axeman of New Orleans and the death of Mrs. Caroline Luard.

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Axeman of New Orleans - Wikipedia

The Axeman of New Orleans: Victims, Suspects and Theories - The CrimeWire

Caroline Mary Luard - Wikipedia

The Seal Chart Murder: The mysterious slaying of Caroline Luard which led to more tragedy (kentonline.co.uk)

Unravelling mystery of a murder still unsolved | Whitehaven News