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PODCAST

Horrorwood: True Crime in Tinseltown

Kate McCoy (Host), Kevin Corbett (Host)

**2025 Ambie Award Nominee: Best Indie Podcast Hosts** Kate and Kevin met way back when they worked together at a (likely haunted) theatre and the two became fast friends. Skip ahead a few years to present day, where they mostly sit around and talk about true crime. From horrific homicides to unsolved mysteries, spooky haunts to behind-the-scenes secrets, these two are here to bring you all the drama - and trauma - of Tinseltown. Settle in, Misfits.

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01:05:08

LISTENER FAVORITE: The Shooting of Stuntman Garrett...

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2025/06/02

Garrett Warren was at the top of his game when he was gunned down in the doorway of his home - and in front of his mother, no less. But why would anyone want to murder a man described as a kind, generous friend and focused professional? This case has some wild twists and turns involving a pizza parlor, a picture taken at a party and...Home Alone's Joe Pesci???? And how did one misspelled word put the nail in the coffin, so to speak?Episode Sources: Dateline: The Plot Thickens, S21 E1 “When It

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45:22

The Curse of Annabelle

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2025/05/26

The infamous Annabelle doll may have become a Hollywood horror icon thanks to The Conjuring universe, but her real story is even creepier. Originally a possessed…ahem, manipulated…Raggedy Ann doll, Annabelle was investigated by paranormal legends Ed and Lorraine Warren in the 1970s. From her eerie beginnings with two nurses to her terrifying reputation for causing harm and death, Annabelle’s legend has only grown—especially now that she’s hitting the road, drawing crowds across America.Episode

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55:22

The Complicated Life & Death of Nancy Spungen - Part 3

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2025/05/21

"There's trouble in Room 100." Those were the words muttered by a male caller to the man working the front desk of the Chelsea Hotel the morning of October 12, 1978. The "trouble" was that 20-year-old Nancy Spungen was dead in the bathroom from a single stab wound to her abdomen. Multiple people had been in and out of the room throughout the previous night, but only one was considered a suspect: Sid Vicious.Episode Sources: “In Search of Sid” - Radio 4 Documentary about Sid Vicious with Jah

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59:47

The Complicated Life & Death of Nancy Spungen - Part 2

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2025/05/21

When we ended Part 1, Nancy had just moved from New York to London and met The Sex Pistols' bassist Sid Vicious. In Nancy's opinion, Sid was an incredibly talented musician and wonderful boyfriend, but Sid had a violent side... Episode Sources: “In Search of Sid” - Radio 4 Documentary about Sid Vicious with Jah Wobble “Sad Vacation: The Last Days of Sid and Nancy” dir. Danny Garcia, 2015 “The Not So Lonesome Death of Nancy Spungen” by Ann Louise Bardach, Oct 26, 1978 “Cop Treated Sid Vicious Like

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01:27:18

The Complicated Life & Death of Nancy Spungen - Part 1

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2025/05/12

There was nothing simple about Nancy Spungen, punk rock fanatic and girlfriend of "The Sex Pistols" bassist Sid Vicious. Her life was a revolving door of psychiatric clinics, prescription-happy physicians and an undiagnosed mental illness stemming from a traumatic birth. The details of her death have remained a topic of discussion for decades. Police say it was a murder and Sid is the one to blame, but did he do it? Episode Sources: “And I Don’t Want to Live This Life: A Mother’s Story of Her

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01:04:35

Drama Duel: Benjamin Jonson vs. Gabriel Spencer

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2025/05/05

Welcome to the life of Benjamin Jonson—widely regarded as the second-best playwright of the Elizabethan era and ALWAYS in competition with Shakespeare. Before rising to literary fame, Jonson was part of the Admiral’s Men acting troupe in London, where he found himself caught in deadly dramas on and offstage. In 1598, he killed actor Gabriel Spencer in a duel—an encounter that turned fatal with a man already known for his violent streak.Episode Sources: “The Revels Plays: The Alchemist” by Ben

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01:40:06

Everything You Didn't Need to Know About "Willy Wonka...

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2025/04/28

We're talking today about the beloved children's classic that features a demonic recluse who delights in the torture of children, while his enslaved factory workers are forced to sing and dance in unison. Believe it or not I actually love this film. Come with me, Misfits. It'll be a scrumdiddlyumtious good time!Episode Sources: “Pure Imagination: The Making of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” by director Mel Stuart with Josh Young, 2002 “The Real Story Behind Roald Dahl’s ‘Black Charlie’”

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40:58

The Murder of Adriana Piñon

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2025/04/21

As a teenager, Adriana Piñon took night classes in addition to her regular high school curriculum so that she could graduate early and focus on her acting and modeling career. At 17 she landed a gig as a recurring extra on "The Young and the Restless," and after her 18th birthday producers informed her they were upgrading her to a speaking role. Adriana was elated, but tragically someone robbed her of that dream before she got to have her moment in the spotlight.Episode Sources: “Man who murdered

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51:50

The Murder of Pasinetta Prince

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2025/04/14

Pasinetta Prince was conquering the theatre world one starring role at a time. In February of 2006 she was in rehearsals for August Wilson's "Seven Guitars" at the esteemed John Beasley Theatre in Omaha - her hometown. Tragically, her life ended in a brutally violent way in her very own home.Episode Sources: “Suspect Arrested for Murder of Omaha Actress” by Meghan Youker, Fox42, June 23, 2009 “DNA Evidence Helps Police Make Arrest in 2006 Murder” by Meghan Youker, Fox42, June 24,

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01:03:02

*Patreon Freebie!* The Disappearance of 'Good Time Joe'

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2025/04/07

Wow, Broadway in the 1920s was a VIBE. Flappers were flapping, mobsters were mobstering, and rich people were indulging in all sorts of debauchery in the hidden corners of seedy speakeasies. Today's episode focuses on one rich person in particular - Joseph Force Crater. Joseph was a judge who enjoyed the company of Broadway's young and beautiful chorus girls, but when the judge mysteriously went missing one hot summer evening, those Broadway beauties had also seemingly vanished. Further complicating

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13:36

BONUS EPISODE: Crime Couch: Ambies Edition!

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2025/04/02

***Watch this VIDEO episode on Patreon, Spotify, Facebook or YouTube***Misfits, we had such a blast at the Ambies Monday night so we thought we'd just share with you what our experience was like! Thank you to all of our listeners for tuning in each week, and your good luck wishes on social media. We love you guys!

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01:07:10

The Unsolved Murder of Stuart Lubbock

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2025/03/31

CW: This episode contains discussion of SA.Nine people attend a small house party. Eight make it out alive. How did 31-year-old Stuart Lubbock end up dead in the pool of one of the most famous entertainers in the UK? Episode Sources: Justice4Stuart Official Page - X https://x.com/justice4stuart His Name Was Stuart Lubbock https://justice4stuart.wixsite.com/justice4stuart His Name Was Stuart Lubbock - Podcast, Sep

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53:04

Korean Pop Culture & the Facade of Fame

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2025/03/24

CW: This episode contains discussions of suicide and SA. Imagine being eleven years old and told that you have what it takes to be a star. All you have to do to achieve this success is drop out of school, move out of your parents' house, go on a strict diet, train until you pass out, learn multiple languages, maybe get plastic surgery, possibly bleach your skin, never say the wrong thing, and be, well, "perfect." Oh, and you have to do this for at least 10, 13, maybe 19 years before finding out if

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49:24

Deadly Deception: The Crimes of Neville Heath

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2025/03/17

We're diving into the twisted tale of Neville Heath—a killer who inspired Hitchcock's unfinished film "Kaleidoscope." With a history of fraud, false identities, and a penchant for deception, Heath’s charm masked a sadistic nature that led to the brutal murders of Margery Gardner, a bohemian artist and film extra, and Doreen Marshall, a young woman seeking rest at the seaside. We’ll explore his calculated manipulation and the shocking trial that captivated post-war Britain.Episode

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40:16

MoviePass: The $9.95 Dream That Became a Hollywood Scam

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2025/03/10

In this episode we dive into the rise, fall and shocking fraud behind MoviePass—the too-good-to-be-true subscription service that promised unlimited movies for just $9.95 a month. From its explosive growth to deceptive business tactics, investor scams and a jaw-dropping federal indictment, we unravel how greed and lies brought down a Hollywood dream. Plus, we explore its unexpected comeback—can MoviePass really rise from the ashes? Episode Sources: “MoviePass Ending Its Run, 2 Years After Millions

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51:45

Gary DeVore's Perplexing Final Act - Part 3

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2025/03/03

In this conclusion of our Gary DeVore three-parter we'll talk about what was found inside of Gary's truck after they pulled it out of the aqueduct, and why some people close to Gary don't agree with what law enforcement says happened the night he went missing.Episode Sources: “The Missing Scripts Of Gary DeVore: How A Podcast Helped Unearth Lost Work From Hollywood Screenwriter Who Disappeared” by Peter White, Deadline, Dec 13, 2023 “The Mystery of the Dead Hollywood Screenwriter Whose Hands Were

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01:11:25

Gary DeVore's Perplexing Final Act - Part 2

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2025/02/24

We're back with Part 2 of trying to figure what the hell happened to Gary DeVore. In this episode we'll retrace his final days before he went missing - who he talked with, what his demeanor was and how law enforcement handled the investigation (spoiler: not well).Episode Sources: “The Missing Scripts Of Gary DeVore: How A Podcast Helped Unearth Lost Work From Hollywood Screenwriter Who Disappeared” by Peter White, Deadline, Dec 13, 2023 “The Mystery of the Dead Hollywood Screenwriter Whose Hands

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52:52

Gary DeVore's Perplexing Final Act - Part 1

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2025/02/17

*Before we get to the episode, BIG news! We're nominated for an Ambie award for Best Indie Podcast Hosts! We're so excited!!* Okay, now down to business. Gary DeVore was many things: screenwriter...ladies' man...missing... Born and raised in LA with a career in the entertainment industry, Gary had plenty of Hollywood friends he could count on. What he probably didn't count on was that those same friends would one day turn into a search party to find him. Episode Sources: “The Missing Scripts Of

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46:07

RERUN: The Tragic Deaths of Christy Giles & Hilda...

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2025/02/10

**As we mentioned last week we are rerunning this episode from 2022. If you missed our Case Update from Wednesday, one of the men involved - David Pearce - has been found guilty of murder.Christy Lee Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola were two amazing twenty-somethings that had everything going for them. Christy, a successful model, loved animals, soccer and her husband, Jan. Marcela was a talented architect and designer who had just moved from Mexico to Los Angeles after

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28:10

CASE UPDATE: The Tragic Deaths of Christy Giles &...

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2025/02/05

Hey Misfits, the verdict came in yesterday on the case of David Pearce, the man accused of first degree murder in the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola. We discuss the case, new information that came out during the trial and where things stand at this point regarding his co-defendant Brandt Osborn.Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/horrorwoodpodcast Follow us! IG, FB, FB Group, Twitter, TikTok Send us an email: horrorwoodpodcast@gmail.com Creeptastic theme

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