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The Grim Curriculum

Dina Valentine and Charlotte Smelt

Welcome to The Grim Curriculum, a Canada based podcast, with hosts Charlotte and Dina. Join us as we chat about True Crime, Cryptids, Historic Events, and a whole lot more. If it’s macabre and nightmarish, we want to discuss it. Join us every Saturday for a new episode. Be sure to listen with the lights off.

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Episode 38: The Murder of the Lawson Family

The Grim Curriculum ·

2022/12/22

On Christmas Day, 1929, Charlie Lawson killed his entire family except for his oldest son. He then took his own life a few hours later.The murders were committed just a few days after he had taken the family into town for brand-new outfits and to have their photos taken for the first, and last, time.Grim Curriculum Merch!!https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TheGrimCurriculumCheck out our Patreon!!https://www.patreon.com/TheGrimCurriculumFollow us to stay updated on our newest episodes!Twitter:

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Episode 37: Our Top 5 Christmas Monsters and Villains

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2022/12/10

Perhaps you've heard of the legend of Krampus before but did you know he's not the only holiday big bad guy? Since we are well into the winter now and Christmas is right around the corner, we thought you'd like to hear all about some of our favourite Christmas "Anti-Santa's" and what they get up to when they hear that you've been bad all year.Check out our Patreon!!https://www.patreon.com/TheGrimCurriculumFollow us to stay updated on our newest episodes!Twitter: twitter.com/GrimCurriculumInstagram:

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Episode 36: Eben Byers and a Brief History of Radithor

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2022/12/03

Eben Byers was born into money, was well-educated, and was successful, and the ladies loved him. His life couldn’t have been going any better. Eben was prescribed Radithor by his doctor after an accident left him with chronic pain. A substance that was considered by many to be an energy drink or “cure all” to their various ailments. He felt like a whole new man after consuming high amounts of Radithor over a period of years. That is until his jaw began to fall off because Radithor was just

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Episode 35: Alexander Pearce: The Cannibal Escapee

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2022/11/26

Today we are sharing the story of Alexander Pearce, an Irish-born man who in the early 1800s was sentenced to serve seven years in a penal colony in what is now Tasmania for stealing six pairs of shoes.He escaped with a few other prisoners into the treacherous lands off of Sarah Island. He was the only one that would survive. When he was caught, he told a story of betrayal and cannibalism that was so shocking they thought he was making it up.Support us on

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Episode 34: The 1919 Boston Molasses Disaster

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2022/11/19

In January 1919, a massive tank full of molasses would essentially explode, causing a wave of devastation on the docks of the Boston Harbour. Human beings and animals alike were not safe from this wildly unexpected disaster.Support us on Patreon!!https://www.patreon.com/TheGrimCurriculumFollow us to stay updated on our newest episodes!Twitter: twitter.com/GrimCurriculumInstagram: www.instagram.com/thegrimcurriculumFollow Dina:instagram.com/dinaveeigtwitter.com/DinaVeeTweetstwitch.tv/dinaveeFollow

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Episode 33: Leonarda Cianciulli - The Soap-Maker of...

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2022/11/12

This week we are bringing you the short but gruesome story of Italian serial killer, Leonarda Cianciulli. She was known as The Soap-Maker of Correggio because she would use the body parts of her 3 victims for soap and teacakes, which she then gifted to her friends and family without their knowledge of the ingredients.NOTE: This was our first time recording remotely because Dina was feeling a bit under the weather, plus winter has arrived here making the roads a bit sketchy, so if you notice a

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Episode 32: Aileen Wuornos - Part 3

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2022/11/05

Welcome to Part 3/3 of our series on Aileen Wuornos. In this episode, we cover Aileen's capture, the part Tyria Moore would play in that, and the rest of her life right up to her execution.Use Code: THEGRIMCURRICULUM for $35 off your next order withhttps://theoodie.com/Support us on Patreon!!https://www.patreon.com/TheGrimCurriculumWe are raising money for the Stollery Children's hospital!Donate to Extra life at https://www.extra-life.org/team/61862Follow us to stay updated on our newest

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Episode 31: Aileen Wuornos - Part 2

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2022/10/29

Welcome to Part 2/3 of our series on Aileen Wuornos. In this episode, we talk more about the 7 men who were Aileen's victims. As well as the beginning of the search for Aileen and her girlfriend Tyria Moore. Use Code: THEGRIMCURRICULUM for $35 off your next order withhttps://theoodie.com/Support us on Patreon!!https://www.patreon.com/TheGrimCurriculumWe are raising money for the Stollery Children's hospital!Donate to Extra life at https://www.extra-life.org/team/61862Follow us to stay updated on our

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Episode 30: Aileen Wuornos

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2022/10/22

Today we are covering the one, the only, Aileen Wuornos. She is also known by many as The First Female Serial Killer. Aileen was a drifter killer who targeted men throughout Florida during the late 80s-early 90s. Her weapon of choice was a .22 pistol. Both of these things are incredibly uncommon for women who kill.Use Code: THEGRIMCURRICULUM for $35 off your next order withhttps://theoodie.com/Support us on Patreon!!https://www.patreon.com/TheGrimCurriculumWe are raising money for the Stollery

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Episode 29: Baba Anujka - The Witch of Vladimirovac

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2022/10/15

Baba Anujka is believed to have killed 50-150 people, primarily men before she was caught at the ripe old age of 90. Now you may find yourself wondering how a little old lady could have possibly killed so many people and the answer to that question, my friends, is potions.Use Code: THEGRIMCURRICULUM for $35 off your next order withhttps://theoodie.com/In other exciting news: we also started a Patreon!!https://www.patreon.com/TheGrimCurriculumWe are raising money for the Stollery Children's

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Episode 28: Borley Rectory - The Most Haunted House...

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2022/10/08

It's October which means we had to bring you a paranormal episode. This week we are taking a trip across the Atlantic Ocean to Charlotte's birthplace, England.Borley Rectory A.K.A. The Most Haunted House in England was built back in 1862 and the strange reports began almost immediately.Use Code: THEGRIMCURRICULUM for $35 off your next order withhttps://theoodie.com/In other exciting news: we also started a Patreon!!https://www.patreon.com/TheGrimCurriculumWe are raising money for the Stollery

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Episode 27: The Dyatlov Pass Incident - Part 2

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2022/10/01

Today we are wrapping up the Dyatlov Pass Incident and covering some theories surrounding the cause of death of the 9 hikers involved.This episode will have you considering strange weather phenomena, extra-terrestrials, and even yetis!In other exciting news: we also started a Patreon!!https://www.patreon.com/TheGrimCurriculumWe are raising money for the Stollery Children's hospital!Donate to Extra life at https://www.extra-life.org/team/61862Follow us to stay updated on our newest episodes!Twitter:

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Episode 26: The Dyatlov Pass Incident - Part 1

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2022/09/24

This week we are super excited to bring you part 1 of our 2 part series on The Dyatlov Pass Incident, a crazy mystery that remained unsolved until very recently. Or did it?In the winter of 1959, 9 experienced, Russian hikers, met their end under very mysterious circumstances when trekking through the Ural Mountains. In this episode, we will be going over the trip to the point of their deaths and into the investigation. Next week we will cover the theories on what investigators think may have

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Episode 25: The Wineville Chicken Coop Murders

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2022/09/17

This week's episode isn't an exact sequel to last week's but it definitely has a strong tie-in. While Walter Collin's disappearance remains unsolved, the main suspect, Gordon Northcott is who we are covering today. Northcott, aided by his mother, tortured and murdered young boys at their farm in the 1920s.Follow us to stay updated on our newest episodes!Twitter: twitter.com/GrimCurriculumInstagram: www.instagram.com/thegrimcurriculumFollow

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Episode 23: Grim Encounters #1

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2022/09/14

This week's episode comes straight from a few of our very own listeners! We asked you guys to send us your paranormal experiences and man did you deliver! This episode includes a crazy run-in with a UFO/Alien, a possession at a crossroads, and even a haunted gentlemen's club.Follow us to stay updated on our newest episodes!Twitter: twitter.com/GrimCurriculumInstagram: www.instagram.com/thegrimcurriculumFollow Dina:instagram.com/dinaveeigtwitter.com/DinaVeeTweetstwitch.tv/dinaveeFollow

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Episode 24: The Disappearance of Walter Collins

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2022/09/10

This week we are covering the unsolved disappearance of Walter Collins. When he vanished seemingly into thin air in 1928, his mother Christine Collins would be dragged into an absolute nightmare that would remain unsolved.Follow us to stay updated on our newest episodes! Twitter: twitter.com/GrimCurriculum Instagram: www.instagram.com/thegrimcurriculum Follow Dina: instagram.com/dinaveeig twitter.com/DinaVeeTweets twitch.tv/dinavee Follow Charlotte: instagram.com/ominouswalrus

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Episode 22: The Texarkana Moonlight Murders - Part 2

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2022/08/27

This week we are wrapping up the fascinating unsolved case of the Texarkana Moonlight Murders; a series of brutal attacks on couples in 1946. In this episode, we cover the investigation and the suspects.Follow us to stay updated on our newest episodes!Twitter: twitter.com/GrimCurriculumInstagram: www.instagram.com/thegrimcurriculumFollow Dina:instagram.com/dinaveeigtwitter.com/DinaVeeTweetstwitch.tv/dinaveeFollow Charlotte:instagram.com/ominouswalrustwitter.com/ominous_walrus

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Episode 21: The Texarkana Moonlight Murders - Part 1

The Grim Curriculum ·

2022/08/20

This week we are diving into another Old Timey Crimey, unsolved edition. This episode starts off a 2 parter covering The Texarkana Moonlight Murders; a series of brutal attacks on couples in 1946 that remains officially unsolved to this day.Follow us to stay updated on our newest episodes!Twitter: twitter.com/GrimCurriculumInstagram: www.instagram.com/thegrimcurriculumFollow Dina:instagram.com/dinaveeigtwitter.com/DinaVeeTweetstwitch.tv/dinaveeFollow

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41:50

Episode 20: The Jersey Devil

The Grim Curriculum ·

2022/08/13

This week we are doing a lighter topic as a palette cleanser from our Luis Garavito Series. We are going down to the Pine Barrens to bring you the fascinating legend of The Jersey Devil. This cryptid's story has many wild twists and turns and even features a few historical figures!Follow us to stay updated on our newest episodes!Twitter: twitter.com/GrimCurriculumInstagram: www.instagram.com/thegrimcurriculumFollow Dina:instagram.com/dinaveeigtwitter.com/DinaVeeTweetstwitch.tv/dinaveeFollow

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Episode 19: Luis Garavito - The Beast Part 3

The Grim Curriculum ·

2022/08/06

Today we are wrapping up this series on The Beast, Luis Garavito. We will be covering what finally got him caught as well as his time in prison and the fact that he may be a free man as early as next year.Luis Garavito has one of, if not the highest confirmed victim count of any serial killer. His victim count could be as high as 400 victims over the course of only nine years.Follow us to stay updated on our newest episodes!Twitter: twitter.com/GrimCurriculumInstagram:

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