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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 135: Interview: Director Billie Mintz -...

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2024/12/07

In this very special episode of The Grim Curriculum, we interview filmmaker Billie Mintz and Manson historian James Dawson about the documentary 'Making Manson.' We explore the complexities of Charles Manson's narrative, the impact of mental health on his actions, and the differing perspectives of those involved in the case.We highly recommend watching the documentary if you have the chance!https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/tv/making-manson/7556181585896322112For the video of this episode,

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32:13

Extra Credit 42: Bernado Denied Parole...Again,...

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2024/12/04

In this episode, we've got a lot to discuss: the recent Paul Bernardo parole hearing, another Icelandic volcano eruption, a Thanksgiving-related fatal incident, listener emails, and of course our usual strange and unusual death. Follow us on Twitch! We are aiming for affiliate status! Help us get to 50 followers!⁠https://www.twitch.tv/thegrimcurriculum⁠For the video of this episode, check out our Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheGrimCurriculum⁠We'd love to hear your thoughts on the episode!Do

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Episode 134: Rodney Alcala: The Dating Game Killer -...

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2024/11/30

In this episode, we continue to unravel the chilling case of Rodney Alcala, the serial killer who shockingly appeared on The Dating Game in the 1970s. We definitely noticed the unsettling contrast between his "charming" TV persona and his horrific crimes, including the harrowing survival story of 15 year old Monique Hoyt. This case is one that frustratingly highlights the failures of the systems meant to protect the vulnerable. We discuss how Rodney finally spent the rest of his life in prison, but

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Epsiode 133: Rodney Alcala: The Dating Game Killer -...

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2024/11/23

Rodney Alcala, often referred to as the "Dating Game Killer," was a convicted serial killer (amongst other heinous things) in the United States between 1971 and 1979. His crimes were marked by extreme brutality and premeditation, and he is believed to have murdered at least eight people, though investigators suspect the true number of his victims could be much higher, even reaching into triple digits. In this episode we discuss his early life and the crimes he committed before appearing on the TV

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32:31

Extra Credit 41: The Tragic Consequences of Excessive...

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2024/11/20

In this episode, we share tales of lawyers behaving badly, a loyal canine who played a key role in solving his owner’s murder, a smuggling story that’s nothing like you’d expect, and a cause of death that will leave you speechless. As always, we aim to take you on a rollercoaster ride through the grim and the unusual.Follow us on Twitch! We are aiming for affiliate status! Help us get to 50 followers!⁠https://www.twitch.tv/thegrimcurriculum⁠For the video of this episode, check out our Patreon

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Episode 132: The Curious Death of Gloria Ramirez

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2024/11/16

Gloria Ramirez, often referred to as the "Toxic Lady," died under mysterious and highly unusual circumstances on February 19, 1994, in Riverside, California. Her case remains one of the most bizarre and hotly debated medical mysteries. While attempting to save her life, several medical staff members experienced severe symptoms after exposure to her blood, with some ending up in the ICU for weeks!Follow us on Twitch! We are aiming for affiliate status! Help us get to 50

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Episode 131 - Demon House: The Haunting of the Ammons...

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2024/11/09

This story not only inspired Mr. Zak Bagans to make his Demon House documentary, it most recently gained notoriety when it inspired the 2024 Netflix movie The Deliverance with Glenn Close. Known as the "Ammons haunting case," it began in 2011 and gained significant media attention due to the bizarre and disturbing events reported by the family, law enforcement, and even medical professionals. Follow us on Twitch! We are aiming for affiliate status! Help us get to 50

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Extra Credit 40: JUSTICE FOR PEANUT. DON'T MIX...

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2024/11/06

Honestly y'all this is just a collection of crazy and gruesome stories. But isn't that what you're here for? Peanut, a beloved pet squirrel with a devoted following, and his raccoon friend met a tragic and heartbreaking fate, leaving fans outraged. Charlotte shares a medical horror story that’s bound to make you cringe. We also explore another haunting tale of an AI girlfriend and the disturbing turn it takes for a Florida 14 year old. And to cap it all off, there’s a bizarre death that might leave

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48:56

Episode 130 - House of Terror: The Dupont de Ligonnès...

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2024/11/02

The 2011 Dupont de Ligonnès murders are one of France's most mysterious and haunting criminal cases. In April of that year, the bodies of five members of the Dupont de Ligonnès family were found buried beneath the terrace of their home in Nantes. The victims included Agnès Dupont de Ligonnès and her four children: Arthur, Thomas, Anne, and Benoît. Their father, Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès, was notably absent, and he quickly became the prime suspect. Not only is this a tragic case of family

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Episode 129: Black Eyed Children

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2024/10/26

The legend of the Black-Eyed Children (or Black-Eyed Kids, often abbreviated as BEKs) is a fairly modern urban legend involving supernatural or mysterious children who appear at people's doors, usually asking to be let inside. They’re described as having pale skin, unusual behavior, and completely black eyes without any white sclera or iris, making their appearance unsettling. We have some stories and a few theories as to the origins and motives of these strange little beings. Charlotte is raising

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37:33

Menendez Family Press Conference Summary

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2024/10/23

On October 16, 2024, the Menendez family held a press conference in Los Angeles to advocate for the possible re-sentencing of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted in 1996 for the murders of their parents, José and Kitty Menendez. Members from both Kitty and José's families emphasized that the brothers, now in prison for over three decades, committed the crime as a result of years of severe abuse by their father. We always love to hear from you beautiful folks but we REALLY want to hear your

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Episode 128: The Menendez Brothers - Part 2

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2024/10/12

After the murders, Lyle and Erik spent lavishly, using their parents' money, which raised suspicion. In 1990, Erik confessed to his therapist, Dr. Oziel, which ultimately led to their arrest. The defense team, led by Leslie Abramson, argued that the brothers killed their parents out of fear for their lives after years of abuse. The prosecution argued that the brothers killed their parents to inherit their fortune. At the end of two VERY different trials the brothers found themselves serving life

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45:31

Extra Credit 38: Montana Man Charged for Cloning...

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2024/10/09

In this episode, we explore a variety of true crime topics ranging from a recent "serial killer" in Toronto, a bizarre LAPD incident involving an MRI machine, and the murder of a judge by a sheriff. We also delve into the wacky world of wildlife trafficking with a story coming out of Montana involving sheep and Dina expresses her frustration over the latest season of Unsolved Mysteries.Follow us on Twitch! We are aiming for affiliate status! Help us get to 50

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Episode 127: The Menendez Brothers - Part 1

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2024/10/05

On the evening of August 20, 1989, José and Kitty Menendez were viciously murdered in their Beverly Hills mansion. The crime scene was so brutal that police initially suspected it might be a mob hit due to the level of violence. Their sons, Lyle and Erik, who called 911 after the murders, initially appeared as grief-stricken victims. However, in the months that followed, their behavior began to raise suspicions. In this episode, we explore the story of the Menendez family and the events that led to

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Episode 126 - Grim Encounters #6

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2024/09/28

We were originally planning to have a Grim Encounters episode closer to Halloween but we couldn't wait. We have some fabulous listener stories and a fictional creepy tale that will have your hair standing on end.Enjoy!If you want to read more of Manen's stories: ⁠https://www.reddit.com/user/manen_lyset/⁠Follow us on Twitch!We are aiming for affiliate status! Help us get to 50 followers!⁠https://www.twitch.tv/thegrimcurriculum⁠For the video of this episode, check out our

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Episode 125 - Survivor Story: The Slenderman Stabbing

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2024/09/21

On May 31, 2014, Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier lured their 12-year-old friend, Payton Leutner, into a forest after a sleepover, attempting to take her life to appease the fictional character and internet cryptid, Slender Man. Geyser and Weier believed that by sacrificing their friend in Slender Man's name, they would be invited to live in his mansion as his "proxies."We are aiming for affiliate status! Help us get to 50 followers!⁠https://www.twitch.tv/thegrimcurriculum⁠For the video of this

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45:08

Extra Credit 37:Gary Ridgway Moved, Former Miss...

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2024/09/18

American serial killer Gary Ridgway, also known as the Green River Killer, has recently been transferred from one penitentiary to another, sparking speculation that he may reveal additional information about his victims. Ridgway, convicted of murdering at least 49 women in the 1980s and 1990s, has long been suspected of having more victims than previously confirmed.In a tragic turn of events, Kristina Joksimovic, a Miss Switzerland finalist, has allegedly been murdered by her husband, identified by

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Episode 124 - Slenderman: A History

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2024/09/14

Most of us know Slenderman as a fictional, supernatural character that originated from an internet meme sometime back in 2009. He's tall, features a completely blank face and is seen sporting a crisp black suit. His backstory as a malevolent entity who stalks and abducts children came from a photoshop contest, but the inspiration for this internet cryptid goes back hundreds if not potentially thousands of years....Or does it?Stay tuned for next week when we cover The Slenderman Stabbing case.Our

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Episode 123: Jodi Arias - Part 3

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2024/09/07

In the finale of our series on Jodi Arias we discuss the lengths that she went to to provide herself an alibi, how she got caught, and her very messy trial. The media were all over it and many believed that Jodi may be able to bat her eyelashes and actually get away with Travis Alexander's brutal murder.We will be starting Grim Live streams over on Twitch in September so go give us a follow and stay tuned for our first stream date!⁠https://www.twitch.tv/thegrimcurriculum⁠If you wanna see the video

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Extra Credit 36: Wade Wilson Update

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2024/09/04

Back in Episode 119 of The Grim Curriculum, we covered the particularly awful Wade Wilson, (No, not Deadpool). Well, this week he was finally handed his official sentence and we have a few more updates on how it's been going for him since we last introduced you.We will be starting Grim Live streams over on Twitch in September so go give us a follow and stay tuned for our first stream date!https://www.twitch.tv/thegrimcurriculumIf you wanna see the video episode, check out our

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