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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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44:54

Episode 122: Jodi Arias - Part 2

The Grim Curriculum ·

2024/08/31

Travis Alexander’s friends repeatedly voiced their deep concerns about Jodi Arias, warning him that her increasingly erratic behavior could pose a serious threat to his safety. Their fears only grew as her actions became more alarming with each passing day. In the second part of our series on Jodi Arias, we delve into the chilling descent that led to the tragic death of Travis Alexander, offering a stark reminder of the lengths to which this woman was capable of going.We will be donating all Patreon

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33:36

Jodie Arias - Part 1

The Grim Curriculum ·

2024/08/24

Jodi Arias and Travis Alexander were involved in a tumultuous and ultimately tragic relationship that ended in one of the most infamous murder cases in recent history.After meeting at a Pre-Paid Legal Services convention, Arias and Alexander quickly became romantically involved. Despite the physical distance between them—Arias lived in California while Alexander was in Arizona—their relationship intensified. Arias converted to Mormonism for Alexander, and they began an on-and-off relationship that

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45:10

Extra Credit 35: Don’t Die at Disneyland, The Tiffany...

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2024/08/21

If you have a Disney Plus subscription, you might want to take a closer look at the terms and conditions. Jeffrey Piccolo has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Disney and the owners of a restaurant after his wife died in 2023 from a severe allergic reaction following a meal at Disney World in Florida. We also have an amusing local true crime story from Innisfail, Alberta. The "Tiffany Problem" is a literary issue that might give you some food for thought the next time you're watching historical

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48:45

The Secret Life of Lori Ruff

The Grim Curriculum ·

2024/08/17

In 2010, Lori Erica Ruff tragically took her own life in Longview, Texas. After her death, her husband Blake and his family discovered a lockbox containing documents revealing clues to her true identity. However, what they found raised more questions than answers, including the discovery of her original name and the bizarre steps she took to erase her past. While Lori's true identity was eventually revealed years later and internet sleuths tried desperately to find the reason for her secrecy, we

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52:47

Wade Wilson "The Cape Coral Strangler"

The Grim Curriculum ·

2024/08/10

We don't usually cover ongoing and recent cases on The Grim Curriculum, usually we save those for Extra Credit. However, we had a few thoughts on this fella so we figured we'd try a slightly different format for this episode.Wade Wilson, (No, not Deadpool) is known for his involvement in a series of brutal killings in Cape Coral, Florida. His trial gained significant media attention due to the heinous nature of his crimes and his disturbing behavior. Wilson's appearance is particularly notable due

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38:01

Unlucky in Love, The First Manhole Cover in Space &...

The Grim Curriculum ·

2024/08/07

I mean the title really says it all with this one. Dina brings us two tales from tumultuous couples. We love, Love here at the Grim Curriculum but these folks clearly need some counselling. Charlotte decided after all the brutal sadness from the regular show over the last few weeks, she wanted to chat about two of her favourite things: Nuclear Testing and Yorkshire Ghosts. We will be donating all Patreon proceeds in August to The Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre Niagara. If you would also like

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47:49

Paul Bernado and Karla Homolka: A Match Made in Hell...

The Grim Curriculum ·

2024/08/03

Today, we conclude our series on Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka by discussing Paul's arrest and trial. This includes examining the controversial "Deal with the Devil" made by the Canadian legal system, where Karla Homolka was portrayed as a battered wife coerced into participating in the crimes by her abusive husband. However, we now know that this portrayal was far from the truth.Currently, Paul Bernardo remains incarcerated, serving a life sentence for his horrific crimes. On the other hand,

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35:17

Paul Bernado and Karla Homolka: A Match Made in Hell...

The Grim Curriculum ·

2024/07/27

In Part 3 of our Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka series, we discuss their farcical wedding and Paul's misguided attempt to profit from their guests. Despite their wedding, they did not slow down in their hunt for new victims. Together, they lured young women and girls, often using Karla to gain their victims' trust. Tragically, 15-year-old Kristen French encountered the killer couple in broad daylight while walking home from school through a church parking lot. If you wanna see the video episode,

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39:55

EXTRA CREDIT - Episode 33: Titanic Update, 678 Nuns...

The Grim Curriculum ·

2024/07/24

Today, we have a mix of science and true crime, along with a bizarre and unsettling death story that's sure to make you cringe. Despite our best efforts to avoid discussing Gypsy Rose Blanchard, her latest antics keep drawing us back in. We apologize, but we can't promise it won't happen again. In other news, another official but unmanned Titanic expedition is set to begin soon, and we'll explore the puzzling reason why someone would need to preserve the brains of nearly 700 Catholic nuns.If you

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46:44

Paul Bernado and Karla Homolka: A Match Made in Hell...

The Grim Curriculum ·

2024/07/20

Last week we introduced you to Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka. Two people who we would argue are among the most well known Canadian killers. We spoke about their early lives, how they met, and their relationship dynamic. Today, we are heading into even darker territory, with the murder of Karla's sister Tammy and the murder of Leslie Mahaffy.If you wanna see the video episode, check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/TheGrimCurriculumWe'd love to hear your thoughts on the episode!Do you have

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46:44

Paul Bernado & Karla Homolka: A Match Made in Hell -...

The Grim Curriculum ·

2024/07/06

Buckle up. This is some rough subject matter. Well here we finally are. After having these 2 monsters on our list since the very beginning, we are finally covering Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo A.K.A. The Ken & Barbie Killers. This infamous Canadian couple is responsible for the rape and murder of at least three young women including Karla's own sister. And long before even meeting Karla, Paul was known by media as "The Scarborough Rapist" for a serious of horrific assaults on young women. In

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50:40

Stuck in Space, A Donkey Named Diesel & Escaping from...

The Grim Curriculum ·

2024/07/03

We've got a couple of space stories including a couple of astronauts "stuck" on the ISS and a pretty cool space rock. We like to switch it up and include a wholesome story once in a while and Diesel the Donkey does not disappoint. And as it turns out pretty much everyone really, REALLY liked meth during WW2.Enjoy!If you wanna see the video episode, check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/TheGrimCurriculumWe'd love to hear your thoughts on the episode!Do you have a case you'd like us to cover

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37:06

The Mysterious Disappearance of Dorothy Arnold

The Grim Curriculum ·

2024/06/29

We are delving into one of the most baffling unsolved mysteries of the early 20th century: the disappearance of Dorothy Arnold. On December 12, 1910, the young New York socialite and aspiring writer vanished without a trace while shopping in Manhattan. Despite extensive searches and countless theories, to this day over a century later, her fate still remains unknown. This is an old timey crimey that will have you getting out your red string and push pins. If you wanna see the video episode, check

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27:25

A Short but Tragic & Haunted History of Lake Lanier

The Grim Curriculum ·

2024/06/22

Lake Lanier, officially known as Lake Sidney Lanier, is a reservoir in northern Georgia, USA. Its history is tied closely to the mid-20th-century development and the region's evolving needs for water management, recreation, and economic growth. This all sounds fine and dandy before you dive into the tragic history of this man made lake. Turns out there used to be a town where Lake Lanier now resides and the lake itself seems to claim more lives each year, with rumours that it is haunted by several

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40:32

Extra Credit 31: Two VERY Different Museums & Boy...

The Grim Curriculum ·

2024/06/19

Well the Dr. Pepper Museum, in Waco, Texas is haunted (allegedly), and there's a Coprolite Museum (Poozeum) in Williams, Arizona that's free to tour. Apparently there was good reason to discontinue some of the lesser known Boy Scout Merit Badges and our Strange & Unusual Death this episode might have your anxiety spiking if you're not a fan of snakes. If you wanna see the video episode, check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/TheGrimCurriculumWe'd love to hear your thoughts on the

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41:17

Albert Fish - The Werewolf of Wisteria Part 2

The Grim Curriculum ·

2024/06/15

Grace Budd was a ten-year-old girl who lived in New York City with her family. On May 25, 1928, they had the tragically bad luck of meeting Albert Fish, when he visited the Budd family home under the pretense of offering their son, Edward Budd, a job. After gaining the family's trust, Fish invited Grace to a supposed children's birthday party, promising to bring her back later that evening. Grace Budd would never be seen again. It would be seven years before her family would see him arrested and

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39:12

Albert Fish - The Werewolf of Wisteria Part 1

The Grim Curriculum ·

2024/06/08

Albert Fish has been on our list to cover for a long time now, and fair warning—he's one of the absolute worst. Born Hamilton Howard Fish on May 19, 1870, in Washington, D.C., Albert had a deeply troubled early life marked by significant psychological and familial issues.This old-timey "gentleman" was one of the most perverse and depraved individuals to walk the earth in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A sadomasochistic cannibal, his primary victim demographic was children under the age of

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69:40

Robert Pickton Dead, OceanGate Part 2(?) coming in...

The Grim Curriculum ·

2024/06/05

We've got some pretty big true crime updates, volcano updates, another interesting geology lesson and a 1920's strange & unusual death involving a spiritual experiment. If you wanna see the video episode, check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/TheGrimCurriculumWe'd love to hear your thoughts on the episode!Do you have a case you'd like us to cover on the show? Or a personal Grim Encounter you'd like us to share? Email us at thegrimcurriculum@gmail.comFor all the other places you can

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34:23

James Ruppert: The Easter Sunday Family Massacre

The Grim Curriculum ·

2024/06/01

The "Easter Sunday Family Massacre" occurred on March 30, 1975, in Hamilton, Ohio, when James Urban Ruppert fatally shot 11 members of his family during a gathering. Among the victims were his mother, brother, sister-in-law, and eight nieces and nephews. Many who knew James were shocked by the senseless violence, unable to fathom that he could murder 11 family members in cold blood. However, there were significant tensions between James, his brother, and his mother. Unlike some cases where the

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42:07

The Beast of Bray Road

The Grim Curriculum ·

2024/05/25

It's time again for another cryptid episode! This strange and unusual creature has been haunting the rural roads of Wisconsin and Michigan, more specifically, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, for the past one hundred years.Descriptions of the creature typically depict it as an often bipedal, wolf-like or bear-like animal standing between 6 and 7 feet tall, with shaggy fur, pointed ears, and glowing eyes. The Beast of Bray Road has become a popular subject of local folklore and has inspired numerous books,

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