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The Ghosty Girls

Christina & Alicia

Just two blonde besties who love the paranormal, true crime, and all things weird, creepy and strange!

true crime documentary

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68:40

John Wayne Gacy - Part 1: The Making of an (Ass) Clown

The Ghosty Girls ·

2025/12/30

Before the clown makeup and the crawl space filled with bodies, there was a young boy desperate for the approval of his father. In Part One of our John Wayne Gacy series, we will be peeling back the evil layers of one of America's most infamous serial killers and examining his awful childhood marked with a dysfunctional household, multiple forms of abuse, humiliation, and rigid, unrealistic expectations of masculinity. Today's Sources Include: Killer Clown: The John Wayne Gacy Murders b...

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Sittin & Bullshittin' - Christmas 2025 Edition

The Ghosty Girls ·

2025/12/23

Guys, we are giving ourselves a MUCH needed break from research this week so that we can play Santa, spend time with family, and do all of the things. BUT, we didn't want to leave you high and dry (we knew you would miss us!) So, here's a little holiday greeting from your favorite Ghosty Girls, as well as some creepy Christmas stories from Reddit. We hope you all have an AMAZING holiday season and we will see you next Tuesday (but don't be one!) Today's Sources Include: https://www.reddit.com...

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The Horrors & Haunts of Pennhurst Asylum

The Ghosty Girls ·

2025/12/16

You are in for a treat today, ghouls & boys! In this episode, not only will you be hearing about the history of one of (if not THE most) haunted locations on the East Coast of the United States in this episode, but you also get to hear never before released audio captured there by your favorite Ghosty Girls! Get those headphones ready, because you don't want to miss this one! Today's Sources Include: http://www.preservepennhurst.org/default.aspx?pg=36 Suffer The Little Children - https://...

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70:52

Love Wins - The Story of Madison Sparrow

The Ghosty Girls ·

2025/12/09

Today we are discussing a case that is near and dear to our heart - the story of Madison Sparrow: A kind, beautiful and intelligent 17 year old whose life was taken much too soon in the most horrific way imaginable. We would like to extend a VERY special thanks to the courageous and AMAZING Heather Sparrow-Murphy, Madison's mother, who was kind enough to speak with us and allow us to share the story of her precious daughter. Both you and Madison will forever hold a special place our hea...

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37:24

The (Punchable) Weepy Voiced Killer

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2025/12/02

Wanna hear about a serial killer who has a punchable voice? Well early Merry Christmas to you! Today we are talking about Paul Michael Stephani AKA the Weepy Voiced Killer. Todays sources include: https://bkdefense.com/minnesota-serial-killers-part-1-paul-michael-stephani/ https://law.justia.com/cases/minnesota/court-of-appeals/1985/c1-84-1585-0.html https://www.oxygen.com/mark-of-a-killer/crime-news/weepy-voiced-killer-paul-michael-stephani-report-murders https://www....

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57:45

David Koresh and The Waco Siege

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2025/11/25

What better way to celebrate Thanksgiving week than with a cult episode? Today we explore one of the most infamous standoffs in American history - the 51 day siege of the Branch Davidian compound known as Mount Carmel in Waco, Texas in 1993. At the center of this tragedy was self proclaimed "prophet" David Koresh; a controversial and charismatic leader with a love of guns, violence, power, and abuse. Today's Sources Include: https://www.justice.gov/archives/publications/waco/report-deputy-att...

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40:09

Dropped Out Of The Sky - The Murder Of Kimberly Holton

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2025/11/18

In 2003, 16 year old Kimberly Holton was a young teenager desperately trying to find stability with her foster family in Dover, Delaware. Sadly, Kimberly's life was tragically and senselessly cut short by someone who was introduced to her by the very family that was supposed to protect her. Today's Sources Include: https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2020/02/11/discovery-channel-feature-delaware-homicide-where-16-year-old-suffocated-tossed-airplane/4721810002/ https://law.ju...

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60:02

Richard Chase - The Vampire of Sacramento

The Ghosty Girls ·

2025/11/11

In the winter of the late 1970s, the residents of Sacramento, California were gripped by fear after a series of random and shockingly brutal murders took place right in their own backyard. The man responsible for these heinous acts defied comprehension: Richard Trenton Chase aka "The Vampire of Sacramento", believed that his body could only survive by consuming the blood of others - and he would stop at nothing to quench his evil delusions. Today's Sources Include: https://www.hea...

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55:21

The Mysterious Disappearance of Nefertiri Trader

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2025/11/04

Around 4:00 am on June 29, 2014, 33 year old mother of three, Nefertiri Trader, vanished without a trace after returning home from purchasing two coffees, a pack of Newport cigarettes, and a loaf of bread from the local 7-11 in New Castle, Delaware. Despite an eyewitness stating that they saw Nefertiri being dragged into the backseat of her own car by an unidentified male, neither Nefertiri nor her car have ever been found. Today, we discuss the unanswered questions as well as the theories be...

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50:02

Sittin & Bullshittin - A Halloween Bonus Episode!

The Ghosty Girls ·

2025/10/31

It's finally our favorite day of the year, ghouls! HALLOWEEN! We wanted to give you an episode to put on and listen to in the background while you are getting ready for tonights spooky festivities! So grab your pumpkin spice lattes (or pumpkin ales) and your bowl of candy that's supposed to be for the neighborhood kids and join us as we play some games from Spirit Halloween, including: True Crime Trivia, Serial Killer Trivia, Horror Movie Trivia, and Halloween Trivia. We hope you all have a l...

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41:11

The Unsolved Halloween Murder of "Salsa Queen" Nori...

The Ghosty Girls ·

2025/10/28

On the night of October 31, 2009, Nori Amaya, Washington DC's "Salsa Queen", went out on the town to celebrate Halloween and dance the night away. Sadly, it would be the last time she was ever seen alive. Just two days later, Nori's siblings discovered the lifeless body of their beloved sister, wrapped in a comforter in the bedroom of her own apartment. Who killed Nori, and why? And most importantly, why has this case remained unsolved after 16 years? Today's Sources Include: https://mpdc.dc....

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38:30

The Australian Shark Arm Murder

The Ghosty Girls ·

2025/10/21

Shark Week has come early this year, ya'll! Today, Alicia tells the story of a tiger shark who, after being acquired by an aquarium in Australia just weeks prior, threw up a perfectly intact human arm. But who did the arm belong to? And why was it so well preserved? Today's Sources Include: https://americanhandgunner.com/discover/james-smith-and-the-morbidly-curious-case-of-the-regurgitated-shark-arm/ https://time.com/archive/6896303/australia-shark-mystery/ Support the show Like our podcast?...

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62:50

The Scream Murderers

The Ghosty Girls ·

2025/10/14

Do you like scary movies? For horror fans, nothing beats the intense rush of a good old fashioned horror flick. But what happens when life imitates art to create a "real life slasher" film? Today we discuss the senseless and meticulously premeditated murder of 16 year old high school student Cassie Jo Stoddart, who was viciously stabbed to death by two bumbling, self proclaimed "losers" content on copying the iconic Ghostface killers of the popular 90's horror film, "Scream". Today's Sources ...

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58:16

The Smurl Family Haunting

The Ghosty Girls ·

2025/10/07

Beginning in the 1980’s, the Smurl family began to experience relentless and unspeakable paranormal torment ranging from unexplained noises to foul odors and even violent physical attacks. Frustrated at the lack of help from the church, Jack and Janet Smurl reached out to the infamous (and controversial) paranormal investigating duo Ed and Lorraine Warren, who declared that their home was haunted by several entities - one being a powerful and evil succubus intent on inflicting as much pain on...

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55:34

Ed Gein: Part 2 - Body Parts and Missed Opportunities

The Ghosty Girls ·

2025/09/30

Well ghouls and boys, we have reached Part 2 of our Ed Gein series, and this one has it all: Boxes of body parts, nipple belts, skin masks, tins of chewed gum, and interrogations with a slice of hot apple pie topped with a hunk of fresh Wisconsin cheese on top. Join us today as we dive into the truly disturbing and macabre mind of the "real life Leatherface." Today's Sources Include: Deviant: The Shocking True Story of Ed Gein, the Original “Psycho” - Harold Schechter https://www.grunge...

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44:09

Ed Gein: Part I - The Man Behind Leatherface and...

The Ghosty Girls ·

2025/09/23

In preparation for Netflix's Monster: The Ed Gein Story's premiere on October 3rd, let's talk about none other than the GOAT of horror inspo: Edward Theodore Gein. In Part 1, we will discuss Ed's childhood and background so we can get a glimpse at what turned this sweet, albeit "odd" man into the infamous, grave robbing murderer who inspired countless horror classics like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Silence of the Lambs, and Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho - Forever changing the horror genre into ...

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42:24

The Slenderman Stabbing

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2025/09/16

Since the creation of the internet, the line between fantasy and reality has become increasingly blurred. You have photoshop, now we have AI, chat GPT, etc. But back in 2009, creepy pasta elevated to a whole new level with the creation of The Slenderman. Most people have the critical thinking skills to successfully determine what is real and what is fantasy, but what about children? Today we discuss the brutal stabbing attack and attempted murder of 12 year old Payton Leutner, at the hands of...

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50:31

Stories From The Dark Web

The Ghosty Girls ·

2025/09/09

Today's episode is a fun one, guys! No matter what you're into: murder, cannibalism, whistleblowing, illegal substances, red rooms, creepy videos, backrooms - this one has it ALL! Join us today as we talk about the history and lore of the dark web, as well as all of the weirdness it has to offer, and we also discuss some strange and inexplicable things that we have personally come across on the internet. You don't want to miss this one! Today's Sources Include: https://sopa.tulane.edu/blog/ev...

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47:46

Katherine Knight - The "Calm Queen" of Australia

The Ghosty Girls ·

2025/09/02

Today we are going "down under" to dive into one of the most diabolical murderers in Australian history - Katherine Knight. Katherine was a mother, a butcher, and above all else, a calm and docile lady. Just kidding, we wouldn't be here if she was anything but awful, but listen for yourselves to find out just how bad this woman really is. Also, don't eat anything while listening - especially gravy! Don't say we didn't warn you..... Today's Sources Include: https://murderpedia.org/female.K/k/k...

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41:29

Killer Yoga - The Doomsday Cult of Aum Shinrikyo

The Ghosty Girls ·

2025/08/26

You normally associate yoga with love and light, but what started out as a peaceful path to spiritual enlightenment turned into a horrific doomsday cult when Shoko Asahara founded the religious group "Aum Shinrikyo" in Japan in the 1980's. Today, we explore how a charismatic and manipulative man was able to convince his followers to perform the 1995 Tokyo subway sarin gas attack, leaving Japan, and the rest of the world, both shocked and horrified. Today's sources include: https://www.ebsco.c...

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