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PODCAST

Spirits with Crime

Danielle Briggs

The popular true crime podcast genre gets better (with spirits)! Join us every Saturday with the cocktail of the week for a story about heinous acts of true crime, or a creepy tale of the unbelievable! Get ready for boo-ze that will knock your socks off!

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All Episodes

00:24:39

Ep. 138: Mind Over Matter- Anatoly Moskvin & The Tulpa

Spirits with Crime ·

2025/10/18

This week on Spirits with Crime, we’re diving straight into the uncanny valley.First up: Anatoly Moskvin, the Russian historian with a dark hobby; exhuming the bodies of little girls and turning them into eerily lifelike dolls. Then, we’re heading into the metaphysical with the Tulpa, a being said to be born entirely from human thought. Could our fears, obsessions, and darkest imaginings actually take form in the real world? Don’t forget to drop your thoughts and theories in the comments or reviews

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00:22:25

Ep. 137: As Above, So Below- The Case of Phoebe...

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2025/10/11

Hold onto your cocktail glasses, spooky souls, because today’s episode takes fear to new heights. This episode’s all about acrophobia.We’re diving headfirst (pun absolutely intended) into the chilling case of Phoebe Handsjuk, a story that still leaves investigators asking one question: Did she fall… or was she pushed? Then we scale things even higher with the eerie legends of Devil’s Tower, a place so otherworldly it’s sparked everything from alien theories to Native American folklore about spirits

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00:27:08

Ep. 136: Buzzkill- Denver's "Spider-Man" Killer &...

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2025/10/05

Creepy crawly alert! This week on Spirits with Crime, yes, bugs are involved.First up, meet Theodore Coneys, the Denver Spider-Man, a man who literally lived in the shadows… and in the ceiling of his victims’ homes. Then, we swarm over to The Plague of Flies, exploring how swarms of insects have long been tied to demonic forces, curses, and the supernatural. If you’ve ever been creeped out by a spider crawling across the ceiling—or wondered why flies are the unofficial mascots of doom—this episode

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00:37:42

Ep. 135: Deadly Faith & Folklore- Aum Shinrikyo & The...

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2025/09/27

Hey, spooky souls! Welcome back to another episode– today’s stories will take us to some dark and traumatic places. First, we’re heading underground to Tokyo in 1995, where the doomsday cult Aum Shinrikyo unleashed a deadly sarin gas attack on the subway. It’s one of the most shocking acts of domestic terrorism in history, with a mix of apocalyptic prophecy, twisted science, and cult control. Then, we head south to the folklore of South Africa to meet the Tokoloshe: a mischievous, terrifying

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00:20:13

Ep. 134: Three's A Mystery & One's Gone Verde- The...

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2025/09/20

Hey spooky souls- Happy Saturday! Get ready to dive into some double disappearances today.First, we visit Springfield, Missouri, 1992, where Sherrill, Suzanne, and Stacy vanished without a trace, leaving a community (and the nation) stunned. Then, we’re jetting off to Brazil for the Hoer Verde Disappearance, an equally baffling story of an entire village gone missing under eerie circumstances. What really happened? I’d love to hear your theories, thoughts, or just your spine-tingling reactions, so

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00:20:45

Ep. 133: Monkey See, Monkey Slash- The Halifax...

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2025/09/13

Hey, spooky souls! We’re getting into some monkey business today, with two stories that really make you question your own mind.First up, we’re heading to Halifax, England, in 1938, where the town was gripped by fear of a shadowy attacker known as the Halifax Slasher. Panic spread like wildfire, witnesses swore they were attacked, and yet… was there really someone lurking in the shadows, or was it all the power of suggestion?Then, we’re traveling to Delhi in 2001, where residents claimed they were

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00:46:30

Ep. 132: Solar Secrets & A Flash- The Order of the...

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2025/09/06

Hey spooky souls! Today’s episode is a wild ride. First, we’re diving into the chilling story of The Order of the Solar Temple, a secretive cult that ended in tragedy and mystery, leaving questions about loyalty, faith, and control that still haunt investigators today. Then, we get into the eerie coast of Provincetown, Massachusetts, to explore the Black Flash: a shadowy figure that has terrified locals for decades. Grab a drink, get cozy, and let’s talk cults, ghosts, and the kind of stories that

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00:18:21

Ep. 131: Bones in the Desert- The West Mesa Bone...

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2025/08/30

Happy Saturday, spooky souls! Today’s episode is going to take you from the deserts of New Mexico to the dance floors of Chicago. On the true crime side, we’re digging into the chilling case of the West Mesa Bone Collector, a haunting unsolved mystery that left investigators sifting through a graveyard in the sand. Then, we take it to the dance floor with one of Chicago’s most famous ghost stories: Resurrection Mary, the vanishing hitchhiker who may just still be waiting for her next dance

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00:15:27

Ep. 130: Texas Terror- The Servant Girl Annihilator &...

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2025/08/23

Everything’s bigger in Texas, including its shadows. In this week’s episode of Spirits with Crime, we’re uncorking a glass of history and horror as we take a look at The Servant Girl Annihilator, a brutal 1800s killer who stalked Austin long before Jack the Ripper hit London. Then, we check in to Austin’s Driskill Hotel, a lavish landmark where luxury meets lingering spirits. From spectral brides to ghostly children, the Driskill proves that some guests never check out.Pour yourself a drink, settle

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00:26:44

Ep. 129: Pick Your Brain- The History of Lobotomies &...

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2025/08/16

Happy Saturday, spooky souls! Today is all about brains and beaks, as we go deep into the strange and unsettling side of history and hauntings. First up: the lobotomy. Yep, that infamous “medical miracle” that turned out to be more horror story than healing. We unpack the chilling history of ice picks to the brain, the doctors who swore by it, and the heartbreaking aftermath for patients who never signed up for what they got.Then we’re trading white coats for black cloaks as we head to Venice, where

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00:20:49

Ep. 128: The Appetite of Evil- The Butcher of...

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2025/08/09

Grab your garlic, lock your doors, and maybe don’t listen if you have a weak stomach… because today’s episode is not for the faint of heart. We’re diving into the nightmare fuel that is Australia’s most infamous cannibalistic killer, the Butcher of Aberdeen herself, and then flying over to the Philippines to meet the Manananggal, a winged, vampire demon that will make you rethink your late-night snack run.So pour yourself something strong, press play, and when you’re done, let me know your thoughts

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00:17:10

Ep. 127: It's Always the Clown- The Marlene Warren...

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2025/08/02

Hello, spooky souls, today’s episode is brought to you by: absolute nightmares… and clowns. Buckle up for a double dose of unsettling weirdness, as this week we’re diving face-first into a story that sounds like it came straight from a Stephen King film. Marlene Warren, shot in cold blood by someone dressed as a clown holding balloons and flowers. What happens when love, jealousy, and grease paint collide? Then, pack your bags- we’re checking into the infamous Clown Motel in Tonopah, Nevada. With a

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00:07:36

What's Haunting Now? #12- The Addy Sea Inn in Delaware

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2025/07/30

Road‑trip time, spooky souls! We are back at it again with our Haunted Road Trip through the U.S.!This stop takes us to Bethany Beach, Delaware, where the ocean breeze carries more than just salt air. Welcome to the Addy Sea Inn, a gorgeous 1902 Victorian B&B that moonlights as a paranormal playground.Grab your travel mug, tune in, and decide: Is the Addy Sea the East Coast’s friendliest haunt or a beachfront frightfest? Have you stayed here? Got your own seaside ghost story? Drop a comment,

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00:14:32

Ep. 126: Murky Waters- The Case of Alexia Telles &...

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2025/07/26

Time Stamp to Avoid Spoilers: 3:26.70Hey, spooky souls- happy Saturday! We’re starting today's short episode with the devastating case of Alexia Telles, a story that highlights just how real and terrifying the monsters hiding in plain sight can be. Then we’re heading deep into the swamps of Murphysboro, Illinois, where an ooze-covered cryptid made headlines: the Big Muddy Monster. So whether you’re here for the true crime, or the cryptids (or both), I hope you’ll listen, reflect, and share your

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00:29:03

Ep. 125: The Doctor Will Starve You Now- Dr. Linda...

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2025/07/19

Happy Spooky Saturday! This week's episode is one wild ride through science, scams, and sleep demons. First up, we're diving fork-first into the empty world of Dr. Linda Hazzard, the so-called “fasting specialist” who promised health through starvation… and left a trail of bodies instead. Talk about toxic diet culture in its most literal form. Have you ever woken up and felt like something’s watching you in the dark corner of your room? Well, you might now. Because, then, we head into a

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00:34:52

Ep. 124: "Ervil" Intentions- Ervil LeBaron & Our Lady...

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2025/07/05

Hey, spooky souls! Strap in, because today’s episode has everything: doomsday prophecies, murder-for-God, miraculous visions, and one cult leader who really put the “evil” in his name.First, we’re heading into the dusty, dangerous world of Ervil LeBaron: the self-declared prophet behind one of the most violent polygamist cults in American history. With a name like a Wild West outlaw, a Bible in one hand and a hit list in the other, Ervil preached blood atonement and wasn’t afraid to have his enemies

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00:26:39

Ep. 123: Space Cases- The Case of Zigmund Adamski &...

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2025/06/28

Hey spooky souls! Buckle up and beam in because this week, we’re diving into two stories that are downright extra(terrestrial)! First, we head to 1980s Yorkshire, where Zigmund Adamski was found under the weirdest circumstances imaginable. Then we head to British Columbia, where a brilliant, soft-spoken mechanic named Granger Taylor left a note for his family saying he was boarding a spaceship… Don’t forget to leave a review, share your theories, or just tell me which planet you’d like to disappear

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00:31:15

Ep. 122: No Vacancy, Inn For a Scare- The Bloody...

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2025/06/21

Happy Saturday, spooky souls! Check in, and get comfy… just don’t look under the floorboards.Today’s episode is bringing you a killer combo of true crime and paranormal chills that will have you rethinking your next rest stop on your road trip. First up, we’re heading back to the 1870s to unravel the blood-soaked mystery of The Bloody Benders: a charming little frontier family who welcomed travelers into their Kansas inn… and then made them disappear. Then we roll into Douglas, Arizona, where the

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00:20:32

Ep. 121: Project Paranoia- Frank Olson's Death & The...

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2025/06/14

Hello spooky souls, and welcome back to the rabbit hole!This week, we’re going deep into government black-ops, secret experiments, and a suspicious window dive. We're talking the tragic and murky case of Frank Olson, a government scientist who may(or may not) have been pushed to his death, after being dosed with LSD as part of Project MK-Ultra. Then we get into how Netflix is behind every major conspiracy storyline. Allegedly housed beneath a decommissioned Air Force base in Long Island, this

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00:42:31

Ep. 120: Stoned & Hexed- Mark Kilroy's Human...

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2025/06/07

Hey spooky souls! Buckle up, because today's episode is not for the faint of heart; or for anyone who thinks dolls, ancient relics, or shady cults aren’t that scary. This week, we’re diving into dark rituals, disturbing relics, and one very unlucky town in England.Spring Break gone horrifyingly wrong- Mark Kilroy, a college student on vacation in Mexico, was abducted and murdered by a cult that combined Santería, human sacrifice, and drug trafficking. Then we cross the pond to get strangely

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