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PODCAST

Horrorwood: True Crime in Tinseltown

Kate McCoy (Host), Kevin Corbett (Host)

**2025 Ambie Award Nominee: Best Indie Podcast Hosts** Kate and Kevin met way back when they worked together at a (likely haunted) theatre and the two became fast friends. Skip ahead a few years to present day, where they mostly sit around and talk about true crime. From horrific homicides to unsolved mysteries, spooky haunts to behind-the-scenes secrets, these two are here to bring you all the drama - and trauma - of Tinseltown. Settle in, Misfits.

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All Episodes

47:41

Bollywood Mystery: The Death of Jiah Khan

Horrorwood: True Crime in Tinseltown ·

2025/10/20

Jiah Khan was a rising Bollywood actor whose sudden death left the industry reeling. What started as a tragic loss soon turned into one of India’s most talked-about investigations, filled with unanswered questions and a mother’s long fight for justice. Beneath the surface of fame and success lies a story about love, loss, and the high cost of chasing dreams in Bollywood.Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/horrorwoodpodcast Follow us! IG, FB Send us an

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59:24

Eva Amurri's Run-in with the Spirit of a Murdered Woman

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2025/10/13

You might know her as Susan Sarandon's daughter; in fact, she's played the daughter of some of her mother's characters on screen. But when she's not acting or producing content for her popular website "Happily Eva After," Eva Amurri is seeing spirits. Well, one specific spirit to be exact. Back in 2011 Eva encountered the ghost of a woman who'd been murdered just eight years earlier. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/horrorwoodpodcast Follow us! IG, FB Send us an

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66:39

Kevin's 2025 Horror Movie Recs!

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2025/10/06

Kevin’s counting down his Top 10 Horror Movies of the season — from slow-burn psychological chills to blood-soaked thrill rides. Find out which films scared, shocked, and stuck with him long after the credits rolled.Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/horrorwoodpodcast Follow us! IG, FB Send us an email: horrorwoodpodcast@gmail.com Episode Sources: “Weapons” on IMDb “Sinners” on IMDb “Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person” on IMDb “It Feeds” on IMDb “The Rule of Jenny

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56:19

The Murder of Tyrone Jamel "TJ" Jones, Jr.

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2025/09/29

What began as a birthday celebration in Queens ended with a life cut short and a community reeling. When actor and musician Isaiah Stokes let a feud from that night fester, it set in motion a plan that would leave Tyrone Jones dead and his family heartbroken. From the party to the ambush to the tense courtroom battle, this story follows how a single grudge grew into something far more tragic.Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/horrorwoodpodcast Follow us! IG, FB Send us an

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95:21

Murder at the Metropolitan Opera House

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2025/09/22

31-year-old Helen Mintiks (known professionally as Helen Hagnes) left the orchestra pit to get a drink. It was intermission for the Met musicians and Helen was hoping to speak with the lead dancer of the ballet whom she believed was relaxing in his dressing room. When the musicians returned to the pit to take their seats, Helen wasn't among them. Her body was found the next day. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/horrorwoodpodcast Follow us! IG, FB Send us an

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55:46

"The Blair Witch Project": Fact, Fiction & Fallout

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2025/09/15

The Blair Witch Project redefined horror with nothing more than three actors, a few cameras, and a week in the woods—and the chaos didn’t stop when the film ended. Between its improvised shoot, eerie alternate endings, and ties to real Maryland legends, the movie left audiences guessing what was real and what wasn’t. Fan theories kept the mystery alive, while lawsuits and disputes proved that the legacy of Blair Witch was every bit as unsettling as the film itself.Join our

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69:24

The Mystery of The Lady of the Dunes

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2025/09/08

The Lady of the Dunes remains one of Cape Cod’s most haunting mysteries, but years after her body was found in 1974, a surprising theory surfaced: could she have appeared as an extra in the movie Jaws? With the blockbuster filming nearby at the same time, author (and son of Stephen King) Joe Hill spotted a woman onscreen who seemed eerily similar to the unidentified victim. The idea sparked national fascination, especially when the cold case was solved in 2022.Follow us: IG, FB Join our

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30:11

UPDATE: Annabelle

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2025/08/29

UPDATE! The sudden death of paranormal investigator Dan Rivera during the “Devils on the Run” tour reignited rumors about the infamous haunted Annabelle doll. Just weeks later, comedian Matt Rife and YouTuber Elton Castee announced they had purchased/leased the Warrens’ former home and museum, including our Raggedy Ann girl. Yikes!Episode Sources: “Annabelle doll update: Comedian Matt Rife purchases haunted home and museum” by Megan Ziegler, August 2, 2025, FOX Local “Annabelle Doll Handler Dan

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01:14:44

The Murder of Cameraman Bob Samuels

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2025/08/25

*If you'd like to skip our banter in the beginning, fast forward about 8 minutes. In 1988 Bob Samuels was busy working as a camera assistant on "Lethal Weapon 2," the latest in a long string of films for the 40-year-old. He seemingly had everything he'd ever wanted - the woman of his dreams, an adopted daughter, and a career in the film industry. But when he was found murdered in his home in December of '88, detectives were stumped. With everyone in his life describing what a generous, hard-working

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34:56

Richard D. May: A Dream Cut Short

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2025/08/18

Richard D. May was finally living his dream. He had just been cast in a professional production, ready to take the stage in Death of a Salesman at the African-American Shakespeare Company in San Francisco, CA. He had the talent, the drive, and a powerful presence that turned heads. But just hours before opening night, everything changed. This is the story of a rising actor and the heartbreaking twist that came too soon.Episode Sources: “Pedestrian killed in SF 2-car crash was on his way to

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01:18:16

CROSSOVER COLLAB! "My Man Godfrey" with "Go Get Your...

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2025/08/11

Carole Lombard and William Powell were lovers-turned-spouses-turned-exes-turned-lovers again-turned-exes for real this time-turned-BFFs. Together they starred in the 1936 screwball comedy "My Man Godfrey," and despite both of them shining on screen, behind the cameras each faced periods of darkness and tragic loss. Then at the age of 33, a person's mistake brought Carole's life to a horrifying end.We're joined by Emma and Katie, the fabulous ladies of "Go Get Your Girl" - and you can catch us on

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40:48

Haunted Theatres: The Egyptian in DeKalb, IL

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2025/08/04

In the center of downtown DeKalb stands the Egyptian Theatre—an architectural tribute to ancient times. But this isn’t just a historic theater; it’s a place where the past lingers in more ways than one. Built in 1929, the Egyptian has survived economic collapse, near demolition, and decades of change. Today, it’s not only a beloved cultural landmark but also one of the most haunted buildings in Illinois, where stories of strange sightings and ghostly encounters are as much a part of its legacy as

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39:45

The Execution of Singer/Actor Zhang Yiyang

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2025/07/28

Zhang Yiyang was known for writing and singing love songs, which helped him gain celebrity status in his home country of China. His fame only grew once he transferred his talents to the screen, performing in various shows and films. So imagine the shock of his fans when they learned he'd committed an act so vile that he was sentenced to death. Episode Sources: “China bans reality talent shows to curb behaviours of ‘idol’ fandoms” by Vincent Ni, The Guardian, Sep 02, 2021 “The love song "I only

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58:58

We Know What You Did Last Summer

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2025/07/21

A summer scare rooted in urban legend and real-life horror. From the hook-handed tale that haunted teenage lovers, to the Texarkana Moonlight Murders, to the film I Know What You Did Last Summer—and the chilling true story of author Lois Duncan’s murdered daughter. What begins as a cautionary campfire story spirals into a web of true crime, pop culture, and devastating personal loss. The truth behind the fiction is darker than you think.Episode Sources: “The Texarkana Moonlight Murders” by

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01:01:49

It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's...the Scourge of...

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2025/07/14

Have you heard of the 'Superman' curse? We're not entirely convinced one actually exists, although the number of lawsuits, accidents, deaths and faltering careers would suggest otherwise...Episode Sources: “Up, Up and Awa-a-y! The Rise of Superman, Inc.” by John Kobler, Saturday Evening Post, June 21, 1941 “Exhibit honors Superman's Cleveland roots: Leon Bibb Then and Now” by Leon Bibb and Susan Moses, WKYC, June 26, 2025 “Origin Story: The Creation of Superman” by Cassandra Burris, Ohio History

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01:07:21

The Murder of Oscar-Winning Actor Dr. Haing S. Ngor -...

Horrorwood: True Crime in Tinseltown ·

2025/07/07

Haing experienced extraordinary success in the entertainment industry after settling in the U.S., but did he make enemies along the way? Just as he pulled into his carport one evening, before he even had a chance to get out of the car, he was shot in the chest and killed. However, the gunman sped away without taking the thousands of dollars in cash Haing had on him at the time. Three men were charged with his murder...based on no physical evidence whatsoever. Episode Sources: “A Cambodian Odyssey”

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01:11:24

The Murder of Oscar-Winning Actor Dr. Haing S. Ngor -...

Horrorwood: True Crime in Tinseltown ·

2025/06/30

Haing Ngor's childhood in Cambodia was marked by political unrest leading up to the Cold War. As an adult, he survived the Cambodian genocide under the Khmer Rouge regime to build a new life in Los Angeles, CA. His career took a surprising turn when he became an award-winning actor, but his life was cut short when he was gunned down in 1996. Did fame play a part in his murder?Episode Sources: “A Cambodian Odyssey” by Haing Ngor with Roger Warner, 1987 “Khmer Rouge: Cambodia's years of brutality”

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58:33

The Heartless Murder of Kesaria Abramidze

Horrorwood: True Crime in Tinseltown ·

2025/06/23

A beloved actress, model, and trailblazing trans icon in the country of Georgia, Kesaria Abramidze used her voice to speak out against domestic violence and injustice—right up until the moment it took her life. Just one day after a sweeping anti-LGBTQ+ law passed in Parliament, Kesaria was found brutally murdered in her home. Her story isn’t just about one victim—it’s about a country at a crossroads, and the danger of state-sanctioned hate.Episode Sources: “Kesaria Abramidze” on January 16, 2021

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01:08:03

The Circus Train Tragedy of 1918

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2025/06/16

At its peak, the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus was one of the largest traveling shows in the country—until a tragic train wreck in 1918 brought it to a screeching halt. This story follows the rise of the American circus, the crash that claimed dozens of lives near Hammond, Indiana, and the haunting legacy of Showmen’s Rest, where many of the victims are buried. It’s a tale of spectacle, sorrow, and the circus community’s motto: the show must go on.Episode Sources: “The Great Circus Train Wreck of

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01:19:02

The Wild & Wily Kidnapping of Frank Sinatra, Jr.

Horrorwood: True Crime in Tinseltown ·

2025/06/09

When Frank Sinatra, Jr. checked into his motel room in Lake Tahoe, he never could have predicted the circumstances in which he'd be checking out. What ensued was a comedy of errors involving a snowstorm, a musical legend, and a hapless kidnapper with a heart of gold.Episode Sources: “The Grand Scheme: Snatching Sinatra” hosted by John Stamos “The True Story of the 1963 Kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr.” by Lauren Kranc, Esquire, Jul 27, 2021 “Frank Sinatra, Jr., Kidnapping” FBI “Kidnapping As Plan

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