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The Spooky Darlings

Jeannette, Emily, Hayley

Three sisters. Endless creepy stories. The Spooky Darlings explores true crime, the paranormal, and all things bizarre—from lighthearted hauntings to the darkest of deep dives, If it"s creepy, strange, or just too intriguing to ignore, we"re talking about it.

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#45 Disappearance and Deception: The Disturbing Case...

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2026/04/21

Lucinda Huels vanished under mysterious circumstances, leaving her family desperate for answers. When she returned over 8 years later, relief quickly gave way to confusion as inconsistencies and unanswered questions began to surface. What should have been a happy reunion instead deepened the mystery, turning the case into a haunting story of disappearance, identity, and a truth that didn’t quite add up. Sources: https://crimeblogger1983.blogspot.com/2017/08/disappeared-tinze-lucinda-h...

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FUF #18: Beasts, Bodies, and Bad Boyfriends. High Drama!

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2026/04/17

It's Follow Up Friday!! Settle in while we catch up on life, the media we've been devouring, and the wildly unhinged news cycle. First up: the bizarre story out of Oklahoma, where a woman was attacked by a mysterious "dog-like" creature that has everyone debating cryptid vs. coyote. Then we dive into the heartbreaking and deeply unsettling case of a young man whose remains were discovered in his family's tree house four years after he disappeared — his family had believed all along that...

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#44 The Will and the Widow: The Murder of Mildred Cotter

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2026/04/14

Who killed Mildred Cotter? For decades, reclusive Mildred Cotter lived a quiet life in her Port Washington apartment in Long Island, New York. The widow of a homicide detective, she lived comfortably alone, no children and no close relatives or friends. Then, one morning her home-health aide discovered Mildred's apartment had been ransacked, and amid the chaos she discovered Mildred's battered and lifeless body. It was clear foul play was afoot. But, the Port Washington Homicide unit ha...

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Cryptid Crawl #19 - Maine! Cryptids of the Finest Kind

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2026/04/10

In this episode of our Cryptid Crawl, The Spooky Darlings make a stop in Maine, where we go ‘upta camp’ to meet the Specter Moose, a larger-than-life, ghostly white, seemingly bulletproof moose, spotted by many for the past hundred years. Next, we learn about the Waldoboro Wildman, a real 'corker' of a cryptid described as a small, bipedal humanoid covered in black fur, that made headlines in the 19th century. We finish with the terrifying story of the Palmyra Wolves, a group of c...

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#43 The Hybristophilia Files: Women Who Love Men Who...

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2026/04/07

On this 3D episode, the sisters dive into the bizarre world of women who fall for violent men and the psychology behind the phenomenon. Do you root for the bad guy in scary movies? Did you have a crush on Darth Vader? From the women who obsessed over Richard Ramirez (the Night Stalker), to Casey White’s prison break fueled by romance, to one woman convinced she found her twin flame behind bars in Brian Kohberger, the sisters cover a lot of wild ground. Join in! Sources: wikipedia.com Peacock ...

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FUF #17: Secret Lives of The Spooky Darlings

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2026/04/03

In this Follow-up-Friday the Spooky Darlings give updates about what they've (we've?) been up to, and talk about podcasts, SLOMW, (all the Taylor Frankie Paul drama, plus our love for Connor and Jessie), new information on past reports and true-crime updates from the Kelsey Fitzsimmons trial to the identifcation of the Lover's Lane murderer. This episode is low-pressure high-energy sister banter. We have SO MANY THINGS TO SAY! Message us! Hello spooky crew! Our tote bag draw...

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#42 Crazy Cat Cult Lady: Sheryl Ruthven and the Cult...

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2026/03/31

What if your church asked you to adopt 30 cats in the name of god? Sheryl Ruthven is obsessed with control and attention, so what's a girl to do?! Start a cult of course! Enter Freedom Fire Ministries. This cult has it all! Having her followers pray for her ex-husbands death. Even an alleged murder plot! This is the most bizarre cult you've never heard of. Starring 30 cats per household, sounds cozy...til the smell hits! Join us as Hayley takes us on a wild cat-crazy ride!! Sour...

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Cryptid Crawl #18- Louisiana! Cryptid Jambalaya

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2026/03/27

Today we stop in Louisiana for a dive into the bayous and swamps, where we meet three Cryptids from the Pelican State- none of them birds! First, the Darlings will terrify you with the Rougarou - Is it a Werewolf? A Man? A Gator? No one knows. Then, we get deep into the vampire lore of New Orleans with the 1900's tale of Jacque St. Germain, who is rumored to be walking the streets of New Orleans to this day. Finally, you think your dad is bad? He's nothing compared to the Pere Malfait, a bayo...

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#41 - God Bless Afroman: Lawsuits and Lemon Pound Cakes

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2026/03/22

This week on Spooky Darlings, Emily takes Hayley and Nettie down one of the most bizarre legal rabbit holes we’ve ever covered—the Afroman defamation lawsuit. What started as a police raid on Afroman’s home quickly turned into a viral moment… and then a full-blown legal battle. After officers searched his house, Afroman used security footage from the raid in his music, merch, and social media—leading several officers to file a lawsuit against him, claiming defamation, invasion of privacy, and...

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FUF# 16: Gerald the Dolphin, Bigfoot Migration, and...

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2026/03/20

In our 16th installment of our FUF episodes, (Follow-Up-Friday) we discuss the kidnapping of a man by Gerald the Dolphin, discuss the recent rash of Bigfoot sightings across Ohio, and report on the four-decade old murder of 13 year-old Sarah Geer, another cold case solved by DNA. Along with this, we have a listener email and will be reading some of our reviews out loud! Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/21/us/california-cold-case-cigarette-dna Message us! Hello spooky crew! Our tote bag dr...

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#40 - Haunted Chicago: Murder at The Drake Hotel.

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2026/03/17

All aboard! This week The Spooky Darlings get a full description of a literal train ride to the Windy City, plus some of the ghostly legends that haunt the iconic skyline. From the spooky stories surrounding the only structures to survive the Great Chicago Fire - The famous Chicago Water Towers, to the chilling apparitions seen gliding along the grand hallways of The Drake Hotel, home to an unsolved murder that still haunts the heart of the city—Chicago just might be one of America's mo...

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Cryptid Crawl #17: Kentucky Fried Cryptids - We’ll...

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2026/03/13

Next stop on our Cryptid Crawl is the Bluegrass State of Kentucky, where we consider the Hopkinsville Goblins— curious gravity-defying creatures with glowing hands and eyes, the Kentucky Gravediggers— scavenging grave stalkers, and the Pope Lick Monster— a half man-half goat that haunts a railroad trestle. From farms, to graveyards, to railroads— these Kentucky cryptids do not disappoint! Sources: Wikipedia, WDRB Louisville News, Encyclopedia of Louisville by John E. Kleber, The Courier Journ...

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#39- Left for Dead: the Case of Inna Budnytzka

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2026/03/10

In 2005, a 21-year-old woman walked into a hotel near the Miami airport. Hours later, she was found left for dead miles away, the victim of a brutal attack. Security cameras never showed her leaving the building. No witnesses saw her walk out. How did a young woman disappear from a hotel filled with cameras without anyone noticing? How did she end up in a remote lot outside the city? In this episode, we follow the obsessive trail of a private investigator who refused to let the mystery die—an...

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FUF#15 Snakes on a Train!

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2026/03/06

It’s another Follow-Up-Friday! Listen as we give some updates on old cases, share some stories and recommendations, and share a little travel talk! Message us! Hello spooky crew! Our tote bag drawing is officially closed, and we just want to say a massive thank-you to everyone who entered. We're so grateful for the love and support! Missed the tote? No worries, we are still sending out high-quality vinyl stickers while supplies last. Just email us proof of your rating and review along w...

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#38 - The Art of the Clap Back: Feuds, Fame, and a...

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2026/03/03

This week in a special Spooky Darlings 3D episode, we are turning up the volume on some of the music industry's most iconic feuds. From the decade- long rivalry of 50 Cent and Ja Rule to the carefully chronicled conflicts surrounding Taylor Swift, to the electric and sometimes comical competition between legends Michael Jackson and Prince, - we are diving into ego, artistry, revenge tracks and the power plays that have shaped our modern music culture. Three sisters, three dark tales of reveng...

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Cryptid Crawl #16: Midnight in Kansas - Cryptids of...

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2026/02/27

There's no place like home, and there's no place like Kansas, our 16th stop along the Cryptid Superhighway. This week, The Spooky Darlings drop into the Sunflower State, where there is more to fear than deadly tornadoes. Amidst the giant blooms and sinkholes, lurk several mysterious monsters. This episode explores Sinkhole Sam - a strange creature seen slithering around several sinkholes and lakes, eluding to an underground cave system, The Hamburger Man - a terrifying apron...

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#37 - San Antonio Four: The Devil Didn't Make Anyone...

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2026/02/24

In the summer of 1994, four young women in San Antonio — Elizabeth Ramirez, Cassandra Rivera, Kristie Mayhugh, and Anna Vasquez — were accused of committing an unthinkable crime against two children. In San Antonio, a city charged with homophobia and lingering “satanic panic” fears, the openly gay women were convicted despite a lack of credible forensic evidence and sentenced to prison. Years later, one of the accusers recanted and said she had been pressured into making the allegations. What...

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FUF#14 The Enchanted Olympics

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2026/02/20

It's another Follow-up-Friday! (FUF) And this week the sisters talk love, loss, and the Olympics. We read a listener's personal ghost story and recap the last few weeks. All served with the usual sprinkling of sister banter! Message us! Hello spooky crew! Our tote bag drawing is officially closed, and we just want to say a massive thank-you to everyone who entered. We're so grateful for the love and support! Missed the tote? No worries, we are still sending out high-quality vinyl stickers w...

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#36 - Old World Oddities: Cryptids of Europe

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2026/02/17

This week, the Darlings cross the Atlantic and dip our toes into the dark waters of European folklore. In Germany, we meet the Wolpertinger, a stitched-together forest creature that may be more than just an old hunting-tale. In Scotland, we encounter the Kelpie, a shape-shifter with a beautiful allure and deadly intentions. If it offers you a ride, darling...decline. Finally, in the cold Scandinavian night, we wake up the Gjenganger, a corporeal revenant that doesn't drift like a ghost, but w...

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Cryptid Crawl #15- Iowa! Claws in the Cornfields

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2026/02/13

It is our 15th stop along the Cryptid Highway, and this week The Spooky Darlings delve into monsters of Iowa. And they all have claws. We tackle the infamous Van Meter Visitor, a winged, bird-like creature that made itself known in a town in 1903, recent encounters with Iowa Dragons, who appear to be excactly as the name describes, and a brokenhearted and vengeful ghost named Lucinda, who haunts the cliffs above Stony Hollow Road, and likes to scratch those who dare to call her name. Th...

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