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Ye Olde Crime

Lindsay Valenty and Madison Stangl

Join sisters Lindsay & Madison every Wednesday as we discuss the funny, strange, and obscure crimes of yesteryear. Proud member of the Colture and Cultiv8 Networks.

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42:03

Prairie Madness – The Dark Frontier

Ye Olde Crime ·

2025/11/19

Lindsay and Madison discuss the phenomenon of “prairie madness,” as well as how isolating the Great Plains are, that silence can be just as dangerous as sound, and how man needs community.Information pulled from the following sources 2025 Retrospect Journal post by Kate Phillips 2024 Homestead article by Barbara Bamberger-Scott 2023 Medium post by Mel Carriere (1) (2) 2022 Atlas Obscura article by James Gaines 2020 Psychology Today article by Matt W. Wolff 2016

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27:44

The Muffin Man of Drury Lane: Fact or Folklore?

Ye Olde Crime ·

2025/11/12

Lindsay and Madison discuss the popular nursery rhyme “The Muffin Man,” as well as how to lure children in the 16th century, that you should never trust a door-to-door pastry salesman, and how to start an urban legend.Information pulled from the following sources 2024 Atlas Obscura article by Kaleena Fraga (1) 2024 Kaneland Krier article by Sophie Thill 2024 Mirror article by Alan Johnson 2023 London Dark Tourist post by Jen 2023 Snopes article by Madison Dapcevich

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45:19

"Mystery's at the Windham Inn" with D. Paul Fleming

Ye Olde Crime ·

2025/11/05

Lindsay is joined by author D. Paul Fleming to discuss his book, “Mystery’s at the Windham Inn: The Feral Feline,” which was released October 1, 2025.On a bitterly cold December morning nearly 280 years ago, a young woman named Elizabeth was executed…twice! With the governor’s pardon in hand, her father was within musket shot when the noose finally stopped twitching. Ms. Elizabeth’s last breath swept across the hills and hollows, as though the trees themselves carried her immortal curse through

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50:01

Possession & Propaganda: The Nicola Aubrey Exorcism

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2025/10/29

Lindsay and Madison continue Spoopy month and discuss Nicola Aubrey, as well as how exorcisms work, that religious wars are awful, and how to get your new religion put on blast by Satan himself.Information pulled from the following sources 2022 All That’s Interesting article by Kaleena Fraga 2022 Unam Sanctam Catholicam blog post 2022 Los Angeles Review of Books article by Ed Simon 2020 Esoterx blog post 2013 Gizmodo article by Annalee Newitz Fandom Wiki

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35:11

Scholomance—The Devil’s Academy of Transylvania

Ye Olde Crime ·

2025/10/22

Lindsay and Madison continue Spoopy month and discuss Scholomance and the Solomanari, as well as how to get a badass education, that being a dragon rider sounds like a pretty sweet gig, and how to get a magic stick.Information pulled from the following sources 2024 Historic Mysteries article by Bipin Dimri 2020 Esoterx blog post 2011 Jason Colavito article 2011 Romanian Traditions blog post by ursusspelaus Lake County Public Library Tumblr post Wikipedia (1)

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57:29

"Marked By The Ouija" with Scott Wells

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2025/10/15

Lindsay is joined by bestselling thriller and horror author Scott Wells to discuss his book, “Marked By The Ouija,” which established him as a powerful voice in YA horror—blending supernatural mystery with the emotional depth of adolescence.When a group of friends stumble upon a brand-new Ouija board, a night of harmless fun spirals into a terrifying encounter with the unknown. Spooked by the pleas of restless spirit “Peter”, they burn the board — which reappears the next day, without a trace of

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32:54

The Miniwashitu: North Dakota’s River Monster

Ye Olde Crime ·

2025/10/08

Lindsay and Madison continue Spoopy month and discuss the Miniwashitu, as well as why you should be careful around waterways, that it can be more dangerous during the day than at night, and how to die via insanity.Information pulled from the following sources 2024 Jack and Kitty Norton blog post 2024 KX News article 2023 Atlas Obscura article by April White 2023 Puzzlebox Horror post by Macabre Mary 2022 Anderson Design Group Store blog post by Aaron Johnson and Joel

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41:25

Princess Theatre and The Ghost of Frederick Federici

Ye Olde Crime ·

2025/10/01

Lindsay and Madison kick off Spoopy month and discuss the Princess Theatre and Frederick Federici, as well as why you should take your meds, that sometimes it costs a fortune to build something great, and how to haunt a location with style.Information pulled from the following sources 2025 Random Times post by Leo S 2022 Vocal Media Horror blog post by George 2020 Daily Telegraph article by Diana Jenkins 2020 Only Melbourne article by Jen Kelly 2018 The D’Oyly Carte

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80:13

Amish Red Riding Hood from Too Stupid To Live

Ye Olde Crime ·

2025/09/24

It’s a Ye Olde crossover! Lindsay Valenty, host of ye Olde Crime Podcast, takes a brief respite from the world of historical true crime to visit the wonderful world of Amish fairy-tale retellings! She joins Becky to review “Amish Red Riding Hood” by Ashley Emma ($0.99).Book: ⁠Amish Red Riding Hood⁠ Podcast: ⁠Ye Olde Crime Podcast ⁠(⁠Check out Becky on Can You Guess the Cramp Word⁠) Episode Sponsor: ⁠SmartLabels.⁠ Take the stress out of tracking inventory with QR code

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63:48

The Beer & Whiskey Flood Drinking Disastersode of...

Ye Olde Crime ·

2025/09/17

It’s rare for us to have an episode with so many feces mentioned right off the top, but do not worry, refreshments will be served.On this episode: we’re doing another one-of-a-kind episode here, and I’ll explain the rules as get into it, but for all those listeners who love our more unhygienic content, have we got a treat for you. We’re talking about the only consumer product you can blow out your nose while friends and strangers cheer you on; we’ll discuss more context and uses for plop and manure

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20:04

Hazel Farris: The Modern Mummy from Weird Distractions

Ye Olde Crime ·

2025/09/10

This week's distraction covers the alleged life of Hazel Farris. In 1906, Hazel's short-lived life came to an end after supposedly revealing a dark secret about her past to a new lover. After no one claimed her remains, a local furniture store (and funeral parlour) owner realized Hazel's remains may be a ticket for financial success. Need a distraction? I got you.Information pulled from the following sources Wikipedia - Hazel Farris -⁠ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazel_Farris⁠

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62:11

The Curious Case of Charles G. Pease

Ye Olde Crime ·

2025/09/03

Lindsay and Madison discuss Charles G. Pease, as well as why you should stick to your principles, that sometimes you should slow your roll just a touch, and how to start a movement that you may never see the payoff of in your lifetime. Information pulled from the following sources 1941 United States Tobacco Journal article 1928 Brooklyn Eagle article 1928 Evening Express article 1915 The Los Angeles Times article 1915 Morning Tribune article by Grace Wilcox 1915

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42:42

When Monsters Ate the Sun: The Dark History of...

Ye Olde Crime ·

2025/08/28

Lindsay and Madison discuss Eclipse Monsters, as well as why you should have your friends help you fight off night snakes, that wolves can bring about the end of the world, and how to crash a party and lose your head all at the same time.Information pulled from the following sources 2025 AZ Animals article by Patrick MacFarland 2024 Atlas Obscura article by Robert Lamb 2023 Historic Mysteries article by Lauren Dillon 2021 The Gorkha Times post 2020 Medium article by

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46:37

The 1897 Aurora Alien Crash: Texas’ Forgotten UFO...

Ye Olde Crime ·

2025/08/20

Lindsay and Madison discuss the 1897 Aurora UFO Crash, as well as why you shouldn’t drink contaminated well water, that crazy things can happen at 6 am, and how to not be a dick in a cemetery.Information pulled from the following sources 2024 Atlas Obscura article by Eric Grundhauser 2024 Fort Worth Texas article by Michael H. Price 2024 Medium article by Ryan Sprague 2024 Texas Hill Country article by Max McNabb 2023 Burials and Beyond blog post by Kate Cherrell

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53:11

Dobhar-chú: The Otter King of Irish Folklore

Ye Olde Crime ·

2025/08/13

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Dobhar-chú, as well as why you should stick to the rivers and the lakes that you’re used to, that you should never provoke a giant otter hybrid, and that some saints have giant heads.Information pulled from the following sources 2024 Historic Mysteries article by Robbie Mitchell 2024 Irish Central article 2022 Darrah Steffan blog post 2021 Irish Central article by Rachel Rafferty 2020 Dr. Karl Shuker Nature blog post 2020 In the

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36:29

When Death Comes to Dance

Ye Olde Crime ·

2025/08/06

Lindsay and Madison discuss Danse Macabre, as well as the proper order to dance to one’s grave, that music about death can be super spicy, and how awesome rocks are. Information pulled from the following sources 2024 Cape Charles Mirror article by Wayne Creed 2023 New Advent article 2017 Atlas Obscura article by Bethany Corriveau Gotschall 2017 Cambridge Scholars publication by Sophie Oosterwijk and Stefanie Knoll 2017 CBC article by Andrea Warner 2008 Journal of

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45:55

From Outlaw to Oxfords: The Bizarre Fate of Big Nose...

Ye Olde Crime ·

2025/07/30

Lindsay and Madison discuss Wild West outlaw George “Big Nose” Parrott, as well as why you shouldn’t go after trains, that killing important people isn’t the smartest move, and how to end up as fashion accessories against your will. Information pulled from the following sources 2024 Cowboy State Daily article by Andrew Rossi 2024 Only in Wyoming article by Kim Magaraci 2023 Efram Sera-Shriar, PhD blog post 2023 Legends of America article by Kathy Alexander 2023 Teal

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56:40

Stand and Deliver: The Dark Romance of the Highwayman

Ye Olde Crime ·

2025/07/23

Lindsay and Madison discuss the history of Highwaymen, as well as all the shires, that robbing via horse is way cooler than robbing on foot, and how quickly one could meet the noose if they weren’t careful.Information pulled from the following sources 2023 We Are South Devon article by Kevin Dixon 2021 The Boar article by Reece Goodall 2020 London Ghosts article by Tony McMahon 2019 Renaissance English History Podcast post by Heather 2017 Gloucestershire Crime History

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53:12

Buckwheat Man's Gonna Getcha! A true ghost story...

Ye Olde Crime ·

2025/07/16

Haunted cornfields, creaky farmhouses, and Victorian prairie ghosts lend these ghost stories from Iowa a chilling authenticity, making them sound like something right out of a horror movie. But they're all real and experienced by true crime podcaster Lindsay Valenty of Ye Olde Crime Podcast. Settle in for some of the scariest true ghost stories you've ever heard, from the heart of America. Discover more great content from Homespun Haints. Send us your listener questions to bit.ly/AskYOC. Become a

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27:08

An Evil Ghost Named John: A true ghost story...

Ye Olde Crime ·

2025/07/16

Ghosts torment a teenage girl every night in her Iowa home. However, one ghost in particular deliberately tormented her and would never leave. Part two of Homespun Haints interview with Lindsay Valenty, podcast co-host of Ye Olde Crime Podcast and teller of true personal ghost stories.Discover more great content from Homespun Haints. Send us your listener questions to bit.ly/AskYOC. Become a member on Buy Me A Coffee for as little as $1/month to support the show. Get your groceries and

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