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Monstrous

Carrie Canny and Mandy Garthwaite

Monstrous is a true crime and mystery podcast that also dives into legends, hauntings, and all things spooky and spine-tingling. Our show resonates with listeners who love not only true crime, but also the thrill of the unexplained. Hosted by two friends brought together by our sons — one a Southern storyteller with a passion for crime, the spine-tingling, and the unknown, but has a firm line with messing with the dead while the other is a Midwesterner with a love for true crime, an appetite for

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All Episodes

109:44

The 1916 Jersey Shore Shark Attacks Part 2

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2026/04/13

In the conclusion of our series on the 1916 Jersey Shore shark attacks, the nightmare moves where no one thought it could go: inland.Last week, we saw the terror unfold on the beaches of Beach Haven and Spring Lake.This week, we travel 11 miles away from the ocean to the quiet, murky waters of Matawan Creek. It’s a place where local "wisdom" said a shark could never survive—until July 12th proved everyone wrong.In Part 2, we cover:• The Warning Ignored: Why Captain Thomas Cottrell was laughed at

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67:58

The 1916 Jersey Shore Shark Attacks Part 1

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2026/04/06

Before there was Jaws, there was July 1916.In this episode, Carrie and MawMaw take you back to a sweltering summer on the New Jersey coast. While the country is gripped by a polio epidemic and a record-breaking heatwave, thousands of families flee to the "safety" of the ocean.But a deadly predator is lurking in the shallows—and the "experts" refuse to believe it exists.In Part 1, we cover:• The $500 Bet: Why scientists in 1916 were convinced sharks were harmless to humans.• The Beach Haven Tragedy:

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49:34

The Sallie House

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2026/03/31

It starts with a flickering light. A misplaced toy. A child’s laughter echoing from an empty nursery.For Tony and Debra Pickman, the haunting of their Atchison, Kansas, home felt like a tragedy—until the mask began to slip.In this episode of Monstrous, Carrie and MawMaw explore the terrifying evolution of the Sallie House.We dig into the brutal history of Dr. Charles Finney, the legend of the "girl on the operating table," and the violent "oppression" phase that nearly broke a family. We also

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54:54

The Leongatha Mushroom Murders

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2026/03/24

On a quiet Saturday in July 2023, in the Victorian town of Leongatha, an invitation to lunch was extended as an olive branch. Erin Patterson—a former air traffic controller—hosted her estranged in-laws and a local pastor’s family for a homemade Beef Wellington. But what was presented as a gesture of reconciliation, baited by a fake terminal cancer diagnosis, turned into a forensic puzzle that would captivate the world.Within days, three of the guests were dead, and one was fighting for survival

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61:29

The Dark History of St. Patrick's Day

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2026/03/17

This bonus episode of Monstrous peels back the layers of green glitter to reveal the 1,600-year cold case at the heart of Saint Patrick’s Day.From the teenage kidnapping of Maewyn Succat to the "Triple Death" of the Irish peat bogs, Carrie and MawMaw explore how a holiday of "parades and pints" began as a story of survival, radical transformation, and cultural erasure.We’re diving into the psychological warfare of the early Church, the "skin-suiting" of ancient goddesses, and the curdled energy of

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96:40

The Disappearance of Brittanee Drexel

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2026/03/16

"I don’t think you’re coming back." Those were the haunting final words Dawn Drexel said to her daughter before Brittanee slipped out of her New York home for a Spring Break trip she wasn’t supposed to be on.In April 2009, 17-year-old Brittanee Drexel vanished into the neon-lit humid air of Myrtle Beach. For thirteen years, her family lived in a state of suspended animation, fueled by horrific rumors of "alligator pits" and human trafficking "stash houses." But in 2022, the digital shadows finally

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13:25

Megan Alert Update

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2026/03/16

When a college student goes missing, every second counts—but for too long, a legal "gray zone" has treated 18-year-olds like they have no expectation of being looked for. In this high-stakes update, we dive into the breakthrough of Colorado’s Senate Bill 120, better known as the "Megan Alert."Joined by Mawmaw, we break down the emotional and legislative journey that began on February 9th and has now reached a fever pitch at the State Capitol. We discuss the "Golden Window" of search-and-rescue, the

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51:29

The Kentucky Meat Shower

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2026/03/09

In March 1876, the residents of Bath County, Kentucky, stepped outside into a cloudless sky only to find it raining raw, red meat. What began as a quiet Friday morning for farmwife Mary Crouch quickly devolved into a global scientific puzzle and a localized nightmare.In this episode of Monstrous, we peel back the layers of the "Kentucky Meat Shower," a case that sits at the intersection of Appalachian folklore and Victorian forensic science. We move beyond the sensational headlines to explore the

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37:39

The Megan Trussell Case Part 4

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2026/03/02

In this episode, we dive into the complex case of Megan Trussell for one last week, exploring the systemic failures in the investigation of missing indigenous women. We discuss the implications of the Trussell Act, and the importance of community involvement in seeking justice. this week we highlight the role of forensic science in uncovering truths, the impact of media narratives, and the ongoing fight for accountability in cases involving marginalized communities. Through Megan's story, we are

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96:41

The Megan Trussell Case Part 3

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2026/02/24

The state says it was an open-and-shut case of suicide. The data says that’s a physical impossibility.In the most chilling chapter of Megan Trussell’s story yet, Carrie and Mandy move from the frozen canyon floor to the sterile light of the toxicology lab. Today, we go "inside the numbers" to tear down the official narrative using the state’s own reports. From the "dump truck" of medication found in Megan’s system to the laws of thermodynamics that prove she couldn't have died in that culvert on the

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71:01

The Megan Trussell Case Part 2

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2026/02/16

Six days after Megan Trussell vanished, she was found in a frozen culvert at Mile Marker 40. The state calls it a "voluntary walk-off." The science calls it an impossibility.In this chapter, we move from the CU Boulder campus to the jagged walls of Boulder Creek Canyon. We look at the $60,000 community-led search that filled the silence left by the authorities, and we dismantle the official narrative using the laws of physics. From the "Clean Sock Paradox" to the "Scott Pilgrim" purse, we examine

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76:34

The Megan Trussell Case Part 1

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2026/02/09

As we sit in February 2026, the investigation into the disappearance and death of Megan Trussell has reached a boiling point. Officially ruled a suicide, the case is now undergoing a landmark statutory review by the CBI—a move fought for by a family who refuses to accept a narrative that ignores the laws of physics.In Part 1 of this four-part series, Carrie deconstructs the night the clock stopped working. We explore the "20% Test," the systemic blindness Megan faced as an Indigenous woman, and the

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97:00

Danielle and Kennedy Hoyle

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2026/02/03

In February 2022, the "village" of Whitehaven in Memphis, Tennessee, was shattered by a crime that defied the natural order. When 27-year-old Danielle Hoyle was found in a roadside ditch next to her idling Chevy Cruze, the city's heart stopped—not just for the loss of a devoted mother, but for the 2-day-old infant, Kennedy, who was missing from the backseat.Join Carrie and MawMaw as they dismantle the "double life" of Brandon Isabelle. We dive deep into the forensic "Invisible Proof"—from the

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81:41

Cari Farver: The Digital Ghost

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2026/01/27

How can a woman be in two places at once? For four years, Cari Farver was a ghost. To her mother, she was a series of cruel and erratic text messages. To her boyfriend, she was a voyeuristic nightmare watching from the shadows. To the police, she was a "runaway" whose digital footprint suggested she was alive and well.But Cari Farver wasn't running. She had been erased.In this week’s episode, Carrie and Mandy peel back the digital curtain on one of the most sophisticated identity thefts in criminal

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69:55

The Smiley Face Killers Theory: Accidents or M.O?

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2026/01/26

Is a "simple, taunting, circle" the signature of a cross-country serial killer cell, or is it just statistical noise?This week on Monstrous, Carrie and MawMaw dive into the chilling and controversial Smiley Face Killers Theory.Since 1997, hundreds of college-aged, athletic men have vanished from bars, only to be found weeks later in frigid rivers. While police often rule these as accidental "Last Mile" drownings, retired detectives and forensic experts point to a darker pattern: ligature marks, the

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119:12

The Circleville Letters

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2026/01/05

In a small town nestled in Ohio, a series of poison pen letters unleashed chaos and fear that would linger for decades. The Circleville letters represent a dark chapter in American history, showcasing the lengths one individual would go to in order to destroy lives and reputations. This week we delve into the harrowing story behind this campaign of terror, the psychological motivations of the writer, and the tragic consequences that followed. The Circleville letters, a notorious case of anonymous

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90:08

The Vanishing Skyjackers

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2025/12/29

In our final, decisive flight of 2025, Carrie and MawMaw are strapping on detective hats and analyzing technical blueprints to close the year on the most audacious acts of air piracy in American history. We’re stepping away from typical horrors to explore a brief, terrifying era when the sky became a frontier for high-stakes criminals—and one aircraft, the Boeing 727, became the perfect getaway vehicle.In this episode, we dissect the three archetypes of the skyjacking era:The Legend (D.B. Cooper):

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80:22

The Missing Sodder Children

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2025/12/22

In the chill of Christmas Eve 1945, a tragedy unfolded in Fayetteville, West Virginia, that would haunt a family and a community for decades. The Sodder family, preparing for a joyful holiday, faced an unimaginable horror when five of their children vanished without a trace in a fire that raised more questions than answers. With theories ranging from kidnapping to political motives, In this episode we delve into the eerie details of that fateful night, exploring the dark shadows of suspicion and the

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88:14

Dyatlov Pass: The Mountain of the Dead

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2025/12/15

In the frigid winter of 1959, a group of experienced hikers embarked on a challenging expedition in the Ural Mountains of the Soviet Union. Despite their skills and preparation, the group faced an inexplicable tragedy that has led to numerous theories, including natural disasters, human intervention, and even extraterrestrial involvement. What began as an adventure turned into one of the most baffling mysteries of the 20th century, leaving behind unanswered questions and chilling theories. The

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87:40

The Keddie Cabin Murders

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2025/12/08

The Keddie Cabin Murders, a tragic event that occurred in 1981, involved the brutal killing of a family in a remote California resort. The investigation was marred by errors and a lack of resources, leading to multiple theories about the motive and identity of the killer. Despite overwhelming evidence pointing to key suspects, the case remains unsolved, leaving a lasting impact on the surviving family and the local community.If you have any information about the Keddie Cabin Murders, please contact

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