🧙‍♀️ Witches, Trials, and Secrets: The Pendle Witch Trials of 1612 🔮

Double, double toil and trouble! 🔥 Witches aren’t just for Halloween—they’re for life! This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl are taking us back to 1612 to investigate the infamous Pendle Witch Trials. How did a common woman allegedly strike down a man with witchcraft? 🧙‍♀️ Why was King James I so obsessed with witches (and Catholics)? And can we really trust the testimonies of children?

Get ready to uncover the dark secrets behind the Pendle witches and the fear that fueled one of England’s most notorious witch hunts.

Don’t miss this spellbinding episode of Killers, Cults and Queens—stream now! 🕯️

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Get ready for a ghoulishly good time! Cheryl dishes all the behind-the-scenes gossip from the Wicked London premiere—green carpet glam, star-studded moments, and why this might just be the best movie ever made. 🌟

Then, things get spine-chilling as Nikki and Cheryl team up with Hannah and Suzie from Ghost Huns to swap ghost stories and uncover eerie tales. From creepy hauntings and bleeding tombstones to a chilling appearance by Lady Gaga’s fave, Marina Abramović, this episode will have you sleeping with the lights on! 👻

Don’t miss out on the laughs, scares, and all the exclusive details. Tap Play now—if you dare!

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🔪 Unveiling Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield & His Chilling Legacy 🩸

We hope you've not had a big breakfast because this episode is NOT for the squeamish or faint of heart. This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl are turning back the clock to 1957 Plainfield, Wisconsin to meet the infamous Butcher of Plainfield—Ed Gein. 😱 Discover how this seemingly unassuming man’s gruesome crimes inspired iconic films like Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

They’ll dive deep into Gein’s disturbing "mommy issues" and explore his twisted obsession with trying to bring the dead back to life. Can anyone match Ed Gein’s dark legacy?

Join Nikki and Cheryl as they uncover the horrifying truth behind one of history’s most notorious killers. Don’t miss this chilling episode of Killers, Cults and Queens! 🎙️

This episode is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. It contains graphic depictions of violence and murder and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.

Listen on Global Player for free. Download Global Player from the app store or go to globalplayer.com.

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:

The Samaritans helpline: 116 123

Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181

Exit UK: 0800 999 1945

Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000