a dramatic love triangle, almost a million dollars of life insurance, murder, robbery....the mafia? Unfortunately this tale has everything. this is the story of Susan, Karen and Michael Reinert, otherwise known as the main line murders.

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Sasquatch, big foot, yeti. These are all terms that we are used to, having grown up in north America. Whether or not you believe in the Big Foot, he has made a big impact on all of our lives. From everything to Harry and the Hendersons, to Midwest coffee spots having the yeti as their mascot. Having just moved to Iowa last year, I have noticed that there is a proud bigfoot culture out here. I have never lived anywhere that embraced a cryptid and I wanted to know more. Join us this week as we explore the North American Bigfoot, some of the sightings and possibly connect some dots about things going on in high sasquatch active zones.

Join us this week as we explore the Yeti and possibly a weird connection to another episode!

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References

Mythical Mystery: Could Bigfoot be in Iowa? (n.d.). Iowa PBS. https://www.iowapbs.org/article/11665/mythical-mystery-could-bigfoot-be-iowa

Reports for Iowa. (n.d.). https://www.bfro.net/GDB/state_listing.asp?state=ia

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Aleister Crowley was a controversial, vulgar figure. He traveled the world, studied the occult, delighted in "sinful behavior", and practiced magic. He was enigmatic and complicated. Join us as we dive into the life of the man who proudly dubbed himself "The Great Beast 666".

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The Salish Sea. A beautiful inland sea, originally inhabited by the Coast Salish People but now for the mysterious feet that keep washing up, no bodies, no other parts, just the feet. Join us this week as we look into the Salish Sea Foot mystery and what some of the theories are.

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References:

Wikipedia contributors. (2025a, May 9). Coast Salish. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coast_Salish

About the Salish Sea — SeaDoc Society. (n.d.). SeaDoc Society. https://www.seadocsociety.org/about-the-salish-sea

Wikipedia contributors. (2025a, May 4). Salish Sea human foot discoveries. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salish_Sea_human_foot_discoveries

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Richard Chase was a mentally disturbed serial killer who terrorized Sacramento in the 70s. He was extremely troubled from a young age and was never successfully treated for his issues. Join us this week as we dive into his life and gruesome crimes of the Vampire of Sacramento.

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The Ouija Board. The Spirit Board. The Witches board. Most of us have heard of, if not encountered, this mysterious object. Podcasts like Morbid (omg Christine, you are mentioning Morbid again? YUP) and Scared to Death are full of chilling tales of Ouija board sessions gone right, or terribly wrong. It's even made its way into popular culture, like the "Agatha All Along" episode, 'Darkest Hour, Wake Thy Power,' where the proper- or improper-use of the Ouija board is explored. I even have friends who refuse to use one, or even allow one in their house. But why? Where did this little board come from, and why are we so scared of it? Today, we're going to delve into the fascinating history of the Ouija board and explore the reasons behind its enduring reputation.

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References:

Rare William Fuld Mystifying Oracle Ouija Board with Planche and Box. (2001, November 23). Poshmark. https://poshmark.com/listing/Rare-William-Fuld-Mystifying-Oracle-Ouija-Board-with-Planche-and-Box-6741faea7321b0f47822d5d1?gQT=1#utm_source=gdm_unpaid

Image 3 of Democratic Northwest (Napoleon, Ohio), April 29, 1886. (1886, April 29). The Library of Congress. https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn84028296/1886-04-29/ed-1/?sp=3&q=Ouija+Board+Planchette+Alphabet+Witch+Talking&r=-0.008,-0.166,1.143,0.682,0

Research guides: OUIjA Board: Topics in Chronicling America: Introduction. (n.d.). https://guides.loc.gov/chronicling-america-ouija-board#:~:text=The%20board%20that%20became%20Ouija,solve%20mysteries%2C%20even%20commit%20crimes.

Wikipedia contributors. (2023, October 16). William fuld. Wikipedia. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Fuld

Museum of Talking Boards: History of the Talking Board. (n.d.). https://www.museumoftalkingboards.com/history.html

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This doomsday cult, led by a religious megalomaniac, carried out attacks on Japan with various biological weapons to various success. Learn about this sometimes terrible and sometimes inept cult today, on Our Obsessions.

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Travis Alexander was a hard working man, wanting to have the perfect American life. He was a devout Mormon, hard working and successful. He just now wanted to find the love of his life and start a family. He thought Jodi Arias might be the one but when the relationship died, little did he know, he would too.

In this week's episode, we cover the relationship and trial of Travis Alexander and Jodi Arias.

*Note: This is Christine, I would like to acknowledge that I may have been a little harsh in the episode but I mean no disrespect.

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References:

Wikipedia contributors. (2025, May 17). Murder of Travis Alexander. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Travis_Alexander

Art By Jodi Arias – Original & authentic hand-drawn artwork & exclusive Limited Edition prints – shipped direct to your door, worldwide. (n.d.). https://artbyjodiarias.com

Vann, R. (2021, September 6). Hulu’s Jodi Arias: An American Murder Mystery — Legally blonde AF. Legally Blonde AF. https://www.rileyv.com/legallyblondeaf-blog/hulu-jodi-arias-an-american-murder-mystery

ABC News. (n.d.). Jodi Arias murder trial Evidence: Bloody T-Shirt, body in shower. https://abcnews.go.com/US/photos/jodi-arias-murder-trial-bloody-bloody-shirt-body-18152302

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