Horrifying History

The American dream paints a picture of sprawling mansions, expensive cars, and families who seem to have everything.  From the outside, the Menendez family appeared to be living that dream, but inside, it was a house of terror. 

So, get ready, my spooky friends. Today, you will hear the rest of a case that is considered to be one of the most debated in American crimin...

Before we begin, I have a confession to make. Today is my birthday... and while most people celebrate with cake, candles, and presents, I thought we'd do something a little different.

After all, this is Horrifying History.

Instead of receiving gifts, I wanted to give one to all of you.

Over the years, this podcast has grown into something I ...

Some houses hold memories, while others hold secrets.  There is a mansion at 722 North Elm Drive in Beverly Hills that held both.  From the outside, it was the picture of the American Dream, but behind those walls existed anger, fear, and years of silence. Then, on one warm August evening in 1989, those secrets exploded with shotgun blasts.

So, put on some sunscreen,...

Certain stories refuse to disappear.  Some are ghost stories.  Some are unsolved true crime cases and historical mysteries that seem impossible to explain. Then there are tales like the one you are going to hear about today.

So, break out your tinfoil, my spooky friends.  Today, you will hear the story of a woman whose alien abduction was allegedly witnessed by over...

They say monsters don’t always hide in shadows.  Sometimes they wear expensive suits, carry a doctor’s bag, and charm everyone they meet.  In autumn of 1888, as fear gripped the streets in London’s Whitechapel district and Jack the Ripper terrorized the city, a mysterious American doctor found himself at the center of one of history’s greatest mysteries.

So, break out...