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116 - The Most Haunted Hotel in Chicago: The Congress Plaza Hotel

On this episode we talk about the most haunted hotel in Chicago, The Congress Plaza Hotel. This hotel is linked to a famous serial killer and gangster, and has been the site of many tragic deaths. Some say there is even a room that is so terrifying that it has been permanently sealed to keep people out, or keep something inside. Listen to stories of all the horrors that have unfolded inside this hotel’s walls.

 

References:

• https://wjon.com/reporters-notebook-my-stay-in-chicagos-most-haunted-hotel/

• https://frightfind.com/congress-plaza-hotel/

• https://www.congressplazahotel.com/history

• https://drloihjournal.blogspot.com/2021/04/the-congress-plaza-hotel-and-its-haunted-history.html

• https://mysteriouschicago.com/congress-hotel-ghosts-just-the-facts/

• https://97zokonline.com/chicago-hotel-is-the-stuff-of-your-most-terrifying-nightmares/

• https://chicagohauntings.com/2019/02/12/the-king-of-haunted-chicago-ghosts-of-the-congress-plaza-hotel/

• https://www.sdparanormal.com/articles/article/1961531/178592.htm

• https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g35805-d87595-r34757778-The_Congress_Plaza_Hotel_Convention_Center-Chicago_Illinois.html

 

 

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Sh*t Happens!

Due to some unforeseen circumstances, we were not able to release a full length episode this week but here are some things we're working on and a short blooper from a past show. 

 

 

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115 - Tidbits of Terror: 12

Since September 1st was officially the start of spooky season, we have a bunch of spooky recommendations for you on what to read and watch in Creeptember. We discuss some scary books by two horror writing legends, a new Netflix film starring Kate Siegel, a miniseries on Hulu that seems like it was made for us, we try to predict what movies will be on Joe Bob’s Halloween Hoedown, and also something so horrifying, you may never want to eat meat again.

 

References:

• https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3681794/hypnotic-netflix/

• https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12383460/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2

• https://www.fangoria.com/original/shudders-61-days-of-halloween/

• https://www.thewrap.com/only-murders-in-the-building-selena-gomez-new-show-real-true-crime-story-tim-kono-john-hoffman-interview/

• https://nathanballingrud.com/books/

• https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5913798/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

• https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2035118/

• https://www.the-sun.com/news/3628139/mcdonalds-diner-nipple-bacon-roll-vows-to-go-vegan/

 

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114 - The Fox Sisters and Spiritualism

We discuss the Fox sisters, the famous “spirit mediums” who helped many people connect with their loved ones who had passed onto the other side. They played an important role in the creation of Spiritualism in the 1800’s and also have an interesting connection to Dan Aykroyd and the movie Ghostbusters.

 

 

References:

• https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-fox-sisters-and-the-rap-on-spiritualism-99663697/

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_sisters

• https://www.britannica.com/biography/Margaret-Fox-and-Catherine-Fox

• https://www.friendsofdalnavert.ca/blog/2019/7/31/gabbing-with-ghosts-the-fox-sisters-and-the-rise-of-spiritualism

• https://www.thearda.com/timeline/events/event_385.asp

• https://headstuff.org/culture/history/fox-sisters-birth-spiritualism/

• https://www.travelchannel.com/shows/hotel-paranormal/articles/dan-aykroyd-interview

• https://www.grunge.com/299305/what-you-didnt-know-about-dan-aykroyds-paranormal-obsessions/

• https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/courier-archive/opinion/opinion-ghostbusters-has-roots-in-early-spiritualism-2977193

• https://misstoricalfiction.wordpress.com/2018/10/31/spirits-seance-junkies-and-victorian-ghostbusters/

• http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2016/08/dan-aykroyds-unusual-fascination-paranormal-inspired-ghostbusters/

• https://www.britannica.com/topic/spiritualism-religion

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/spiritualism/history/history.shtml

• http://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Parks/OHenry/spiritualism.pdf

 

 

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113 - Comedian, Author, and Writer Emily Winter, Part 3: The Curse of Emily Winter

We welcome back to the show comedian and author Emily Winter. This extremely funny and talented lady talked with us about her new trivia book, “One Day Smarter”. We also talked more about her upcoming horror movie script, her hit podcast “Comedians With Ghost Stories”, being a writer for a new Nickelodeon show, Chicago pizza and much much more. Check out our wonderful in-person interview with her.

 

Her links:

https://www.emilywintercomedy.com/

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/667228/one-day-smarter-by-emily-winter/

https://twitter.com/emilymcwinter

https://www.instagram.com/emilymcwinter/

 

 

 

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112 - The Chicago Strangler

This story may be one of the biggest stories never told. Despite plenty of local news coverage and a feature in the NYT, many Chicagoans don’t even know about the Chicago Strangler. Frustratingly, there are few leads or clues as to who’s responsible for the murders of 51 women (that we know of) over the past 2 decades. We focus on the  timelines, facts, family members, and of course, the 51 victims.

 

The Victims:

 

-Angela Marieanna Ford

-Charlotte W. Day

-Winifred Shines

-Brenda Cowart 

-Elaine Boneta 

-Saudia Banks

-Bessie Scott 

-Gwendolyn Williams

-Jody Grissom

-Lorraine Harris

-Dellie Jones

-Celeste Jackson

-Nancy Walker 

-Linda Green

-Tarika Jones

-Rosenda Barocio 

-Latonya Keeler

-Latricia Hall

-Lucyset “Mary” Thomas

-Ethel Amerson

-Michelle Davenport

-Tamala Edwards

-Makalavah Williams

-Precious Smith

-Denise Torres

-Wanda Hall

-Yvette Mason

-Shaniqua Williams

-Margaret Gomez

-Antoinette Simmons

-Kelly Sarff

-Veronica Frazier 

-Mary Szatkowski

-Theresa Bunn

-Hazel Marion Lewis

-Genevieve "Jenny" Mellas

-Charlene Miller 

-Latoya Banks

-Shannon Williams

-Vanessa Rajokovich

-Lafonda Sue Wilson 

-Quanda L. Crider 

-Angela Profit

-Pamela Wilson

-Velma Howard 

-Diamond Turner

-Catherine Saterfield-Buchanan

-Valerie Marie Jackson 

-Lora Dawn Harbin

-Nicole Lynell Ridge 

-Reo Renee Holyfield

 

RESOURCES: 

• https://www.unforgotten51.com

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Strangler

• https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/is-there-a-serial-killer-in-chicago-right-now-strangling-women-and-burning-their-bodies

• https://www.wbez.org/stories/a-serial-killer-may-be-preying-on-black-women-in-chicago/21b45020-ca53-490e-8efe-b9c6ebbe11f3

• http://themurdersquad.com/episodes/is-there-an-active-serial-killer-in-chicago/

• https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-met-chicago-women-strangled-20180103-story.html

• https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-met-strangled-women-chicago-police-task-force-20190510-story.html

• https://www.grunge.com/422458/the-chicago-strangler-case-is-more-messed-up-than-you-know/

• https://wgntv.com/news/cover-story/long-untold-student-journalists-share-the-stories-of-51-murdered-chicago-women/

• https://chicagoreader.com/news-politics/have-you-seen-these-51-women/

• http://www.murderdata.org

• http://www.murderdata.org/2020/02/chicago-police-make-first-arrest-in-51.html

• https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/12/5/22154394/telling-the-silent-stories-of-murdered-women

• https://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/inconclusive-dna-results-in-chicago-female-homicides-investigator-still-certain-of-serial-killer/

• https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/journalism-students-tell-unforgotten-stories-of-murdered-chicago-women

• https://www.godsgorillas.com

• https://home.chicagopolice.org/services/tipsubmit/

 

 

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111 - Popular Horror Movie Trivia

An entire episode of little known facts from some of our favorite horror movies, and hopefully your favorites too. 

 

Resources:

• https://www.eonline.com/news/593838/31-things-you-didn-t-know-about-your-favorite-horror-movies

• IMDb.com

• https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a32638770/scream-trivia-quiz/

• https://www.eightieskids.com/20-things-you-didnt-know-about-candyman/

• https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/they-came-in-through-the-bathroom-mirror/Content?oid=871084

• https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/507217/15-fascinating-facts-about-candyman

• https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/70635/40-fascinating-facts-about-your-favorite-horror-movies

• https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/73728/9-found-facts-about-lost-boys

• https://creepycatalog.com/horror-movie-facts/

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNno63ZO2Lw

 

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110 - Dumbass Criminals

This week we highlight a true crime topic that often gets overlooked. We’re going to be talking about dumbass criminals. Too often we hear about the criminals who outwit authorities for years, or sometimes indefinitely, due to their smarts, cunning or just plain old good luck.  Well, none of that applies to the folks we’re about to discuss, so let’s get stupid!

 

Resources: 

• https://nypost.com/tag/dumbest-criminals/

• https://nypost.com/2021/06/18/nj-teens-caught-disposing-of-a-body-after-leaving-hazard-lights-on/

• http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/crime

• http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/bizarre/pickle-plea-715209

• http://www.thesmokinggun.com/file/pickle-plea

• http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/stupid/man-googles-meth-704583

• http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/crime/shaft-hiding-place-278936

• https://www.facebook.com/mcsoflorida/posts/3572937729393476

• https://www.facebook.com/floridakeyssheriff

• https://www.goliath.com/random/10-of-the-stupidest-criminals-of-all-time/

• https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/not-so-magic-disguise-burglars-caught-427865

• https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2008-03-26-0803250465-story.html

• https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/illinois/dumb-criminals-il/

• https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cops-two-illinois-women-arrested-for-cooking-meth-in-church/

• https://www.newser.com/story/277608/he-tried-to-hide-from-the-cops-then-he-farted.html

 

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109 - Tidbits of Terror: 11

Sharon and Mindy talk about a lesser known Martin Scorsese movie, a new series coming to Shudder, disturbing news in the pumpkin spice world, and much more.

 

References:

• https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/07/amanda-knox-stillwater-matt-damon/619628/

• https://www.ihorror.com/pumpkin-spice-cup-noodles/

• https://www.learning-mind.com/introverts-love-autumn/

• https://bloody-disgusting.com/tv/3675439/new-shudder-original-anthology-series-horror-noire-coming-october-teaser/

• https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/04/us/robert-durst-testimony/index.html
  

 

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108 - The Salem Witch Trials: Witches, man...witches

Sharon and Mindy discuss the fascinating history behind the infamous Salem Witch Trials: how it started, how it ended, what really may have happened, and how this tragic event reshaped Salem forever. Plus we discuss modern witches, movies about witches, how the Salem Witch Trials are still relevant today and maybe not so much has changed since 1693. 

 

References

• https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/salem-witch-trials

• https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-the-salem-witch-trials-175162489/

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salem_witch_trials

• https://historyofmassachusetts.org/the-salem-witch-trials/

• https://www.salem.org/salem-witch-trials/

• https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/march-01/

• https://www.vox.com/identities/2017/10/30/16560092/salem-witch-trials-magic-halloween-witchcraft-arthur-miller-crucible-past

• https://www.historyextra.com/period/tudor/history-witches-facts-burned-hanged/

• https://theconversation.com/most-witches-are-women-because-witch-hunts-were-all-about-persecuting-the-powerless-125427

• https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/history-of-witches

• https://www.vice.com/en/article/7x3jbq/the-true-story-of-tituba-the-slave-at-the-center-of-the-salem-witch-trials

• https://www.ushistory.org/us/3g.asp

• https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/03/witchcraft-juliet-diaz/605518/

• https://creepycatalog.com/witch-movies/

• IMDb.com

Witch Movies

• The Witch (2015)
• Hocus Pocus (1993)
• Rosemary's Baby (1968)
• Eve's Bayou (1997)
• The Craft (1996)
• Practical Magic (1998)
• The Three Mother's Series by Dario Argento
  • Suspiria (1997)
  • Inferno (1980)
  • The Mother of Tears (2007)
• Black Sunday (1960)
• The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
• The Blair Witch Project (1999)
• The Crucible (1999)

 

 

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