If you like a little VARIETY in your podcast, this week's episode is sure to please! Lisa and Paige discuss a big coincidence at a Church in the 1950's, a She-Ass on trial, and if this OJ witness had testified... *if you want to get straight to the stories and skip the banter, fast forward to minute 10:20* Come to the dark Dolly Side and visit our …

We got you a ticket to sit FRONT ROW to watch the world of stage magic with Paige and Lisa! This week the dolls will be demystifying the life and tricks of Harry Kellar, like the Levitation of Princess Karnak, and the Golden Butterfly - emphasis on the flying butt! Come to the dark Dolly Side and visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content! We …

New York in the 80's was a wild time, but nothing is more crazy than this alien abduction story with multiple witnesses. Lisa and Paige "sip sip What the $h!t" their way through this tale of aliens, kidnappers, unofficial Government officials and dead fish. But there's something more fishy going on here...what could it be? Come to the dark Dolly Si…

We got any Screamers in the crowd?? You're in for a treat! Just west of Nashville, in the quaint town of White Bluff, be careful if you go into the woods at night. You just might see and hear the White Bluff Screamer! Dun, Dun, DUN! Come to the dark Dolly Side and visit our ⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content! We appreciate your support always, and…

You better finish your veggies or Cropsey will get ya! Sure, it's a great way to scare the F*** out of your kids, but what if the boogeyman was real? Join the dolls in discussing the link between real life child abductor Andre Rand, and the Staten Island legend of Cropsey! Come to the dark Dolly Side and visit our ⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠ for exclusive content!…

You put a lot of trust in people in white lab coats (ie Doc Brown, Victor Frankenstein, Dr. Benson Honeydew), but do they always deserve it? This week, the Dolls discuss Robert Courtney, a pharmacist who had the ability to provide possibly life-saving medication, but chose greed over life. Come to the dark Dolly Side and visit our ⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠ for…

What's more American than Hamburgers and Serial Killers? Prepare for some weird fun facts about Kansas and the urban legend of a backwoods killer who doesn't like to grill, but likes to KILL! With a side of fries, hold the shake... Come to the dark Dolly Side and visit our ⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠ for exclusive content! We appreciate your support always, and Pa…

Karl Denke, Papa to his friends, lived in Germany and Poland between WW1 and WW2. He was a pillar of the community, beloved by the destitute, and purveyor of fine meats. But were those meats made from pork, dog, or did his house guests become a special on the menu? Listen in to find out! Come to the dark Dolly Side and visit our ⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠ for exc…

Deadwood, Mt. Rushmore, Grays and more in this week's Urban Legend episode from the great state of South Dakota! Venture to the hill where Lewis and Clark stood in search of "deavels"... Come to the dark Dolly Side and visit our ⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠ for exclusive content! We appreciate your support always, and Patreon is a great way to show us how you reall…

When a young, vivacious woman is found hanged at a mansion under strange circumstances, police believe she'd taken her own life. The rest of the world continues to think otherwise. In this week's episode, Lisa & Paige discuss the case of Rebecca Zahau and the details that point to foul play. If you or someone you love is struggling with Sexual Viol…

If you can't get enough of ancient royal backstabbing, you're going to love the conspiring conclusion to Paige's story of a young Tut and his terrified sister-bride Ankhesenamun. Were his royal advisers to be trusted? Was his death of a natural cause or murder? Will Paige paint a nearly-naked Lisa gold from head to toe? YOU DECIDE! Come to the dark…

Kicking off 2024 with a ghostly Urban Legend based in Iowa! Do you think the story of the Ghost of George is something made for the big screen...or scream? Come to the dark Dolly Side and visit our ⁠PATREON⁠ for exclusive content! We appreciate your support always, and Patreon is a great way to show us how you really feel! Plus...PERKS! Click⁠ HERE…

Near Death Dolls is BACK!!! Paige Egyptian walks us into 2024 with the history and suspicious death of Pharaoh King Tutankhamun. Was foul play involved? Grab you a drank and have a listen! Special thanks to SamHears for our cover art and music! You can check him out here at ⁠samhears.wordpress.com⁠ Email: ⁠Neardeathdolls@gmail.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠@Nea…

Hey Doll Fam! Near Death Dolls Podcast is taking a break from releasing episodes for a while. But this isn't the end of Near Death Dolls! Paige and Lisa will be doing weekly Twitch streams where they can interact with you LIVE! There will be more variety of topics, games, live art, and monthly "Sleepovers"! Follow us on Twitch and see when we go LI…

So it's after Christmas and before New Years. Whatcha gonna do? Listen to a Dolly Movie Review! The Dolls cover Spotlight (2015) starring Michael Keaton and Rachael McAdams. Spotlight follows an investigative team of journalists to bring to light the sexual abuse of children by Catholic priests in Boston. SPOILER ALERT! Don't listen if you don't wa…

Happy Holidays from The Dolls! While we take a little break, please enjoy this lovely episode of our Patreon exclusive show: Dolls After Dark! In this episode, Lisa brings a Harry Potter themed Would You Rather game, with strange and funny consequences. Like, would you rather fight Aragog or a Basilisk? Send us your answers on Instagram! Then, Paig…

The Dolls are back to continue the case of Laci Peterson's murder. Lisa covers the day Laci's reported missing, Scott's unnerving behaviors, the discovery of the bodies, the "victim of Scott's lies" Amber Frey, and Scott's trial. Let us know what you believe happened on our social media! Come to the dark Dolly Side and visit our PATREON for exclusi…

You may have heard of this one, Dolls. We start off Part 1 of the Laci Peterson case by discussing Laci, the victim, including her life story and her passions. Then, tune in next week to hear about the disappearance, murder, and her husband, Scott Peterson. We love you dolls! Thanks for your support! Come to the dark Dolly Side and visit our PATREO…

Actress Natalie Wood was Hollywood royalty from her early debut as a child star to adulthood, tackling intriguing roles and being highly sought after professionally and romantically. But her rise to fame was filled with abuse, sex, and manipulation by those around her. And her mysteriously foretold death in dark waters surrounded by only 3 other pe…

There's gold in them there Guadalupe Mountains! Or is there? Ben Sublett was just a filthy, stinky dude looking for a way to feed his family. Then, he came across a BOUNTIOUS gold mine in the Guadalupe Mountains of West Texas, which made him filthy, stinkin' rich! But when Old Ben passed away, no one could find the mine afterwards. Where was it? Wa…

Working retail can be killer, especially in the case of the Lululemon Murder that occurred in Bethesda, Maryland in 2011. The Dolls discuss the murder of Jayna Murray, a young woman finishing up her degree and preparing for a great life. When she and surviving coworker Brittany Norwood are discovered in the yoga pants store, it becomes a case that …

Are you ready to get COLD, doll heads? We've got the crazy ULTRA conclusion to the saga of Woody and his alien buddy Indrid Cold, where Indrid takes Woody to his nudist home world, NASA's got some explaining to do, and Lisa and Paige talk cheese tits! What do you think of John Keel's Ultra-terrestrial theories? Let us know on Instagram or Twitter! …

To close out spookity season, YOU the listeners have brought us some horrifying stories! There are creepy electronic malfunctions, haunted theaters, eerie cemetery photos, ghosts in the woods, and MORE! Remember, if you want to be featured in a future listener stories episode, send your story to Neardeathdolls@gmail.com. Come to the dark Dolly Side…

It's getting chilly outside, which means it's time to meet an alien named Cold! He's got everything you could ask for: he smiles a lot, he's a snazzy dresser, and he comes in peace- or does he? Get scared with the Dolls as we talk about how Woody Derenberger met an alien named Mr. Cold, and how John Keel (The Mothman Prophecies) feels like this Ind…

Are you a fan of Bloody Mary? Not the drink, but the creepy face that appears in a dark bathroom mirror? Then you'll LOVE these terrifying games you should never play...and the Near Death Dolls are gonna tell you how! Lisa covers the game of Concentrate that will divine your fate, the bathtub game Daruma-san, and The Living Doll Game that will have…

Have you ever had a mysterious stain on your floor that just would not go away? If so, listen up because you might get some good haunted housekeeping tips from Lisa and Paige as we discuss the story of the Bélmez Faces! Maria and her family are plagued by ghostly images in their concrete floor, as well as hordes of tourists clamoring to see the sta…

Who doesn't love a good yard sale? One person's antique wine box is another person's worst nightmare. The Dolls discuss the internet-famous haunted Dybbuk Box, not to be confused with a...well, a packaged appendage. Paige air shanks ghosts and Lisa gives Hamilton a run for its money in this spookity episode! Come to the dark Dolly Side and visit ou…

We can all agree that trees are pretty neat. However, sometimes people mess with trees to make them scary, and that's what we're going to talk about today! We've got a grove of dolls nailed to trees (but not Paige and Lisa), an elm harboring a skeleton, and an ancient tree spirit that tastes funny. So light a candle, dim the lights, and ease into f…

It's like something out of a Twilight Zone episode! In 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared from radar and is presumed crashed into the ocean...but where exactly? The Dolls discuss the facts and theories behind this modern-day mystery. Come to the dark Dolly Side and visit our PATREON for exclusive content! We appreciate your support alwa…

If you're listening to our podcast, you probably like a good mystery, which means Agatha Christie is right up your alley! She was an acclaimed mystery writer, and wrote at least 72 novels in her lifetime, many of them featuring a detective named Hercule Poirot. We love her for her murder mysteries, and quirky detectives, but what about her real lif…

You're going to want a snack for this episode...Paige and Lisa recommend a nice Trail Mix. "Doctor" Linda Burfield Hazzard treated patients to unsavory procedures and diets, all the while treating herself to their wealth. The Dolls explore how Linda started as a victim to a quack doctor to becoming one herself. Come to the dark Dolly Side and visit…

Did you ever see the movie Candyman from 1992? It was inspired by two things: Clive Barker's Forbidden, and the case of Ruthie Mae McCoy. Ruthie lived in Chicago's Community Housing Projects, where the murder rate was so high that the papers didn't even bother reporting on it. What made Ruthie stand out? Well, Ruthie called 911, and said someone wa…

When Vincent “Vinny” Viafore's kayak overturned while on the Hudson River with his fiancee Angelika Graswold, his family and friends thought it was a tragic accident. But when Angelika didn't behave as a grieving person should, eyebrows were raised. Could she have had something to do with Vinny's death in those cold April waters? Or was she targete…

Blake Leibel was just a rich kid in Toronto ready to break into the entertainment industry. He wrote, directed, produced, and played celebrity poker - without ever hitting the big time. He flushed his parent's money down the Hollywood toilet, and when it tried to spit him back out, Blake lost his mind. He took inspiration from his own comic book, S…

Tell your flight attendant to pour you a drink, the Dolls are going to Norway! The mysterious death of the Isdal Woman is one of the countries most baffling unsolved cases. Was it murder, suicide, or an accident? Why was this woman going from city to city with suitcases filled with the most bizarre items? The Dolls have their theories...what's your…

Jackie Schut and her kids went on a road trip from Washington to Alabama. Was it to visit family or maybe do some sightseeing? Nope! It was all business, and what business does Jackie do best? Kidnapping and exploiting children. Get ready for a rough one as the dolls discuss Jackie Schut: the Baby Seller. Come to the dark Dolly Side and visit our P…

If you made it through last week's episode, congratulations! It only gets worse from here! This week, the Dolls discuss Christine Collins, the mother of Gordon Stewart Northcott's victim Walter Collins. Christine already has a rough life and not enough hours in the day. When her son goes missing, she is devastated. But not long after, she gets "Wal…

You won't find Wineville, California officially on the map anymore, because in the 1920's a serial killer tainted the town's name so badly they've since changed it. The Dolls discuss a deplorable excuse for a human, Gordon Stewart Northcott known for abducting, abusing, and murdering young boys on his chicken ranch in present-day Mira Loma, CA. Gra…

You know all about Moby Dick, right? Well, did you know it was based on the true story of the whaling ship The Essex? Listen in as the Dolls tell you a harrowing story of a whale attack, and the following 93 days that the Essex crew spent at sea just trying to survive. There are sperm whales, sharks, starvation, desert islands, and cannibalism - oh…

Elmer McCurdy sucked at being an outlaw, but he had way more adventures after his death! Lisa and Paige discuss McCurdy's life, death, and the frequent flyer miles he might have accumulated as a mummy on his tour of the US! Come to the dark Dolly Side and visit our PATREON for exclusive content! We appreciate your support always, and Patreon is a g…

You may have heard of Janis Joplin or Kurt Cobain of the "27 Club", but now it’s time to meet Alan “Blind Owl” Wilson from Canned Heat! The Dolls will tell you all about how Canned Heat got started, their success at Woodstock, Blind Owl’s issues with his band cofounder Bob “The Bear” Hite, and his struggles with depression and addiction. We care ab…

The 90's were an interesting decade, but more and more children began to go missing. But when a San Antonio boy Nicholas Barclay disappears on his way home from an afternoon with friends, nothing is what it seems. Years later, Nicholas' family receives a call that he's been found in another country and alive! His return is only the start of the twi…

Have you ever seen a polygraph test? Whether on TV, in an interrogation, or at the work place, the lie detector test is everywhere. But the thing is, does it really detect lies as the name implies? The Dolls explore the history and accuracy of the polygraph to find out! Come to the dark Dolly Side and visit our PATREON for exclusive content! We app…

What do you get when you combine extremist religion and conspiracy theories? You get the beliefs of Sherry Shriner and the Orgone Warriors. The Dolls take on this nutty case of an online prophet, her followers, and how their beliefs and behaviors may have contributed to the deaths of at least two of their former followers. If you're experiencing th…

11-year-old Mary Bell is only halfway through the summer of 1968, and she’s already got blood on her hands. The Dolls will take you through Mary’s brutal final murder, and how she led police right to her door. How do the courts handle an 11-year-old murderer? What drove Mary to do it? Let’s find out in part two of Mary Bell: The Tyneside Strangler.…

In 1968, Mary Bell of Newcastle, UK, was a typical preteen. She had a best friend, she went to school, she liked to do art, and she hung out in the local “rat alley” with the other kids. She was also a bully, who strangled kids younger than her. Maybe not so typical. Tune in to part one as we set the stage for Mary, the Tyneside Strangler, and disc…

The shenanigans ensue when the Dolls are joined by Miles of The Disc Dump Podcast! Miles tells us of Pennsylvania's Hex Hollow and a big dude who didn't go down without a fight. Paige covers the famous Hole of Mel, aka Mel's hole that doesn't seem to have a bottom. Lisa wedges herself between these stories to introduce a game. Be sure to check out …

If you're feeling stuck at home lately, imagine being kept in a box under a bed for years! In this episode, the Dolls tell the story of Colleen Stan, who was just trying to hitchhike her way to a friend's house and ends up tortured and enslaved by a horrible excuse of a person for 7 years! Come to the dark Dolly Side and visit our PATREON for exclu…

The Dolls are at it again, bringing you the spookiest of spooky stories from YOU our listeners! In this episode, we have a San Francisco Spector with a sense of humor, a trio of tales from The Disc Dump host Miles, as well as creepy NOLA recountings that will have you never sleeping again! And we LOVE IT. If you have a weird, creepy or true crimey …

You know that satisfying feeling you get when you strike a match? Well, that's a chemical reaction involving phosphorus. Do you know what white phosphorus used to do to anyone manufacturing matches back in the 1800s? It would rot away their jawbones. Not so satisfying anymore, is it? Paige will be explaining all about poor working conditions for th…