Today is the conclusion of this twisted and bloody tale! We will discuss the link between lycanthropy and lunar cycles, historical cases of lycanthropy, Peter Stumpp in popular culture, werewolves in the media, and all the possible theories of what the fuck was happening in this case, including the one I believe is closest to the truth. This is Par…

We are back back back back again, discussing the case of Peter Stumpp! Today we will cover the witch and werewolf trials of the Middle Ages, the Malleus Maleficarum (The Hammer of Witches), German witch and werewolf hunters, other werewolf killers of that time period, and we will begin talking about a modern day affliction: Clinical Lycanthropy. Jo…

This case is INSANE in the membrane, get ready for a wild and gruesome ride! Today we are talking about medieval serial killer and convicted werewolf, Peter Stumpp. Today’s episode has all of my very favorite things: a medieval serial killer, werewolves, medieval torture, clinical psychology, Germany, witch trials, incest, and the list goes on. In …

Today is the conclusion of Killer Fashion and Beauty! We lived, we laughed and we loved. Just kidding. We learned, we were horrified, and we are going to continue to be with this episode. Today we cover: Fast Fashion The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Artificial Silk Poison Socks Aniline Dyes Foot Binding and Breaking Fatal Footwear Black Boot Po…

Yes my darlings, today is Part 3 of Killer Fashion and Beauty! And we have a lot of deaths to cover. The Victorians really had a rough go of things, as we already knew, but today’s episode really drives that fact home. Today we cover: Shirts Corsets Lice Typhus Arsenic Green Perkin’s Purple Radium Next week is the last part of the series, I’ll see …

What in the flaming ballerinas is going on in this episode?! It’s Killer Fashion and Beauty, Part 2. Buckle up for some horrific history. Today we dig into the annals of fashion victims and cover: Scarves Gloves (yeah that’s right) Skirts of all kinds Asbestos clothing Flannelette Nonflam For all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instagram.co…

Episode 34, Killer Fashion and Beauty Part 1 Today we dive into fashion and beauty trends that ended in disaster and even (lots of) deaths. You would think those dangers were relegated to the past, but you would be wrong. Let’s dive into killer fashion and beauty trends throughout history. Today we cover: Skull moulding Celluloid Factory Fires Merc…

Today we finish up the horrifying saga of Mikhail Popkov, the Russia serial killer cop. We will talk about yet more victims, his downfall and arrest, the aftermath of his discovery, and Popkov and his family in the recent news. Also there’s wolves eating brains at the very end. Just for fun. For all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instagram…

I....where do I even begin with this case. It's hands down the craziest shit I've ever heard in my life. They say the devil is in the details, and the details of this case are what blew my mind. Honestly, you just have to listen. From 1992 to 2010, Popkov killed a confirmed 83 (but most likely many more) women and young girls between the ages of 19…

Dropping a bonus episode into the main feed this week! When two beautiful young women were found dead in Downtown Los Angeles- both living within 3 miles of each other, both around the same age, both models, and both women of color- rumors were immediately swirling about an active serial killer. Let’s get to the truth of the deaths of Nichole Coats…

Hello my little gremlins! We are going into part 2 of Unusual Pathologies and Psychopathologies today! And boy do I have some interesting case studies for you today… Serotonin Toxicity Arteriosclerosis Seasonal Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Esophageal Ulcer Basketball Sized Cyst Human Werewolf Syndrome Spiraling Esophagus Pheochromocytoma Trauma Al…

Hello my little gremlins! Today we are delving into rare and bizarre pathologies- a subject we will be coming back to many times in the future! The parts in this series will not be back to back, but as an ongoing subject. And we will cover some psychopathologies too! Today we discuss: What pathology is Schistosoma Parasite Eagle-Barrett Syndrome Tu…

Trichophilia is the sexual arousal by hair. A very normal, quite common fetish. But of course, today we are going to the dark side of trichophilia- as a paraphilia, and even as a crime. As far back as the 1800's, men have been attacking women and cutting off their hair. Today we will discuss: The Scissor Man, or Jack The Snipper, of Pennsylvania Th…

What if you woke up one day, fully convinced that your flesh was rotting, your organs were decomposing, and you were dead? Today we discuss the absolutely terrifying mental illness called Cotard’s Delusion, or Walking Corpse Syndrome. We will discuss what it is, how it’s diagnosed and treated, but we are going to spend a lot of time on individual c…

The tranquil town of Aliso Viejo in Orange County, California was rocked one mid-afternoon by a huge explosion that had grisly consequences. One thing about this town however, is it has more than its share of open marriages, affairs, and secrets. The investigation involved unraveling the very complicated life of day spa owner Ildiko Krajnyak. We al…

Today we talk about the life and crimes of Dorothea Puente, as well as try to get inside her mind. But way more importantly, we talk food, recipes, and cooking. Why? As it turns out, the bitch loved to cook. We also do a deep dive into a national treasure of yesteryear: Bernstein’s Fish Grotto. For all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instag…

This case came upon me by accident, but I was shocked I had never heard of it! We will follow the clues given by each of the bodies, the police investigation, and the botched trial of: The Zoo Man. I am also excited to cover one of many cases that were solved by forensic anthropology- get your decomp times and bug facts out, because we are going th…

This is a tie-in episode to the Mad Gasser of Mattoon. On February 19, 1994, a very ill woman was rushed to the ER at Riverside Hospital in California. What happened next is a mystery. A chain reaction of illnesses ran rampant through the ER, affecting hospital staff and launching a mishandled and VERY dramatic investigation. The final conclusion(s…

Call him the Mad Gasser, call him the Phantom Anesthetist - just DO NOT call this whole case an episode of mass hysteria. Today, we take a deep sea fishing level dive into the case of The Mad Gasser of Mattoon, and subsequently, the bullshit psychological diagnosis that is mass hysteria. For all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instagram.com…

Today we are discussing one of my favorite cryptids! She’s stunnin, she’s gorgeous, she looks like Linda Evangelista….An influencer since 2007, and spooky as shit, let’s dive in to the sightings, fans, and culture behind one of the internet’s most famous cryptids: The Fresno Nightcrawler. For all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instagram.co…

In this strange, olden-timey case we cover another ‘Trial of the Century,’ and probably the last. Because as it turns out, trials are boring. But this one is not! It will include: cannibus, a self-performed vasectomy, beach chairs, multiple lovers, abnormal sex, blister beetle, dog testing, a human thumb of a man, a ballpeen hammer, sexy trips to N…

This is the story of one child's kidnapping, imprisonment, and 42 hours of torture at the hands of a sadistic killer who loves the sound of bones breaking. It's also a story of survival, escape, and the closing of a cold case murder. This is the singular, unbelievable case of the Baraboo Bone Crusher, AKA The Bonecrusher Killer and the amazing surv…

Here's a quick little bonus episode of holiday horror movies I recommend! Have a spooky Christmas season, my little gremlins! XO, ST For all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mistressofthemacabrepod TikTok: tiktok.com/mistressofthemacabrepod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MistressoftheMacabrePodcast Or check out the website/b…

On this very special holiday episode, we will discuss the origins, history, lore, and modern day resurrection of The Krampus: Saint Nicholas’ goat-footed demon sidekick. We will also cover Krampus runs, Krampus house visits, and traditional costumes. And just for added holiday fear, we will also talk about Kinderschreckfigurs (child terror figures)…

This story has everything- olden timey Texas, alligator pits, missing women, a love triangle, bootlegging, a saloon, a body in a barrel, barmaids, lots of nicknames, and a drunken serial killer. This is the harrowing story of The Alligator Man: Joe Ball. For all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mistressofthemacabrepod TikTok: t…

Here is a list of my favorite Thanksgiving horror movies. Eat a ton, binge watch, and say an apology to the countless Indigenous Peoples whose lives we ruined (if you're American.) Have an amazing holiday! ST https://youtu.be/Q2QZ9YIbF-0?si=OOsVEzHlM3gjxcrD www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.comBy Sara Tiara

What do you do, when your personal cell phone has been turned into a spying device? When it’s tracking your family's every move, and giving an anonymous stalker a view into your private life? Three Washington state families say it happened to them and left them feeling like they were living in a horror movie. Follow me down the internet highway as …

This was a whole ass ball of yarn, ya'll... 2 deaths turned into 3, then 4, and now stands at upwards of 7. What was happening to these poor tourists, to make them die horrific poisoning deaths? That is what we will try to uncover in todays episode. For all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mistressofthemacabrepod TikTok: tiktok…

A rape spree, 2 murder sprees, a jail escape, a movie-worthy prison escape, and a violent ending- this story has it all. This is the horrific tale of serial killer Daniel Camargo Barbosa, and the conclusion of my Colombian serial killer series. For all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mistressofthemacabrepod TikTok: tiktok.com/…

It's our second episode of the Colombian serial killer series! It's another brutal case, with The Monster of the Andes killing up to 350 children in a three year period. Buckle up, because this shit is...horrific. And again, how is this case not more well known?! For all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mistressofthemacabrepod …

This case is absolutely horrific. The Beast raped, tortured, and murdered up to 400- yes, that's right- a whopping 400 small children in Colombia. Oh and several other countries as well. And this is not an old-timey case, either- he was caught in 1999. How is this case is not well covered, I don't know. Buckle up and make a sandwich, because I will…

Hold on to your phobias, because this tragic accident takes place at an amusement park in Colorado and is truly horrific. Today we are delving into the Haunted Mine Drop Disaster- the accident, the shady history of this park, and the aftermath of the tragedy. For all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mistressofthemacabrepod TikT…

Welcome! Today we are talking about home deaths, the history of embalming, dead bodies on tour, and oh so much more! We're talking coffin doors, mummies, Victorian mourning, Abe Lincoln, The Civil War. Also who knew 1930's undertakers were so good at marketing!? For all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mistressofthemacabrepod T…

If life is a dream within a dream, this episode is a rabbit hole within a rabbit hole...within a rabbit hole... This topic was ST vs The Internet, and I'm pretty sure I won. Let's talk about the strange story of the Oakville Blobs, and take on each and every online theory! Plane waste? Jellyfish bomb? Or government conspiracy? We also dive deep int…

What is a thanatologist? What does a death doula do? Today we explore some lesser known jobs in the death care industry, and examine the behavior and emotions humans have around death. (More on this topic to come, but let's dabble!) For all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mistressofthemacabrepod TikTok: tiktok.com/mistressofth…

Sudden and mysterious deaths plague a small Michigan town in 1903. Well, several towns in the area. Men, women, young children, and even infants are dying horrendously painful deaths. People are whispering of a curse...but the truth is even more sinister. LET'S. GO! For all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mistressofthemacabrep…

A bizarre and sad story, I read about this during the pandemic and it stuck with me. This animal attack story is a little bit different than any other I've ever heard of... For all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mistressofthemacabrepod/ Or check out the website/blog: www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com FB: https://www.faceboo…

Hello my little Gremlins! Today we are discussing the full horrific history of Syphilis. A rather benign and easily treated STD today, back in the olden times it was an absolutely brutal and macabre ailment that was also a death sentence. Be sure to check out the website and social media for all photos! Definitely make a snack, sit down, and enjoy!…

I'm back with an episode just BRIMMING with holiday cheer! Psych, I would never do that to you! "How's this for a headline? French Fries." The last words of James D. French before he was executed in Oklahoma in 1966 by electric chair. That’s right, folks! Today we are talking about weird execution facts, botched executions, and last meals that rang…

Hold onto your penises if you have one- todays' ep is going to make you feel closer to it than ever. How and why do penises fall off? I have two cases for you, as well as what you can do if it happens to you. For all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mistressofthemacabrepod/ Or check out the website/blog: www.mistressofthemacabr…

We are not talking about a Pre-Raphaelite nip slip here, so buckle the fuck up... Eating babies, fucking corpses, robots, and TONS of wanking off in today's episode. Definitely make a sandwich, sit down, and enjoy! For all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mistressofthemacabrepod/ Or check out the website/blog: www.mistressofthe…

What happened to Natalee Drissell the day after Thanksgiving in 2003? Was she literally scared to death? We will delve into this bite-sized morsel, and also discuss the bullshit non-answer that is: Excited Delirium. For all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mistressofthemacabrepod/ Or check out the website/blog: www.mistressofth…

When you think of a necrophiliac, do you think of Ted Bundy? Or Jeffrey Dahmer? Undoubtedly, whoever you are picturing is probably a man. What if I told you that only one woman has ever come forward to speak about her obsession with necrophilia? I bet you'd want to hear what she had to say...Join me as we discuss female necrophiles, a tragic double…

Welcome to the Mistress of the Macabre Podcast! Here we are going to delve into the bowels of history, society, and human nature. If it's twisted, gory, and macabre, we will be covering it. This podcast is not for the faint of heart. This podcast contains murder and mayhem, guts and gore, adult language and sexual content. Exactly what you came her…