Join us this week as we dive deep into the terrifying mystery of the Axeman of New Orleans, a jazz-loving serial killer who terrorized the big easy from 1918 to 1919. Discover the details of his gruesome attacks, the theories surrounding his identity, and the chilling letter he sent, threatening more bloodshed. Could he be connected to the early ma…

In this episode of Horror House, hosts we delve into two chilling historic cases of cannibalism. First, we discuss James Sligo Jameson, the heir to the Jameson whiskey fortune, who facilitated the cannibalism of a slave girl in the Congo. Following that, we explore the grizzly exploits of Levi Boone Helm, a notorious criminal who turned to chowing …

In this weeks episode, we delve into the captivating story of Scott Scurlock, known as the 'Hollywood Bandit.' We discuss Scurlock's dramatic life, including his early foray into the drug trade while still in college, and how he would later pull off 18 daring bank heists in a 4 year span, amassing over 2 million dollars before a final dramatic robb…

When looking at it from the outside, the home at number 30 East Drive, Pontefract looks just like your run of the mill council house from the 50's. However, it's the supposed evil that lurks within that has given it the title of the most haunted home in Britain. But, how true is that title? Is 30 East Drive home to a vengeful spirit of a monk who h…

On the surface, Josh and Susan Powell looked to have the perfect marriage. Both members of the church, and raising two children, to those on the outside it looked like the typical happy family. However, behind closed doors things would be quite different, and when Susan would go missing, it would turn out that Josh was not the devoted husband he se…

From dolls and chairs to paintings, there are no shortage of supposed cursed or possessed objects out there. But, what are the stories behind these objects? Well, join us as we talk about four supposedly cursed objects, from Annabelle the doll to a very ordinary looking chair that has an impressive kill count, and uncover the stories behind them. .…

There are few figures of the 'Wild West' that carry as much lore and legend as Jesse Woodson James. A former Confederate guerrilla turned outlaw, Jesse was portrayed as an outlaw hero, who only stole from the rich to give to the poor. But, this would really only be a myth, and Jesse James was not the hero he was portrayed to be, but rather a cold b…

If you read his Manifesto, Elliot Rodger would portray himself as a tortured soul. Downtrodden. Passed over. But in reality, he would turn out to be someone full of hate. Full of bitterness. And this hate was directed at woman, due to them rejecting his advances towards them. And that hate would build over time, and would result in what is known as…

Sierra has a crazy boat crime for this weeks special topic. Three women visisted a beach on the 4th of July weekend in 1966 and were never seen or heard from again. Patricia, Ann, and Renee left their belongings on the beach indicating that they would be returning, and while their are many theories, there are no leads. Let us know what you think an…

Tara Calico left for a morning bike ride on the 20th September 1988. It was something she would do regularly, and would think nothing of anything nefarious unfolding. However, this time would be different, and this time Tara would not return home and would never been seen again. With little evidence coming to light in the 30+ years since her disapp…

When Latoya Ammons and her family moved into their new home in Gary, Indiana, strange occurrences would very quickly plague the family. The events would escalate over the space of 7 months, and the family would later be told they shared their home with 200 spirits. But, is this a case of genuine paranormal activity and demonic possession, or just a…

Some people murder for money. Some murder for sport. But in the case of Joanna Dennehy, she murdered three people and attempted to kill two more because she wanted the fame that goes along with the most infamous of killers, and she found killing 'fun'. But, what turned Dennehy into one of the most infamous killers the UK has ever seen? And why did …

The story of Lisa Montgomery is a tragic tale. A broken woman who was horrifically abused from a very early age and failed by the system, Lisa would go on to kill Bobbie Stinnett and remove her 8 month old featus from her body, a crime that she would be given the death penalty for. Join us as we discuss what lead Lisa to commit such a heinous crime…

14 years ago, the Jamison Family would drive 30 minutes from their home in in Eufaula, Oklahoma to view a 40 acre piece of property in Red Oak, Oklahoma. It was a trip the family would never return from, and it would be four years before the remains of Bobby, Sherilynn and Madison would be found. But, what happened to the family that day in 2009? A…

On this podcast, we talk about many prolific killers, but we've not talked about a prolific prison escapee... until now. Enter Richard McNair, convicted murderer, who escaped no less than three different jails/prisons, with his third and final escape being straight out of an episode of MacGyver. Join us, and special guests Leo and Steven from Spoil…

Graham Young was an odd child. He had a fascination with black magic and read extensively about the Nazis and Hitler. He was also extremely interested in chemistry, in particular poisons and would regard victorian era poisoner William Palmer as his personal hero. Curiosity can be a very dangerous thing, and this was made very, very clear when Young…

What would you do, in the name of the 'Slenderman'? Unfortunately for 12 year old Peyton Leutner, her two friends Anissa Weir and Morgan Geyser would try to kill for the fictional internet monster, scared that he would kill their whole family unless they offered a sacrifice to appease him. A tragic tale of mental illness, and the influence of the i…

If you go into the woods today, you're in for a big surprise. And that surprise may come in the form of a creature with hooves, wings and a high pitched scream. This week we talk about the beast of the Pine Barrens, 'The Jersey Devil'. But, is this cryptid a real demonic creature or just a scary story to tell in the dark? Join us, and Becca from Th…

A senile old man wondering the streets in his pyjamas and bathrobe, muttering to himself and talking to inanimate objects such a parking meters may be a fairly common sight to see in New York City. But, in actuality this man was one of, and would eventually be, the most powerful mob boss in America who was able to run his crime family while keeping…

In the infamous words of country singer Kenny Rogers: "You've got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away, know when to run". For Zheng Lin and his wife, these would have been wise words to follow. Unfortunately for the couple, gambling debts would soon catch up to them, and the consequences would be most dire indeed…

Anne Hamilton-Byrne may have been a yoga instructor, but when you are of the firm belief that you are the reincarnation of Jesus Christ himself and that the world is coming to an end, teaching yoga is not going to be your career path. Starting a cult on the other hand, is far more apt. Join us, and a few very special guests, as we talk about heavy …

Valentines night in '95 would turn out to be a night that would alter the life of Sally McNeil significantly. A beaten and battered woman at the hands of her husband Ray, the years of abuse would come to a brutal, bloody end on that night, with Ray the recipient of two shotgun blasts, one to the stomach and one to the face. What followed would be a…

The death of a loved one is one of the hardest things one has to go through. So, when a loved one does depart the earthly realm, one would expect them to be treated with dignity and respect by the funeral home workers entrusted to prepare them. Unfortunately, as we will find in this episode, this isn't always the case, as we look at two cases of fu…

'Couples See Man-Sized Bird... Creature... Something' was the headline that ran in the Point Pleasant Register on the 16th November 1966. That man-sized creature would later become known as 'The Mothman', who would go on to terrorise the small town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia. But, what was 'The Mothman'? A real 6 to 7ft tall flying creature w…

If you've been a naughty child this year, you better watch out, because he will know. And when the sound of his human foot alternating with his cloven hoof draw closer, and you're thrown in his sack and thrown into the flames of hell, you'll realise that its good to be, well, good. So, you'd better watch out, because Krampus is coming... . https://…

Christmas. A time for family get togethers, food comas, gift giving, getting merry and.... murder? Well, murder around Christmas time is more common that one would like to think. For part one of this years Horror House Xmas special, we talk about twelve murders that occurred during the festive season. Because what goes together better than Christma…

There are many rulers that will go down in history as brutal, tyrannical, and just plain shitty. And of those rulers, one name stands out. A man who took great pleasure in not only performing horrific acts of punishment on his enemies, but his own people. And it was impalement that would become is speciality. Hide your steaks, and 'stick' around fo…

This week we delve into the case of Issei Sagawa, who if you don't know, was a murderer, cannibal and necrophile. Very much an unholy trinity of qualities! But, was Sagawa a terrible human being? Yes. Was he a pretty good marketing professional? Yes, unfortunately... . https://horrorhousetruecrimeandthemacabre.store https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hhp…

Dalia Dippolito would only be married to husband Michael for a short time before she grew tired of him. But did Dalia just go and divorce him, like any rational person would do? Nope. Instead she would plan his murder, going as far as paying a hitman to eliminate her husband. However, unfortunately for Dalia her plan to get rid of her husband would…

Let's face it, nobody likes Mondays. This is especially true for Brenda Ann Spencer. And on the morning of the 29th January 1979, she decided she wanted to change this and liven this Monday up, however she decided that the way to do this was to take her rifle she was given as a Christmas present and take aim at the school opposite her family home, …

A 'murder castle' with torture chambers, trapdoors and soundproof rooms to muffle the cries of victims. An alleged body count of 200 people. The case of Herman Mudgett, who'd later be known as the infamous H. H. Holmes, is legendary in the annals of true crime history. But, how much of the case is true? And was H. H. Holmes just a simple conman and…

Scotland. Where tales of ghosts and ghouls are plentiful. And this week, we talk about two cases of the paranormal, one of paranormal experiences that plagued a little girl and the other of an old Scottish castle said to be the home of many spooks, and aim to answer the question, is it people that are haunted, or is it places that are haunted? . ht…

Dave Kroupa was new in town, and would, through a dating app, meet Liz Golyar. The two hit things off quickly, and would be seeing each other causally not long after. 6 months later, Dave would meet Cari Farver when she brought her car into his auto repair shop, and Cari and Dave would begin casually dating, And, all was good... until it wasn't. Wh…

Stacey Castors adult life was marred by tragedy, losing two husbands under mysterious circumstances and nearly losing her eldest daughter through a suicide attempt. However, when investigators would delve into the deaths of her husbands, Michael Wallace and David Castor, the puzzle pieces would start to fit together, it would become clear that Stac…

If you've seen The Hills Have Eyes, you know the plot. A family of cannibals, hiding in the hills, targeting travellers to munch on some human meat. Only in a movie could something like that happen, right? Wrong! Well... maybe. Join us as we discuss Sawney Bean and his clan of cannibals, and if this a true account of dark Scottish history, or just …

Lableled as a "undersized Atlantic City man with an oversized temper", Nicodemo Scarfo became boss of the Philadelphia Crime Family of the American Mafia in the early 80's. What followed under his regime would be decade of brutality and betrayal, and a perfect illiustration of the damage a volatile temper and serious short man syndrome can do. . ht…

Lucy Letby had always wanted to be a nurse. After her own troublesome birth, everything she did later in life was geared towards that ultimate goal. But now, this young, ordinary, albeit awkward, woman is behind bars, being handed a whole life order for the murder of 7 babies, and attempting to kill 6 more. But, is she the most prolific serial kill…

Hey Horror House Fans! In this episode of Spoils of Horror, the internet's dumbest duo slash their way through A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 3: Dream Warriors. They talk about picking your dream powers, bad ass model building, the sharp-ass script and a song over the ending credits that never stops being awesome! Thanks Dom for letting us take ove…

The Keddie Cabin Murders rocked California in 1981. Three people massacred, and the remains of a fourth found three years later, making it a quadruple homocide. But decades later, this crime remains unsolved. Who massacred the Sharp family? And why? Most unsettlingly, are they still out there, hiding in plain sight? . https://www.horrorhousetruecri…

Spare a thought for Harold Henthorn. A loving husband, and all around great guy, who had not one, but two, wives die in mysterious circumstances, and even stranger still that he was the only witness to both. But hey, at least he had a few juicy life insurance policies, that had NOTHING to do with the deaths, to fall back on. . https://www.horrorhou…

Winning the lottery brings a windfall of wealth, but that doesn't mean that good luck will come along with it. In fact, for William Post and Jack Whittaker, it was the exact opposite. And while some was self inflicted, these two jackpot winners came to regret trying their luck at all. . https://www.horrorhousetruecrime.com https://www.buymeacoffee.…

In some places, train travel is stressful. In others it's expensive. In others, it's un-reliable. If you're British, it's all three. But, if you were a lone woman, travelling on the S-Bahn, in Nazi Germany, it could be downright deadly. Join us as we talk about the worlds worst train conductor... . https://www.horrorhousetruecrime.com https://www.b…

Bedlam: a place, scene, or state of uproar and confusion. Or, the unfortunate monicker for Bethlem Hospital. From patients being chained to a pipe in a cramped, dirty cells, to becoming a tourist attraction for the general public to gawk at and taunt the residence, second only to St. Pauls Cathedral in popularity, Bethlem has a morbid and sordid hi…

Thirty miles outside of New York City, in the Long Island village of Amityville, stands the house known as one of America's most haunted. On November 13, 1974, Ronold DeFeo Jr. carried out a mass murder on the estate. Thirteen months later, the Lutz family bought the house, but they only stayed for 28 days before being driven out by supposed spirit…

Leonarda Cianciulli looked to be your typical middle-aged woman. Gentle, kind and caring, much like your dear old grandmother. However it would soon become clear that Leonarda was not all that she appeared to be, and how she would get the her infamous monicker would shock the world. . https://www.horrorhousetruecrime.com https://www.buymeacoffee.co…

Francisco Guerrero Perez was the first recorded serial killer in Mexico. From the year 1880 to 1910, he was said to have killed at least 17 women, though the number is disputed and some say it was more than 20 women. Friend of the pod, Joshua (hear him in the most recent UFO episode and our Tales of Brujas episode) returned for this episode because…

Demonic possession. Real? Or just a product of an over active imagination, poor mental health and pressure from outside sources? Listen in this week as we look at four different cases of supposed possession and the seemingly real demons that caused them. Real or fake? You decide! . https://www.horrorhousetruecrime.com https://www.buymeacoffee.com/h…

Rebecca Coriam was living lush in 2011, getting paid to travel the world while living and working upon the Disney Wonder cruise ship. She was popular, and had a girlfriend who also worked on board the ship. Life, it seemed, was pretty swell for the English lass. But, that would suddenly change on the 21st of March, as Rebecca would disappear from t…

If the person you were having an affair with decided to break it off because they saw your children as 'too many strings attached', how would you react? Well, this was the situation that Diane Downs faced. And while a reasonable person may just shrug, and go on their merry way, Diane didn't like not having things her own way, and would go to extrem…

To be taken against your will and kept locked up for 10 years, robbed of basic human rights and treated as an animal is most people’s worst nightmare. What kind of person does it take to do that to another human. Let alone 3. Can you picture such a man? Ariel Castro is that man, and what he did to three young women would leave a black mark on a com…