River Donaghey grew up in a cult. Or at least that’s what some people called it. His parents called it a “personal-growth seminar group.” Its leader called it “one big happy family.” But there was a dark side to the world River grew up in. One he never heard about as a kid. In the 1970s and 80s, a self-help company called Lifespring took America by storm. Hundreds of thousands of people walked out of Lifespring as true believers, convinced that the seminars had the power to change the world. ...
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For more than a century, a peculiar physical condition known as ectrodactyly had afflicted the Stiles family - a condition which affected their limbs to varying degrees.
While many may have viewed this condition as a handicap, for the Stiles family it spelled opportunity. In 1944 Grady Stiles Sr moved his family to the carnival mecca of Gibsonton, Florida, where his son, Grady Stiles Jr., quickly became the headline act in a local freakshow.
Adored as a young performer, Grady Jr's story took a more sinister turn as an older man, who quickly built a reputation for violence - and sometimes even murder.
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While many may have viewed this condition as a handicap, for the Stiles family it spelled opportunity. In 1944 Grady Stiles Sr moved his family to the carnival mecca of Gibsonton, Florida, where his son, Grady Stiles Jr., quickly became the headline act in a local freakshow.
Adored as a young performer, Grady Jr's story took a more sinister turn as an older man, who quickly built a reputation for violence - and sometimes even murder.
Julie Jay chats to Tony Cantwell (@tonyhorror) of the hilarious Shitshow podcast.
If you have enjoyed the podcast you can stay abreast of Crimeland updates on insta: @juliejaycomedy. Also if you could spare the time to review us on iTunes it really helps with spreading the Crimeland gospel.
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For more than a century, a peculiar physical condition known as ectrodactyly had afflicted the Stiles family - a condition which affected their limbs to varying degrees.
While many may have viewed this condition as a handicap, for the Stiles family it spelled opportunity. In 1944 Grady Stiles Sr moved his family to the carnival mecca of Gibsonton, Florida, where his son, Grady Stiles Jr., quickly became the headline act in a local freakshow.
Adored as a young performer, Grady Jr's story took a more sinister turn as an older man, who quickly built a reputation for violence - and sometimes even murder.
…
continue reading
While many may have viewed this condition as a handicap, for the Stiles family it spelled opportunity. In 1944 Grady Stiles Sr moved his family to the carnival mecca of Gibsonton, Florida, where his son, Grady Stiles Jr., quickly became the headline act in a local freakshow.
Adored as a young performer, Grady Jr's story took a more sinister turn as an older man, who quickly built a reputation for violence - and sometimes even murder.
Julie Jay chats to Tony Cantwell (@tonyhorror) of the hilarious Shitshow podcast.
If you have enjoyed the podcast you can stay abreast of Crimeland updates on insta: @juliejaycomedy. Also if you could spare the time to review us on iTunes it really helps with spreading the Crimeland gospel.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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