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Good Nightmare

A podcast about all things strange and unusual. Historical true crimes, paranormal and dark fairy tale origins. Hosted by Sarah.

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3. Matha Haney

3. Matha Haney

1800s Michigan. A young woman, her family, and an axe. In this episode we look at the grim tale of Marta Haney and what ... Read more

15 Nov 2017

12mins

Ranked #2

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55. Theodore Durrant

55. Theodore Durrant

Two vicious murders, and one of the youngest suspects covered on the podcast. Trigger warning: animal death & cruelt... Read more

10 Dec 2019

10mins

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36. The Russian Doll Maker

36. The Russian Doll Maker

This episode will have you feeling both disturbed and empathetic. There are no victimless crimes. Content warning: invol... Read more

30 Jan 2019

13mins

Ranked #4

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54. Edward Mordake

54. Edward Mordake

Edward Mordake was born with an anomaly that ultimately led to his untimely end. He was born with the devil's face on hi... Read more

12 Nov 2019

10mins

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33. Hansel and Gretel

33. Hansel and Gretel

Hansel and Gretel always reminds me of the holiday season. Did you know it was based in truth? This episode is a reading... Read more

16 Dec 2018

22mins

Ranked #6

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5. Cinderella

5. Cinderella

Cinderella wasn't always glass slippers and happy endings. This episode looks at the fairy tale's origin and the darker ... Read more

4 Dec 2017

12mins

Ranked #7

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4. Marie Laveau

4. Marie Laveau

Marie Laveau, Voodoo Queen. Today we take a look into the life of a legend and her legacy. Music: Purple-Planet.com

19 Nov 2017

10mins

Ranked #8

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44. Buried Alive

44. Buried Alive

If there is one fear that most people share, it's the fear of being buried alive. This episode explores cases of live bu... Read more

6 Jun 2019

10mins

Ranked #9

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48. The Lost Children

48. The Lost Children

Content warning: Child death, c1800s This is the tragic story of the Lost Children of Daylesford as it was told to me by... Read more

5 Aug 2019

9mins

Ranked #10

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28. The Isles of Shoals Murders

28. The Isles of Shoals Murders

Today's episode tells of the horrifying attack on three lone women, which would leave two dead, on Smuttynose Island and... Read more

24 Oct 2018

18mins

Ranked #11

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Bonus: The Bothell Hell House

Bonus: The Bothell Hell House

Bonus episode! Keith Linder tells his personal accounts of living in the Bothell Hell House.  Check out more of Keith's ... Read more

22 May 2018

13mins

Ranked #12

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15. Sleeping Beauty

15. Sleeping Beauty

In this episode we explore the twisted and disturbing versions of Sleeping Beauty told throughout history. Music: purple... Read more

23 Apr 2018

15mins

Ranked #13

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26. The Chase Family Vault

26. The Chase Family Vault

Today's episode covers the mystery of the Chase Family Vault and how leaden coffins that took six men each to move were ... Read more

26 Sep 2018

9mins

Ranked #14

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6. Bloody Mary

6. Bloody Mary

In today's episode we look into the legend behind the folklore of Bloody Mary. Music: purple-planet.com

13 Dec 2017

13mins

Ranked #15

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52. Snow White: The Brothers Grimm

52. Snow White: The Brothers Grimm

The story of Snow White as told by the Brothers Grimm. Twitter / Instagram / Facebook

16 Oct 2019

22mins

Ranked #16

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49. The Bennington Triangle

49. The Bennington Triangle

You've heard of the Bermuda Triangle, but what about the Bennington Triangle? Unexplained disappearances with no leads a... Read more

27 Aug 2019

14mins

Ranked #17

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53. Happy Halloween

53. Happy Halloween

Today's episode is a special treat, brought to you by the mind of Augie Peterson. I hope you'll enjoy this story just as... Read more

29 Oct 2019

14mins

Ranked #18

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14. Edgar Allan Poe

14. Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe lived an interesting life, and died an interesting death. In today's episode we look at Poe from birth t... Read more

10 Apr 2018

13mins

Ranked #19

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43. Tillie Kilmek

43. Tillie Kilmek

Tillie Kilmek was more than just a black widow, or so her town thought. Was she a serial killer or a psychic leader of a... Read more

26 May 2019

14mins

Ranked #20

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38. Resurrection Men

38. Resurrection Men

Grave robbing and body snatching was rampant throughout the 1800s. This episode looks at one of the most prolific cases.... Read more

28 Feb 2019

32mins

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