Episode 39: Dear David

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Episode 39: Dear David

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Feb 27, 2019

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This viral story took the internet by storm. A lone man haunted and paralyzed by the ghost of a small boy. Did this escalate into a full-on demonic possession or were we all the victims - haunted by an attention-hungry internet charlatan?
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Feb 27, 2019

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Dallas based comedians and friends, Christie Wallace and Heather McKinney, focus on a different true crime, cult, or creepy topic each week "and chat all things sinister in this funny and well-researched podcast." (Marie Claire, 2020)

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Episode 22: The Legend of the Goatman (LIVE SHOW): Is the Goatman just an urban legend told to scare horny teens or is there really a 7 ft. tall axe-wielding creature roaming the backwoods at night? You be the judge. Recorded live at Dallas Comedy House! by Sinisterhood
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Episode 16: Congregation for the Light: You might think Manhattan's best kept secret is that swanky new underground club you and your friends can't get into. However, it might just be this modern day doomsday cult that meets weekly in a Murray Hill brownstone. Descendants of an Atlantis Aryan super race, a future without stomachs, rampant homophobia - "The Light" really ticks all the crazy boxes! And you probably wouldn't want any of them designing your home...unless you REALLY like owls. by Sinisterhood
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Episode 36: Amanda Knox: Her case was splashed across tabloids throughout the world - A drug and sex-fueled night that ended in a blood bath. But the real story behind one of Itay's biggest cases may surprise you. Was this just another botched investigation, or a prosecution team and a bloodthirsty media more concerned with grandiose stories and slut-shaming than the facts? by Sinisterhood
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Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak Some Evil: Dallas Psychic Fair Round 3: Tarot readings, psychic predictions, crystals, and more! by Sinisterhood
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Episode 30: The Death of JonBenét Ramsey: Part 2: The Ramsey Family went to bed Christmas night and had no idea what awaited them the morning of December 26, 1996. After 22 years of botched investigations and lawsuits, her family has been left with theories and accusations. by Sinisterhood
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Episode 31: Mothman: Mutant bird, supernatural being, government experiment gone wrong? What exactly is the Mothman and more importantly is he here to help or harm? by Sinisterhood
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Episode 26: The Assassination of John F. Kennedy: Part 2: CIA, KGB, LBJ, poison shrimp dart? So many different conspiracy theories to cover! by Sinisterhood
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Episode 25: The Assassination of John F. Kennedy: Part 1: November 23, 1963 is a day that will live in infamy. In part 1 of 2 we discuss what happened that day in Dealey Plaza. Or at least what the Warren Commission wants us to believe happened that day... by Sinisterhood
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Episode 48: La Llorona: What could drive a beautiful young mother to commit the unthinkable? An unfaithful husband, the desire to live a carefree life, or something even more sinister? There are many versions of this Mexcian folklore but one thing remains a constant: if you see a weeping woman roaming the river banks at night, dressed in a white gown with long black hair, RUN! by Sinisterhood
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Episode 56: NXIVM: Revisited: Self-Help. Personal Growth. Life-improvement. Multi-level marketing schemes promise riches, better lives, and unimagined happiness. But beneath the surface of this organization was a secret society that drained its members of money, personal autonomy, and even their lives. A sex cult where women were referred to as "slaves", branded like cattle, and forced to have sex with a leader they called Vanguard all under the guise of "female empowerment." by Sinisterhood
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Episode 34: Unexplained Disappearances: Millions of people go missing each year and there are as many as 100,000 active missing persons cases in the U.S. at any given time. While some of these stories have happy endings, sometimes the events surrounding the disappearance, and eventual discovery of their loved ones, are so bizarre that friends and families are left with more questions than answers. Could harsh environments or predatory animals explain what happened, or is something more sinister to blame? by Sinisterhood
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Episode 43: The Kaufman County D.A. Murders: Kaufman is a sleepy town on the outskirts of Dallas, but what should have been a tight-knit community was torn apart when three innocent people, including the county’s top prosecutors, were gunned down in two incidents. A sinister message to police indicated more assassinations were planned. Was this the work of a white supremacist prison gang or was the terror closer than they could have imagined? by Sinisterhood
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Episode 39: Dear David: This viral story took the internet by storm. A lone man haunted and paralyzed by the ghost of a small boy. Did this escalate into a full-on demonic possession or were we all the victims - haunted by an attention-hungry internet charlatan? by Sinisterhood
79 min listen

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