• Dorothea Puente Part 2: The Boarding House of Horrors
    May 14 2024

    Summary


    In part 2 of the series, Lindy discusses Dorothea Puente's time in prison and her release. They also talk about a strange incident involving a missing hammer and a haunted house. The conversation then shifts to Dorothea's new relationship with Everson Gilmouth and the joint bank account they open. Dorothea continues her boarding house operation, taking in dangerous individuals. She pays a carpenter with a truck to build a box, which turns out to be a makeshift coffin. The box is later dumped in a popular dumping ground. Dorothea Puente, a boarding house owner, continues her killing spree by targeting vulnerable residents. She befriends them, offers them drinks laced with drugs, and then kills them. She buries their bodies in the garden and disposes of their body parts outside the city. Dorothea's victims include Everson Gillmouth, Dorothy Miller, Benjamin Fink, Betty Palmer, and Leona Carpenter. She uses various methods to kill her victims, including drug overdoses and cutting off their hands and feet. Dorothea's charm and grandmotherly persona help her gain the trust of her victims. Dorothea continues her killing spree, targeting residents of her boarding house. She manipulates and controls the residents, using fear and deception to keep them silent. She kills James Gallup and Carol Dunning, and treats her other residents poorly. She even kills her trusted assistant, Chief, and buries him in the backyard. Dorothea's house emits foul smells, which she blames on various excuses. She invites Bert, a gentle giant with schizophrenia, into her home and eventually kills him too. Dorothea's crimes go unnoticed until a social worker, Judy, becomes suspicious and starts investigating. Dorothea Puente, also known as the Death House Landlady, was a serial killer who operated a boarding house in Sacramento, California. She targeted elderly and disabled individuals, luring them into her home and then murdering them for their money. Puente buried the bodies in her backyard and cashed their social security checks. She was eventually caught when a social worker became suspicious and alerted the police. Puente was convicted of nine murders and sentenced to life in prison. She died in 2011 at the age of 82.


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    Dorothea Puente, prison, release, haunted house, hammer, relationship, joint bank account, boarding house, carpenter, truck, box, coffin, dumping ground, Dorothea Puente, boarding house, killing spree, vulnerable residents, drinks laced with drugs, burying bodies, dismemberment, charm, grandmotherly persona, Dorothea, killing spree, manipulation, control, fear, deception, boarding house, residents, James Gallup, Carol Dunning, mistreatment, Chief, foul smells, Bert, schizophrenia, investigation, Dorothea Puente, Death House Landlady, serial killer, boarding house, Sacramento, elderly, disabled, money, social security checks, backyard, convicted, life in prison



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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Episode 88 - Dorothea Puente Part 1 (Worst Roommate Ever)
    May 7 2024

    Summary


    Dorothea Helen (Gray) Puente, born in 1929, had a difficult childhood with alcoholic parents and abuse. She created a new persona and story to escape her past. After leaving the foster system, she turned to sex work in Olympia, Washington. Business was good as soldiers returned from war. She eventually got engaged to a customer named Fred McFaul. Dorothea's marriage to Fred deteriorates as she becomes more focused on her own interests. She becomes pregnant twice but has no interest in her children and gives them up for adoption. Dorothea's lies and lack of housekeeping skills strain her relationship with Axel, leading to physical abuse. She opens a brothel in Sacramento but is arrested for solicitation. After her release, she is arrested again for vagrancy. Dorothea continued her criminal activities after her release from prison. She made a reputation as a healthcare expert in jail and got hired as a nurse's aide after her release. She cared for the elderly in their homes, but also stole from them. Dorothea retired from private nursing and opened a boarding house, where she continued to rob and kill her residents. She formed a business partnership with Ruth Monroe and opened a successful restaurant. However, Dorothea drained their shared account and planned to flee to Mexico. She was caught at the airport and sentenced to prison. Ruth died under suspicious circumstances, but her death was ruled a suicide. Dorothea was prohibited from running a boarding house or working with vulnerable people after her release.


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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • THE HELLFIRE CLUB
    Apr 30 2024



    The Hellfire Club in Ireland was a notorious secret society known for its debauchery, occult practices, and alleged criminal activities. The club originated in the 18th century and had a significant impact on Irish society and folklore. The Montpelier Hill Lodge served as one of the club's main meeting place, and its construction involved the use of stones from a prehistoric gravesite. The activities of the club remain uncertain, with conflicting accounts of their gatherings and rituals. The club boasted influential and controversial members, including politicians, artists, and actors. The Hellfire Club was a secretive and notorious group known for their excessive behaviors and rumored occult rituals. They pursued pleasure through money, sex, and alcohol, and gained notoriety for their blasphemous acts. Allegations of satanic rituals and sacrifices surrounded the club, and they were associated with the devil himself. The club's activities were short-lived but left a lasting legacy of debauchery and intrigue.



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    43 mins
  • D. B. Cooper
    Apr 21 2024

    This episode explores the DB Cooper case, an unsolved mystery of a man who hijacked a plane in 1971 and parachuted away with $200,000 in ransom money. The hosts discuss the details of the case, including the hijacking, the ransom, and the subsequent investigation. They also speculate on the identity and fate of DB Cooper. The conversation touches on themes of mystery, adventure, and the allure of the only unsolved skyjacking in U.S. history..


    Keywords


    DB Cooper, Northwest Orient Airlines, hijacking, ransom, parachutes, mystery, DB Cooper, hijacking, ransom, investigation, mystery, adventure, unsolved crime


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    58 mins
  • 25 Weird but True Facts
    Apr 16 2024

    Summary


    In this episode, "The Todd" discusses various interesting and bizarre facts, such as the longest war in history, the shortest war on record, famous historical figures, and unusual events throughout history.


    Keywords


    facts, history, bizarre, entertaining, humor


    Takeaways


    The longest war in history was between the Netherlands and the Isles of Scilly, lasting from 1651 to 1986.

    The Anglo-Zanzibar War of 1896 is the shortest war on record, lasting only 38 minutes.

    Karl Marx was a foreign correspondent for the New York Daily Tribune before becoming a famous philosopher.

    The Parliament of Iceland is the oldest and still active parliament in the world, established in 930 AD.

    The Great Fire of London in 1666 destroyed thousands of homes but resulted in only eight deaths.





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    38 mins
  • Episode 85 : Abandon Ship! The Mary Celeste
    Apr 6 2024

    Summary


    In this conversation, Sphar and Zach discuss two intriguing stories. The first story is about a young boy who encounters a strange creature while fishing. The second story is about the cursed ship, the Mary Celeste, and its mysterious disappearance. They also briefly mention the upcoming solar eclipse and the possibility of an end-of-the-world scenario. Overall, the conversation covers topics such as strange sightings, cursed objects, and historical mysteries. The conversation explores the mystery of the Mary Celeste, a ship that was found abandoned in 1872. The ship was spotted floating erratically and when it was boarded, it was discovered that only nine barrels of alcohol were empty out of the 1,700 on board. The ship had six months of food and water, but no passengers. The crew of another ship brought the Mary Celeste back to Gibraltar and were paid for their efforts, but suspicions arose about their involvement. Theories about what happened to the crew include mutiny, a seaquake, or the intervention of UFOs or Krakens.


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    46 mins
  • Episode 84- Murder & Mayhem (Norwegian Black Metal)
    Apr 2 2024

    On this episode Zach explores the controversial history of the Norwegian black metal band Mayhem and its members. The discussion covers the formation of the band, their early recordings, lineup changes, and the extreme actions and behaviors of members in the black metal scene, delving into the dark and controversial events that occurred in Norway in the early 1990's.. It covers the suicide of Dead, the exploitation of his death by Euronymous, the arson attacks on churches, and the rivalry between Euronymous and Varg Vikernes. The chapters explore the shocking and disturbing actions of the individuals involved, shedding light on the extreme nature of the black metal subculture. It delves into the racism and criminal activities associated with the genre, including church burnings and murder. The imprisonment and release of Varg Vikernes, one of the key figures in the scene, is discussed. The conversation also highlights the legacy and impact of Norwegian black metal on the music industry. It concludes with a reflection on the importance of separating the music from the controversial ideologies associated with it.



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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • EPISODE 83 - Name That Serial KIller Part 2
    Mar 26 2024



    Lindy continues to tell the story of a mystery man who goes on a rampage of murder and destruction and delves into the disturbing and horrific crimes committed by this man. This story is filled with escape attempts, confrontations with law enforcement, and a life of violence and brutality. Despite his attempts to evade capture, "the man" was eventually sentenced to life in prison and met a violent end. The conversation highlights the shocking and disturbing nature of his crimes and the impact they had on his victims and society as a whole. This episode is extremely graphic, and includes mentions of child killing, rape, and murder.

    Listener discretion is strongly advised.



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    1 hr and 36 mins