Fresh Hell Podcast

E253: MURDER - Elfriede Blauensteiner (part III)

In the final chapter of the Elfriede Blauensteiner case, we dive into the investigation that finally brought her to justice. We’ll discuss the twists and turns of her trials, the chilling courtroom moments, and the final verdict that sealed her fate. As we follow her journey behind bars, we’ll also explore her time in prison, the media frenzy that followed, and ultimately, her death. Was justice truly served? Find out in this gripping conclusion. * Elfriede Blauensteiner * Black Widow * serial killer * investigation * trial * verdict * Austrian crime * life sentence * prison * death

E252: MURDER - Elfriede Blauensteiner (part II)

In this episode, we continue the dark and twisted journey of Elfriede Blauensteiner, picking up where we left off—her meeting with second husband Rudolf Blauensteiner. From there, we look at the chilling details of her life as a serial killer, driven by greed and a deadly addiction to gambling. Discover how she preyed on her victims, manipulated wills, and used lethal doses of medications to ensure their deaths appeared natural. Join us as we delve into the sinister motives behind her crimes, and the cold, calculated methods that earned her the infamous title: The Black Widow of Vienna. * Elfriede Blauensteiner * Serial killer * Black Widow of Vienna * Second husband Rudolf Blauensteiner * Murders * Greed and gambling addiction * Manipulated wills * Euglucon poisoning * Antidepressants overdose * True crime * Austrian crime

E251: MURDER - Elfriede Blauensteiner (part I)

Born during the Great Depression in 1931 Vienna, Elfriede Blauensteiner's early life was marked by hardship, a cold and distant mother, and the looming shadow of World War II. In this episode, we explore her difficult upbringing, her troubled first marriage, and her eventual meeting with Rudolf Blauensteiner, her second husband. But this is no story of redemption—Blauensteiner would later become a notorious serial killer with a dangerous addiction to gambling. These early years set the foundation for the darker chapters of her life yet to come. Elfriede Blauensteiner, serial killer, Great Depression, Vienna 1931, World War II, difficult childhood, cold mother, first marriage, divorce, Rudolf Blauensteiner, second husband, gambling addiction, Austrian history, early life challenges.

E250: Fresh Hell Pet Hall of Fame - Unusual Friendships

In this heartwarming episode, we dive into the incredible world of interspecies friendships, where the laws of nature bend in the name of love, loyalty, and companionship. We explore the touching stories of Chito and Pocho, the Costa Rican fisherman and his beloved crocodile; Molly and Peggy, the unlikely duo of a rescued magpie and a playful Staffy; Jane Goodall and David Greybeard, the deep bond between a chimpanzee and her human guardian; and Sphen and Magic, the iconic gay penguin couple who showed the world that love transcends gender and species. Discover the science, mystery, and magic behind these surprising relationships, and how they challenge what we think we know about the animal kingdom. * Interspecies friendships * Unlikely animal friendships * Cross-species bonds * Chito and Pocho * Molly the magpie and Peggy the dog * Sphen and Magic penguins * Jane Goodall * Emotional connections in animals * Animal behavior * Compassion in the animal kingdom * Unusual animal relationships * Heartwarming animal stories * Love beyond species * Animal companionship * Science of animal friendships

E249: The Curse of the Iceman (part II)

In part two we talk about the the mysteries surrounding Ötzi's final days and hours. We explore what his last meal tells about the era, the harrowing details of his violent death, and the eerie curse that some believe haunts those who’ve come into contact with him. From the meticulous preservation of his body in the South Tyrol Museum to the decades-long legal battle over the finder's reward, we cover every twist in the tale. Tune in to discover how a 5,300-year-old mummy continues to fascinate and perplex us today. * Ötzi the Iceman * Final days * Last meal * Violent death * Curse of Ötzi * South Tyrol Museum * Legal battle * Finder’s reward * Archaeological discovery * Prehistoric Europe