Histories of Horror

The Blueprint of a Monster: Mack Ray Edwards

In the 1950s and 60s, the streets of Los Angeles were gripped by a hidden terror as a serial killer preyed on young children using a terrifyingly specific pattern—hiding them right beneath the city's rapidly expanding infrastructure. In this episode, Sai & AL explore the details of this haunting story. They dive into the heartbreaking victims, the shocking confession that stunned the LAPD, and the chilling geographical reality of a monster who used heavy machinery to bury his secrets deep under the California freeways. Edwards famously boasted his victims would never be found, because "no one would tear up a freeway." The HOH community is facing two major situations, and we are asking for your support to help us keep moving forward: AL is still recovering from surgery. This is a heavy physical and financial burden, and we want to surround her with as much relief as possible. Please consider contributing to her GoFundMe to help cover medical costs and recovery. * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support AL's GoFundMe here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.google.com/search?q=%23] Sai Marie got unlawfully arrested in Los Angeles on March 28th while on assignment representing the Authors of the Resistance at No Kings LA. However, being "boots on the ground" came with additional daily costs, and after being arrested and freed with no charges due to being press, Sai was mistreated and abused - forced to crawl into the paddy wagon when she never should have been detained in press gear. She is seeking support for her legal fight and travel expenses so she can focus entirely on the mission while there. If you value the work being done here and want to help fuel this trip, please consider sending a gift through any of the following: * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Venmo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/7h47D2hkklLlg2rKylSi6C/episode/0m6BmbZ8h4giJhoRRoxw3z/venmo.com/u/Sai_Marie] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CashApp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://cash.app/$saimariejohnson] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BuyMeACoffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://buymeacoffee.com/saimarie] Every pillar you can offer—whether a donation or a share—makes a massive difference in our ability to stay independent and vocal. Thank you, as always, for all your help and support!

The Chilling Mystery of the Alphabet Killer: An Unsolved Case from the 70s

In this episode of Histories of Horror, Sai & AL discuss The Alphabet Killer Murders of Rochester, New York. In the early 1970s, the streets of Rochester, New York, were gripped by fear as a serial killer preyed on young girls using a terrifyingly specific pattern. This case, known as The Alphabet Killer murders, remains unsolved to this day. In this conversation, the hosts explore the details of this haunting story, including the victims, the investigation, and the chilling geographical pattern that left a mark on a community. The HOH community is facing two major situations, and we are asking for your support to help us keep moving forward: AL is still recovering from surgery. This is a heavy physical and financial burden, and we want to surround her with as much relief as possible. Please consider contributing to her GoFundMe to help cover medical costs and recovery. * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support AL's GoFundMe here!⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.google.com/search?q=%23] Sai Marie got unlawfully arrested in Los Angeles on March 28th while on assignment representing the Authors of the Resistance at No Kings LA. However, being "boots on the ground" came with additional daily costs, and after being arrested and freed with no charges due to being press, Sai was mistreated and abused - forced to crawl into the paddy wagon when she never should have been detained in press gear. She is seeking support for her legal fight and travel expenses so she can focus entirely on the mission while there. If you value the work being done here and want to help fuel this trip, please consider sending a gift through any of the following: * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Venmo⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/7h47D2hkklLlg2rKylSi6C/episode/0m6BmbZ8h4giJhoRRoxw3z/venmo.com/u/Sai_Marie] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠CashApp⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://cash.app/$saimariejohnson] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠BuyMeACoffee⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://buymeacoffee.com/saimarie] Every pillar you can offer—whether a donation or a share—makes a massive difference in our ability to stay independent and vocal. Thank you, as always, for all your help and support!

The Digital Trail: The Anchorage Snuff Video Murders - The Brian Smith Murders

In this episode of Histories of Horror: The Chilling Case of Brian Steven Smith, a lost phone unveiled a horrifying truth. Learn about the impact on the community and the systemic issues surrounding missing Indigenous women. In late 2019, a lost phone turned into a harrowing tale of murder and digital evidence that exposed a serial predator hiding in plain sight. This digital trail not only led to his conviction but also sparked crucial conversations about the violence against Indigenous women. The HOH community is facing two major situations, and we are asking for your support to help us keep moving forward: AL is still recovering from surgery. This is a heavy physical and financial burden, and we want to surround her with as much relief as possible. Please consider contributing to her GoFundMe to help cover medical costs and recovery. * ⁠⁠⁠Support AL's GoFundMe here!⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.google.com/search?q=%23] Sai Marie got unlawfully arrested in Los Angeles on March 28th while on assignment representing the Authors of the Resistance at No Kings LA. However, being "boots on the ground" came with additional daily costs, and after being arrested and freed with no charges due to being press, Sai was mistreated and abused - forced to crawl into the paddy wagon when she never should have been detained in press gear. She is seeking support for her legal fight and travel expenses so she can focus entirely on the mission while there. If you value the work being done here and want to help fuel this trip, please consider sending a gift through any of the following: * ⁠⁠⁠Venmo⁠⁠⁠ [https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/7h47D2hkklLlg2rKylSi6C/episode/0m6BmbZ8h4giJhoRRoxw3z/venmo.com/u/Sai_Marie] * ⁠⁠⁠CashApp⁠⁠⁠ [https://cash.app/$saimariejohnson] * ⁠⁠⁠BuyMeACoffee⁠⁠⁠ [https://buymeacoffee.com/saimarie] Every pillar you can offer—whether a donation or a share—makes a massive difference in our ability to stay independent and vocal. Thank you, as always, for all your help and support!

Scorching Heat of Unchecked Power & Predatory Behavior: The Dacer-Corbito Murders|Simona Bearcub & Christy Perez

This afternoon on Histories of Horror, we are pulling back the curtain on the scorching heat of unchecked power—the brutal 2000 murder of PR man Bubby Dacer and Emmanuel Corbito. This isn't just a political hit; it’s a story of state-sponsored terror where victims were strangled with wire and burned on a pyre of tires in a Cavite creek. But the horror isn't just history. We are also addressing a predator closer to home: Christy Perez. We’re exposing how this convicted sex offender has infiltrated advocacy and spiritual spaces to normalize a history of exploiting children—including the forced sexual servitude of a 15-year-old missing transgirl from Alabama. We are standing with Simona Bearcub to name the monsters in our own backyard. The HOH community is facing two major situations, and we are asking for your support to help us keep moving forward: AL is still recovering from surgery. This is a heavy physical and financial burden, and we want to surround her with as much relief as possible. Please consider contributing to her GoFundMe to help cover medical costs and recovery. * ⁠⁠Support AL's GoFundMe here!⁠⁠ [https://www.google.com/search?q=%23] Sai Marie got unlawfully arrested in Los Angeles on March 28th while on assignment representing the Authors of the Resistance at No Kings LA. However, being "boots on the ground" came with additional daily costs, and after being arrested and freed with no charges due to being press, Sai was mistreated and abused - forced to crawl into the paddy wagon when she never should have been detained in press gear. She is seeking support for her legal fight and travel expenses so she can focus entirely on the mission while there. If you value the work being done here and want to help fuel this trip, please consider sending a gift through any of the following: * ⁠⁠Venmo⁠⁠ [https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/7h47D2hkklLlg2rKylSi6C/episode/0m6BmbZ8h4giJhoRRoxw3z/venmo.com/u/Sai_Marie] * ⁠⁠CashApp⁠⁠ [https://cash.app/$saimariejohnson] * ⁠⁠BuyMeACoffee⁠⁠ [https://buymeacoffee.com/saimarie] Every bit of support—whether a donation or a share—makes a massive difference in our ability to stay independent and vocal. Thank you for standing with us!

Cross Street & the Plymouth Coupe - the Cold Case of Janet Shanahan

This episode of Histories of Horror we discuss the 57-year old cold case of Cross Street in Eugene, Oregon and Janet Shanahan's brutal sexual assault and murder - found later in the trunk of her car with no tips on who killed her, and countless questions left behind in her wake. The HOH community is facing two major situations, and we are asking for your support to help us keep moving forward: AL is still recovering from surgery. This is a heavy physical and financial burden, and we want to surround her with as much relief as possible. Please consider contributing to her GoFundMe to help cover medical costs and recovery. * ⁠Support AL's GoFundMe here!⁠ [https://www.google.com/search?q=%23] Sai Marie got unlawfully arrested in Los Angeles on March 28th while on assignment representing the Authors of the Resistance at No Kings LA. However, being "boots on the ground" came with additional daily costs, and after being arrested and freed with no charges due to being press, Sai was mistreated and abused - forced to crawl into the paddy wagon when she never should have been detained in press gear. She was arrested with Dave the Viking, who was cited for failure to disperse despite there being no audible order to disperse given on the ground by the LAPD. ⁠Dave also needs assistance, and if you'd like to help him you can do so here!⁠ [https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-dave-the-vikings-protest-journey] We are looking to raise support for the legal fight and travel expenses to ensure she can focus entirely on the mission while there. If you value the work being done here and want to help fuel this trip, please consider sending a gift through any of the following: * ⁠Venmo⁠ [https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/7h47D2hkklLlg2rKylSi6C/episode/0m6BmbZ8h4giJhoRRoxw3z/venmo.com/u/Sai_Marie] * ⁠CashApp⁠ [https://cash.app/$saimariejohnson] * ⁠BuyMeACoffee⁠ [https://buymeacoffee.com/saimarie] Every bit of support—whether a donation or a share—makes a massive difference in our ability to stay independent and vocal. Thank you for standing with us.