The Ritual Rewind

The Devil and The Dungeon Master

In July 1988, a wealthy North Carolina businessman was brutally stabbed to death inside his own bedroom. His wife barely survived. At first, police believed they were hunting a violent home intruder. What they uncovered instead shocked the nation. A troubled college student. A secret plot fueled by greed. Underground tunnels beneath a university campus. Obsession with Dungeons & Dragons. LSD-fueled fantasies. And a murder conspiracy that blurred the line between reality and role-playing. Was this proof of the Satanic Panic fears gripping America in the 1980s? Or was it simply a tragic case of manipulation, fantasy, and murder? In this episode of Ritual Rewind, we examine the infamous 1988 Von Stein murder case, the investigation that captivated the country, and the controversial role Dungeons & Dragons played in one of the most notorious crimes of the decade. Was it a real-life fantasy gone wrong... or something even darker? 👍 Like 🔔 Subscribe 💬 Comment 📱 Follow us: @theritualrewind on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook

The Devil and The S.K.A.T.E.R.S - The Ellender Murders

Did a satanic cult murder a young Louisiana family on the eve of Mardi Gras? In February 1991, Eric and Pam Ellender were brutally murdered in their home in Sulphur, Louisiana while their 18-month-old daughter was left alive in her crib. Authorities quickly arrested teenager Chris Prudhomme, but rumors spread that the killings were connected to a mysterious group known as SKATERS (Satan's Kids Against The Establishment)—a gang of teenage skateboarders allegedly involved in occult practices, drugs, and devil worship. When the official investigation stalled, Pam's father, Huey Littleton, launched his own relentless search for answers. What he uncovered would fuel years of controversy, conspiracy theories, grand jury investigations, and allegations of a satanic cult operating in southwest Louisiana. Were the Ellender murders simply a burglary gone wrong, or was there something darker behind the crime? In this episode of The Ritual Rewind, we examine one of the most disturbing murder cases of the Satanic Panic era. 🔪 The Ellender Family Murders 😈 SKATERS: Satan's Kids Against The Establishment 🛹 Satanic Panic of the 1980s and 1990s ⚖️ Chris Prudhomme and the Louisiana Investigation 🕯️ Occult Crime Allegations & Cult Rumors 📖 True Crime Documentary Podcast If you enjoy true crime, cult investigations, unsolved mysteries, satanic panic cases, serial killers, and dark history, subscribe for more episodes every week. #TrueCrime #SatanicPanic #SKATERS #LouisianaMurders #CultCrime #OccultCrime #MardiGras #UnsolvedMysteries #TheRitualRewind #EricEllender #PamEllender #TrueCrimePodcast #DarkHistory #CrimeDocumentary #SatanicCult

The Devil and The Death Metal Murders - The Beasts of Satan

A satanic death metal band. A series of disappearances. And bodies buried in the woods outside Milan. In the late 1990s, a group of young musicians known as Beasts of Satan emerged from the underground metal scene of Milan. What began as drug-fueled occult rituals and black masses soon spiraled into something far darker. Teenagers vanished. Bodies turned up burned, hanged, or buried in shallow graves. Police ruled many of the deaths suicides. But one grieving father refused to believe it. For six years, Michele Tollis searched for answers after his son Fabio Tollis and Fabio’s girlfriend Chiara Marino disappeared after a night at a heavy metal club in January 1998. What he uncovered would expose one of the most disturbing cult murder cases in modern Italian history. In this episode of Ritual Rewind, we dive into: * The rise of the Beasts of Satan cult * Occult rituals, LSD, and “Acid Satanism” * The murders of Fabio Tollis & Chiara Marino * The terrifying confessions of Mario Maccione * The “Chalet of Horrors” discovered by police * And the alleged string of ritualistic deaths tied to the group Was this true satanic murder? Mass delusion fueled by drugs and paranoia? Or something even darker hiding beneath the surface? 🎧 If you enjoy true crime, cults, satanic panic stories, unsolved mysteries, and dark history, subscribe to Ritual Rewind for weekly deep dives into the darkest crimes of the 1980s and 1990s. #TrueCrime #BeastsOfSatan #SatanicPanic #DeathMetal #CultCrime #RitualRewind #Occult #Italy #TrueCrimeDocumentary #DarkHistory

The Devil and The Road Trip Murders - The Lillelid Massacre

Three members of a family executed on the side of the road. Six teenagers who said it felt like a game. On April 6, 1997, the Lillelid family pulled off Interstate 81 for a routine stop. They never made it home. What followed was one of the most disturbing crimes of the 1990s—fueled by drugs, obsession, and a warped sense of fantasy inspired by films like Natural Born Killers. In this episode of Ritual Rewind, we break down the brutal murders committed by Natasha Cornett, Karen Howell, and their group of runaway teens—who set out on a road trip… and left a trail of death behind them. Was this just another case of teenage violence? Or does it tie into the lingering shadow of the Satanic Panic? 🎙️ The Ritual Rewind explores true crime, occult history, and the cultural fears that defined the late 20th century. If you enjoyed this episode: 👍 Like the video 💬 Comment your thoughts below 🔔 Subscribe for more dark deep dives 📲 Follow us @theritualrewind on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook

The Devil and Satan's Underground - The Sordid Tale of Lauren Stratford

At the height of the Satanic Panic, one woman’s story shocked America. Lauren Stratford claimed she had survived years of ritual abuse, sexual slavery, and satanic ceremonies carried out by a hidden network operating in the shadows of American society. Her book, Satan’s Underground, became a national sensation—launching her into fame, speaking tours, and even an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show. But as her story spread… so did doubt. In this episode of The Ritual Rewind, we dive into the rise and unraveling of one of the most infamous figures of the era—a woman whose horrifying claims helped fuel a nationwide moral panic… and whose past would soon be picked apart by investigators, journalists, and skeptics alike. We explore the disturbing allegations, the cultural climate that allowed them to thrive, and the investigation by Cornerstone Magazine that uncovered contradictions, false identities, and a long history of deception. How did one story captivate a nation? Why were so many willing to believe it? And what does it reveal about fear, faith, and the power of narrative? Tonight, we rewind back to 1988 to examine the truth behind The Devil and Satan’s Underground. 🎙️ The Ritual Rewind explores true crime, occult history, and the cultural fears that defined the late 20th century. If you enjoyed this episode: 👍 Like the video 💬 Comment your thoughts below 🔔 Subscribe for more dark deep dives 📲 Follow us @theritualrewind on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook