Episode 6: The History of Vampires in Literature and Pop Culture

Episode 9: The Murder of Sherri Rasmussen

Join Laura, Meg (& special guest Ian) as they unfold the haunting mystery of Sherri Rasmussen's death that went unsolved for decades, and the monster behind it all. PS for our loyal listeners: this is an awesome little bonus episode as a Valentine's Day gift. Unfortunately, Meg and Laura have insane schedules this semester between work and school and will be unable to record regular episodes. However, do not fear! We will be returning to regularly scheduled programming starting in Fall 2025. Disclaimer: This episode mentions death and violence. If you are struggling with mental health, you can call 988 to access the Suicide and Crisis Line, or 800-715-4225 to reach Georgia Crisis and Access Line.  Sources: https://www.oxygen.com/dateline-unforgettable/crime-news/stephanie-lazarus-sherri-rasmussen-now-prison [https://www.oxygen.com/dateline-unforgettable/crime-news/stephanie-lazarus-sherri-rasmussen-now-prison]  https://thecinemaholic.com/stephanie-lazarus/ [https://thecinemaholic.com/stephanie-lazarus/] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sherri_Rasmussen [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sherri_Rasmussen] https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ex-lapd-detective-hid-murder-decades-wont-paroled-reversing-earlier-de-rcna173723 [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ex-lapd-detective-hid-murder-decades-wont-paroled-reversing-earlier-de-rcna173723] https://thecinemaholic.com/sherri-rasmussen/ [https://thecinemaholic.com/sherri-rasmussen/] https://allthatsinteresting.com/sherri-rasmussen [https://allthatsinteresting.com/sherri-rasmussen] https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/stephanie-lazarus-sherri-rasmussen-lapd-detective-murder-parole-rcna129130 [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/stephanie-lazarus-sherri-rasmussen-lapd-detective-murder-parole-rcna129130] https://murderpedia.org/female.L/l/lazarus-stephanie.htm [https://murderpedia.org/female.L/l/lazarus-stephanie.htm]

Episode 8: The Kennedy Curse

Join Meg and Laura as they uncover the timeline of the infamous Kennedy Curse. Disclaimer: This episode contains mentions of suicide, mental health struggles, death and violence. If you are struggling with mental health, you can call 988 to access the Suicide and Crisis Line, or 800-715-4225 to reach Georgia Crisis and Access Line. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennedy_curse [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennedy_curse]  Joseph P Kennedy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_P._Kennedy_Jr [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_P._Kennedy_Jr].  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Aphrodite [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Aphrodite]  Athalia Ponsell Lindsley https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athalia_Ponsell_Lindsley [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athalia_Ponsell_Lindsley]  https://crimecapsule.com/bad-blood-the-murder-of-athalia-ponsell-lindsley/ [https://crimecapsule.com/bad-blood-the-murder-of-athalia-ponsell-lindsley/]  https://www.floridanewsline.com/ponte-vedra/pophistory-murder-in-saint-augustine/ [https://www.floridanewsline.com/ponte-vedra/pophistory-murder-in-saint-augustine/]  John F Kennedy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_John_F._Kennedy [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_John_F._Kennedy] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_Robert_F._Kennedy [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_Robert_F._Kennedy] Maeve Kennedy McKean https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maeve_Kennedy_McKean [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maeve_Kennedy_McKean]  https://people.com/politics/how-maeve-kennedy-mckean-canoe-accident-unfolded/ [https://people.com/politics/how-maeve-kennedy-mckean-canoe-accident-unfolded/]  Rosemary Kennedy https://allthatsinteresting.com/rosemary-kennedy [https://allthatsinteresting.com/rosemary-kennedy] https://www.historyhit.com/the-kennedy-curse-a-timeline-of-tragedy/ [https://www.historyhit.com/the-kennedy-curse-a-timeline-of-tragedy/] RFK JR. https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/09/politics/rfk-jr-parastic-worm-brain/index.html [https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/09/politics/rfk-jr-parastic-worm-brain/index.html]

Episode 7: The Gainesville Ripper; The Inspiration Behind Scream Movie Franchise

While many of us are probably familiar with the cult classic movie franchise Scream… did you know that screenwriter Kevin Williamson was inspired to write Scream based on a real serial killer nicknamed The Gainesville Ripper (PS: I'm so sorry this episode was supposed to be up for Halloween, but I (Laura) got the flu so so bad and couldn't edit it in time) Disclaimer: This episode contains mentions of assault and sexual assault against minors and adults, as well as descriptions of gore, suicidal thoughts, and mental health struggles. If you are struggling with mental health, you can call 988 to access the Suicide and Crisis Line, or 800-715-4225 to reach the Georgia Crisis and Access Line, or you can reach the national domestic violence hotline at 800.799.SAFE (7233) Resources: https://screenrant.com/scream-movie-true-story-killer-ghostface/ [https://screenrant.com/scream-movie-true-story-killer-ghostface/] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Rolling [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Rolling] https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna15446336 [https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna15446336] https://www.slashfilm.com/736734/the-real-life-serial-killings-that-inspired-scream/ [https://www.slashfilm.com/736734/the-real-life-serial-killings-that-inspired-scream/] https://www.looper.com/637343/we-finally-know-the-origin-of-the-ghostface-mask-in-scream/ [https://www.looper.com/637343/we-finally-know-the-origin-of-the-ghostface-mask-in-scream/] https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/michelle-dean/scream-20th-anniversary-true-story-serial-killer [https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/michelle-dean/scream-20th-anniversary-true-story-serial-killer] https://www.biography.com/crime/danny-rolling-scream-killer-gainesville [https://www.biography.com/crime/danny-rolling-scream-killer-gainesville] https://www.grunge.com/475487/the-untold-truth-of-danny-rolling-the-gainesville-ripper/ [https://www.grunge.com/475487/the-untold-truth-of-danny-rolling-the-gainesville-ripper/] https://scream.fandom.com/wiki/Ghostface [https://scream.fandom.com/wiki/Ghostface]  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghostface_(Scream)#:~:text=The%20mask%20was%20a%20popular,and%20Craven%20for%20the%20film [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghostface_(Scream)#:~:text=The%20mask%20was%20a%20popular,and%20Craven%20for%20the%20film].  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s09lUFbgc-w&t=956s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s09lUFbgc-w&t=956s]  https://www.reddit.com/r/Scream/comments/wevuox/what_does_inspired_by_gainesville_mean_exactly/ [https://www.reddit.com/r/Scream/comments/wevuox/what_does_inspired_by_gainesville_mean_exactly/]  https://allthatsinteresting.com/danny-rolling-gainesville-ripper [https://allthatsinteresting.com/danny-rolling-gainesville-ripper] https://apnews.com/6285561c87d84e01a5cff7d764f15668 [https://apnews.com/6285561c87d84e01a5cff7d764f15668]

Episode 6: The History of Vampires in Literature and Pop Culture

While everyone probably has ideas of what a vampire is, join Meg and Laura as they explore the creature's origins in legend, literature, and pop culture. (With some bonus Reddit Vampire encounters) Disclaimer: This episode mentions gore and violence. If you are struggling with mental health, you can call 988 to access the Suicide and Crisis Line or 800-715-4225 to reach the Georgia Crisis and Access Line.  https://www.britannica.com/topic/vampire [https://www.britannica.com/topic/vampire]  https://greekreporter.com/2023/06/03/vampires-in-greece-from-ancient-greek-creatures-to-the-vrykolakas/ [https://greekreporter.com/2023/06/03/vampires-in-greece-from-ancient-greek-creatures-to-the-vrykolakas/]  https://www.reddit.com/r/vampires/comments/ywc61k/serious_whats_your_scariest_vampire_encounter/ [https://www.reddit.com/r/vampires/comments/ywc61k/serious_whats_your_scariest_vampire_encounter/]  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampires_in_popular_culture [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampires_in_popular_culture]  https://www.britannica.com/topic/wendigo [https://www.britannica.com/topic/wendigo]  https://time.com/5411826/bram-stoker-dracula-history/ [https://time.com/5411826/bram-stoker-dracula-history/]

Episode 5: Georgia Cryptids

Altie, Hogzilla, and Beaversharks OH MY!! Join Laura and Meg as they team up to unveil Georgia’s most evasive creatures. Featuring Georgia’s real-life cryptid Hogzilla and personal encounters (that we found on Reddit). Disclaimer: This episode contains mentions of violence and death mothman story mentioned at the end: https://www.phantomsandmonsters.com/2023/10/mothman-makes-itself-known-to-north.html#google_vignette [https://www.phantomsandmonsters.com/2023/10/mothman-makes-itself-known-to-north.html#google_vignette] The Altamaha-ha: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IN1HAsm02Q [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IN1HAsm02Q]  https://www.exploresouthernhistory.com/altamahaha.html [https://www.exploresouthernhistory.com/altamahaha.html]  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altamaha-ha [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altamaha-ha]  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alligator_gar [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alligator_gar]  https://northamericancryptids.com/altamaha-ha/#:~:text=Since%20then%2C%20there%20have%20been,Wolf%20Island%20National%20Wildlife%20Refuge [https://northamericancryptids.com/altamaha-ha/#:~:text=Since%20then%2C%20there%20have%20been,Wolf%20Island%20National%20Wildlife%20Refuge] https://www.visitinvernesslochness.com/the-lochness-monster [https://www.visitinvernesslochness.com/the-lochness-monster]  Pig man.  https://theshadowlands.net/places/georgia.htm [https://theshadowlands.net/places/georgia.htm] https://lylerussell.net/2022/09/28/tn-gl-episode-9-the-shelby-forest-pig-man/ [https://lylerussell.net/2022/09/28/tn-gl-episode-9-the-shelby-forest-pig-man/] https://forums.forteana.org/index.php?threads/the-georgia-pig-man.25818/ [https://forums.forteana.org/index.php?threads/the-georgia-pig-man.25818/] Beavershark: https://samkalensky.com/en-us/products/beavershark [https://samkalensky.com/en-us/products/beavershark]  https://www.reddit.com/r/cryptids/comments/darkxs/the_oogles_of_tallulah_gorge/ [https://www.reddit.com/r/cryptids/comments/darkxs/the_oogles_of_tallulah_gorge/] The Wog: https://intothewonder.wordpress.com/2015/07/17/uncanny-georgia-the-wog/ [https://intothewonder.wordpress.com/2015/07/17/uncanny-georgia-the-wog/]  Hogzilla: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hogzilla [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hogzilla] https://discover.hubpages.com/education/Top-10-Cryptids-Still-Lying-Low-In-Georgia [https://discover.hubpages.com/education/Top-10-Cryptids-Still-Lying-Low-In-Georgia]