Lizzie Borden: Burying the Family Hatchet

Lizzie Borden: Burying the Family Hatchet

A brutal double murder. A daughter under suspicion. A nursery rhyme everyone knows. This week on The House Red, we’re exploring the shocking case of Lizzie Borden—a story filled with bloodshed, courtroom drama, and enough unanswered questions to keep people arguing more than 130 years later. Grab a seat and decide for yourself: did Lizzie do it?

Charles VI: Dinner With Death

A royal feast. A horrifying mistake. And one king who never recovered. This week on The House Red, we dive into the bizarre and gruesome story of Charles VI of France and the infamous meal that may have helped seal his fate. From medieval medicine to royal excess, this is one dinner France would never forget.

The Greenbriar Ghost: The Witness Beyond the Grave

In this episode of The House Red, we dive into the chilling true story of the Greenbrier Ghost — the only known case in U.S. history where a ghost’s testimony helped solve a murder. Young bride Zona Shue was found dead under mysterious circumstances and what followed shocked an entire town, baffled a courtroom, and turned a local legend into one of America’s strangest murder cases.

Genghis Khan: From Outcast to Emperor

In this episode, we explore the life of Genghis Khan—from an outcast on the Mongolian steppe to the leader of one of the largest empires in history. Was he a ruthless conqueror who left devastation in his wake, or a brilliant strategist who reshaped the world? We break down his rise, his tactics, and the lasting impact of the Mongol Empire—and ask whether history has judged him fairly.

The Mad Gasser: Gaslight in Mattoon

In 1944, the quiet town of Mattoon, Illinois was gripped by a bizarre and terrifying mystery. A phantom attacker. A town in panic. And a mystery that still doesn’t quite make sense. This week, The House Red dives into the strange case of the Mad Gasser of Mattoon.