On March 26, 1997, 39 people, all wearing matching dark clothing and Nike sneakers, were found dead in a large mansion in San Diego, California. What caused these people to take their own lives, and what do aliens and the Hale-Bopp comet have to do with it? Find out today as we deep dive into the cult created by Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles.

Todays Sources Include:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heaven%27s_Gate_(religious_group)

The Dark Story Behind A UFO "Religious" Group - Heavens Gate
Bailey Sarian - Mystery & Makeup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ISqjBMXuBe4&t=525s

Absolutely Unhinged: Mass Murder of 39 People?! Heaven's Gate Cult & Marshall Applewhite
Annie Elise - 10 To Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KFKHDgszFg

Inside the Heaven's Gate Mansion: Who Were the Victims?
https://www.suicidecleanup.com/heavens-gate-victims/

https://www.heavensgate.com/

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Let's start off the New Year by handling a little "schabusiness", shall we? Today we talk about the woman nicknamed "Lady Dahmer" and the horrific murder and dismemberment of her friend, Shad Thyrion. This one is pretty gnarly, so make sure you have a strong stomach for this one!

Today's Sources Include:
Taylor Schabusiness decapitated Shad Thyrion then bragged to police - Andrea Blanco
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/taylor-schabusiness-shad-thyrion-trial-b2464272.html

“Fake Head or Something?”: Mother Dials 911 After Finding Son’s Severed Head - Law & Crime Network
https://youtu.be/_LwrKmQXb0I?si=VZcDy1fSXZC09KTs

“I Don’t F**ckin’ Know”: Bodycam Shows Cops Finding Shad Thyroid’s Head in a Bucket - Law & Crime Network
https://youtu.be/qLao_ZCSwao?si=cVwpfFDp-AXBcE8t

Wisconsin woman gets life without parole for killing and dismembering ex-boyfriend
https://apnews.com/article/green-bay-killing-taylor-schabusiness-9f0e1ea990f9557d72a415fd781a1e96

Meth-Fueled Murderer Taylor Schabusiness’s Family Tree: Dad Sexually Abused a Minor, Husband Busted by Feds - Chris Spargo
https://www.insideedition.com/taylor-schabusiness-murder-family-father-rape-husband-drugs?amp

Court documents reveal Taylor Schabusiness’ Past - Lauren Silver
https://www.courttv.com/news/court-documents-reveal-taylor-schabusiness-past/

“This body was essentially bloodless”: Medical examiner describes shocking new details in Taylor Schabusiness trial - Colin Kalmbacher
https://lawandcrime.com/live-trials/this-body-was-essentially-bloodless-medical-examiner-describes-shocking-new-details-in-taylor-schabusiness-trial/amp/

What we know and what we don’t know about the Green Bay dismemberment of Shad Thyrion, “a kind and compassionate person”.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2022/03/04/what-we-know-green-bay-decapitation-taylor-schabusiness-shad-thyrion/9363885002/

Taylor Schabusiness gives sick description of allegedly dismembering, sexually abusing lover’s body - Emily Crane
https://nypost.com/2023/07/26/taylor-schabusiness-describes-allegedly-dismembering-abusing-lovers-body/

Judge unseals motion on Taylor Schabusiness sex assault charge
https://www.wbay.com/2023/05/31/what-expect-taylor-schabusiness-motions-hearing/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qY9rR_-zEQ - Bailey Sarian

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Well, we have finally made it to our very first cult episode! Join us today as we dive into the crazy and disgusting mind of David "Grandpa" Berg, and his infamous sex cult: The Family International. We will also break down his sick and twisted television production, "Life With Grandpa", a demented puppet show created specifically for the grooming of children into his cult.

Sources:
Smartschoolboy9 doc creator exposed “perverted” kids TV show created by a cult - Daisy Phillipson
https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/smartschoolboy9-documentary-creator-exposes-cult-life-with-grandpa-2982646/

The Life and Death of The “Children of God” Messiah - Peter Wilkinson
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/children-of-god-cult-messiah-chosen-one-182272/

Life With Grandpa episode - UFO Cult VHS
https://youtu.be/qz_1rsZ04Ew?si=yvLA2oW2eqze7xEc

The Darkest Kids TV Show Ever Made - Nick Crowley https://youtu.be/RxdHAx_lZqo?si=-tqMEhwtmq22x-xt

Life With Grandpa: Robot Song - Faded Endeavor
https://youtu.be/fyTbIsDwofQ?si=TauE1EKRP7N0mThs

The Family International (The Children of God) http://www.people.vcu.edu/~dbromley/undergraduate/spiritualCommunity/TheFamilyInternational.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricky_Rodriguez

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karen_Zerby

https://www.karenzerby.org

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On the evening of December 24, 2008, Christmas Eve, in Los Angeles, California, members of the Ortega family were enjoying their annual Christmas Eve party. As the party was winding down for the night, there was a knock on the door from a man dressed in a Santa Claus outfit, who viciously gunned down partygoers before burning down the home with a makeshift flamethrower. The man dressed as Santa would later be identified as 45 year old Bruce Jeffrey Pardo. What led Bruce to commit such a horrific murder on what is supposed to be one of the most joyous nights of the year?

Today's Sources Include:

County of Los Angeles Autopsy Report: Bruce J. Pardo

Pipebomb Explodes in Car Rented by Santa Shooting Suspect Bruce Pardo
NYDailyNews.com

Police: Santa shooter planned to fly to Canada after killings but badly burned himself
NYDailyNews.com

Santa Bruce Jeffrey Pardo shoots nine dead and torches in-laws' home - Chris Ayres
TimesOnline.co.uk

Santa gunman Bruce Jeffrey Pardo had Longer Hit List
NYDailyNews.com

More Grim Details of Christmas Eve Shooting Rampage in Covina Emerge - Hector Becerra and Tami Abdullah
https://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-santa-shooting31-2008dec31-story.html

Covina Christmas shooting survivor Katrina Yuzefpolsky hopes walkout leaves lasting impact - Anabel Munoz
https://abc7.com/la-salle-high-school-katrina-yuzefpolsky-parkland-florida-shooting-national-student-walkout/3217340/

Not just Surviving, but Thriving - Paul Sweeney
https://now.tufts.edu/2023/04/20/not-just-surviving-thriving

Bruce Pardo’s mother copes with aftermath of Covina shooting - Tami Abdullah
LAtimes.com

Shooter, ex-wife had bitter feud
The Associated Press

Santa-suit killer lost job, wife before attack
The Associated Press

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We are in The Christmas "spirit" today, ghouls! In our first of two Christmas podcast specials, Alicia presents the creepy tales of The Yule Cat, The Thirteen Yule Lads of Iceland, the bizarre origins of the Christmas tree, and everyone's favorite: KRAMPUS! You don't want to miss this fun holiday spooky extravaganza!

Today's Sources Include:

"A Very Krampus Christmas: The Dark Spirits of Christmas Past" - Bailey Sarian
https://youtu.be/Wza92kM_t3w?si=eXhyjuNcvaz4cMbo

Yule Cat
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yule_cat

Meet the Thirteen Yule Lads, Iceland's Own Mischievous Santa Clauses - Rachel Nuwer
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/meet-the-thirteen-yule-lads-icelands-own-mischievous-santa-clauses-180948162/

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On the morning of Monday April 18, 2016 at 5:00 am, a member of Camp Gladiator showed up for the scheduled fitness class at The Creekside Church of Christ in Midlothian, Texas. They were expecting to participate in an intense workout provided by their instructor, Terry Leann (Missy) Bevers. Instead of finding their instructor, ready and pumped up with a smile on her face, they instead found the body of the 45 year old wife and mother of three laying in a huge pool of blood with broken glass scattered all over the floor. As of today, Missy's brutal murder remains unsolved. Who killed Missy Bevers, and why?

Today's Sources Include:

Midlothian Police Department News Release - April 22, 2016
https://www.facebook.com/195047007358/photos/pb.195047007358.-2207520000.1462364174./10154082916172359/?type=3&theater

Slain Fitness Instructor's Sister-In-Law Speaks to Dateline - Frank Heinz
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/slain-fitness-instructors-sister-in-law-speaks-to-dateline/98807/

Sources: Police believe slain Midlothian mom was targeted - Tanya Eiserer
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/sources-police-believe-slain-midlothian-mom-was-targeted/287-154677542

Slain fitness instructor Missy Bevers received "creepy and strange" message days before death, search warrant says - Tom Steele
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2016/05/05/slain-fitness-instructor-missy-bevers-received-creepy-and-strange-message-days-before-death-search-warrant-says/

Who Killed Missy Bevers? - The True Crime Edition
https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/missy-bevers

Missy Bevers - Chilling Crimes
https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/missy-bevers

The Unsolved Murder of Missy Bevers - Liv at True Crime Society Blog
https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/11/27/the-unsolved-murder-of-missy-bevers/

Extended view of Midlothian church murder suspect - Fort Worth Star Telegram
https://youtu.be/YUISKYJsJqw?si=OttiyZdmq8Y7jIhq

New Video in Missy Bevers Case - FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth
https://youtu.be/_qqVA-79F8c?si=mP7IoT2Wz5xHuI3u

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Guys, things have been SUPER heavy lately so we wanted to lighten the mood today and talk about something fun as opposed to the usual violent murder.

From The Berenstain Bears, to the Fruit of the Loom Cornucopia, to that nonexistent 90's movie where Sinbad apparently did NOT play a genie, join us to talk about the fascinating phenomenon known as "The Mandela Effect".

Today's sources include:

Examples and Explanation of The Mandela Effect - Jamie Eske https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/mandela-effect

Mandela Effect Psychological Phenomenon - Michael McDonough https://www.britannica.com/science/Mandela-effect

What is the Mandela Effect? 54 Mandela Effect Examples and Causes - Cameron Jenkins & Sarah Vincent
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/g28438966/mandela-effect-examples/

This Day in History: CERN Large Hadron Collider is powered up -
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/cern-large-hadron-launches#

https://home.cern

r/mandelaeffect

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On Thanksgiving Day in 2009, Paul Michael Merhige opened fire on his family after their joyful Thanksgiving celebration and dinner, killing 4 people - including his pregnant sister and the six year old daughter of his cousin. What brought him to this heinous act? Let's deep dive into the horrific murders that occurred in Jupiter, Florida on November 26, 2009 - now infamously known as "The Thanksgiving Day Massacre".

Today's sources include:

An unusual suspect: Merhige was likable honors student before he did the unthinkable - Adam Playford
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/crime/2012/03/31/an-unusual-suspect-merhige-was/7757281007/

Slain Girl's Parents to Sue Thanksgiving Killer's Mom and Dad for Negligence - Janie Campbell
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/parents-of-makayla-sitton-to-sue-thanksgiving-killer-paul-merhige-parents/2055945/?amp=1

Thanksgiving Massacre Witness: Paul Merhige Ate Dinner, Sang Songs Then Executed Family - Edecio Martinez
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/thanksgiving-massacre-witness-paul-merhige-ate-dinner-sang-songs-then-executed-family/

A History of Violence: Merhige had been arrested once, in 1998 - Janie Campbell
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/a-history-of-violence/2055615/?amp=1

Man admits murdering 4 relatives on Thanksgiving, gets life in prison - CNN Wire Staff
https://www.cnn.com/2011/10/27/justice/florida-thanksgiving-killings/index.html

Murderer Paul Michael Merhige
https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/noose-was-found-in-the-room-of-paul-michael-merhige-at-the-news-photo/112849404

Court: Parents Not Negligent in Thanksgiving Massacre
https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/miami/news/court-parents-not-negligent-in-thanksgiving-massacre/

Knight v. Merhige (2014)
https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/fl-district-court-of-appeal/1657743.html

Parents of Thanksgiving Massacre Victim Welcome Baby Girl
https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/parents-of-thanksgiving-massacre-victim-welcome-baby-girl/

10 Years After the Jupiter Thanksgiving Murders: A Family Remembers - Kelley Dunn
https://www.wptv.com/news/region-n-palm-beach-county/jupiter/10-years-after-the-jupiter-thanksgiving-murders-a-family-remembers

Murderpedia: Paul Michael Merhige

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