Weird True Crime

Part 1: What’s Your Favorite Scary Movie?? Let’s Talk SCREAM! | Wicked Wednesday #6

Sources:https://www.slashfilm.com/637496/the-origin-of-the-ghostface-mask-in-scream-is-delightfully-mundane/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQS-dZqERIgPart 1 Show NotesHey little skeletons! On today’s Wicked Wednesday, we’re talking about our favorite 90s slasher flick - Scream. This scary movie is full of all of the BEST aspects of a slasher flim, plus comedy and a meta vibe that adds to the fun. Amber and Gina are recapping the movie, discussing our favorite parts, and talking about some cool behind the scenes facts you may or may not know. Come back tomorrow for part two when we dive into the inspiration behind the movie - The Gainsville Ripper. Website: www.weirdtruecrime.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrimeInstagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrimeTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weirdtruecrimeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAPlqQ1t9nzA9B6kAKifmAEmail: weirdtruecrime@gmail.comPodcast Production: djaudio22@gmail.comMember of the Darkcast Network: https://www.darkcastnetwork.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

One of the Best Horror Movies of the 80’s? Let’s Talk Poltergeist! | Part 2 | Wicked Wednesday #5

Wicked Wednesday is back in full swing with October finally gracing us. Join Gina and Amber as they talk about the 1982 film “Poltergeist.” Spooky, scary, skeletons, rotating movie sets, and tragic untimely deaths all wrapped up in the first episode of Wicked Wednesday of 2024. Website: www.weirdtruecrime.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrimeInstagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrimeTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weirdtruecrimeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAPlqQ1t9nzA9B6kAKifmAEmail: weirdtruecrime@gmail.comPodcast Production: djaudio22@gmail.comMember of the Darkcast Network: https://www.darkcastnetwork.com/Resources:https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/09/poltergeist-at-40https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/popperhttps://ghostwalks.com/articles/real-poltergeist-ghost-storyhttps://collider.com/poltergeist-haunted-history-explained/https://www.blackcasediaries.com/new-blog/the-case-of-poltergeist-mgyss-7k8dt-7k7r9https://books.google.ie/books?id=SlYEAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PA55&ots=iCect3kjyE&dq=detective%20tozzi&pg=PA49#v=onepage&q=detective%20tozzi&f=falsehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heather_O%27Rourkehttps://www.slashfilm.com/1365725/poltergeist-chilling-true-story-inspired-horror-classic/https://nerdist.com/article/poltergeist-true-story-inspired-movie/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominique_Dunnehttps://people.com/what-happened-to-dominique-dunne-8716828https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/poltergeist-movie-curse-originshttps://collective.world/the-creepiest-scene-in-poltergeist-is-even-scarier-than-you-think/https://people.com/archive/an-american-tragedy-that-brought-death-to-actress-dominique-dunne-now-brings-outrage-to-her-family-vol-20-no-15/https://happydays.fandom.com/wiki/Heather_O%27RourkeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

One of the Best Horror Movies of the 80’s? Let’s Talk Poltergeist! | Part 1 | Wicked Wednesday #5

Wicked Wednesday is back in full swing with October finally gracing us. Join Gina and Amber as they talk about the 1982 film “Poltergeist.” Spooky, scary, skeletons, rotating movie sets, and tragic untimely deaths all wrapped up in the first episode of Wicked Wednesday of 2024. Website: www.weirdtruecrime.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrimeInstagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrimeTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weirdtruecrimeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAPlqQ1t9nzA9B6kAKifmAEmail: weirdtruecrime@gmail.comPodcast Production: djaudio22@gmail.comMember of the Darkcast Network: https://www.darkcastnetwork.com/Resources:https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/09/poltergeist-at-40https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/popperhttps://ghostwalks.com/articles/real-poltergeist-ghost-storyhttps://collider.com/poltergeist-haunted-history-explained/https://www.blackcasediaries.com/new-blog/the-case-of-poltergeist-mgyss-7k8dt-7k7r9https://books.google.ie/books?id=SlYEAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PA55&ots=iCect3kjyE&dq=detective%20tozzi&pg=PA49#v=onepage&q=detective%20tozzi&f=falsehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heather_O%27Rourkehttps://www.slashfilm.com/1365725/poltergeist-chilling-true-story-inspired-horror-classic/https://nerdist.com/article/poltergeist-true-story-inspired-movie/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominique_Dunnehttps://people.com/what-happened-to-dominique-dunne-8716828https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/poltergeist-movie-curse-originshttps://collective.world/the-creepiest-scene-in-poltergeist-is-even-scarier-than-you-think/https://people.com/archive/an-american-tragedy-that-brought-death-to-actress-dominique-dunne-now-brings-outrage-to-her-family-vol-20-no-15/https://happydays.fandom.com/wiki/Heather_O%27RourkeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

The Return of Dumb Criminals!! | WTF Wednesday #19

MORE DUMB CRIMINALS!!! Rate, review, and subscribe we really appreciate you!!---Website: www.weirdtruecrime.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrimeInstagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrimeTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weirdtruecrimeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAPlqQ1t9nzA9B6kAKifmAEmail: weirdtruecrime@gmail.comPodcast Production: djaudio22@gmail.comMember of the Darkcast Network: https://www.darkcastnetwork.com/Resources: https://nypost.com/2023/09/08/las-vegas-rapper-arrested-after-he-allegedly-confessed-to-murder-in-music-video/https://people.com/las-vegas-man-arrested-allegedly-rapping-2021-murder-7966202https://nypost.com/2023/10/17/wanted-florida-man-tried-to-throw-cops-off-with-i-dont-live-here-sign/https://www.facebook.com/polkcountysheriff/posts/pfbid031NyCax4GmjQj4hHHLfiQYrp54PdiHhMN5vVRsLfkzvckbb4D43EvvusxPGYqRPDBlhttps://nypost.com/2023/10/04/bank-robber-who-was-busted-while-counting-cash-outside-tried-scheme-again/https://nypost.com/2024/01/02/news/colorado-burglar-busted-after-using-uber-as-getaway-car-for-8k-plumbing-tool-heist/https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/wheat-ridge-burglary-uber/73-2bf48f9d-029f-4d2b-ab4b-ac0bf3ef7f9fhttps://nypost.com/2024/01/20/news/burglar-on-lam-for-breaking-into-idaho-homes-rearranging-furniture/https://nypost.com/2024/01/24/news/oakland-thieves-drag-stolen-atm-after-bank-robbery/https://nypost.com/2024/04/17/us-news/indiana-woman-calls-911-to-report-dealer-for-selling-bad-meth/https://nypost.com/2024/04/22/us-news/florida-couple-arrested-for-making-fake-winning-lotto-ticket-in-hopes-of-tricking-officials-into-handing-over-1m-prize/https://nypost.com/2024/05/11/us-news/kentucky-driver-hands-over-bag-of-meth-fentanyl-3k-when-cops-ask-for-id/https://nypost.com/2024/05/11/us-news/new-hampshire-teen-aiden-studer-topples-porta-potty-with-mom-child-inside/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

The Heartbreaking Story of Elijah Vue - Taken Too Soon

In this episode of Weird True Crime, we delve into the heart-wrenching case of Elijah Vue, a three-year-old boy whose disappearance shook an entire community. Elijah was reported missing from his mother’s boyfriend’s apartment on February 20, 2024. What began as a frantic search for a missing child soon turned into a haunting mystery. Katrina Baur, Elijah’s mother, and Jesse Vang, her boyfriend, were soon taken into custody, facing charges of child neglect and PTAC (party to a crime) in connection to the case. Both are currently being held at the Manitowoc County Jail. Despite extensive search efforts and a few publicly known developments, Elijah remained missing for months, leaving the community desperate for answers.Then, in a tragic turn of events, skeletal remains were discovered in September 2024. The devastating news came shortly after—DNA testing confirmed that the remains belonged to Elijah Vue. His disappearance had come to a heartbreaking end. In this episode, we will take you through the timeline of events, from the day Elijah went missing to the discovery of his remains. We'll discuss the investigation, the legal proceedings, and the lingering questions surrounding this tragic case. Join us as we explore the disappearance of Elijah Vue, a story of unimaginable loss and unanswered questions. Website: www.weirdtruecrime.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrimeInstagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrimeTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weirdtruecrimeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAPlqQ1t9nzA9B6kAKifmAEmail: weirdtruecrime@gmail.comPodcast Production: djaudio22@gmail.comMember of the Darkcast Network: https://www.darkcastnetwork.com/Resources: https://htv-prod-media.s3.amazonaws.com/files/baur-and-vang-charged-criminal-complaint-65dd0032c1ea6.pdfhttps://manitowoccountywi.gov/PrisonerListing/Prisoner_List.pdfhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/04/18/us/elijah-vue-missing-wisconsin-toddler/index.htmlhttps://www.facebook.com/TwoRiversPoliceDepartmenthttps://spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee/news/2024/03/05/vehicle-of-interest-elijah-vuehttps://www.thedailybeast.com/sheriff-tears-up-as-missing-3-year-old-elijah-vues-family-begs-for-helphttps://www.htrnews.com/story/news/local/2024/09/09/elijah-vue-search-in-two-rivers-latest-after-human-remains-found-near-girl-scout-camp/75143005007/https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02EhAQogvw6jxesyRxXZ7D3V1tbCeKYp2xRTVx4Ak3HL3FUpJtULJ55Lg4mM1A7TGal&id=61563278030447https://www.facebook.com/LockharTVMediaLLC/posts/pfbid02bW9qZaG7SWyLPKjvPJCbtoBCstCtHYnpUdyTtYLuPnXmnn5WteNss7cokAfx1b7wlhttps://www.facebook.com/TwoRiversPoliceDepartmenthttps://www.courttv.com/tag/elijah-vue/https://www.wbay.com/2024/03/12/elijah-vue-search-timeline-his-mothers-actions-leading-up-disappearance/https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/elijah-vue-missing-child-wisconsin-b2504145.htmlhttps://www.wbay.com/2024/03/12/elijah-vue-search-timeline-his-mothers-actions-leading-up-disappearance/https://www.wbay.com/2024/04/19/elijah-vue-case-timeline-elijah-vues-disappearance/https://www.wisn.com/article/i-dont-know-what-broke-says-elijah-vues-grandma-about-her-daughter/60596735https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/18/us/elijah-vue-missing-wisconsin-toddler/index.htmlhttps://www.nbc26.com/tworivers/day-3-a-communitys-search-for-elijah-vue-continueshttps://www.fox6now.com/news/elijah-vue-update-two-rivers-091324?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2HOL4UtT5ttc0gDNaYTmJZHcl2yRt1iNslwe5Rz3uNr9l-VX1wzR8n6qw_aem_wgIQXboGDkmVL9oeIHSwJghttps://www.newsweek.com/elijah-vue-case-update-missing-boy-amber-alert-1936756#:~:text=During%20Wednesday's%20hearing%2C%20Elijah%20Vue's,son%20is%20still%20missing…https://www.wisn.com/article/wisconsin-missing-3-year-old-caregiver-charged-conspiracy-human-trafficking/60249652https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail.html?caseNo=2024CF000162&countyNo=36&index=0&mode=detailshttps://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail.html?caseNo=2024CF000163&countyNo=36&index=0&mode=detailsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

More UNBELIEVABLE Tales From the Morgue PLUS Crazy Harvard Medical School Morgue Story! | WTF Wednesday #18

Join Gina and Amber as we talk about the Harvard Medical School morgue scandal in our first WTF Wednesday of 2024. Some laughs to be had at even More Tales from the Morgue because at the end of the day, comedy is cheaper than therapy. (We know you’ve missed us saying that.) When Heaven Meets Hell Podcast with Allyn Amerongen: https://linktr.ee/whmhreviewWebsite: www.weirdtruecrime.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrimeInstagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrimeTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weirdtruecrimeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAPlqQ1t9nzA9B6kAKifmAEmail: weirdtruecrime@gmail.comPodcast Production: djaudio22@gmail.comMember of the Darkcast Network: https://www.darkcastnetwork.com/Sources: https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/reaction-to-disturbing-scheme-involving-sale-of-stolen-body-parts-from-harvard-morgue/3068742/https://www.nbcboston.com/investigations/harvards-morgue-scandal-is-part-of-a-much-larger-story-in-trading-human-remains/3136374/https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2024-01-19/harvard-urges-judge-to-toss-families-lawsuits-over-morgue-scandalhttps://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/harvard-seeks-dismissal-of-families-lawsuits-in-body-parts-theft-scandal/3252508/https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2024/2/13/harvard-medical-school-morgue-lawsuit/https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/yre64n/people_who_work_in_morgues_or_with_the_dead_what/https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/3j7nbn/people_who_work_in_the_funeral_industry_what_is/https://www.wbur.org/news/2024/02/23/harvard-morgue-stolen-remains-guilty-plea-lodgehttps://hms.harvard.edu/news-events/anatomical-gift-program-resources/update-criminal-investigation-cedric-lodgehttps://www.wbur.org/news/2024/05/01/harvard-morgue-scandal-postmortem-podcast-criminal-case-lawsuit-newsletterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

The Mysterious Murder of Ted Shaughnessy

In this episode of Weird True Crime, we explore the case of Ted Shaughnessy, a respected jeweler from Austin, Texas, who was tragically murdered in his own home. Ted and his wife, Corey, were well-known in their community for their successful jewelry store, Gallerie Jewelers. Their quiet life was disrupted when Ted was killed, and Corey narrowly escaped. As the investigation progressed, authorities focused on their son, Nick, and his wife, Jackie. Detectives uncovered financial issues and disturbing plans that suggested Nick and Jackie were involved in a plot against Ted and Corey. This episode examines the family’s story, the details of the investigation, and the impact of these events on those involved. Join us as we discuss the facts surrounding Ted Shaughnessy’s death and the search for answers.ResourcesDateline: Ghosts Can’t Talk48 Hours: Shootout at the Shaughnessy’shttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/ted-shaughnessy-murder-austin-nick-shaughnessy-jackie-edison-48-hours/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ted-shaughnessy-murder-austin-jeweler-jaclyn-edison-48-hours/https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/shooting-death-of-wealthy-texas-husband-ted-shaughnessy-on-dateline/https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/woman-accused-in-2018-murder-for-hire-plot-expected-to-appear-in-court/https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/statesman/name/theodore-shaughnessy-obituary?id=11071246https://www.fox7austin.com/news/crimewatch-exclusive-interview-nicolas-shaughnessy-austin-texashttps://www.fox7austin.com/news/crimewatch-exclusive-interview-nicolas-shaughnessy-austin-texashttps://www.fox7austin.com/news/2018-austin-jeweler-murder-for-hire-plot-jaclyn-edison-ted-shaughnessy-gallerie-jewelershttps://www.paramountpressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/shows/48-hours/releases/?view=109074-a-texas-woman-sentenced-to-120-days-in-jail-for-her-role-in-a-plot-to-have-a-millionaire-texas-jeweler-murdered-talks-exclusively-to-48-hours-in-shootBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

Hey! Did you miss us?? -- WE’RE BACK!

We're back!!! Subscribe so you don't miss our Season 2 premier on September 11th!!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

2023 Wrapped - Our Favorite Episodes & Moments!

We're so happy you found our show and our creepy corner of chaos!We had such a big year in 2023 and we're looking forward to all the amazing things we'll do next year! Look forward to a new episode next week. However, if we're not able to produce the most amazing episode for you because of the holidays, we'll see you next year!Happy Holidays!Listen to the full episodes featured in today's episode:Tales from the Morgue:https://www.weirdtruecrime.com/tales-from-the-morgue-you-wont-believe-wtf-wednesday-5/Hello Kitty Murder:https://www.weirdtruecrime.com/the-tragic-hello-kitty-murder-fan-man-yees-kidnapping-and-torture/Rent a Hitman:https://www.weirdtruecrime.com/rent-a-hitman-meet-the-dumb-ass-criminals-that-got-caught-wtf-wednesday-11/Ryan Waller:https://www.weirdtruecrime.com/the-unbelievable-case-of-ryan-waller-and-heather-quan/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

Dumb Criminals - Bad Santa Edition! | WTF Wednesday #17

It’s everyone’s favorite dopamine hit - dumb criminals! Join us as we go over ten dumbass Santas up to some less-than-holly jolly shenanigans. Just goes to show that dumb really doesn’t discriminate. Website: www.weirdtruecrime.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrimeInstagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrimeTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weirdtruecrimeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAPlqQ1t9nzA9B6kAKifmAEmail: weirdtruecrime@gmail.comPodcast Production: djaudio22@gmail.comMember of the Darkcast Network: https://www.darkcastnetwork.com/Sources:https://www.wistv.com/story/5828773/police-man-dressed-as-santa-charged-with-kidnapping/https://www.wistv.com/story/5832015/santa-who-allegedly-kidnapped-girl-is-released/https://www.thesmokinggun.com/buster/drunken-zombie-santa-arrested-687543https://laist.com/news/gstring-santa-dhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-29/brazilian-police-hunt-helicopter-stealing-santa-claus/6984590https://www.wapt.com/article/police-capture-suspect-in-santa-claus-robbery/2091476#https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1237917/Its-ho-ho-hold-Armed-bank-robber-dressed-Santa-demands-money-pay-elves.htmlhttps://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/police-intruder-yells-ho-ho-ho-while-hiding-in-wisconsin-familys-bedroom-closet?fbclid=IwAR14FOvWlXeX7QFR0LFmj1UP074XI6PDECqNb7zOqpXnY6BTKQ8xrRMvD0chttps://www.choosehelp.com/blogs/society/drunken-santa-claus-arrested-while-looking-for-reindeer.htmlhttps://www.wbir.com/article/news/crime/santa-claus-pulled-over-for-wrong-way-driving-arrested-for-dui/23084301https://www.eater.com/2015/12/22/10647688/santa-claus-robbery-theft-kfchttps://www.montereycountyweekly.com/blogs/crime_blog/man-claiming-to-be-santa-arrested-in-seaside-for-giving/article_c1823dde-9542-11e4-9de9-07eba79da333.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.