I Scream, You Scream Podcast

In the early 1900s, a string of brutal axe murders left communities across America searching for answers. The crimes were attributed to a mysterious figure known as Billy the Axeman… but who was he? As stories of the murders spread, so did theories about the man behind them. In this episode, we’ll trace each crime and explore the theory that Billy the Axeman may have been responsible for far more👀Story Starts: 9:40To avoid Practical Magic 2 spoilers, skip 05:07 - 08:14📚Check out “Whack Job: A History of Axe Murder” by Rachel McCarthy James: https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/beb22a88-a855-45f6-8c96-134ffd4e5f2eWelcome to I Scream, You Scream, where Gina & Kathryn serve up your weekly scoop of the most chilling histories, mysteries & paranormal perplexities – all with a side of ice cream!🍦Flavor of the Month: Axe murders💀Topic of the Month: Praline 🖤Join us on Patreon!💰Get your FREE investing guide from CloBare at https://getlazynow.com/New episodes drop every Tuesday!👻Want to share a ghost story of your own?Send us an email: iscreamyouscreampod@gmail.comJoin our I Scream socials! https://linktr.ee/iscreamyouscreampod⭐Don’t forget to hit us with a five-star rating wherever you listen/watch! Keep it cool🍦And keep it creepy💀📚Sources: American Hauntings Ink.“The Man from the Train: The Solving of a Century-Old Serial Killer Mystery” by Bill James & Rachel McCarthy James“Whack Job: A History of Axe Murder” by Rachel McCarthy James

Is there anything scarier than being trapped on a boat with a delusional murderer? If there is, I (Gina) don’t want to know. When the Mary Russell departed for Barbados in 1828, it was just another routine trading voyage. That is, until the captain dreamed there was mutiny afoot. Believing it to be a warning from God, Captain Stewart sank deeper into righteous paranoia - and when his men tried to calm him, he answered with violence. Ultimately, half of those onboard would never make it home.Story Starts: 05:41Welcome to I Scream, You Scream, where Gina & Kathryn serve up your weekly scoop of the most chilling histories, mysteries & paranormal perplexities – all with a side of ice cream!🍦Flavor of the Month: Axe murders💀Topic of the Month: Praline 🖤Join us on Patreon!💰Get your FREE investing guide from CloBare at https://getlazynow.com/New episodes drop every Tuesday!👻Want to share a ghost story of your own?Send us an email: iscreamyouscreampod@gmail.comJoin our I Scream socials! https://linktr.ee/iscreamyouscreampod⭐Don’t forget to hit us with a five-star rating wherever you listen/watch! Keep it cool🍦And keep it creepy💀📚Sources: The Ship of Seven Murders: A True Story of Madness & Murder by Alannah Hopkin and Kathy BunneyMental FlossHistory Ireland

In June 1912, eight people were brutally murdered inside a small home in Villisca, Iowa. Despite an extensive investigation and countless suspects, the case remains officially unsolved. More than a century later, the Villisca Axe Murder House is haunted with not just the ghosts of its victims, but the question about who did it & why.Story Starts: 05:00Welcome to I Scream, You Scream, where Gina & Kathryn serve up your weekly scoop of the most chilling histories, mysteries & paranormal perplexities – all with a side of ice cream!🍦Flavor of the Month: Axe murders💀Topic of the Month: Praline 🖤Join us on Patreon!💰Get your FREE investing guide from CloBare at https://getlazynow.com/New episodes drop every Tuesday!👻Want to share a ghost story of your own?Send us an email: iscreamyouscreampod@gmail.comJoin our I Scream socials! https://linktr.ee/iscreamyouscreampod⭐Don’t forget to hit us with a five-star rating wherever you listen/watch! Keep it cool🍦And keep it creepy💀

In 1892, Abby and Andrew Borden were violently murdered inside their home. Andrew’s 32-year-old daughter, Lizzie, was famously arrested and - after a very dramatic trial - acquitted of the crime. But to this day, the court of public opinion finds her guilty. In this episode, we’re zeroing in on Lizzie’s side of the story. How did her personality influence the investigation? Were any of the headlines true? And did she really stand a chance when authorities simply “didn’t like that girl”? 📚Recommended readingThe Borden Murders: Lizzie Borden and the Trial of the Century by Sarah MillerThe Trial of Lizzie Borden by Cara RobertsonLizzie Borden Uncut: A Casebook of Theories by William D. Spencer The Case Against Lizzie Borden by William D. Spencer Parallel Lives: A Social History of Lizzie A. Borden and Her Fall River by Michael Martins and Dennis A. Binette (published by the Fall River Historical Society) Story Starts: 09:29 Welcome to I Scream, You Scream, where Gina & Kathryn serve up your weekly scoop of the most chilling histories, mysteries & paranormal perplexities – all with a side of ice cream!🍦Flavor of the Month: Axe murders💀Topic of the Month: Praline 🖤Join us on Patreon!💰Get your FREE investing guide from CloBare at https://getlazynow.com/New episodes drop every Tuesday!👻Want to share a ghost story of your own?Send us an email: iscreamyouscreampod@gmail.comJoin our I Scream socials! https://linktr.ee/iscreamyouscreampod⭐Don’t forget to hit us with a five-star rating wherever you listen/watch! Keep it cool🍦And keep it creepy💀📚Sources: The Borden Murders: Lizzie Borden and the Trial of the Century by Sarah MillerLizzie Borden EncyclopediaThe Infamous Lizzie Borden: Guilty or Innocent? by Hell is Empty on YouTubeFamous TrialsThe New York TimesThe Historic Lizzie Borden House📸Credits:USA Ghost AdventuresFall River Historical SocietyLizzie Borden Virtual MuseumWicked Local Penn State University LibrariesMaine State Library

When Tony and Debra Pickman moved into their infamous haunted Atchison, Kansas, home, they soon reported terrifying encounters, including unexplained scratches and sightings of a little girl named Sallie. But was there really a spirit in the house, or were there people who stood a lot to gain from convincing everyone that this is one of the most demonic houses in America?Story Starts: 11:10Welcome to I Scream, You Scream, where Gina & Kathryn serve up your weekly scoop of the most chilling histories, mysteries & paranormal perplexities – all with a side of ice cream!🍦Flavor of the Month: Outrageous💀Topic of the Month: Outrageous 🖤Join us on Patreon!💰Get your FREE investing guide from CloBare at https://getlazynow.com/New episodes drop every Tuesday!👻Want to share a ghost story of your own?Send us an email: iscreamyouscreampod@gmail.comJoin our I Scream socials! https://linktr.ee/iscreamyouscreampod⭐Don’t forget to hit us with a five-star rating wherever you listen/watch! Keep it cool🍦And keep it creepy💀📚Sources: The Sallie House Haunting by Debrah PickmanThe ClioVisit Atchison SightingsReddit📸Credits:The Sallie House (Google Business Profile)Debrah Pickman (Facebook)

Once described as a “real-life storybook character,” Victor Lustig spent decades using deception, disguise, and charm to trick the wealthy out of their money. With a legacy spanning pre-war Europe to Great Depression America, he waltzed his way across history as the most infamous con artist of all time. This week, we’re unpacking history’s most infamous con artist, and the ten rules he left behind to con anyone out of anything. Story Starts: 04:55Welcome to I Scream, You Scream, where Gina & Kathryn serve up your weekly scoop of the most chilling histories, mysteries & paranormal perplexities – all with a side of ice cream!🍦Flavor of the Month: Outrageous💀Topic of the Month: Outrageous 🖤Join us on Patreon!💰Get your FREE investing guide from CloBare at https://getlazynow.com/New episodes drop every Tuesday!👻Want to share a ghost story of your own?Send us an email: iscreamyouscreampod@gmail.comJoin our I Scream socials! https://linktr.ee/iscreamyouscreampod⭐Don’t forget to hit us with a five-star rating wherever you listen/watch! Keep it cool🍦And keep it creepy💀📚Sources: Handsome Devil by Jeff MayshWeb Archive: angelfire.com Biography of Victor LustigWeb Archive: biography.com Victor Lustig BiographyEBSCO📸Credits:Smithsonian Magazine courtesy of Jeff MayshPotter & Potter AuctionsLibrary of CongressThe Bancroft Library, University of California BerkeleyMusée CarnavaletG. G. Bain Collection/Shorpy

What happens when a haunted house promises to push you beyond your breaking point… and actually delivers? This week, we're diving into the unsettling history of McKamey Manor, the infamous extreme haunted attraction that blurred the line between entertainment and straight up legal torture. From its controversial creator and infamous waiver to (not so shocking) participant allegations of psychological abuse, we explore how one attraction became one of the most debated haunted experiences in the world. Read the full waiver: https://www.scribd.com/document/553731261/mckamey-waiverStory Starts: 12:58Welcome to I Scream, You Scream, where Gina & Kathryn serve up your weekly scoop of the most chilling histories, mysteries & paranormal perplexities – all with a side of ice cream!🍦Flavor of the Month: Outrageous💀Topic of the Month: Outrageous 🖤Join us on Patreon!💰Get your FREE investing guide from CloBare at https://getlazynow.com/New episodes drop every Tuesday!👻Want to share a ghost story of your own?Send us an email: iscreamyouscreampod@gmail.comJoin our I Scream socials! https://linktr.ee/iscreamyouscreampod⭐Don’t forget to hit us with a five-star rating wherever you listen/watch! Keep it cool🍦And keep it creepy💀📚Sources: McKamey ManorWKRN NewsGov InfoLA TimesReddit📸Credits:Russ McKamey (Facebook)

In 1984, a group of teenagers started a band called Mayhem, ushering in a new, darker evolution of Norwegian black metal. Born from a hatred of “humanity, life and happiness,” Mayhem attracted a fanatical fanbase - but it quickly spiralled out of control. In just a few short years, this bloodthirsty subculture escalated from internal power struggles to outright violence, leading to several murders, multiple imprisonments, and a string of now-infamous church burnings. 🚨Need to talk to someone?🚨🇺🇸Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (USA): Dial 988🇬🇧Samaritans UK: Dial 116 123🌎Resources from the International Association for Suicide PreventionStory Starts: 06:43Welcome to I Scream, You Scream, where Gina & Kathryn serve up your weekly scoop of the most chilling histories, mysteries & paranormal perplexities – all with a side of ice cream!🍦Flavor of the Month: Outrageous💀Topic of the Month: Outrageous 🖤Join us on Patreon!💰Get your FREE investing guide from CloBare at https://getlazynow.com/New episodes drop every Tuesday!👻Want to share a ghost story of your own?Send us an email: iscreamyouscreampod@gmail.comJoin our I Scream socials! https://linktr.ee/iscreamyouscreampod⭐Don’t forget to hit us with a five-star rating wherever you listen/watch! Keep it cool🍦And keep it creepy💀📚Sources: Lords of Chaos: The Bloody Rise of the Satanic Metal Underground by Michael Moynihan and Didrik SøderlindVisit BergenRaginpit Magazine BBCNational Library of Medicine📸Credits:Gata Magazinepelleohlinmorbidmayhem.blogspot.comLords of ChaosKringomThe Vintage News

Niagara-on-the-Lake may be known for its charming streets and award-winning wineries, but beneath its picturesque beauty lies a darker past. From the bloody battles of the War of 1812 to haunted inns, restless soldiers, and ghostly guests who never checked out, this historic Canadian town has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s most haunted towns. Join us as we uncover the chilling legends, tragic history, and haunted locations in Niagara-on-the-Lake behind.Story Starts: 10:06📝Which lesser-known cryptid are you? Take the quiz!Welcome to I Scream, You Scream, where Gina & Kathryn serve up your weekly scoop of the most chilling histories, mysteries & paranormal perplexities – all with a side of ice cream!🍦Flavor of the Month: Floats💀Topic of the Month: Bodies of Water 🖤Join us on Patreon!💰Get your FREE investing guide from CloBare at https://getlazynow.com/New episodes drop every Tuesday!👻Want to share a ghost story of your own?Send us an email: iscreamyouscreampod@gmail.comJoin our I Scream socials! https://linktr.ee/iscreamyouscreampod⭐Don’t forget to hit us with a five-star rating wherever you listen/watch! Keep it cool🍦And keep it creepy💀📚Sources: Mid-Atlantic Day TripsHuff PostOlde Angel InnNiagara GhostsDiscover 1812Center for InquiryCBC📸Credits:Olde Angel InnFort George National Historic SitePrince of Wales HotelSt. Marks Anglican Church