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The Ouija Board Made Me Do It

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In this episode, you'll hear about an object that has fascinated and terrified people for generations: the Ouija Board and the crimes that this board encouraged people to commit.
 
You'll hear about the dark history and infamous cases linked to the Ouija board—from its spiritualist roots after the Civil War to its transformation into a pop culture icon (and alleged gateway to evil), we explore real-life stories where the board played a central role in shocking crimes, bizarre behaviors, and even courtroom drama.
 
Hear about the 1933 case of Mattie Turley, who claimed the board told her to kill her father; the chilling 2001 murder involving Carol Sue Elvaker; the bizarre story of a 16-year-old satanist; the AWOL Army intelligence officers guided by Ouija messages; and the infamous “Zozo” demon legend.
 
Plus, we look at how modern apps carry the board's spirit (or curse) into the digital age.
 
Are these stories proof of supernatural influence, or just tragic excuses? Listen with an open but skeptical mind—and decide for yourself.
 
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SOURCES
Darren Evans’ Zozo Blog: https://darrenevansparanormal.blogspot.com
 
Smithsonian Magazine: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-ouija-board-cant-connect-us-to-paranormal-forces-but-it-can-tell-us-a-lot-about-psychology-grief-and-uncertainty-5860627/
 
All That's Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/zozo-demon
 
News On 6 (Carol Sue Elvaker): https://www.newson6.com/story/5e3683792f69d76f62098576/woman-driven-to-kill-by-ouija-board-investigators-say
 
CNN: https://www.cnn.com/videos/travel/2023/10/20/ouija-board-history-halloween-orig-ag.cnn
 
YouTube (Ouija History): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBw_r5AMT_g&t=462s
 
WilliamFuld.com: https://www.williamfuld.com/ouija_factories.html
 
Baltimore Magazine: https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/artsentertainment/the-dark-and-fascinating-history-of-the-ouija-board-baltimore-origins/
 
Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/oct/30/ouija-board-mystery-history
 
Nevermore Haunt: https://thenevermorehaunt.com/history/history-william-fuld-the-ouija-board/
 
Ranker: https://www.ranker.com/list/ouija-board-incidents/harrison-tenpas
 
Listverse: https://listverse.com/2015/08/05/10-terrible-crimes-connected-to-ouija-boards/
 
Baltimore Post Examiner: https://baltimorepostexaminer.com/zozo-phenomenon/2016/06/24
 
Newspapers.com [News articles on Mattie Turley, Carol Sue Elvaker, Bunny Dixon, and Stephen Young cases]: https://www.newspapers.com

The Lululemon Case - A Murder On Bethesda Row

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A quiet upscale neighborhood. A Lululemon store in chaos.
One woman found brutally murdered.
Another tied up in the bathroom.
At first, it looked like a robbery gone horribly wrong. But as investigators peeled back the layers, a far more chilling truth emerged.
🎙️ In this episode of *Beach House 34*, we dive deep into the murder of Jayna Murray, the deceptive story that made headlines, and the unraveling of a lie that shocked the nation.
🕵️‍♀️ Sources & Further Reading
- NBC Washington: https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/prosecution-presents-evidence-in-lululemon-trial/1905575/
- Peacock Documentary: https://peacocktv.com
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No New Episode This Week 😷 (Here's Why…)

Hey everyone – just a quick update to say there’s no full episode this week. I had to go to a root canal specialist - (yep… fun times 😬), and I needed a bit of recovery time. Thank you so much for your patience—I’ll be back next week with a new episode. Stay curious—and stay kind. 💛

The Killer Clown

In 1990, Marlene Warren answered her front door to a clown holding balloons and flowers. Within seconds, she was shot in the face — and the clown walked away without saying a word.
 
What followed became one of Florida’s most bizarre and haunting cold cases. For nearly 30 years, no one was arrested. But when DNA technology caught up, so did justice.
 
This is the story of Marlene Warren — the woman who loved clowns — and the shocking truth behind the costume.
 
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Sources:
CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sheila-keen-warren-marlene-warren-murder-florida-killer-clown-case
 
Palm Beach Post Archives
 
Miami Herald Archives
 
Sun Sentinel Archives
 
Court Records & Public Documents

[TRUE CRIME] - The Truth Behind the Pike County Murders

In 2016, eight members of the Rhoden family were brutally murdered in Pike County, Ohio. At first, investigators had no idea how an entire family could be wiped out in a single night without a clear motive? But as the investigation unfolded, it revealed a disturbing story of obsession, control, and a custody battle that escalated into a calculated massacre.
 
In this episode of Beach House 34, we walk through the chilling details of the Pike County Massacre—from the initial 911 calls to the shocking arrests. You’ll hear about the twisted family dynamics, the failed attempts to gain custody, and the elaborate plan that ended in the deaths of eight innocent people.
 
This case will leave you questioning how far someone is willing to go to get what they want—and whether justice can ever be enough.
 
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Sources:
https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Media/News-Releases/November-2018/Pike-County-Homicides-Family-Arrested
https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Files/Briefing-Room/News-Releases/Special-Prosecutions/PikeCountyAdditionalIndictments
https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Files/Briefing-Room/Newsletters/Criminal-Justice-Update-(Printable-PDF)/winter-2019-FINAL https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000464489_01/3f243e35-c3ab-3f7d-8acb-89de113784b8?orig_ref=https%3A%2F%2Fchatgpt.com%2F
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2021/04/22/pike-county-massacre-jake-wagner-pleads-guilty-eight-murders/7332051002/
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2022/10/25/pike-county-massacre-george-wagner-trial-live-updates/69593852007/
https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/investigations/who-killed-the-rhodens
https://lawandcrime.com/live-trials/live-trials-current/george-wagner-iv-trial/
https://www.whio.com/news/local/timeline-pike-county-massacre-investigation/HHU4YYOUKZBCVFFKXTUFHSSS2A/
https://www.wdtn.com/news/crime/pike-county-massacre/
https://www.chillicothegazette.com/story/news/2022/11/28/pike-county-massacre-george-wagner-trial-updates/69673293007/
https://www.fox19.com/news/pike-county-massacre/
https://www.wlwt.com/article/pike-county-family-massacre-timeline-of-events/29402192

[UNSOLVED] The Dardeen Family Murders - Who Wanted Them Gone?

🚨 A Family Murdered, A Town Paralyzed with Fear, and a Case That Remains Unsolved 🚨
 
In November 1987, the small town of Ina, Illinois—home to just 500 residents—was rocked by a crime so shocking it changed everything. The entire Dardeen family were brutally murdered in a way that left investigators stumped.
 
What started as a missing persons case quickly became one of the most disturbing and baffling unsolved crimes in Illinois history. Rumors of serial killers, satanic cults, and revenge swirled through the town. Was this a targeted attack? Or the work of a drifter passing through? And why was Keith found where he was?
 
Could new forensic technology finally bring justice? Or will this case remain forever unsolved?
 
👁 WATCH NOW & LET US KNOW: What do YOU think happened to the Dardeens? Was this a random act of violence, or something far more sinister? Drop your theories in the comments! 👇
 
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[PARANORMAL] EP171 - The Dybbuk Box is Fake - Or is it?

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Before we begin, I have to warn you—there is no such thing as a Dybbuk Box. Or at least… that’s what we’ve been told.
 
So why have so many people who’ve come into contact with it suffered terrifying nightmares, sudden illnesses, and overwhelming dread? Why did one owner bury it in a secret location, fearing what might happen if it was ever opened again? And why did Post Malone, after merely being near it, find himself at the center of a series of bizarre and dangerous events?
 
The Dybbuk Box first appeared on eBay in 2003, listed by a man named Kevin Mannis, who spun a chilling tale of an antique wine cabinet cursed by a dark entity. The story took on a life of its own—spreading across paranormal communities, inspiring ghost hunters, and even becoming the basis for the Hollywood horror film The Possession. But years later, Mannis came forward with a shocking revelation.
 
Join me as I unravel the chilling history, the disturbing encounters, and the ongoing debate about one of the most infamous paranormal objects of all time. Because whether you believe in it or not… the Dybbuk Box refuses to be forgotten.
 
 
 
 
SOURCES:
 
Kevin Mannis’ original eBay description:
https://genius.com/Kevin-mannis-description-of-the-dibbuk-dybbuk-box-for-ebay-annotated
 
Kevin Mannis’ 2015 Facebook confession:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157894698301805&id=130987921804&set=a.377494131804
 
Archive of Kevin Mannis’ original eBay listing:
https://genius.com/Kevin-mannis-description-of-the-dibbuk-dybbuk-box-for-ebay-annotated
 
Skeptical Inquirer article debunking the Dybbuk Box:
https://archive.ph/20210124064219/https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/the-dibbuk-box/
 
Inverse article on Kevin Mannis and the Dybbuk Box hoax:
https://www.inverse.com/input/features/dybbuk-box-dibbuk-kevin-mannis-zak-bagans-haunted-hoax-revealed?s=09&fbclid=iwy2xjawizg5tlehrua2flbqixmqabhey-cm4ble0i_llox3kdypz07w_tsbsnxbldiqcmgowl-7jkc7ffvg8cxw_aem_tx6e_0uz5v2jmnxt_4co1q
 
Jewish Virtual Library’s explanation of the Dybbuk:
https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/dibbuk-dybbuk
 
YouTube video - Paranormal Witness:
https://youtu.be/JQvdgglp3ME?list=TLGGLBsfbBboFIswNTAzMjAyNQ
 
YouTube video - Dybbuk Box Analysis:
https://youtu.be/T8LTVbPdhcs?list=TLGGgdNeYH37prowNTAzMjAyNQ
 
YouTube video - Ghost Adventures Dybbuk Box Special:
https://youtu.be/3sX8EWOql24?list=TLGGMvisiZHoTKkwNTAzMjAyNQ
 
YouTube video - Post Malone’s Dybbuk Box Experience:
https://youtu.be/1pbUIvOvIJs?list=TLGGsoxfsteHIx8wNTAzMjAyNQ
 
The Dybbuk Box official website (archived):
https://web.archive.org/web/20230407003539/http://www.dibbukbox.com/index.htm

[TRUE CRIME] The McStay Family - A Twisted Tale of Secrets

On February 4, 2010, Joey and Summer McStay, along with their two young sons, disappeared from their home in Fallbrook, California. For four years, theories ran wild—had they left voluntarily? Were they living in Mexico? But in 2013, the truth surfaced in the most horrific way: the remains of the entire McStay family were found in shallow graves in the desert.
 
Who was responsible for this terrible crime? Who was responsible?
 
In this episode of Beach House 34, we break down the timeline, the financial red flags, and the eerie clues that make this one of the most perplexing true crime cases in recent history.
 
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Sources for the Episode:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McStay_family_murders
 
https://web.archive.org/web/20131203005025/http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/Nov/15/timeline-mcstay-disappearance-case/
 
https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/timeline-mcstay-family-mystery-fallbrook-disappearance/1936736/
 
https://web.archive.org/web/20141230083421/https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-mcstay-family-new-details-20141107-story.html
 
http://www.thevillagenews.com/story/45499/
 
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-victorville-bodies-mcstay-families-20131114%2C0%2C5975246.story
 
https://web.archive.org/web/20151107040416/http://fox5sandiego.com/2013/11/20/mcstay-memorial-erected-in-victorville/
 
https://web.archive.org/web/20141109032316/http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/08/us/mcstay-suspect-chase-merritt/
 
Additional Sources:
ID Network Documentary: Two Shallow Graves
CNN Documentary: Buried Secrets: Who Murdered the McStay Family?
Court Trial Transcripts: The People v. Charles Merritt
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Press Releases
Statements and Interviews from Family Members

[TRUE CRIME] EP166 - Code of Silence: the Alonzo Brooks Case

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In April 2004, 23-year-old Alonzo Brooks attended a party in La Cygne, Kansas, and never returned home. Despite extensive searches by law enforcement, his body was discovered by his family nearly a month later in an area police had already searched.
 
Years later, the case remains unsolved, with the FBI reopening the investigation and officially ruling his death a homicide. But even with a $100,000 reward, no one has been arrested.
 
Join us as we break down the inconsistencies, explore the potential cover-ups, and discuss why justice for Alonzo has been delayed for nearly two decades.
 
Sources:
 
FBI Press Release on Alonzo Brooks' Case - https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/kansascity/news/press-releases/new-autopsy-determines-death-of-alonzo-brooks-was-a-homicide
Unsolved Mysteries Official Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/OfficialUnsolvedMysteries
E! Online Article on Alonzo Brooks - https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1175672/why-alonzo-brooks-death-needed-further-investigation-and-not-just-from-unsolved-mysteries
Reddit Discussion on Alonzo Brooks' Case - https://www.reddit.com/r/UnsolvedMysteries/comments/hvb6yu/crews_dig_up_topeka_grave_of_cold_case_murder/
KCTV5 News Report - https://www.kctv5.com/2024/11/14/2004-kansas-hate-crime-murder-remains-unsolved-despite-100000-reward/
📺 Watch the Unsolved Mysteries Episode on Alonzo Brooks:
"No Ride Home" - Season 1, Episode 4 on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81026055
 
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[TRUE CRIME] S3E21 - The Girl Who Solved Her Own Kidnapping

On August 4, 1987, 19-day-old Carlina White was abducted from Harlem Hospital, leaving her parents, Joy and Carl, in emotional limbo for over 23 years. In a twist no one expected, Carlina solved her own kidnapping decades later, uncovering the truth about her identity and the woman who raised her. This episode unravels the emotional journey of Carlina’s discovery, the impact on her biological family, and the consequences for her abductor. 
 
 
Sources
 
https://web.archive.org/web/20111114020009/http://nymag.com/news/features/carlina-white-2011-10/
https://web.archive.org/web/20220409053514/https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-annugetta-ann-pettway-now/
https://web.archive.org/web/20231219005148/https://nypost.com/2011/01/21/fbi-hunts-woman-who-kidnapped-baby-as-victim-23-begins-life-with-parents/
https://abcnews.go.com/US/police-hunt-anne-pettway-woman-raised-kidnapped-carlina/story?id=12729138
https://web.archive.org/web/20120421115847/http://www.nytimes.com/1987/08/05/nyregion/20-day-old-infant-with-a-fever-is-abducted-from-harlem-hospital.html
https://web.archive.org/web/20150524205712/http://www.nytimes.com/1987/08/07/nyregion/police-go-to-baltimore-to-interview-suspect.html
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/arrest-warrant-issued-ann-pettway-woman-accused-kidnapping-carlina-white-ny-hospital-article-1.152740
https://web.archive.org/web/20121109082409/http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/01/23/new.york.kidnapping.suspect/
https://web.archive.org/web/20110127201624/http://abcnews.go.com/US/ann-pettway-woman-raised-carlina-white-face-kidnapping/story?id=12746441
 
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