Horrorwood: True Crime in Tinseltown
**2025 Ambie Award Nominee: Best Indie Podcast Hosts** Kate and Kevin met way back when they worked together at a (likely haunted) theatre and the two became fast friends. Skip ahead a few years to present day, where they mostly sit around and talk about true crime. From horrific homicides to unsolved mysteries, spooky haunts to behind-the-scenes secrets, these two are here to bring you all the drama - and trauma - of Tinseltown. Settle in, Misfits.
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As a teenager, Adriana Piñon took night classes in addition to her regular high school curriculum so that she could graduate early and focus on her acting and modeling career. At 17 she landed a gig as a recurring extra on "The Young and the Restless," and after her 18th birthday producers informed her they were upgrading her to a speaking role. Adriana was elated, but tragically someone robbed her of that dream before she got to have her moment in the spotlight.
Episode Sources:
“Man who murdered actress gets 40 years to life” San Diego Union-Tribune, May 15, 2003
“Death by Fame: The Young and the Jealous” Investigation Discovery, S3, E1, Jan 13, 2025
“Two Held in Killing of Aspiring Actress, 19” LA Times, Mar 31, 2002
“Aspiring Actress Shot to Death in Family Home” LA Times, Feb 02, 2002
“Adriana Piñon Murder: Where are Hugo Ariel Jimenez and Brian Aquino Now?” by Naman Shrestha, The Cinemaholic, Jan 12, 2025
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Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Pasinetta Prince was conquering the theatre world one starring role at a time. In February of 2006 she was in rehearsals for August Wilson's "Seven Guitars" at the esteemed John Beasley Theatre in Omaha - her hometown. Tragically, her life ended in a brutally violent way in her very own home.
Episode Sources:
“Suspect Arrested for Murder of Omaha Actress” by Meghan Youker, Fox42, June 23, 2009
“DNA Evidence Helps Police Make Arrest in 2006 Murder” by Meghan Youker, Fox42, June 24, 2009
Conversation between Patrick and Kozelichki
STATE v. BAULDWIN (2012)
“The Final Bow” Anatomy of Murder
“Nightmare Next Door: Murder in Omaha” Season 9, Ep 8, 2015
“Pasinetta Prince Murder: Where is Patrick Bauldwin Now?” By Viswa Vanapalli, The Cinemaholic, June 30, 2022
“Bauldwin to Serve Sentence of Life Without Parole” by Jenny Nowatzke, Fox42, Nov 17, 2010
"Prince Family Reacts To Guilty Verdict” KETV NewsWatch 7, Sep 14, 2010
“Omaha man denied new trial in murder case” by Margery A. Beck, Lincoln Journal Star, Apr 20, 2012
“October 25-26, 1997 | The snowstorm that changed Omaha's landscape” by Joseph Meyer, 3 News Now, October 25, 2023
“Former officer plans to be private eye” Lincoln Journal Star, Nov 25, 2003
“Charges Dropped in Ammons Case” The Daily Nebraskan, Nov 6, 1998
“John Beasley Is Ready for the Role of a Lifetime” by Leo Adam Biga, American Theatre TCG, Sep 6, 2022
“Go-To Character Actor John Beasley Lived His Purpose” by Leo Adam Biga, American Theatre TCG, June 06, 2023
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Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
Wow, Broadway in the 1920s was a VIBE. Flappers were flapping, mobsters were mobstering, and rich people were indulging in all sorts of debauchery in the hidden corners of seedy speakeasies. Today's episode focuses on one rich person in particular - Joseph Force Crater. Joseph was a judge who enjoyed the company of Broadway's young and beautiful chorus girls, but when the judge mysteriously went missing one hot summer evening, those Broadway beauties had also seemingly vanished. Further complicating the investigation was the fact that, as it turns out, plenty of people would have liked Joseph out of the picture.
Episode Sources:
"The Untold Stories of Broadway, Volume 3" by Jennifer Ashley Tepper, 2016
“Finding Judge Crater: A Life and Phenomenal Disappearance in Jazz Age New York” by Stephen J. Riegel
“History’s Greatest Mysteries, S4 E7: The ‘MIssingest’ Man in America” Mar. 13, 2023
“The Lurid History of Broadway in the 1920s”
“Broadway and the Theater District” by Pasquale Mele, Apr. 24, 2020
“Crater Fate Believed Held in Girl’s Memory” The Mercury, Nov. 8, 1939
“Case No. 13595: It’s thirty years later, there’s plenty of data - but still no Judge Crater” by Tom Meehan, NY Times, Aug. 7, 1960
“Crater is Reported Seen in Night Club” NY Times, Sep. 10, 1930
“Dancer in Hospital Gives Clues to Crater” NY Times, Oct. 18, 1930
“The Judge Steps Out (Part One)” by Clive I. Morrick, Jan. 3, 2016
“The Judge Steps Out (Part Two)” by Clive I. Morrick, Feb. 5, 2016
“The Judge Steps Out (Part Three): Rumors and Sightings” by Clive I. Morrick, Apr. 1, 2016
“Judge Crater, Call Your Office [the disappearance of Judge Crater]” Jul. 27, 2023
“Today in History: The Mysterious Disappearance of Joseph Force Crater” by Irene Madrigal, Aug. 6, 2021
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Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
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Misfits, we had such a blast at the Ambies Monday night so we thought we'd just share with you what our experience was like! Thank you to all of our listeners for tuning in each week, and your good luck wishes on social media. We love you guys!
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
CW: This episode contains discussion of SA.
Nine people attend a small house party. Eight make it out alive. How did 31-year-old Stuart Lubbock end up dead in the pool of one of the most famous entertainers in the UK?
Episode Sources:
Justice4Stuart Official Page - Xhttps://x.com/justice4stuart
His Name Was Stuart Lubbockhttps://justice4stuart.wixsite.com/justice4stuart
His Name Was Stuart Lubbock - Podcast, Sep 2022https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eda6ce49-3f2e-4d87-be5e-b87cee62fdb6/episodes/fcceb446-9090-4719-950b-eb3335c735f1/real-ep1-his-name-was-stuart-lubbock-'some-geezer's-drowned-in-the-pool'
“Police to 'never stop' over Barrymore pool death” by Rachael McMenemy, BBC, Nov 18 2023https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80wgwwgzlgo
“Stuart Lubbock: Murder arrest over death following Michael Barrymore party” BBC, Mar 17, 2021https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-56427710
“Channel 4 Documentary - Barrymore: The Body in the Pool” dir. Tom Barrowhttps://vimeo.com/392838483
“Stuart Lubbock death report rules out police corruption” by Sandra Laville, The Guardian, Feb 24, 2009https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2009/feb/24/lubbock-barrymore-ipcc-report
“Brother of man found dead at Michael Barrymore’s pool party fear they will never get justice after pathologist who botched death probe dies” by Olivia Jones and Martin Robinson, Daily Mail, Sep 23, 2023https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12553797/Stuart-Lubbock-Michael-Barrymore-pool-death-pathologist.html
“Man arrested over death of Stuart Lubbock at Michael Barrymore's home” by Clea Skopeliti, The Guardian, Mar 17, 2021https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/mar/17/man-arrested-over-stuart-lubbock-death-at-michael-barrymore-home
Appeal: Parker v CC Essex policehttps://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/a220172897-parker-v-cc-essex-police-final-judgment.pdf
“No wounds found on Barrymore pool victim, says nurse” The Guardian, Sep 13, 2002https://www.theguardian.com/media/2002/sep/13/broadcasting2
“Witness in Michael Barrymore pool party death dies while being investigated” by John Siddle, The Mirror, Sep 23, 2023https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/pathologist-who-missed-vital-michael-31012379
“Michael Barrymore pool victim's brother recalls fateful evening in Channel 5 documentary” by Harry Rutter, Nov 18, 2023https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/michael-barrymore-pool-victims-brother-31472521
“Barrymore pool victim 'a devoted father’” Daily Mail, Sep 11, 2002https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-137798/Barrymore-pool-victim-devoted-father.html
“Cheryl stopped drink help” Alcoholics Anonymous Reviews, Feb 02, 2006https://web.archive.org/web/20060924172430/http://www.aa-uk.org.uk/alcoholics-anonymous-reviews/2006/02/cheryl-stopped-drink-help.html
“Barrymore's troubled life” BBC News, Apr 01, 2001http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/1253208.stm
“The Rise and Fall of Mr. Saturday Night”https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8ps0h6
“The Death of Stuart Lubbock: Interview with Sue Homan” Crimepedia, Mar 23, 2021
“Stuart Lubbock's Ex Wife: Sue Homan & Matthew Steeples | True Crime Podcast 247” - Shaun Attwood, Dec 15, 2021
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Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
CW: This episode contains discussions of suicide and SA.
Imagine being eleven years old and told that you have what it takes to be a star. All you have to do to achieve this success is drop out of school, move out of your parents' house, go on a strict diet, train until you pass out, learn multiple languages, maybe get plastic surgery, possibly bleach your skin, never say the wrong thing, and be, well, "perfect." Oh, and you have to do this for at least 10, 13, maybe 19 years before finding out if you'll even make it as a performer.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration: samhsa.gov
South Korea Suicide Helpline: lifeline.or.kr
Episode Sources:
“South Korea may look perfect, but behind the facade lies a devastating suicide crisis” by Raphael Rashid, The Guardian, Apr 29, 2023
“Death of ‘Parasite’ star puts spotlight on pressures facing South Korean celebrities” by Tara Subramaniam and Yoonjung Seo, CNN, Dec 29, 2023
“‘Like a giant Squid Game’: soul searching in South Korea after latest celebrity suicide” by Raphael Rashid and Justin McCurry, The Guardian, Feb 21, 2025
“BTS, Blackpink, Squid Game, kimchi … what’s the secret of South Korea’s world-conquering culture?” by Justin McCurry, The Guardian, Mar 6, 2024
“Cancel Culture, Pressure And An Ideal Image: What's Driving South Korean Celebrities To Suicide” by Hardika Gupta, NDTV, Feb 17, 2025
"Kim Sae-Ron Death: Actress's Last Instagram Post Was A Tribute To ASTRO Member Moonbin” NDTV, Feb 17, 2025
“A K-Pop Star’s Lonely Downward Spiral” by Motoko Rich and John Yoon, The New York Times, Mar 1, 2024
“I have reported on 30 Korean celebrity suicides. The blame game never changes” by Kim Dae-O, The Guardian, Jan 3, 2020
“The dark side of South Korean pop music” by Lucy Williamson, BBC News, June 15, 2011
“The Contracts Behind K-Pop” by Mariana Seagram, Woroni, Sep 19, 2017
“PROBLEMS WITH K-POP: RULES, SLAVES CONTRACTS, CYBERBULLYING AND LITTLE FOOD AND MONEY”
“Wheesung, a South Korean R&B Singer, Is Found Dead at 43” by Jin Yu Young, The New York Times, Mar 14, 2025
“Wheesung, South Korean Star Who Helped Bring R&B to K-Pop, Dead at 43” by Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, Mar 11, 2025
“New K-pop audition show under fire for allegedly exploiting minors” by Pyo Kyung-min, The Korea Times, Mar 19, 2025
“Most popular YouTube videos based on total global views as of February 2025” by Laura Ceci, Statista, Feb 17, 2025
“Western Expansion of K-Pop: Origins and Present Day” Republic Network, Jul 3, 2024
“K-everything: the rise and rise of Korean culture” by Tim Adams, The Guardian, Sep 4, 2022
“Koreans give up their gold to help their country” BBC News, Jan 14, 1998
“The Capitalist Control of K-pop: The Idol as a Product” by Claudia Valge & Maari Hinsberg, Oct 2, 2019
“SM, YG, JYP busted for unfair contracts” by Park Jae-hyuk, The Korea Times, Mar 8, 2017
“MBN reconsiders airing of 'UNDER15' amid child sexualization controversy” The Korea Times, Mar 23, 2025
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Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
We're diving into the twisted tale of Neville Heath—a killer who inspired Hitchcock's unfinished film "Kaleidoscope." With a history of fraud, false identities, and a penchant for deception, Heath’s charm masked a sadistic nature that led to the brutal murders of Margery Gardner, a bohemian artist and film extra, and Doreen Marshall, a young woman seeking rest at the seaside. We’ll explore his calculated manipulation and the shocking trial that captivated post-war Britain.
Episode Sources:
“Neville Heath - a dangerous man for a woman to have known” from History by the Yard
“A very suave psycho killer: A new book examines what turned charming war hero into a savage murderer” by Annabel Venning for MailOnline, Published March 20, 2013, updated March 21, 2013, The Daily Mail
“Margery Gardner: The actress and the psychopath” by murdermap, March 10, 2021, Murdermap
“Margery Aimee Brownell Garnder” from Find A Grave
“Neville Heath - The Golden Haried Killer” from April 29, 2020, The Ministry of History
“Handsome Brute: The True Story of a Ladykiller” by Sean O’Connor, Copyright © 2013 by Sean O’Connor, First Published in Great Britain by Simon & Schuster UK Ltd, 2013. Accessed on Google Books on February 22, 2025
“Why Hitchcock’s Kaleidoscope was too shocking to be made” by Nicolas Barber, June 21, 2018, BBC
“Shadow of a Doubt (1943)” on IMDb
“The Wrens: Women Join the Navy” from the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich
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Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
In this episode we dive into the rise, fall and shocking fraud behind MoviePass—the too-good-to-be-true subscription service that promised unlimited movies for just $9.95 a month. From its explosive growth to deceptive business tactics, investor scams and a jaw-dropping federal indictment, we unravel how greed and lies brought down a Hollywood dream. Plus, we explore its unexpected comeback—can MoviePass really rise from the ashes?
Episode Sources:
“MoviePass Ending Its Run, 2 Years After Millions Signed Up” by Julie Creswell, Published September 13, 2019, Updated June 8, 2021, The New York Times
“MoviePass Deceived Users So They’d Use It Less, F.T.C. Says” by Daniel Victor, June 8, 2021, The New York Times
“The Maddening MoviePass Scandal You Didn’t Know About” by Julie Miller, June 3, 2024, Vanity Fair
“Chairman and CEO of MoviePass’ Parent Company Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud Scheme and Conspiracy” from the U.S. Department of Justice, Updated February 6, 2025, Press Release Number: 25-23
“MoviePass Confirms Data Breach That May Have Exposed Credit Card Numbers” by Abid Rahman, August 22, 20219, The Hollywood Reporter
“MoviePass reportedly changed passwords to keep users from ordering tickets” by Abrar Al-heeti, August 9, 2019, CNET
“MoviePass was even shadier than we thought” by Alissa Wilkinson, June 9, 2021, VOX
“AMC Slams MoviePass, Threatening Legal Action” by Brent Lang, August 15, 2017, Variety
“MoviePass Launches ‘Peak Pricing’ Surcharge” by Dave McNary, July 5, 2018, Variety
“‘MoviePass, MovieCrash’: Founder Stacy Spikes on Mitch Lowe, Racial Bias and Where the Company Stands Today” by Katchy Stephan, May 29, 2024, Variety
“MoviePass co-founders speak their truth in HBO’s new documentary” by Laruen Forristal, May 29, 2024, TechCrunch
“How MoviePass Became Profitable” by Ben Sherry, February 13, 2024, Inc.
“Former CEOs of MoviePass and Parent Company Charged in Securities Fraud Scheme” from the U.S. Department of Justice, November 4, 2022, Updated February 6, 2025, Press Release Number: 22-1191
“MoviePass Is Relaunching in September After Failing in 2019” by Derrick Bryson Taylor, Published August 23, 2022, Updated August 29, 2022, The New York Times
“Former MoviePass Executive Pleads Guilty to Fraud Over ‘Unlimited’ Plan” by Hank Sanders, January 7, 2025, The New York Times
“United States v. Theordore Farnsworth and J. Michell Lowe” from the U.S. Department of Justice Pending Criminal Division Cases, United States v. Theodore Farnsworth and J. Michell Lowe, Court Docket No.: 22-20521-CR
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