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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Monday Oct 13, 2025
Monday Oct 13, 2025
You might know her as Susan Sarandon's daughter; in fact, she's played the daughter of some of her mother's characters on screen. But when she's not acting or producing content for her popular website "Happily Eva After," Eva Amurri is seeing spirits. Well, one specific spirit to be exact. Back in 2011 Eva encountered the ghost of a woman who'd been murdered just eight years earlier.
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“Lawsuit Blames Many in Killings” by Glenn Smith, The Post and Courier, Rosen | Hagood, Dec 19, 2006
“Fatal Attraction” by Keith Morrison, NBC News, Nov 9, 2006
“SC inmate convicted in killing seeks sex change” AP, Corrections1, Apr 18, 2016
Mary Lynn's Law
“Transgender South Carolina inmate serving life sentence for raping, killing French teacher seeks tax payer-funded sex change” by Meg Wagner, New York Daily News, Apr 9, 2018
“Celebrity Ghost Stories: S3, E2” - Tubi
“Happily Eva After: Our Family Trip to Charleston 2018” by Eva Amurri, July 19, 2018
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Monday Oct 06, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Kevin’s counting down his Top 10 Horror Movies of the season — from slow-burn psychological chills to blood-soaked thrill rides. Find out which films scared, shocked, and stuck with him long after the credits rolled.
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“Weapons” on IMDb
“Sinners” on IMDb
“Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person” on IMDb
“It Feeds” on IMDb
“The Rule of Jenny Penn” on IMDb
“Clown in a Cornfield” on IMDb
“Presence” on IMDb
“The Vourdalak” on IMDb
“Red Rooms” on IMDb
“Bring Her Back” on IMDb
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Monday Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
What began as a birthday celebration in Queens ended with a life cut short and a community reeling. When actor and musician Isaiah Stokes let a feud from that night fester, it set in motion a plan that would leave Tyrone Jones dead and his family heartbroken. From the party to the ambush to the tense courtroom battle, this story follows how a single grudge grew into something far more tragic.
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“Defendent Sentenced to 25 Years to Life in Prison for 2021 Ambush Murder” from Melinda Katz, Queens County District Attorney, March 21, 2025
“Actor Isaiah Stokes Convicted of ‘Calculated’ Murder After Being Kicked Out of N.Y.C. Birthday Party” by Nicole Acosta, March 13, 2025, People
“Isaiah Stokes, Law & Order: SVU and Boardwalk Empire Actor, Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for N.Y.C. Murder” by Charlotte Phillipp, March 22, 2025, Peopl
“Defendent Convicted of Murder for 2021 Ambush Shooting” from Melinda Katz, Queens County District Attorney, March 10, 2025
“Actor who appeared on ‘Law & Order’ sentenced for ‘calculated,’ revenge-fueled murder of Queens man” by Georgett Roberts and Georgia Worrell, March 22, 2025, New York Post
“Actor who appeared on ‘Law & Order’ sentenced for ‘calculated,’ revenge-fueled murder of Queens man” by Georgett Roberts and Georgia Worrell, March 22, 2025, New York Post
“Queens TV actor convicted of 2021 St. Albans murder in real-life crime drama: DA” by Bill Parry, March 10, 2025, QNS
Isaiah Stokes on IMDb
“Actor Isaiah Stokes Found Guilty of 2021 Murder” by Cedric “BIG CED” Thornton, March 12, 2025, Black Enterprise
“Tyrone Jamel "TJ" Jones, Jr. of New York, New York | 1983 - 2021 | Obituary” from Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home
“Baggage (SVU)” from Law and Order Wiki on Fandom
“From Our Neighborhood To Yours” website
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Monday Sep 22, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
31-year-old Helen Mintiks (known professionally as Helen Hagnes) left the orchestra pit to get a drink. It was intermission for the Met musicians and Helen was hoping to speak with the lead dancer of the ballet whom she believed was relaxing in his dressing room. When the musicians returned to the pit to take their seats, Helen wasn't among them. Her body was found the next day.
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"Murder at the Met" by David Black, 1984, Dial Press
“Remembering Violinist Helen Hagnes, 40 Years After Her Murder at the Met” by Thomas Suarez, July 12, 2020
“Two Rooftop Murders, Decades Apart” by Charles Delafuente, The New York Times, Aug 8, 2008
“The tragic tale of a top violinist who vanished mid-performance at New York’s Met Opera House” by Sophia Alexandra Hall, Classic fM, Sep 12, 2024
“How a Real-Life 'Phantom of the Opera' Murdered a Young Violinist at the Met in 1980” by Sal Bono, Inside Edition, June 15, 2019
“Craig Crimmins, Phantom of the Metropolitan Opera” Chelsea News, Feb 16, 2015
“Death of a Violinist” by Kenneth Sandler, The Washington Post, July 25, 1980
“CONFESSION DETAILS GIVEN AS OPERA MURDER TRIAL STARTS” by E. R. Shipp, The New York Times, Apr 28, 1981
“Miss Hagnes Described As 'a Beautiful Person'; Studied in Europe In 'First-Call' Category Photographer Recalls Incident” by John Corry, The New York Times, July 25, 1980
“Personality Spotlight; NEWLN: Craig Crimmins: Stagehand convicted of murder” UPI Archives, June 4, 1981
“ABOUT NEW YORK; A MOTHER HOPES AND TRIES TO UNDERSTAND” The New York Times, Apr 29, 1981
“JURY TOLD CRIMMINS SOUGHT HELP IN EXPLAINING ABSENCE” by E. R. Shipp, The New York Times, May 2, 1981
“Even Model NYS Inmates Face Steep Barriers to Parole” by Bill Hughes, City Limits, Sep 17, 2014
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Monday Sep 15, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 2025
The Blair Witch Project redefined horror with nothing more than three actors, a few cameras, and a week in the woods—and the chaos didn’t stop when the film ended. Between its improvised shoot, eerie alternate endings, and ties to real Maryland legends, the movie left audiences guessing what was real and what wasn’t. Fan theories kept the mystery alive, while lawsuits and disputes proved that the legacy of Blair Witch was every bit as unsettling as the film itself.
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“‘Blair Witch' makers sued by ex-partner” from Tampa Bay Times, published August 4, 1999, updated September 29, 2005
“‘Witch’ trial may proceed, judge rules” by Janet Shprintz, February 8, 2008, Variety
“FILM PRODUCER SETTLES ‘BLAIR WITCH’ LAWSUIT” published December 2, 2000, updated August 6, 2021, Orlando Sentinel
“Suit Claims 'Blair Witch' Role” by CBSNews.com staff, August 3, 1999, CBS News
“The Blair Witch Project - 4 Alternate Endings” by The Blair Witch Archives, May 5, 2025, YouTube
“Blair Witch Project Had 3 Alternate Endings (How Each Would Have Changed It)” by Josephine Michele, December 21, 2021, Screen Rant
“15 Fan Theories About 'The Blair Witch Project'” by Jodi Smith, December 9, 2021, Ranker
“Revisiting One of the Best Viral Marketing Campaigns of All Time” from Speaking Human
How ‘The Blair Witch Project’ revolutionized movie marketing” by Josh Rottenberg, published July 30, 2024, updated July 31, 2024, LA Times
“‘The Blair Witch Project’ Fan Theory Makes the Movie Even More Sinister” by Mike Rampton, January 21, 2024, Mental Floss
“Blair Witch Project embroiled in litigation” from The Guardian on February 10, 2000
“The Blair Witch Project’s original cast ask for retroactive payments as reboot announced” by Michael Sun, April 22, 2024, The Guardian
“‘Blair Witch Project’ Actors Push for Retroactive Royalties” by Sopan Deb, April 22, 2024, The New York Times
“'Blair Witch' actors sue film's distributor” by Steve Irsay, Court TV, October 17, 2002, CNN
“‘The Blair Witch Project’ Actors Call Out ‘Reprehensible Behavior’ After Missing Out on Profits for Decades: ‘Don’t Do What We Did’ (EXCLUSIVE)” by Adam B. Vary, June 12, 2024, Variety
“‘The Blair Witch Project’ Was a Financial Nightmare for Its Stars” by Katherine Ann, October 20, 2024, Collider
“Before Reality Became Debatable, There Was ‘The Blair Witch Project’” by Maya Salem, August 7, 2024, The New York Times
“The Blair Witch Project: the story of how a low-budget film shook the world and changed horror forever” by Annabel Nugent, April 23, 2024, The Independent
“The Terrifying True Story of How ‘The Blair Witch Project’ Was Made” by Tatiana Tenreyro, July 16, 2019, VICE
“The Making of ‘The Blair Witch Project’ Was More Brutal Than Its Finale” by Chris Sasaguay, March 13, 2024, Collider
“25 years on, The Blair Witch Project leaves its mark on horror — and the film's stars” by Jonathan Ore, August 3, 2024, CBC Radio
“What Happened to the Cast of The Blair Witch Project?” by Rachel Holbrook, October 13, 2024, MovieWeb
“The Blair Witch Project” on IMDb
“Blair Witch Project Killer Theory Totally Changes How You See The Movie” by Cathal Gunning, May 21, 2023, Screen Rant
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Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
The Lady of the Dunes remains one of Cape Cod’s most haunting mysteries, but years after her body was found in 1974, a surprising theory surfaced: could she have appeared as an extra in the movie Jaws? With the blockbuster filming nearby at the same time, author (and son of Stephen King) Joe Hill spotted a woman onscreen who seemed eerily similar to the unidentified victim. The idea sparked national fascination, especially when the cold case was solved in 2022.
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“'Lady of the Dunes' Ruth Marie Terry killed by husband Guy Muldavin in 1974, investigators conclude” by WBZ-News Staff, August 28, 2023, CBS News
“Who Was the Lady of the Dunes? All About Ruth Marie Terry's Life and Death” by Jax Miller, December 2, 2024, Oxygen
“Lady of the Dunes: A new headstone in Provincetown and a new documentary” by Gwenn Friss, November 23, 2024, Cape Cod Times
“‘Lady of the Dunes’ Identified: FBI’s Use of Investigative Genealogy Led to Major Break in Case” from FBI Boston, October 31, 2022
“He Finally Found His Mom. She Was the Long-Unknown Murder Victim Lady of the Dunes” by NBC Boston, December 3, 2022
“How the 1975 Film Jaws Brought Attention to the Lady of the Dunes Mystery” by Caitlin Schunn, November 21, 2024, Oxygen
“Who killed The Lady of the Dunes? How Jaws could hold the answer” by Sheila Flynn, November 3, 2022, The Independent
“Former California radio host killed 'Lady of the Dunes,' district attorney says” by Katie Dowd, August 29, 2023, SFGate
“‘Lady of the Dunes’: The murder mystery during the filming of ‘Jaws’” by Calum Russell, April 9, 2023, Far Out Magazine
“Killer in nearly 50-year-old 'Lady of the Dunes' case identified as victim's husband” by Antonio Planas, August 29, 2023, NBC News
“How One Man's "Unbelievable Journey" to Find His Mother Helped ID the Lady of the Dunes” by Jax Miller, December 2, 2024, Oxygen
“All About The Lady of the Dunes' Suspected Killer, Her Husband: ‘There Were Stories…’” by Jill Sederstrom, November 30, 2024, Oxygen
“Guy Rockwell Muldavin” on Find A Grave
“California man questioned in double murder linked to 'Lady of the Dunes' victim Ruth Marie Terry” by Katie Dowd, November 3, 2022, SFGate
“Long Unsolved Murder Comes Into Focus” by K.C. Myers, November 30, 2022, The Provincetown Independent
“Cape Cod's ‘Lady of the Dunes' murder case closed as killer is IDed” by Kathy Curran and Asher Klein, August 28, 2023, NBC Philadelphia
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Friday Aug 29, 2025
Friday Aug 29, 2025
UPDATE! The sudden death of paranormal investigator Dan Rivera during the “Devils on the Run” tour reignited rumors about the infamous haunted Annabelle doll. Just weeks later, comedian Matt Rife and YouTuber Elton Castee announced they had purchased/leased the Warrens’ former home and museum, including our Raggedy Ann girl. Yikes!
Episode Sources:
“Annabelle doll update: Comedian Matt Rife purchases haunted home and museum” by Megan Ziegler, August 2, 2025, FOX Local
“Annabelle Doll Handler Dan Rivera’s Nature of Death Revealed” by Gabrielle Chung, July 17, 2025, E! News
“Ghost Adventures' Zak Bagans Was "Very Affected" by Annabelle Doll Before Dan Rivera's Death” by Gabrielle Chung, July 16, 2025, E! News
“'Evil' Annabelle Doll Update After 'Missing' Reports Spread” by Marni Rose McFall, May 25, 2025, Newsweek
“Police find 'nothing unusual' at scene of Annabelle doll handler's death” by Jonathan Limehouse, July 16, 2025, USA TODAY
“Dan Rivera Coroner Shares Update on 'Possessed' Annabelle in Cause of Death” by Megan Cartwright, July 21, 2025, Newsweek
“Dan Rivera's Wife Sarah Makes Heartbreaking Statement After He Dies on 'Annabelle' Tour” by Jessica McBride, July 16, 2025, Yahoo Entertainment
“Up-Coming Events” from Seekers of the Supernatural
“Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga React to Comedian Matt Rife Buying the Real-Life Conjuring House (Exclusive)” by Raven Brunner, August 25, 2025, People
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Monday Aug 25, 2025
Monday Aug 25, 2025
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In 1988 Bob Samuels was busy working as a camera assistant on "Lethal Weapon 2," the latest in a long string of films for the 40-year-old. He seemingly had everything he'd ever wanted - the woman of his dreams, an adopted daughter, and a career in the film industry. But when he was found murdered in his home in December of '88, detectives were stumped. With everyone in his life describing what a generous, hard-working guy Bob was, it begged the question: who on earth would want to hurt him?
Episode Sources:
People v. Samuels, Supreme Court of California, June 27, 2005
“‘Green Widow’ Convicted in Deaths of Husband, Hit Man” by Ann W. O’Neill, LA Times, July 2, 1994
“‘Green Widow’ Masterminded Hits on Estranged Husband and His Killer, Took Nude Photo Covered in Insurance Money” by Joe Dziemianowicz, Oxygen True Crime, Nov 10, 2023
“Murder Defendant’s Daughter Says Her Stepfather Raped and Beat Her” by Ann W. O’Neill, LA Times, May 6, 1994
“Wife Faces Charges of Hiring Assassins—Twice” by Ann W. O’Neill, LA Times, Mar 21, 1994
“Attorney Pleads for Life of Woman Who Planned 2 Murders” by Ann W. O’Neill, LA Times, July 15, 1994
“Strange Case of Mary Ellen Samuels Unfolds” by Ann W. O’Neill, LA Times, Apr 12, 1994
“The Real Murders of Los Angeles: S1 E6 - Dark Side of the Lens” Oxygen True Crime, Nov 10, 2023
“The Prosecutors: In Pursuit of Justice - S1 E6 - Green Widow” New Dominion Pictures, Oct 30, 2000
“Judge Sentences Samuels to Death” by Ann W. O’Neill, LA Times, Sep 17, 1994
“Man Fatally Shoots Girlfriend, Self” by Timothy Williams, LA Times, July 23, 1993
“Naive or Deadly--2 Images of Wife to Dominate Trial” by Ann W. O’Neill, LA Times, Mar 7, 1994
“Murder Trial Tells Tales Seedy and Bizarre” by Ann W. O’Neill, LA Times, Apr 19, 1994
“Jury Urges Execution of Woman” by Ann W. O’Neill, LA Times, July 22, 1994
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