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Skeptoid

Brian Dunning

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The true science behind our most popular urban legends. Historical mysteries, paranormal claims, popular science myths, aliens and UFO reports, conspiracy theories, and worthless alternative medicine schemes... Skeptoid has you covered. From the sublime to the startling, no topic is sacred. Weekly since 2006.
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Luke Mordue examines the historical impact of the stories that haunt our society, tales that have gripped towns and cities worldwide for centuries as actual events - Urban Legends. First, hear the tales retold as short stories before delving into the history of the legend, dissecting its cultural significance, factuality, and origins. Released Fortnightly. Season V arrives New Years Day.
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A boozy dive into mythology, legends, and folklore. Every week we pour a drink and dive into a new story from around the world. Hear fresh takes on classic myths and learn new stories from around the world, served up over ice by two tipsy history geeks. New episodes every Wednedsay!
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Sinisterhood

Audioboom Studios

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Sinisterhood is the comedy podcast about all things sinister, covering true crime, cults, cryptids, unsolved mysteries, and strange phenomena. Join Dallas-based comedians and best friends Christie Wallace and Heather McKinney each Wednesday as they bring you weekly episodes with plenty of research, lots of laughs, and legal insight from Heather, a licensed attorney. Plus, catch all new odd but true tales submitted by listeners every Friday.
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Oddity Shop

Kara Perakovic and Zach Palmer

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This podcast examines the oddities of the world...Cryptids to Conspiracies, Cults to Curiosities, Myths to Mysteries, and so much more! Stop by the shop, where the bizarre is always on sale... Each week your curators, Kara Perakovic and Zach Palmer will be opening the shop and sharing stories with you.
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Aloreing

Kimberly Hammons & Ryan Huskins

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Do you like folklore, cryptids, urban legends, and art? Aloreing is a podcast that brings all these together. Your hosts, Kimmy Hammons & Ryan Huskins discuss urban legends, creatures, lore and more. If you are looking for a comedy, folklore podcast with a touch of spooky look no further! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aloreing/support
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Secret Silo Show

Harrison, Xander, and Elijah

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We decided to bunker away in the safety of our silo to broadcast this show. In this podcast we explore urban legends, conspiracies, and mythological creatures without having to worry about anything finding us.
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Uncle Bob's Magic Cabinet is a mother/daughter podcast about all things magic and mythology in pop culture. Each week, hosts Leigh and Lori discuss everything from hauntings and witchcraft to folklore and urban legends. It's a fun and fascinating ride full of pop culture trivia and magical lessons.
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Legitimate Goblin Discussion

Legitimate Goblin Discussion

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Legitimate Goblin Discussion with Sam and Aleks is a comedy podcast about cryptids, but not just those boring same old cryptids like bigfoot or mothman, but fun weird lesser known cryptids and local urban legends like The Squonk, Slattenpatten and Vince McMahon. Sam is a stand up comedian and comedy writer for The Hard Time and Hard Drive from Rochester, NY who currently lives in Los Angeles, California. Aleks is a nerd who works at an undisclosed job for an undisclosed amount of money.
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Zumundous!

Doolin and Keith

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Welcome to "Zumundous!", where lifelong friends Doolin and Keith dive into the mysteries of the unexplained. From cryptids and UFOs to eerie conspiracies and supernatural encounters, we explore the secrets that challenge reality as we know it. Join us on our journey into the unknown.
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Join Shaun as he chats about a crime, mystery, conspiracy or haunting, and something a bit lighter from pop culture or politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Get a rare glimpse into the minds and methods of sadistic murderers. From notorious names like Jeffrey Dahmer and John Wayne Gacy to lesser-known killers like “Death House Landlady” Dorothea Puente, what turns a regular person into a predator? Serial Killers is a Spotify Original. New episodes Mondays.
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Remember reading Creepypastas when as a kid and there was always that wonder if they were real or not? Well, on the "What's Behind Me," I make up Creepypasta-like stories but base them on real haunted locations. The characters are made up, but the legends behind each location are real stories that I research. Please turn off the lights, grab a snack, and enjoy the What's Behind Me Podcast.
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All The Everything Podcast

Tim Sawhook & Billy Parchman

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🎙️ *All The Everything* with Billy Parchman & Tim Sawhook – two friends, two mics, and infinite laughs. From life’s quirks to wild tangents, they tackle any topic with humor and heart. Ready for *everything*? Tune in! 🎧
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Bittersweet Infamy

Josie Mitchell + Taylor Basso

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Storytellers and best friends Josie Mitchell and Taylor Basso share the stories that live on in infamy: the strange and the familiar, the tragic and the comic—the bitter and the sweet. New episodes every other Sunday; returning from break December 24! Support the show: ko-fi.com/bittersweetinfamy
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Sightings

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From Roswell, to Amityville, to Loch Ness and beyond — step inside the world’s most mysterious supernatural events with SIGHTINGS. Each week unlocks a thrilling story that immerses you in the action, followed by a mind-bending discussion that will leave you questioning what’s real and what’s impossible. Chase legendary creatures, investigate lesser-known alien abductions, confront spine-tingling ghosts, and experience the paranormal stories you only thought you knew on SIGHTINGS.
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Step into the realm of the unexplained every Tuesday with Pumpkin Hill Radio as we don our tinfoil hats to explore the bizarre, the mysterious, and the downright weird corners of our reality. Our journey into High Strangeness covers: 🔍 History's unexplained events and perplexing mysteries 📚 Mythological tales and urban legends 🕵️ Mind-bending conspiracy theories 🦄 Cryptid sightings and folklore 👽 Paranormal phenomena and investigations 🎬 Cult classic paranormal movies 🎮 Eerie video game lore ...
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A podcast to the chilling realm of Japanese horror and scary stories. My name is Jumpei, and I will invite you to the mysterious world of Kaidan, exploring spine-tingling experiences that have haunted Japan... --- *Kaidan is a type of scary story that has been popular entertainment in Japan for centuries. You might imagine some kind of traditional ghost stories, Yokai and monster folklore, or maybe any temple-shrine-related thing. But Kaidan also consists of some supernatural tales, urban le ...
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We all know the stories: Bloody Mary, the Chupacabra, Candyman... These urban legends have been around for decades, sometimes centuries, and still haunt us today. But are they real? The Ghost Brothers, Atlanta’s premiere (and funniest) paranormal investigators, Dalen Spratt, Juwan Mass, and Marcus Harvey are investigating the craziest myths and legends with the help of comedians, witches, celebrities and friends. So gather round, because there's some creepy s*** out there and we know you lov ...
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Urban Legends Told By Urban Idiots

Urban Legends Told By Urban Idiots

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Come along pals as Sophie and Alaina take listeners on a road trip across the U.S. stopping in each state to explore their urban legends. They are small brained and low budgeted but join them in their deep dive into the obscure for a couple of good laughs and some spooky tales.
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Get ready to be transported into a world full of the peculiar. A world where we dive into our morbid curiosity. Analyzing the minds of serial killers, the lives of cryptids, and the reality of the paranormal. Join us as we discover the lore and uncover the facts of all things creepy.
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Toshiden is a biweekly show in which horror author and translator Tara A. Devlin explores various urban legends from Japan. From Kuchisake-onna's long history to the hidden meaning behind convenience store toilet signs, we explore it all and look at how they came about and why they became a legend in the first place.
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Terrell Paranormal Talk

Terrell Ghosts Paranormal Team

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Come join us as we explore a variety of the unexplained. Our hosts are paranormal investigators with stories to share. All aspects of the supernatural are covered: UFOs, Haunted Locations, Expert Interviews, Tips for Investigations, Strange Creatures, Ghosts, Mediums and Parapsychology, and Our Most Bizarre Paranormal Cases. We can't wait to have you as our guest. #terrellghosts
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Lattes and Legends

Lattes and Legends

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Imagine talking about urban legends with your friends and having a lot of coffee! That's what this podcast is all about. It is devoted to our favorite drinks, lattes, and our favorite subject matter, urban legends. lattesandlegends@gmail.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/lattes-and-legends-1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Signed, Venus

Spellbond Studios

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It can't be that hard to find an urban legend. A mystery road trip show with a touch of the fantastic and the fallacious. Find us at http://signedvenus.com! Transcripts and recording scripts available at http://signedvenus.com/listen.
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Creepy Pizza

Britt Oswald & Peter Uth

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Are you fascinated by the paranormal, supernatural, spooky, and/or just plain weird? Tune in to hear Britt educate Peter on the creepier things – ghost stories, folklore, urban legends, cryptids, and more. If you enjoy having a good laugh with friends about fiends, grab a slice of some Creepy Pizza!
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A Philadelphia based podcast exploring the strange and unusual. Hang out with us as we cackle about paranormal phenomena and concoct some cocktails inspired by them. See you in another dimension and remember, ghouls, no tools.
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Finn Mitchell and his best friend Omari Mason travel to a rural town in West Virginia to investigate folklore about a serial killer there known as the Shadow Man. Early on, they meet Ava Cook, whose personal experience with the Shadow Man reels them in to stay and find out more. They work together with her, and as they dig deeper they find more about the town than they’d anticipated. Welcome to Strange Trails, a fictional investigation based on the format and style of 'Serial'.
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I’m looking for an apparition. 5’5”. Brown hair. Spooky vibes. Also, a visit from Ma Winchester AND Mother Goose? We are blessed AND scared, the best of both worlds. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of sexual content, abusive relationships, death, urination, enslavement, illness, and dementia. Housekeeping - Re…
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Join us as we dissect one of the most spine-tingling and enduring modern urban legends, 'Kidney Theft'. Let's delve into the chilling narratives, the origins, and the psychology behind this macabre tale of organ theft, exploring the various versions of the story and uncovering its roots in real-life fears and the fear of the unknown. Text Me (this …
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Are you scared of toilets? I was as a kid, and still am, honestly. While it is because of my personal problem, it could also be because we have so many horror stories and urban legends about toilets in Japan. Today’s episode is about one of them, Aka Manto (赤マント). In this episode, we will deep-dive into Aka Manto, including what this being is, a ty…
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Who will the Mets and Yankees sign with in the offseason? Find out what my brutally honest thoughts are when you check out the all-new episode of “Sports Urban Legend” airing every Saturday at 11 pm…Starring yours truly…William Rameau and my Co-Host Maccorley Mathieu...Only on BlogTalk Radio and iTunes #sports #entertainment #mlb #wwe YouTube link:…
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For the season 3 finale, Morgan concludes the telling of the heinous crimes of the prolific serial killer, Jeffrey Dahmer. Citations: -Lionel Dahmer, A Father's Story (Out of Print) -Jeffrey Dahmer. (n.d.). In Federal Bureau of Investigation, Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts (No. 7-MW-26057-Section 2). Retrieved June 19, 2024 https://vault.f…
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Dive into urban legends, cryptids, and ghostly encounters of New York! Exploring the eerie tales of sewer alligators lurking and secret haunted Subways beneath New York City, spectral sightings at the haunted Morris-Jumel Mansion, and the Dakota Building’s mysterious past filled with celebrity hauntings.…
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Does something terrifying lurk in the hills above Ojai, California? Though urban legends often blur the line between thrilling stories and chilling truths, in this sleepy town, one fiery tale has endured for decades. But is the Char Man simply teenage superstition, or something much, much darker? Sightings is a REVERB and QCODE Original. Find us on…
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Say Candyman’s name five times in a mirror and you’ll summon his vengeful spirit, then he’ll slaughter you with his hook. That’s how the urban legend goes anyway. It was directly inspired by a short story, a series of Hollywood films, and some suspect…a real-life crime. Don’t believe a killer can come through your bathroom mirror? Tell that to Ruth…
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Send us a text Episode 78: Lizzie Borden murders Now available Get ready for a killer episode as we swing into the infamous Lizzie Borden case, where axes, alibis, and awkward family dynamics collide. It’s 1892 in Fall River, Massachusetts where a rich but miserably frugal dad, a "I guess we'll make this work" stepmom, older and cooler sis, Emma an…
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The Tragedy of James and Iola Smith, and My Great Aunt's Scary Ex-Boyfriend; Life Has Been Interesting, Especially Considering I'm Under 30; There Was Someone Outside of Our Tent; What Was Snuggling with My Son?; A UFO? In Van Nuys??; and The Psychic Power of Music. Click here to submit your odd but true stories. Click here to sign up for our Patre…
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Join us as we dive into the strange world of Randonautica! Is it just an app for spontaneous adventure or a tool that leads users to mysterious, even eerie, locations? Explore the stories, user experiences, and the theories behind this modern-day phenomenon that merges tech and the unexplained. You won't want to miss this deep dive into curiosity, …
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In this episode of All The Everything, Tim, Billy, and special guest dive into the hilarious, cringe-worthy, and downright unforgettable experiences of their worst jobs ever! From terrible bosses to ridiculous tasks, we’re sharing the good, the bad, and the “why did we even take this job?” moments. Expect plenty of laughs, some relatable stories, a…
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Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Kara has a story about some trash TV that lead to a deadly outcome. Ever wonder how reality TV and talk shows have evolved over the decades, and what they say about us as a society? Join us on a nostalgic trip down memory lane as we reminisce about iconic reali…
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Send us a text Oh boy do we have a doozy for ya today. We had the honor of having the first ever interview with up and coming rapper Noah Edge. He has been popping off lately on Instagram, Snoop Dogg shared his video mere hours before we were to sit down for this interview, so the pressure was on, chaos ensued, laughs were had and new lifelong bond…
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A pair of friends out at a nightclub had no idea they would be implicated in a murder across town. The shaky word of a scared teenage runaway and the lies of a woman willing to say anything to get paid were enough to put one of the men on death row. After two decades, will justice finally be served? Or will Alabama execute an innocent man? This wee…
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Hello, Cult Members, season 4 is here! The November 13, 2024 House Oversight Committee UAP hearing changed everything. Join Travis Wyrmwood and Dawson Trailer as they analyze explosive testimony from U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet, former intelligence officer Luis Elizondo, and Navy pilot David Fravor about the reality of underwater alien bas…
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In this episode, we dive into the legend of the Jersey Devil, starting with its bizarre origin story and the wild variations that have popped up over time. We explore real-life encounters, including the infamous Phenomenal Week, and dig into theories about what might really be lurking in the Pine Barrens. Of course, we couldn’t skip how this legend…
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A little more history than haunt today, though this chick is responsible for more than her fair share of haunts. Locusta of Gaul was an ancient Roman poisoner whose body count ranged in the hundreds or possibly thousands. She was a weapon of mass destruction in her own right and is believed to be the world's first serial killer. Listen and learn ho…
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Dive into the world's deepest mystery as one man explores the bottomless pit on his rural property. But as the hole's true nature begins to surface, Mel Waters must ask himself: are some secrets better left in the depths? Sightings is a REVERB and QCODE Original. Find us on instagram @sightingspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f…
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Three decades. Eleven states. Over 600 bodies. Across the United States, college-aged men have ended up dead in rivers, lakes, and ponds. The deaths have been ruled accidental drownings, but a team of retired detectives believes a small, smiley-face shaped clue points to something more nefarious: a gang of serial killers. To help dissect the Smiley…
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Leigh’s taking over all things TAROT! In the coming weeks, she'll work through the Major Arcana, deep-diving into the lore, interpretations, hidden meanings, and pop culture associations behind each card. Next up - The Chariot, a card of perseverance and triumph over obstacles through dedication and self-discipline. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!…
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Send us a text Being Dead Serious podcast Episode 77: Clarence Roberts: The Man Who Died Twice. What’s more surprising than dying in a fiery blaze? Doing it twice! This week, we’re unraveling the smoky mystery of Clarence Roberts, a man who managed to "die" not once, but twice, in two house fires, leaving behind a trail of burnt-out buildings, char…
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Spirited Away (千と千尋の神隠し)It is not only the most commercially successful film in Japan, but also the lifetime favourite of so many, including myself. But are there not some parts in the film that make you feel uneasy? That's totally normal because there are some horror elements in it.In this bonus episode, I’m talking about Ghibli's masterpiece, Spi…
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Her Name Was Samantha Swan; A Typical 90’s Evangelical Upbringing?; Condo Cat-Caller; The Fast & the Curious: Chased by the Lurker; Recurring Dreams in the Print Shop; and That Time I Was Kidnapped…Kinda…By A dog? Click here to submit your odd but true stories. Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonus content. Cl…
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Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Zach is finally covering the story of the famed Dybbuk Box Things take an eerie turn as we unravel the chilling saga of the notorious Dybbuk box. This infamous antique has a dark reputation for leaving a trail of mysterious and unsettling events behind it. From…
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Hey Campers, this week we have a romantic.. priest? We will be discussing the history and lore surrounding the El Padre Sin Cabeza! Both Kimmy and Ryan discuss how this headless priest is a bit of a lover boy, how much Ryan appreciates all of Kimmy’s hard work, and how this legend would make a WONDERFUL community theater show. We hope you enjoy thi…
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Since it’s nearing Thanksgiving, Julia presents a hyper local cult that’s been fascinating her - The Royal Fraternity of Master Metaphysicians and their attempt to raise an Immortal Baby. That’s all we’re giving you. Buckle up. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of colonization, eugenics, cults, racism, fire, dea…
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Like, share, follow, subscribe! From its inception, social media has gained an outsized role in our lives. Its inner mechanisms remain murky, serving up a collection of content it thinks we want to see. Now the real-world consequences of hyper-curated online spaces have never been more apparent. This week's episode is The Dead Internet Theory. Clic…
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**Trigger Warning: This chapter involves references of Sexual Assault** Join us as we explore the origins, the harrowing variations, and the gripping psychology behind the 'Killer in the Backseat'. Let's uncover its roots in real-life crime stories and how it has taken on a life of its own in the collective imagination, serving as a grim cautionary…
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