Grotesque Tea, is a dark podcast that covers true crime, as well as the creepy, macabre, and supernatural. As such, may not be suitable for all audiences. Listeners discretion, is advised.

Riddle me this. What do Big Macs, Monopoly, and the Italian Mob have in common? They were all part of one of the largest sweepstakes scandals in US history. From the 90s to right before 9/11, no one won the $1Million grand prize without knowing the right person and paying them a cut of the winnings. We look into the players, the means, and the eventual downfall of the McDonalds Monopoly Scam.

Sauces Used in this episode:

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/07/how-mcmillions-scam-rigged-the-mcdonalds-monopoly-game.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McMillions

https://www.npr.org/2020/02/01/801832865/mcmillions-how-the-ex-cop-who-scammed-mcdonalds-monopoly-got-caught

https://fortune.com/2025/09/29/mcdonalds-bringing-back-monopoly-mcmillions-prizes-cash-vacations/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonald%27s_Monopoly

https://priceonomics.com/the-mcdonalds-monopoly-fraud/

https://medium.com/@massucci.robbie/the-mcdonalds-monopoly-scam-when-uncle-jerry-stole-millions-from-a-beloved-promotion-ede9e03f3e12

https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/where-is-gloria-brown-mcdonalds-monopoly-winner-now

https://allthatsinteresting.com/mcdonalds-monopoly-scam

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Grotesque Tea, is a dark podcast that covers true crime, as well as the creepy, macabre, and supernatural. As such, may not be suitable for all audiences. Listeners discretion, is advised.

We take this month to travel to Franklin, TN for a cold case still under investigation. We look at the seemingly random killing of Peggy Cox while she was working a drive through window.

Sources Used in this episode:

https://www.fbi.gov/video-repository/newss-mp4-peggy-cox.mp4/view

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/williamson/2025/03/30/peggy-cox-unsolved-murder-franklin-hardees-1991/82371013007/

https://www.newschannel5.com/news/against-the-clock-police-plea-with-the-public-on-tips-to-solve-peggy-coxs-murder

https://www.wkrn.com/unsolved-tennessee/who-killed-peggy-cox-franklin-tn-only-unsolved-murder/

https://www.franklintn.gov/Home/Components/News/News/2237/1801?arch=1&npage=88

https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/fbi-increases-reward-in-effort-to-find-killer-in-decades-old-tennessee-murder-case

https://www.tennessean.com/picture-gallery/news/crime/2015/03/18/unsolved-murder-the-peggy-cox-timeline/24992739/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2Zk_ZlhxPc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DWDAx2kqQw

The Tennessean - Vol 87, No 34

The Tennessean - Mon/Feb 3rd 1992

The Tennessean - Fri/Feb 4th 1983

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This month takes us to Depression era Germany to talk about a mass killing that left more questions, then answers in its wake. Content warning: This episode discusses sexual violence and incest. Listener discretion is advised

Sources Used in this episode:

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/502044/chilling-story-hinterkaifeck-killings-germanys-most-famous-unsolved-crime

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinterkaifeck_murders

https://jackrosewood.com/hinterkaifeck-murders/

https://kimparr.medium.com/horror-at-hinterkaifeck-20389315b83a

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/hinterkaifeck-memorial

https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/the-gruber-family-murders-remains-one-of-the-strangest-unsolved-mysteries-ever

https://allthatsinteresting.com/hinterkaifeck-murders

https://www.hinterkaifeck.ch/en/start/

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Happy New Year! We kick off 2026 with a trip to 1981 San Francisco. We follow the trail of violence and bloodshed left behind Michael Bear Carson and Suzan Carson. The pair waged a, at least what the called, "holy war," against perceived witches throughout the southwestern United States.

Sources Used in this episode:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Bear_Carson_and_Suzan_Carson

https://archive.org/details/cryforwarstoryof0000reyn/mode/2up

https://da.sonomacounty.ca.gov/serial-killer-suzan-carson-denied-parole

https://the-line-up.com/the-new-age-murderers-who-went-on-a-witch-killing-spree

https://www.grunge.com/371082/the-peculiar-case-of-the-san-francisco-witch-killers/

https://delanirbartlette.medium.com/the-san-francisco-witch-killers-9c8acd6e915f

https://pod.wave.co/podcast/morbid/episode-634-michael-and-suzan-carson-san-francisco-witch-killers-6de2b684

https://alchetron.com/Michael-Bear-Carson-and-Suzan-Carson

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In this year's holiday special, we get into a rap battle with a horse skull and the stakes couldn't be higher! The winner gets our food and booze! Thats right! We are going to discuss the Welsh tradition and history of the Mari Lwyd.

Sources Used in this episode:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mari_Lwyd

https://www.wales.com/about/history-and-heritage/welsh-traditions-myths-and-legends/mari-lwyd

https://museum.wales/articles/1187/Christmas-Traditions-The-Mari-Lwyd/

https://www.atlasobscura.com/foods/mari-lwyd-horse-skull-wales-wassailing

https://www.horniman.ac.uk/story/the-mystery-of-mari-lwyd/

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This month, we head to the coal mines as we talk about the labor strike and subsequent clashes between the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company, the Colorado National Guard, and the United Mine Workers of America that resulted in the deaths of at least 69, 400+ arrests, Courts Martial, and gave us the 8 hour work day.

Editor's Note: As an active union member and steward, who HAS been on strike, I would be remiss to not share a list of active labor disputes on a live updating map which can be found here:

https://striketracker.ilr.cornell.edu/

We don't cross picket lines in this house and remember. Strikes are SUPPOSED to be disruptive. If a company is under strike, even if your location isn't, please respect the strike by not going. This means no Starbucks until the strike ends!

Sources Used in this episode:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Coalfield_War

https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/war-in-the-coalfields-the-ludlow-massacre-and-its-impact-on-the-eight-hour-workday.htm

https://www.du.edu/ludlow/

https://www.intermountainhistories.org/items/show/219

https://mediarichlearning.com/colorado-coalfield-war-start/

https://guides.loc.gov/chronicling-america-colorado-coalfield-war

https://www.pbs.org/video/colorado-experience-ludlow-massacre/

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This month, we discuss the mysterious death of a family in India from 2018. Their deaths are wrapped in superstition, mystery, and intrigue.

Sources Used in this episode:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burari_deaths

Burari deaths: 7 years later, the Chundawat family's fate continues to evoke curiosity | Latest News India - Hindustan Times

https://indianmentalhealth.com/pdf/2022/vol9-issue1/16-Viewpoint-Article.pdf

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-44844617

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/de-stress/shared-psychotic-disorder-the-explanation-behind-the-burari-deaths/photostory/87367763.cms

https://www.ndtv.com/delhi-news/delhis-burari-deaths-not-suicide-but-an-accident-psychological-autopsy-report-1916739

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/burari-deaths-police-closure-report-mentions-no-foul-play/articleshow/87169901.cms

https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/burari-deaths-unsatisfactory-probe-haunted-house-claim-lone-survivor-battling-1559378-2019-07-01

https://www.ndtv.com/delhi-news/burari-deaths-over-200-people-questioned-in-connection-with-burari-deaths-1880577

https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/burari-deaths-closure-family-shared-psychological-disorder-committed-mass-suicide-1.2247182

https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/burari-deaths-family-members-didnt-believe-die-1502657402.html

https://news.abplive.com/news/india/ritual-gone-wrong-when-11-members-of-a-family-were-found-dead-10-of-them-hanging-in-chilling-delhi-tragedy-1704302#google_vignette

https://www.indiatoday.in/india/video/cctv-footage-shows-what-happened-moments-before-11-burari-deaths-1277850-2018-07-05

https://www.netflix.com/title/81095095

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Content Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of self harm, mentions of sexual violence against minors, violent death, and the undead. If those are a bit more than you are able to handle, we will see you on Nov 1st for the latest installment.

This Halloween special episode brings us some short stories and segments of the dark, twisted, and truly macabre. Grab a warm tea, snuggle up, and get ready, as we bring you more creepy stories. Keep a light on...

Sources Used in this episode:

Hoodwink: The Field Boy by: Tobey Truestory

Hello Darkness by Brian J Smith from Tales of the Clergy compiled By A Nameless Editor

Excerpts from Slipway Gray by: Mark C. Scioneaux and Dane T Hatchell.

The Cadaver Chronicles:The Glass Coffin by: Mark C Scioneaux

Books can be found at: https://octobernightspress.bigcartel.com/

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