This week on Spine-Chilling Chats, Ang brings you an absolute doozy of a case, the tragic and infuriating murder of Mary Phagan. What began as the brutal killing of a 13-year-old girl in 1913 quickly spiraled into one of the most controversial trials in American history. Ang dives deep into the investigation, the ever-changing testimonies, the media frenzy, and the conviction of Leo Frank, a case that ignited public outrage, fueled antisemitism, and led to mob violence that still stains history. Was justice truly served? Or was this a miscarriage of justice driven by corruption, prejudice, and hate? This episode is heavy, emotional, and maddening in all the worst ways…and Ang does not hold back. ⚠️ TRIGGER WARNINGS: This episode contains discussion of: Sexual abuse of a child, the murder of a child, the murder of a man, hate crimes and antisemitism directed at Jewish people. Please take care while listening. For those watching the video version: there are two morbid photos shown during the episode. Please pay attention to the on-screen warning so you can look away if you do not wish to see them. It’s heartbreaking. It’s enraging. It’s one of the most debated cases in true crime history.

Music: Geoff Harvey - Pixabay (Spellcraft)

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Sources:

https://www.gpb.org/blogs/education-matters/2014/03/26/the-story-of-the-jews-the-leo-frank-case

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leo_Frank#Murder_of_Mary_Phagan

https://thebreman.org/education/southern-jewish-experience/leo-frank/

https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/history-archaeology/leo-frank-case/

https://anumuseum.org.il/blog/leo-frank/

https://www.leofrank.org/solution/national-pencil-company/

https://leofrank.info/three-deaths-by-strangling-mary-phagan-leo-frank-and-truth/

This week on Spine-Chilling Chats, Manda and Ang took their love of all things spooky to the next level at their favorite local haunt — The Beeson Haunted Mansion in Niles, MI — for a Murder Mystery Dinner that was to die for. Slipping into character as a flirty Doctor and a rebel Nun, the girls worked the room, stirred the drama, and attempted to crack the case of poor Nurse Hinder’s untimely demise. Secrets were spilled, accusations were launched with reckless abandon, and let’s just say… they may binge true crime like it’s a competitive sport, but if anyone is ever murdered, it’s probably best not to assign them to the case. In this episode, they recap the entire night — the costumes, the suspects, the questionable alibis, and the absolutely unhinged moments that had them laughing until it hurt (PENGUINS HAVE KNEES!!!). They also spend some time catching up, sharing a little life chit-chat, and letting you know what to expect for the rest of the month as they both navigate recovery mode after they both undergo surgery the same week as one another. Because as they’ve now proven:

Friends who brave the knife, stay friends for life!

Music: Geoff Harvey - Pixabay (Spellcraft)

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This week on Spine-Chilling Chats Podcast, we’re heading straight into Georgia as we begin a full month of cases from the Peach State and we’re starting with one of its most disturbing chapters. Manda dives deep into the case of Wayne Bertram Williams, the man convicted of murdering two adult men, yet widely believed to be responsible for up to 30 deaths including those of children between 1979 and 1981. This is a period of time that became known as the Atlanta Child Murders. We break down the timeline, the investigation, the evidence that led to his conviction, and the lingering questions that continue to haunt this case decades later. Was justice truly served or is there more to the story that was never uncovered? ⚠️ Listener discretion advised: this episode contains discussions of murder, violence, racism and crimes against children.

Music: Geoff Harvey - Pixabay (Spellcraft)

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Sources:

https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/-serial-killers-part-5-wayne-williams-and-the-atlanta-child-murders

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

https://www.wftv.com/news/trending-now/atlanta-child-murders-29-black-men-and-boys-killed-in-case-that-terrified-nation/932936364/

For decades, the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys was presented as a place of reform. A state-run institution meant to help troubled youth find their way. But behind its gates, a far darker reality existed. In this episode, Ang uncovers the horrifying truth about Dozier: a place where children were beaten, abused, exploited, and, in some cases, never made it home. Survivors, known today as the White House Boys, have come forward with chilling accounts of torture inside a building ominously called the White House, where screams were ignored and cruelty was routine. Many boys were sent there for minor offenses, some as young as six years old. As decades passed, their suffering was buried (literally and figuratively) until forensic excavations revealed unmarked graves and confirmed what survivors had been saying all along. Yet despite overwhelming evidence and testimony, no one has ever been held criminally accountable. Time, lost records, and the deaths of those responsible have ensured that justice may never come. This episode is a solemn examination of systemic abuse, racial injustice, and institutional failure; and a powerful reminder of the voices that were silenced for far too long. ⚠️Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of child abuse both physical and sexual in nature, physical violence, racial discrimination, and death. Please take care while listening.

Music: Geoff Harvey - Pixabay (Spellcraft)

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Sources:

https://guides.lib.usf.edu/dozier

https://www.pbs.org/video/aware-dozier-school-boys-part-1-white-house-boys/

https://officialwhitehouseboys.org/

https://www.npr.org/2012/10/15/162941770/floridas-dozier-school-for-boys-a-true-horror-story

https://www.thefamuanonline.com/2021/03/02/survivor-shares-haunting-tales-from-notorious-dozier-school/

https://www.pbs.org/video/the-real-story-of-the-white-house-boys-fweck6/

https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/historic-photographs-the-dozier-school-for-boys/9/

https://cloud.usf.edu/usf-news-archive/news/article/6528

Florida is known for sunshine, beaches… and some of the most chilling crimes in American history. In this episode, Manda takes listeners deep into the darker side of the Sunshine State. She briefly revisits several of Florida’s most infamous murder cases, each disturbing in its own right, before turning the spotlight on one of the most notorious serial killers tied to the state: Henry Lee Lucas. Lucas claimed responsibility for hundreds of murders across the country, but how much of his story was truth and how much was manipulation, coercion, or myth? Manda unpacks his crimes, his confessions, and the controversies that still haunt investigators and victims’ families today. This episode explores the unsettling questions behind one of true crime’s most debated figures and reminds us that Florida’s criminal history is far darker than its postcard image. ⚠️ Trigger warning for child abuse, sexual assault, bestiality, necrophilia, mutilation, dismemberment, cannibalism & murder. Please take care while listening.

Music: Geoff Harvey - Pixabay (Spellcraft)

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Sources:

https://hpdwv.com/fallen_officers/clemmie-e-curtis/

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

https://www.biography.com/crime/henry-lee-lucas

https://www.findagrave.com/

In this wild ride of an episode, Ang takes the reins and delivers a hand-picked collection of the most absolutely unhinged Florida Man headlines she could find—and somehow, they’re all real. From inappropriate behavior with an Olaf stuffed toy inside a Target to a suspect attempting to hide a crack pipe in a place the sun doesn't shine (even in the Sunshine State), Florida Man once again proves that reality is stranger (and far more chaotic) than fiction. Join Manda and Ang as they react, laugh, cringe, and try to process how one state can consistently produce headlines this outrageous. If you think you’ve heard it all… Florida Man is here to prove you wrong.

⚠️ Listener discretion advised: bizarre behavior, criminal stupidity, and nonstop “what did I just hear?” moments.

Music: Geoff Harvey - Pixabay (Spellcraft)

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Sources:

https://www.foxnews.com/us/man-sexual-assault-olaf-target

https://nypost.com/2019/10/23/florida-man-arrested-for-sexually-assaulting-stuffed-olaf-at-target/

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article218005600.html

https://www.fox13news.com/news/florida-man-with-guns-drugs-baby-alligator-in-truck-arrested-by-deputies

https://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/stupid/inside-skellys-belly-759024

https://www.wyff4.com/article/suspect-kevin-white-found-hiding-in-dishwasher-bitten-on-head-by-greenville-police-k-9-release-said/27470992

https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/weird/wtflorida/florida-man-caught-licking-doorbell/67-bc5ea35f-ac5d-4e96-8245-24ddb4ed4172

https://youtu.be/HxeNhRf_RGo?si=obkbxd-T44DrMHhf

https://nypost.com/2019/02/15/another-doorbell-licker-has-been-caught-on-camera/

https://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/florida/we-have-reached-peak-florida-532897

https://www.cbs17.com/news/deputies-florida-man-breaks-into-home-eats-bologna-takes-nap/

https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/crime/2016/10/14/deputies-florida-man-breaks-into/7518471007/

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

https://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/sex/causeway-couple-collared-803617

Spine-Chilling Chats are kicking off the New Year in true spooky fashion—and that means it’s time to head to a brand-new state. For the month of January, we’re soaking up the chills (and maybe a little sunshine) in Florida. Back in September, Manda made a promise… and now she’s delivering. After covering Disneyland during our California stop, she’s finally taking us deep into the eerie side of Disney World. In this episode, Manda shares chilling stories and unsettling urban legends that lurk beneath the magic—from the ghost of George at Pirates of the Caribbean to the unsettling tales surrounding the dolls of It’s a Small World. Ang, of course, does what Ang does best, reacting with equal parts disbelief, curiosity, and inappropriate giggling, while the conversation spirals into the darker corners of Disney lore. We also dive into listener stories, the shadowy history behind the park, the infamous legend of Walt Disney’s frozen body, and the very real human remains rumored to be scattered throughout the happiest place on earth. Because even where dreams come true… the spirits might still linger. Welcome to Florida, Spooks—and welcome to the first Spine-Chilling Chats episode of the New Year.

Music: Geoff Harvey - Pixabay (Spellcraft)

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Sources:

https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/2024/10/21/haunted-mansion-disneyland-disney-world-florida-ghosts/75773685007/

https://orlandohaunts.com/haunted-disney-world/

Ring in the New Year with Spine-Chilling Chats as hosts Manda & Ang trade chills for cheers in this special New Year’s Eve episode! We’re shaking things up with a hilarious game of Spine-Chilling Bingo, revisiting some of our favorite moments, quirks, and unforgettable episodes from the past year. Expect plenty of laughs, playful roasting, heartfelt reflections, and a few personal stories as we look back on where we’ve been and tease what eerie, strange, and spine-tingling topics await us in the year ahead. We also chat about future plans and how you, our amazing Spooks, can stay involved and engaged with the show. If you’d like to play along, head over to our facebook page for the Spine-Chilling Bingo cards!

Music: Geoff Harvey - Pixabay (Spellcraft)

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Past episodes watched:

Episode 44 - Shoko Asahara & The Aum Shinrikyo Cult

https://youtu.be/znnGTmkOtjw?si=uONKrPw8q-dheR3S

Episode 72 - Loren Herzog & Wesley Shermantine

https://youtu.be/RxwTP4RxD5Y?si=WvPJ-t-FsEKa-pTd

Episode 74 - Rocky Mountain Visitors: Lights above the Pines

https://youtu.be/oaeimFp06Kw?si=wbEhiwWDhSWz-mvc

Episode 45 - Douglas Clark & Carol Bundy - The Sunset Strip Killers

https://youtu.be/puoVPp70_28?si=4j7iYrW7xUgpEFE7

Episode 65 - Ronald Gene Simmons - The Devil of Pope County

https://youtu.be/g0aoG5YuzU0?si=NdSZ5mdxLgXKZmVn

Episode 59 - Serial Killers in Alaska

https://youtu.be/WpVZ4VCGDos?si=IZvV5jwRIIGFfVic