Episode 59: The Salem Witch Trials

In 1985, hardworking and beloved nurse Debbie Wolfe failed to show up for her shift on December 27th. When Debbie’s family went to her home to check on her, her cabin was found in disarray, and Debbie was nowhere to be found. On January 1st, a family friend discovered Debbie’s body in the pond on her property, submerged in an oil drum. However, police would go on to determine Debbie’s death was an accidental drowning, and they would deny the existence of the oil drum. Debbie’s case is rife with inconsistencies and police’s failure to investigate further, no matter how hard her family pleaded.   Follow us!   Instagram: @somethingsickpodcast Twitter: @ASickPodcast TikTok: @somethingsickpodcast Email: [email protected]

In December 1994, a boy stumbled upon a human skull on the property of Fox Hollow Farm. In 1996, police uncovered over 10,000 bone fragments while investigating Herbert Baumeister in connection to the disappearance of several men in Indiana. A documentary was recently released about this case which included an extensive interview with Mark Goodyear, supposedly the only surviving victim of Herb Baumeister. Oh, and the property is reportedly haunted!   Follow us! Instagram: @somethingsickpodcast Twitter: @ASickPodcast TikTok: @somethingsickpodcast Email: [email protected]

At the age of 15, Edmund Kemper became a murderer for the first time, killing his grandparents. He went on to terrorize the Santa Cruz area, murdering 6 girls between the ages of 15 and 23, and ending up his spree by murdering his mother. He remains incarcerated to this day.   Follow us!   Instagram: @somethingsickpodcast Twitter: @ASickPodcast TikTok: @somethingsickpodcast Email: [email protected]

Savannah, Georgia is known as the city built on the dead. With a history filled with war, disease, and death, it’s no wonder that it’s home to many ghost stories and a lot of spirits. There are countless haunted locations from Colonial Park Cemetery to the historic Savannah Theatre. We recently got to explore Savannah and do a couple paranormal investigations. We’re SO excited to share our experiences with you homies!   Follow us:   Instagram: @somethingsickpodcast Twitter: @ASickPodcast TikTok: @somethingsickpodcast Email: [email protected]

Heaven’s Gate was founded in 1974 by 2 leaders, commonly known as Ti and Do. The group spanned 24 years, and had over 200 people pass through as members. Tragically, on March 22nd, 1997, 39 members participated in a mass suicide, believing they were following Ti and Do into the afterlife.   Follow us!   Instagram: @somethingsickpodcast Twitter: @ASickPodcast TikTok: @somethingsickpodcast Email: [email protected]

WARNING: Nipples   The Salem Witch Trials began in spring of 1692 and lasted an entire year. Over 150 people were accused of witchcraft during that year, and ultimately 19 people were executed. Evidence of witchcraft included third nipples, having a pet, and teenage girls "having weird dreams". Oh... and Salem is still haunted to this day.   Follow us!   Instagram: @somethingsickpodcast Twitter: @ASickPodcast TikTok: @somethingsickpodcast Email: [email protected]

In 2010, 24 year old Phoebe Handsjuk    24 year old Phoebe Handsjuk was known as a cheeky, creative, and vibrant woman, but in 2010, her life was tragically cut short. On December 2, she was found in the garbage room of her luxury apartment complex - seemingly having fallen down the garbage chute. Although police decided her death was likely a suicide, a plethora of strange evidence presents reason to doubt that Phoebe put herself in that chute.   Follow us!   Instagram: @somethingsickpodcast Twitter: @ASickPodcast TikTok: @somethingsickpodcast Email: [email protected]

On the night of June 12, 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were found dead outside of Nicole’s condo. Due to their tumultuous relationship, OJ Simpson, Nicole’s ex-husband, was quickly named the prime suspect. This infamous case is widely debated regarding if OJ Simpson was guilty still to this day.   Follow us!   Instagram: @somethingsickpodcast Twitter: @ASickPodcast TikTok: @somethingsickpodcast Email: [email protected]

In July of 2015, 21-year-old Lauren Agee went to Center Hill Lake in Tennessee for an event called WakeFest with her friend. After a weekend spent partying, Lauren was found dead in the water on Sunday afternoon. With a plethora of questionable injuries and Lauren's "friends" acting strangely about her death, Lauren's family is still fighting for answers.   Follow us!   Instagram: @somethingsickpodcast Twitter: @ASickPodcast TikTok: @somethingsickpodcast Email: [email protected]

This week, Katy tells us the horrifying story of the Golden State Killer. 40 years after his reign of terror, Joseph James DeAngelo was finally named as the Golden State Killer and was convicted.   Follow us! Instagram: @somethingsickpodcast Twitter: @ASickPodcast TikTok: @somethingsickpodcast Email: [email protected]