Specimen #51: Peggy Beal

On June 3rd, 1922, hotel staff found Frank Anderson dead, and his lover, Marie “Peggy” Beal, unconscious with a gunshot wound to the chest. Investigators discovered a note at the scene stating Peggy was the culprit. Peggy Beal substantiated this claim as she recovered in the hospital. But why did she do it? Tune in to listen to Peggy’s motive and the media mayhem that followed Frank’s death. Tea of the Day: Trader Joe’s Harvest Blend Herbal Tea Theme Music by Brad Frank This post is sponsored by Motherland Designs. Check them out for unique art that illuminates every moment. Visit www.motherlanddesigns.com.Sources:“Illinois Girl Slays Lover In Missouri Hotel.” Springfield News-Sun, Sat, Jun 03, 1922, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/824012320/“Love Affair Ends in Tragedy At K.C. Hotel.” (AP) The Wellington Daily News, Sat, Jun 03, 1922, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/63280132/“Marie Beal, Unrepentant, Says She Has Saved Other Broken Hearts.” (United Press) Trenton Evening Times, Mon, Jun 05, 1922, Page 15, https://www.newspapers.com/image/7140322/“Peggy Marie Beal; War Nurse Who Shot Lover, Now Expected to Live.” (AP) The Ponca City News, Mon, Jun 05, 1922, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/608074231/“Romance Has A Tragic End.” (AP) Lincoln Nebraska State Journal, Mon, Jun 05, 1922, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/334854163/“No Regret For Killing Lover.” Pratt Daily Tribune, Mon, Jun 05, 1922, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/366786344/“Compliment Girl For Slaying of Frank Anderson.” Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, Tue, Jun 06, 1922, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/133500875/“Former Mate of Miss Beal Communicates.” The Enid Daily News, Tue, Jun 06, 1922, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/608562997/“Father Refuses to Take Body of Slain Son Home.” Kansas City Weekly Journal, Thu, Jun 08, 1922, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/1025214928/“Girl Tells Story of Love Laboratory.” The Oklahoma News, By N.E.A Service, Thu, Jun 08, 1922, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/582235514/“Now She Would Live.” Parsons Daily Republican, Sat, Jun 10, 1922 ·Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/366177854/Kilgallen, James, “Man Naturally Is Polygamous.” The Charlotte News, Sun, Oct 01, 1922, Page 30, https://www.newspapers.com/image/61775083/“Slayer of “Perfect Lover” Sees Shadows of Death Chair Fade.” Midland Empire News, By Central Press, Thu, Oct 12, 1922, Page 3, https://www.newspapers.com/image/409261416/“Marie “Peggy” Beal Goes To Trial For Murder.” (United Press), The Taylor Daily Press Tue, Oct 17, 1922, Page 1,  https://www.newspapers.com/image/51070541/“Peggy Beal, Who Killed Perfect Lover, Acquitted.” Daily News, Tue, Oct 24, 1922, Page 37, https://www.newspapers.com/image/410498332/“Womanhood on Trial, Says Victim of Perfect Lover.” Daily News, Sun, Oct 22, 1922, Page 4, https://www.newspapers.com/image/410491034/“Women Are More Clever.” By Judge Florence E. Allen and “Just Because They Are Women.” By Thomas Lee Woolwine, Los Angeles Evening Post-Record, Wed, Nov 29, 1922, Page 7, https://www.newspapers.com/image/678078899/“Will You Help Louis Beal, Who Stole in Vain to Join Mother, Win Heart’s Desire.” News Journal, (Mansfield, Ohio) Sun, Oct 21, 1923, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/292081106/Wooster, Taylor, “Brutal Attacker of Young Bride Evades Manhunt Armed Girl Locks Self In, Fearing Maniac’s Return.” The San Francisco Examiner, Thu, May 20, 1926, Page 3, https://www.newspapers.com/image/457494804/

On May 14th, 1907, Heinrich Pressler, Chief Engineer was found dead in the room he rented in Chemnitz, Germany. It was at first ruled as a suicide, but the case was soon re-opened and suspicion fell on his fiance, Grete Beier. Unpeel the layers of this disturbing case by diving into a murderer’s mind with us. Tea of the Day: Kiki’s Spiced Bread Tea Theme Music by Brad Frank Sources: “Girl Presents Bullet to Man.” The Oregon Daily Journal (UP), Wed, Oct 30, 1907, Page 3. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1090698684/“A Beautiful Girl’s Confession.” The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser, Tue, Aug 25, 1908, Page 3, https://www.newspapers.com/image/964685070/“1908: Grete Beier, who wanted the fairy tale.” Executed Today. Posted on 23 July, 2015 by Headsman, https://www.executedtoday.com/2015/07/23/1908-grete-beier-who-wanted-the-fairy-tale/“Sensational German Murder Case.” The Guardian, Tue, Jun 30, 1908, Page 7, https://www.newspapers.com/image/258542940/“Remarkable Murder Story. An Extraordinary Story.” Grimsby Evening Telegraph, Tue, Jun 30, 1908, Page 3, https://www.newspapers.com/image/918755939/“Woman Guillotined in Public.” The Cornishman, Thu, Jul 30, 1908, Page 7, https://www.newspapers.com/image/786684255/“Shot While Blindfolded.” Long Eaton Advertiser, Fri, Jul 03, 1908, Page 2, https://www.newspapers.com/image/853905293/“Beheads Young Girl.” Idaville Observer, Fri, Jul 31, 1908, Page 7, https://www.newspapers.com/image/881953778/“Extraordinary Murder Charge.” Liverpool Daily Post, Tue, Jun 30, 1908, Page 10, https://www.newspapers.com/image/797545615/“Girl Commits Terrible Crime.” Billings Evening Journal, Wed, Oct 30, 1907, Page 2, https://www.newspapers.com/image/953445310/“Girl Revolting Crime.” Grimsby Evening Telegraph, Mon, Oct 07, 1907, Page 4, https://www.newspapers.com/image/918752787/Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/230802378/marie_margarethe-beier) accessed October 27, 2024), memorial page for Marie Margarethe “Grete” Beier (15 Sep 1885–23 Jul 1908), Find a Grave Memorial ID 230802378, citing Johannisfriedhof Tolkewitz, Dresden, Stadtkreis Dresden, Saxony, Germany; Maintained by Malita (contributor 50493639).“Marie Margarethe Beier.” Murderpedia, (Capital Punishment UK) https://murderpedia.org/female.B/b/beier-grete.htm“Grete Beier, German Serial Killer, Murdered Her Three Babies in Succession and Later Murdered Her Husband - 1908.” Unknown Gender History, September 22, 2011, https://unknownmisandry.blogspot.com/search?q=grete“Beheads Girl Who Killed Her Lover.” Cleveland Plain Dealer, Thu, Jul 23, 1908, Page 5, https://www.newspapers.com/image/1074675524/The Cincinnati Enquirer, Sun, Mar 08, 1908, Page 13, https://www.newspapers.com/image/33373453/“‘Surprise’ Was Death.” St. Joseph News-Press, Mon, Nov 25, 1907, Page 8, https://www.newspapers.com/image/559246100/“Acts in Jail.” The Kingston Whig-Standard, Sat, Oct 26, 1907, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/783821093/Walters, Guy, “How the Nazis slaughtered 16,000 people by guillotine: Found in a Munich cellar, the death machine that reveals a forgotten horror.” Daily Mail, Published: 20:27 EDT, 13 January 2014 | Updated: 20:40 EDT, 13 January 2014, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2538973/How-Nazis-slaughtered-16-000-people-guillotine-Found-Munich-cellar-death-machine-reveals-forgotten-horror.html 

Meet Rhonda Belle Martin, a mother, a wife, and a combination of the two (you read that right…), also nicknamed the Redheaded Hellcat. This woman took 1940s Alabama news outlets by storm. Join us as we jump into a TTC classic to kick off our post-spooky season. Tea of the Day: Schisandra Tea Theme Music by Brad Frank Sources:“11 Highlights of 1907.” By: the Editors of Publications International, Ltd., How Stuff Works, https://history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/11-highlights-of-1907.htmOn This Day, “Historical Events in 1907.” https://www.onthisday.com/events/date/1907Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51985040/rhonda_belle-martin) accessed October 21, 2024), memorial page for Mrs Rhonda Belle Thomley Martin (4 Nov 1906–11 Oct 1957), Find a Grave Memorial ID 51985040, citing Montgomery Memorial Cemetery, Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by Cheryl Thomley Rush (contributor 47780773)“Arsenic Murder Charged, Many Thought Victims.” The Evening Times (UP), Sat, Mar 10, 1956, Page 2, https://www.newspapers.com/image/292305373/“8 Arsenic Murders Laid to a “Hellcat.” Daily News (UP), Sat, Mar 10, 1956, Page 4, https://www.newspapers.com/image/455068088/“Bodies Exhumed.” The York Dispatch, Tue, Mar 13, 1956, Page 17, https://www.newspapers.com/image/614501236/“Confessed Poisoner Waived to Grand Jury.” Birmingham Post-Herald, Thu, Mar 15, 1956, Page 4, https://www.newspapers.com/image/793848987/“Bud Martin is Recovering at Biloxi Center.” Sun Herald, Tue, Mar 20, 1956, Page 3, https://www.newspapers.com/image/742205796/Waitress Facing Trial Today in Mass Murders.” The Montgomery Advertiser, Mon, Jun 04, 1956, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/262323780/“Poisoner Murderer Sentenced to die.” The Huntsville Times, Wed, Jun 06, 1956, Page 2, https://www.newspapers.com/image/554402033/“Jury Returns Death Verdict for Waitress In Poison Case.” The Montgomery Advertiser, Tue, Jun 05, 1956, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/262324152/“While Awaiting Appeal–Doomed Poison Slayer Beautifies Jail Chapel.” Birmingham Post-Herald, Tue, Nov 27, 1956, Page 15, https://www.newspapers.com/image/792989676/“Court Upholds Death Sentence Waitress.” The Birmingham News, Thu, Mar 14, 1957, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/574565822/“Mrs. Martin’s Plea Up Today.” The Montgomery Advertiser, Wed, Oct 09, 1957, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/256319473/“Mrs. Martin’s Life Ends In Kilby’s Electric Chair.” The Montgomery Advertiser, Fri, Oct 11, 1957, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/256321493/“Gives Science Body: ‘Find why I killed.’” The Star-Ledger, Sat, Oct 12, 1957, Page 3, https://www.newspapers.com/image/1108278589/“Post-Mortem Study Request is Ignored.” The Roanoke Times, Sun, Oct 13, 1957, Page 54, https://www.newspapers.com/image/914678868/“Toxic Endings: When Poison is the Murder Weapon.” By Crystal Ponti, A&E True Crime Blog: Stories & News, Interview with Joni Johnston, November 23, 2020, https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/murder-by-poison“A Psychological Profile of a Poisoner.” By Joni E. Johnston, Psy.D., Reviewed by Ekua Hagan, Psychology Today, Posted July 9, 2012, https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-human-equation/201207/a-psychological-profile-of-a-poisoner

Boston Common has the distinction of being the first Public Park in America after Puritan colonists bought the land in 1634. Though it’s beautiful today, this park has a deeply dark history. It quickly became the grounds for Puritan punishments (think: whipping posts, stocks, and executions). Grab a warm cup as we explore the lives of women who were put to death here and whether or not they still haunt the grounds today.Tea of the Day: DM & Co. Kettle Corn Tea Theme Music by Brad FrankSources:The Freedom Trail, “Boston Common.” https://www.thefreedomtrail.org/trail-sites/boston-common#:~:text=Established%20in%201634%2C%20Boston%20Common,area%2C%20Anglican%20minister%20William%20Blackstone.New England Folklore, “Ghosts of the Great Elm and The Witching Elm.” By Peter Muise, May 03, 2015 https://newenglandfolklore.blogspot.com/2015/05/ghosts-of-great-elm-and-witching-elm.htmlNightly Spirits, “The Haunts of Boston Common in Boston.” June 2, 2020 https://nightlyspirits.com/the-haunts-of-boston-common-in-boston/Boston Hidden Gems, “Boston History: The Great Elm History.” Nov 14, 2022, https://www.bostonhiddengems.com/blog/the-great-elmCity of Boston, “Notes from the Archives: Mary Dyer executed #onthisday in 1660.” Published by Archives and Records Management, Last updated: June 1, 2017, https://www.boston.gov/news/notes-archives-mary-dyer-executed-onthisday-1660Quakers in the World, “Mary Dyer.” https://www.quakersintheworld.org/quakers-in-action/15/Mary-DyerUMKC School of Law - Famous Trials, “The Life, Trials, and Execution of Mary Dyer: An Account.” by Douglas O. Linder  (2019) https://famous-trials.com/dyer/2489-the-life-trials-and-execution-of-mary-dyer-an-accountMichals, Debra.  "Anne Hutchinson."  National Women's History Museum.  Natonal Women's History Museum, 2015.  Site Accessed October 11, 2024, https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/anne-hutchinsonGhost City Tours, “The Ghost of Mary Dyer: the story of one of Boston's most famous ghosts.” https://ghostcitytours.com/boston/ghost-stories/mary-dyer/Seven, John, “This Wealthy Woman Was Hanged as a Witch for Speaking Her Mind.” Published: October 24, 2018, History.com, https://www.history.com/news/witch-trial-execution-anne-hibbins-bostonBuck, Stephanie, “This woman was executed as a witch because she complained about her carpenters.” Medium, Nov 30, 2016, https://medium.com/timeline/ann-hibbins-witch-a92a9cff276dFind a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64261891/ann-hibbens: accessed October 15, 2024), memorial page for Ann Moore Hibbens (1605–19 Jun 1656), Find a Grave Memorial ID 64261891, citing Granary Burying Ground, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by James Bianco (contributor 47745493).Poole, William F.; Winsor, Justin; and Royster, Paul (depositor), "[The Case of Ann Hibbins, Executed for Witchcraft at Boston in 1656]" (1656). Joshua Scottow Papers. 5, https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1004&context=scottowNew England Folklore, “Ann Hibbins, The Wealthy Witch of Boston.” April 07, 2019,  https://newenglandfolklore.blogspot.com/2019/04/ann-hibbins-wealthy-witch-of-boston.html“Ghosts of the Boston Common: The Central Burial Ground and Its Residents,” by Michela Rahaim, April 15, 2022, Very Local, https://www.verylocal.com/ghosts-of-boston-common/21623/City of Boston, “Central Burying Ground.” Last updated: 7/13/16, https://www.boston.gov/cemeteries/central-burying-groundChand, Rakashi, “Rachel Wall’s Confession, the words of a Pirate?” The Beehive (Massachusetts Historical Society Blog) Updated September 19, 2018, https://www.masshist.org/beehiveblog/2018/09/rachel-walls-confession-the-words-of-a-pirate/Berkley, Amy, “Pirate in a Petticoat: The Legend of Rachel Wall By Amy Berkley.” History of Boston and Beyond,  April 8, 2017, https://robertallisonhistory.wordpress.com/2017/04/08/pirate-in-a-petticoat-the-legend-of-rachel-wall-by-amy-berkley/Anne Bonny Pirate, “Rachel Wall Biography.” https://www.annebonnypirate.com/famous-female-pirates/rachel-wall/Laskey, Mark, “The Infernal Hole and the Unsettled Dead: The Cursed Project to Build America’s First Subway System.” Cvlture, PublishedMay 27, 2015, https://cvltnation.com/the-infernal-hole-and-the-unsettled-dead-the-cursed-project-to-build-americas-first-subway-system/Ghost City Tours, “The Ghosts of the Boston Common.” https://ghostcitytours.com/boston/haunted-places/boston-common/Belfast Entries, “The Irish Widow Hanged as a Witch in Boston.” Published by P&P, January 16th, 2024, https://www.belfastentries.com/people/ann-glover/Ghost and Gravestones, “Most Infamous Ghosts of Boston.” https://www.ghostsandgravestones.com/boston/most-infamous-ghostsBurns, Heather, “Have a 'scary' good time on Boston Common.” Tewksbury Town Crier, Oct 28, 2023, https://homenewshere.com/tewksbury_town_crier/news/article_0d5c0418-7461-11ee-bf3e-e7f4ad09beb3.html 

In 1898, Sarah Ware went missing from her New England town of Bucksport, Maine. For two weeks, no one bothered to search for her, assuming she’d left town for a new job. But on October 2nd, a grisly discovery was found less than a mile from her house. Join us to hear what happened to Sarah Ware and why she’s said to still haunt the town today.Tea of the Day: Front Porch Special Theme Music by Brad FrankSources:“Mrs. Ware’s Strange Death.” Lewiston Evening Journal, Mon, Oct 03, 1898, Page 3, https://www.newspapers.com/image/827996586/In Search of Sarah Ware: Reinvestigating Murder and Conspiracy in a Maine Village by Emeric Spooner  - CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (March 14, 2008)“Sarah Ware Was Murdered.” Lewiston Evening Journal, Tue, Oct 04, 1898, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/827996602/“Murder, By Her Friend.” Bangor Daily Commercial, Wed, Oct 05, 1898, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/1105983670/“Mrs. Ware’s Death Wound.” Bangor Daily Commercial, Sat, Oct 08, 1898, Page 6, https://www.newspapers.com/image/1105983711/“Some Think it Was Suicide.” Bangor Daily Commercial, Tue, Oct 11, 1898, Page 6, https://www.newspapers.com/image/1105983739/“Strengthens The Theory.” Bangor Daily Commercial, Thu, Oct 13, 1898, Page 3, https://www.newspapers.com/image/1105983756/“All Clews Look Alike.” Bangor Daily Commercial, Thu, Oct 20, 1898, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/1105983818/“No Clue Can Be Found.” Daily Kennebec Journal, Mon, Oct 31, 1898, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/857079483/“Bucksport Won’t Give Up The Case.” Bangor Daily Commercial, Thu, Nov 03, 1898, Page 3, https://www.newspapers.com/image/1105983956/“New Clues Discovered.” Bangor Daily Commercial, Mon, Nov 07, 1898, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/1105983994/“There Is Evidence.” Bangor Daily Commercial, Tue, Nov 08, 1898, Page 3, https://www.newspapers.com/image/1105984004/“Odlin Goes Back.” Bangor Daily Commercial, Wed, Nov 09, 1898, Page 3, https://www.newspapers.com/image/1105984016/“Problem of Bucksport Journal.” Lewiston Evening Journal, Fri, Nov 11, 1898, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/827997304/“Remains to Be Disinterred.” Daily Kennebec Journal, Mon, Nov 21, 1898, Page 7, https://www.newspapers.com/image/857079976/“Blood Clots on Canvas.” Lewiston Evening Journal, Sat, Nov 26, 1898, Page 3, https://www.newspapers.com/image/828060211/“Still a Mystery.” Daily Kennebec Journal, Mon, Nov 28, 1898, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/857080101/“An Arrest At Last.” Lewiston Evening Journal, Fri, Mar 10, 1899, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/827983567/“Arrested for Ware Murder.” Bangor Daily Commercial, Fri, Mar 10, 1899, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/1105903161/“Treworgy Arraigned.” Lewiston Saturday Journal, Sat, Mar 11, 1899, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/827983719/Treworgy Held for Grand Jury.” Bangor Daily Commercial, Sat, Mar 11, 1899, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/1105903380/“Case Against Treworgy.” Lewiston Evening Journal, Mon, Mar 13, 1899, Page 3, https://www.newspapers.com/image/827984222/“Fogg Confesses.” Daily Kennebec Journal, Wed, Mar 15, 1899, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/857026331/“Is Will Treworgy Shielding the Real Ware Murderers.” Bangor Daily Commercial, Thu, Mar 16, 1899, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/1105904098/“Ware Murder.” The Lewiston Daily Sun, Wed, Mar 22, 1899, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/828089069/“Retracts Again.” Lewiston Evening Journal, Thu, Mar 23, 1899, Page 5, https://www.newspapers.com/image/827985641/“Bucksport Agog.” Daily Kennebec Journal, Fri, Mar 24, 1899, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/857027228/“Hall Knows The Guilty Party.” Bangor Daily Commercial, Fri, Mar 24, 1899, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/1105905468/“Fogg Retracts Again; Treworgy Talks Freely.” Bangor Daily Commercial, Sat, Mar 25, 1899, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/1105905654/“Retraction No. 4.” Bangor Daily Commercial, Mon, Mar 27, 1899, Page 3, https://www.newspapers.com/image/1105905918/“Will Treworgy Be Indicted?” Bangor Daily Commercial, Wed, Apr 12, 1899, Page 2, https://www.newspapers.com/image/1106723620/“Case Falls to Ground.” The Portland Daily Press, Thu, Apr 13, 1899, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/814242883/“Sarah Ware Case Opens on Tuesday.” The Bangor Daily News, Wed, Jul 16, 1902, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/662706780/“Most Dramatic!” Lewiston Evening Journal, Tue, Jul 15, 1902, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/828109384/“Mysterious Noise at Night.” and “Good Progress Made Tuesday.” Bangor Daily Commercial, Wed, Jul 16, 1902, Page 3, https://www.newspapers.com/image/1105968755/“Good Progress Being Made.” Bangor Daily Commercial, Thu, Jul 17, 1902, Page 3, https://www.newspapers.com/image/1105968805/“It Waxes Exciting!” Lewiston Evening Journal, Fri, Jul 18, 1902, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/828110036/“Trewrotgy’s Story.” Fall River Globe, Wed, Jul 23, 1902, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/603686796/“Verdict, Not Guilty.” Lewiston Evening Journal, Fri, Jul 25, 1902, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/828111674/Treworgy Case Goes to the Jury.” The Bangor Daily News, Fri, Jul 25, 1902, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/662707509/“Who Killed Sarah Ware.” By Sam E.Conner, Lewiston Journal Magazine Section, Sat, Apr 11, 1931, Page 15, https://www.newspapers.com/image/828892991/“Beating a Horse.” Daily Kennebec Journal,Sat, Jul 02, 1904, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/857209334/“Head Buried at Last.” By Catherine Hines, The Bangor Daily News, Sat, Sep 12, 1998,Page 22, https://www.newspapers.com/image/664214741/“Locker Holds Gruesome Memories…” By Jean Hay, The Bangor Daily News,Sat, Jul 10, 1982, Page 3, https://www.newspapers.com/image/665229528/Maine Ghost Hunters, November 3, 2023, http://www.maineghosthunters.org/2023/11/03/sarah-ware-and-the-haunting-of-silver-lake/“Silver Lake Park Might Just Be The Most Haunted Park In Maine.” By Marla S, Only in Maine, Published Sep 1, 2021, https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/experiences/maine/haunted-park-maine

On Halloween of 1828, a woman by the name of Mary Docherty was killed and stuffed under the bed of William Burke. Mary was the last of many people to be ‘burked’ - a sick and cruel practice that involved killing people, giving their body to local doctors for medical exploration, and earning rich payment in return. Grab a warm beverage and explore this gritty time in history. Tea of the Day: Hot Cinnamon SunsetTheme Music by Brad FrankSources:“Burke and Hare and investigation by Magnus Magnusson.” Living Legends - Burke and Hare, BBC posted by Culture Vulture Rises, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dm3G2-i9h8“The untold story of serial killer William Burke's wife and her mysterious disappearance from Glasgow” https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/history/glasgow-william-burke-hare-murder-22914222The Infamous Burke and Hare: Serial Killers and Resurrectionists of Nineteenth Century Edinburgh by R. Michael Gordon, Published by McFarland October 21st, 2009.“Merchants of Death.” Manchester Evening News, Mon, Jun 01, 1981, Page 28, https://www.newspapers.com/image/925332727/“Burke, the Murderer.” The Norwood News, Sat, Oct 17, 1868, Page 6, https://www.newspapers.com/image/805781999/“Horrible Murders in Edinburgh.” The Morning Chronicle, Mon, Dec 29, 1828, Page 3, https://www.newspapers.com/image/392115577/“Murderer Burke's mistress killed by mob, claims paper.” By Denise Glass, Page last updated at 1:48, Saturday, 23 January 2010, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/tayside_and_central/8472759.stm“Burke and Hare but Hare and McDougal? Were the partners of infamous killers just as guilty?” August 1, 2022, 12:02 am, https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/burke-and-hare/

Pennsylvania farmer, Howard Wyning, went missing July 21, 1923 and it was weeks before it was discovered he was murdered. At first, it seemed like a robbery gone wrong. But as investigators learned about Howard’s situation at home, there were more complexity and motives for his death. In an attempt for justice, police and Howard himself urge those who know the truth to come forward. Tea of the Day: Sweetie Pie ChaiTheme Music by Brad FrankSources:“Self Defense May Be Plea of Schlappig.” Reading Times, Mon, Aug 13, 1923 ·Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/47553812/“Mrs. Whining Is Charged With Part in Murder.” Reading Times, Tue, Aug 14, 1923, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/47553977/“Farmer Found Dead May Have Been Murdered.” Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, the Evening News, Sat, Aug 11, 1923, Page 12, https://www.newspapers.com/image/177437040/“Jury Blames Mrs. Whining and Schlappig.” Reading Times, Fri, Aug 24, 1923, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/47555715/Police Hold Farm Hand in Death Quiz.” Reading Times, Fri, Aug 10, 1923 ·Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/47553452/“Says Wife Does Not Realize Serious Charges in Murder Plot - Families Take Children.” Reading Times, Thu, Aug 16, 1923, Page 2, https://www.newspapers.com/image/47554364/“Bail for Widow.” Reading Times, Wed, Sep 12, 1923, Page 2, https://www.newspapers.com/image/47559082/“Confesses Murder of Berks Farmer.” Intelligencer Journal, Wed, Dec 12, 1923, Page 5, https://www.newspapers.com/image/557422820/“Youth Admits Murder Charge, Gets 16 Years.” Coatesville Record, Wed, Dec 19, 1923, Page 2, https://www.newspapers.com/image/1032377266/“‘They Made Me Say It,’ Mrs Wyning Declares, Repudiating Confesstion.” Reading Times, Tue, Jun 17, 1924, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/48246945/Mrs. Whining Sobs When Acquitted.” Reading Times, Wed, Jun 18, 1924, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/48247005/“Mrs. Whining Staying with her Father.” Reading Times, Thu, Jun 19, 1924, Page 7, https://www.newspapers.com/image/48247091/“Addis Objects to Giving Lloyd Schlappig Outside Work.” Reading Times, Thu, Jul 15, 1926, Page 12, https://www.newspapers.com/image/49748215/Obituaries, The Mercury, Fri, Feb 15, 1974, Page 2, https://www.newspapers.com/image/42674125/

The Mysterious Bennington Triangle is known for alien activity, mysterious murders, bigfoot sightings, inexplicable paranormal activity and unsolved disappearances. Covering only 100 square miles in Vermont, this triangle has been a source of murder and terror for hundreds of years. Grab your tea as we navigate the spooky area between myth and reality. Tea of the Day: Black Cask BourbonTheme Music by Brad FrankSources:Legends of America https://www.legendsofamerica.com/bennington-triangle-vermont/Passing Strange: True Tales of New England Hauntings and Horrors by Joseph Citro Publisher : Mariner Books (October 31, 1997).Inside The Unsolved Disappearances Of The Bennington Triangle, By John Kuroski, Published May 30, 2018, Updated November 8, 2023, https://allthatsinteresting.com/bennington-triangleThe Mystery of the Bennington Triangle, by Heather Sutfin, Jul 13, 2018, Medium, https://medium.com/@archiegoodwin_80602/the-mystery-of-the-bennington-triangle-588a22338e72The Fantastic Mysteries of Vermont’s Bennington Triangle by William Alexander, https://www.vermonter.com/vermonts-bennington-triangle/“The Vermont Ghost Town of Glastenbury.” Happy Vermont, October 23, 2014, by Erica, https://happyvermont.com/2014/10/23/glastenbury-ghost-town/“10 Creepy Mysteries Of The Bennington Triangle.” Listverse, By Renee Chandler, March 12, 2019. https://listverse.com/2019/03/12/10-creepy-mysteries-of-the-bennington-triangle/Bennington Triangle / Glastenbury, VT - Documentary by MSG 802, Parts 1 and 2, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdyysF0VC20&t=854s, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBPMp8H3x3wThe Haunting of Glastenbury Mountain by The Vermont Country Magazine - Bob Audette, 10/26/23, https://vermontcountry.com/2023/10/26/the-haunting-of-glastenbury-mountain/“3-Day Quest Fails To Find Middie Rivers.” The Bennington Evening Banner, Thu, Nov 15, 1945, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/546066421/Clueless in New England: the unsolved disappearances of Paula Welden, Connie Smith and Katherine Hull by Michael C. Dooling, The Carrollton Press 2011.“Paula Welden: Little Girl Lost.” Bennington Banner by Mary Baillie, Sat, Oct 21, 2000, Page 15 https://www.newspapers.com/image/546702180/“Hunter Squeezed to Death By Bear He Had Killed.” Bennington Banner, Sat, Nov 27, 1943, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/604158601/“Mischance or Murder?” Bennington Banner by Mary Baillie, Sat, Nov 04, 2000, Page 19, https://www.newspapers.com/image/547027763/“Elsner, Cousin of Mrs. Langer, Missing.” The Bennington Evening Banner, Fri, Nov 03, 1950, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/546026510/“Tedford, 68, Disappeared 3 Weeks Ago.” The Bennington Evening Banner, Thu, Dec 22, 1949, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/546028821/“Lost hiker found safe in Woodford.” Times Argus Staff Rutland Herald Oct 1, 2008 Updated Oct 18, 2018, https://www.timesargus.com/news/lost-hiker-found-safe-in-woodford/article_b43ba41f-924e-5778-8465-9b7300399b4b.htmlExploration Mysteries: Bennington Disappearances, By Kristine De Abreu, Jan 7, 2022, Explorersweb, https://explorersweb.com/exploration-mysteries-bennington-disappearances/

Today, Meagan brings the fun for our 100th episode! Meet Grace O’Malley, Irish pirate from the 1500s, and Ching Shih, Chinese pirate from the 1800s. They redefine the word, ‘badass,’ and take the world by storm. Buckle in for this head-turning adventure following two extraordinary women. Tea of the Day: Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Theme Music by Brad FrankSources:Pirate Women: The Princesses, Prostitutes and Privateers Who Ruled the Seven Seas by Laura Sook Duncombe, Published by Chicago Review by 2017Grace O'Malley: The Pirate Queen of Ireland, Royal Museums Greenwich, https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/grace-o-malley-irish-female-pirateThe extraordinary life of Grace O'Malley, Royal Museums Greenwich, https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/grace-o-malley-pirate-history-fact-fiction-legendMargie Goldsmith, “Ireland’s Most Famous Pirate Queen: Grace O’Malley.” Nov 22, 2022, https://www.forbes.com/sites/margiegoldsmith/2022/11/22/irelands-most-famous-pirate-queen-grace-omalley/?sh=1b25ec942a47“Gráinne Mhaol, pirate queen of Connacht: behind the legend.” Published in Early Modern History (1500–1700), Features, Issue 2 (Mar/Apr 2005), Volume 13, History Ireland, https://www.historyireland.com/grainne-mhaol-pirate-queen-of-connacht-behind-the-legend/Joshua J. Mark, “Grace O'Malley.” published on 01 November 2021, World History Encyclopedia, https://www.worldhistory.org/Grace_O'Malley/Ronan O’Connell, “On the trail of Ireland’s legendary pirate queen.” National Geographic, May 21, 2021, https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/on-the-trail-of-ireland-legendary-pirate-queenPirate Queen: The Life of Grace O’Malley by Judith Cook, Narrated by Katherine Anderson, Published by Tanter Audio, September 27th, 2022.Warrior Woman, Season 1: Episode 2, “Grace O’Malley: The Pirate Queen. Directed by Renny Bartlett, Hosted by Lucy Lawless, Exploration Productions Inc., 2018.Grace O’Malley Timeline by Anne Chambers, http://www.graceomalley.com/index.php/grace-omalley/time-line#:~:text=1576%3A%20The%20Mac%20William%20of,Galway%20with%20her%20military%20capabilities.The Catholic Weekly, (Sydney) Thu, May 27, 1915 ·Page 11, https://www.newspapers.com/image/939761106/Blake Stilwell, “A Chinese Woman Led the Largest and Most Successful Pirate Fleet in History.” Military.com, Published March 20, 2023, https://www.military.com/history/chinese-woman-led-largest-and-most-successful-pirate-fleet-history.html“Ching Shih - Madame Ching And Her Crew's Exploits.” The Way of the Pirates, 2024, http://www.thewayofthepirates.com/famous-pirates/ching-shih/Mark Cartwright, “Zheng Yi Sao.” World History Encyclopedia, published on 15 November 2021, https://www.worldhistory.org/Zheng_Yi_Sao/Urvija Banerji, The world’s most successful pirate was a Chinese woman.” Big Think, Story by Atlas Obscura, March 31, 2023, https://bigthink.com/the-past/ching-shih-chinese-female-pirate/OVERHEARD AT NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, Episode 11: Queens of the high seas, Hosted by Peter Gwin and Amy Briggs, March 29, 2022, https://www.nationalgeographic.com/podcasts/overheard/article/queens-of-the-high-seas

In 2006, caring, life-loving Susan Walters was attacked in her own home by a complete stranger. Expecting to relax after a long shift in the ER, Susan instead fought for her life, drawing on years of nursing and self-defense training. Would it be enough to save her and unravel the mystery behind this assault?Self Defense Videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVpxP3ZZtAchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V4vEyhWDZ0Tea of the Day: Grand Yunnan Imperial Theme Music by Brad FrankSources:Who the Bleep Did I Marry? (Season 2, Episode 14) “No Bigger Gamble.” Episode aired Jan 21, 2012, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2177409/?ref_=ttep_ep13All That is Interesting, “A Hitman Tried To Kill Susan Kuhnhausen: So She Killed Him Instead.” By Kara Goldfarb, Published March 30, 2018,Updated February 23, 2022, https://allthatsinteresting.com/susan-kuhnhausen“A Hit Man Came to Kill Susan Kuhnhausen. She Survived. He Didn't.” Willamette Week by By Beth Slovic August 16, 2016, https://www.wweek.com/news/2016/08/17/a-hit-man-came-to-kill-susan-kuhnhausen-she-survived-he-didnt/Oregon Live: The Oregonian, Woman who fatally strangled hitman in 2006 grows anxious as ex-husband nears prison release date by Aimee Green, Updated: Apr. 09, 2014, Published: Apr. 09, 2014 https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2014/04/woman_who_fatally_strangled_hi.htmlFace To Face with her HITMAN - Susan Kuhnhausen - Emma Kenny, https://youtu.be/-wV_ByXpRbkAnderson Live, Susan Walters Recounts Killing Her Hitman: 'It Was Horrible'.” Clip from April 19th, 2012, https://youtu.be/gztpsgY4jGkAnderson Live, Susan Walters Comes Face-to-Face with Her Hitman.” Clip from April 19th, 2012, https://youtu.be/Vy74imo9-Mo“Oregon woman kills hitman hired by her husband.” WAVE, Published: Sep. 10, 2007 at 5:50 PM, Updated: Sep. 17, 2007,  https://www.wave3.com/story/7051831/oregon-woman-kills-hitman-hired-by-her-husband/