This week's headline was published by Escanaba Morning Press on July 6, 1911. In this episode, we get into Jersey Devil lore, a trolling Benjamin Franklin, a mysterious Irish creature, frozen hoof prints, a Philadelphia Dime Museum, a doctored kangaroo, and more!
May 31
10 Things in the Appalachian Woods That Shouldn’t Be There
There’s an old rule in the Appalachian Mountains, if you hear your name called from the woods, don’t answer. This week, we’re delving into the hills to find out why. We cover folklore from a 200-year-old Tennessee haunting that killed a man, to a 10-foot creature that emerged in ... Show More
1h 11m
Apr 21
Bloom and Rot - A Rural Village Spring Folk-Horror
Join Alyson for a work of folk horror fiction she wrote in honor of the new spring season. In this episode, we follow Fiona, who has gone to the village of Eldergrove after the death of her aunt, to claim her inheritance of Aunt Erin's cottage. However, this inheritance came with ... Show More
46m 20s
Feb 2026
Away with the Fairies: The Changeling Murder of Bridget Cleary
In 1895 Ireland, Bridget Cleary was killed by those who believed she had been replaced by a fairy changeling. In this episode we explore the eerie folklore of the Aos Sí, the fear that fueled her murder, and how superstition turned deadly in modern Ireland. Hosted by Simplecast, ... Show More
55m 55s
Feb 2024
Bad Magic | The Closing Bell | S4-E4
A cold day in Vermont, an unexpected visitor and a mysterious 911 call lead to a dramatic revelation.Need more Dr. Death? With Wondery+, you can listen to all episodes, unlock exclusive content, get early access to upcoming episodes, and enjoy an always ad-free experience. Start ... Show More
28m 58s
Jul 2024
Bonus: What We Didn’t Know | 8
On March 22, 2024, a month after Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were sentenced, the Washington County Attorney’s office released a treasure trove of never-before-seen documentation related to their cases, including phone calls from prison, body cam footage from the day of their ... Show More
1h 42m
Sep 2022
The Delphi Murders: September Updates
<p>In this episode of the Murder Sheet, we will discuss a few recent updates around the investigation into the 2017 murders of Libby German and Abby Williams.</p><p>Topics include Superintendent Doug Carter's recent helicopter trip, details about Kegan Kline's story, and the ... Show More
32m 45s