We're covering a few short stories about cannibalism this week, and we have ONE QUESTION- Oklahoma, are you guys ok? Because there are red flags. Everywhere.

Our hiatus is over! We come back this week to bring you the joyous tales of Sasquatch sightings! Last week we told you alllll about the Squatchman, this week we bring you some of the feel good stories he's put out to the world. From our mouths, to your earholes. Enjoy.

So who is the big guy? None other than Mr. Sasquatch himself, the Yippee Kayay Yeti, Big Foot, Swamp Ape, all of the above? Stories about a large, apelike creature roaming the world dating back all through history. Different cultures have given it different names, but they all describe a creature that walks on two legs, is covered in hair, and oftentimes is accompanied by a strong, foul smell. Today’s episode is going to focus on the sightings reported throughout the US of what we call...

***Audio alert- we had an issue with audio on this one, recorded it through the MacBook microphone, so bear with us. Quality will be back to normal next week*** Patty Hearst, granddaughter of media tycoon William Randolph Hearst, was a young heiress, living with her boyfriend Steven Weed in Berkeley in the winter of 1974 when a knock at the door changed her life. After her boyfriend escaped a group of intruders sent from the Symbionese Liberation Army, Patricia was thrown into the trunk of...

Patty Hearst, granddaughter of media tycoon William Randolph Hearst, was a young heiress, living with her boyfriend Steven Weed in Berkeley in the winter of 1974 when a knock at the door changed her life. After her boyfriend escaped a group of intruders sent from the Symbionese Liberation Army, Patricia was thrown into the trunk of their escape car and then held hostage for nearly two months, until she finally released a recording stating that she had joined the SLA to fight. Two weeks later...

For the new year, we're starting out with a listener request and a guest appearance! This episode features Lauren DeMuth, renowned expert and former resident of Georgia. Lake Lanier is an idyllic summer wonderland, complete with water coming from waterfalls of Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. The lake hosts millions of visitors every summer who flock there for boating, swimming, camping, hiking, and all around good ole Southern fun. What they don’t plan on are the hundreds of boating and...

We're ending the year with some creepy Christmas lore from around the world! Join us as we talk through some of the darker Yule figures out there.  Primary Source: https://www.liveabout.com/creepy-christmas-monsters-4154307

The wonderland murders took place in a townhome in Laurel Canyon, CA. On July 1, 1981 four people were murdered in the drug house of a known gang, The Wonderland Gang. It’s thought that five people were initially targeted, but only 4 were unfortunate enough to be home at the time of the slaying. Ron Launius, Billy DeVerell, Joy Miller, and Barbara Richardson all died of blunt force trauma in a murder that LAPD officers would later say was bloodier than the Tate-LaBianca murders. Although 3...

The wonderland murders (also known as the four on the floor or Laurel Canyon murders) took place in a townhome in Laurel Canyon, CA. On July 1, 1981 four people were murdered in the drug house of a known gang, The Wonderland Gang. It’s thought that five people were initially targeted, but only 4 were unfortunate enough to be home at the time of the slaying. Ron Launius, Billy DeVerell, Joy Miller, and Barbara Richardson all died of blunt force trauma in a murder that LAPD officers would later...

These were called witch trials, but what happened across first Europe and then in America, most predominantly in Salem was more criminal than supernatural, the result of politics and mass hysteria. The Salem Witch Trials have left a lasting legacy when we think of colonial America. Born from the fury of the European witch hunts dating back as early to the 1400s to 1782 spanning across Germany, France, Switzerland, and Italy (just to name a few,) the witch hunts firmly took hold in Salem,...

These were called witch trials, but what happened across first Europe and then in America, most predominantly in Salem was more criminal than supernatural, the result of politics and mass hysteria. The Salem Witch Trials have left a lasting legacy when we think of colonial America. Born from the fury of the European witch hunts dating back as early to the 1400s to 1782 spanning across Germany, France, Switzerland, and Italy (just to name a few,) the witch hunts firmly took hold in Salem,...

Straight out of the B&BS Vault! This was recorded back in July and is just now making it's way to the light. We hope you guys have as much fun listening as we did recording.   This case goes by a few names, the Ammons Haunting, the demon house, or the 200 demon house. Regardless of the name, though, the story is terrifying. In November of 2011 the Ammons family moved into an unassuming white house on Carolina Street in Gary. What followed is seemingly straight out of a horror movie. It...

For our Halloween episode, we put it to you guys to recommend some topics. We had a recommendation on our instagram to cover Shadow People. We’ve done this to a degree in the past, but always along with other strange figures. This time, we’re going in depth, discussing what shadow people are,  what they aren’t, and what they do. Come hang with us for a spooky episode tonight.    Sources: https://ss-times.com/shadow-figures-myth-or-fact-a-paranormal-author-explains/ ...

The Berkshire abductions and UFO sightings took place on Labor Day in 1969 across several cities in New England. These sightings are especially interesting because there were multiple sightings in multiple areas. Even more interesting is there are witnesses corroborating the stories of several of those who claim to have been abducted. This is a real creepy one, just in time for Halloween. So strap in, and hang out with us while we talk through this one.    Primary Sources:   NetFlix -...

We're finishing up our coverage of Epstein with Dani getting deep into the weeds of what was found during the death investigation and potential theories on what actually happened. We had a lot of technical difficulties during this episode- we actually had to record it in 4 chunks, which is why it took so long to post. That said, in this episode you'll notice a few gaps (immediately followed by us groaning about the technical issues). 

Our coverage of Epstein continues in our socially distanced part 3 of this 4 part series. We're covering the case from the time the local West Palm PD turned it over to the FBI all the way up to Epstein's death in a New York prison. Skip ahead to around the six minute mark if you want to get straight to the bourbon review and the crime. Sources: https://time.com/5621911/jeffrey-epstein-sex-trafficking-what-to-know/...

Our coverage of Epstein continues in this episode with a focus on the victims who initially came forward in Palm Beach. We dive into the trafficking cases that drove the first investigation into Epstein's illicit dealings up until the case was turned over to the FBI. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Epstein https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/jeffrey-epstein https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/article221404845.html ...

We've had a lot of requests for coverage on Epstein. We've put it off for a while given the sheer amount of content being put out about him, but given the new developments with Ghislaine Maxwell and additional stories about trafficking coming to light, we're finally starting to tackle this one. Part 1 explores Epstein's early life leading up to the point in time where he meets Maxwell.  Sources: https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/jeffrey-epstein ...

Each time we record, we record bonus content you can find only by subscribing and pledging on our Patreon page. This week, we recorded a bonus episode so you get a sneak peak of the type of bonus content you can access when you pledge $2 or more each month.  If you like what you hear, check out our patreon below to get access to our bonus feed. https://www.patreon.com/bourbonandbloodshed

We’re covering the disappearance of the Jamison family. On October 8 of 2009, the family disappeared after visiting a 40 acre plot of land in the Panola mountains for the second time in as many days. But, no one immediately knew Bobby, Sherilynn, or their young daughter Maddyson were missing. Due to their tendency to make spur of the moment travel decisions and the secluded area where the property sat, police wouldn’t be notified until 8 days later when their truck was found, abandoned, with...

We're back in the studio and preparing to get back to our normal programming, but first we're taking a conspiracy break! We'll bring you our regularly scheduled episode on Sunday, but for today, we're taking a conspiracy break! We talk pizzagate, whether or not Britney Spears is being held against her will, how long does Ghyslain Maxwell have before she too gets Epsteined, and an update on the tragic Vallows case.   

It's part 2 of Charles Dederich and Synanon. Join us where the story of this cult left off last week as we dive deeper into their practices, their use of snakes, tax scheming, and ultimate downfall. Sources: https://www.anb.org/view/10.1093/anb/9780198606697.001.0001/anb-9780198606697-e-1501294 http://www.paulmorantz.com/cult/the-history-of-synanon-and-charles-dederich/

The cult we’re talking about of course is Synanon, the drug rehab program turned cult founded by Charles Dederich, in 1958. Dederich was an alcoholic who had successfully completed AA where he saw that those addicted to drugs weren’t welcome into AA meetings due to the thought that drug addiction was so different than alcohol addiction. Because of this, Dederich decided to form his own group that would cater to the specific needs of those addicted to drugs. While it started as a 2 year...

Laci Peterson was living the classic middle class American dream. She’d married her college sweetheart, Scott Peterson. She and Scott opened a bar and sold it after college, then moved back to Modesto, Ca where Laci was from to begin a family. Laci worked as a part-time substitute teacher while her husband worked full time for a fertilizer company. In December of 2002, life seemed even more perfect for the young couple as Laci was eight months pregnant with the couple’s son Conner. Her...

Martha was 15 years old at the time of her murder in 1975 Greenwich, CT. Martha was found in her yard, beaten and stabbed to death on Halloween Day with a golf club. A club that would later be linked to a neighbor family with 2 teenage boys, Thomas and Michael Skakel, cousins to the Kennedy family. Despite evidence supporting Martha’s involvement with the boys and the club linking the younger son, Michael, to the murder, no one would stand trial for 25 years. Sources: ...