In this week’s episode, we cover the case of Robert Berdella, who claims the movie The Collector inspired him to torture and murder his victims. Then we move into Greek mythology for the tale of another torturer and murder, Procrustes. 0:21 – Quote – Carl Jung 0:46 - Cold Open – Collections 1:37 - Murder – Robert Berdella    21:22 - Myth – Procrustes the Stretcher 29:08 – Promo – Hoax Podcast (https://unresolved.me/hoax) 30:32 - Reaction Segment – We discuss phone neighbors, what people...

Join us for this Extended Mythology Episode – A Tale of Two Thors, where we look at the different ways in which Thor is depicted, from pop culture to variations in Norse Mythology. We wrap up the episode with Thor’s visit to the giant Geirrod’s hall. Patreon Info (http://patreon.com/murderandmyths) Music Credits: Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania Intro and background music: “Long Dark Hallway” from !PS Lookdown used with permission https://www.facebook.com/pslookdown/ ...

In this week’s episode, we will discuss the case of Hawley Harvey Crippen, a man convicted of murdering his wife, Cara. Then we will take a trip into Egyptian mythology for a tale of Two Brothers and how their respective wives meet their mortal end.  0:20 – Quote – Edgar Allan Poe 0:46 - Cold Open – Letter from Crippen 2:22 - Murder – The Case of Hawley Harvey Crippen   11:48 - Myth – The Treachery of Bitou’s Wife 27:47 – Promo – California True Crime 28:38 - Reaction Segment – We discuss the...

In this extended murder Kimberly discusses the real murderesses from the 1920s film & Broadway musical Chicago. Who was Velma Kelly & Roxy Hart really? Grab yourself a gin & find out.

In this week’s episode, we will discuss the death of Star Faithful, and what the theories behind the cause are. We will then tell the story of another lady in the water in the Disappearance of Perola from Azorean folklore.  0:00 – Content Warning: Suicide and Depression 1:03 – Quote – William Shakespeare 2:06 - Cold Open – Letter from Star (CW: Suicide) 4:01 - Murder – The death of Star Faithful (CW: Suicide)  22:13 - Myth – The Disappearance of Perola 29:20 – Promo – PS Lookdown 22:16 -...

In this week's Extended Mythology episode, we tell the story of the creation of Thor’s hammer Mjolnir, Odin’s spear Gungnir, and Frey’s ship Skidbladnir. We will also find out how Loki is responsible for these, and other magnificent treasures from Norse mythology.   Music Credits: Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania Intro and background music: “Long Dark Hallway” from !PS Lookdown used with permission https://www.facebook.com/pslookdown/  & ...

In this episode, we will cover the case of Jerry Brudos, who had on obsession with ladies’ shoes, and the story of Ragnarök from Norse myth, where a god and his shoe kill a terrible wolf. 0:23 - Quote- Leonardo DaVinci 0:51 - Cold Open – Cinderella’s stepsisters and the slipper 2:32 - Murder – Jerry Brudos 9:46 - Myth – Ragnarök 21:51 – Promo – Coast to Ghost Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coast-to-ghost/id1455417130)   22:47 - Reaction Segment - We discuss birds and Hamilton...

Kimberly discusses Mary Grace Humiston who was known for a short time as Mrs Sherlock Holmes & goes over two of her cases she helped solved. Promo & Into Music: Our friends PS Look Down. Check them out at   https://www.facebook.com/pslookdown/  or on Twitter @pslookdown (https://twitter.com/PSLookdown)

In today’s episode we will tell the story of the kidnapper William Hickman, who was inspired by Leopold & Loeb, and then go on to explore some kidnappings from Mythology with similar ties to the Idunn.  0:24 - Quote- Billie Holiday 0:58 - Cold Open – The Abduction of Marianne Parker 2:30 - Murder – William Hickman 10:01 - Myth – The Abduction of Aegina and Wisakatchekwa’s flight 20:39 – Promo – FriGay the 13th Podcast (https://t.co/MVF1SiJQmG) 22:16 - Reaction Segment – We discuss 1:03:40...

In this extended mythology episode, we will pick up where the story of Idunn’s kidnapping from episode 09 left off, and see what consequences there are to the death of Thjazi.   The Mighty Magnus Viking Hoard Raffle Please donate using one of the two links: JustGiving (https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/magnusdixon?fbclid=IwAR1VUFNUgGfc0H8XDdBUz31sViqyZquTepZ97r4n1GhgUsDx5-gaSudKeNk) or Solving Kids Cancer...

In this Episode we will discuss kidnapping in the true crime case of Leopold and Loeb, and the Norse myth "The Kidnapping of Idunn." We also let you know about the Mighty Magnus Viking Hoard raffle to raise funds for Magnus, a young boy receiving treatment for neuroblastoma. 0:23 - Quote- Tim Burton 0:51 - Cold Open – Excerpt from Clarence Darrow’s closing statement 2:07 - Murder – Leopold & Loeb 13:30 - Myth – The Kidnapping of Idunn 21:51 – The Mighty Magnus Viking Hoard Raffle...

In this extended murder episode we go more in depth about the use of arsenic from the Victorian age, including its use as a poison as was seen in Episode 07 - Drink me. Music Credits: Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania Intro and background music: "Anguish"  “Air Prelude” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (https://incompetech.com/) ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Additional Episode Errata...

This week we will tell the stories of George Joseph Smith and his many wives, known as the Brides of the Bath. Then we’ll tell a story about drowning from Chinese mythology called the Old Mother of the Waters.  0:21 - Quote- H.H. Holmes 1:00 - Cold Open – The Art of Drowning – Billy Collins 2:52 - Murder – The Brides of the Bath 12:50 - Myth – The Old Mother of the Waters 18:59 - Promo – Small Town Secrets 20:44 - Reaction Segment - We discuss social media breakups, George Joseph Smith and...

In this extended mythology episode, we will look at the treasures created during the Churning of the Ocean from Episode 07 Drink Me. Music Credits: Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania Intro and background music: “Naraina” & "Dhaka" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  More episode errata available at http://www.murderandmyths.com 

In this episode we’ll tell the story of The Maybricks and who may be responsible for the poisoning of the husband, James. Then we’ll move into Hindu mythology to hear of another husband who consumes a poisonous liquid and find out how the deities create the nectar of immortality.  0:21 - Quote- Circa Survive 0:52 - Cold Open - Letter from Florence Maybrick 1:40 - Murder – The poisoning of James Maybrick 15:45 - Myth – Samudra Manthan 24:00 - Promo – Myth Legends & Lore Podcast 25:00 -...

Could there be a connection between the Black Dahlia & the Cleveland Torso Murders from Episode 06- Cut My Life Into Pieces? Kimberly will look into the two cases and see if we can make a match. 

In this episode we’ll tell the story of the Cleveland Torso murders, then move into Norse mythology to discuss the loss of Tyr’s hand in the Binding of Fenrir. 0:15 - Quote- Edgar Allan Poe 0:51 - Cold Open - Letter from the Murderer? 2:18 - Murder - The Cleveland Torso Murders 19:40 - Myth - The Binding of Fenrir 29:30 - Promo - Nordic True Crime 30:53 - Reaction Segment - We discuss the Broadway play Cats and how it relates (or doesn't) to our myth. Give a shout out to the The Northern...

In this Extended Mythology we take a closer look at the Contendings of Heru and Set myth told in Episode 05 - Its all Fun & Games Until Someone Loses an Eye, including scenes there were omitted from the main episode telling.  Content warning: Sexual Assault beginning at 9:30. It is safe to resume listening at 12:34 Music Credits: Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania Intro and background music: "Return of the Mummy" & "Rites" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com...

Murder & Myths teams up with the Sad Dads Club Podcast. Today's crime involves a poisoning gone wrong, then in our myth find out what happens when Thor and Loki try to trick a giant. 

We do not willingly let evil into out homes but what if you let it in without knowing it until it is too late? In this episode we hear about the case of the Papin sister’s from France, and the Contendings of Heru and Set from Ancient Egyptian Mythology, both of which feature eye plucking. This is followed by a promo from the Unresolved podcast and the Murder & Myths Reaction segment. Music Credits: Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania Intro and background...

A closer look at the myth told in Episode 04 - Mummy, Dearest.

Some people never want to let go of the things they love. Sometimes they even want those things around forever and will go to great lengths to make sure it happens. Join us as we tell the story of Carl Tanzler and Elena, before moving on to the myth of Aset and Wesir. We also have a promo for Two Scared Siblings!

Music has a way to soothe, anger and even relax us, but does also lead to chaos? We tell the story of the Axe Man from New Orleans and follow up with a trip to the Greek underworld. Afterwards stay tuned as we talk about the cases in our reaction segment.

Will we ever remember the title to episode 3? What about bird murder? And what's the deal with those chubby baby legs? Come find out with us.

The idea of eating someone seems far fetched, doesn’t it? …..what if it was closer then you think? What happens when five brothers go on a hunting trip and one of them find themselves eating something other than deer? Find out in today’s myth.