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If the rumours about Countess Elizabeth Bathóry are true, she would be one of history's most violent serial killers. Known as The Blood Countess, living high in her castle in Transylvania, Elizabeth Bathóry tortured and killed over 650 girls and women in 20 years. She would bathe in their blood as an anti-ageing practice and engage in blood magick and ritual with her cohort of witches and warlocks.
However, she was arrested, put on a show trial, and imprisoned in her castle until her death by...
Published 04/28/24
25-year-old Honour Bright was found shot and killed in Ticknock in June 1925. Despite multiple eyewitnesses placing her in a car with a Doctor and a Garda Superintendent, the two men who would be charged and tried for her murder were acquitted by a Dublin jury in 1926.
Honour was a single mother, and likely turned to sex work to support herself and pay for her son's foster care. After the trial, the media used her story as a way to scare young women who were prone to becoming "wayward",...
Published 04/22/24
Trevor Deely would disappear without a trace, after attending his work Christmas party in December 2000, in Dublin Ireland. He has been described as having reddish blonde hair, over 6 feet tall and last seen 24 years ago, wearing a brown shirt and beige cord trousers. He has a distinctive gait, walking with his arms straight down by his sides and was always said to be jovial, happy and social.
Missing Person Trevor Deely
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Published 04/15/24
In the middle of the night, on March 6th 1997, an intruder broke into number 1 Orchard View, Grangegorman and brutally killed two women in their sixties. This attack terrified the nation, the murders seemed totally random and the victims were former patients of the nearby St Brendan's Psychiatric Hospital and lived together as part of an assisted living program. Who could do such a thing to such defenceless and vulnerable people?
What would follow in the months to come, would be a story...
Published 04/08/24
Playboy Magazine is much more than a publication; it's a lifestyle. The women who have graced it's glossy pages become consumed in their life as Playboy Bunnies, and have done so since the magazine's inception in the 1950s. In recent years however, the curtain has been peeled back on the reality of working under Hugh Hefner; a reality of abuse, control and manipulation.
This week we are looking at the lives of two former Playmates, who both met tragic ends. Paige Young and Dorothy Stratten...
Published 04/01/24
Mary Gough was married for 6 months to her childhood sweetheart Colin Whelan. They were planning a family and renovating their home. Everything looked perfect, but behind closed doors, a plan was afoot.
Colin would call 999 on February 28th 2001, claiming that he found Mary unresponsive, at the end of their staircase. In the months and years following, this would evolve into a murder case, that would launch an international manhunt, involve faked deaths and new identities, and lots of...
Published 03/25/24
When teenager Bianca Devins asked her online friend to bring her to a concert of her favourite musician, she did so because she trusted him.
Bianca had grown a following on 4chan, where the awkward and sometimes depressed teen had found a group of people who adored her, finally, she wasn't the weirdo, like she was at school. Little did Bianca know, that amongst these adoring fans was one who was dangerous; and according to him, if he couldn't have her... nobody could.
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Published 03/18/24
This week we discuss the harrowing true story of the Scissor Sisters murders that shocked Ireland and captured international attention in 2005.
Charlotte and Linda Mulhall, together with their mother Kathleen, killed Farah Swaleh Noor in 2005 after a drink and drug binge, on St. Patrick's Day weekend. After the murder, the sisters dismembered Swaleh-Noor's body and dumped it in the city's Royal Canal.
This is a story of violence, generational abuse and lies and one that is known as one of...
Published 03/11/24
This week we're exploring a cold case that has fascinated True Crime fans for decades: the mystery of the Black Dahlia.
Elizabeth Short was murdered in 1947. Her death was particularly violent, but precise, this along with many other clues led LAPD to think it may have been conducted by someone who knew their way around human anatomy. It was also a total media sensation, some of the first people to the scene were journalists, and she was dubbed The Black Dahlia, a reference to a popular...
Published 03/04/24
In light of the recently unsealed Epstein documents, this week myself and Shannon from Fluently Forward took a look at some od the allegations not spoken about too often in the press about Jeffrey Epstein.
Was he a Mossad agent? Was he a private spy? What was with his connections to powerful governments?
AND WTF WAS WITH THE TEMPLE ON HIS ISLAND?!
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Published 01/15/24
On Wednesday a 900-page document pertaining to notorious paedophile and sex trafficker, Jeffrey Epstein, was released under the order of US Judge Loretta Preska.
This week I'm breaking it down for you, taking a look at the celebrity names that pop up and asking whether any of this is new information.
Read it for yourself here: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/03/jeffrey-epstein-documents-list-pdf
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Published 01/04/24
BOO!
Every year over on Patreon myself and Adam O'Reilly from Mind Poppers, the Mulder to my Scully, ask our listeners to submit their paranormal experiences for a Halloween Spooky Special.
This is last year's edition, and there's a new one up over on Patreon today, which I think is our best and scariest yet.
Happy Halloween!
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Published 10/31/23
Did you know one of the world's most famous Exorcists was Irish?
Father Malachi Martin was a fascinating man, who lived quite an incredible life. As well as studying The Dead Sea Scrolls, being fluent in Hebrew and Arabic and becoming a celebrity author, he was also a renowned Exorcist.
This week we're looking at his life, legacy and the controversy surrounding the legitimacy of his claims about demonic possession.
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Published 10/16/23
This week we are looking at the original Cancel Culture… The Witch Trial!
For 300 years our go-to allegation against someone we didn’t like or trust was of course, that they must be a witch. We then poked and prodded at them until we found a freckle that proved their allegiance to Satan himself - sounds legit, right?
It turns out we have been accusing each other of being Satan worshipping, baby eating monsters for far longer than we can even imagine!
In this episode we take a look at the...
Published 10/03/23
Content Warning: In this episode of Red Room we discuss the details of Danny's Masterson's recent trial, where he was accused and convicted of two accounts of rape.
In 2020, actor Danny Masterson - known mostly for his role on the early 2000s hit sitcom That 70s Show was charged with forcibly raping three women in separate incidents between 2001 and 2003.
In an added layer of conspiracy, the Church of Scientology have been accused of covering up and enabling Masterson, by the victims; all...
Published 09/19/23
Ross Ulbricht dreamt of a world where people could buy, sell and consume whatever they wanted, without Government intervention, and he happened to create the world's biggest online drugs operation.
This is the story of The Silk Road, it's creation and it's ultimate downfall.
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Published 09/05/23
Hello everyone!
A little bonus episode for you all for the week that is in it. This week we're going to do a brief overview of J.R Oppenheimer, who he was, what he stood for and of course how he helped create the world's deadliest weapon that changed the world forever.
PS: At one point in this podcast I call Enrico Fermi 'Ernico"... I can be a little dyslexic at times especially with names so I'm sorry!
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Published 07/24/23
Today we're exploring the chilling mystery of Ireland's Vanishing Triangle, where a string of women have disappeared without a trace, leaving behind devastated families and a trail of unanswered questions.
Was this the work of a serial killer, or something else?
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Published 05/01/23
Abby Choi seemed to have it all; she beautiful, rich and working as a successful model & influencer, being flown across the world to fashion week by some of the biggest brands in the world.
When she went missing this year, nobody could prepare themselves for what was about to unfold, in a case that is now being dubbed The Real Life Parasite. This is the story of the murder of influencer, Abby Choi.
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Published 04/24/23
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating history of Old Hollywood's Silent Era, exploring the legendary stars, groundbreaking films, and scandalous stories that defined the era.
Join me, as we uncover the secrets of the silver screen and journey back in time to the Golden Age of Hollywood. ♦️WANT MORE RED ROOM?♦️
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Published 04/17/23
Imagine a city, rich with culture and technology, that existed thousands of years ago but now lies hidden beneath the depths of the ocean....This is the Lost City of Atlantis, a mythical place that has captured the imaginations of people for centuries. Today we're taking a deep dive (no pun intended) into the history behind Atlantis, and asking was it was just a myth… or in fact a real city, lost in time?
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Published 04/10/23
This week we are exploring the world of Secret Societies.
From Bohemian Grove to the Freemasons, these private boys clubs are often said to hold the world in the palm of their hand, members are apparently puppet masters of the universe and bred for success from the get-go.... but just how powerful are they really?
We take a look at The Bohemian Club, Skull and Bones 322, The Freemasons, The Order of St Hubertus and Cicada 3301 and try to answer the question, do secret societies really run...
Published 04/03/23
Have you ever heard the rumours that some of the biggest names in rock music made deals with the devil to achieve fame and fortune? From Robert Johnson's legendary crossroads story to Led Zeppelin's infamous fascination with the occult, the idea of selling your soul to the devil has long been a part of rock mythology.
But is there any truth to these stories, or are they just urban legends? This week we'll explore the history and cultural context behind the idea of making a deal with the...
Published 03/27/23