The Dreadful Diaries

Episode 11: Charles Cullen, "The Good Nurse"

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 21:24:11 GMT

Welcome back, gang! Join us as we dive into one of the many Angels of Death, Charlie Cullen. A guy who would present himself as the most helpful and reliable nurse around the hospital but really had a very dark side.

Sources: https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/cullen-charles.htm

Book source: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-good-nurse-a-true-story-of-medicine-madness-and-murder_charles-graeber/332628/#edition=7180671&idiq=1400364

Music: Dank Halloween by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Episode 10: The Beast: Luis Garavito

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 19:09:33 GMT

MAJOR TRIGGER WARNING, GANG! This is a beast of a case and a beast of a man. Over 100 young boys were murdered at the hands of Luis Garavito in the 1990s. His methods are some of the cruelest we've covered yet. It's brutal and you're definitely going to need a minute after this episode to process it all.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Luis-Garavito

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Garavito

https://murderpedia.org/male.G/g/garavito-photos.htm

Music:

https://www.silvermansound.com

Social Media:

https://www.instagram.com/thedreadfuldiaries/

Episode 9: Dennis Nilsen (Part 3)

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 14:28:55 GMT

We're finally concluding the last bit of Dennis Nilsen's messed up case. 12 victims, 3 different police encounters, 2 different home before he finally gets cause and learns a very important lesson in plumbing.

Sources:

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/serial-killer-denis-nilsen-recorded-24798473

https://www.the-sun.com/news/1478375/dennis-nilsen-victims/

Book:

History of a Drowning Boy - Dennis Nilsen

Music:

https://www.silvermansound.com

Episode 8: Des (Part 2)

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 06:40:46 GMT

I swear they let anyone join the army and become police officers back in the 70s and 80s. Dennis Nilsen, being one of them. Join me for part 2 where we learn about Des' army life and civilian life and there may or may not be a weird encounter with a stuffed gorilla?? It's gonna get weird, gang.

Sources:

History of a Drowning Boy by Dennis Nilsen

https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Dennis_Nilsen

Music:

https://www.silvermansound.com

Episode 7: Dennis Nilsen (Part 1)

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 23:20:11 GMT

Dennis "Des" Andrew Nilsen a Scottish serial killer with a main character complex. Join me while I dive deep into his horrific childhood in part one of this case we've been mentioning for weeks! It's finally here!

Sources:

Book: History of a Drowning Boy by Dennis Nilsen

https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/dennis-nilsen-10849.php

Music:

https://www.silvermansound.com

Episode 6: Chris Benoit (Part 2)

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 01:28:58 GMT

***TRIGGER WARNING GANG: MENTION OF SUICIDE** BAH GAWD!!! Join us in the ring for part 2 of the Chris Benoit case with special guest, wrestling fanatic and friend, Brett. Seriously, you thought the girls and I went off on tangents, be prepared. This is an episode for the major wrestling fans with useless wrestling knowledge, WWE drama and facts, and a sprinkle of murder.

Sources:

Dark Side of the Ring (Season 2; Episodes 1 + 2) (Available on Hulu)

Ring of Hell: The story of Chris Benoit and the Fall of the Pro Wrestling Industry by Matthew Randazzo IV

https://411mania.com/wrestling/kevin-sullivan-why-declined-chris-benoit-dark-side-of-the-ring/

Music:

https://www.silvermansound.com

Episode 5: Chris Benoit (Part 1)

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:37:52 GMT

LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLEEEE! This week we're dishing out the first part of this case, on the 15 year anniversary of the victims' deaths. "Pile-diving" into Chris Benoit's childhood , his wrestling career, Nancy: his beautiful wife and all the happy things and drama before we "smackdown" the dread in part 2.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ChrisBenoitdouble-murderandsuicide

https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/entertainment/2021/11/13/eddie-guerrero-died-wwe-wrestler-el-paso-twiiter/8603573002/

Music Source: https://www.silvermansound.com

Book: Ring of Hell: The Story of Chris Benoit & the Fall of the Pro Wrestling Industry by Matthew Randazzo V

Documentary: Dark Side of the Ring (Season 2; Episodes 1-2)

Episode 4: Grady Stiles aka Lobster Boy

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 20:50:23 GMT

Now, come one, come all to this tragic affair. (see what we did there, gang?) We're taking you to Gibsonton, Florida - AKA Showtown, USA. Listen to the tragic case of Grady Stiles and Waverly nerd out about a Deadpool comic. Glad to be back, gang! It's been awhile.

https://historyofyesterday.com/the-killer-lobster-boy-who-was-hated-by-the-masses-4aaa11a37e3d

https://www.bailbondsnow.org/tales-of-a-bail-bondsman/true-crime-the-lobster-boy-murders/

https://www.altereddimensions.net/2014/gibsonton-gibtown-florida-showtown-usa-freaktown-usa-home-for-sideshow-freak-performers

Music Credits: https://www.silvermansound.com

Episode 3: Saitama Dog Lovers Murders (Part 2)

Wed, 18 May 2022 04:21:30 GMT

You're going to need a Puppers after this case, gang! 20% Letterkenny references, 20% other randomness and 60% getting to the conclusion of this case! Find out how the trials go and what the outcome is for Gen Sekine and Hiroko Kazama.

Episode 2: The Saitama Dog-Lovers Murders (Part 1)

Mon, 09 May 2022 04:00:19 GMT

Lions, and tigers, and MURDER, oh my!!

Gen Sekine and his ex-wife, Hiroko Kazama, use their business and their victims love for canines to send them to their untimely deaths. Learn why you should never get into a car with Gen Sekine (or any other man) in part one of this dreadful case.

Sources:

https://s-a-ozbourne.medium.com/the-pet-shop-owner-who-killed-and-disposed-of-his-customers-785876bae373

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wa9NiS5anhY

https://the-line-up.com/saitama-dog-lover-murders

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gen_Sekine

Sound credit:

https://www.silvermansound.com

Episode 1: The Tragic Murder of Junko Furuta

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:07:06 GMT

Waverly is a medical office receptionist who has too much time on her hands, loves everything spooky, true crime and exploring abandoned places. She's a klutz that shouldn't be left alone. Stephanie is a future nurse, who is a serial killer buff and into all things supernatural. She likes to whip out a spirit box randomly. Sierra is a future hair stylist who knows her limits but will tag along for an adventure. Although, she prefers too stay on the outside of creepy, decaying buildings.

Starting out our pilot episode with a doozy, gang.

Junko Furuta was a beautiful 17 year old girl who had everything going for her. That is until a known bully and his friends decided to get revenge on her for turning him down. You'll be left shocked and speechless when you hear what she had to endure for 40 days.

Sources:

https://japaninsides.com/44-days-of-hell-the-story-of-junko-furuta/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/junko-furuta

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MurderofJunko_Furuta

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPzC9VrJy8c

Abandoned Archives: Abandoned PA Turnpike

Wed, 25 May 2022 00:55:37 GMT

A feeling of a post-apocalyptic world in the middle of the Pennsylvania woods, where supposedly a Wendigo, graffitied walls and graffitied crack pavement and... occasional Mennonites singing in the tunnels... can be found.

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/abandoned-pennsylvania-turnpike-2

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/the-ghost-highway-the-abandoned-pennsylvania-turnpike.361609/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AbandonedPennsylvaniaTurnpike

Music: The Other Place by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Abandoned Archives: Belle Isle

Tue, 03 May 2022 19:00:10 GMT

History class is in session, gang. We take a look into the history of Belle Isle in Richmond, VA and it's now abandoned structures. Steph gets a lesson on who Captain John Smith was because apparently, that's not covered in all kindergarten classes. She's never going to live this one down.

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/belle-isle-state-park

https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/historyculture/sergeant-j-osborn-coburn.htm

https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/historyculture/prisoners-in-richmond.htm#:~:text=At%20its%20peak%2C%20there%20were,suffered%20from%20lack%20of%20shelter.

https://www.belleislecraftspirits.com/story/history-belle-isle

https://www.discoveramericablog.com/post/2018/12/16/belle-isle

https://www.silvermansound.com