Eww! That’s Creepy

#134 Faking Their Own Death: Bennie Harden Wint

Welcome all creepy cats to Eww! That’s Creepy podcast! We are in the mood for drama, so our theme for the week is people who tried to fake their own death. Melissa is going to tell Jackie about the disappearance and reappearance of Bennie Harden Windt, who was presumed dead for over twenty years. Let’s get creepy!

 

 

Sources

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1132483/Man-faked-death-went-run-20-years-believing-police-They-werent.html

https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=6761530&page=1

#133 Unsolved in Japan: Vending Machine Murders

Hello hell cats and welcome to Eww! That’s Creepy podcast! We are back with another unsolved mystery that occurred in Japan. Melissa will tell Jackie about a serial killer who targeted their victims through vending machine poisonings all over Japan. Please be aware that this episode will discuss poisoning, suicide and murder. Listener discretion is advised.

 

 

Sources

https://personalinjurylawcal.com/blog/the-paraquat-vending-machine-murders/

https://medium.com/the-mystery-box/the-vending-machine-murders-6876a52be4a7

https://www.nytimes.com/1985/12/10/world/japanese-puzzle-the-vending-machine-murders.html

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1985-10-27-8503130469-story.html

#132 Unsolved in Japan: Murders of Eiko Akashi & Keiko Mizuno

Thank you for listening to Eww! That’s Creepy podcast! In this episode, Melissa will tell Jackie about an unsolved mystery from the Japan. Two friends and coworkers out picking ferns were brutally killed, and their attacker has never been identified. Please be aware that this episode will discuss a vicious attack, assault and murder. Listener discretion is advised.

 

 

Sources

https://inf.news/en/world/f36eafc610c4ae45c9137cb7255a5c1c.html

https://medium.com/@yumiok7608/nagaokakyou-hill-homicide-89e5d106e0e2

https://min.news/en/world/cf32fc417b29fc93c0b0d4a15aba2d05.html

https://youtu.be/4wD88PIJSSg

#131 Arson Addiction: Oakwood Park Apartments

What’s up hell cats, welcome to Eww! That’s Creepy podcast! In this episode, Jackie is going to tell Melissa about the 1996 burning of the Oakwood Park apartment building in Portland, Oregon.  A fire started in the stairwell tore through the apartment, while the arsonist was closer than police anticipated. Please be aware that this episode will discuss arson, drug use, child abuse, and the death of children. Listener discretion is advised.

 

https://murderpedia.org/male.D/d/deford-ray-martin.htm

 

#130 Arson Addiction: 2010 East Texas Church Fires

Welcome to Eww! That’s Creepy podcast, and our first case of 2023! In this episode, Melissa will be telling Jackie about a string of fires started in East Texas during 2010. What started as a potential accidental fire at a baptist church turned into a manhunt for multiple perpetrators. Please be aware that this episode will discuss arson and drug use. Listener discretion is advised.

 

 

SOURCES

https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2010/10/arson-texas-anatomy-of-the-east-texas-church-fires/

https://www.cbs19.tv/article/news/exclusive-convicted-arsonist-in-the-2010-church-fires-opens-up-to-cbs-19-about-his-life-behind/501-266179282

https://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/02/us/02church.html

https://www.kltv.com/2020/01/13/fire-faith-forgiveness-east-texas-church-fires-years-later/

#129 Creepy Christmas: Goblins, Witches & Haunted Presents

Happy holidays from Eww! That’s Creepy podcast! I’m this episode, Jackie tells Melissa about a few different Christmas goblins and ghouls. And to finish, she will share a true story about a paranormal Christmas present. Let’s get creepy!

 

 

https://www.travelchannel.com/interests/holidays/articles/its-a-paranormal-christmas

https://www.wlbt.com/2021/01/25/family-believes-christmas-present-unleashed-paranormal-activity-their-brandon-home/

https://greekerthanthegreeks.com/2014/12/greek-christmas-customs-traditions-2.html

https://www.vice.com/en/article/595y9n/screw-santa-claus-and-celebrate-befana-italys-kidnapping-christmas-witch

https://boroughsofthedead.com/frau-perchta/

https://colonialghosts.com/ghosts-and-christmas/

#128 Creepy Christmas: History of Christmas Ghost Stories

Happy holidays hellcats! On this episode of Eww! That’s Creepy podcast, the twins will be discussing the history of Christmas ghost stories. And we officially will be resurrecting the tradition of Christmas Eve ghost stories. Let’s get creepy!

 

Sources

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/plea-resurrect-christmas-tradition-telling-ghost-stories-180967553/

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-do-ghost-stories-go-christmas-180961547/

https://www.history.com/news/christmas-tradition-ghost-stories

https://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/christmastime-ghost-stories/

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

#127 Female Family Annihilators: Mary Beth Tinning

Welcome back to Eww! That’s Creepy podcast! In this episode, Jackie will tell Melissa about a female family annihilator named Mary Beth Tinning. Over the course of fourteen years, eight of Mary Beth’s children fell deathly ill or died of suspicious circumstances. However, with Mary Beth’s husband standing behind her, she claims that she is innocent. Please be aware that this episode will heavily discuss the death of infants and children. Listener discretion is advised.

 

https://murderpedia.org/female.T/t/tinning-marybeth.htm

#126 Female Family Annihilators: Debora Green (Attempted)

Welcome to Eww! That’s Creepy podcast! Our theme for the week will be female family annihilators, both attempted and actually completed. Melissa will start by telling Jackie about Debora Green, a near genius woman who seemed destined for success. However, a toxic marriage poked cracks in Debora’s mental health, eventually leading to a shocking and tragic act. Please be aware that this episode will mention suicide, as well as discuss drug and alcohol abuse, poisoning, and arson. Listener discretion is advised.

 

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

https://loriajohnston.medium.com/the-unthinkable-crimes-of-dr-debora-green-2257a5dcd9a3

Rule, Ann. Bitter Harvest. Simon & Schuster, 1997

#125 The Uber Killer: Fangqi Lu

Hello creepy cats! Welcome to Eww! That’s Creepy podcast. In this episode, Jackie tells Melissa about another Uber driver who killed while on the job. Although this interaction took just 50 seconds and no weapons were used, it still resulted in a heartbreaking tragedy. Please be aware that this episode will discuss assault. Listener discretion is advised.

 

https://www.wisemorrissey.com/news/uber-faces-10m-suit-over-drivers-fatal-assault-on-cabbie/

https://www.wisemorrissey.com/news/a-month-after-lyft-failed-to-report-driver-accused-in-assault-he-fatally-kicked-a-taxi-driver-while-working-for-uber/

https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/3/31/18465109/release-records-explaining-why-cabdriver-s-killer-wasn-t-charged-lawsuit-says

https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/uber-driver-accused-of-murder-was-involved-in-earlier-attack

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/cab-driver-murder-anis-tunegkar-states-attorney-fangqi-lu-china/

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/anis-tunkegar-murder-arrest-warrant-suspect-china-lu-fangqi/

https://cwbchicago.com/2020/12/murderer-fled-the-country-while-a-string-of-prosecutors-made-cops-jump-through-hoops-records-show.html