Episodes
July 19, 2020
Eric Robert // South Dakota // 22
Eric Robert posed as a police officer, pulled over an 18-year-old woman and forced her into the trunk of his car. He heard her talking to someone on her cellphone and ended up fleeing, but was convicted and sentenced to 80 years in prison. Eric ended up beating a prison guard, Ronald Johnson with a pipe, killed him and attempted to escape. https://drinkingthecoolaid.com/ Leave a review: RateThisPodcast.com/ coolaid
July 19, 2020
Susan Cox Powell // Utah // 21
Joshua Powell and Susan Cox Powell got married in 2001 and had two sons, Charles and Braden. Over the years, Susan began indicating that the marriage was quite troubled. The entire Powell family was reported missing on December 7th, 2009 by relatives when the children weren't dropped off at daycare. Joshua and the boys returned home from a camping trip and Susan was missing. During the investigation, police discovered that Joshua's father, Steven, was infatuated with Susan. Steven was arr…
July 19, 2020
Christine Cole // Rhode Island // 20
Christine Cole left her home to buy groceries for her mother two days after her 10th birthday. Her body was discovered 54 days later and the case remained unsolved for more than three decades. After the case was reopened in 2018, DNA was checked in a database. The closest match ended up being a man that wasn't born when Christine disappeared. The DNA matched his father, but criminal charges will not be pursued at this time. https://drinkingthecoolaid.com/ Leave a review: RateThisPodcast.com…
July 15, 2020
Sodder Children Disappearance // West Virginia // 19
On December 24th, 1945, a fire destroyed the Sodder home in Fayetteville, West Virginia. There were eleven people residing in the home that night and and six of them made it out alive. The bodies of five children disappeared and have never been found. Appliances, dictionaries, and other various items were recognizable in the ash. How could there not be a sign of the missing children? Where are their bones? Is it possible that they didn't actually die and were kidnapped before the fire? I…
July 7, 2020
Slender Man // Wisconsin // 18
Slender Man is a fictional supernatural character. He is depicted as thin, unnaturally tall, with long, tentacle-like arms, a featureless head and face, and he wears a black suit. It's just an internet meme that pops up in creepypasta stories. In this story, there are three young girls in the sixth grade, Morgan Geyser, Anissa Weir, and Payton Leutner. One of the kids believed so strongly that Slender Man is real, and she came up with a plan to prove it. https://drinkingthecoolaid.com/ Leav…
July 6, 2020
Lizzie Borden // Massachusetts // 17
Lizzie Borden's family had a lot of money, but they lived in a small, shabby home. Lizzie may have been mentally disturbed and was known to be a kleptomaniac. Besides this, she seemed to be a fairly normal girl. On August 4th, 1892, Lizzie's stepmother and father were hacked to death with an ax. There were only two people in the home that day and evidence is stacking up against Lizzie. Join us for this quick story, it's bound to keep you hopping! https://drinkingthecoolaid.com/ Leave a rev…
June 27, 2020
Jodi Arias // Arizona // 16
As usual, Megan had weird dreams again. After we move past the catfisher in the closet, we jump right into our story. Travis Alexander was murdered in his bathroom in Mesa, Arizona. He was stabbed between 27 and 29 times, shot in the head and his throat was slit. The murderer was his ex-girlfriend, 28-year-old, Jodi Arias. The couple only dated for five months, Jodi was narcissistic and jealous, which is a very dangerous combination. The media couldn't get enough of this story as they kept…
June 22, 2020
The Boys on the Tracks // Arkansas // Part 2 // 15
In part two of The Boys on the Tracks, the bodies were exhumed for a new autopsy and it changed the investigation to homicide. A former wrestler, Billy Jack Haynes, says he witnessed the murders of Kevin Ives and Don Henry. He also claims that he was working for a criminal politician who believed police officers were involved in the the theft of drug money. Before Bill Clinton was president, he was the governor of Arkansas. He chose to ignore all of the weird stuff that was going on and protect…
June 14, 2020
The Boys on the Tracks // Arkansas // Part 1 // 14
You guys, poor baby Monster kitty's ear fell off!!! Alright, it was just a dream, but it was still scary! We'll bring you plenty of ridiculous stories this week. Hanna ran around drunk with horses and Megan fell down, died and watched her beans roll down the stairs. Tune in to find out how Hanna almost sold her car with a naughty mix tape inside! After our drama, we will jump straight into a story about the Boys on the Tracks. In the 1980's, Cocaine was a big problem in Arkansas and drugs were …
June 14, 2020
NXIVM // New York // 13
You Can't miss this week's episode! Hanna decided to be super sneaky and surprise, Megan, for her belated birthday....and only 2 days short of a month late! The only thing we will tell you, is that it's not a bomb....we will also tell you how, Megan, once reeled in not a fish, but a pair of underwear on a cord, that takes talent! But, that's still not as good as the story about a cult from New York, called NXIVM. Cults already make for crazy stories, but they get even crazier! This one has…
June 7, 2020
Denali Brehmer // Alaska // 12
We have whiteboards to tell Hanna she sucks, alcohol baskets on the deck, and moms hiding in the pantry? I guess we have a little bit of everything! We also have a crazy story about Denali Brehmer who was offered a lot of cash from a catfisher, to do some pretty horrendous things. Does she do them? Maybe she does, maybe she doesn't..... Tune in to find out! And don't forget to grab a drink, Megan does not disappoint with screwing up her words in this one! https://drinkingthecoolaid.com/ Le…
May 31, 2020
Marie Noe // Pennsylvania // 11
Megan almost threw this whole story out, but apparently decided, everybody needs to hear the awful story of, Marie Noe. Hanna picked the story, so if you're mad, yell at her! Marie Noe definitely was not the best mom in the world, but still manages to have a whopping total amount of 10 kids, (TW, child deaths are unfortunately a big part of this story). So, grab your kitties to cuddle and try to pretend, Hanna, isn't such a creep! https://drinkingthecoolaid.com/ Leave a review: RateThisPodcast.…
May 24, 2020
Eugene Butler and Kathy Bonderson // North Dakota // 10
Megan decided that she wanted to share our super embarrassing stories from our childhood again, so now you get to hear about our baby egg, that doesn't have a great ending.....much like the stories about Eugene Butler and Kathy Bonderson from North Dakota which includes stolen bones, car crashes, and good ol' life insurance policies. So tune in and remember, if someone randomly tries to take a life insurance policy on you, it's probably suspicious. https://drinkingthecoolaid.com/ Leave a revie…
May 24, 2020
James Byrd Jr. and Sam Bass // Texas // 9
This week, you get to hear how creepy Megan and Hanna were as children! With a little bit of Blue's Clues and Veggie Tales sprinkled on top! We eventually get to the real story, which unfortunately, isn't a laughing matter. We will be talking about a very serious hate crime on James Byrd Jr in Texas. We feel it's very important that stories like these are known because we are passionate about fighting racism and creating change. But don't worry, we won't end on that note, we will also tell…
May 16, 2020
The Phantom Barber and Witch Dance // Mississippi // 8
Keep your windows locked as we talk about the light hearted case, so Megan claims, of the Phantom Barber of Pascagoula in M-I-S-S-I-S-S-I-P-P-I, or you might just wake up to the soothing sound of scissors in your ears tonight. Also, if you see cats tied to campers on beaches, maybe try to stay away instead of walking towards it....But wait, THERE'S MORE! We may give you some more helpful advice in our SECOND story, you read that right, double whammy this week! We will also be talking about t…
May 10, 2020
Crystal Rogers // Kentucky // 7
What do black paint and dog treats have in common? Neither Hanna nor Isaac should be in charge of them ever again. But if you’re having a bad day like them, grab some Taco Bell….or dream it?? While you’re at it, turn the volume up and get cozy because this story about Crystal Rogers gets CRAZY! As it turns out, this story isn’t just about her, but so many lies, secrets, tragedy, and murders in the small town of Bardstown, Kentucky. Then there’s the inmate who mysteriously keeps getting mov…
May 2, 2020
The Purple Gang // Michigan // 6
Have you heard of the Purple Gang from Michigan? Neither have we and this shit is BANANAS! If you love mob history, then buckle up and hold onto your hair, it just may fall off! We will discuss the Lindbergh baby kidnapping, Cleaners and Dyers War, St. Valentines Day Massacre and the Collingwood Manor Massacre. I know this story is all over the place, but don’t ruin the alcohols or you could be put in the problem child division. https://drinkingthecoolaid.com/ Leave a review: RateThisPodcas…
April 26, 2020
Audrey Hilley // Alabama // 5
Put on a onesie and take a bite out of someone's leg....or maybe just a drumstick. This twisted adventure is about a woman named Audrey Hilley from Alabama and is full of fires, poisonings, and injections. It even has a nightmarish end where someone is crawling around in the woods. You better leave the kids alone and tune in or we will burn you out! https://drinkingthecoolaid.com/ Leave a review: RateThisPodcast.com/ coolaid