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Champagne and Murder, Please

Champagne and Murder, Please

By: Brittany
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 Welcome to Champagne and Murder Please, the podcast where the eerie, the unexplained, and the downright terrifying come to life. Each episode, we dive into true crime cases, from infamous murders to unsolved mysteries, explore the dark history of witches and occult practices, and venture into the world of the paranormal—where ghosts, hauntings, and curses lurk in the shadows. Plus, we investigate cryptids like Bigfoot, the Mothman, and other legendary creatures that blur the line between myth and reality. If you love all things spooky, sinister, and strange, you’ve found your new obsession.Brittany True Crime
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  • Riders in the Hollow: The Hex Hollow Murder and the Wild Hunt

    Riders in the Hollow: The Hex Hollow Murder and the Wild Hunt
    Dec 24 2025
    In this solo episode, I step into the quiet hills of Pennsylvania’s Hex Hollow, where folklore and fear collided with devastating reality. The 1928 murder of Nelson Rehmeyer is often remembered as a “witchcraft killing,” but that label flattens a far more complicated story. Poverty, superstition, desperation, and community pressure all braided together, with tragic consequences.Alongside the case, we trace the ancient legend of the Wild Hunt. A ghostly procession said to ride the winter skies, carrying omens, warnings, and echoes of communal guilt. Not as a gimmick, but as a mirror. Folklore doesn’t cause violence, but it often shows us where fear already lives.This episode is about belief systems, moral responsibility, and what happens when people mistake myth for permission. It’s also a reminder that while legends fade into the mist, the harm done to real people never does.Listener discretion advised. This episode discusses murder, coercion, and domestic violence.988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline📞 Call or text 988🌐 https://988lifeline.orgAvailable 24/7 for emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or crisis support.Crisis Text Line📞 Text HOME to 741741🌐 https://www.crisistextline.orgFree, confidential texting support anytime.National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline📞 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)🌐 https://www.nami.org/helpInformation, referrals, and support for individuals and families.National Domestic Violence Hotline📞 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)📞 TTY: 1-800-787-3224🌐 https://www.thehotline.org24/7 confidential support, safety planning, and local resources.Love Is Respect (Teen and Young Adult Focused)📞 1-866-331-9474📞 Text LOVEIS to 22522🌐 https://www.loveisrespect.orgSupport for unhealthy or abusive relationships.Mental Health Support Domestic Violence & Abuse Support https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rehmeyer%27s_Hollow https://www.wgal.com/article/york-county-history-of-the-hex-house/62778197 https://www.ydr.com/story/news/history/blogs/york-town-square/2017/10/14/murder-and-witchcraft-incredible-story-york-countys-hex-murder/764018001/ https://unchartedlancaster.com/witchcraft-and-murder-in-hex-hollow/ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/109023095/nelson_dietrich-rehmeyer https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3145016/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Hunt https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%C5%B5n_Annwn https://starofnature.org/wild-hunt-mythology/ https://fellowshipandfairydust.com/2019/07/01/the-wild-hunt/ https://www.nuggetnews.com/story/2020/10/20/news/the-wild-hunt/31298.htm
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    9 mins
  • The Snow Witch and the Beauty Queen

    The Snow Witch and the Beauty Queen
    Dec 17 2025

    In this episode, we uncork a glass and wander straight into the winter-dark. First, we follow the long, creaking footsteps of Frau Perchta, a midwinter enforcer with a taste for justice and a reputation for… creative disembowelment. She prowls Alpine nights like a stern auntie from the underworld, checking lists the way Santa wishes he could.

    Then we shift the spotlight to Boulder, Colorado, where the murder of JonBenét Ramsey still hangs over true crime history like a strand of tinsel that refuses to fall. We revisit the timeline, the conflicting theories, and the uneasy quiet that settles over a case still wrapped in unanswered questions.

    Two stories, one chilling thread: what happens when innocence meets the darker corners of winter lore and human nature. Let’s step into the frost and see what stares back. ❄️🕯️


    Crisis & Support Resources:

    • U.S. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988 | https://988lifeline.org

    • Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741 | https://www.crisistextline.org

    • SAMHSA Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) | https://www.samhsa.gov

    • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 | https://www.thehotline.org

    • RAINN Sexual Assault Helpline: 1-800-656-4673 | https://www.rainn.org

    • Trans Lifeline (U.S./Canada): 1-877-565-8860 | https://www.translifeline.org

    • Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 (press 1) | https://www.veteranscrisisline.net

    • International Hotline Directory: https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/


    • https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/frau-perchta

    • https://www.britannica.com/topic/Perchta

    • https://www.thecollector.com/frau-perchta-germanic-folklore/

    • https://mythology.net/germanic/germanic-spirits/frau-perchta/

    • https://www.alpinefolklore.org/perchta-traditions

    • https://bouldercolorado.gov/jonbenet-ramsey-homicide City of Boulder
      https://www.jonbenetramsey.com/evidence/ jonbenetramsey.com

    • https://www.jonbenetramsey.com/casefiles/ jonbenetramsey.com

      https://www.biography.com/crime/jonbenet-ramsey-murder-investigation-timeline Biography


    • https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jonbenet-ramsey-case-colorado-ransom-note-evidence-48-hours/ CBS News

    • https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/jonbenet-ramsey-murder-further-investigation-dna-technology-boulder-colorado/ CBS News

      • https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/cold-cases/jonbenet-ramsey/ Crime Museum

      https://www.thesmokinggun.com/sites/default/files/assets/johnkarr.pdf thesmokinggun.com
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Death at Big Moose Lake and the Christmas Werewolf

    Death at Big Moose Lake and the Christmas Werewolf
    Dec 10 2025
    This week on Champagne and Murder, Please, we’re heading into the icy shadows of the Adirondacks—where a summer romance took a deadly turn. Grace Mae Brown, a young factory worker with dreams bigger than her circumstances, met a tragic end on Big Moose Lake, and the truth behind her death became one of the most sensational trials of the early 1900s. We’ll unravel the heartbreak, the lies, the evidence, and the haunting legacy Grace left behind.Then, because the holiday season apparently wasn’t spooky enough, we’re unwrapping the chilling legend of the Christmas Werewolf—a winter creature that supposedly prowls through villages when the nights are longest, looking for more than milk and cookies. Is it folklore? A morality tale? Or a genuine monster stalking the snow?Grab your champagne, bundle up, and join us for a wintry double feature of true crime and folklore that proves the holidays aren’t always merry and bright.• National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) • National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Grace_Brown https://murderpedia.org/male.G/g/gillette-chester.htm https://www.adirondack.net/history/grace-brown https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/classics/chester_gillette https://www.hamilton.edu/news/story/burke-library-to-receive-diary-of-adirondacks-murderer-chester-gillette https://unsolved.com/gallery/ghost-of-grace-brown https://nysba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/BarJournJulyAug06.pdfOlaus Magnus — Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus https://archive.org/details/Historiaedegent00OlauOxford University Press blog — “Witches, werewolves, and Christmas”: https://blog.oup.com/2016/10/witches-werewolves-christmas/Atlas Obscura — “The Long, Hidden History of the Viking Obsession With...wolf warriors”: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/hidden-history-viking-wolf-warrior-werewolfNordic Visitor — “The 13 Yule Lads of Iceland” https://www.nordicvisitor.com/blog/the-13-yule-lads-of-iceland/University of Manitoba (news) — “Werewolves at Christmas” https://news.umanitoba.ca/werewolves-at-christmas/Doris V. Sutherland — “Werewolf Wednesday: Festive Lycanthropy” https://dorisvsutherland.com/2024/12/25/werewolf-wednesday-festive-lycanthropy/Project Gutenberg / Pitt / Dash folklore page — Werewolf legends and Germanic lore https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/werewolf.htmlMatador Network — “The 7 Creepiest Christmas Characters From European Folklore” https://matadornetwork.com/read/creepiest-christmas-characters-european-folklore/Writing Werewolf / blog posts and other compiled folklore pieces on Christmas werewolves (various regional accounts, supplemental reading): https://writingwerewolf.wordpress.com/tag/christmas-folklore/
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    34 mins
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