In 1994, Alison Botha was abducted at knife-point by two men outside her home in South Africa. Driven to a secluded nature reserve, she was raped, disemboweled, nearly decapitated, and left for dead. Against unimaginable odds, Alison survived this brutal attack. But survival was just the beginning—her journey for justice and healing became an inspiration to millions.

Now, decades later, there’s a major update in the case.

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Sources:

• Alison – Documentary (Prime Video)
• Minister Pieter Groenewald Cancels Parole for Alison Botha’s Attackers – Government of South Africa

Sam delves into the twisted and horrifying case of Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo, infamously known as the “Ken and Barbie Killers.” Between 1990 and 1992, this outwardly glamorous couple abducted, sexually assaulted, and murdered young girls—including Karla’s own sister—shattering communities and making headlines across Canada.

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Sam’s sources:

• Killer Queens Podcast – Episode 203: Ken and Barbie Killers: Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo killerqueenspodcast.com
• Ken & Barbie Killers: The Lost Murder Tapes – HBO Max / Hulu The StreamableHBO Max

In this special bonus episode, Jeff and Sam revisit two unforgettable stories from past episodes. Jeff shares the chaotic and unbelievable events of the 1904 St. Louis Olympic Marathon, widely considered the most absurd Olympic race in history. Sam brings back the heartbreaking and powerful story of Jyoti Singh, whose tragic death sparked outrage and led to nationwide protests and legal reform in India.

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Jeff’s Story – The 1904 Olympics:

• Smithsonian Magazine – The 1904 Olympic Marathon May Have Been the Strangest Ever
• Olympics.com – Chaos and Cheating at the 1904 Marathon
• Wikipedia – 1904 Summer Olympics

Sam’s Story – The Story of Jyoti Singh (also known as Nirbhaya):

• BBC – India Gang Rape: The Victim’s Story
• NPR – The Life and Legacy of Jyoti Singh
• Wikipedia – 2012 Delhi Gang Rape and Murder
• Netflix – India’s Daughter Documentary (if still available in your region)

This week, Jeff and Sam dive into two shocking cases. Sam shares the haunting story of Jennifer Carson, whose father was one-half of the infamous San Francisco Witch Killers, and how she’s come to terms with his terrifying legacy. Jeff covers the 1976 Chowchilla Bus Kidnapping, the largest mass kidnapping in American history, where 26 children and their bus driver were buried alive in a moving van.

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Sam’s sources:

• Peacock Documentary: I Lived with a Killer, Season 1, Episode 8 – The San Francisco Witch Killers
• Martinis & Murder Podcast – Episode 17: San Francisco Witch Killers
• People Magazine – Daughter of Serial Killer Speaks Out

Jeff’s sources:

• CNN – Chowchilla Childhood Trauma
• City of Chowchilla – 1976 Bus Kidnapping
• Wikipedia – 1976 Chowchilla Kidnapping
• Los Angeles Times – Photo Essay on the 1976 Chowchilla Bus Kidnapping
• YouTube – Chowchilla Kidnapping Story

This week, Jeff shares the truly horrific and inspiring survival story of Ellen Halbert, a victim of a brutal attack in Austin, Texas, who turned her trauma into a life of advocacy and justice reform. Sam dives into the haunting tale of Elizabeth Báthory, the Hungarian countess often labeled as one of history’s most prolific female serial killers. Her legend involves the torture and murder of hundreds of young women between 1590 and 1610.

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Jeff’s sources:

• “Joseph’s Hammer” (2015) – IMDb
• The Ellen Halbert Story – Joseph's Hammer

Sam’s sources:

• Elizabeth Báthory – Wikipedia
• Elizabeth Bathory – Britannica
• New Theory on the Blood Countess – CBS News
• Elizabeth Bathory – Biography.com
• Bathory’s Torturous Escapades – History.com

This week, Jeff and Sam revisit the Previous Episode 44 about two incredible survival stories.

Jeff shares the story of Mary Vincent, who miraculously survived a violent attack while hitchhiking in 1978 and went on to become a powerful advocate and artist.

Sam tells the unbelievable tale of Aimo Koivunen, a Finnish soldier in WWII who survived extreme conditions after accidentally overdosing on meth.

Enjoy!

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Jeff's sources:

• The Untold Story of Roxanne Hayes: A Life Cut Short by the "Mad Chopper" Killer
• Mary Vincent (artist) - Wikipedia
• Lawrence Singleton - Wikipedia
• Mary Vincent: A Life of Survival

Sam's sources:

• The Incredible Story of Aimo Koivunen
• Aimo Koivunen: The Finnish Soldier Who Survived WWII Thanks To Accidentally Overdosing On Meth

This week, Jeff tells the tragic story of the 1999 murders of JB Beasley and Tracie Hawlett in Ozark, Alabama—an unsolved case for decades that finally led to a conviction in 2023. Sam dives into the deeply disturbing case of Dean Corll, the infamous serial killer known as The Candyman, whose crimes haunted Houston in the early 1970s.

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Jeff’s sources:

• Coley McCraney Gets Life Without Parole – AL.com
• Autopsy Reports Breakdown – WDHN
• Murders of J.B. Beasley and Tracie Hawlett – Wikipedia
• ABC 20/20 – Forever 17

Sam’s sources:

• Dean Corll Case Overview – ABC13
• The Lost Boys – Texas Monthly
• Documentary: Texas True Crime – Season 1, Episode 4

This week, Sam dives into the haunted history of Printer’s Alley and the story of David Schulman, a beloved figure in Nashville’s vibrant nightlife. Meanwhile, Jeff shares the twisted and bizarre true story of Otto in the Attic—a secret lover hidden above the ceiling, a murder, and a magical vagina. You’ll laugh, gasp, and possibly need to lock your attic door.

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Jeff’s sources:

• Dolly Oesterreich’s House – I Am Not a Stalker
• Walburga “Dolly” Oesterreich – Wikipedia
• Murderous Lover in a Silver Lake Attic – LAist
• The Dollop #200 – Otto in the Attic

Sam’s source:

• Printer’s Alley and the Rainbow Room – Nashville Ghosts