Holiday Horrors: JonBenét Update & Krampus' Legend In this Christmas-themed episode of the Wicked Stage Pod, the hosts delve into the darker side of the festive season. They start with Jen discussing ghost stories' deep roots in Christmas traditions, tracing back to medieval Europe and Charles Dickens' influence. Ashley updates listeners on the ongoing JonBenét Ramsey case, revealing new forensic analysis and potential breakthroughs. Olivia wraps up with an exploration of Krampus, the mythical anti-Santa of Alpine folklore, detailing his origins, cultural impact, and modern resurgence in pop culture and festivals. The episode balances dark true crime and folklore with festive cheer, ending with a surprising twist connecting host Jen to a Kevin Smith movie.

00:00 Listener Discretion Advised

00:17 Meet the Hosts

00:42 Life Updates and Holiday Cheer 02:08 Olivia's Birth Story

04:24 Floozy Merch Announcement 04:56 Special Christmas Episode

08:16 The Tradition of Christmas Ghost Stories

19:25 The Victorian Era and Charles Dickens

27:35 JonBenet Ramsey Case Overview

52:38 The Santa Theory

54:13 DNA Evidence and CODIS

56:41 New Forensic Analysis

57:05 Burke Ramsey's Interview

58:15 Annual Update from Boulder Police

01:00:24 The Role of Orum Labs

01:01:32 Genetic Genealogy and the JonBenet Ramsey Case

01:02:43 Speculations and Theories

01:08:29 Krampus: The Dark Side of Christmas

01:10:01 Krampus in Modern Culture

01:11:02 Krampus Festivals and Celebrations

01:28:07 Krampus in Pop Culture

01:35:09 Surprise Krampus Twist

01:37:59 Wrapping Up and Future Plans