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When 19-year-old Morgan Bauer packed her bags and left Aberdeen, South Dakota for Atlanta, Georgia in February 2016, she was chasing big city dreams and independence. With the confidence of youth, she arranged temporary housing through Craigslist and planned to find her footing in a new city far from home. Within days of her arrival, Morgan had vanished without a trace.

The search for Morgan would span years, with her family and friends desperately seeking answers while authorities followed leads that repeatedly went cold. Morgan's last known movements paint a picture of a young woman in survival mode – after her housing arrangement fell through after just one night, she found work as an exotic dancer at a local club. Her final communications included social media posts showing her at a local park, with an unidentified man visible in the background. Then, silence.

Seven years would pass before investigators received the tip that would finally break the case open. In July 2023, authorities searched a property less than a mile from where Morgan was last seen, making the grim discovery of her remains. The subsequent arrests of Jonathan Warren and Katelyn Globe revealed a crime of shocking brutality – Morgan had been strangled, her body dismembered and burned. Warren would later plead guilty to additional charges of necrophilia, receiving a life sentence without possibility of parole.

Through heart-wrenching victim statements, Morgan's family shared the ongoing impact of their loss. Her stepmother's powerful words capture the essence of their grief: "She has now been missing longer than I got to be with her... Everything that was taken from Morgan was taken from us." This episode examines not just the tragic circumstances of Morgan's death, but the painful reality that young women's choices are often scrutinized more harshly than the actions of those who harm them. Join us as we explore Morgan's story and honor her memory beyond the horrific circumstances of her death.

Source Material:

Fox 5 Atlanta Digital Team, jJanuary 10, 2024,Missing Morgan Bauer: Suspects pleads guilty to Porterdale teen’s murder https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/missing-morgan-bauer-suspect-pleads-guilty-to-porterdale-teens-murder

Farberov, Snejana, July 28, 2023, FBI searching Georgia home for remains in 2016 disappearance of 19-year-old Morgan Bauer, https://nypost.com/2023/07/28/fbi-search-home-in-2016-disappearance-of-morgan-bauer/

Jackson, Reeves, October12, 2023, 2 arrested in connection to Atlanta woman’s disappearance, death charged wtih murder: indictments, https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/indictments-suspects-morgan-bauer-case/85-e2b55009-e89b-4662-8965-79f2b96ead24

FBI Atlanta, Public affairs specialist Jenna Sellitto, Jan 11, 2024, Guilty Plea in Murder of Morgan Bauer, https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/atlanta/news/guilty-plea-in-murder-of-morgan-bauer

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The disappearance of Angela Freeman stops you cold—a pregnant teenager vanishes after a late-night argument, leaving behind nothing but her abandoned car, an uncashed paycheck, and a trail of blood near Monet Bridge. Most disturbing wasn't just her disappearance, but how thoroughly local law enforcement botched the investigation from the start.

When Angela's uncle discovered her prized Honda Accord with doors ajar near the bridge she always feared, Perry County officers dismissed what was clearly blood beside the car as "transmission fluid." They refused search dogs, declined help from neighboring agencies, and told her frantic mother this was simply "a case of a girl who lost her car." Only after media involvement did authorities finally take action, revealing Angela's blood-soaked shoes scattered near the bridge and evidence someone had entered the nearby river.

Three decades later, multiple questions remain. Was it her ex-boyfriend Stephen, last seen arguing with her at 1AM? Her mother's racist boyfriend who'd taken out a life insurance policy on Angela weeks earlier? Or someone connected to the complicated love triangle involving her friend's boyfriend? While jurisdictional failures and evidence mishandling have complicated the case, Angela's family continues fighting for justice, particularly her brother Nicholas who keeps her memory alive through music and advocacy.

This case serves as a haunting reminder of how crucial those initial investigative hours are—and what happens when those tasked with finding justice fail their most vulnerable citizens. If you have information about Angela Freeman's disappearance, please contact the authorities. Some secrets can't remain buried forever, even in the shadows of Monet Bridge.

https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/cold-case-spotlight/mother-brother-looking-answers-25-years-after-pregnant-mississippi-teen-n912151
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By Juliet Muir


By Will Polston
Published: Sep. 11, 2022 at 11:35 PM CDT
https://www.wdam.com/2022/09/12/29-years-later-angela-freeman-case-remains-open/

https://www.wjtv.com/news/in-depth-reports/missing-angela-freeman-last-seen-in-petal-28-years-ago/

https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Angela_Freeman

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Ever wondered what happened to all those vampires that supposedly haunted New Orleans? They're still here—but they're not what you think.

Journey with us as we pull back the curtain on modern vampire communities thriving right under our noses. Maven Lore, the reluctant king of New Orleans' Vampire Court, and Merticus of the Atlanta Vampire Alliance reveal a world where garlic is welcome on pizza, coffins are replaced by comfortable beds, and acceptance is the highest value.

We explore the three fascinating types of modern vampires: sanguinarians who consume small amounts of blood from tested donors, tantric vampires who draw energy from physical touch, and psychic vampires who can absorb energy from something as simple as a stranger's smile. These communities exist worldwide, creating safe spaces where people from all backgrounds can find belonging without judgment.

Forget the Hollywood stereotypes—today's vampires are your neighbors, coworkers, and friends. They hold day jobs as graphic designers, DJs, and antique furniture experts. While they might don fangs for special events, their vampire identity is just one aspect of their multifaceted lives.

The episode takes a serious turn as we discuss real vampire hunters who terrorized the community in the 1990s, including a shocking stabbing incident. We also share information about the Unity Project, a new website connecting vampire communities nationwide. www.unityproject.life

Whether you're vampire-curious or simply fascinated by subcultures that challenge social norms, this episode offers a rare glimpse into a world where being different isn't just accepted—it's celebrated. Listen now to discover the true power of finding your tribe in unexpected places.

Source Material:

Varner, Grant, Oct 2022, Vampires in New Orleans, sink your teeth into this interview, https://www.whereyat.com/vampires-in-new-orleans

Andrew, Scottie, Oct 2022, Inside the world of real-life vampires in New Orleans and Atlanta, https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/29/us/real-vampires-new-orleans-atlanta-cec

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Step into the shadows of New Orleans' French Quarter, where legend and reality blur in the haunting tale of Jacques Saint-Germain. When this mysterious aristocrat arrived in early 1900s New Orleans, he quickly captivated high society with his charm, wealth, and extravagant dinner parties at his Royal Street residence. But something wasn't quite right - he never ate with his guests, preferring instead to sip from an ornate chalice while regaling them with vivid stories of centuries past.

What made Jacques truly fascinating was his claimed connection to the Count of Saint-Germain, an enigmatic 18th-century European nobleman whom Voltaire once described as "a man who knows everything and who never dies." The resemblance between the two men was uncanny, both physically and in their mannerisms, leading some to whisper - what if they weren't merely related, but the same immortal being?

This fascinating mystery took a sinister turn when a terrified woman leaped from Jacques' second-story balcony, hysterically claiming he had bitten her neck. When police arrived to investigate, they found Jacques had vanished overnight, abandoning most possessions. The truly chilling discovery came when authorities found numerous wine bottles in his home, each containing a mixture of wine and human blood.

Had an actual vampire been entertaining the elite of New Orleans? The legend of Jacques Saint-Germain continues to haunt the Crescent City, where sightings of the man were reported throughout the 1900s. His tale serves as a perfect embodiment of New Orleans itself - beautiful, mysterious, seductive, and harboring secrets just beneath its enchanting surface.

Join us as we explore this captivating vampire legend that reminds us why New Orleans has long been considered America's most haunted city. Subscribe now and share with friends who appreciate a good supernatural mystery - your neck will thank you for it!

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“1039-1041 Royal St.” The Collins C. Diboll Vieux Carré Survey: Property Info. The Historic New Orleans Collection®. https://www.hnoc.org/vcs/property_info.php?lot=22915.

Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia. “comte de Saint-Germain.” Encyclopedia Britannica, April 17, 2015. https://www.britannica.com/biography/comte-de-Saint-Germain.

McCann, Erin. “Meet The Count Of Saint Germain, A New Orleans Vampire Who Probably Still Walks Among Us.” Ranker, September 23, 2021. https://www.ranker.com/list/count-saint-germain-vampire-legend/erin-mccann.

Oakley, I. Cooper. The Comte de St. Germain: The Secret of Kings. Milan: Sulli-Rao, 1912. https://books.google.com/books?id=FGH5CRoW1vQC.

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"Miss Hannah is mean to me." These words, spoken by six-year-old Bella Fontenelle, now haunt everyone who knew the vibrant little girl from Harahan, Louisiana. What happens when a child's complaint about an adult caregiver goes beyond typical childhood protest and becomes a desperate cry for help? And what dark impulses drive someone to silence that voice forever?

We dive deep into one of the most disturbing child murder cases from recent Louisiana history. Hannah Landon, a former stripper who had been dating Bella's father for four years, was entrusted with caring for Bella and her older sister when their dad was working late. But beneath the surface of this seemingly normal blended family arrangement lurked a sinister dynamic that would ultimately turn deadly.

The case unfolds through a trail of disturbing evidence: surveillance footage of Landon pulling a wagon containing Bella's body in a chlorine bucket to her mother's lawn, premeditated internet searches for criminal defense attorneys, and the shocking motive that emerged during trial. We examine the warning signs that appeared in Bella's behavior at school, where teachers noted increasing anxiety and sadness, especially following time spent in Landon's care.

Most heartbreaking are the efforts Bella made to speak up. Working with a child psychologist for separation anxiety following her parents' divorce, she finally gathered the courage to tell her father about Landon's treatment. His confrontation with Landon triggered the ultimate betrayal - rather than changing her behavior, Landon chose to eliminate the "problem" permanently.

Though justice was eventually served with Landon's conviction and life sentence, this case leaves us questioning how we respond when children voice concerns about their caregivers. Are we listening closely enough? Join us for this emotional episode that reminds us why protecting vulnerable voices matters more than we can possibly imagine.

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Link to article containing Ring.com Video and restraining order:

https://www.wlbt.com/2023/04/27/court-documents-reveal-history-fights-between-fontenelles-mother-accused-murderer/

Source Material:

Purpura, Paula, May 6, 2025, Bunnak ‘Hannah’ Landon gets life plus 80 years for murdering 6-year-old Bella Fontenelle https://www.jpda.us/bunnak-hannah-landon-gets-life-plus-80-years-for-murdering-6-year-old-bella-fontenelle/

Purpura, Paula, May 2, 2025, Jury rejects Bunnak Landon’s insanity defense, convicts her of murdering 6-year-old Bella Fontenelle https://www.jpda.us/jury-rejects-bunnak-landons-insanity-defense-convicts-her-of-murdering-6-year-old-bella-fontenelle/

Photo credit WLBT3, Court documents reveal history of fights between Fontenelle’s mother, accused murderer, https://www.wlbt.com/2023/04/27/court-documents-reveal-history-fights-between-fontenelles-mother-accused-murderer/

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Have you ever wondered about the true cost of extraordinary talent? The story of Robert Johnson takes us deep into the heart of Mississippi Delta Blues, where legend and reality collide at a dusty crossroads under moonlight.

Robert Johnson was born in Mississippi in 1911, just one generation removed from slavery. What's captivating about his story isn't just his revolutionary blues playing but the mysterious transformation that made it possible. As a young man, Johnson was merely adequate on guitar—so mediocre that blues legend Son House once cruelly declared, "Boy, you ain't never gonna amount to nothing playing like that." Then something extraordinary happened.

Johnson disappeared. When he returned, his fingers danced across the guitar with impossible dexterity, creating sounds that seemed to come from another world. His sudden mastery gave birth to whispers—had he made a midnight deal at a lonely crossroads with a smooth-talking stranger dressed in black and red? The folklore surrounding Johnson's supernatural transformation connects to ancient traditions about crossroads as liminal spaces where realms intersect. What many don't realize is that the "devil" figure in these tales closely resembles Papa Legba, a deity from West African and Haitian traditions who serves as a gateway between humans and spirits.

Despite recording only 29 songs and dying mysteriously at just 27 years old, Johnson's influence reaches across generations. His innovative techniques became the foundation for modern blues and rock music, with legends like Eric Clapton calling him "the most important blues singer who ever lived." Songs like "Crossroad Blues" and "Hellhound on My Trail" hint at the supernatural bargain that may have sealed his fate, creating a legacy that continues to haunt American music nearly a century later.

Join us as we explore the man behind the myth, the cultural significance of crossroads deals, and the enduring power of a musical genius whose brief life cast an impossibly long shadow. Whether you're a blues enthusiast or simply love a good supernatural tale, this story of talent, ambition, and possible cosmic consequences will leave you wondering about the price we pay for greatness.

Sources:

Courtney Ingle - July 13, 2023
https://magnoliatribune.com.dream.website/2023/07/13/robert-johnson-the-man-myth-legend-and-legacy/


https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/25/obituaries/robert-johnson-overlooked.html

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

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Curses, revenge, and a town in flames—the legend of the Yazoo Witch stands as one of Mississippi's most spine-chilling local tales.

We dive deep into this haunting Southern story made famous by renowned Mississippi author Willie Morris, exploring how a mysterious woman living along the banks of the Yazoo River became the subject of fear and suspicion in the 1880s. Accused of luring fishermen to their deaths during storms and practicing dark magic, her story takes a dramatic turn when young Joe Bob Duggett discovers her performing rituals over dead bodies.

What follows is a chase into the swamp that ends with the witch sinking into quicksand—but not before she utters a terrifying curse: "I will break out of my grave and burn down the whole town on May 25th, 1904." Though buried with heavy chains wrapped around her grave to prevent escape, exactly twenty years later, Yazoo City erupts in flames. When the smoke clears, residents discover the chains around her grave mysteriously broken.

The witch's nameless grave still stands in Yazoo City's Glenwood Cemetery, just 50 feet from Willie Morris himself, who immortalized her legend. Unlike many folk tales that fade with time, this one comes with physical evidence you can visit today—a lasting reminder of promises kept from beyond the grave.

We also share exciting podcast updates, including our new merchandise line, upcoming vampire-themed episodes, and our growing listener map across four countries. Have a vampire legend from your hometown? We'd love to feature it during our special vampire week!

Listen now to discover why some chains can't contain vengeance, and why the residents of Yazoo City will never forget May 25th, 1904.

Source Material

Photo Credit: WLBT news

Morris, Willie (1980). Good old boy: A Delta boyhood. Oxford, MS: Yoknapatawpha Press, Inc. 3-7.

Beavers, Ben, Willie Morris: A Biography, https://www.mswritersandmusicians.com/mississippi-writers/willie-morris

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Deep in the Georgia mountains stands the haunting ruins of Corpsewood Manor, a handcrafted brick sanctuary built by two men seeking escape from modern society. Their dream of peaceful isolation ended in bloodshed on a cold December night in 1982.

Dr. Charles Scudder wasn't running from anything specific when he left his prestigious position as a pharmacology professor at Loyola University. At 50, with his marriages behind him and children grown, he simply craved something different—a life untethered from societal expectations. Alongside his companion Joseph Odom and two massive mastiffs named after demonic figures, he purchased 40 acres near Tryon, Georgia, and began building what locals would come to call "the castle."

What they accomplished was remarkable. With no construction experience beyond what Scudder learned from books, they laid 45,000 bricks by hand, created stained glass windows, established gardens, beehives, and a vineyard. They lived modestly on $200 monthly, keeping their wealth in banks rather than their home. Their eccentric residence featured occult imagery, pink gargoyles, and a notorious "Pink Room" in their three-story chicken coop where they entertained guests with homemade wine and hallucinogens Scudder had brought from his research days.

The story turns tragic when Kenneth Avery Brock, a local allowed to hunt on their property, shares details about the "homosexual devil worshippers" with his roommate—a man with a previous murder conviction. What began as a robbery attempt quickly descended into horrific violence, leaving Scudder, Odom, and their beloved dogs dead, their killers fleeing with little more than trinkets and coins.

This wasn't just a random crime—it reflected the emerging Satanic Panic of the 1980s, when alternative lifestyles were viewed with suspicion and fear. Corpsewood shows how prejudice can transform into violence, and how living authentically can sometimes come at an unimaginable cost.

Visit our website to see images of Corpsewood Manor and learn more about this fascinating case where the American dream of freedom collided with the darkest aspects of human nature.

Sources:

https://www.northgeorgiahistory.com/post/death-comes-to-corpsewood-manor

Luke Gregson, October 21,Fearful Symmetry in the North Georgia Woods. 2024https://oxfordamerican.org/oa-now/the-corpsewood-manor-murders

The Corpsewood Manor Murders in North Georgia - Amy Petulla (2016)

Mother Earth News - A Castle In the Woods by Charles Scudder - April/May (1981)

Various newspaper articles from 1982-1983

Ellis, David “Corpsewood: A True Crime Like No Other”, 2016
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JSJ1BJC/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Grey, Orrin “House of Horror: The Brutal Murders at Georgia’s Corpsewood Manor”, 2019
https://the-line-up.com/corpsewood-manor

Petula, Amy “The Corpsewood Manor Murders in North Georgia”, 2018
https://www.amazon.com/Corpsewood-Manor-Murders-North-Georgia-ebook/dp/B01IFYLMZ4/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1548036178&sr=1-1

Scudder, Charles “A Castle in the Country”, 1981
https://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/castle-in-the-country-zmaz81mazraw


West v The State, 1984
https://law.justia.com/cases/georgia/supreme-court/1984/40134-1.html
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