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Macabre Mondays
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Welcome to Macabre Mondays! Where mystery meets the macabre. Some people start their week with coffee. We (mainly Ale) prefer ghosts, mysteries, and things that go bump in the night. Join Alejandra, a lifelong storyteller with a fascination for the strange, the sinister, and the spooky as she shares chilling tales with her husband Tom, who's hearing them for the first time. There's a little bit of marriage, mystery, and some mayhem, all in a weekly escape into the darker side of life.
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Steven Stayner: The Boy Who Remembered His Name
2w ago01:19:15Tap to summarizeIn 1972, seven-year-old Steven Stayner disappeared while walking home from school in Merced, California. For more than seven years, he was forced to live under another name, until the kidnapping of five-year-old Timothy White pushed Steven to make a decision that would save them both.In Part 1, we tell Steven’s story on its own: his abduction, the years he spent living as “Dennis Parnell,” his escape, his difficult return home, and the complicated life that followed after survival.🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.New here? Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen.Your guides through the strange, the sinister, and the spooky…For photos of todays episode visit our social handles or our website to learn more.Join us each week as we delve into the world where mystery meets the macabre: Instagram: @macabremondayspodcast Facebook: Macabre Mondays Podcast YouTube: @macabremondayspodcast TikTok: @macabremondayspodcast X: @macabremondays_ 📬 Want to give us a scare? Email us at: macabremondayspodcast@gmail.comSources listed on our site!Disclaimer: Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast created for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information discussed in this episode has been compiled from publicly available sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every detail is complete or free of error. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any law enforcement agency, court, or official organization. This content may include graphic descriptions of violence, which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Macabre Mondays does not condone or glorify criminal behavior.
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Listener Confessions Pt. 5
3w ago00:39:55Tap to summarizeIn Listener Confessions Pt. 5, we’re opening the inbox and sharing another collection of creepy, eerie, and completely unforgettable stories submitted by our listeners.This episode includes a frightening encounter involving Santería, a mysterious figure standing at the end of a hallway, an unexpected ghost runner named Dennis (?), and a Valentine’s night at home that quickly turns into something much more sinister.Thank you to everyone who trusted us with their stories and allowed us to share them. Keep sending in your strange experiences, unexplained encounters, and terrifying confessions so we can continue scaring Tom, myself and probably everyone listening along with us. We appreciate you all!🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.New here? Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen.Your guides through the strange, the sinister, and the spooky…For photos of todays episode visit our social handles or our website to learn more.Join us each week as we delve into the world where mystery meets the macabre: Instagram: @macabremondayspodcast Facebook: Macabre Mondays Podcast YouTube: @macabremondayspodcast TikTok: @macabremondayspodcast X: @macabremondays_ 📬 Want to give us a scare? Email us at: macabremondayspodcast@gmail.comSources listed on our site!Disclaimer: Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast created for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information discussed in this episode has been compiled from publicly available sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every detail is complete or free of error. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any law enforcement agency, court, or official organization. This content may include graphic descriptions of violence, which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Macabre Mondays does not condone or glorify criminal behavior.
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The Andrew Cunanan Case: Five Murders, One Nationwide Manhunt
4w ago01:49:08Tap to summarizeBefore the murder of Gianni Versace dominated headlines around the world in the late 90's, four other innocent men had already been killed.In this episode, we trace Andrew Cunanan's deadly cross-country killing spree from beginning to end, honoring the lives of Jeff Trail, David Madson, Lee Miglin, William Reese, and Gianni Versace while exploring the nationwide manhunt, the unanswered questions surrounding Cunanan's motives, and why this case remains one of the most unsettling murder sprees in American history.🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.New here? Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen.Your guides through the strange, the sinister, and the spooky…For photos of todays episode visit our social handles or our website to learn more.Join us each week as we delve into the world where mystery meets the macabre: Instagram: @macabremondayspodcast Facebook: Macabre Mondays Podcast YouTube: @macabremondayspodcast TikTok: @macabremondayspodcast X: @macabremondays_ 📬 Want to give us a scare? Email us at: macabremondayspodcast@gmail.comSources listed on our site!Disclaimer: Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast created for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information discussed in this episode has been compiled from publicly available sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every detail is complete or free of error. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any law enforcement agency, court, or official organization. This content may include graphic descriptions of violence, which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Macabre Mondays does not condone or glorify criminal behavior.
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The Mary Celeste: History's Most Infamous Ghost Ship
Jul 601:25:40Tap to summarizeIn 1872, the merchant ship Mary Celeste set sail across the Atlantic Ocean with an experienced captain, his wife, their young daughter, and a crew of seasoned sailors. Weeks later, the ship was discovered drifting alone. The cargo remained onboard. Supplies were untouched. But every person aboard had vanished without a trace.In this episode of Cruise Cabin 13, we separate fact from fiction as we explore the true story behind one of history's most infamous ghost ships. From the ship's troubled past and mysterious abandonment to the investigation in Gibraltar and the theories that still divide historians today, we're uncovering what really happened aboard the Mary Celeste.🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.New here? Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen.Your guides through the strange, the sinister, and the spooky…For photos of todays episode visit our social handles or our website to learn more.Join us each week as we delve into the world where mystery meets the macabre: Instagram: @macabremondayspodcast Facebook: Macabre Mondays Podcast YouTube: @macabremondayspodcast TikTok: @macabremondayspodcast X: @macabremondays_ 📬 Want to give us a scare? Email us at: macabremondayspodcast@gmail.comSources listed on our site!Disclaimer: Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast created for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information discussed in this episode has been compiled from publicly available sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every detail is complete or free of error. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any law enforcement agency, court, or official organization. This content may include graphic descriptions of violence, which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Macabre Mondays does not condone or glorify criminal behavior.
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Jayne Mansfield: The Real Story Behind Hollywood's Blonde Bombshell
Jun 2901:06:02Tap to summarizeFor decades, the world has remembered Jayne Mansfield for one tragic night. But behind the headlines was a woman far more complex than the "blonde bombshell" Hollywood created.In this episode, we uncover the real story of Jayne Mansfield, from her rise to fame and carefully crafted public image to the relationships, career struggles, and heartbreaking events leading up to the 1967 crash that forever changed her family's life. We also separate fact from fiction surrounding her death, explore how her daughter Mariska Hargitay reclaimed her mother's legacy, and explain how one devastating tragedy became forever linked to highway safety.🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.New here? Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen.Your guides through the strange, the sinister, and the spooky…For photos of todays episode visit our social handles or our website to learn more.Join us each week as we delve into the world where mystery meets the macabre: Instagram: @macabremondayspodcast Facebook: Macabre Mondays Podcast YouTube: @macabremondayspodcast TikTok: @macabremondayspodcast X: @macabremondays_ 📬 Want to give us a scare? Email us at: macabremondayspodcast@gmail.comSources listed on our site!Disclaimer: Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast created for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information discussed in this episode has been compiled from publicly available sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every detail is complete or free of error. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any law enforcement agency, court, or official organization. This content may include graphic descriptions of violence, which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Macabre Mondays does not condone or glorify criminal behavior.
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The Strange Side of Elvis Presley: UFOs, Visions & The Search for Something More
Jun 2201:07:47Tap to summarizeMost people know Elvis Presley as the King of Rock and Roll. But behind the fame, sold-out shows, and cultural phenomenon was a man searching for answers to life's biggest questions.From the loss of his twin brother at birth to his fascination with spirituality, reincarnation, UFOs, numerology, and the possibility of life beyond what we can see, Elvis spent much of his life exploring ideas far outside the spotlight. Along the way, he developed beliefs and experiences that continue to spark debate decades after his death.In this episode, we dive into the strange and lesser-known side of Elvis Presley, exploring the stories, claims, and theories that reveal a very different side of one of the most famous people who ever lived.🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.New here? Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen.Your guides through the strange, the sinister, and the spooky…For photos of todays episode visit our social handles or our website to learn more.Join us each week as we delve into the world where mystery meets the macabre: Instagram: @macabremondayspodcast Facebook: Macabre Mondays Podcast YouTube: @macabremondayspodcast TikTok: @macabremondayspodcast X: @macabremondays_ 📬 Want to give us a scare? Email us at: macabremondayspodcast@gmail.comSources listed on our site!Disclaimer: Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast created for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information discussed in this episode has been compiled from publicly available sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every detail is complete or free of error. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any law enforcement agency, court, or official organization. This content may include graphic descriptions of violence, which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Macabre Mondays does not condone or glorify criminal behavior.
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The Max Headroom Broadcast Intrusion: Chicago's Unsolved TV Hijacking
Jun 1500:49:12Tap to summarizeOn the night of November 22, 1987, television viewers across Chicago witnessed something that shouldn't have been possible.During two separate broadcasts, an unknown person wearing a Max Headroom mask suddenly hijacked local television signals and appeared on screen, delivering a bizarre stream of nonsense, strange jokes, and unsettling behavior before disappearing just as quickly as they arrived.More than three decades later, nobody has ever been identified, arrested, or publicly connected to the intrusion.In this episode, we dive into one of the strangest unsolved mysteries in broadcasting history, explore how the hijacking happened, examine the leading theories about who was responsible, and ask the question that still lingers today.. who was behind the mask?🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.New here? Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen.Your guides through the strange, the sinister, and the spooky…For photos of todays episode visit our social handles or our website to learn more.Join us each week as we delve into the world where mystery meets the macabre: Instagram: @macabremondayspodcast Facebook: Macabre Mondays Podcast YouTube: @macabremondayspodcast TikTok: @macabremondayspodcast X: @macabremondays_ 📬 Want to give us a scare? Email us at: macabremondayspodcast@gmail.comSources listed on our site!Disclaimer: Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast created for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information discussed in this episode has been compiled from publicly available sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every detail is complete or free of error. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any law enforcement agency, court, or official organization. This content may include graphic descriptions of violence, which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Macabre Mondays does not condone or glorify criminal behavior.
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The Disappearance of Asha Degree
May 2500:53:50Tap to summarizeIn the early morning hours of February 14, 2000, nine-year-old Asha Degree disappeared from her home in Shelby, North Carolina.Witnesses reported seeing a young girl walking alone along Highway 18 in the middle of a storm. Days later, searchers found possible traces of her. Months later, her backpack surfaced buried miles away. And for years, the case seemed frozen in time.But more than two decades later, investigators announced new evidence, new searches, and a direction nobody expected.Today we’re breaking down the timeline, from the night Asha vanished to the most recent developments in one of North Carolina’s most talked-about missing person cases, Shelbys Sweetheart. 🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.New here? Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen.Your guides through the strange, the sinister, and the spooky…For photos of todays episode visit our social handles or our website to learn more.Join us each week as we delve into the world where mystery meets the macabre: Instagram: @macabremondayspodcast Facebook: Macabre Mondays Podcast YouTube: @macabremondayspodcast TikTok: @macabremondayspodcast X: @macabremondays_ 📬 Want to give us a scare? Email us at: macabremondayspodcast@gmail.comSources listed on our site!Disclaimer: Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast created for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information discussed in this episode has been compiled from publicly available sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every detail is complete or free of error. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any law enforcement agency, court, or official organization. This content may include graphic descriptions of violence, which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Macabre Mondays does not condone or glorify criminal behavior.
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Dear David Haunting: The Viral Twitter Story That Terrified the Internet
May 1801:22:12Tap to summarizeIn 2017, artist Adam Ellis posted a tweet claiming his apartment was being haunted by the ghost of a dead child named Dear David. What started as a strange sleep paralysis experience quickly spiraled into eerie photos, unsettling videos, mysterious phone calls, and thousands of people following the story in real time online.In today’s Spooky episode of Macabre Mondays, we break down the entire Dear David timeline chronologically, from the first nightmare to the disturbing footage that made the internet question whether this was an elaborate horror story.. or something much stranger.Adam Ellis Twitter Thread🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.New here? Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen.Your guides through the strange, the sinister, and the spooky…For photos of todays episode visit our social handles or our website to learn more.Join us each week as we delve into the world where mystery meets the macabre: Instagram: @macabremondayspodcast Facebook: Macabre Mondays Podcast YouTube: @macabremondayspodcast TikTok: @macabremondayspodcast X: @macabremondays_ 📬 Want to give us a scare? Email us at: macabremondayspodcast@gmail.comSources listed on our site!Disclaimer: Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast created for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information discussed in this episode has been compiled from publicly available sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every detail is complete or free of error. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any law enforcement agency, court, or official organization. This content may include graphic descriptions of violence, which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Macabre Mondays does not condone or glorify criminal behavior.
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The Doppelgänger Phenomenon: Why People Keep Seeing Their Double
May 1100:54:57Tap to summarizeFor centuries, people around the world have reported seeing doubles of themselves and others, sometimes as warnings, sometimes as omens, and sometimes with no explanation at all. In this episode, we dive into the strange phenomenon of doppelgängers, from eerie historical accounts involving Abraham Lincoln and Emilie Sagée to modern-day “Twin Strangers” projects where unrelated people discover someone who looks exactly like them.Are doppelgängers paranormal? Psychological? A glitch in the matrix? Or maybe.. something even stranger? Tonight, we explore the stories, science, folklore, and unsettling patterns behind one of history’s most fascinating (and strange as hell) phenomena.Find your doppelganger here at your own risk! lol🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.New here? Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen.Your guides through the strange, the sinister, and the spooky…For photos of todays episode visit our social handles or our website to learn more.Join us each week as we delve into the world where mystery meets the macabre: Instagram: @macabremondayspodcast Facebook: Macabre Mondays Podcast YouTube: @macabremondayspodcast TikTok: @macabremondayspodcast X: @macabremondays_ 📬 Want to give us a scare? Email us at: macabremondayspodcast@gmail.comSources listed on our site!Disclaimer: Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast created for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information discussed in this episode has been compiled from publicly available sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every detail is complete or free of error. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any law enforcement agency, court, or official organization. This content may include graphic descriptions of violence, which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Macabre Mondays does not condone or glorify criminal behavior.
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