Wicked Wanderings

Ep. 100: Body Snatchers of Edinburgh

Send us a textWe explore the notorious tale of body snatchers William Burke and William Hare, who murdered 17 people in 1820s Edinburgh to sell their bodies to medical schools. Their gruesome business emerged from a shortage of legal cadavers when only executed criminals' bodies could be used for dissection.• Edinburgh was a center for medical science in the 1800s with "operating theaters" designed for students to observe procedures• Families used creative methods to protect graves including 24-hour surveillance, metal coffins, and protective cages called mortsafes• Burke and Hare began their crimes opportunistically when a lodger died naturally, then progressed to murder by suffocation• Their victims were primarily vulnerable people including the elderly, prostitutes, beggars, and people with disabilities• Dr. Robert Knox purchased all their victims' bodies but escaped prosecution despite suspicions• After their arrest, Hare testified against Burke in exchange for immunity• Burke was executed in 1829 and his body was dissected, with his skeleton displayed at Edinburgh University and his skin made into souvenirs• The murders led to the Anatomy Act of 1832, which expanded the legal supply of cadavers for medical educationIf you find yourself in Scotland, visit the Surgeons' Hall Museums or the anatomy collections at the University of Edinburgh to see artifacts from this dark chapter in medical history. Support the showIf you'd like to show your support for Wicked Wanderings and join our community of dedicated listeners, you can start contributing for as little as $3 a month. Your support helps us continue to explore the darkest and most intriguing mysteries, bringing you captivating stories from the world of true crime and the unexplained. Click the link to become a valued member of our podcast family.Don't forget to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite streaming platform.Wicked Wanderings WebsiteLinktreeInstagramWe'd love to hear from you! Email us @ wickedwanderingspodcast@gmail.comText Us @ CLICK HEREWicked Wanderings is hosted by Hannah & Courtney and it's produced by Rob Fitzpatrick. Music by Sascha Ende. Wicked Wanderings is a Production of Studio 113

Ep. 99: Abandoned Amusement Parks Worldwide

Send us a textJoin us as we explore the eerie world of abandoned amusement parks, where once-vibrant attractions now stand as decaying monuments to forgotten joy and lingering spirits.• Mountain Park in Holyoke, Massachusetts operated from the late 1800s until the mid-1980s with visitors reporting phantom carnival music and shadowy figures• Lincoln Park in Dartmouth, Massachusetts closed after a roller coaster accident with the tracks still standing like skeletal remains• Six Flags New Orleans was abandoned immediately after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, leaving everything frozen in time• Lake Shawnee Amusement Park in West Virginia was built on Native American burial grounds and experienced numerous tragic deaths• Spree Park in Berlin features rotting swan boats and dinosaur statues with reports of the Ferris wheel turning on its own• Aqpo Land in South Korea contains a duck-themed ride frozen mid-loop where a child died• Heritage USA was a Christian-themed park that fell into ruin after scandals and a hurricane• Pripyat Amusement Park in Chernobyl never officially opened before the nuclear disasterIf you're interested in horror movies, check out "It Feeds" starring Ashley Greene from Twilight, rated 4/5 overall with a 4.5/5 for gore and body horror content. Support the showIf you'd like to show your support for Wicked Wanderings and join our community of dedicated listeners, you can start contributing for as little as $3 a month. Your support helps us continue to explore the darkest and most intriguing mysteries, bringing you captivating stories from the world of true crime and the unexplained. Click the link to become a valued member of our podcast family.Don't forget to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite streaming platform.Wicked Wanderings WebsiteLinktreeInstagramWe'd love to hear from you! Email us @ wickedwanderingspodcast@gmail.comText Us @ CLICK HEREWicked Wanderings is hosted by Hannah & Courtney and it's produced by Rob Fitzpatrick. Music by Sascha Ende. Wicked Wanderings is a Production of Studio 113

Ep. 98: A Surprisingly Spooky Travel Tale

Send us a textThe Manhattan Hoax of 1824 reveals how a retired carpenter convinced hundreds of workers they would saw off Lower Manhattan, rotate it, and reattach it to prevent the island from sinking. This bizarre historical incident sparked a fascinating conversation about forgotten burial grounds, cultural respect for the dead, and society's treatment of marginalized communities.• Jonathan shares the story of Lozier, who falsely claimed to be appointed by the mayor to lead the Manhattan sawing project• Workers were promised triple wages to participate in the impossible engineering feat• Lozier disappeared on the day construction was supposed to begin, hiding in Brooklyn• New York City's development history shows Lower Manhattan as the original core, with upper regions considered countryside• Discussion of public bathroom accessibility as a overlooked necessity for travel and everyday life• The terracotta army discovery in 1974 revealed thousands of life-size warriors buried with China's first emperor• Examination of how burial sites of marginalized communities are often disrespected or built over• Conversation about unmarked graves at former mental institutions and the dehumanization of patients• Concerns about current trends toward defunding mental health services and community supports Support the showIf you'd like to show your support for Wicked Wanderings and join our community of dedicated listeners, you can start contributing for as little as $3 a month. Your support helps us continue to explore the darkest and most intriguing mysteries, bringing you captivating stories from the world of true crime and the unexplained. Click the link to become a valued member of our podcast family.Don't forget to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite streaming platform.Wicked Wanderings WebsiteLinktreeInstagramWe'd love to hear from you! Email us @ wickedwanderingspodcast@gmail.comText Us @ CLICK HEREWicked Wanderings is hosted by Hannah & Courtney and it's produced by Rob Fitzpatrick. Music by Sascha Ende. Wicked Wanderings is a Production of Studio 113

Ep. 97: Strange History

Send us a textHost Hannah welcomes her brother Jonathan to explore strange historical tales from a book called "Strange History" while regular co-host Courtney is away. The siblings dive into bizarre historical facts, personal anecdotes, and fascinating stories that range from the morbid to the amusing.• The post-mortem journey of Eva "Evita" Perón, whose mummified body was displayed, hidden, buried in Milan, and eventually kept at her husband's dining table for two years• Jonathan's childhood fascination with Egyptian mummification and the historical significance of ancient Egypt's timeline• The "Wicked Bible" of 1631 that accidentally instructed readers to "commit adultery" due to a missing word• Noah Webster's attempt to remove "smut" from the Bible by replacing words like "whore" and "teat" with milder alternatives• The accidental discovery of phosphorus by alchemist Hennig Brand who was experimenting with buckets of urine• The tragic and fascinating story of Grey Gardens and the complex mother-daughter relationship between "Big Edie" and "Little Edie" BealePlease like and follow us on social media - TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. Let us know what you think about these stories, or if you have any thoughts or information to share! Support the showIf you'd like to show your support for Wicked Wanderings and join our community of dedicated listeners, you can start contributing for as little as $3 a month. Your support helps us continue to explore the darkest and most intriguing mysteries, bringing you captivating stories from the world of true crime and the unexplained. Click the link to become a valued member of our podcast family.Don't forget to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite streaming platform.Wicked Wanderings WebsiteLinktreeInstagramWe'd love to hear from you! Email us @ wickedwanderingspodcast@gmail.comText Us @ CLICK HEREWicked Wanderings is hosted by Hannah & Courtney and it's produced by Rob Fitzpatrick. Music by Sascha Ende. Wicked Wanderings is a Production of Studio 113

Ep. 96: Gibson House Museum & Mediums

Send us a textJonathan shares his spine-tingling experience with a medium who connected him to the spirit of Charles Hammond Gibson Jr., the former owner of a historic Boston museum where Jonathan volunteers. The medium referred to Gibson by his pen name "Richard Sudbury," a detail that wouldn't be common knowledge to most researchers.• Jonathan describes the Gibson House Museum, a perfectly preserved Victorian townhouse in Boston's Back Bay where he's volunteered for 13+ years• Details about the Victorian masquerade benefit held at an exclusive private club where the medium encounter took place• Jonathan's elaborate handmade mask inspired by the museum's Japanese wallpaper featuring gilded fruit and vines• The medium correctly identified "Richard" (Charles Hammond Gibson Jr.'s pen name) as a spirit present at the event• Hannah and Courtney share other experiences with mediums, including one who accurately described Hannah's apartment layout to her mother• Introduction of a new segment featuring Hannah's horror movie reviews, beginning with "The Witch" (2015)• Discussion of creating rating systems for both creepiness and gore levels in horror filmsDon't forget to follow Hannah's bookstagram at hannah's.bookcase on Instagram to see her reviews of horror films and books! Support the showIf you'd like to show your support for Wicked Wanderings and join our community of dedicated listeners, you can start contributing for as little as $3 a month. Your support helps us continue to explore the darkest and most intriguing mysteries, bringing you captivating stories from the world of true crime and the unexplained. Click the link to become a valued member of our podcast family.Don't forget to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite streaming platform.Wicked Wanderings WebsiteLinktreeInstagramWe'd love to hear from you! Email us @ wickedwanderingspodcast@gmail.comText Us @ CLICK HEREWicked Wanderings is hosted by Hannah & Courtney and it's produced by Rob Fitzpatrick. Music by Sascha Ende. Wicked Wanderings is a Production of Studio 113