Beyond the Ferns

This week’s episode is a special one! My bestie Abby is joining me to dive into the life and crimes of one of the most notorious killers in American history: Richard Kuklinski, better known as the Iceman.

With her background in psychology and occupational therapy, Abby brings a fascinating perspective to the conversation as we explore everything from Richard's troubled childhood and the experiences that have shaped him into a killer to his heinous crimes and the chilling double life he led. And, of course, we couldn't resist nerding out over the psychology behind the Iceman, including his reported diagnoses and what they mean.

Consider this entire episode one giant trigger warning, as we discuss some particularly gruesome murders and instances of severe abuse.

Despite the heavy subject matter, we still manage to find moments of laughter along the way--- So, enjoy 23 years of friendship and us completely committing to the bit.

Quotations: crimemuseum.org

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On this week’s episode, I sit down with Noah from the Real Hauntings Real Ghost Stories podcast to hear about his paranormal encounters. Noah’s experiences began in childhood and have continued into the present day, with many involving strange occurrences that pull him from a dreamlike state, only to find himself face-to-face with ghosts and other unexplained phenomena.

We also nerd out on where our beliefs lie on the spectrum of haunted objects, psychics, and demons. You know, just a casssuuuall, every day conversation. ;) Hope you enjoy!

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On this week's episode, we are headed to Minnesota to explore the cold case of Chris Jenkins.

On Halloween night in 2002, 21-year-old Chris Jenkins, a University of Minnesota student and lacrosse player, headed out with friends to celebrate in downtown Minneapolis. Dressed in a Halloween costume, Chris spent part of the evening at the Lone Tree Bar and Grill. Reports indicate he was kicked out of the bar, leaving him alone in the freezing Minnesota night without his coat, wallet, or a way to contact anyone.

Chris never made it home.

Nearly four months later, his body was discovered in the Mississippi River, but instead of providing his family with answers, the discovery only raised more questions. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance, the condition in which he was found, and conflicting accounts of his final known moments left investigators with a complicated and deeply troubling case.

Over the years, the investigation would take numerous unexpected turns, involving suspicious individuals, questionable witness accounts, and overlooked leads. With many mistakes made by the police.

What initially appeared to be a tragic accident eventually became a homicide investigation, but the question of what happened to Chris Jenkins has never been fully answered.
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In this week's episode, Beyond the Ferns listener John takes us back to the late 1990s, to a haunted house in Texas where an unsettling presence seemed to lurk within its walls. But what began as an eerie atmosphere took a terrifying turn when his family witnessed something they could hardly comprehend—someone desperately grasping at their family member's throat, struggling against an unseen force. They could see the terror unfolding right in front of them, but whatever had its grip on him was unknown.

Join us as we explore what the paranormal truly means to us and delve into the unsettling possibility that hauntings aren't always tied to places. Sometimes, it's the people themselves who are haunted.

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