The Mourning Hour

The Mourning Hour

"The Mourning Hour" is a true crime / paranormal podcast hosted by Texas-based best friends Allison Monroe and Katie Floyd. Each week they meet to chat crime, cryptids, and ghosts galore with a little dose of humor to cut the creepy. Two peas in one morbid pod, these best friends have set out to uncover the horrors of the world together (both real and imaginary) and report what they find... with some flair.

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August 16, 2026 65 mins
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Part 2 of 2. Last week you met the nine women of Ocean Parkway. This week is the reckoning. The twenty-three minutes at Oak Beach that started everything, a dog named Blue, ten sets of remains, a doctor's phone calls preserved in court records, a police chief who went to federal prison in the middle of the investigation, the state police investigator who solved an eleven-year cold case in six weeks, a pizza crust, a...

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Part 1 of 2. Between 1993 and 2010, at least eight women were murdered by the same man on Long Island — and for most of those years, the world barely noticed, because he chose women the world had stopped watching. Before we tell you about the killer, the botched investigation, and the stunning resolution (that's next week), Katie and Allison spend this episode where it should start: with the women. Sandra, Kar...

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In one of the most shocking family murder cases in modern history, Chris Watts appeared to be a devoted husband and father, until his pregnant wife, Shanann, and their two young daughters vanished without a trace. As investigators uncovered a web of lies, infidelity, and calculated deception, the horrifying truth sent shockwaves around the world. In this episode, we conclude our deep dive into the Watts family murde...

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In one of the most shocking family murder cases in modern history, Chris Watts appeared to be a devoted husband and father, until his pregnant wife, Shanann, and their two young daughters vanished without a trace. As investigators uncovered a web of lies, infidelity, and calculated deception, the horrifying truth sent shockwaves around the world. In this episode, we start our deep dive into the Watts family murders,...

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On the outside, Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka seemed like the perfect couple, but they shared a sick, depraved bond, one that included rape, torture and murder of young women in Ontario, Canada. This week is part three of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka.

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On the outside, Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka seemed like the perfect couple, but they shared a sick, depraved bond, one that included rape, torture and murder of young women in Ontario, Canada. This week is part two of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka.

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On the outside, Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka seemed like the perfect couple, but they shared a sick, depraved bond, one that included rape, torture and murder of young women in Ontario, Canada. This week is part one of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka.

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Surprise! As a little "thank you" from us to you for a year of the podcast, we decided to put out this little Halloween special, filled with spooky tales, some local legends, and just general shooting-the-shit-with-your-bff. We love you guys so much, we would not be here without you and we hope you enjoy!
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On Halloween of 2004, roommates Adriane Insogna, Leslie Mazzara and Lauren Meanza handed out candy to trick or treaters before going to bed in their Napa Valley home. Around 2am, an intruder crept into their home, and murdered Leslie and Adriane, with Lauren being left physically unscathed. The investigation that followed allowed the one person responsible to slip through the cracks for nearly a year. This week, is ...

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Picture this, it’s a Friday night, you’re about to watch a movie cuddled up on the couch with a bowl of popcorn, and suddenly, you hear a knock at the door, you go to see who it is, and you’re greeted with the sight of two little kids who appear lost. They ask to use your phone, and you almost let them. But a chill runs up your spine, and you feel a sense of dread permeating the air. The kid’...

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Trick or treating, carving pumpkins, bobbing for apples, dressing up in costumes, it all had to start somewhere, right? What we know of today as Halloween originated with a much darker purpose than fun for the whole family. So sit back, grab yourself some cider or even a pumpkin spice latte if you’re into that, and let’s get into the nitty gritty of the origins of Halloween and its traditions. 
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On October 27, 1989, 10 year old Amy Mihaljevic was lured to a shopping plaza in Bay Village, Ohio. Four months later, her body was found in a field 50 miles away. It’s been 34 years since her death and DNA advancements are pushing us closer to answers than we’ve ever been before, but we’re still left with one frustrating question. Who killed Amy Mihaljevic?

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On October 8, 2009, the Jamison family, which consisted of father and husband Bobby, his wife Sherilynn, and their 6 year old daughter Madyson left their home in Eufaula, Oklahoma to drive to a nearby mountain area to look at a piece of property they were thinking about purchasing. Eight days later, their truck was found alongside a dirt road, abandoned, with the family dog locked inside. Four years later, the famil...

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Long before Chucky graced the big screen in Child’s Play in 1988, many people expressed distrust for a seemingly innocent popular childhood item: dolls. According to the Smithsonian Magazine, when dolls became more lifelike in the 19th century, they wandered into what is considered the Uncanny Valley, which is a term used to describe things that have a human-like appearance, but are not human, which evokes a s...

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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses the murder of a child, pedophilia, sexual abuse, and grooming. Listener discretion is advised.

In early 2006, 12 year old Jasmine Richardson met and was groomed by a self proclaimed 300 year old werewolf. In reality, he was just a 23 year old creep named Jeremy Steinke. Together, they dove head first in a dark and demented abyss of what they considered love, resulting i...

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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses the murder of a child, pedophilia, grooming, suicide and self harm. Listener discretion is advised. 

In early 2006, 12 year old Jasmine Richardson met and was groomed by a self proclaimed 300 year old werewolf. In reality, he was just a 23 year old creep named Jeremy Steinke. Together, they dove head first in a dark and demented abyss of what they considered love, ...

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Between 1593 and 1692, 91 people—mostly women—were found guilty of witchcraft and executed in a remote part of Northern Norway called Vardø. This week, Katie and Allison discuss the trials and what was behind the plethora of witchcraft accusations throughout history. 
 
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The trial(s) of Erik and Lyle Menendez took the nation by storm, convincing everyone that the brothers were just two spoiled rich kids who killed their parents out of greed. But after hundreds of hours of testimony, over 50 witnesses, the family secret was no longer hidden in the dark, and the brothers still paid for it. 
This week is the second and final part of the Menendez Brothers.

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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode extensively covers themes of domestic violence.

If you are experiencing domestic violence, please get help.  You can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go to thehotline.org. All calls are confidential. And the hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.

On August 20, 1989,  Erik and Lyle Menendez murdered their parents in their Beverly Hi...

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