The Ravens Hollow

The Ravens Hollow

Murder, mayhem and way too much laughter for a crime podcast. We dig into the twisted, the brutal and the forgotten. No filters, no gloss. Just true and raw storytelling. True Crime, Everything Spooky & just a dash of History!

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December 21, 2025 51 mins

For decades, he was the ghost story whispered in law‑enforcement circles — a serial killer and rapist whose crimes spanned Florida, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. But even after his death by suicide in 1999, Brashers wasn’t done rewriting the narrative.

 

 

 

Intro Audio:  Gavin Prater

Outro Audio: Jason Poe

 

Source Credit: 

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

https://allthatsintersting.com/robert...

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In 1991, Austin’s sweet tooth turned sour when four teenage girls were brutally murdered inside an ‘I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt!’ shop. What followed was three decades of false starts, wrongful accusations, and courtroom drama—until DNA finally pointed to a serial killer long gone. It’s a chilling tale of innocence lost, justice delayed, and a city forever haunted by a crime that began with frozen yogurt.

 

 

Intro Audio:  Gavin Pr...

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December 14, 2025 68 mins

With sharp wit and a dash of dark irony, we explore how a woman once poised to unlock the mysteries of the human brain instead became infamous for unleashing chaos in her own department. Was it tenure denial, unchecked warning signs, or a lifetime of unresolved rage that lit the fuse? Tune in for a gripping blend of true crime, academic drama, and cautionary tale—because sometimes the most dangerous experiments aren’t in the lab, b...

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December 11, 2025 43 mins

Three men vanished without a trace in 1956, leaving behind rumors of moonshine feuds, hidden graves, and buried cars. The Brasher-Dye disappearance remains an unsolved enigma that continues to fascinate historians and true-crime enthusiasts

 

 

Intro Audio:  Gavin Prater

Outro Audio: Jason Poe

 

Source Credit:

https://citytownercom/brasher-jefferson-county-al/

https://www.alabamaheritage.com/blog/2024/10/30/fromt-the-vault-the-bra...

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December 7, 2025 60 mins

Two women, one family, and a chilling recipe: Diane and Rachel Staudte brewed antifreeze cocktails in suburban Missouri, turning “flu-like symptoms” into a deadly family tradition. What looked like bad luck was actually cold-blooded calculation—and the mother-daughter duo thought they’d found the perfect poison

 

 

 

Intro Audio:  Gavin Prater

Outro Audio: Jason Poe

 

Source Credit: 

https://www.aetv.com/articles/antifreeze-murder

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December 4, 2025 43 mins

The Lemp Mansion in St. Louis is where beer met fear—a lavish home built by brewing royalty that spiraled into a haunted house of sorrow, suicides, and spectral shenanigans. Today, it’s less about hops and more about haunts, with ghostly footsteps echoing through its halls and cold spots chilling even the bravest visitors.

 

 

Intro Audio:  Gavin Prater

Outro Audio: Jason Poe

 

Source Credit: 

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

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November 30, 2025 45 mins

In 1897, the quiet hills of Greenbrier County, West Virginia, became the stage for one of America’s strangest murder cases. Young Zona Heaster Shue was found dead under mysterious circumstances. What followed was a trial unlike any other—where ghostly testimony played a pivotal role in securing a conviction. This episode explores the chilling details of Zona’s death, the haunting visions that drove her mother to seek justice, and h...

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November 27, 2025 36 mins

In the mid-1960s, the small town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, became the epicenter of one of America’s most chilling legends. Witnesses reported a towering, winged creature with glowing red eyes—soon dubbed the Mothman. Was it a harbinger of doom, a misunderstood cryptid, or simply mass hysteria?  From eyewitness accounts to theories spanning the supernatural and psychological, we discuss the mystery behind the creature that s...

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November 23, 2025 120 mins

Join us as we dive into one of the most haunting and heartbreaking true crime cases in American history - the torture and murder of Sylvia Likens.  It's a story that shakes you, stays with you, and forces you to see the darkest corners of human cruelty. 

We walk through the events inside the Baniszewski house, the failures that allowed it to happen, and the legacy this case left behind.  This isn't and easy episode, but it's an imp...

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November 20, 2025 37 mins

Please join hosts Amanda Poe and Missie Ousley as they discuss the Indiana Reformatory (now known as the Pendleton Correctional Facility).  Learn about it's history and some of their most famous prisoners over the years. 

 

 

 

Intro Audio:  Gavin Prater

Outro Audio: Jason Poe

 

Source Credit: 

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

 

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November 16, 2025 70 mins

Join us as we dive into Quincy Allen & Mikal Mahdi.  Two criminals who really said "Let me commit atrocities AND flop at being competent".  Pure villain energy with dollar-store execution! 

 

 

 

Intro Audio: Gavin Prater

Outro Audio: Jason Poe

 

Source Credit: 

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

https://truecrimenews.com/2024/07/26/richland-county-south-carolina-quincy-allen-sentenced-life-death-penalty-overturned/

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November 13, 2025 38 mins

The Farnsworth House Inn isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a living witness to Gettysburg’s bloodiest days, a home to history, and perhaps, to spirits who never left.

 

 

Intro Audio: Gavin Prater

Outro Audio: Jason Poe

 

Source Credit: 

https://farnsworthhouseinn.com/about/

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

https://gettysburgghosts.com/the-farnsworth-house-inn/

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November 9, 2025 46 mins

She looked like everyone’s sweet grandmother — round glasses, soft smile, a love for romance magazines, and a penchant for baking pies. But behind that kindly grin was one of America’s most chilling serial killers.

Nannie Doss reminds us that sometimes, evil doesn’t look like a monster… it looks like your grandmother offering you a slice of pie.

 

 

Intro Audio: Gavin Prater

Outro Audio: Jason Poe

 

Source Credit: 

www.wikipedia.or...

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November 6, 2025 55 mins

We are heading down to Savannah, where the sweet tea's cold, the ghosts are chatty, and 432 Abercorn might just make you sleep with the lights on.  

They say the house is cursed, but honestly, in this economy, who isn't? Still, there's something off about those shutters, those walls... and the whispers that never really stopped. 

Tune in for a mix of true crime, dark history, and just enough eerie to make you question every creak i...

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November 2, 2025 53 mins

In this episode, we dive into the chilling case that shocked America and inspired the haunting phrase, “I don’t like Mondays.”  What led to that tragic morning? 

Was Brenda a product of her environment—or a cold-blooded killer seeking attention? Join us as we uncover the story behind one of the most infamous school shootings in U.S. history.

 

 

Intro Audio:  Gavin Prater

Outro Audio: Jason Poe

 

Source Credit: 

https://en.wikipedi...

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October 30, 2025 69 mins

Every year, Halloween brings costumes, candy, and harmless scares—but sometimes, the horror is all too real. In this chilling episode, we uncover true stories of murders that took place on Halloween—crimes masked by the chaos of costumes, darkness, and fear. From a poisoned treat that terrorized a community, to a suburban slaying that still haunts families over a decade later.

Join us as we peel back the mask on Halloween’s dark tr...

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October 26, 2025 84 mins

Join hosts Amanda Poe and Missie Ousley for part two of John Wayne Gacy.  A man who proved evil doesn't always look like a monster.  Sometimes, it wears a clown suit.  

 

 

Intro Audio:  Gavin Prater

Outro Audio: Jason Poe

 

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October 23, 2025 37 mins

Think haunted elevator rides, creepy corridors, and one hotel with way too many disturbing stories for one zip code.  

Join hosts Amanda Poe and Missie Ousley as they discuss the infamous Cecil Hotel. 

 

 

 

Intro Audio:  Gavin Prater

Outro Audio: Jason Poe

 

Source Credit: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cecil_Hotel_(Los_Angeles)

https://history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/cecil-hotel.htm

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October 19, 2025 69 mins

He charmed his way into suburban homes. 

He made them laugh, and then he made them disappear. 

Join hosts Amanda Poe and Missie Ousley as they start their descent into the mind of John Wayne Gacy.  A man who proved evil doesn't always look like a monster.  Sometimes, it wears a clown suit.  

 

 

Intro Audio:  Gavin Prater

Outro Audio: Jason Poe

 

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October 16, 2025 35 mins

Join hosts Amanda Poe and Missie Ousley as they talk about the Mercer House located in Savannah, Georgia.  Dive into the history of the house with us and learn about the killing of Danny Hansford.  

 

 

Intro Audio:  Gavin Prater

Outro Audio: Jason Poe

 

Source Credit: 

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

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