Cornfield Coven
Think the Midwest is boring? Ope! Think again. These two spooky moms are here to show you why the no-coast states are the heart(land) of where true crime meets true weird. From axe murders to pukwudgies to haunted... well, everything, we’ve got what you need to get your creepy on. Grab your crystals or a crucifix, a coffee or a cocktail, and join the Cornfield Coven!
Episodes
In the first installment of Mississippi River Pirates, learn about McGregor's own infamous Doc Bell and his intriguing, but not-so-infamous wife.
Episode written by Candi.
This is the awful but important story of Lisa Ann French's brutal murder on Halloween. Her family continues the fight to keep her killer locked up.
Episode written by Jen.
Explore the history of Spiritualism in the Midwest.
Episode written by Candi.
It's time for more cryptids! This time we'll cover the Piasa Bird, the Beast of Bray Road, and the Van Meter Visitor!
Episode written by Jen.
Okay, witches, you've stuck with us through the case, the theories, and an unbelievable amount of axe murders. Now it's time for the spooky.
Episode written by Candi.
Woofta. We've got a long one here, folks. In this episode, we dive into the Man from the Train theory, supported heavily by the book The Man from the Train by Bill James and Rachel McCarthy James. We'll cover SO many axe murders that took place in the early 20th century across the country and identify patterns to put the pieces together and determine if Villisca was the work of a transient serial killer who rode the rails. Addition...
Surprise! Bonus episode! Candi and I (rather poorly) recite the entire transcripted interrogation of Reverend Kelly as compiled and released by Roy Marshall.
It's here. The first in our three-episode series on the Villisca Axe Murders. Buckle up, witches!
Sources:
Villisca by Roy Marshall
The Detectives, compiled by Roy Marshall
The Interrogation of Reverend Kelly, compiled by Roy Marshall
Murdered in their Beds by Troy Taylor
A Nightmare in Villisca by Richard Estep
The Man from the Train by Bill James and Rachel McCarthy James
Episode written by Jen.
Clara Olsen was a good girl who thought she could have everything. Until it was all taken from her.
Episode written by Candi.
This is a tough unsolved case that Jen just can't step away from. Learn about the awful murders of Valerie Klossowsky, Julie Benning, and Lisa Peak in a peaceful community in the 1970s.
Episode written by Jen.
After covering the murder of Sydney Loofe, the Coven sits down and speaks with award-winning investigative journalist and author Chet Hardin about his new book, The Vampire's Cult.
Aubrey Trail and Bailey Boswell stole, manipulated, abused, and traumatized countless women. But what they did to Sydney Loofe went so much further. Go buy The Vampire's Cult by Chet Hardin now!
Episode written by Jen
Della packed a lot of horror into the lives of those around her in her shoft 44 years.
Episode written by Candi
Check out the best haunts in Missouri along America's most iconic road!
Episode written by Jen
To end True Crime July, we are telling the story of the double abduction and murder of Abby Williams and Libby German in Delphi, IN. Is this case solved? Let us know what you think.
Episode written by Candi.
Ready to increase your blood pressure? It's time to discuss Klunder the Blunder, who highlights just how messed up our justice system can be. He never should have happened. Our thoughts are with ALL of his victims, and especially Kathlynn Shepherd and Dezi Hughes.
Episode written by Jen.
Listen to exclusive interviews with Heather Cook and Drew Collins on Lyric and Elizabeth, the case, their endless resiliency in their quest for answers, and their devotion to the girls.
Interviews conducted by Jen.
Today, on the 14th anniversary of their disappearance, we cover the case of the unsolved murder of 10-year-old Lyric Cook-Morrissey and 8-year-old Elizabeth Collins from Evansdale, Iowa. Please share so we can get answers for this family!
Check out the Taken Together documentary and the Elizabeth Collins Foundation.
Episode written by Jen.
Stephen Small wasn't just murdered. He was kidnapped and buried alive.
Episode written by Candi.
Join us for the wild true-crime tale of Cari Farver that inspired Leslie Rule's A Tangled Web and Netflix's Lover, Stalker, Killer.
Episode written by Jen.
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