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In honor of Nex Benedict and their tragic murder, Ashley tells the story of another gender-fluid person whose life was cut short too soon. Brandon's death helped to ignite the discussion of protection for gender non-conformity. It's a truly tragic tale but an important story. Then, Jessica tells us all about the life and mystery behind Amelia Earhart's life. Did you know that she was a social worker for a bit? No? Neither did we! So jump on in, we're waiting..... Want more of us "lovely ladies"? Well now you can get more of us on our Patreon! Subscribe https://patreon.com/HistoriesandMysteries

Paging doctor, doctor, can you help?? Just kidding, we know his name is Fata but he's a bad man and in this case, the doctor chose to not help his patients, when Ashley tells us all about a very bad man, Doctor Farid Fata. He led people to believe they were in great care to treat their scary illnesses, and then he betrayed them in the worst possible way. Then, the awful story is followed by a happy story, as always, when Jessica tells us all about the infamous Queen Mary ship. We also know it's the Queen Mary but Ashley is a bit of a dumb-dumb in this episode. Anyway, it led a beautiful and varied life on the sea, for it to finally come to rest in sunny California. She tells us of its colorful history, followed by the ghosts that now inhabit it. So, are you ready? We're waiting... https://www.gofundme.com/f/e876f-roberts-medical-and-dental-bills Want more of us "lovely ladies"? Well now you can get more of us on our Patreon! Subscribe https://patreon.com/HistoriesandMysteries

If you want to skip straight to the story, you can go to 7m17s... But, either way, you'll get to hear the awful and tragic story of John Edward Jones, who got stuck in the Nutty Putty Cave. Ashley tells us all about what lead up to him getting stuck, the rescue efforts, and the ultimate end for poor John. Then, you'll learn about one of the most important historical riots known to mankind...the straw hat riots of 1922...that's right, straw hats. People rioted over these bad boys, and anyone that went against the hat fashion gods, well, let's just say...you wouldn't want to be one of them. So, join us this week for a rollercoaster of emotions...we're waiting...  Want more of us "lovely ladies"? Well now you can get more of us on our Patreon! Subscribe https://patreon.com/HistoriesandMysteries

When you're young, you have the whole world ahead of you. All your hopes and dreams laid out in front of you, and you're excited for what the future holds. Unfortunately, for Ethan Chapin, 20, of Conway, Washington; Kaylee Goncalves, 21, of Rathdrum, Idaho; Xana Kernodle, 20, of Avondale, Arizona (she later lived in Post Falls, Idaho); and Madison Mogen, 21, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, those dreams would be cut all too short when their lives were taken from them in an instant. Join us, as Ashley dives into this horrible crime, and as we discuss some of the theories that have emerged from the wood-work. So, come on in... we're waiting...  Want more of us "lovely ladies"? Well now you can get more of us on our Patreon! Subscribe https://patreon.com/HistoriesandMysteries

Did you ever see Runaway Bride and think that was a cool movie? Well, maybe the movie was cool, but for John Mason, it was anything but cool to experience it first-hand. And if you thought that was rough, just wait to hear what happened to his fiancé, Jennifer Wilbanks, in the days following, when Ashley tells us all the hard and gritty moments. Then, we switch gears to an icy land, with lots of snow, and enemies on either side. All you have are skis, a will to live, and a pocket full of candy. Jessica jumps into the story of Aimo Koivunen, a soldier who had an incredible and frightening journey to get back home to his fellow men. It goes nowhere you'd expect, but it's a fun ride (perhaps only for us). So, what are you waiting for? We're waiting...  Want more of us "lovely ladies"? Well now you can get more of us on our Patreon! Subscribe https://patreon.com/HistoriesandMysteries

We know, we know, it's all over the news and social media right now...but if you're anything like Jessica and have been living under a true crime rock, then this episode is going to be exactly what you need to understand what is going on right now. Ashley brings everything out into the open about the Gypsy Rose Anderson (nee: Blanchard) case, and all it entailed. Then, Jessica tells us all about the life and death of the infamous poet/story writer, Edgar Allan Poe (a.k.a. EDDIE THE RAVEN; iykyk). You know the saying "never meet your heroes?", well, this story may have you saying that very same thing. So, join us on this wild adventure...we're waiting...  Want more of us "lovely ladies"? Well now you can get more of us on our Patreon! Subscribe https://patreon.com/HistoriesandMysteries

Are you afraid of clowns? Well if not, this episode might change your mind. This week Ashley talks about the murder of Marlene Warren. It was May 26th, 1990 when Marlene was visited by a clown bringing gifts. Little did she know, this clown would take her life. But who would want to murder this mother and businesswoman and what does a clown have to do with anything? Guess you'll have to tune-in to find out... We also had a special guest, Kyle, Jessica's husband! Unfortunately, Jessica lost her voice so Kyle is filling in this week telling us all about the Iceman killer. His story is pretty wild and he claims to have killed over 300 people but we think the number is a bit lower. What do you think? Tune-in to listen to the Iceman's version of this fantastical story. So, jump on in...we're waiting..... Want more of us "lovely ladies"? Well now you can get more of us on our Patreon! Subscribe https://patreon.com/HistoriesandMysteries

The lonely hearts column calls your name... you have a shit ton of babies... adultery abound...crazy mother-in-laws, and murder take up most of our first story, when Ashley tells us all about Nannie Doss; AKA, the Giggling Granny. Following that wild ride, we dive into the story of "the not smartest Mary in the jar" when Jessica tells us all about Mary Timney, her bloodstained clothing, and the unfortunate murder of Ann Hannah. You'll also float away to the dulcet sounds of Jessica not-so-great (but actually amazing) Scottish accent, and the introduction of her "so, if you're like me" segment. So, what are you waiting for? We're waiting...  Want more of us "lovely ladies"? Well now you can get more of us on our Patreon! Subscribe https://patreon.com/HistoriesandMysteries

Fun facts from your favourite Christmas movies! From the original Grinch to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation to Home Alone and many more! Also, were they actually on a break? Either way, we wish you all a beautiful holiday season with your families or friends; whatever you celebrate! Love from your hammies, Ashley and Jessica 3 Want more of us "lovely ladies"? Well now you can get more of us on our Patreon! Subscribe https://patreon.com/HistoriesandMysteries

The Lawson family was a typical farming family in the 1920s. Charlie and Fannie had 7 beautiful children who, for the most part, grew up in typical style. So it was a shock to everyone who knew them that on Christmas day in 1929, the whole family would be massacred by the patriarch of the family, Charlie Lawson. But what would cause a man to murder his whole family? Find out some of the theories and more (including a very macabre museum) when Ashley tells us about this Christmas Massacre.  Nikko Jenkins grew up in a family who were no strangers to crime and following in the family's footsteps, Nikko did his fair share, including murder. Only he claimed SEVERAL different dark entities told him to do things, including carving into his own self. Listen as Jessica tells us all of the dark details of this case and Ashley and Jessica talk about whether he should have been found fit to stand trial or not. So come on over...we're waiting... Want more of us "lovely ladies"? Well now you can get more of us on our Patreon! Subscribe https://patreon.com/HistoriesandMysteries

Little Shannon Matthews was supposed to come home after swimming lessons in 2008 but she never showed up. Ashley gets into how the community came together to help find her but you'll NEVER guess where she ended up or how she got there... Herbert William Mullin believed that there would be horrible earthquakes in California and that only he could stop them. How could he stop them? By killing people. Join us as Jessica dives into the life and crimes of this horrible serial killer. We're waiting.... Want more of us "lovely ladies"? Well now you can get more of us on our Patreon! Subscribe https://patreon.com/HistoriesandMysteries

Ashley starts us off with a spooky-ooky hotel. The waterfall this mansion is named after literally translates to man who leaps down or precipitates down, so no wonder when it is transformed to the Hotel Del Salto it is so haunted! Then, our history gal steps it into high gear... Genghis Khan was a busy man, not only did he populate the world so much that his DNA is still found in a TON of people to this day, he decreased the world population by a staggering percentage. Want to know more about this strange and horrible man, come on over and listen.....we're waiting. Want more of us "lovely ladies"? Well now you can get more of us on our Patreon! Subscribe https://patreon.com/HistoriesandMysteries