He was just eight years old when he killed for the first time… and no one noticed. In this episode of Total Conundrum, Jeremy and Traci unravel the disturbing life of Carroll Edward Cole, a serial killer whose crimes went undetected for decades—despite confessions, hospital warnings, and chilling early behavior. From his traumatic childhood and…
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In this chilling deep dive, Jeremy and Traci unravel one of America’s strangest and most documented cases of spirit possession: the story of Lurancy Vennum and Mary Roff, known as the Watseka Wonder. We journey through the quiet streets of 19th-century Watseka, Illinois, into the lives of two families connected by tragedy, belief, and the…
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Episode Title: The Butcher of Plainfield: Ed Gein’s Twisted Legacy – with John from Dairyland Frights Episode Description: This week on Total Conundrum, we’re digging up one of the darkest and most disturbing tales in true crime history: the story of Ed Gein — the real-life inspiration behind horror icons like Norman Bates, Leatherface, and…
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He left the lights on, the radio playing hymns, and walked out of his New Jersey mansion like nothing happened. But inside that house? A scene so disturbing it shocked the nation. In this killer crossover with ZachSolved Mysteries, we unravel the chilling story of John List — the devout Lutheran who methodically murdered his…
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What happens when a suburban dad turns serial killer… and his house refuses to forget? Welcome to Fox Hollow Farm — part true crime, part paranormal nightmare. In this spine-chilling episode of Total Conundrum, Traci and Jeremy dive into the dual life of Herb Baumeister, a respected businessman who hid a dark secret behind the…
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A ghost that talks. A curse that kills. A legend that refuses to die. In this episode, we dive deep into the terrifying true story of the Bell Witch—the entity that haunted a Tennessee family in the early 1800s, whispered their secrets, attacked them in their sleep, and may have even murdered John Bell Sr….
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“Vampire Anthems & Rock Operas with G Tom Mac” 🔊 Episode Summary: In this electrifying episode of Total Conundrum, we’re joined by the legendary G Tom Mac—the voice, the mind, and the creative force behind Cry Little Sister, the haunting anthem that defined The Lost Boys. But his story doesn’t stop there. From working with…
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Total Conundrum x Jamison Newlander: The Frog Brother Files 🧛♂️ Episode Summary: This week, we sit down with the iconic Jamison Newlander, better known as Alan Frog from the cult classic The Lost Boys! Jamison gives us a peek behind the scenes of vampire hunting in the ‘80s, what it was like working alongside the…
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Episode Description: In the quiet town of Medford, New York, 21-year-old Sarah Goode was a devoted young mother, full of laughter, promise, and love. When she disappeared after a night out in June of 2014, her friends and family knew something was wrong. What followed was a desperate search, a devastating discovery, and a heartbreaking…
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Episode Description: Deep in the ancient canals of Xochimilco, Mexico, lies a place unlike any other. Trees filled with hundreds—if not thousands—of decaying, glassy-eyed dolls sway in the breeze. Their cracked faces stare into nothing… or maybe right into your soul. This isn’t the set of a horror film. It’s real. And the story behind…
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