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Got 30ish minutes? Buckle up, because today we’re diving into the deeply disturbing and highly controversial case of Ellen Greenberg.Ellen was a 27-year-old teacher living in Philadelphia when she was found dead in her apartment in 2011 with multiple stab wounds. Her death was initially ruled a homicide, then later changed to suicide, a ruling her family has fiercely challenged. In 2025, the case was reviewed again, and the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office once more upheld the suicide ruling, despite continued public scrutiny, legal battles, and Ellen’s family’s ongoing fight for answers.So today, we’re asking the questions that have made this case impossible to look away from:How does a death with so many troubling details get ruled a suicide?What evidence has been questioned?And what happens when a tragedy leaves more questions than answers?This is the case of Ellen Greenberg: a locked apartment, a controversial ruling, a family demanding justice, and one haunting question at the centre of it all…What really happened to Ellen?Disclaimer: We’re goofy humans who like to laugh and have fun while digging into the dark corners of true crime. But we never joke at the victims expense, only at the absurdity of injustice. If mixing humour and true crime isn’t your thing, we totally understand, and hope you find something more your vibe.Connect with us YouTube: Catam ConcoctionInstagram: @Cast_AghastSpotify: Cast AghastCastbox: Cast AghastSource notes:Wikipedia: “Death of Ellen Greenberg” (overview) – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Ellen_GreenbergThe Philadelphia Inquirer civil suit PDF (further details) – https://www.lambmcerlane.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/inquirer.com-It-was-very-very-weird-A-civil-suit-reveals-new-details-in-the-case-of-Ellen-Greenberg.pdfNBC Philadelphia article: Major development in family’s fight – https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/ellen-greenberg-medical-examiner-ruling-homicide-suicide/4096415/ABC News: Teacher’s stabbing death affirmed/continued review – https://abcnews.go.com/US/teachers-stabbing-death-affirmed-suicide-review/story?id=126488925People magazine: “Who Killed Beloved Teacher Ellen Greenberg?” – https://people.com/ellen-greenberg-s-parents-seek-justice-for-daughter-brutally-stabbed-to-death-11757075CBS News: Parents ask city to reopen investigation – https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/ellen-greenberg-death-investigation-philadelphia/Washington Post: Case reopened, ME walked back ruling – https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/02/04/ellen-greenberg-death-philadelphia-case-reopened/NDTV article: Curious case of Ellen Greenberg’s death – https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/curious-case-of-ellen-greenbergs-death-us-woman-who-died-from-20-stab-wounds-in-2011-7234671Additional investigation timeline website – https://crimetimelines.com/ellen-greenberg-investigation-files/

Got 30ish minutes? Buckle up and brace yourself, because today we’re cracking open Hollywood’s most unsettling open secret: Cursed Films.Lightning strikes. On-set deaths. Fires, freak accidents, and coincidences so eerie they refuse to stay coincidences. From Poltergeist to The Exorcist, The Omen, The Crow, and beyond; were these productions just plagued by bad luck… or did something darker hitch a ride when the cameras started rolling?We’re diving into the real-life tragedies, whispered legends, and documented chaos behind cinema’s most infamous “cursed” movies, and asking the question horror fans love to argue about:Can a film be cursed… or do we just call it that when the truth is too uncomfortable?Disclaimer: We’re goofy humans who like to laugh and have fun while digging into the dark corners of true crime. But we never joke at the victims, only at the absurdity of injustice. If mixing humour and homicide isn’t your thing, we totally understand, and hope you find something more your vibe.Connect with usYouTube: Catam ConcoctionInstagram: @Cast_AghastSpotify: Cast AghastCastbox: Cast AghastDrinking Game:Drink for John's DisclaimerDrink for every swear wordBonus: drink for every death, fire, lightening strike, bullet, car accident and air accident.Sources & Further ReadingPoltergeist (1982–1988)Wikipedia — “Poltergeist (1982 film)”: Production details, cast info, and historical background on the trilogy.The Tragic Real-Life Story of the Poltergeist Cast — Looper: Breakdown of cast deaths and how the “curse” narrative began.Actors Who Died After Starring in Poltergeist — LADbible: Overview of franchise tragedies including Heather O’Rourke and Dominique Dunne.Poltergeist at 40 — Vanity Fair: Details on the film’s legacy and the “real skeletons” rumor.The Origins of the Poltergeist Curse — Mental Floss: Exploration of how urban legend merged with real events.The Exorcist (1973)Wikipedia — “The Exorcist (film)”: Overview of production, cast, and historical release.Was The Exorcist Set Really Cursed and Haunted? — SYFY Wire: Details on the fire, injuries, and priest blessing the set.Was The Exorcist Cursed? — American Hauntings Ink: Timeline of accidents and deaths connected to the film.Scary Things That Happened on the Set of The Exorcist — Mamamia: Audience reactions and behind-the-scenes chaos.Vanity Fair Interviews with William Friedkin: Director reflections on the “curse” myth and production issues.NPR — The Exorcist’s Real-Life Killer Cameo: Report on Paul Bateson, the radiology tech later convicted of murder.Rosemary’s Baby (1968)Wikipedia — “Rosemary’s Baby (film)”: Film history and cultural impact.The Real-Life Curse of Rosemary’s Baby — History.com: Details on Sharon Tate, Komeda, and William Castle’s illness.The Devil and Hollywood: The Story Behind Rosemary’s Baby — Vanity Fair: In-depth article on Polanski, Tate, and eerie coincidences.How Rosemary’s Baby Changed Horror Forever — The Guardian: Legacy and haunting real-world parallels.The Omen (1976)Wikipedia — “The Omen (1976 film)”: Production and cast background.The Curse of The Omen — History.com: Lightning strikes, animal attacks, and fatal coincidences.Behind The Omen’s Alleged Curse — Screen Rant: Detailed account of crew accidents and strange events.The Omen: Lightning Strikes and Decapitations — The Independent: Retelling of the film’s most infamous incidents.The Crow (1994)The Death of Brandon Lee on The Crow Set — BBC News: Summary of the on-set shooting and investigation.Inside The Tragic Death of Brandon Lee — Entertainment Weekly: Breakdown of safety failures.Wikipedia — “The Crow (1994 film)” and “Death of Brandon Lee”: Production context and aftermath.Brandon Lee’s Death and Hollywood Gun Safety — The Guardian: Legacy and safety reforms.The Passion of the Christ (2004)IMDb Trivia — The Passion of the Christ: Verified production injuries and lightning strikes.CNN — Actor Struck by Lightning Filming The Passion: Coverage of Jim Caviezel’s injuries.USA Today — Detailed reporting on the lightning strike incident.Jim Caviezel’s On-Set Injuries — The Guardian.Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)Wikipedia — “Twilight Zone: The Movie”: Overview and aftermath of the helicopter crash.The Twilight Zone Tragedy — Los Angeles Times Archives: Coverage of the accident and legal fallout.The 1982 Twilight Zone Accident — History.com.The Helicopter Crash That Changed On-Set Safety Forever — Vanity Fair.General Reference & VerificationIMDb: Filmographies, release dates, and production trivia.Snopes: Fact-checking common “cursed film” myths.American Film Institute (AFI): Verification of production details and release history.

🎙 Got 30ish minutes? Buckle up and brace yourself, because today we’re diving into a mystery wrapped in blue lights and small-town secrets: The Jessica Boynton Case.A locked closet. A service weapon. A deputy’s wife with a bullet in her skull… who lived to tell the tale.But was it a suicide attempt or something far more sinister?Disclaimer: We’re goofy humans who like to laugh and have fun while digging into the dark corners of true crime. But we never joke at the victims—only at the absurdity of injustice. If mixing humor and homicide isn’t your thing, we totally understand, and hope you find something more your vibe.Connect with usYouTube: Catam ConcoctionInstagram: @Cast_AghastSpotify: Cast AghastCastbox: Cast AghastDrinking Version:Drink for John's DisclaimerDrink for every red flagDrink for every swear wordBonus: Shot for shady police Sources:Crime Watch Daily (2017) – “Behind the Closet Door: The Jessica Boynton Case”A televised report featuring exclusive interviews with Jessica, investigators, and family members.[YouTube | Crime Watch Daily Channel]11Alive News – Atlanta (WXIA-TV)Series of reports detailing the shooting, investigation, and GBI involvement.[www.11alive.com]The Officer’s Wife – Vault Studios Podcast (2020)A multi-episode investigative podcast that dives deep into Jessica’s story, forensic inconsistencies, and the aftermath.Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Audacy.Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Case FilePublic records and reports obtained through open records requests.gbi.georgia.govReddit – r/TrueCrime & r/UnresolvedMysteries ThreadsJessica Boynton’s InterviewsFeatured in That Chapter on YouTubeAppearances on Housewives of True Crime and MurderificExcerpts pulled from local news interviews and personal statementsSpalding County Sheriff’s Office / Griffin Police Department Public StatementsAs quoted in multiple media outlets regarding Matthew Boynton’s employment status and internal investigations.

🎙 Got 30ish minutes? Buckle up your snow boots and zip that parka because we’re heading deep into the frozen heart of Soviet Russia for one of the coldest, creepiest, and most confounding mysteries ever: the Dyatlov Pass Incident. ❄️🏕️Nine experienced hikers. One nightmarish trek. Zero satisfying answers. How did a group of seasoned hikers end up scattered, shoeless, and lifeless in the snow? And what really happened on that mountain slope?💡 Disclaimer: We’re goofy people who love to have fun and crack jokes, but we promise it’s never at the expense of the victims. If mixing true crime and comedy isn’t your cup of tea, we totally get it, and we hope you find some other amazing podcasts to enjoy!Connect with us!📺 YouTube: Catam Concoction📸 Instagram: Cast_Aghast🎧 Spotify: Cast Aghast📱 Castbox: Cast AghastDrinking Version:🍹 Drink for Russian accents🍹 Drink for Russian Names🍹 Drink every time John says 'Yeah'🍹Drink for swearingSources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyatlov_Pass_incident https://allthatsinteresting.com/dyatlov-pass-incident https://www.history.com/articles/dyatlov-pass-incident-soviet-hiker-death-mysteryhttps://lost-in-history.com/the-mystery-of-the-dyatlov-pass-incident/

🎙Got 30ish minutes? Join us as we tap into the sticky, sweet, and downright audacious Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist! 🍁💰 This bizarre crime saw thieves making off with $18 million worth of liquid gold, leaving investigators in a very syrupy situation. How did they pull off one of the most Canadian crimes in history? And more importantly…why? 🥞🔍💡 Disclaimer: We’re goofy people who love to have fun and crack jokes, but we promise it’s never at the expense of the victims. If mixing true crime and comedy isn’t your cup of tea, we totally get it, and we hope you find some other amazing podcasts to enjoy!Connect with us!📺 YouTube: Catam Concoction📸 Instagram: Cast_Aghast🎧 Spotify: Cast Aghast📱 Castbox: Cast AghastDrinking Version:🍹 Drink for John's intro🍹 Drink every time John swears🍹 Drink each time John makes fun of something💧 Waterfall for our tangents and bloopersEpisode Sources:🔗 Distractify – Where is Richard Vallieres Now?🔗 Wikipedia – The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist