Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

Today, we're going to Poveglia, Italy's most haunted island, to hear stories of plague victims burned alive. Then, we're going to hear about a double murder in 1991 that shocked the entire country. TW: Mentions of Suicide Check out our merch here: https://shop.heartstartspounding.com/en-usd/collections/all This episode is brought to you by Miracle Made. Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to TryMiracle.com/HSP and use the code HSP to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.  Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after-show called Footnotes. Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to ad-free episodes and bonus episodes when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror.

In 1970, a woman's body was found in the Isdalen Valley of Norway. She was badly burned though no trace of a fire was found near her, all of the labels on everything she owned had been removed, and traveled with fake identities and disguises. Who was this woman, what was she doing in Norway, and what happened to her? TW: Mentions of Suicide Check out our merch here: https://shop.heartstartspounding.com/en-usd/collections/all This episode is brought to you by Quince. Make switching seasons a breeze with Quince's high-quality closet essentials. Go to Quince.com/hsp for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. This episode is also sponsored by Hero Bread. Keep the carbs out of summer without compromising flavor with Hero Bread. Get 10% off your order at hero.co and use code HSP at checkout. This episode is also brought to you by Liquid IV. Indulge in hydration this summer with Liquid I.V. Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code HSP at checkout.  Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after-show called Footnotes. Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to ad-free episodes and bonus episodes when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror.

Lights of a ghost plane that illuminate a New Jersey forrest, the legend of a hermit who lives in the woods in Maine, and a woman found at the bottom of a lake in New York. These are three urban legends with some terrifying truths behind them TW: Suicide Check out our merch here: https://www.heartstartspounding.com/stickers This episode is brought to you by Better Help. Never skip therapy day, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/staycurious today to get 10% off your first month. This episode is also sponsored by FUM. FÜM has served over 300,000 customers, and you can be the next success story. For a limited time, use my code HEART to get a free gift with your Journey Pack! Head to tryfum.com and use code HEART Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after-show called Footnotes. Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to ad-free episodes and bonus episodes when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more.

We're looking at two cases of people who believed they were answering help wanted ads for summer jobs and were never seen again. The cases of Margaret Ellen Fox and The Jack Family. TW: missing children To report information on Margaret: Burlington Police non-emergency line: 609-386-3300 To report information on the Jacks: canadiancrimestoppers.org/tips Check out our merch here: https://www.heartstartspounding.com/stickers  This episode is brought to you by Miracle Made. Go to TryMiracle.com/HSP to try Miracle Made sheets today! And, whether you’re buying them for yourself or as a gift for a loved one, if you order today you can save over 40%. AND if you use our promo HSP at checkout you’ll get 3 FREE TOWELS and SAVE an extra 20%!   Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after-show called Footnotes. Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to ad-free episodes and bonus episodes when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more.

We're continuing our descent into Dark Summer with a look at some of the most haunted, summery resorts in the world. Would you dare stay a night in the most haunted room at the Hotel Del Coronado? TW: Suicide Check out our merch here: https://www.heartstartspounding.com/stickers This episode is brought to you by Liquid IV. Turn your ordinary water into extraordinary hydration with Liquid I.V.® Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V.® when you go to liquidiv.com and use code HSP at checkout.   This episode is also sponsored by Apostrophe. Apostrophe is an online platform that connects you with an expert dermatology team to get customized acne treatment for your skinGet your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/HSP when you use our code: HSP Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after-show called Footnotes. Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to ad-free episodes and bonus episodes when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. Show Notes Haunted Resorts: The White Witch of Rose Hall and The Ghosts of Hotel Del Coronado // Dark Summer Series — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

The 1904 Olympic Games were considered to be the darkest games in history. A mad scientist was able to run experiments on athletes while the games went on, runners were given poison to enhance their performance, and people were stolen from all over the world and forced to compete. TW: Suicide, Racism Be sure to subscribe to Heart Starts Pounding on Youtube! This episode is sponsored by Apostrophe. Apostrophe is an online platform that connects you with an expert dermatology team to get customized acne treatment for your skinGet your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/HSP when you use our code: HSP This episode is also brought to you by Quince. Are you looking for high quality essentials for your wardrobe at affordable prices? Go to Quince.com/hsp for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns This episode is also sponsored by Füm. Füm is an innovative, award-winning flavored air device  For a limited time, use my code HEART to get a free gift with your Journey Pack! Head to tryfum.com Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after-show called Footnotes. Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to ad-free episodes and bonus episodes when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. Show Notes Human Experiments, Trafficked Athletes, and Poisoned Runners: America's First Olympics // Dark Summer Series — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

Bonnie Bickwit vanished with her boyfriend from a summer camp in Upstate New York in 1973, during a summer where a serial killer was terrorizing the area. And in 1991, Jared Negrete was left behind by a troop leader on a hike, and then never seen again. The last photo left of him may hold a chilling secret. Be sure to subscribe to Heart Starts Pounding on Youtube! This episode is sponsored by LiquidIV. Turn your ordinary water into extraordinary hydration with Liquid I.V.® Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V.® when you go to liquidiv.com and use code HSP at checkout This episode is also brought to you by Miracle Made. Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to TryMiracle.com/hsp and use the code HSP to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.  This episode is also sponsored by Better Help. Stop comparing and start focusing, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/staycurious today to get 10% off your first month. Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after-show called Footnotes. Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to ad-free episodes and bonus episodes when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. Show Notes Vanished At Summer Camp // Dark Summer Series — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

We're exploring three tales of horror from the backwoods for this episode of Dark Summer. An army of the undead in Hawaii, a Cryptid in the woods of Wisconsin, and a strange man on the edge of someones property. Be sure to subscribe to Heart Starts Pounding on Youtube! This episode is sponsored by Fum, the award-winning flavored air device. For a limited time, use my code HEART to get a free gift with your Journey Pack! Head to tryfum.com This episode is also brought to you by Quince. Pack your bags with high-quality essentials from with Quince! Go to Quince dot com slash hsp for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. This episode is also sponsored by Better Help. Take a moment. Visit BetterHelp.com/staycurious today to get 10% off your first month. Lopaka Kapanui night marcher tours Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after-show called Footnotes. Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to ad-free episodes and bonus episodes when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. Show Notes Backwoods Horror: Creepy Encounters, Cryptids, and more // Dark Summer Series — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

The story of what happened to Klaus Schleke and Bettina Taxis one fateful night in 1987, and a twist you wont believe. TW: minor descriptions of gore Be sure to subscribe to Heart Starts Pounding on Youtube! This episode is sponsored by Acorns. head to acorns.com/hsp or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! This episode is also sponsored by Better Help. Take a moment. Visit BetterHelp.com/staycurious today to get 10% off your first month. Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after-show called Footnotes. Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to ad-free episodes and bonus episodes when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. Show Notes Murder At Sea: A Cruise Mystery // Dark Summer Series — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

As we begin our Dark Summer Series, We're investigating three stories of deadly amusement park rides. TW: child death, minor descriptions of gore Be sure to subscribe to Heart Starts Pounding on Youtube! This episode is sponsored by Miracle Made. Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to TryMiracle.com/HSP and use the code HSP to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. This episode is also sponsored by Hero Bread. Keep the carbs out of summer without compromising flavor with Hero Bread. Get 10% off your order at hero.co and use code HSP at checkout.   Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after-show called Footnotes. Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to ad-free episodes and bonus episodes when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. Show Notes Amusement Park Horrors: Dark Summer Series — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

What if I told you the most sought-after hit man in Houston in the 90's wasn't really a hit man? He worked for the police Gary Johnson spent his career working with members of his community who thought they were hiring someone to kill their loved ones. They were other police officers, churchgoers, and parents. But they all had a dark side, and they all wanted instant gratification. And now, Gary is the subject of a new movie streaming on Netflix, HIT MAN. TW: brief mention of suicide Be sure to subscribe to Heart Starts Pounding on Youtube! Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after-show called Footnotes. Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to ad-free episodes and bonus episodes when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. This episode is sponsored by Miracle Made. Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to TryMiracle.com/HSP and use the code HSP to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Show Notes Hit Man: The True Story of a Fake Contract Killer — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

What's true and what's exaggerated in the Netflix show Baby Reindeer? And what does the real woman behind Martha think about it? We're also going to dive into the story of a woman who has been relentlessly stalking other women in Venezuela for 7 years, and share some stories that listeners reached out with. TW: brief mention of sexual assault Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after show called Footnotes. Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to ad-free episodes and bonus episodes when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. This episode is sponsored by Hero Bread. Don’t give up being a bread head. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order for heart starts pounding listeners, So Go to hero.co and use code HSP at checkout. This episode is also sponsored by Better Help. Visit BetterHelp.com/StayCurious today to get 10% off your first month.  Lastly, this episode is sponsored by Miracle Made. Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to TryMiracle.com/HSP and use the code HSP to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.  Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore. Show Notes Stalking: Baby Reindeer Fact Vs. Fiction, Inside Venezuela's Nightmare Stalker, and Stories From Listeners — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

A demonic presence from a dream that appears in real life. A ghost that knows people better than they know themselves. And a little girl who thought her friend in her basement was just imaginary. We're diving into real tales of horror sent in by listeners. Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after show called Footnotes. Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to ad-free episodes and bonus episodes when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. This episode is sponsored by Quince. Get your summer wardrobe ready with Quince. Go To Quince.com/hsp for free shipping on your order and 365-day-returns. This episode is also sponsored by FUM. Fum is an award winning flavored air device. For a limited time, use my code HEART to get a free gift with your Journey Pack! Head to tryfum.com  Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore. Transcript Listener Stories: True Horror Tales — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

Two terrifying legends from deep within the Canadian wilderness. The first is about creatures in the woods that possess your mind and make you crave human flesh, and the second is the mystery of an entire village that vanished one night. TW: Suicide, Cannibalism Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after show called Footnotes. Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to ad-free episodes and bonus episodes when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. This episode is sponsored by Acorns. Head to acorns.com/hsp or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! This episode is also sponsored by Fum. Fum is an award winning flavored air device. For a limited time, use my code HEART to get a free gift with your Journey Pack! Head to tryfum.com  Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore. Show Notes Terrifying True Urban Legends: The Canadian Wilderness — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

Hollywood's first whodunnit. Two young starlets, an angry mother, a scorned valet, a corrupt DA, and the dead body of one of Hollywood's most prolific directors. What happened to William Desmond Taylor, and who knows more than they're telling? Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after show called Footnotes. Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to ad-free episodes and bonus episodes when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore. Show Notes Old Hollywood Murder: The Mysterious Death of William Desmond Taylor — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

Can films be cursed? What about specific roles? Today we're going to look into the story of a curse that was placed on Hollywood in the 1800's, and the ripple effects that may have had. TW: Suicide Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after show called Footnotes. Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to ad-free episodes and bonus episodes when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore. Show Notes Old Hollywood Curses: The Superman Curse, Rosemary's Baby, and more — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

From her tragic childhood, to her meteoric rise to fame, all the way through the scandal that ended her career. Who was Clara Bow? And why is her story so relevant today? My Clara Bow Playlist Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after show called Footnotes. Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to ad-free episodes and bonus episodes when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. This episode is brought to you by Better Help. If you're thinking of giving therapy a try, consider Better Help. Visit BetterHelp.com/staycurious today to get 10% off your first month. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore. Additional research done by Megan Fleming.  Show Notes Old Hollywood Scandal: Clara Bow, the First ‘It’ Girl — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

The ghost sightings of the Knickerbocker Hotel, a woman makes a final attempt to contact her husband on the other side, and an actress whose premonition proved fatal. Join me as we discuss the ghost stories of Old Hollywood. TW: Suicide, and brief mention of sexual assault Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after show called Footnotes. Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to ad-free episodes and bonus episodes when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. This episode is brought to you by Miracle Made Sheets. Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to TryMiracle.com/HSP and use the code HSP to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore. Show Notes Old Hollywood Ghosts: Haunted Hotels, Star-Studded Seances, and more — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

The haunting of the Gray Man, The vengeful Witch of Yazoo, and the man who made a deal with the devil. Today, we're exploring the horrors of the gothic south Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after show called Footnotes. Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to ad-free episodes and bonus episodes when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore. Show Notes Folklore: Southern Gothic Horror — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

The waist chop, slow slicing, being thrown to the beasts, and more. Today, we're traveling back in time to check out 8 of the most brutal execution methods from ancient times TW: Suicide, torture Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after show called Footnotes. Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to ad-free episodes and bonus episodes when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. This episode is brought to you by Factor meals.  Head to factormeals.com/hsp50 and use code hsp50 to get 50% off. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore. Show Notes 8 Brutal Execution Methods from Ancient Times — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries