Spooktacular Sisters

Mackenzie and Madisyn discuss the disappearance of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon in Panama. Kris and Lisanne went for a vacation and for volunteer work and never end up coming back home. What happened to the young women? Listen to part 1 to find out what led up to the disappearance and some evidence that was found that seems to cause more questions that answers. References: Hardinghaus, Christian, and Nenner, Annette. Still Lost in Panama The Real Tragedy on Pianista Trail. 2025“Case 283: Kris Kremers & Lisanne Froon.” Casefile, episode 283, Acast, 11 May 2024, https://casefilepodcast.com/case-283-kris-kremers-lisanne-froon/Erickson, Jeremy Kryt. “The Lost Girls or Panama: The Full Story.” The Daily Beast, 11 April 2019, https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-lost-girls-of-panama-the-full-story/.

Mackenzie takes Madisyn on a trip down childhood memory lane on Childcraft books. Through the nostalgia, the sisters discuss the mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke. What do you think happened? References:​“The Lost Colony of Roanoke.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc., https://www.britannica.com/story/the-lost-colony-of-roanoke.​O’Connor, Jessica. “Scientists May Have Finally Solved the Mystery of the Lost Roanoke Colony.” All That’s Interesting, 2 May 2024, https://allthatsinteresting.com/roanoke-colony-mystery-solved.​“Mystery of the Lost Colony Solved? Not So Fast!” St. Luke’s Historic Church & Museum, 7 Aug. 2020, https://stlukesmuseum.org/edu-blog/mystery-of-the-lost-colony-solved-not-so-fast/.​“The Roanoke Colonies.” First Colony Foundation, https://www.firstcolonyfoundation.org/history/the-roanoke-colonies/.​Olmo, Guillermo. “Secret in 400-Year-Old Map May Solve One of America’s Greatest Mysteries, Stunned Researchers Say.” New York Post, 27 Jan. 2025, https://nypost.com/2025/01/27/science/secret-in-400-year-old-map-may-solve-one-of-americas-greatest-mysteries-stunned-researchers-say/.​“What Happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke?” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 20 Oct. 2017, https://www.history.com/articles/what-happened-to-the-lost-colony-of-roanoke.Royalty Free Music from SoundStripe.com

Hey all! Mackenzie and Madisyn are back! Mackenzie shares the story of the hauntings and crimes of Daniel LaPlante. He is a real scumbag, folks. References:​“Daniel LaPlante Found Guilty of 1987 Townsend Murders of Pregnant Mother, 2 Children.” CBS News Boston, CBS Interactive Inc., 14 Mar. 2017, https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/daniel-laplante-priscilla-gustafson-murder-1987-townsend/.​Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Daniel LaPlante. Appellant’s Brief, 3 Dec. 2018, Juvenile Law Center, https://jlc.org/sites/default/files/attachments/2022-01/2018.12.3%20Appellant’s%20Brief.pdf.​Bracken, Kayleigh. “How Has This Insane True Crime Not Become a Horror Movie?” Pajiba, 19 Oct. 2018, https://www.pajiba.com/horror/how-has-this-insane-true-crime-not-become-a-horror-movie-.php.​Hooker, Jessie Stephens. “The Chilling Story of Daniel LaPlante.” Mamamia, 17 Aug. 2021, https://www.mamamia.com.au/daniel-laplante/.​McGrath, Tim. “A Murderer Lived in the Family’s Walls for Months Watching Them.” Medium, Lessons from History, 12 June 2021, https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/a-murderer-lived-in-the-familys-walls-for-months-watching-them-9c69f0d2a472.Royalty Free Music from SoundStripe.com

You didn’t think they left, did you? Mackenzie and Madisyn are back and it may be for a limited time because we know these two aren’t consistent! In Episode 6 they answer some spooky questions to help you get to know them better along with some personal and family spooky stories as well.

They’re baaaaaaack! Madisyn talks about the Warden House Museum in Stillwater, Minnesota where some hauntings happen that are connected to the history of the property. Mackenzie talks about Haunted Lake or also known as Scobey Pond in Francestown, New Hampshire where the lake has quite the spooky past. As an added bonus, there is talk of some spooky anxiety and family stories. Sources: Birt, L. (2018, October 24). MN’s most haunted: Warden’s House Museum. kare11.com. https://www.kare11.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/kare-11-sunrise/mns-most-haunted-wardens-house-museum/89-607448649 Brown, J. (2007, October 16). Francestown New Hampshire: Is haunted lake haunted?. Cow Hampshire. http://www.cowhampshireblog.com/2007/10/16/francestown-new-hampshire-is-haunted-lake-haunted/ Department, N. F. and G. (n.d.). Find your wildlife adventure. Maps | New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. https://wildlife.state.nh.us/maps/ Fishing reports, Best Baits and forecast for fishing in Haunted Lake. Fishbrain. (n.d.). https://fishbrain.com/fishing-waters/NRBLjPm4/haunted-lake Hamilton, A. (2019, September 18). Haunted lake: Getting to the bottom of Francestown’s Pond’s various names. Transcript. https://www.ledgertranscript.com/Scoby-Scobie-or-Haunted-Solving-the-mysteries-of-Francestown-s-pond-28074015 Hudson, M. (2021, February 9). Francestown’s Haunted Lake. New Hampshire Magazine. https://www.nhmagazine.com/francestowns-haunted-lake/ Janisch, K. (2005, October 14). An overpopulated ghost town: Stillwater continues to preserve its paranormal stories. Unexplained research - an overpopulated Ghost Town. http://www.unexplainedresearch.com/media/an_overpopulated_ghost_town2.html Mcafee, T. (2023, July 13). Share these fun Halloween facts with your friends during Spooky season. The Pioneer Woman. https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/holidays-celebrations/a36915963/halloween-facts/ Patten, M. (1970, January 1). The diary of matthew patten of Bedford, N.H : Patten, Matthew, 1719-1795 : Free download, Borrow, and streaming. Internet Archive. https://archive.org/details/diaryofmatthewpa00patt Peterson, B. (2007, October 10). Ghosts of the warden’s House. Press Publications. https://www.presspubs.com/ghosts-of-the-wardens-house/article_76d48ffe-61e1-5cbd-8d71-1d87b849be55.html Thrower, A., & Lo, T. (2023, August 13). Flying orbs spinning around plane “is proof of teleportation” and MH370 theory. mirror. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/flying-orbs-filmed-spinning-around-30695336 Unknown. (2022, August 4). Warden’s House Museum. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warden%27s_House_Museum Royalty Free Music from SoundStripe.com

Mackenzie actually leaves South Dakota! Come travel with us to Winchester, Indiana to discuss the Randolph County Infirmary. We discuss the history along with some T.V. paranormal investigations. References: https://www.britannica.com/place/Midwest, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poorhouse, https://hauntedrandolphcounty.com/history/, https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=iRaVAuoZnuIC&dat=18730821&printsec=frontpage&hl=en, (The Cambridge City Tribune, 8/21/1873) Discovery Plus: Paranormal Lockdown-Season 1 Episode 4, Destination Fear-Trail to Terror, Kindred Spirits- Season 4 Episode 8, and Destination Fear-Season 2 Episode 9, https://www.factretriever.com/halloween-facts, Royalty Free Music from SoundStripe.com

Mackenzie covers the South Dakota cryptid, Taku-He. We discuss sightings of Taku-He along with another version referred to as Walking Sam. Bonus content of a couple of personal stories of our fantastic dad at the end! References: Merriam-Webster-Webster.com, argusleader.com/story/news/business-journal/2021/08/27/looking-back-south-Dakota-town-had-Bigfoot-sightings-mania-1970-take-he-McLaughlin-little-eagle/5611845001/, northamericancryptids.com/take-he/, werewoofs.com, gfp.sd.gov, legendsofamerica.com, IMDb.com Royalty Free Music from Soundstripe.com

Madi covers the Fairmont Hotel in Deadwood, SD. We discuss the lawless land Deadwood was and the spookiness of what goes on today! Mackenzie covers the case of Rachel Cyriacks and where it stands today and hopefully the family can find some closure. References: terrireid.com legendsofamerica.com travelchannel.com hauntedhouses.com uncovered.com/cases/rachelcyriacks ruecrimediva.com/Rachel-Cyriacks Royalty Free music from SoundStripe.com

Welcome to Spooktacular Sisters! Join us in learning about the Historic Adams House in Deadwood, SD. Information from Deadwood History, Black Hills and Badlands SD, Black Hills Paranormal Investigations, Haunted Houses, and BH Pioneer. Royalty Free Music from Soundstripe-Material Gurl