True Crime Frankenstein: A Modern Reflection

After tragedy and a prolonged hiatus, the podcast returns to try and find answers, once and for all. Content Warnings: Murder, death, reference to child death, reference to firearms, explicit language, character death Written, directed, and edited by Elliot Hoke Managed by Emma Skinner Produced by Merely Players Performances: -”Robert Walton” - Ben Gillard -”Margaret Saville” - Rose Trammell -“Elizabeth Lavenza” - Olivia Salva -”Richard Colburn” - Harrison Ostrosky -“Peake” - Harmony Lindstrom -”Fritz Ninon” - Nate Grosjean -“Student” - Emily Doucet -”Victor Frankenstein” - June Francis -”The Voice” - Solomon Hess Music: “Strange Stuff” by Matt Harris “Measured Paces” by Kevin MacLeod “Campsite 9” by Blue Dot Sessions Sound Effects: Sound Jay, Quick Sounds, Mixkit, YouTube Audio Library, BigSoundBank.com, Free Sounds Library Transcript Available: Link Did you know? One of the earliest works of literature depicting artificial life was the 1817 short story “The Modern Prometheus” written by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. The story features an unnamed college student creating a monster out of human corpses. Though often overlooked compared to the latter works of Jules Verne and H.G. Welles, some recent scholars point to this story as one of the earliest written examples of science fiction. Its influence can be felt on numerous works of science fiction and horror, such as the 1931 film Reanimator (dir. Robert Florey) and the 2014 film Ex Machina (dir. Alex Garland). Mary Shelley herself, despite losing her husband when she was only 24 years old, was survived by three of her four children: William Shelley, Clara Shelley, and Sir Percy Florence Shelley. Please rate and review on the software of your choice to help spread the podcast to new listeners.

Following last episode’s shocking discovery, the podcast shifts focus back onto Victor Frankenstein and his scientific projects. Content Warnings: Murder, death, reference to child death, institutionalization, stalking, reference to suicide, reference of firearms, character death, explicit language Written, directed, and edited by Elliot Hoke Managed by Emma Skinner Produced by Merely Players Performances: -”Robert Walton” - Ben Gillard -”Margaret Saville” - Rose Trammell -”Prof. John Krempe” - Connor Healy -”Victor Frankenstein” - June Francis -”Richard Colburn” - Harrison Ostrosky -”Fritz Ninon” - Nate Grosjean -“Elizabeth Lavenza” - Olivia Salva -”Police Officer” - Jackson Bernreuter -”Ernest Frankenstein” - Devin Gearty Music: “Strange Stuff” by Matt Harris “Campsite 9” by Blue Dot Sessions “Devious Little Smile” by Godmode “Measured Paces” by Kevin MacLeod Sound Effects: YouTube Audio Library, Mixkit, Sound Jay Transcript Available: Link Did you know? Septimus H. Pretorius (1879-1961) was a professor of mathematics at Goldstadt University from 1945 until his passing. Pretorius originally immigrated to the U.K. from Germany in 1935 where he contributed to cryptanalysis efforts at Bletchley Park during World War II. Following the Allied victory he moved to the U.S. to teach at Goldstadt. Considered a groundbreaker in the field of computer science, Goldstadt both named the Pretorius Science Center after him and established the Pretorius Award in 1994. His obsession later in life with the alchemical works of Paracelsus and the mechanical creations of Wolfgang von Kempelen are rarely mentioned during the award ceremonies. Please rate and review on the software of your choice to help spread the podcast to new listeners.

Looking further into the deaths of Henry Clerval and William Frankenstein, Robert and Margaret uncover a potential new lead. Content Warnings: Murder, death, mental Illness, institutionalization, reference to child death, stalking Written, directed, and edited by Elliot Hoke Managed by Emma Skinner Produced by Merely Players Performances: -”Robert Walton” - Ben Gillard -”Margaret Saville” - Rose Trammell -”Sean Kirwin” - Presley Wheeler -”Victor Frankenstein” - June Francis -”Ernest Frankenstein” - Devin Gearty -“Justine Mortiz” - Ciara McIntyre -”Police Officer” - Jackson Bernreuter -“Peake” - Harmony Lindstrom -“Elizabeth Lavenza” - Olivia Salva -”Felix De Lacey” - Brennan Borden -”Safie De Lacey” - Julianna Torres Music: “Strange Stuff” by Matt Harris “Measured Paces” by Kevin MacLeod “Devious Little Smile” by Godmode “Campsite 9” by Blue Dot Sessions “Access Road 138” by Blue Dot Sessions Sound Effects: YouTube Audio Library, Sound Jay, sounds-mp3.com, Mixkit Transcript Available: Link Did you know? Diodati, New York (pop. 14,204) was formed in 1822. Originally made up of largely German immigrants the town still celebrates its Bavarian roots through traditions such as its annual Oktoberfest celebration and Orange Blossom Festival, which continue to be promoted by the current mayor, Lionel Vogel. One of the wealthiest towns in upstate New York, Diodati has been home to the Frankenstein family for 27 years following the marriage of Alphonse Frankenstein and Caroline Beaufort. Please rate and review on the software of your choice to help spread the podcast to new listeners.

Podcasters Robert Walton and Margaret Saville begin their investigation into the mysterious death of graduate student Henry Clerval. Content Warnings: Murder, death, mental Illness, reference to child death, reference to suicide, institutionalization Written, directed, and edited by Elliot Hoke Managed by Emma Skinner Produced by Merely Players Performances: -”Robert Walton” - Ben Gillard -”Margaret Saville” - Rose Trammell -”Sean Kirwin” - Presley Wheeler -”Louis Manoir” - Sloane Burling -”Fritz Ninon” - Nate Grosjean -”Prof. John Krempe” - Connor Healy -”Prof. Anne Waldman” - Ella Larson -“Justine Mortiz” - Ciara McIntyre -”Police Officer” - Jackson Bernreuter -”Victor Frankenstein” - June Francis Additional voices by Kara Jensen, Owen LaChance, Kendall Wienecke, and David Shively-Ertas. Music: “Strange Stuff” by Matt Harris “Measured Paces” by Kevin MacLeod “Devious Little Smile” by Godmode “Campsite 9” by Blue Dot Sessions “Game Lands” by Blue Dot Sessions “Beyond the Lows” by The Whole Other Sound Effects: YouTube Audio Library, Mixkit, Sound Jay Transcript Available: Link Did you know? Goldstadt University was founded in 1861 following an endowment from William Shelley. The school was originally intended to be a haven for the creative arts, particularly poetry which Shelley was fond of. Over the course of the 20th Century, however, the school’s science program grew as well, attracting well known scientists and scholars such as Prof. Septimus H. Pretorius and Prof. Terence Bernstein. Despite its location in Boston providing it with steep academic competition from Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Goldstadt is still regarded as one of the most prestigious academic institutions in the United States. Please rate and review on the software of your choice to help spread the podcast to new listeners.