E392 Rat Girl Summer and Weepy Hollow

Update: 2024-08-11

Digest

This podcast episode marks the 400th episode with a humorous opening and a brief discussion about the FCC. The hosts then discuss the changes in their respective backgrounds, with Christine's room appearing more decorated and the speaker's background remaining cluttered. The episode then dives into the story of the Irma Hotel in Cody, Wyoming, founded by Buffalo Bill. The speaker provides a detailed account of Buffalo Bill's life, highlighting his early career as a trapper, his involvement in the gold rush, and his role in the Pony Express. The episode discusses Buffalo Bill's remarkable 330-mile ride on horseback for the Pony Express, which established his reputation as a frontiersman. The speaker then details Buffalo Bill's transition into the entertainment industry, starting with his appearance in a play about himself in New York City. The episode describes the success of his Wild West show, which featured trick riders, sharp shooters, and other famous figures of the era. The speaker explains how Buffalo Bill built the Irma Hotel in Cody, Wyoming, named after his daughter. They discuss the hotel's history, its significance as a social center in the town, and its current status as a historic landmark. The hosts explore the paranormal activity reported at the Irma Hotel, focusing on the four main ghosts said to haunt the building. They discuss the stories surrounding Buffalo Bill's ghost, his daughter Irma, an old outlaw, and a soldier. The speaker describes the 15 original rooms of the Irma Hotel, which are named after Wild West icons and local pioneers. They highlight the stories of Agnes Chamberlain, the wife of the town's first dentist, and Caroline Lockhart, a prominent journalist and humorist. The hosts then shift to a different story, focusing on the disappearance of Heather Teague in Spotsville, Kentucky, in 1995. They provide background information about Heather, her life, and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance. The speaker recounts the story of Tim Walthall, who witnessed Heather Teague's abduction through his telescope. They describe the events leading up to the abduction, Tim's attempts to contact authorities, and the subsequent investigation. This chapter delves into the mysterious disappearance of Heather Teague, a young woman who vanished from a beach in Kentucky. The podcast explores various theories surrounding her disappearance, including a local predator, a drug ring, and a potential serial killer. This chapter focuses on the theory that Heather Teague was intentionally targeted, possibly due to her involvement in a drug ring or other shady activities. The podcast examines evidence supporting this theory, including her past drug use and the FBI's involvement in the case. This chapter explores the possibility that Heather Teague's disappearance is linked to a serial killer named Christopher Belos. The podcast discusses Belos's history of missing women in his vicinity and the striking resemblance between his potential victim type and Heather. This chapter delves into the potential connection between Christopher Belos and Marty Dill, the man initially suspected in Heather's disappearance. The podcast reveals that Belos and Dill were friends since childhood, raising questions about their possible involvement in the case. This chapter focuses on the ongoing efforts of Heather Teague's mother, Sarah, to find answers about her daughter's disappearance. The podcast discusses Sarah's skepticism towards the police investigation, her belief that the 9-1-1 call was faked, and her recent lawsuit against the Kentucky State Police and FBI.

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