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IN THIS EPISODE: The tragic demise of the Donner Party has become infamous. But what led to the failed journey, and to the eventual cannibalism some of the party resorted to in order to survive? (The Tragic Story of the Donner Party) *** Mary Ann Cotton managed to poison three husbands to death, as well as killing eleven children, before she was finally caught. How did England’s first female serial killer get away with it for so long? (Mary Ann Cotton, England’s First Female Serial Killer) *** Reddit asked men and women who have served in the military to share the creepiest things that happened to them while on duty. After hearing some of the stories, you might think the word “creepy” wouldn’t be sufficient enough to describe them. (Creepy Things That Have Happened To Military Personnel)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00 .000 = Disclaimer and Show Open
00:02:21 .314 = The Tragic Story of the Donner Party
00:31:16 .708 = Creepy Things That Have Happened to Military Personnel
00:50:38 .251 = Mary Ann Cotton: England’s First Female Serial Killer
00:56:20 .787 = Show Close

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“The Tragic Story of the Donner Party” from Legends of America: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/176gt0vu and Pam Jung from The Union: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2vdwhguj
“Mary Ann Cotton, England’s First Female Serial Killer” from The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3caw9d79
“Creepy Things That Have Happened To Military Personnel” by Emily Madriga for Thought Catalog:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4a0dko75
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Originally aired: February 08, 2021

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