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Histories of Horror

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by Sai Marie Johnson and AL Knuckles

39 episodes
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Histories of Horror is a chilling podcast exploring the darkest corners of true crime, the supernatural, and historical mysteries. Hosted by gothic authors and artists Sai Marie Johnson and AL Knuckles, each episode dives into eerie legends, real-life horrors, and the stories fear leaves behind. From cursed objects to unsolved crimes, HOH examines what’s real, what’s myth—and what haunts us still. New episodes Biweekly.

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7/20/2025

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July 26, 2026

The Gilgo Beach Murders: the Long Island Killer

<p>It&#39;s <strong>Histories of Horror</strong>&#39;s first anniversary; we&#39;re diving deep into the haunting saga of the <strong>Gilgo Beach Killer</strong>. </p><p>For over 30 years, Rex Heuermann turned Long Island into a personal graveyard, eluding justice while families waited in agony. </p><p>From the first frantic 911 call to the arrest of Rex, Sai and AL uncover the layers of darkness and resilience of the victims’ families. </p><p>In this episode, <strong>Histories of Horror </strong>remembers the lives stolen and celebrate the fight for justice. </p><p>The <strong>HOH</strong> community is facing two major situations, and we are asking for your support to help us keep moving forward:</p><p><strong>AL</strong> is still recovering from surgery. This is a heavy physical and financial burden, and we want to surround her with as much relief as possible. Please consider contributing to her GoFundMe to help cover medical costs and recovery.</p><ul><li><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=%23">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>Support AL&#39;s GoFundMe here!</strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><strong></strong></p></li></ul><p><strong>Sai Marie</strong> got unlawfully arrested in Los Angeles on March 28th while on assignment representing the <strong>Authors of the Resistance</strong> at No Kings LA. </p><p>However, being &quot;boots on the ground&quot; came with additional daily costs, and after being arrested and freed with no charges due to being press, Sai was mistreated and abused - forced to crawl into the paddy wagon when she never should have been detained in press gear. </p><p>She is seeking support for her legal fight and travel expenses so she can focus entirely on the mission while there.</p><p>If you value the work being done here and want to help fuel this trip, please consider sending a gift through any of the following:</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/7h47D2hkklLlg2rKylSi6C/episode/0m6BmbZ8h4giJhoRRoxw3z/venmo.com/u/Sai_Marie">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>Venmo</strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://cash.app/$saimariejohnson">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>CashApp</strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/saimarie">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>BuyMeACoffee</strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p></li></ul><p>Every pillar you can offer—whether a donation or a share—makes a massive difference in our ability to stay independent and vocal. </p><p>Thank you, as always, for all your help and support!</p>

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July 12, 2026

The Candy Man Killer - Dean Corll

<p>In the early 1970s, Houston was forever changed by a series of horrific crimes that shattered the innocence of a community. </p><p>The notorious <strong>Candy Man</strong>, Dean Corll, preyed on the city&#39;s youth, leading to a chilling series of abductions and murders that went undetected for far too long. </p><p>In this episode, Sai &amp; AL explore the gruesome details of the Houston Mass Murders, the societal factors that allowed these crimes to occur, and the lasting impact on the families and the justice system.</p><p>The <strong>HOH</strong> community is facing two major situations, and we are asking for your support to help us keep moving forward:</p><p><strong>AL</strong> is still recovering from surgery. This is a heavy physical and financial burden, and we want to surround her with as much relief as possible. Please consider contributing to her GoFundMe to help cover medical costs and recovery.</p><ul><li><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=%23">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>Support AL&#39;s GoFundMe here!</strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><strong></strong></p></li></ul><p><strong>Sai Marie</strong> got unlawfully arrested in Los Angeles on March 28th while on assignment representing the <strong>Authors of the Resistance</strong> at No Kings LA. </p><p>However, being &quot;boots on the ground&quot; came with additional daily costs, and after being arrested and freed with no charges due to being press, Sai was mistreated and abused - forced to crawl into the paddy wagon when she never should have been detained in press gear. </p><p>She is seeking support for her legal fight and travel expenses so she can focus entirely on the mission while there.</p><p>If you value the work being done here and want to help fuel this trip, please consider sending a gift through any of the following:</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/7h47D2hkklLlg2rKylSi6C/episode/0m6BmbZ8h4giJhoRRoxw3z/venmo.com/u/Sai_Marie">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>Venmo</strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://cash.app/$saimariejohnson">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>CashApp</strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/saimarie">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>BuyMeACoffee</strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p></li></ul><p>Every pillar you can offer—whether a donation or a share—makes a massive difference in our ability to stay independent and vocal. </p><p>Thank you, as always, for all your help and support!</p>

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June 28, 2026

The West Mesa Bone Collector: Uncovering a Desert Horror

<p>In the desolate expanse of Albuquerque&#39;s West Mesa, a chilling story of tragedy and mystery unfolds. </p><p>In this episode of <strong>Histories of Horror,</strong> Sai and AL discuss the case of the <strong>West Mesa Bone Collector</strong>. This haunting narrative highlights the vulnerability of marginalized women and the lengths a predator will go to conceal their crimes. </p><p>Together, they explore the chilling details of this unsolved case, the societal implications, and what it means for justice.</p><p>The <strong>HOH</strong> community is facing two major situations, and we are asking for your support to help us keep moving forward:</p><p><strong>AL</strong> is still recovering from surgery. This is a heavy physical and financial burden, and we want to surround her with as much relief as possible. Please consider contributing to her GoFundMe to help cover medical costs and recovery.</p><ul><li><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=%23">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>Support AL&#39;s GoFundMe here!</strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><strong></strong></p></li></ul><p><strong>Sai Marie</strong> got unlawfully arrested in Los Angeles on March 28th while on assignment representing the <strong>Authors of the Resistance</strong> at No Kings LA. </p><p>However, being &quot;boots on the ground&quot; came with additional daily costs, and after being arrested and freed with no charges due to being press, Sai was mistreated and abused - forced to crawl into the paddy wagon when she never should have been detained in press gear. </p><p>She is seeking support for her legal fight and travel expenses so she can focus entirely on the mission while there.</p><p>If you value the work being done here and want to help fuel this trip, please consider sending a gift through any of the following:</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/7h47D2hkklLlg2rKylSi6C/episode/0m6BmbZ8h4giJhoRRoxw3z/venmo.com/u/Sai_Marie">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>Venmo</strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://cash.app/$saimariejohnson">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>CashApp</strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/saimarie">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>BuyMeACoffee</strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p></li></ul><p>Every pillar you can offer—whether a donation or a share—makes a massive difference in our ability to stay independent and vocal. </p><p>Thank you, as always, for all your help and support!</p>

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What is Histories of Horror?

Histories of Horror is a chilling podcast exploring the darkest corners of true crime, the supernatural, and historical mysteries. Hosted by gothic authors and artists Sai Marie Johnson and AL Knuckles, each episode dives into eerie legends, real-life horrors, and the stories fear leaves behind. From cursed objects to unsolved crimes, HOH examines what’s real, what’s myth—and what haunts us still. New episodes Biweekly.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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