At Humor, Haunts, and Homicide, we bring humor to the world of true crime. Our passion for storytelling is second to none, and we take pride in our ability to share gripping tales of ghosts, murders, and mysteries. This podcast is co-hosted by four besties that share a genuine passion for the genre. Our goal is to entertain our audience by keeping them guessing what happens next. Tune into our podcast to listen to intriguing true crime stories that combine both humor and horror.
Season 4: Episode 5- Helltown, Ohio and Winnie Ruth Judd
This week, we’re diving straight into a nightmare—twice. First, we venture into the eerie ruins of Helltown, Ohio, a place soaked in mystery, abandoned by force, and rumored to be crawling with cults, mutants, and the paranormal. Was it really just a government buyout—or is something more sinister lurking in the shadows of this forgotten town?
Then, things get even bloodier as we dig into the chilling case of Winnie Ruth Judd, the so-called “Trunk Murderess.” In 1930s Arizona, Winnie’s crime shocked the nation when two dismembered bodies were discovered stuffed into suitcases—and the story only gets stranger from there. Was she a cold-blooded killer or a pawn in a twisted love triangle?
Grab your flashlight, your besties, and your morbid curiosity. It’s time for another dose of humor, haunts, and homicide.
Sources
Helltown, Ohio
Destination America: Helltown (https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/helltown/umc.cmc.3ebru20s3kl9ffpmx2vcxyvcz)
National Park Service: EminentDomain in the Cuyahoga Valley (https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/restoring-open-space-in-cuyahoga-valley.htm)
Boston Township Overview (https://www.bostontownship.org/ourtown.phtml)
Cleveland Archives (https://www.cleveland.com/archives/)
Krejci Dump (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krejci_Dump)
TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/tag/helltownohio)
Weird Ohio by James A. Willis (https://www.amazon.com/Weird-Ohio-Travel-Guide-Secrets/dp/1402745443)
Winnie Ruth Judd
Trunk Murderess (https://archive.org/details/trunkmurderesswi0000bomm_n1g6?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
TruTV Archives (https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/women/judd/5.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Phoenix New Times Article (https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts/ruthless-a-long-lost-confession-letter-may-finally-tell-the-real-story-of-winnie-ruth-judd-6657689?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Ghost of Phoenix Blog (https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/winnie-ruth-judd-a-tour-6396400?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
27 Aug 2025
Season 4: Episode 4- Ed and Lorraine Warren and The Dyatlov Pass
Season 4, Episode 4 — “Ed and Lorraine Warren & The Dyatlov Pass Incident”
Before ghost-hunting was trendy, there were Ed and Lorraine Warren — the controversial couple who claimed to chase demons, document possessions, and inspire Hollywood’s biggest horror hits. In the first half of this episode, we pull back the curtain on the Warrens’ most infamous cases, their legacy in the world of the paranormal, and the skeptics who say they were more show than spirit. Were they gifted demonologists—or master storytellers?
Then, we shift gears to one of the most chilling unsolved mysteries of the 20th century: the Dyatlov Pass Incident. In 1959, nine hikers set off into the Russian wilderness and never returned. What searchers found still defies logic—mangled bodies, strange injuries, radiation, and fear frozen into their final moments. Was it a natural disaster? A government experiment? Or something darker?
This episode blends hauntings, horror, and a whole lot of cold truth. Buckle up—it’s about to get weird.
Sources-
Ed and Lorraine Story
All Thats Interesting article (https://allthatsinteresting.com/true-story-of-the-conjuring-perron-family-enfield-haunting)
People.com article (https://people.com/the-conjuring-true-story-8645388)
History Vs Hollywood article (https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/conjuring.php)
Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_and_Lorraine_Warren)
The Dyatlov Pass Incident
Dyatlov Pass Wikipedia article (Dyatlov Pass incident Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Dyatlov_Pass_incident)
New York Times article (Researchers Find Another Clue in the Dyatlov Pass Mystery The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com › World › Europe)
Moscow Times article (https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2021/09/02/what-happened-on-dyatlov-pass-dead-mountain-hreveals-all-a74959)
All Thats Interesting article (The Dyatlov Pass Incident: The Mysterious 1959 Tragedy ... All That)
Dyatlov Pass' Website (https://dyatlovpass.com/)
20 Aug 2025
Season 4: Episode 3- The Smurl Family Hauntings and The Bizarre Death of Cindy James
🎧 Season 4: Episode 3
In this week’s episode of Humor, Haunts, and Homicide, things get real dark—spiritually and psychologically.
Josh takes us inside one of the most disturbing paranormal cases in American history: The Smurl Family Hauntings. For years, The Smurl family battled a malevolent force in their Pennsylvania duplex. From unexplained stench and shadowy figures to violent physical attacks, this case had it all—and it drew the attention of famed demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. But was it truly paranormal… or something else?
Then, Dylan dives into one of Canada’s most haunting real-life mysteries: the suspicious death of Cindy James. A nurse who reported being stalked and attacked for years, Cindy was later found dead—bound, drugged, and dumped. Authorities called it suicide. But everything about the scene screamed otherwise. Was Cindy the victim of a sadistic stalker, or was her death a final cry for help from a tortured mind?
Get ready—this episode is eerie, tragic, and full of WTF moments.
Show Sources-
Smurl Family Hauntings
Smurl Haunting Overview (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smurl_haunting)
Smurl Family Detail (https://astonishinglegends.com/astonishing-legends/2018/10/16/the-smurl-haunting)
Media and Movie Inspiration (https://people.com/the-conjuring-last-rites-true-story-11730782)
The Conjuring: Last Rites (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Conjuring%3A_Last_Rites)
Warrens' Investigation Findings (https://www.ctinsider.com/entertainment/article/conjuring-last-rites-smurl-haunting-warrens-20314736.php)
Extended Haunting Timeline (https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3867607/smurl-family-haunting-true-story-conjuring/)
Bizarre Death of Cindy James
Who Killed Cindy James? (https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/6314086-who-killed-cindy-james-a-woman-s-story-of-persecution-and-terror)
Unsolved Mysteries- Cindy James Case( Season 2:Episode 13 (https://unsolved.com/gallery/cindy-james/)
Wikipedia article on the case
Ozzy Kaban Interview on the case (https://podtail.com/en/podcast/unsolved-mysteries-of-the-world/the-phantom-stalker-the-cindy-james-mystery/)
Death by an Unknown Event (https://www.audible.com/podcast/Death-by-Unknown-Event/B09G8NB4GN)
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