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.
Humor, Haunts, and Homicide
Claim This Podcastby Josh and Dylan Compton; Stacy and Krystian Garcia
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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.
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September 3, 2025
Season 4: Episode 5- Helltown, Ohio and Winnie Ruth Judd
<p>This week, we’re diving straight into a nightmare—twice. First, we venture into the eerie ruins of <strong>Helltown, Ohio</strong>, 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?</p><p><br></p><p>Then, things get even bloodier as we dig into the chilling case of <strong>Winnie Ruth Judd</strong>, 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?</p><p><br></p><p>Grab your flashlight, your besties, and your morbid curiosity. It’s time for another dose of humor, haunts, and homicide.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sources</strong></p><p>Helltown, Ohio</p><ul><li><a href="https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/helltown/umc.cmc.3ebru20s3kl9ffpmx2vcxyvcz" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Destination America: Helltown</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/restoring-open-space-in-cuyahoga-valley.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">National Park Service: EminentDomain in the Cuyahoga Valley</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.bostontownship.org/ourtown.phtml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Boston Township Overview</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cleveland.com/archives/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Cleveland Archives</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krejci_Dump" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Krejci Dump</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/helltownohio" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">TikTok</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Weird-Ohio-Travel-Guide-Secrets/dp/1402745443" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Weird Ohio by James A. Willis</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Winnie Ruth Judd</p><ul><li><a href="https://archive.org/details/trunkmurderesswi0000bomm_n1g6?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Trunk Murderess</a></li><li><a href="https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/women/judd/5.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">TruTV Archives</a></li><li><a href="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" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Phoenix New Times Article</a></li><li><a href="https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/winnie-ruth-judd-a-tour-6396400?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Ghost of Phoenix Blog</a></li></ul>
August 27, 2025
Season 4: Episode 4- Ed and Lorraine Warren and The Dyatlov Pass
<p><strong>Season 4, Episode 4 — “Ed and Lorraine Warren & The Dyatlov Pass Incident”</strong></p><p>Before ghost-hunting was trendy, there were <strong>Ed and Lorraine Warren</strong> — 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?</p><p>Then, we shift gears to one of the most chilling unsolved mysteries of the 20th century: the <strong>Dyatlov Pass Incident</strong>. 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?</p><p>This episode blends hauntings, horror, and a whole lot of cold truth. Buckle up—it’s about to get weird.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sources-</strong></p><p>Ed and Lorraine Story</p><ul><li><a href="https://allthatsinteresting.com/true-story-of-the-conjuring-perron-family-enfield-haunting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">All Thats Interesting article</a></li><li><a href="https://people.com/the-conjuring-true-story-8645388" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">People.com article</a></li><li><a href="https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/conjuring.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">History Vs Hollywood article</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_and_Lorraine_Warren" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Wikipedia</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>The Dyatlov Pass Incident</p><ul><li><a href="Dyatlov Pass incident Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Dyatlov_Pass_incident" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Dyatlov Pass Wikipedia article</a></li><li><a href="Researchers Find Another Clue in the Dyatlov Pass Mystery The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com › World › Europe" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">New York Times article</a></li><li><a href="https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2021/09/02/what-happened-on-dyatlov-pass-dead-mountain-hreveals-all-a74959" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Moscow Times article</a></li><li><a href="The Dyatlov Pass Incident: The Mysterious 1959 Tragedy ... All That's Interesting https://allthatsinteresting.com › dyatlov-pass-incident" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">All Thats Interesting article</a></li><li><a href="https://dyatlovpass.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Dyatlov Pass' Website</a></li></ul><p><br></p>
August 20, 2025
Season 4: Episode 3- The Smurl Family Hauntings and The Bizarre Death of Cindy James
<p><strong>🎧 Season 4: Episode 3</strong></p><p>In this week’s episode of Humor, Haunts, and Homicide, things get real dark—spiritually and psychologically.</p><p>Josh takes us inside one of the most disturbing paranormal cases in American history: The <strong>Smurl Family Hauntings</strong>. 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?</p><p>Then, Dylan dives into one of Canada’s most haunting real-life mysteries: the <strong>suspicious death of Cindy James</strong>. 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?</p><p>Get ready—this episode is eerie, tragic, and full of WTF moments.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Show Sources-</strong></p><p>Smurl Family Hauntings</p><ul><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smurl_haunting" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Smurl Haunting Overview</a></li><li><a href="https://astonishinglegends.com/astonishing-legends/2018/10/16/the-smurl-haunting" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Smurl Family Detail</a></li><li><a href="https://people.com/the-conjuring-last-rites-true-story-11730782" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Media and Movie Inspiration</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Conjuring%3A_Last_Rites" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Conjuring: Last Rites</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ctinsider.com/entertainment/article/conjuring-last-rites-smurl-haunting-warrens-20314736.php" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Warrens' Investigation Findings</a></li><li><a href="https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3867607/smurl-family-haunting-true-story-conjuring/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Extended Haunting Timeline</a></li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Bizarre Death of Cindy James</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/6314086-who-killed-cindy-james-a-woman-s-story-of-persecution-and-terror" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Who Killed Cindy James?</a></li><li><a href="https://unsolved.com/gallery/cindy-james/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Unsolved Mysteries- Cindy James Case( Season 2:Episode 13</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Wikipedia article on the case</a></li><li><a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/unsolved-mysteries-of-the-world/the-phantom-stalker-the-cindy-james-mystery/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Ozzy Kaban Interview on the case</a></li><li><a href="https://www.audible.com/podcast/Death-by-Unknown-Event/B09G8NB4GN" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Death by an Unknown Event</a></li></ul><p><br /></p><ul><ol> </ol></ul><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>
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