Come listen as we discuss Murder, Mystery, and the paranormal. There will be laughter and tears and plenty of four letter words. This not a doom and gloom podcast, it is a lighthearted look into the true crime, and paranormal world.
Kelly and her husband Jason made a wedding night pact tokill anyone involved in their extramarital affairs. They lured her lover, ChrisRegan, to their home, shot him, and dismembered him. The truly sadistic rumor?She allegedly served his remains to her neighbors at a barbecue. Later, whenshe was tired of her husband, she gave him a deliberate heroin overdose andsmothered him so she wouldn't have to deal with a divorce.
News Coverage: Alleged serial killer tied to Michigan may have killed 9, served lover's remains at BBQ (Fox 2 Detroit) (https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/alleged-serial-killer-tied-to-michigan-may-have-killed-9-served-lovers-remains-at-bbq) - A solid breakdown of the timeline, the trial, and the wilder serial killer allegations that emerged later.
Docuseries: Dead North on Investigation Discovery. This is the 4-part series featuring the actual interrogation footage and bodycam video from Chief Laura Frizzo's investigation. You can stream the episodes on Discovery+ (https://www.discoveryplus.com/shows/dead-north/09ed36a1-93ee-4ea9-ad1a-ceedd12a2dc6) or Apple TV (https://tv.apple.com/us/show/dead-north/umc.cmc.2fvc2zcml6s6h0hx3tyt3ytyj).
Deep Dive Podcast: Murder, Mystery & Makeup: Who is Kelly Cochran? (https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/the-serial-killer-youve-never-heard-of-killed-her/id1591653048?i=1000743942330) - If you want to hear how another creator breaks down the twisted marriage pact and the horrific barbecue rumors, this is a great listen.
You can also watch 'Where Monsters Hide' on Nightline (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ezngt_LN1NI). This investigative segment provides an excellent visual overview of the police hunt for Chris Regan and the chilling clues discovered inside the Cochran home.
6 Apr 2026
The Bridgeport Poltergeist
This week on Mayhem Diaries, we’re unlocking the door to the Goodin family bungalow on Lindley Street. In the winter of 1974, this small home in Bridgeport, Connecticut, became the epicenter of one of the most documented and debated paranormal events in U.S. history. We’re getting into the mess of flying crucifixes, the arrival of demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren, and the wildest detail of all: a cat named Sam who supposedly had a lot to say.
Was this a genuine demonic entity terrorizing a family, or the greatest, most elaborate hoax ever pulled off by an 11-year-old girl?
Detailed Articles & Case Studies
True Crime New England (https://www.truecrimene.com/episodes/stkjmnruy90mz6gzyaq0mduy1jk7bw): Provides a deep dive into the timeline, starting from when Jerry and Laura Goodin bought the bungalow in 1960 through the height of the activity in 1974.
Damned Connecticut (https://www.damnedct.com/lindley-street-bridgeport/): A great resource for the "weird" details, including the local lore about the talking cat and the debunking (or lack thereof) by police.
Haunts Podcast Show Notes (https://www.hauntscast.com/show-notes/the-lindley-street-poltergeist): Offers a concise summary of the major events, including the involvement of Ed and Lorraine Warren and the eventual "hoax" label.
Bridgeport History Center (https://bportlibrary.org/hc/wp-content/uploads/Witchcraft-and-Hauntings-Research-at-the-Bridgeport-History-Center.pdf): This PDF guide from the local library lists archival materials, newspaper clippings, and books related to the case.
William J. Hall's Research (https://bportlibrary.org/hc/wp-content/uploads/Witchcraft-and-Hauntings-Research-at-the-Bridgeport-History-Center.pdf): Hall wrote The World's Most Haunted House, which is considered the definitive book on the subject.
The True Horror of the Bridgeport Poltergeist (YouTube) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kR0UVOoTmg): A full paranormal documentary that includes witness accounts and historical footage.
New England Legends Podcast (https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-278-the-lindley-street-poltergeist/): This episode features a dramatic walkthrough of the events and the 1974 cultural atmosphere.
Amazing Tales CT (https://amazingtalesct.podbean.com/e/this-ct-ghose-story-has-plenty-of-credible-witnesses/): Focuses on the credibility of the dozens of police and firefighters who swore they saw objects move.
29 Mar 2026
The Smurl Family Haunting
Forget the flickering lights—we’re talking about the duplex at 106 Chase Street, where the walls bled black sludge and a family was pushed to the brink by an invisible predator.
In this mega-episode, we break down the 15-year siege of the Smurl family, the failure of the Church, and the "circus" that turned a domestic nightmare into a global headline.
Down the Rabbit Hole:
Watch the Movie: The Haunted (1991) Full Feature (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4__UCi-ozA) – See the TV movie that traumatized a generation.
The Official File: NESPR: The Smurl Family Haunting (https://warrens.net/smurl-family-haunting/) – Read the Warrens’ original reports on the "infested" duplex.
Read the Source: The Haunted by Robert Curran (https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-One-Familys-Nightmare/dp/1631680196) – The book co-authored by the Smurls themselves.
In Memoriam: Jack Smurl (1942-2017) (https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/citizensvoice/name/john-smurl-obituary?id=15953106) – The legacy of a man who never wavered in his truth.
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