Spooktacular Sisters

About Spooktacular Sisters

This is a true crime, paranormal, supernatural, and all things ‘spooktacular’ podcast that is co-hosted by two sisters who love all things spooky and unusual.

Publisher

Mackenzie & Madisyn

Category

true crime

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Jun 2023

Latest episode

13 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Dec 2025

   Christie Family Murders

   The girls are back! Join them to discuss the Christie Family murders and how greed led a teenager to kill for it. Mackenzie and Madisyn haven’t talked in a while, can’t you tell? Go down the side roads of distracted conversations and anxiety. Even though there is some silliness and laughs in this episode it doesn’t take away from the horrific tragedy of James Christie, Martha Christie, Mildred Christie, and Michael Ronayne. May the all rest in peace. Special thanks to Tasha who runs the Facebook group Graveyard Girl. She posted about this quadruple murder and allowed us to use her photos! Check her out on Facebook! Sources: Find A Grave “James Wilmot Christie Memorial.” Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com/memorial/204676349/james_wilmot-christie. Newspapers.com Newspaper Image Viewer. Newspapers.com, www.newspapers.com/image-view/229670890/. Historic Newspapers (HRVH) “Kingston Daily Freeman.” Hudson River Valley Heritage, news.hrvh.org/veridian/?a=d&d=kingstondaily19090823.2.5. The Brown County Territorial Pioneer Committee. Early History of Brown County, South Dakota. 1965. Aman, Nancy, and Art Buntin. Brown County Courthouse: “A Century Landmark,” 1904–2004, Aberdeen, South Dakota. Aberdeen/Brown County Landmarks Commission, 2004.

2. 

   10 Nov 2025

   Halloween Legends & Lore

   HELLO! Mackenzie and Madisyn aren’t done with Halloween yet. In episode 12 they discuss the history of Halloween along with some legends and lore. Join in on the fun and laughs and find out if you’d have a wonderful future or if death was on the doorstep, according to what plate you chose. Remember, Halloween may be over but it’s always in our hearts and we always stay spooky! Sources: “History of Halloween.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 27 Sept. 2023, https://www.history.com/articles/history-of-halloween. Accessed 26–28 Oct. 2025. “Black Cats and Superstitions.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 26 Oct. 2022, https://www.history.com/articles/black-cats-superstitions. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025. “Mythology of Halloween Folklore.” MythFolks, https://www.mythfolks.com/halloween-folklore. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025. “The Dullahan.” MythFolks, https://www.mythfolks.com/dullahan. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025. “The Jack-O’-Lantern’s Origins.” Carnegie Museum of Natural History, https://carnegiemnh.org/the-jack-o-lanterns-origins/. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025. “South Dakota Ranked One of the Most Haunted States in the U.S.” Dakota News Now, 29 Oct. 2025, https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/10/29/south-dakota-ranked-one-most-haunted-states-us/. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

3. 

   3 Nov 2025

   Madi’s Spooky Stories

   Join the Spooktacular Sisters as Madisyn shares some of her spooky, paranormal, and strange encounters. A special background audio specialist is Finnegan the dog who had to add in some of his thoughts and opinions. References: Royalty Free Music from SoundStripe.com

4. 

   19 Oct 2025

   Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon: Part 2

   Mackenzie and Madisyn continue to discuss the disappearance of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon. They jump back into more evidence and discuss what it could mean and theories on what could have happened to these young women. It seems more questions than answers are brought forward once again. Our deepest condolences to Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon’s families and we hope they all find peace. References: Hardinghaus, Christian, and Nenner, Annette. Still Lost in Panama: The Real Tragedy on Pianista Trail. 2025 “Case 283: Kris Kremers & Lisanne Froon.” Casefile, episode 283, Acast, 11 May 2024, https://casefilepodcast.com/case-283-kris-kremers-lisanne-froon/

5. 

   9 Oct 2025

   Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon: Part 1

   Mackenzie and Madisyn discuss the disappearance of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon in Panama. Kris and Lisanne went for a vacation and for volunteer work and never end up coming back home. What happened to the young women? Listen to part 1 to find out what led up to the disappearance and some evidence that was found that seems to cause more questions that answers. References: Hardinghaus, Christian, and Nenner, Annette. Still Lost in Panama The Real Tragedy on Pianista Trail. 2025 “Case 283: Kris Kremers & Lisanne Froon.” Casefile, episode 283, Acast, 11 May 2024, https://casefilepodcast.com/case-283-kris-kremers-lisanne-froon/ Erickson, Jeremy Kryt. “The Lost Girls or Panama: The Full Story.” The Daily Beast, 11 April 2019, https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-lost-girls-of-panama-the-full-story/.

6. 

   28 Sept 2025

   Episode 8: The Mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke

   Mackenzie takes Madisyn on a trip down childhood memory lane on Childcraft books. Through the nostalgia, the sisters discuss the mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke. What do you think happened? References: “The Lost Colony of Roanoke.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc., https://www.britannica.com/story/the-lost-colony-of-roanoke. O’Connor, Jessica. “Scientists May Have Finally Solved the Mystery of the Lost Roanoke Colony.” All That’s Interesting, 2 May 2024, https://allthatsinteresting.com/roanoke-colony-mystery-solved. “Mystery of the Lost Colony Solved? Not So Fast!” St. Luke’s Historic Church & Museum, 7 Aug. 2020, https://stlukesmuseum.org/edu-blog/mystery-of-the-lost-colony-solved-not-so-fast/. “The Roanoke Colonies.” First Colony Foundation, https://www.firstcolonyfoundation.org/history/the-roanoke-colonies/. Olmo, Guillermo. “Secret in 400-Year-Old Map May Solve One of America’s Greatest Mysteries, Stunned Researchers Say.” New York Post, 27 Jan. 2025, https://nypost.com/2025/01/27/science/secret-in-400-year-old-map-may-solve-one-of-americas-greatest-mysteries-stunned-researchers-say/. “What Happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke?” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 20 Oct. 2017, https://www.history.com/articles/what-happened-to-the-lost-colony-of-roanoke. Royalty Free Music from SoundStripe.com

7. 

   21 Sept 2025

   Episode 7: Daniel LaPlante

   Hey all! Mackenzie and Madisyn are back! Mackenzie shares the story of the hauntings and crimes of Daniel LaPlante. He is a real scumbag, folks. References: “Daniel LaPlante Found Guilty of 1987 Townsend Murders of Pregnant Mother, 2 Children.” CBS News Boston, CBS Interactive Inc., 14 Mar. 2017, https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/daniel-laplante-priscilla-gustafson-murder-1987-townsend/. Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Daniel LaPlante. Appellant’s Brief, 3 Dec. 2018, Juvenile Law Center, https://jlc.org/sites/default/files/attachments/2022-01/2018.12.3%20Appellant’s%20Brief.pdf. Bracken, Kayleigh. “How Has This Insane True Crime Not Become a Horror Movie?” Pajiba, 19 Oct. 2018, https://www.pajiba.com/horror/how-has-this-insane-true-crime-not-become-a-horror-movie-.php. Hooker, Jessie Stephens. “The Chilling Story of Daniel LaPlante.” Mamamia, 17 Aug. 2021, https://www.mamamia.com.au/daniel-laplante/. McGrath, Tim. “A Murderer Lived in the Family’s Walls for Months Watching Them.” Medium, Lessons from History, 12 June 2021, https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/a-murderer-lived-in-the-familys-walls-for-months-watching-them-9c69f0d2a472. Royalty Free Music from SoundStripe.com

8. 

   26 Mar 2024

   Episode 6: Q&A

   You didn’t think they left, did you? Mackenzie and Madisyn are back and it may be for a limited time because we know these two aren’t consistent! In Episode 6 they answer some spooky questions to help you get to know them better along with some personal and family spooky stories as well.

9. 

   17 Aug 2023

   Episode 5: Warden House Museum & Haunted Lake

   They’re baaaaaaack! Madisyn talks about the Warden House Museum in Stillwater, Minnesota where some hauntings happen that are connected to the history of the property. Mackenzie talks about Haunted Lake or also known as Scobey Pond in Francestown, New Hampshire where the lake has quite the spooky past. As an added bonus, there is talk of some spooky anxiety and family stories. Sources: Birt, L. (2018, October 24). MN’s most haunted: Warden’s House Museum. kare11.com. https://www.kare11.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/kare-11-sunrise/mns-most-haunted-wardens-house-museum/89-607448649 Brown, J. (2007, October 16). Francestown New Hampshire: Is haunted lake haunted?. Cow Hampshire. http://www.cowhampshireblog.com/2007/10/16/francestown-new-hampshire-is-haunted-lake-haunted/ Department, N. F. and G. (n.d.). Find your wildlife adventure. Maps | New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. https://wildlife.state.nh.us/maps/ Fishing reports, Best Baits and forecast for fishing in Haunted Lake. Fishbrain. (n.d.). https://fishbrain.com/fishing-waters/NRBLjPm4/haunted-lake Hamilton, A. (2019, September 18). Haunted lake: Getting to the bottom of Francestown’s Pond’s various names. Transcript. https://www.ledgertranscript.com/Scoby-Scobie-or-Haunted-Solving-the-mysteries-of-Francestown-s-pond-28074015 Hudson, M. (2021, February 9). Francestown’s Haunted Lake. New Hampshire Magazine. https://www.nhmagazine.com/francestowns-haunted-lake/ Janisch, K. (2005, October 14). An overpopulated ghost town: Stillwater continues to preserve its paranormal stories. Unexplained research - an overpopulated Ghost Town. http://www.unexplainedresearch.com/media/an_overpopulated_ghost_town2.html Mcafee, T. (2023, July 13). Share these fun Halloween facts with your friends during Spooky season. The Pioneer Woman. https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/holidays-celebrations/a36915963/halloween-facts/ Patten, M. (1970, January 1). The diary of matthew patten of Bedford, N.H : Patten, Matthew, 1719-1795 : Free download, Borrow, and streaming. Internet Archive. https://archive.org/details/diaryofmatthewpa00patt Peterson, B. (2007, October 10). Ghosts of the warden’s House. Press Publications. https://www.presspubs.com/ghosts-of-the-wardens-house/article_76d48ffe-61e1-5cbd-8d71-1d87b849be55.html Thrower, A., & Lo, T. (2023, August 13). Flying orbs spinning around plane “is proof of teleportation” and MH370 theory. mirror. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/flying-orbs-filmed-spinning-around-30695336 Unknown. (2022, August 4). Warden’s House Museum. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warden%27s_House_Museum Royalty Free Music from SoundStripe.com

10. 

    18 Jul 2023

    Episode 4: Randolph County Infirmary

    Mackenzie actually leaves South Dakota! Come travel with us to Winchester, Indiana to discuss the Randolph County Infirmary. We discuss the history along with some T.V. paranormal investigations. References: https://www.britannica.com/place/Midwest, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poorhouse, https://hauntedrandolphcounty.com/history/, https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=iRaVAuoZnuIC&dat=18730821&printsec=frontpage&hl=en, (The Cambridge City Tribune, 8/21/1873) Discovery Plus: Paranormal Lockdown-Season 1 Episode 4, Destination Fear-Trail to Terror, Kindred Spirits- Season 4 Episode 8, and Destination Fear-Season 2 Episode 9, https://www.factretriever.com/halloween-facts, Royalty Free Music from SoundStripe.com

11. 

    9 Jul 2023

    Episode 3: Taku-He

    Mackenzie covers the South Dakota cryptid, Taku-He. We discuss sightings of Taku-He along with another version referred to as Walking Sam. Bonus content of a couple of personal stories of our fantastic dad at the end! References: Merriam-Webster-Webster.com, argusleader.com/story/news/business-journal/2021/08/27/looking-back-south-Dakota-town-had-Bigfoot-sightings-mania-1970-take-he-McLaughlin-little-eagle/5611845001/, northamericancryptids.com/take-he/, werewoofs.com, gfp.sd.gov, legendsofamerica.com, IMDb.com Royalty Free Music from Soundstripe.com

12. 

    2 Jul 2023

    Episode 2: Fairmont Hotel & Case of Rachel Cyriacks

    Madi covers the Fairmont Hotel in Deadwood, SD. We discuss the lawless land Deadwood was and the spookiness of what goes on today! Mackenzie covers the case of Rachel Cyriacks and where it stands today and hopefully the family can find some closure. References: terrireid.com legendsofamerica.com travelchannel.com hauntedhouses.com uncovered.com/cases/rachelcyriacks ruecrimediva.com/Rachel-Cyriacks Royalty Free music from SoundStripe.com

13. 

    11 Jun 2023

    Episode 1: Historic Adams House

    Welcome to Spooktacular Sisters! Join us in learning about the Historic Adams House in Deadwood, SD. Information from Deadwood History, Black Hills and Badlands SD, Black Hills Paranormal Investigations, Haunted Houses, and BH Pioneer. Royalty Free Music from Soundstripe-Material Gurl

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