Creepy Kentucky
Creepy Kentucky
Laura Bechtel
Tales of the weird and wild from the Bluegrass State—hauntings, true crime, cryptids, UFO’s and more.... Hosted by Quinn and Laura, Kentucky residents and devoted fans of all things creepy!
The Coke-cuterie Boards: The End of the Bluegrass Conspiracy
In this episode, we wind up our coverage of the Bluegrass Conspiracy. The shenanigans of "the company" are almost over -- but it takes a terrible accident to end it. (Or was it an accident?) Plus we discuss possibly the most famous mammal from the whole case: the notorious Cocaine Bear!
Mar 6, 2024
50 min
A Rabbit-Headed Dog, a Vial of Poison, and Andrew Jackson: The Bell Witch Case
On today’s episode of Creepy Kentucky, we’re not actually in the glorious Bluegrass State—but we are very close. We travel to early 1800’s northwest Tennessee and learn about the Bell Witch, the legendary frontier tale of violent poltergeist activity. We discuss the origins, the actual events, possible explanations and modern-day manifestations of this frightening spirit.
Feb 5, 2024
44 min
Wherein We Discover We’re Not the Only Creepy Kentucky: The Bluegrass Conspiracy, Part 6
What are Andrew Thornton and his criminal cohorts up to in 1982-ish? We find out in this episode of Creepy Kentucky! Also we say farewell to Andre Braugher and discuss some news from the Crystal Rogers case.
Dec 29, 2023
34 min
Alternate Title—People From Kentucky Are Lunatics: The Bluegrass Conspiracy, Part 5
In this episode, which is dedicated to Olivia the Corgi, we visit Tangentville again—this time on the bus! Also we get even deeper into the shady machinations behind the Bluegrass Conspiracy.
Nov 22, 2023
36 min
Welcome to Tangentville, Television Edition: The Bluegrass Conspiracy, Part 4
We get even deeper into the legendary Bluegrass Conspiracy in this episode, with even more shady connections and yet another missing young woman. Also, we talk about what TV was like in the past!
Nov 1, 2023
44 min
We Interrupt This Podcast: Major News in the Crystal Rogers Case!
We are breaking away from our Bluegrass Conspiracy coverage to talk about the exciting news out of Bardstown: namely, the arrest of Crystal’s boyfriend Brooks Houck. Many people have been waiting for this to happen, especially since the FBI took over the case in August 2020. Normal service will resume in the next episode!
Oct 15, 2023
29 min
“You May Remember Me From Such Pamphlets As…”: The Bluegrass Conspiracy, Part 3
The twists get twistier and the turns get turnier in this, the third episode of the Bluegrass Conspiracy series. The participants get even deeper into their web of crime, while the tendrils expand even farther from Kentucky.
Oct 2, 2023
34 min
BB and ACT II, Partners in Crime: The Bluegrass Conspiracy, Part 2
In this episode, we start by discussing the big news out of Bardstown: the arrest of a suspect in the Crystal Rogers case. After that, we jump back into the Bluegrass Conspiracy and learn about how the main characters expanded their criminal empire.
Sep 11, 2023
44 min
A Thread of Insanity: The Bluegrass Conspiracy, Part 1
At long last! In this episode, we finally begin to discuss the infamous Bluegrass Conspiracy, which enveloped the Lexington area (and spread far afield) in the 70’s and 80’s. Here we set the scene and meet some of the key players.
Sep 1, 2023
47 min
“I Gave Him the Nose Job He Always Wanted”: The Murder of Ryan Poston
In this week’s episode, we discuss the “Nose Job Murder” which occurred in northern Kentucky. Six bullets were fired into 29-year-old up-and-coming attorney Ryan Poston. There was no question at all about who fired the gun; however, there were a lot of other questions about the situation! This is a very violent story with lots of trigger warnings about mental health, possible domestic violence, etc.
Aug 9, 2023
43 min
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