Welcome to episode 34. We dive into the aftermath of the Smuttynose murders, the trial of Louis Wagner, theories, modern interpretations, and a discussion on antisocial personality disorder. There is lots to explore here! SOURCES: https://www.seacoastnh.com/why-louis-wagner-was-smuttynose-slayer/?showall=1#:~:text=Maren%20Hontvet%20went%20berserk%3F,Wagner%20was%20the%20guilty%20man. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/antisocial-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-2035...
Dec 12, 2023
49 min
We are back! I am excited to bring you a historical two-parter for the month of December. We take it back to 1873 on a cold evening in March on an island far away from everyone else off the coast of Portsmouth, NH. Here a family of a fisherman were brutally murdered one evening. The facts of the case of dismal and shocking. Part One covers a brief history of Smuttynose Island on the Isle of Shoals, family history, and the events that took place the evening of the murders. Sources: http...
Dec 5, 2023
37 min
Hi All! After a bit of a hiatus, we are returning on Tuesday, December 5. I am excited to offer you a 2-part episode exploring The Smuttynose Murders. What happened, why are we still fascinated by this case today, and what does that say about us then and now. See you all then! Support for Motherhood is Murder is so greatly appreciated! Website: https://motherhoodismurder.weebly.com/ Patreon: http://patreon.com/motherhoodismurder Facebook: http://facebook.com/motherhoodismurder Instagram: @m...
Nov 24, 2023
1 min
Welcome to Motherhood is Murder 1st Annual Halloween Special. This week we will break format (once again!) to explore three lesser-known stories of New England lore. I will also share a scary story from my childhood that is a lesson in be care what you wish (or ask) for. Have a happy & safe Halloween season! Stories: Headless Skeleton of Swampton (RI)Haunted Blood Forest of Lancaster (MA)Dover Devil (MA)Will You Visit Me Tonight? (Personal story, MA)No episode next week! We'll be b...
Oct 31, 2023
45 min
Hi All! This time around I am trying out a new format with an unscripted episode. Our featured author is the every spooky Shirley Jackson whose works have scared the pants off of readers in the 1940's. We'll also cover a missing persons case that happened in the small college town in VT where Shirley lived and wrote. SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirley_Jackson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paula_Jean_Welden Support for Motherhood is Murder is so greatly appreciat...
Oct 17, 2023
41 min
This week we continue our exploration of Spooky Authors for October. This prolific author has created an array of horror pieces all of which have hit the publication charts and many of which have been adapted for movies and TV shows. Born in Maine, Stephen King has created worlds that have entertained and truly frightening millions. This week we explore his life, history, works and process. Enjoy! SOURCES: https://stephenking.com/index.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_King&...
Oct 10, 2023
31 min
It is officially Spooky Season! October will have a slightly different format to usher in the spookiest month of the year. We will explore horror and spooky authors in New England throughout the month studying their background, works and influence. This week we dive deep into the cosmic world of H. P. Lovecraft. A native of Providence, RI who struggled with mental illness, H. P. Lovecraft began what we now know to be science fiction. His work has influenced horror fiction, science fict...
Oct 3, 2023
33 min
After a short hiatus, I am back! This week we will discuss crimes on campus at UMass Amherst from the 1990's when I attended to today. Please note that these crimes depict cases of sexual assault. If this would be upsetting please skip this episode as there is some great content ahead! We will also discuss the UMass campus response to these crimes, ask the question "can they do more?", and discuss the systemic issues surrounding these cases. There's lots here to unpack! SOURCES: https...
Sep 26, 2023
41 min
Welcome to episode 27, the one with all the bugs and workarounds. Persistence has paid off and although this episode is a pretty much a rough cut with no music and just enough editing, it’s a good one. You will not be sorry you listened, but… you may have to turn up the volume. This week we discuss the murder of Trang Phuong Ho who was murdered by her room mate Tadesse Sinedu. The case brought up questions about what Harvard University had been doing to support those with mental health...
Sep 12, 2023
28 min
New month, new topic! September we will discuss crimes on college campuses in New England. We will also discuss psychological attributes of the offenders. This week we discuss the Wayne Lo School Shooting at Simon's Rock College in Great Barrington, MA in 1992. Wayne Lo was a gifted violin prodigy that went on to murder 2 people and injure 4 others in a school shooting that seemed to come without warning. Listen to the episode to learn more about the case, how the school reacted prior ...
Sep 5, 2023
38 min
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