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The Conjuring House
Severed | True Crime Podcast
03/18/24 • 105 min
We explore the history of Rhode Island Colony and the town of Burrillville, home of The Conjuring House (formerly The Old Arnold Estate). We investigate and discuss the indigenous land surrounding Round Top Road, and dispel the allegations about Bathsheba Sherman haunting the house. Drew reads excerpts from Andrea Perron’s three-volume series, House of Darkness: House of Light: her third-person memoir that chronicles her family’s battle with ghostly activity. The episode rounds with a discussion of Ed and Lorraine Warren and their connection to the case.
CW/TW: This episode contains talk of suicide, sexual assault, animal cruelty, and horror imagery. Listener discretion is advised.
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Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson
Logo Art: Drew Hudson
Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers
Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson
Sources
Website: The Conjuring House
Article: “‘The Conjuring’ House in Rhode Island Sells For $1.525 Million” by Brenda Richardson
Article: “Ghosts Didn’t Cause Fire At The Conjuring House” by Heather Morrison
Article: “Camp at ‘The Conjuring House’” by Heather Morrison
Article: “The ‘True’ Story Behind ‘The Conjuring’” by Bryan Alexander
Article: “The Real House From ‘The Conjuring’ Is In Rhode Island” by Paul Edward Parker
Article: “The Haunting of the Perron Family” by Erik Rowton
Article: “Which Native American Tribes Live, Or Once Lived, in Present-Day Rhode Island?” by Zane Wolfgang
Article: “Narragansett” pub'd on history.com
Article: “Woman Who Owns ‘The Conjuring House Discovrs ‘Creepy Basement’” by Beth Braden
Article: “Dispelling Demons: Detective Work at The Conjuring House” by Joe Nickell (Vol. 40, No. 6; November/December 2016)
Article: “Correcting the Conjuring House History” by Kenny Biddle (A Closer Look on December 4, 2019)
Article: “Andrea Perron Returns to RI to Tell the True Story Behind ‘The Conjuring’” by Kristen Tomaiolo
Article: “Are Ghosts Real? A Social Psychologist Examines the Evidence” by Barry Markovsky (U of SC; sc.edu); from “The Conversation” article
Article: “Restoring the Reputation of Bathsheba Sherman After ‘The Conjuring’ Made Her Into A Witch” by Amanda Milkovits
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NJ Urban Legends
Severed | True Crime Podcast
02/05/24 • 81 min
We discuss the most notorious urban legends from the Garden State. In three categories, Dare to Drive, Dine with Death, and Bedeviled, they share research and anecdotal evidence, about Clinton Road, Shades of Death Road, The Cranbury Inn, The Old Canal Inn, and conclude with the epitome of all local and urban legends: The Jersey Devil.
CW/TW: This episode contains descriptions of urban legends; horror and graphic imagery are discussed. Listener discretion is advised.
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Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson
Logo Art: Drew Hudson
Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers
Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson
Sources
Article: “Martian Landing Site Monument” (Roadside America)
Website: West Milford Chamber of Commerce
Article: “Famous North Jersey Road Named the Most Haunted Spot in the State” by Manahil Ahmad (NorthJersey.com)
Article: “Clinton Road: A Dark Ride” by Mark Scuerman and Mark Moran (WeirdNJ.com)
Article: “Weird NJ: A Dark Ride on N.J.’s Scariest Road” by Weird NJ (AsburyParkPress)
YouTube Channel: New York Daily News | A Haunted Ride Along Clinton Road
Legal Document: Tawil v Shivam Travel, et al., Township of West Milford | NJCourts.gov
Article: “Weird NJ: Haunting Tales of Shades of Death Road” published by AsburyParkPress.com
Article: “Shades of Death Road” by Mark Scuerman and Mark Moran (WeirdNJ.com)
Article: “Shades of Death Road: The Ominously Named New Jersey Street Seems to be Attracting Over-theTop Legends of its Own Making” published by AtlasObscura
Website: TheCranburyInn.com
Article: “These Haunted Restaurants in New Jersey Serve Chills with Dinner” by Gabriela L. Laracca and Jenna Intersimone (AsburyParkPress.com)
Article: “This New Jersey Restaurant Is Among The Most Haunted Places In The Nation” by Kristen (OnlyInYourState.com)
Article: “Talking Ghosts at the Cranbury Inn” by Maria Prato-Gaines (republished by CentralJersey.com archive)
Website: New Jersey Ghost Hunters Society
Website: The Old Canal Inn
Article: “This Death-Themed Tavern In New Jersey Is Perfectly Macabre In All The Right Ways” by Raymond Goldfield (OnlyInYourState.com)
YouTube Channel: Two Faces Podcast | Death Seat at Old Canal Inn, Haunted Jersey Bar, Paranormal Investigation
Article: “New Jersey Devil” published on The Official Website of the State of New Jersey
Article: “The Jersey Devil and Folklore” published on Pinelands Preservation Alliance
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Mini Episode: #GypsyRose
Severed | True Crime Podcast
03/11/24 • 19 min
We peruse Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s Instagram account, and discuss the meme-ification of Gypsy Rose and her growing contingent of followers, OOTD, and posts about her partner, Ryan Scott Anderson’s, “D”.
CW/TW: Profanity; mature themes
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Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson
Logo Art: Drew Hudson
Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers
Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson
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Mini Episode: Ice Cream from Holsten's
Severed | True Crime Podcast
02/26/24 • 22 min
We break cone and debrief on Episode 4: Richard Kuklinski and Robert Prongay. We order homemade ice cream sundaes from iconic restaurant, ice cream, and candy shop, Holsten’s in Bloomfield, New Jersey. The filming location of the final scene of The Sopranos. During our in-restaurant recording session, there was a traffic stop and/or arrest made, but rather than cover it they continued savoring the sweet, sweet ice cream with fudge, whipped cream, and Maraschino cherries. It’s the way true crime ought to be covered (with hot fudge).
CW/TW: Profanity
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The Ice Man: Richard Kuklinski
Severed | True Crime Podcast
02/19/24 • 100 min
We discuss notorious hitman, Richard Kuklinski (The Iceman), and his cyanide connection, Robert Prongay (Mister Softee). We examine patterns in Kuklinski’s childhood and crimes, his deadly connection to ex-military, demolition expert, and neighborhood ice cream man, Prongay, who helped The Iceman freeze his victims to foil what’s called PMI or post-mortem interval: the time of death to avoid capture by the police or incriminating evidence commonly found by medical examiners. The episode concludes with a discussion of The Iceman Tapes or Kuklinski’s hour-long interviews that include forensic psychiatrist, Dr. Park Dietz.
CW/TW: This episode contains details of abuse and neglect, violence against animals, domestic violence, and graphic details of murder and body decomposition. Listener discretion is advised.
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Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson
Logo Art: Drew Hudson
Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers
Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson
Sources
Article: “Richard Kuklinski” by Pat Bauer (Britannica.com)
Article: “Richard Kuklinski: The Iceman” published on CrimeLibrary.org
Article (Biography): “Richard Leonard Kuklinski” published on Murderpedia.org
Article (Biography): “Richard Leonard Kuklinski” published on CriminalBehaviours.com
Article (Biography): “Richard Kuklinski” published on CrimeMuseum.org
Article: “‘The Iceman: An Undercover Agent Reflects on Taking Down Notorious Hitman Richard Kuklinski” by Crystal Ponti (AETV.com)
Article: “Iceman Killer Case Revisited: Morris County Law Enforcement Gains Insight from Infamous Investigation” by Eric Blair (MorristownMinute)
Article: “Notorious Killer ‘The Iceman’ Was Made, Not Born, Says Criminologist” by Richard A. Webster (Oxygen.com | True Crime)
Article: “Jimmy Hoffa: The Most Credible and Most Outlandish Theories About His Death” by Christine Colby (AETV.com)
Book: The Iceman: Confessions of a Mafia Contract Killer by Philip Carlo
Book: The Iceman: The True Story of a Cold-Blooded Killer by Anthony Bruno
Article: “Body Farms Unravel Mysteries of Human Decomposition: Forensic Evidence AboutMurder Victims is More Plentiful and Accurate Today Thanks to Body Farm Research” published on TheMobMuseum.org
Article: “Kuklinski Was Set Up, Lawyer Says: Suspect Incapable of Murder, Jury Told” by Bob McMahon (published in The Morning Call on February 18, 1988; archived: newspapers.com)
Article: “‘Iceman’ Witness Details Murder: Says Kuklinski Laughed Watcher Her Cousin Die” by Betsy August (published in ...
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard
Severed | True Crime Podcast
03/04/24 • 133 min
We discuss Munchausen Syndrome/by Proxy, conservative views of motherhood, Munchausen moms, and the medical community. This provides context for our insights and analysis of Gypsy Rose Blanchard as proxy, perpetrator, and prisoner no more. Harry gives a humorous and straightforward review of The Act (2019) on HULU.
CW/TW: This episode discusses child abuse and neglect, murder, and sexual content. Listener discretion is advised.
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Website: severedpodcast.com
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Instagram: @severed_podcast
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Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson
Logo Art: Drew Hudson
Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers
Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson
Sources
Article: “The Story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Her Mother” by Sara Kettler (Biography.com)
Article: “How A Young Woman Forced To Use A Wheel Chart, Treated For Several Illnesses Ended up In Prison For Her Mother’s Murder” by ABC News (ABCNews.Go.com)
Article: “Everything You Need To Know About the Gypsy Rose Blanchard Case” by Benjamin Bullard (Oxygen True Crime)
Article: “‘You’ll Enjoy It’: Couple’s Sexts Over Alleged Murder Plot Revealed in ‘Mommy Dead and Dearest’ Trial” by Gina Tron (Oxygen True Crime)
Article: “A Complete Timeline of Dee Dee Blanchard’s Murder and Gypsy Blanchard’s Trial” by Emma Dibdin (HarpersBazaar.com)
Article: “Munchausen Expert Says Gypsy Blanchard Case Is Unprecedented” by Harrison Keegan (Springfield News-Leader; news-leader.com)
Article: “Gypsy and Godejohn’s Intimate Text Messages Shown to Jury” by Harrison Keegan and Giacomo Bologna (Springfield News-Leader; news-leader.com)
Article: “Why Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy Is Having a Moment on TV” by Mahita Gajanan (time.com)
Article: “Falsifying an Illness: What Is Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy” by Hope Gillette (and medically reviewed by Vara Saripalli, Psy.D.; PsychCentral.com)
Article: “The Facts About Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome” published by Newport Academy (newportacademy.com)
Article: “Munchausen’s Rose in the Case of Boys’ Death Unknown” by Jonathan Bandler (usatoday.com)
Journal Article: “Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy: Another Women’s Disorder?” Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 22(4), 285-290.
Journal Article: “Striving to Die: Medical, Legal, and Ethical Dilemmas Behind Factitious Disorder” Cureus, 13(2): e13243.
Manual: DSM-5 (via Internet Archive)
Documentary: Mommy Dead and Dearest (2017 | HBO)
Documentary: Gypsy’s Reve...
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Mini Episode: Conjuring House Tour
Severed | True Crime Podcast
03/25/24 • 24 min
We take a virtual tour of The Conjuring House via Sotheby’s International Real Estate website, and explore features of the home that include a stuffed pheasant, coffin coffee table, three Annabelle dolls, two Ouija boards, a bookshelf devoted to Nietzsche, and other structural (though not supernatural) details of the Colonial-era home in Burrillville, Rhode Island.
CW/TW: Profanity
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Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson
Logo Art: Drew Hudson
Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers
Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson
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Strange Stories: Nudist Ranch Murders
Severed | True Crime Podcast
09/23/24 • 42 min
We undress the facts of a homicide involving two elderly nudists in San Bernardino, California, whose remains were unearthed beneath their neighbor’s home in the Redlands. From bare ass to bare bones, we strip down all the details from raunch to ranch.
CW | TW: This episode discusses nudism, violence, attempted suicide, and murder. We talk about all things from bare ass to bare bones. Listener discretion is advised.
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Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson
Logo Art: Drew Hudson
Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers
Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson
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Sources
YouTube: Human Remains Found at Murder Suspect’s Home Inside California Nudist Ranch (KCAL News)
Article: “Blunt Force Trauma Killed California Couple Who Went Missing From Nudist Resort” (East Bay Times)
Article: “Human Remains Found Under Missing California Couple’s Neighbor’s Home Following His Arrest” (CNN)
Article: “Redlands Nudist Resort Reeling from Resident’s Arrest on Suspicion of Killing 2 Neighbors” (Whittier News Daily)
Website: Olive Dell Ranch RV Park (olivedell.com)
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Strange Stories: Missing in the Pine Barrens
Severed | True Crime Podcast
10/21/24 • 81 min
We review key details along the timeline of 38-year-old Danielle Lopez, a missing NJ woman, on a camping trip to Brendan T. Byrne State Forest Campground in the Pine Barrens. We discuss the last-known Lopez sighting by a couple and their GoPro camera as she walked along Lost Lane, a dirt road in Penn State Forest, where police later found her 2008 blue Hyundai hatchback disabled on the side of the road.
CW | TW: This episode deals with loss and grief; it briefly mentions suicide and death, but largely addresses the facts of an ongoing missing person’s case. Listener discretion is advised.
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Website: severedpodcast.com
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Instagram: @severed_podcast
Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson
Logo Art: Drew Hudson
Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers
Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson
Available on RadioGardenState
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Sources
Facebook Group: MISSING in NJ Pine Barrens: Danielle Lopez
YouTube: Missing: Pennsylvania Mom Whose 2 Sons Died Now Searching for Daughter (NewsNation)
YouTube: Newly Surfaced Video Offers Glimmer of Hope in Missing New Jersey Woman’s Investigation (NewsNation)
Article: “Cup of Wawa Coffee, Video Footage are Last Traces of N.J. Woman Missing for 5 Months” by Matt Gray (NJ.com)
Article: “Puzzling Disappearance of New Jersey Woman Leaves Mother Desperate for Answers” by Veronica Fulton (NBCNews)
Article: “Mom Who Has Already Lost 2 Children Reveals Last Conversation with Daughter Before She Disappeared” by David Chiu (People)
Article: “Your Guide to Exploring the Pine Barrens” by Tommy Rowan (non-paywalled; Philadelphia Inquirer)
Article: “The Homeless Who Call New Jersey’s Pinelands Home” by Jason Nark (non-paywalled; Philadelphia Inquirer)
Article: “The Homeless Forest Dwellers of New Jersey” by Steve Brigham (Vice)
Website: New Jersey State Park Service: Brendan T. Byrne State Forest (nj.gov)
Website: New Jersey State Park Service: Penn State Forest (nj.gov)
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The Amityville Horror: Part II
Severed | True Crime Podcast
04/15/24 • 107 min
A second episode in a three-part series, we profile the DeFeo family: tensions, abuse, and domestic violence. We uncover Ronnie “Butch” DeFeo, Jr.’s childhood and predilection towards drugs, guns, and violence, as well as cover key details about the crime/crime scene and confront lingering questions about the murder that occurred in the early hours of November 13, 1974.
CW/TW: This episode contains vivid and disturbing descriptions of domestic violence, child abuse, and family annihilation. Graphic imagery and details of the crimes are discussed. Listener discretion is advised.
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Website: severedpodcast.com
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Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson
Logo Art: Drew Hudson
Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers
Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson
Sources
Case Overview via CrimeLibrary.org: The Real Life Amityville Horror by Douglas B. Lynott
Article: “The Real ‘Amityville Horror’: Chilling Facts About the Crime and Haunted House” by Biography.com Editors
Article: “Ronald DeFeo”
Article: “The Dark History Behind the Amityville Horror House’s Rise to Infamy” by Alyssa Fiorentino and Kelly Allen
Article: “Slain Family Drugged, Police on L.I. Report” by Pranay Gupte (Nov. 18, 974; NYT)
Article: “Amityville Horror: Inside the DeFeo Family’s Brutal Murders” by Aaron Rasmussen
Article: “The Amityville Horror: Murders, Movies, and Those Who Remain” by Michael Natale
Article: “The Brutal Truth about Amityville: It Wasn’t Ghosts But Something Worse” by Jaime Lorite
Newspaper Article: “The Amityville Horror” by Hal Lipper (The Dayton Daily News)
CrimeLibrary.org: The Real Life Amityville Horror by Douglas B. Lynott
Book: The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson
Book: The Night the DeFeos Died by Ric Osuna
Website: The Amityville Historical Society
Website: The Amityville Murders TM
Website: Riseup Paranormal
Documentary: Amityville: An Origin Story (2023)
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Why did you start this show?
I originally wrote Severed based on my four-year obsession with all things true crime. My gateway case, into the realm of true crime, was The Staircase. I wrote the concept for the show on February 2, 2022.
What do you hope listeners gain from listening to your show?
I hope listeners enjoy our blend of narrative storytelling, in-depth analysis, and dry/deadpan humor.
Which episode should someone start with?
All episodes are thematically linked by location and/or theme. Begin with the first episode.
Which have been your favourite episodes so far?
Episode 1: The Westfield Watcher Episode 3: NJ Urban Legends Episode 4: Richard Kukilinski and Robert Prongay Episode 7: The Amityville Horror
Which episode are you most proud of?
Episode 4: Richard Kuklinski and Robert Prongay
What is your vision for your show?
Severed is a podcast suite that offers a rotation of content centered on true crime to paranormal cases. We hope to continue diversifying content by adding spin-off shows that are true crime-adjacent.
What is your favourite other podcast that isn't yours?
We love all well-crafted, insightful, and factually accurate podcasts.
How did you come up with the name for your podcast?
I wanted a name that was figurative and literal. Severed is that.
Tell us a bit about yourself
I am Drew Hudson. I am the creator and lead writer for Severed, along with my podcast partner in all things, Harry Chambers.
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How many episodes does Severed | True Crime Podcast have?
Severed | True Crime Podcast currently has 51 episodes available.
What topics does Severed | True Crime Podcast cover?
The podcast is about News, True Crime, News Commentary and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Severed | True Crime Podcast?
The episode title 'The Conjuring House' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Severed | True Crime Podcast?
The average episode length on Severed | True Crime Podcast is 63 minutes.
How often are episodes of Severed | True Crime Podcast released?
Episodes of Severed | True Crime Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Severed | True Crime Podcast?
The first episode of Severed | True Crime Podcast was released on Jan 3, 2024.
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