The 27 Club

12/05/21 • 69 min

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Who knew that one of the most infamous celebrity related conspiracy theories had anything to do with birth charts? This week, Alex and Christie tackle the long-standing conspiracy theories surrounding the 27 club. Why is it that celebrities have died at age 27? Are they all connected in some way? What is this club? So many questions, somewhat answered. Tune in to hear more about this cultural phenomenon and the weird conspiracy theories associated with it. Need a distraction? We got you.

Trigger warning is in place for the entirety of this episode due to certain theories discussed. Listener discretion is advised.

Due to the resource list being so long , we will be making posts on Social Media regarding today's resources.

As discussed in episode 62 about the 215 bodies of Tk'emlups te Secwepemc First Nation children recently found in Kamloops (and counting found in other provinces/locations), please check out: https://truenorthaid.ca/how-to-help-first-nations/. If you have any additional resources you'd like to share, please email: [email protected]. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Jon, Tom, Angela & Bailey! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! We're also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one time donation. You can also find us on Redbubble for some Weird Distractions merch. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: [email protected]. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing! It's the best way to support the show (for free).

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Trigger warning is in place for the entirety of this episode due to certain theories discussed. Listener discretion is advised.

Due to the resource list being so long , we will be making posts on Social Media regarding today's resources.

Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Oracl3 network: https://theoracl3network.com/.

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Previous Episode

Randolph County Infirmary

3 Recommendations

“If you're talking smack, you're going to get scratched”. This week, the girls are back discussing paranormal and, specifically, about another former infirmary. Pack your bags as we go to Winchester, Indiana, in discussing the history and reported haunts of the Randolph County Infirmary. This place has a lot of very intense paranormal reports coming out of it - which begs the question: is it haunted by those who once lived there? Or something perhaps demonic? Tune in and find out! Need a distraction? We got you.

Podcast promo: A Nefarious Nightmares Podcast - check them out!

Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Jon, Tom, Angela & Bailey! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! We're also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one time donation. You can also find us on Redbubble for some Weird Distractions merch.

If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: [email protected]. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing! It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Oracl3 network: https://theoracl3network.com/.

Resources:

Haunted Randolph County website

Destination Fear episode - Season 2, Episode 9 - "Randolph County Infirmary" - Travel Channel

Google maps

History article - "Poorhouses Were Designed to Punish People for Their Poverty" - by Erin Blakemore - January 30th, 2018 - updated August 29th, 2018

Little Construction website - "Why You Should Have a Pump House Built or Repaired before Winter Comes" - by Brady Anderson - August 17th, 2107

The Star Press article - "Dies After Being Injured by Auto" - no author listed - April 11th, 1924

Brown Paper Tickets website - "Randolph Asylum Ghost Hunt"

Fox 59 article - "Indy's Most Haunted: Former Patients Haunt Randolph County Infirmary" - by Kylee Scales - October 20th, 2016

Health Links BC website - Neurosyphilis - www.healthlinkbc.ca

Postal History website - https://hauntedrandolphcounty.com/history/

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The Crimes of Peter Demeter

6 Recommendations

This week, the gals discuss a special patron picked case, which took place in their home province of Ontario, Canada. Currently serving 4 life sentences, Peter Demeter had the life most of us dream about – a good career, a beautiful family, a gorgeous home, and more. But it seemed that no matter what he had; he was always chasing something. Tune in to hear more about the horrible crimes and schemes surrounding Peter, along with the tragic death of his wife, Christine Demeter. Need a distraction? We got you.

Thank you to our patron, Jon, for picking this case!

Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia & Lynn! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! We're also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation. You can also find us on Redbubble for some Weird Distractions merch. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: [email protected]. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing! It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening!

Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Oracl3 network: https://theoracl3network.com/.

Resources:

· YouTube video – “One of Canada’s most dangerous criminals – The Crazy Case of Peter Demeter” – uploaded by user Unjust Crimes (from Unjust Crimes Podcast)- September 22nd, 2021.

· Murderpedia – Peter DEMETER.

· www.Costarastrology.com.

· Wikitravel - https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/West_End#:~:text=The%20West%20End%20of%20Toronto,Lake%20Ontario%20to%20the%20south.

· Women Against Abuse website - https://www.womenagainstabuse.org/education-resources/learn-about-abuse/why-its-so-difficult-to-leave.

· Toronto Star article – “Once Upon a City: The ‘evil’ Life of Peter Demeter” – by Valerie Hauch – Friday, April 14th, 2017 – Updated on April 19th, 2017.

· Find a Grave website – “Christina L M Ferrari Demeter” – Memorial ID #167981437 – originally created by user Islington, transcribed by user terry923.

· Neighbourhood Guide website (Riverdale) - https://www.neighbourhoodguide.com/toronto/east-end/riverdale/.

· Toronto Sun article – “MANDEL: Infamous millionaire killer Peter Demeter denied parole at 85” – by Michele Mandel – March 20th, 2019.

· www.nameslook.com/olejnyik/

· The Montreal Gazette article – “Demeter guilty of murder plot” – no author listed – July 3rd, 1985.

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