Some monsters don’t need masks—they just need a master key. This week on Cursewords and Crayons: True Crime, we’re covering the horrific and heartbreaking murder of Lauren Giddings—a bright, compassionate young woman with her entire future ahead of her. Lauren was on the verge of becoming a defense attorney when she suddenly disappeared in the summer of 2011. What began as a missing persons case quickly spiraled into one of the most chilling crimes to ever shake Macon, Georgia. We’ll walk through the investigation, the red flags, the police interview that went viral for all the wrong reasons, and the tragic reminder that Lauren knew something wasn’t right. 💡 Show & Tell this week: Reflective stickers! Zee’s on a mission to make sure you’re visible out there—because if true crime has taught us anything, it’s that safety is not an overreaction. So grab a drink, take a deep breath, and join us as we honor Lauren’s life and talk about what it means to listen to your gut, trust your instincts, and look out for one another. 🕯️ As always, we center the victim. Lauren deserved so much more than what happened to her and her story deserves to be told. 💬 Like what you hear? Leave us a review to keep the chaos coming and the caffeine flowing.🛍️ Rep your true crime parent energy with merch at www.cursewordsandcrayons.com🛒 Shop our Amazon Storefront for the tools that help us survive (and rant) responsibly. 👻 Stay connected with the chaos:Facebook: come say hey!Instagram: @cursewordsandcrayonsZee: @mrs.zetteAmy: @amyrehsdupin

Yeehaw and hell naw, friends—this one’s for the ghost-loving cowpokes. 🤠👻 This week on Cursewords and Crayons, we’re trading crime scene tape for tumbleweeds and heading straight into the haunted heart of the Old West. That’s right—we’re saddling up for a round-up of Old West scary stories: haunted saloons, ghostly miners, outlaw curses, and dusty towns where things still go bump in the night. If you thought true crime was creepy, wait until you hear what’s lurking in abandoned gold rush hotels and forgotten desert trails. Spoiler alert: the ghosts out here don’t mess around. We’ve got: 🌵 Gun-slingin’ phantoms 🪦 Spiteful spirits 🏚️ Towns that time (and the living) left behind So grab a shot of something strong, maybe don’t look too hard into that mirror, and settle in for a ghost story sesh with your two favorite chaos gremlins. 🕯️ Show and Tell this week? Amy’s bringing the vibes with Witch City Wicks, because if you’re going to talk about haunted frontier towns, you might as well do it by candlelight that smells like a forest hex. 💬 Like what you hear? Leave us a review—we love validation almost as much as we love spooky content. 🛍️ Rock your chaotic true crime energy with merch at www.cursewordsandcrayons.com 🛒 Shop our Amazon Storefront for chaos-survival goodies and maybe a ghost-hunting tool or two (we’re not saying we believe, but we’re also not not saying that). 👻 Stay haunted with us: Facebook: come say hey! Instagram: @cursewordsandcrayons Zee: @mrs.zette Amy: @amyrehsdupin

Grab your coffee, your to-do list, and maybe a protective charm or two — because this week, Zee’s taking us deep into Appalachian cryptid country! From the heart-stealing Raven Mocker, to the tentacled terror known as the Snallygaster, to the apple-chucking menace called the Albatwitch, we’re ranking these winged (and wing-adjacent) nightmares and deciding which one we’d least want to meet in the dark. It’s weird, it’s spooky, it’s very us. 💬 Like what you hear? Leave us a review to keep the chaos coming and our caffeine-fueled rants going strong. 🛍️ Shop your favorite chaotic good merch at www.cursewordsandcrayons.com 🛒 Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what’s keeping us barely functional and mostly hydrated. 👻 Stay spooky with us: Facebook: come say hey! Instagram: @cursewordsandcrayons Zee: @mrs.zette Amy: @amyrehsdupin

Real-life true crime is horrifying. Fictional mom-assassins? Surprisingly relatable. This week on Cursewords and Crayons, we're covering a case that's equal parts gruesome, infuriating, and absolutely stomach-turning: the murder of Dawn Marie Viens, a vibrant and hardworking woman whose life was stolen in the most horrific way imaginable—by her own husband, David Viens, who then tried to cover it up in a way that defies belief. ⚠️ Spoiler: There are pressure cookers involved. And not the metaphorical kind. We’re diving into the timeline, the red flags, the jaw-dropping confession, and the shockingly casual attitude of a man who clearly watched way too many episodes of CSI and thought he could just cook up a crime and walk away. This episode is raw, rage-inducing, and heavy—but we’re here to process it together with our usual cocktail of chaos, side-eyes, and cathartic yelling. 🍷 And for our Show and Tell this week?We’re balancing out the horror with some fictional fun by discussing the Finley Donovan series by Elle Cosimano—because sometimes, you just need a mom-turned-hitwoman to make life feel manageable. ☠️ As always, we bring the rants, the outrage, and the snark. Because if we don’t laugh, we will absolutely start screaming into the void. 💬 Like what you hear? Leave us a review so we can keep the chaos coming and the caffeine flowing.🛍️ Grab your true crime parent merch at www.cursewordsandcrayons.com🛒 Browse our Amazon Storefront for our favorite chaos-coping tools, distractions, and snacks. 👻 Stay spooky with us:Facebook: come say hey!Instagram: @cursewordsandcrayonsZee: @mrs.zetteAmy: @amyrehsdupin

Mushrooms should be sautéed… not suspicious. 🍄This week on Cursewords and Crayons, we’re heading Down Under for a case that’s got death, drama, and deadly dishes. We’re talking about Erin Patterson and the now-infamous mushroom lunch that shocked all of Australia. What starts as a quaint family gathering turns into a full-blown homicide investigation involving beef wellington, alleged death caps, and a whole lot of malarky.  Was it an innocent mistake? A fatal fungus? Or a carefully planned murder hiding behind a dinner party and a side salad? The tea is buzzing, the theories are spicy, and we’re here to dig into all of it—with absolutely no regard for subtlety. So pour yourself something safe (and maybe double-check the ingredient list), and join us as we deep dive into one of the most bizarre modern true crime stories we’ve ever covered. 💀 As always, we’re bringing you the theories, the sass, and the side-eyes. Because if we don’t laugh, we’ll spiral into the Google rabbit hole of poisonous mushroom identification and we don’t have time for that. 💬 Like what you hear? Leave us a review (we promise we won’t poison your lunch in return).🛍️ Get your chaotic good gear at www.cursewordsandcrayons.com🛒 Peek at our Amazon Storefront for everyday essentials that won’t try to kill you. 👻 Stay weird with us:Facebook: come say hey!Instagram: @cursewordsandcrayonsZee: @mrs.zetteAmy: @amyrehsdupin

Rich girl. Mysterious disappearance. Zero answers.Yeah, we’re in. This week on Cursewords and Crayons, we’re throwing it all the way back to 1910—before cell phones, before Dateline, before anyone gave women a shred of independence without a fight. We're talking about the baffling vanishing act of Dorothy Harriet Camille Arnold, a New York socialite who went out for a stroll... and was never seen again. Dorothy wasn’t your average debutante. She had dreams of being a writer, a flair for defiance, and a complicated relationship with her wealthy, uptight family. But when she vanished without a trace on a chilly December afternoon, the real mystery began—one that still stumps people over a century later. Was it foul play? A planned escape? A family cover-up?Let’s just say: we’ve got theories. So grab a cup of something cozy (or boozy), crank up your fireplace (or space heater), and join us as we dig into high society scandal, Victorian-era sexism, and one of the earliest true crime cases to absolutely haunt our brains. 🕵️‍♀️ As always, we’re bringing the rants, the receipts, and the chaos. You know the drill. 💬 Like what you hear? Leave us a review so we can keep the mic hot and the caffeine flowing.🛍️ Dress like the delightful weirdos you are at www.cursewordsandcrayons.com🛒 Peek at our Amazon Storefront for the chaos-survival items we actually swear by. 👻 Follow the madness:Facebook: come say hey!Instagram: @cursewordsandcrayonsZee: @mrs.zetteAmy: @amyrehsdupin

We’re digging into the archives for a special re-release this week! Join us as we revisit our episode all about the Beast of Bray Road—Wisconsin’s infamous wolf-like cryptid said to stalk the woods. Is it a mythical monster? A sick animal? A shaved bear having a really bad day? We go full-on speculation mode in this fun, spooky true-crime-adjacent episode. If you enjoyed this re-release, let us know by leaving a review—it seriously helps us out. ✨ Stay Connected: Instagram: @cursewordsandcrayons Zee: @mrs.zette Amy: @amyrehsdupin

Hitchhiking in the mountains? What could possibly go wrong? Literally everything. This week on Cursewords and Crayons, we’re headed to the snowy slopes of Breckenridge, Colorado. A picture perfect ski town hiding a deeply disturbing secret. We're talking about the Breckenridge Hitchhiking Murders, a case full of tragedy, unanswered questions, and danger hiding in plain sight. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, several young women disappeared while hitchhiking near this quaint mountain town. Their stories weren’t connected right away but once they were, the chilling patterns couldn't be ignored. What followed was a decades-long hunt for justice full of twists, silence, and horrifying patterns that might still haunt the area. 🚨 Missing persons.🚨 Small-town secrets.🚨 Victims who deserved so much better. So pour yourself something hot (or hard), zip up your emotional sweatshirt, and prepare for a case that will absolutely make you side-eye every charming mountain town brochure from now on. 🧤 As always, we’re bringing the theories, the snark, and the righteous anger because if we don’t talk about these women, who will? 💬 Like what you hear? Leave us a review to keep the chaos coming and our caffeine-fueled rants going strong. 🛍️ Shop your favorite chaotic good merch at www.cursewordsandcrayons.com 🛒 Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what’s keeping us barely functional and mostly hydrated. 👻 Stay spooky with us: Facebook: come say hey! Instagram: @cursewordsandcrayons Zee: @mrs.zette Amy: @amyrehsdupin

What do you get when a mild-mannered mortician befriends a rich widow, becomes her constant companion... and then stuffs her in a freezer? Welcome back to Cursewords and Crayons, where true crime meets unfiltered opinions, parenting tangents, and moments of deep, existential confusion and this week, we’re talking about Bernie Tiede, the man at the center of one of the most bizarre and unexpectedly charming murder cases we’ve ever covered. Was it murder? Was it manslaughter? Was it... Texas justice served cold?Bernie was a beloved small-town funeral director with a flair for musical theatre, and Marjorie Nugent was the cranky millionaire nobody liked. When she vanished, the town wasn’t just unbothered—they practically threw a parade. This case has it all:💸 Manipulation🎭 Community theater🧊 A deep freezer⚖️ And an actual Hollywood movie based on the whole thing So grab a drink, find your moral compass (you’re gonna need it), and settle in as we unpack this case with all the chaotic commentary you’ve come to expect. 🧊 As always, we bring the facts, the snark, and the deep philosophical question: Would YOU have called the cops on Bernie? 💬 Like what you hear? Leave us a review so we can keep delivering the weird and wonderful—and yes, caffeine-fueled—true crime content you love.🛍️ Rep your true crime parent energy with merch at www.cursewordsandcrayons.com🛒 Peek at our Amazon Storefront for our favorite chaos-coping tools. 👻 Stay in the loop:Facebook: come say hey!Instagram: @cursewordsandcrayonsZee: @mrs.zetteAmy: @amyrehsdupin

Dexter cosplay should never involve real blood, but here we are. This week on Cursewords and Crayons, we’re diving headfirst into the twisted, cosplay-fueled chaos that is the case of Mark Twitchell. Mark was an aspiring filmmaker, serial killer wannabe, and full-blown menace hiding behind a plastic mask and a love for Dexter Morgan. That’s right: this dude didn’t just admire the TV show. He basically tried to turn it into a how-to manual. Spoiler alert...it did not go well (but also, horrifyingly, it kind of did). From fake dating profiles to a kill room set up in a garage, we’re talking about a case so baffling it could’ve been a rejected Netflix original script. Only this one is real—and it’s terrifying. So pour yourself something strong, lock the garage door, and settle in for a case that brings out the rage, the rants, and yes, Zee’s fully justified shouting into the void. ☠️ As always, we bring the theories, the commentary, and the chaotic good energy—because if we don’t laugh, we’re just going to start rage-cleaning. 💬 Like what you hear? Leave us a review to keep the chaos coming and the caffeine flowing.🛍️ Snag your snarky true crime gear at www.cursewordsandcrayons.com🛒 Browse our Amazon Storefront for the tools that help us survive everyday nonsense. 👻 Follow the madness:Facebook: come say hey!Instagram: @cursewordsandcrayonsZee: @mrs.zetteAmy: @amyrehsdupin

Guess who’s back, back again… and ready to ruin your peaceful summer brain? 👋After a little hiatus, Cursewords and Crayons is officially back, and we’re diving straight into one of the darkest cases we’ve ever covered: Mary Bell. If you thought we’d ease you in, you don’t know us at all. That’s right, Cursewords and Crayons is back, caffeinated, and ready to emotionally ruin your day in the best possible way. This week, we’re unpacking the haunting case of Mary Bell, a child who became a killer before she was even old enough to ride most roller coasters. From a troubled childhood to an unthinkable crime spree, this story will make you question nature vs. nurture, childhood innocence, and the failures of basically every adult in the room. We’re talking shocking details, messy motives, and, as always, a whole lot of unsolicited opinions. Grab your beverage of choice (spiked, herbal, or otherwise), find a cozy blanket, and prepare yourself. This one’s disturbing, heartbreaking, and weirdly fascinating...basically, everything you came here for. ☕ As always, we bring the theories, the rants, and the snark—because if we don’t laugh, we might cry.   💬 Like what you hear? Drop us a review to keep the chaos coming and the caffeine flowing.🛍️ Merch your weird little heart out at www.cursewordsandcrayons.com🛒 Shop our Amazon faves for our go-to chaos survival gear. 👻 Keep in touch with the chaos:Facebook: come say hey!Instagram: @cursewordsandcrayonsZee: @mrs.zetteAmy: @amyrehsdupin

She was a single mom, a savvy businesswoman, and a badass multitasker—until she vanished without a trace. Welcome back to Cursewords and Crayons, the podcast where true crime gets tangled up in parenting woes, sass overload, and an unhealthy appreciation for iced coffee and justice. Today, we’re telling the heartbreaking and infuriating story of Paige Birgfeld—a woman who wore more hats than we’ve had mental breakdowns this week. This case is a whirlwind of double lives, mysterious phone calls, creepy exes, and a justice system that moved about as fast as a toddler putting on their own shoes. Paige wasn’t just a mom of three hustling to support her family—she was also living a life that many didn’t know about, and it may have cost her everything. From her sudden disappearance in 2007 to the long, painful wait for answers, we’re diving into how this case unfolded, what the investigation turned up (or didn’t), and how her killer almost slipped away entirely. This one is part cautionary tale, part gut-punch, and all around rage-inducing. But you know we’re bringing the receipts, the snark, and a few detours into ADHD ramblings—because grieving and giggling can coexist, okay? So grab your drink of choice (we're partial to anything with caffeine or loaded with THC), double check your “Find My Friends” settings, and get ready for another episode that’ll make you side-eye the whole damn world. 🕵️‍♀️ As always, we bring the details, the drama, and the rants—because justice shouldn’t take a decade. 💬 Love the chaos? Leave us a review and keep the true crime party going. 🛍️ Wanna wear your love for snarky crime podcasts? Hit up the merch at www.cursewordsandcrayons.com 🛒 Need survival tools for your own brand of multitasking madness? Peep our Amazon picks. 👻 Let’s stay unhinged together: Facebook: come say hey! Instagram: @cursewordsandcrayons Zee: @mrs.zette Amy: @amyrehsdupin

Oh look, another man in a position of power being absolute human garbage. Welcome back to Cursewords and Crayons, where we serve true crime with a side of sass—and today, we’re coming for John Schneeberger and his shady, syringe-filled secrets. We’ve got another deliciously twisted tale for you this week—and trust us, this one is gonna mess with your trust issues. It’s time for a fresh episode of Cursewords and Crayons, the podcast where true crime meets chaotic commentary, parenting tangents, and occasional side-eyes at the medical profession. Today, we’re digging into the jaw-dropping story of Dr. John Schneeberger—a respected physician, a family man… and a total freaking fraud. From a suspicious sexual assault investigation to one of the wildest DNA deception plots ever, this case has it all: medical malpractice, sneaky science, and a victim who refused to be silenced. You’ll be left wondering how someone can literally inject themselves with lies and still get away with it for years. Spoiler: the answer is both infuriating and fascinating. So grab your favorite beverage (we won’t judge what’s in it), lock up your lab coats, and brace yourself for a case that will have you screaming at your speaker like it’s 2001. 🩺 As always, we bring the theories, the rants, and the snark—because if we don’t laugh, we might cry. 💬 Like what you hear? Leave us a review so we can keep the weirdness coming and the caffeine flowing. 🛍️ Need some Cursewords in your closet? Merch is waiting for you at www.cursewordsandcrayons.com 🛒 Shop our Amazon faves for your own brand of everyday survival chaos. 👻 Keep in touch with the chaos:Facebook: come say hey!Instagram: @cursewordsandcrayonsZee: @mrs.zetteAmy: @amyrehsdupin

Welcome back, you beautiful, nosy weirdos! Another week, another chance to dive headfirst into a mystery so wild it makes your inbox look tame. That’s right—it’s time for a brand new episode of Cursewords and Crayons, the podcast where we mash together True Crime, unsolicited opinions, and the occasional side rant about parenting and public restrooms. This week, we’re donning our metaphorical trench coats and cracking open one of the most bizarre anonymous letter-writing sagas in American history: The Circleville Writer. Poison pens, death threats, a suspicious school bus crash, AND a booby-trapped signpost? We’re talking about a true crime story that’s part mystery, part conspiracy theory, and 100% what-the-actual-hell. Buckle in as we follow the trail of paper cuts and paranoia through small-town Ohio. As always, we’ve got opinions, we’ve got theories, and Zee is once again yelling into the abyss hoping the abyss finally decides to text back. So pour yourself something cozy (or spiked), hide the pens, and let’s get into it. Just maybe don’t start reading your mail too closely after this one… 💌 If this episode made you feel something (even if that something is mild unease), leave us a review! It helps more than you know and keeps our caffeine IVs flowing strong. 🛍️ MERCH ALERT! Want to rock some chaotic good vibes? Grab your gear: www.cursewordsandcrayons.com 🛒 Peep our Amazon Storefront for our fave tools of the trade and everyday chaos survival items. 👻 Hang out with us! We’re always lurking somewhere on the internet: Insta: @cursewordsandcrayonsZee: @mrs.zetteAmy: @amyrehsdupin

Welcome back, fellow chaos goblins! It’s another beautiful day to spiral into a true crime rabbit hole, medicate accordingly, and pray we never have to buy hospital-grade rubber socks. That’s right—it's time for a fresh episode of Cursewords and Crayons, A podcast where we talk about True Crime (and sometimes parenting), reminding everyone that it's what is on the inside that counts and sometimes the inside is just as rotten as the outside.  This week, we’re creeping into the Forest of Horrors—a place where truth is stranger than fiction and the trees may or may not be hiding something sinister. Whether it’s urban legend, cold case, or straight-up nightmare fuel, this episode is full of creepy twists, speculation, and Zee squinting into the void for answers So grab your blanket, your favorite beverage, and maybe don’t listen while camping. You’ve been warned. And hey—if you liked what you heard, please leave us a review! It helps us more than emotional support iced coffee (and that’s saying something). We have MERCH!!!! Get yourself some gear! www.cursewordsandcrayons.com Checkout our Amazon Storefront!  Can’t get enough of us? Come hang out!  Follow up on Facebook!    Collectively on Instagram: @cursewordsandcrayons Zee: @mrs.zette Amy: @amyrehsdupin

Hey there friends, we are happy you’re here. Welcome back to another episode of Cursewords and Crayons! This is where we talk about True Crime (and sometimes parenting), reminding everyone that it's what is on the inside that counts and sometimes the inside is just as rotten as the outside.  This week is a Parenting Chat Week and we are giving you the toys we hate the most! Love us or judge us or both. We’re all just out here trying our best.  If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review!!! We have MERCH!!!! Get yourself some gear! www.cursewordsandcrayons.com Checkout our Amazon Storefront!  Can’t get enough of us? Come hang out!  Follow up on Facebook!    Collectively on Instagram: @cursewordsandcrayons Zee: @mrs.zette Amy: @amyrehsdupin TikTok @cursewordsandcrayonspod

Here we are…ready for another day of medications, anxiety, and living on the brink of a new pair of rubber socks. It’s time for an episode of Cursewords and Crayons! A podcast where we talk about True Crime (and sometimes parenting), reminding everyone that it's what is on the inside that counts and sometimes the inside is just as rotten as the outside.  This week we are talking about Missy Bevers and the mysteries surrounding her murder. Lots of space to speculate friends. Today’s show and tell is all about the craze and hype surrounding Natalia Grace…Zee is obsessed and we are considering her rabbit holed! If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review!!! We have MERCH!!!! Get yourself some gear! www.cursewordsandcrayons.com Checkout our Amazon Storefront!  Can’t get enough of us? Come hang out!  Follow up on Facebook!    Collectively on Instagram: @cursewordsandcrayons Zee: @mrs.zette Amy: @amyrehsdupin TikTok @cursewordsandcrayonspod

Another day another horror. It’s time for an episode of Cursewords and Crayons! A podcast where we talk about True Crime (and sometimes parenting), reminding everyone that it's what is on the inside that counts and sometimes the inside is just as rotten as the outside.  This week we are kicking it back to episode 48 and talking about The Blackburn Cult. Lots of speculating, lots of whacky people, a lot of drams.  If you haven’t heard this one before, give it a listen and share with a friend!  If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review!!! We have MERCH!!!! Get yourself some gear! www.cursewordsandcrayons.com Checkout our Amazon Storefront!  Can’t get enough of us? Come hang out!  Follow up on Facebook!    Collectively on Instagram: @cursewordsandcrayons Zee: @mrs.zette Amy: @amyrehsdupin TikTok @cursewordsandcrayonspod

Happy day we are so excited to be with you today! It’s time for another episode of Cursewords and Crayons! This is where we talk about True Crime (and sometimes parenting), reminding everyone that it's what is on the inside that counts and sometimes the inside is just as rotten as the outside.  This week we are speculating wildly about the Murder of the Eight Day Bride. We can’t wait to hear your thoughts about this truly interesting love triangle. If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review!!! We have MERCH!!!! Get yourself some gear! www.cursewordsandcrayons.com Checkout our Amazon Storefront!  Can’t get enough of us? Come hang out!  Follow up on Facebook!    Collectively on Instagram: @cursewordsandcrayons Zee: @mrs.zette Amy: @amyrehsdupin TikTok @cursewordsandcrayonspod

Happy April…welcome fools, we are so happy you’re here. It’s time for another episode of Cursewords and Crayons! This is where we talk about True Crime (and sometimes parenting), reminding everyone that it's what is on the inside that counts and sometimes the inside is just as rotten as the outside.  This week we are gossiping about good ol’ Edgar Allan Poe. This is our second Poe episode and it won’t be our last.  If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review!!! We have MERCH!!!! Get yourself some gear! www.cursewordsandcrayons.com Checkout our Amazon Storefront!  Can’t get enough of us? Come hang out!  Follow up on Facebook!    Collectively on Instagram: @cursewordsandcrayons Zee: @mrs.zette Amy: @amyrehsdupin TikTok @cursewordsandcrayonspod