When a 19 year old college student, Tatiana, is asked by her uncle to house sit for him while he goes into the hospital for surgery, she gladly accepts. She brings along her prissy college friend, Carol, expecting to have a relaxing vacation in the Cascades. But there is something in the woods that frightened her, terrified her, when she was young, but cant quite remember the details. But it will all start to come back to her, whether she wants it to or not. xoxo, Annie HJ Tidy loves to interact with readers. You can contact or follow HJ Tidy at: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/HJTidy Music by Enricore Film Music https://youtu.be/YocGqsszB7I?si=GQ77HfzCC7C9C2zF

This episode literally has the spine tingling things that I love to have in a true crime episode! A hero, a survivor, a zero, a serial killer and an afterlife moment! This is the amazing story of the world's warrior, Jennifer Asbenson. Merry Christmas Everyone! xoxo, Annie You can get Jennifer's book 'The Girl in the Treehouse' a Memoir by Jennifer Asbenson here: https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrFGALCU4dlUMEGHCcPxQt.;_ylu=Y29sbwNiZjEEcG9zAzEEdnRpZANMT0NVSTExNFQyXzEEc2VjA3Ny/RV=2/RE=1703396419/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2fwww.amazon.com%2fGirl-Treehouse-Memoir-Jennifer-Asbenson-ebook%2fdp%2fB07KL3QXT6/RK=2/RS=DSeGdTzEYIBNx1EVUl.1SIl4kJw- https://jenniferasbenson.com https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0qAFEGNZA18 https://coachellavalley.com/exclusive-author-serial-killer-survivor-jennifer-asbenson-abducted-tortured-one-americas-prolific-serial-killers/ http://www.christinepelisek.com/story_read.php?s=29 I Survived Podcast by A&E with Caitlin Van Mol.  https://heavy.com/news/jennifer-asbenson-survivor-today/amp/

On the 22nd of May, 2011, the town of Joplin, Missouri was hit by an F5 tornado that killed 161 people. During this horrific event and in the days following hundreds of people around the town reported seeing beautiful winged creatures, dubbed the “butterfly people”, protecting the people of Joplin. I hope you enjoy this episode. <3 Annie Resources: https://youtu.be/Zj8wW7rZafU https://youtu.be/65Su8wpmFu8 https://youtu.be/onzScXSYLlQ

Annie Covers the enduring mystery of one of the most talked about areas of our planet...the Bermuda Triangle.

If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share. <3

Resources:https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/explorations/03trench/trench/trench.html#:~:text=The%20Puerto%20Rico%20Trench%20is%20also%20associated%20with%20the%20most,northward%20at%20a%20uniform%20angle.
https://www.marineinsight.com/know-more/interesting-facts-about-the-bermuda-triangle/
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/aircraft-squadron-lost-in-the-bermuda-triangle
https://www.britannica.com/place/Bermuda-Triangle
https://www.today.com/today/amp/tdna229521
https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2021/october/uss-cyclops-deadliest-unsolved-mystery-navy
Bruce Gernon link: https://goldennotebook.indielite.org/book/9781960657039
https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2023/01/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-ghost-ship-carroll-a-deerings-crew/
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/did-anyone-create-the-mysterious-bimini-road/articleshow/100341621.cms
https://www.historicmysteries.com/hms-atalanta-bermuda-triangle/

On the heels of creepy and deadly tales, Annie gets real with her listeners, unlike ever before.

These are real stories of people that have died and have come back with something to say, and Annie lets you in on a little secret.

BE safe everyone.

And BElieve.

xoxo

Annie

Hello everyone!

APPARENTLY there was a glitch with the sound? Anyhoo...it's fixed!!

So, enjoy part 2 of Colleen Stan's horrible story!

xoxo,

Annie

In honor of Halloween, here are some spooky, unexplained, yet TRUE stories for you to fall asleep to after gorging on your children's candy! Happy Halloween everybody!! xoxo, Annie & Gail Resources: 11 Best Scary Ghost Stories - True Scary Stories for Halloween 13 Real-Life Horror Stories - True Horror Stories Reported in the News   https://www.today.com/life/holidays/ghost-stories-rcna41307   11 Of The Scariest Ghost Stories From Reddit | Travel Channel

This is the unbelievable true story of how 1 woman was able to survive 7 years of torture as a sex slave. But what is even more horrifying, is that she spent most of that time in a BOX!!! This is part 1 of a 2 part story. Take care while listening. Please sign this petition to stop the release of this monster...Cameron Hooker. Link to petition; https://chng.it/hgkkYZst9x

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Resources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/girl-in-the-box-colleen-stan https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/survivor-stories/girl-in-the-box-held-captive-under-california-couples-bed-for-7-years

For more on this case, stream Wicked Attraction: “Kidnapped” on discovery+.

https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-news/girl-in-the-box-colleen-stans-story-explained

https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ca-court-of-appeal/1771222.html

https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ca-court-of-appeal/1771222.html Petition link: https://www.change.org/p/gavin-newsom-stop-the-release-of-cameron-hooker-because-of-covid-19

Gail is back and bringing us some true crime shorts!!

These are current stories in the news from around the world that are true crime, weird, creepy or mysterious!

Tonight's episode has 2 stories~

The first one covers a new trend in the USA and it's called Crime Tourism...it will make you want to lock your doors and get some security cameras installed!

The 2nd one touched Gail's heart on a personal level.

There is a heroic and very observant restaurant manager that saves a young boy.

xoxo

Annie & Gail

Resources:

CRIME TOURISTS: 6ABC DIGITAL STAFF (https://6abc.com/about/newsteam/6abc-digital-staff) NEWSNATIONNOW. (http://newsnationnow.com/)

https://www.fox35orlando.com/

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In this episode, Annie gives you the deets on the largest scientific study in the world on brain activity when one dies. Prepare to be blown away!

xoxo,

Annie & Gail

Resources: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/some-patients-who-died-but-survived-report-lucid-near-death-experiences-a-new-study-shows/
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-dying-people-often-experience-a-burst-of-lucidity/
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/cross-check/should-scientists-take-ufos-and-ghosts-more-seriously/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19803731/
https://www.readersdigest.com.au/true-stories-lifestyle/thought-provoking/11-people-back-to-life-reveal-what-they-saw-other-side
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2014/10/07-worlds-largest-near-death-experiences-study.page

In this episode, Annie covers the heroic moves of Abbey Pimental. Abbey finds herself stranded on a busy highway and accepts help from a possible serial killer, Roy Nellsch.

Listeners, if you would please share this podcast and rate and review us on this super-duper, handy-dandy link! https://lovethepodcast.com/Heroes-are-best

Thank you so much!

xoxo

Annie & Gail

Resources:

https://www.wsmv.com/2022/05/25/news4-investigates-lead-detective-interstate-kidnapping-case-believes-truck-driver-was-serial-killer/
https://www.wsmv.com/2022/05/26/news4-investigates-survivor-interstate-kidnapping-details-how-she-escaped/?outputType=amp

Annie covers the bizarre case of Mary Flora Bell. The kicker? She's a 10 year old serial killer!!

Mary commits her first crime in Scotswood England in 1968 against toddlers Martin Brown and Brian Howe.

Her abusive homelife, intelligent mind and her trial outcome makes for a fascinating story!

Hope you enjoy.

xoxo,

Annie & Gail

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Resources;

https://allthatsinteresting.com/mary-bell
https://www.bookrix.com/book.html?bookID=su14af2f72758f5_1606860299.0204539299#10044,558,12960

Gitta Sereny Book: Cries Unheard

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Annie tells us the story of Carolyn Stickney, who just may be the friendliest ghost of all time! It takes place in Mount Washington Resort in New Hampshire, and she resides in the Princess Room 314.

Enjoy!

Annie & Gail

HJ Tidy:

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Kelly Anne Bates was an English teenager who was tortured and then murdered in Manchester, England at the age of 17 by her abuser, her very first boyfriend, James Patterson Smith.  

Hey guys!

On the heels of our new feature, "Afterlife", it only seems appropriate that the next story is a ghost story.

In one of the most haunted hotels in America!

This episode is from HJ Tidy's Book, Ghost Stories, "The Roosevelt Hotel".  

The Roosevelt Hotel is on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame in the heart of Los Angeles.

Listen to the creepy stories of visitors who walked these halls when they were alive, and some when they were not! 

You even get to hear an emf recording of Marilyn Monroe...Listen carefully after Lisa says ' I'm going to turn this light on" You will hear a female voice say softly "Help me" This is raw footage from a paranormal investigation in Marilyn Monroe's Suite at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood California. 

Lisa of Contact Research Investigation Specialists [CRIS] recorded this on January 22, 2008.

Enjoy!

xoxo,

Annie & Gail

Resources:

From: YouTube: https://youtu.be/qwWAaqILDQI

Our Website:https://www.heroesandzerostruecrime.com/

HJTidy

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This Episode is a SPECIAL introduction to a new facet of Heroes to Zeros.  It will be called..... IT'S A SURPRISE!!!

SORRY, but i don't want to give it away! Just listen! :)

Annie will give you a sneak peek of what's to come....it will be for our Patrons that donate ANY monthly amount! 

You will receive more content that will not be available to everyone else. 

Patreon link:  https://www.patreon.com/home 

Thanks for listening everyone! 

We REALLY care about you, about what you think, and would LOVE to have dialogue with you! So check out the questions on Spotify! 

Remember, please subscribe and share, AND, give us a review on Apple Podcasts! 

Tell us what you like or don't like!

 Tell us how we can do better!

xoxo,

Annie & Gail

Resources:

Beth Moore

https://youtu.be/Xtk5WgzZcYA

Jason Upton

https://youtu.be/mguPHT-Q3Qg

Michael’s testimony

https://youtu.be/zo6Nu5W256M

Fly- the song with the A!

https://youtu.be/zHRWo-TrjXQ

Jason Upton Tornado

https://youtu.be/NdMTSq1LJec

Personal stories sent to Sheridan Voysey

https://sheridanvoysey.com/are-angels-real-stories/

FINALLY!

Annie gives us the last chapter in the Cross Country Killer saga! We're going to need some "Mind Mouthwash" after this case!! Stay tuned to find out just what we have up our sleeves! 

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

We're gonna jelly roll outa here!

xoxo

Annie & Gail

Hey guys!

This is part 2 of a 3 part case. Annie will start us off with the most brutal of murders that puts him, serial killer Tommy Lynn Sells, in a class all by himself. Thankfully there aren't more out there like him, because it is the worst type of crime that we, as true crime lovers, have EVER heard of!!! 

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Hey guys!  In this episode, Annie covers the true story of a little girl who will bring the most infamous, hideous, serial killer in modern time, to justice. She was a brave girl, a kind human, and a true hero. The crime against Krystal Surles and her friend, Katy Harris, will be his last. But Krystal isn't the only hero in this story.  Author Dianne Fanning, the author of my source, is also a true hero. With her help from the Innocence Project, they were able to free a mother, wrongly accused  of killing her son. Who happened to be one of Tommy Lynn Sells victims.    And don't worry! Gail will be delivering her true crime shorts (humor and all) in 2 short weeks! AND, thanks for being patient with us peeps! Our time gone was long, i KNOW!  But...We're baaack! xoxo, Annie and Gail Resource:   https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=e17645c75a9fc700JmltdHM9MTY2Nzk1MjAwMCZpZ3VpZD0xOGJkNTdkNi00OGMxLTY1YTAtMDU3My00NTgxNDliZjY0NDQmaW5zaWQ9NTIzNA&ptn=3&hsh=3&fclid=18bd57d6-48c1-65a0-0573-458149bf6444&psq=Dianne+Fanning+Through+the+Window&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9UaHJvdWdoLVdpbmRvdy1UZXJyaWZ5aW5nLUNyb3NzLUNvdW50cnktS2lsbGVyL2RwLzAzMTI5ODUyNTg&ntb=1 Diane Fanning - Wikipedia Author Dianne Fanning's book: Through the Window: The Terrifying True Story of Cross-Country Killer Tommy Lynn Sells.

Gail has really outdone herself this time on these crAzY stories!! We have an update on an old case- Britney Drexel, we have boys found in boxes and suitcases, climate change bringing up the dead, and more!! 

xoxo,

Annie & Gail

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Daily mail Resource: Previous victim of Brittanee Drexel's 'killer' says 'he needs to be put to death' | Daily Mail Online