Wicked Wednesday Presents Urban Legends: The Hookman

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Weird True Crime

Gina Nichols and Amber Paul

137 episodes

6 days ago

Weird True Crime is the ultimate podcast for fans of bizarre, lesser-known, and jaw-dropping true crime stories. Hosted by Gina Nichols and Amber Paul, these lifelong besties explore strange crimes that will leave you stunned. They dive into ethical, victim-focused storytelling with family interviews that bring humanity to the forefront of the narrative.

Every episode of Weird True Crime unravels mysterious cases, unsolved crimes, and shocking events you won’t believe are real. Need a lighter take? Tune in biweekly for WTF Wednesday, where Gina and Amber share hilarious stories of dumb criminals, true crime history, and other oddball crime tales guaranteed to make you laugh.

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Wicked Wednesday Presents Urban Legends: The Hookman

Weird True Crime

14 minutes

1 month ago

Wicked Wednesday Presents Urban Legends: The Hookman

What happens when teenage love, late-night parking, and a hook-handed killer collide? Today, Amber and Gina dive into one of the most chilling urban legends of all time—The Hookman. You’ve probably heard the story whispered around a campfire: a couple parked at Lover’s Lane, a news bulletin about an escaped asylum patient, and a bloody hook left hanging from the car door. But did you know this legend is rooted in real crimes?
From the 1946 Texarkana Moonlight Murders to the rise of parental scare tactics in the 1950s, this episode unpacks the terrifying origins of The Hookman, why the story spread like wildfire, and how it’s been passed down as both a cautionary tale and horror folklore. Expect creepy narration, sarcastic commentary, and a deep dive into how real fear inspired one of America’s most enduring legends.

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https://www.americanfolklore.net/the-hook/
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