Welcome to the Evil Everywhere Podcast! We’re two funny besties with a passion for all things true crime and paranormal. We release a story each week on Tuesday and Thursday - so give us a listen and let us know stories you want to hear!
Welcome to the Evil Everywhere Podcast! We’re two funny besties with a passion for all things true crime and paranormal. We release a story each week on Tuesday and Thursday - so give us a listen and let us know stories you want to hear!
Back in 1830, in Salem, Massachusetts, a wealthy retired sea captain, Joseph White, was found brutally murdered in his own home. 13 stab wounds and a bludgeoning to the skull, but there were no signs of robbery. No leads on who could have done it. The small town was terrified and suspicious of everyone. The town leaders formed a committee, consisting of 27 members, tasked with uncovering the truth. Although the Captain didn’t have the best of reputations, the community was more concerned about a killer running lose. After testimony from an apprehended criminal and a blackmailer, the men responsible for the crime were detained. The main leader of the plan was Joseph Knapp Jr, the husband of Captain White’s niece. When detained, Joseph confessed to the plan carried out by men he had hired. After avoiding walls with Massachusetts law, the famous Daniel Webster was able to get a jury to convict 2 of the 4 men accused of involvement. Captain White’s home, now referred to as the Gardner Pingree home, is believed to be haunted and is a common stop on ghost tours through historic Salem. From ghostly apparitions to disembodied footsteps, the home seems to relive the gruesome crime that occurred within its walls.
Sources: “The Tale of Salem's Gardner-Pingree House” by Linda on The Distracted Wanderer on October 4, 2010 (https://www.thedistractedwanderer.com/2010/10/tale-of-salems-gardner-pingree-house.html) “The Gardner-Pingree House” on Salem & Ghosts on October 28, 2024 (https://salemghosts.com/the-gardner-pingree-house/) “The Murder of Capt. Joseph White at the Gardner-Pingree House” on Witch City Walking Tours (https://witchcitywalkingtours.com/the-murder-of-capt-joseph-white-at-the-gardner-pingree-house/) “The Murder of Captain Joseph White by the Knapp Brothers, 1830” by Thomas Duke on the Historical Crime Detective blog (https://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/ccca/murder-of-captain-joseph-white-1830/) “The Murder of Captain Joseph White” by Rebecca Beatrice Brooks on The History of Massachusetts blog on July 25, 2025 (https://historyofmassachusetts.org/captain-joseph-white-murder/) “A Murder in Salem” by E.J. Wagner in Smithsonian Magazine in November 2010 (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-murder-in-salem-64885035/) “Captain Joseph White” on Salem Public Library website (https://salempl.org/captain-joseph-white/) “Murderous Joseph Knapp Inspires Poe, Hawthorne” on The New England Historical Society website (https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/murderous-joseph-knapp-inspires-poe-hawthorne/) https://tosalem.com/paranormal-salem-five-haunted-destinations-you-must-visit/
Nestled in the heart of Hartford City, Indiana, stands a house that has quietly watched generations pass. Known today as the Monroe House, it was built in the 1800s, long before Hartford City was transformed by the Indiana Gas Boom and its explosive fifteen-year surge of wealth and industry. That rapid growth drew families from across the country and overseas, all chasing opportunity, all hoping to claim a piece of the American dream. Among them was the Berger family, who arrived from Belgium in the 1880s and made the Monroe House their home. But their hopes were met with hardship. Shortly after settling in, tragedy followed. Lives inside the home grew increasingly difficult and some were cut short altogether. Since then, those who live within the Monroe House has experienced loss, grief, or misfortune. And for decades, those who have entered the home to investigate its past have reported something more. Apparitions. Disembodied screams. An overwhelming sense of being watched, and of an oppressive presence that refuses to leave. Tomorrow, we examine the history, at least what is known of it and the reports surrounding one of Indiana’s most infamous homes. This story reminds us that evil is everywhere, even in the shadows of a house that has stood quietly for centuries.
Sources: Fear Alley – The Monroe Demon House - The Monroe Demon House - Fear Alley Scary Nights – The Haunted Monroe House – November 25, 2025 - The Haunted Monroe House - Scary Nights Bump in the Night – Night at the Demon House - NIGHT AT THE "DEMON HOUSE" — AMERICAN HAUNTINGS GHOST HUNTS Paranormal Lockdown – Season 2, Episode 1 – Monroe House Wikipedia – Hartford City, Indiana - Hartford City, Indiana - Wikipedia Wikipedia – History of tuberculosis - History of tuberculosis - Wikipedia
In December of 1997, Bartow, Florida was the town where nothing horrible was supposed to happen. But this month, the quiet, close-knit community became the setting for a brutal massacre. Inside a local business, Erie Manufacturing, four people were executed in broad daylight: Frank Dosso, his brother-in-law George Patisso, business partner George Gonsalves, and Frank’s sister, Diane Dosso. The crime scene offered little for the investigation. No weapon. No witnesses. No forensic evidence. Investigators believed it was a professional hit but for years, they couldn’t prove who was responsible. Suspicion kept circling back to one man, but he seemingly had an airtight alibi, he was supposedly out of town. But investigators uncovered a hidden trail: an alias, rental car, a mysterious flight, and one overlooked detail that would change everything. Almost a decade later, a single fingerprint would unravel the case. Afterwards, an international pursuit occurred, a legal loophole in Ecuador’s constitution, and a detective who refused to let the case go cold even when ordered to walk away. This is the story of a family destroyed, a town forever changed, and a crime that ALMOST became the perfect murder.
Sources: “Probe into 4 Shootings Turns to Owners’ Fights” by The Ledger in the Tampa Bay Times on December 5, 1997 “Co-Owner Cleared as Suspect” by Sam Cardinale in The Ledger on December 6, 1997 “Unfinished business” by Dennis Murphy on NBC News on December 21, 2006 (https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna16306307) “To Catch A Killer” by 48 Hours on CBS News on March 1, 2007 (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/to-catch-a-killer-01-03-2007/) “Trial Begins in Polk County Mass Slaying” by The Associated Press in The St. Augustine Record on September 6, 2006 “Defendants Migraine Delays Trial” by Associated Press in Florida Today on September 7, 2006 “911 Calls Take Jury to Slaying” by Billy Townsend in The Tampa Tribune on September 14, 2006 “Businessman to pay for killings with his life” by Phil Davis, The Associated Press in The Herald Tribune on June 27, 2007 (https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/2007/06/27/businessman-to-pay-for-killings-with-his-life/28556202007/) Unusual suspects season 5, episode 8 “Manufacturing Murder” on Peacock https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/281558335/george-emanuel-gonsalves https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50050258/frank_vito-dosso https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188783869/george_anthony-patisso https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188783919/diane-patisso https://www.cityofbartow.net/307/City-History https://grokipedia.com/page/Nelson_Serrano#death-and-legacy
Katherine Knight was born on October 24, 1955, in rural New South Wales. She entered the world as a twin, raised in a home marked by instability, violence, and emotional neglect. From a young age, Knight was exposed to the breakdown of her parents’ marriage, burdens no child should have carried. At school, she struggled to connect. Isolated and aggressive, she became known for bullying classmates and clashing with authority, eventually dropping out at just 15. By adulthood, however, Knight appeared to find her footing. She built a reputation as a skilled and dependable meat processor at an abattoir in Aberdeen, earning respect in the workplace. But behind that stability was a troubling pattern. Knight’s personal relationships were volatile, often defined by jealousy, control, and violence. Time and again, they ended badly. In 2000, she began a relationship with John Price—a well-liked local, known for his humor and generosity. Friends were wary, but Price believed in Knight and stood by her. It would be a fatal decision. What followed would become one of the most notorious crimes in Australian history, earning Knight international infamy and a grim nickname in the media. This episode examines the life, warning signs, and unanswered questions behind a case that continues to haunt a small town and challenge how we understand violence hiding in plain sight. This story reminds us that evil is everywhere, even when we try to deny it’s existence for love.
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The holiday season is a time where some may feel lonely despite being surrounded by the holiday cheer. Some decide to seek some sort of companionship during this time to ease their feelings. Kevin Bacon, 25 year old stylist from Swartz Creek, Michigan was a beacon of light to his loved ones. In December 2019, during the holiday season he was feeling a little lonely after not having much luck in prior relationships. He decided to meet up with a contact he met on grindr on Christmas eve. But when he didn’t show to his family’s Christmas brunch the next day, everyone became immediately concerned. After reporting him missing to the authorities, his father found Kevin’s car, abandoned. Police were able to gain access to Kevins’ phone left inside the vehicle and traced his last messages to a secluded home belonging to Mark Latunski. Mark was no stranger to police but no one was prepared for the horrors they found in his basement. Latunski admitted to atrocities that shocked the small town of Swartz Creek. He would ultimately plead guilty to open murder and mutilation, sentenced to life without parole, never showing a flicker of remorse. This case reminds us that a choice for connection can unknowingly collide with another’s darkest intentions.
Sources: “The Cannibal Killer Who Met His Victim on Grindr” by Adam Janos on A&E Crime + Investigation on December 19, 2024 (https://www.aetv.com/articles/christmas-eve-cannibal-killer) “Latunski gets life sentence in murder and mutilation of Kevin Bacon” by Kayla Jones and Erin Bowling on WILX 10 on December 15, 2022 (https://www.wilx.com/2022/12/15/latunski-set-be-sentenced-murder-mutilation-kevin-bacon/) “Morrice Man Charged with Murder, Mutilation” by Roberto Acosta and Cole Waterman in The Bay City Times on December 31, 2019 “Man who killed Kevin Bacon, ate his testicles, sentenced to life in prison” by The Associated Press on Fox 25 on December 15, 2022 (https://okcfox.com/news/nation-world/kevin-bacon-death-mark-latunski-grindr-mark-latunski-michigan-throat-slit-hanging-ceiling-testicles-swartz-creek-disinterment-mutiliation-matthew-stewart-parole-detroit-bennington-township) “Shiawassee County Man Charged with Murder” by Kara Borg in The Lansing State Journal on December 31, 2019 “Grindr Murder: Could Kevin Bacon’s Death Have Been Prevented?” by Josph Jaafari on Rolling Stone on April 9, 2021 (https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/grindr-murder-kevin-bacon-mark-latunski-1148367/) ”Slain Mich. Man’s Funeral Gets Big Donaltion” by Bisma Parvez in The Detroit Free Press on December 31, 2019 “Judge finds accused murderer, cannibal Mark Latunski fit to stand trial” by WILX News 10 on WILX 10 on October 5, 2020 (https://www.wilx.com/2020/10/05/judge-finds-accused-murderer-cannibal-mark-latunski-fit-to-stand-trial-after-months-in-psychiatric-hospital/) “Missing 25-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Shiawassee County” in The Detroit Free Press on December 30, 2019 “Swartz Creek rich in Genesee County history” by The Flint Journal on Michigan Live on April 6, 2008 (https://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/answerbook/2008/04/swartz-creek.html) https://www.sharpfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/kevin-bacon “Keep me Safe” on A Body in the Basement, Season 2, Episode 3 on HBOMax
Hidden away in Upstate New York lies the town of Dryden, a quiet community of just over 13,000 where life moved at a slow, trusting pace. Doors were often left unlocked, windows open, and neighbors watched out for each other. Crime felt like a distant concept, something that happened elsewhere. But beginning in the early 1990s, that sense of security was shattered. Over the course of a decade, Dryden was hit by a wave of brutal crimes and heart-breaking tragedies that shook its residents to the core. What some dismissed as a rare cluster of misfortune, others believed was a sign the town had been cursed, a dark cloud looming over every street, every home. In this two-part series, we’ll look back at the horror that erupted in a town once defined by innocence. We’ll explore how the community grappled with the terror and discover how, eventually, they found a way to heal. Join us, as we untangle the unsettling story behind Dryden’s darkest decade. How one community’s perseverance shaped how others viewed the otherwise small Upstate New York town.
Hidden away in Upstate New York lies the town of Dryden, a quiet community of just over 13,000 where life moved at a slow, trusting pace. Doors were often left unlocked, windows open, and neighbors watched out for each other. Crime felt like a distant concept, something that happened elsewhere. But beginning in the early 1990s, that sense of security was shattered. Over the course of a decade, Dryden was hit by a wave of brutal crimes and heart-breaking tragedies that shook its residents to the core. What some dismissed as a rare cluster of misfortune, others believed was a sign the town had been cursed, a dark cloud looming over every street, every home. In this two-part series, we’ll look back at the horror that erupted in a town once defined by innocence. We’ll explore how the community grappled with the terror and discover how, eventually, they found a way to heal. Join us, as we untangle the unsettling story behind Dryden’s darkest decade. How one community’s perseverance shaped how others viewed the otherwise small Upstate New York town.
Imagine going to work, only to be bullied and targeted by someone you have to be alongside all day… someone hiding a deadly secret. For stylist Joleen Cummings, that nightmare was real. At Tangles Hair Salon in Fernandina Beach, Florida, Joleen was a lively spirit, devoted to her loyal clientele. As a single mother, she poured her heart into her children, her work, and the community she loved. But on Mother’s Day, 2018, which was also her birthday, Joleen didn’t show up to pick up her kids. Knowing something was seriously wrong, her mother, Ann, reported her missing, and detectives began tracing her last known movements. It led them to a coworker at the Salon with a secret life. When questioned, she revealed her true identity: Kimberly Lee Kessler—a woman who had been running for decades, moving from state to state under multiple aliases. Kimberly tried to appear insane, but psychologists testified she was fully aware of her actions. In this smaller town known for its charm, Joleen’s disappearance unraveled a web of lies, blood, and a killer hiding in plain sight.
Sources: “Woman Who Lived Under Multiple False Identities Murders Coworker Who Threatened To Expose Her” by Becca van Sambeck on Oxygen True Crime on September 25, 2022 (https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-news/kimberly-kessler-murdered-coworker-joleen-cummings-why) “Dismemberment experiment with knife purchased by Kimberly Kessler lasted just 73 minutes” by Ann Schindler on First Coast News on December 15, 2021 (https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/dismemberment-experiment-with-knife-purchased-by-kimberly-kessler-lasted-just-73-minuteslocal/77-ec23e176-ff73-4419-99c7-b6ddd6ac58c6) “Closing arguments in Kimberly Kessler murder trial to begin Thursday morning” by Corley Peel on News 4 Jax on December 8, 2021 (https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2021/12/08/prosecutors-expected-to-rest-case-today-in-kimberly-kessler-murder-trial/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) “Murder case of Nassau County mother Joleen Cummings highlighted in new show hosted by rapper 50 Cent” by Aydian Ahmad on News 4 Jax on September 16, 2025 (https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2025/09/17/murder-case-of-nassau-county-mother-joleen-cummings-highlighted-in-new-show-hosted-by-50-cent/) ”Murder at the Beauty Salon” on Killer Cases Season 3, Episode 4 on Hulu
Think Ivy League, and you picture privilege, brilliance and maybe most of all, safety. When you’re paying top dollar to attend one of the most prestigious universities in the world, danger feels like the last thing on your mind. But evil doesn’t care about prestige. And in January of 1969, it found it’s way into Harvard University. Jane Britton was a doctoral student in Near Eastern Archaeology. Bright, ambitious, standing right on the edge of a moment that she’d been working towards for years. Her general exams were a day away, the gateway to her dissertation and the final chapter to her academic journey. So, when Jane didn’t show up, everyone who knew her felt it immediately. Something was wrong. Her boyfriend, James Humphries tried calling again and again but no answer. Eventually he went to her Cambridge apartment himself. And what he found brought her promising life to a brutal and unexpected end. Jane’s death would become one of Harvard’s most chilling mysteries. One that would remain unsolved for nearly five decades. In this episode we’re uncovering who Jane was, the strange details surrounding her case and the unsettling truth about the places that we assume are safe. This story is a reminder that evil doesn’t just lurk in dark alleys and distant cities, sometimes it’s waiting in the places you think you’re protected.
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30 miles north of Baton Rouge, high on the bluffs above the Mississippi River, lies the tiny town of St. Francisville. A place locals jokingly call “two miles long and two yards wide.” Population? Barely 1500. But what it lacks in size… it makes up for in secrets. Tucked beneath ancient oaks and veils of Spanish moss, sits one of America’s most famously haunted homes: The Myrtles Plantation. This estate has witnessed its fair share of tragedy from rumored lynchings to accidental deaths, even whispered tales of cold-blooded murder. And while many of these stories are not confirmed by historical fact, that hasn’t stopped locals from keeping these tales alive. A servant punished for eavesdropping, a man gunned down by unknown intruders and the heartbreaking deaths of children whose presence, some say, never truly left. Today, the Myrtles stands as a beautifully restored bed-and-breakfast but guests and staff continue to report chilling encounters: children’s laughter echoing down empty halls, shadowy figures drifting across the grounds, disembodied voices, footsteps, and knocks in the dead of night. What’s most unsettling? Some visitors still can’t make it through till morning. Would you be brave enough to try? Sources: “Paranormal Plantation: The Haunting of The Myrtles” by Mike Huberty on American Ghost Walks on August 1, 2023 (https://www.americanghostwalks.com/articles/the-myrtles-louisiana) “Myrtles Plantation | A Southern Haunting” on U.S. Ghost Adventures on January 26, 2025 (https://usghostadventures.com/americas-most-haunted-trending/myrtles-plantation-a-southern-haunting/) “The History of the Myrtles” on The Myrtles (https://themyrtles.com/pages/history-culture?srsltid=AfmBOoqdF1i9dsYsen9Ut4tnGmgbEzn9D9x0vOJ18y0BaGpHcIfwbG6k) “Myrtles Plantation: The South’s Spookiest House” on National Geographic on October 31, 2008 (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/myrtles_plantation_the_souths) “Town History” on Town of St. Francisville (https://stfrancisville.net/about/history/) “The Haunting of the Myrtles Plantation” by Aaliyah Strachan on The Haunted Walk (https://hauntedwalk.com/news/the-haunting-of-the-myrtles-plantation/) https://www.facebook.com/weirdohistoryfacts/posts/stay-here-if-you-dare-the-myrtles-plantation-%EF%B8%8Fbuilt-in-1796-by-general-david-bra/1378122903670103/ https://www.facebook.com/100064779665728/posts/myrtles-plantation-is-an-antebellum-mansion-in-st-francisville-louisiana-built-i/1262121625957148/ Unsolved Mysteries: Season 11, Episode 9 on Tubi
Welcome to Evil Everywhere! We are your hosts, Kayla and Angela. We two funny paralegals who became best friends almost 15 years ago! We have always been fascinated by true crime and all things paranormal and spooky. We will be releasing new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday where we will discuss either a true crime case or something spooky!
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