Cemetery Row

Presidents, Pets and Veterans

November 4th, 2024 | 1 hr 23 mins

It's November 2024, which means the Presidential election is here and Veterans Day is around the corner. On this episode of Cemetery Row, the girls cover presidential-ish and war-ish topics. Sheena shares the story of comedian Gracie Allen, who ran for President as a Surprise Party candidate in 1940. Hannah covers resistance fighters Hannie Schaft, Truus Menger-Oversteegen and Freddie Oversteegen. Lori introduces us to presidential pets Rebecca the Raccoon and Socks the Cat.

Spooky Season 2 - Serial Killers, Ghost Towns and Voodoo Curses

October 21st, 2024 | 1 hr 25 mins

Happy Halloween! In this week's episode, Sheena covers Memphis serial killer George Howard Putt and his summer of terror. Hannah takes us to the ghost town of Ong's Hat, New Jersey, and the Internet-based secret history conspiracy theory that it inspired. Lori covers Louisiana voodoo priestess Julia Brown.

Spooky Season - Occultists, Psychics and Cryptids

October 9th, 2024 | 1 hr 50 mins

Happy October! This episode features three spooky tales just in time for Spooky Season. Hannah covers the life of occultist, ceremonial magician and novelist Dion Fortune. Then, Lori dives deep to discover the lake monsters and water-based cryptids of Idaho. Sheena shares the life of psychic and crime doctor Simon Warner, the seer of Shelbyville.

More Awesome Animals

September 23rd, 2024 | 1 hr 33 mins

This week's episode of Cemetery Row is dedicated to awesome animals! Lori honors PAPD K-9 Officer Sirius, an explosive detection dog who lost his life in 9/11, and Bamboo Harvester, the horse who portrayed "Mr. Ed." Sheena covers Nipper the RCA dog. Hannah shares the tragic stories of orcas Keiko and Tilikum.

Educators

September 4th, 2024 | 1 hr 48 mins

It's back-to-school season and Cemetery Row salutes our educators! Tune in to this episode to learn about the lives of Maria Montessori, the physician and educator who founded Montessori schools; teacher and astronaut Christa McAuliffe; and dance instructor and film choreographer Patsy Swayze (yes, Patrick Swayze's mom).

It's Leo Season

August 12th, 2024 | 1 hr 54 mins

In this episode of Cemetery Row, the girls celebrate Leo season by sharing the stories of famous Leos. Sheena covers English illustrator Aubrey Beardsley, and Hannah shares the story of Czech painter, graphic artist and illustrator Alphonse Mucha. Lori inspires us all with the story of athlete and humanitarian Terry Fox.

Badass Older Ladies

July 29th, 2024 | 1 hr 38 mins

Cheers to old ladies who get things done! Dive into the lives of abolitionist and activist Sojourner Truth, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and artist Grandma Moses on this episode of Cemetery Row.

Arkansas - Mysteries, Madams and Goats

July 8th, 2024 | 1 hr 23 mins

Visit the Natural State on this week's episode of Cemetery Row! In this episode, Hannah covers the mystery surrounding the deaths of two teenage boys, Don Henry and Kevin Ives. She also tells us about mysterious lights in Arkansas and the grave of the Unknown Baby Girl. Sheena shares the story of successful Arkansas madam Maxine Temple Jones. Lori covers entertainer Rhena Salome Miller Meyer, the "Goat Woman" of Arkansas.

Vampires, Puzzles and Fabulous Victorians

June 24th, 2024 | 1 hr 14 mins

Let’s go back to the turn of the century for three fascinating tales. Sheena covers Henry Paget, 5th Marquess of Anglesey, known his excessive spending and lavish parties. Hannah covers suspected vampire Mercy Brown and the Jewett City vampires. Lori introduces us to Dr. Samuel Bean and the puzzling tombstone he had erected for his wives.

Pride 2024

June 10th, 2024 | 1 hr 29 mins

Happy Pride! In this episode, Sheena covers disco legend Sylvester and Lori shares the story of race car driver and fighter pilot Roberta Cowell, the first known British trans woman to undergo gender-affirming surgery. Hannah covers businessman and photographer Chuck Renslow, who established leather daddy clubs and businesses in the Chicago area.

Grab Bag: Heroes, Hamsters and John Does

May 28th, 2024 | 1 hr 22 mins

We have a random collection of cemetery tales for you this week! Hannah introduces us to the interesting residents at the Central Cemetery in Vienna, as well as the famous pets at the Los Angeles Memorial Pet Park. Sheena shares the heroic story of Memphis man Tom Lee. Lori covers the Buffalo Cave John Doe, aka Joseph Henry Loveless, and his crimes.

South Dakota Murders and Mysteries

May 13th, 2024 | 1 hr 26 mins

Travel to the Mount Rushmore State on this episode of Cemetery Row! Lori covers the unsolved murder of Rev. Henry Weston Smith and Hannah covers the colorful Poker Alice. Sheena shares the story of Thomas Egan and the murder of his wife Mary.

Monumental Monuments

April 29th, 2024 | 1 hr 30 mins

In this week's episode, the girls cover notable tombstones and monuments. Lori covers the mysterious "rope walker" monument, and Hannah covers the beautiful Getty tomb in Chicago and its architect, Louis Sullivan. Sheena covers Memphis' Bolton-Dickens feud and Wade Bolton's interesting monument.

Illicit Substances

April 15th, 2024 | 1 hr 30 mins

4/20 is coming up, so this episode is dedicated to illicit substances. Sheena covers legendary Appalachian bootlegger Mahala Mullins. Hannah takes us to Mexico to explore Jardines del Humaya, a cemetery full of drug cartel members' opulent mausoleums. She also covers drug dealer Adolfo Constanzo and the murder of Mark Kilroy (trigger warning: this story is especially graphic). Lori covers bootlegger Willie Carter Sharpe and the "King of Bootleggers" George Remus.

Haunted Cemeteries and Mansions

April 1st, 2024 | 1 hr 22 mins

Get the springtime spookies with this episode of Cemetery Row! Hannah discusses Kansas' haunted Stull Cemetery, Lori covers the Ada Witch and the murder of Louiza Catherine Fox, and Sheena covers the successes and tragedies of the Lemp family and their haunted mansion.

Grab Bag - Haunted Cemeteries, Jane Does and Writers

March 11th, 2024 | 1 hr 13 mins

Get ready for some interesting stories in this episode of Cemetery Row. The Olive Branch Jane Doe that we covered in an earlier episode was identified this week, so Lori covers more Jane Does whose identities have also been discovered. Hannah covers the spooky haunted Bachelor's Grove Cemetery in Illinois. And Sheena celebrates Women's History Month by sharing the life of writer Dorothy Parker.

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