Cemetery Row
Join Lori, Hannah and Sheena as they explore the most fascinating stories found in cemeteries.
About the show
Join Lori, Hannah and Sheena as they explore the most fascinating stories found in cemeteries.
Episodes
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Black Excellence '24
February 26th, 2024 | 1 hr 52 mins
Happy Black History Month! In this episode, Sheena covers Susie King Taylor, the first Black woman to teach a free school in Georgia, the first Black woman to self-publish her memoirs and the first Black nurse in the Civil War. Lori shares the story of cowboy Nat Love, one of the most famous heroes of the Old West. Hannah covers rap legend and actor DMX.
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Hotties
February 12th, 2024 | 2 hrs 2 mins
Happy Valentine's Day! In this episode, the girls cover historical hotties. Lori takes us back to Mount Everest to discuss mountaineer Andrew "Sandy" Irvine. Hannah covers the tragic story of actress and model Dorothy Stratten, and Sheena discusses innovative storyteller/director/actor Orson Welles.
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Grab Bag - Science Fiction, WWII, Murder and Football
January 29th, 2024 | 2 hrs 16 mins
This week's episode of Cemetery Row is a grab bag full of completely random stories with absolutely nothing in common at all! Hannah covers science fiction author Philip K. Dick and football legend Dick Butkus. Sheena tells the scandalous, murderous story of Evelyn Dick, and Lori covers decorated fighter pilot Richard "Dick" Bong.
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New Year’s Eve
January 15th, 2024 | 1 hr 12 mins
We’re kicking off 2024 with a New Year’s themed episode!
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The Aloha State
December 18th, 2023 | 1 hr 38 mins
Take a journey to Hawaii with us on this episode of Cemetery Row! The girls cover notable Hawaiians and Hawaii cemeteries. Hannah shares Hawaiian hauntings, and Lori covers the Burial Mound at the Zoo. Sheena covers Alfred Apaka, "The Golden Voice of Hawaii," and Ray Emory, who fought to identify unknown soldiers killed in Pearl Harbor.
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Vermont: Granite, Ice Cream and Mansions
November 28th, 2023 | 1 hr 34 mins
In this week's episode of Cemetery Row, travel to interesting cemeteries and mausoleums in Vermont, the Green Mountain State. Hannah covers a variety of cemeteries and graves, including the Flavor Graveyard and the grave of Figure, the first Morgan horse. Lori discusses Hope Cemetery and the sculptors who made some of the cemetery's most fascinating tombstones. Sheena shares the successes and tragedies of the Smith family who lived in beautiful Shard Villa.