Monstrous

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  • Summary

  • Monstrous is a true crime podcast with a dash of all things spooky, mystical and creepy hosted by two friends, one with a love of all things true crime, spine tingling and the world of the unknown and the other some would say has an obsession with true crime, a love for spooky but does not mess with the world of the dead. Join us every other Monday and every other Wednesday as we cover murders, serial killers, cold cases, mysteries, cults and all things monstrous. Listener Discretion Is Advised.
    Carrie Canny and Mandy Garthwaite
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True Crime
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Episodes
  • 21: The Mystery of Bog Bodies

    21: The Mystery of Bog Bodies
    Mar 31 2025
    This week Carrie and Mandy explore both a modern conspiracy theory surrounding a beauty queen named Barbra Miller, also known as Barbie, and the ancient phenomenon of bog bodies found primarily in Europe.

    After talking about the Barbie conspiracy Carrie dives into the ancient mystery of bog bodies, which are remarkably preserved human remains found in bogs across Europe. These bodies date back to the Iron Age, and their preservation is attributed to the unique chemical conditions of the bogs, which prevent decomposition. Carrie provides a detailed explanation of how bogs form and how they contribute to the preservation of organic matter and then she tells about some of these bodies found and what is believed to have happened to them when they died.


    Book:

    Bog bodies Uncovered: Solving Europe’s Ancient Mystery


    Photos for this episode can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561641454715
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • 21: Ann Burgess and Isabella Goodwin

    21: Ann Burgess and Isabella Goodwin
    Mar 24 2025
    In this weeks episode Carrie covers the contributions of two trailblazing women in law enforcement. It highlights their significant impacts in their respective fields and the challenges they faced as women in male-dominated professions.

    Carrie begins by discussing Mandy first choice Ann Burgess a psychiatric nurse who was fascinated by human behavior. Following graduation with her doctorate ann partners up with sociologist Linda Holstrom. The two go on to publish a study that changed societal perceptions of sexual assault victims. This work revolutionized the understanding of sexual assault and helped reshape how law enforcement treated victims. She then collaborated with the Behavioral Science Unit (BSU) of the FBI, helping to develop offender profiles based on her insights into victims' experiences. Anns contributions were pivotal in establishing classifications for serial offenders. The legacy Ann will someday leave behind includes pioneering forensic nursing, helping the FBI to create offender profilers and be able to profile them along with changing how the world viewed sexual assault victims and how these cases were handled.

    Following Ann Carrie moves on to tell us about the woman who became the first female detective in the New York Police Department or the NYPD, Isabella Goodwin.

    Isabellas early work in her career involved caring for women and children in police custody, where she demonstrated exceptional compassion and competence. Her breakthrough came when she was assigned to investigate a high-profile bank robbery in 1912. This undercover work garnered significant media attention and ultimately led to her promotion as the NYPD's first female detective. Throughout her career, Isabella tackled various cases involving fraud and corruption, proving her capabilities in a male-dominated field. Her legacy paved the way for future generations of women in law enforcement, and she continued to inspire others until her retirement.

    Their stories serve as inspiration for future generations and give hope to those that are blocked by the glass ceiling many women still today find themselves trapped by.


    Sources and photos for this episode can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561641454715
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • 20: Nellie Bly

    20: Nellie Bly
    Mar 17 2025
    This episode dives into the life of a trailblazing female journalist who broke societal norms and made significant contributions to investigative journalism during a time when women’s lives were planned out for them.

    Today Carrie tells us about the journalist pioneer Nellie Bly. A woman determined to forge her own path and make her own name. Nellie Bly takes going above and beyond your job to the next level.


    Sources and photos for this episode can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561641454715
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    48 mins

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