On February 14th, 1929, seven men were lined up against a brick wall inside a Chicago garage and executed in broad daylight.

No arrests.
No convictions.
No justice.

In this episode of Peculiar Tales, we dive into the chilling story of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre one of the most infamous crimes of the Prohibition era. Fuelled by gang rivalry, carried out by men disguised as police officers, and soaked in the violence of 1920s Chicago, this brutal act shocked the nation and changed how America viewed organized crime forever.

At the centre of it all: Al Capone, Bugs Moran, and a city ruled by bootlegging, corruption, and fear.

Dark. Bold. Unforgettable.

This is the crime that made the country stop and look.

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Some stories don’t end—they echo.

Peg Entwistle was a promising young actress chasing success from Broadway to Hollywood. But behind the dream were heartbreak, rejection, and a future that never arrived. Her tragic death tied her forever to the Hollywood sign… and to a legend that refuses to fade.

In this episode of Peculiar Tales, Dawn and Kristy explore Peg’s rise, her struggles, and the night that made her infamous. Then, decades later, the chilling reports begin—ghostly figures, whispered voices, and the scent of gardenias drifting through the hills.

Some stories end. Others echo.

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When actor Charles Coghlan died, in 1899 his coffin was lost at sea- only to resurface years later in Prince Edward Island. Was this coincidence or maybe something else?

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Between the fine line of history and folklore, are threads of truth intertwined with fiction. There were warnings and there were deaths, and there was always the greed! Join us while we dive into the tale that has baffled many people for 155 plus years.....a story of gold.

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In this episode we step into the shadow of the holiday season. Where
the beautiful lights and the holiday songs are not enough to chase
away the darkness of what some call an ancient creature. This is not
the usual Christmas tale that you might remember, this is a walk
through the dark side of the holiday. From the Alpine region villages
to North America, we will uncover the fear and festivities of
Krampus and why some never want to hear the chains clanking in the
cold of December.
Some traditions were never meant to bring joy…

This is The December Devil.

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Before the bestselling novel. Before the blockbuster film. There was a real woman whose disappearance shocked the public.

In this episode of Peculiar Tales, we explore the chilling true case often called the original “Gone Girl.” What began as an ordinary relationship quickly unraveled into a mystery filled with contradictions, unsettling clues, and lingering doubt. Was she truly a victim, or was everything part of a carefully constructed lie?

Join us as we peel back the layers of this haunting story. A real-life mystery that feels as though it belongs in an Agatha Christie novel, except this time, the crime was real.

This is The original “Gone Girl.”

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Hooves, Hides and Hidden Creatures Winter legends of Wales and Iceland.

Let’s go to worlds where winter nights echo with ancient footsteps, ritual songs, and creatures older than folklore itself. In This episode we are diving into uncanny holiday traditions from the snow and windswept edges of Europe.

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On Christmas Day 1929, the Lawson family of rural North Carolina became the center of one of America’s most haunting tragedies. In this episode, Dawn and Kristy uncover the chilling story of Charlie Lawson a father who murdered his wife and six children before taking his own life and the lingering mystery of why it happened. From the eerie family portrait to decades of rumors, folklore, and unanswered questions, we explore the facts behind a Christmas crime that shook the nation and still unsettles us nearly a century later.

This is the The Lawson Family Murders

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