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Talk Me to Death

Talk Me to Death

Written by: Ally and Erica
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A podcast about scary things and horrible people. Join high school friends Ally Owens and Erica Cecil as they dive into the intriguing world of true crime and the paranormal. From chilling cases to ghostly encounters, they bring their shared passion and vocal stims into each episode. Join them on this journey into the unknown!

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  • E2 - Lita McClinton & Amityville

    E2 - Lita McClinton & Amityville
    Feb 9 2026

    In this episode, we dive into two cases where the line between domestic tragedy and urban legend becomes dangerously blurred. One is a cold-blooded murder-for-hire that spanned decades and continents; the other is a mass murder that birthed a haunting so famous it defined a genre.
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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • E1 - The boy in the box & Bloody Mary

    E1 - The boy in the box & Bloody Mary
    Feb 9 2026

    *Trigger warning child death*

    In this haunting double-feature, we explore the thin line between a tragic physical reality and a terrifying psychological legend. We begin with one of America’s most famous cold cases—the discovery of Joseph Augustus Zarelli—before diving into the pitch-black origins of the woman behind the mirror: Bloody Mary.


    We conclude the episode by reflecting on identity. One story is about a child who lost his name to the shadows of history; the other is about a spirit who gained a thousand names through the shadows of our imagination.


    Tips regarding the cold case of Joseph, which saw a major breakthrough via DNA in December 2022, can be submitted to the police, often through local Philadelphia news stations' tips lines or the Citizens Crime Commission.

    • ​Philadelphia Police Department (Homicide Unit): 215-686-3334/3335
    • ​Tipline: 215-686-TIPS (8477)
    • ​Website: PhillyPolice.com
    • ​Citizens Crime Commission: 215-546-TIPS


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    1 hr and 24 mins
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