In the early 1800s, long before horror films, viral legends, or ghost-hunting equipment, a wealthy farming family in Tennessee found themselves at the center of one of the most chilling and enduring paranormal stories in American history. What began as strange sounds in the night quickly escalated into something far more sinister. Voices with personalities. Invisible hands. Violent attacks. And a presence that didn’t just haunt the Bell family. It spoke, mocked, threatened, and claimed responsibility for death itself.

Join us as we descend into the legend of The Bell Witch, a case that has blurred the line between folklore, true crime, and the supernatural for over two centuries. The Bell Witch wasn’t a silent shadow lurking in corners. It was loud. Intelligent. Cruel. It carried grudges, named enemies, gave sermons, sang at funerals, and tormented children and adults alike. Witnesses included neighbors, family members, and even a would be President of the United States, all claiming they heard and experienced the same unexplainable phenomena.

We break down the origins of the Bell Witch haunting, the terrifying escalation of events inside the Bell household, and the figure most often blamed for the entity’s rage. From physical assaults and psychological torment to the mysterious illness and death of John Bell Sr., this story challenges even the most skeptical minds. Was this a case of mass hysteria? A carefully orchestrated hoax fueled by revenge? Early psychological manipulation? Or something far darker that defies rational explanation?

We explore the theories that attempt to explain the Bell Witch and why, despite centuries of scrutiny, no explanation fully closes the case. The land remains infamous and the legend refuses to rest.

This episode isn’t just about a ghost story. It’s about fear, belief, power, and how a single haunting embedded itself so deeply into American culture that it still lingers today. Whether you’re a skeptic, a believer, or somewhere in between, Pure Malice invites you to listen closely.

Listener discretion is advised.

One of Canada’s wealthiest couples.A Toronto mansion.A crime scene so strange it defied logic from the very beginning.

In this gripping episode, we unravel The Billionaire Murders, the still-unsolved deaths of pharmaceutical billionaire Barry Sherman and his wife Honey Sherman.

What was first labeled a murder-suicide quickly unraveled into one of the most controversial and perplexing true crime cases in recent history.

Barry Sherman, founder of generic drug giant Apotex, was known for his immense wealth, influence, and no shortage of powerful enemies. Honey Sherman, a philanthropist and socialite, was equally well known in elite circles. When the couple was found dead under bizarre and unsettling circumstances, questions immediately flooded in.

Why were their bodies positioned the way they were?Why did early conclusions change so drastically?What did conflicting autopsies reveal?

In this episode, we look at the disturbing discovery inside the Sherman home, conflicting findings between the first and second autopsies, the immense wealth, lawsuits, and possible motives, and why this case remains one of Canada’s most haunting unsolved mysteries.

With conclusions that continue to spark debate, the deaths of Barry and Honey Sherman leave behind more questions than answers. Was this a targeted hit? A staged scene meant to mislead investigators? Or something even darker hidden behind privilege and power?

If you’re drawn to true crime, unsolved cases, billionaire murders, and investigations where the official story doesn’t sit right, this episode will stay with you long after the final minute.

🎧 Listen now and decide for yourself.

One of Canada’s wealthiest couples.
A Toronto mansion.
A crime scene so strange it defied logic from the very beginning.

In this gripping episode, we unravel The Billionaire Murders, the still-unsolved deaths of pharmaceutical billionaire Barry Sherman and his wife Honey Sherman.

What was first labeled a murder-suicide quickly unraveled into one of the most controversial and perplexing true crime cases in recent history.

Barry Sherman, founder of generic drug giant Apotex, was known for his immense wealth, influence, and no shortage of powerful enemies. Honey Sherman, a philanthropist and socialite, was equally well known in elite circles. When the couple was found dead under bizarre and unsettling circumstances, questions immediately flooded in.

Why were their bodies positioned the way they were?
Why did early conclusions change so drastically?
What did conflicting autopsies reveal?

In this episode, we look at the disturbing discovery inside the Sherman home, conflicting findings between the first and second autopsies, the immense wealth, lawsuits, and possible motives, and why this case remains one of Canada’s most haunting unsolved mysteries.

With conclusions that continue to spark debate, the deaths of Barry and Honey Sherman leave behind more questions than answers. Was this a targeted hit? A staged scene meant to mislead investigators? Or something even darker hidden behind privilege and power?

If you’re drawn to true crime, unsolved cases, billionaire murders, and investigations where the official story doesn’t sit right, this episode will stay with you long after the final minute.

🎧 Listen now and decide for yourself.