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.

🎙️ Listener discretion is advised.This episode marks a first for Pure Malice and it’s anything but merry. Welcome to Mini Malice, our brand-new special edition episodes where we dive into shorter true crime cases that still leave a lasting chill. Same dark curiosity, same sharp storytelling, just served in smaller, more sinister bites.

For our premiere Mini Malice, we’re leaning fully into the holiday season and uncovering the disturbing truth behind two Christmas-related murders that prove even the most festive time of year can hide unimaginable darkness.

In our first case, we examine the murder of Silvestri Hernandez Diaz, a crime that unfolded during the holidays and left behind unanswered questions, haunting details, and a brutal reminder that violence doesn’t take a break for Christmas. What should have been a time of warmth and celebration instead became a scene of tragedy, forever altering the lives connected to it.

Our second case focuses on the murder of Michelle O’Doud, a heartbreaking and unsettling crime that shook her community. As we walk through the timeline, evidence, and aftermath, we explore how the holiday backdrop made the crime even more jarring, transforming familiar seasonal comforts into something deeply unsettling.

These cases may be shorter, but their impact is anything but small. Mini Malice is designed for listeners who crave concise storytelling without losing the emotional weight, investigative detail, or uncomfortable truths that define true crime.

Light the tree, pour the cocoa, and brace yourself. Because in this special edition of Pure Malice, the holidays come wrapped in shadows.

Aliens don’t just visit quiet back roads and endless cornfields. Sometimes, they choose the brightest city on Earth.

In this episode of Pure Malice, we take you straight into the heart of Manhattan for one of the strangest and most controversial alien abduction cases ever reported. Amid the traffic, towering skyscrapers, and constant noise of New York City, an ordinary night took a sharp turn into the unknown.

Witnesses describe missing time, blinding lights between buildings, and encounters that feel more like science fiction than reality. But this isn’t a movie set. This is Manhattan. And the details of this case raise unsettling questions about what might be hiding in plain sight.

Was this a genuine extraterrestrial encounter? A psychological phenomenon fueled by stress and suggestion? Or something even harder to explain? As we break down the timeline, the eyewitness accounts, and the lingering mysteries, one thing becomes clear. Whatever happened that night left a permanent mark on everyone involved.

From eerie patterns common in reported alien abductions to the chilling idea that no place is truly off-limits, this case challenges everything we think we know about UFO sightings, extraterrestrial life, and unexplained phenomena. If aliens were going to make contact, would they really choose a city that never sleeps?

Join us as we explore the evidence, the theories, and the unanswered questions behind The Manhattan Alien Abduction. Lock your doors, look up at the skyline, and ask yourself one question. If it happened there… could it happen anywhere?

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Sources:

Hopkins, Budd. 1996. Witnessed: The True Story of the Brooklyn Bridge UFO Abductions.

New York, NY: Pocket Books.

Lowe, Lindsay. 2024. 'The Manhattan Alien Abduction' controversial true story: Why the star is suing Netflix. November 1. Accessed December 17, 2025.

https://www.today.com/popculture/manhattan-alien-abduction-true-story-rcna178005.

2024. The Manhattan Alien Abduction. Directed by Vivienne Perry and Daniel Vernon.

Sheaffer, Robert. 2011. "Abductology Implodes." Skeptical Inquirer 25-27.

Slenderman was supposed to stay online — a shadow in the woods, a faceless silhouette in a suit, a digital campfire story. But in 2014, two 12-year-old girls in Wisconsin tried to turn that fiction into reality… and what happened next still shocks the world today.

In this episode of Pure Malice, we step into one of the most chilling modern true-crime cases born from internet folklore: the stabbing of Peyton Leutner, carried out by her own friends, Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier… all because they believed they had to “prove themselves” to Slenderman.

We break down how this creepypasta character spiraled into a real-world obsession, just how premeditated this crime was, Peyton’s unbelievable strength, from the aftermath to the interrogation, the diagnoses, and the courts’ decision.

We’re here to unpack the psychology, the fear, and how a modern day Urban Legend turned into a headline that changed the conversation around internet influence forever.

If you grew up on Slenderman lore, true-crime forums, or the early days of internet horror, this episode hits a different kind of nerve. And if you’ve ever wondered how fiction crosses into reality — and why this case became one of the most infamous of the decade — this deep dive is for you.

Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Subscribe, rate, and share if you want more episodes that peel back the layers of the cases you think you know.

Disclaimer:

The information shared in this podcast or on this website is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The hosts will not be held responsible for any misled interpretations of the contents. The opinions and views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and should not be considered advice. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of any statements from guests or the sufficiency of the information.

In this chilling second installment of The Last Call Killer, we dive into the terrifying case of Richard Rogers Jr.—a seemingly ordinary man who hid a dark and deadly secret. Known as “The Last Call Killer,” Rogers preyed on unsuspecting victims from New York City’s gay nightlife scene, leaving behind a trail of brutality and fear.

In Part 2 of our deep dive into the case of Richard Rogers — known as the Last Call Killer — we follow the investigation as it finally gains the breakthrough detectives had been chasing for years. This episode unpacks the forensic science that tied multiple murders together, the fingerprints that changed everything, and the defense strategy that fell apart under its own weight.

We walk you through the courtroom, the prosecution’s evidence, and the judge’s powerful statement at sentencing — a moment that brought long-overdue justice to the victims.

If you’re drawn to cold cases, forensic breakthroughs, LGBTQ+ victim stories, and serial killer investigations, this chapter of the Last Call Killer case is a must-listen.

Join us as we unravel the end of one of New Jersey and New York’s most disturbing true crime cases.

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