Happy Halloween, Sleepyheads! Welcome to Episode 51, a true crime episode!

Elizabeth tells the tragic story of the Candy Man, who murdered a child on Halloween in 1974. She also looks into the question - how likely is it to receive poisoned candy from strangers?

Margot leads us through the life and crimes of Wisconsin serial killer Ed Gein and explores what causes someone to be as psychologically tortured and violent as he was. Please heed the content warnings below for this episode!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next week for a wild card episode. Send us a Listener Report or suggest topics for us to cover at theinsomniareport@gmail.com! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on your favorite podcast streaming site.

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EPISODE CONTENT WARNINGS: child death, vomiting, execution, extremely graphic descriptions of murder and mutilation, child abuse

Hey WOW, welcome to EPISODE 50, Sleepyheads! Grab your notebooks, your favorite Chicago roomies have some more educational stories for you.

First, Margot tells us about the New England Vampire Panic. The Salem Witch Trials is a period that gets all the attention, but did you know in the 19th-century townsfolk believed Vampires were to blame for tuberculosis? We learn about George Brown who looked for ways to save his surviving family member, Edwin, after his daughter Mercy succumbs to the illness.

Next, Elizabeth tells us about the cow heard around the world. You've heard of cow-tipping, but this cow went lantern-tipping causing the city of Chicago to go up in Flames in 1871. In honor of the 150th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire, learn about how the events unfolded and what that meant for the city following the aftermath.

Stay safe, sleepy, and spooky. See you next time and as always, thanks for joining us!

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Welcome to Episode 49, a paranormal episode!

What lies in the depths of Loch Ness? Elizabeth takes us to Scotland to explore the legend of Nessie, everyone's favorite Scottish cryptid. Elizabeth apologizes for all of the terrible accents she tries to do in this episode.

Margot takes us to Key West, Florida, to meet Robert - a haunted doll. Hear Robert's story and the legends surrounding him, including the consequences if you aren't respectful to him. Listen to this one at your own risk!

Thanks for listening, and tune in next week for a classroom episode. Send us a Listener Report or suggest topics for us to cover at theinsomniareport@gmail.com! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on your favorite podcast streaming site.

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EPISODE CONTENT WARNINGS: haunted dolls