

Side Stories: Raccoon with a Meth Pipe
6 snips May 14, 2025
Join the hosts as they dive into some of the weirdest true crime stories, including a raccoon caught with a meth pipe and a Pennsylvania funeral home scandal. Discover the grim tale of a serial killer's 10th victim identified through genealogy. They also explore darkly humorous topics like rectal embalming practices and a bear attack that shocked Florida. Plus, heartfelt tributes and whimsical anecdotes about pets and kayaking adventures add a delightful twist to unsettling tales.
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Hawaii's Invasive Species Problem
- Hawaii's invasive species problem includes chickens, mongooses, cats, and rats disrupting the ecosystem.
- The introduction of mongooses to kill rats failed because of differing active hours, necessitating further invasive species control.
Rare Rectal Embalming Practice
- An Austrian mummified body was embalmed via the rectum, a rare embalming technique.
- The body was hollowed and filled with materials like wood chips and silk to preserve it.
Pet Funeral Home Dump Scandal
- A pet funeral home owner in Pittsburgh dumped thousands of cremated pets in a landfill, betraying pet owners.
- The scandal involved over $650,000 collected for cremations that never happened.