Cursewords and Crayons

• Episode 220: Vanished in the Flames: The Sodder Children Mystery

  Five children. One house fire. Zero answers. This week on Cursewords and Crayons, we’re diving into one of the most maddening and mysterious cases in true crime history: The Sodder Family Fire. It’s Christmas Eve, 1945. The Sodder family is fast asleep in their West Virginia home… and by morning, five of their ten children have vanished in a fire that leaves behind no remains, no explanation, and no closure. But this story isn’t just about a house fire—it’s about a family that refused to accept the official story, and a mystery that refuses to burn out. 🕵️‍♀️ We’ve got suspicious phone calls, missing ladders, weird insurance agents, and a side of Cold War tension. You know we’ve got theories—and some of them are WILD. So light up your (safe and contained) holiday lights, pour yourself something strong, and join us as we unravel a case that’s less “open and shut” and more “WHAT THE ACTUAL HELL.” 🎁 This one’s got big seasonal spook energy with a hefty dose of heartbreak—and yeah, Zee is definitely yelling into the void again. 💬 Like what you hear? Leave us a review so we can keep the cursewords flowing and the caffeine stocked. 🛍️ Shop your chaotic good merch at www.cursewordsandcrayons.com 🛒 Peep our Amazon Storefront for our go-to true crime comforts and survival tools. 👻 Haunt us on the internet: Instagram: @cursewordsandcrayons Zee: @mrs.zette Amy: @amyrehsdupin

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• Episode 219: Crystal Rogers Case Update

  We’ve got an update—and it’s about time. This week on Cursewords and Crayons, we’re revisiting a case that has haunted us (and so many of you) for years: the disappearance of Crystal Rogers. Crystal was a devoted mom of five who vanished from Bardstown, Kentucky in 2015. Since then, it’s been a slow burn of heartbreak, suspicion, and zero justice. But finally, things are moving—and we’re here to break down the latest developments in the case. From new arrests to long-awaited indictments (yes, we said indictments 👀), we’re digging into what’s changed, what’s finally being acknowledged, and what justice might actually look like after all this time. 💔 Crystal’s story has never been “just a missing person” case. It’s been tangled up in a small-town web of silence, power, and fear—and the momentum we’re seeing now? It’s a big deal. So grab your beverage of choice (maybe something strong—you’ll need it), and join us as we revisit the key players, rant about delays, and shout out the people who never stopped fighting for answers. 🕯️ As always, we center Crystal. She deserved truth, and she still deserves justice. 💬 Like what you hear? Drop us a review—it helps us keep the caffeine flowing and the true crime coming. 🛍️ Grab your chaotic good gear at www.cursewordsandcrayons.com 🛒 Check out our Amazon Storefront for our everyday essentials, emotional support snacks, and rage-reading materials. 👻 Keep up with the chaos: Facebook: come say hey! Instagram: @cursewordsandcrayons Zee: @mrs.zette Amy: @amyrehsdupin

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• Episode 218: Re-Release of the Case of Crystal Rogers

  We’re revisiting one of the wildest and most frustrating cases we’ve ever covered — the disappearance of Crystal Rogers. This is our re-release of the original episode from summer 2023 — before the new arrests, new evidence, and all the shocking updates that came to light this year. We’ll be back next week with a brand-new follow-up episode covering everything that’s happened since — including the arrests, the trials, and what justice finally starting to look like for Crystal and her family. Until then, take care of yourself, and maybe don’t date anyone whose family owns a “farm.” Just saying. Come hang out with us on Instagram! Collectively: https://news.yahoo.com/crystal-rogers-updates-fbi-ends-183131973.html?fr=yhssrp_catchall https://news.yahoo.com/heres-know-missing-kentucky-mom-164617391.html?fr=yhssrp_catchall https://www.cityofbardstown.org/ https://www.oxygen.com/crime-time/multiple-unsolved-murders-kentucky-somehow-connected https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Crystal_Rogers https://heavy.com/news/2020/08/brooks-houck/amp/

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• Episode 217: Oh, Anna, who forsaken thee?

  Baby’s First Exorcism! (It only took us forever.) 😈 This week, we’re diving into the dark, disturbing, and deeply debated case of Anna Michel—a young woman whose life ended in a horrifying blend of mental illness, religious fervor, and over sixty exorcisms. That’s right, folks. 67 exorcism sessions. Ten months. Starvation. Stigmata. And a courtroom showdown that made international headlines. This case isn’t just tragic—it’s the real-life inspiration behind The Exorcism of Emily Rose, and it will leave you questioning everything from medical ethics to the power of belief. Was Anna possessed? Was she failed by modern medicine? Or did something more sinister play out in that small Bavarian village? 👜 This week’s Show and Tell? Amy brings us the magic of "grown-up diaper bags"—aka the best tote bags for when you're hauling your emotional support crafts, notebooks, and rage snacks from room to room. (And yes, we’re linking some faves in the Amazon Storefront because ✨organization is self-care✨.) So light a candle, pour something holy (or unholy), and settle in for our first-ever demonic possession episode—and one of the most controversial true crime cases in religious history. 💬 Like what you hear? Leave us a review and share with your fellow spooky weirdos—it helps keep the cursewords flowing and the caffeine stocked. 🛍️ Shop your chaotic good energy at www.cursewordsandcrayons.com 🛒 Check out our Amazon Storefront for true crime comforts, crafts, and cozy chaos tools. 👻 Haunt us on the internet: Instagram: @cursewordsandcrayons Zee: @mrs.zette Amy: @amyrehsdupin

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• Episode 216: Giddings Goodbye

  Some monsters don’t need masks—they just need a master key. This week on Cursewords and Crayons: True Crime, we’re covering the horrific and heartbreaking murder of Lauren Giddings—a bright, compassionate young woman with her entire future ahead of her. Lauren was on the verge of becoming a defense attorney when she suddenly disappeared in the summer of 2011. What began as a missing persons case quickly spiraled into one of the most chilling crimes to ever shake Macon, Georgia. We’ll walk through the investigation, the red flags, the police interview that went viral for all the wrong reasons, and the tragic reminder that Lauren knew something wasn’t right. 💡 Show & Tell this week: Reflective stickers! Zee’s on a mission to make sure you’re visible out there—because if true crime has taught us anything, it’s that safety is not an overreaction. So grab a drink, take a deep breath, and join us as we honor Lauren’s life and talk about what it means to listen to your gut, trust your instincts, and look out for one another. 🕯️ As always, we center the victim. Lauren deserved so much more than what happened to her and her story deserves to be told. 💬 Like what you hear? Leave us a review to keep the chaos coming and the caffeine flowing. 🛍️ Rep your true crime parent energy with merch at www.cursewordsandcrayons.com 🛒 Shop our Amazon Storefront for the tools that help us survive (and rant) responsibly. 👻 Stay connected with the chaos: Facebook: come say hey! Instagram: @cursewordsandcrayons Zee: @mrs.zette Amy: @amyrehsdupin

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