#565: A Very Judgmental Corpse

The Box of Oddities

John Elliott and Kat Walls

Comedy, Society & Culture, True Crime

4.8 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 10 August 2023

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

Join us for another journey into the world of the bizarre and mysterious. Step into the shadows of Chihuahua, Mexico, where a haunting and unsettling tale awaits. Unravel the chilling legend of La Pascualita, a bridal mannequin that has captured the imagination of locals and paranormal enthusiasts alike. Is this elegant figure a mannequin, or does it harbor a darker secret? We delve into the eerie history, the whispered stories of a preserved bride, and the spine-tingling events that have earned La Pascualita her macabre reputation. Next, we enter the depths of Appalachian folklore and dive into the captivating world of the Gallywampus. From the rolling hills to the hidden hollows, this mythical creature has been the subject of countless tales told around campfires and hearths. But what is the Gallywampus, and why does it continue to bewitch the minds of those who hear its name? Join us as we explore the varied interpretations, the regional variations, and the enduring charm of this fantastical beast that has left an indelible mark on storytelling. Tune in to *The Box of Oddities* as we uncover the mysteries beneath these extraordinary stories' surface. Join hosts Kat and Jethro on a quest for the strange, the unusual, and the unexplained. Whether you're a seasoned explorer of the odd or a newcomer to the realm of curiosities, this episode promises to leave you both captivated and bewildered. Subscribe now and satisfy your craving for the perplexing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Few things are more devastating than a loved one that's gone missing.
0:04.0	From Wondry, the vanished is a podcast where host Marissa Jones tells stories of missing
0:09.4	persons that have gone overlooked.
0:11.7	Listen to the vanished podcast wherever you get your podcast, or you can listen ad-free
0:16.0	by joining Wondry Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondry app.
0:20.4	From Wondry and Campside Media comes season three of the hit podcast suspect.
0:25.3	This is a story of two victims.
0:27.5	When murdered in cold blood, one in prison for a crime he did not commit.
0:32.2	Listen to suspect, five shots in the dark, wherever you get your podcasts, or binge
0:37.0	all eight episodes ad-free on Wondry Plus.
0:40.4	What follows may not be suitable for all audiences, listen to discretion is advised.
0:46.3	The world is full of stories, stories of mysteries, of curiosities, of oddities.
0:58.9	Join Pat and Jethro Gilligan-Toth for a strange, the bizarre, the unexpected, as they lift
1:08.4	the lid and cautiously peer inside the box of oddities.
1:15.4	Oh, can we please share some of the unfortunateness that happened this morning?
1:21.0	I hate my translating app.
1:24.2	You were so happy when you got it too.
1:26.3	It's great because, well, in theory anyway, you just press the screen and you speak in English,
1:31.2	and then it verbally translates it as well as text to Spanish.
1:38.0	And then they just press your screen and speak in Spanish and it does the same in English.
1:43.6	So I try it and I keep getting these perplexing looks from people.
1:48.6	Yeah, the guy trying to hook up our internet was very confused.
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