A deadly slumber party- was it a terrible accident or foul play? Tune in to learn about the tragic death of 40 year old Tamla Horsford. Melanie covers everything from the party, to the autopsy, to the terrifying past of Forsyth county. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0iCOt8rw9g https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/tamla-horsford-death-georgia https://www.11alive.com/article/news/investigations/tamla-horsford-investigation-independent-autopsy https://www.wgauradio.com/on-demand https://www.forsythnews.com/news/crime-courts https://www.okayplayer.com/culture/tamla-hors ..read more

Episode Description: Brandon Swanson called his parents in the middle of the night after a minor car crash. While on the phone, Brandon suddenly vanishes without a trace. Join us this week as we attempt to unpack what may have happened.Sources: https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/Missing-Since-2008-Brandon-Swansonhttps://uncovered.com/cases/brandon-victor-swanson-marshall-mnhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/brandon-swansonSocials: Email: aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.comFacebook: Aesthetically DispleasingInstagram: AestheticallyDispleasingPodTikTok:Aesthetically_DispleasedTwitter: AesDis_Pod ..read more

In this bone-chilling episode, we delve into the eerie realm of the human mind, unearthing the unsettling capabilities and experiences that can leave us shivering in fear. Prepare to question the very nature of reality as we explore the depths of our psyche and confront the unsettling truths about what our minds are capable of. Sources: https://www.ndtv.com/feature/charles-bonnet-syndrome-5-facts-on-condition-that-causes-hallucinations-3720591https://www.neurologylive.com/view/encephalitis-lethargica-still-unexplained-sleeping-sicknesshttps://embryo.asu.edu/pages/roger-sperrys-split-brain-expe ..read more

Georgi Markov was an award-winning Bulgarian writer but before that, he made himself an enemy of the Bulgarian government. Was his death the result of espionage or just a weird coincidence? Join Nicole and Melanie this week to hear about the suspicious death of Georgi Markov. Sources: The poison-tipped umbrella: the death of Georgi Markov in 1978 - archive | Bulgaria | The GuardianGeorgi Markov - WikipediaCDC | Facts About RicinCastor Bean: Health Benefits, Side Effects, Uses, Dose & Precautions (rxlist.com)Socials: Email: aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.comFacebook: Aesthetically Disple ..read more

Musicians like Jimi Hendrix and Kurt Cobain are infamous for their talent and influence on pop culture. Were they born with talent, or did they sell their soul in exchange for fame and fortune? In honor of Nicole's 27th birthday next week, we decided to dive into the conspiracy behind the 27 Club. Join Nicole and our special guest, Dakota, to talk about some of the best musicians that didn't make it to 28. Sources: What's the 27 Club? | HowStuffWorksThe Stories Behind Seven Deaths of the Infamous "27 Club"—Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse, and More - American Songwriter27 Club - WikipediaThe 27 Club ..read more

When a 9-year-old girl is abducted from a grocery store parking lot while riding her bike in broad daylight, her family and community realize that something has to change. Listen to this week’s episode to learn about the story of Amber Hagerman and the origin of the AMBER Alert System. Sources: https://medium.com/@skylar.aries/true-crime-the-murder-of-amber-hagerman-the-origin-of-the-amber-alert-system-64bb92ce096c https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/remembering-amber-hagerman-27-years-later/ https://www.waldenu.edu/online-masters-programs/ms-in-criminal-justice/resource/the-history-of-the-ambe ..read more

March 31st was International Transgender Day of Visibility, so we would like to celebrate the life of a very important person. Often called the “Rosa Parks of the Transgender Movement,” Marsha P. Johnson is one of the most famous figures of the 1970’s Gay Rights Movement. Marsha is remembered for her ever-present smile, her crown of flowers, and her kindness. Sources: https://wams.nyhistory.org/growth-and-turmoil/growing-tensions/marsha-p-johnson/https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/marsha-p-johnsonhttps://www.hrc.org/news/the-cold-case-of-an-lgbtq-pioneer-marsha-p-joh ..read more

One of the few female cult leaders in history – and apparently one of the cruelest – Anne Hamilton-Byrne operated in almost total secrecy over two decades. Hidden away in the countryside outside Melbourne, The Family’s motto was “Unseen, unknown, unheard”. The police, acting on information from two child escapees, raided the cult in 1987. It emerged that over the years Hamilton-Byrne had collected 28 children through bogus adoptions and “gifts” from followers, dressing them in identical clothes and bleaching their hair platinum. To keep her eerie brood under her control, they say she subjected ..read more

The Netflix series Making a Murderer captivated millions with the murder of Teresa Halbach in 2005 and questioned of innocence of Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey. While the series did its job of bringing attention to the case, it ended up overshadowing the true victim. Regardless of Steven’s innocence or guilt, Teresa Halbach, a 25-year-old woman, was murdered. Today, she will not just be the cliff note to Steven’s story. Tune in to hear Nicole and Melanie expose all of the things the Netflix series left out to make their story look better. Sources: Teresa Halbach Sources - Google Docs Socials ..read more

Join us for the mini episode covering the Georgia Guidestones and the anticlimactic ended we weren't expecting nor wanted. Sources: Dark Clouds Over Elberton: The True Story of the Georgia Guidestones Socials: Email: aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.com Facebook: Aesthetically Displeasing Instagram: AestheticallyDispleasingPod TikTok:Aesthetically_Displeased Twitter: AesDis_Pod Music: Womp by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com ..read more