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Step into the chilling mystery of Joel Lovelien’s unsolved murder—a case that still haunts the town of Grand Forks, North Dakota. On Halloween weekend in 2007, Joel was enjoying a night out at the Broken Drum Bar when he was brutally attacked and left for dead in the parking lot. Despite a high-profile investigation and a controversial trial, questions about what really happened that night remain unanswered.

In this episode of We All Scream, host Lisa delves into the details of that fateful evening, examining the evidence, the suspects, and the trial that captivated the community. Was justice served, or does the real killer still walk free? Join us as we unravel the tangled web of this tragic case and search for the truth behind Joel Lovelien’s untimely death.

Sources:

• NBC News: Halloween Murder Mystery: Who Killed the Man in the Hockey Costume?
• Grand Forks Herald: Inside the Murder Trial of Travis Stay—The Case That Consumed Grand Forks
• Grand Forks Herald: Taxi Driver Tells Jurors of Ride with Travis Stay
• Ground News: 16 Years Ago Today—Joel Lovelien Was Slain. Here’s What Dakota Spotlight Found When Examining the Case

Whether you’re a true crime enthusiast or just curious about unsolved mysteries, this episode will captivate and intrigue you. Turn down the lights, settle in, and let’s explore the mystery together.

#TrueCrime #UnsolvedMystery #HalloweenMurder #GrandForks #WeAllScreamPodcast #JoelLovelien #MurderMystery

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In this spine-chilling episode of We All Scream, we take you deep into the haunted halls of the Crescent Hotel, one of America's most notorious paranormal hotspots. Nestled in the picturesque town of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, this grand Victorian hotel is as famous for its ghostly residents as it is for its storied past.

Built in 1886, the Crescent Hotel has worn many hats—luxury resort, girls’ boarding school, and even a cancer hospital run by the infamous Norman Baker. But it’s the dark secrets and eerie tales that linger within its walls that have cemented its place in history as the "Grand Ol' Lady of the Ozarks."

Join Lisa as she uncovers the hotel’s fascinating past and shares the ghostly legends that have sent shivers down the spines of visitors for decades. From the tragic story of Theodora to the mischievous antics of Michael the poltergeist, this episode is packed with paranormal intrigue.

Sources:

• Crescent Hotel Blog: America’s Most Haunted Hotel
• Traveling Cats: Eureka Springs, USA
• Historic Hotels of America
• Encyclopedia of Arkansas
• Crescent Hotel Official Website
• Historic Hotels

Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, this episode promises to captivate and mystify as we explore the line between history and the supernatural.

Listen now and dare to uncover the secrets of the Crescent Hotel.

Sources:

https://crescent-hotel.com/blog/tag/americas-most-haunted-hotel/

https://traveling-cats.com/2015/10/cats-from-eureka-springs-usa.html

https://www.historichotels.org/us/

https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/

https://crescent-hotel.com/

https://www.historichotels.org/

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In this episode, Lisa tells the story of Melissa Norby, Jacob Kinn, and the kidnapping of an innocent child.

Sources:
https://www.grandforksherald.com/newsmd/already-facing-charges-man-allegedly-tries-to-lure-child-through-computer
https://www.startribune.com/documents-bemidji-babysitter-boyfriend-plotted-to-abduct-sexually-assault-child/392058741/
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/jacob-kinn-sentenced-to-52-years-for-murder-kidnapping/89-452234228
https://www.brainerddispatch.com/news/bemidji-man-arrested-in-5-year-old-brittany-balcer-kidnapping-after-fatal-fire
https://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/documents-woman-found-at-kidnapping-scene-died-of-homicidal-violence
https://truecrimedaily.com/2018/05/08/investigators-find-missing-5-year-old-after-babysitter-murdered-in-plot-to-abduct-girl/

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