Episode 7
Coming down from the post-halloween high, the ladies of the cottage cozy up for the winter weather by discussing some November-centric Nightmares.
Nym gently reminds us that any holiday centered around Native American / Colonist relations is never a winning proposition for obvious reasons. Then, Nylene tells the story of two star-crossed lovers that should have been thankful that they managed to pull off a less than perfect crime... but choose to utterly fail at getting away with murder in almost every conceivable way instead.
Origins of Thanksgiving by Nym
Engraving depicting a scene from the Pequot War, shows a militia as they attack and ultimately set fire to an encampment that belonged to the Pequots. 1637. Bettmann Archive / Getty Images
Plaque erected on Cole’s Hill in Plymouth, Massachusetts
Murder of Ashlea Harris by Nylene
Ashlea Harris
Surveillance footage of Mallory committing initial robbery.
David Mallory & Carter Cervantes
Surveillance footage of Cervantes attempting to break in on Black Friday.
Nightmare Fuel
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Mallory v. State, No. 02-17-00279-CR (Tex. App. Feb. 14, 2019)
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Mark, J. J. (2024). Mystic massacre of 1637. World History Encyclopedia.
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Smith, B. H. (2024, July 18). Couple murders store manager who got them fired as part revenge, part Black Friday heist. Oxygen Official Site.
Staff Writer, Amarillo Globe-News. (2014, December 6). Police: Couple beat, strangled, burned woman. Amarillo Globe-News.