Real-Life Killer Santas: The Horrifying True Crimes Behind the Red Suit

Santa Claus is supposed to bring joy and gifts — but these killers used the beloved red suit to bring terror and death. From Christmas party massacres to serial killers hiding behind the jolly disguise, these are the true crimes that prove not every Santa belongs on the nice list. IN THIS EPISODE: A Christmas party turns tragic when a young bride suggests a game of hide-and-seek… then disappears for fifty years. (The Bramshill Bride) *** When you hear someone mention the headless horseman it’s almost impossible not to think of the New England story of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow – a classic Halloween tale if there ever was one. But then there is the Christmas tale of another headless horseman as well – this one in Old England - and he makes an appearance each Christmas at Wycoller Hall. (The Headless Horseman of Wycoller Hall) *** A husband invites his wife into the room and asks her to closer her eyes for a Christmas surprise. The surprise is that she will never open her eyes ever again. (A Killer Who Thinks He Is Interesting) *** A mother is terrified when her daughter tells of a young girl who wants to play with her – but she also appears to be dead. (Ghostly Warnings) *** A Redditor tells a frightening story that took place one Christmas while visiting his grandmother’s home. (I’ll Never Visit Grandma For Christmas Again) *** To disguise oneself as the ever-generous Kris Kringle only to take life away from the innocent is simply unforgivable. Still, somehow, murders committed by people dressed up as Santa just keep happening. (Real Stories of Slaying Santas) *** (Originally aired December 13, 2021) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:02:32.764 = Real Stories of Slaying Santas 00:13:13.162 = *** Headless Horseman of Wycoller Hall 00:17:50.071 = Terrifying Holiday Traditions 00:24:32.826 = The Bramshill Bride 00:30:36.878 = *** Ghostly Warnings 00:33:44.965 = A Killer Who Thinks He Is Interesting 00:37:27.296 = I Will Never Visit Grandma Again 00:45:29.315 = Show Close *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS… “Real Stories of Slaying Santas” by Jake Black for Ranker.com’s Unspeakable Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ypav4v68 , and Katee Fletcher for Thought Catalog: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4m8ur6tr “The Headless Horseman of Wycoller Hall” from Anomalien: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckp22x9 “Terrifying Holiday Traditions” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3sv6kk6y “The Bramshill Bride” from BurialsAndBeyond.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yxf6sf86 “Ghostly Warnings” by Kathi Kresol from HauntedRockford.com “A Killer Who Thinks He Is Interesting” from ABC News: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2kcny9kz “I’ll Never Visit Grandma For Christmas Again” by Redditor u/rikndikndnkn123, posted at Bugged Space: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5bujx5np = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ( Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases. ) = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = #WeirdDarkness #TrueCrime #KillerSanta #ChristmasCrimes #HolidayHorror #DarkChristmas #SantaKiller #CreepyChristmas #TrueCrimeStories #Macabre https://weirddarkness.com/KillerSantas