The Grim Curriculum

The legend of the Black-Eyed Children (or Black-Eyed Kids, often abbreviated as BEKs) is a fairly modern urban legend involving supernatural or mysterious children who appear at people's doors, usua…

On October 16, 2024, the Menendez family held a press conference in Los Angeles to advocate for the possible re-sentencing of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted in 1996 for the murders of the…

After the murders, Lyle and Erik spent lavishly, using their parents' money, which raised suspicion. In 1990, Erik confessed to his therapist, Dr. Oziel, which ultimately led to their arrest. The def…

In this episode, we explore a variety of true crime topics ranging from a recent "serial killer" in Toronto, a bizarre LAPD incident involving an MRI machine, and the murder of a judge by a sheriff. …

On the evening of August 20, 1989, José and Kitty Menendez were viciously murdered in their Beverly Hills mansion. The crime scene was so brutal that police initially suspected it might be a mob hit …

We were originally planning to have a Grim Encounters episode closer to Halloween but we couldn't wait. We have some fabulous listener stories and a fictional creepy tale that will have your hair sta…

On May 31, 2014, Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier lured their 12-year-old friend, Payton Leutner, into a forest after a sleepover, attempting to take her life to appease the fictional character and int…

American serial killer Gary Ridgway, also known as the Green River Killer, has recently been transferred from one penitentiary to another, sparking speculation that he may reveal additional informati…

Most of us know Slenderman as a fictional, supernatural character that originated from an internet meme sometime back in 2009. He's tall, features a completely blank face and is seen sporting a crisp…

In the finale of our series on Jodi Arias we discuss the lengths that she went to to provide herself an alibi, how she got caught, and her very messy trial. The media were all over it and many believ…

Back in Episode 119 of The Grim Curriculum, we covered the particularly awful Wade Wilson, (No, not Deadpool). Well, this week he was finally handed his official sentence and we have a few more updat…

Travis Alexander’s friends repeatedly voiced their deep concerns about Jodi Arias, warning him that her increasingly erratic behavior could pose a serious threat to his safety. Their fears only grew …

Jodi Arias and Travis Alexander were involved in a tumultuous and ultimately tragic relationship that ended in one of the most infamous murder cases in recent history.

After meeting at a Pre-Paid Lega…

If you have a Disney Plus subscription, you might want to take a closer look at the terms and conditions. Jeffrey Piccolo has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Disney and the owners of a restaur…

In 2010, Lori Erica Ruff tragically took her own life in Longview, Texas. After her death, her husband Blake and his family discovered a lockbox containing documents revealing clues to her true ident…

We don't usually cover ongoing and recent cases on The Grim Curriculum, usually we save those for Extra Credit. However, we had a few thoughts on this fella so we figured we'd try a slightly differen…

I mean the title really says it all with this one. Dina brings us two tales from tumultuous couples. We love, Love here at the Grim Curriculum but these folks clearly need some counselling. Charlotte…

Today, we conclude our series on Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka by discussing Paul's arrest and trial. This includes examining the controversial "Deal with the Devil" made by the Canadian legal syst…

In Part 3 of our Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka series, we discuss their farcical wedding and Paul's misguided attempt to profit from their guests. Despite their wedding, they did not slow down in t…

Today, we have a mix of science and true crime, along with a bizarre and unsettling death story that's sure to make you cringe. Despite our best efforts to avoid discussing Gypsy Rose Blanchard, her …