The Journalist Who Wrote His Own Murders

The Journalist Who Wrote His Own Murders

A woman, a coven, and a voice not her own led two men to a horrific act in a small Illinois town. What truly happened on that dark night in Claremont, and what did a mysterious recording reveal about the ritual?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling events of August 22, 2005, when a seemingly ordinary woman channeled a guttural voice, setting in motion a chain of events that would leave two people dead. Discover the unsettling details of the Claremont coven and the ritual that preceded a double murder.

Person: Iria Cotner Location: Claremont, Illinois Date: August 22, 2005 Victim 1: Lindsay Casinger Victim 2: Joshua Bennett

- Iria Cotner, 34, led a coven in Claremont, Illinois. - Rick, 38, and David Lindner were members of the coven. - The ritual involved candles, incense, and names carved into wax. - Lindsay Casinger, 16 and pregnant, was targeted by the coven. - Joshua Bennett, 20, a US Army private, was also killed.

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