The Killing Curse: Hex Hollow Pt. 1

The Killing Curse: Hex Hollow Pt. 1

From Serial Killers & Murderous Minds by Crime House

May 4, 2026 · 51 min · Episode 139

About this episode

The episode explores the intersection of folk magic and Christian faith in 1920s Pennsylvania through the story of John Blymire's desperate search for healing.

In 1920s Pennsylvania, folk magic and Christian faith existed side by side. And for John Blymire, a man tormented by mysterious illness since childhood, the line between healing and darkness was about to disappear. In this first installment, Vanessa and Dr. Engels explore the world of Braucherei folk magic, the psychology of curses and belief, and how one man's desperation for answers led him to recruit a deadly team with a dangerous plan. If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Serial Killers & Murderous Minds to never miss a case! For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Serial Killers & Murderous Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios 🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to other Crime House Originals Clues, Crimes Of…, Murder True Crime Stories, Crime House 24/7, and more wherever you get your podcasts! Follow me on Social Instagram: @Crimehouse TikTok: @Crimehouse Facebook: @crimehousestudios YouTube: @crimehousestudios To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

People in this episode

Host: Vanessa

Guest: Dr. Engels

Topics covered

  • folk magic
  • Christian faith
  • curses
  • psychology
  • Braucherei
  • desperation
  • healing

Keywords

  • Braucherei
  • folk magic
  • curses
  • psychology
  • healing
  • John Blymire
  • Pennsylvania
  • 1920s

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Places: Pennsylvania

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