Episode 5 - The Fox Sisters + Laurence James Downey

Unscrupulous

Ooky Spooky season is upon us. So naturally Bec (they/them) had to start us off with a tale of sister's who spoke with spirts. The Fox sister's are credited with creating the Spiritualism movement, for good or for bad. Did they really talk to ghosts or were they just suffering from early arthritis?
Next Adam (he/him) gives us his most recent story to date- Ireland in the 80's. But it's not what you think! There isn't a single mention of Catholic vs Protestant; just a heavily hydrated hijacker who seems to think confusion is the best way to get what he wants. And boy, wait until you hear what it is that he wants.
Bec's Resources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_sisters

https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2016/11/04/in-the-joints-of-their-toes/

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Margaret-Fox-and-Catherine-Fox

Adam's Resources:
Flashback 1981: Hijack of Aer Lingus flight - Independent.ie

RTÉ Archives | War and Conflict | Aer Lingus Flight EI 164 Hijacked

Looking at the 1981 'Fatima' hijacking

What Really Happened When An Ex-Monk Hijacked A Plane

If you feel like learning more about the Trappists - Trappists.org

WOW BONUS READING HOMEWORK THANKS ADAM: An interesting article about just how common these types of hijackings used to be. Written by Libby Nelson - The US once had more than 130 hijackings in 4 years. Here’s why they finally stopped. - Vox

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