In this spine-chilling episode of Spooky Coop, Paul and Michelle take you on a harrowing journey down the darkest stretches of America’s highways. In the first half, they uncover the terrifying true stories of long-haul trucker serial killers — including Keith Hunter Jesperson, the infamous Happy Face Killer, and Adam Lane, the Highway Killer. These men used the vast, unmonitored network of roads as their personal hunting grounds, leaving a trail of victims in their wake. Then, the duo shifts gears, diving into the eerie world of ghostly hitchhikers. From Resurrection Mary of Chicago — a spectral young woman who vanishes near a cemetery — to Lydia, the Dancing Hitchhiker of North Carolina, whose last ride always ends at the site of her fatal crash, these stories blend folklore and fear in equal measure. Buckle up — this episode is a haunting reminder that danger may lurk in the passenger seat… whether the threat is from the living or the dead. Listen now — and as always, stay spooky.
In this chilling episode of Spooky Coop, Paul and Michelle take you on a dark ride down America’s highways — exploring both the terrifying and the paranormal.
🚚 Part 1: Long-Haul Terrors
We kick off with the real-life horrors of serial killers who used the open road as their hunting ground:
• Keith Hunter Jesperson — Known as the Happy Face Killer, Jesperson was a long-haul trucker who murdered at least eight women between 1990 and 1995. His twisted signature? Taunting authorities and the media with confessions signed with a simple smiley face.
• Adam Lane — Dubbed the Highway Killer, Lane’s brief but brutal spree in 2007 left a trail of random, violent murders along the East Coast. His capture was only possible after a botched home invasion — but how many more victims might there have been?
👻 Part 2: Ghostly Hitchhikers
Then, we shift gears into the world of the supernatural with two of America’s most famous ghostly hitchhikers:
• Resurrection Mary — The legendary ghost of Archer Avenue in Chicago, Mary is said to be a young woman in a white dress who hitches rides only to vanish near Resurrection Cemetery — leaving drivers shaken and confused.
• Lydia, the Dancing Hitchhiker — In Jamestown, North Carolina, Lydia roams the roadside near a bridge where she died in the 1920s. Witnesses report picking her up, hearing distant music… and watching her disappear before their eyes.
🎙️ What you’ll hear:
• The dark reality of long-haul trucking as a cover for violent crimes.
• The eerie similarities between ghostly hitchhiker legends across the U.S.
• Thought-provoking moments as Paul and Michelle discuss why highways — both physical and spiritual — seem to attract such darkness.
Hit play now for a ride through true crime and the paranormal — and remember… not every passenger is heading to a destination.
Stay spooky! 👻