Asylums

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This episode, Keegan and Amber are diving into the dark and bizarre history of people escaping mental institutions! From a wild alleged mass escape in Cairo, Egypt. To strange escape stories about a soap maker, and the unforgettable tale of James Kelly, we’re exploring the real-life stories that make history feel stranger than fiction. Sources: Ahmad N. In 1960, due to the carelessness of the guards, 423 patients escaped from a mental hospital in Turkey. Medium. Published December 13, 2025. Accessed October 23, 2026. https://medium.com/@nomanahmad6115/in-1960-due-to-the-carelessness-of-the-guards-423-patients-escaped-from-a-mental-hospital-in-8582c72d287e Dr. Bronner’s. The Dr. Bronner’s story. Dr. Bronner’s. Accessed October 23, 2026. https://www.drbronner.com/blogs/ourselves/the-dr-bronners-story Casebook: Jack the Ripper. James Kelly. Accessed October 23, 2026. https://www.casebook.org/suspects/jameskelly/