Kat Crime: Tales of the Occult (2026) Movie Script
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Many wonder what really happened
to Virginia Van Owen nine years ago.
In her haunting last text
to her husband, she
mentioned, "Was approached
by some weird group.
Definitely a 'culty' vibe.
I hope they didn't think I was too rude."
That was the last she was ever heard of.
This text is what led local authorities
to suspect occult groups in the area.
But after three years of
searching, the police gave up
and filed it as a cold case.
Thanks for watching Kat Crime,
where we explore tales of the occult.
If you have any information
about Virginia Van Owens
disappearance or if you know
of any occult related crimes you'd like us
to delve into on a future episode,
please email us at Crimes@KatCrime.com.
(Kat scoffs)
Thanks, dad.
"Video is garbage."
I wasn't even showing any cleavage.
Ugh.
(phone chimes)
Happy birthday to you
Come on.
Happy birthday to you
(party toy squeaking)
Blow out the candles.
Can you say something to your mom?
I'm not gonna talk to
a photo of my dead mom.
It's weird.
- Perfect,
because you're weird.
Come on, for me.
Just I tell her how you're doing.
Fine, I'll start.
Virginia, I love you.
I think about you every
day, but I don't miss you
because you're here with us always.
And I know you're so
proud of your daughter.
Happy birthday, sweetheart.
Your turn.
(gentle music)
Hi, mom. Love you.
Happy birthday.
That's it.
Direct, I like it.
So, I saw your new episode.
Um, thank you.
Yeah, I saw that you made a comment.
And I liked it too.
You enjoyed it?
I mean, I liked it.
I hit the like button and I subscribed.
Took me a while 'cause it
made me set up an account.
But you didn't actually enjoy it.
Melanie, stop.
That's not what I'm saying at all.
Is it really that hard for
you to call me Katrina or Kat?
It's what I'm going by now.
I named you Melanie.
Yeah, mom wanted to name me Katrina.
I was a little surprised
that you did an episode about your mom.
Why?
No, I mean, it's great that you did it.
I just, I didn't want
you to get your hopes up.
What do you mean?
Well, it's been a long
time and I doubt that
What? Spit it out.
I wanna find out what happened
to your mom just as much as you.
I do.
But it's been nine years and I just,
I don't think that we're ever gonna know.
That's not what I'm doing this for,
just wanna help others,
and did an episode to honor mom,
I thought that you would appreciate it.
I do appreciate it.
I'm glad you did it.
I love that you did it.
Dad, I've gotten a lot of therapy.
I've coped.
Now I just wanna help
catch fuckers like the ones
that I've abducted mom.
How long does it usually take
before something like this catches on?
You know, like before you
start to make money from it?
It takes as long as it takes, okay?
Like, channels that have a lot
of subscribers put out a lot of content.
So right now, I'm getting
my content out there
and gaining subscribers.
I mean, for now, while
you're building your thing,
can't this be like a hobby?
Like, you still do it,
but you know, then go to law school.
I saved up a lot of money
so that I could focus on this full time.
Well, you graduated with
a criminal justice degree.
It just seems like a waste of talent
posting YouTube videos full time.
Can you like try to be supportive?
I'm simply offering advice.
Yeah, well, your
advice, it's, it's mean.
You know, if mom were here, she...
I gotta go.
Honey, don't be so dramatic.
Sit down and finish your cupcake.
Sorry, can't.
My hobby is really demanding.
Happy birthday, mom.
Hey, you're Deana's friend, right?
Ah, she's my neighbor,
but I have no idea where she is.
Well, if you talk to her,
could you please tell her that,
that I love her?
And that she's the hottest
girl I've ever seen in my life.
Okay?
Could you tell her that, please?
Yeah, I don't actually
really talk to her that much.
We're not really friends.
Oh.
I'm gonna go outside.
Oh, okay, but you could just, oh
Good luck.
- It's just, she's-
- Have a good night.
Sorry.
Deana?
What the hell are you doing here?
Oh, just side grabbing
content for TikTok and the Gram.
How did you get in?
Your backside was unlocked.
I hopped up from my balcony.
What? Are you crazy?
We're like five floors up.
Why didn't you tell me
you had all this camera
and lighting equipment?
I've been using it all day.
Okay, first of all, you have to ask
before you use it, and
the answer would be no.
And second of all, don't
break into my apartment.
Why did you break into my apartment?
Okay, stop saying break in.
It's not breaking in if we're friends.
We're not friends.
I dumped Bo again and I didn't
want him to know I was home,
so I came here.
When I saw all your equipment,
I decided to do a photo shoot.
Yeah, well, photo shoot's over, okay?
And next time, please don't
hop across my balcony.
Just use the front door, after you knock.
I'm not going out there.
If I go out there, I'll have to sit there
and listen to Bo cry for hours.
It's pathetic.
Then why do you keep getting
back together with him?
He's cute and he worships me.
He has a surprisingly huge dick.
Ew.
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Please put it back
exactly how you found it.
[Deana] Relax. Jesus.
Don't you feel like a phony
pretending to be at the pool?
Hell no.
I need content and lots of it.
You think I wanna go
driving all over town?
Plus, background barely matters anyway.
This is the real money maker.
I can't believe you
have so many followers
posting that vapid shit.
Hey, you could too.
You're hot and you've got a great ass.
No thanks.
I prefer to hang on to my dignity.
Hmm, I prefer to have money.
What do you have to eat?
How long do you plan on being here?
Till the crybaby goes home.
Or if I suddenly feel like having sex.
You're so mean to that guy.
Whatever.
I'm helping him.
A bad heartbreak is what
he needs to toughen up.
He'll thank me later.
I don't want that.
I'm planning on making tea.
God, you're boring.
Not like poser boring,
like real deal boring.
Just drink the fucking thing.
I already opened it.
So what's new with you?
Dating anyone?
Humping anyone?
No, I'm focusing on
my channel right now.
Oh yeah.
You're a true crime thing, right?
Yes, but only crimes
dealing with the occult.
Wait, occult killed your mom, right?
Or a Satanist us or something?
Or something.
- So Freudian.
- Can you leave?
Wait, is that one of your videos?
And the most recent one, yeah.
You've got eight fucking views
and you're talking on mine, girl.
Hey, I just started my channel,
okay, like two months ago,
I'm working on my subscriber base.
Yeah, I mean, if I posted
your link to my page,
you'd get like a hundred
thousand views in 15 minutes.
- Would you do that?
- Hell no.
If I posted that shit on my
page, I would lose followers.
Are, are there any good?
- I can show you one.
- How long is it?
- Eight minutes.
- Eight minutes. That's long.
Um, I got an idea.
Why don't you send it to
me and I'll watch it later.
- Okay.
- I'm just gonna peek
and see if he's still out there.
Okay.
He is still out there.
You know, sometimes I'm wanna call his dad
and ask him where he went wrong.
Hello? What are you doing?
Don't you know I need constant attention.
This Judy person emailed me
with a story for my next episode.
Listen.
"Hello Kat."
I love your show and have
watched all three episodes.
I have a story about a witch
coven and a missing girl
that I think you should
do an episode about.
They're from the town that I grew up in.
Several years ago,
a girl went missing and the
town all blend the witches,
but nothing was ever proven.
Nobody on YouTube
or streamers have ever
done a story on them.
You would be the first.
Being from that town,
I'm able to get us
interviews with the witches
and I know the sheriff so
we can interview him too.
All I ask is that you let me
co-produce the episode with you.
Like you, I love true crime
and would love to be involved.
I would leave all the
on-camera stuff to you.
I just wanna help.
"Your fan, Judy"
Co-produce.
Who does this bitch think she is?
Wait, you do the on camera
stuff for your episodes?
- Yeah.
- You?
Why does that confuse you?
I don't know, you're
like a timid little mouse.
You know, I can't see you
acting like a reporter.
Now, I actually wanna watch an episode.
Okay. But doesn't this sound good?
This story has never been covered before.
Do you know how hard it is
to find a true crime story
that's never been covered?
So like, who does your
makeup and dresses as you
when you're on camera?
- I do.
Yikes.
What are you doing?
I'm gonna call her.
What's wrong with my makeup?
Nothing. It's fine.
Wait, don't just call some
ran do who emailed you.
She might be a psycho.
Sorry, it's ringing.
Hello, is this Judy?
Hi, this is Kat Van Owen from Kat Crime.
I saw your email and it
sounded really promising.
I'd love to discuss it further with you.
Yeah, that, that sounds
great. Tomorrow's perfect.
I'll send you my address
and we can go from there.
Okay, I will see you tomorrow. Bye.
Don't just send crazy
girl your home address.
Why didn't you just say
meet at a coffee shop?
I don't know.
She seems sweet and she only
lives like 40 minutes away.
Someone who follows you
on YouTube just happens to live nearby.
Don't you think that's strange?
I post the video in a Facebook group.
She saw where I lived and she emailed me.
She's on Facebook. What is she, 60?
I don't know, okay?
And it doesn't even matter
if she ends up being a
psycho, crazy person.
I can just pepper spray her
and call the police, okay?
- I don't like it.
- Well,
good thing it has nothing to do with you.
When does she come here?
Tomorrow at three.
So please tell your crying boyfriend
to get out of the hallway.
Bye.
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(person knocking)
What do you want?
I have a guest coming any minute.
That's why I'm here. You're too naive.
I'm here to make sure this
girl isn't some active shooter.
I think I'll be fine, but thanks.
You can go now.
- Mel.
- It's Kat.
Your dark true crime name.
Anyway, Kat, you don't
stand up for yourself.
When we were kids,
you used to let people
bully you into things
and I'm here to make sure this girl
doesn't suddenly think
she's running the show.
Okay, this is a pretty serious meeting.
Can you please leave?
Ooh, I always put out a nice
spread when I have guests.
- Are you kidding me?
- Hashtag,
how do you spell charcuterie?
P-H-O-N-Y.
Now you can go, please.
Okay, you're just, the minute
she walks in, you leave.
- Judy.
- Hello, Miss Van Owen.
Welcome. Come on in
and please call me Kat.
I can't believe I'm meeting you.
I am such a big fan of yours.
Oh, hello.
What up, Judy?
This is my neighbor Deana.
She was actually just leaving.
You know what?
This is all so exciting,
I think I'll stay.
Do you want a drink?
I'd love tea if you have it.
- Of course, I also love tea.
- Please, have a seat.
Eat some food. I love
your dress, by the way.
Oh, thank you so much. I, I made it.
No way, it's beautiful.
I prefer to wear fabrics that are free
of harsh chemicals and dyes.
Unfortunately, that proves difficult,
hence me making most of my own clothes.
I love that.
Hey, I know you think this is a big joke,
but this is really important to me, okay?
Please leave.
I told you I'd leave when
I made sure she wasn't crazy.
She drinks tea and makes
her own fucking clothes.
I mean, so far, it
looks pretty crazy town.
I'll be quiet, promise.
Oh, what's this?
Oh, it's my resume.
I figured you should have it
if you're to trust me with your episode.
Oh, right, yeah, no, thank you so much.
Okay, let me look at this.
As you can see, I have a
degree in world religion.
Hence why I find crimes of the occult
to be particularly fascinating,
albeit reprehensible.
I don't see any production
experience on here,
so besides giving us the story,
what else are you bringing to the table?
Well, Deana, as I told
Ms. Van Owen in the email,
I reached out to this coven of witches
and secured permission
for us to tell their side
of the story and even film
them inside their home.
I'm also friends with
the sheriff of the town
and convinced him to let us
see the investigation files
of the woman who disappeared years ago.
I believe that falls under the banner of
what a true crime producer does.
Carry on.
Pardon my inquisitiveness,
but what exactly is it
that you do for Kat?
Yeah, you know, what is it
that you do for me, Deana?
Well, I am so glad you asked Judith.
What I do with Kat is
cinematography and marketing.
So when Kat posts this video,
I'm the one who makes sure
someone actually watches it.
So, Judy, tell me more about this case.
What's the name of the coven
and what happened to the missing girl
and what's the name of the town?
Right, well, pardon my reluctance
to share details via email.
I just wanted to secure my involvement
before I divulge specifics.
Oh no, yeah, you're
involved, you're hired.
Let's get into it.
Miss Van Owen, that is wonderful news.
Stop. Please call me Kat.
You can call me Miss Deleon though.
If that's what you wish.
Well, I grew up in a
town called Stillwell.
There was a coven of
witches that lived there.
They were considered strange
by the standards of the small town.
Witches are weird by
the standard of any town.
Ms. Deleon, they're quite normal.
Actually, witches are just regular people
who practice a belief system
outside of the more widely
accepted Christianity.
Hmm. And what religion are you, Judy?
- I'm an atheist.
- Oh, so am I.
Oh, I believe only an
atheist can adequately
study any particular belief
structure without bias.
So what did these witches do?
Why should Kat spend her valuable time
and resources on this story?
When I was 13, a girl
in our town went missing,
Missy Traverse.
Someone claims that they
saw one of the witches,
Prudence Putnum, speaking
with her in the grocery
store parking lot that day.
But that's it.
No other evidence was
brought against the Putnums.
But when the gossip
spread all over the town,
someone even went as far as
to burn a cross in their lawn.
Wow.
But are you saying that
they weren't involved?
I believe in evidence
and the rule of law,
but I don't actually know
if they were involved.
The witches have refused
to discuss it in the media.
Okay, so why did they
agree to talk to us?
Because I was friends
with their daughter.
- Was?
- She died.
We used to play together as children.
- How'd she die?
- She got sick.
It's probably best not to mention her
when we interview them.
Right, when can we interview them?
They're two hours away by car.
I was thinking I could pick
you up tomorrow at 1:00 PM.
Tomorrow.
I can't tomorrow, um, I
need to research the story.
I need to prep my questions.
I don't think that's gonna work.
I understand.
But tomorrow they're
having a special ceremony.
It's their yearly celebration
of celestial occurrence.
They said we could film it.
Dude, that would be cool B-roll.
You definitely want footage
of them doing their freaky witch shit.
I don't, I'm so sorry, Judy.
I don't think I can do it tomorrow.
The ceremony, I don't
even know what it is,
so I wouldn't even know what to film.
Do you think that we can just push it
to next week or the week after?
Darn, I was hoping you'd
be on board for tomorrow.
The witches were excited
about the prospect
of having their ceremony filmed.
If we can't do it tomorrow,
they don't wanna do it at all.
I, I, I, I-
That's Kat speak for she's in.
Okay, come tomorrow at
one in your little van
or whatever you drive
and we'll be good to go.
We, huh? You're not going.
All right, come on now, sweetie.
Let's go.
- Deana.
- See you tomorrow.
- Okay.
- Okay.
- So Judy,
it was nice to meet you.
- See you tomorrow.
Okay.
- Thank you so much, Judy.
I'll text you about tomorrow.
- I know, I know.
- Bye.
Why were you so rude to her?
Because you're gonna
let her walk all over you.
Walk all over me?
She was so nice and polite.
How can you have a true crime show
when you're this bad at reading people?
I mean, she was a
condescending little twat,
but this is a great lead, okay?
You need to cover this witch story.
She wants to do it
tomorrow. That's too soon.
I'm just gonna text her
and tell her that I can't.
Dude, stop being so you, okay?
I'll point the camera
at these fucking people
and you ask them questions.
What do you need to be ready for?
You're not coming.
You're gonna embarrass me and
I need to be professional.
Professional? They're fucking witches.
We're going to Hogwarts
not a board meeting.
Why do you even wanna
come so badly anyway?
Because Bo won't leave me alone
and I could use some good road trip pics
for my Instagram anyway.
Well, it's not happening.
So sorry, maybe next time.
If you let me come,
I'll post the link to
your video on my page.
- You will?
- Yes.
My 2 million followers
will click on the link
thinking it's a sexy video of me,
but instead they'll see you
doing fucking true crime.
I will lose followers to
help you boost your channel.
Now that I think of it,
I'm gonna have to style you
and do your makeup so I can keep some.
No, I'm not gonna
dress like a, like you.
Oh, go on. How do I dress?
Minimalist.
Bitch, don't worry,
you'll look professional,
just a bit more fitted and titted.
I don't know.
2 million followers.
Road trip, off to cover some true crime.
Stay tuned.
It's a risk.
(soft music)
Oh, I think that's her.
Damn, wasn't expecting
a farm girl to drive that.
So you are coming?
I always come, Judith.
I am aware you're an influencer,
but I'd really appreciate it
if you didn't film me or my car.
- Oh, sorry, Judy.
- Deana,
just put it away for like a day, please.
No, thanks for the suggestion though.
I'm sorry. I don't.
(soft music)
Please, can we talk, just five minutes?
- Who's he?
- Her boyfriend
or well, ex-boyfriend, or boyfriend?
I don't know, I can't keep up.
I can't. I'm leaving.
- Where are you going
- Girl's Trip.
Where?
Place called Nunya.
- Are guys gonna be there?
- Bye Bo.
I love you.
(soft music)
So I tried looking
up the case last night,
but I couldn't find
anything on Missy Traverse.
The case never got any media attention.
That's why I'm excited for us to cover it.
That way we can give it
the spot it deserves.
Maybe we'll even find new
clues that implicate them.
I think because Missy was over 18
and the police couldn't find any evidence,
they just assumed that she took off.
But you don't?
When I played there as a child,
I found their bravado unnerving.
What does that mean?
It just seemed like they were righteous.
Like if they did do something illegal,
they would feel justified.
What about you? Why do
you cover the occult?
Um, did you watch my latest episode?
Of course, Virginia Van Owen.
She was my mom.
I figured 'cause of the last name.
- I'm so sorry.
- Thanks.
It's been almost 10 years now.
But yeah, I always suspected
that a cult got her,
so I figured I would
start covering the occult.
Hopefully, help someone
else along the way.
Oh, I hope this is the first
of many episodes we can do together.
I would love that.
- Wow.
- What?
I just finished watching all three
of your videos back to back and yikes.
What?
Kat, I love you, but
these videos are rough.
Thank God I am here because
these babies need work.
You're a very rude person.
Kat's worked very hard
and these comments are
in no way constructive.
Okay, listen, Handmaid's Tale,
Kat's grown and doesn't need
someone she met yesterday
defending her.
You need to learn some boundaries.
She's my friend since elementary.
I'll tell her whatever the fuck I want.
Were we friends in elementary school
or junior high or high school?
I mean, we didn't hang out all the time.
Or ever.
Okay, we're getting off track.
Okay, these videos are shit.
And if you think that
I'm gonna post your video
to my 2 million subscribers
without making sure that
they're good, you're high.
But I'm here to help, okay?
And lucky for you, the one thing I know
how to do is create content people want.
Great.
Hey, let me cover gas.
I must respectfully decline.
I'm paying for gas and transportation.
Okay, well at least let me pitch in.
Okay, she said she's got it.
Definitely on the way back then.
Deal.
Yo, when we get to the Putnum house,
I'm gonna need you to pull your weight.
I need help.
I'm gonna help, okay?
After watching the videos,
I've got a ton of ideas.
You do?
Don't tell buzz kill out there,
but I took a video production class.
Really? When? Why?
About a year ago after my
socials started blowing up.
I mean, I know you think
all I do is post lame shit,
but I'm a content creator
and a successful one.
I know you don't think so,
but I can help you grow your channel.
Well, good, because it
does need help. I know that.
Look, I got you, okay?
But listen, you're in charge.
These witches are expecting a
pro, so you need to tell them
who you wanna shoot and when, okay?
Get as much footage as you want.
Don't ask, just shoot. This is your set.
The sheriff is meeting
us at the Putnum's, right?
Yes, he's gonna meet us there,
but he's just gonna wait outside just
so they see that someone's
there for backup.
You know, just for safety.
Good idea. And he has the case files?
Probably. I forgot to double check.
Oh, no problem.
I just wish I had more
time to study the files.
Let's go.
(soft music)
This is where they live?
[Judy] Their house
is a few streets over,
but this is the neighborhood.
Oh.
That's the Putnum's residence.
Well, that's lame.
- Lame?
- Yeah.
I mean, I was expecting something cool.
It's a boring ass house.
Is this a coven of witches
or a coven of soccer moms?
I'm more concerned with
what happens inside the house.
Here comes Sheriff Smith.
That's him. He's kind of hot.
I mean, I was expecting a redneck.
Ah, Judy Blue Eyes.
Good morning, Sheriff Smith.
Hey. Oh, that's my gun.
Watch yourself. How are your folks?
They're good. They're so
happy you're looking after us.
Oh geez. Of course.
Can't let anything happen to you ladies.
This is Kat,
the amazing true crime journalist
I was telling you about.
Hi, Thank you so much.
Oh, it's a pleasure.
And Judy was saying that you wanted
to interview me as well
for this thing, yeah?
Yes. That would be amazing, sir.
Yeah. Yeah. But just so you know,
I was not the sheriff when
her disappearance occurred.
I was just a deputy back at that time.
Did you work on the case?
I did, but Sheriff Maddox,
he was in charge at the time.
- Did he retire?
- Gosh, I wish.
No, sadly he passed away.
- Oh, I'm so sorry.
- Yeah, so I'm sorry.
I lost my train of thought.
I can't do that interview
with you today though, okay?
But you guys go in here,
get whatever you need
from the Putnum's, okay,
and then you can just do
me on a different day.
We can absolutely do
you on a different day.
This is Miss Deleon.
Deana.
Hi. Hi, Deana. It's good to meet you.
Okay, what do you do on the team?
Producing, camera,
marketing, wardrobe, makeup.
Wow, okay, you are a busy lady.
Yeah, I'm capable of
doing a lot more than that.
I bet you are.
I like your handcuffs.
Do you think you could get a photo
of you fake arresting me for my Insta?
Deana. She's totally
kidding. Just ignore her.
It's fine. It's fine, Kat.
Do you think I can look
at the Missy Traverse files?
Gee, I got a bit of bad news about that.
You can see the files, you can.
You can take photos,
you can make copies, whatever you like.
But I can't legally take
those files outta the office,
so I don't have 'em here with me today.
But hey, you're coming back, right?
Yes, we are.
Okay, well, great.
You guys can just interview
me at the office then,
I could show you the files.
Yeah, I'll tell you what,
you guys could even take some photos
from inside the jail cell,
post 'em on your Instagram.
Can I wear bikini?
Yeah, you're in friend of
Judy's, so sure, why not?
You could do anything
as long as it's legal.
We should get unpacking.
(unsettling music)
Judy mentioned that you
were gonna just let them know
that you're here.
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. Absolutely.
When you kids walk in, just tell Prudence
to just, you know, look outside
and gimme a little wave, right?
That way she knows that I know.
Thank you so much.
I'm sure they're really nice.
It's just, you know,
better safe than sorry.
Absolutely. Absolutely.
And I will come back
and pop in just to say
hello, check on you guys.
That would be amazing.
You really make us feel so safe, Sheriff.
Do you guys need any
help with your gear or
I think we're good. Thank you, Sheriff.
You sure? Okay.
Thank you so much.
Can you try not being
you for like a second?
What? I was just having
fun with the old guy.
Plus now he can think about me later
when he smacks around his little wee wee.
Besides, I think he liked you anyway.
Are you gonna carry anything?
Judy, just text me if you need me, okay?
I'll come right back.
Okay, thank you so much
for getting the sheriff.
I feel like a thousand times safer,
now I can just focus
on getting this story.
You are gonna do great. It's
gonna be a wonderful episode.
Do you wanna knock or should I?
Jesus.
(knocking)
(door creaking)
(door creaking)
(door slamming)
What the fuck?
(sinister music)
(laughing)
I am sorry ladies.
We're just having a bit of fun with you.
People come here expecting witches
and we don't want to disappoint.
Merry meet and blessings be.
Winston.
That was awesome.
You guys already rule.
We should've been filming that.
Oh, is that my little Judy?
Oh, I miss you.
Oh, you're such a powerful young woman.
I can feel your confidence
emanating through me.
Judy, introduce me to your friends.
Oh, well, first the sheriff
was hoping you could poke
your head out and say hello.
Of course I can do that.
(door creaking)
Oh, my name's Deana.
I know I've only known
you like three minutes,
but I'm already a huge fan.
When's your birthday?
Um, August 3rd.
Leo, of course you are.
This is Kat Van Owen.
She runs and hosts the YouTube channel.
Yes, Kat Crime: Tales of the Occult.
Tell me, Kat,
what happens if it turns out
we're not actually criminals?
Will you edit it so we appear more devious
than we actually are?
I would never do that.
I'm just here to get your
side of the story, that's it.
Why do you guys have a
huge four on your wall?
We also have it on our chests.
May I explain?
This is not the number four.
This symbol represents Jupiter.
We are the coven of Jupiter.
Give them some shirts.
Witch merch. Nice.
Aren't they fun?
We're trying to make more of an effort
to brand ourselves, get our message out.
That's why we agreed to this interview
Why Jupiter?
What's the significance?
Kat, don't you think
that's a question we should
be getting on camera?
Oh, Mr. And Mrs. Putnum.
- Miss.
- Sorry?
I prefer Miss.
Mrs was a label assigned
to married women by men
to make it clear that
they belong to a man.
Winston is my husband,
but I belong to no one.
Sorry, Ms. and Mr. Putnum.
These are the release forms.
They're just giving us
permission to use the footage
that we get today for distribution.
- Dear?
- You may sign.
I will digitize these.
Where should we set up?
Let's see.
The blackout drapes are perfect.
Let's keep those close so
we don't have any changes
in the light throughout the day.
Judy, these lights are great.
Let's light those candles
and get a light over there.
Is there a room where Kat can get changed
and styled?
- Styled?
Certainly, the first door on the right
belongs to our daughter.
It has a vanity. It should suffice.
Oh, where's the camera?
Great. Once you're done
setting up the lights,
start getting video of the house, okay?
Shoot as much as you can.
We don't know what we're gonna use,
so just get us plenty of options.
That would be really
helpful. Thanks, Judy.
You, let's go.
(gentle music)
Please don't go
overboard with the makeup.
You're gorgeous.
You don't need makeup.
The makeup is for the camera and lights.
Do you think news anchors
wanna wear makeup?
Your a host, comes with the territory.
Okay. I can't believe I'm saying this,
but I was really impressed
with how you took charge out there.
We have to.
I mean, we can't let these
people see us fumbling around,
especially Prudence.
She's awful as fuck.
I mean, we need to at
least look like we know
what we're doing.
Ugh, I do not feel prepared.
You are gonna do fine, okay?
But don't be afraid to
ask whatever you want.
You're in charge, remember?
Okay, this room is eerie.
Yeah, a dead child's room
in the house of witches is eerie.
I mean, it doesn't
feel like a kid's room.
Like I feel like my
grandma would live here.
Like, look at that.
What 10-year-old has a letter opener?
Apparently that one.
She was cute.
Who? Birthmark?
Don't be mean.
She was probably bullied for it.
Honestly, I'm surprised they
even let us use her old room.
Then again, it's probably
the only room in the house
that doesn't have a bunch
of bizarre witch shit in it
that they don't want us to see.
Done.
Let me see.
No, put this on first.
What is that?
Your outfit. Put it on.
Can I get some privacy?
2 million followers.
Okay.
When was the last time that
you saw Missy Traverse?
You were the last person
to see Missy Traverse.
What did you two discuss?
Nice job, Judy. This looks legit.
Where's the weirdos?
That's very disrespectful.
You're in their house.
Oops, sorry.
Where's the witches
who might have murdered an innocent girl?
That better?
Can I speak freely?
Go for it.
This episode is very important to Kat.
I feel like she needs us
here to support her vision.
What the fuck do you
think I'm doing here?
I think you're trying
to make this about you.
This is about her. This is
Kat's channel, not yours.
May I speak freely?
I don't like you, you stupid cunt.
That was all. That's all
I wanted to freely say.
Oh, Kat, you look lovely.
Lovely? She looks hot.
- Oh my gosh.
- Except, that's better.
No.
Bitch, if you button that
again, I will slap you.
Where are the Putnums?
They're just changing.
Why don't you take your
spot right over here.
Ladies, please welcome
the high priestess
who presides over the Coven of Jupiter.
Mistress-
Oh, wait.
Now I'm recording. Okay, start over.
Ladies, please welcome
the high priestess
who presides over the Coven of Jupiter,
Mistress Prudence Putnum.
(audience applauding)
(soft music)
Fire away.
There's nothing Winston can
contribute that I can't.
Go ahead.
(clearing throat)
What is the Coven of Jupiter?
It's everything, to us anyway.
Historically, witch covens are formed
with different objectives.
Put simply, our objective is prosperity.
Jupiter is the planet of
luck, fortune and success.
All things humans need
to prosper and thrive.
I didn't realize
that witches we're so
connected to astrology.
Witches, and most pagan beliefs,
live and die by astrology.
Astrology rules everything.
It's responsible for everything
from the tides of the ocean
to the type of spells we cast.
Are you a Christian?
- I grew up one, but-
- You're familiar with Jesus?
[Kat] Of course.
How many apostles did Jesus have?
How many signs in the zodiac are there?
That's not a coincidence.
They represent the 12 energies.
These energies are behind everything
that happens in this world,
and when they are harnessed correctly,
which is what we endeavor to do,
they can be extremely powerful.
So are you saying
that Jesus didn't exist?
Jesus' story, like all
other modern religions,
are simply a bastardized
version of pagan beliefs
and rituals which came before them.
But why is our way of life
considered part of the occult
and yet Christianity
is accepted as normal?
Well, you mentioned you cast spells.
Modern people might find that a little
You can say it, weird.
But you know what I find weird?
Going to church on Sunday
to perform the ritual
of drinking the blood and
eating the flesh of a dead man,
all while performing a
memorized incantation.
So I think weird is subjective.
I agree, that's why I'm an atheist.
Ah, atheism, no offense,
but I find that weird.
To believe in nothing means
to deny the energies around us.
Well, what are the energies?
Love, hate, joy, fear, luck.
These are not just
individual frames of mind.
They're all around us. They affect us.
Have you ever heard of the
saying fear is contagious?
That's true, but it's not just fear.
It's every emotion and state of being.
They're all contagious.
You can catch luck
and success as easily as
you can catch a virus.
And like a virus,
you must expose yourself to these things.
Expose yourself to joy.
Expose yourself to love.
And in our case, we follow
the movements of Jupiter
because we value success and prosperity.
Is it working? Are you prosperous?
Immensely.
How many members do
you have in your coven?
Quite a few and growing,
but I'd prefer to not
give an actual number.
Why not?
For the same reason people
burned a cross on our lawn
when that girl went missing.
The larger we grow, the
more people fear us.
That girl, do you mean Missy Traverse?
I do.
I'm told that you were the
last person to see her alive.
Is that true?
No.
You weren't the last person to see her?
Presuming she's dead,
whoever killed her would've
been the last person
to see her alive and I didn't kill her.
You were seen talking
to her in a parking lot
at a grocery store, is that true?
Yes.
What did you two discuss?
I wouldn't call it a discussion.
She complimented my outfit.
I thanked her and told her
where I'd gotten it from.
That's it.
Disappointing, isn't it?
Me, a high priestess of
a powerful witch coven
and we talked about shopping.
Not our higher purpose in life,
not a witch recruiting pitch,
just boring old shopping.
Oh.
Um, you have your ceremony tonight.
What are you celebrating or honoring?
Today is, honestly,
the biggest day of the year for our coven.
I'm glad you're here to film it.
Us and the other coven
members all over the globe
will all be performing the
same ceremony in our homes.
You have international members?
Oh, sweetheart, we're Earthlings.
The power of Jupiter is
not limited to Americans.
Oh, what are you gonna do?
Tonight, Jupiter will be in transit.
Jupiter will shift from Pisces to Aries,
and it will remain in Aries for a year.
What does that mean?
It means, for the entire year,
Aries will experience
wealth, luck, success.
The full might of Jupiter's
power will be guiding Aries.
This only happens once every 12 years,
depending on your sign.
Well, I hope that's true. I'm an Aries.
Congratulations. This is wonderful news.
This is your year. How old are you?
Ah, make the most of this year.
Jupiter won't be in transit
again for you until you're 34.
Rise. Embrace me.
I can feel it.
I can feel Jupiter ready to enter you.
Ready to fill you up with his power.
(snickering)
(suspenseful music)
Kat, why you are so powerful right now
is the same reason Ms. Deleon is so weak.
She's operating on a very low vibration.
Excuse me.
You're a Leo.
Jupiter hasn't been in
Leo for 11 years now.
You're depleted of its energy.
This is why you are so vulgar and brash.
It's why you lie.
It's why you don't respect yourself.
(laughing)
I know you better than you know yourself.
This is who you are.
You are a shallow attention seeker.
You seek validation from likes
because you have no substance.
Mrs. Putnum, I think
that's a little out of line.
I got this, Kat.
Fuck you, bitch. I mean, witch.
Okay, you're fucking nuts.
Jupiter is a rock in the sky, that's it.
If you're some powerful high priestess,
then why the do you live
in this basic ass house?
Oh, dear.
Dude, get the hell away from me.
I'm not gonna touch you.
You have disrespected our home
and you have disrespected
the high priestess.
I need you to leave now.
I need my stuff.
I'll get it.
Come on, Kat, pack up, let's
get the fuck out of here.
Kat, I'm more than willing
to continue this interview
after she leaves.
I do hope you stay.
Well, she's not. Come on, Kat, let's go.
Excuse me.
Deana. Deana. Deana, stop.
Kat, please tell me you're
not seriously gonna stay
with these people after that bull shit.
Okay, she was rude, she really was,
but I need to finish this.
You're kidding, right?
Count Dracula in there,
just called one of your
oldest friends a piece of shit
and kicked me out.
Okay, we drove all the way up here.
We're already all set up,
just let me finish this.
So you're choosing
some mentally ill witches
over a friend.
When did we become such amazing friends?
Because the last I remember,
you never even talked to me in school.
You never even sat with me at lunch once.
Okay, we grew up together.
We were all friends.
Just because we didn't
go to the same parties
doesn't mean that I didn't like you.
You only started talking to me
because you moved in next
door and you were bored.
Where are all your cool friends now?
Fine. If you don't wanna be my friend,
I'll stop bothering you.
Fuck, 2%.
What are you gonna do?
Tell church girl to unlock her car.
I'll wait in there.
(door creaking)
I am sorry you have to
deal with her unpleasantness.
I hope you realize that she's not for you.
You operate on a higher plane than her.
You would do well to cut people
like her out of your life.
She's really not that bad
when you get to know her.
You shouldn't have to
make excuses for her,
but that's all I'll say.
It's your affair and I've
stuck my nose in it enough.
Shall we continue?
Do you ladies like tea?
We love tea.
Why don't we share a cup
of tea before we continue?
Give us a moment to distance ourselves
from that little outburst.
Sound good?
Yes, ma'am.
Sure, thanks.
Do you mind if I ask you
a question off the record?
Nonsense, press record.
I noticed that Winston
takes his cues from you.
Yes, I guess that seems odd
in this male dominated Christian culture,
but when you're attuned to the energies,
you quickly realize that women
are vastly superior to men.
Superior, not equal?
Goodness, no.
Earth is a mother. We
are the bringers of life,
the creators.
Women have more talent, intelligence,
and strength than men by a wide margin.
Oh, allow me.
Can I ask you a question, Kat?
Of course.
What do you think happened to your mom?
What?
I saw your episode
about her disappearance.
What do you think happened to her?
I don't know.
She was very special, wasn't she?
What was her sign?
Her birthday was yesterday.
I don't know what her sign is.
She's a Taurus.
I am also a Taurus. My
birthday's next week.
Happy early birthday.
(knocking)
Hi, sheriff.
Deana, right?
Yep. Deana, I thought you
weren't coming back until later.
Ah, you know it's such a small town.
I just thought I would pop in,
make sure everything was okay.
It's fine.
Kat and Judy are in there
now interviewing them.
I'll be in there in a bit.
How come you're not in there
with them? Did you get bored?
No, I just needed to make
some posts on Instagram.
I'll head in in a bit.
Everything okay?
Yeah, it's fine.
Thanks for checking on us.
(door slamming)
It must be a boring ass town
More?
No, thanks.
It was good though.
Did Judy tell you we had a daughter?
She did. I'm sorry
For what?
She's still with us.
Our energies never die.
Hers is still very strong.
That's another reason this transition
of Jupiter is so special.
Our daughter is also an Aries.
This is a big day for her spirit.
I am a Taurus and my daughter is an Aries.
Your mother is a Taurus
and you're an Aries.
Don't you find that wonderful?
What a coincidence.
Oh, there are no coincidences.
We were brought together.
Shall we get back to the interview?
Is that okay?
- Yeah, totally.
Are you warmed dear?
We can turn up the AC.
No, I think the lights are
just a little hot. It's fine.
It is getting a little warm in here.
Winston's on it.
It will be crispy in
minutes. Please continue.
- Okay. Are we recording?
- Yeah, rolling.
(dramatic music)
On second thought, you know what?
It's a little bit warm in here.
Do you mind if I just use
your restroom to freshen up?
Go ahead. I'll cut.
First door on the left, dear.
(suspenseful music)
(breathing heavily)
(tense music)
Okay.
(whimpering)
Hey, you don't have to
stay here. We're fine.
Well, yeah. I was just about to leave
and then I just remembered your request.
My request?
To fake arrest you for your Instagram.
No, that's okay. Thanks, I was joking.
Are you sure?
I mean, I'm happy to do it.
I'll make it look believable.
No, I'm good.
I was just about to head in anyway.
Okay, back to patrolling then.
Mm.
(dramatic music)
What's wrong?
Nothing, you just scared me.
You sure?
Sorry, just needed
to just splash some water on my face.
Ready?
Yes. We better hurry.
The ceremony starts soon.
Oh, you know what, Tina's
probably really thirsty.
Let me go bring her a bottle of water.
I'll take it to her.
You two, carry on.
It's okay. I can just go
check on her. It's fine.
Kat, why don't you just
let Mr. Putnum handle it.
We have a lot to cover.
Actually, I just really
wanna get some fresh air,
so I'm just gonna go outside.
What's the problem, Kat?
I'm sensing troubled energy from you.
Nothing's wrong. I
just wanna go outside.
Is that okay?
(knocking)
It's Miss Deleon.
Open the door, Winston.
(door creaking)
I don't wanna argue.
I just need Judy's car keys
so I can charge my phone.
Nonsense, dear.
You don't need to stay in the car.
I'm really glad you came back
because that gives me the
opportunity to apologize to you
for my abhorrent behavior earlier.
I'm so sorry.
You're a fellow queen in this world
and I should have never
diminished your spirit.
Do you accept my apology?
I have to admit, Deana,
you are a good producer
and we could really use
your creative eye for this.
Okay, I'll stay and finish the shoot,
and I do accept your apology.
Wonderful. In that case, let's resume.
I was telling Kat that
our ceremony starts soon,
so we must conclude
this interview by then.
That seems doable.
We do need time to light
for the ceremony stuff.
Is that happening in here?
Yes, at the altar.
They're dangerous. We need to leave.
(suspenseful music)
You know what?
I don't accept your bull shit apology.
You fuckers are rude. I'm outta here.
And Kat, don't try and stop me.
I'm over these people.
Let me just go talk to her.
(door slamming)
Why don't we all take
a moment, shall we?
What the fuck Winston? Outta my way.
Apparently you ladies don't understand
who you are in the presence of.
People travel from around the globe
just to have a five minute
audience with this woman,
and she is allowing you to
spend hours in her presence.
And even allowing you,
you, to ask her questions.
Yet you ladies are so
content at disrespecting her
and disrespecting this house,
I won't have it!
Ms. Putnum, high priestess,
I, I think things just
got a little bit heated.
I just don't think that
we understand your ways.
Maybe we should just pack
up everything and go,
we don't wanna ruin your ceremony, so
That's very thoughtful,
but we can't let you leave.
See, you weren't here to
simply watch the ceremony.
My dear, you are the ceremony.
Listen, this is pepper spray.
I will fucking blind all of you, I swear!
Kat, Kat!
Put the pepper spray
down and I won't kill her.
I told you not to trust this bitch.
That's quite enough from you.
Kat, I'm sure you realize
that Judy is in fact our daughter.
She was tasked with getting
you here for our ceremony.
Your friend, on the other
hand, was not part of the plan,
which means we have no use for her.
So believe me when I tell you
that Judy will kill her if
you don't drop your weapon.
Come on, Kat.
How do I know that you
won't just kill her anyway?
I'm not going to lie,
we do intend to kill her,
but if you cooperate, we will
wait till after the ceremony
so you don't need to witness it.
Okay, okay, okay, okay.
(tense music)
Kat, if you don't mind,
would you approach the altar?
Why?
I'll explain everything.
Why would you do this?
It's our destiny.
Now go to the altar or I'll
slit Miss Deleon's throat.
(tense music)
Ah!
(door slamming)
(panting)
(tense music)
Sheriff, you gotta help us.
The Putnums, they're killers.
They're gonna kill Kat.
What are you talking about?
The Putnums, they're gonna kill Kat.
Did they have any guns?
I don't know. Okay.
Judy had scissors to my fucking throat.
They're gonna kill Kat. Let's go.
Okay. Okay.
This is the sheriff requesting backup
at the Putnum residence.
It's on Artisan Way.
(car chiming)
Come with me, but stay behind me.
(tense music)
(knocking)
Open up. Open up, it's the sheriff.
Help, help! I'm here, I'm here!
There're killing her. Kick it down.
All right.
(tense music)
(door creaking)
Hands up, you three. Against the wall.
Kat! Kat!
Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
Okay. It's okay, you can go untie her.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
(tense music)
On second thought, Deana,
you can keep her taped up.
How much time until we begin our ceremony?
We're minutes away.
Close your mouths, ladies.
Smith is not just the sheriff,
he's also my brother and a
devout member of our coven.
You ladies came on a very special day.
And Kat, you made such
an incredible sacrifice.
Why are you doing this?
We will fill you in
on all of the details,
but first, Winston.
What the fuck? Get away from me.
Young lady, just get in the chair.
Deana, sit down! We're not asking.
Oh, in case you were wondering,
I didn't really call for backup.
(soft music)
We are recording.
Whatever you're doing,
please, you don't have to do this.
Please.
I wish you understood
how important you are to this process.
I promised I'd explain this
ceremony to you so I shall.
Kat, you're an Aries just
like our daughter here.
In a few minutes, when
Jupiter transitions to Aries,
you and Judy will harness
immense power and prosperity.
Years ago, I discovered
how to double this power.
At the moment of transition,
if in this case, an Aries
sacrifices another Aries,
all of Kat's power will
be transferred to Judy,
and for the next year, Judy will excel
at every endeavor she attempts.
She will thrive and even
surpass her potential.
That's insane!
Judy. Judy, Judy, this isn't you.
You're brainwashed.
Please, you're not a murderer, please.
Oh, Kat, I actually do respect you
and that's why I'm honored
to harness your power.
There is no power!
Please, whatever you're trying to do,
it's not gonna work!
My dear, you aren't some Guinea pig.
I assure you, we've performed
this ceremony in the past
with great success.
It's true, Kat.
Me and the former sheriff,
we were both Scorpios
and six years ago when Jupiter
transitioned to Scorpio,
I sacrificed the sheriff
and then three days later I got the call
that I was to become the new sheriff.
See, it works.
Of course, you became the new sheriff,
you fucking killed the other one!
How do you explain my rise to power?
I performed this ceremony nine years ago.
At that time, this coven consisted only
of the members you see in this room.
After the sacrifice,
our coven went global.
There are dozens of
members all over the globe
about to perform this
ceremony in their homes.
After this video circulates,
there will be hundreds.
Why me? What did I do?
You weren't chosen randomly.
We've been watching you for years.
It was very difficult
for me to find a mother
and daughter who matched
both my sign and Judy's sign
till I met your mother.
What are you talking about?
Kat, who do you think it was
I sacrificed nine years ago?
That's right, your mother
laid right where you are
and her sacrifice made the
success of our coven possible.
I will fucking kill you!
I swear, I swear to fucking
Two minutes until transition,
everyone take your places.
(whimpering)
(panting)
Place your hand on her heart.
Feel the beat.
I feel it.
That's where you need to bury the dagger
and you must do it with incredible force.
Do you understand?
Yes, high priestess.
30 seconds. I'll tell you when.
(whimpering)
(pounding on the door)
[Bo] Deana, are you in there?
Deana? Deana, are you in there?
Bo, Bo, help me! Help me!
(crying)
Bo!
(tense music)
Bo, watch out!
(tense music)
Dad!
(grunting)
(crying)
Do you mind if I just use
your restroom to freshen up?
First door on the left, dear.
(tense music)
(tense music continues)
(grunting)
She's loose.
Winston, get her.
(tense music)
(screaming)
Winston!
(tense music)
(grunting)
(tense music)
(panting)
Safety's on.
Give it. Give it to me.
Deana.
(gun firing)
(screaming)
You inferior!
(screaming)
That was for my mom.
Wait, don't shoot.
Fuck her. She needs to die.
No, I want her to live
knowing someone killed her mom
like I have to.
(whimpering)
Shit.
In conclusion, the
events at the Putnum home
resulted in the death of three people
and the incarceration
of one Judith Putnum.
This experience has taught me
and our brave crew that
if you cover true crime,
you might just find yourself
in the middle of one.
Thanks for watching Kat Crime.
It's so good.
Thanks to you.
I didn't realize how much I
needed a capable producer.
Well, it's true. I'm really good.
- 4 million views.
- And counting.
You know what this means, right?
What?
Jupiter's in your sign
and now you're successful.
All right, I gotta, I gotta split,
having dinner with my
bruised up boyfriend.
Ooh, tell Bo I said hi.
You should join us.
I mean, you're famous
now, maybe it'll help.
Maybe next time.
I can't tonight, I'm
having dinner with my dad.
- Okay, see you later.
- Bye.
(soft music)
(tense music)
Hello, Judy. I'm Dr. Louie,
the hospital's, let's call me a therapist.
According to your file, you've
been through quite an ordeal.
The first moment I saw you, I
asked to be assigned to you.
(door latching)
Just being in here,
I can feel how powerful you are.
You don't have to worry anymore.
What?
I'm gonna get you outta here.
(bright music)
Smiling faces, always find a welcome
That's why everyone
should learn to smile
Remember after all, your
troubles may be small
Give a little thought
That's worth your while
When you're blue and
kind of lonely too
You'll find a smile
will go a long, long way
And though you're down
Don't see it around and frown
A little smile will
go a long, long way
Never green, just try and make believe
The sky is blue
Although you know it's gray
Don't you find, it
just a waste of time
You'll find a smile
will go a long, long way
Once I used to think
my case was hopeless
Never wore a smile a live long day
But since I've learned to smile
My life has been worthwhile
That is just the reason why I say
When you're blue and
kind of lonely too
You'll find a smile
will go a long, long way
Though your down, don't
pace around and frown
A little smile will
go a long, long way
Never green, just try and make believe
The is blue although you know gray
Don't you find
It's just a waste of time
You'll find a smile
will go a long, long way
A smile will go a long, long, way
A smile will go a long, long way
The sky is blue although
you know it's gray
Don't you find
It's just a waste of time
You'll find a smile
will go a long, long way
(soft music)
(mysterious music)
(mysterious music continues)
(mysterious music continues)
(mysterious music continues)
(mysterious music continues)
Many wonder what really happened
to Virginia Van Owen nine years ago.
In her haunting last text
to her husband, she
mentioned, "Was approached
by some weird group.
Definitely a 'culty' vibe.
I hope they didn't think I was too rude."
That was the last she was ever heard of.
This text is what led local authorities
to suspect occult groups in the area.
But after three years of
searching, the police gave up
and filed it as a cold case.
Thanks for watching Kat Crime,
where we explore tales of the occult.
If you have any information
about Virginia Van Owens
disappearance or if you know
of any occult related crimes you'd like us
to delve into on a future episode,
please email us at Crimes@KatCrime.com.
(Kat scoffs)
Thanks, dad.
"Video is garbage."
I wasn't even showing any cleavage.
Ugh.
(phone chimes)
Happy birthday to you
Come on.
Happy birthday to you
(party toy squeaking)
Blow out the candles.
Can you say something to your mom?
I'm not gonna talk to
a photo of my dead mom.
It's weird.
- Perfect,
because you're weird.
Come on, for me.
Just I tell her how you're doing.
Fine, I'll start.
Virginia, I love you.
I think about you every
day, but I don't miss you
because you're here with us always.
And I know you're so
proud of your daughter.
Happy birthday, sweetheart.
Your turn.
(gentle music)
Hi, mom. Love you.
Happy birthday.
That's it.
Direct, I like it.
So, I saw your new episode.
Um, thank you.
Yeah, I saw that you made a comment.
And I liked it too.
You enjoyed it?
I mean, I liked it.
I hit the like button and I subscribed.
Took me a while 'cause it
made me set up an account.
But you didn't actually enjoy it.
Melanie, stop.
That's not what I'm saying at all.
Is it really that hard for
you to call me Katrina or Kat?
It's what I'm going by now.
I named you Melanie.
Yeah, mom wanted to name me Katrina.
I was a little surprised
that you did an episode about your mom.
Why?
No, I mean, it's great that you did it.
I just, I didn't want
you to get your hopes up.
What do you mean?
Well, it's been a long
time and I doubt that
What? Spit it out.
I wanna find out what happened
to your mom just as much as you.
I do.
But it's been nine years and I just,
I don't think that we're ever gonna know.
That's not what I'm doing this for,
just wanna help others,
and did an episode to honor mom,
I thought that you would appreciate it.
I do appreciate it.
I'm glad you did it.
I love that you did it.
Dad, I've gotten a lot of therapy.
I've coped.
Now I just wanna help
catch fuckers like the ones
that I've abducted mom.
How long does it usually take
before something like this catches on?
You know, like before you
start to make money from it?
It takes as long as it takes, okay?
Like, channels that have a lot
of subscribers put out a lot of content.
So right now, I'm getting
my content out there
and gaining subscribers.
I mean, for now, while
you're building your thing,
can't this be like a hobby?
Like, you still do it,
but you know, then go to law school.
I saved up a lot of money
so that I could focus on this full time.
Well, you graduated with
a criminal justice degree.
It just seems like a waste of talent
posting YouTube videos full time.
Can you like try to be supportive?
I'm simply offering advice.
Yeah, well, your
advice, it's, it's mean.
You know, if mom were here, she...
I gotta go.
Honey, don't be so dramatic.
Sit down and finish your cupcake.
Sorry, can't.
My hobby is really demanding.
Happy birthday, mom.
Hey, you're Deana's friend, right?
Ah, she's my neighbor,
but I have no idea where she is.
Well, if you talk to her,
could you please tell her that,
that I love her?
And that she's the hottest
girl I've ever seen in my life.
Okay?
Could you tell her that, please?
Yeah, I don't actually
really talk to her that much.
We're not really friends.
Oh.
I'm gonna go outside.
Oh, okay, but you could just, oh
Good luck.
- It's just, she's-
- Have a good night.
Sorry.
Deana?
What the hell are you doing here?
Oh, just side grabbing
content for TikTok and the Gram.
How did you get in?
Your backside was unlocked.
I hopped up from my balcony.
What? Are you crazy?
We're like five floors up.
Why didn't you tell me
you had all this camera
and lighting equipment?
I've been using it all day.
Okay, first of all, you have to ask
before you use it, and
the answer would be no.
And second of all, don't
break into my apartment.
Why did you break into my apartment?
Okay, stop saying break in.
It's not breaking in if we're friends.
We're not friends.
I dumped Bo again and I didn't
want him to know I was home,
so I came here.
When I saw all your equipment,
I decided to do a photo shoot.
Yeah, well, photo shoot's over, okay?
And next time, please don't
hop across my balcony.
Just use the front door, after you knock.
I'm not going out there.
If I go out there, I'll have to sit there
and listen to Bo cry for hours.
It's pathetic.
Then why do you keep getting
back together with him?
He's cute and he worships me.
He has a surprisingly huge dick.
Ew.
(gentle music)
Please put it back
exactly how you found it.
[Deana] Relax. Jesus.
Don't you feel like a phony
pretending to be at the pool?
Hell no.
I need content and lots of it.
You think I wanna go
driving all over town?
Plus, background barely matters anyway.
This is the real money maker.
I can't believe you
have so many followers
posting that vapid shit.
Hey, you could too.
You're hot and you've got a great ass.
No thanks.
I prefer to hang on to my dignity.
Hmm, I prefer to have money.
What do you have to eat?
How long do you plan on being here?
Till the crybaby goes home.
Or if I suddenly feel like having sex.
You're so mean to that guy.
Whatever.
I'm helping him.
A bad heartbreak is what
he needs to toughen up.
He'll thank me later.
I don't want that.
I'm planning on making tea.
God, you're boring.
Not like poser boring,
like real deal boring.
Just drink the fucking thing.
I already opened it.
So what's new with you?
Dating anyone?
Humping anyone?
No, I'm focusing on
my channel right now.
Oh yeah.
You're a true crime thing, right?
Yes, but only crimes
dealing with the occult.
Wait, occult killed your mom, right?
Or a Satanist us or something?
Or something.
- So Freudian.
- Can you leave?
Wait, is that one of your videos?
And the most recent one, yeah.
You've got eight fucking views
and you're talking on mine, girl.
Hey, I just started my channel,
okay, like two months ago,
I'm working on my subscriber base.
Yeah, I mean, if I posted
your link to my page,
you'd get like a hundred
thousand views in 15 minutes.
- Would you do that?
- Hell no.
If I posted that shit on my
page, I would lose followers.
Are, are there any good?
- I can show you one.
- How long is it?
- Eight minutes.
- Eight minutes. That's long.
Um, I got an idea.
Why don't you send it to
me and I'll watch it later.
- Okay.
- I'm just gonna peek
and see if he's still out there.
Okay.
He is still out there.
You know, sometimes I'm wanna call his dad
and ask him where he went wrong.
Hello? What are you doing?
Don't you know I need constant attention.
This Judy person emailed me
with a story for my next episode.
Listen.
"Hello Kat."
I love your show and have
watched all three episodes.
I have a story about a witch
coven and a missing girl
that I think you should
do an episode about.
They're from the town that I grew up in.
Several years ago,
a girl went missing and the
town all blend the witches,
but nothing was ever proven.
Nobody on YouTube
or streamers have ever
done a story on them.
You would be the first.
Being from that town,
I'm able to get us
interviews with the witches
and I know the sheriff so
we can interview him too.
All I ask is that you let me
co-produce the episode with you.
Like you, I love true crime
and would love to be involved.
I would leave all the
on-camera stuff to you.
I just wanna help.
"Your fan, Judy"
Co-produce.
Who does this bitch think she is?
Wait, you do the on camera
stuff for your episodes?
- Yeah.
- You?
Why does that confuse you?
I don't know, you're
like a timid little mouse.
You know, I can't see you
acting like a reporter.
Now, I actually wanna watch an episode.
Okay. But doesn't this sound good?
This story has never been covered before.
Do you know how hard it is
to find a true crime story
that's never been covered?
So like, who does your
makeup and dresses as you
when you're on camera?
- I do.
Yikes.
What are you doing?
I'm gonna call her.
What's wrong with my makeup?
Nothing. It's fine.
Wait, don't just call some
ran do who emailed you.
She might be a psycho.
Sorry, it's ringing.
Hello, is this Judy?
Hi, this is Kat Van Owen from Kat Crime.
I saw your email and it
sounded really promising.
I'd love to discuss it further with you.
Yeah, that, that sounds
great. Tomorrow's perfect.
I'll send you my address
and we can go from there.
Okay, I will see you tomorrow. Bye.
Don't just send crazy
girl your home address.
Why didn't you just say
meet at a coffee shop?
I don't know.
She seems sweet and she only
lives like 40 minutes away.
Someone who follows you
on YouTube just happens to live nearby.
Don't you think that's strange?
I post the video in a Facebook group.
She saw where I lived and she emailed me.
She's on Facebook. What is she, 60?
I don't know, okay?
And it doesn't even matter
if she ends up being a
psycho, crazy person.
I can just pepper spray her
and call the police, okay?
- I don't like it.
- Well,
good thing it has nothing to do with you.
When does she come here?
Tomorrow at three.
So please tell your crying boyfriend
to get out of the hallway.
Bye.
(soft music)
(person knocking)
What do you want?
I have a guest coming any minute.
That's why I'm here. You're too naive.
I'm here to make sure this
girl isn't some active shooter.
I think I'll be fine, but thanks.
You can go now.
- Mel.
- It's Kat.
Your dark true crime name.
Anyway, Kat, you don't
stand up for yourself.
When we were kids,
you used to let people
bully you into things
and I'm here to make sure this girl
doesn't suddenly think
she's running the show.
Okay, this is a pretty serious meeting.
Can you please leave?
Ooh, I always put out a nice
spread when I have guests.
- Are you kidding me?
- Hashtag,
how do you spell charcuterie?
P-H-O-N-Y.
Now you can go, please.
Okay, you're just, the minute
she walks in, you leave.
- Judy.
- Hello, Miss Van Owen.
Welcome. Come on in
and please call me Kat.
I can't believe I'm meeting you.
I am such a big fan of yours.
Oh, hello.
What up, Judy?
This is my neighbor Deana.
She was actually just leaving.
You know what?
This is all so exciting,
I think I'll stay.
Do you want a drink?
I'd love tea if you have it.
- Of course, I also love tea.
- Please, have a seat.
Eat some food. I love
your dress, by the way.
Oh, thank you so much. I, I made it.
No way, it's beautiful.
I prefer to wear fabrics that are free
of harsh chemicals and dyes.
Unfortunately, that proves difficult,
hence me making most of my own clothes.
I love that.
Hey, I know you think this is a big joke,
but this is really important to me, okay?
Please leave.
I told you I'd leave when
I made sure she wasn't crazy.
She drinks tea and makes
her own fucking clothes.
I mean, so far, it
looks pretty crazy town.
I'll be quiet, promise.
Oh, what's this?
Oh, it's my resume.
I figured you should have it
if you're to trust me with your episode.
Oh, right, yeah, no, thank you so much.
Okay, let me look at this.
As you can see, I have a
degree in world religion.
Hence why I find crimes of the occult
to be particularly fascinating,
albeit reprehensible.
I don't see any production
experience on here,
so besides giving us the story,
what else are you bringing to the table?
Well, Deana, as I told
Ms. Van Owen in the email,
I reached out to this coven of witches
and secured permission
for us to tell their side
of the story and even film
them inside their home.
I'm also friends with
the sheriff of the town
and convinced him to let us
see the investigation files
of the woman who disappeared years ago.
I believe that falls under the banner of
what a true crime producer does.
Carry on.
Pardon my inquisitiveness,
but what exactly is it
that you do for Kat?
Yeah, you know, what is it
that you do for me, Deana?
Well, I am so glad you asked Judith.
What I do with Kat is
cinematography and marketing.
So when Kat posts this video,
I'm the one who makes sure
someone actually watches it.
So, Judy, tell me more about this case.
What's the name of the coven
and what happened to the missing girl
and what's the name of the town?
Right, well, pardon my reluctance
to share details via email.
I just wanted to secure my involvement
before I divulge specifics.
Oh no, yeah, you're
involved, you're hired.
Let's get into it.
Miss Van Owen, that is wonderful news.
Stop. Please call me Kat.
You can call me Miss Deleon though.
If that's what you wish.
Well, I grew up in a
town called Stillwell.
There was a coven of
witches that lived there.
They were considered strange
by the standards of the small town.
Witches are weird by
the standard of any town.
Ms. Deleon, they're quite normal.
Actually, witches are just regular people
who practice a belief system
outside of the more widely
accepted Christianity.
Hmm. And what religion are you, Judy?
- I'm an atheist.
- Oh, so am I.
Oh, I believe only an
atheist can adequately
study any particular belief
structure without bias.
So what did these witches do?
Why should Kat spend her valuable time
and resources on this story?
When I was 13, a girl
in our town went missing,
Missy Traverse.
Someone claims that they
saw one of the witches,
Prudence Putnum, speaking
with her in the grocery
store parking lot that day.
But that's it.
No other evidence was
brought against the Putnums.
But when the gossip
spread all over the town,
someone even went as far as
to burn a cross in their lawn.
Wow.
But are you saying that
they weren't involved?
I believe in evidence
and the rule of law,
but I don't actually know
if they were involved.
The witches have refused
to discuss it in the media.
Okay, so why did they
agree to talk to us?
Because I was friends
with their daughter.
- Was?
- She died.
We used to play together as children.
- How'd she die?
- She got sick.
It's probably best not to mention her
when we interview them.
Right, when can we interview them?
They're two hours away by car.
I was thinking I could pick
you up tomorrow at 1:00 PM.
Tomorrow.
I can't tomorrow, um, I
need to research the story.
I need to prep my questions.
I don't think that's gonna work.
I understand.
But tomorrow they're
having a special ceremony.
It's their yearly celebration
of celestial occurrence.
They said we could film it.
Dude, that would be cool B-roll.
You definitely want footage
of them doing their freaky witch shit.
I don't, I'm so sorry, Judy.
I don't think I can do it tomorrow.
The ceremony, I don't
even know what it is,
so I wouldn't even know what to film.
Do you think that we can just push it
to next week or the week after?
Darn, I was hoping you'd
be on board for tomorrow.
The witches were excited
about the prospect
of having their ceremony filmed.
If we can't do it tomorrow,
they don't wanna do it at all.
I, I, I, I-
That's Kat speak for she's in.
Okay, come tomorrow at
one in your little van
or whatever you drive
and we'll be good to go.
We, huh? You're not going.
All right, come on now, sweetie.
Let's go.
- Deana.
- See you tomorrow.
- Okay.
- Okay.
- So Judy,
it was nice to meet you.
- See you tomorrow.
Okay.
- Thank you so much, Judy.
I'll text you about tomorrow.
- I know, I know.
- Bye.
Why were you so rude to her?
Because you're gonna
let her walk all over you.
Walk all over me?
She was so nice and polite.
How can you have a true crime show
when you're this bad at reading people?
I mean, she was a
condescending little twat,
but this is a great lead, okay?
You need to cover this witch story.
She wants to do it
tomorrow. That's too soon.
I'm just gonna text her
and tell her that I can't.
Dude, stop being so you, okay?
I'll point the camera
at these fucking people
and you ask them questions.
What do you need to be ready for?
You're not coming.
You're gonna embarrass me and
I need to be professional.
Professional? They're fucking witches.
We're going to Hogwarts
not a board meeting.
Why do you even wanna
come so badly anyway?
Because Bo won't leave me alone
and I could use some good road trip pics
for my Instagram anyway.
Well, it's not happening.
So sorry, maybe next time.
If you let me come,
I'll post the link to
your video on my page.
- You will?
- Yes.
My 2 million followers
will click on the link
thinking it's a sexy video of me,
but instead they'll see you
doing fucking true crime.
I will lose followers to
help you boost your channel.
Now that I think of it,
I'm gonna have to style you
and do your makeup so I can keep some.
No, I'm not gonna
dress like a, like you.
Oh, go on. How do I dress?
Minimalist.
Bitch, don't worry,
you'll look professional,
just a bit more fitted and titted.
I don't know.
2 million followers.
Road trip, off to cover some true crime.
Stay tuned.
It's a risk.
(soft music)
Oh, I think that's her.
Damn, wasn't expecting
a farm girl to drive that.
So you are coming?
I always come, Judith.
I am aware you're an influencer,
but I'd really appreciate it
if you didn't film me or my car.
- Oh, sorry, Judy.
- Deana,
just put it away for like a day, please.
No, thanks for the suggestion though.
I'm sorry. I don't.
(soft music)
Please, can we talk, just five minutes?
- Who's he?
- Her boyfriend
or well, ex-boyfriend, or boyfriend?
I don't know, I can't keep up.
I can't. I'm leaving.
- Where are you going
- Girl's Trip.
Where?
Place called Nunya.
- Are guys gonna be there?
- Bye Bo.
I love you.
(soft music)
So I tried looking
up the case last night,
but I couldn't find
anything on Missy Traverse.
The case never got any media attention.
That's why I'm excited for us to cover it.
That way we can give it
the spot it deserves.
Maybe we'll even find new
clues that implicate them.
I think because Missy was over 18
and the police couldn't find any evidence,
they just assumed that she took off.
But you don't?
When I played there as a child,
I found their bravado unnerving.
What does that mean?
It just seemed like they were righteous.
Like if they did do something illegal,
they would feel justified.
What about you? Why do
you cover the occult?
Um, did you watch my latest episode?
Of course, Virginia Van Owen.
She was my mom.
I figured 'cause of the last name.
- I'm so sorry.
- Thanks.
It's been almost 10 years now.
But yeah, I always suspected
that a cult got her,
so I figured I would
start covering the occult.
Hopefully, help someone
else along the way.
Oh, I hope this is the first
of many episodes we can do together.
I would love that.
- Wow.
- What?
I just finished watching all three
of your videos back to back and yikes.
What?
Kat, I love you, but
these videos are rough.
Thank God I am here because
these babies need work.
You're a very rude person.
Kat's worked very hard
and these comments are
in no way constructive.
Okay, listen, Handmaid's Tale,
Kat's grown and doesn't need
someone she met yesterday
defending her.
You need to learn some boundaries.
She's my friend since elementary.
I'll tell her whatever the fuck I want.
Were we friends in elementary school
or junior high or high school?
I mean, we didn't hang out all the time.
Or ever.
Okay, we're getting off track.
Okay, these videos are shit.
And if you think that
I'm gonna post your video
to my 2 million subscribers
without making sure that
they're good, you're high.
But I'm here to help, okay?
And lucky for you, the one thing I know
how to do is create content people want.
Great.
Hey, let me cover gas.
I must respectfully decline.
I'm paying for gas and transportation.
Okay, well at least let me pitch in.
Okay, she said she's got it.
Definitely on the way back then.
Deal.
Yo, when we get to the Putnum house,
I'm gonna need you to pull your weight.
I need help.
I'm gonna help, okay?
After watching the videos,
I've got a ton of ideas.
You do?
Don't tell buzz kill out there,
but I took a video production class.
Really? When? Why?
About a year ago after my
socials started blowing up.
I mean, I know you think
all I do is post lame shit,
but I'm a content creator
and a successful one.
I know you don't think so,
but I can help you grow your channel.
Well, good, because it
does need help. I know that.
Look, I got you, okay?
But listen, you're in charge.
These witches are expecting a
pro, so you need to tell them
who you wanna shoot and when, okay?
Get as much footage as you want.
Don't ask, just shoot. This is your set.
The sheriff is meeting
us at the Putnum's, right?
Yes, he's gonna meet us there,
but he's just gonna wait outside just
so they see that someone's
there for backup.
You know, just for safety.
Good idea. And he has the case files?
Probably. I forgot to double check.
Oh, no problem.
I just wish I had more
time to study the files.
Let's go.
(soft music)
This is where they live?
[Judy] Their house
is a few streets over,
but this is the neighborhood.
Oh.
That's the Putnum's residence.
Well, that's lame.
- Lame?
- Yeah.
I mean, I was expecting something cool.
It's a boring ass house.
Is this a coven of witches
or a coven of soccer moms?
I'm more concerned with
what happens inside the house.
Here comes Sheriff Smith.
That's him. He's kind of hot.
I mean, I was expecting a redneck.
Ah, Judy Blue Eyes.
Good morning, Sheriff Smith.
Hey. Oh, that's my gun.
Watch yourself. How are your folks?
They're good. They're so
happy you're looking after us.
Oh geez. Of course.
Can't let anything happen to you ladies.
This is Kat,
the amazing true crime journalist
I was telling you about.
Hi, Thank you so much.
Oh, it's a pleasure.
And Judy was saying that you wanted
to interview me as well
for this thing, yeah?
Yes. That would be amazing, sir.
Yeah. Yeah. But just so you know,
I was not the sheriff when
her disappearance occurred.
I was just a deputy back at that time.
Did you work on the case?
I did, but Sheriff Maddox,
he was in charge at the time.
- Did he retire?
- Gosh, I wish.
No, sadly he passed away.
- Oh, I'm so sorry.
- Yeah, so I'm sorry.
I lost my train of thought.
I can't do that interview
with you today though, okay?
But you guys go in here,
get whatever you need
from the Putnum's, okay,
and then you can just do
me on a different day.
We can absolutely do
you on a different day.
This is Miss Deleon.
Deana.
Hi. Hi, Deana. It's good to meet you.
Okay, what do you do on the team?
Producing, camera,
marketing, wardrobe, makeup.
Wow, okay, you are a busy lady.
Yeah, I'm capable of
doing a lot more than that.
I bet you are.
I like your handcuffs.
Do you think you could get a photo
of you fake arresting me for my Insta?
Deana. She's totally
kidding. Just ignore her.
It's fine. It's fine, Kat.
Do you think I can look
at the Missy Traverse files?
Gee, I got a bit of bad news about that.
You can see the files, you can.
You can take photos,
you can make copies, whatever you like.
But I can't legally take
those files outta the office,
so I don't have 'em here with me today.
But hey, you're coming back, right?
Yes, we are.
Okay, well, great.
You guys can just interview
me at the office then,
I could show you the files.
Yeah, I'll tell you what,
you guys could even take some photos
from inside the jail cell,
post 'em on your Instagram.
Can I wear bikini?
Yeah, you're in friend of
Judy's, so sure, why not?
You could do anything
as long as it's legal.
We should get unpacking.
(unsettling music)
Judy mentioned that you
were gonna just let them know
that you're here.
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. Absolutely.
When you kids walk in, just tell Prudence
to just, you know, look outside
and gimme a little wave, right?
That way she knows that I know.
Thank you so much.
I'm sure they're really nice.
It's just, you know,
better safe than sorry.
Absolutely. Absolutely.
And I will come back
and pop in just to say
hello, check on you guys.
That would be amazing.
You really make us feel so safe, Sheriff.
Do you guys need any
help with your gear or
I think we're good. Thank you, Sheriff.
You sure? Okay.
Thank you so much.
Can you try not being
you for like a second?
What? I was just having
fun with the old guy.
Plus now he can think about me later
when he smacks around his little wee wee.
Besides, I think he liked you anyway.
Are you gonna carry anything?
Judy, just text me if you need me, okay?
I'll come right back.
Okay, thank you so much
for getting the sheriff.
I feel like a thousand times safer,
now I can just focus
on getting this story.
You are gonna do great. It's
gonna be a wonderful episode.
Do you wanna knock or should I?
Jesus.
(knocking)
(door creaking)
(door creaking)
(door slamming)
What the fuck?
(sinister music)
(laughing)
I am sorry ladies.
We're just having a bit of fun with you.
People come here expecting witches
and we don't want to disappoint.
Merry meet and blessings be.
Winston.
That was awesome.
You guys already rule.
We should've been filming that.
Oh, is that my little Judy?
Oh, I miss you.
Oh, you're such a powerful young woman.
I can feel your confidence
emanating through me.
Judy, introduce me to your friends.
Oh, well, first the sheriff
was hoping you could poke
your head out and say hello.
Of course I can do that.
(door creaking)
Oh, my name's Deana.
I know I've only known
you like three minutes,
but I'm already a huge fan.
When's your birthday?
Um, August 3rd.
Leo, of course you are.
This is Kat Van Owen.
She runs and hosts the YouTube channel.
Yes, Kat Crime: Tales of the Occult.
Tell me, Kat,
what happens if it turns out
we're not actually criminals?
Will you edit it so we appear more devious
than we actually are?
I would never do that.
I'm just here to get your
side of the story, that's it.
Why do you guys have a
huge four on your wall?
We also have it on our chests.
May I explain?
This is not the number four.
This symbol represents Jupiter.
We are the coven of Jupiter.
Give them some shirts.
Witch merch. Nice.
Aren't they fun?
We're trying to make more of an effort
to brand ourselves, get our message out.
That's why we agreed to this interview
Why Jupiter?
What's the significance?
Kat, don't you think
that's a question we should
be getting on camera?
Oh, Mr. And Mrs. Putnum.
- Miss.
- Sorry?
I prefer Miss.
Mrs was a label assigned
to married women by men
to make it clear that
they belong to a man.
Winston is my husband,
but I belong to no one.
Sorry, Ms. and Mr. Putnum.
These are the release forms.
They're just giving us
permission to use the footage
that we get today for distribution.
- Dear?
- You may sign.
I will digitize these.
Where should we set up?
Let's see.
The blackout drapes are perfect.
Let's keep those close so
we don't have any changes
in the light throughout the day.
Judy, these lights are great.
Let's light those candles
and get a light over there.
Is there a room where Kat can get changed
and styled?
- Styled?
Certainly, the first door on the right
belongs to our daughter.
It has a vanity. It should suffice.
Oh, where's the camera?
Great. Once you're done
setting up the lights,
start getting video of the house, okay?
Shoot as much as you can.
We don't know what we're gonna use,
so just get us plenty of options.
That would be really
helpful. Thanks, Judy.
You, let's go.
(gentle music)
Please don't go
overboard with the makeup.
You're gorgeous.
You don't need makeup.
The makeup is for the camera and lights.
Do you think news anchors
wanna wear makeup?
Your a host, comes with the territory.
Okay. I can't believe I'm saying this,
but I was really impressed
with how you took charge out there.
We have to.
I mean, we can't let these
people see us fumbling around,
especially Prudence.
She's awful as fuck.
I mean, we need to at
least look like we know
what we're doing.
Ugh, I do not feel prepared.
You are gonna do fine, okay?
But don't be afraid to
ask whatever you want.
You're in charge, remember?
Okay, this room is eerie.
Yeah, a dead child's room
in the house of witches is eerie.
I mean, it doesn't
feel like a kid's room.
Like I feel like my
grandma would live here.
Like, look at that.
What 10-year-old has a letter opener?
Apparently that one.
She was cute.
Who? Birthmark?
Don't be mean.
She was probably bullied for it.
Honestly, I'm surprised they
even let us use her old room.
Then again, it's probably
the only room in the house
that doesn't have a bunch
of bizarre witch shit in it
that they don't want us to see.
Done.
Let me see.
No, put this on first.
What is that?
Your outfit. Put it on.
Can I get some privacy?
2 million followers.
Okay.
When was the last time that
you saw Missy Traverse?
You were the last person
to see Missy Traverse.
What did you two discuss?
Nice job, Judy. This looks legit.
Where's the weirdos?
That's very disrespectful.
You're in their house.
Oops, sorry.
Where's the witches
who might have murdered an innocent girl?
That better?
Can I speak freely?
Go for it.
This episode is very important to Kat.
I feel like she needs us
here to support her vision.
What the fuck do you
think I'm doing here?
I think you're trying
to make this about you.
This is about her. This is
Kat's channel, not yours.
May I speak freely?
I don't like you, you stupid cunt.
That was all. That's all
I wanted to freely say.
Oh, Kat, you look lovely.
Lovely? She looks hot.
- Oh my gosh.
- Except, that's better.
No.
Bitch, if you button that
again, I will slap you.
Where are the Putnums?
They're just changing.
Why don't you take your
spot right over here.
Ladies, please welcome
the high priestess
who presides over the Coven of Jupiter.
Mistress-
Oh, wait.
Now I'm recording. Okay, start over.
Ladies, please welcome
the high priestess
who presides over the Coven of Jupiter,
Mistress Prudence Putnum.
(audience applauding)
(soft music)
Fire away.
There's nothing Winston can
contribute that I can't.
Go ahead.
(clearing throat)
What is the Coven of Jupiter?
It's everything, to us anyway.
Historically, witch covens are formed
with different objectives.
Put simply, our objective is prosperity.
Jupiter is the planet of
luck, fortune and success.
All things humans need
to prosper and thrive.
I didn't realize
that witches we're so
connected to astrology.
Witches, and most pagan beliefs,
live and die by astrology.
Astrology rules everything.
It's responsible for everything
from the tides of the ocean
to the type of spells we cast.
Are you a Christian?
- I grew up one, but-
- You're familiar with Jesus?
[Kat] Of course.
How many apostles did Jesus have?
How many signs in the zodiac are there?
That's not a coincidence.
They represent the 12 energies.
These energies are behind everything
that happens in this world,
and when they are harnessed correctly,
which is what we endeavor to do,
they can be extremely powerful.
So are you saying
that Jesus didn't exist?
Jesus' story, like all
other modern religions,
are simply a bastardized
version of pagan beliefs
and rituals which came before them.
But why is our way of life
considered part of the occult
and yet Christianity
is accepted as normal?
Well, you mentioned you cast spells.
Modern people might find that a little
You can say it, weird.
But you know what I find weird?
Going to church on Sunday
to perform the ritual
of drinking the blood and
eating the flesh of a dead man,
all while performing a
memorized incantation.
So I think weird is subjective.
I agree, that's why I'm an atheist.
Ah, atheism, no offense,
but I find that weird.
To believe in nothing means
to deny the energies around us.
Well, what are the energies?
Love, hate, joy, fear, luck.
These are not just
individual frames of mind.
They're all around us. They affect us.
Have you ever heard of the
saying fear is contagious?
That's true, but it's not just fear.
It's every emotion and state of being.
They're all contagious.
You can catch luck
and success as easily as
you can catch a virus.
And like a virus,
you must expose yourself to these things.
Expose yourself to joy.
Expose yourself to love.
And in our case, we follow
the movements of Jupiter
because we value success and prosperity.
Is it working? Are you prosperous?
Immensely.
How many members do
you have in your coven?
Quite a few and growing,
but I'd prefer to not
give an actual number.
Why not?
For the same reason people
burned a cross on our lawn
when that girl went missing.
The larger we grow, the
more people fear us.
That girl, do you mean Missy Traverse?
I do.
I'm told that you were the
last person to see her alive.
Is that true?
No.
You weren't the last person to see her?
Presuming she's dead,
whoever killed her would've
been the last person
to see her alive and I didn't kill her.
You were seen talking
to her in a parking lot
at a grocery store, is that true?
Yes.
What did you two discuss?
I wouldn't call it a discussion.
She complimented my outfit.
I thanked her and told her
where I'd gotten it from.
That's it.
Disappointing, isn't it?
Me, a high priestess of
a powerful witch coven
and we talked about shopping.
Not our higher purpose in life,
not a witch recruiting pitch,
just boring old shopping.
Oh.
Um, you have your ceremony tonight.
What are you celebrating or honoring?
Today is, honestly,
the biggest day of the year for our coven.
I'm glad you're here to film it.
Us and the other coven
members all over the globe
will all be performing the
same ceremony in our homes.
You have international members?
Oh, sweetheart, we're Earthlings.
The power of Jupiter is
not limited to Americans.
Oh, what are you gonna do?
Tonight, Jupiter will be in transit.
Jupiter will shift from Pisces to Aries,
and it will remain in Aries for a year.
What does that mean?
It means, for the entire year,
Aries will experience
wealth, luck, success.
The full might of Jupiter's
power will be guiding Aries.
This only happens once every 12 years,
depending on your sign.
Well, I hope that's true. I'm an Aries.
Congratulations. This is wonderful news.
This is your year. How old are you?
Ah, make the most of this year.
Jupiter won't be in transit
again for you until you're 34.
Rise. Embrace me.
I can feel it.
I can feel Jupiter ready to enter you.
Ready to fill you up with his power.
(snickering)
(suspenseful music)
Kat, why you are so powerful right now
is the same reason Ms. Deleon is so weak.
She's operating on a very low vibration.
Excuse me.
You're a Leo.
Jupiter hasn't been in
Leo for 11 years now.
You're depleted of its energy.
This is why you are so vulgar and brash.
It's why you lie.
It's why you don't respect yourself.
(laughing)
I know you better than you know yourself.
This is who you are.
You are a shallow attention seeker.
You seek validation from likes
because you have no substance.
Mrs. Putnum, I think
that's a little out of line.
I got this, Kat.
Fuck you, bitch. I mean, witch.
Okay, you're fucking nuts.
Jupiter is a rock in the sky, that's it.
If you're some powerful high priestess,
then why the do you live
in this basic ass house?
Oh, dear.
Dude, get the hell away from me.
I'm not gonna touch you.
You have disrespected our home
and you have disrespected
the high priestess.
I need you to leave now.
I need my stuff.
I'll get it.
Come on, Kat, pack up, let's
get the fuck out of here.
Kat, I'm more than willing
to continue this interview
after she leaves.
I do hope you stay.
Well, she's not. Come on, Kat, let's go.
Excuse me.
Deana. Deana. Deana, stop.
Kat, please tell me you're
not seriously gonna stay
with these people after that bull shit.
Okay, she was rude, she really was,
but I need to finish this.
You're kidding, right?
Count Dracula in there,
just called one of your
oldest friends a piece of shit
and kicked me out.
Okay, we drove all the way up here.
We're already all set up,
just let me finish this.
So you're choosing
some mentally ill witches
over a friend.
When did we become such amazing friends?
Because the last I remember,
you never even talked to me in school.
You never even sat with me at lunch once.
Okay, we grew up together.
We were all friends.
Just because we didn't
go to the same parties
doesn't mean that I didn't like you.
You only started talking to me
because you moved in next
door and you were bored.
Where are all your cool friends now?
Fine. If you don't wanna be my friend,
I'll stop bothering you.
Fuck, 2%.
What are you gonna do?
Tell church girl to unlock her car.
I'll wait in there.
(door creaking)
I am sorry you have to
deal with her unpleasantness.
I hope you realize that she's not for you.
You operate on a higher plane than her.
You would do well to cut people
like her out of your life.
She's really not that bad
when you get to know her.
You shouldn't have to
make excuses for her,
but that's all I'll say.
It's your affair and I've
stuck my nose in it enough.
Shall we continue?
Do you ladies like tea?
We love tea.
Why don't we share a cup
of tea before we continue?
Give us a moment to distance ourselves
from that little outburst.
Sound good?
Yes, ma'am.
Sure, thanks.
Do you mind if I ask you
a question off the record?
Nonsense, press record.
I noticed that Winston
takes his cues from you.
Yes, I guess that seems odd
in this male dominated Christian culture,
but when you're attuned to the energies,
you quickly realize that women
are vastly superior to men.
Superior, not equal?
Goodness, no.
Earth is a mother. We
are the bringers of life,
the creators.
Women have more talent, intelligence,
and strength than men by a wide margin.
Oh, allow me.
Can I ask you a question, Kat?
Of course.
What do you think happened to your mom?
What?
I saw your episode
about her disappearance.
What do you think happened to her?
I don't know.
She was very special, wasn't she?
What was her sign?
Her birthday was yesterday.
I don't know what her sign is.
She's a Taurus.
I am also a Taurus. My
birthday's next week.
Happy early birthday.
(knocking)
Hi, sheriff.
Deana, right?
Yep. Deana, I thought you
weren't coming back until later.
Ah, you know it's such a small town.
I just thought I would pop in,
make sure everything was okay.
It's fine.
Kat and Judy are in there
now interviewing them.
I'll be in there in a bit.
How come you're not in there
with them? Did you get bored?
No, I just needed to make
some posts on Instagram.
I'll head in in a bit.
Everything okay?
Yeah, it's fine.
Thanks for checking on us.
(door slamming)
It must be a boring ass town
More?
No, thanks.
It was good though.
Did Judy tell you we had a daughter?
She did. I'm sorry
For what?
She's still with us.
Our energies never die.
Hers is still very strong.
That's another reason this transition
of Jupiter is so special.
Our daughter is also an Aries.
This is a big day for her spirit.
I am a Taurus and my daughter is an Aries.
Your mother is a Taurus
and you're an Aries.
Don't you find that wonderful?
What a coincidence.
Oh, there are no coincidences.
We were brought together.
Shall we get back to the interview?
Is that okay?
- Yeah, totally.
Are you warmed dear?
We can turn up the AC.
No, I think the lights are
just a little hot. It's fine.
It is getting a little warm in here.
Winston's on it.
It will be crispy in
minutes. Please continue.
- Okay. Are we recording?
- Yeah, rolling.
(dramatic music)
On second thought, you know what?
It's a little bit warm in here.
Do you mind if I just use
your restroom to freshen up?
Go ahead. I'll cut.
First door on the left, dear.
(suspenseful music)
(breathing heavily)
(tense music)
Okay.
(whimpering)
Hey, you don't have to
stay here. We're fine.
Well, yeah. I was just about to leave
and then I just remembered your request.
My request?
To fake arrest you for your Instagram.
No, that's okay. Thanks, I was joking.
Are you sure?
I mean, I'm happy to do it.
I'll make it look believable.
No, I'm good.
I was just about to head in anyway.
Okay, back to patrolling then.
Mm.
(dramatic music)
What's wrong?
Nothing, you just scared me.
You sure?
Sorry, just needed
to just splash some water on my face.
Ready?
Yes. We better hurry.
The ceremony starts soon.
Oh, you know what, Tina's
probably really thirsty.
Let me go bring her a bottle of water.
I'll take it to her.
You two, carry on.
It's okay. I can just go
check on her. It's fine.
Kat, why don't you just
let Mr. Putnum handle it.
We have a lot to cover.
Actually, I just really
wanna get some fresh air,
so I'm just gonna go outside.
What's the problem, Kat?
I'm sensing troubled energy from you.
Nothing's wrong. I
just wanna go outside.
Is that okay?
(knocking)
It's Miss Deleon.
Open the door, Winston.
(door creaking)
I don't wanna argue.
I just need Judy's car keys
so I can charge my phone.
Nonsense, dear.
You don't need to stay in the car.
I'm really glad you came back
because that gives me the
opportunity to apologize to you
for my abhorrent behavior earlier.
I'm so sorry.
You're a fellow queen in this world
and I should have never
diminished your spirit.
Do you accept my apology?
I have to admit, Deana,
you are a good producer
and we could really use
your creative eye for this.
Okay, I'll stay and finish the shoot,
and I do accept your apology.
Wonderful. In that case, let's resume.
I was telling Kat that
our ceremony starts soon,
so we must conclude
this interview by then.
That seems doable.
We do need time to light
for the ceremony stuff.
Is that happening in here?
Yes, at the altar.
They're dangerous. We need to leave.
(suspenseful music)
You know what?
I don't accept your bull shit apology.
You fuckers are rude. I'm outta here.
And Kat, don't try and stop me.
I'm over these people.
Let me just go talk to her.
(door slamming)
Why don't we all take
a moment, shall we?
What the fuck Winston? Outta my way.
Apparently you ladies don't understand
who you are in the presence of.
People travel from around the globe
just to have a five minute
audience with this woman,
and she is allowing you to
spend hours in her presence.
And even allowing you,
you, to ask her questions.
Yet you ladies are so
content at disrespecting her
and disrespecting this house,
I won't have it!
Ms. Putnum, high priestess,
I, I think things just
got a little bit heated.
I just don't think that
we understand your ways.
Maybe we should just pack
up everything and go,
we don't wanna ruin your ceremony, so
That's very thoughtful,
but we can't let you leave.
See, you weren't here to
simply watch the ceremony.
My dear, you are the ceremony.
Listen, this is pepper spray.
I will fucking blind all of you, I swear!
Kat, Kat!
Put the pepper spray
down and I won't kill her.
I told you not to trust this bitch.
That's quite enough from you.
Kat, I'm sure you realize
that Judy is in fact our daughter.
She was tasked with getting
you here for our ceremony.
Your friend, on the other
hand, was not part of the plan,
which means we have no use for her.
So believe me when I tell you
that Judy will kill her if
you don't drop your weapon.
Come on, Kat.
How do I know that you
won't just kill her anyway?
I'm not going to lie,
we do intend to kill her,
but if you cooperate, we will
wait till after the ceremony
so you don't need to witness it.
Okay, okay, okay, okay.
(tense music)
Kat, if you don't mind,
would you approach the altar?
Why?
I'll explain everything.
Why would you do this?
It's our destiny.
Now go to the altar or I'll
slit Miss Deleon's throat.
(tense music)
Ah!
(door slamming)
(panting)
(tense music)
Sheriff, you gotta help us.
The Putnums, they're killers.
They're gonna kill Kat.
What are you talking about?
The Putnums, they're gonna kill Kat.
Did they have any guns?
I don't know. Okay.
Judy had scissors to my fucking throat.
They're gonna kill Kat. Let's go.
Okay. Okay.
This is the sheriff requesting backup
at the Putnum residence.
It's on Artisan Way.
(car chiming)
Come with me, but stay behind me.
(tense music)
(knocking)
Open up. Open up, it's the sheriff.
Help, help! I'm here, I'm here!
There're killing her. Kick it down.
All right.
(tense music)
(door creaking)
Hands up, you three. Against the wall.
Kat! Kat!
Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
Okay. It's okay, you can go untie her.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
(tense music)
On second thought, Deana,
you can keep her taped up.
How much time until we begin our ceremony?
We're minutes away.
Close your mouths, ladies.
Smith is not just the sheriff,
he's also my brother and a
devout member of our coven.
You ladies came on a very special day.
And Kat, you made such
an incredible sacrifice.
Why are you doing this?
We will fill you in
on all of the details,
but first, Winston.
What the fuck? Get away from me.
Young lady, just get in the chair.
Deana, sit down! We're not asking.
Oh, in case you were wondering,
I didn't really call for backup.
(soft music)
We are recording.
Whatever you're doing,
please, you don't have to do this.
Please.
I wish you understood
how important you are to this process.
I promised I'd explain this
ceremony to you so I shall.
Kat, you're an Aries just
like our daughter here.
In a few minutes, when
Jupiter transitions to Aries,
you and Judy will harness
immense power and prosperity.
Years ago, I discovered
how to double this power.
At the moment of transition,
if in this case, an Aries
sacrifices another Aries,
all of Kat's power will
be transferred to Judy,
and for the next year, Judy will excel
at every endeavor she attempts.
She will thrive and even
surpass her potential.
That's insane!
Judy. Judy, Judy, this isn't you.
You're brainwashed.
Please, you're not a murderer, please.
Oh, Kat, I actually do respect you
and that's why I'm honored
to harness your power.
There is no power!
Please, whatever you're trying to do,
it's not gonna work!
My dear, you aren't some Guinea pig.
I assure you, we've performed
this ceremony in the past
with great success.
It's true, Kat.
Me and the former sheriff,
we were both Scorpios
and six years ago when Jupiter
transitioned to Scorpio,
I sacrificed the sheriff
and then three days later I got the call
that I was to become the new sheriff.
See, it works.
Of course, you became the new sheriff,
you fucking killed the other one!
How do you explain my rise to power?
I performed this ceremony nine years ago.
At that time, this coven consisted only
of the members you see in this room.
After the sacrifice,
our coven went global.
There are dozens of
members all over the globe
about to perform this
ceremony in their homes.
After this video circulates,
there will be hundreds.
Why me? What did I do?
You weren't chosen randomly.
We've been watching you for years.
It was very difficult
for me to find a mother
and daughter who matched
both my sign and Judy's sign
till I met your mother.
What are you talking about?
Kat, who do you think it was
I sacrificed nine years ago?
That's right, your mother
laid right where you are
and her sacrifice made the
success of our coven possible.
I will fucking kill you!
I swear, I swear to fucking
Two minutes until transition,
everyone take your places.
(whimpering)
(panting)
Place your hand on her heart.
Feel the beat.
I feel it.
That's where you need to bury the dagger
and you must do it with incredible force.
Do you understand?
Yes, high priestess.
30 seconds. I'll tell you when.
(whimpering)
(pounding on the door)
[Bo] Deana, are you in there?
Deana? Deana, are you in there?
Bo, Bo, help me! Help me!
(crying)
Bo!
(tense music)
Bo, watch out!
(tense music)
Dad!
(grunting)
(crying)
Do you mind if I just use
your restroom to freshen up?
First door on the left, dear.
(tense music)
(tense music continues)
(grunting)
She's loose.
Winston, get her.
(tense music)
(screaming)
Winston!
(tense music)
(grunting)
(tense music)
(panting)
Safety's on.
Give it. Give it to me.
Deana.
(gun firing)
(screaming)
You inferior!
(screaming)
That was for my mom.
Wait, don't shoot.
Fuck her. She needs to die.
No, I want her to live
knowing someone killed her mom
like I have to.
(whimpering)
Shit.
In conclusion, the
events at the Putnum home
resulted in the death of three people
and the incarceration
of one Judith Putnum.
This experience has taught me
and our brave crew that
if you cover true crime,
you might just find yourself
in the middle of one.
Thanks for watching Kat Crime.
It's so good.
Thanks to you.
I didn't realize how much I
needed a capable producer.
Well, it's true. I'm really good.
- 4 million views.
- And counting.
You know what this means, right?
What?
Jupiter's in your sign
and now you're successful.
All right, I gotta, I gotta split,
having dinner with my
bruised up boyfriend.
Ooh, tell Bo I said hi.
You should join us.
I mean, you're famous
now, maybe it'll help.
Maybe next time.
I can't tonight, I'm
having dinner with my dad.
- Okay, see you later.
- Bye.
(soft music)
(tense music)
Hello, Judy. I'm Dr. Louie,
the hospital's, let's call me a therapist.
According to your file, you've
been through quite an ordeal.
The first moment I saw you, I
asked to be assigned to you.
(door latching)
Just being in here,
I can feel how powerful you are.
You don't have to worry anymore.
What?
I'm gonna get you outta here.
(bright music)
Smiling faces, always find a welcome
That's why everyone
should learn to smile
Remember after all, your
troubles may be small
Give a little thought
That's worth your while
When you're blue and
kind of lonely too
You'll find a smile
will go a long, long way
And though you're down
Don't see it around and frown
A little smile will
go a long, long way
Never green, just try and make believe
The sky is blue
Although you know it's gray
Don't you find, it
just a waste of time
You'll find a smile
will go a long, long way
Once I used to think
my case was hopeless
Never wore a smile a live long day
But since I've learned to smile
My life has been worthwhile
That is just the reason why I say
When you're blue and
kind of lonely too
You'll find a smile
will go a long, long way
Though your down, don't
pace around and frown
A little smile will
go a long, long way
Never green, just try and make believe
The is blue although you know gray
Don't you find
It's just a waste of time
You'll find a smile
will go a long, long way
A smile will go a long, long, way
A smile will go a long, long way
The sky is blue although
you know it's gray
Don't you find
It's just a waste of time
You'll find a smile
will go a long, long way
(soft music)