Newspaper articles from the period reported strange rituals including the sacrifice of animals, sex scandals and attempts to resurrect a dead 16-year-old girl. Police found the corpse of young woman Willa Rhoads under the floor at the Rhoadses' residence, wrapped in spices and salt, and surrounded by the bodies of seven dead dogs.
Articles from newspapers during that time period described unusual practices, including animal sacrifices, sex scandals, and attempts to revive a deceased teenager. Police found the body of Willa Rhoads hidden under the floor at the Rhoadses' home, wrapped in spices and salt, with seven dead dogs nearby.