Welcome back! Sorry for the unexpected break, life happens! Today, we talk about the Jack the Ripper case at a really high level. We focus more on things that might not be commonly known and things that have surprisingly been recent. Our very own Sidney was just in London and visited the Jack the Ripper Museum where she learned many new things to s…

In West Virginia stands a desolate area that even in daylight, looks eerie and creepy. Overgrown amusement rides, broken down cars and school buses, and abandoned buildings are scattered across the grounds of Lake Shawnee Amusement Park, which is often labeled as one of the top ten most haunted places in the world. Join us as talk about this creepy…

In the town of Rhinelander, Wisconsin a cryptid was first sighted almost 150 years ago. The creature is said to have features of several animals in one and is quite a sight. The town has completely embraced this with the high school mascot now this cryptid and even a music festival named after it! Join us as we talk about this creature and its hist…

The thought of serial killers tends to seem so much more relevant towards the end of the 1970s or later once that phrase was actually coined. However, serial killers have been around much longer, whether we point to famous ones like HH Holmes or Jack the Ripper. Today, we will talk about another serial killer who began their work in the late 1800s …

In December of 2006, Steven Haataja was reported missing from his work, which was a local state college in Nebraska. He seemed to have disappeared with almost no signs of foul play. However, roughly 3 months later, his body would be found. The scene was gruesome and it didn't take long for this to become a closed case. Although Steven's family has …

We have talked many times about cases where people disappear into thin air and how this is one of the many things that keeps both of us up at night. Today, we will discuss a case that definitely is a head scratcher with much being known prior to the disappearance but little known after. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Daniel…

In just a couple short months, at Nocona General Hospital, more than 20 patients passed away who were aged 62 and up. These deaths surged in comparison to previous months and although most were written off as old age, hospital rumors began to spread. This and a discrepancy in the inventory of a muscle relaxer onsite caused an investigation to launc…

In West Virginia, where coal mining was once a main source of income to entire communities, sits the remnants of one such community. The Whipple Company Store was the center of this particular coal camp and nowadays, this sole building remains, telling the history and possibly hosting many spirits who were quite familiar with this place for more th…

It was New Year's Eve in the French Quarter when Josh Woodruff was there celebrating with friends. They just rang in the year 2016 and thought that year would be the best yet. Unfortunately, only roughly 3 hours later, Josh's young life would be cut short. There are unfortunately more questions than answers left when it comes to the events of that …

Holidays are spent celebrating with friends, family and a variety of loved ones. Attacks during those celebrations are always extra horrific because it should be a time of reflection, peace and happiness, especially the holidays in December. Today we discuss one of those horrific attacks in New York in recent years. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.or…

December 22, 1981, 19-year-old Rhonda Hinson left her first company Christmas party and she would never make it home that evening, or ever again. Rhonda would be found in a ditch, her body near her car, which was only roughly a half of a mile from her home, with a single gunshot wound. To this day, this case remains unsolved but there are LOTS of u…

In the state of Arkansas in 1987, something horrific happened in the Simmons family home at Christmas time. I’d like to say that the Simmons family was a typical All-American family, and they may have started that way, but there were definitely issues within the walls of that home. Today, we will discuss these events that unraveled and how this tra…

Located in Birmingham, Alabama, Sloss Furnaces is now a historical landmark, but once was a fully functioning iron producing furnace. It was originally opened in the late 1800’s and was fully operational for almost 100 years. According to reports, there is a more prevalent paranormal activity than what is normally expected at an industrial building…

As we dive into Thanksgiving week and in a couple days, most of us in the US will sit down around a table to share food with our families, say what we are thankful for and enjoy some football, we figured it only fitting to share a tale of a cryptid associated with this thankful feast. The beast is quite elusive but alas, there are still some entert…

Kelly Dwyer was in her 20s and living her best life in the Milwaukee area, or so it seemed. She worked hard at her job and had a good relationship with her boyfriend, Kris, according to friends. However, when Jelly would go missing in 2013, things would quickly unravel and appear not as they seem. Sources: https://www.milwaukeemag.com/death-of-a-da…

In 2016, a holiday that is all about being thankful and grateful, turned quite horrific for one Tennessee family. The bloody scene at the Guy family home left veteran police officers sick to their stomachs and claiming this was the most horrific thing to be seen. Today we will tell you about the grisly murders of Joel and Lisa Guy. Sources: https:/…

In January of 1963, Anthony “Tony” Biernat was abducted from a parking lot and would not be seen alive again. He was a small-business owner in Kenosha, Wisconsin who had potential ties to organized crime through his business, dealing with both Chicago and Milwaukee outfits. Eventually, Tony’s body would be found but the case would essentially die d…

We have covered many haunted places and ghost stories in the last year and a half. However, we figured it would only be fitting to end this October with a place considered to be the most haunted hotel in Arizona. That doesn’t seem like much, but the specific sightings and ghostly experiences are quite high, with even some famous people having exper…

On Halloween night in 1973, 9-year-old Lisa French would disappear. Her parents, who immediately reported her missing, would not see Lisa again alive. The investigation would halt but a confession not long later gave everyone some much needed answers. Lisa's case has shaped the way trick-or-treating is done in Wisconsin still, 49 years later. This …

Some things make the news and when you hear of it, you don’t believe it is real life. Sometimes true crime stories sound more like a movie. In the case of Elyse Pahler, it is actually a true tale and a devastating one at that. One attorney described this as the most gruesome case he ever read about it. Join us as we dive into Elyse’s story and the …

On Halloween night in 2002, Chris Jenkins would last be seen alive at a bar in Minneapolis before disappearing. 4 months later, his body would be found but the conflicting evidence, or what little was found, would make the investigation a bit complicated. To this day, no charges or arrests have been made on this case. However, there is no lack of t…

The history of state-run hospitals or sanatoriums in this country run deep with many wounds associated with it. As one would presume, the history of death, neglect and sometimes just outright abuse leaves a blemish on the property and quite often, there is residual energy there, even paranormal activity. One such property questioned is that of Indi…

The Pope Lick Monster is a cryptid, legend and myth all tied up in one, even adding the potential ghost stories due to the large number of deaths that have occurred on or around the bridge associated with this creature. In Louisville, Kentucky, the legend of the Pope Lick Monster is known by many, with many different origin stories or beliefs. Join…

On August 31, 2020, police responded to a 911 call in a home in Winston, California. Upon arrival, they found Tammy Balloue unresponsive and would ultimately declare her dead. Her tragic murder wouldn’t be covered in headlines and there was little told about the case after the suspect wanted, Jorge Martinez, would be arrested less than a week later…

On August 31, 2020, police responded to a 911 call in a home in Winston, California. Upon arrival, they found Tammy Balloue unresponsive and would ultimately declare her dead. Her tragic murder wouldn’t be covered in headlines and there was little told about the case after the suspect wanted, Jorge Martinez, would be arrested less than a week later…

There are a lot of major serial killers from history that people interested in true crime know easily: Dahmer, Gacy, Bundy and so on. However, according to the FBI, there are anywhere from 30-50 active serial killers in the US at any given time. This means, there are plenty more throughout history we have never heard of or know nothing about, and e…

In a 5-month span in the year 2012, 3 members of the Staudte family in Springfield, Missouri would either become so ill they need to be hospitalized or they would die. At first, it was not suspicious to police and the deaths were not really investigated. But that would all change due to an anonymous tip. This case would also become known as the “An…

On April 21st and 22nd of 1977, in the town of Dover, Massachusetts, there were a few odd sightings of a creature that would then never be seen again. Although only reported in three separate sightings, the legend of the Dover Demon is a strong one that has held the interest of many books and legends. Join us as we dive into the story of this crypt…

In August of 2017, Jenna Van Gelderen would disappear from her parents’ home in a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia, never to be heard from again. The bizarre items both left behind and missing make for the disappearance that much more puzzling. Join us as we discuss the details known and what is still unknown. This is still an open investigation so if yo…

We wanted to give updates on 3 cases we covered with new information we received. First, join us to give some updates on the Willard Library. We heard from Stacie, a library assistant there currently, who gave our episode a listen and wanted to give a few updates on some incorrect information out there. Second, we cover a piece of information we mi…

Mary Bell is known as the youngest serial killer in the world. At her young age in 1968, Mary caused havoc in Scotswood, a ward in Newcastle upon Tyne, which is located in Northeast England. Her story has been all over the tabloids multiple times, because unfortunately her story does not end with her trial. Join us as we dive into all the details a…

Ryan Poston was a 29-year-old who had an exceptional educational background and was just starting his law career. He had a great future ahead of him and was loved by many. Until one night in October of 2012, his life was cut tragically short. The culprit? His on again and off again girlfriend who seems to have taken very many similar pages of a pla…

We have talked about a variety of places said to be haunted so far on this podcast, some castles or cemeteries, some hotels or restaurants. Today, we talk about a first - a haunted island. Not only that, but it is also known as Michigan’s most haunted location and the location is very remote. Make the trip if you can - but don’t stay too long, or y…

Almost everyone has heard of Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster, but not everyone knows there are similar creatures spotted all around the world that sometimes, are given similar nicknames. Today, travel with us off the coast Maine to the Casco Bay and learn all about Cassie. We also talk about our favorite cryptozoologists and our thoughts on whether C…

Thanksgiving is usually a day to be thankful, reflect on the good things in your life, and be grateful for your loved ones. Unfortunately, in 2010, things would not play out that way for the Skelton family, who was on the verge of divorce, or the three young boys who went missing. The investigation that would ensue happened quickly, with many law e…

To our surprise, there are definitely castles in the US, let alone in South Dakota! On this episode, we cover the Easton Castle and its history. This location specifically has some interesting ties to a famous author, and potentially could have been a MAJOR inspiration in pop-culture. Although there aren’t too many ghosts or hauntings reported, thi…

On January 25, 2012, a body would be found in the backseat of an abandoned car in an alleyway on Detroit’s east side. This body would launch an investigation that would shake up the lives of many people in metro-Detroit, and the story that would unfold is one you would see on TV. Murder, sex and scandals covered the headlines of this case and today…

When you think of old school, wild west Las Vegas, I am sure one of the casinos that comes to mind would be Binions! Well, surely it would be no surprise to any that Binions was formed by some questionable characters involved in some questionable business. This unfortunately, also left the Binion family open to plots and schemes in how to exploit t…

People all over the world are familiar with Bigfoot, Sasquatch, or the Yeti. In fact, the fascination of these creatures has inspired hundreds of hours of podcasts, documentaries and shows. However, there is a creature in Australia whose history dates back way before any of those infamous Bigfoot sightings. These sightings have been more frequent a…

The Mathias Ham House sits in Dubuque, Iowa. This is located right on the border of the Mississippi River. In fact, that is how Mathias Ham made his fortune to in turn build a house in the 1800s. However, the home only held the family for his next generation before being sold to the state in order to eventually become a museum. It was only once it …

We have all heard the stories of planes crashing or something horrific happening, which causes many to have the fear of flying. Statistically though, flying is safer than driving a car. Unfortunately for those on Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 2501, their worst fear would come true. This plane would disappear over Lake Michigan and 70 years later…

The Stockdale Family is one of the many families who were judged when they went on the show Wife Swap in 2008. They lived very rigid and simple lifestyles, with what they described as traditional values. Due to the scrutiny of being on this show, when a tragedy struck the family in 2017, many people had opinions on why something so terrible could h…

Christian Andreacchio was a 21-year-old living in Meridian, Mississippi and on the verge of becoming the youngest tow-boat captain on the Mississippi river, where he was working at the time. Unfortunately, one night in February of 2014 would change the lives of many people and the results would be the death of Christian. Was this a murder or a suic…

On November 21, 1980, one of the worst fires in a hotel in US history, still to this day, occurred on the Las Vegas strip. That morning, a fire spread quickly and with little warning at the MGM Grand, which is now the site of Bally's. This fire would become a tragedy causing the death of many and injury to hundreds. The results of this fire were ma…

Today we discuss a topic that although could be considered a cryptid, it is usually more considered a myth, legend or thing of folklore. However, the stories and tales of this creature date back longer than most modern-day religions, and sightings are even still being reported even nowadays, thousands of years later. Join us as we discuss the histo…

Today we recap Anita's murder case and everything that has been going on for the last 15 years behind the scenes with friends and family. Specifically, we talk with one of Anita's longest friends, Lauren, who tells us some of the things she has been doing behind the scenes. Join us for this Q&A with a dear friend of Anita's who can give us some per…

It was the weekend of June 2, 2007, and Anita Knutson was living in her off-campus apartment at the time, near her school, Minot State University. The drive home to her parents in their small North Dakota town was only an hour or so, and Anita was very closer with her family. This made it easy for her father to go to her apartment and check on her …

Happy 52nd Episode! We have been at this for a year! Woohoo! To celebrate, we bring you a doozy of a story to you. Most people who are knowledgeable in true crime would tell you that the first American serial killer was H. H. Holmes. We would have agreed, until this episode! Join us as we talk about the true first serial killers in America, the Har…

In Greenwich Village, New York, there is a single-family brownstone turned apartment building that on the outside, seems fairly unremarkable. However, to many, this building is known as The House of Death. Rumors say the name is due to the 22 spirits who reside in the building all died in the home. Unfortunately, according to reports, most of these…

** There is a trigger warning at the beginning of this episode ** On October 22, 1989, Jacob Wetterling would be abducted only a few blocks away from his home in St. Joseph, Minnesota. His case would remain unsolved for 27 years and would be the most prolific case coming out of Minnesota. After renewed interest by the public in 2014, investigators …