Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast

Daruma-san & the Elevator Game ft Believing the Bizarre [Ep. 198]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Imagine washing your hair late one night and encountering a woman with long dark stringy hair, clothes tattered, and one of her eyes gouged out. After this encounter, the fear isn’t over. She lingers in the corner of your eye for days.

Now picture yourself stepping onto an elevator alone, hitting buttons in a specified sequence. Then… something steps onto the elevator with you. As you travel up and down the elevator you slowly leave your existential plane and enter another.

Can a bathtub ritual summon an entity? Can an elevator transport us to other worlds?

Today’s perplexing episode is all about 2 allegedly cursed games: Daruma-san, and the Elevator Game.

Check out Believing the Bizarre: https://believingthebizarre.com/

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Episode keywords:

paranormal, paranormal podcast, cursed games, paranormal games, ritual, ritual games, creepy reddit, reddit stories, elevator game, darumasan, creepy stories, horror stories, believing the bizarre, perplexity mystery podcast, mystery, mystery podcast

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Tupac Shakur- Duane Davis Trial & Diddy Conspiracy! [Ep. 197]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Today, we will be revisiting the story of one of the most influential and iconic rappers of all time. He helped redefine the sound of West Coast hip hop, but he was also a young man who had just as many enemies as he did friends. But his life was tragically cut short at the young age of 25 on September 7th, 1996.

His case has been seemingly cold for over 25 years, and has resulted in endless conspiracies. In July of 2023, a new search warrant was executed in connection to his murder, and now it seems the answers may have been there all along. The Duane Davis trial commenced in August and September of 2026 and a recent docuseries, Sean Combs: The Reckoning put Diddy in the line of fire.

This is the perplexing story and updated episode about the murder of Tupac Shakur.

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true crime, true crime podcast, conspiracy, conspiracy podcast, history, history podcast, unsolved, unsolved cases, solved, solved cases, tupac, tupac shakur, duane davis, tupac trial, duane davis trial, diddy, diddy conspiracy, sean combs

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INTRODUCING: 3 Spooked Girls

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000

About 3 Spooked Girls

The Vibe: It’s like sitting down with your best friends to talk about all the spooky, strange, and downright unexplainable things you probably shouldn’t be discussing after dark. Hosted by life-long besties Tara and Jessica, (and the ghost of The Bell Witch), 3 Spooked Girls brings plenty of laughs, opinions, and group chat energy to every story.

The Concept: 3 Spooked Girls is your spooky corner of the internet where true crime, paranormal encounters, and the weirdest stories from the internet all get the group chat treatment.

What They Cover: They cover a little bit of everything creepy. From real-life true crime cases and haunted places to urban legends, paranormal encounters, and over-the-top Reddit stories, there’s always something new to keep you up at night.

Where to Find It: Search for 3 Spooked Girls wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes drop every Thursday and Sunday.

Links: Linktree for all things 3SG, Instagram, & Facebook Group

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A Deadly American Marriage- The Murder of Jason Corbett [Ep. 196]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Kaydra is bringing you a re-mastered Patreon leak today. This has also been highly requested so it seemed like a good one to release onto the main feed.

Jason Corbett, an Irish man living in North Carolina, was brutally murdered in his home on August 2, 2015 by his second wife, Molly Martens Corbett, and her father, Thomas Martens, a retired FBI agent. Both Molly and Thomas claimed they acted in self-defense, but were later found guilty of second-degree murder and sentenced to 20–25 years in prison after evidence and testimony cast doubt on their story.

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Episode keywords:

true crime, true crime podcast, mystery, unsolved mystery, unsolved case, perplexity mystery podcast, jason corbett, molly martens, deadly american marriage, true crime documentary, documentary recap

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Leslie Mueller: 20 Foot Fall or Cold Blooded Murder? ft Residue Podcast [Ep. 195]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000

On Saturday May 3, 2008, a 47 year old woman, a wife, a doctor, a mother, was found dead in the creek off a hiking trail near Lake City, CO. Her perplexing death continues to cause division in the true crime community and in the media, with many questions remaining unanswered. The biggest questions being: was her death a tragic accident, a simple slip and fall while enjoying the sights? Or was it cold blooded murder at the hands of her husband?

Today’s perplexing episode is all about the death of Dr. Leslie J. Mueller.

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Episode keywords:

true crime, true crime podcast, residue podcast, perplexity mystery podcast, leslie mueller, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, dateline, mysterious death, secrets of cottonwood creek, the staircase

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INTRODUCING: Fresh Hell Podcast- "Murder- To Die in a State of Grace"

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Check out Fresh Hell Podcast here.

In the 16th to 18th centuries, hundreds of people across Central Europe engineered their own executions in the hope of dying “in a state of grace.” Suicide was a mortal sin, but murder was a capital crime, and execution after confession was seen as a path to salvation. In this episode we discuss several real cases of so-called “suicide by proxy,” including Agnes Catherina Schickin in 1704, Eva Lizlfellnerin in 1762, and Ursula Waserin in 1723. We’ll look at how religion, law, and despair combined to create a tragic pattern of crimes that were all eerily similar, and ask why authorities took so long to shut down the deadly loophole.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please know you’re not alone. In the US, dial or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. In Canada, call 988. In the UK & Ireland, call 116 123 for Samaritans. In Austria, dial 142, and in Germany call 0800 111 0 111 or 0800 111 0 222. In Australia, call 13 11 14 for Lifeline. You can also find international resources at findahelpline.com.

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Cryptid Cocktail Party: The Hodag

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000

**SKIP AHEAD ABOUT 12.5 MINUTES TO GET TO THE STORY!**

Kaydra is still enjoying her vacation. Regular episodes will be back next week! In the meantime, enjoy this perplexing and hilarious collaborative episode Kaydra did with Dave on his show.

Check out Cryptid Cocktail Party: https://allmylinks.com/cryptidcocktail

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Paranormal, cryptid, history, paranormal podcast, history podcast, hodag, weird history, comedy, comedy podcast, cryptid cocktail party

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INTRODUCING: "Fresh Hell" podcast

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Check out Fresh Hell Podcast here

Two women, from opposite sides of the Atlantic, talk about murder, mystery and the macabre. This is your international true crime podcast, hosted by Annie and Johanna. Annie, who lives with her husband in an old haunted house near Salem, Massachusetts, loves dogs, reading, knitting and talking about terrible, terrible things. Johanna lives in Vienna, Austria with her husband, one beagle and a real dog. She loves The Beach Boys, movie marathons and fun facts about serial killers.

Their idea of a perfect Saturday night is, to spend it in bed, watching the newest true crime documentary, while eating licorice and peanut butter brownies. And now they are taking notes, so they can tell you everything! Misery loves company, so listen to a new episode of the Fresh Hell Podcast each week and get into something truly horrible…

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Perplexing Playback- Mystery on the Water: Pat Mullins Unsolved Death [Ep. 194]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Kaydra needed a break so for this week, enjoy this remastered rewind of episode 137. This is the story of the unsolved death of Patrick Mullins.

In late January 2013, there was an eerie sight in the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico in Bradenton, FL: an unmanned vessel, floating in silence. The boat was out of gas, the anchor was missing, and so was the driver. Where the driver of the boat had gone, and what happened to him still remains a mystery today. No facts, no answers, just theories. A father, a husband, a teacher, a man who had so much more life to live. This is the story of the disappearance and unsolved death of Patrick Mullins.

If you have information on the death of Patrick Mullins, please contact the Manatee County Sheriff's Office at (941) 747-3011.

SOURCES:
https://pastebin.com/UDLjg31x

Episode keywords:
true crime, true crime podcast, patrick mullins, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, unsolved cases, missing person, disappearance

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The Philadelphia Experiment & the Montauk Project ft Cryptid Cocktail Party [Ep. 193]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000

You left your keys on the counter, just like you always do. But now — they're gone. Not lost. Not misplaced. Gone. You turn the house upside down, retracing your every step, you even check the couch cushions several times. Nothing. Days later, you see your keys. Sitting on the counter. Exactly where you left them days ago. Like they never left at all.

You tell yourself it's just forgetfulness. You laugh it off as a trick of the mind. But what if it wasn't? Today we're revisiting time slips, stories of portals opening, objects disappearing and reappearing in other locations, and allegations that it was all facilitated by the government.

Are these moments where time stopped? or bent? Did the government create another version of now? Did this even happen?

Today’s perplexing episode is all about The Montauk Project, Camp Hero, and the Philadelphia Experiment.

Check out Cryptid Cocktail Party here: https://allmylinks.com/cryptidcocktail

SOURCES: https://pastebin.com/v8yxqMSA

Episode keywords:
stranger things, montauk, philadelphia experiment, montauk project, camp hero, conspiracy, conspiracy podcast, paranormal, paranormal podcast, true crime, true crime podcast, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, mystery podcast

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The Unsolved Murder of Brittany Phillips ft Unsolved Couple Podcast [Ep. 192]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Imagine driving on the highway one day and seeing a pink and purple minivan roll past you. There are hundreds and hundreds of butterflies painted across the hood, and a beautiful young woman's photograph is on the side panel. Then in bold letters, running down the length of the doors you read the words: “Caravan to Catch a Killer.” You wonder what it’s for.

Seated at the wheel is an older woman with shaggy bangs and silver blonde hair. She’s a mother and her name is Dr. Maggie Zingman. Maggie has logged hundreds of thousands of miles, determined to get eyes on her daughter’s case. Her daughter was a bright and funny eighteen-year-old college student when she was brutally murdered in her Tulsa apartment in the fall of 2004. Her killer remains at large.

Today’s perplexing episode is all about the murder of Brittany Phillips and her mother’s journey for answers and change.

ADDENDUM (Courtesy of Dr. Maggie Zingman): https://docs.google.com/document/d/10ZgqYVYflQeSwCIux2tUUmNaXGb7D7MQrsOk493ZQHQ/edit?tab=t.0

Homicide tip line: 918-798-8477
Email homicide: cityoftulsa.org
Crime stoppers: 918-596-COPS (if you want to be anonymous)

Maggie is asking everyone to do 2 things:

to take 5 minutes to write their local news stations, “have you heard about Maggie Zingman? The woman who’s driving all over the U.S. in her van, ‘Caravan to Catch a Killer?’ She’s bringing awareness to her daughter’s unsolved cold case while helping other families.”
Tell 5 friends to do the same thing. Then those 5 friends tell 5 friends and so on. This is the spider effect. Maggie believes this is what we need to get Brittany and her loved ones some semblance of closure.

SOURCES:
https://pastebin.com/fXMA6zAH

Episode keywords:
true crime, true crime podcast, unsolved, unsolved cases, unsolved mysteries, unsolved murder, murder, murder mystery, brittany phillips, maggie zingman, cold case

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Paranormal Phone Calls & Charles Peck [Ep. 191]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Imagine late one night you’re relaxing at home, settling down for bed when suddenly your phone lights up. It’s an unexpected call from a family member. You answer but all you hear is static. But then… for just a second — you hear something else. A voice. “Hello? Is that you?” It sounded like them. It sounded like they said your name. But now there’s no answer. Just more static. You hang up confused… must have been an accidental call.

But then, just a few moments later, you get a different phone call. News that alters your life forever. That family member who just called you? They passed away hours ago. But you heard their voice… how could this be possible? Today we're diving into one of the strangest corners of the paranormal. To try and answer the question: are ghosts capable of speaking through our technology... and if so, what do they want?

Today’s perplexing episode is all about paranormal phone calls and the mysterious case of Charles Peck.

SOURCES:
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Episode keywords:
paranormal, paranormal podcast, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, scary stories, horror stories, true horror stories, true scary stories, mystery, mystery podcast, charles peck, ghost, ghost phone call, paranormal phone call

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The Austin Serial Bombings [Ep. 190]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:50:00 +0000

Spring in Austin, Texas is normally a beautiful time of year. The heat isn’t nearly as intense. Vibrant bluebonnets and wildflowers are blooming. And the huge festival here, South by Southwest, is just wrapping up. The city is warm, buzzing, and alive. But in March of 2018, residents of Austin were afraid to open their doors.

Today we're going back to a nineteen-day reign of terror that paralyzed one of America's fastest-growing cities. We’re going back to an event that left behind questions that still haunt investigators and the community today. Today’s perplexing episode is all about the Austin serial bombings.

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Underwater UFOs [Ep. 189]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Somewhere off the coast, a naval sonar operator watches a mysterious object silently descend into the ocean at a speed that shouldn't be possible for anything built by human hands. The object also doesn’t make a splash. Just... suddenly drops and vanishes into the black deep water.

There have been thousands of reports like this around the world for many many years. Objects coming in and out of the water, vanishing beneath the waves and reappearing miles away, and unbothered by pressures that would crush a submarine like a soda can.

Stories have been told through the handwritten logs of old sailors; massive glowing lights shimmering beneath the ocean’s surface. Military pilots around the world have reported objects plunging into the sea and never resurfacing. And today, you can watch footage capturing these objects over the years. The Pentagon has no explanation — and has even gone on record saying “no comment.”

So what are these objects? What are they doing? What do they want? And what does it all mean? Is it possible what we’ve thought about alien travel has been wrong all along?

Today’s perplexing episode is all about the dark mystery of underwater UFOs.

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The Shocking True Story Behind ‘Maternal Instinct’ Reagan Hancock & Taylor Parker- PART 2 of 2 [Ep. 188]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

On October 9, 2020, 27 year old Taylor Parker calls police. She tells dispatch she needs an ambulance. She needs to get to the hospital right away because she just had a baby. A state trooper finds a distraught Taylor in the driver’s side of the vehicle on the side of the road. The placenta was in Taylor’s pants, the umbilical cord was still attached, and her baby was not responsive.

At first to police, this seemed like a dire emergency for Taylor and her newborn baby. But then, things started feeling off. The state trooper noticed dried blood covering Taylor’s body head to toe, yet there was no blood in the car. Then, when she was taken to the Idabel hospital, Taylor refused a vaginal ultrasound. With the testing medical personnel were able to do, doctors quickly determined Taylor had not given birth. Their hearts sank.

Whose baby was this? What happened? And where was the mother? This is the story of Taylor Parker, Reagan Hancock, and Braxlynn Sage.

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Episode keywords:
maternal instinct, true crime, true crime podcast, taylor parker, reagan hancock, braxlynn sage, true crime documentary, documentary recap, fetal abduction, maternal instincts, netflix documentary, true story, true horror story, texas crime

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The Shocking True Story Behind ‘Maternal Instinct’ Reagan Hancock & Taylor Parker- PART 1 [Ep. 187]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

On October 9, 2020 in the small town of De Kalb, TX with just over 1500 residents, 27 year old Taylor Parker calls police while she’s driving her boyfriend’s vehicle. She tells dispatch she needs an ambulance to take her to a hospital in Idabel, 35 minutes away. She needs to get to the hospital right away because she just had a baby. A state trooper finds a distraught Taylor in the driver’s side of the vehicle on the side of the road. The placenta was in Taylor’s pants, the umbilical cord was still attached, and her baby was not responsive.

Their hearts sank. Whose baby was this? What happened? And where was the mother? This is the story of Taylor Parker, Reagan Hancock, and Braxlynn Sage.

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The Northfield Pigman & Sinkhole Sam [Ep. 186]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In the shadows of mystical forests, beneath the surface of murky lakes, and even in our own backyards, there continue to be reports of unidentifiable creatures from all around the world. Stories of cryptids have been passed down for centuries. They often have similar physical descriptions, despite being from other sides of the globe. Are these simply myths passed down through generations, or are they fragments of truth waiting to be uncovered?

While there are hundreds of cryptids out there, today we are talking about just two. First, I will take you deep into the forests of central Vermont, chasing one of New England's most enduring — and genuinely unsettling — pieces of folklore.

Then we are heading to the flat and wide open spaces of the central Kansas prairie. Specifically, a body of water outside Inman, Kansas, known officially, as the Big Sinkhole.

Today’s perplexing episode is all about the Northfield Pigman and Sinkhole Sam!

SOURCES:
https://pastebin.com/YSXvdBVu

Episode keywords:
urban legend, folklore, cryptid, paranormal, paranormal podcast, cryptid podcast, disappearance, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, sinkhole sam, northfield pigman, pigman, angola horror

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Missing Ali Lowitzer ft Mother Jo Ann Lowitzer [Ep. 185]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

On April 26, 2010, 16 year old Ali Lowitzer from Spring, TX disappeared just after stepping off of her school bus. She told her mother Jo Ann she was walking to her job at the local Burger Barn, excited to pick up her pay check. This would later be confirmed by multiple eye witnesses. Ali stepped off the bus, sent a text message to her friend, then her phone shut off. No trace of Ali has ever been found. Over 16 years later, her loved ones are still searching for answers.

I had the amazing opportunity to connect with Ali’s mother Jo Ann at Crime Con this year and immediately felt connected to her. If Ali were still here, she and I would’ve graduated at the same time. We would be the same age. Jo Ann is sweet, she’s gentle, she’s a hard worker. And she’s still fighting every day for her missing daughter.

Through this talk with Jo Ann, I also learned she and her family were the ones doing cell phone pings, putting up the missing persons fliers, getting surveillance footage, logging into Ali’s email, and organizing searches.

Police didn’t do much of anything for Ali. They didn’t even issue an Amber alert. They labeled her a runaway. Today, Jo Ann works with her hands to feel closer to her artistic daughter. She connects with other moms of missing children. She advocates for her daughter on social media and at advocacy events. She joined Texas EquuSearch and got formal training, searching for other missing persons.

And she feels she’s found her voice throughout this process. Jo Ann even said sometimes she wonders if her daughter went missing so that she could help find someone else that’s missing. It was an absolute honor to hear Ali’s story through the words of her mother’s heart. And I simply adore her. I know you will too.

Today’s perplexing episode is all about the case of missing 16 year old Ali Lowitzer.

Donate to Jo Ann:

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Episode keywords:
missing, unsolved, disappearance, true crime, true crime podcast, ali lowitzer, texas true crime, missing persons, crime con

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Dark Stories of North Carolina- Haunted Locations, Vanishing Ships, & More! [Ep. 184]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

By day, this state seems like a beautiful and vibrant place to live. There's mountain views, and spots that feel like an artist’s safe haven. It’s a place that feels alive with music, crafts, and color. But beneath the vibrant surface lies a much older story. This state was officially founded in the late 18th century but it’s been shaped for centuries by Appalachian folklore. This state has long been a crossroads of cultures, beliefs, and… something harder to explain.

Locals will tell you these mountains have memories. That the fog rolling through the valleys isn’t always weather. Stories pass from porch to porch, from bartender to late-night patron—stories of a haunted bridge that was the backdrop for a dark tragedy, ships and crew that seemingly vanished into thin air with no explanation, and unfathomably dark happenings in a boarding school that was supposed to help children. Some call these legends. Others call them warnings.

So today, we’re traveling to the east coast of the United States, and visiting a state where history and the unexplained seeming to blur together. Today’s perplexing episode is all about haunting history and folklore out of North Carolina.

SOURCES:
https://pastebin.com/Nr7tarQu

Episode keywords:
True crime, true crime podcast, paranormal, paranormal podcast, helens bridge, North Carolina, history podcast, folklore, Reynolds mansion, ghost ship, vanishing ship, haunted locations, stonewall Jackson

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Melissa Casias- What REALLY Happened? ft Weird True Crime [Ep. 183]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

53 year old Melissa Casias from Taos, New Mexico, disappeared under very mysterious circumstances on June 26, 2025. The case seemed to generate no promising leads and quickly go cold. Her remains were recently found in a remote heavily wooded area on May 28, 2026. Melissa’s case has gotten a lot of attention… but arguably for all the wrong reasons. There has been an unbelievable amount of speculation, misinformation, and just straight up conspiracies and lies about Melissa. These have even come from major news sources.

It seems before we can know what happened to Melissa on June 26, 2025, people will have to start getting loud with the facts. So today, Kaydra is bringing on Gina and Amber from Weird True Crime. They have been working with Melissa’s family and combing through the police reports from day one. Verifiable information only. Kaydra talks through all of the rumors point by point including the missing scientists conspiracy to get clarification for her listeners. You will also hear a lot of information I guarantee you aren’t hearing anywhere else.

This is the perplexing story of Melissa Casias.

Listen to Weird True Crime’s 3 part series wherever you get your podcasts.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAPlqQ1t9nzA9B6kAKifmA
https://open.spotify.com/show/3BHNffWPPzW79m0s5phIWM?si=1d2cf98423004b75
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weird-true-crime/id1803173020

Episode keywords:
true crime, true crime podcast, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, missing scientists, conspiracy, melissa casias, disappearance

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INTRODUCING: Weird True Crime's "What Melissa Left"

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

On Thursday, June 26 2025, Melissa Shirley Casias -- a 53 year old mother, avid hunter, devoted reader, thyroid cancer survivor, and administrative assistant at Los Alamos National Laboratory -- vanished from Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico.

She dropped lunch off to her daughter Sierra at 12:57 p.m. By 1:38 p.m., her phone had been wiped. By 2:18pm, a witness spotted someone who looked like Melissa walking alone along Highway 518 Eastbound in Talpa. She has not been seen since.

In this episode, Gina and Amber will introduce you to Melissa: who she was, what her life looked like, and why the people who love her are certain she did NOT choose to disappear. They then walk through the events of June 26, 2025 in chronological order, covering her last confirmed movements, the first hours of the investigation, and the early signs that something about her husband Mark Casias's behavior wasn't adding up.

Other episodes are available on Weird True Crime's feed.

If you have information:
Contact the New Mexico State Police at 505-425-6771
or anonymously at Crime Stoppers at 505-843-STOP

Listen to Weird True Crime’s 3 part series wherever you get your podcasts.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAPlqQ1t9nzA9B6kAKifmA
https://open.spotify.com/show/3BHNffWPPzW79m0s5phIWM?si=1d2cf98423004b75
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weird-true-crime/id1803173020

Episode keywords:
Melissa Casias, unsolved, true crime, true crime podcast, disappearance, missing scientists

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Gerard John Schaefer- Serial Killer of Martin Co, Florida [Ep. 182]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

He wore a badge, pledging to protect and serve. A Martin County, Florida sheriff's deputy, who used his power to abduct, torture, and kill young women in the early 1970s. He was convicted of two murders but he’s widely suspected in the deaths of over 30 victims. Today we will discuss the victims, the killer’s upbringing, his crimes, the investigation, and the strange aftermath. This is the story of one of the most heinous serial killers in modern history.

Today’s perplexing episode is all about Gerard John Schaefer.

SOURCES: https://pastebin.com/JnzsA43u

Episode keywords:
true crime, true crime podcast, Gerard John Schaefer, John Schaefer, serial killer, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, Florida true crime, Ted Bundy, Danny Rolling, Ottis Toole

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Personal Hauntings & Spooky Listener Stories! ft Houston Strange [Ep. 181]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Kaydra brings back friend of the podcast, Adam from Weekly Creep and Houston Strange. Adam shares some personal hauntings then he and Kaydra get into several spine tingling listener stories submitted to him from Texas. You will hear tales of ghostly and cryptid encounters!

Check out Adam:
https://www.instagram.com/houston_strange/ https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/houston-strange/id1769453912 https://www.youtube.com/@HoustonStrange https://open.spotify.com/show/0ULYewnI6QeVZq96mc9FW0 https://www.tiktok.com/@houstonstrange

Episode keywords:
Paranormal stories, Texas urban legends, Texas folklore, urban legends, folklore, ghost stories, haunted locations, true horror stories, paranormal, paranormal podcast

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Texas Urban Legends- St. Mary's Orphanage, Texas State University, & Haunting Stories from San Marcos [Ep. 180]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

While Kaydra recovers from Crime Con, enjoy this remastered version of Texas Urban Legends where Kaydra tells the haunting stories from San Marcos, Texas State University, and St. Mary's Orphanage.

Episode keywords:
haunted, haunted places, haunted locations, paranormal, paranormal podcast, Texas folklore, Texas history, Texas urban legends, St. Mary's Orphanage, Galveston flood, San Marcos, Texas State University, creepy stories, true horror stories

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Caves- Folklore, Disappearances, Hauntings, & Deaths [Ep. 179]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 27 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000

We lived in these dwellings for millions of years… sleeping, creating life, preparing food, and performing rituals. Our ancestors have worshipped their limestone and crystal, believing them to possess mystical properties. Today, some still believe these burrows harness energy and amplify paranormal activity. Others believe creatures lurk in the shadows, crawling along the walls and stealing the souls of any who dare to enter. Some curious explorers have gotten lost and met their demise, dying alone in the dark.

From history, to folklore, to creatures, to disappearances, and deaths, there are endless stories from these dark caverns.

Today’s episode is all about caves!

SOURCES:

https://www.grunge.com/1153709/the-frightening-conspiracy-theory-that-links-missing-persons-cases-to-u-s-cave-systems/
https://www.stumpcrosscaverns.co.uk/cave-dwelling-cryptids-9-mythical-creatures-that-live-in-caves
https://www.icysedgwick.com/folklore-of-british-caves/
https://www.stumpcrosscaverns.co.uk/caves-in-myths-and-legend
https://thedebrief.org/magical-properties-of-devils-church-cave-used-by-shamans-and-healers-for-centuries-linked-to-sites-rare-acoustics/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/inside-costa-rica-cave-death-192306563.html
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-44791998
https://divernet.com/scuba-news/dave-shaw-died-from-carbon-dioxide-black-out/
https://travelnevada.com/nevada-magazine/m-cave-and-the-unexplained-disappearance-of-kenny-veach/
https://wasg.org.au/specialties/environmental-hazards/foul-air
https://pioneerwalks.com.au/caving-dangers-foul-air/
https://www.dfwgrotto.org/safety.htm
https://www.lovetoknow.com/life/lifestyle/5-most-haunted-caves-us-deep-exploration
https://www.reddit.com/answers/50fab7ba-dd04-4e13-8a31-8a8e70e721bd/?q=Floyd+Collins+Mammoth+Cave&source=SERP&upstreamCID=c4a21f85-b9ce-489f-97eb-a9de2cdfee78&upstreamIID=4bfb449c-aed5-44d0-9383-2fe7c460afe1&upstreamQ=Floyd+Collins+Mammoth+Cave&upstreamQID=664f3fd8-0f87-41fd-bd95-80b7e2ae0551
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article312620866.html
https://osirisparanormal.medium.com/new-creature-on-the-block-the-potential-case-for-the-crawler-877d8e973153
https://monster.fandom.com/wiki/The_Rake
Wikipedia
https://medium.com/@chrisbigaj/the-disappearance-of-kenny-veach-7884a5bcfe22

Episode keywords:
Disappearances, cave, crawler, rake, cryptid, Appalachian stories, haunted Appalachia, Kenny Veach, Dave Shaw, paranormal podcast, true crime podcast, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, Area 51, folklore, paranormal stories, true horror stories,

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Perplexing Playback- Haunted Hellfire Farm [Ep. 178]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 20 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000

While Kaydra catches up from a weekend with family, enjoy this re-mastered playback of the story that first got Kaydra into the paranormal! The terrifying story of Heol Fanog, AKA Hellfire Farm.

Episode keywords:
Heol Fanog, Hellfire Farm, paranormal podcast, exorcism, demonic possession, cursed house, haunted house, haunted locations, paranormal stories, true horror stories, dark history, weird history, supernatural, mystery podcast, scary stories

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Mirrors- History, Folklore, & Hauntings [Ep. 177]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 13 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Today, we venture inside mysterious gateways. We step through the glass, and gaze beyond our own reflection. Around the world for thousands of years, these objects have been feared, covered, shattered, and whispered to. Some say they’re capable of trapping souls. Others claim they reveal hidden truths, and bring good luck, or bad. It depends on who you ask.

From ancient superstitions to ghostly reflections – today we are discussing one of the most ordinary, yet powerful objects in our homes. Today’s episode is all about mirrors!

SOURCES:
https://psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk/articles/psychomanteum-mirror-gazing/
https://www.jahernandez.com/posts/mirrors-superstition-mythology-psychology-sanity
https://www.cabinetmagazine.org/issues/14/mcelheny.php
https://the-history-girls.blogspot.com/2017/04/through-glass-darkly-mirrors-myths-and.html
https://hauntedwalk.com/news/the-haunting-of-the-myrtles-plantation/
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/the-haunted-mirror
https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-houses/villisca-axe-murder-house/

Episode keywords:
Mirrors, haunted mirror, Bloody Mary, Bela Lugosi, cursed games, mirror box, mirror magic, paranormal podcast, psychomanteum, mirror gazing, myrtles plantation, haunted locations, villisca axe murders, superstitions, mirror superstitions

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The Kentucky Meat Shower & the Oakville Blobs [Ep. 176]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 6 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Today we’re looking up to the skies, rolling up our sleeves—and maybe grabbing an umbrella..because things are getting weird overhead. Imagine glancing up one afternoon only to find… meat. Falling. From. The. Sky. Or wandering through your neighborhood as gelatinous blobs drift down like strange raindrops an alternate dimension.

History is filled with bizarre meteorological moments that challenge both science and sanity. But today’s stories will have you thinking the movie Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs is actually possible. So let’s get into it. Today’s perplexing episode is all about strange things that have fallen from the sky, The Kentucky Meat Shower and the Oakville Blobs.

SOURCES:

https://vinepair.com/cocktail-chatter/kentucky-meat-shower-mystery/
https://www.weku.org/kentucky-arts-culture/2026-03-06/kentucky-meat-shower-150th-anniversary-draws-hundreds-to-bath-county
https://www.hollyhillandco.com/stories-recipes/meat-shower
https://www.wkms.org/sounds-good-conversations/2024-02-20/uncommon-history-brent-taylor-on-the-1876-kentucky-meat-shower-in-bath-county
https://davebarry.substack.com/p/the-kentucky-meat-shower
https://www.kentucky.com/news/state/kentucky/article314895873.html
Season 5 Episode 20 “Unsolved Mysteries”
https://www.kuow.org/stories/return-of-the-blobs-sw-washington-revisited-by-decades-old-gooey-mystery
https://www.discoveryuk.com/mysteries/what-were-the-oakville-blobs-and-what-caused-them/
https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/what-were-the-oakville-blobs
https://medium.com/@ajhotz23/do-not-ask-the-1994-oakville-blobs-711bd8631fa8
https://www.iflscience.com/oakville-blobs-in-1994-mysterious-gelatinous-goo-rained-down-on-washington-73717
https://www.rd.com/list/weird-things-fallen-from-sky/

Episode keywords:
Weird history, Kentucky Meat Shower, Oakville Blobs, germ warfare, unsolved mysteries, Kentucky history, Washington history, mystery podcast, unsolved, funny history, true stories, weird science, weather, paranormal podcast, unsolved podcast

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Unsolved Haunting Cases: Bethany Markowski & Jeff Anderson ft Jules Thorpe [Ep. 175]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Kaydra's friend, Jules, co-founder of Fire Eyes Media, returns to the podcast to shed light on 2 cases she has been researching for the past 2 years. Jules works closely with the families and believes these cases are solvable. These are the stories of 11 year old Bethany Markowski and 40 year old Jeff Anderson.

https://bethanymarkowski.com
https://missinginhushtown.com
https://fireeyesmedia.com/shows

Episode keywords:
Bethany Markowski, Jeff Anderson, unsolved podcast, unsolved, disappearance, true crime, true crime podcast, Missing in Hushtown, Secrets Beyond the Sacramento River, victims first, California crimes, unsolved mysteries, Tennessee crimes, missing person, Tennessee missing persons, California missing persons

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INTRODUCING: Secrets Beyond the Sacramento River

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Introducing the new long form investigative podcast from the team behind Missing in Hush Town, Secrets Beyond the Sacramento River.
Subscribe now wherever you get podcasts and catch new episodes each Monday.

Apple Podcast Link
Spotify Podcast Link

Episode 1: Send Recovery
On September 9th, 2023, at 9:45 PM, a 911 call was made.
A witness reported a white sedan sitting on River Road in the Sacramento Delta.
Moments later, that same car began to move—rolling slowly from a stop, turning down an embankment, and disappearing into the Sacramento River.
Emergency response was called.
But what happened next, doesn’t make sense.
Within hours, the call was downgraded.
Medical was cancelled.
No confirmed search took place the following day.
Two days later, a dive team finally located the vehicle.
Four days later, Jeff Anderson was pulled from the bottom of the river—just 500 feet from where the car entered the water.
His car was:
-upside down
- in park.
Keys in his pocket.
His body in the back seat.
His phone was never recovered.
And in the months after his death—someone attempted to access his accounts.

Authorities ruled it an accident.

We disagree.

In this first chapter of Secrets Beyond the Sacramento River, we walk you through the night Jeff Anderson lost his life—using dispatch calls, witness statements, and official reports—to uncover one question:

What happened to Jeff Anderson?

Subscribe wherver you get podcasts.

Hosts Jen Rivera & Jules Thorp
Produced in cooperation with Jeff Anderson's family.

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Paranormal Reddit Encounters- Vol II ft. Believing the Bizarre [Ep. 174]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Today you will hear 4 stories that will leave you wondering what else is out there: a massive silent object is seen moving slowly across the treeline, a man on his death bed gets visited by a loved one, a child makes a dark prediction about their mother’s future, and an outdoorsman witnesses a 2 foot tall man trudging along the forest road.

Today’s episode is all about perplexing paranormal Reddit encounters.

Check out Believing the Bizarre wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode keywords:
Reddit stories, paranormal stories, paranormal podcast, true horror stories, scary Reddit stories, true crime podcast, UFO, alien, paranormal encounters, near death experience, unexplained, cryptid, fairy, fae

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Dark Origins of Nursery Rhymes & Fairytales ft Cryptid Cocktail Party [Ep. 173]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

You remember them from childhood—sweet melodies sung before sleep, an intriguing yarn your parents told to chase away the dark. But what if these songs and stories actually stemmed from darkness? What if the seemingly innocent rhymes and fairytales we still spread today were never meant for children's ears?

Today, we peel back the soft, comforting veil of these stories to find what’s whispering beneath: plagues, betrayal, grim warnings, and violence. Forget happily ever after.

Today’s episode is all about the perplexing and dark origins of nursery rhymes and fairytales!

Check out Cryptic Cocktail Party here!

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SOURCES:
https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/nursery-rhymes/morbid-meaning-ring-around-the-rosie
https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/nursery-rhymes/dark-origins-11-classic-nursery-rhymes
https://kids.kiddle.co/Ring_a_Ring_o%27_Roses
Wikipedia
https://www.historyhit.com/culture/the-disturbing-origins-of-fairy-tales/
https://www.tckpublishing.com/dark-fairy-tales/
https://time.com/3828261/dark-origins-11-nursery-rhymes/
https://www.classical-music.com/features/works/darkest-nursery-rhymes
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20150610-the-dark-side-of-nursery-rhymes
https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/jack-and-jill-nursery-rhyme-lyrics-origins-meaning-history/
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20150610-the-dark-side-of-nursery-rhymes

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Truly Twisted: The Black Dahlia

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000

On January 15, 1947, a mother walking her child in a vacant Los Angeles lot discovered what she initially thought was a discarded mannequin, tragically it was the body of Elizabeth Short. She had been severed at the waist and drained of blood—a crime so theatrical and gruesome it changed the American media forever. In this episode, we peel back the layers of the "Black Dahlia" myth and the top suspects of who could be responsible.

This week Kaydra from Perplexity A Mystery Podcast is on the mic to help unpack this infamous case.
You can find all things perplexing at https://www.perplexitymysterypodcast.com/

Join me on social media @itstrulytwisted on Instagram and @trulytwisted on TikTok.
You can follow me personally @littleleesha

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Recourses used in todays episode:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Dahlia
https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/black-dahlia
https://www.novelsuspects.com/articles/a-brief-history-of-the-black-dahlia/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Dahlia_suspects
https://goldenglobes.com/articles/forgotten-hollywood-mystery-black-dahlia-killing/

Episode keywords:
the black dahlia, black dahlia, elizabeth short, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, serial killer, true crime, true crime podcast

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Crop Circles ft Lets Get Haunted [Ep. 172]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

On August 22nd, 1678 in Hartfordshire, a piece would be published in a local newspaper titled “The Mowing Devil.” The drawing consisted of a series of concentric rings of crops.

In the middle stood a devil wielding a scythe. The pamphlet then told a strange tale. A farmer refused to pay a worker to mow his oat field, swearing he would rather the devil himself mow it.

Some argue this was the very first documentation of what has become one of the most iconic symbols of alien activity. According to websites that track this phenomenon, more than 12,000 of these geometric patterns have been reported and in more than 60 countries.

Today we are stepping into these fields — where the stalks bend, the patterns form, and the explanations vanish into thin air. Across quiet countrysides and moonlit plains, strange geometric shapes have appeared seemingly overnight — carved into the earth with precision no human hand could easily match.

Some say it’s a message… a cosmic signature left by visitors from the great beyond. Others whisper about secret military technology, government conspiracy, or forces of nature we’ve never dared to understand. But one thing is certain — when the dew settles and the dawn light hits the fields, something is watching back.

So are these puzzling spirals a hoax? A government conspiracy? Or proof of alien life? Today’s perplexing episode is all about crop circles!

Check out Let's Get Haunted

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SOURCES: https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/the-mowing-devil/ https://digitalcollections.folger.edu/img56978 https://www.britannica.com/art/crop-circle https://chillinkristen.medium.com/the-origin-of-the-crop-circles-con-is-surprisingly-wholesome-8226f9d252fa https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/crop-circles-the-art-of-the-hoax-2524283/ https://www2.nau.edu/~gaud/bio372/class/readings/circ.htm Wikipedia https://explorersweb.com/exploration-mysteries-crop-circles/ https://www.reddit.com/r/aviation/comments/4136ys/why_are_chemtrails_categorised_with_crop_circles/ https://remosince1988.com/en-us/blogs/stories/crop-circles https://rustytraveltrunk.com/moray-peru/ https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-wiltshire-33649458 https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20210822-englands-crop-circle-controversy https://thecroppie.com/2025/06/01/three-circles-1990/ https://petrusplancius.livejournal.com/1210531.html https://temporarytemples.co.uk/crop-circles/2008-crop-circles/2008_06_01_barbury-castle-wiltshire-barley-oh2 Video “Crop Circles: Human Hoax or Alien Art?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoD7jCrL6W8 Episode keywords: aliens, crop circles, paranormal, paranormal podcast, chemtrails, conspiracy theories, conspiracy theories podcast, conspiracy podcast, aliens podcast, ufo, crop circle

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INTRODUCING: Cryptid Cocktail Party

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Cryptid Cocktail Party is a cryptid comedy podcast started in 2023 and hosted by Dave and Sarge. Each week Sarge goes in blind to the episodes topic that Dave has researched to get his genuine reaction to it. And thats really all the show is! Dave does a bunch of research and Sarge derails it with jokes. It's a good time.

In this episode, you will hear Dave tell the story of "The Black Flash Of Provincetown (The Devil of the Dunes). From high jumping, to flame spitting this cloaked entity terrorized Provincetown, MA during the late 1930s/early 1940s!

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Dorothea Puente: The Death House Landlady- Part 2 [Ep. 171]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In November 1988, a social worker showed up on Dorothea Puente’s doorstep, in Sacramento, CA just one mile from the Capitol and the Hall of Justice. The social worker, Judy Moise, was looking for one of Puente’s tenants, 51 year old Bert Montoya. He had stopped showing up to his social work meetings and this was his last known address.

Dorothea left Judy Moise on high alert. Something about this situation and her demeanor did not feel right. Judy would end up contacting police, who arrived soon after with shovels.

This would lead to days of digging in the back garden and a nearly 30 year secret finally coming to light. Beneath the flowers and apricot trees in this Sacramento garden, and behind the lace curtains in Dorothea’s windows, something sinister was happening. This is part 2 of the story of the Death House Land Lady, and female serial killer Dorothea Puente.

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SOURCES:

“World’s Most Evil Killers” season 2, episode 18
https://csi.pressbooks.pub/darkmindsdeadlydeeds/chapter/dorothea-puente-high-functioning-psychopathy/
https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article312136221.html
https://www.amazon.com/Cooking-Serial-Killer-Recipes-Dorothea/dp/1411615441
https://www.capradio.org/articles/2025/10/23/dorothea-puente-tells-all-is-an-intriguing-look-at-one-of-sacramentos-most-famous-notorious-crimes/
https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/dorothea-puente/
https://www.sactownmag.com/the-life-and-deaths-of-dorothea-puente/
Wikipedia
https://the-housewife-did-it.square.site/uploads/b/d52b06e0-07cf-11ee-bc8a-65afc59ccab9/de73b0c0-29b4-11ee-b6c2-1be709ec9e19.pdf
“Corpse Collector” by Genova Ortiz
“The Bone Garden” by William P. Wood
“Buried Beneath the Boarding House” by Ryan Green

Episode keywords:
true crime, true crime podcast, serial killer, Dorothea Puente, murders, death house landlady, dark history

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Dorothea Puente: The Death House Landlady- Part 1 [Ep. 170]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Imagine a quiet, tree-lined street in downtown Sacramento in the 1980s. This is F Street and at 1426 sits a small 2 story powder blue Victorian boarding house. The homeowner is a pillar in her community. Well respected and kind. She tends her garden, hands out cookies, and promises vulnerable people a safe place to stay. To local charities and social workers, she’s a hero who takes in those no one else will.

But beneath the flowers and apricot trees in her garden, and behind the lace curtains in those windows, something sinister is happening. This truth would come to light on Nov 11, 1988 when police would arrive at the home, searching for missing 51 year old Bert Montoya. This boarding house was Montoya’s last known address. Little did police know this disappearance would lead them to an elderly female serial killer.

Rumors of suspicious activity in the homeowner’s back garden led police to dig. They would ultimately find the human remains of 7 victims. In today’s episode, we’re exploring how a grandmotherly caretaker became one of America’s most infamous serial killers, known as the “Death House Landlady.” We’ll walk through her troubled past, the twisted schemes she used to target society’s most vulnerable, and the investigation that finally exposed the horrors hidden at 1426 F Street.

If you lived in Sacramento, CA in the 80s, you’ll recognize this name. She is one of the most infamous female serial killers in the U.S. This is the story of Dorothea Puente.

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SOURCES:
“World’s Most Evil Killers” season 2, episode 18
https://csi.pressbooks.pub/darkmindsdeadlydeeds/chapter/dorothea-puente-high-functioning-psychopathy/
https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article312136221.html
https://www.amazon.com/Cooking-Serial-Killer-Recipes-Dorothea/dp/1411615441
https://www.capradio.org/articles/2025/10/23/dorothea-puente-tells-all-is-an-intriguing-look-at-one-of-sacramentos-most-famous-notorious-crimes/
https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/dorothea-puente/
https://www.sactownmag.com/the-life-and-deaths-of-dorothea-puente/
Wikipedia
https://the-housewife-did-it.square.site/uploads/b/d52b06e0-07cf-11ee-bc8a-65afc59ccab9/de73b0c0-29b4-11ee-b6c2-1be709ec9e19.pdf
“Corpse Collector” by Genova Ortiz
“The Bone Garden” by William P. Wood
“Buried Beneath the Boarding House” by Ryan Green

Episode keywords:
true crime, true crime podcast, serial killer, Dorothea Puente, murders, death house landlady, dark history

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JonBenét Ramsey- Her Chilling Death & Why It's Still Unsolved [Ep. 169]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

While Kaydra gets some big episodes ready for you guys, enjoy this Netflix docuseries recap of "Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey?" You'll hear Kaydra's thoughts on the chilling murder of 6 year old JonBenét, the many conspiracies and controversies of this infamous true crime case, and the likely reasons why the case is still unsolved.

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SOURCES:

Netflix docuseries "Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey?"
Reddit
https://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/theories-jonbenet-ramsey-case/
https://websleuths.com/threads/jonben%C3%A9t-ramsey-case-my-theory-key-questions.730636/

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JonBenet Ramsey, unsolved, unsolved cases, unsolved mysteries, true crime, true crime podcast

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The True Stories of Alice Roosevelt & Jeanne de Clisson [Ep. 168]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 4 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Historian Laurel Thatcher Ulrich once said “well behaved women seldom make history.” Today I am going to tell you about two of these iconic women: rebels, the visionaries, and rule-breakers who refused to stay silent or sit still. From pirates to politicians, these women defied expectations, faced impossible odds, and still managed to leave their mark on history.
Today’s episode is all about Alice Roosevelt and Jeanne de Clisson.

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SOURCES:

https://reagan.blogs.archives.gov/2023/04/17/white-house-kids-series-alice-roosevelt-longworth/
https://www.whitehousehistory.org/alice-roosevelt-longworth-presidential-daughter-and-american-celebrity
https://www.nps.gov/people/alice-roosevelt-longworth.htm
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/encyclopedia/family-and-friends/alice-roosevelt-longworth/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/alice-roosevelt-60-minutes/
Wikipedia
https://theroyalwomen.com/2021/12/20/jeanne-de-clisson/
https://www.qaronline.org/blog/2021-01-20/pirate-profile-jeanne-de-clisson
https://madelaneywrites.medium.com/jeanne-de-clisson-the-lioness-of-brittany-95288b20b597
https://www.rejectedprincesses.com/princesses/jeanne-de-clisson
https://www.thelandofdesire.com/2020/10/29/jeanne-de-clisson/
https://www.piratesinfo.com/famous-pirates/jeanne-de-clisson/

Episode keywords:
Alice Roosevelt, US history, womens history, Jeanne de Clisson, history podcast, womens history podcast, badass women, pirates, dark history

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Madame Lalaurie & New Orleans Black History [Ep. 167]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Today, we’re taking a journey to the heart of New Orleans — a city whose rhythm, flavor, and soul are deeply rooted in Black history. You’ll hear about traditions that have turned resistance into celebration and survival into art. In part 2 of this episode, I’m going to tell you the very dark tale of Madame Delphine LaLaurie and hopefully help you separate the fact from the folklore.

This week, we discuss black history, folklore, traditions, and twisted tales from New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Episode keywords:
new orleans, black history, louisiana history, voodoo, madame lalaurie, paranormal, paranormal podcast, dark history, haunted locations, creepy stories, true horror stories, reddit stories, history podcast

SOURCES:

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/april-10/a-torture-chamber-is-uncovered-by-arson
https://hauntedhistorytours.com/blog/madame-delphine-lalaurie-the-infamous-mistress-of-horror-in-new-orleans/
https://www.neworleanslegendarywalkingtours.com/blog/womens-history-month-madame-delphine-lalaurie
https://ghostcitytours.com/new-orleans/haunted-new-orleans/lalaurie-mansion/
https://neworleanshistorical.org/items/show/1492
Wikipedia
https://hnoc.org/publishing/first-draft/new-orleans-history-starter-pack-beginners-guide-understanding-crescent#:~:text=By%201860%2C%20New%20Orleans%20had,the%20Civil%20War%20and%20Reconstruction.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/HistoricHomesNola/posts/1580428142758571/
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20120224-travelwise-the-birthplace-of-jazz
https://www.organissimo.org/forum/topic/90512-new-orleans-and-jazz-history/
https://hnoc.org/publishing/first-draft/new-orleans-history-starter-pack-beginners-guide-understanding-crescent#:~:text=By%201860%2C%20New%20Orleans%20had,the%20Civil%20War%20and%20Reconstruction.
https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/trapped-in-the-superdome-refuge-becomes-a-hellhole/
https://www.neworleans.com/things-to-do/multicultural/cultures/african-american/
https://hgghh.org/blog/mardi-gras-enslaved-free-people-of-color
https://www.demondmelancon.com/culture
https://mardigrastraditions.com/skull-and-bone-gang_2/
https://www.creolegen.org/2015/02/06/history-of-the-original-illinois-club-1895/
https://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/parades/krewe-of-zulu
https://iol.co.za/news/politics/2025-04-08-cultural-appropriation-or-tradition-south-africans-slam-offensive-zulu-parade-in-new-orleans/
https://www.neworleans.com/things-to-do/multicultural/traditions/voodoo/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/c4st4w/working_at_the_lalaurie_house/
https://blog.nwf.org/2019/10/save-the-swamp-but-beware-the-rougarou/
https://64parishes.org/entry/rougarou

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Paranormal Reddit Encounters- Vol. I ft 13 Degrees of Screams [Ep. 166]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode, the line between reality and the unknown grows a little thinner. You know those moments when something feels off—like the room suddenly gets colder, or you swear you heard someone whisper your name when no one’s around?

Today we’re diving into the unsettling world of real-life paranormal encounters. From talking to persons’ recently passed, to seeing a loved one’s doppelganger, these stories come from people who swear what they saw—and felt—was not of this world.

So get comfortable… and maybe keep a light on, just in case. This is Reddit paranormal encounters!

Follow 13 Degrees of Screams:

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YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@13degreesofscreams
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13-degrees-of-screams-a-horror-movie-podcast/id1649666095

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Episode keywords:
paranormal, paranormal reddit stories, scary reddit stories, scary stories, true horror stories, true horror podcast, reddit stories podcast, creepy stories, paranormal podcast

SOURCES:
Story 1: https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/1o38498/my_brother_saw_something_terrifying_at_my_dads/
Story 2: https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/1purjlx/i_just_realized_i_lived_with_a_mimic_for_almost/
Story 3a: https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/1q3swyf/spoke_with_a_deceased_woman_on_a_police_call/
Story 3b: https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/1pp77ft/have_you_ever_seen_something_creepy_you_didnt/
Story 3 credit: https://www.youtube.com/@UCeYQboUfxjz2a9HwAaajV3Q
Story 4: https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/1omxva2/i_cant_believe_i_actually_saw_a_ghost_the_other/
Story 5: https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/1j2n6qn/my_husband_came_home_twice_today_what_is_it_called/

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The Rooftop Mystery- The Strange Death of Rey Rivera [Ep. 165]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This case has been described as one of the most unusual cases Baltimore, Maryland has ever seen. On May 24th, 2006, police would find the body of a 32 year old man inside of a conference room at the Belvedere Hotel. It appeared the man had fallen over 20 feet from a nearby roof, plunging through the metal ceiling to his death.

On the surface, this looked like a tragic suicide. But the further investigators dug into the case, they were only left with more questions. The Rooftop Mystery continues to perplex true crime enthusiasts to date, and this family is still left without answers. So let’s talk about it. This is the story of Rey Rivera.

If you have any information on the death of Rey Rivera, tips can be submitted to the Baltimore PD or to unsolved.com

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SOURCES:
Netflix’s “Unsolved Mysteries,” season 1 episode 1
Wikipedia
Reddit
https://prosecutorspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/fact-sheet-on-the-death-of-rey-rivera.pdf
https://www.calebkaltenbach.com/post/the-suspicious-case-of-rey-rivera-and-why-he-matters-part-1

Episode keywords:
Rey Rivera, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, true crime podcast, true crime, rooftop mystery, mystery podcast, unsolved mysteries podcast, unsolved cases, strange deaths

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2 Survival Stories: The Hale Family & Harrison Okene [Ep. 164]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 4 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Kaydra is currently in the process of moving! So while she packs boxes and gets the new studio ready, please enjoy this double feature. First, Kaydra shares the story of Wayne and Mary Hale, and their survival after a train derailment and chlorine gas spill. This story has been told by Kaydra on another show but never on Perplexity.

Then, Kaydra rewinds all the way back to episode 52 where she shared her favorite survival story of all time! This is the story of Harrison Okene: the man who survived 3 DAYS underwater.

Episode keywords:
i survived, survival stories, harrison okene, wayne and mary hale, true crime, true crime podcast, dark history, train derailment, underwater, boat wreck, ship wreck, sunken ship, true stories, true horror stories

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Branch Davidian Cult- David Koresh & the Waco Siege ft Truly Twisted [Ep. 163]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

In 1993, the US Government served a search warrant against religious leader David Koresh. Koresh had been at the Mt Carmel Center in Waco, TX with a number of followers, including men, women, and children. The group had been stockpiling weapons and recently the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and Explosives known as the ATF had received a tip regarding illegal weapons on the premises. The ATF would arrive guns blazing… leading to a 51 day stand off, the largest gunfight on US soil since the Civil War, and arguably one of the biggest news stories in the world. This is the story of the Branch Davidian Compound and David Koresh.

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SOURCES:
https://www.equip.org/articles/the-branch-davidians/
Wikipedia
Netflix’s docuseries “Waco: An American Apocalypse”
https://www.atf.gov/our-history/remembering-waco
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/texas/2023/04/19/449490/david-thibodeau-waco-siege-survivor-30th-anniversary-shares-story-book/
https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/branch-davidians-compound-burns

Episode keywords:
Waco siege, Branch Davidians, David Koresh, true crime, true crime podcast, cult, cults podcast, Branch Davidian Cult, truly twisted

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The Manhattan Alien Abduction- Linda Napolitano ft Cryptid Cocktail Party [Ep. 162]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Thousands have reported alien sightings over the years… but few have gained as much notoriety as this one. On the evening of November 30th, 1989, Linda Napolitano would claim she was abducted by aliens from her 12th floor lower Manhattan apartment. In 2024, Netflix released a 3 part series analyzing the evidence and the scrutiny. Linda maintains her story to this day. So the question is… was this unbelievable event an elaborate hoax, or proof of alien life?

This is the story of Linda Napolitano and the Manhattan Alien Abduction.

Check out Cryptic Cocktail Party wherever you get your podcasts!
https://allmylinks.com/cryptidcocktail

SOURCES:
https://people.com/the-manhattan-alien-abduction-where-is-linda-napolitano-now-8739603
https://time.com/7160509/the-manhattan-alien-abduction-netflix-true-story/
Netflix’s Docuseries “The Manhattan Alien Abduction”
https://www.today.com/popculture/manhattan-alien-abduction-true-story-rcna178005
https://gregsandow.com/ufo/Contents/From_IUR_--An_Analysis_of_the/from_iur--_an_analysis_of_the.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Manhattan_Alien_Abduction

Episode keywords:
Linda Napolitano, Manhattan Alien Abduction, alien, alien abduction, ufo, paranormal, ufo podcast, paranormal podcast, men in black, comedy podcast, weird history

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Grisly & Unsolved: The Keddie Cabin Murders ft Jules Thorpe- Part 2 [Ep. 161]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

On the cold spring morning of April 12, 1981, the quiet mountain town of Keddie, California, was changed forever by a quadruple homicide so heinous it seemed unbelievable.

Decades later, the Keddie cabin murders remain a haunting puzzle, full of chilling theories, potential cover-ups, and questions no one has been able to answer. So today, we return to Cabin 28— trying to piece together unsettling clues and the stories these cabin walls left behind… searching for truth in a case where silence and shadows have survived longer than justice ever has.

Today we conclude this 2 part series, discussing prime suspects and theories.

TIP LINE FOR KEDDIE CASE:
530-283-6360
530-283-6375

Follow Jules:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-headlines-with-jules-jen/id1679855147
https://missinginhushtown.com

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SOURCES

https://www.thoughtco.com/cold-case-the-keddie-cabin-murders-4108811
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/crime/true-crime/murder-in-cabin-28-keddie-murders-unsolved-california/103-1e3e7671-8c2c-4f4c-abb3-fae3ae07425e
Wikipedia
https://navigatingadvocacy.com/episodes/erinmariegilbert-wrwyn-ca46a-lljht
https://people.com/crime/keddie-cabin-28-murders-new-investigation-sheriff-hagwood/
https://www.10minutemurder.com/blog/the-keddie-murders-secrets-suspects-and-missing-pieces/
2005 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owOehiQ5jKc
https://picryl.com/topics/keddie+murders/california - PHOTOS (VIEWER DISCRETION)
2116912242163953 - PHOTOS (VIEWER DISCRETION)
Buzzfield Unsolved True Crime
https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/keddiecoldcase/chuck-walke-and-henry-thompson-32-pages-t92.html
https://www.plumasnews.com/keddie-murders-revisited-following-the-clues/
https://www.10minutemurder.com/blog/the-keddie-murders-secrets-suspects-and-missing-pieces/
2016 episode of People Magazine Investigates:

https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/video/people-magazine-investigates-investigation-discovery/cabin-28-horror-in-the-woods Episode keywords: True crime, true crime podcast, Keddie Cabin murders, Cabin 28 murders, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, missing in hushtown

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Grisly & Unsolved: The Keddie Cabin Murders ft Jules Thorpe- Part 1 [Ep. 160]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 7 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

On the cold spring morning of April 12, 1981, the quiet mountain town of Keddie, California, was changed forever by a quadruple homicide so heinous it seemed unbelievable.

Today we delve into this 2 part series, discussing the Sharp family, the details of the murders, and we begin to talk suspects. Be sure to tune in next week for part 2.

Follow Jules:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-headlines-with-jules-jen/id1679855147
https://missinginhushtown.com

SOURCES

https://www.thoughtco.com/cold-case-the-keddie-cabin-murders-4108811
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/crime/true-crime/murder-in-cabin-28-keddie-murders-unsolved-california/103-1e3e7671-8c2c-4f4c-abb3-fae3ae07425e
Wikipedia
https://navigatingadvocacy.com/episodes/erinmariegilbert-wrwyn-ca46a-lljht
https://people.com/crime/keddie-cabin-28-murders-new-investigation-sheriff-hagwood/
https://www.10minutemurder.com/blog/the-keddie-murders-secrets-suspects-and-missing-pieces/
2005 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owOehiQ5jKc
https://picryl.com/topics/keddie+murders/california - PHOTOS (VIEWER DISCRETION)
2116912242163953 - PHOTOS (VIEWER DISCRETION)
Buzzfield Unsolved True Crime
https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/keddiecoldcase/chuck-walke-and-henry-thompson-32-pages-t92.html
https://www.plumasnews.com/keddie-murders-revisited-following-the-clues/
https://www.10minutemurder.com/blog/the-keddie-murders-secrets-suspects-and-missing-pieces/
2016 episode of People Magazine Investigates:

https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/video/people-magazine-investigates-investigation-discovery/cabin-28-horror-in-the-woods Episode keywords:

True crime, true crime podcast, Keddie Cabin murders, Cabin 28 murders, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, missing in hushtown

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Introducing: A Million Other Choices

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Fri, 2 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

When my niece was murdered in 2018, my interest in true crime turned to an obsession. I respect the victims and their families because I’ve been there. Every victims story deserves to be told. No chatting about my personal life or witty banter….I just get right to the case and tell the victim’s story.

My personal story can be found in Season 1, episodes 17&18.

You can listen to A Million Other Choices wherever you get your podcasts or tune in on Youtube.

www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw

a-million-other-choices.myspreadshop.com/

www.patreon.com/user?u=66403165&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator

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The Unsolved Murder of Judy Rawlings ft A Million Other Choices [Ep. 159]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

TW/CW: sexual assault and murder of a child

A brutal and unsolved murder of a 16 year old girl left residents of a small town in North Carolina completely dismantled. At first glance, little is found about this cold case online. But the further I dug, the more disturbed I became. Despite multiple suspects being looked at, eyewitnesses coming forward, and boxes of damning evidence, to this day no one has ever been arrested or charged for this murder. The victim’s loved ones are still searching for answers. This is the story of the murder of Judy Rawlings.

Check out A Million Other Choices on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

https://www.youtube.com/@amillionotherchoices
https://open.spotify.com/show/3RdPyinzu3Dt3SVGX8XT1Q
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-million-other-choices/id1579267886

SOURCES:
https://www.randolphcountync.gov/367/Cold-Cases
https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/cracking-a-cold-case-randolph-county-detectives-investigate-2001-murder-of-judy-rawlings/83-f07921c4-2914-477f-9be4-160299e44639
https://www.instagram.com/p/CC9V23fhSml/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffeyBoukR3w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U18vy-bEnLw
https://www.hpenews.com/archives/rape-suspect-called-person-of-interest-in-2001-homicide/article_f6ee66a8-5205-51bb-8555-06b4e5ffe433.html

Episode keywords:
true crime, true crime podcast, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, murder, Judy Rawlings, North Carolina crimes, cold case, a million other choices

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A Perplexing Christmas Marathon! Krampus, Creepypasta, UFOs, and Serial Killers [Ep. 158]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone! While Kaydra is traveling and enjoying time with her loved ones, enjoy this EARLY rewind... a perplexing Christmas Marathon! From creepypasta, to UFOs, to grumpy Christmas cryptids, to true crime this episode has it all to keep you entertained in traffic or on a plane ride.

Time Stamps:
Story 1: Christmas Creepypasta- 04:03
Story 2: UFO Christmas Sightings- 35:58
Story 3: Krampus- 01:04:38
Story 4: Serial Killer Bruce McArthur- 01:27:52

time stamps are approximated and may vary with ad insertions

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true crime, true crime podcast, creepypasta, horror podcast, scary stories, reddit stories, ufo, paranormal podcast, alien podcast, krampus, serial killer, bruce mcarthur

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Worst Ex Ever: Benjamin Obadiah Foster [Ep. 157]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

TW: domestic violence, murder

While Kaydra is working hard behind the scenes this week getting things ready for season 4, she brings to you a remastered version of an old Patreon episode. In this episode, Kaydra recaps episode 1 of the Netflix docuseries, "Worst Ex Ever." This episode highlights the crimes of Benjamin Obadiah Foster and his victims.

An average of 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States.

1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men have been the victim of severe physical violence by an intimate partner, an epidemic that affects more than 12 million people every year. These are a few of their stories.

Donate to Safe Alliance:
https://www.safealliance.org/
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Zombies: History, Folklore, & REAL Cases [Ep. 156]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

When you think of classic horror creatures… what comes to mind? Vampires? Werewolves? Demons? Absolutely. But what about the undead? Reanimated humans with just one goal in mind: to consume human flesh. These creatures are absolutely terrifying, captivating to watch on the big screen, and they’re iconic to the horror genre. But did you know tales of these beings go back for centuries? And there are even some verified cases.

Today’s 3 year anniversary episode is all about ZOMBIES!

SOURCES:
https://www.history.com/articles/history-of-zombies
Wikipedia
https://yokai.com/nuribotoke/?srsltid=AfmBOor0ay9CvKRUs584kxTWCDp4iUSbnlOQgG2RWHI07tWlYZtBeFWt
https://yokai.com/jikininki/?srsltid=AfmBOooUNwm0RdbMmARlp8wqBQZNDk9cs94kvfwciTsKld_7783J8QrV
https://visithaiti.com/haiti-up-close/haitian-zombies-insider-insights/
https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2013/12/13/250844800/zoinks-tracing-the-history-of-zombie-from-haiti-to-the-cdc
https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/10/30/268-history-of-zombies-from-haiti-and-voodoo-to-the-night-of-the-living-dead-english-vocabulary-lesson/
https://www.iflscience.com/scientists-once-scanned-the-brains-of-3-suspected-zombies-in-haiti-69013
https://www.harvardmagazine.com/faculty-community/are-zombies-real
https://www.biologyonline.com/articles/dead-man-walking
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326871#3-The-reanimated-virus
https://www.ronelthemythmaker.com/zombies-in-folklore-and-fiction-folklore-atozchallenge/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5555431/

Episode keywords:
zombie, paranormal, paranormal podcast, weird history, dark history, Haitian folklore, yokai, zombie podcast, cordyceps, apocalypse, voodoo, cryptid

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Haunted Mississippi: L.Q. Ivy, Haunted Locations & More [Ep. 155]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 3 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

TW: murder, suicide, extreme racial violence

Mississippi’s history whispers through shadows and time. From pre-war mansions where footsteps still echo long after midnight, to forgotten cemeteries where the air feels heavy with memories, there’s a lot to discuss about this state. The grounds have been soaked with blood, the cities chatter with chilling ghost stories, and its’ even said there are enigmatic creatures lingering beneath the Spanish moss and river mist.

Today’s episode is all about the haunting history and locations of Mississippi.

SOURCES:
https://julianjohnsonlaw.com/the-tragic-story-of-l-q-ivy-a-lynching-that-must-not-be-forgotten/
https://www.mississippihauntedhouses.com/real-haunts/
https://www.hauntedrooms.com/mississippi/haunted-places
https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/23/travel/mcraven-house-ghost-hunt-mississippi
https://www.visitvicksburg.com/blog/mcraven-house-vicksburgs-most-haunted-mansion/
Wikipedia
https://youtu.be/4-PV_S11HGE
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/experiences/mississippi/most-haunted-house-in-ms-is-terrifying
https://smliving.net/haunted-history/
https://www.gulflive.com/mississippi-press-news/2015/10/does_the_haunted_garden_of_hop.html
https://msfolklore.wordpress.com/2022/07/28/the-chatawa-monster/
https://paranormaltraveler.com/1514/the-eola-hotel-a-haunted-southern-icon/
https://www.lib.uwo.ca/archives/virtualexhibits/londonasylum/hydrotherapy.html
https://mississippiencyclopedia.org/entries/whitfield/
https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/29136
https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2018/03/asylum-hill-project--what-a-great-story-this-is.html
https://www.tvi.show/haunted-halls/the-haunted-halls-of-the-university-of-mississippi

Episode keywords:
Mississippi, folklore, paranormal, paranormal podcast, true crime, true crime podcast, black history, haunted, haunted house, haunted locations, lq ivy, mcraven house, asylum, university of Mississippi, dark history, weird history

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Vanished On Thanksgiving: John Woodruff & Karen Mitchell [Ep. 154]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

TW: Murder, sexual assault

This time of year is often spent with the ones we love. It’s a time for conversation, connection, laughter, and the comforting chaos of shared traditions. But for some families, this time of year is a reminder of heartbreak and unanswered questions. So for today’s true crime episode, we will be focusing on 2 unsolved cases. These are the perplexing stories of John Woodruff and Karen Mitchell.

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SOURCES:

https://medium.com/@aeb2471/he-died-in-the-name-of-conservation-the-murder-of-john-h-woodruff-cd614cfbb0df
https://schenectadyhistorical.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-02-compressed.pdf
https://truecrimediva.com/john-howie-woodruff/
https://www.newyorkalmanack.com/2022/06/fallen-game-wardens-of-new-york/
https://charleyproject.org/case/karen-marie-mitchell
https://int-missing.fandom.com/wiki/Karen_Mitchell
https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/1863dfca.html
https://oag.ca.gov/missing/person/karen-marie-mitchell-0
Wikipedia
https://www.cityofschenectady.gov/248/General-History-Settlement-to-1960
https://abcnews.go.com/US/robert-durst-arrest-prompts-questions-unsolved-missing-girl/story?id=29724162
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_AFJIQeYxk
https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/lynne-schulze
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/you-cant-imagine-robert-d_b_7777076

Episode keywords:
disappearance, John woodruff, Karen Mitchell, Robert durst, serial killer, true crime, true crime podcast, unsolved, unsolved mysteries

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INTRODUCING: Missing in Hush Town

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

In March 2001, 11-year-old Bethany Leanne Markowski vanished without a trace during a scheduled visit with her father. He claims she walked into the Jackson, Tennessee mall — and then she was simply gone. No witnesses. No confirmed sightings. No answers.

Now, more than two decades later, Missing In Hush Town returns for a powerful second season to re-examine Bethany’s case with fresh ears and renewed urgency. Working alongside Bethany’s family, retired and current law enforcement, journalists, and those who have never stopped searching, this season digs deep into the events leading up to her disappearance, the early investigative missteps, and the haunting question that still hangs over Hush Town:

Where is Bethany Markowski?

Join us as we trace Bethany’s story, amplify the voices of those who love and miss her, and uncover new perspectives that may help bring her home.

Listen to Season Two of Missing In Hush Townwherever you get your podcasts, and learn more at www.missinginhushtown.com.

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prologue/id1704565234?i=1000732955557

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Survivor Mary Vincent & Murder of Roxanne Hayes- Larry Singleton [Ep. 153]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

TW: sexual assault, murder, extreme violence

In September of 1978, 15 year old Mary Vincent was hitchhiking in California. She would accept a ride from a man in a blue van by the name of Lawrence Singleton. Little did Mary know, Singleton was a monster. Mary's life would be forever changed. This is an unbelievable and inspiring case of survival, but also of other lives that were senselessly lost due to insufficient California laws against sexual predators. This is the story of the survival of Mary Vincent and the murder of Roxanne Hayes.

SHOW NOTES:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Vincent_(artist)
https://www.openceilingsmagazine.com/features/mary-vincent-a-life-of-survival
https://blurredbylines.com/articles/mary-vincent-lawrence-singleton-attack-survival/
Season 4 Episode 1 “I Survived”

Episode keywords:
I survived, survival stories, survivor, domestic violence, true crime, true crime podcast, Mary Vincent, Roxanne Hayes, Lawrence singleton

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Lilith the Vampiress [Ep. 152]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In some versions of the story of the Garden of Eden, there is a third person: a mysterious vampiress. The story of this Dark Queen can be traced all the way back to 2700 BCE. There are endless myths and legends of her that connect to several religious texts. She is known to wear many faces and is too complex to put in a box. She’s also one of the oldest surviving mythological figures in all of Abrahamic mythology. This is the story of Lilith, AKA the first documented vampire.

SHOW NOTES:
https://www.tota.world/article/371/
“Embracing Lilith” by Mark H. Williams
https://medium.com/@miainsel2/lamashtu-demon-or-goddess-876c6f1546d6
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Mesopotamian-mythology
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilith
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHJP0NaU1ws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1EKccz4fS0

Episode keywords:
Lilith, witch, witchcraft, pagan, paganism, vampire, folklore, weird history, urban legend

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The Filicide Case of Alec & Lydia Mater ft Hope Hooten [Ep. 151]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 5 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Listener/viewer discretion is advised. TW for suicide, gun violence, domestic violence, and filicide.

In this episode, Kaydra sits down with Hope Hooton, a mother who has endured the unimaginable loss of her 2 children, Alec and Lydia, to filicide, the act of killing your own child. Hope shares the story of her relationship, the abuse she experienced, the steps she took to protect herself and her children, and how the legal system failed her family.

Through her heartbreak, Hope is turning her pain to purpose. Her goal now is to spread awareness of filicide and advocate for change. She has started a podcast, Voices Against Filicide to share her story and others.

Support Hope by following her on social media at Hope_in_the_pain on Instagram and Hope.in.the.pain on TikTok.

Hope’s website: https://voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE or text “START” to 88788 to be connected to free and confidential support 24/7.

If you are struggling with thoughts of self harm or suicide, call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

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Perplexity's CREEPY Stories Halloween Special! [Ep. 150]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000

To ring in 150 EPISODES, Kaydra invites some friends to the show to read some of their favorite perplexing stories from the internet. Happy Halloween!

This episode was produced and edited by Kaydra Brannan, the host of Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast. https://www.perplexitymysterypodcast.com/

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A Spooky Chat ft Houston Strange [Ep. 149]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In today’s conversational episode, Kaydra brings back her from Adam from the Houston Strange podcast and Weekly Creep podcast for a fun and spooky conversation! They discuss season 2 of Houston Strange, their own personal paranormal encounters including ones never told on the show, and media we do (and do NOT) recommend you watch and read this spooky season!

Adam’s links:

houstonstrange.com
Email Adam if you have an encounter story: houstonstrangepodcast@gmail.com
Follow Adam @houstonstrange on social media
Weekly Creep: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weekly-creep-true-crime-and-ghost-stories/id1527820054

TV shows and movies recommended in this episode included:
Hellier, Weapons, Barbarian, The Ritual, Hell House LLC, Haunting of Hill House, House on Eden, Good Boy, Oddity, Incantation, Wayward, Midnight Mass, Coraline.

Book recommendations in this episode included:
“The People in the Attic” by Doretta Johnson, “Hidden Pictures” by Jason Rekulak, and “The Boy They Tried to Hide” by Shane Dunphy.

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halloween, halloween shows, halloween books, horror books, horror shows, horror movies, horror podcast, paranormal podcast, paranormal, true crime, true crime podcast, Houston strange

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The Wu Family Exorcism: True Story & Inspiration for the Horror Film "Incantation" [Ep. 148]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000

On April 11, 2005, a 56 year old man named Wu Shan left his townhome in the Gushan District of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Over the past few months, the Wu Family had been very reclusive. Nobody had seen Shan leave his household in over a month, so neighbors took notice. Shan Wu then approached a neighbor. He was dirty, disheveled, and he appeared emaciated. He said just a few words to the neighbor: call an ambulance.

What the neighbor and police would discover would shock the country and the world and go onto inspire the 2022 movie “Incantation.” This is the story of the Wu Family.

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SOURCES:
https://rogue-universe.fandom.com/wiki/2005_Kaohsiung_Incident
Reddit
https://www.laitimes.com/en/article/3qros_47goc.html
https://news-ltn-com-tw.translate.goog/news/society/paper/12696?_x_tr_sl=zh-TW&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp
https://www-storm-mg.translate.goog/lifestyle/4252427?_x_tr_sl=zh-TW&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp
https://www-storm-mg.translate.goog/lifestyle/4252427?_x_tr_sl=zh-TW&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp
Wikipedia
https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/society/paper/12696
https://acujin.com/f/talisman-water
https://www.shamansmarket.com/blogs/musings/charms-and-talismans?srsltid=AfmBOoqimfbqamsXw4Jiuo3OTgPzX0OglzppJcrg4oKHqyhqchmhWQ5z

Episode keywords:
true crime, paranormal, true crime podcast, paranormal podcast, exorcism, horror movie, horror podcast, horror movie podcast, incantation, wu family exorcism

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CURSED OBJECTS: The Conjured Chest & the Dybbuk Box [Ep. 147]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 8 Oct 2025 11:00:07 +0000

Today, we’re opening the vault of the unwanted, the uncanny, and the utterly cursed. From a box that plagued multiple owners with nightmares and faulty technology, to a chest that killed multiple recipients, these cursed objects carry with them the weight of tragedy—and the promise of terror.

So pour yourself a drink, dim the lights, and join me... if you dare. Because for today’s episode, we’re peeling back the cobwebs and stepping into the shadowed world of cursed objects—where once you touch them, they never really let you go.

Today’s episode is all about cursed objects! These are the legends of the dybbuk box and the conjured chest.

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SOURCES:
https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-stories/31-days-of-halloween/the-legend-behind-dybbuk-boxes/
https://paranormal.fandom.com/wiki/Conjured_Chest
https://history.ky.gov/news/new-details-about-the-cursed-chest
https://jewitches.com/blogs/blog/the-deal-with-the-dybbuk?srsltid=AfmBOooZKOiFT2H_HML8yRelIXPvKVUR2lM1SDePQRXJk4z-6ojWQw4k
https://www.thejc.com/judaism/how-to-deal-with-a-dybbuk-p3c4sgkb
https://kyhistory.pastperfectonline.com/webobject/CEB4DAFD-A8B8-4C04-BE82-852028911488
https://momentmag.com/jewish-word-dybbuk/
Reddit
https://www.spiritshack.co.uk/
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1012&context=lrs8

Episode keywords:
curse, cursed objects, dybbuk box, dybbuk, jewish folklore, paranormal, paranormal podcast, conjured chest, urban legend, halloween, ghost adventures, haunted, haunted object

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The Amityville Horror House [Ep. 146]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 1 Oct 2025 11:00:08 +0000

Kaydra brings her sister back on the pod to discuss one of the most famous hauntings and iconic murder mysteries of all time. On November 13, 1974, Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered his parents and four siblings in their beds with a rifle at 112 Ocean Avenue on Long Island. DeFeo would claim he was driven by supernatural forces.

The following year, The Lutz would move in, making horrifying claims of the supernatural and fleeing after inhabiting the house for just under a month. Finally, Ed and Lorraine Warren would investigate the home along with many other paranormal groups, claiming demonic and paranormal activity.

So is this place actually haunted? Or is it all a hoax? This is the story of the Amityville Horror house.

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SOURCES:
2023 Docuseries “Amityville: An Original Story”
Wikipedia
https://amityvillemurders.com/the-haunting/the-amityville-files-facts-and-myths.html
https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/amityville-murders-defeo
Reddit
https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/new-evidence-raises-questions-in-decades-old-amityville-horror-murders/
https://usghostadventures.com/americas-most-haunted-trending/conjuring-controversy-unraveling-the-warrens-legacy/
https://www.americanghostwalks.com/the-amityville-horror-the-warrens-and-the-conjuring-fact-vs-fiction
https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/amityville-horror-book-facts
https://amityvillemurders.com/the-defeos/crime-scene.html/nggallery/page/1

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true crime, true crime podcast, paranormal, paranormal podcast, horror, horror podcast, amityville, amityville horror, serial killer, ed and Lorraine warren

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Let's Talk Dinosaurs ft Steven Ray Morris [Ep. 145]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:00:07 +0000

In this conversational episode, Kaydra is joined by Steven Ray Morris (See Jurassic Right, Ologies, My Favorite Murder, Purrcast).

Today we will be stepping back—way back—into a world that’s as mysterious as it is mind-blowing. For over 160 million years, enormous creatures roamed the Earth, living, thriving, and disappearing long before humans ever did. The story of these prehistoric giants is far more complex—and fascinating—than the fossils in a museum case might suggest. From towering predators to gentle giants, these creatures spark both scientific curiosity and wild imagination.

So… How did they grow so massive? What colors flashed across their scales and feathers? And, of course, what truly brought their reign to an end? Buckle up, and be listening for any rumbling footsteps because today’s episode is all about dinosaurs!

Check out more of Steven here:
https://www.jurassicparkpodcast.com/home/were-back-steven-ray-morris-returns-see-jurassic-right
http://www.stevenraymorris.com/fxib7hkc3xiozuc9qc7ahu58oplaac

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SOURCES:
https://biologos.org/articles/soft-tissue-in-dinosaur-bones-what-does-the-evidence-really-say
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/200-years-of-dinosaur-discoveries.html
https://onlydinosaurs.com/https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-dawn-of-dinosaurs-to-extinction-how-long-did-they-roam-earth-45080
https://newlinesmag.com/reportage/the-congos-dinosaur-of-discord/
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/technology/article194148849.html
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/where-did-dinosaurs-come-from.html
https://www.discovery.com/science/First-Dinosaur-Fossil-Name#:~:text=In%201677%2C%20Robert%20Plot%20is,identified%20for%20what%20it%20was.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/66044011
https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/did-people-and-dinosaurs-live-same-time#:~:text=No%21%20After%20the%20dinosaurs%20died%20out%2C%20nearly%2065%20million%20years%20passed%20before%20people%20appeared%20on%20Earth.
https://www.pbs.org/articles/meet-spinosaurus-walking-with-dinosaurs
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/fossils/dinosaurs-in-the-fossil-record.htm
https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/science/mokele-mbembe-cryptozoology
https://www.fayobserver.com/story/news/state/2018/01/12/are-there-flying-dinosaurs-in-nc-one-woman-says-shes-seen-them-3-times-in-raleigh/16325419007/
Science.Howstuffworks.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCMQbxNG_xk&t=41s
"The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs" by Steve Brusatte

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history, history podcast, archaeology, dinosaurs, Steven ray morris, my favorite murder, ologies, biology

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The Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay [Ep. 144]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:00:07 +0000

In 1994, a 13 year old boy named Nicholas Barclay would vanish from San Antonio, Texas. His disappearance never made the news. As time passed, his family knew the chances of him being alive were incredibly slim. But they were desperate for some type of closure. Over 3 years after Nicholas disappeared, his family would be contacted, saying Nicholas had been found alive in Linares, Spain. But how did he get all the way to Spain? Who had taken him? His family had so many questions.

And when Nicholas stepped off the plane and was back in America… something felt off. He looked different. Sounded different. And the truth, once uncovered, would shock Nicholas’s family and the world. This is the perplexing story of the disappearance of Nicholas Barclay.

This episode features Jules from FireEyesMedia and Missing In Hush Town:
https://fireeyesmedia.com
https://missinginhushtown.com

special thanks to Charlie Leopold for editing this episode!

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SOURCES:
2012 documentary “The Imposter”
Reddit
Wikipedia
https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/802112/1
https://discover.hubpages.com/politics/justice-for-nicholasbarclay
https://vocal.media/criminal/he-man-who-disappeared
60 Minutes Australia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pUiHjg_thc

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disappearance, true crime, true crime podcast, Nicholas Barclay, scammer, Frederic Bourdin, unsolved, unsolved mysteries

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Perplexing Playback- 2 Terrifying Phrogging Stories [Ep. 143]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:00:07 +0000

Kaydra's recovering from Crime Con! So this week, enjoy these rewind episodes from season 1! These are the stories of depraved men who committed phrogging, a phenomenon where people live in someone else's home without them knowing. These men were not only phroggers, but also tormented these families. First you will hear the story of Daniel LaPlante, then you will hear the story of Equeziel Zayas.

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SOURCES:
Article from the Cinemaholic by Kriti Mehrotra: https://thecinemaholic.com/who-are-annie-and-jessica-andrews-where-is-daniel-laplante-today/
Article from MamaMia news: https://www.mamamia.com.au/daniel-laplante/
Article from Ranker.com by Laura Allan: https://www.ranker.com/list/danny-laplante-facts/laura-allan
Article from PopCultureCrime: https://popculturecrime.medium.com/is-somebody-else-living-in-your-house-b8c036eaa7f9
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxM3Y201p2s&ab_channel=MrBallen
Podcast “My Favorite Murder” episode 137
SpectrumLocalNews.com article by Michael Tsai
James Campbell's TikTok: @theevildad2
Civilbeat.org article by Kevin Dayton
NYPost.com article by Dusica Sue Malesevic
The-line-up.com article by Kelsey Christine McConnell
Amp.nine.com.au article by Bronte Gossling
Allthatsinteresting.com article by Austin Harvey

Episode keywords:
phrogging, phrogger, true crime, true crime podcast, Daniel Laplante, Ezequiel zayas, true horror stories

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Appalachian History, Legends, and Encounters [Ep. 142]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 3 Sep 2025 11:00:07 +0000

In the north eastern United States, there is a mountain range that is millions of years old and stretches for thousands of miles. For centuries, people who have walked these rolling hills have reported dark happenings, inexplicable phenomena, things that prowled the peaks searching for souls. These woods are strangled in fog. The pines lean in too close, their roots rising like ribs from the earth. And if you dare venture through, you might hear a soft humming. A hum older than blood, older than time. But don’t go searching for the source, don’t you dare. People say these mountains keep what wanders too deep. Today’s episode is all about history, legends, and encounters in the Appalachian mountains.

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SOURCES:
https://www.thecollector.com/history-of-appalachia-and-its-people/
https://www.thewanderingappalachian.com/post/legends-and-folklore-uncovering-appalachian-myths-and-mysteries
https://www.thecollector.com/appalachian-folk-stories-scary/
https://sjhistories.wordpress.com/appalachian-folklore/
Reddit

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folklore, urban legend, Appalachia, true crime, true crime podcast, paranormal, paranormal podcast, Appalachia stories, cryptid

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Dragons: History, Folklore, & Encounters [Ep. 141]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:00:07 +0000

Today we will be discussing a creature that has managed to stay relevant since the beginning of time. A creature that continues to engage, terrify, and perplex people all around the world. We see them in books, television, and endless folklore stories. Scale-covered titans with emerald eyes, beasts of fable flame, guardians in the mist.

With wings unfurled, they ride the sun, their shadows cast across the hills.To some they are mythical, to others they are a symbol of power, rage, intelligence. Eternal keepers of the right, who soar where mortals dare not roam. Today’s episode is all about dragons.

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SOURCES:
https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/tlp_lat080186.htm
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240208-the-surprising-4000-year-history-of-dragons
https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/mythic-creatures/dragons/natural-history-of-dragons
https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2024/01/chinas-long-history-of-dragon-sightings/
https://www.blackdrago.com/history/sightings.htm
https://peterhuston.substack.com/p/chinese-dragon-sightings-in-the-historical
Wikipedia
https://historycollection.com/st-george-and-beyond-12-dragon-slayers-from-around-the-world/

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history, folklore, history podcast, Chinese folklore, dragon, paranormal, paranormal podcast, cryptid

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The Dyatlov Pass Incident [Ep. 140]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:00:08 +0000

Today we will be exploring one of the most famous mysteries of all time. On January 25, 1959, a group of 10 Russian students, all experienced hikers, would head to Mount Otorten in the northern Ural Mountains of Russia for a 16 day exploration.

The trip had been organized by the hiking team of the Ural Polytechnic Institute and they were sent out on an approved route. 1 hiker would return early due to illness, but the other 9 would continue on their voyage. Just over 1 week into their excursion, the 9 hikers would die mysteriously.

This mystery has led to countless theories ranging from the supernatural to foul play and government cover up. This is the perplexing story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident.

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SOURCES:
Unsolved Enigmas by Sam Pilger and Leo Moynihan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyatlov_Pass_incident
https://dyatlovpass.com
Reddit
https://www.sciencehistory.org/stories/disappearing-pod/the-russian-roswell/ https://www.history.com/articles/dyatlov-pass-incident-soviet-hiker-death-mystery

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Texas Urban Legends: USS Lexington & Demon's Road [Ep. 139]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:00:10 +0000

This week, Kaydra is away in California at Midsummer Scream and recording all kinds of fun content. Enjoy this re-mastered Patreon leak where Kaydra gets into the spooky and haunting urban legends of the USS Lexington and Demon's Road.

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Special thanks to Charlie Leopold for editing this episode.

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SOURCES:
https://rumble.com/v2jb5h7-horror-stories-and-urban-legend-ghosts-of-the-uss-lexington-texas.html
https://www.caller.com/story/news/local/2018/10/16/ghost-stories-haunted-uss-lexington-museum-bay-corpus-christi/1658464002/
https://www.visitcorpuschristi.com/blog/post/10-need-to-know-things-about-the-blue-ghost/
https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com
https://hauntedus.com/texas/uss-lexington/
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=980475390259246
Reddit
https://ghosttexas.com/paranormal-activity-on-the-uss-lexington/
https://www.kiiitv.com/video/news/local/ghost-spotted-aboard-uss-lexington/503-2547943
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfmJgqoMvOw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xE-Le-PooU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGPF1hGPJno
https://www.chron.com/culture/main/article/Creepy-figure-spotted-in-Google-Maps-Street-View-13196274.php
https://imgur.com/a/WgDeeUj
https://austinghosts.com/demons-road-a-paranormal-stretch-of-hell-full-of-nasty-critters/
https://knue.com/demons-road-in-huntsville/
https://www.cristanwilliams.com/2011/01/23/graveyard-at-the-end-of-demon-road/
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/ghost-hunting-on-texas-road-could-find-you-some-real-world-trouble-this-halloween-1.4370448
https://www.khou.com/article/life/living-in-the-lone-star/hidden-gems/marthas-chapel-cemetery-demons-road-huntsville-haunted/285-70c7dd6f-7805-4f28-9b4c-be80b387209b
https://www.texashauntedhouses.com/real-haunt/martha-chapel-cemetery--demons-road.html

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urban legend, paranormal, paranormal podcast, true crime, true crime podcast, haunted, haunted locations, demon road, texas history, uss lexington, ghost ship

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Twisted & Uncorked: Healthcare Crimes [Ep. 138]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 6 Aug 2025 11:00:08 +0000

This is a feed drop! While Kaydra takes a break, enjoy Sierra's story telling and this episode Kaydra recorded over on the T&U feed a while back.

When an esteemed surgeon is arrested for the murder of his wife, rumors begin to swirl, and things aren't quite adding up!

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SOURCES:
https://case.edu/ech/articles/s/sheppard-murder-case
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6876/marilyn-sheppard
https://www.famous-trials.com/sam-sheppard/10-evidence
https://www.famous-trials.com/sam-sheppard/5-didsamdoit
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/sheppard_timeline/
https://murderpedia.org/male.E/e/eberling.htm

Episode keywords:
true crime, true crime podcast, sam sheppard, murder, marilyn sheppard, twisted and uncorked, truly twisted

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The Unsolved Death of Patrick Mullins [Ep. 137]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 11:00:08 +0000

If you have information on the death of Patrick Mullins, please contact the Manatee County Sheriff's Office at (941) 747-3011.

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SOURCES:
Unsolved Mysteries, Volume 3 Episode 7, “Body in the Bay.”
https://uncovered.com/cases/patrick-mullins-bradenton-fl
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bradenton-herald-normal-day-before-m/112012179/
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bradenton-herald-missing-contd-fro/112012041/
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/2013/09/01/for-sure/29196576007/

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Stockholm Syndrome ft Truly Twisted [Ep. 136]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:00:07 +0000

In 1973, a new term would be coined that perplexed people around the world. The term was coined after a bank robbery in Sweden snowballed into a 6 day standoff involving 4 hostages. The hostages were all released unharmed, and they refused to testify against their captors in court. Additionally, the victims seemingly showed adoration for their captors, and hostility against police.

So was this a survival technique… or was it something much more perplexing? This is the story of Stockholm Syndrome.

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true crime, true crime podcast, bank robbery, stockholm, stockholm syndrome, weird history, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, strange history, psychology

SOURCES:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-23/is-stockholm-syndrome-a-myth/102738084
my.clevelandclinic.org
https://www.euronews.com/health/2023/08/23/stockholm-syndrome-50-years-on-is-the-condition-real-or-was-it-invented-to-discredit-women
Smithsonian.com
history.com

Podcasts mentioned:
Criminal podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rWproKnBf3noZSt6TyQt1
Memory Motel podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memory-motel/id1084076357

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Haunted History & Creatures of Monterey County, California! [Ep. 135]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:00:07 +0000

What would you do if you saw a Lady in Black? What would you do if you were hiking in the woods, and saw a giant… standing over the hills in the distance? What would you do if you locked eyes with an unidentified creature in the ocean? Today’s episode is all about legends, haunts, and creatures from Monterey County, CA!

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SOURCES:
https://www.thecalifornian.com/story/news/2019/10/30/salinas-valley-ghost-stories-haunted-locations-monterey-county-california/2386320001/
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/los-coches-adobe
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/cover_collections/what-history-tells-us-about-some-of-the-county-s-spookiest-spots/article_e991d58c-fb68-11e9-a36f-8ba32b86047f.html https://soulofca.org/californias-central-coast/explore/cities-of-the-central-coast/soledad/ https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-cities/most-haunted-places-in-monterey/ https://www.seemonterey.com/plan-your-visit/itineraries/history-heritage/ https://www.seemonterey.com/blog/must-see-haunts-in-monterey-county-ca-this-halloween/ https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/831_tales/the-tale-of-bobo-monterey-bay-s-sea-creature-resurfaces/article_5f07cfa2-957b-5549-a7e9-3c336e110a82.amp.html https://hauntedhouses.com/california/stokes-adobe/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Watchers

Episode keywords:
monterrey, california, ghost adventures, paranormal, paranormal podcast, folklore, urban legend, dark watchers, bobo monterey bay sea creature, cryptid, haunted locations, los coches, ghost stories

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The Central Texas Floods: How to Help

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:27:01 +0000

July 4th weekend, Central Texas was flooded and many have lost their lives. Nearly 200 are still missing. If you are able to, please donate to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund.

https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4201

Additionally, if you or someone you know was directly affected by the floods or the tragedy at Camp Mystic, Crawford Clinics is offering extremely discounted if not free therapy services with licensed professionals. They do offer virtual services.

https://crawfordclinics.com

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The Finders Cult & Their CIA Connection [Ep. 134]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 9 Jul 2025 11:00:08 +0000

In March of this year, I dove deep into the Satanic Panic, or so I thought. I left that week thinking the Satanic Panic was nothing more than a baseless moral panic, one that ended up ruining the lives of many innocent adults, and brainwashing children into having false memories, thinking they had suffered horrific abuse. But what if I told you that yes, while all of that is still true, there were others during that time hiding in the shadows, doing the very things people during the panic feared?

And… what if I told you they may have had help from some of the most powerful people in the world?

Today, we will be exploring one of the most unsettling mysteries of the 80s, and chilling ties to the Central Intelligence Agency. This is the story of The Finders.

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SOURCES:
https://vault.fbi.gov/the-finders
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCSZ9fsqsu8
https://web.archive.org/web/20220707184916/https://www.vice.com/en/article/7x53vg/the-finders-cult-from-the-80s-was-patient-zero-for-epstein
https://abnews.com/article/4c5cd8141e930159ea3e4f0492a41ade
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1987/02/09/cult-weaned-children-from-their-parents/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1987/02/08/ex-finders-tell-of-games-complex-beliefs/dcb48101-8d06-4777-a8e3-fcf46fd7ed0f/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn_6SnINIy4
Wikipedia

Episode keywords:
fbi, cia, conspiracy, conspiracy theory, true crime, true crime podcast, unsolved, the finders, cult, epstein, jeffrey epstein

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Clowns: History, Legends, Murder, & Sightings [Ep. 133]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 11:00:07 +0000

We’re all familiar with clowns. Known for their colorful oversized costumes and facial features, distinctive makeup, and general buffoonery, their purpose is to induce hearty laughter. This career goes back thousands and thousands of years and still persists today. While many enjoy clowns, there are just as many if not more, young and old, who find clowns to be absolutely terrifying. So where did clowns come from? Why are we so scared of them? Should we be scared of them? Let’s get into it.Today’s episode is all about clowns. We will get into the history and lore, then hear about some creepy encounters and even murders!

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SOURCES:
https://www.britannica.com/art/clown
https://www.historyofcircus.com/circus-facts/circus-clowns-history-and-facts/
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-weird-reason-were-afraid-of-clowns/
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2016/oct/31/the-great-clown-panic-of-2016-a-volatile-mix-of-fear-and-contagion
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-37628664
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-37567132
https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/03/us/florida-killer-clown-sheila-keen-warren-release
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/crime/2025/05/27/florida-killer-clown-murder-wellington-woman-killed-1990/83670882007/
Reddit
https://www.snopes.com/articles/392386/sprinkles-the-clown/
https://www.snopes.com/articles/381361/clown-trail-cam-pictures/
Wikipedia

Episode keywords:
clowns, weird history, paranormal, paranormal podcast, sprinkles the clown, john wayne gacy, killer clown, clown panic, mass hysteria, reddit stories, folklore, urban legend, sheila keen warren

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The Alien Abduction of Betty & Barney Hill [Ep. 132]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:00:08 +0000

In the 1960s, a married couple from New Hampshire would share their unbelievable close encounter with the third kind. Their story would make headlines from coast to coast. They would go on to be studied by thousands of experts. And today, this encounter is still considered one of the most compelling accounts that proves there’s more out there.

This is the story of the abduction of Betty and Barney Hill.

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SOURCES:
“Close Encounters” Volume 1 by Duncan Murphy
“The Interrupted Journey” by John G Fuller

Episode keywords:
aliens, ufo, paranormal, paranormal podcast, uap, ufo podcast, alien podcast, uap podcast, true crime, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, close encounters, betty and barney hill

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A Perplexing Listenersode: Vol. 2 [Ep. 131]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:00:08 +0000

Kaydra dives into another volume of perplexing listener stories! Enjoy 5 stories from listeners like you. Have a story you'd like to submit? Email Kaydra at perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com

Story 1: Brianna's paranormal encounters
Story 2: An aswang encounter
Story 3: Nick's sleep paralysis and poltergeist experience
Story 4: Danica's haunted doll
Story 5: Crime to Burn's April shares her encounter with a seriously creepy and dangerous man

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Episode keywords:
paranormal, paranormal podcast, true crime, true crime podcast, reddit stories, true horror stories, creepy stories, aswang, sleep paralysis, poltergiest, haunted doll

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The Wendorf Murders & Kentucky Teen Vampire Cult ft Like Mother Like Murder [Ep. 130]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:00:08 +0000

Kaydra takes a break from story tellng this week and brings you a special feed drop: a crossover episode she recorded several months ago with Like Mother Like Murder! On November 25, 1996, Naomi Ruth Queen and Richard Wendorf were found murdered in their Eustis, Florida home. The perpetrators? A teen vampire cult.

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SOURCES:
https://www.dailycommercial.com/story/news/local/eustis/2020/04/11/vampire-killer-keeps-his-life-sentence/1367922007/
https://www.dailycommercial.com/story/news/local/eustis/2019/12/01/mother-of-vampire-cult-killer-ive-changed/2178130007/
https://www.oxygen.com/deadly-cults/crime-news/vampire-rod-ferrell-heather-wendorf-murder-what-to-know
https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1998/05/15/mother-of-vampire-killer-is-unwelcome/
https://www.dailycommercial.com/story/news/local/eustis/2019/11/17/vampire-cult-leader-looking-for-reduced-sentence/2275368007/
https://www.oxygen.com/deadly-cults/crime-news/vampire-rod-ferrell-heather-wendorf-murder-what-to-know
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94130515/naoma-ruth-wendorf
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94130409/richard-james-wendorf
https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Naoma_and_Richard_Wendorf
https://www.biggestuscities.com/city/eustis-florida
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/florida-vampire-cult-killer-sentence-40-years_n_5c0ae460e4b0ab8cf6933c17
https://www.oxygen.com/deadly-cults/man-sired-rod-ferrell-vampire-clan-exclusive-1996-bludgeoning-murder
https://library.law.fsu.edu/Digital-Collections/flsupct/dockets/93127/93127ini.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWclRSulGFQ

Episode keywords:
cult, true crime, true crime podcast, murder, wendorf murders, vampires, cults

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The Aswang & The Manananggal [Ep. 129]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 4 Jun 2025 11:00:08 +0000

Today we will be discussing the most feared monster in all of Filipino folklore. These shapeshifting creatures appear as humans during the day, and transform into horrifying predators at night. They have been described as having backward feet, reversed toenails and bloodshot eyes. These creatures are so deeply ingrained into Filipino beliefs, that some rural areas of the Philippines continue to hold the belief in this creature today.

This is the story of the Aswang.

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SOURCES:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/aswang
https://discover.hubpages.com/education/The-Aswang-Filipino-Folk-Monster
Wikipedia
https://vocal.media/education/philippine-myth-and-folklores
https://history.howstuffworks.com/world-history/cia-vampires-communist-rebels-philippines.htm
https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-general/manananggal-0017938
Reddit

Episode keywords:
cryptid, cryptid podcast, paranormal, paranormal podcast, folklore, urban legend, aswang, manananggal, filipino, filipino folklore, vampire

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The Tetris Murders ft Astonishing Legends [Ep. 128]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 28 May 2025 11:00:10 +0000

Vladimir Pokhilko was the president of AnimaTek, a software company based out of San Francisco, CA. The conclusion of his legacy for the last 2 decades has been as follows: not seeing a way out of his financial troubles, in 1998, Pokhilko brutally murdered his 39 year old wife, Yelena Fedotova, and their 12 year old son, Peter, before he completed suicide. But recently, a 2022 documentary has attempted to re-write this narrative, coming forward with multiple experts and witnesses, alleging Vladimir Pokhilko was not a murderer at all: he was targeted by a Russian mob. He and his family were actually murdered. But could this be true? Or is it just a baseless conspiracy theory?

This is the story of the Tetris Murders.

Astonishing Legends: https://astonishinglegends.com

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SOURCES:
2022 Docuseries "The Tetris Murders"
https://www.mobygames.com/person/930/vladimir-pokhilko/
https://www.cbr.com/tetris-movie-omits-vladimir-pokhilko-murder/
Wikipedia
https://nypost.com/2022/12/05/was-the-tetris-co-creator-the-victim-of-a-russian-mob-hit/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/risasarachan/2022/12/05/the-tetris-murders-docuseries-explores-mysterious-death-of-tetris-co-developer-and-his-family/
https://www.foxnews.com/us/tetris-co-developers-death-ruled-murder-suicide-still-haunts-investigator
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1344622324000786
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10208326/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suspicious_Russia-related_deaths_since_2022

Episode keywords:
conspiracy, true crime, murder, true crime podcast, serial killer, murder suicide, unsolved, tetris murders, astonishing legends

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The Blount Family Bombing [Ep. 127]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 21 May 2025 11:00:07 +0000

On Thanksgiving evening, November 28, 1985, there would be a deadly explosion at Hilltop Mobile Home Park at 7800 Jacksboro Highway between Lake Worth and Azle, Texas, just outside Fort Worth. The explosion would kill three members of the Blount family: Joe Blount, his daughter Angela, and Angela’s cousin, Michael Columbus. And to this day, what happened remains a mystery. This is the story of the Blount Family bombing.

If you have information on what happened to the Blount Family, you are encouraged to contact the Attorney General of Texas at 512-463-2100.

SOURCES:
https://web.archive.org/web/20100830181454/
http://www.michaeltoney.com/case.htm
https://www.deseret.com/1997/12/6/19349732/12-year-probe-into-briefcase-blast-at-texas-home-finally-yields-an-arrest/
https://murderpedia.org/male.T/t/toney-michael-roy.htm
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/man-convicted-in-lake-worth-bombing-dies-in-crash/287-411350872
https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/jyly61/a_thanksgiving_mystery_the_blount_family_bombing/
The Fort Worth Star Telegram

Episode keywords:
true crime, true crime podcast, unsolved, unsolved cases, blount family bombing, texas true crime, texas history

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Fort Concho & Haunted San Angelo [Ep. 126]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 14 May 2025 11:00:07 +0000

Established in 1867, Fort Concho was built along the banks of the Concho River in San Angelo, Texas to protect frontier settlements, patrol and map the vast landscapes of West Texas, and to quell local threats. Hundreds of soldiers lived here, they would have comradery here, a second family, but they also experienced extreme trauma, battles, violence, bloodshed. And it seems some of the residents of Fort Concho never left. As you continue to venture through San Angelo you will also find many other haunted hot spots, from haunted hotels to a haunted university. So let’s get into it. This is the story of Fort Concho and some other haunted hot spots in San Angelo, Texas.

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SOURCES:
https://fortconcho.com/
Wikipedia
https://www.gosanangelo.com/
Concho Valley Paranormal Investigation: https://youtu.be/VSvbWdVdm0s
https://www.hauntedrooms.com/texas/ghost-hunts/historic-fort-concho-san-angelo-tx
https://www.legendsofamerica.com/tx-fortconcho/
https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com
https://www.asurampage.com/archives/the-ghost-of-asu/article_4fe99303-dfe1-54d9-8582-0e74aa465e38.html
https://975kgkl.com/an-angelo-state-ghost-story-continues-to-vex-the-campus/
Reddit

Episode keywords:
texas true crime, true crime, true crime podcast, paranormal, paranormal podcast, urban legend, folklore, unsolved, haunted, haunted locations, san angelo, fort concho, angelo state university

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Creepy r/LetsNotMeet Stories [Ep. 125]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 7 May 2025 11:00:08 +0000

In this Patreon leak episode, Kaydra shares 3 spine tingling encounters from the /LetsNotMeet subreddit. These are terrifying allegedly true stories of first person encounters with dangerous people.

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Episode keywords:
true crime, true crime podcast, creepy stories, creepy reddit, horror, true horror stories, lets not meet, reddit stories

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The Disappearances of Brian Shaffer & Niqui McCown ft A Trial By Podcast [Ep. 124]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000

In another special collaborative episode, Perplexity brings you a double disappearance episode. Kelsey from A Trial by Podcast tells the infamous story of the disappearance of Brian Shaffer and Kaydra covers a Perplexed Society member request, the heartbreaking disturbing disappearance of Niqui McCown.

If you have information on the disappearance of Brian Shaffer, you are urged to contact the Columbus Police Department at 614-645-4545 or contact StopCrime.org

If you have information on the disappearance of Niqui McCown, you are urged to contact the Richmond Police Department at 765-983-7247.

For more information on the Niqui McCown case, listen to the Missing Niqui McCown podcast.

Be sure to check out A Trial By Podcast: https://www.atrialbypodcast.com

Episode keywords:
true crime, true crime podcast, unsolved, missing, missing persons, disappearance, unsolved cases, brian shaffer, niqui mccown, a trial by podcast

SOURCES:
Gurley, A. (2025, April 1). Brian Shaffer... Revisiting the bizarre disappearance — 19 years later. People. https:///brian-shaffer-disappearance-update-2025
Johnston, A. (2009, April). In the name of the father. Columbus Monthly. https://www.columbusmonthly.com/story/news/2009/04/01/in-name-father/22956059007/
Miner, A. (2008, October 12). Brian Shaffer: Clue could lead to missing student. The Lantern. https://www./2008/10/clue-could-lead-to-missing-student/
Pepi, K. (2016, November 13). A guy walks into a bar — and is never seen again. Mel Magazine. https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/brian-shaffer-disappearance-10-years-later
Shaffer, B. R. (2006). Missing person alert: Brian Randall Shaffer [FBI ViCAP Bulletin No. 2006-06-01]. Federal Bureau of Investigation. https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/brian-randall-shaffer
Sullivan, D. (2009, April 12). Is Brian Shaffer alive? The Lantern. https://www./2009/04/is-brian-shaffer-alive/Sullivan, M. (2014, September). When missing persons cases go cold. Columbus Monthly. https://www.columbusmonthly.com/story/news/2014/09/01/when-missing-persons-cases-go/22950836007
/https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/cold-case-spotlight/family-still-fighting-answers-23-years-indiana-woman-niqui-mccown-disa-rcna163973
https://vocal.media/criminal/the-disappearance-of-niqui-mc-cown
https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Niqui_McCown
https://unsolved.com/gallery/marilyn-aeoeniquiae%C2%9D-mccown/
https://dayton247now.com/podcast/missing-niqui-mccown/missing-niqui-mccown-key-characters-behind-the-story

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Mysterious Deaths: Phoebe Handsjuk & Jelani Day ft Serial Napper [Ep. 123]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000

In this special collaborative episode, Kaydra brings on Nikki from the Serial Napper podcast. The ladies share 2 mysterious and suspicious death cases. Kaydra covers the death of Phoebe Handsjuk and Nikki covers the unsettling death of Jelani Day.

Be sure to check out Serial Napper wherever you get your podcasts! https://serialnapper.com

If you have information on the Phoebe Handsjuk case, fill out the form here: https://www.phoebehandsjuk.com/contact-us/

If you have information on the Jelani Day case, you can submit a tip by calling the FBI tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for substantial information related to the disappearance and death of Jelani Day. You can also contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.

Phoebe Handsjuk Show Notes:
https://www.mamamia.com.au/phoebe-handsjuk-death/
https://www.phoebehandsjuk.com
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/coroner-finds-baillee-schneider-death-was-self-inflicted-after-break-up-20200616-p552y1.html
https://www.allthatsinteresting.com/phoebe-handsjuk
https://www.smh.com.au/interactive/2016/phoebesfall/index.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10033013/Investigators-blow-lid-Phoebe-Handsjuks-bizarre-garbage-chute-death-experiment.html

Jelani Day Show Notes:
https://www.voicesforjelaniday.com/
https://www.thejelanidayfoundation.org/
https://pantagraph.com/timeline---jelani-day/html_9613ecd0-848a-5083-a70c-ea41470fb852.html
https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2024-08-26/three-years-later-jelani-day-joint-task-force-is-not-actively-investigating-as-family-continues-to-seek-answers

Episode keywords:
true crime, true crime podcast, disappearance, murder, missing person, missing, missing persons cases, unsolved, unsolved cases, jelani day, phoebe handsjuk, serial napper

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Glitch in the Matrix Stories [Ep. 122]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000

What would you do if you awoke to find yourself in another dimension? Or if you looked around your room and saw subtle differences, like your bedsheets were different? Is it possible to wake up in another dimension? Are glitches in the matrix real? This is the story of Lerina Garcia and other glitches in the matrix.

SOURCES:
https://www.infinityexplorers.com/lerina-garcia-gordo-terrified-woman-another-universe/
https://myblue.org/time-slip/
https://www.strangerdimensions.com/2016/09/20/lerina-garcia-wake-another-universe/
https://tendencias21.levante-emv.com/la-realidad-estaria-compuesta-de-multiples-universos_a1701.html
Reddit

Episode keywords:
paranormal, paranormal podcast, glitch, glitch in the matrix, reddit stories, creepy stories, time travel, lerina garcia

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The Tunguska Event [Ep. 121]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 9 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000

In a remote area of Siberia in June of 1908, there would be a massive explosion. According to most scientists, this explosion was caused by an asteroid that exploded with the power of 250 Hiroshima bombs. This explosion would be spotted around the world and have ripple effects. But at the time, hardly anyone knew it had happened because this area of Siberia was so incredibly remote. It wouldn’t be investigated until years later and scientists still can’t be one hundred percent certain of the cause. This explosion has led to thousands of scientific studies, and fascinating conspiracy theories. This is the story of the Tunguska event.

SOURCES:
https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/blog/tunguska-event
https://www.nasa.gov/history/115-years-ago-the-tunguska-asteroid-impact-event/
https://www.armagh.space/weather/history/tunguska-event https://earthsky.org/space/what-is-the-tunguska-explosion/
https://www.britannica.com/story/what-is-known-and-not-known-about-the-tunguska-event
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/meteor-explosion-largest-infrasound-recorded/D2BQMURAS7OCHHAZX3YZGCA2IU/
https://www.space.com/7464-huge-explosion-biggest-space-rock-strike-earth-1994.html
https://www.space.com/250-russian-alien-spaceship-claims-raise-eyebrows-skepticism.html
https://www.academia.edu/4612115/The_Tunguska_Event_1908_Actually_It_Was_a_UFO
https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/who-is-natalie-buffet-southern-charm-star-craig-conovers-rumoured-girlfriend-101743272991004.html
https://phys.org/news/2004-08-tunguska-event-ufo-debris-alien.html#google_vignette
Wikipedia

Episode keywords:
ufo, paranormal, ufo podcast, paranormal podcast, conspiracy, weird history, tunguska event, unsolved mysteries, natural disaster, asteroid, unsolved, mystery

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Pinewoods Cemetery ft Believing the Bizarre [Ep. 120]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 2 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000

In the 1800s, a cemetery in Brunswick, NY opened to the public. The 22 acres were lush and green. Today, the cemetery is abandoned. While it is full of historic monuments and markers, many areas are falling apart and it is often vandalised. The cemetery is only open to the public one day out of the year. This place is chalk full of urban legends, stories of tragic deaths, and alleged paranormal activity. Some even say this place is a Gateway to Hell. This is the story of the Forest Park or “Pinewoods” Cemetery.

Go check out Believing the Bizarre! https://believingthebizarre.com

SOURCES:
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/585888/cemetery-legends
https://www.bhs-ny.org/forest-park
Wikipedia
https://www.news10.com/news/behind-the-gates-the-true-story-behind-the-haunted-reputation-of-brunswicks-forest-park-cemetery/
https://discover.hubpages.com/religion-philosophy/A-Doorway-to-Hell-Forest-Park-Cemetery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHiYiXNRur0
http://gravelyny.blogspot.com/2015/02/1952-aerial-images-of-now-neglected.html

Episode keywords:
true crime, true crime podcast, paranormal, paranormal podcast, folklore, pinewoods cemetery, new york, believing the bizarre, creepy stories, reddit stories, horror, history, history podcast

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The Satanic Panic & QAnon ft Scared All The Time [Ep. 119]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:00:07 +0000

Beginning in about the 1980s, a wildfire would spread throughout the US, and by the late 90s, to many parts of the world. These were modern day witch trials. A distorted lens of hysteria had taken over, and the end result would be more than 12,000 unsubstantiated cases of Satanic ritualistic abuse. Lives were destroyed by unspeakable rumors and wrongful convictions. Not even Dungeons and Dragons and heavy metal music were safe. Churches were alleging backmasking was being used by rock musicians to put satanic messaging into their music. People were playing their records backwards to see if they were satanic. And to some extent, one could argue this movement still persists today. This is the story of The Satanic Panic.

This episode features Scared All The Time Podcast with hosts Ed Voccola (Rick and Morty, Bless The Harts) and Chris Culler (Blumhouse, The Aviary). Be sure to check them out wherever you get your podcasts and show them some love!

https://scaredallthetimepodcast.com

SOURCES:
https://www.cbc.ca/arts/satan-wants-you-filmmakers-q-a-sean-horlor-steve-j-adams-1.6822213
Wikipedia
https://www.byarcadia.org/post/rise-of-the-occult-in-1960s-america
https://slate.com/technology/2014/01/fran-and-dan-keller-freed-two-of-the-last-victims-of-satanic-ritual-abuse-panic.html
https://www.npr.org/2021/05/18/997559036/americas-satanic-panic-returns-this-time-through-qanon
https://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-38156985
https://innocenceproject.org/who-are-west-memphis-three-damien-echols/
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/87302/devil-made-them-do-it-8-examples-satanic-panic-80s
https://www.psychiatry.org/getattachment/930fb215-2147-40e9-9d44-f06d84fc64de/Position-2013-Memories-Child-Abuse.pdf

Episode keywords:
satanic panic, qanon, conspiracy, conspiracy podcast, satanism, weird history, dark history, history podcast, true crime, true crime podcast, scared all the time

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Wilma June Nissen's Unsolved Murder [Ep. 118]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:00:07 +0000

On October 4, 1978 the body of a young female would be found along a rural road in Lyon County, Iowa. She was badly decomposed, partially clothed, and had been bound with rope. She was labeled a Jane Doe and the case quickly turned cold. She wouldn’t be identified until 28 years later in 2006. What happened to this woman and who was responsible remains a mystery to this day. This is the story of the Wilma June Nissen's unsolved murder.

To Submit a Tip for this Week's Case and to Connect:
****The Cold Case Coalition (385) 258-3313
**Lyon County Sheriff's Department - https://lyoncounty.iowa.gov/sheriff/submit_a_crime_tip/
**Iowa Attorney General's Cold Case Unit 1-800-242-5100 coldcase@ag.Iowa.gov Led by Scott Brown
****Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa ( not exactly the right jurisdiction, but it's something ) Anonymous tip line (515) 223-1400 Or 1-800-452-1111 www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com
**** Crime Stoppers of North Centeral Iowa Anonymous tip line 1-800-383-0088
**** Sioux Falls Crimestoppers anonymous tip lines (605) 367-7007 Or toll free (187) 736-77007 www.crimestopperssiouxempire.com
****Krissi's email address dedicated to Wilma. Justice4Wilma@aol.com
****Facebook group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/950469630056425/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT
****Instagram page- https://www.instagram.com/wilma_june_nissen_cold_case?igsh=MnM5ODdqcHV3djFq
****Reddit page- https://www.reddit.com/r/WilmaJuneNissen/s/nQpT0xiwwr Or r/WilmaJuneNissen -
https://lyoncounty.iowa.gov/sheriff/submit_a_crime_tip/

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SOURCES:
https://kiwaradio.com/local-news/suspect-photo-released-in-1978-murder-case/
https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/wilma-june-nissen/
https://www.nwestiowa.com/news/new-lead-for-lyon-county-cold-case/article_31e9c062-1961-11e6-a014-53443c67e206.html https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19379833/wilma-june-nissen
https://www.keloland.com/cold-cases/iowa-cold-case-waiting-on-technology-to-be-solved/
Wikipedia

Episode keywords:
Wilma June Nissen, June Nissen, Wilma Nissen, unsolved, unsolved cases, missing, missing persons, murder, true crime, true crime podcast, unsolved mysteries, cold case

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Hailey Dunn's Disappearance & Murder [Ep. 117]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:00:07 +0000

There are several times in this episode I say "Casey" unintentionally. I am referring to Shawn CASEY Adkins.

On December 27, 2010, a 13 year old girl of Mitchell County, Texas disappeared. She was last seen leaving her mother’s house to go hang out with a friend. But she never showed up. It wouldn’t be until March 16, 2013 Hailey’s remains were recovered. 8 years later, a man by the name of Shawn Casey Adkins would be arrested for her murder, who at the time of the disappearance had been dating her mother. He was given a prison sentence but recently on June 26, 2023, Shawn Adkins was released due to lack of evidence. Her death would shake Mitchell County and leave her family heartbroken and desperate for answers. So what happened to her? And will there ever be justice?

This is Hailey Dunn murder case.

Submit a tip to the Texas Rangers’ Cold Case department: https://www.dps.texas.gov/
Tips can also be submitted to the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS or 1-800-252-8477.
All tips are anonymous.
You can also join the Who Killed Hailey Dunn Facebook Page.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067674505759

SOURCES:
https://www.dps.texas.gov/apps/coldCase/Home/Details/153
https://www.kcbd.com/2025/01/25/texas-rangers-cold-case-unit-officially-investigating-hailey-dunn-murder/
https://www.kcbd.com/2023/06/27/kcbd-investigates-man-charged-with-hailey-dunns-murder-released-jail/
https://www.yourbasin.com/news/slain-teen-hailey-dunn-would-be-27-today-heres-what-we-know-about-her-death/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbnGQt7yZaU&t=1035s
https://lawandcrime.com/crime/man-indicted-for-2010-murder-of-girlfriends-13-year-old-daughter-as-prosecutors-reveal-cause-of-death-for-the-first-time/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzC_w7Zsx4o
https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/was-witchcraft-involved-in-hailey-dunn-murder-father-pi-describe-strange-items-connected-to-case/
http://victimsnewsonline.com/cold-cases/an-apology-letter-to-the-parents-of-shawn-adkins-next-victim/
https://www.kcbd.com/2021/07/28/texas-rangers-release-heavily-redacted-investigation-synopsis-hailey-dunn-murder-case/

Episode keywords:
hailey dunn, unsolved, disappearance, murder, cold case, unsolved cases, true crime, true crime podcast, texas true crime

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The Dupont de Ligonnès Murders- Part 2 [Ep. 116]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 5 Mar 2025 13:00:08 +0000

Today we will be concluding a true crime deep dive into arguably the most famous murder mystery in the history of France.

If you missed it, be sure to listen to part 1 first.

On April 21, 2011, police would discover the bodies of Agnès Dupont de Ligonnès, her four children Arthur, Thomas, Anne, and Benoît, and their two Labrador dogs buried in the back garden of their family home at 55 Boulevard Schuman in Nantes Loire-Atlantique, France. Agnes's husband, Xavier, was nowhere to be found.

This was a picture perfect family stemming from nobility and Catholicism. They were full of personality and intelligence. They were well known and involved in their community.

But throughout the investigation into these murders, it became apparent to police this family had deep and troubling secrets. In the coming weeks, Xavier would become the prime suspect in murders. He remains missing to this day.

This is the story of the Dupont de Ligonnes family murders.

SOURCES:

Unsolved Mysteries, 2020, Volume 1 Episode 3, "House of Terror"
Wikipedia
https://www.connexionfrance.com/news/man-suspected-of-killing-family-reported-to-be-at-french-convent/652210
Reddit
https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/shows/unsolved-mysteries-5-wild-reddit-theories-xavier-dupont-de-ligonns-disappearance
https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/a33216440/dupont-de-ligonnes-family/
https://detectivebox.com/blogs/blog/tout-sur-laffaire-xavier-dupont-de-ligonnes?srsltid=AfmBOorSHV7_RDwPfBfjxdGCaYY5b4C7RugaSDaFIGhsVMoZHFdLsKWA
https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/documentaries/true-crime/xavier-dupont-de-ligonnes-unsolved-mysteries/
https://unresolved.me/the-dupont-de-ligonns-affair
https://www.statista.com/statistics/1418867/homicide-rate-france/
https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/nij/230412.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TKUCoaJfKQ
https://www.babelio.com/livres/Fonteneau-Sans-pitie-pour-les-siens/977240
Audio clips at beginning credit to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4jrFlu_wz4&t=1s and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXUaXUZrlT8

Episode keywords:
true crime, true crime podcast, serial killer, familicide, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, xavier dupont de ligonnes, dupont de ligonnes murders, disappearance, missing, missing persons, house of terror

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The Dupont de Ligonnès Murders- Part 1 [Ep. 115]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 13:00:08 +0000

Be sure to tune in next week on 2/26 for part 2.

Today we will be discussing arguably the most famous murder mystery in the history of France. On April 21, 2011, police would discover the bodies of Agnès Dupont de Ligonnès, her four children Arthur, Thomas, Anne, and Benoît, and their two Labrador dogs buried in the back garden of their family home at 55 Boulevard Schuman in Nantes Loire-Atlantique, France. Agnes's husband, Xavier, was nowhere to be found.This was a picture perfect family stemming from nobility and Catholicism. They were full of personality and intelligence. They were well known and involved in their community. But throughout the investigation into these murders, it became apparent to police this family had deep and troubling secrets. In the coming weeks, Xavier would become the prime suspect in murders. He remains missing to this day.

This is the story of the Dupont de Ligonnès family murders.

SOURCES:

Unsolved Mysteries, 2020, Volume 1 Episode 3, "House of Terror"
Wikipedia
https://www.connexionfrance.com/news/man-suspected-of-killing-family-reported-to-be-at-french-convent/652210
Reddit
https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/shows/unsolved-mysteries-5-wild-reddit-theories-xavier-dupont-de-ligonns-disappearance
https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/a33216440/dupont-de-ligonnes-family/
https://detectivebox.com/blogs/blog/tout-sur-laffaire-xavier-dupont-de-ligonnes?srsltid=AfmBOorSHV7_RDwPfBfjxdGCaYY5b4C7RugaSDaFIGhsVMoZHFdLsKWA
https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/documentaries/true-crime/xavier-dupont-de-ligonnes-unsolved-mysteries/
https://unresolved.me/the-dupont-de-ligonns-affair
https://www.statista.com/statistics/1418867/homicide-rate-france/
https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/nij/230412.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TKUCoaJfKQ
https://www.babelio.com/livres/Fonteneau-Sans-pitie-pour-les-siens/977240
Audio clips at beginning credit to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4jrFlu_wz4&t=1s and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXUaXUZrlT8

Episode keywords:
true crime, true crime podcast, serial killer, familicide, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, xavier dupont de ligonnes, dupont de ligonnes murders, disappearance, missing, missing persons, house of terror

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DB Cooper & The Unsolved NORJAK Mystery [Ep. 114]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 13:00:08 +0000

On Thanksgiving Eve, November 24, 1971, a northwest flight was commandeered by a man wearing sunglasses, a suit, and carrying a simple briefcase. He became a legend after he parachuted out of the plane with 200,000 dollars and was never seen again. He was later labeled the most clever and bold airplane hijacker of all time.

We have just passed the 50th anniversary of the only unsolved airplane hijacking crime to date. So what happened to this guy? Who was he? And why did he do it? This is the story of DB Cooper.

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SOURCES:

The Fulwell 73 Productions docuseries “D.B. Cooper Where Are You?!”

Wikipedia

https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/db-cooper-hijacking

https://www.history.com/news/who-was-d-b-cooper

https://www.fbi.gov/history/artifacts/d-b-cooper-plane-ticket

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/30/db-cooper-plane-hijacking

https://dbcooperhijack.com/fallacies/

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13004151/DB-Cooper-DNA-analysis-skyjacker.html

https://www.the-sun.com/news/10528799/db-cooper-dna-sample-fbi-new-culprits/amp/

https://www.madisoncountymagazine.com/stories/the-search-for-the-real-db-cooper,4052

Episode keywords:

norjak mystery, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, db cooper, history, history podcast, true crime, true crime podcast

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The Loveland Frogmen & Ohio Cryptids! [Ep. 113]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:00:07 +0000

Well known in Ohio folklore, there are humanoid frog-like creatures that stand at about 4 feet or 1.2 meters tall. According to local legend, they were first spotted around 70 years ago, in May 1955. Sightings by locals led to numerous police reports and would later inspire muscles, books, and more recently, even humorous horror found footage. In 2023, this creature even became the city's mascot. But were these sightings nothing more than a hoax? Was it a case of mistaken identity? Or was it an undiscovered creature? A creature from another dimension? This is the story of the Loveland Frogmen.

In the second half of the episode, Kaydra also shares several other alleged cryptid encounters from Ohio including tales of Mothman and Dogman sightings.

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SOURCES:

Wikipedia
https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/loveland-community/officer-who-shot-loveland-frogman-in-1972-says-story-is-a-hoax
https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/loveland-community/did-pokemon-go-players-encounter-the-legendary-loveland-frogman#google_vignette
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2020/02/11/mothman-melon-heads-loveland-frog-all-party-ohios-crpyto-menagerie/4724286002/
https://behindthecurtaincincy.com/2014/05/14/weirdly-beloved-local-monster-legend-takes-the-stage-in-new-bluegrass-musical/
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/local/loveland/2014/05/22/loveland-frog-gets-musical/9455233/
https://skeptoid.com/episodes/4473
https://www.americas-most-haunted.com/2015/03/18/the-case-for-cryptids-the-loveland-frog/
https://www.wlwt.com/article/the-loveland-frogman/37871711
https://tetzoo.com/blog/2020/1/12/lore-of-the-loveland-frog
https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/loveland/what-is-the-loveland-frogman-new-found-footage-horror-movie-explores-the-local-legend - found footage
Reddit
https://www.phantomsandmonsters.com

Episode keywords:
cryptid, loveland frogman, cryptid podcast, paranormal, paranormal podcast, haunted, haunted locations, found footage, horror, ohio folklore, folklore, urban legend, unsolved mysteries, strange history, weird history, dogman, mothman

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American Nightmare: The Gone Girl Case of Denise Huskins [Ep. 112]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 5 Feb 2025 13:00:09 +0000

This was my first ever documentary coverage on the Patreon, the story from the Netflix docuseries, American Nightmare! This is known in the media as "The Real Life Gone Girl" case. This is the story of Denise Huskins and her fight for justice. Do you think this assailant acted alone? Do you think he was the Mare Island Creeper? Do you think the FBI/ David Sesma could have allegedly been involved?

For more documentary coverage, go check out patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcast

SOURCES:

The Netflix docuseries: "American Nightmare"
nsvrc.org

Episode keywords:
american nightmare, denise huskins, true crime, true crime podcast, gone girl, mare island creeper, matthew muller, netflix documentary, documentary recap, gone girl case, unbelievable

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A Perplexing Listenersode ft Karlisa Salazar [Ep. 111]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:00:07 +0000

What would you do if you heard someone call your name? Only to turn around and see no one there? What would you do if while lying in bed at night, you opened your eyes and were met with the apparition of a hideous woman bent over you? What would you do if time and time again, inexplicable things continued to happen to you? You are listening to a perplexing listenersode.

Have a listener story? Send it in at perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com

SOURCES:

Story 1 - written by Heather
Story 2 - written by Shannon
Story 3 - written by Sarah
Story 4 - written by Mary
Story 5 - written by Natasha
Story 6 - written by Lilr7204
Story 7 - written by Claudia

Episode keywords:
true crime, true crime podcast, paranormal, paranormal podcast, reddit stories, creepy stories, true horror stories, horror stories, horror podcast

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Tupac's Life, Death, & Conspiracies [Ep. 110]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:00:07 +0000

Today we will be discussing one of the most influential and iconic rappers of all time. Rising from a childhood of activism and poverty, he became an iconic poet, lyricist, actor, and rapper who helped redefine the sound of West Coast hip-hop. But his life was tragically cut short at the young age of 25 on September 7th, 1996. He was brutally shot four times at a red light on his way to a Las Vegas nightclub.

Hours before the shooting, he was involved in the assault of a man named Orlando Anderson, who allegedly had ties to the Crips. This murder case went cold for over 25 years, fueling endless conspiracy theories and speculation about who was really behind his killing... or, if this rapper even died at all. However, in July 2023, a new search warrant was executed in connection to the murder. And now it seems the answers may have been there all along.

This is the perplexing story of Tupac Shakur.

SOURCES:

https://www.latimes.com/
Wikipedia
The Generation Why Podcast, episode 540: "The Murder of Tupac Shakur"
https://www.sfgate.com/
https://www.usnews.com/
https://u.osu.edu/
https://www.joe.co.uk/music/hes-alive-10-reasons-why-2pac-is-definitely-not-dead-202437
https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/2018/10/04/28-year-prison-sentence-caps-long-downfall-for-suge-knight/9703348007/

Episode keywords:
true crime, true crime podcast, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, tupac, tupac shakur, conspiracy, conspiracy theories, conspiracy podcast

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Anne Hamilton-Byrne & "The Family" Cult ft 13 Degrees of Screams [Ep. 109]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:00:06 +0000

The motto of this cult is "Unseen. Unknown. Unheard." They managed to remain hidden for decades and were controlled by a woman claiming to be the female reincarnate of Jesus Christ. She ran this cult for 30 years. She abused the medical system, committing people to psychiatric hospitals without their consent and forcing them to have unethical medical procedures, as well as stealing babies from pregnant women and raising them as her own.She would severely abuse these stolen children for twenty years. She drugged adults and children and manipulated them into giving away their money. She had connections in politics, hospitals, and the education system, and this all was allegedly so she could have the perfect family.This is the story of one of the most evil women in Australian history, Anne Hamilton Byrne and her cult, also known as The Family.

This episode features 13 Degrees of Screams podcast. Support them on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

13 Degrees Links:

Link Tree

SOURCES:

Episode keywords:
true crime, true crime podcast, cult, cult podcast, anne hamilton byrne, the family cult, australia, australia crimes

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Auditory Hallucinations & Exploding Head Syndrome! [Ep. 108]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 8 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000

We've all thought we've heard something and been mistaken. But what if you were persistently having these experiences? What if the sounds were vivid? Like an actual voice or song? What if you plugged your ears and the noise was coming from inside your head?

This is different from a hearing problem or when some people say there's a narrator in their head. This is just how normal sound sounds to us, except it seems to be coming from inside your head. I'm talking about auditory hallucinations, also known as paracusias.

Within my research into this topic, I also came across something called exploding head syndrome. And do I have some stories to share with you today. These types of experiences can also happen in such a way that the sound appears to come from another room.

For me, the big question is, can this all be explained by science? Or could this have something to do with psychic/medium like abilities? Could this have links to the paranormal? I'll leave that up to you.

Today we will dive into auditory hallucinations.

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https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/23233-auditory-hallucinations
Reddit
Wikipedia
4) https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/science-is-demystifying-why-some-people-hear-ghosts
https://www.medicalrepublic.com.au/hallucinations-or-the-whispers-of-ghosts/4618
https://www.sciencealert.com/researchers-are-figuring-out-why-some-people-can-hear-the-voices-of-the-dead
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0191886908000949
https://jcsm.aasm.org/doi/10.5664/jcsm.8790#:~:text=Exploding%20head%20syndrome%20(EHS)%20is,during%20the%20sleep%2Dwake%20transition.&text=The%20attacks%20are%20characterized%20by,%2C%20roar%2C%20or%20buzzing%20noise.

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Princess Latifa of Dubai ft Drinking the Koolaid Podcast [Ep. 107]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:00:09 +0000

This is the season 2 FINALE! A special thank you to Samantha for requesting this story. In 2018, a young woman, a member of a royal family, attempted to escape in fear for her own life. She also had a history of making prior escape attempts, which were unsuccessful. After her escape attempt in 2018, she disappeared entirely from public view. The public was in fear of the princess's safety. Was she alive? Was she being held captive somewhere? What was going on with this royal family? In 2021, images began to resurface online of the princess. Today we are discussing one of the most high-profile and mysterious cases involving a member of a royal family in recent years. This is the story of Princess Latifa.

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Christmas Themed Creepypasta [Ep. 106]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:00:07 +0000

Kaydra reads the James Currie Film creepypasta by Alex McIntosh. It was a stormy night in Scotland, late December 1996, when Evie decided to drive to a great stately home with a waterfront view of Lochness and get her revenge. You've heard the story of Nessie the Lochness monster, but never like this.

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The Travis Walton UFO Incident [Ep. 105]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 4 Dec 2024 13:00:07 +0000

On November 5, 1975, a 22-year old logger named Travis Walton was working in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest near Heber, Arizona. Part of a 7 man logging crew, Walton was a hard worker out of Snowflake, Arizona, and had gotten along with his co-workers without any issue. It seemed like any other typical day. But when 6 loggers would tell police their co-worker, Travis, had been taken by a UFO, things would go from ordinary to perplexing and unbelievable. The Travis Walton UFO incident is one of the most well-known alleged alien abduction cases in history. But was it a hoax? A crime? Or a true alien encounter. This is the story of the Travis Walton UFO Incident.

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https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/wheres-walton-is-arizonas-best-known-ufo-abductee-bound-for-hollywood-stardon-6425907
The book "Close Encounters" Volume One by Duncan Murphy
Interview clip is from The Joe Rogan Experience

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close encounters, ufo, alien, ufo podcast, alien podcast, paranormal, paranormal podcast, travis walton, weird history, weird science, alien abduction

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Texas Urban Legends- Dancing Devil, Donkey Lady, Fang Baby, & More! [Ep. 104]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:00:10 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving! While Kaydra takes a break for the holiday, enjoy this remastered and mixed collection of Texas Urban Legends volumes 1 & 2. You will hear the legends of The Dancing Devil, The Donkey Lady, The Fang Baby of Old Pearsall Road, and Snuffer's Restaurant.

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https://www.snuffers.com/about
https://www.dmagazine.com/food-drink/2016/10/snuffers-employees-share-their-encounters-with-the-greenville-avenue-ghost/
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-connects-us-is-snuffers-really-haunted/200898/
https://thrillvania.com/haunted-house-stories/snuffers-haunted-restaurant-dfw/
https://dallas.eater.com/2011/10/26/6641605/spooky-tales-of-haunted-snuffers
https://lakewood.advocatemag.com/the-ghosts-of-snuffers/
https://texashillcountry.com/fang-baby-old-pearsall-road/
https://texashillcountry.com/donkey-lady-bridge-san-antonio/
https://www.caller.com/story/entertainment/2022/10/05/texas-urban-legends-goat-people-ghosts-and-more/69510182007/
https://www.rjaghosttours.com/the-donkey-lady-bridge
https://www.sacurrent.com/news/san-antonios-dancing-devil-of-el-camaroncito-2250845

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dancing devil, donkey lady, texas urban legends, urban legend, folklore, fang baby, pearsall road, snuffers, ghost, paranormal, paranormal podcast, folklore podcast, true crime, haunted location

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The Hat Man: The Urban Legend & Encounters [Ep. 103]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:00:09 +0000

What would you do if one night while lying in bed, you suddenly awoke, eyes shooting open, to find you couldn't move? And then, you saw a tall, dark shadowy figure standing in the corner of your room, with a wide brimmed hat, staring at you? Thousands of people have claimed to have seen the hat man, with stories gaining popularity online in the 2000s. But are they just stories? Or is this something paranormal? A medical phenomena? Today we will be exploring the concept of the infamous Hat Man.

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The Murder of Jayna Murray, AKA the Lululemon Murder [Ep. 102]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:00:07 +0000

On the morning of Saturday, March 12, 2011, there would be a startling discovery. The Lululemon Athletica appeared to have been ransacked and in the back would be the brutally beaten body of 30 year old Lululemon employee Jayna Murray. There would also be a survivor, 28 year old Lululemon employee Brittany Norwood. Brittany would tell police after closing, 2 masked men came into the store and savagely beat, assaulted, and murdered Jayna. They also brutally assaulted Brittany, beat and bound her, and left her there to die.

A senseless attack in an affluent and safe neighborhood, and the 2 monsters were still on the loose. It would be a media circus. Brittany and Jayna's families would be left to deal with the trauma and grief. But as investigators looked into the details of the crime, they would make the startling conclusion everything was not as it seemed. This is the story of the Lululemon Murder.

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"The Yoga Store Murder: The Shocking True Crime Account of the Lululemon Athletica Killing" by Dan Morse
Police interrogation and newscast audio from "ThatChapter" YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vu6qZocIf60

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100 Episode Celebration (Live Show) [Ep. 101]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 6 Nov 2024 13:00:02 +0000

In case you missed it, enjoy this edited version of Kaydra's most recent live show. This was on YouTube Live on Wednesday, October 30th, so the audio will be a bit rougher. Kaydra tells the story of the murder of Susan Mummey, and the Ringtown Valley Witch Murderer, Albert Yashinsky. You will also hear a paranormal listener story from Kim.

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http://strangeco.blogspot.com/2015/09/the-witch-of-ringtown-medieval-20th.html?m=1
Wikipedia
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62218671/susan-mummey
https://www.republicanherald.com/lifestyles/in-the-day-of-trouble-details-grisly-end-to-the-witch-of-ringtown-valley/article_1182071b-fede-5ab9-a628-1776905ba2d4.html
https://order-of-the-jackalope.com/seven-years-in-hell/
https://husheduphistory.com/post/188644190933/hexed-the-witch-and-wrath-of-ringtown
http://paoddities.blogspot.com/2019/12/albert-shinsky-man-who-killed-witch-of.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1980/03/04/the-farview-horror-report-from-a-state-mental-institution/0c758b3c-6eb5-4983-8d71-099f0b03e145/

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true crime, true crime podcast, albert yashinsky, susan mummey, ringtown valley, witch, paranormal, paranormal podcast, halloween, creepy stories, true horror stories

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The Paris Catacombs [Ep. 100]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:00:02 +0000

Imagine being lost 300 feet below the streets of Paris in total darkness, surrounded by over 6 million dead bodies. No, I'm not being dramatic. And no, I'm not kidding. This is a real place. The Paris Catacombs attract thousands of visitors each year, though only about 10% of the tunnels are open to the public. As for the other 90? They're illegal to explore... allegedly due to flooding, crime, and risk of getting lost.

But this, naturally, only adds to the mystery and lore of what could be hidden or living down here. Not to mention with the millions of dead being buried here, superstitious people have declared this place haunted and cursed.

There are also self proclaimed cataphiles: risk taking explorers whose goal is to conquer that 90% of the unexplored tunnels. But these tunnels make up hundreds of miles. It's basically an entire second city hidden underneath Paris. So what's the history behind these iconic macabre tunnels? And what could be dwelling here today? Are they haunted?

Today, we will be discussing the history and conspiracies of the Paris Catacombs.

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https://www.history.com/news/paris-catacombs-origins
2) https://www.catacombes.paris.fr/en/history/architecture
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catacombs_of_Paris
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/strange-maps-paris-catacombs
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/teens-got-lost-in-paris-catacombs-for-3-days
6) https://www.reddit.com/r/ParisCatacombs/comments/f1biyv/stop_asking_me_to_guide_you_in_the_catacombs_and/
https://www.quora.com/How-large-are-the-catacombs-of-Paris
https://www.walksofitaly.com/blog/art-culture/paris-catacombs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p89pxOM4r0M

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paris catacombs, catacombs, paranormal, paranormal podcast, true crime, true crime podcast, history, weird history, science, weird science, history podcast

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Playlist of the Dead: An All-Star Halloween Special

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:00:02 +0000

This month, I had the honor of collaborating with the incredible Live, Laugh, Larceny and several other MAJOR content creators to create this Halloween special for you all! Please enjoy this bonus episode courtesy of Trevin at Live, Laugh, Larceny Podcast.

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Six Strangers. One Cursed Playlist. Ultimate Power—or Certain Death.

Drawn by a mysterious letter promising the power to control an army of the dead, six strangers arrive at a hidden location with a single task: survive a binge-listening session unlike any other. Their key to unlocking this dark magic? The Necronomicon iPod, a macabre piece of technology loaded with a supernatural podcast playlist.

Meet the crew: a die-hard podcast fan, a cat dad with a quirky side, a skeptical ghost hunter, a spiritual healer, an unreliable flake, and a professional entertainer with a flair for the dramatic. Together, they must endure each eerie episode—but as secrets are revealed and tensions rise, not everyone is guaranteed to make it out alive.

This one-of-a-kind horror-comedy event features exclusive segments from fan-favorite podcasts: And That's Why We Drink, Two Girls One Ghost, Creeps and Crimes, Ladies & Tangents, and Live, Laugh, Larceny.

Will they unlock the power of the undead—or will the cursed playlist claim their souls first? Tune in to this all-star podcast holiday event for a supernatural audio adventure like no other!

Written and Produced by Trevin Bartee of Live, Laugh, Larceny

Original art by Sadie Kern of PopGunFlo https://www.popgunflo.com

Voice cast:

Alecia Watson of Twisted and Uncorked https://www.twistedanduncorked.com/

Cassie Hahn of PNW Haunts and Homicides https://www.pnwhauntsandhomicides.com/

Kaydra Brannan of Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexity

Trevin Bartee of Live, Laugh, Larceny

Amanda Rose of Live, Laugh, Larceny

Christine Schiefer of And That's Why We Drink and Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet

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true crime, true crime podcast, comedy, comedy podcast, halloween, halloween podcast, live laugh larceny, christine schiefer, and thats why we drink, beach too sandy

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Poveglia Island ft Believing the Bizarre [Ep. 99]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:00:02 +0000

Venice, Italy is a beautiful city known throughout the world. It is highly popular for tourists. But like all other places discussed on this podcast, Venice has a dark history and hidden away secrets. Venice is filled with Campo De Mortes - literally translating to plazas of death. These are elevated public squares that can also serve as cemeteries. But arguably the most famous part of Venice's dark history is a place that is intentionally more secluded, a far away cemetery.

If you take a boat through the waters to Northern italy, you will find an abandoned island in the Venetian lagoon. Locals and tourists are banned from visiting and fishermen avoid the area at all costs, in fear of their catches being cursed. This island was formed from the ashes of hundreds of thousands of criminals, mental patients, and victims of the bubonic plague.

It is one of the darkest places on earth and one of the most haunted places in Europe. It has been labeled the island of no return, the island of ghosts, or plague island. To step onto this island means to have one foot in the real word, and the other foot in the next. As the locals say, when an evil man dies, he wakes up in ... Poveglia. This is the story of Poveglia Island.

this episode features Tyler and Charlie with Believing the Bizarre: https://believingthebizarre.com

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"Ghost Adventures" Season 3 Episode 2
https://www.walksofitaly.com/blog/art-culture/poveglia-island#:~:text=History%20of%20Poveglia%20Island&text=In%20the%2014th%20century%2C%20the,the%20abandonment%20of%20the%20island.
Wikipedia
https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/poveglia-island/
https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-facts-about-poveglia-the-italian-black-plague-island/cheryl-adams-richkoff
"Dark World" by Zak Bagans

Episode keywords:
haunted, haunted locations, paranormal, paranormal podcast, poveglia island, italian folklore, folklore, urban legend, history, history podcast, weird history, believing the bizarre, true crime, true crime podcast, plague, dark history

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Coraline and The Beldam ft Karlisa Salazar [Ep. 98]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:00:02 +0000

She will take your life and all you are, and all you care'st for, and she will leave you with nothing but mist and fog. She will take your joy, and one day you'll awake and your heart and your soul will have gone. A husk you'll be, a wisp you'll be, and a thing no more than a dream on waking, or a memory of something forgotten. In her truest form, she is a thief of souls, an evil, hideous old crone with demonic features.

But she is also a shapeshifter, resulting in often presenting herself as a beautiful attractive woman. She originates from the forests of Romanian folklore. Alternative names for her are Muma Padurii, Witch of the Woods, Spider Queen, and Other Mother. This is the story of the Beldam. You will also hear a listener story from Kim at the end of today's episode. Shout out to Karlisa for joining us again!

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https://novusbestiary.com/beldam
https://youtu.be/eAUrqYckcP4?si=WIaOnrtlzLAfsVar
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muma_Pădurii https://www.ranker.com/list/coraline-beldam/erin-cody
The book "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman
https://variety.com/2024/film/global/henry-selick-neil-gaiman-pixar-coraline-annecy-1236033866/

Episode keywords:
folklore, folklore podcast, paranormal, paranormal podcast, coraline, beldam, halloween, creepy stories, cryptid, horror stories, muma padurii, other mother, other mommy, romania, mimic

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Hekate: Goddess of Witches ft Shelby Novak, Scare You To Sleep [Ep. 97]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 9 Oct 2024 11:00:02 +0000

In the old world, there were many stories of a mysterious ancient Goddess. She has been commonly labeled a Goddess of Ancient Greece, but she did not originate there. That is part of her mystery. She may have originated in the Minoan civilization, and evidence of her has been found in Sicily, Libya, Turkey, Bulgaria, and Syria. It is believed the Turkish town of Lagina was the home of her most important cult center. She is a multi-faceted goddess, neither good nor evil.

She is often depicted with three faces, sometimes with the heads of animals, a moon goddess with a threefold identity as a young maiden, a middle aged mother, and an elderly crone. She is a modern Goddess with ancient roots. She is known as the goddess of death, who guards souls in the underworld. She is also known as the keeper of the crossroads, goddess of the moon, of ghosts and nightmares, and of crops. Perhaps most significant of all, Hekate draws devotion from those who practice magic, especially those who self-identify as Witches, resulting in the common name: Goddess of Witches.

This is the story of Hekate.

This episode proudly features Shelby Novak with Scare You to Sleep Podcast.

Shelby's links: https://linktr.ee/ScareYouToSleep

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The book "Hekate: Goddess of Witches" by Courtney Weber
Encounter stories are from Reddit

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pagan, paganism, witchcraft, witch, hecate, hekate, scare you to sleep, reddit stories, creepy stories, horror stories, true horror stories, horror podcast, paranormal, paranormal podcast, mythology, greek mythology

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Ouija Boards & Zozo the Demon ft Houston Strange [Ep. 96]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 2 Oct 2024 11:00:02 +0000

Life is filled with risks and unknowns. This is no different when using an ouija board. You could contact a loved one and have a pleasant experience, you could have nothing at all happen, and according to some if you're not careful, you could open a spiritual realm, inviting malevolent entities you never intended to contact. You can get attachments, you can be oppressed. You could also be manipulated, as you have no way to actually know if who you're talking to is who they say they are.

Nevertheless, the ouija board continues to be one of the most iconic items in a variety of spiritual practices and paranormal investigations. Countless stories persist of strange and unexplained phenomena when using one. So today, we will be exploring the history of ouija boards, and the infamous urban legend of Zozo the demon. You will also hear several paranormal encounter stories from today's special guest.

Today's episode features Adam from the Weekly Creep Podcast, and the new show Houston Strange! Check out Adam's podcasts on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

Weekly Creep Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weeklycreep/

Weekly Creep YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGqpUgE5QlWpWQwMp6LzGaw

Houston Strange Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houston_strange/

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SOURCES:

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-strange-and-mysterious-history-of-the-ouija-board-5860627/
https://www.nj.com/entertainment/2016/05/zozo_phenomenon_documented_in_new_book_paranormal_corner.html
https://allthatsinteresting.com/zozo-demon
https://www.ranker.com/list/zozo-facts/maggie-clendenin
The book "The Zozo Phenomenon" by Darren Evans and Roseman Ellen Guiley
https://www.museumofplay.org

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zozo, ouija board, paranormal, paranormal podcast, scary stories, horror stories, houston strange, weird history, psychology, weird science, urban legend, folklore

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Cursed Video Games [Ep. 95]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:00:01 +0000

Video games are one of the most popular sources of entertainment and escapism worldwide. But like most things, there is a dark side to video games. Today, Kaydra discusses the legends of 5 cursed video games: Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Sad Satan, Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem, Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth, and Polybius.

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Episode keywords: curse, paranormal, paranormal podcast, conspiracy, video games, sad satan, dark web, call of cthulhu, majoras mask, haunted, creepy pasta, polybius, urban legend, folklore, horror, horror games, horror podcast, cursed games

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CREEPY Reddit & Personal Hauntings [Ep. 94]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 11:00:02 +0000

While Kaydra prepares for October content, enjoy this leak from Patreon. You will hear Volume 1 of Kaydra's series: Creepy Stories from the Internet, along with a personal story from Kaydra at the end of the episode. Volume 1 of Creepy Stories includes 4 unsettling encounters: a possible Puca encounter in Ireland, a strange woman showing up on a doorstep, a vanishing cryptid, and a man stalking someone outside their window.

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Friday the 13th: History, Lore, & Tragic Events

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:00:02 +0000

Many people have some type of superstition: don't open an umbrella indoors, don't step on a crack in the sidewalk, don't break a mirror or spill salt. Superstition has been a part of human nature since the beginning of time. So is it possible for a specific date to be cursed? Many people seem to think so. In Western societies, Friday the 13th has been considered cursed for centuries. This notorious date occurs at least once every year, and sometimes up to three times.

While both Friday and the number 13 have long been considered unlucky in various cultures, their combination as a specifically unlucky day only gained widespread recognition in the early 20th century. Friday the 13th has become deeply ingrained in our cultural consciousness. It's inspired countless stories, films, and urban legends. From Tupac's death, to German forces bombing Buckingham Palace during WWII, this date seems to be filled with tragedy. So is it all coincidence? Or because of a curse? Bad luck? Today we will discuss the day that has captured imagination and superstitions around the world. This is the history, lore, and some encounter stories from Friday the 13th.

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The Japanese Oni & Yokai [Ep. 93]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:00:02 +0000

In this episode, Kaydra covers a listener request: The Japanese Oni. Arguably the most iconic cryptid in Japanese folklore, the Oni has become an iconic symbol in Japanese culture. The creature is typically described as being large and ogre-like with horns, tusks, claws, and typically being red or blue. But this is more than just a folktale. The oni has clear ties to misogyny, classism, and systemic oppression. You will also hear 2 encounter stories with potential ties to the Japanese Yokai.

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The Severed Head Case ft Truly Twisted & Early On Wednesday [Ep. 92]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Mon, 2 Sep 2024 11:00:02 +0000

Kaydra is joined by Stacy from the Early on Wednesday Podcast, and Alecia from Twisted and Uncorked Podcast to discuss one of the weirdest cases she has ever come across. In 2014, the severed and embalmed head of a Jane Doe was found in a small turn in rural Pennsylvania. The case was recently featured in Netflix's revamped Unsolved Mysteries and the second Kaydra watched it, she knew she had to talk about it. This is the story of the Jane Doe of Economy Borough, also known as the Severed Head Case.

Check out Stacy and Alecia wherever you get your podcasts:

Early On Wednesday Podcast
Twisted and Uncorked Podcast

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Water Park Horror Stories [Ep. 91]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:00:02 +0000

Kaydra shares 3 perplexing and horrifying stories of arguably some of the most dangerous water parks to have ever existed. First, you will hear the story of the Bonzai Slide Disaster, then you will hear the infuriating and shocking story of the Verruckt, and finally, you will learn of the haphazard Action Park. Extreme caution is advised when listening to this episode, specifically when listening to the second story.

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SOURCES:

Wikipedia
https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/Design-Expert-at-a-Loss-to-Explain-Slide-Collapse-2838101.php
https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Water-Slide-s-Deadly-Plunge-Concord-ride-rips-2836803.php
https://www.upi.com/Archives/1997/06/12/Dad-cites-Concord-for-water-slide-tragedy/9412866088000/
https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/dampened-by-death-waterworld-reopens-3114382.php
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Last-Lawsuit-in-Collapse-Of-Water-Slide-Is-2777927.php
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-may-13-fi-29658-story.html
https://allthatsinteresting.com/caleb-schwab
https://www.the-sun.com/news/3429754/mum-held-back-son-decapitated-water-slide-schlitterbahn-park/
https://www.theatlantic.com/video/index/595981/water-slide/
https://arlenlawfirm.com/the-real-facts-about-class-action-park/#:~:text=about%2090%20minutes.-,Is%20Action%20Park%20still%20open%3F,but%20it's%20under%20different%20ownership.
Disasterthon - True Horror YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGpfCIZhPlE

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Action Park, bonzai slide, Verruckt, horror, horror podcast, true crime, true crime podcast, water park, horror stories, true horror stories

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Thomas Randele's Death Bed Confession ft A Good Night for a Murder [Ep. 90]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 11:00:02 +0000

In 1969, 20 year old Theodore John Conrad pulled off one of the largest bank heists in Cleveland history. He escaped the eyes of law enforcement and started a new life, changing his name to Thomas Randele. His daughter and wife had no idea about his past life and when he was on his death bed he would leave them with this shocking news.

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Sleep Paralysis, Paranormal Chat, & Listener Stories! [Ep. 89]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 11:00:04 +0000

Thank you to Courtney for requesting this week's topic. Today Kaydra gets into the perplexing concepts of sleep paralysis, and the potential connection between the paranormal and sleep. You will hear 6 Reddit stories, along with a bonus of 2 listener stories at the end. The listener stories relate to La Lechuza, a cryptid witch/owl entity that haunts South Texas and Mexico. If you want to learn more about La Lechuza, check out episode 73!

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The Garanhuns Cannibals ft Karlisa Salazar [Ep. 88]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 8 Aug 2024 01:41:26 +0000

Kaydra tells Karlisa the horrifying story of the Garanhuns Cannibals of Brazil. From 2008 to 2012, a cannibalistic cult would lure, kill, and cannibalize at least 3 victims and kidnap an 18 month old child. Their crimes would be so horrific, so unimaginable that it would forever rock the area. Extreme caution is advised when listening to this episode.

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Dark History of the Chateau Marmont ft Like Mother Like Murder [Ep. 87]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 8 Aug 2024 01:39:02 +0000

Kaydra gets into the troubling history of the Chateau Marmont, celebrity gossip, and the lives and tragic deaths of John Belushi and Helmut Newton. Located in Los Angeles, CA, this iconic hotel goes for as high as $1575.00 a night. Over the years, it has become notorious for taking in some of Hollywood's most famous... and there is a TON of lore. As the Old Hollywood adage goes: If you want to be seen, go to the Beverly Hills Hotel. If you don’t want to be seen, go to the Chateau Marmont. But this is more than just a hotel; it's a magnet for the strange and otherworldly. Some guests have checked in, and seemingly never checked out.

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SOURCES:

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/the-chateau-marmont-has-been-home-to-these-famous-guests 2) https://www.chateaumarmont.com/ 3) https://laghosttour.com/haunted-chateau-marmont/ 4) https://lamag.com/featured/chateau-marmont-secrets 5) Wikipedia 6) "My Favorite Murder" minisode episode 61: first story 7) https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6971983/Inside-famed-Chateau-Marmont-actors-Anthony-Perkins-Tab-Hunter-began-secret-affair.html 8) https://www.tatler.com/article/escape-to-chateau-marmont-hollywood 9) Anthony Kiedis's book referenced is "Scar Tissue"

Episode keywords:
John Belushi, true crime, true crime podcast, paranormal, paranormal podcast, dark history, weird history, chateau marmont, helmut newton

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Buffalo Bill, Colorado Ghosts & Legends [Ep. 86]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 8 Aug 2024 01:36:25 +0000

Kaydra recently took another trip to Colorado. It's one of her favorite states. There's gorgeous rivers and mountains, the weather is great. There's lots to do and it's relatively quiet. But just like any other place, Colorado has its share of dark history and reputed paranormal activity. So after visiting some new places on this past trip, Kaydra decided to look into them to see if she could dig up any dark or interesting history.

She was able to dig up quite a bit on the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, as well as Look Out Mountain and its' ties to Buffalo Bill. Born William Frederick Cody in 1846, Buffalo Bill left a lasting legacy that continues to influence American culture and history. From his wild west shows, to his conservation efforts, Buffalo Bill was one of the most influential characters of the Wild West. But there would be controversy in both his life and death. And some say his spirit still haunts Look Out Mountain. Could any of these Colorado legends be true? Let's get into it.

This is the story of Buffalo Bill and some other local Colorado ghosts and legends.

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SOURCES:
https://www.visitgolden.com/https://absurdjellyfish.wordpress.com/http://americashauntedroadtrip.com/"
Ghosthunting Colorado" by Kailyn Lamb
Wikipedia
https://www.redrocksonline.com/https://95rockfm.com/https://303magazine.com/https://hashtagdenver.com/

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history, history podcast, paranormal, paranormal podcast, colorado, folklore, urban legend, weird history, dark history, buffalo bill, red rocks

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Hell Camp: The Dark Story of Steve Cartisano [Ep. 85]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 11:00:58 +0000

While Kaydra takes a break, enjoy this first ever Patreon leak! Today you get a taste of the bonus content Kaydra provides to her Patrons! In this episode, Kaydra discusses the controversial and infuriating Hell Camp documentary on Netflix. You will hear about the horrific happenings and abuse under Steve Cartisano, who owned and operated a number of "teen rehabilitation camps" in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s.

This was also a Patreon episode, so you might notice Kaydra is much more conversational and not afraid to let some opinions fly. Join the Patreon for as little as $1 a month or check out any tier and get a 7 day free trial! If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, resources and information are available at Wannatalkaboutit.com

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SOURCES:

IMDB2) The Sun article: https://www.the-sun.com/news/9951082/hell-camp-netflix-wilderness-therapy-cartisano/
2) Rolling Stone article: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/hell-camp-troubled-teen-industry-abuse-allegations-1234941694/
Netflix Documentary "Hell Camp: Teen Nightmare" directed by Liza Williams
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/steve-cartisano-wikipedia-ali-raza-sytxf#:~:text=However%2C%20the%20organization%20faced%20intense,August%201989%20to%20November%201993.
The American Academy of Pediatrics study: “Corporal punishment is of limited effectiveness and has potentially deleterious side effects."
The Psychological Bulletin Get bonus content on Patreon

Episode keywords:
hell camp, true crime, true crime podcast, true crime documentary, documentary podcast, documentary recap, steve cartisano, teen camps, teen abuse camps

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The Legend of the Bunyip [Ep. 84]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 11:00:11 +0000

Australia has no shortage of genuine animals that seem too weird to exist, and the Native tribes here have a rich culture with many stories, including legends of frightening monsters and powerful spirits. Today, we will be focusing on one of these monsters. According to legend, in the waters of Australia, there dwells a man-eating monster. Its howl has been heard by locals and carried through the night air, making people terrified to go near the water. At night, it is said the creature is most active, prowling and hunting for its' next victim. So is this famous tale from Australia just a legend? A cautionary tale? Or could it be real? This is the story of the Bunyip.

SAVE THE DATE! First ever virtual live show coming to you from YouTube Live on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at 8 pm CST. Send your questions for the Q&A and send in your listener stories (all mysterious topics are welcome).

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SOURCES:

Wikipedia 2) britannica.com 3) amnh.org 4) mythlok.com 5) cryptidz.fandom.com 6) worldbook.com.au 7) allthatsinteresting.com article by Bernadette Giacomazzo 8) atlasobscura.com article by Sarah Durn 9) science.howstuffworks.com article by Mark Mancini 10) The Wild Times Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf6F_VsELuA

Episode keywords:
cryptid, folklore, urban legend, paranormal, paranormal podcast, cryptid, cryptid podcast, australia folklore, bunyip, unsolved, unsolved mysteries

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The Robert Taylor UFO Incident! [Ep. 83]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 3 Jul 2024 11:00:08 +0000

Kaydra gets into a perplexing UFO encounter out of Livingston, Scotland in 1979. What started off as a typical day for Robert Taylor turned into a nightmare. Robert Taylor is the only person in UK history to have had a UFO encounter, which resulted in a criminal investigation. Kaydra also shares several UFO sightings and abductions from around the UK. Could these other experiences have any connection to what Robert Taylor saw in the woods?

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robert taylor, ufo, dechmont woods, paranormal, paranormal podcast, alien, alien podcast, ufo podcast, unsolved, unsolved mysteries

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Premonitions & Psychic Abilities [Ep. 82]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:00:04 +0000

In this episode, Kaydra discusses the perplexing concepts of premonition, precognition, and psychic ability.

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Residual Hauntings & Stone Tape Theory [Ep. 81]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:00:03 +0000

In this episode, Kaydra dives into the perplexing listener topic of Stone Tape Theory. Learn more about the history of how this theory came to be, along with what defines a residual haunting. Then, prepare to be terrified as Kaydra shares residual haunting encounters that are sure to keep you up at night!

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The Mysterious Legend of Mel's Hole [Ep. 80]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 11:00:21 +0000

In this listener requested episode, Kaydra shares the tantalizing tale of Mel's Hole. In the 1990s, a man going by the name of Mel Waters would call night talk radio station Coast to Coast and explain a mysterious hole had been on his property for as long as he could remember. He believed the hole to be 80,000 feet deep with magical powers. But was all a hoax? Was it spun into an urban legend? Or was this a massive government cover up?

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Adolf Hitler's Mysterious Death & Conspiracies [Ep. 79]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 5 Jun 2024 11:00:27 +0000

In this listener requested episode, Kaydra dives into the mysterious and another big conspiracy theory. It is widely believed that on the evening of April 30th, 1945, nearing the end of the war, Adolf Hitler and his mistress turned new wife, Eva Braun committed suicide in their Berlin bunker, 30 feet underground. But not everyone believes this to be true. Some allege this was a massive coverup, and that Hitler and his wife made it out alive, starting a new life somewhere else.

SOURCES:

The book Unsolved Enigmas by Sam Pilger and Leo Moynihan
Mi5.gov.uk
Washingtonpost.com article by Ada Petrova and Peter Watson
History.com
Wikipedia
Holocausteducation.org.uk
Encyclopedia.ushmm.org/
britannica.com/biography/Eva-Braun

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hitler, true crime, true crime podcast, dark history, history podcast, conspiracy, conspiracy podcast, mystery, mystery podcast, unsolved, unsolved mysteries

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The Alcatraz Escape Conspiracy ft Live, Laugh, Larceny Podcast [Ep. 78]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 29 May 2024 11:00:19 +0000

In this episode, Kaydra tells Trevin and Amanda the hilariously fascinating story of Frank Morris and the Anglin Brothers. These three men are allegedly the only individuals to have ever successfully escaped from Alcatraz prison in California. But did they actually escape? The FBI claims the men drowned. Thank you to Ryan for recommending this topic.

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The Yuba County Five ft Tony Wright: Part 3/3 [Ep. 77]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 22 May 2024 11:00:04 +0000

Kaydra concludes this 3 part series. This episode features special guest, author Tony Wright. Tony wrote "Things Aren't Right: The Disappearance of the Yuba County Five."

On the chilly night of February 24th, 1978, a close-knit group of 5 friends from Yuba City, California, would vanish. This case continues to baffle investigators and captivate the public's imagination, standing as one of the most perplexing missing persons cases in American history. In part three, we will get into theories, and hear Tony's thoughts on if this was foul play or an accident.

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SOURCES:

https://dyatlovpass.com/yuba-county-five
Book is "Things Aren't Right: The Disappearance of the Yuba County Five" by Tony Wright
https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/the-yuba-county-5-revisited/
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-bee/48047374/

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Yuba County Five, disappearance, true crime, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, dyatlov pass, american dyatlov pass, Gary Mathias, true crime podcast

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The Yuba County Five: Part 2/3 [Ep. 76]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 15 May 2024 11:00:32 +0000

Kaydra delves into part two of a deep dive into the Yuba County Five case. On the chilly night of February 24th, 1978, a close-knit group of 5 friends from Yuba City, California, would vanish. This case continues to baffle investigators and captivate the public's imagination, standing as one of the most perplexing missing persons cases in American history. In part two, we will get into the investigation, learn all about the one supposed eye witness that was up on the mountain the night the 5 men vanished, hear from psychics, and also learn of a chilling paranormal encounter.

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https://dyatlovpass.com/yuba-county-five
Book is "Things Aren't Right: The Disappearance of the Yuba County Five" by Tony Wright
https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/the-yuba-county-5-revisited/
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-bee/48047374/
Poem is "On the Death of the Beloved" by John O'Donohue

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true crime, true crime podcast, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, mystery, mystery podcast, Yuba County Five, dyatlov pass, dyatlov pass incident, american dyatlov pass, disappearance, Gary Mathias

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The Yuba County Five: Part 1/3 [Ep. 75]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 8 May 2024 11:00:19 +0000

Kaydra delves into part one of a deep dive into the Yuba County Five. On the chilly night of February 24th, 1978, a close-knit group of 5 friends from Yuba City, California, would vanish. This case continues to baffle investigators and captivate the public's imagination, standing as one of the most perplexing missing persons cases in American history.

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SOURCES:

https://dyatlovpass.com/yuba-county-five
Book is "Things Aren't Right: The Disappearance of the Yuba County Five" by Tony Wright
Poem is "The Great Eternal Silence" by Aquinas T. Duffy
Nationalforests.org
https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/the-yuba-county-5-revisited/

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Teresita Basa: Voice from the Grave ft Karlisa Salazar [Ep. 74]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 1 May 2024 11:00:45 +0000

Kaydra has her sister, Karlisa on the pod (as heard way back in episode 17). It's time for wild speculation as Kaydra shares the story of Teresita Basa, the woman who allegedly solved her own murder. This has also become known as "The Voice from the Grave" case.

Apologies for the audio quality -- Zoom decided to connect to my AirPods microphone instead of my actual mic.

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true crime, true crime podcast, paranormal, paranormal podcast, teresita basa, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, mystery, mystery podcast, voice from the grave, voice from beyond the grave, premonition, psychic

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La Lechuza: Legend & Sightings [Ep 73]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:00:47 +0000

Throughout folktales around the world, large flying creatures often appear. Take the dragon for instance, people have been writing about these massive, terrifying, and beautiful creatures for centuries. And in more modern day tales, there's the Mothman, the “Birdman," or the Thunderbird. Many of these creatures have similar characteristics, and eyewitness reports are in the thousands. What they want with us is unclear, but it seems these kinds of creatures may be lurking amongst the shadows. So what would you do if one night, you heard the sound of a human baby crying outside your door? And when you peered out the window, you met the eyes of a 6 to 7 foot tall owl like creature with the face and hair of a woman? Or what if one night while visiting your loved ones in a cemetery, you whistled a tune, and something from the shadows whistled back? This is the story of La Lechuza.

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Third Man Factor & Guardian Angels ft Twisted & Uncorked [Ep. 72]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:00:38 +0000

Human beings often describe having an inner monologue, or an inner voice. This is both a powerful and enigmatic aspect of our human experience.

For many, this inner voice is a companion. It can even take on different tones and personas, ranging from supportive and encouraging to harsh and critical. The inner voice can also be a source of great strength and resilience, offering us self-affirmation, motivation, and a sense of purpose. And, according to some, it can be the sole reason you keep going in the most intense situations, ultimately saving your life.

In this episode, Kaydra shares perplexing encounters and theories behind what has become known as Third Man Factor or Third Man Syndrome.

This episode features Sierra from the Twisted and Uncorked podcast! Check them out wherever you listen to podcasts and show them some love!

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SOURCES:

Ranker.com article: https://www.ranker.com/list/reddit-true-stories-of-guardian-angels/melissa-brinks
Wikipedia
Fox13 Tampa Bay News
Reddit
Deseret.com article: https://www.deseret.com/23737552/third-man-syndrome/

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third man factor, guardian angel, paranormal, paranormal podcast, inner monologue, inner voice, ernest shackleton, ts eliot, survival stories, true crime, true crime podcast, science, science podcast, psychology, psychology podcast, melissa brinks

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The Baffling Disappearance of Lorraine Garcia [Ep. 71]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:00:53 +0000

Kaydra unravels the troubling disappearance of a 61 year old mother and grandmother from South Carolina. This is the story of the disappearance of Lorraine Garcia. This case also sheds important light on Child to Parent Violence or CPV. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, there are resources.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, call the National Domestic Abuse hotline at 800-799-7233, or visit the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence's website at nrcdv.org. You can also contact your state's Adult Protective Services office.

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Sound Bites:

News 19 WLTX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2ZWjCbKnHs
Netflix "Missing: Dead or Alive" trailer

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missing dead or alive, lorraine garcia, missing, disappearance, true crime, true crime podcast, anthony garcia, domestic violence, survivor, survivor stories, survival stories, child to parent violence, cpv, dv, dv awareness, mystery, mystery podcast

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The Dodleston Messages ft Believing the Bizarre- Part 2/2 [Ep. 70]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 3 Apr 2024 14:57:55 +0000

Be sure to tune into part one first if you missed it! Otherwise you're gonna be very lost.

What would you do if you found a set of 6-toed footprints in your home? Is it possible for a farmer from the 16th century to send messages through a 1980s computer? What would you do if you saw shadow figures dancing across the walls of your cottage? This is the story of the Dodleston Messages, one of England's most documented unsolved mysteries. In part two, we will get into more intense seemly poltergeist and alien like activity happening at Meadow Cottage, the unsettling entity known as 2109, suspicious investigations that led to nowhere, theories, and research.

A special thank you to Tyler and Charlie from Believing the Bizarre Podcast for coming on! Check them out wherever you listen to podcasts. @BelievingtheBizarre

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The Dodleston Messages ft Believing the Bizarre- Part 1/2 [Ep. 69]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:00:18 +0000

What would you do if you found a set of 6-toed footprints in your home? Is it possible for a farmer from the 16th century to send messages through a 1980s computer? What would you do if you saw shadow figures dancing across the walls of your cottage? This is the story of the Dodleston Messages, one of England's most documented unsolved mysteries. In part one, we will get into the seemingly poltergeist and alien like activity happening at Meadow Cottage, messages from the mysterious time traveling LW, and introduce an unexpected and ominous entity known as 2109.

A special thank you to Tyler and Charlie from Believing the Bizarre Podcast for coming on! Check them out wherever you listen to podcasts. @BelievingtheBizarre

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St. Patrick & Leprechauns ft Twisted & Uncorked [Ep. 68]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:00:14 +0000

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Kaydra is bringing you a conglomerate of the luck of the Irish! Hear tales of Saint Patrick, history about St. Patrick’s Day, the lore of the leprechaun and some humorous sightings including the infamous Crichton Leprechaun sighting! Today Kaydra is honored to have on her podcast friend Alecia from Twisted and Uncorked. Check out T&U wherever you get your podcasts or visit them at twistedanduncorked.com!

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Episode keywords:
history, history podcast, leprechaun, cryptid, cryptid podcast, paranormal, paranormal podcast, urban legend, folklore, Crichton leprechaun, ireland, st patricks day, true crime, true crime podcast, comedy, comedy podcast, twisted and uncorked, truly twisted

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The Ong's Hat Legend & Conspiracy [Ep. 67]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:00:55 +0000

Have you ever driven through a ghost town and wondered about the history behind it? What ruin or tragedy may have led to the town becoming nothing more than a skeleton? And have you ever wondered if these towns can serve as gateways or portals to the other side? What would you do if you ventured into an internet forum, where hundreds of people were claiming to have discovered another universe hidden in a lost town?

In this episode, we will journey into the complex story of Ong's Hat, New Jersey and the man who put this town back on the map... sort of.

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SOURCES:

AstonishingLegends.com: https://astonishinglegends.com/astonishing-legends/is-the-gateway-to-another-dimension-in-new-jersey
Wikipedia
App.com: https://www.app.com/story/news/local/new-jersey/weird-nj/2016/11/13/weird-nj-pine-barrens-town-gateway-another-dimension/93686122/
The podcast "That Would Be Rad," episode from season 3 episode 15, "Ong's Hat - A Gateway to New Dimensions."
Gizmodo.com:https://gizmodo.com/ongs-hat-the-early-internet-conspiracy-game-that-got-t-1832229488
Deoxy.org:https://deoxy.org/inc2.htm
Slate.com:https://slate.com/culture/2018/10/ongs-hat-conspiracy-theories-decoder-ring.html

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glitch in the matrix, time travel, paranormal, paranormal podcast, ongs hat, conspiracy, conspiracy podcast, ghost town, weird history, true crime, true crime podcast, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, mystery, mystery podcast, urban legend, folklore

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The Fairy: History, Lore, & Sightings! [Ep. 66]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 6 Mar 2024 13:00:20 +0000

Have you ever felt a strange presence in the woods? Maybe you caught a glimpse of something darting behind a tree out of the corner of your eye? Most people would brush it off, chalk it up to a trick of the light or their imagination playing tricks. But what if I told you there are tiny beings living all around us, hidden in plain sight, with powers and secrets beyond our wildest dreams?

Today we will be exploring the mysteries of the fae folk. We will venture into the unknown, uncovering tales and even alleged sightings of these elusive creatures.

So dim the lights, get comfortable, and join me as we pull back the veil separating the fae realm from our own. You'll never look at a circle of mushrooms or twisting roots the same way again. The magic is out there, and it's closer than you think.

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Haunting History of Casey Moore's Oyster House! [Ep. 65]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:00:02 +0000

On the corner of 9th and Ash in Tempe, Arizona, there is an Irish Pub called Casey Moore's Oyster House. It's one of the most famous Irish Pubs in and around Arizona, and it's a popular place for locals. The red bricked building feels homey, eclectic, and warm. But like many businesses, the buildings and the land often have...a story. What if I told you there were stories here of debauchery? Tragedy? Barbarity? And innumerable paranormal experiences?

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Jann Mardenborough ft Drinking the Koolaid's Cassidy Liston [Ep. 64]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 13:00:19 +0000

Kaydra dives into the inspiring story of Jann Mardenborough, the 19 year old gamer from Cardiff, Wales who joined the Gran Turismo Academy and went on to become a professional racecar driver. Today, Kaydra is joined by her friend and fellow podcaster, Cassidy Liston from Drinking the Koolaid Podcast. Check DTK out wherever you get your podcasts or visit their website at DTKpod.com

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America's First Serial Killer: The Servant Girl Annihilator- Part 2/2 [Ep. 63]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:00:32 +0000

This week, Kaydra wraps the dark story of the Servant Girl Annihilator, America's first alleged serial killer. In part 2, we will get into more grisly murders, trials, theories as to who this monster could have been, and paranormal experiences that have occurred in these areas today.

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SOURCES:

"Unsolved Murders" True Crime Stories from Parcast (episodes 70 and 71)
Wikipedia
https://www.servantgirlmurders.com/the-servant-girl-annihilator/
https://www.pbs.org/opb/historydetectives/investigation/texas-servant-girl-murders/index.html
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-serial-killer-servant-girl-murderer-terrorized-city-in-1800s/
http://www.servantgirlmurders.com/
https://the-line-up.com/servant-girl-annihilator-austin
https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/books/a43408/midnight-assassin-skip-hollandsworth/
https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/capital-murder/

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serial killer, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, true crime, true crime podcast, servant girl annihilator, history, dark history, history podcast, texas true crime, servant girl murders, haunted, paranormal, haunted locations

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America's First Serial Killer: The Servant Girl Annihilator- Part 1/1 [Ep. 62]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 7 Feb 2024 13:00:24 +0000

This week, Kaydra begins to unravel a tangled web in Austin, TX. This is the story of the Servant Girl Annihilator, America's first serial killer. In part 1, we will get into some of the grisly murders, the relevant history of Austin at that time, messy politics, and the killer's M.O.

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SOURCES:

"Unsolved Murders" True Crime Stories from Parcast (episodes 70 and 71)
Wikipedia
https://www.servantgirlmurders.com/the-servant-girl-annihilator/
https://www.pbs.org/opb/historydetectives/investigation/texas-servant-girl-murders/index.html
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-serial-killer-servant-girl-murderer-terrorized-city-in-1800s/
http://www.servantgirlmurders.com/
https://the-line-up.com/servant-girl-annihilator-austin
https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/books/a43408/midnight-assassin-skip-hollandsworth/
https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/capital-murder/

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Remarkable Animals ft Drinking the Koolaid's Amanda Goodness [Ep. 61]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:00:31 +0000

**SKIP TO 19:22 TO GET TO THE STORY **

In today's episode Kaydra is joined by a very special guest, fellow podcaster and friend Amanda Goodness from Drinking the Koolaid podcast! This was recorded via Zoom so the audio may sound different. In this episode, Kaydra shares 2 perplexing and adorable stories about remarkable animals and gets into the theory of animals having a 6th sense. Hear all about Oscar the Hospice Cat and Smoky the Yorkshire Terrier and War Dog.

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6th sense, paranormal, paranormal podcast, sixth sense, oscar the hospice cat, therapy dog, smoky the dog, animals, animal podcast, remarkable animals, animal stories, science, science podcast, history, history podcast, drinking the koolaid, miracle

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Twin Telepathy & Doppelgängers! [Ep. 60]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 13:00:12 +0000

Ever wondered if twin telepathy is actually a thing? And what about doppelgängers? Today, we get into these ideas and all of their creepiness. Hear alleged experiences and sightings, history and studies, lore, and theories.

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SOURCES:

https://www.verywellfamily.com/twin-telepathy-2447130
https://www.livescience.com/45405-twin-telepathy.html
Reddit
https://www.buzzfeed.com/shylawatson/these-twin-telepathy-stories-will-shock-you
"Monozygotic Twins and Macro-entanglement" paper written by Guy Lyon Playfair, J. Nonlocality: Special Issue on Psi and Nonlocal Mind, 2017. 6) https://westportlibrary.libguides.com/Doppelgangers
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/readersblog/james/emilie-sagee-and-the-strange-case-of-the-doppelganger-5362/
Wikipedia
https://twinstrangers.net/twin-strangers-exist

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The Dark & Culty History of Yogi Tea & Celestial Seasonings [Ep. 59]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:00:45 +0000

To make up for not covering a cult in forever, Kaydra spills the tea and brings you a DOUBLE feature of very upsetting cult behavior! Hear all about the dark history and practices of the infamous Yogi Tea company, and Celestial Seasonings company (known for their Sleepytime Tea).

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Garner State Park's Spooky & Dark History [Ep. 58]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 13:00:58 +0000

Kaydra has returned from her break and is bringing you a listener requested story. Learn about the dark history, paranormal activity, and lore behind Garner State Park in Concan, TX.

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Sources:

Wikipedia

https://texashillcountry.com/deadly-frio-river-love-triangle/

https://www.texasmonthly.com/travel/texas-state-parks-100-years/#:~:text=“We%20have%20a%20lot%20of,than%20half%20a%20million%20annually.

http://www.texasufosightings.com/new-sightings/photo-of-cigar-shaped-craft-near-garner-state-park

Ufo-hunters.com

https://www.backroadstexas.net/the-white-lady-of-the-frio-river/

https://backpackerverse.com/watering-holes-in-texas/

http://frontiersofzoology.blogspot.com/2012/04/wildmen-of-texas.html

https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/giant-39texas-redhead39-centipede-spotted-in-garner-state-park

https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/article/Teen-killed-in-250-foot-fall-at-Garner-State-Park-806406.php

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/truck-driver-deadly-texas-bus-crash-was-impaired-marijuana-misuse-n920961#

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/texas-man-indicted-church-bus-crash-killed-13-n778206

https://ladyfreethinker.org/feral-cats-are-being-shot-to-death-as-the-official-management-strategy-at-garner-state-park-in-texas/

Reddit

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paranormal, paranormal podcast, garner state park, garner, garner park, texas, texas history, texas urban legend, texas folklore, urban legend, folklore, true crime, true crime podcast, history podcast, weird history

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Perplexing Playback- Kaydra's Family Stories! [Ep. 57]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 3 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Happy 2024! While Kaydra takes a break, enjoy these flashes from the past and perplexing family experiences from the Brannan's. These creepy and true stories were compiled from episodes throughout season 1 including episodes 2, 11, 17, and 21. Be sure to let Kaydra know what you want for season 2!!!

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Krampus: Legends, Traditions, & Sightings! [Ep. 56]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 13:00:16 +0000

Enjoy this creepy Christmas themed season finale of Perplexity! Hear the creepy infamous legend of Krampus, a Germanic demon who visits children annually and punishes them for bad deeds. You will also hear an alleged Krampus sighting.

Kaydra will be taking a short break but will be back in January 2024 for Perplexity Season 2! Let her know what you want in the new season!

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SOURCES:
An article from ⁠Today.USC.Edu⁠ by Susan Bell
The Spotify Podcast “Mythology” episodes “Krampus Pt. 1” and “Krampus Pt. 2”
Wikipedia
Darkness Prevails Youtube channel submission 1: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzavMdoyRjI

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UFO Christmas Sightings! [Ep. 55]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:37:52 +0000

Did you know there is a huge influx of UFO/UAP sightings on and around Christmas? Could it be because of light shows? Government experiments? Santa and his Reindeer? In this episode you will hear about many sightings around the world, including some pretty famous ones, then we will briefly get into some theories.

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SOURCES:

https://www.travelchannel.com/interests/haunted/articles/ufo-or-santa-this-holiday-season
https://www.syracusenewtimes.com/ufos-of-christmas-past/
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/santa-ufo-christmas-reports-canada-1.5850393
https://people.com/human-interest/ufo-sighting-wisconsin-apparently-solved-christmas-lights/
https://www.history.com/news/ufo-sightings-speed-appearance-movemen
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-suffolk-54649675
https://x.com/joshuajered/status/1605004593335013376?s=46&t=9cj0NOs2UQc2Q-Ei-jlmdw

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The Toronto Serial Homicides: Bruce McArthur [Ep. 54]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Kaydra covers a tragic true crime case that rocked Toronto, Canada. From 2010-2017, gay men were targeted by a deranged serial killer resulting in at least 8 homicides. When the investigation goes cold, a lead unexpectedly falls in police’s lap. A lead that could turn Toronto on its’ head. Then, there’s a huge twist and it turns out who they were looking for has been under their nose all along, someone they never would have a suspected… a mall Santa Claus.

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SOURCES: 1) https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1437596739641 2) Crime Junkie "Serial Killer: Bruce McArthur" episode 3) "Catching a Serial Killer: Bruce McArthur" directed by James Buddy Day 4) Report: Missing and Missed- Report of the Independent Civilian Review into Missing Person Investigations by Gloria J. Epstein 6) https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/01086f21-e102-4de0-8e4b-567a13c66c5c 7) https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10635743/First-known-survivor-Toronto-serial-killer-Bruce-McArthur-speaks-out.html 8) https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/06/santa-claus-the-serial-killer-who-is-bruce-mcarthur-why-did-he-kill-17694251/amp/ 9) Netflix’s “Catching Killers” Season 2: episodes 3 and 4

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The Skinwalker: History, Encounters, & Skinwalker Ranch! [Ep. 53]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 6 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0000

In honor of Kaydra's 1 YEAR PODIVERSARY, she is bringing you a very requested and long awaited topic... skinwalkers and the infamous Skinwalker Ranch.

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SOURCES: 1. https://thoughtcatalog.com/jacob-geers/2016/10/14-facts-about-skinwalkers-that-will-100-scare-the-shit-out-of-you/ 2. https://www.utah.com/articles/post/what-is-skinwalker-ranch-and-whats-really-going-on-there/# 3. Snap Judgment "Spooked" podcast episode entitled "Skinwalker." 4. The Netflix Series "Skinwalker Ranch" 5. https://www.history.co.uk/articles/from-skinwalkers-to-wendigos-4-native-american-myths-and-legends 6. Stories from Reddit

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Harrison Okene: The Man Who Survived 3 Days Underwater! [Ep. 52]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Hear the incredible story of Harrison Okene: the man who endured a shipwreck, and survived 3 days at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.

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SOURCES:

Rescue video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um1ym9u8XaA&ab_channel=TheTelegraph
Wikipedia
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/sep/26/i-survived-three-days-in-a-capsized-boat-on-the-ocean-floor-praying-in-my-air-bubble
https://www.newsweek.com/shipwreck-survivor-10-years-later-60-hours-underwater-1772395
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/jun/12/nigeria-sailor-survive-air-pocket
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/how-many-shipwrecks-are-there.html
“My Favorite Murder” podcast episode 356

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survival story, i survived, true crime, true crime podcast, harrison okene, shipwreck, nigeria, nigeria news, survival stories, survivor, true stories

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The Gobblesquatch Legend & History of the Turkey Pardon! [Ep. 51]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving! Hear the perplexing tale of this Thanksgiving Cryptid... a giant blood thirsty turkey known as the Gobblesquatch. You will also hear the interesting history of America's turkey pardoning tradition.

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thanksgiving, urban legend, folklore, cryptid, gobblesquatch, cryptid podcast, paranormal, paranormal podcast, history, history podcast, turkey pardon

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The Salem Witch & Werewolf Trials [Ep. 50]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000

In honor of Perplexity's 50th episode... Kaydra is bringing you a BIG STORY! Hear the horrifying history of the Salem Witch Trials and some perplexing theories. You will also hear about the not so famous but even more deadly Werewolf Trials.

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SOURCES:

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-the-salem-witch-trials-175162489/
https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/salem-witch-trials
https://www.history.com/news/werewolf-trials-europe-witches
Wikipedia
Quotes are from "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller
Brittanica.com
some historical background information was gathered from "Last Podcast on the Left" episode 500

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salem witch trials, history, history podcast, dark history, true crime, true crime podcast, werewolf, werewolf trials

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Time Slip Stories & the Gateway Process [Ep. 49]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 8 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Ever wondered about time travel? Time slips? Glitches in the matrix? Then this episode is for you!!! You will hear several shocking and allegedly true stories of time slips, followed by some perplexing theories backed by science, and last but certainly not least, some shady declassified government projects!

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The Bell Witch: America's Most Documented Haunting! [Ep. 48]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 1 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

While October is sadly over, I wanted to bring you guys another spooky tale. This is the infamous story of the Bell Witch that haunted the Bell family in Adams, Tennessee! This goblin like demon creature cursed and tortured the family for many years. You will also learn all about the Bell Witch Cave!

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SOURCES:

https://www.bellwitchcave.com
Wikipedia
https://sharetngov.tnsosfiles.com/tsla/exhibits/myth/bellwitch.htm
https://tnmuseum.org/junior-curators/posts/tennessee-legends-the-bell-witch?locale=en
http://www.bellwitch.org/story.htm
https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/robertson/2021/10/28/history-tennessee-bell-witch-could-science-explain-paranormal/8568160002/
https://wild-hearted.com/the-bell-witch/
Ghost Adventures Season 10 Episode 5: "Bell Witch Cave"

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"The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Happy Halloween! Please enjoy this final bonus episode to round out the month of October. You will hear the infamous poem "The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe. Also special thanks to blogger, James Milson, for the entry featured at the beginning of this episode.

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SOURCES:

"The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe

https://jamesmilson.com/2017/10/26/a-halloween-special-the-raven-by-edgar-allan-poe/

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edgar allen poe, halloween, halloween stories, the raven, paranormal, paranormal podcast, creepy stories, true horror stories, horror stories

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The Creepy Halloween Disappearance of David Stone [Ep. 47]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Happy October! Today you will hear the perplexing mystery of David Stone. When a man suddenly disappeared on October 31, 1988, his friends and family were horrified and confused. And to make matters worse, the investigation would bring anything but clarity.

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SOURCES:

Brittanica.com
https://nashuproar.org/37107/features/the-disappearance-of-david-stone/#:~:text=On%20February%2023%2C%201992%2C%20four,or%20cause%20of%20his%20death.
Wikipedia
statisticsbyjim.com
Season 3 episode 7 of "Unsolved Mysteries"
https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/David_Stone
https://medium.com/true-crime-addiction/new-age-quest-of-death-on-halloween-true-crime-7136cca69eda

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unsolved, unsolved mysteries, true horror stories, disappearance, missing, missing persons cases, david stone, halloween, true crime, true crime podcast, new age

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/NoSleep "The Impossible House"

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Hear the terrifying story of a haunted house that lures in young unsuspecting victims each and every year. This story is a work of fiction that comes from the /NoSleep Reddit forum, and was written by Reddit user DrBlackJack21.... Not JACK BLACK. I misspoke. Smh.

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Hawaii House of Horrors: Ezequiel Zayas [Ep. 46]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 11:00:01 +0000

In this spooky October episode, you will hear the shocking story of the Campbell family. Newly weds James and Brittany had just relocated to Honolulu, Hawaii with their two sons in 2019 when they soon found themselves in a house of horrors. You will also hear a paranormal listener story at the end of the episode.

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SOURCES:

SpectrumLocalNews.com article by Michael Tsai
James Campbell's TikTok: @theevildad2
Civilbeat.org article by Kevin Dayton
NYPost.com article by Dusica Sue Malesevic
The-line-up.com article by Kelsey Christine McConnell
Amp.nine.com.au article by Bronte Gossling
Allthatsinteresting.com article by Austin Harvey

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paranormal, paranormal podcast, true crime, true crime podcast, ezequiel zayas, phrogging, true horror stories, horror, horror podcast

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"Do Flamethrowers Belong in the Library?"

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000

In today's spooky bonus episode, you will hear another story from the internet. This story was written by Kenz Ross and was found on ReedsyPrompts.

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Halloween Around the World [Ep. 45]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:00:42 +0000

Happy October! In today's spooky episode, you will hear perplexing folklore and Halloween traditions from all around the world! At the end of the episode, you will also hear a listener's story about auditory hallucinations. YES -- I know I pronounced Samhain wrong. I have since learned it is pronounced Sow-when and I'm SO sorry for screwing that up!

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Kaydra's Fall & Halloween Watch Recommendations!

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Wondering what to watch during this spooky month? In this bonus episode, Kaydra talks about some of her favorites.

In case you want the list for reference later:

Mike Flanagan's "Midnight Mass" (available on Netflix)

Mike Flanagan's "The Haunting of Hill House" (available on Netflix)

Mike Flanagan's "The Midnight Club" (available on Netflix)

"American Horror Story Seasons" 12, "Delicate," and 3, "Coven" (available on Hulu and FX)

The 2017 British horror film "The Ritual" (available on Netflix)

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Perplexity Trailer

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 01:42:42 +0000

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Ghost Marriages: A Macabre Chinese Tradition [Ep. 44]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 4 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Happy October! Today you will hear the perplexing history and disturbing present events surrounding the ancient tradition of Chinese ghost marriages. At the end of the episode, you will also hear an unsettling listener story about a home intruder.

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/NoSleep: "The Blind Will See"

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Tue, 3 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000

A man lost his sight 20 years ago. But one day, while out on a walk with his dog, he sees something in the distance he can’t ignore. The first thing he’s been able to see in 2 decades. How could this be? He has to find out. This is a fictional story from the /NoSleep Reddit forum.

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The Very Strange Case of Tom Young & Keith Reinhard [Ep. 43]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000

In the 1980s, the small town of Silver Plume, the two worlds of Tom Young and Keith Reinhard would collide. Hear the shocking and unsolved mystery of these two men then we will get into many perplexing theories. Trigger warning: suicide

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true crime, true crime podcast, unsolved, unsolved cases, unsolved mysteries, disappearance, missing, missing persons, missing persons cases, tom young, keith reinhard

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The Murders of Brenda Wright & Erica: The Lafferty Brothers Part 2/2 [Ep. 42]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Hear the horrifying conclusion of this true crime case and join the discussion. If you missed part one, be sure to listen to that first! This is the story of Brenda Wright, her daughter Erica, and Utah’s Lafferty family. EXTREME CAUTION IS ADVISED FOR THIS EPISODE. This is easily the most gruesome case I’ve covered.

Trigger warnings include violence, assault, homicide, and suicide. This case also involves a child

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SOURCES:

⁠https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2022/6/3/23110084/who-is-the-real-brenda-wright-lafferty-what-we-miss-when-we-dont-ask-under-the-banner-of-heaven⁠
⁠https://www.ghgossip.com/what-happened-to-allen-lafferty/⁠
Wikipedia
⁠https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/lafferty-murders⁠
The podcast "True Crime Brewery" episode "Blood Atonement"
Some audio from 1984 interview footage was used from this video: ⁠https://youtu.be/krdWxc2xwH0?si=VRjEhC3oqIyMNNO6

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blood atonement, brenda wright, erica wright, lafferty brothers, under the banner of heaven, flds, true crime, cult, true crime podcast, cult podcast

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The Murders of Brenda Wright & Erica: The Lafferty Brothers Part 1/2 [Ep. 41]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Listen to this tragic and dark story of two worlds colliding. This is the story of Brenda Wright, her 15 month old daughter Erica, and the Lafferty family. This is a true crime case with dark and heavy elements. Listener discretion is advised.

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SOURCES:

https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2022/6/3/23110084/who-is-the-real-brenda-wright-lafferty-what-we-miss-when-we-dont-ask-under-the-banner-of-heaven
https://www.ghgossip.com/what-happened-to-allen-lafferty/
Wikipedia
https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/lafferty-murders
The podcast "True Crime Brewery" episode "Blood Atonement"
Some audio from 1984 interview footage was used from this video: https://youtu.be/krdWxc2xwH0?si=VRjEhC3oqIyMNNO6

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blood atonement, brenda wright, erica wright, lafferty brothers, under the banner of heaven, flds, true crime, cult, true crime podcast, cult podcast

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The Mermaid: Myths, Origins, & Tales! [Ep. 40]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 7 Sep 2023 08:59:00 +0000

Kaydra gets into a perplexing listener request! Learn all about the mermaid including myths, origins, and alleged sightings.

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https://seeafricatoday.com/destinations/mermaid-in-south-africa/

Wikipedia

https://jacksdivinglocker.com/en/the-mermaid-story

https://folklorethursday.com/folktales/top-mermaid-sightings-in-the-last-century-that-are-hard-to-deny/zi

https://u.osu.edu/vanzandt/2018/03/08/the-existence-of-mermaids/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/evaamsen/2022/02/19/illusions-of-faces-in-inanimate-objects-are-often-male/?sh=55577c0a7a07

https://www.the-sun.com/news/6865565/do-mermaids-exist-conspiracy-theory/

YouTube video by Wild World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=FWFEeGcdftw

https://facts.net/mermaid-facts/

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cryptid, cryptozoology, cryptid podcast, paranormal, paranormal podcast, history, history podcast, science, science podcast, weird science, mermaid, mythology, urban legend, folklore, conspiracy, the fiji mermaid

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Buried ALIVE: Dark History of Coffins! [Ep. 39]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 08:59:07 +0000

From the 14th century to the present, Kaydra shares many terrifying tales of people who were buried alive. She also gets into the perplexing history of the safety coffin.

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https://taylormarshall.com/2007/09/duns-scotus-buried-alive.html

http://lyfaber.blogspot.com/2007/05/heres-few-weird-quotes-i-ran-across.html?m=1

Wikipedia

The podcast "My Favorite Murder" episode 186

https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/death-the-last-taboo/safety-coffins/

https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/08/08/alice-blunden/

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/54818/4-people-who-were-buried-alive-and-how-they-got-out

https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/23884

https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/she-was-almost-buried-alive-dedb2efcf593

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/woman-buried-alive-spent-11-30717117

https://milnepublishing.geneseo.edu/nursingcare/chapter/diversity-in-dying-death-across-cultures/

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safety coffin, coffin, history, history podcast, buried alive, dark history, true crime, true crime podcast, survival stories, alice blunden, weird science, science, science podcast, macabre

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Lake Lanier: Haunted or Cursed? [Ep. 38]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 08:59:42 +0000

Since its construction in the 1950s, manmade Lake Lanier has had countless tragedies. Over 700 people have lost their lives here, making it one of the most dangerous lakes in the world. The land is also rooted in a dark and senseless history of racism, violence, murder, and greed. Is the Georgian lake haunted? Is there a Lady of the Lake? Is it cursed? Is it just plain dangerous? Let’s get into it.

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SOURCES:

An article from USA Today by Francisco Guzman: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/07/31/lake-lanier-deaths-history-georgia/70498888007/

An article from Travel Noire by Parker Diakite: https://travelnoire.com/lake-lanier-death-sparks-debate

An article from 11Alive by La'Tasha Givens, Makayla Richards, and Daris Schneider-Bray: https://www.11alive.com/article/news/community/voices-for-equality/oscarville-lanier-lake-black-town-riot-mae-crow-chattahoochee-beulah-rucker/85-8647e2be-a07b-4e80-91cc-61613d0ff472

An article from A-Z-Animals by Cindy Rasmussen: https://a-z-animals.com/blog/discover-why-lake-lanier-could-be-americas-most-dangerous-lake/

An article from Oxford American by Anjali Enjeti: https://oxfordamerican.org/magazine/issue-113-summer-2021/the-haunting-of-lake-lanier

An article from CNN by Faith Karimi: https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/31/us/lake-lanier-urban-legends-trnd/index.html

An article from NewsOne by Victoria Kim: https://newsone.com/4513448/black-folklore-in-video-episode-2-the-ghosts-of-lake-lanier/

An article from Unilad by Stefania Sarruba: https://www.unilad.com/news/lake-lanier-most-haunted-explained-217864-20230707

The Gainesville Times

An article from YourTango by Livvie Brault: https://www.yourtango.com/news/is-lake-lanier-haunted-by-racist-history-ghosts-curse

Episode keywords:

true crime, true crime podcast, history, history podcast, paranormal, paranormal podcast, dark history, lake lanier, georgia, georgia history, haunted, haunted locations, science, weird science, science podcast, curse, oscarville, black history

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DO NO HARM: Dr. Walter Freeman [Ep. 37]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:59:00 +0000

Kaydra wraps up this three part series with a final horrifying case. This series has been all about doctors who, to put it lightly, broke their Hippocratic oaths. In story 3, you will hear the dark tale of Dr. Walter Freeman, also known as The Father of the Lobotomy.

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SOURCES:

An article from Physiciansweekly.com with contributions from Linda Girgis, MD: https://www.physiciansweekly.com/top-14-most-evil-doctors-of-the-last-two-centuries/

Wikipedia

An article from WondersAndMarvels.com by Jack El-Hai: https://www.wondersandmarvels.com/2016/03/fighting-the-legend-of-the-lobotomobile.html

An article from NIHrecord.nih.gov by Carla Garnett: https://nihrecord.nih.gov/2019/11/01/when-faces-made-case-lobotomy

YouTube video from Bailey Sarian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feHnfZ7Tsyc&ab_channel=BaileySarian

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5962395/#:~:text=By%201942%2C%2075%25%20of%20the,lobotomized%20by%20doctors%20were%20women.

Episode keywords:

true crime, true crime podcast, walter freeman, lobotomy, dark history

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DO NO HARM: Dr. Marcel Petiot [Ep. 36]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 08:59:00 +0000

Kaydra gets into the second of three horrifying cases of doctors who, to put it lightly, broke their Hippocratic oaths. In story 2, you will hear the dark tale of Dr. Marcel Petiot, also known as Dr. Satan.

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SOURCES:

Wikipedia

An article from CVLTNation.com by Meghan MacRae: https://cvltnation.com/dr-satan-the-unbelievable-story-of-serial-killer-dr-marcel-petiot/

An article from wickedwe.com by Robbie Ruinsburg: https://wickedwe.com/dr-marcel-petiot/

A Britannica article by John Philip Jenkins: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marcel-Petiot

An article from Missouri Medicine by Arthur Gale, MD: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9324719

Episode keywords:

true crime, true crime podcast, marcel petiot, dark history, dr satan

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DO NO HARM: Linda Burfield Hazzard [Ep. 35]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 3 Aug 2023 08:59:00 +0000

Kaydra gets into the first of three horrifying cases of doctors who, to put it lightly, broke their Hippocratic oaths. In story 1, you will hear the dark tale of Linda Burfield Hazzard who operated “Starvation Heights."

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SOURCES:

An article from Physiciansweekly.com with contributions from Linda Girgis, MD: https://www.physiciansweekly.com/top-14-most-evil-doctors-of-the-last-two-centuries/

Wikipedia

An article from Smithsonianmag.com by Bess Lovejoy: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/doctor-who-starved-her-patients-death-180953158/

An article by Kathrine Beck: https://www.historylink.org/File/7955

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true crime, true crime podcast, linda hazzard, starvation heights, dark history, history, history podcast

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The Weirdly Inspiring Story of Biosphere 2 [Ep. 34]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 08:59:00 +0000

Kaydra has her best friend, Jazmine on the pod! From 1991 to 1993, 4 men and 4 women made history when they spent 2 years in a geodesic dome to learn about the Earth’s biosphere, climate change, and about sustaining life in outer space. But how they would go down in history is up for debate. Apologies for the audio quality-- we had some unforeseen technical difficulties in this episode.

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SOURCES:

Documentary "Spaceship Earth" directed by Matt Wolf

Weird History on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf3Z6iRKqRM&ab_channel=WeirdHistory

Wikipedia

An article from Forbes.com by Sonia Moskowitz: https://www.forbes.com/profile/bass/?sh=2c4d4bac6c29

https://www.rvheraclitus.org/

The podcast “Nice Try!” From Curbed, New York Magazine, and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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biosphere 2, true crime, true crime podcast, science, science podcast, space, nasa, true stories, history, history podcast

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Sam the Sandown Clown [Ep. 33]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 08:59:00 +0000

In 1973, two children had an unforgettable experience when they met Sam the Sandown Clown. Sam was later described by the children as a mix between a clown, a robot, and an alien.

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SOURCES:

An article from theghostinmymachine.com by Lucia: https://theghostinmymachine.com/2022/05/30/encyclopaedia-of-the-impossible-sam-the-sandown-clown/

An article from lorethrill.com by Alex Postrado: https://lorethrill.com/sandown-clown-alien-or-hoax/

An article from curiousarchive.com by Ashley: https://www.curiousarchive.com/sam-the-sandown-clown-alien-man-in-black-or-folie-a-deux/

An article from ranker.com by Jodi Smith: https://www.ranker.com/list/sandown-clown-incident/jodi-smith

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true crime, true crime podcast, paranormal, paranormal podcast, alien, ufo, weird stories, strange history, weird history, history, history podcast, sam the sandown clown, folklore, urban legend

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Project Blue Book: The U.S. Government's Research into Aliens [Ep. 32]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 06:03:26 +0000

Kaydra (finally) does an episode entirely dedicated to the lil green guys up above. The U.S. government’s Project Blue Book set out in 1952 to determine if UFOs were a potential threat for the nation's security, and to gain a better scientific understanding of UFOs. But what they found would be so baffling, so impossible to explain… the truth simply couldn’t stay hidden for long.

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SOURCES:

An article from News Nation by Brian Entin: https://www.newsnationnow.com/space/military-whistleblowe-us-ufo-retrieval-program/

A fact sheet from the Department of Air Force Archives: https://archive.ph/20120719123429/http://www.af.mil/information/factsheets/factsheet_print.asp?fsID=188&page=1

Air Force article: https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104590/unidentified-flying-objects-and-air-force-project-blue-book/

"The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects," Edward J. Ruppelt, https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/17346/pg17346-images.html

Web.archive.org:https://web.archive.org/web/20061209172010/http://www.nicap.dabsol.co.uk/51-69.htm

"A Journey in Disinformation, Paranoia, and UFOs: Mirage Men," by Mark Pilkington: https://books.google.com/books?id=TQ3BBAAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q&f=false

Wikipedia

Interview with General Samford: https://youtu.be/4-MbGYAv7Cg

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paranormal, paranormal podcast, alien, ufo, uap, history, weird history, history podcast, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, project blue book

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Tsavo Maneaters: The Lions that TERRORIZED Kenya [Ep. 31]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 6 Jul 2023 02:00:00 +0000

Kaydra gets into the horrifying and perplexing true story of the Tsavo Man-eaters, which inspired the 1996 movie from Kaydra’s childhood, “The Ghost and The Darkness.”

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tsavo, tsavo maneaters, ghost and darkness, true crime, true crime podcast, science, science podcast, history, history podcast, weird science, weird history, dark history

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Listener’s Stories & Current Events

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Mon, 3 Jul 2023 08:59:00 +0000

Kaydra shares two listener stories, along with her thoughts of the recent Titan submarine disaster and an alleged siren sighting.

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true crime, true crime podcast, paranormal, paranormal podcast, true stories, true horror stories, siren, cryptid, titan submarine

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Mysteries of Route 66 [Ep. 30]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 08:59:00 +0000

In this episode, Kaydra gets into the history of Route 66, the infamous Highway that provides a scenic route from Chicago, to St. Louis, to Los Angeles. But this Highway has a dark history… and is packed full of perplexing stories!

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SOURCES:

Wikipedia

A 2018 History.com article by Elizabeth Nix: https://www.history.com/news/8-things-you-may-not-know-about-route-66

An article from Motortrend.com: https://www.motortrend.com/features/route-66-road-trip-guide-tips-and-tricks?slide=14

Several articles from Route66News.com

Several articles from LegendsofAmerica.com: https://www.legendsofamerica.com/66-ghosts/

A RoadTripUSA.com article: https://www.roadtripusa.com/southern-pacific/new-mexico-and-texas/roswell-ufo-central/

A 2018 article from KQRE.com by Kim Vallez: https://www.krqe.com/news/recent-nm-skinwalker-photo-ignites-fear/

An NPR article by Evie Hemphill: https://news.stlpublicradio.org/show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-05-19/a-half-century-since-they-disappeared-the-lost-boys-of-hannibal-still-prompt-questions

https://youtu.be/YJSHY5109hE

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true crime, true crime podcast, paranormal, paranormal podcast, spooky stories, true crime stories, true horror stories, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, route 66, history, history podcast, dark history, urban legend, folklore

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/NoSleep: "The Elevator"

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 08:59:00 +0000

In this bonus PODCAST EXCLUSIVE episode, Kaydra reads a fictional story from the /NoSleep Reddit forum that kept her up at night. This episode contains explicit language and creepy content. Listener discretion is advised. The story was written by Reddit user WorldAwayTweedy.

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SOURCE:
https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/13pmz0q/as_i_got_on_the_elevator_the_man_getting_off/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=2&utm_term=1---

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no sleep, paranormal, paranormal podcast, true horror stories, horror, horror stories, reddit stories, creepy reddit, creepy, creepy stories, spooky stories

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Cotard’s Delusion: Walking Corpse Syndrome [Ep. 29]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 08:59:00 +0000

Kaydra gets into the perplexing and rare Cotard’s Syndrome, discovered in the late 1800’s. Only about 200 cases around the world have been recorded to date. Persons with Cotard’s have delusions of negation that can range from believing they lost their organs, blood, or body parts, to being certain they have lost their soul, are dead, or do not exist at all.

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SOURCES:

Psychiatry (Edgmont). 2008 Jun; 5(6): 28–29. Published online 2008 Jun. “A Case Report of Cotard’s Syndrome,” by Anne Ruminjo, MD and Boris Mekinulov, MD.

WebMD

“Sudden Onset of Cotard’s Syndrome as a Clinical Sign of Brain Tumor,” by Luis Moreira Goncalves and Alberto Tosoni (2016): https://doi.org/10.1590/0101-60830000000080

https://psychologydictionary.org/negation/

An article from “Life in the Fastlane” by Anthony Vu and Mike Cadogan: https://litfl.com/jules-cotard/

An article from Medium.com by Dale M. Brumfield:https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/mademoiselle-x-living-while-dead-8fe06146b711

AAPC.com: https://www.aapc.com/codes/icd-10-codes/F22

Wikipedia

A 2017 article by Aradhana Sahoo, BS, and Keith A. Josephs, MD: "A Neuropsychiatric Analysis of the Cotard Delusion." https://neuro.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.neuropsych.17010018

Psychcentral.com: https://psychcentral.com/health/what-is-a-mental-health-crisis#how-to-get-help

A 2013 article by Helen Thomson: https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn23583-mindscapes-first-interview-with-a-dead-man/

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true crime, true crime podcast, history, history podcast, science, science podcast, mental health, cotards syndrome, cotard, weird history, weird science

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Dark History of Ancient Rome [Ep. 28]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 08:59:00 +0000

As per your request, it’s time for some weird and dark history! And what better place to start than Ancient Rome? Kaydra shares several shocking stories that will make you grateful to live in the 21st century.

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SOURCES:

"The History Voyager" podcast episode "Female Gladiators in Ancient Rome"
World Atlas website: Worldatlas.com/amp/ancient-world/the-5-darkest-secrets-of-ancient-rome.html
An article by Natasha Sheldon: https://historycollection.com/caligula-the-infamous-roman-emperor-who-made-his-horse-a-senator/

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true crime, true crime podcast, history, history podcast, ancient rome, caligular, folklore, urban legend, gladiator, dark history

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Reincarnation Stories from Children [Ep. 27]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 8 Jun 2023 08:59:00 +0000

Is it possible for us to live more than once? In this episode, Kaydra delves into the history and cultural belief of reincarnation and shares some perplexing stories. We hear the story of James Leininger, the story Ryan Hammons, and the story of a young boy who claimed his past life ended in murder… and he just might know who’s responsible.

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SOURCES:

An article by Anthony Galli: https://anthonygalli.medium.com/the-case-for-reincarnation-evidence-implications-b2cbb5feb0b5
Wikipedia
"The Mystery of Reincarnation" by Nagaraj et al: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3705678/
NPR: https://www.npr.org/2014/01/05/259886077/searching-for-science-behind-reincarnation
A 2021 article from "How Stuff Works" by Sarah Dowdey: https://people.howstuffworks.com/reincarnation.htm
An article from Reader's Digest by Lauren Cahn: https://www.rd.com/article/chilling-reincarnation-stories/
NBC News Article: https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/boy-says-he-remembers-past-life-hollywood-agent-n327506
An article from the Deccan Chronicle: https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140521/lifestyle-offbeat/article/3-yr-old-recalls-past-life-murder-identifies-killer-and-locates-his
An article by Sarah Allender: https://wallstreetinsanity.com/9-reincarnation-stories-that-will-give-you-goosebumps/

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true crime, true crime podcast, paranormal, paranormal podcast, reincarnation, spiritualism, james leininger, ryan hammons, folklore, urban legend, science, science podcast, weird science

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The Anaqua Springs Tragedy [Ep. 26]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 1 Jun 2023 08:59:57 +0000

Kaydra covers the horrifying and unsolved Anaqua Springs case. On the morning of January 10th, 2019, 16-year-old Alexa Denice Montez, 10-year-old London Sophia Bribiescas, and their mother, Nichol Olsen were all found dead. The girls' deaths were ruled homicides, while their mother's death was ruled a suicide. But upon closer inspection, and hearing from an anonymous expert, you'll see this case has a lot of question marks. Everything is not as it seems.

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SOURCES:

A 2023 article from News4SA by SBG San Antonio Staff Reports
Several articles from San Antonio Express News by Peggy O'Hare
A 2021 Article from MySA by Peggy O'Hare
A 2021 article from FoxNews San Antonio by Yami Virgin
2 articles from Kens5News by staff and Sharon Ko
Legacy Obituaries: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/sanantonio/name/nichol-olsen-obituary?id=7174793
A 2021 article from ConanDaily by Abdel Jibri Omar: https://conandaily.com/2021/01/10/charlie-wheeler-biography-13-things-about-texas-entrepreneur-nichol-olsens-boyfriend/
A 2021 People.com article by Christine Pelisek
A 2019 Daily Mail article by Anneta Konstantinides
A Heavy.com article by Igor Derysh
An article from KENS5 News: https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/family-of-10-year-old-killed-sneds-letter-to-texas-attorney-general/273-458eed45-3df8-4c3e-a6e2-ed126b3d5b41
An article from KSAT News: https://www.ksat.com/news/2019/05/25/anaqua-springs-home-where-mom-2-kids-found-dead-on-market-for-975k/
Rachel Shannon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wm3wbuUlsao&ab_channel=RachelShannonTrueCrime

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true crime, true crime podcast, anaqua springs, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, murder suicide, texas true crime

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3 Possible Cases of Mass Hysteria [Ep. 25]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 25 May 2023 08:59:00 +0000

Kaydra dives deeper into the psychological phenomenon that is mass hysteria. Kaydra shares 3 stories throughout history: the meowing and biting nuns of Europe, the Monkey Man of Delhi, and the Great Clown Panic of 2016.

SOURCES:

Article from HowStuffWorks by Melanie Radzicki McManus
2015 article from Esoterx.com: https://esoterx.com/2015/08/05/bad-habits-the-15th-century-nun-biting-mania/
A 2022 History.com article by Jessica Pearce Rotondi: https://www.history.com/news/mysterious-illnesses-mass-hysteria
A 2021 article from Skeptical Inquirer by Benjamin Radford: https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/the-monkey-man-panic-20-years-later/
A 2016 Time.com article by Melissa Chan

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mass hysteria, clowns, clown panic, monkey ma of delhi, biting nuns, weird history, history, history podcast, science, weird science, science podcast, weird psychology, psychology, psychology podcast, unsolved, unsolved mysteries

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The Screaming Schoolgirls of Malaysia: Mass Hysteria or Terrifying Haunting? [Ep. 24]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 18 May 2023 08:59:00 +0000

Kaydra dives into the story of the Screaming Schoolgirls of Malaysia. In July of 2018, a 17 year old female student began to scream hysterically and uncontrollably… then, even stranger, dozens of schoolgirls began to join in. It turns out, similar events have been occurring for decades all around the world for seemingly no reason at all. What could be the cause? Could it be mass hysteria? Is it the paranormal? Is it a demonic possession? Whatever the case, this story will certainly perplex you!

SOURCES:

Article from BBC by Heather Chen: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-48850490
Article from Ancient Origins by Ashley Cowie: https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/mass-hysteria-malaysian-school-girls-0012426
News.com article by Debra Killalea: https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/parenting/school-life/mass-hysteria-in-malaysian-school-screams-heard-from-the-classrooms/news-story/42f3d7d2b784a402cb6ec188aed2eb2e
A Dazed article by Anna Cafolla: https://www.dazeddigital.com/artsandculture/article/30905/1/why-is-mass-hysteria-taking-over-schools

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mass hysteria, paranormal, paranormal podcast, true crime, true crime podcast, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, screaming schoolgirls of malaysia, weird science, science, science podcast, psychology, weird psychology, psychology podcast, history, history podcast, weird history

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Ghosts of the Tsunami [Ep. 23]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 11 May 2023 08:59:00 +0000

On March 11, 2011, the Tohoku region of Japan experienced the strongest earthquake in its recorded history. A 9.1 magnitude earthquake struck below the North Pacific, leading to a devastating tsunami. Over 15,000 died, and thousands went missing. As if that wasn’t tragic enough, what happened next shocked the town of Ishinomaki and left them questioning what happens after death. At the end of the episode, Kaydra shares a terrifying listener story, submitted by Amanda D.

SOURCES/SHOW NOTES:

"Unsolved Mysteries" episode 'Tsunami Spirits'
A 2020 article from MarieClaire.com by Katherine J Igoe: https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/a34160068/who-is-taio-kaneta-unsolved-mysteries/
An OprahDailycom article by Shelby Copeland: https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/tv-movies/a34414398/unsolved-mysteries-tsunami-ghosts-real/
An article from National Geographic: https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/tohoku-earthquake-and-tsunami/
London Review of Books: https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v36/n03/richard-lloyd-parry/ghosts-of-the-tsunami
The Book: "Ghosts of the Tsunami" By Richard Lloyd Parry

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ishinomaki, true crime, true crime podcast, folklore, urban legend, paranormal, paranormal podcast, tsunami, unsolved, unsolved mysteries

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The Cult of Rajneeshpurham [Ep. 22]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Mon, 8 May 2023 00:05:26 +0000

Kaydra dives into another listener request, the story of Rajneeshpuram, a cult in Oregon led by a sex guru named Bhagwan Shree Rashneesh, now known as Osho. The Rashneeshees are responsible for the largest bioterrorism attack in U.S. history to date. Food poisoning, attempted assassinations, arson, practical jokes, fancy cars...this story has it all!

SOURCES:

The podcast "Cults" from Parcast, episode: "Rajneeshpuram"

Wikipedia

An article from Pew Research by Kelsey Jo Starr: https://www.pewresearch.org/

The podcast "Building Utopia" with Rusty King

A 2018 Humanities article by Hugh Urban: https://www.neh.gov/humanities/2018/spring/feature/rajneeshpuram-was-more-utopia-desert-it-was-mirror

The podcast "The Dollop," with Dave Anthoy and Gareth Reynolds, episode "The Rajneeshees."

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true crime, true crime podcast, history, history podcast, dark history, rajneeshpurham, cult, osho, wild wild country, weird history

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Kenneth Park: The Sleepwalking Murderer [Ep. 21]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Mon, 8 May 2023 00:02:41 +0000

Ever wondered about sleepwalking? Kaydra dives into 3 crazy stories, including the story of her sleepwalking uncle. We will talk about the dangers of Valium and the infamous true crime case of Kenneth Park from Toronto, Canada.

SOURCES/SHOW NOTES:

"My Favorite Murder" episode 160

Nhs.uk

An article from Fitday.com by Carly Vandergriendt: https://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/fitness/the-weirdest-things-people-have-done-while-sleepwalking.html

London Sleep Centre: https://londonsleepcentre.com/

L.A. Times Article from 1988 L.A. Times Archives: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-05-28-mn-3400-story.html

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The Boy Who Lived In The Walls: The TERRIFYING Case of Daniel LaPlante [Ep. 20]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 08:59:00 +0000

Hope you're ready to never sleep again. Kaydra dives into the terrifying experience of the Andrews Family in 1987 at their home in Pepperell, Massachusetts. While the Andrews Family would live to tell the tale, others weren't so lucky.

SOURCES/SHOW NOTES:

Article from the Cinemaholic by Kriti Mehrotra: https://thecinemaholic.com/who-are-annie-and-jessica-andrews-where-is-daniel-laplante-today/

Article from MamaMia news: https://www.mamamia.com.au/daniel-laplante/

Article from Ranker.com by Laura Allan: https://www.ranker.com/list/danny-laplante-facts/laura-allan

Article from PopCultureCrime: https://popculturecrime.medium.com/is-somebody-else-living-in-your-house-b8c036eaa7f9

Youtube video by channel MrBallen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxM3Y201p2s&ab_channel=MrBallen

Podcast “My Favorite Murder” episode 137 told by Karen Kilgariff.

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Harvey Carignan: The Want Ad Killer [Ep. 19]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 08:59:00 +0000

Kaydra covers a listener request, the serial killer Harvey Carignan, also known as The Want Ad Killer or Harvey the Hammer.

SOURCES:

“The Want-Ad Killer” book by Ann Rule

Findagrave.com

YouTube video by Monster Watch Serial Killers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXJQNLNKXR0&ab_channel=MonsterWatchSerialKillers

An article from Distractify.com by Chris Barilla: https://www.distractify.com/p/harvey-carignan-cause-of-death

An article from the Star Tribute by Louis Krauss: https://www.startribune.com/serial-killer-harvey-carignan-dies-in-prison-at-95/600259273/

Murderpedia by John Ignacio Blanco: https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/carignan-harvey.htm

The podcast “Serial Chillers” episode ‘Harvey Carignan’

Newspapers.com

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Palazzo Dario: The House that Kills [Ep. 18]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 6 Apr 2023 08:59:57 +0000

In this episode, Kaydra covers the spooky legend of an infamous house in Venice, Italy. Travel consultants will tell you this house is known as the "Palazzo Dario," meaning "Palace of Goodness," but locals paint quite a different picture. Kaydra also tells other popular Venetian legends. CORRECTION 4 min and 40 seconds in…. I should have said euros not pounds… wrong currency :,)

SHOW NOTES/SOURCES:

https://www.dimoraitalia-re.com/property/ca-dario/
The podcast “Art Curious” episode 79 by Jennifer Dasal
A 2018 article by Melanie Xulu from Atlas Obscura: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/palazzo-dario
An article from AllAboutVenice.com: https://allaboutvenice.com/ca-dario/
A 2014 article from ItalianBuddy.com: http://www.italianbuddy.com/venice-mysteries-cadario-house-kills/#.ZAon7XbMKUk
An article from VisitVenezia.eu: https://www.visitvenezia.eu/en/venetianity/discover-venice/ca-dario-and-its-mysteries-the-stories-of-a-cursed-building
An article by Erica Firpo: https://traveler.marriott.com/culture-and-style/mysteries-legends-venice/
An article by Rossi Thomson: https://rossiwrites.com/italy/venice/haunted-venice-legends-mysteries-stories/

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folklore, urban legend, history, history podcast, true crime, true crime podcast, curse, palazzo dario

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Bloody Mary ft Karlisa Salazar [Ep. 17]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 08:59:22 +0000

In this episode, Kaydra brings on her very first guest! Karlisa’s on the pod, y’all! Kaydra gets into the disturbing legend of the infamous Bloody Mary.

SOURCES/SHOW NOTES:

A 2018 History.com article by Una McIlvenna
Wikipedia
The Podcast "Believing the Bizarre"
An article by Alexander Meddings: https://alexandermeddings.com/history/who-was-bloody-mary-the-face-behind-the-legend/
"Bloody Mary" Excerpt story from "Spooky Pennsylvania" by S.E. Schlosser: https://www.seschlosser.com/spooky-pennsylvania/
https://www.americanfolklore.net/bloody-mary/
Britannica.com
2014 study Caputo et al: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4258311/#:~:text=In%20normal%20observers%2C%20gazing%20at,relatives%20and%20deceased%2C%20and%20animals.
2022 Article by "Jen" https://indie88.com/the-troxler-effect-brains-are-strange-machines/
"Tracking the Tulpa" by Mikles and Laycock: https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1525/nr.2015.19.1.87#:~:text=The%20tulpa%20was%20first%20described,regarded%20as%20a%20Tibetan%20concept.

TikTok that was referenced is @ErinHattamer.

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Episode keywords:

true crime, true crime podcast, paranormal, paranormal podcast, bloody mary, elizabeth bathory, history, history podcast, dark history, weird history, folklore, urban legend

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The Plum Island Conspiracy & the Legend of the Montauk Monster [Ep. 16]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 08:59:15 +0000

In this episode, Kaydra discusses a famous globster known as The Montauk Monster. This episode will also get into the controversial history and conspiracy theories of Plum Island, a small island off the coast of Long Island, New York. The island is home to the PIADC (Plum Island Animal Disease Center), which was established by the USDA in 1954.

SOURCES/SHOW NOTES:

Wikipedia
https://tetzoo.com/
https://www.dhs.gov/
https://www.niaid.nih.gov/diseases-conditions/lyme-disease
The Spotify Podcast original from Parcast, "Conspiracy Theories"
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/
2016 NYT Article by Corey Killgannon: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/15/nyregion/plum-island-home-to-top-secret-lab-faces-uncertain-future.html
https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/
https://www.govinfo.gov/
A 2008 ABC News Article by Richard Esposito: https://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/story?id=5567066&page=1
The Podcast "Drinking the Koolaid" (episode 136)

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Episode keywords:

true crime, true crime podcast, cryptid, folklore, urban legend, montauk monster, plum island, dark history, weird history, conspiracy, conspiracy podcast, lyme disease

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King Tut & the Curse of the Mummy! [Ep. 15]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 08:59:00 +0000

From ancient mummies, to mysterious tombs, to curses, to murder….this story has it all! Kaydra dives into the life and mysterious death of King Tut, the infamous ancient Egyptian ruler who died mysteriously young.

SOURCES/SHOW NOTES:

Wikipedia.
https://wwwimagininghistory.co.uk/
https://www.penn.museum
mentalfloss.com
Dailymail.co.uk
Episodes 318 and 322 of the Spotify Podcast Original from Parcast "Unsolved Murders"
"The Shadow King: The Bizarre Afterlife of King Tut's Mummy," by Jo Marchant
"The Murder of Tutankhamun" by Dr. Bob Brier
"Letters of the Great Kings of the Ancient Near East: The Royal Correspondence of the Late Bronze Age" by Trevor Bryce.

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Episode keywords:

king tut, true crime, true crime podcast, history, history podcast, weird history, weird science, curse, mummy

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Project MK Ultra [Ep. 14]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 9 Mar 2023 10:59:47 +0000

This episode will discuss how terrible the government really is. Kaydra dives into Project MK Ultra: an illegal human experimentation program that took place over the course of 20 years during the Cold War. The project was designed and undertaken by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), intended to develop procedures and identify drugs that could be used in interrogations to weaken individuals and force confessions through brainwashing and psychological torture.

SOURCES/SHOW NOTES:

a 2019 NPR.org article by Terry Gross
a 1974 New York Times article by Seymour M Hersh
Wikipedia
the podcast "Red Web"
the podcast "Last Podcast on the Left"
https://www.drugs.com/illicit/lsd.html
Stephen Kinzer's book "Poisoner in Chief"
Richard Harris Smith's book "OSS: The Secret History of America's First Central Intelligence Agency"
1975's "The Search for the Manchurian Candidate" by John Marks
A 2020 article from the National World War 2 Museum (https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/wwii-secret-agents-the-oss) with contributions from Walter Wolf III.

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Episode keywords:

mk ultra, project mk ultra, conspiracy, conspiracy podcast, weird history, dark history, history podcast, true crime, true crime podcast, science, science podcast, weird science, lsd, cia, frank olson

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Kasha House: The Most Haunted House in Hawaii [Ep. 13]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 2 Mar 2023 10:59:00 +0000

Are you ready to hear the origin story of the most haunted house in Hawaii? In this episode, Kaydra dives into Hawaiian history, folklore, and legends. Not only this, but Kaydra will get into well documented events from reliable sources that trace back to a house in Kaimuki, a small neighborhood in Honolulu. Haunting events in the home date all the way back to the 1940s. While the house is no longer intact, the land continues to have a strong spiritual presence, with whispers and warnings from locals continuing into present day.

SUPPORT:
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CONTACT: If you wanna be in the know with Perplexity updates, follow Kaydra on Instagram at PerplexityMysteryPodcast. Kaydra also always takes topic requests and you can also send your personal creepy, strange, and mysterious stories to her at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com.

SHOW NOTES/SOURCES:

An 2022 article from HouseBeautiful.com by Hadley Mendelsohn
The podcast: "Dark House,"
an article from TheOverlyOpinionated.com by Keith Mann
Mysteries-of-hawaii.com
Yokai.com/kasha

Episode keywords:

true crime, true crime podcast, kasha, folklore, urban legend, paranormal, paranormal podcast, cryptid, kasha house, haunted, haunted locations

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Missing & Unsolved: the Fort Worth Trio [Ep. 12]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 10:59:00 +0000

In this shorter episode, Kaydra covers another listener request, the mysterious and unsolved case of The Fort Worth Missing Trio. 2 days before Christmas, on December 23rd, 1974, three young girls went to the mall to do some Christmas shopping and were never seen again. Nearly 5 decades later, their families continue the search, determined to uncover the truth.

If anyone has information on the Fort Worth Missing Trio, they are being asked to contact the Fort Worth Cold Case Unit or the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Missing Persons Clearinghouse at 512–424–5074.

If you've been enjoying the podcast, there are some ways you can support. You can tell your friends and family about the podcast, you can share the podcast link on social media, you can leave a 5 star review on whatever platform you're listening on, and you can also follow the podcast, that way you know when new episodes have been released. Don't forget if you have any topic requests for future stories, or you wanna send a story in, you can reach out at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow on Instagram for the latest Perplexity updates at PerplexityMysteryPodcast. Feel free to DM any stories you have that way, as well.

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SOURCES: 1) A Medium.com article by Verity Partington, 2) an article from FWWeekly.com by Jonny Auping, 3) Wikipedia, 4) A Hometownbyhandlebar.com article called "Without a Trace: Three Girls Went to a Mall..." 5) The Star Telegram, 6) an article from WFAA.com by Chris Sadeghi.

Episode keywords:

true crime, true crime podcast, missing, missing persons, missing persons cases, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, disappearance, fort worth trio

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Out of Body Experiences [Ep. 11]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:59:48 +0000

Have you ever wondered about out-of-body experiences? Have you ever experienced one yourself? In this episode, Kaydra dives into what an out-of-body experience is, or could be. Could it be spiritual? Is it psychological? Scientific? Kaydra shares stories from her mother, a Reddit user, and also tells the incredible survival story of Stephanie Arnold, a woman who was pregnant with her second child when she experienced a life changing out-of-body experience.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review and follow the podcast on whatever platform you're listening on! Follow Perplexity on Instagram as well if you want the latest updates at PerplexityMysteryPodcast. Want your story read on the podcast? Kaydra accepts all things creepy, true crime, and mysterious! You can email your story to PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com. This is where you can also send topic requests for future episodes. Thank you so much for listening.

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SOURCES/SHOW NOTES: Snap Judgment's Podcast "Spooked" Episode "37 Seconds," Wikipedia, OxfordLanguages: https://languages.oup.com/, An article from https://iipc.org/ titled "What is astral projection?", Mayoclinic.org, a story from Reddit.com submitted by Zombie_Twatz.

Episode keywords:

stephanie arnold, survival story, out of body experience, out of body, obe, paranormal, paranormal podcast, science, science podcast, weird science, near death experience

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The I45 Murders: "No Signs of Remorse" Part 3/3 [Ep. 10]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 9 Feb 2023 10:59:36 +0000

In this episode, Kaydra finishes up a listener request... the I-45 killings. In Texas, a major highway known as I-45 runs from Dallas all the way down south to Galveston. There have been countless disappearances, murders, and bodies found along I-45 since its’ construction in the 1970s. Kaydra covers the murders of several young women that took place in the 90s. Please keep in mind there were many more disappearances and murders along I-45 besides the ones mentioned in this episode.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review and follow the podcast on whatever platform you're listening on! Follow Perplexity on Instagram as well if you want the latest updates at PerplexityMysteryPodcast. Want your story read on the podcast?

Kaydra accepts all things creepy, true crime, and mysterious! You can email your story to PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com. This is where you can also send topic requests for future episodes. Thank you so much for listening.

https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcast
Patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcast

SOURCES/SHOW NOTES: 1) A 2017 article from HoustonPublicMedia.org by Michael Hagerty, 2) an October 2011 article from CBS News titled "Can you help solve these cases?", 3) Wikipedia, 4) an article from the Houstonia by Shelby Stewart, 5) a 3 part miniseries that was released in 2022 called "Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields" directed by Jessica Dimmock, 6) an article from Unsettlingthings.com by Lyra Radford, 7) an article from Psu-sk.tripod.com, 8) a 2022 abc13.com article by Courtney Fischer, 9) dps.texas.gov, 10) Caselaw.findlaw.com "Drew v. State (2002)," case No. 14-99-01323-CR, 11) an article from 9News by Raffaella Ciccarelli, 12) CharleyProject.org, 13) The Spotify podcast: "1000 True Crimes" with Chelsea Gaeta.

Episode keywords:

true crime, true crime podcast, texas killing fields, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, disappearance, missing, missing persons

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The I45 Murders: "Texas Killing Fields" Part 2/3 [Ep. 9]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 2 Feb 2023 10:59:53 +0000

In this episode, Kaydra continues a listener request... the I-45 killings. In Texas, a major highway known as I-45 runs from Dallas all the way down south to Galveston. There have been countless disappearances, murders, and bodies found along I-45 since its’ construction in the 1970s. In part 2, Kaydra covers the murders of young women that took place from 1984-1991. Their bodies were all found in the same field in League City, Texas, which became known as The Texas Killing Fields. Please keep in mind there were many more disappearances and murders along I-45 besides the ones mentioned in this episode.

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SOURCES/SHOW NOTES: 1) A 2017 article from HoustonPublicMedia.org by Michael Hagerty, 2) an October 2011 article from CBS News titled "Can you help solve these cases?", 3) Wikipedia, 4) an article from the Houstonia by Shelby Stewart, 5) a 3 part Netflix miniseries from 2022 called "Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields" directed by Jessica Dimmock, 6) an article from Unsettlingthings.com by Lyra Radford, 7) TexasEquusearch.org --> GO HERE TO WRITE TO THE PAROLE BOARD TO REQUEST CLYDE HEDRICK NOT BE RELEASED FROM SUPERVISION AND GPS MONITORING, AND TO DONATE TO EQUUSEARCH. 8) an article from Psu-sk.tripod.com, 9) a 2022 abc13.com article by Courtney Fischer, 10) dps.texas.gov, 11) Caselaw.findlaw.com "Drew v. State (2002)," case No. 14-99-01323-CR, 12) an article from 9News by Raffaella Ciccarelli, 13) CharleyProject.org

Episode keywords:

true crime, true crime podcast, missing, missing persons, missing persons cases, disappearance, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, texas killing fields, i45 murders

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The I45 Murders: “The Eleven” Part 1/3 [Ep. 8]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 10:59:35 +0000

In this episode, Kaydra covers another listener request... the I-45 killings. In Texas, a major highway known as I-45 runs from Dallas all the way down south to Galveston. There have been countless disappearances, murders, and bodies found along I-45 since its’ construction in the 1970s. Kaydra covers the haunting and brutal murders of young girls and women that took place in the 1970s. These victims later became known as “The Eleven.” Please keep in mind there were many more disappearances and murders besides the ones mentioned in this episode.

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SHOW NOTES/SOURCES: 1. A 2017 article from HoustonPublicMedia.org by Michael Hagerty, 2. an October 2011 article from CBS News titled "Can you help solve these cases?", 3. Wikipedia, 4. an article from the Houstonia by Shelby Stewart, 5. a 3 part miniseries that was released in 2022 called "Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields" directed by Jessica Dimmock, 6. an article from Unsettlingthings.com by Lyra Radford, 7. TexasEquusearch.org, 8. an article from Psu-sk.tripod.com, 9. a 2022 abc13.com article by Courtney Fischer, 10. dps.texas.gov, 11. Caselaw.findlaw.com "Drew v. State (2002)," case No. 14-99-01323-CR, 12. an article from 9News by Raffaella Ciccarelli, 13. CharleyProject.org, 14. and the "Killer Locale" podcast.

Episode keywords:

true crime, true crime podcast, missing, missing persons, missing persons cases, disappearance, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, texas killing fields, i45 murders

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Marshall Applewhite & The Heaven’s Gate Cult [Ep. 7]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 10:59:12 +0000

Buckle up, guys. In this longer, crazier, and heavier episode, Kaydra covers a cult for the very first time. And what better to start with than the infamous Heaven's Gate? This cult was in operation from the 70s to the 90s and made national headlines...after going out with a bang.

If you enjoy this episode, be sure to leave a 5 star review and follow the podcast on whatever platform you're listening on! You can also keep up with the latest Perplexity updates on Instagram at PerplexityMysteryPodcast. Have a crazy story you want read on the podcast? Have an idea for a future episode? Email Perplexity at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com Thanks so much for listening, as always!

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Episode keywords:

heavens gate, cult, true crime, true crime podcast, marshall applewhite, dark history, cult podcast

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Vanished on a Cruise: the Disappearance of Li Yinglei [Ep. 6]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:59:32 +0000

In this episode, Kaydra covers a family cruise gone wrong, with the mysterious disappearance and alleged murder of Li Yinglei.Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave a 5-star review on whatever platform you're listening on if you've been enjoying the podcast. You can also submit stories for Kaydra to read on the podcast, or send topic requests to PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com. Follow Perplexity on Instagram at PerplexityMysteryPodcast for the latest Perplexity updates!

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Episode keywords:

disappearance, missing, missing persons, missing persons cases, li yinglei, true crime, true crime podcast, unsolved, unsolved mysteries

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The Creepy Legend of La Llorona [Ep. 5]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 5 Jan 2023 10:59:00 +0000

This week, Kaydra covers another listener request... the legend of La Llorona, also known as the Weeping Woman. While there are many variations to this infamous legend, the common theme consists of a woman's spirit who is condemned to roam the earth, searching for her dead children. Many believe it was La Llorona who murdered her children. This legend dates all the way back to the 16th century and has been heard around the globe. Kaydra also reads many stories from Reddit users who shared family tales, or their own personal experiences with La Llorona.

If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to give the podcast a 5-star rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, and follow the podcast so you know when new episodes have been released. You can also now follow the podcast on Instragram at PerplexityMysteryPodcast! Have a crazy story to share? Or you wanna make a request for a future episode topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks so much for listening, as always!

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Episode keywords:

true crime, true crime podcast, folklore, urban legend, paranormal, paranormal podcast, creepy stories, horror, horror podcast, horror stories, la llorona

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Hellfire Farm: Most Haunted House in Wales [Ep. 4]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 10:59:13 +0000

In this episode, Kaydra delves into the mysterious and terrifying tale of the Haunting of Heol Fanog, also known as Hellfire Farm in South Wales. Ghosts, cryptids, Egyptian Gods, demonic possessions, ancient burial grounds, witches... this story has it all!

If you enjoy this episode, be sure to leave a 5-star review! Thank you so very much for listening. If you have a crazy story you wanna share with Kaydra (she'll read it on the pod!), or you have a request for a future episode, email her at: PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com. You can also now follow the podcast on Instagram at PerplexityMysteryPodcast.

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Episode keywords:

paranormal, paranormal podcast, heol fanog, hellfire farm, haunted, haunted locations, true crime, true crime podcast, possession, exorcism, cryptid, folklore, urban legend, witch, witchcraft

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The Goatman of Maryland [Ep. 3]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 10:59:00 +0000

In this shorter episode, Kaydra covers another listener request...the Legend of the Goat Man of Maryland. The Goat Man is believed to be a cryptid, 2 legged, half human/half goat hybrid. Once Kaydra delves into the actual history of this disturbing and insane legend, some of the theories actually seem…plausible?

If you have a story to share, send it to PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com. Don’t forget to leave a 5-star review and follow the podcast on whatever platform you're listening on! Get the latest Perplexity updates by following on Instagram at PerplexityMysteryPodcast. Thanks so much for listening.

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Episode keywords:

cryptid, paranormal, paranormal podcast, urban legend, folklore, goatman, horror, horror podcast, horror stories

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Cullen Davis [Ep. 2]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 10:59:00 +0000

Kaydra tries out podcasting in a closet. She covers her first ever listener request, the story of Cullen Davis. During her research, Kaydra realizes she's a lot closer to this case than she anticipated.If you enjoy this episode, be sure to follow the podcast and leave a 5-star review on whatever platform you're listening on! You can now send in story suggestions or personal stories you want Kaydra to read at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com. Follow the podcast on Instagram for the latest updates at PerplexityMysteryPodcast. Thanks so much for listening.

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Episode keywords:

true crime, true crime podcast, unsolved, unsolved mysteries, cullen davis, conspiracy, conspiracy podcast

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Yellowstone Nightmares: History, Haunts, & More! [Ep. 1]

perplexitymysterypodcast@gmail.com (Kaydra) — Fri, 9 Dec 2022 09:01:49 +0000

In Kaydra's FIRST EPISODE she covers creepy encounters, disappearances, tragic deaths, and The Death Zone in Yellowstone National Park.

Be sure to follow this podcast if you enjoy this episode and leave a 5-star review on whatever platform you're listening on! Have a crazy story you want read on the podcast? Have a topic request for a future episode? Email Perplexity at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com. Follow the podcast on Instagram as well for the latest Perplexity updates at PerplexityMysteryPodcast. Thanks so much for listening!

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Episode keywords:

true crime, true crime podcast, yellowstone, yellowstone deaths, hotpotting, dark history, paranormal, paranormal podcast, the death zone

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Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast

Daruma-san & the Elevator Game ft Believing the Bizarre [Ep. 198]

Tupac Shakur- Duane Davis Trial & Diddy Conspiracy! [Ep. 197]

INTRODUCING: 3 Spooked Girls

A Deadly American Marriage- The Murder of Jason Corbett [Ep. 196]

Leslie Mueller: 20 Foot Fall or Cold Blooded Murder? ft Residue Podcast [Ep. 195]

INTRODUCING: Fresh Hell Podcast- "Murder- To Die in a State of Grace"

Cryptid Cocktail Party: The Hodag

INTRODUCING: "Fresh Hell" podcast

Perplexing Playback- Mystery on the Water: Pat Mullins Unsolved Death [Ep. 194]

The Philadelphia Experiment & the Montauk Project ft Cryptid Cocktail Party [Ep. 193]

The Unsolved Murder of Brittany Phillips ft Unsolved Couple Podcast [Ep. 192]

Paranormal Phone Calls & Charles Peck [Ep. 191]

SOURCES: https://pastebin.com/z9aRXBkL

The Austin Serial Bombings [Ep. 190]

Underwater UFOs [Ep. 189]

The Shocking True Story Behind ‘Maternal Instinct’ Reagan Hancock & Taylor Parker- PART 2 of 2 [Ep. 188]

The Shocking True Story Behind ‘Maternal Instinct’ Reagan Hancock & Taylor Parker- PART 1 [Ep. 187]

The Northfield Pigman & Sinkhole Sam [Ep. 186]

Missing Ali Lowitzer ft Mother Jo Ann Lowitzer [Ep. 185]

Dark Stories of North Carolina- Haunted Locations, Vanishing Ships, & More! [Ep. 184]

Melissa Casias- What REALLY Happened? ft Weird True Crime [Ep. 183]

Listen to Weird True Crime’s 3 part series wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAPlqQ1t9nzA9B6kAKifmA https://open.spotify.com/show/3BHNffWPPzW79m0s5phIWM?si=1d2cf98423004b75 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weird-true-crime/id1803173020

INTRODUCING: Weird True Crime's "What Melissa Left"

Gerard John Schaefer- Serial Killer of Martin Co, Florida [Ep. 182]

Personal Hauntings & Spooky Listener Stories! ft Houston Strange [Ep. 181]

Check out Adam: https://www.instagram.com/houston_strange/ https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/houston-strange/id1769453912 https://www.youtube.com/@HoustonStrange https://open.spotify.com/show/0ULYewnI6QeVZq96mc9FW0 https://www.tiktok.com/@houstonstrange

Texas Urban Legends- St. Mary's Orphanage, Texas State University, & Haunting Stories from San Marcos [Ep. 180]

Caves- Folklore, Disappearances, Hauntings, & Deaths [Ep. 179]

Perplexing Playback- Haunted Hellfire Farm [Ep. 178]

Mirrors- History, Folklore, & Hauntings [Ep. 177]

The Kentucky Meat Shower & the Oakville Blobs [Ep. 176]

Unsolved Haunting Cases: Bethany Markowski & Jeff Anderson ft Jules Thorpe [Ep. 175]

INTRODUCING: Secrets Beyond the Sacramento River

Paranormal Reddit Encounters- Vol II ft. Believing the Bizarre [Ep. 174]

Dark Origins of Nursery Rhymes & Fairytales ft Cryptid Cocktail Party [Ep. 173]

Truly Twisted: The Black Dahlia

Crop Circles ft Lets Get Haunted [Ep. 172]

INTRODUCING: Cryptid Cocktail Party

Dorothea Puente: The Death House Landlady- Part 2 [Ep. 171]

Dorothea Puente: The Death House Landlady- Part 1 [Ep. 170]

JonBenét Ramsey- Her Chilling Death & Why It's Still Unsolved [Ep. 169]

The True Stories of Alice Roosevelt & Jeanne de Clisson [Ep. 168]

Madame Lalaurie & New Orleans Black History [Ep. 167]

Paranormal Reddit Encounters- Vol. I ft 13 Degrees of Screams [Ep. 166]

The Rooftop Mystery- The Strange Death of Rey Rivera [Ep. 165]

2 Survival Stories: The Hale Family & Harrison Okene [Ep. 164]

Branch Davidian Cult- David Koresh & the Waco Siege ft Truly Twisted [Ep. 163]

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The Manhattan Alien Abduction- Linda Napolitano ft Cryptid Cocktail Party [Ep. 162]

Grisly & Unsolved: The Keddie Cabin Murders ft Jules Thorpe- Part 2 [Ep. 161]

Grisly & Unsolved: The Keddie Cabin Murders ft Jules Thorpe- Part 1 [Ep. 160]

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Introducing: A Million Other Choices

The Unsolved Murder of Judy Rawlings ft A Million Other Choices [Ep. 159]

A Perplexing Christmas Marathon! Krampus, Creepypasta, UFOs, and Serial Killers [Ep. 158]

Worst Ex Ever: Benjamin Obadiah Foster [Ep. 157]

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Zombies: History, Folklore, & REAL Cases [Ep. 156]

Haunted Mississippi: L.Q. Ivy, Haunted Locations & More [Ep. 155]

Vanished On Thanksgiving: John Woodruff & Karen Mitchell [Ep. 154]

INTRODUCING: Missing in Hush Town

Survivor Mary Vincent & Murder of Roxanne Hayes- Larry Singleton [Ep. 153]

Lilith the Vampiress [Ep. 152]

The Filicide Case of Alec & Lydia Mater ft Hope Hooten [Ep. 151]

Perplexity's CREEPY Stories Halloween Special! [Ep. 150]

A Spooky Chat ft Houston Strange [Ep. 149]

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The Wu Family Exorcism: True Story & Inspiration for the Horror Film "Incantation" [Ep. 148]

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CURSED OBJECTS: The Conjured Chest & the Dybbuk Box [Ep. 147]

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The Amityville Horror House [Ep. 146]

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Let's Talk Dinosaurs ft Steven Ray Morris [Ep. 145]

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The Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay [Ep. 144]

Perplexing Playback- 2 Terrifying Phrogging Stories [Ep. 143]

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Appalachian History, Legends, and Encounters [Ep. 142]

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