Best Mysterious Mavens Podcasts (2025)

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157: Hachet Lady of Morrison 31:18

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This week Denae tells Kim an urban legends in their neck of the woods that they both hadn't heard before! Sources: The Hatchet Lady of Red Rocks | Denver Horror Collective by Adrianne Montoya Posted on May 5, 2019 by joshsworstnightmare Colorado Connie Blog Notes: The Hatchet Lady of Morrison October 18, 2020 coloradostories.online/about-1/f/the-ha…

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A Deadly Pact – The Murders of Christopher Regan and Jason Cochran 52:21

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In this episode of Super SUS, we unravel the dark and twisted case of Kelly Cochran — a woman whose web of secrets, manipulation, and violence shocked two states. What begins as an affair quickly escalates into a deadly chain of events involving her husband, Jason, and her lover, Christopher Regan. As investigators dig deeper, they discover inconsi…

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156: Chowchilla Bus Kidnapping 50:13

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This week Kim tells Denae about one of the biggest kidnapping cases in US history that has one of the best case scenario outcomes. Sources: 48 Hours Podcast: Live To Tell: Chowchilla Bus Kidnapping CityofChowchilla.org 1976 Bus Kidnapping | Chowchilla, CA CBSNews.com Chowchilla bus kidnapping: Rare photos from one of the largest abductions in U.S. …

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155: Hypnotizing Principal 34:40

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This week Denae tells Kim the incredibly strange story of a principal who hypnotizes students. Sources: CBSNews.com Fla. school settles bizarre lawsuit over hypnotized students, suicides NBCNews.com Hypnotist principal faces questions after suicides by Mitch Stacy heraldtribune.com True crime TV series explores deaths of 3 North Port teens hypnotiz…

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The Freefall: The Survival Story of Vicky Cilliers 59:38

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This week, we’re pulling one out of the vault! Originally released as a Patreon bonus episode, we’re sharing this story ad-free while we catch up behind the scenes. In this episode of Super SUS, we dive into the harrowing survival story of Victoria “Vicky” Cilliers. We unravel Vicky's journey from a loving childhood to her tumultuous relationships,…

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154: P.I. Mom's sabotage 42:37

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This week Denae tells Kim about the show that never was P.I. mom's. Sources: Netflix Trainwreck: PI Moms People.com P.I. Moms Stars Slam Actor Carl Marino For Ruining Reality Show with Sting Operation: 'So Many People Were Affected' By Raven Brunner Published on July 22, 2025 09:00AM EDT Chris Butler (private investigator) - Wikipedia Please rate u…

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Phrogging Nightmares: Real-Life Cases of Hidden Intruders 1:13:32

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In this episode of Super SUS, we dive into the unsettling phenomenon of “phrogging.” This is when someone secretly lives in another person’s home without their knowledge. We walk through chilling cases, from a Navy officer’s haunting experience in Honolulu to the infamous Denver Spider-Man. We break down the psychological horror faced by victims an…

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Murder at Xanadu Chapter 3 29:12

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While trying to relax as they wait for the police, a murderous attack on one of the women’s lives forces their investigation into high gear. Finding assistance from an unexpected source, Dorinda and the ladies confront their suspect. Will they make it to their cold plunge, or find themselves in hot water?Episode transcript available here! Darlings,…

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153: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow 30:53

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The Mavens are back! Happy Halloween! This week Kim tells Denae a chaotic retelling of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". Sources: The legend of sleepy hollow by Washington Irving. 1820 The legend of sleepy hollow by Disney 1949 Sleepy Hollow (1999) CBS this morning ‘tracing the haunting roots of the legend of sleepy hollow’ Please rate us 5 stars! Fee…

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A Killer in Disguise – The Murder of Joel Lovelien 1:12:12

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In this episode, we dive into the chilling Halloween-night murder of Joel Lovelien, a 38-year-old man found beaten outside The Broken Drum bar in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on October 27, 2007. What started as a night of costumes and celebration quickly spiraled into chaos — a packed bar, a rowdy party bus, and a parking lot filled with confusion, …

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Murder at Xanadu Chapter 2 27:15

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As Xanadu’s employees try to keep a semblance of normalcy, Dorinda and Stacey notice cracks in their calm facades, while two handsome, out-of-place scientists also catch the group’s attention - especially the eye of the recently-divorced Alice Breckenridge. Episode transcript available hereDarlings, if you enjoy our show, contribute ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠, s’il …

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Creepypasta, Candyman, and the Caller Upstairs 59:00

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This week, we’re diving deep into the stuff of sleepover nightmares — the urban legends that might not be so fictional after all. 👀 We’re starting with Candyman — the legend, the movie, and the real-life horror of Dean Corll (yes, the Candyman Killer). Then we’re talking about the babysitter and the man upstairs — that creepy story every teen heard…

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Murder at Xanadu Chapter 1 29:48

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At Xanadu, an exclusive spa in New Mexico, Dorinda Mansfield has planned a girl’s trip for her and Stacey, as well as her friends Alice and Joy. Between the massages, martinis, and snail facials, they’re surprised by a mysterious death on the property, flipping the vacation on its head. Episode transcript available ⁠here Darlings, if you enjoy our …

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Where is Cindy Song? 1:08:58

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In this episode of Super SUS, we explore the mysterious disappearance of Cindy Song, a Penn State senior who vanished after a Halloween night out in 2001. After being dropped off at her apartment in the early hours of November 1, Cindy was never seen again. We revisit the night she went missing, the search that followed, and the haunting questions …

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House of Horrors - Ed Gein, the Butcher of Plainfield 1:15:45

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In this episode of Super SUS, we delve into the chilling and infamous case of Ed Gein, known as the Butcher of Plainfield. We explore Gein's troubled childhood, marked by an abusive mother and absentee father, which set the stage for his macabre actions. From digging up graves to creating disturbing artifacts from human remains, Gein's story is bot…

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Murder at Xanadu - Trailer 3:03

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Darlings, if you enjoy our show, contribute HERE, s’il vous plait! We’d be so grateful! Find out about our sponsors here: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ When Dorinda Mansfield planned a girl’s trip to the exclusive New Mexico spa, Xanadu, she and Stacey expected to leave their amateur detective days back in Berkshire Bay. But when a suspicious…

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Terror in Texas - The “Candy Man Killer” and His Teenage Accomplices (pt. 2) 1:41:25

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In this episode of Super SUS, we continue the chilling story of Dean Corll, infamously known as the Candyman Killer. Between 1970 and 1973, Corll, with the help of his teenage accomplices David Brooks and Elmer Wayne Henley, abducted, tortured, and murdered at least 28 young boys in the Houston area. We explore the tragic stories of the victims, th…

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Terror in Texas - The “Candy Man Killer” and His Teenage Accomplices (pt. 1) 58:50

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In this episode of Super SUS, we delve into the chilling case of Dean Arnold Corll, infamously known as the Candyman Killer. We explore his upbringing, the creation of his family's candy business, and the early steps that led him to a life of heinous crimes. Corll systematically kidnapped, tortured, and murdered at least 28 boys and young men in th…

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WTAF… A Catfishing Like No Other – The Cyber-Harassment of Lauryn Licari (pt. 2) 1:44:19

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In this episode of Super SUS, we delve into part two of the shocking case of Lauryn Licari, a high schooler from Beal City, Michigan, who endured nearly two years of cyberbullying and harassment. The disturbing twist? The perpetrator was someone very close to her. Their actions caused harrowing ordeals for Lauryn, her ex-boyfriend Owen, and their f…

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WTAF… A Catfishing Like No Other – The Cyber-Harassment of Lauryn Licari (pt. 1) 1:09:28

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In this episode of Super SUS, we delve into the disturbing case from Beal City, Michigan, where 13-year-old Lauryn Licari and her boyfriend Owen McKenny became the targets of relentless cyberbullying. It all began in October 2020, when the couple started receiving anonymous texts. At first, the messages seemed like cruel pranks, but by September 20…

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The Vanishing of Maura Murray (pt. 2) 50:34

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In this episode of Super SUS, we continue our investigation into the haunting disappearance of Maura Murray, the 21-year-old nursing student who vanished in February 2004 after crashing her car on a remote New Hampshire road. With no footprints in the snow, no signs of a struggle, and a trail that went cold just steps from her abandoned car, Maura’…

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The Vanishing of Maura Murray (pt. 1) 55:48

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In this episode of Super SUS, we dive into the perplexing case of Maura Murray, who vanished on February 9, 2004, after her car was found crashed on a rural road in Haverhill, New Hampshire. Despite no signs of a struggle and no footprints in the fresh snow, the scene raised more questions than answers. Among the puzzling details: a rag stuffed int…

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Thrill Killers - The Murders of Martha Crutchley and Joshua Ford 1:25:43

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In this episode of Super SUS, we remember Martha Crutchley and Joshua Ford, a couple whose Memorial Day weekend in 2002 took a horrifying turn in Ocean City, Maryland. What started as a carefree vacation ended in tragedy, and we explore their lives, the fateful decisions that put them in danger, and the investigation that followed. Along the way, w…

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A Painful Wait for Justice – The 1991 Yogurt Shop Murders (pt. 2) 1:07:00

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In Part 2 of our series on the infamous 1991 Austin Yogurt Shop Murders, we continue our deep dive into one of Texas’s most haunting cold cases. Four young girls—Eliza Thomas (17), sisters Jennifer (17) and Sarah Harbison (15), and Amy Ayers (13)—were brutally murdered in a crime that shocked the community and left a scar that hasn’t healed more th…

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A Painful Wait for Justice – The 1991 Yogurt Shop Murders (pt. 1) 1:15:15

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In Part 1 of our two-part series on the 1991 Austin Yogurt Shop Murders, we delve into one of the most harrowing and still-unsolved cases in Texas history. On the night of December 6, 1991, four teenage girls—Jennifer Harbison (17), Eliza Thomas (17), Sarah Harbison (15), and Amy Ayers (13)—were brutally murdered inside an "I Can't Believe It's Yog…

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A Complicated Web – The Murder of Dan Markel (pt. 2) 49:02

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In Part Two of our dive into the Dan Markel case, we’re picking back up with a story that’s had the true crime world hooked for nearly a decade. What first looked like a tragic shooting of a well-respected law professor turns out to be just the beginning of a much deeper and messier story. This episode, we dig into how the investigation unfolded ov…

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A Complicated Web – The Murder of Dan Markel (pt. 1) 44:12

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In this episode of Super SUS, we delve into the complex and tragic story of Dan Markel, a highly respected law professor at Florida State University. In July 2014, Dan’s life was abruptly cut short when he was shot in his driveway in broad daylight—an attack that stunned both the academic world and the local community. As we navigate the early stag…

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The Tragic Case of Gloria Ramirez: A Toxic Mystery 1:19:27

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In this episode of Super SUS, we explore the mysterious and heartbreaking case of Gloria Ramirez, a woman whose tragic story has haunted medical professionals and the public alike. On a cold February night in 1994, Gloria was rushed to Riverside General Hospital in California, struggling to breathe. What seemed like a routine emergency quickly spir…

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A Family Affair – The Murders of Billie Jean Hayworth and Billy Payne 58:32

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In this episode of Super SUS, we dive into the chilling case of a young couple’s brutal murder in Mountain City, Tennessee. As investigators dig deeper, the case takes an unexpected turn, revealing a twisted web of online deception, manipulation, and a dangerous friendship turned deadly. With an elusive character at the center of it all, we explore…

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DNA Doesn’t Lie - The Brutal Assault of Brittani Marcell 1:28:50

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In this episode of Super SUS, we delve into the harrowing story of Brittani Marcell, a 17-year-old high school student who was brutally attacked in her Albuquerque home in broad daylight. Found by her mother barely clinging to life, Brittani’s injuries were severe, but she survived. What followed was a nearly decade-long investigation full of twist…

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The Unbreakable Spirit of Alison Botha: A Survival Against All Odds 1:04:05

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In this gripping episode of Super SUS, we delve into the harrowing story of Alison Botha, a woman who survived a brutal abduction, rape, and attempted murder in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, in 1994. Left for dead with life-threatening injuries, Alison's strength and quick thinking helped her identify her attackers, ultimately bringing them to just…

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152: The Lake Bodum Murders 49:24

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This week Kim tells Denae about the mysterious circumstances of the Lake Bodum murders. Sources: ODFM: season 13, episode 6 lake bodum https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Bodom_murders Casefile: Lake bodum podcastBy Mysterious Mavens

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A Mother’s Quest – The Murder of Mike Williams 1:11:21

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In this episode, we explore the perplexing disappearance of Jerry Michael “Mike” Williams, a devoted family man and passionate duck hunter who vanished without a trace from Lake Seminole, Florida. What initially appeared to be a tragic hunting accident—possibly drowning or an alligator attack—soon gave way to far deeper mysteries, involving unexpec…

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151: Runaway Train Music Video 1:28:09

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This week Denae tells Kim about Soul Asylum's Runaway Train music video that found missing children. Sources: slate.com Did the “Runaway Train” Music Video Really Save 21 Kids? By Nick Keppler ‘We found 21 missing kids’: Soul Asylum on making Runaway Train | Music | The Guardian By Dave Simpson Runaway Train (Soul Asylum song) - Wikipedia People.co…

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Against All Odds: Incredible Tales of Survival 56:11

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Join us on this episode of Super SUS as we explore extraordinary survival stories. We recount tales such as Terry Jo Duperrault's unbelievable escape from a sinking ship, Annette Herfkens' battle for life after a jungle plane crash, and Harrison Okene's miraculous survival in a sunken ship. Each story highlights incredible resilience, resourcefulne…

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Wicked Curious Radio - Whale of a Terrifying Tale & A High Seas Mystery 33:49

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Send us a text In this episode of Wicked Curious be warned - as our first legendary tale may leave you feeling more than just haunted - it may just leave you seasick. A true, epic tale who's dark roots run deep on a Massachusetts island. Our second tale has us looking deep in the ocean and off into outer space for answers that we may never get abou…

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150: Ghost Town: St. Elmo 1:10:31

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This week Kim tells Denae about Colorado ghost town, St. Elmo. Sources: Tale of two cities It’s history YouTube St. Elmo – The Story of Annabelle Footprints of the frontierBy Mysterious Mavens

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The Weepy Confessions of Paul Stephani 44:55

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In this episode of Super SUS, we discuss the disturbing case of the 'Weepy-Voiced Killer.' We detail his series of brutal attacks and murders in the Twin Cities area, as well as his eerie phone calls to the police where he confessed to his crimes in a high-pitched, weepy voice. With each call, the chilling details of his actions became clearer, but…

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Wicked Curious Radio - Ghosts & Strange Phenomena on the Old Farm 31:04

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Send us a text In this episode of Wicked Curious, join Roxie for some truly haunting tales from old New England farms. From the ghost that watches people as they sleep to the decaying afterlife clothing with a life of its own, we have harvested some truly spooky tales in this edition. Support the show…

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149: Russian Soldiers Turned to Stone and Philadelphia Experiment 57:47

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This week Denae tells Kim some stories about government secrets. Sources: 23 Soviet troops turned to stone by aliens? CIA memo unearths Cold War mystery - The Economic Times CIA.gov/readingroom/docs/DOC_0005517761.pdf kyivpost.com Did Soviet Soldiers Turn to Stone in Alien Encounters, According to CIA? YouTube OneIndiaNews: VIDEO: 'ALIENS Attack Tu…

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Lost at Sea – The Mysterious Disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley 1:19:38

6M ago1:19:38

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In this episode of Super SUS, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of 23-year-old Amy Lynn Bradley, who vanished during a family cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Rhapsody of the Seas in March 1998. We discuss the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, the extensive but ultimately unsuccessful search efforts, and the various theories that…

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Wicked Curious Radio - Exploding Bananas, The Boston Tea Party & A Maine Cemetery 30:07

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Send us a text Join Roxie for another intriguing episode of Wicked Curious. Discover a strange story of explosive bananas, dive deep into the legacy of the Boston Tea Party and visit a cemetery in Maine with many stories to tell - and so much more! Support the showBy Roxie Zwicker

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148: The Curse of Poltergeist 50:31

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This week Kim tells Denae about the supposed curse of the movie Poltergeist. Sources: Biography.com The ‘Poltergeist’ Curse: Inside the Mysterious Cast Deaths and Set Oddities By Micah White True Crime Cast: How Many Casting Crew Members Died from Poltergeist YouTube video Disgraceland Podcast: Poltergeist Curse Tragic story of Poltergeist movie as…

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Unanswered Questions – The Death of Elisa Lam 1:41:31

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In this episode of Super SUS, we explore one of the most chilling and perplexing mysteries in modern true crime: the case of Elisa Lam. In January 2013, 21-year-old Elisa Lam checked into the infamous Cecil Hotel in downtown Los Angeles during a solo trip from Vancouver. Days later, she vanished without a trace. The last known footage of Elisa—elev…

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Wicked Curious Radio - A Ghostly, Frozen Island & Punishing the Ship's Captain 32:48

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Send us a text In this episode of Wicked Curious discover a haunted and sometimes frozen historic island on the north shore of Massachusetts. Sounding a spirit bell during a deadly shipwreck, can you still hear it today? A ship's captain from Marblehead is subjected to the rage of an angry mob, but what was the truth? Plus, want to explore a haunte…

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147: The Hausjärvi Gravel Pit Murders 40:54

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This week Denae tells Kim about the Hausjärvi Gravel Pit Murders in Finland. Sources: Hausjärvi Gravel Pit Murders - Wikipedia Buzzfeed.com 27 Extremely Dark True Crime Stories From Countries Outside The United States by Crystal Ro Scandinavian Crimes Podcast: Unsolved Murder: The Hausjarvi Gravel Pit Murders YouTube: Kadonneet: Maarit Haantie…