Hosts Ben Brock Johnson and Amory Sivertson dig into the internet's vast and curious ecosystem of online communities to find untold histories, unsolved mysteries, and other jaw-dropping stories online and IRL.
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Kaitlin and Brandon, a couple from the Midwest, unravel and discuss unsolved mysteries, heinous murders, and other crimes.
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Unsolved Couple is your weekly throwback to the haunting world of Unsolved Mysteries. Hosts Ben and Sierra revisit the classic cases that gave us chills in the ’90s—disappearances, strange encounters, and stories that still don’t add up. We break down each case with updates, theories, and insights you might have missed, blending nostalgia with today’s true-crime curiosity. Whether you grew up watching Robert Stack or you’re just finding these cases for the first time, join us for mystery, in ...
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A young Wall Street genius lands in the Costa Rican jungle with a vast fortune and visions of paradise - but ends up in hell. He and his wife build a spectacular circular mansion deep in the rainforest - a sanctuary for themselves and for endangered wildlife. But sinister forces soon have the couple fearing for their lives. As paranoia takes root and shadows close in, the troubled pair steadily lose their grip on reality. They transform their paradise home into a fortress surrounded by armed ...
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Welcome to Castles & Cryptids, a paranormal podcast hosted by a couple of Canadian chickies! Follow Alanna and Kelsey down the rabbit hole as we explore lore and legends, murder and mysteries, the unsolved and the unexplained. Where the castles are haunted and the cryptids are cryptic AF!
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Get a rare glimpse into the minds and methods of sadistic murderers. From notorious names like Jeffrey Dahmer and John Wayne Gacy to lesser-known killers like “Death House Landlady” Dorothea Puente, what turns a regular person into a predator? Serial Killers is a Spotify Original. New episodes Mondays.
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Welcome to Lesbian Detectives—where true crime meets bold conversation. We’re a lesbian couple diving deep into missing persons cases, unsolved murders, and the mysteries the world forgot—or never knew about at all. Each episode, we unpack the facts, explore the darkest corners of the case, and share our own raw, unfiltered theories. We don’t just tell the story—we question it, challenge it, and connect with the people at the heart of it. These are the cases they don’t talk about. The names ...
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True crime... casually done. Fact boy gives you new episodes on Mondays and Fridays. Also available on YouTube!
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True Crime Brewery is the true crime podcast that brings you deeply inside of a crime and its investigation. Hosts Jill and her pediatrician husband Dick use their medical knowledge and life experiences to share the stories behind some of the most compelling crimes from all over the world. And, just for fun, Dick uses his secondary expertise as a craft beer lover to review the best beers from the regions where each crime occurred. Meet this true crime obsessed couple at the quiet end of the ...
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A daily (5-day-a-week) podcast feed of true Oregon stories -- of heroes and rascals, of shipwrecks and lost gold. Stories of shanghaied sailors a1512nd Skid Road bordellos and pirates and robbers and unsolved mysteries. An exploding whale, a couple shockingly scary cults, a 19th-century serial killer, several very naughty ladies, a handful of solid-brass con artists and some of the dumbest bad guys in the history of the universe. From the archives of the Offbeat Oregon History syndicated new ...
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The true crime history podcast that takes you inside the minds of some of our most notorious felons and outlaws, exploring the dark side to the American dream. Host Jeremy Schwartz will introduce you to the picture-perfect brothers who teamed up to kill their parents; the thief who stole babies and ruined countless lives; the crypto king who siphoned off billions in the name of saving the world—and plenty more. From assassins and gangsters, to killers and con artists, whatever the case, whoe ...
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I'm not crying, you're crying is a show about anything and everything! Literally, a couple of friends talking about the shenanigans of everyday life! Listen in as we cover, pop culture, TV and movie’s, celebrity gossip, and world news!
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What makes a person capable of a heinous act? We're exploring the dark side of the South, one crime at a time. We’re just a married couple and a best friend who are obsessed with true crime, and we’re here to share our morbid fascination with you. Each week, we get together to dissect detailed accounts of both well-known and lesser-known true crime cases in the Southern United States. From the first 911 call to the final verdict, we take a deep dive into the minds of criminals, the lives of ...
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We’re a couple of foul mouth weirdos and that have an insatiable love for true crime, unsolved mysteries & paranormal stories that made a podcast!
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The Whiskey & Wine Podcast is your weekly shot of comedic commentary on society, culture, current events, and the investigation of life's mysteries from your friendly neighborhood drunk couple!
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Want to explore the darkest depths of humanity and horror but don’t know how? Let the guys over at Lights Out guide you through the seedy underbelly of true crime and the mysteries of the paranormal. Kill the lights. Join the dark and twisted journey. Sit back and try to relax, as Josh and Austin take you through the darkest of tales— from the natural world to the unnatural, from the known to the unknown. Lights Out is a mixed bag of killers, cults, cryptids, hauntings, the occult, demonic p ...
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We solve the mysteries that Unsolved Mysteries couldn't solve! Stephanie, Keeper of Mysteries, regales you with sordid tales from TV's Unsolved Mysteries, while Super Sleuth Zach applies his keen detective skills to crack each case. This isn't your standard recap podcast - our unscripted banter leads you down surprising tangents, mixing humor with genuine discussion about mental health and life's bigger questions. Stephanie's centered presence perfectly balances Zach's rough-around-the-edges ...
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A spooky babe and her friends discussing all the things that strike fear deep in our hearts. From the paranormal, true crime, to unsolved mysteries, we will grab your hand and drag you deep into the darkest rabbit holes we can find. When we're done, we promise to bring you the truth, and to tell you the story in a way you haven't heard before. Join us and let's get dark...
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This podcast introduces you to successful, holistic/alternative forms of healthcare for overall vitality and well-being Listen in as our team at Renaissance Health Centre in Las Vegas, NV share their passion in their field and success stories with patients in holistic healthcare. Our team of physicians, naturopaths, ayurvedic, nutritionist/live blood microscopic, clinical hypnotherapist and compounding pharmacist provide compassionate holistic healthcare to those who desire to have a vibrant ...
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Interested in the strange, bizarre, and unknown? You’ve come to the right place! We are Jarret, Pat, and Brando and we are going to dive into everything and anything strange in Canada from shocking murder cases all the way to elusive UFO encounters! New episodes are released on Mondays. Thank you, and... goodnight. If you have any topics or stories for the show, email us at [email protected]. Instagram: strangeandundecided Youtube: Strange and Undecided
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Oy with the Terror is a bi-monthly podcast hosted by longtime friends Danielle and Sandra, where true crime meets folklore with a side of sarcasm. Each episode dives into chilling unsolved cases, eerie legends, and cultural tales from around the world—blending investigative curiosity with dark humor and thoughtful commentary. Whether we’re exploring haunted histories or questioning suspicious cover ups, we’re here to entertain, inform, and keep you just the right amount of creeped out. Grab ...
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On October 15, 2018, a couple was brutally murdered in a small Wisconsin town, and their 13-year-old daughter vanished without a trace. For 88 days, the search for Jayme Closs was a mystery that captivated the nation and left a grieving family holding its breath. KARE 11 television reporter Lou Raguse extensively covered the months-long investigation and takes listeners inside the case and into the mind of the killer. Hear in-depth interviews, analysis, and how it all unfolded. 88 Days: The ...
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We're just your average couple, living normal lives, who happen to be obsessed with everything related to true crime. Shortly after relocating to the great Pacific Northwest, we realized there were stories upon gruesome stories to be told from this region. And we want nothing more than to share them with you. So come join us every first and third Friday of the month as we take a deep look into the dark and twisted. It isn't for the feint of heart, but we promise it will be worth it. And rem ...
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Season 4: When Rhoda Nathan's lifeless body was discovered in her hotel room, it was assumed she'd had a heart attack. The autopsy proved otherwise: Nathan, 67, had been viciously beaten to death, punched so hard by her assailant that two of her teeth had been knocked out. Days later, a hotel employee went to the hospital to be treated for an infection in his hand, which was teeming with a bacteria most often found in human mouths. That, plus a pendant an officer said was discovered in the t ...
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Educating and spreading awareness on some of the most puzzling missing person cases in history. This is Cold Case Detective, shutting the blinds on unsolved mysteries as we seek to heat up another...Created by TJ Ruesch & the team behind Top5s.
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Actionable intelligence on emerging tech, financial markets, longevity research, and peak performance. Each episode is packed with valuable insights to fuel personal and professional growth, from technologists and scientists to Zen Masters and productivity hackers; this variety show will always provide you with an abundance of unconventional wisdom. Kevin has been recognized as one of Time Magazine's 'Top 25 Most Influential People on the Web' and a 'Top 25 Angel Investor' by Bloomberg, high ...
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Gone Without a Trace: A Nurse, a Grandmother, and a Pilot’s Secret
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In this week’s recap, Ben and Sierra dive into three haunting disappearances from Unsolved Mysteries Season 3, Episode 14. First, 28-year-old nurse Debbie Wolf vanishes after work, leaving her truck—and a trail of confusion—behind in the woods of North Carolina. Then, a granddaughter’s search for her missing ancestor unearths whispers of murder and…
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‘Prepaid shanghaiing’ plot went off the rails — fatally
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The sailor wanted to quit, but the captain didn't want him to; so he deposited a $60 'blood money' bonus with the British consul, as a reward if shanghaier Jim Turk could swindle him back aboard. Unfortunately, they killed him in the attempt. This kicked off a three-act courtroom drama oddly reminiscent of a Three Stooges episode. (Portland, Multno…
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The final episode of Hidden Levels explores the story of SEGA developer Tez Okano and the bizarre, meta-game he created: Segagaga. Okano joined SEGA in 1992, witnessing firsthand the company's tumultuous experience in the "console wars" against Nintendo and Sony. In the mid-1990s, SEGA struggled to make hardware that kept up with its rivals. The SE…
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Halloween Haunting: The Vanishing of Pamela Sue Hobley and Patricia Ann Spencer
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In this episode of Lesbian Detectives, Sierra and Elizabeth explore the unsolved 1969 disappearance of Pamela Sue Hobley and Patricia Ann Spencer. They revisit the last known sightings, family accounts, investigation missteps, and evolving theories while reflecting on the decades-long search for answers. The hosts also share personal reactions, Hal…
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Old Oregon loggers, millworkers were tough characters
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For workers in the 'bad old days' of working in the woods and in janky, underengineered sawmills, the occasional loss of a finger or two just came with the territory. (Garibaldi, Tillamook County; 1930s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1904b.loggers-were-tough-guys-543.html)By Finn J.D. John
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Halloween Horrors | Crime and Coffee Couple: The Liske Griffin Halloween Murders
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Love a cozy yet dark vibe? Join Allison and Mike, a witty, married duo with over 20 years of banter under their belts, for Crime and Coffee Couple—your weekly true crime fix. On Sunday, October 31, 2010, 16-year-old Devon Griffin returned to his family’s home in Martin, Ohio & encountered what he initially thought was a Halloween prank, but proved …
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Before Costa Rica, there was Wall Street. John Bender has a mind built for numbers - and makes a vast fortune betting against the crowd. Friends describe him as brilliant, a little arrogant - and haunted. John’s academic parents are relieved when he decides to escape the world of high finance and build a different kind of empire in the trees - but …
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When the Confederate flag flew over Oregon soil
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Smithfield rebels' gesture of defiance on the main stagecoach route caused shock and outrage, but nobody was outraged enough to risk being shot over it; so the flag waved there until federal troops arrived and confiscated it. (Franklin, Lane County; 1860s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1502a.rebel-flag-over-oregon.324.html)…
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Hidden Levels Ep. 5: Press B to Touch Grass
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Video games are arguably the antithesis of nature; highly constructed worlds, synthetic, inorganic. If you grew up gaming, you may recall grown-ups telling you to shut down the console, go outside, and touch some grass. These days, though, touching grass isn’t something you have to do outside. As gaming has grown into a 200 billion dollar industry,…
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The Quiet Kind of Evil: The Murders of John Moody & Richard Garcia
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In this haunting double case, Raven explores two Florida murders that reveal how evil can hide in plain sight. In 1994, kind-hearted John Moody opened his door to help a young man — and paid for it with his life. Just four years later, Richard Garcia did the same, extending a hand to someone down on his luck. Both men’s generosity would end in trag…
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Lava Lake murders still officially unsolved, but ...
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The evidence against Charles Kimzey was circumstantial, but police had the goods on him for an attempted murder the year before, so he was sent up the river on a life stretch. But clearly two men had done the killing -- and no one ever really got a line on who his partner might have been. (Big Lava Lake, Deschutes County; 1920s) (For text and pictu…
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Surgical Precision: One doctor's quest to show how video games can save lives
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Dr. James "Butch" Rosser was a pioneer in minimally invasive surgery in the 1990s. When he credited his surgical skills to video games, people dismissed him. The prevailing narrative was that kids who played video games became killers, not doctors. So Butch set out on quest: to show how video games can help make better doctors. Show notes: The impa…
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On a warm September afternoon in 1969, 8-year-old Susan Nason vanished from her quiet suburban neighborhood. For two decades, her case remained cold, until a shocking bit of news broke the silence: a former playmate claimed she had witnessed Susan’s murder… and that it was committed by her own father. Join us for Memory of Murder. Susan Nason’s sto…
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Missing trapper’s mom suspected foul play
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Ed Nickols hadn't wanted to spend the winter by himself at the remote cabin, because he'd made a dangerous enemy in a former coworker who turned out to be an escaped convict. So Roy Wilson and Dewey Morris spent the winter there with him ... and all three disappeared halfway through it. (Lava Lake, Deschutes County; 1920s) (For text and pictures, s…
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268: The Boy Who Battled Satan: The True Demonic Possession of Roland Doe
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For Halloween this year we are bringing back one of your favorites. In 1996, a new horror movie with an innovative twist would reinvigorate the slasher genre. But behind the fictional Ghostface was an inspiration steeped in reality. A man in a makeshift mask who stalked and tormented teenage girls during a three-day murderous rampage. A man known a…
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ZSM Midnight Mini Drop: The Jigsaw Puzzle by J.B. Stamper
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Send us a text For the next installment in our Midnight Mini series, Stephanie reads another J.B. Stamper classic, The Jigsaw Puzzle: A quiet night. An old puzzle. A picture that wasn’t meant to be finished. Turn down the lights, and piece this one together - if you dare... Stephanie’s sharing her childhood nightmare fuel - so now it’s yours too, c…
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Abducted at birth, reunited by chance—Zephany Nurse’s true story unravels identity, justice, and two families at war. From hospital theft to courtroom reckoning, witness heartbreak, resilience, and hope. Sponsor: shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial period today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Machinima — a portmanteau of “machine” and “cinema” — refers to movies filmed inside video games. The art form had a renaissance in the 1990s, and many thought it had a future in Hollywood. Among the early pioneers were the New York animation collective the Ill Clan, who puppeteered characters in real-time inside the video game Quake, bypassing tra…
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Lawyer schemed to steal land by shanghaiing its owner
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Astoria shyster L.G. Carpenter coveted Darius Norris's valuable acreage on Long Beach Peninsula. So he got the police chief to arrest Norris on bogus charges, swindled him into signing over his property, and shanghaied him off out of town on a sailing ship. (Astoria, Clatsop County; 1890s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1903b…
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Hidden Levels: Choose Your Player (Side Quest)
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Today, Stef Sanjati is a creator on YouTube with over half a million subscribers. Her content mostly focuses on her two greatest loves — makeup and gaming — often combining the two with her otherworldly video game-inspired beauty tutorials. Growing up in small-town Ontario, though, Stef was a quiet, introverted kid who was bullied a lot. For one th…
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Halloween Night of Silence: The Unsolved Death of Nori Amaya
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On a crowded Halloween night, Nori "Mona" Amaya — a beloved salsa dancer and nightlife fixture — never made it home. Found dead in her Woodner apartment with no forced entry, clipped fingernails, and DNA from an unknown male, her death remains a chilling, unsolved mystery. Hosts Sierra and Elizabeth retrace Nori’s final hours, explore leads and the…
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Hey cryptic cuties! Hope you are all enjoying the fall and spooky season as much as we are. This week we thought we would take a look at 2 cases involving disguises or costumes (in honour of halloween of course). First up, Kelsey shares the details of the murder of Marlene Warren, who was shot on her doorstep by a creepy clown, and whose identity w…
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ZSM Midnight Mini Drop: A Home Away From Home by Robert Bloch
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Send us a text From the twisted mind who brought you Psycho, and the voice that brings you Zachsolved Mysteries — our latest Midnight Drop descends into Robert Bloch’s “A Home Away From Home.” Turn the lights down, get cozy, and ignore those whispers in the hall... Story written by Robert Bloch. Music and additional effects sourced from Pixabay and…
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'Oregon's Native Stepson' Hoover saved millions from starving to death
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When World War I broke out, Herbert Hoover was the world's most successful mining engineer. He abandoned all that to build an organization to feed the starving, first in Belgium and then throughout war-torn Europe. (London, UK; 1910s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1702c.herbert-hoover-in-belgium-431.html)…
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Episode 124. The Screaming Tunnel and the Whistleblower Who Took on the Sydney Police
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This week on Oy with the Terror, Sandra talks about the Screaming Tunnel that is located in the northwest corner of Niagara Falls in Ontario Canada. The tunnel was built in the 1900's and has since been abandoned and no one knows why. Local legend says that there was a girl who was on fire and died in the tunnel. Most people say that her screams ca…
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On a routine excursion, the Benders are ambushed. Guns are drawn. Is it a robbery, or something far more sinister? The couple are certain they’re about to be kidnapped. In the aftermath, they ramp up security at their jungle compound, hiring a former police chief to protect them. Fearing for their safety, the couple retreat further and further from…
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Halloween Horrors | The Real Amityville Horror | 3
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In November, 1974, six members of the DeFeo family were found murdered in their beds in Amityville, New York. The truth behind the shocking crime rocked the small community, and would go on to inspire one of the most iconic horror film franchises of all time. But just how haunted is the Amityville Horror house? To listen to all three episodes of 'H…
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Lonely Newburg orphan grew up to be President
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He arrived in Oregon at age 9, and people called him “Poor Little Bertie.” He left Oregon for good to go to college at Stanford when he was 17. But Herbert Clark Hoover remained a member of the Salem Quaker church until his death. (Newburg, Yamhill County; 1880s, 1890s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1702b.herbert-hoover-rais…
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For decades, the U.S. Army has been on edge about recruitment, hitting its goals for a few years, only to miss them again. As part of their strategy to combat recruiting concerns, the Army has turned its focus online: to the world of gaming and competitive eSports. With nearly 80% of Americans between the ages of 13 and 28 playing video games weekl…
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Mayor’s wife gave him a real election-day surprise
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Laura Starcher and her friends were fed up with the halfhearted, desultory service they were getting from city government. So they got organized, ran for all the public offices, and won ... much to the chagrin of the defeated mayor: Starcher's husband. (Umatilla, Umatilla County; 1910s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1903d.um…
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The Soldier, the Killer, and the Lights in the Sky
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In this week’s recap, Ben and Sierra revisit one of Unsolved Mysteries’ most haunting episodes. First, the strange disappearance of preacher and former POW Mark Dennis leaves behind more questions than answers — did he truly escape Vietnam, or vanish into a new life? Then, the chilling case of Ricardo Caputo, a charming killer who left a trail of v…
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Missing Without A Trace: From Morgan Nick's Legacy to Lisa Irwin’s Vanishing
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In this compelling episode of Deep Dark South, we finish our first case—then shift into a full spotlight on one of America’s most haunting child disappearances: Lisa Renée Irwin, just ten months old, vanished from her Kansas City home in October 2011. Lights blazing. Doors unlocked. Phones missing. Witnesses saw a man walking with a baby. A cadaver…
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Skunk’s pelt would be best admired from far away
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Clarence the logger was running a trapline as a side hustle. One day, he decided a passing skunk would look great on his stretching rack, and impulsively seized the skunk with his bare hands. This did not turn out to be one of Clarence's better ideas. (Garibaldi, Tillamook County; 1930s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1904a.t…
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267: This Bizarre Demonic Possession Manifested Rain Indoors
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This episode first aired on November 18, 2024. Across the U.S., college-aged men have been found dead in rivers, lakes, and ponds, and while their deaths have been ruled accidental, a team of retired detectives believes something more nefarious is going on. We’re joined by producer Chelsea Wood and co-hosts Aine Cain and Kevin Greenlee from The Mur…
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David Milgaard and the Murder of Gail Miller
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A brutal 1969 murder, a wrongful conviction, and a decades-long fight for justice. This is the tragic story of David Milgaard and the truth behind the murder of Gail Miller. Sponsors: rocketmoney.com/casual - cancel your unwanted subscriptions today shopify.com/casual - sign up for your $1 per month trial period today Learn more about your ad choic…
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In this second episode of Hidden Levels, Amory traces the history of the humble-yet-genius joystick — from early 20th century aviation, to 1970s video game consoles like the Atari 2600, to the Nintendo 64 thumbstick in the 1990s, to what some consider the joystick's greatest implementation: the dual-thumbstick controller. This optimal interface has…
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‘12 Angry Men’ couldn’t have happened in Oregon
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At Jake Silverman's trial, 11 jurors wanted him to hang, but couldn't convince the lone holdout to change his vote. So voters changed the law and made Oregon the only state in the country where you could be convicted on a 10-2 vote. (Portland, Multnomah County; 1993) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1809e.1812.silverman-verdict…
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Halloween on I-45: The 41-Year Mystery of Walker County Jane Doe
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Hosts Sierra and Elizabeth revisit the chilling 1980 unsolved murder of a young girl found along Interstate 45, long known as Walker County Jane Doe. They trace the investigation from the initial discovery after Halloween to decades of stalled leads, exhumation, and the breakthrough genetic genealogy that identified her as Sherri Ann "Tati" Jarvis.…
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The life and death of a
P-town gangster and moll
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It had been an accident, but small-time Portland crook Jimmy Walker had shot Rose City crime boss “Shy Frank” Kodat. Unfortunately for Jimmy, he picked the wrong friend to run to for help. (Portland, Scappoose; Multnomah and Columbia County; 1930s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1310c-jimmy-walker-gangland-murder.html)…
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A jungle compound. A midnight emergency call. The mystery begins. At the centre of it all: John and Ann Bender. Young, brilliant and impossibly rich, they set out to build a vast mansion and wildlife sanctuary in the Costa Rican rainforest. But something is off. Not everything in paradise is what it seems. Hell in Heaven is a production of Exactly …
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Dark forces gather as the Benders’ presence grows more controversial. The couple’s jungle fortress stands apart from everything around it - lavish, secretive and utterly out of place. Neighbours speculate. Resentments stir. Mystics speak of a curse. Behind the gates, the atmosphere shifts as the couple’s physical and mental health start to decline.…
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Halloween Horrors | The Candyman Killer | 2
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In 1974, one shocking crime changed the way Americans think about trick or treating forever when Ronal O'Bryan's son Timothy died after eating poisoned Halloween candy. To listen to all three episodes of 'Halloween Horrors' right now and ad-free, subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at AmericanCriminal.com Learn more abou…
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ZSM Midnight Mini Drop: The Furry Collar by J.B. Stamper
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Send us a text A bite-size treat while we’re between seasons—and to get you in the spoooooky mood! Stephanie narrates one of her childhood faves, JB Stamper’s classic chiller “The Furry Collar,” with sound design that crawls under your skin. It’s short, creepy, and perfect for a late-night scare. This is just a taste of what’s coming: our 2nd Annua…
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Hank Vaughan, Oregon’s legendary outlaw: Part 3
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The Outlaw as Elder Statesman: In 1883, Eastern Oregon's wildest horse-rustling gunfighter gave up his stock-thieving ways (mostly) and became a wheat farmer. But to say he'd settled down wouldn't quite be accurate. (Part 2 in a 3-part series about Oregon's notorious Hank Vaughan) (Athena and Pendleton, Umatilla County; 1880s, 1890s) (For text and …
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This week we discuss some urban legends that are nationwide and a few extra of our own that we've heard!
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Welcome to our all-new collaborative series, "Hidden Levels," in which we team up with 99% Invisible to explore how the world of video games has impacted the world beyond. We’ll dive deep into how games are made and designed, exploring everything from the history of the joystick to the faithful recreation of nature in digital spaces. Whether you ar…
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