Best Gallaudet University Podcasts (2025)

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Sugar Sag: Is Your Diet Aging You? 1:08:27

5h ago1:08:27

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Wrinkles and sagging skin—just normal aging, or can you blame your sweet tooth? We dive into “sugar sag,” exploring how sugar, processed foods, and even your crispy breakfast toast might be making you look older than if you’d said no to chocolate cake and yes to broccoli. Along the way, we encounter statistical adjustment, training and test data se…

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Hookworms: Can parasites improve your health? 1:08:00

14d ago1:08:00

1:08:00

What if you could treat your prediabetes with . . . worms? Regina and Kristin dive into a surprising early-phase clinical trial on hookworm therapy—that’s right, intentionally infecting yourself with parasitic worms—to treat metabolic conditions. They dig into the biological rationale (inflammation, abdominal fat, and gut immunology), the clever st…

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Alcohol: Are happy hours good for your heart? 1:05:31

28d ago1:05:31

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Does a daily glass of wine really keep the cardiologist away? It’s a claim we’ve all heard: light to moderate drinking is good for your heart. But is it science or just a convenient excuse for happy hour? In this episode, we dive into the history behind this claim, discuss the challenges of observational studies and statistical adjustment, and expl…

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The Red Dress Effect: Are women in red sexier? 1:08:45

1M ago1:08:45

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Wear red and drive men wild with lust – or so says scientific research on color’s role in human mating. But can a simple color swap really boost a woman’s hotness score? In this episode, we delve into the evidence behind the Red Dress Effect, from a controversial first study in college men to what the latest research says about who this trick might…

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Vitamin D Part 2: Good for more than just your bones? 1:09:19

2M ago1:09:19

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Can you really sit on your couch, pop vitamin D pills, and shave seconds off your 5k? Touted as a miracle cure-all, vitamin D is claimed to slash cancer and infection risks while boosting mood, cognition, and athletic performance. But does upping your vitamin D really make you healthier and happier? In this episode, we’ll follow the epidemiologic e…

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Vitamin D Part 1: Is the Deficiency Epidemic Real? 1:23:09

2M ago1:23:09

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Is America really facing an epidemic of vitamin D deficiency? While this claim is widely believed, the story behind it is packed with twists, turns, and some pesky statistical cockroaches. In this episode, we’ll dive into a study on Hawaiian surfers, expose how shifting goalposts can create an epidemic, tackle dueling medical guidelines, and flex o…

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Pheromones: Is sexy sweat the key to genetic diversity? 57:54

3M ago57:54

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Sweaty t-shirt dating parties, sex pheromone dating sites, choosing your dating partner by sniffing them up — wacko fringe fads or evidence-based mating strategies? And what does your armpit stain have to do with your kids’ immune systems, or hormonal contraceptive pills, or divorce rates? In this episode of Normal Curves, Kristin and Regina reach …

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Normal Curves: Who are we and what is this podcast about? 13:31

3M ago13:31

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Welcome to a lively conversation about science that's like a journal club, but with less jargon, more fun, and a touch of PG-13 flair. In this introduction, Professors Regina Nuzzo and Kristin Sainani share how they met in graduate school, what they’ve been doing since then, how they’ll choose edgy topics and journal articles to dissect, and a bit …

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Normal Curves Trailer 2:09

3M ago2:09

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Normal Curves is a podcast about sexy science & serious statistics. Ever try to make sense of a scientific study and the numbers behind it? Listen in to a lively conversation between two stats-savvy friends who break it all down with humor and clarity. Professors Regina Nuzzo of Gallaudet University and Kristin Sainani of Stanford University discus…

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Episode 119 - The Strange Disappearance of Daniel Robinson 45:13

11M ago45:13

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On June 23, 2021, 24-year-old Daniel Robinson suddenly departed from a remote job site under puzzling circumstances, leaving behind a trail of questions and a family desperate for answers. In this episode we look at the lead up to Daniel’s disappearance and the strange evidence in this case. If you have any tips that could assist in the search for …

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Episode 118 - The Conviction of Michael Politte 45:32

12M ago45:32

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In the early morning hours of December 5th, 1998, 14-year-old Michael Politte, and his friend, 15-year-old Josh awoke to the smell of smoke. When they opened the door to Michael’s bedroom, they choked on the smoke billowing from 40-year-old Rita Politte’s room. While Josh ran to the neighbors house to get help, Michael ran outside to grab a hose. H…

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Episode 117 - Missing and Murdered: Tina Fontaine 40:50

1y ago40:50

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In this episode we discuss the life and death of Tina Fontaine, a young indigenous girl whose life was marked by trauma, and systemic failures. Tina’s story is reflective of the shortcomings of the child welfare system and the pervasive issues facing indigenous women and girls in Canada. We honor her memory by calling attention to the urgent need f…

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Epiosde 116 - The Disappearance of Agatha Christie 46:22

1y ago46:22

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In this episode we explore the disappearance of one of the most famous authors in the world. In December 1926, world renowned mystery author Agatha Christie disappeared from her home outside of London, England before reappearing over almost two weeks later. Even though Agatha was eventually found, the question remains - why did she disappear in the…

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Episode 115 - From Therapy to Torment: The Franke Family | Part II 1:20:12

1y ago1:20:12

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In Part I, we discussed the lead up to the arrests of Jodi Hildebrant and Ruby Franke. In this episode, we’re going to backtrack even further to see how we got there. We’re going to do some deep dives into Jodi’s methodology with couples and how she seemed to make this connection with the Franke family. Then, we’ll discuss the events leading to R’s…

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Episode 114 - From 8 Passengers to Purgatory: The Franke Family | Part I 57:24

1y ago57:24

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On Wednesday, August 20th, 2023, a young boy can be seen ringing the doorbell at a home outside Ivins, Utah. At first, it seems as though no one will answer the door, so the boy turns to go to the next house, but then a man steps out to greet him. The boy asks if the man can take him to the nearest police station, and the man encourages him to sit …

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Episode 113 - The Gallaudet University Murders 39:39

1y ago39:39

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On Thursday, September 28th, 2000, Joseph Mesa Jr, a freshman at Gallaudet University, started to get worried about his friend, Eric Plunkett. Eric had missed an 8pm tutoring session that evening, and when Joseph started asking around, he realized that no one had seen Eric for at least a couple of days. Eric didn’t have a roommate, so Joseph went t…

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Episode 112 - Into the Woods: The Disappearance of Amy Wroe Bechtel 46:48

1y ago46:48

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On July 24, 1997, Amy Wroe Bechtel went for a run in the mountains about 45 minutes outside of her home in Lander, Wyoming The terrain was familiar to Amy. She was a regular runner and she enjoyed the challenge of chasing her own personal record through the trees and rocks of the Wyoming mountains. But Amy didn’t know that this last run would turn …

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Episode 111 - The Last Flight: American Airlines Flight 629 37:59

1y ago37:59

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United Airlines Flight 629 departed the Stapleton Airport in Denver, Colorado at 6:52 pm on Tuesday, November 1st, 1955. Just 11 minutes later at 7:03 pm, just as the plane reached 10,000 feet, it suddenly disappeared from Air Traffic Radar. Meanwhile, residents of Longmont, Colorado heard an explosion in the skies overhead. Their windows rattled a…

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Episode 110 - Dark Magic and Deadly Determination: The Disappearance of Maya Millete 40:35

1y ago40:35

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On January 7th, 2021, supermom and corporate badass, Maya Millete, seemingly vanished into thin air, just a few days before her daughter’s birthday. But as family and friends started looking into her disappearance, her husband’s odd demeanor and controlling behavior leading up to her disappearance started to paint a much more sinister picture. Sour…

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Episode 109 - Elizabeth Shoaf: The Girl in the Bunker 48:00

1y ago48:00

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In this chilling episode we discuss the harrowing true story of the 2006 kidnapping of Elizabeth Shoaf. At just 14 years old, Elizabeth was abducted while walking home from her school bus stop in Lugoff, South Carolina. Held captive in an underground bunker hidden in the dense forest, Elizabeth endured unimaginable horrors as she fought for her sur…

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Episode 108 - Cursed Films: The Wizard of Oz, Rebel Without a Cause, Incubus, Superman and The Omen 44:26

1y ago44:26

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We’re switching it up with our first “paranormal” episode in quite some time, and rather than focusing on ghost stories, weird, unexplained incidents or some kind of cryptid, in this episode we’re going to talk about The Wizard of Oz, Rebel Without a Cause, Incubus, Superman and The Omen, AKA, some of the most infamous “cursed films” out there. Sou…

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Episode 107 - The Mysterious Vanishing of Bryce Laspisa 43:45

1y ago43:45

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Mike and Karen Laspisa were awoken at 8am on Friday, August 30th, 2013 when they heard a knock on their front door. The couple were expecting to see their son, 19-year-old Bryce Laspisa, who was supposed to be arriving at their home in Laguna Niguel after making a lengthy drive from his apartment near Rocklin, CA. But when they opened the door, the…

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Episode 106 - Ortralla Mosley: Teen Dating Violence 39:24

1+ y ago39:24

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On Friday, March 28th, 2003, the last bell rang at Reagan High School in Austin, Texas, and students flooded into the hallways, rejoicing that the weekend was finally here. But soon, those excited shouts and plans for the weekend turned into screams of terror, and one of the students ran into Vanessa Conner’s classroom, telling her she had to come …

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Episode 105 - The Murder of Pam Stokes Mead 50:30

1+ y ago50:30

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On August 15, 1994, at 11:15pm 911 dispatchers in Salt Lake City, Utah received numerous phone calls from a cozy, middle class neighborhood. Several people reported hearing a terrible screaming, howling sounds as if someone was being tortured. When police arrived in the neighborhood several minutes later, they were able to follow the awful sound in…

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Episode 104 - The 1937 Easter Sunday Triple Murders 37:52

1+ y ago37:52

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On March 28, 1937, residents of Manhattan awoke to a cold, but clear Easter Morning. The churches were full, the businesses were quiet and families started to gather for Easter Dinner. But by later that evening, newsboys covered the streets, yelling about a grisly triple murder that had occurred in one of those quiet, nondescript Manhattan apartmen…

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Episode 103 - The Shocking Murder of Morgan Huxley 44:09

1+ y ago44:09

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On the 8th of September 2013, 31-year-old Morgan Huxley was dropped off just outside his flat in Sydney’s Neutral Bay suburb after he and several of his friends attended an engagement party in nearby Lane Cove. Morgan tried to convince his friends to come have one more drink with him, but it was already almost 1 in the morning, so they told him tha…

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Episode 102 - The Strange Disappearance of Davohnte Morgan 49:23

1+ y ago49:23

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On Tuesday, May 5th, 2020, at 10 o’clock in the morning Davohnte Morgan seemingly disappeared into thin air. No one has seen any sign of him since that fateful May morning, which begs the question, was Davohnte’s disappearance an accident or not? Sources: Case Of Couple Who Vanished From Manhattan Apartment In 1997 Remains A Mystery from Investigat…

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Episode 101 - The Murder of Missy Bevers 41:41

1+ y ago41:41

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At 4:18 am on April 18, 2016, Missy Bevers arrived at Creekside Church of Christ to prepare for a workout she would be hosting at 5am later that morning. When Missy walked into the church at 4:20 that morning, she didn’t realize that someone was already waiting in the deserted building, almost as if they were waiting for her to arrive so that they …

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Episode 100 - Diane Downs 58:50

1+ y ago58:50

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On May 19th, 1983, employees at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center in Springfield, Oregon were shocked and horrified when the quiet night was interrupted by a bloody woman falling out of her car and repeatedly saying, “Please help my children, please help my children.” The woman was Diane Downs, and she told the hospital employees that she and her …

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Episode 99 - The Slenderman Stabbing 51:43

1+ y ago51:43

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On Saturday, May 31st, 2014, Greg Steinburg was bicycling along Big Bend Road near his home in Waukesha, Wisconsin, when he stumbled upon a girl lying in the grass toward the end of the dead-end road. As he got closer, he saw that the girl was alive, but covered in blood. Steinburg dropped his bike in the road, and rushed to help the girl. With sha…

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Bonus: Unsolved Murders in Oregon 29:01

1+ y ago29:01

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In this episode, we hope to shed light on some missing unsolved murder cases from Oregon. We begin with the 1992 murders of Sharri Presswood and two of her children - 4-year-old Heather Wixon and 2-year-old Jeffery Wixon. We then discuss three seemingly random murders - the 2011 murder of David Grubbs in Ashland, Oregon, the 2016 murder of Luccas M…

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Bonus: Missing in Oregon - Cynthia Martinez, Michael Bryson and Fauna Frey 30:30

1+ y ago30:30

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We are taking a quick break from our usually scheduled programming due to sickness, so in this super short episode I'm heading off on a solo venture where we examine 3 missing persons cases from Oregon. Join me to see if we can find answers for the family and friends of Cynthia Martinez, Michael Bryson and Fauna Frey. Sources: 14 months after his d…

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Episode 98 - The Bermuda Triangle 48:28

1+ y ago48:28

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The Bermuda Triangle is the infamous expanse of ocean located between Miami, Florida, Bermuda and Puerto Rico. Records of difficulties in the region stretch as far back as Christopher Columbus’s fateful voyage to North America in 1492, but in the last century, the Bermuda Triangle has been the site of at least 50 ship disappearances, 20 plane disap…

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Episode 97 - The Murder of Sasha Krause 47:06

1+ y ago47:06

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On January 18th, 2020, 27-year-old Sasha Krause disappeared from her small community in Farmington, New Mexico. Sasha was not the kind of person to disappear without warning. She was a devoted Mennonite who loved her faith and her community. So why had she suddenly disappeared, and even more importantly, who was responsible for her disappearance? S…

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Episode 96 - The Murder of Lee Harvey 44:17

1+ y ago44:17

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Late on the evening of December 1st, 1996, on a quiet country road just outside of Alvechurch in Birmingham a man was getting ready to go to sleep when he heard loud screaming coming from the direction of the road. Tall hedges blocked his view but as he approached his front gate, he heard a woman crying for help and when he looked down the road, he…

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Episode 95 - Hauntings at the Tower of London 44:46

1+ y ago44:46

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While we may not be a history podcast, today we embark on a journey to a place where history, intrigue, and the supernatural converge – the infamous Tower of London. This ancient fortress, nearly a millennium old, holds within its walls a treasure trove of stories, mysteries, and restless spirits. In this episode, we'll provide a brief overview of …

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Episode 94 - The Mysterious Death of Elisa Lam 1:02:01

1+ y ago1:02:01

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The Cecil Hotel has been sitting in the heart of Los Angeles, California since 1924. Located at 640 S. Main Street, the Cecil Hotel started as a luxury destination for wealthy businessmen, but the hotel was hit hard during the Great Depression and never truly recovered. Throughout its 99 year history, the Cecil has seen over 16 deaths due to murder…

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Episode 93 - Beyond the Legend: The Unsolved Murder of Janett Christman 1:00:42

1+ y ago1:00:42

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It's a story many people know - In the dead of night, a teenage girl finds herself alone in a house, the children she's caring for sound asleep upstairs. She's settled in, watching television, when a phone call breaks the silence. A voice on the other end, cold and sinister, whispers, “Check the children.'" At first, she dismisses it as a prank, bu…

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Episode 92 - Haunted Homes in the US, Part I: The Borden House, the Sorrel Weed House and the Whaley House 55:24

1+ y ago55:24

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In this episode, we explore the shadowy corners of the haunted homes in the United States. Join us as we uncover the chilling tales behind infamous locations like the Lizzie Borden House, where a gruesome double murder lingers in the air, before we head to the Sorrel Weed House, where fallen soldiers from the Revolutionary War still linger and then…

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Episode 91: The Infamous Trial of Lizzie Borden 48:19

1+ y ago48:19

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This week, we delve into the chilling mystery of the Borden family murders. This gruesome event, which took place in 1892, has baffled investigators and true crime enthusiasts for over a century. This episode uncovers the intricate family dynamics, peculiar events leading up to the murders, and the controversial trial of Lizzie Borden, who many sti…

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Episode 90 - The Cult of Deborah and Jim Green: Aggressive Christianity Missionary Training Corps 1:01:46

1+ y ago1:01:46

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In this episode we dive into the 47-year saga of the Aggressive Christianity Missionary Training Corps, a militant Christian group that reigned in seclusion, birthing a following filled with punishment and manipulation. We walk through their disturbing practices, from bizarre birthing rituals to prophecies of a divine army, and we discuss the psych…

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Episode 89 - Haunted Prisons in the US, Part I 52:49

1+ y ago52:49

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On this week's episode of Wicked Within, we plunge into the chilling depths of America's most infamous prisons - Eastern State Penitentiary and the Old Ohio State Reformatory. Walk with us through the eerie corridors, echoing with the tales of solitary confinement, overcrowding, and disembodied whispers, to discover the sinister history that clings…

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Episode 88 - Tracing the Twisted Trail of John Cannan 50:07

1+ y ago50:07

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This week, we unearth John Cannon's journey, from his stern upbringing to his introduction to crime at a tender age, his personal battles with anxiety and isolation, and his checkered love life. We illuminate how this individual, despite his horrifying deeds, could wield a disarming charm that deceived many. We also pay homage to the brave women wh…

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Episode 87 - The Murders of Diane and Alan Johnson 46:42

1+ y ago46:42

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Bellevue, Idaho, a tranquil town of just over 2000 residents, is the setting for a bone-chilling true crime case we navigate in this week's episode of Wicked Within. We follow the trail of the 2003 double homicide of Diane and Alan Johnson, a beloved couple with a seemingly perfect life - until their daughter Sarah reported their murder. As we peel…

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Episode 86 - Haunted New Zealand 42:10

1+ y ago42:10

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Ever wondered about the chilling tales echoing through the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand? This week, we take you on a haunting journey; unveiling the dark histories etched within New Zealand's stunning vistas. We venture into haunted locales such as Napier Prison and an infamous hotel near the Riccarton Racecourse. Be prepared for spine-ch…

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Episode 85 - Lisa Irwin's Unsolved Disappearance 43:48

2y ago43:48

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Every parent's worst nightmare came true for Debbie and Jeremy when their 11-month-old daughter, Lisa, mysteriously vanished from her crib in the middle of the night. In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the chilling events surrounding Lisa's disappearance, recounting the panic-stricken initial hours of the investigation. We discuss the in…

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Episode 84 - Cameron Wallace and Jennifer Paulson: A Deep Dive into Stalking 47:25

2y ago47:25

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Stalking is a horrifying behavior that's often underreported and can be difficult to prove. The experience of Cameron Wallace, a high school student in the '90s, serves as a chilling reminder of the terror stalking can induce. She was haunted by a relentless pursuer, trapped in a waking nightmare that shattered her peace time and again. Despite the…

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Episode 83 - Haunted Hotels in the United States, Part I 49:11

2y ago49:11

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Are you ready to pull back the veil on the eerie tales of hotels with spine-chilling reputations? First, we'll whisk you away to the Stanley Hotel in Estes Valley, Colorado, where luxury meets the uncanny. Next, we travel to the breathtaking but brutal landscape of Alaska, home to the eerie Halsingland Hotel. Finally, we journey to San Antonio, Tex…

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Episode 82 - The Death of Tiffiney Crawford 50:19

2y ago50:19

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Just after 11pm on the evening of May 2nd, 2017, a 911 dispatcher received a call from a man in Cullman, Alabama, saying that his wife had been shot, and he needed emergency medical services sent to his house immediately. Soon after first responders arrived on the scene, 32-year-old Tiffiney Crawford was pronounced dead. Jason told the police that …

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Episode 82 - The Grim Sleeper of South Central Los Angeles 49:08

2y ago49:08

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Between the years 1985 and 1988, 7 young Black women in South Central Los Angeles were murdered by an unknown killer. When his 8th victim miraculously survived a harrowing attack, police doubled down their investigation and it appeared as though the killer had stopped his murder spree. But then, in 2002, 13 years after the last attack, DNA evidence…

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