The Strange, Dark & Mysterious delivered in podcast format. Follow the MrBallen Podcast on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes publish twice a week—every Monday and Thursday. Prime members can listen to new episodes 1-month early and all episodes ad-free on Amazon Music. Wondery+ subscribers can listen ad-free in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts.
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The human body is a miracle. But when it’s not working, it can be the stuff of nightmares. On this new series from master storyteller MrBallen, we’re sharing medical horror stories and diagnostic mysteries that are surgically calibrated to make your blood run cold. From bizarre, unheard-of diseases and miraculous recoveries to strange medical mishaps and unexplainable deaths — you’ll never hear the phrase “heart-stopping” in the same way again. MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries is a first-of-its- ...
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Fortnightly narratives on the unsolved and the unexplained, mysteries, historical true crime, touches of the paranormal and cultural peculiarities.
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Blighty Nightmares is your new favorite horror podcast—bringing you terrifying true stories, disturbing encounters, paranormal mysteries, and bone-chilling narrations every single night.From real-life sleep paralysis horrors to haunted British villages, stalker cases, cursed rituals, and internet lore turned nightmare, this show is crafted for fans of Mr. Nightmare, MrBallen, and true crime podcasts with a terrifying twist. New episodes drop daily. Hear them before you sleep... if you dare. ...
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American Hysteria explores how fantastical thinking has shaped our culture – moral panics, urban legends, hoaxes, crazes, fringe beliefs, and national misunderstandings. Poet-turned-podcaster Chelsey Weber-Smith tells the strangest stories from American history and examines the forces that create the reality we share, and sometimes, the reality we don't.
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Named 2025 Ambies© Podcast of the Year, Hysterical investigates a mysterious illness that spreads among a group of high school girls in upstate New York. What is causing their sudden, often violent symptoms? Is there something in the water or inside the school? Or is it “all in their head?” The series examines the outbreak in LeRoy, NY, believed by some to be the most severe case of mass hysteria since the Salem Witch Trials. In his search for answers, Dan Taberski (9/12, Missing Richard Sim ...
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Listen to the gripping details of the world's most brutal murders presented to you by two attorneys who rely on their sarcasm and wit to plow through the horrors of the crimes. Court and police records are heavily relied on to ensure the accuracy of each episode. Listen to Crimes and Consequences for your weekly dose of hardcore true crime.
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Comedian and jackass star Steve-O has hilarious and honest conversations with celebrities in his mobile podcast studio.
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Based on the iconic, Emmy-nominated series on A&E, this show explores some of the most difficult-to-solve murders, which stymied investigators and went cold, sometimes for decades. In fact, one-third of all murders in America remain open. But thanks to dogged investigators and breakthroughs in forensic technology, these cases become part of the rare 1% of cold cases that are ever solved. Cold Case Files is hosted by Paula Barros.
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*Go ad-free with hundreds of bonus episodes: Patreon.com/IlluminatiWatcher* Author of THE DARK PATH Isaac Weishaupt hosts this show focused on pop culture and its role in the occult agenda to instill ritualistic symbolism in entertainment! This podcast provides unbiased opinions and discussion on the symbolism, theories, pop culture, music, film, gossip and celebrity tabloids; in a safe and positive light with respect to all opinions and world views. Isaac Weishaupt has been on the leading e ...
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Missing is a true crime podcast that tells stories of missing people, homicides, and injustices. Starting in 2015 with the disappearance of Maura Murray, Missing has covered the vanishings of Brianna Maitland, Brandon Lawson, Phoenix Coldon, Trenny Gibson, Daniel Robinson, Jessica Stacks, Erica Franolich, Cieha Taylor, Calvin Johnny Hunt, Abbie Flynn, Tabitha Queen, Raymond Green, Alicia Markovich, Niqui McCown, Samantha Tapp, Archer Ray Johnson, Dale Williams, Morgan Bauer, Pepita Redhair a ...
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Welcome to The Devil Within, the podcast that explores true stories of demonic possession and the supernatural. With new episodes every week and new, immersive seasons every year, The Devil Within begins where the answers run out… and the truth, no matter how extraordinary, will be brought into the light. From ancient spirits to modern day ghost stories… demonic possession to creatures of legend. For all things unexplainable - and more than few that are better left alone - The Devil Within h ...
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The Chilling is a 13 part serialized podcast that details the true events behind a real-life haunting that took place in a small college town in Ohio. You will hear first hand accounts of the supernatural and the strange, all of which happened under one roof over the course of multiple decades. Your host Lindsey Brisbine will guide you through this true tale, stringing together bits of folklore along with insights from experts like demonologists, parapsychologists, mediums and many more, all ...
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Introducing Death of a Salesman (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE) from MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories. Follow the show: MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories On a June night in 1997, Kathy Peters was asleep at her home in Mirror Lake, a quiet neighborhood of Sarasota, Florida. Around 3:45 AM, she was awakened by a str…
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Today’s podcast will feature 2 stories about unexplainable phenomena. The audio from both of these stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast. Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos: #2 -- "Voices" -- I had to put a special disclaimer on this …
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“Unraveling Bolero”: When a middle-aged scientist experiences unexpected success as an artist, it seems like little more than a surprising career change. But then, she becomes obsessed with interpreting a repetitive orchestral piece called “Bolero.” As her obsession deepens, her health takes a turn for the worse – and the cause has a surprising con…
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"I know my first name is Steven." These words were uttered by Steven Stayner, who was kidnapped in 1972 at the age of six by a pedophile. Eight years later, and still in the clutches of his captor, once 5-year-old Timmy White was kidnapped, Steven knew he couldn't let what happened over the prior eight years happen to Timmy. The boys escaped their …
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I SURVIVED: I Immediately Grabbed the Barrel of His Gun
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38:13Alga is abducted and attacked by a church handyman who leaves her for dead in the trunk of her car. Blaine is trapped in a coal mine with 8 other men, including his father in law, for over 3 days as they battle rising waters and limited air. Lincoya and his roommate are held hostage by two armed robbers. Progressive: Multitask right now. Quote your…
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EP265: The Red Ripper Andrei Chikatilo - Part 2 of 2
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42:36The manhunt was massive. The victims were piling up. And yet, for years, Andrei Chikatilo continued to slip through the cracks of the Soviet justice system. In Part 2 of this Early Release series, we follow the chilling escalation of The Red Ripper’s crimes—his increasingly brazen attacks, the wrongful arrests, and the sheer horror of a killer who …
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518 // Is There a New Serial Killer in New England?
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47:01In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the possibility of a new and unidentified serial killer in New England. Since March of 2025 at least six bodies have been found and people have starting wondering if there was a serial killer. We discuss each case and weigh the possibilities of foul play. On March 6th, 2025 the remains …
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Introducing Death of a Salesman (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE) from MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories. Follow the show: MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories On a June night in 1997, Kathy Peters was asleep at her home in Mirror Lake, a quiet neighborhood of Sarasota, Florida. Around 3:45 AM, she was awakened by a str…
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From the meadows of ancient Europe to the deserts of the Levant, the celebration of Easter has deeper roots than you might imagine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Evio
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Introducing Death of a Salesman (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE) from MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories. Follow the show: MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories On a June night in 1997, Kathy Peters was asleep at her home in Mirror Lake, a quiet neighborhood of Sarasota, Florida. Around 3:45 AM, she was awakened by a str…
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Are The Trailer Park Boys Smarter Than They Seem?
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50:54Go to http://manscaped.com use promo code steveo for 20% off plus free shipping Go to http://www.shopify.com/steveo for a $1 a month trial period Go to http://www.betterhelp.com/steveo for 10% off your first month Go to http://www.bluechew.com use promo code steveo for 1 month supply free just $5 in shipping The Trailer Park Boys are a cultural phe…
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A hitchhiker is found murdered, and police spend three decades chasing down their only lead. Then an unexpected twist brings a brand new suspect to light... Homes.com: We’ve done your homework. Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/coldcase and take your retail business to the next level today! Thrive Market: Go to…
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Today’s podcast will feature 2 stories about unexplainable phenomena. The audio from both of these stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos: #2 -- "Voices" -- I had to put a special disclaimer on this b…
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517 // Bennington Triangle - Part 2 - Paula Welden
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1:44:33In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Worcester State University archives librarian Ross Griffiths about the mysterious Bennington Triangle disappearances of Vermont and the disappearance of Paula Welden on December 1st, 1946. Paula Welden was last seen on the afternoon of December 1st, 1946. She left the campus that aft…
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3 Disturbing Appalachian Mountains Horror Stories That Will Make You Stay on the Road
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19:38Send us a text Experience the eerie side of the Appalachian Mountains with these 3 disturbing horror stories that will make you think twice about straying from the road. Explore the dark folklore and tales of the Appalachian region in this chilling video!By Blighty Nightmares
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A picturesque monastery nestled in a remote Romania village was the site of a national scandal. In 2005 a young nun arrived seeking solace in the mountains but instead found herself in a nightmare that would ultimately claim her life and tear a country apart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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The host of DeathXSouthwest, Margot Carmichael, joins Branden to discuss the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Evio
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My Creepiest Experience Working in a Haunted Hotel — Horror Story
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15:47Send us a text Would you stay the night in a hotel where Room 209 was permanently sealed… and guests kept vanishing from the floor above? In this chilling full-length horror podcast, a former night shift hotel employee shares the terrifying true-style story of what really happened during his time at the historic Marrowbone Inn. From late-night phon…
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When fourteen-year-old Tina Faelz never comes home from school, her murder leads investigators on a path from school bullies to serial killers and back again. goPure: head to gopurebeauty.com and use code coldcase at checkout for 25% off! Hers: Start your free online visit at forhers.com/COLDCASE for your personalized weight loss treatment options.…
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Voicemail 6:16 — A Disturbing True Horror Story About Time Loops, Identity, and Death
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17:00Send us a text What would you do if you started getting voicemails from yourself—each one arriving at exactly 6:16 AM? In this chilling true-style horror tale, Claire begins receiving terrifying voice messages. Each one is from a version of herself. Each one warns her not to do something. But as the messages become darker and more desperate, Claire…
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The Runaway Nun Hoax pt. 2 with Sarah Marshall of 'You're Wrong About'
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1:31:42*Please listen to part one of our series first.* 'The Awful Disclosures of Maria Monk' was an 1800s true crime memoir about the horrors a runaway nun claimed to have suffered while living among debaucherous and murderous Catholic clergy in a convent-turned-torture chamber, and at the time, it was the second bestselling book in America. But was it r…
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Death of a Salesman (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
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44:09On a June night in 1997, Kathy Peters was asleep at her home in Mirror Lake, a quiet neighborhood of Sarasota, Florida. Around 3:45 AM, she was awakened by a strange noise. It was unlike anything Kathy had ever heard – a faint, eerie, rattling hiss. After a few seconds, the sound faded and Kathy tried to go back to sleep, but now she was too anxiou…
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Death of a Salesman (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
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37:04On a June night in 1997, Kathy Peters was asleep at her home in Mirror Lake, a quiet neighborhood of Sarasota, Florida. Around 3:45 AM, she was awakened by a strange noise. It was unlike anything Kathy had ever heard – a faint, eerie, rattling hiss. After a few seconds, the sound faded and Kathy tried to go back to sleep, but now she was too anxiou…
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516 // The Unsolved Murder of Karen Bodine - Part 2
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55:39In this new episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Karlee Bodine, daughter of Karen Bodine, about her mom's unsolved murder and her family's fight for justice. Karen's body was found the morning of Jan 22nd, 2007 at a gravel pit adjacent to Littlerock Road Southwest in Olympia, Washington. For more information or to submit tips to the…
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Back with another episode of Yesterday Today, the shoot off podcast for Dark Histories. This week we're looking at one of the more epic boxing matches of the past, a few adverts for wind pills and hair tonics, and a couple of ghost stories dug from deep in the19th century. ------- For almost anything, head over to the podcasts hub at darkhistories.…
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I Spent a Night at Skinwalker Ranch… What I Saw Still Haunts Me
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18:05Send us a text What happens when you spend a night at one of the most feared and mysterious locations in the world? In this terrifying firsthand account, we explore a story set deep within Skinwalker Ranch—where the laws of reality bend, the shadows move, and not everyone who goes in comes out the same. Expect unexplained lights, missing time, inhu…
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BONUS- Blue Origin Space Ritual: Katy Perry, Jeff Bezos, Baphomet, Parsons, Corn Portals & Alchemy!
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32:17On today's BONUS episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast (full episode only for supporters!) we’re decoding the Blue Origin rocket trip taken by six famous women! We’ll discuss the illuminate confirm of Katy Perry and symbolism of the Baphomet goat with the bobs patch, Kabbalah meaning of 31, conspiracies about …
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I SURVIVED: I Wanted Him to be as Afraid of Me as I Was of Him
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39:58Susan is attacked in her home by a man with a hammer, when she decides to fight back there are deadly consequences. John and Jean are living with their four children on a catamaran out at sea when they hit a reef in shark infested waters. Penny is a restaurant manager closing one night when she is attacked and left for dead. PDS Debt - Get started …
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Dr Jacques Vallée Interview: Occult UFOs, Alchemy, AI Evolution, J. Allen Hynek, Collins Elite & More!
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1:27:39FREE book, social medias & more: https://allmylinks.com/isaacw On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we're joined by the legendary UFO researcher Dr Jacques Vallée!! We’ll talk about a variety of subject that will look at the UFO Phenomenon through the lens of the Occult: the origins of the ARPANet/…
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EP264: The Red Ripper Andrei Chikatilo - Part 1 of 2
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38:55He seemed a mild-mannered teacher, a family man... and he was one of the most prolific serial killers in history. Dubbed The Red Ripper, Andrei Chikatilo terrorized the Soviet Union for over a decade, preying on society’s most vulnerable while hiding in plain sight. In a system riddled with secrecy and denial, his crimes went unchecked—leaving a tr…
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515 // New Trenny Gibson Updates w/ Laura Riste
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1:33:11In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Laura Riste about the mysterious disappearance of Trenny Gibson from the Smoky Mountain National Park on October 8th, 1976. This is part 8 of our series on Trenny Gibson. Laura's FB page for Trenny: https://www.facebook.com/searching.for.trenny. Check out our spinoff feed for easier …
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Today’s story comes out of China, and it is a brutal story. There’s just no way to tell it without being sort of graphic, so with that in mind, this is definitely a mature audiences only type of story. That said, it is a fascinating story, and the ending is something that very few of you are going to see coming. It's going to feel kind of predictab…
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Today’s story comes out of China, and it is a brutal story. There’s just no way to tell it without being sort of graphic, so with that in mind, this is definitely a mature audiences only type of story. That said, it is a fascinating story, and the ending is something that very few of you are going to see coming. It's going to feel kind of predictab…
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A 74 year-old woman was assaulted and stabbed in her home. The case goes cold. Until another woman is attacked. And another. And this time, there’s an eyewitness. Hydrow: Head over to Hydrow.com and use code COLDCASE to save up to $475 off your Hydrow Pro Rower Mint: To get the new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just …
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Our series ends with Ramirez's arrival on death row and Dante's arrival in Paradise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Evio
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When a little girl in Vietnam starts mysteriously bleeding from her scalp and hands, her doctors wonder if she’s faking it for attention – to make it seem like she’s experiencing stigmata, the wounds experienced by Jesus Christ in Christian scripture. The blood on the girl’s skin is real enough, but nobody is ever around when she starts to bleed. S…
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You Can't Cross That Line (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
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29:49This is a special bonus episode of "You Can't" I’m going to tell two stories that prove that no matter what we think science can tell us about the natural world, the wilderness still holds secrets we cannot understand. For 100s more stories like these, check out our main YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallen I…
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You Can't Cross That Line (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
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35:55This is a special bonus episode of "You Can't"I’m going to tell two stories that prove that no matter what we think science can tell us about the natural world, the wilderness still holds secrets we cannot understand. For 100s more stories like these, check out our main YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf …
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514 // Teresa Ann Davidson-Murphy - Part 2
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51:13In this episode Tim Pilleri, Lance Reenstierna, and Jennifer Amell speak about the mysterious disappearance of Teresa Ann Davidson-Murphy from Rainier, Oregon in October of 1999. Included are clips from Jennifer's interview with Teresa's mother Yvonne. This is part 2 of a 2 part episode. This episode was previously published on February 17th, 2022.…
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Murder in the Bayou: Monster in Bayou Pigeon
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33:56In 1991 Curtis "Cochise" Smith, 29, heads out for diapers in Plaquemine, Louisiana and vanishes. Twenty-five-years later, a body surfaces in the bayou and Cochise's murder case reignites. A local with a long rap sheet becomes the prime suspect. This Episode is sponsored by BetterHelp BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/COLDCASE to get 10% off your fir…
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The Poisoned Prince: The Germ Murders of the British Raj
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1:20:49In 1933, within the quiet corridors of the palace of the Pakur Raj, a death of the young Raja stirred more than grief—it raised suspicions. What seemed at first a tragic illness soon unraveled into one of India’s most chilling and unusual murder cases, when the Raja’s own, elder half-brother was accused of using a deadly germ as a weapon, turning m…
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The Runaway Nun Hoax pt. 1 with Sarah Marshall of 'You're Wrong About'
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1:26:59'The Awful Disclosures of Maria Monk' was an 1800s true crime memoir about the horrors a runaway nun claimed to have suffered while living among debaucherous and murderous Catholic clergy in a convent-turned-torture chamber, and at the time, it was the second bestselling book in America. But was it really a truthful account of Maria Monk’s life? Or…
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513 // Teresa Ann Davidson-Murphy - Part 1
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55:11In this episode Tim Pilleri, Lance Reenstierna, and Jennifer Amell speak about the mysterious disappearance of Teresa Ann Davidson-Murphy from Rainier, Oregon in October of 1999. Included are clips from Jennifer's interview with Teresa's mother Yvonne. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode. This episode was previously published on February 10th, 2022.…
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The Good Neighbors (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
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39:48It was a frigid December day in a small logging town in Maine, roughly an hour’s drive from the US-Canadian border. And despite the falling snow, Christmas shoppers were out in full force. While most of the shoppers hurried from store to store, a small crowd had gathered in front of the police station. The shoppers watched as an officer stapled a p…
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The Good Neighbors (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
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46:09It was a frigid December day in a small logging town in Maine, roughly an hour’s drive from the US-Canadian border. And despite the falling snow, Christmas shoppers were out in full force. While most of the shoppers hurried from store to store, a small crowd had gathered in front of the police station. The shoppers watched as an officer stapled a p…
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From Wondery and Goalhanger Podcasts, Afua Hirsch and Peter Frankopan tell the wild stories of some of the most extraordinary men and women ever to have lived – and ask whether they have the rep they deserve. In the latest season, the podcast explores the legacy of Sigmund Freud. Hysterical has illustrated many of the outdated medical biases still …
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I SURVIVED: I'm Dying Today, This Is My Last Day on Earth
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41:24A special profile of three extraordinary stories of people who literally died and came back to life. Deb’s heart stops shortly after delivering her second child. Michaela is severely injured in a deadly car accident. Steve is stabbed by his schizophrenic brother who has gone off his meds. This Episode is sponsored by BetterHelp BetterHelp: Visit Be…
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