The Phoenix Lights weren't one event. They were two. The first began around 8:00 PM, when a structured formation of five to seven lights traveled roughly 300 miles across the state. Retired police officers, pilots, and families watched it pass overhead. The second event at 10:00 PM featured a row of amber orbs hovering over the Sierra Estrella Mountains southwest of Phoenix. The military would eventually explain those orbs as illumination flares from A-10 training jets. But event one? The government has never offered a single explanation.

The gang investigates witnesses whose accounts lined up with unsettling precision. Kurt Russell, flying his private plane into Sky Harbor Airport, reported six lights in V formation to the tower. His radar showed nothing. A retired aeronautical engineer named Dana Valentine estimated the object was at roughly 500 feet altitude and described a "gray distortion of the night sky" behind the lights. The Tim Ley family in North Phoenix watched the craft pass directly over their home at an estimated 100 feet. They could not see the other edge. Their children started jumping, not from fear, but from the eerie silence of something so enormous making no sound at all.

When the public demanded answers, Arizona Governor Fife Symington held a press conference. His chief of staff was escorted in wearing a rubber alien costume. "This just goes to show that you guys are entirely too serious, " the staffer announced. Councilwoman Frances Barwood personally interviewed over 700 witnesses and was rewarded with tin foil business cards from colleagues and political cartoons mocking her in the Arizona Republic. Two Phoenix physicians buried their accounts for years, terrified that going public would destroy their medical careers.

Then, ten years later, the same governor went on CNN and admitted he saw it too. "I witnessed a massive delta-shaped craft silently navigate over Squaw Peak, " he said. "As a pilot and former Air Force officer, I can definitively say that this craft did not resemble any manmade object I had ever seen."

An anonymous airman from Luke Air Force Base reported that two F-15s scrambled and intercepted a gigantic object over Phoenix. The intercepting jet's radar went to white noise. The object's lights dimmed in unison and vanished. Two days later, the airman was transferred to Greenland and has never been heard from since.

So what was the 8:00 PM V formation? No federal agency has ever provided an answer. The Air Force cited the closure of Project Blue Book in 1969 as reason enough not to investigate. A class action lawsuit forced the Department of Defense to conduct a records search. Their response: they could find no information about any craft or related program.

What you'll hear in this episode:

The complete timeline of both Phoenix Lights events and why they're separate mysteries

Kurt Russell's pilot log entry he forgot about for two years

The governor's alien costume press conference and his stunning reversal a decade later

Witness accounts from a family who felt a physical field from the craft

The anonymous airman who was shipped to Greenland after reporting what he saw

Françoise Athénaïs de Rochechouart de Mortemart came from one of the oldest noble houses in France. Beautiful, ambitious, and cunning, she caught the eye of King Louis XIV and became his official mistress, bearing him seven children. Her entire world revolved around keeping the king's attention. But as the years passed and her beauty began to fade, desperation set in.

The trail leads to some of the darkest accusations in French royal history. According to testimony, Montespan allegedly collaborated with a sorcerer named Lazen to perform black masses. Witnesses claimed she lay upon an altar while a rogue priest performed forbidden rituals over her. The allegations only got worse from there. She was accused of using blood from sacrificed infants and other gruesome ingredients to craft love potions and powders designed to keep the king obsessed with her. But as Josh points out, the timing of these accusations is suspicious. Why did these so-called witnesses wait until she fell from favor to come forward?

The accusations didn't stop at dark magic. She was also accused of attempting to poison both the king himself and her rival mistress, Madame de la Valliere, using poisoned clothing. The method was chilling. Fabric would be soaked in poison, and as the wearer's body heat activated it through sweat, the toxin would absorb through the skin. Trapped inside the tightly laced corsets of the era, victims couldn't simply tear the garments off. It was a calculated, horrifying way to kill someone.

Meanwhile, her husband had reached his breaking point. When word reached him about the dark accusations surrounding his wife, the Marquis de Montespan got rip-roaring drunk and allegedly drove a carriage topped with antlers straight to Versailles, a bold public symbol of his wife's adultery. He also draped his carriage in black to symbolize her death. The king despised scandal, and this very public display sealed Montespan's fate.

Rather than risk a public trial that would expose the king's connection to a supposed witch, the court quietly arranged her exile. She departed with half a million francs and retreated first to a convent, then to her late sister's chateau. In her final years, she donated generously to hospitals and charities, devoted herself to religious observance, and became a patron of the arts. She died in 1707 at the age of 66. As a final act of rejection, the king forbade all seven of their children from wearing mourning attire for her.

Was the king ashamed that rumors made him turn on someone he once loved? Or was Madame de Montespan truly the baby-killing, poison-brewing, satanic-ritual-performing royal mistress that history painted her to be? The gang digs into a mystery where power, beauty, and dark magic collide in the court of the Sun King.

What you'll hear in this episode:

The rise and fall of France's most infamous royal mistress

Accusations of black masses, love potions, and infant sacrifices

The terrifying history of poisoned clothing in royal courts

A drunk husband's antler-topped protest carriage at Versailles

Josh's verdict on whether any of it actually happened

The gang is heading to Bavaria.

In the early hours of April 1, 1922, the Gruber family farm at Hinterkaifeck -- a remote homestead about 70 kilometers north of Munich -- fell silent in a way that had nothing to do with sleep. Six people were dead: farmer Andreas Gruber, his wife Cazilia, their widowed daughter Viktoria Gabriel, Viktoria's two children, and the new maid Maria Baumgartner, who had arrived only hours before and was killed on her very first day. The weapon was a mattock -- a farm tool, one that was already there. The killer used what the farm provided.

What makes this case one of the most haunting unsolved murders in European history is not the killings themselves, but what came after. Witnesses in nearby villages noticed smoke rising from the Hinterkaifeck chimney for four days following the murders. Someone had collected the mail. Someone had fed the animals. When neighbors finally arrived and found the bodies, investigators discovered that whoever committed these killings had lingered -- living inside the crime scene, among the dead, for the better part of a week.

The warning signs had been there for weeks before. Andreas Gruber told neighbors he had found footprints in the snow leading toward the farmhouse -- but none leading away. He heard sounds in the attic. Newspaper pages appeared that no one in the household had purchased. A previous maid had quit the position months earlier, convinced the farm was haunted, and refused to return. Whatever was coming had been circling for a while.

Jinkies -- the investigation that followed became one of the most complex in Bavarian history. Over a hundred suspects were questioned. In a measure that would become one of the more chilling historical footnotes of the case, the victims' skulls were removed and sent to clairvoyants in the hope of generating leads. Those skulls were lost during World War II. A prime suspect, neighbor Lorenz Schlittenbauer, had documented motive and was notably the first person to enter the barn alone when the bodies were discovered. The case was reopened in 2007 by the Bavarian Police Academy. It has never been solved.

The gang will hear the full story: who these people were, the warning signs no one acted on, the evidence investigators pieced together, and the questions that have followed this case for over a hundred years.

What you'll hear in this episode:

The isolated Hinterkaifeck farm and the Gruber family's troubled history

The weeks of strange signs leading up to the night of March 31, 1922

Six killings, one weapon, and a killer who refused to leave

Seven-year-old Cazilia's final moments and what investigators found

Lorenz Schlittenbauer and why he remains the most studied suspect

The investigation's most disturbing choices -- and its unsolved legacy

This week Josh brought a mystery that swings in the opposite direction from most of what the gang explores. No crime. No ghost. No cover-up. Just a category of question that might be harder to answer than any of those: how did ancient people, using only the stars and stone, build monuments so precise that the sun itself performs on command?

The trail leads across three continents. On the island of Malta, the Temple of Mnajdra was built somewhere between 3,600 and 2,500 BC, making it one of the oldest freestanding structures on earth. At sunrise on the spring and fall equinoxes, sunlight pours through the temple's main axis and illuminates the interior with a precision that engineers still find difficult to explain. No tools. No formal mathematics. Just stone and sky. In Mexico, the Maya built El Castillo at Chichen Itza between roughly 800 and 1200 AD -- a pyramid with 91 steps on each of its four sides, plus one more at the top, totaling 365. One step per day of the solar year. On each equinox, the setting sun casts a series of triangular shadows down the north staircase that merge with a carved serpent head at the base, creating the illusion of Kukulkan, the feathered serpent god, descending from the sky. And in New Mexico, the ancestral Pueblo people carved two spiral petroglyphs into a remote butte at Chaco Canyon. Three large sandstone slabs in front of those spirals catch the equinox sunlight and throw a dagger of light across the center of the smaller spiral -- precisely, reliably, every year.

Josh's throughline for this episode is the piece that sticks: these three cultures never met. They had no shared language, no trade route, no way to compare notes. And yet they all looked up at the same sky and built monuments that answer the same question on the same two days every year. This episode was recorded on the spring equinox itself.

What you will hear in this episode:

-- How the Temple of Mnajdra captures equinox sunrise in a structure built before Stonehenge

-- The 365-step design of El Castillo and the serpent shadow that appears twice a year

-- The Chaco Canyon sun dagger and why the site was closed to visitors after erosion damaged the stone slabs

-- Why Josh thinks independent construction of astronomical architecture is stranger than a single shared origin would be

-- Shane's reaction to the equinox timing of the recording itself

Pull up a chair with the gang. This one hits differently when you consider that outside right now, the sun is doing the same thing it has done over these sites for thousands of years.

Josh brings a cosmic puzzle to the bunker that rewrites everything you thought you knew about the most common substance on our planet. Water has no natural formation process on Earth - it arrived here during the Late Heavy Bombardment Period, roughly 4.1 to 3.8 billion years ago, when our planet had no atmosphere and was pelted by asteroids and comets carrying ice. As those space rocks crashed into our molten young world, their ice melted and slowly accumulated into what would become our primordial oceans.

But here is where the mystery deepens: up to 50% of that water is older than the sun. Scientists studying deuterium ratios - a heavy form of hydrogen that acts as a cosmic fingerprint - discovered that much of Earth's water formed in interstellar space before our solar system even existed. That means roughly 60% of your body is made up of molecules over 4.6 billion years old. You are literally walking around with water older than the star that warms our planet.

The trio explores how Mars once had abundant water until its magnetic field weakened around 3.7 billion years ago. Without that protective shield, solar winds stripped away the Martian atmosphere and most of its surface water. Recent research suggests liquid water may still exist beneath Mars' surface, potentially 5 to 8 kilometers deep, trapped in rock pores and fractures - tantalizingly close yet impossibly out of reach.

Back on Earth, the story of water takes a dramatic turn with cyanobacteria, microscopic organisms that thrived in those ancient oceans and produced oxygen as a metabolic byproduct. They generated so much oxygen that it transformed from a trace gas to a dominant atmospheric component - triggering Earth's first mass extinction event roughly 2.4 billion years ago. The very organisms that created breathable air essentially poisoned themselves and nearly all other anaerobic life. Evidence of this cataclysm remains in banded iron formations found worldwide, including the startling fact that decomposing matter turned the oceans red for an extended period.

Josh also uncovers some unsettling truths about our water supply today. Every drop you drink has cycled through dinosaurs, been part of countless organisms, and existed in every imaginable form. The Nubian Sandstone Aquifer beneath the Sahara Desert - covering over 2 million square kilometers - contains "fossil water" that is not part of our natural water cycle. Once depleted, it is gone forever.

The episode closes with perhaps the strangest water fact of all: ultrapure water behaves almost like acid. At Japan's Super-Kamiokande neutrino detector, water so thoroughly purified that it contains nothing except H2O molecules will actively dissolve metal. A dropped wrench reportedly had its chrome plating stripped away, leaving nothing but the base metal behind.

**What you'll hear in this episode:**

- Why 30-50% of Earth's water predates our sun by millions of years

- How Mars lost its oceans and where that water might be hiding now

- The first mass extinction caused by organisms creating too much oxygen

- Universal Yums Korea box tasting: bulgogi noodles, honey butter pretzels, churros, and peach gummies

Josh brings a cosmic puzzle to the bunker that rewrites everything you thought you knew about the most common substance on our planet. Water has no natural formation process on Earth - it arrived here during the Late Heavy Bombardment Period, roughly 4.1 to 3.8 billion years ago, when our planet had no atmosphere and was pelted by asteroids and comets carrying ice. As those space rocks crashed into our molten young world, their ice melted and slowly accumulated into what would become our primordial oceans.

But here is where the mystery deepens: up to 50% of that water is older than the sun. Scientists studying deuterium ratios - a heavy form of hydrogen that acts as a cosmic fingerprint - discovered that much of Earth's water formed in interstellar space before our solar system even existed. That means roughly 60% of your body is made up of molecules over 4.6 billion years old. You are literally walking around with water older than the star that warms our planet.

The trio explores how Mars once had abundant water until its magnetic field weakened around 3.7 billion years ago. Without that protective shield, solar winds stripped away the Martian atmosphere and most of its surface water. Recent research suggests liquid water may still exist beneath Mars' surface, potentially 5 to 8 kilometers deep, trapped in rock pores and fractures - tantalizingly close yet impossibly out of reach.

Back on Earth, the story of water takes a dramatic turn with cyanobacteria, microscopic organisms that thrived in those ancient oceans and produced oxygen as a metabolic byproduct. They generated so much oxygen that it transformed from a trace gas to a dominant atmospheric component - triggering Earth's first mass extinction event roughly 2.4 billion years ago. The very organisms that created breathable air essentially poisoned themselves and nearly all other anaerobic life. Evidence of this cataclysm remains in banded iron formations found worldwide, including the startling fact that decomposing matter turned the oceans red for an extended period.

Josh also uncovers some unsettling truths about our water supply today. Every drop you drink has cycled through dinosaurs, been part of countless organisms, and existed in every imaginable form. The Nubian Sandstone Aquifer beneath the Sahara Desert - covering over 2 million square kilometers - contains "fossil water" that is not part of our natural water cycle. Once depleted, it is gone forever.

The episode closes with perhaps the strangest water fact of all: ultrapure water behaves almost like acid. At Japan's Super-Kamiokande neutrino detector, water so thoroughly purified that it contains nothing except H2O molecules will actively dissolve metal. A dropped wrench reportedly had its chrome plating stripped away, leaving nothing but the base metal behind.

**What you'll hear in this episode:**

- Why 30-50% of Earth's water predates our sun by millions of years

- How Mars lost its oceans and where that water might be hiding now

- The first mass extinction caused by organisms creating too much oxygen

- Universal Yums Korea box tasting: bulgogi noodles, honey butter pretzels, churros, and peach gummies

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In this special combined episode, Shane brings the mystery of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance to Josh and Kim for a full deep-dive investigation and unmasking. On the night of January 31, 2026, Nancy was dropped off at her Catalina Foothills home outside Tucson, Arizona, by her son-in-law after a family dinner. By 1:47 AM, her Google Nest doorbell camera had been disconnected. By 2:28 AM, her pacemaker monitoring app lost its connection to her phone. By morning, she was gone.

Nancy Guthrie is the mother of NBC Today Show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, a beloved community figure who spent 17 years at the University of Arizona creating programs that brought music to hospital patients and introduced high school students to medicine. She raised three remarkable children largely on her own after her husband Charles, a mining engineer, died of a heart attack in Mexico in 1988. At 84, Nancy lives alone with limited mobility, chronic pain, a pacemaker, and daily medication described as potentially fatal if missed.

Surveillance footage -- recovered by the FBI from Google's backend systems despite Nancy having no cloud subscription -- shows a masked figure on her front porch wearing doubled vinyl gloves sealed at the wrists, a ski mask, and a holstered handgun, carrying a flashlight in his mouth and an Ozark Trail Hiker Pack on his back. Blood confirmed as Nancy's DNA was found on the front porch in droplet patterns consistent with bleeding from the nose, mouth, or face. The trail leads into one of the most watched missing persons cases in the country, with a $100,000 FBI reward, a $6 million Bitcoin ransom demand of unconfirmed authenticity, a California man arrested for sending a separate hoax ransom text, and a public dispute between the Pima County Sheriff and the FBI over evidence handling.

Like, what if the very technology meant to protect us -- doorbell cameras, pacemaker monitors, smart home systems -- becomes the roadmap of a crime instead?

What You'll Hear

- The minute-by-minute timeline of Nancy Guthrie's abduction, from 9:50 PM drop-off to discovery the next morning

- How the FBI retrieved doorbell camera footage from Google's backend systems when no cloud subscription existed -- and what that means for everyone's privacy

- Blood spatter analysis of the porch evidence and what forensic experts say the droplet patterns reveal

- The $6 million Bitcoin ransom demand, the hoax arrest of Derrick Callella, and how investigators tell real ransom notes from fakes

- The growing tension between the Pima County Sheriff and the FBI over DNA evidence and a glove sent to a private lab in Florida

- A discussion of how AI, surveillance technology, and cryptocurrency tracing are changing modern investigations

Join the Investigation

If you have any information about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov. The FBI is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to Nancy's recovery or the arrest and conviction of those responsible.

Want to keep investigating with the gang? Join us on social media and share your theories. Every episode, every mystery -- we're in this together.

Tonight we descend into the Bridgewater Triangle, a 200-square-mile region in southeastern Massachusetts where Bigfoot stalks the wetlands, UFOs hover over highways, and the ghost of an 80-year-old war captain still guards the rock where he surrendered three centuries ago.

In 1978, Joseph DeAndrade walked into Hockomock Swamp and walked out describing a seven-foot creature covered in hair. He wasn't the first. He wouldn't be the last. Drivers on Route 44 still report picking up a red-haired hitchhiker who climbs into their backseat and vanishes. Visitors to Anawan Rock see phantom campfires flickering where a Wampanoag warrior gave up sacred wampum belts before his execution.

King Philip's War soaked this ground in blood. The Freetown State Forest hid genuine horrors in the 1980s. And cryptozoologist Loren Coleman drew a triangle around all of it, connecting the dots of fifty years of documented strangeness.

Maybe it's swamp gas. Maybe it's bears. Maybe it's the power of suggestion.

Or maybe the Wampanoag knew exactly what they were talking about when they named this place.

Some mysteries aren't meant to be solved. They're meant to be felt.

You probably know her voice even if you don't recognize her name. At just ten years old, Judith had already appeared in over 70 commercials and landed iconic voice roles that still resonate with audiences today. She was the voice behind Ducky in The Land Before Time and Anne-Marie in All Dogs Go to Heaven—characters whose optimistic catchphrases like "Yep! Yep! Yep!" masked a devastating reality happening off-screen.

Josh dives deep into what made Judith so special in the industry, why directors fought to cast her despite her small stature, and the warning signs that everyone seemed to miss. The gang also discusses similar cases of young stars whose bright lights were extinguished too soon, including Jonathan Brandis and Aaron Carter.

But it's not all heavy stuff—Shane and Josh also catch up on winter weather survival stories (including that infamous rice cake incident from their youth), family updates about a new baby girl, and their thoughts on period dramas getting historical details hilariously wrong.

Join us as we remember a voice that touched millions, and explore why Hollywood's youngest stars often face its darkest shadows.

In August 1966, a teenager flying a kite on a hillside outside Rio de Janeiro stumbled onto a scene that would become one of South America's most baffling unsolved cases. Two electronics technicians—Manoel Pereira da Cruz and Miguel José Viana—lay dead on the grass, positioned side by side like they'd simply fallen asleep. But they weren't sleeping. And the crude lead masks covering their eyes weren't for rest.

Jinkies—wait until you hear what was in their pockets.

A handwritten note with specific instructions. References to ingesting capsules at precise times. And the chilling phrase: "Await signal. Mask."

The gang investigates what these two "scientific spiritualists" were actually doing on that remote hillside. Both men had lied to their families about where they were going. Both had been conducting experiments combining electronics with supernatural practices. And both died reaching for something—whether spirits, extraterrestrials, or something else entirely—that required lead shielding and careful preparation.

What killed them? The most frustrating part: we may never know. Brazilian authorities in 1966 never performed a toxicology test. Two men found dead with a note explicitly mentioning capsules, and no one thought to check what those capsules contained. The case was closed as "undetermined."

Like, what if someone gave them those capsules knowing exactly what would happen?

Shane, Josh, and Kim explore every theory—from a spiritual experiment gone wrong to UFO contact (witnesses reported strange orange lights over the hill that night) to murder by a mysterious female contact who purchased the water bottle found at the scene but was never investigated. The trail leads through 1960s Brazilian spiritualism, amateur electronics experiments, and a community of believers who thought they could contact beings from other dimensions.

In this episode, Shane, Josh, and Kim investigate one of the strangest forensic mysteries of the 21st century. The gang traces the trail from that first disturbing discovery on Jedediah Island—when a twelve-year-old girl found a Size 12 Adidas sneaker that was far too heavy—through seventeen years of shocking discoveries that had the world convinced a serial killer was stalking the Pacific Northwest.

The theories ran wild. A drug cartel dumping bodies. A government cover-up. "The Sneaker Killer" targeting victims by their footwear. The 2004 Asian tsunami somehow depositing remains twelve thousand miles away. Someone even planted a hoax—an animal paw stuffed into a sneaker—desperate to feed the frenzy.

But the truth? It might be even more unsettling than fiction.

Forensic science eventually provided an explanation that nobody expected. Modern athletic shoes—with their lightweight EVA foam and air pockets—float. When bodies decompose in cold water, the ankle joint naturally separates within days to weeks. Before the 1970s, leather shoes would have kept these feet on the ocean floor forever. But Nike Air technology turned human feet into messages from the dead, carried by currents that all flow toward shore.

The BC Coroners Service has been categorical: no evidence of foul play in any of the discoveries. No tool marks. No cutting. Every identified victim matches a documented suicide, drowning accident, or natural death.

And yet... not every case fits neatly into that explanation. Antonio Neill was twenty-two when he disappeared from Everett, Washington in December 2016. His boot—with his foot still inside—washed up on Jetty Island two years later. His mother recognized it immediately. The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office still has his case open. Still classified as suspicious.

Of those twenty-one feet, approximately six remain unidentified. Six families who don't know what happened to their loved ones. Six names attached to cold cases that may never be closed.

Some mysteries have explanations. Others have closure. This one offers something rarer—a reminder that the ocean keeps its secrets, but sometimes gives something back.

The Mystery

In the folklore of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland, the Tomte (or Nisse, depending on where you're from) has been guarding homesteads for centuries. These diminutive spirits—typically described as elderly men the size of young children with long white beards and red caps—were believed to protect families, tend to livestock, and bring abundance to farms that earned their respect.

But the Tomte's help came with conditions. They demanded cleanliness, proper treatment of animals, and one non-negotiable offering: a bowl of Christmas porridge with butter on top, left out on Yule. Forget the butter? The consequences could be severe—from mischievous pranks like tying cows' tails together to outright catastrophe for the farm's fortune.

What We Explore

Josh Waters takes Shane deep into the world of these fascinating household spirits, exploring their origins in pre-Christian Norse tradition and their surprising connection to modern Christmas customs. You'll discover why the Tomte is considered an ancestral guardian, what happens when you hide the butter under the porridge (spoiler: don't), and how these ancient spirits evolved into the gift-giving Jultomte and Julenisse we recognize today.

Plus: An extended conversation about the brothers' favorite Christmas treats and Josh's meticulous eating rituals that have to be heard to be believed.

Sources & Further Reading

• Wikipedia: Nisse (folklore) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nisse_(folklore)
• Ingebretsen's Nordic Marketplace: Legend of the Nisse and Tomte - https://ingebretsens-blog.com/legend-of-the-nisse-and-tomte/

In January 1897, a young bride named Zona Heaster Shue was found dead in her rural West Virginia home. The local doctor took one look and said "heart trouble." Her husband Erasmus—who went by "Trout," which should've been everyone's first red flag—played the grieving widower perfectly. Case closed, right?

Not so fast.

Zona's mother, Mary Jane Heaster, wasn't buying it. Something about her new son-in-law just didn't sit right. So she did what any determined mother would do: she prayed for answers. For four straight weeks. And then, according to her actual sworn testimony in an actual courtroom, her daughter's ghost showed up. Four nights in a row. With receipts.

The spirit allegedly revealed that Trout had flown into a rage because dinner didn't include meat—and snapped her neck over it.

Now here's where it gets really interesting. Mary Jane took these ghostly details to prosecutor John Alfred Preston, and somehow convinced him to dig deeper. Literally. When they exhumed Zona's body, the autopsy found exactly what the ghost described: broken neck, crushed windpipe, finger marks on the throat.

Trout Shue was arrested, and what followed was one of the most bizarre trials in American legal history—the only known murder case where spectral testimony helped secure a conviction.

Jinkies.

Sources & Further Reading:

West Virginia Encyclopedia - Greenbrier Ghost

Greenbrier County Tourism - The Greenbrier Ghost

Historical Marker Database - Greenbrier Ghost

Like, this one's gonna give you the creeps—and there's not even a guy in a rubber mask at the end!

Picture it: June 1763, a spooky little English town called Shepton Mallet. There's this old timer named Owen Parfitt just chillin' in a chair outside his sister's cottage. And here's the thing—the dude couldn't walk. Like, at all. Hadn't moved those legs in years!

Farm workers were right there in the field, practically close enough to wave. Travelers on the road. Witnesses everywhere!

His sister Mary goes upstairs to change some sheets. Fifteen minutes, tops.

She comes back down and—the chair's still there. His coat's still there. But Owen?

Poof. Gone, baby, gone.

No footprints. No screaming. No nothing!

The whole town searched through a gnarly thunderstorm—woods, ditches, ponds, wells. Everywhere.

They found absolutely zilch.

Now here's where it gets really weird. Mary—his own sister—went to her grave saying Owen got "carried off by the Devil." And the neighbors agreed! See, rumor had it old Owen spent his wild years as a soldier, sailor, pirate, and maybe even dabbled in black magic down in the West Indies.

Fifty years later, some lawyer tried to crack the case. Interviewed witnesses. Nobody could get their stories straight, and the last person to see Owen alive gave super suspicious testimony.

Even Sir Arthur Conan Doyle called it "one of the most piquant mysteries" in British history.

So what happened? Murder? Kidnapping? Actual demons?

Like... we may never know, man.

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North Sentinel Island may be only the size of Manhattan, but it holds one of the world's most enduring mysteries. For thousands of years, the Sentinelese tribe has lived in complete isolation, untouched by modern civilization, hostile to any contact, and protected by Indian law that makes approaching the island a criminal offense. Their language remains unknown. Their customs are a mystery. And their response to outsiders? Deadly.

The island's dark history includes the 1800s kidnapping of tribal members by British colonizers—an act that may have sparked generations of hostility. In 2006, two fishermen who accidentally drifted too close were killed and buried on the beach. And in November 2018, American missionary John Allen Chau made three attempts to reach the tribe he believed occupied "Satan's last stronghold on Earth." His first approach was met with drawn bows. His second visit saw an arrow pierce his waterproof Bible. On his third and final visit, he was killed—his body dragged across the sand and buried where it remains to this day.

What We Explore:

• The haunting 1800s encounter that may have triggered the tribe's violent isolation
• Why the Sentinelese use metal arrowheads despite living a Stone Age existence
• The 2018 missionary incident and the diary entries Chau left behind
• India's "hands off, eyes on" policy and why the island remains forbidden
• The ethical debate: Should uncontacted peoples be left alone forever?
• Shane and Josh's believer/skeptic takes on respecting indigenous isolation

Sources & Further Reading:

• Wikipedia: North Sentinel Island — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Sentinel_Island
• Wikipedia: John Allen Chau — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Allen_Chau
• National Geographic Documentary: "The Mission" (2023) — https://films.nationalgeographic.com/the-mission
• Outside Magazine: "The Last Days of John Allen Chau" — https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/exploration-survival/john-allen-chau-life-death-north-sentinel/

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Bhangarh Fort rises from the dusty landscape of India's Alwar district like a warning carved in stone. Built in 1573 by Raja Bhagwant Das for his son Madho Singh, this sprawling complex of temples, palaces, and crumbling havelis was once home to over 10,000 people. Today, its roofless ruins stand silent beneath the Aravalli hills—abandoned, allegedly cursed, and officially restricted by the Archaeological Survey of India, which has posted signs forbidding entry between sunset and sunrise.

What happened here? Two competing legends fight for credit. The first tells of a holy man named Balu Nath who permitted construction of the fort on one condition: no building's shadow could ever fall upon his meditation spot. When an ambitious successor violated this agreement, the sage cursed the entire city to destruction. The second, more dramatic tale involves Princess Ratnavati, whose legendary beauty caught the obsession of a dark sorcerer named Singhia. When she discovered his attempt to bewitch her with enchanted perfume oil, she flung the potion onto a boulder—which then rolled forward and crushed the sorcerer to death. With his dying breath, he cursed Bhangarh to ruin, declaring that no roof would ever stand and no soul would ever find peace within its walls.

The timing of Bhangarh's abandonment adds another layer of mystery. In 1783, the Chalisa famine swept across North India, killing an estimated 11 million people across the region. Bhangarh was completely abandoned by this period and never resettled. Whether the curses caused the exodus or merely explained it, the result remains the same: an entire city left to decay, its grandeur consumed by time and legend.

Modern visitors report unexplained phenomena that keep the paranormal reputation alive. Locals speak of disembodied screams echoing through empty corridors, the sound of bangles jingling in rooms where no one walks, and an oppressive heaviness in the air that defies the open architecture. Some claim to have seen shadowy figures moving among the ruins. Others describe equipment malfunctions and sudden temperature drops. The Archaeological Survey of India's official restriction on nighttime visits—while standard for protected monuments—has only fueled speculation that authorities know something they aren't saying.

In this episode, Shane and Josh descend into the bunker to investigate one of Asia's most notorious haunted locations. They examine the historical evidence behind the curses, explore the natural explanations for the paranormal reports, and debate whether Bhangarh represents genuine supernatural activity or the power of collective belief amplified by centuries of storytelling.

What we explore:

• The two competing curse legends and their historical origins

• The Chalisa famine connection to Bhangarh's abandonment

• Modern paranormal reports and eyewitness accounts

• Skeptical explanations for the phenomena

• Why the Indian government restricts nighttime access

Sources & Further Reading:

• Bhangarh Fort - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhangarh_Fort

• Chalisa Famine - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalisa_famine

• Archaeological Survey of India: asi.nic.in

• Rajasthan Tourism - Bhangarh Fort: www.tourism.rajasthan.gov.in/bhangarh-fort.html

Shane, Josh, and Kim are taking a little vacation to scout out some brand new mysteries - and trust us, we've got something REALLY exciting cooking for when we get back. Let's just say things might look a little different around here... in the best way possible.

We'll be back with a fresh mystery on December 2nd for everyone, and if you're hanging with us on Patreon, you'll get the first episode back on November 28th!

In the meantime, catch up on any episodes you might have missed, join us over on Patreon for exclusive content (link in the show notes), and whatever you do - keep your eyes on the Mystery Inc feed. You're going to want to see what we've got planned.

Thanks for being the best mystery-solving community out there. We love you guys!

See you in two weeks, gang! 🔍

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The Folklore That Kept People Away

For centuries, Europeans knew one rule about fairy circles: don't step inside. These mysterious rings of mushrooms that appear overnight in forests and meadows were believed to be portals to the fairy realm, places where supernatural beings danced under moonlight. The warnings were terrifyingly specific—enter a fairy circle and you'd be forced to dance until you died of exhaustion. In Wales, they called them cylch y Tylwyth Teg (fairy rings), and stories persisted into the 20th century of people who joined the fairy dance and emerged days later with no memory of the experience. French folklore called them ronds de sorcières (witches' circles), guarded by giant toads that would curse anyone who violated the sacred space. German tradition linked them to Hexenringe (witches' rings), marking spots where witches danced on Walpurgis Night. Austrian legends blamed dragons—their fiery tails burning perfect circles into the ground where nothing but toadstools could grow for seven years.

But here's what makes the folklore fascinating: some of it was actually correct. Welsh tradition held that sheep eating grass from fairy rings would flourish, and crops planted around them proved more bountiful. Science confirms this—the vegetation in fairy ring "abundance zones" contains elevated nitrogen levels, making it genuinely more nutritious. The folklore worked, even if the explanation was supernatural rather than scientific.

The Science: It's Fungus Engineering Ecosystems

So what's really happening? Fairy circles—also called fairy rings, elf circles, or pixie rings—are created when a single fungal spore lands in favorable soil and begins growing. The fungus sends out an underground network of threadlike structures called mycelium, radiating outward in all directions. As the mycelium expands, it depletes nutrients from the center, causing that section to die while the edges keep growing. The result? Mushrooms sprout in a near-perfect circle at the perimeter, marking the edge of the living mycelium below.

About 60 mushroom species can create these patterns. The best known is Marasmius oreades, the edible fairy ring champignon (Scotch bonnet). One of the largest and oldest fairy rings ever documented is near Belfort in northeastern France—formed by Infundibulicybe geotropa, this ring has a radius of approximately 300 meters (980 feet) and is estimated to be over 700 years old. For seven centuries, this underground fungus has been slowly, patiently expanding outward, transforming soil and engineering its ecosystem through plagues, wars, and revolutions.

But Wait—There's Another Kind in Africa

Just when you think you understand fairy circles, nature throws a curveball. In the Namib Desert of southern Africa, completely different fairy circles appear in the sparse grassland—circular patches of bare sand surrounded by rings of taller grass, ranging from 2 to 15 meters in diameter. The indigenous Himba people have their own explanation: these are the footprints of Mukuru, their original ancestor and god, or places where spirits dance.

Scientists have been debating the cause of these Namibian fairy circles for over 50 years, and the controversy is fierce. Two main theories dominate:

The Termite Theory: Biologist Norbert Jürgens from the University of Hamburg spent decades researching and concluded that sand termites (Psammotermes allocerus) create these circles as sustainable desert farms. By eating grass roots in circular patterns, the termites create bare patches that act as water reservoirs after rare rainfall. Jürgens found sand termites in 80-100% of circles examined and published extensively on how termites engineer these ecosystems for survival. His research showed soil beneath fairy circles retained significantly more moisture than surrounding areas.

The Self-Organization Theory: Biologist Stephan Getzin from the University of Göttingen argues the circles result from plants organizing themselves to maximize limited water resources—a natural pattern formation explained by mathematician Alan Turing's 1952 theory. When resources are scarce, plants compete intensely, creating regular spacing patterns. Getzin's team installed soil moisture sensors and tracked grass growth cycles, finding that grasses in circles died during the wet phase before soil water was depleted—suggesting plant competition, not termite damage, caused the bare patches. When Australian fairy circles were discovered in 2016, Getzin's team found similar patterns but couldn't confirm ubiquitous termite presence, strengthening the self-organization hypothesis.

The Million-Dollar Debate

Here's what makes this controversy fascinating: both scientists published their findings in prestigious journals with compelling evidence—yet they reached opposite conclusions based on the same phenomenon. Jürgens emphasizes the physics of soil moisture and the consistent presence of sand termites. Getzin emphasizes mathematical pattern formation and ecosystem self-organization following Turing principles. Both theories have supporting evidence. Both have detractors pointing out flaws.

Shane notes the absurdity: PhD scientists spent millions of dollars and wrote 300+ page books defending opposite theories about circles in the sand. Walter Tschinkel, a biologist from Florida State University who also studied the circles, cautioned that correlation doesn't equal causation—just because termites are found in fairy circles doesn't prove they create them. Some researchers now suggest both mechanisms might work together: termites create initial disturbance, then plants self-organize around the patterns.

Why This Mystery Matters

Whether you call them fairy rings or fungal architecture, whether you call them footprints of gods or Turing patterns, these circles remain one of nature's most elegant demonstrations that reality can be as magical as any myth. The circles are still there—growing, dancing, appearing and disappearing across centuries—challenging us to explain them. Medieval peasants who saw mushroom rings glowing in moonlight and ran home terrified weren't stupid. They were responding rationally to genuinely mysterious phenomena. The difference now is we have tools to investigate: genome sequencing, soil moisture sensors, satellite imagery, mathematical models.

But some mysteries resist easy answers. Some debates take decades to settle. Some phenomena are so complex that even PhDs with millions in funding can look at the same evidence and reach opposite conclusions. And maybe that's wonderful. Because in the end, whether supernatural or scientific, fairy circles remind us that the natural world still holds secrets worth protecting and puzzles worth solving.

Join the conversation: Which theory do you believe—termites or plant self-organization? Have you ever encountered a fairy ring? Would you step inside? Share your thoughts on our social media!

The gang investigates one of early America's most haunting maritime mysteries. Theodosia Burr Alston was no ordinary woman—she was one of the first American women to receive a college-level education, the daughter of Vice President Aaron Burr, and the wife of South Carolina Governor Joseph Alston. But in December 1812, grieving the recent death of her only child, Theodosia made a fateful decision to sail from Georgetown, South Carolina to New York City to reunite with her father.

On December 31st, 1812, she boarded the *Patriot*, a small pilot boat navigating one of the most dangerous stretches of coastline in America—Cape Hatteras, known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic. The British Royal Navy stopped the ship on January 2nd, 1813, examined her papers, and let her continue. That was the last confirmed sighting of Theodosia Burr Alston.

Shane, Josh, and Kim dive into the evidence, the theories, and the legendary deathbed confessions that emerged decades after her disappearance. Was it a storm? Pirates walking her off the plank? Did she die on a beach and get buried by treasure hunters? And what about that mysterious portrait that appeared 56 years later?

Join us as we uncover the truth behind one of history's most enduring mysteries—and discover why the real story of Theodosia Burr Alston might be more tragic than any legend.

…1 dark forest…

…31 bone-chilling stories…

…Will YOU survive the night?

This Halloween season, enter the woods for a unique and truly epic podcast experience! Around the campfire Shane Waters will introduce 31 crime podcast hosts. Each host brings a new, nerve-wracking true story to the circle. It’s an extra special, two part, five-hour, Halloween event, but before hitting play you might want to ask yourself…can you really handle this much murder and mayhem?

So, pull up to the fire and brace yourself for ‘A Nightmare Before Halloween’

…but be warned…

…bad things happen in these woods….

Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance:

In the last Part 1 Episode:

- Foul Play: Crime Series

- Murder She Told

- Crime Salad

- Crimelines

- Frightful

- Reverie True Crime

- Rotten to the Core

- The Trail Went Cold

- Once Upon A Crime

- Criminology

- The Peripheral & Generation Why

- Live, Laugh, Larceny

- The Hidden Staircase

- True Crime Cases with Lanie & It's Haunted...What Now?

- Obscura: A True Crime Podcast & Disaster

In this Part 2 Episode: 

- True Crime Island

- Based on a True Story

- The Asian Madness Podcast

- Sistas Who Kill

- Hometown History

- Coffee and Cases

- Military Murder

- Dystopian Simulation Radio

- Cults, Crimes & Cabernet

- Morbidology

- Dark Pountine

- Hillbilly Horror Stories

- True Consequences

- Gone Cold

- Crime Stories with Nancy Grace & Crime Online

- True Crime IRL & True Crime Sleep Stories

…1 campfire…

…1 dark forest…

…31 bone-chilling stories…

…Will YOU survive the night?

This Halloween season, enter the woods for a unique and truly epic podcast experience! Around the campfire Shane Waters will introduce 31 crime podcast hosts. Each host brings a new, nerve-wracking true story to the circle. It’s an extra special, two part, five-hour, Halloween event, but before hitting play you might want to ask yourself…can you really handle this much murder and mayhem?

So, pull up to the fire and brace yourself for ‘A Nightmare Before Halloween’

…but be warned…

…bad things happen in these woods….

Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance:

In the last Part 1 Episode:

- Foul Play: Crime Series

- Murder She Told

- Crime Salad

- Crimelines

- Frightful

- Reverie True Crime

- Rotten to the Core

- The Trail Went Cold

- Once Upon A Crime

- Criminology

- The Peripheral & Generation Why

- Live, Laugh, Larceny

- The Hidden Staircase

- True Crime Cases with Lanie & It's Haunted...What Now?

- Obscura: A True Crime Podcast & Disaster

In this Part 2 Episode: 

- True Crime Island

- Based on a True Story

- The Asian Madness Podcast

- Sistas Who Kill

- Hometown History

- Coffee and Cases

- Military Murder

- Dystopian Simulation Radio

- Cults, Crimes & Cabernet

- Morbidology

- Dark Pountine

- Hillbilly Horror Stories

- True Consequences

- Gone Cold

- Crime Stories with Nancy Grace & Crime Online

- True Crime IRL & True Crime Sleep Stories

Alfred Packer set out with five prospectors into the San Juan Mountains during one of the worst winters on record. Only Packer walked out alive. When the bodies were discovered months later, the evidence was… unmistakable. But was Packer a desperate man pushed to the edge by starvation, or a calculating killer who saw his companions as a meal ticket?

This is a story where truth is stranger—and darker—than fiction.

Expect laughs, audience participation, and a few surprisingly sharp insights as our “questionable investigative skills” collide with Mac’s decades of forensic expertise. It’s a session that feels less like a lecture and more like a late-night chat with friends about a wonderfully weird story — with a live CrimeCon crowd right there in the mix.

About our guest, Sheryl “Mac” McCollum:

An Emmy-nominated Crime Scene Investigator and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, Sheryl McCollum has worked on some of the nation’s most infamous cases — from the Boston Strangler to Tupac Shakur. She’s appeared on Dateline, Dr. Phil, Nancy Grace, and hosts the award-winning podcast Zone 7. She joins the Mystery Inc. gang live in Denver to share a case that will leave you laughing, scratching your head, and maybe even shouting out your own theories.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• 🎤 Live banter, audience questions, and a packed Denver ballroom
• 🕵️ A quirky mystery that stumped even seasoned investigators
• 👩‍🔬 Forensic insights from CSI legend Sheryl “Mac” McCollum
• 😂 Wild theories and questionable detective work from Shane, Josh & Kim
• ✨ That signature Mystery Inc. blend of spooky, not scary

Listen now and join the fun — it’s not every day you get to solve a mystery a mile high!

Amy and Shane swap ghost stories that sound straight out of a Scooby-Doo adventure:

👻 A window ghost nicknamed “Mr. Green Jeans.”

📸 A skeptic who mocked the spirits—until a picture frame floated.

💡 The surprising rules that keep ghost hunting ethical and real.

And here’s the best clue of all: you can catch Amy live on stage this fall!

📅 October 7 at 7 PM — Eagles Theatre, Wabash, Indiana.

🎟️ Get your tickets here

If you can’t make it to Indiana, don’t panic! Amy’s haunting theaters across the U.S. Check her tour schedule.

More about Amy: amybruni.com.

So grab your flashlight, keep your Scooby Snacks close, and let’s solve the mystery of what lingers after true crime.

Plus: Kim’s handmade CrimeCon gifts, some questionable gas station bathrooms, and a surprise package from a listener that made the whole trip sweeter.

This isn’t your usual spooky story—it’s Mystery Inc. unplugged, unfiltered, and a little road-weary… but always ready for adventure.

Back in 1978, four young workers at an Indiana Burger Chef vanished during a night shift…and were later found murdered. To this day, the case remains unsolved, leaving behind one of the most chilling mysteries in fast-food history.

The gang—plus Dave!—digs into the strange twists, spooky theories, and baffling details that make this case unforgettable. From late-night heists to small-town secrets, it’s a mystery that will have you shouting “Zoinks!” while clutching your Scooby Snacks.

So hop in the Mystery Machine—this episode serves up true crime, laughs, and one seriously eerie cold case.

From ghost ships to vanishing planes, this patch of ocean has puzzled sailors, pilots, and mystery lovers for decades. Is it science? Superstition? Or something even spookier?

With Emily leading the case, the gang dives deep into wild theories, eerie stories, and plenty of laughs along the way. Grab your Scooby Snacks, hop in the Mystery Machine, and get ready for an adventure full of clues, twists, and maybe even a few shivers.

Jinkies—this is one episode you won’t want to miss!

We’ll follow the trail through:

🐎 Blucifer — the 32-foot blue mustang with a deadly past

🛫 The Murals — are they just art, or coded warnings of the apocalypse?

🛠 The Baggage System From Hell — billion-dollar tech fail, or cover story for something deeper?

🔺 Masonic Markers — strange symbols tied to an organization that no one can find

Plus, Kim shares chilling eyewitness accounts from travelers who’ve felt the cold shiver of something watching them at DEN.

And stick around for “Ruh-Roh News,” where bizarre headlines make you question humanity almost as much as conspiracy theorists make you question airport design.

Buckle up, mystery lovers. This is one layover you’ll never forget.

In this episode

• 🎩 High-Society Haunts: Kim, Shane, and Josh recap their elegant (yet hilariously chaotic) afternoon at Four Partners in Crime’s Victorian tea—complete with beet-dyed deviled eggs, clotted cream scones, and the Blind Bat Earl Grey that was “fruity & complicated” enough to become Josh’s new alter-ego .
• 🦇 Josh’s Mystery—The Domino Delo: From the shadowy corners slinks a spineless, cold-hearted entity that shackles its victims in a swampy lair. Will the crew unmask this creeper, or will it stay hidden among the whispers of the wind?
• 🍵 Teatime Deep Dive: Why sharing a pot of tea might be the missing link in American community life .
• 🔍 Murder-Mystery Dinner: Shane shares details about a Murder Mystery Dinner he arranged - oh and he murdered the mayor!
• 🐾 Puppy Pandemonium: Betty and Ruby (our resident puppy sidekicks) chew cables, steal yarn, and keep the laughs rolling .

Timestamps

0:00 Cold open & puppy chaos

3:30 Tea-table treasures

26:45 Domino Delo legend begins

46:00 Murder-mystery dinner teaser

48:30 Patreon shout-out & sign-off

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Was it an alien spacecraft, a secret Tesla experiment gone horribly wrong, or just Mother Nature giving Earth a not-so-subtle wake-up call? Like, could you imagine the chaos if this happened over a bustling city?

Tune in as Kim unravels eyewitness accounts and expert theories about the greatest cosmic puzzle of the 20th century. With eerie skies glowing at midnight and conspiracy theories bubbling, this episode has it all!

Ruh-roh, you don’t want to miss this out-of-this-world adventure!

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Crimecon Alert: Start saving your Scooby Snacks for Crimecon—September 5th-7th in Denver, CO. Meet your favorite sleuths in person!

From a chance encounter with a mysterious woman named Fannie Norton to a body found in the Canadian River, this century-old case is dripping with unanswered questions and forgotten truths. But don’t worry, we also make room for some hilarious tangents: Pat McAfee, Straight No Chaser, and the infamous “Do Not Push” button that nearly got us kicked out of an escape room.

If you like your true crime with a side of sass and a splash of sarcasm, this episode delivers.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• The bizarre events leading up to Katie DeWitt James’s disappearance
• Rick’s local insights into Oklahoma’s tornado alley and Twisters filming locations
• Cemetery legends and rodeo lore, including the tragic death of Lane Frost
• That time Shane almost guilt-tripped his way into a concert (spoiler: he didn’t go)

The emotional stakes of friendship, Facebook pranks, and Garth Brooks’ "Beaches of Cheyenne.”

Keywords:

Katie DeWitt James, Fannie Norton, 1905 Oklahoma murder, historical true crime, Canadian River body discovery, Lane Frost death, Twisters filming location, true crime comedy podcast, escape room mystery, Jungle Jim’s Ohio, Mystery Inc. podcast

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But Tammy’s life wasn't just about glitter and gold records. Shane takes us through the darker chapters of her story, filled with strange and suspicious events. From a mysterious kidnapping and a house fire with cut phone lines to the ominous shadow of her husband George Richey, Tammy’s later years were shrouded in controversy and painkiller addiction. Her sudden death at 55, under highly unusual circumstances, only deepened the mystery. Was it a tragic accident, or something more sinister? Tune in as Shane unravels the enigma, examining the evidence and theories that still haunt the legacy of Tammy Wynette. Mystery Inc fans, this is one mystery you won’t want to miss!

Join Kim as she leads us through the foggy moors and icy paths of Devon, piecing together eyewitness accounts and historical records with her trademark wit and warmth. With each step, the mystery deepens, and you'll be on the edge of your seat (or the edge of your blanket if you're like Kim, crocheting away)! From local legends to scientific theories, the journey through the Devil's Footprints will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about the paranormal. Don't miss this spooky, laugh-filled adventure with the gang—it's sure to be a frightfully good time!

Hold on to your Scooby Snacks, because things are about to get spooky! With Shane and Kim adding their quirky commentary and clever questions, this episode is a perfect mix of fright and fun. Whether it's a haunted mirror reflecting more than just your face or a cursed painting with a sinister past, Josh's exploration of these mysterious objects will have you looking at your belongings a little differently. So, buckle up in the Mystery Machine Tesla and join us for a hair-raising adventure into the world of haunted objects. Zoinks! You won't want to miss this ghostly ride!

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Jeepers! From the eerie static to the outlandish Max Headroom antics, this episode is jam-packed with twists and turns that would even make Velma say, "Jinkies!" We'll explore the theories, track down the suspects, and reveal the impact of this legendary TV takeover. So, hop into the Mystery Machine Tesla and get ready for a far-out ride through one of Chicago's most unforgettable nights in broadcast history. Don't miss it, gang!

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But it's not all doom and gloom, folks! With Shane and Josh chiming in with their sharp wit and clever commentary, this episode balances the eerie with moments of light-hearted banter. Kim's emotional connection to the victims' stories brings a poignant depth, making this episode a rollercoaster of emotions. So, grab your Scooby Snacks and get cozy as we unravel the dark mystery of Paul Dennis Reid, one chilling clue at a time. You won't want to miss this hauntingly intriguing episode! Jeepers!

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Hold on to your magnifying glasses, because the clues get weirder and the mystery deeper! With Kim's witty remarks and Shane's insightful questions, the gang explores every nook and cranny of this wild and wacky legend. Josh's passion for the strange and unusual shines through as he pieces together the puzzle, leaving no stone unturned. So, hop in the Mystery Machine Tesla, and let's solve the riddle of the Willapus Wallapus together! Don't miss this episode, folks—it's a rollercoaster ride of mystery, laughter, and a whole lot of fun! Zoinks!

Once at CrimeCon, we mingled with fellow podcasters and attended talks from some of the biggest names in true crime. But the highlight? Meeting our amazing listeners! In this episode, we're joined by Patreon Rick, our very first Mystery Inc Patron, to break down all the ins and outs of our trip. It's a conversation you don't want to miss!

The Nashville Tour we did you can find here, the one we did is called “Nashville’s Dark Secrets: Murder and True Crime Ghost Tour” https://www.gonashvilletours.com

Jinkies! Our detour takes us to the somber and spooky Woodlawn Memorial Park, where we pay our respects to country music legends like George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Porter Wagoner, Lynn Anderson, and Johnny Paycheck. Ghostly whispers and echoes of timeless tunes fill the air as we uncover the mysteries surrounding these iconic gravesites. Will the gang solve the secrets of Woodlawn, or will we be spooked out of our wits? Tune in and find out!

As we explore the cemetery’s beautiful grounds, we’ll share captivating stories of the remarkable individuals interred here. Discover the achievements and legacies of notable figures whose lives left an indelible mark on Dayton. Along the way, we’ll encounter a few spooky surprises and maybe even a ghostly whisper or two. Join us for a thrilling episode that blends history, mystery, and plenty of fun!

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From exploring the Wright family home to wandering the very grounds where aviation dreams took flight, we dive deep into the remarkable story of these pioneering brothers. We'll share our experiences and insights, uncovering little-known facts about their early lives, groundbreaking experiments, and the enduring legacy they left behind. So buckle up and get ready for a sky-high adventure with plenty of laughs, mysteries, and, of course, a bit of Scooby-Doo spirit!

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Like, wow! Hex Hollow isn't just about ghosts and ghouls; it's a place where reality meets the supernatural. Josh will dig deep into the bizarre occurrences and unexplained phenomena that make this place a real-life mystery. Could it be witches, curses, or something even more sinister? Only one way to find out! So grab your Scooby Snacks, turn off the lights, and get ready for a hair-raising episode that will have you on the edge of your seat. Don't miss it, gang – it's going to be a spook-tacular time!

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As the plot thickened and the skies buzzed with unexplained activity, the military scrambled fighter jets to chase down these enigmatic visitors. Yet, every attempt to catch these fleeting shadows proved futile, with the UFOs darting away as if playing a cosmic game of tag. Multiple radar confirmations from sources like Andrews Air Force Base lent a spooky seriousness to the sightings, turning skeptical whispers into alarmed conversations. Strap in and hold onto your hats as we unravel the tangled tale of the 1952 Washington D.C. UFO sightings, a night that turned the capital into a stage for one of the most mystifying aerial dramas in history.

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Is this curious find a trick of nature or a relic from a lost civilization? Enter Masaaki Kimura, a researcher who argues that we might be gazing at remnants of the legendary continent of Mu, hinting at a society that might have rivaled the ancients of Egypt and Maya in its heyday. With eerie statues, animal carvings, and clear signs of advanced engineering like steps and channels, the monument poses a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside the sea. Could this be Japan's own Atlantis, claimed by the ocean's depths in a forgotten disaster? Dive into this episode as we sift through myths and scientific insights to unravel the enigmatic secrets of the Yonaguni Monument.

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Hold onto your hats as we delve into the chilling whispers from below. With every story from locals and historians, the mystery only deepens. Were these tunnels truly the stage for such sinister deeds, or are these spine-tingling tales just foggy myths entwined with Portland’s maritime history? Join us as we uncover the secrets of the Shanghai Tunnels, exploring the ghostly echoes and the spirited debates that keep this mystery alive. Who knows what truths lie buried under the city’s bustling life? It's a mystery that beckons the brave and curious alike!

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As the fog of intrigue thickened, Elizabeth's past painted a portrait of a young woman caught in the winds of misfortune and mystery. Moving from Boston to California for a fresh start and better health, Elizabeth's life was a series of fleeting connections and lost dreams, including a brief engagement shattered by wartime tragedy. The last to see her alive was a man entangled in his own contradictions, leaving a trail of questions that led to a dead end at the Biltmore Hotel. Despite the fervor of investigations and over 150 suspects, the chilling tale of the Black Dahlia remains one of the most captivating unsolved mysteries, etched forever in the annals of American crime stories.

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Fast forward to an archaeological frenzy that uncovers more of these titanic tales, echoing through the artifacts and whispered legends of the Paiute Indians. Was it just lore, or was there truth to the tales of giants roaming Nevada? This episode digs into the chilling blend of history and mystery, piecing together the puzzles left by the giants of Lovelock Cave. Who knew that a hunt for fertilizer would lead to unearthing tales of mammoth proportions! Join us as we decode the mystery, layer by spooky layer.

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But hold onto your hats, because there's more mystery where that came from! We're taking a detour through some of the most bewildering conspiracy theories out there. From folks who swear the Earth is as flat as a pancake, we explore the wildest of claims. What makes people stick to these startling stories, even when evidence says otherwise? Get ready for a rollercoaster ride through the shadowy corners of conspiracy and discover just how deep the rabbit hole goes!

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As we unravel the tale, we discover that the Thunderbird isn't just a harbinger of storms but also a symbol of protection. It guards the upper world against menacing underworld creatures like the underwater panther or the Great Horned Serpent. Though modern times have transformed the Thunderbird from a mythical spirit to a cryptid creature akin to Bigfoot, the mystery only deepens. This episode not only tracks the historical and cultural footprint of the Thunderbird across different tribes but also probes into contemporary sightings and scientific interpretations that seek to shed light on this enigmatic legend. Buckle up for an adventure into the thunderous heart of ancient lore, where mystery flies higher than ever!

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Join us as we dig into the theories, all while exploring the intriguing relics and ruins left by the Nazca culture. It's a high-flying adventure to uncover the secrets of these ancient desert drawings, visible in their full glory only from the skies. So, grab your detective hats and prepare for a journey into the past, where history and mystery meet in the sands of Peru!

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As we peel back the layers of each incident, we explore the intersection of fact, myth, and the idea of fate. Is there really a curse, or are the Kennedy tragedies a product of their high-profile, high-risk lifestyle?

Armed only with their curiosity and a few trusty flashlights, our intrepid investigators venture into the town, where the whispers of the past loom as large as the shadow of the rock itself. The local tales are filled with ghostly sightings and inexplicable cold spots that challenge the bravest of hearts. As our heroes unravel the tangled threads of history and myth, they must discern truth from legend, facing not just the supernatural forces at play but also the historical truths buried beneath centuries of lore. Get ready for a journey filled with chills and thrills, as this episode promises to keep you guessing—and maybe even a little spooked—until the very end!

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Diving into the details, we explore the immediate aftermath of the explosion, the historical context of labor unrest and political radicalism, and the flurry of investigations that followed. Initial suspicions pointed towards anarchists or communists, reflecting the Red Scare that was sweeping through America at the time. Yet, despite the best efforts of law enforcement, including the legendary J. Edgar Hoover, the case remained shrouded in mystery, with no one ever officially charged for the attack. In this episode, we piece together the evidence and testimonies, exploring various theories that have emerged over the decades. Tune in as we attempt to unravel a century-old puzzle, shedding light on a moment that shaped the security measures of the financial district and left an indelible mark on American history.

As our intrepid investigators dive into the heart of the French Quarter, they find themselves untangling a web of myths, vampires, and secrets kept for centuries. Could these casket chests hold the key to New Orleans' oldest and darkest mysteries?

The plot thickens when Norman races to the police, and Officers Toland and Bertrand join the scene, only to encounter the baffling sight themselves—a gigantic, dark object with red flashing lights, hovering silently in the night. Despite their bravery (and Officer Bertrand's ready revolver), the trio can't muster the courage to confront the silent visitor. As the mystery deepens, so does the intrigue. It's a classic Scooby-Doo setup, minus the meddling kids and their Great Dane, but with all the chills, thrills, and head-scratching mystery of a real-life UFO encounter. So, grab your Scooby Snacks, and let's dive into the Exeter Incident—where the truth is out there, and it's spookier than you think!

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But fear not, dear listeners, as Kim, with her magnifying glass and detective hat, dives into the maze of clues, dead ends, and spooky suspects that would even make Scooby-Doo and Shaggy shake in their boots! We'll tiptoe through the tales of close calls and mysterious leads that have tickled the brains of investigators for decades. So grab a Scooby Snack, gather 'round the radio, and get ready for a ride full of chills, thrills, and possibly even some art-filled spills. It's an art mystery adventure with a twist, where every clue leads to more mystery, and every shadow could hide the key to the puzzle.

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Listeners, grab your magnifying glasses and join us in the Mystery Machine Tesla, as we peel back the layers of the unknown. Expect laughter, shivers, and perhaps a few Scooby Snacks along the way—it's an episode you won't want to miss!

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But there's more to this adventure than meets the eye. As Josh explores the fine line between fact and folklore, we're reminded of the power of mystery to ignite our imaginations. Could the presence of Bigfoot signify our desire to believe in something beyond the ordinary, or is there really a giant creature hiding out there, just out of sight? Join us on this compact journey into the unknown, where every clue leads us closer to answering the age-old question: What secrets do the woods hold? Tune in, as Mystery Inc takes on the challenge, proving that sometimes, the search itself is where the real fun begins.

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Imagine a seemingly bottomless pit, shrouded in the mysteries of the paranormal, nestled in the remote wilderness of Washington State. Shane, inspired by Mel Waters' eerie call to a paranormal radio show back in '97, delves into the legend of a hole so deep, not even 80,000 feet of line could find its bottom. This hole isn't just a geological anomaly; it's a vortex of unexplained phenomena, from reviving dead dogs to warding off local canines with its ominous presence. And with a twist that seems ripped straight from a Scooby-Doo mystery, the plot thickens with Mel's baffling encounters with military personnel and the hole's inexplicable disappearance from public records.

But that's not all, folks! In addition to this spine-chilling tale, Shane introduces a brand-new episode segment inspired by his and Josh's grandma's famous saying, "Shit Fire!" This segment promises to bring even more heat to our mysteries, igniting your curiosity with tales so wild, they're sure to leave you exclaiming, "Shit Fire!" ourselves. So buckle up, Mystery Inc fans, as we dive into the enigmatic depths of Mel's Hole, exploring legends, debunking myths, and perhaps, uncovering a bit more than we bargained for. Don't forget, with our new weekly format, the mystery never ends, and the next clue could be just around the corner. Join us, if you dare, for a journey filled with twists, turns, and tales that even Scooby and the gang would hesitate to tackle.

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Then, hold onto your Scooby Snacks, as Josh swoops into the story of the Mothman, a creature as mysterious as it is terrifying, said to haunt the skies of Point Pleasant, West Virginia. With glowing red eyes, large wings, and a penchant for predicting disasters, this cryptid has become the stuff of legends. The Mothman's tale begins in the 1960s, with sightings that send shivers down the spine of anyone brave enough to listen. Through a series of eerie events, strange sightings, and chilling encounters, Josh and Shane, with the help of their trusty Mystery Machine Tesla and Producer Kim, attempt to unravel the truth behind this winged wonder. Is the Mothman a harbinger of doom or merely a misunderstood creature of the night?

Join us, if you dare, for a mystery-filled adventure that's sure to keep you guessing until the very end!

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And if that's not enough to make your fur stand on end, wait till you hear about Leshy, the shape-shifting guardian of the forest in Slavic folklore, known to lead travelers astray with his mischievous tricks. Producer Kim and Josh are on the case in this Velma bell episode, digging up the dirt on these eerie legends, from whispered accounts to the chilling lore that surrounds them.

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Then, shifting gears from the stark realities of human conflict to the enigmatic world of the unseen, Josh explores the ancient and mysterious concept of Jinn, also known as djinn or genies. This segment promises to transport listeners to a realm where folklore, religion, and the supernatural intersect. Josh delves into the origins of Jinn in Middle Eastern mythology and their significance in various cultures, unraveling tales of these shape-shifting beings that are believed to inhabit an invisible world alongside humans. From whispered legends in the sands of Arabia to their representation in modern media, Josh investigates how these entities have influenced human culture and beliefs. Prepare to be enthralled as we uncover the layers of mystery that surround these two fascinating topics, each a mystery in its own right, challenging what we believe to be reality.

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First up, Josh takes us on a harrowing journey into the heart of the wilderness to uncover the ancient legend of the Wendigo. Originating from the folklore of the Algonquian-speaking peoples of North America, the Wendigo is described as a malevolent, cannibalistic spirit that could possess humans and turn them into monstrous creatures driven by an insatiable hunger for human flesh. Josh delves into historical accounts, explores the psychological and environmental factors that may have given rise to such a legend, and recounts eerie stories that claim the Wendigo is more than just a myth.

Then, Shane transports us to the bustling streets of Chihuahua, Mexico, where a mannequin in a bridal shop window has captivated the imagination of locals and tourists alike for decades. La Pascualita, as she's affectionately known, is no ordinary mannequin. Rumors swirl about her eerily lifelike appearance, leading many to believe she may be a perfectly preserved corpse. Shane explores the origins of La Pascualita, the legends of love and tragedy that surround her, and the reasons why this enigmatic figure continues to haunt the dreams of those who gaze upon her.

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Until next time, keep questioning the world around you, and remember, the truth is out there, waiting to be discovered.

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Join us as we unpack the eerie night that changed Denise and Aaron's lives forever. We'll walk you through the twists and turns of their story, from the spine-tingling moment they were awakened, to the bewildering events that followed, and all the jaw-dropping updates since the documentary hit our screens. It's a tale that's got mystery, suspense, and a little bit of that Mystery Inc charm to keep things from getting too spooky. So, slap on your detective hats, grab some Scooby Snacks, and let's get to the bottom of the Vallejo mystery. Will we solve it? There's only one way to find out!

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Switching gears to a more elusive topic, Josh confronts the shadowy enigma of Shadow People. These mysterious entities, often glimpsed in the periphery of human vision, have been a source of speculation and fear throughout history. Combining personal anecdotes with historical evidence and various theories, Josh sheds light on these spectral figures. Are they mere figments of the imagination, or do they signify something deeper in the human psyche or beyond?

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Then, it’s Josh’s turn to lead us into the shadowy, mystical world of Slavic folklore with the intriguing tale of Baba Yaga. Imagine venturing deep into the forests of Eastern Europe, where magic is just part of the scenery and Baba Yaga is lurking around, riding her flying mortar and pestle. She’s the legendary witch of Slavic tales, sometimes scary but always fascinating, living in her quirky house on chicken legs. Josh will dig into this spellbinding story, uncovering the mysteries of Baba Yaga and showing us why she’s such a legendary figure in folklore. It’s a tale full of twists, turns, and a dash of magic, perfect for anyone who loves a good mystery with a side of spookiness. So, grab a snack, settle in, and let’s get lost in the mystery together, Mystery Inc style!

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Then, Shane takes us on an inspiring journey into the life of Helen Keller, a woman who overcame incredible odds to leave an indelible mark on the world. Despite losing her sight and hearing at a young age, Keller's extraordinary journey of learning and communication broke barriers and challenged perceptions. Shane delves into her life story, unraveling the myths and highlighting the triumphs of this incredible figure. It's a tale that proves the human spirit's resilience and the power of determination.

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1. Foul Play: Crime Series
2. Music City 911
3. Crimes from the East 
4. Cults, Crimes, Cabernet 
5. A Nefarious Nightmare 
6. Crimelines 
7. The Asian Madness Podcast 

1. Once Upon A Crime 
2. PNW Haunts & Homicides
3. The Trail Went Cold 
4. Coffee & Cases
5. Already Gone 
6. Twisted and Uncorked 
7. Mystery Inc 

1. Foul Play: Crime Series
2. Music City 911
3. Crimes from the East 
4. Cults, Crimes, Cabernet 
5. A Nefarious Nightmare 
6. Crimelines 
7. The Asian Madness Podcast 

1. Once Upon A Crime 
2. PNW Haunts & Homicides
3. The Trail Went Cold 
4. Coffee & Cases
5. Already Gone 
6. Twisted and Uncorked 
7. Mystery Inc 

1. Crimelines
2. Rotten to the Core
3. Frightful
4. Mind over Murder
5. The Trail Went Cold
6. The Hidden Staircase
7. Hometown History

1. Wicked Deeds
2. Obscura: A True Crime Podcast
3. Hillbilly Horror Stories 
4. History Goes Bump
5. Judgy Crime Girls
6. Foul Play: Crime Series

1. Crimelines
2. Rotten to the Core
3. Frightful
4. Mind over Murder
5. The Trail Went Cold
6. The Hidden Staircase
7. Hometown History

1. Wicked Deeds
2. Obscura: A True Crime Podcast
3. Hillbilly Horror Stories 
4. History Goes Bump
5. Judgy Crime Girls
6. Foul Play: Crime Series

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In this episode, the brothers venture into the depths of the Appalachian Mountains to uncover a spine-chilling legend, then switch gears to delve into the disturbing case of Subway's former spokesperson, child predator Jared Fogle. One of the hosts even reveals a personal encounter he once had with Jared!

With years of podcasting experience between them, Shane from Foul Play: Crime Series and Josh, the fabulous queer queen podcaster from Rotten to the Core, team up to serve you the perfect blend of humor, intrigue, and thrills to satisfy your craving for all things mysterious.

Mystery Inc is the crime and mystery talk show where Shane and Josh Waters tackle murder, enigmatic mysteries, A L I E N S, legends, and of course, the occasional piping hot tea. So, hop in the Mystery Machine with the Waters brothers and embark on this spine-tingling adventure that you won't want to miss!

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Between them the brothers have been in podcasting since Shane started Foul Play: Crime Series in 2008. Josh is the fabulous queer queen podcaster from Rotten to the Core and together they provide the perfect amount of humor in their show - while also satisfying that inner mystery we all need in our lives.

Mystery Inc is a crime & mystery talk show where brothers Shane and Josh Waters talk about murder, shady mysteries, A L I E N S, legends, and of course the occasional tea.

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