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Each year 1,100 people, on average, get lost in the wilderness in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. 90% of those that become lost are found alive, 8 % are located deceased, and the other 2% simply vanish without a trace. Our host Tanner Hoskins, Director of the Pacific Northwest Missing Persons Project and Co-founder of Pacific Northwest Bigfoot Search, shares the mysterious true stories of children and adults who inexplicably disappeared while recreating in the great outdoors of t ...
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Northwest of Normal is a true crime podcast featuring stories from the Pacific Northwest. Hosts Meghan and Jon share harrowing stories from their neck of the woods. They focus on victims and their families and dive into the deeper elements of these stories, exploring wider cultural implications of law, punishment, psychology, and the human condition.
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We're into weird shit and so is your mom! We're three friends, searching for strange and unusual stories from all around the Pacific Northwest and slightly beyond, to tell the world and beyond.
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The Vanishing Point

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Six hundred thousand people are reported missing each year. Most are isolated events without a common thread. But in some instances, the victims are linked by one key detail…location. From the creators of Up and Vanished, The Vanishing Point transports listeners to the last known location shared by multiple missing individuals, uncovering new details about their cases and the significance of the area. In this six episode installment, we’ll take you to Hoopa, California, home of the Hoopa Val ...
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PNW Haunts & Homicides

PNW Haunts and Homicides

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Join Caitlyn and Cassie as they chat about true crime, the paranormal, and all kinds of spooky sh*t in the Pacific Northwest. Just two "normal-ish" friends who wanted more local, creepy stories so they never sleep or leave their houses again. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pnw-haunts-homicides--5955451/support.
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With a mutual fascination for true crime, Emily and Alisha have taken it upon themselves to explore the depravity that holds a special place in the Pacific Northwest. Murder in the Rain examines the brutality, history, and humanity of these notorious murders. With the help of authors, psychologists, detectives, victim's families, and their producer Josh, Murder in the Rain brings an understanding as to who the victims were while investigating the killer's origins and motives. For images and ...
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PNW Weirdness

Jen, Alicia & Vanessa

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Welcome to Pacific Northwest Weirdness, where we talk about murders, disappearances, creepy cryptids and other mysteries from the Southeastern point of Alaska, to the San Francisco Bay! We have a blast and you will feel like you are right there with us! Intro Music - "Day of Chaos" by Kevin MacLeod
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Three‘s a Crime: A True Crime Podcast

Three‘s a Crime: A True Crime Podcast

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Based out of the Pacific Northwest, we are three very different, boisterous women who love giving you all the nitty gritty details of your favorite True Crime cases. The best part? 2 of the 3 hosts are hearing the story for the very first time, on-air, with YOU! So get ready to laugh and engage in the banter like you're hanging out with 3 of your besties. Being from the PNW, we have a passion for our local crimes, but we also cover disappearances and unsolved casess from all over the world, ...
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Urge to Kill - VS

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Just after celebrating a bachelorette party in July 2016, Kaylee Sawyer disappeared in the middle of the night. The horrific details of her brutal rape and eventual death shook the residents of a quiet town in the Pacific Northwest. Her killer would go on to terrorize several other families in a multi-state crime spree, simply because he said he had the “urge to kill.” We’ll follow investigators as they uncover the wild twists and turns of this case, and speak to each of his victims who were ...
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Anxious and Afraid The Pod

Anxious and Afraid The Pod

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A podcast hosted by Abby and Shawna, two gals from the Pacific Northwest who love to talk about true crime, the paranormal, conspiracies, and everything in-between. Listen in as the girls switch off each episode, telling each other a story that makes them feel especially anxious and afraid.
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True Crime Podcast spilling all the details on killers and creeps from the Pacific Northwest with host, Ginger the True Crime Queen! *Explicit SARCASTIC Language* Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truecrimequeen/support
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Unpacking The Eerie

Unpacking the Eerie

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Unpacking the Eerie is a passion project that merges the intersections of our dark curiosities with our deeply held values. Each episode we’ll dig past the surface of morbid fascination, scavenging for unasked questions surrounding the stories that creep the hell out of us. We hope that when you listen, you’ll experience the feels, the enjoyment, the horror and interludes of comedic relief that we do. - 2 politicized social workers based in the Pacific Northwest, USA. Visit our website at ww ...
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The Pacific Northwest is known for it's beautiful coastline, green interior, rainy weather, and spectacular mountains, but because of all of this it's also the perfect place to go missing.
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The Unidentifieds

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There are 120 unidentified human remains in Oregon – cases exist in all but three counties. Most were discovered in the Pacific Northwest wilderness, parts of their skeleton scattered in between rocks and twigs, and most go unfound and unidentified for decades. The Unidentifieds, a narrative podcast hosted by Regan Mertz and Dave Killen for The Oregonian/OregonLive, tells the story of four of those cold cases and how online genealogy and forensic anthropology helped families get closure.
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What Happens in the Woods

What happens In the woods

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We're just your average couple, living normal lives, who happen to be obsessed with everything related to true crime. Shortly after relocating to the great Pacific Northwest, we realized there were stories upon gruesome stories to be told from this region. And we want nothing more than to share them with you. So come join us every first and third Friday of the month as we take a deep look into the dark and twisted. It isn't for the feint of heart, but we promise it will be worth it. ​And rem ...
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We covered this case almost 3 years ago on our Patreon. At the time, the case was unsolved and there wasn’t a lot of information available to the public. Since then, there have been multiple arrests and a trial. This is the case of the Careaga family murders. Connect with Us Check out our fan perks! Support the shop on Etsy or Threadless ----------…
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We are very excited to have our second episode with Todd S. Davis from Tacoma Washington! In this episode we discuss War Games "want to play a game?", Short Circuit, and The Mountain. We delve deep into the PNW connection with these films and discuss everything from nuclear holocaust to lobotomies, and everything in between. Enjoy!…
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It's been an amazing 5 years here at Murder in the Rain. In this episode, we are answering listener questions! Kick back and half a laugh with us and we'll get back to our regular scheduled content next week. For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at…
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On September 27th, 2006, the tranquility of a typical school day was shattered by the arrival of a man in his 50s, armed and filled with dark intentions. This is the heart-wrenching story of the 2006 Platte Canyon High School hostage crisis in Bailey, Colorado. We unravel the chilling events that unfolded that fateful day, from the cryptic surveill…
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Buckle up, there's a lot of information to dissect in this episode. From what our team did in the Molalla River Recreation Corridor searching for Don Parkins to reports of UAPs and UFOs seen in an area where an Iowa trucker, David Schultz, vanished in November of 2023. While we usually refrain from discussing theories in this podcast the disappeara…
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This episode takes us to Sequim, Washington to cover the murders of Denise Stenson and Frank Hoerner. Connect with Us Podcast Perks ____________________________________________ Sources: Jury deliberates in retrial of 1993 double killing | Peninsula Daily News amnesty.org High court throws out conviction of Washington man on death row STATE v. STENS…
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This podcast episode delves into the rich history and chilling hauntings of Manresa Castle in Port Townsend, WA. The building started as the family home of Charles Eisenbeis, transitioned to a Jesuit training college, and currently operates as a hotel. As we explore the reported hauntings with our friend Cristina from Espooky Tales, we include some…
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Last week we mentioned that this week’s episode is very special to us and is very different from our usual format. When Danielle Tudor was in town a few weeks ago for a political event, she was kind enough to schedule time with us to give us an update of sorts. So, we went to her mother’s home and sat down with Danielle Tudor and Tiffany Edens, bot…
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TW: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE On September 20, 2017, 24-year-old Alisha Canales-McGuire was shot in the doorway of her sister’s home while she was babysitting her 2 nieces and nephew. The family’s live-in nanny was also in the home that night and she called 911. Alisha was dead by the time police arrived. Who killed Alisha? Domestic Violence Hotline Connec…
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Hiiiiiii guys....were back! Did you miss us? We know we took a little time (a year) off completely unannounced. BUT WE'RE BACK BITCHES!! We wanted to give you some life updates, and get an idea of how things will be moving forward. love you & mean it! Emily, Tori + Lindsey We love our Weirdlings!! Thank you for supporting us ya bunch of freaks. -Em…
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Up and Vanished presents... Status: Untraced. In 2016, survivalist and world traveler Justin Alexander goes missing in the Parvati Valley while on a spiritual trek into the Himalayan Mountains. While the circumstances of his disappearance point to murder, a chilling message he left behind throws everything into question: “I should return mid-Septem…
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In an area known for its natural beauty lies a darker underbelly, we delve into the chilling mysteries lurking beneath the serene landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. It’s a place where isolated roads and dense forests have provided the perfect cover for notorious serial killers like the Green River Killer. Step into the shadows of the Pacific Nort…
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It’s the Murder in the Rain update episode! This is a time for us to give you updates on the cases we cover, share notable news stories and more! This week, you can expect to hear about… Patreon Shoutouts! A run down of the many Sean “Diddy” Combs allegations Update on the “Portland Jogger Rapist” survivors Tiffany Edens and Danielle Tudor from our…
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Chet Hanson, 27 year old Male, missing since November 11th, 1997 Last Seen: Walking along the Deer Creek Trail inside Mount Rainier National Park. Description of clothing and gear: Shorts (unknown color) Fleece Jacket (Unknown color) Hiking Boots (unknown color) Chet also had a 35 LB bag of camera gear; including a tri-pod and multiple lenses Joe W…
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TW: SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE April is National Sexual Assault Awareness month. According to the Center for Disease Control, sexual violence affects millions of people every year in the United States. According to RAINN, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted every 68 seconds. 1 in 4 women have experienced either a completed or attempted rape. Besides…
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Ever wandered through the misty, evergreen expanses of the Pacific Northwest and felt a shiver down your spine? Embark on a chilling exploration into the haunting landscapes, where beauty intertwines with a history of darkness. We take you from the haunting beauty of the region’s deep forests to the bustling excitement of the Washington State Fair.…
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Last week, I told you about Robert Silveria aka Sidetrack aka The Boxcar Killer, and his years-long series of murders. Sidetrack traveled at will, with no record of his movements, and his pool of victims were the unhoused, the drifters, and the fellow rail hoppers he encountered. People on the fringe- the kind who wouldn't be missed. This week, the…
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Join us for a guest episode and round-table discussion between four Palestinians in the diaspora, Muhamed, Battuul, Firas, Vinny & Michlin. In part two of this two-part conversation, our guests shed light on the brutality of the Israeli occupation and the people's movements to resist it. This episode unpacks zionism, land sovereignty and also offer…
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TW: RAPE/SEXUAL ASSAULT Today's case takes us to Acme, Washington. Amanda (Mandy) Stavik was 18 years old, recently graduated high school, and had just started as a freshman at Central Washington University. She had her whole life ahead of her. But tragically, that life was cut short when she came home for Thanksgiving break in November 1989. Conne…
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Missing Person: Stefan Bissert Date Missing: January 20th, 1992. Age: 23 years From: Bad Oeynhausen, Germany Basic information; An Exchange Student from Germany studying Physics at Oregon State University Last Known Location: In close proximity to Deer Lake, inside the Daniel J. Evans Wilderness, Olympic National Forest, Clothing Description: Light…
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Women have disappeared from the backroads of the western United States for decades. Today, we visit two of these cases. One eventually gets solved. The other has grown as cold as a Wyoming winter. Sources Wikipedia – Lil’ Miss Murder “The True Story Behind the Lil’ Miss Murder” by Rachel Souerbry for Ranker Wikpedia – Disappearance of Amy Wroe Bech…
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This week we’re exploring the haunted history of Port Townsend, WA at the Point Wilson Lighthouse in Fort Worden State Park, with Cristina from Espooky Tales. The current Keeper of the Light, Mel, guides us to the top of the lighthouse. Sharing history, paranormal encounters, and some exciting things currently happening here. Join us as we share wh…
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In this week's episode, Abby brings us back to the true crime of it all with the horrible story of Daniel LaPlante. Although this story is chock-full of disclaimers and content warnings, the gang forges ahead with the story about a disturbed teenager who would go on to commit heinous crimes against the Bowen family and the Gustafson family during t…
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Part 1: "Butchered Up" By the mid-nineteen-nineties, the United States population of train tramps and hobos dropped to only a few thousand from their Depression-era numbers of two million plus. This turn-around began in 1941, when the U.S. began actions during WWII, which led to the military draft, and "the creation of millions of jobs in defense a…
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Join us for a guest episode and round-table discussion between four Palestinians in the diaspora, Muhamed, Battuul, Firas, Vinny & Michlin. In part one of this two-part conversation, we are given the gift of listening to our guests talk about Palestine, Palestinian resistance, indigeneity, historical memory, cross-movement solidarity and so much mo…
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Part 2: The Dream Has Never Changed Last week I spoke about perpetrator, rapist and murderer Bruce Bradley Bushey. This week, we aren’t talking about him, but about his victims Barbara and her son Patrick. In different ways, Barbara and Patrick both lost their lives to the same man. Today I’ll talk with Patrick about what he remembers of his mother…
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This week we're introducing you to our friends from Espooky Tales! Look for our collaboration with Cristina very soon! 👻 💕 Miriam Rodriguez was born and raised in San Fernando, Tamaulipas. Miriam's youngest daughter, Karen, was taken by the cartel and even though the Rodriguez family payed the ransom money, the cartel did not return Karen. Miriam t…
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TW: Sexual Abuse/Rape of a Child This episode covers the life and crimes of Mary Kay Letourneau. This episode discusses the sexual abuse/rape of a child; while no details are discussed, please listen with caution as this is a sensitive subject. Connect with Us National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 -------------------------------- Sources:…
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After a man fails to appear in court on a weapons charge, the US government takes matters into their own hands. The escalation leaves three people dead and raises fundamental questions about the meaning of protection, freedom, and individualism. Sources Ruby Ridge – Wikipedia Randy Weaver – Wikipedia “Ruby Ridge Federal Siege” on Forgotten History …
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In this podcast episode, hosts Caitlyn and Cassie read a creepy email from listener Michelle, who shares a spooky experience in her home involving a possible attached entity. They discuss ways to approach the situation and offer advice. The episode also includes emotional reflections on guest Kate Wallinga the host of Ignorance was Bliss and her im…
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In this week's episode, Shawna and Abby have a lot of catching up to do, especially after Shawna's return from Mexico. If you want to skip to the story, we understand that; the time stamp you're looking for is 20:40. After catching up, Shawna delves into the mysterious missing person case of Brian Shaffer, a young American medical student who went …
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Part 1: "When You Stop Breathing" When a woman’s body was discovered partially undressed, strangled, and abandoned near the Green River in Washington, it was quickly assumed she had been yet another victim of the Green River Killer. Thankfully, witnesses came forward and gave accurate accounts of what happened to Barbara Jean Hegadorn that night. T…
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Season 4 of “Up and Vanished: In the Midnight Sun” is available now. Host Payne Lindsey heads to the subarctic town of Nome, Alaska to lead a new investigation into the 2020 disappearance of Alaska Native Florence Okpealuk. Check out episode 1, “No Place Like Nome,” and catch up on the rest of the season now, just search Up and Vanished in your pod…
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