Listen now as Rachel and Alli discuss the most dramatic temper tantrum of all time. Marvin Heeymer felt like the local government and citizens of Granby, CO were putting him down. Not enjoying the fallout around him by the zoning commission and the refusal to make an agreement with a well to do family for sale of his property at an astronomical ask…

Shawn Grate was a ladies man, with an extreme dark side. He was described as a nice guy with charming eyes who brutally murdered 5 women. This all culminated in 2016 when one of his victims was able to place a 911 call after Shawn passed out after brutally abusing her. The call lead police to a house of horrors! Listen in as we talk about Shawn's e…

Since the water level at Lake Mead in Nevada has dropped 170 feet, dead bodies are rising to the surface. So far, there have been 6 human remains found, with an unknown number still hiding below the surface. Listen now to Episode 174 - Lake Mead to hear the history of the lake and what we know about the bodies that have been found so far. Available…

Mary Vincent's parents were going through a divorce and at the age of 15 she left home. Tired of living in cars, she decided to hitchhike her way to stay with her grandfather in Corona, CA. Unfortunately Mary never made it to Corona, Mary was picked up by 51 year old Larry Singleton. Larry seemed like a nice old man, and she had many miles left on …

This is episode surrounds itself around the poisoning murder of Mary Yoder in 2015, To this day, there is controversy surrounding the murder and conviction of Katie Conley. Listen as we dive into the events that took place and what we think happened in Episode 172 - The Murder of Mary Yoder. Shout out to Jamy for doing the episode notes and as alwa…

This story is WILD! David Nilsen was the Jeffrey Dahmer of London from 1978 to 1983 where he killed up to 17 young men. David stored bodies under the floorboards, kitchen sink, any other random places around the house. He strangled most of his victims, but some he nursed back to health and LET GO! Buckle up as Rachel and Alli discuss Episode 171 - …

In 2008, Julie Jensen was found dead in her bed by her husband Mark Jensen of an apparent suicide. Little did Mark know, Julie had given a letter to her neighbors telling them that if anything happened to her, to give the note to the police. In the letter, from beyond the grave, Julie said that if anything happened to her, it was at the hands of he…

An unidentified perpetrator, known as the Texarkana Phantom Killer committed several murders and assaults in Texarkana through the spring of 1946. Five people were killed, and three were wounded. Was the killer ever caught? Listen to episode 169 - The Texarkana Phantom Killer available now! Merch Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mystery-hist…

Sydney Loofe failed to show up at work on November 16th, 2017 after going on a second date with a girl she met on Tinder named "Audrey". She had shared pictures of her date with a few friends who took to Tinder to locate the mysterious "Aubrey" after Sydney's disappearance...and guess what....they found "Aubrey". The police were able to track down …

Gather round children and listen to the tale of The Cross Country Killer. Glen Rogers grew up right down the road from us in Hamilton, Ohio where through a hard upbringing and questionable morals he turned into a complete monster. He claimed to have killed 70 or more people all over the country. One of them could have even been Nicole Brown Simpson…

In this week's episode, we discuss Posey Chapel in La Porte County, IN. The chapel was built in 1841 and was burnt down. They rebuilt the chapel which was burned down again in 1972 by arsonists. A pavilion now stands where the church once was. We discuss the haunted history of Posey Chapel and Cemetery; like a preacher being hung on a tree that sti…

Allan Legere was a man that terrorized a town in Canada. He was able to escape from a New Brusnwick prison after committing a terrible crime and taking two innocent people's lives. Instead of running as far from home as he possibly could, he headed right back to town to punish those that convicted him...and punish them he did. Listen to learn about…

Richard Rodriguez was born into the Children of God cult in 1975. His mother Karen was married to David Berg and the two ran the cult. David prophesized that Richard would be the prophet and made him prominent in the cult at a very young age. David instructed Richard's nanny Angela to keep a book called "The Davidito" accounting Richard's life and …

What's your favorite scary movie? Tune in now to Episode 163 - The Mystery History Halloween Special to find out our favorites! Available now!! Merch Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mystery-history-podcast Join our $2 or $5 tier Patreon to receive 140+ bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/MysteryHistoryPodcast --- Support this podcast: h…

Port Arthur, Tasmania, was a penal colony that ran from 1853 until 1855 located on an Australian Peninsula. The prisoners were forced into manual labor and endured harsh psychological punishment. They were not allowed to speak and were withheld food frequently. This site, obviously, is now haunted. The historic society even has a paranormal ledger …

Shanda Sharer was a 12 year old girl in 1992 living in New Albany, IN when she met a girl in detention named Amanda. The two became best friends. Amanda's girlfriend Melinda (16) hated Shanda and their blossoming friendship and came up with a plan to scare Shanda, who she secretly had a crush on. She enlisted the help of 3 girls, Toni, Laurie, and …

In Part 2 we discuss the crimes committed by the Golden State Killer from 1979 to 1986. Rapes and murders continued to litter the state of California in the wake of an invisible perpetrator. A break in the case did not occur until 2017 while using samples from crime scenes against genetic genealogy narrowing the pool of suspects from everyone in th…

On this week's episode, Alli and Rachel talk about the beginning crimes of who would later become known as The Golden State Killer. They discuss The Visalia Ransacker, The Cordova Cat Burglar, the Exeter Ransacker and the East Area Rapist (spoiler alert: it is all the same guy). There were so many crimes committed it is amazing that these were all …

In Part 2, we discuss the arrests, trials, and releases of the defendants in the Mineloa Swingers Club case. We review John Cantrell's interesting arrest for lewd act upon a child brought forth by an adoptive daughter who had been in their care since she was 7 and the absolutely travesty that surrounds this case that ruined so many lives. Get our N…

In Part 1, Rachel and Alli discuss the life of Margie & John Cantrell, who were career foster parents that took custody of 3 siblings in 2004 after moving from CA to Mineloa, TX. Shelby, Hunter, and Carly, all under the age of 7 came to live with Margie & John after they were removed from their mother's home by CPS. Margie, being in the business of…

In this week's episode we discuss Randall Woodfield, later known as the I-5 Killer. Randall had a great childhood and could have been a star in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers, but couldn't stop himself from exposing himself in public. After having 10+ indecent exposure cases against him, he was let go and set his sights on theft, rape, and even…

Daniel Perez aka Lou Castro was a con man who created a cult called the Angel's Cult Landing where he convinced people he had 3 angel's living inside him and that he could make things happen. Really, he was a money hungry sex fiend who prayed on his followers. It eventually lead him to kill or talk them into killing themselves so the cult could col…

A married man with children, a business owner running his own bakery, a known decorated hunter, and a mass murder. In Part 2, we discuss the many women that were assaulted and some that were murdered by Robert Hansen. We review what happened after he was caught for his crimes, and what was going on with his WIFE. Listen now to Episode 154- Robert H…

In Part 1, we discuss Robert Hansen, the Butcher Baker of Alaska's early life, first documented crimes, and how he snowballed into a serial killer. In the 70's the 800-mile Trans-Alaska Pipeline System was being built in Alaska which led to 28,000 men flooding the city to work on construction. Because of the additional men, strip club's were erecte…

In this episode we discuss The Duggar family. We review how they came to fame, the scandal that brought them to their knees, and their deep seeded roots in the IBLP. Who are the Duggars? Who is the IBLP? What did Josh Duggar do? Find out answers to all your burning questions in Episode 152 - The Duggars - Shiny Happy People Problems - available now…

In Part 2 of Dean Corll - The Candyman Killer we jump back in where we left off, with Elmer having shot Dean to death in self defense. With coaxing from his friend Timothy, the police were called, and Elmer confesses to all the murders that took place implicating Dean, David, and himself. We dive deep into the tragedy that befell the boys that were…

Dean Corll had a very normal upbringing for someone who turned into quite a psychopath. His mother owned a candy store that he worked at where he befriended a young boy, David. Later, after the candy company closed, he enlisted the young boy to help lure other young boys to his many rented living spaces where he raped and murdered them. They then e…

Anna Nicole Smith was born Vickie Lynn Hogan in Mexia, Texas in 1967. Her dream was to become a model and in 1991 after meeting J. Howard Marshall, Oil Tycoon, at a strip club, her dreams started to become reality. She landed Playmate of the Year in 1993 and signed a lucrative modeling gig with Guess Jeans following the famous Claudia Shiffer. Fame…

Jonelle Matthews disappeared on December 20th, 1984 when she was just twelve years old in Greeley, Colorado. Her disappearance remained a mystery for decades and decades despite the efforts of her family, the community of Greeley and the Greeley police department. Finally, in 2019 the case picked back up - come listen to Allison and Rachel discuss …

Joseph Kallinger asked his 13-year old son Michael to help him carry out a horrific plan that was spoken to him by God, in the form of a disembodied head he referred to as Charlie. The plan was to kill young boys and sever their penises. The two took a road trip through Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland, torturing families along the way. Need …

Serial killer Henry Louis Wallace killing spree began in 1990 with the murder of Tashonda Bethea in his hometown of Barnwell, South Carolina. He relocated and went on to rape and murder nine women in Charlotte, North Carolina between 1992 and 1994. Most of the women he had a connection to. He was arrested on March 13, 1994. After a subsequent trial…

In Part 1 we did a dive into the history of Cresson and in Part 2 we discuss why this place is known to be a paranormal trifecta. We discuss Allison's visit to the site, her experiences, and other's experiences with the paranormal while investigating. Tune in now to hear one of the most touching events that occurred during Allison and her cousin's …

In this episode we talk about the history of Cresson Sanitorium and Prison, where Alli did a paranormal investigation over Memorial Day weekend. This facility is a paranormal trifecta starting as a tuberculosis sanitorium, then changing into a mentally handicapped hospital, finally turning into a correctional facility. We discuss some famous prison…

Come listen as Alli & Rachel discuss the serial killer that left depression-era Cleveland, Ohio terrified. 13 confirmed related murders of mostly unidentified victims. The victims were often decapitated and missing appendages. Atrocities committed by someone familiar with human anatomy and skilled with weapons, and yet no one was ever formally char…

In this episode we discuss some movies you know are cursed, and some movies you don't. Dive in as we discuss 18 movies that had strange happenings during and after filming. Wizard of Oz - 1939 Rosemary's Baby - 1986 The Exorcist - 1973The Omen - 1976 Cannibal Holocaust - 1980 Poltergeist - 1982The Twilight Zone Movie - 1983Maximum Overdrive - 1986G…

Come hear what we know about the mysterious 27 Club. Learn about some of it's very famous "members" - Robert Johnson, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Brian Jones and Jimi Hendrix along with some honorable mentions and how they met their tragic ends. Join our $2 or $5 tier Patreon to receive 100+ bonus episodes, and coupon codes for discounted merch. ht…

Crystal Theobold was 24 years old when she was gunned down in a car by a stranger. Enraged by her death, the family decided to take matters into their own hands and Crystal's 13 year old cousin created multiple fake Myspace accounts trying to locate the car that was used in her murder. Did the family find anything on these fake Myspace profiles? We…

Elizabeth Jane Cochran aka Nellie Bly was a trailblazer and one hell of an influential woman! She agreed to feign insanity way back in 1887 when she was only 23 years old, to investigate the conditions at the infamous Blackwell Asylum for Women for none other than Joseph Pulitzer's newspaper. Come listen to us discuss the interesting life of Nellie…

Dennis Rader was a family man, the head of a church, a Boy Scout leader, and the infamous serial killer known as BTK. He had desires at a young age of torturing and binding women from a young age, and when he was 29 years old, finally acted on those desires. In total, Dennis was responsible for murdering 10 people, by binding, torturing them, and k…

Bobby Kent & Marty Puccio met in the 3rd grade and their friendship grew into a codependency. Bobby was abusive to Marty and Marty's girlfriend Lisa. Lisa introduced one of her friends, Ali, to Bobby in hopes it would take the heat off of her and Marty. This caused a wild chain of events that led to 7 "friends" murdering Bobby and leaving him in a …

In Part 2, we dive straight in to the murder of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman, and dissect the trial of OJ Simpson who was arrested for her murder. Do you think OJ is guilty? Let's all remember he's an actor, and he put on the performance of his life trying on that glove.Join our $2 or $5 tier Patreon to receive 100+ bonus episodes, and coupon codes…

OJ Simpson, was a NFL Football player who quickly turned into a house hold name. He starred in commercials, TV shows, and even had a part in the first Naked Gun Movie. OJ had been married, when he met Nicole Brown working at a private club in Beverly Hills. The two quickly fell in love. In Part 1 of this episode, we discuss OJ's early life, marriag…

This episode was too good not to share with everyone. Rarely does a case leave us with a happy ending. Greg Kelley was a high school football star with a loving girlfriend, Gaebri Anderson, who was close to achieving his dream of attending the University of Texas on a scholarship when it all fell apart... This is a rollercoaster ride of wrongful co…

Cameron Todd Willingham - A story involving a tragic fire, an open and shut case, and a guy who on the surface seemed very deserving of his fate. Come listen as Alli and Rachel discuss what transpired and how things could have been handled differently. Episode 134 on Todd Cameron Willingham - Wrongful Conviction? - AVAILABLE NOW!! Join our $2 or $5…

What really is a pyramid scheme? What's a Ponzi scheme? And the heck is the difference? Ever joined a multi-level marketing company? We talk about that too and review some of the most popular pyramid, Ponzi, and MLM companies, over the years. How do you stay vigilant with all of these schemes flying around? We'll tell you what red flags you should …

It's Valentine's Day and what better way to celebrate than with Mobs, Murder and Mayhem?! Join us as we go through the history of Chicago's most infamous gangsters and their grisly crimes and attempts at retribution all leading up to one of the deadliest gang related massacres in the history of the United States, and happened 94 years ago, today. T…

Kara Nichols disappeared on October 9, 2012 when she was 19 years old. Kara had some issues in her past and was using drugs. She told her family that she was getting modeling gigs, but she was really prostituting to get money to fuel her habit. After Kara's brother did not hear from her in a few days, he reported her missing to the El Paso County S…

Fawn Marie Mountain was a 25 year old woman in 2012, who had an abusive, controlling, psychotic girlfriend. After Fawn cut off all communication from her family due to her domineering relationship, she sudden was missing. Her girlfriend, Heather, who always kept tabs on Fawn, was very flippant about the fact that Fawn was gone. Listen now as we dis…

In part 2 we learn the fate of 2 more victims of The Craigslist Killer, Ralph Geirger and Timothy Kern. Did they ever find out who this mysterious employer "Jack" was? Is he brought to justice? Find out now in Episode 129 - Part 2 of Richard Beasley. Episode art: @jamy.gearhart.art Join our $2 or $5 tier Patreon to receive 100+ bonus episodes, and …

Scott Davis answered an ad in 2011 for a caretaker position in Akron, OH at a 688-acre ranch. He was left bleeding from a gunshot wound in his elbow hours after meeting his new employer. David Paulely answered an ad in 2011 for a caretaker position in Akron, OH at a 688-acre ranch. He has been missing for 2 weeks. Listen now to Episode 128, Part 1 …