Straight-Up Enigmas: Recent Episodes
Jaden McKell
A podcast to explore the unexplained, Straight-Up Enigmas discusses paranormal and supernatural events, as well as true crime, cold cases, and other mysteries.
Who was the Westfield Watcher? While Derek Broaddus and his family maintains to this day that an unhinged and dangerous neighbor must have sent the unsettling letters, others believe that the Broadduses may even have created The Watcher themselves. Stay with us as we explore the terrifying letters of the neighborhood stalker known as the Westfield Watcher.
Thank you to our sponsor, Best Fiends! www.bestfiends.com
Special guest narration by Edward October of OctoberPod: https://www.octoberpodvhs.com/
Articles in Research/Narration:
https://patch.com/new-jersey/westfield/truth-or-tale-mystery-westfield-watcher
https://www.thecut.com/2018/11/the-haunting-of-657-boulevard-in-westfield-new-jersey.html
https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/news/a39179/five-real-life-horror-stories/
https://allthatsinteresting.com/the-watcher-house
Music:
Gathering Darkness by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100849 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Dopplerette by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100659 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
This House by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100659 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Long Note One and Two by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100659 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Metaphysik by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400056 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
“Straight-Up Enigmas” theme song written by Chuck Flyer.
Straight Up Strange Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/.
This episode was produced and edited by host, Jaden McKell.
In September 2019, 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow and 17-year-old Tylee Ryan disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Family members had heard nothing from them for months, but the children’s parents never reported the minors missing. Law enforcement visited the home of JJ and Tylee’s mother, Lori Vallow, that November to perform a welfare check on the children. Authorities later located Vallow and her husband, Chad Daybell, in Hawaii, where police finally arrested Vallow in February 2020 — months before investigators found JJ and Tylee’s remains on Daybell’s property. Are Vallow and Daybell responsible for the children’s deaths? Did they have anything to do with the mysterious deaths of Daybell’s first wife, Tammy, and Vallow’s estranged husband, Charles? Stay with us as we remember the victims, JJ and Tylee, and discuss what we know so far about Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell.
Thank you to our sponsor, Best Fiends! www.bestfiends.com
Promo by All Crime No Cattle: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-crime-no-cattle/id1327729036
Articles for Research/Narration:
https://www.thecut.com/2021/05/doomsday-couple-chad-daybell-lori-vallow-what-to-know.html
https://www.12news.com/article/news/crime/lori-vallow-daybell-medically-incompetent/75-d15d83fe-2cc5-42e4-8b61-595bd781c2b4
https://www.deseret.com/u-s-world/2021/5/25/22453673/lori-vallow-chad-daybell-story-recap
https://www.deseret.com/utah/2020/8/3/21352614/daybell-hearing-could-offer-new-details-in-missing-kids-case-idaho-lori-vallow-chad-jj-tylee
https://heavy.com/entertainment/2020/05/joshua-jj-vallow-tylee-ryan/
Music:
The "Straight-Up Enigmas Theme" was written and created by Chuck Flyer.
Straight Up Strange Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/.
This episode was produced and edited by host, Jaden McKell.
Frequency is everywhere — all things in our universe are constantly in motion, vibrating. Even the Earth hums at its own frequency. Knowing about frequency is fascinating, but also important for our well-being. It could impact our physical, mental, and emotional health. Some scientists think that frequency can explain life’s greatest mysteries, the reality or non-reality of ghosts and aliens — even the human consciousness. There are so many enigmas surrounding frequency. Join us as we explore the frequencies that make up Earth’s secret symphony.
Thank you to our sponsor, Best Fiends: www.bestfiends.com
Promo by Spooky Science Sisters: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spooky-science-sisters/id1510472957
Articles for Research/Narration:
https://www.britannica.com/science/frequency-physics
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/could-certain-frequencies/
https://purelysimpleorganicliving.com/vibrations-frequencies/#:~:text=Because%20of%20this%2C%20all%20humans,determine%20and%20differentiate%20vibrational%20patterns.
https://www.drskinhealth.com/blog/schumann-resonance#:~:text=It%20has%20been%20proven%20by,%2Dmind%20control%2C%20and%20grounding.
https://theinspireproject.org/default.asp?contentID=3
https://nautil.us/blog/how-radio-enthusiasts-are-listening-to-earths-secret-symphony
https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/sunearth/news/gallery/schumann-resonance.html
https://eos.org/features/studying-earths-double-electrical-heartbeat
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/the-hippies-were-right-its-all-about-vibrations-man/
https://medium.com/thrive-global/three-hacks-to-boost-your-frequency-af1a6c3887c2
Music:
“Chorus” audio clip provided courtesy of NASA’s INSPIRE project: https://theinspireproject.org/default.asp?contentID=4
“Space Ambience Atmosphere” by Vilkas Sound: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp_0oMPGBZs
Theme song “Straight-Up Enigmas” was created by Chuck Flyer.
Proud member of Straight Up Strange Podcast network! Straight Up Strange Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/.
This episode was produced by host, Jaden McKell. It was edited by Austin Blackwell.
What do TikTok and a 90s horror film have to do with the brutal unsolved murder of a woman in 1980s Chicago? Tune in to our new episode to find out!
Promos:
Reverie True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reverie-true-crime/id1492793721
Crimeatorium: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crimeatorium/id1530070753
Articles in Research/Narration:
https://www.rd.com/list/true-urban-legends/
https://ghoulishmedia.com/candyman-origins/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ABLA_Homes#Ruth_Mae_McCoy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabrini%E2%80%93Green_Homes
https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/cause-of-death/Content?oid=875995
https://www.chicagoreader.com/Bleader/archives/2014/03/14/how-a-story-about-the-horrors-of-housing-projects-became-part-of-a-horror-movie
Music:
Music by Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/user/myuuji.
Theme song “Straight-Up Enigmas” was created by Chuck Flyer.
Proud member of Straight Up Strange Podcast network! Straight Up Strange Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/.
This episode was produced by host, Jaden McKell. It was edited by Austin Blackwell.
Baby monitors are supposed to help give parents peace of mind — but are these devices safe? What happens when a baby monitor captures frightening sights and sounds from inside a child’s room? Are baby monitors a dangerous gateway, inviting both human and ghostly hackers into our homes? Join us as we explore some of the creepiest things ever captured on baby monitors.
Thank you to our sponsor, Best Fiends! www.bestfiends.com
Promo by Legendary Africa: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legendary-africa/id1509442726
Articles for Research/Narration:
https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/1065639/mum-terrifying-moment-ghost-snatch-baby-monitor/
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/you/article-7660549/When-baby-monitors-bump-night-picking-paranormal-activity.html
https://www.madeformums.com/news/this-ghostly-image-caught-in-a-baby-monitor-will-really-spook-you/
https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-baby-monitor-stories/mike-rothschild
https://www.buzzfeed.com/craigsilverman/creeps-hack-baby-monitors-and-say-terrifying-thing
https://www.justforspooks.com/19-creepy-things-heard-through-a-baby-monitor/
https://www.cornettfiction.com/insidious-baby-monitor-scene/
https://www.babygaga.com/15-of-the-creepiest-things-heard-on-a-baby-monitor/
https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/2x0z0z/i_used_to_hack_baby_monitors_one_night_i_learned/
https://www.scaryforkids.com/baby-monitor/
Music:
The "Straight-Up Enigmas Theme" was written and created by Chuck Flyer.
“Angst” and “Dead Silence” by Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSKnkKCKAQVxMUWpZQobuQ
“Good Night” and “Love After Death” by Private Hell Productions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYCOwzTqcGQ
Industrial Music Box by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100812 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Straight Up Strange Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/.
This episode was produced by host, Jaden McKell. It was edited by Austin Blackwell.
On May 16th, 1937, at around 6pm, a woman in her late 20s left a dance hall in Paris and walked quickly toward a bus stop. About 25 minutes later, she entered the metro station and took a seat in an empty first class car while the other passengers crammed into the second-class cars. When the car arrived at the next station forty-five seconds later, the doors opened on a crime scene: the woman, Laetitia Toureaux, sat slouched in her seat, bleeding heavily with a nine-inch dagger buried to its hilt in her neck. The woman died before reaching the hospital and wasn’t able to name her attacker, leaving the Parisian police with a perplexing locked room mystery on their hands. Why was Laetitia killed? Was her murder an assassination? Was she a spy for the Italian government? Listen to join the discussion!
Thank you to our sponsor, Best Fiends! www.bestfiends.com
There is a mention of suicide in this episode. Please, if you're thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 to speak with a counselor today.
Articles for Research/Narration:
https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/217292512.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Laetitia_Toureaux
https://eholgersson.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/laetitia-toureaux-main-study.pdf
https://www.happyscribe.com/public/unsolved-murders-true-crime-stories/e226-laetitia-toureaux-pt
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7525605-murder-in-the-metro
https://listverse.com/2014/03/28/10-completely-mysterious-deaths-well-probably-never-solve/
Music:
Infados by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100449
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Comfortable Mystery 1 - Film Noire by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100287
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Awkward Meeting - Supernatural Haunting by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100574
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Anguish by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400047
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
The "Straight-Up Enigmas Theme" was written and created by Chuck Flyer.
Straight Up Strange Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/.
This episode was produced by host, Jaden McKell. It was edited by Austin Blackwell.
Honored around the world on March 8th, International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, and political achievements of women. International Women’s Day attempts to bring women equal access to rights and opportunities like education, protection under the law, and freedom from violence. I thought one small way I can recognize the accomplishments of women around me is by sharing the incredible shows of lady podcasters! As podcasters and listeners, we should amplify women’s voices by actively seeking out podcasts created and hosted by women. As a way to celebrate women around the world today, please take a few minutes to enjoy these short trailers from podcasts created, hosted, co-hosted, edited, and supported by women. You might just find your new favorite show, and I know all of these lovely ladies would appreciate having their voices heard.
Articles: https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/in-focus/international-womens-day?gclid=Cj0KCQiA7YyCBhD_ARIsALkj54rG-gEmOFRd_sYL4prjyaq5lN0zyaB4QTUAlGiQ81rj1voIfFzcHlYaAqrZEALw_wcB
https://www.thewrap.com/podcast-boys-club-female-host-21-percent-sexism/#:~:text=Overall%2C%20women%20hosted%20just%2023,male%20and%20female%20co%2Dhost
Featured Podcasts:
Crime Divers: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/crime-divers/id1530409967
Horrifying History: https://horrifyinghistory.podbean.com/
Beyond the Rainbow Podcast: https://beyondtherainbowpodcast.com/
Wining About Herstory: https://www.winingaboutherstory.com/
Deadtime Storiez: https://deadtimestoriez.com/
Weird Distractions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weird-distractions-podcast/id1507696925
The BackTracker History Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-backtracker-history-show/id1503364291
Into the Portal: https://www.intotheportal.com/
Folklore on the Rocks: https://www.folkloreontherocks.com/
Nothing Ever Happens in Canada: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nothing-ever-happens-in-canada/id1434418051
True Crime Dark Injustice: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-dark-injustice/id1495228748
Straight-Up Enigmas is a member of the Straight Up Strange network: www.straightupstrange.com.
A quick announcement for listeners and podcasters about our special International Women's Day episode! Email your promo to straightupenigmas@gmail.com or message us on social media with any questions at all. We're on Twitter as @StraightEnigmas and Instagram as @straightupenigmas. We're so excited for this one, and we hope you'll join us on March 8th to celebrate some pretty amazing women in the podcasting community!
Starring George C. Scott, 'The Changeling' (1980) is one of the most acclaimed and terrifying horror films of all time. As frightening as the movie is, the true story of the house that inspired it is even creepier. 'The Changeling' is based on the paranormal events Russell Hunter supposedly experienced while living in an old home in Denver, Colorado, in the late 1960s. Did he really live through a haunting that would go on to inspire a horror movie? Did Hunter barely survive his ghost-infested house, or did he make it all up? Stay with us as we take a closer look at the true story that inspired 'The Changeling.'
Articles for Research/Narration:
https://history.denverlibrary.org/news/denver-house-inspired-horror-film#:~:text=The%201980%20film%20The%20Changeling,Park%20in%20the%20late%201960s.
https://crypticrock.com/seeking-out-the-changeling-35-years-later/
http://lecinemaparadiso.co.uk/review/the-changeling#:~:text=It%20wasn't%20long%20before,the%20haunting%20only%20grew%20worse
http://www.madmonster.com/2020/06/15/the-house-that-doesnt-want-people/
https://www.thewrap.com/podcast-boys-club-female-host-21-percent-sexism/#:~:text=Overall%2C%20women%20hosted%20just%2023,male%20and%20female%20co%2Dhost
Music:
Music by Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/user/myuuji
The "Straight-Up Enigmas" theme song was created by Chuck Flyer.
If you'd like to participate in our International Women's Day episode, please send a 30-60 second promo of your podcast to straightupenigmas@gmail.com.
Promos:
Into the Portal: https://www.intotheportal.com/
That's Strange: https://thatsstrange.net/
ParaReality: https://www.parareality.com/
Straight Up Strange Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/.
This episode was produced by host, Jaden McKell. It was edited by Austin Blackwell.
Witnesses all over the globe have reported experiencing temporal oddities. Could the explanation be related to the paranormal? If someone really can be stuck in a time loop, it opens up countless questions about time and our reality that we have yet to understand. In celebration of Groundhog Day, stay with us as we explore several creepy and unexplained stories about time loops.
Thank you to our sponsor, Memory My Way! Use promo code ENIGMAS to get $5 off your first month when you sign up at www.memorymyway.com.
Promo: Married Mash Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-mash/id1480321541)
Articles Used in Research/Narration:
https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2019/06/bizarre-real-cases-of-people-stuck-in-time-loops/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/01/21/the-man-trapped-inside-a-terrifying-years-long-neurological-time-loop/
https://www.cnn.com/2017/06/01/health/deja-vu-vecu-mosaic-partner/index.html
https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/extrasensory-perceptions/question657.htm
Music:
"Straight-Up Enigmas" was created by Chuck Flyer.
Straight Up Strange Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/. This episode was produced by host, Jaden McKell.
In the late 1980s, Don Decker was interviewed on the national television show, “Unsolved Mysteries,” for being known as “Rainman,” a man who could actually make it rain indoors, and the case is still a mystery to police in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Was Don Decker possessed by a demonic force? How did he make rain appear out of thin air? If it were all just a hoax, how could one man get away with deceiving nine eyewitnesses, several of which were police officers? Stay with us as we explore the haunting of Don Decker.
Thank you to our sponsor, Best Fiends! www.bestfiends.com
Articles/Videos Used in Research/Narration:
https://www.poconorecord.com/article/20130526/news/305260327
https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/rainman-charged-with-arson/523-34b367e9-9450-4cbf-a1ea-362c2bd0a52d
https://unsolved.com/gallery/don-decker/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgF79n6otjc&t=1356s https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Don_Decker
Music:
Music by Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/user/myuuji
Aftermath - Madness Paranoia by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100575
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Long note One by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3992-long-note-one License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Straight Up Strange Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/
This episode was produced by host, Jaden McKell. It was edited by Austin Blackwell. Our theme song, "Straight-Up Enigmas," was written and produced by Chuck Flyer.
In this unique episode, special guest Chris Williamson of Vanished joins us for an inside look at some of the biggest disappearance cases in all of history — including Amelia Earhart, Jack the Ripper, D.B. Cooper, John Wilkes Booth, and more. Chris hosts Vanished along with his co-host, Jennifer Taylor, as part of the Straight Up Strange podcast network. He's also the creator of Chasing Earhart, the world's only Amelia Earhart-dedicated podcast and forthcoming 14 part documentary series. We hope you'll enjoy this fun and very special look at some of the most mysterious vanishings in world history!
Thank you to our sponsor, Best Fiends! www.bestfiends.com
Vanished: www.vanishedshow.com
Chasing Earhart: www.chasingearhart.com
Straight Up Strange Podcast Network: www.straightupstrange.com
Straight-Up Enigmas was created by Jaden McKell. Our theme song, "Straight-Up Enigmas," was created and is owned by Chuck Flyer. This episode was edited by Austin Blackwell.
Join us for the chilling conclusion of M.R. James’ short story, "Lost Hearts!" Aired on Christmas Day in 1973 as a short television film on BBC's A Ghost Story for Christmas, this terrifying tale is about an orphan boy, Stephen Elliott, who is sent to live with his cousin, Mr. Abney, at his remote estate in the country. Stephen will discover the fate of the two children who mysteriously disappeared from the property, as well as the awful secrets kept by his strange and eccentric elderly cousin.
"Lost Hearts:" https://americanliterature.com/author/mr-james/short-story/lost-hearts
Music by Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/user/myuuji
Promo by Invisible Ships: https://invisibleshipspodcast.com/
Straight-Up Enigmas was created by Jaden McKell. Our theme song was created by Chuck Flyer. Our podcast is proud to be part of the Straight Up Strange podcast network.
M.R. James’ short story, "Lost Hearts," aired on Christmas Day in 1973 as a short television film on BBC's A Ghost Story for Christmas. This ghost story tells the tale of an orphan boy, Stephen Elliott, who is sent to live with his cousin, Mr. Abney, at his remote estate in the country. Stephen soon discovers that two other children, who had previously stayed at his cousin’s estate, disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Part 2 of this ghostly tale will be published in our feed within the next few days. Please note that this story may depict certain groups of people in outdated, derogatory terms. These views are very much antiquated and incorrect, and we do not condone any such racist attitudes.
"Lost Hearts:" https://americanliterature.com/author/mr-james/short-story/lost-hearts
Music by Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/user/myuuji
Promo by Your Decisions Matter: https://open.spotify.com/show/2IZT7YCwXxTCJ0QPyQbzx7
Straight-Up Enigmas was created by Jaden McKell. Our theme song was created by Chuck Flyer. Our podcast is proud to be part of the Straight Up Strange podcast network.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but for some, it’s an equally terrifying time of year. On December 6th, 1959, neighbors in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles awoke to the sound of Judye Perelson screaming and pounding on their door with blood-slicked hands. When police arrived on the scene at the Perelson's house, they found Lillian Perelson dead on the bed and her husband, Harold Perelson, also dead from a massive drug overdose — an apparent suicide. But even after Harold Perelson was long gone and the surviving Perelson family members had moved across the country, their home stayed empty for decades. Though it’s passed through a few different owners over the years, there are rumors that the house is more than just a memorial to that tragic December night in 1959 — some say it’s haunted. Join us as we take a tour of the Los Feliz Murder Mansion.
Thank you to our sponsor, Shudder! www.shudder.com (Promo code: enigmas)
Thank you to our sponsor, Best Fiends! (www.bestfiends.com)
Articles/Videos Used in Research/Narration:
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/los-feliz-murder-mansion
https://la.curbed.com/2015/9/21/9920706/los-feliz-murder-house
https://www.dirt.com/gallery/locations/historical-locations/los-feliz-murder-house-sold-perelson-1203343371/lb-los-feliz-murder-house-14/
https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/famous-los-feliz-murder-mansion-in-l-a-for-sale-would-you-want-to-live-in-it/
https://the-line-up.com/los-feliz-murder-house
https://thoughtcatalog.com/natalia-vela/2017/12/10-of-the-most-shocking-murder-cases-that-happened-during-the-holidays/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wstW-VE6ss
https://www.century21.com/property/2475-glendower-place-los-feliz-ca-90027-C2181928427
Music:
Music by Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/user/myuuji
March of the Mind by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100167
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Straight Up Strange Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/
This episode was produced by host, Jaden McKell. It was edited by Austin Blackwell. Our theme song, "Straight-Up Enigmas," was written and produced by Chuck Flyer.
Belle Gunness (also known as Lady Bluebeard, The LaPorte Black Widow, The Mistress of Murder Farm, and Hell’s Belle) was probably one of America’s most prolific serial killers. She might have killed between 25 and 40 people, including women and children, at the turn of the 20th century. Rumors circulated that Lady Bluebeard didn’t actually die in a mysterious fire and most likely faked her death. Did she die in the fire? Did she murder all those people? And did she set the fire to cover her escape from LaPorte? Join us as we explore the mysterious case of the Mistress of Murder Farm.
Thank you to our sponsor, Shudder! www.shudder.com (Promo code: enigmas)
Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/
Articles Used in Research/Narration:
https://www.indystar.com/story/news/history/retroindy/2017/11/10/female-indiana-serial-killer-comely-belle-gunness-loved-her-suitors-death/848023001/
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/morbid-monday-a-nightmare-at-murder-farm
https://laportelibrary.org/at-the-library/explore-local/belle-gunness/
Music:
Measured Paces by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100164
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Lurking Shadows by Myuu. Nervous by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4118-nervousLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Unseen Horrors by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4569-unseen-horrorsLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This House by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4525-this-houseLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Come Play with Me by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400042
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
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This episode was produced by Jaden McKell. It was edited by Austin Blackwell. Our theme song, "Straight-Up Enigmas," was written and produced by Chuck Flyer.
Whether or not the superstitions are real, several tragic and unlucky events have occurred on Friday the 13th, from the unsolved murder of Tupac Shakur and the bombing of Buckingham palace to deadly natural disasters and the birth of the KKK’s first Grand Wizard. In today’s special episode, we’ll explore one devastating plane crash that took place in South America on Friday, October 13, 1972. Was it the unlucky date that caused the catastrophe, leading to dozens of deaths and cannibalism among the survivors? Join us as we explore Uruguayan Flight 571.
Research/Narration Articles:
https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/the-unthinkable-pact-survivors-of-crashed-flight-571-had-to-make/news-story/539c0d2c4b1569f40ba4c1578045900b
https://www.britannica.com/event/Uruguayan-Air-Force-flight-571
https://historycollection.com/how-the-uruguayan-air-force-flight-571-crash-drove-a-rugby-team-to-cannibalism/2/
https://www.insider.com/worst-things-friday-the-13th-2017-12#the-ku-klux-klans-first-grand-wizard-was-born-10
https://www.fearof.net/fear-of-friday-the-13th-phobia-paraskevidekatriaphobia-or-friggatriskaidekaphobia/
Music:
Nervous by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4118-nervous License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Metaphysik by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400056
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Unseen Horrors by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4569-unseen-horrors License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This House by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4525-this-house License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Thank you to our sponsor, Best Fiends! www.bestfiends.com
Promo by 3 Spooked Girls: https://www.3spookedgirls.com/
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This episode was produced by Jaden McKell. It was edited by Austin Blackwell. Our theme song, "Straight-Up Enigmas," was written and produced by Chuck Flyer.
Happy Halloween, listeners! Today’s special episode is a creepy collaboration with several shows in the Straight Up Strange Podcast Network. Together, we narrate W.W. Jacob’s short story, “The Monkey’s Paw,” a terrifying tale reminding you to be careful what you wish for. We’ve got a lot of great voices in this crossover. Be sure to check out all these amazing podcasts by heading to straightupstrange.com. Thanks so much for joining us for the past two weeks for our 13 Nights of Halloween series! We’ll back back with a special episode on Friday, November 13th, then on November 17th with our regularly scheduled episode. Without further ado, let’s begin.
Sound effects from zapsplat.com.
https://americanliterature.com/author/w-w-jacobs/short-story/the-monkeys-paw
In this chilling tale by Edith Nesbit, a man finds his beloved in a "desirable," mysterious home with her throat slit from ear to ear. But is it really her... or a vision of the future? Is there anything he can do to stop it? Listen wherever you find podcasts to find out! We hope you enjoy this terrifying tale as it's definitely been one of our favorites so far. We have one more special episode for you tomorrow (Halloween!), then we take a break until November 13. We hope you'll join us again!
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/40321/40321-h/40321-h.htm#THE_MYSTERY_OF_THE_SEMI-DETACHED
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Posting an ad on Craigslist for black eyed kids to come and find you has a terrifying result (as we knew it would) for the author of this short story. Join us for today's minisode in our 13 Nights of Halloween series! Our next full-length episode will be on Friday, November 13.
Source material:
https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/sunshine-girl/my-black-eyed-kid-encounter-by-jake/
https://tbsnews.net/splash/legend-black-eyed-children-55705
Music:
The Children's Room by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Artist: http://audionautix.com/
As part of our 13 Nights of Halloween series, we've teamed up with the amazing Geek Freaks Podcast for today's special episode! Listen in as we discuss a few haunted and cursed video/arcade games.
Articles/Research:
https://www.gamesradar.com/terrifying-video-game-creepypastas-to-make-you-never-play-alone-again-from-demonic-sonics-to-haunted-minecrafts/
https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/Polybius
http://www.the13thfloor.tv/2016/03/25/from-polybius-to-sad-satan-the-five-most-haunted-video-games/
https://videogamehistory.fandom.com/wiki/Berzerk
https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1310&dat=19811129&id=arRQAAAAIBAJ&sjid=V-IDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6688,7639998&hl=en
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-urban-legend-of-the-governments-mindcontrolling-arcade-game
https://retrovolve.com/how-many-people-has-the-berzerk-arcade-game-killed/#:~:text=Now%2C%20urban%20legends%20are%20bound,of%20these%20deaths%20actually%20happened
Music:
Dopplerette by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100659 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Thank you to the Geek Freaks Podcast for joining us! Find them online at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/geek-freaks/id1383153846. Straight Up Strange Network: www.straightupstrange.com
Black cats have long been associated with misfortune, fear, and death in folklore. But how exactly did these animals become such prevalent Halloween symbols? In celebration of National Black Cat Day, join us as we take a look at the centuries-old superstitions behind these handsome felines.
Articles:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/animalia/wp/2016/10/31/the-spooky-history-of-how-cats-bewitched-us/
https://solidgoldpet.com/heres-actual-reason-witches-black-cats/
https://www.hartz.com/how-black-cats-came-to-halloween/
https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/poestories/section8/
https://www.thesprucepets.com/black-cat-folklore-554444
https://petcentral.chewy.com/black-cat-breeds-and-history/
https://www.litter-robot.com/blog/2018/10/29/how-did-black-cats-become-halloween-symbols/
Music:
This House by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4525-this-house
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Supernatural by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4446-supernatural
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Straight Up Strange Network: www.straightupstrange.com
In honor of National Pumpkin Day, we're discussing the spooky history of Stingy Jack and the origin of the jack-o'-lantern. If you like today's mini-episode, don't forget to subscribe and leave a five-star review wherever you're listening!
Research Articles:
https://www.history.com/news/history-of-the-jack-o-lantern-irish-origins
https://www.celticthunder.com/blog/2016/10/02/history-jack-o-lantern/#:~:text=In%20Ireland%20children%20carved%20out,to%20pay%20for%20his%20drink.
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/12865/whats-origin-jack-o-lanterns
https://historydaily.org/will-o-the-wisp-deadly-fairy-lights
Music:
Dopplerette by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3668-dopplerette
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Halls of the Undead by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100355 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
In honor of National Chucky the Killer Doll Day, we discuss six freaky facts you might not know about the frightening Child's Play franchise.
I leaned heavily on these two amazing articles:
https://screenrant.com/childs-play-facts-trivia/
https://www.amc.com/talk/2014/10/six-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-childs-play-franchise
Music:
The Children's Room by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ /
"Nebula" by Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXC5pgOKcRw.
"Haunted by Screams" by Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSxM2IIABRg.
Straight Up Strange Network: www.straightupstrange.com
In this episode of our 13 Nights of Halloween mini-series, we bring you several short and shocking Creepypastas. Thank you for joining us this spooky season!
Source: https://the-line-up.com/10-short-creepypastas
Music:
Measured Paces by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100164
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Today’s mini-episode is a reading of Guy de Maupassant's short story, "The Hand," by Kris from Obscure Anomalies, an amazing podcast that’s part of our Straight Up Strange Network Family. A big thank you to Kris for contributing to our 13 Nights of Halloween series! If you like our show, you’ll really enjoy the creepy, spooky topics covered on Obscure Anomalies, so be sure to give them a listen too.
"The Hand" by Guy de Maupassant: https://americanliterature.com/author/guy-de-maupassant/short-story/the-hand
Obscure Anomalies Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/obscure-anomalies/id1463007002
Straight Up Strange Network: www.straightupstrange.com
Have you heard of the Midnight Game? PLEASE do not play the game this spooky season (or ever). Nothing good can come from it! You... have been warned!
Articles:
https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/Midnight_Game
https://theghostinmymachine.com/2014/03/31/the-most-dangerous-games-the-midnight-game/
https://www.ihorror.com/paranormal-games-the-midnight-man/
https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1e73fy/the_midnight_game_i_played_it_and_i_was_a/
Music:
All songs are from Myuu’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/myuuji.
Today’s mini-episode is a reading of E. Nesbit’s “Uncle Abraham’s Romance” by Jennifer from Haunted Happenstance, an incredible podcast that’s part of our Straight Up Strange Network Family. A big thank you to Jennifer for contributing to our 13 Nights of Halloween series. If you like our show, you’ll really enjoy the spooky tales on the Haunted Happenstance audio drama, so be sure to give them a listen too.
"Uncle Abraham's Romance:" https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Grim_Tales/Uncle_Abraham%27s_Romance
Haunted Happenstance Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/haunted-happenstance/id1435963965
Straight Up Strange Network: www.straightupstrange.com
The small town of Kisilova, Serbia, was struck by a devastating case of vampire hysteria in 1725 when a peasant farmer rose from the dead and began murdering the villagers. In this mini-episode of our 13 Nights of Halloween series, we discuss the world's first recorded vampire.
Articles used in research:
https://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Blagojević%2C+Peter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAinc3svOT0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB6iEKFJ1jU
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/vampire
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petar_Blagojevi%C4%87
https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/vampire-history
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3888192/Days-vampires-real-nightmare-17th-18th-century-research-says-creatures-infesting-villages-Eastern-Europe.html
https://vampireunderworld.com/vampirism/hawthorn/
Ankou, a frightening figure in Breton folklore, is known as the Harvester of Souls. Join us for the second mini-episode in our 13 Nights of Halloween exclusive series! This episode was written and produced by Jaden McKell.
Research/Articles:
https://occult-world.com/ankou/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-G02hYLFo-o
https://www.transceltic.com/breton/ankou
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ankou
https://www.transceltic.com/breton/ankou-breton-halloween-story
Music:
Sounds effects from zapsplat.com.
Long note One by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3992-long-note-one
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The first mini-episode in our 13 Nights of Halloween exclusive series features a story from long-time listener and friend, Ariel. A week after his dad became a bishop, similar to a minister in a local congregation, strange things started happening to his family. He believes his home was plagued by some kind of evil poltergeist.
Original story owned by Ariel and written for the Straight-Up Enigmas podcast by Jaden McKell. Edited and produced by Jaden McKell.
This House by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4525-this-house License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Straight-Up Enigmas is a member of the Straight Up Strange Podcast Network.
The Ouija board came out of the American 19th century obsession with spiritualism. However, Ouija boards are seen today as dangerous objects of the occult, rather than the “wonderful” communication devices they were first created to be. This is, in large part, because for the past 130 years, people have been asking Ouija boards questions, and they’ve been answering. For some, what these talking boards say is the undeniable truth. That’s exactly why the Ouija board has played a crucial role in some of the most chilling crimes over the years. Join us as we discuss incredibly bizarre and violent real crimes connected to Ouija boards.
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Thank you to our sponsor, Best Fiends! www.bestfiends.com
Articles/Research:
http://www.the13thfloor.tv/2016/10/10/the-ouija-board-did-it-7-real-crimes-connected-to-ouija-boards/
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2116274/The-Ouija-board--Teen-tells-cops-spirits-told-stab-friend.html
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-strange-and-mysterious-history-of-the-ouija-board-5860627/
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/oct/30/ouija-board-mystery-history
https://guides.loc.gov/chronicling-america-ouija-board
https://listverse.com/2015/08/05/10-terrible-crimes-connected-to-ouija-boards/
https://www.rd.com/list/chilling-crimes-involving-ouija-boards/
https://www.vox.com/2016/10/29/13301590/how-ouija-boards-work-debunked-ideomotor-effect
Music:
Decay by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3628-decay
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Nervous by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4118-nervous
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Come Play with Me by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3526-come-play-with-me
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Supernatural by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4446-supernatural
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This House by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4525-this-house
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Blue Sizzle - Madness Paranoia by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100385
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Sound effect from www.zapsplat.com.
The Halloween Dawn by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/248/the-halloween-dawn
Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
Metaphysik by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400056
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Our theme song, “Straight-Up Enigmas,” was written and is owned by Chuck Flyer. This episode was recorded by Jaden McKell and edited by Austin Blackwell.
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If you're thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 to speak with a counselor today.
The mission of the SCP Foundation, a mysterious organization with facilities around the globe, is to contain supernatural entities and anomalies in order to protect mankind. But what, exactly, are its goals and procedures? What kinds of dangerous creatures does the organization harbor within its walls? And the most pressing question — does it even exist? Stay with us as we discuss the shadowy, clandestine establishment known as the SCP Foundation.
Articles Used for Research/Narration:
https://vocal.media/horror/10-dangerous-sc-ps-that-must-never-escape
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SCP_Foundation
http://www.the13thfloor.tv/2015/10/29/creepypasta-of-the-week-the-scp-foundation/
www.scpwiki.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBE1pFBoiTY
"SCP-035" by Kain Pathos Crow, from the SCP Wiki. Source: http://www.scpwiki.com/scp-035. Licensed under CC-BY-SA.
"SCP-106" by Dr Gears, from the SCP Wiki. Source: http://www.scpwiki.com/scp-106. Licensed under CC-BY-SA.
"SCP-4006" by DarkStuff, from the SCP Wiki. Source: http://www.scpwiki.com/scp-4006. Licensed under CC-BY-SA.
"SCP-087" by Zaeyde, from the SCP Wiki. Source: http://www.scpwiki.com/scp-087. Licensed under CC-BY-SA.
"SCP-122" by Dr Kondraki, from the SCP Wiki. Source: http://www.scpwiki.com/scp-122. Licensed under CC-BY-SA.
"SCP-049" by Gabriel Jade and Djkaktus, from the SCP Wiki. Source: http://www.scpwiki.com/scp-049. Licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Music:
Blue Sizzle - Madness Paranoia by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100385
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
“Lurking Shadows” by Myuu.
Measured Paces by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100164
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Metaphysik by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400056
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
The Halloween Dawn by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/248/the-halloween-dawn
Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Thank you to our sponsor, Best Fiends! www.bestfiends.com
Promo by Humble Hauntings: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/humble-hauntings/id1493918378
This episode was produced by Jaden McKell and edited by Austin Blackwell. The theme song, “Straight-Up Enigmas,” was written and is owned by Chuck Flyer.
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When Jeannette DePalma's body was discovered in 1972 on a makeshift altar, surrounded by wooden crosses and cult-related symbols, the town of Springfield, New Jersey began to suspect that the young teenager had been murdered by a coven of witches. Jeannette's cause of death has never been determined, and the case has never been solved. Was Jeannette sacrificed as part of a witch rite? Was she murdered by a serial killer? Did she die of a drug overdose? Join us as we explore the enigmatic case of the murder of Jeannette DePalma.
Articles Used:
https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/4594122/the-unsolved-mystery-of-the-16-year-old-girl-who-locals-believe-was-murdered-by-a-coven-of-teenage-witches-in-1972/
https://weirdnj.com/stories/mystery-history/jeannette-depalma/
https://thecurrentatahs.com/5563/unsolved/death-by-witchcraft-the-murder-of-jeannette-depalma/
http://deathonthedevilsteeth.blogspot.com/p/publication.html
https://www.nj.com/union/2019/08/teens-unsolved-death-in-the-1970s-was-blamed-on-satanists-a-man-who-never-knew-her-is-the-cases-biggest-advocate.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_List
http://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions-and-treatments/conditions/l/lead-poisoning/symptoms-and-causes
https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/crime/jersey-mayhem/cold-cases/2019/08/23/nj-cold-case-jeannette-depalma-springfield-1972-watchung-reservation/1889140001/
Music:
Night Music by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/ /
Classic Horror 1 - Dark World by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/ /
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This episode was written and recorded by Jaden McKell. It was edited by Austin Blackwell. Our theme song, "Straight-Up Enigmas," was written by Chuck Flyer. Straight Up Strange website: www.straightupstrange.com
In our third chapter of Small Town Spirits, Andie tries to deal with the ghostly figure she spotted in the second story window of the Lester Lawless Bank & Museum. She's haunted by yet another terrifying, fiery nightmare and meets a quirky new shopkeeper on the town square. Andie also makes a shocking discovery at Laurelton's antique shop as she, Emmet, and Kai assist the store owner with a creepy new object.
Industrial Music Box by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100812 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
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This episode was written and produced by Jaden McKell.
Newlyweds Glen and Bessie Hyde went on a white water rafting trip down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon in 1928. One month later, their boat was found fully intact, with all of their gear and supplies (including Bessie’s diary) perfectly preserved. But the couple had disappeared. It’s been nearly a century since then, and their bodies have never been recovered. There has never been any proof of what happened to them. Was there an accident on the river? Did they both drown? Was Glen murdered by a famous photographer or by Bessie herself? Join us as we explore the tragic, mysterious disappearance of Glen and Bessie Hyde.
Research/Narration:
https://historycollection.com/the-disappearance-of-bessie-and-glen-hyde-remains-one-of-the-most-puzzling-unsolved-mysteries/2/ https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Glen_and_Bessie_Hyde https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Glen_and_Bessie_Hyde#cite_note-9
“Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com“
Our theme song, "Straight-Up Enigmas," was created by Chuck Flyer. This episode was created by Jaden McKell. Check out the Straight Up Strange Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/.
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Promo by Realm of Unknown: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/realm-of-unknown/id1447775290
Why does Amazon's Alexa randomly speak without being prompted? Could she possibly be haunted? Is this the Skynet takeover we’ve all been waiting for? Join us as we discuss a few of the very weird, creepy things Amazon’s Alexa has said and done.
Sources:
https://www.the-ambient.com/features/the-creepiest-freakiest-things-alexa-has-ever-said-and-done-2154
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-amazon-com-alexa-insight/kill-your-foster-parents-amazons-alexa-talks-murder-sex-in-ai-experiment-idUSKCN1OK1AJ
https://www.zdnet.com/article/has-alexa-snapped-why-alexa-sometimes-laughs-or-does-other-creepy-things/
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/21/technology/amazon-alexa-world.html
https://www.zdnet.com/article/has-alexa-snapped-why-alexa-sometimes-laughs-or-does-other-creepy-things/
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/the-weirdest-things-your-amazon-echo-can-say-and-do/
Music:
"Grove" by Edmond Aggabao.
"Long Note Two" by Kevin MacLeod.
"Straight-Up Enigmas" theme song by Chuck Flyer.
Promos:
https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show
https://www.octoberpodvhs.com/menu
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In the 1950s, wrestler Jack Adkisson created his alter ego, Fritz Von Erich, and began what would become a very successful career in the sport. Tragedy, however, struck in 1959, when Jack's six-year-old son died in a bizarre electrical accident. This terrible event would only be the beginning of the so-called Von Erich Family curse. In the years that followed, illness, injuries, depression, drug addiction, and suicide would plague all of Jack’s remaining sons until only one child survived. Can it really be just a horrible happenstance that Fritz Von Erich outlived 5 of his 6 children? If there was a curse, what could he possibly have done to bring it upon himself and his family? Can fame and fortune instead be blamed for the athletes’ deaths? Stay with us as we explore the mysterious and deadly curse of the Von Erich family.
Content Sources:
https://medium.com/wrestling-deep-end/wrestling-abuse-and-death-the-twisted-tale-of-the-von-erich-family-ba689fd51021
https://www.oxygen.com/martinis-murder/von-erich-family-curse-wrestling-family-story-dark-side-of-the-ring
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heel_(professional_wrestling)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kayfabe#:~:text=In%20professional%20wrestling%2C%20kayfabe%20%2F%CB%88,predetermined%20nature%20of%20any%20kind
Music:
Quarantine Isle was created by Edmond Aggabao: https://soundcloud.com/drumj8/quarantine-isle.
Our theme song, “Straight-Up Enigmas,” was written and created for the podcast by Chuck Flyer.
Long Note One by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100418
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Lightless Dawn by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100655
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Promos:
Happily Ever Haunted Podcast: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/happily-ever-haunted-podcast
The Can’t Make This Up History Podcast: https://cantmakethisuppodcast.podbean.com/
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You've probably heard of Annabelle and Robert the Doll, but listen in to hear about five more haunted toys you might not know about. (I for sure had never heard of them). Want to help support our show? Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/straightupenigmas!
Music:
The Children's Room by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Artist: http://audionautix.com/
In Austin, Texas, a killer who became known as the “Servant Girl Annihilator” was responsible for the deaths of eight people between late 1884 and Christmas Eve 1885. Attacking victims in their beds and then dragging them outside to mutilate their bodies, the murderer eluded police, private investigators, and civilian mobs who took to the streets of newly settled Austin. He has been called America’s first serial killer, and his crimes remain unsolved to this day. Some investigators believe that before he prowled the foggy streets of London, Jack the Ripper struck first in the Texas Hill Country. Could the Annihilator and Jack the Ripper be one and the same? Stay with us as we discuss the case of the Servant Girl Annihilator.
Articles/Research:
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/94680/how-servant-girl-annihilator-terrorized-1880s-austin
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jack-the-Ripper
https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/civil-war-facts
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Texas_(1865%E2%80%9399)
https://texashillcountry.com/austins-axe-man-jack-the-ripper/
Music:
Long Note One by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100418 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Echoes of Time v2 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300030
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Sponsored by Best Fiends: www.bestfiends.com Straight Up Strange Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/
In chapter two of our fictional mini-series, Small Town Spirits, Andie tries to recover from the voice she heard in the attic on her first day of work. She makes some new friends (maybe — she's still not sure about the standoffish but very attractive Emmet) and learns about the town's troubling and macabre history. Could the spirit of a murdered college student be haunting the building just across the square? How will she find out who the voice in the attic belongs to?
If you enjoy our second episode, pop over to Apple Podcasts to leave us a review! We would really appreciate the support. Be sure to check out all our spooky, spine-tingling episodes on Straight-Up Enigmas!
Industrial Music Box by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100812 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Promo by GraveYard Tales: https://www.graveyardpodcast.com/. This episode was written and produced by Jaden McKell.
Rosemary’s Baby is considered one of the most cursed films of all time. Actor Sidney Blackmer (who played coven leader Roman Castevet) once said on set, “No good will come of all this ‘Hail Satan’ business.” Was the movie actually cursed? Did thinking, writing, speaking, and filming scenes all about the devil invite a dark energy onto the set and into the lives of the people involved? From illness, tension among the crew, and divorce to “accidental” death and grisly murder, it sure seems like it. Join us on Straight-Up Enigmas as we explore the curse of Rosemary’s Baby.
Research/Articles:
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/504972/13-devilish-facts-about-rosemary%E2%80%99s-baby
https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/06/the-most-cursed-hit-movie-ever-made-rosemarys-baby
https://www.ranker.com/list/rosemarys-baby-curse-facts/jacob-shelton
Music:
Classic Horror 1 - Dark World by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100471 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Long Note Four by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100467 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ The Straight-Up Enigmas theme was created and produced by Chuck Flyer.
Thank you to tonight's sponsor, Best Fiends: www.bestfiends.com. Promo by Arbitrary Advice: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arbitrary-advice/id1472051783. The Strange Room Discussion Forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2303355863253191/?source_id=1940822245930372.
This episode was created by Jaden McKell.
Welcome to our first quarantine playlist! The idea of this episode was to help relieve some of that boredom you may be feeling while you’re sitting at home in self-isolation. I also wanted to reintroduce some of our earlier episodes, then make some recommendations for other shows that I think would be a good add-on or compliment to ours. For our first playlist, we'll explore a couple of our older episodes on sleep paralysis! Sleep paralysis is a feeling of being conscious but unable to move or speak. One of the more frightening elements of sleep paralysis is seeing dark, shadowy figures floating toward you or hulking in the corner of your bedroom. Science has found a way to explain away the appearance of shadow people during sleep paralysis episodes, but what does it have to say about those who have seen shadow people during their waking hours? In one of our sleep paralysis episodes (featured during our 13 Nights of Halloween mini-series), we hear a short but shocking sleep paralysis experience from Carlie, one of our long-time listeners.
Check out all of these great podcasts suggested in this episode:
All Things Dreams - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-things-dreams/id1447784369
Oddball Aussie - https://oddballaussie.podbean.com/
Stuff You Should Know - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-stuff-you-should-know-26940277/episode/how-sleep-paralysis-works-or-the-29467527/
Graveyard Tales - https://www.podbean.com/media/share/dir-yuegd-55c5acc
Astonishing Legends - https://www.astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/2/6/ep026-shadow-people
Research Article: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/what-you-should-know-about-sleep-paralysis
This episode was written and produced by me, Jaden McKell. The theme song was created by Chuck Flyer.
Andie Hartman arrives in the small, picturesque town of Laurelton, Missouri to spend the summer with her aunt, Mara. She's looking forward to a fun, relaxing vacation even though she'll have to work part-time at a women's clothing boutique on the town square (her mom's orders). Everything about the town seems great — except for the ghosts. If you enjoy this first episode, please be sure to pop on over to Apple Podcasts to leave us a review!
Industrial Music Box by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100812. Artist: http://incompetech.com/.
This episode was written and produced by Jaden McKell.
The premiere of our paranormal fiction series, Small Town Spirits, is only three days away! Check out this short teaser for just a taste of what's coming. We hope you'll join us for the first full chapter on Tuesday, April 14th!
This teaser was written and produced by Jaden McKell.
Enjoy this special bonus episode from Patreon! I wanted to bring you something a little strange, creepy and surreal from my childhood — a nightmare (that I think came from watching a clip of the Exorcist at a young age) that has stuck with me for a long time. Hear more stories like these at https://www.patreon.com/straightupenigmas. Thank you for your support!
Music:
Industrial Music Box by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100812
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
William Desmond Taylor was arguably the most famous director in Hollywood in the early 1920s, working behind the camera for Paramount Pictures on around 60 movies and acting in 27 more. He worked with some of the greatest actors and actresses of the Silent Era, but it was the fame of Taylor’s shocking, unsolved murder that would ultimately overshadow his cinematic career. Who killed William Desmond Taylor? Join us as we explore this perplexing unsolved murder on Straight-Up Enigmas.
Articles for Research/Narration:
https://the-line-up.com/the-shocking-murder-of-william-desmond-taylor-in-hollywoods-silent-era
https://timeline.com/murder-william-desmond-taylor-374fb3a5f0c
http://www.american-historama.org/1913-1928-ww1-prohibition-era/hollywood-in-the-1920s.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=runjda4La_4
Music:
Five Foot Two, Eyes Of Blue 1925-7247-DNC. Roarin' 20s Ernie Golden & His Orch. Roarin' 20s_ Ernie Golden & His Orch. - Five Foot Two, Eyes Of Blue 1925 .mp3
Cool Vibes - Film Noire by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100863. Artist: http://incompetech.com/
I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100199. Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Infados by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100449. Artist: http://incompetech.com/
This episode was sponsored by Best Fiends: https://bestfiends.com/.
Promo by Ocho Duro Parlay Hour Podcast: https://www.ochoduroparlayhour.com/.
Strange Room Discussion Forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2303355863253191/?source_id=1940822245930372.
Our theme song was created and produced by Chuck Flyer. This episode was written and produced by Jaden McKell.
Believe me — Laurelton, Missouri was not where I’d planned to spend my summer vacation. But, as they usually do, things changed. I found myself living with my aunt, Mara, and working part-time at a women’s clothing boutique on the quaint and picturesque town square. I liked my job — I even made some new friends. The only not-so-great thing was the ghosts. Why was I the only one who could see them? Were they trying to warn me about something? About the dark, mysterious power I could feel radiating from the creepy old Masonic Lodge, orphanage, asylum and winery on the hill?
I’m Jaden, the host of Small Town Spirits. This exclusive content is available through the Straight-Up Enigmas podcast feed. Starting April 14th, find all our spooky tales about the ghosts of Laurelton by searching Straight Up Enigmas on your favorite podcast app.
Industrial Music Box by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100812 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Hello, enigmatic listeners! I wanted to check in with you all since we’ve had so many changes and announcements lately.
First, I wanted to say thank you so much for supporting our sponsors. It’s been extremely exciting to see our little show get these sponsorship opportunities. I appreciate any effort from you all to show our sponsors that we have engaged listeners (things like using promo codes and downloading apps) -- that being said, I know things are pretty uncertain and chaotic right now. Any little bit of encouragement you send our way makes my day. I love hearing that you’re writing reviews for us on Apple Podcasts or just spreading the word to friends.
Second, I’ve decided to start uploading quarantine playlists to the feed on our off-weeks. I know a lot of us now have a lot more time on our hands, so I’m going to re-release some of our earlier episodes, along with some commentary from me and a list of episodes from other podcasts that I think compliment our content. I’ll also add some of the shows I personally have been listening to lately.
Third, we have so many great shows in the Straight-Up Strange Network! I love the variety in our spooky family, and I really want to share all these amazing podcasts with you. I’ll start uploading trailers and promos from some of the creators in our network every once in a while, just so you can get a taste for their different voices and styles.
Fourth, you may not know this about me, but I love writing. I majored in English, and I miss the creativity that comes from making my own original content. To supplement our regular, non-fiction episodes, I’m going to publish a new fiction series called Small Town Spirits. A trailer and teaser are coming soon, so stay tuned on that!
Again, I appreciate everything you enigmas do to help support our show. Some of you have listened from the very first episode -- our style has changed a lot since then, but I hope we can keep creating creepy content that you all enjoy. Thank you and we’ll see you on April 7th for our next regularly scheduled episode of Straight-Up Enigmas.
Song "Almost Winter" written and performed by Chuck Flyer.
Ted Bundy murdered my dad’s friend's sister in 1974 while on his reign of terror in Utah. At least, Bundy admitted to killing her just before his execution, but police were never able to locate her body. That’s the topic of just one episode on Straight-Up Enigmas, a podcast to explore the unexplained. Spine-tingling, supernatural stories, historical mysteries and true criminal cases are all things to expect when you tune in to our show. We discuss the mysterious deaths of the Jamison Family, share terrifying true stories from real people about sleep paralysis and explore Cleopatra’s missing tomb. I’m Jaden McKell, and I’m the host of Straight-Up Enigmas. Our bite-sized, bi-weekly episodes focus on the world’s strangest mysteries -- sacred and sonic geometry, the murder of Karen Silkwood, Turkmenistan’s Door to Hell, the curse of the Omen -- and much more. Listen and subscribe at Apple Podcasts or wherever you find podcasts.
Ice Demon by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200061 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Straight-Up Enigmas is part of the Straight Up Strange Network: www.straightupstrange.com.
Please enjoy this special Patreon episode released in January! Our first monthly Patreon episode of 2020 (available only to our "Straight-Up Enigma" crew) is a compilation of spooky stories of the Leeds Devil from "Weird New Jersey Magazine" that are not included in our regular Jersey Devil episode! You can see even more firsthand accounts on their website: https://weirdnj.com/stories/jersey-devil/. Enjoy! If you'd like to hear more bonus content like this, please help support our show by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/straightupenigmas.
When a body washed up on Rosses Point Beach in Ireland on June 16th, 2009, investigators began to uncover one of the strangest, most notorious enigmas in Ireland’s history. Where did the man on the beach come from? Why was he there that day? Maybe most importantly, who was the dead man found on the beach that day? Join us as we explore the mysterious identity and death of Peter Bergmann, the man who never was.
Research/Article for Narration: https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/the-unsolved-mystery-of-peter-bergmann-1.3923308
Music:
Long Note One by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100418. Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Long Note Two by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100176. Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Comfortable Mystery 3 - Film Noire by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100536. Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Ice Demon by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200061. Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode! Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/.
Promo by Haunted Happenstance: https://hauntedhappenstance.libsyn.com/
Strange Room Forum for Straight-Up Strange Productions: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2303355863253191/?source_id=1940822245930372
While we're on our off week, please enjoy this special Patreon episode released in February! In this bonus show, I discuss Kay's Cross, an urban legend from my hometown of Kaysville, Utah. I'm sure you had a place like this where you grew up (the place all your friends wanted to go for an extra scare on Friday the 13th or Halloween night). Thanks to http://www.weirdus.com/states/utah/stories/kays_cross/index.php for some of the extra information. If you'd like to hear more content like this, please help support our show and become a patron at patreon.com/straightupenigmas!
The theme song for our podcast was created and written by Chuck Flyer.
Celebrated every year on March 8th, International Women's Day acknowledges the social, economic, and political achievements of women around the world. We’ve made a lot of progress over the years, but there’s still a long way to go. In many parts of the world, women are still less likely to own land, a business, or attend school. According to the United Nations, more than half of the world’s poorest people are women. International Women’s Day attempts to bring women equal access to rights and opportunities like education, protection under the law, and freedom from violence. I’m shocked during my research of true crime cases in America alone that involve female victims. Around the world today, organizations, communities, and individuals have organized events celebrating the achievements of women everywhere. I thought one small way I can recognize the accomplishments of women around me is by sharing the incredible shows of female podcasters! According to a November 2019 article from Quartz, an online global news community, only one-in-three chart topping podcast hosts are women. There are so many amazing podcasts hosted by dedicated, hard-working women just doing what they love. As a way to celebrate women around the world today, please take a few minutes to enjoy these short trailers from podcasts created, hosted, edited, and supported by women. You might just find your new favorite show, and I know all of these lovely ladies would appreciate having their voices heard!
https://qz.com/quartzy/1732213/only-one-in-three-top-podcast-hosts-are-women/
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/international-womens-day-march-8/
Websites of Featured Podcasts:
https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/marriedmashpod
https://www.3spookedgirls.com/
https://allthingsdreams.podbean.com/
https://boosandspirits.libsyn.com/
http://www.folkloreontherocks.com/
https://www.intotheportal.com/
https://www.nothingcanada.com/
https://anchor.fm/spellcast
https://podtail.com/en/podcast/horrifying-history/
https://hauntedhappenstance.libsyn.com/
www.thecrescenthare.com
Crathes Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is said to be haunted by at least one female spirit, known as the Green Lady. Legend has it that the ghostly young woman is the apparition of a murdered servant girl. What was her connection to the Burnett of Leys family? Did she father an illegitimate child with Alexander Burnett of Leys? Join us as we explore the history behind this mysterious medieval castle, as well as Scottish folklore and mythology.
Thank you to our sponsor, Deux Life Thrift Boxes! Use code ENIGMAS at www.deuxlife.co for 15% off.
Research:
https://www.scotsman.com/news-2-15012/is-this-crathes-castle-s-green-lady-ghost-1-4303007
https://ebooks.visitscotland.com/ghosts-myths-legends/green-lady-crathes-castle/
https://www.spookyisles.com/haunted-crathes-castle/
https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/crathes-castle
https://www.scotclans.com/the-green-lady-of-crathes-castle/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crathes_Castle
http://www.ancientpages.com/2017/01/09/enigmatic-green-lady-in-british-folklore/
https://exemplore.com/paranormal/The-Colour-of-Ghosts
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glaistig
https://www.thecastlesofscotland.co.uk/the-best-castles/grand-castles/crathes-castle/
https://www.nts.org.uk/stories/a-hollywood-blockbuster-castle
Music:
Hidden Past Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
Download link:
http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...
At 9:30 p.m. on May 22, 1992, Huntsville police were notified by the 911 dispatcher of a possible burglary in progress with an injured victim at the scene. The location was Boulder Circle, an affluent neighborhood nestled among the mountains in Huntsville, Alabama. Investigators would discover the lifeless body of local, well-liked ophthalmologist, Dr. Jack Wilson. As homicide detectives began combing Jack Wilson’s home for clues that day, none of them realized they were about to become involved in the most notorious, shocking murder case in Huntsville's history. Join us as we explore the mystery of the Wilson Murder Trial.
Big thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode! Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/.
Articles for research/narration:
https://www.thoughtco.com/betty-wilson-murder-trial-huntsville-1938518
https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/tag/dr-jack-wilson/
Music:
Metaphysik by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400056
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Aftermath - Madness Paranoia by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100575
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
The theme of our show was written and produced by Chuck Flyer.
You can support our show by joining us on Patreon at patreon.com/straightupenigmas!
Straight-Up Enigmas is part of the Straight Up Strange Productions network: www.straightupstrange.com. Join the discussion in our network's online forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2303355863253191/?source_id=1940822245930372.
While many aspects of the Jersey Devil legend seem too fantastical to believe, there have been hundreds of sightings of a strange creature in South Jersey over the years. Is it possible that a rare, undiscovered species has taken up residence in there? Are all of the sightings hoaxes, or are people simply mistaking some other kind of animal for a demon? Or, as Harry Leeds, a former mayor and direct descendant of Mother Leeds claims, does a devil still stalk the Pine barrens to this day?
Straight Up Strange Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2303355863253191/?ref=bookmarks
Thank you to our sponsors, Best Fiends and Design Pickle!
The song “Grove” was created, written and produced by Edmond Aggabao. Our theme song and "Almost Winter" were both written, created and produced by Chuck Flyer.
Research Articles/Information for the Episode:
https://www.livescience.com/28167-jersey-devil.html
https://weirdnj.com/stories/jersey-devil/
https://www.history.com/topics/us-states/jersey-devil-video
https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/the-devil-you-know-how-leeds-descendants-see-their-jersey/article_d129aa12-cf96-53aa-8ba7-d76c970fabbc.html
https://www.nytimes.com/1998/04/26/nyregion/jerseyana-once-upon-a-time-the-new-jersey-devil-meant-more-than-hockey.html
On November 16, 2013, the bodies of two adults and a child were found in Red Oak, Oklahoma. The bodies were identified as those of Bobby, Sherilyn and Madyson Jamison, who were reported missing in 2009. The environment in which the corpses had been in made it impossible to identify their causes of death; however, despite the advanced state of decomposition, the coroner was able to identify a hole in Bobby’s skull, possibly from a bullet. Numerous theories have come up over the years although nothing has ever been substantiated and no arrests have ever been made in this case. What happened to the Jamison family? Were they murdered by drug dealers or hitmen hired by Bobby’s father? Were they possessed by evil spirits and driven to a gruesome end? Find this episode wherever you listen to podcasts. Promo by Tiny Morbid Fantasies: https://tinymorbidfantasies.podbean.com/.
Research/Sources:
https://www.ranker.com/list/jamison-family-facts/lea-rose-emery
https://www.ranker.com/list/unsolved-mysteries-families/mike-bedard
https://allthatsinteresting.com/jamison-family
https://medium.com/true-crime-by-cat-leigh/family-goes-missing-four-years-later-their-remains-are-found-abaaca7da760
Music:
Long Note One by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100418. Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Aftermath - Madness Paranoia by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100575. Artist: http://incompetech.com/
This episode was created and produced by Jaden McKell. The theme song was written and produced by Chuck Flyer.
Since ancient times, sages and spiritual teachers have applied meaning to shapes. In these shapes were believed to be the secret to life, a unifying presence or force that could explain the nature of the universe. Nikola Tesla himself stated, “If you only knew the magnificence of the 3, 6 and 9, then you would have the key to the universe.” Do certain numbers really hold the answer to all of life’s secrets? Join us this week as we discuss the mystery of sacred and sonic geometry.
Sources/Information:
https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/everything-in-the-universe-is-made-of-math-including-you
https://www.storyofmathematics.com/sumerian.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FY74AFQl2qQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mozmHgg9Sk
https://www.sagegoddess.com/what-is-sacred-geometry/
Promos:
https://www.3spookedgirls.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-totally-made-that-up/id1460408493
This episode was written and produced by Jaden McKell using the research materials above. The theme song was created and produced by Chuck Flyer.
Pull a chair up to the fire and join us for a creepy Christmas collaboration! Joining us tonight are the voice talents of Logan and Lindsay from Folklore on the Rocks, and Vanessa and Bailie from Boos and Spirits.
Folklore on the Rocks: www.folkloreontherocks.com
Boos and Spirits: www.boosandspiritspodcast.com
Straight-Up Enigmas is a part of the Straight Up Strange Productions network: www.straightupstrange.com
"Almost Winter" created and produced by Chuck Flyer.
"Smee" written by A.M. Burrage.
Enjoy this special Christmas collaboration from all members of the Straight Up Strange Productions family! No matter what you celebrate, have a safe and happy holiday season, and we'll see you in 2020! To check out the other Straight Up Strange podcasts, please visit www.straightupstrange.com.
"'Twas the Night Before Christmas" written by Clement Clarke Moore.
Wish Background by Kevin McLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4......) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-...... Artist: incompetech.com
When Karen Silkwood blew the whistle on the nuclear power plant where she was employed in 1974, she ended up dead — killed in a fatal car crash. Was she murdered because of her actions against a large, powerful corporation? Was it a conspiracy, or a tragic accident? Stay with me as we discuss the mysterious death of American chemical technician, Karen Silkwood.
Sources/Articles:
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/headlines/society/20140514STO47018/forsmark-how-sweden-alerted-the-world-about-the-danger-of-chernobyl-disaster
https://www.britannica.com/event/Chernobyl-disaster
http://womenwhistleblowers.com/main/2018/12/20/karen-silkwood-nuclear-power-activist/
https://time.com/3574931/karen-silkwood/
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/karen-silkwood-the-case-of-the-activists-death-52287/
Music:
Interloper by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100401. Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Despair and Triumph by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400012 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Promo by Octoberpod (www.octoberpodvhs.com/menu). Sponsored by Best Fiends (www.bestfiends.com).
The concept of Hell exists in almost every religion on the planet. From the fiery pits of Christian Hell to the shadowy pagan dimensions and complex Asian underworlds, Hell is generally thought to be a nether world where the wicked souls of the dead are sent to suffer everlasting punishment, misery and torture. While versions of the inferno differ from one belief system to the next, most cultures agree that it can be accessed by portals pockmarking our earth’s surface. Located in the Karakum Desert, the Darvaza Gas Crater, which has been on fire for almost 50 years, is believed to be a door to Hell. What exactly is a fiery inferno doing in the middle of a desert in Turkmenistan? Stay with us as we discuss this fiery, mysterious inferno.
Sources:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/giant-hole-ground-has-been-fire-more-40-years-180951247/
https://www.advantour.com/turkmenistan/darvaza-gas-crater.htm
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/18/-sp-door-to-hell-turkmenistan-in-pictures
http://hauntedattractiononline.com/we-found-gates-hell/
Music:
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Echoes of Time by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300029 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
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Dhaka by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400003 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
- Long Note Four by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100467 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
This episode was written and produced by Jaden McKell. Theme song was written and created by Chuck Flyer.
Happy Halloween, everyone! To conclude our special mini-series, 13 Nights of Halloween, we're releasing a third bonus episode! Jennifer, the host of Haunted Happenstance, narrates a horrifying, vivid nightmare she had of an inky black figure looming on the ceiling above her as she slept. Was this sleep paralysis or... something else? Her storytelling abilities and attention to detail really bring this terrifying tale to life. Have a happy, safe and spooky Halloween!
Source: "My Kentucky Nightmare" was written and performed by Jennifer of Haunted Happenstance (https://hauntedhappenstance.libsyn.com/)
H.P. Lovecraft has been called one of the most influential horror fiction authors of all time. Stephen King himself explained, "Now that time has given us some perspective on his work, I think it is beyond doubt that H.P. Lovecraft has yet to be surpassed as the twentieth century's greatest practitioner of the classic horror tale." In today's special bonus episode as part of our 13 Nights of Halloween, Kris Rustic of Obscure Anomalies performs Lovecraft's short story, "Dagon." Settle in for a creepy, spooky creature tale like no other!
Sources: https://www.biography.com/writer/hp-lovecraft
The reading of "Dagon" by H.P. Lovecraft is performed by Kris Rustic of Obscure Anomalies: https://www.obscure-anomalies.com/podcast/.
In celebration of Halloween, and with the help of two of my sister podcasts from Straight Up Strange Productions, you’re in store for a unique show tonight. This episode ties together each of our three, very different podcasts and styles to cover one overlapping, and relatively dark topic: the phenomenon of crimes committed while sleepwalking (and not just any crimes, but heinous, sometimes fatal ones.) First up is a fictionalized storytelling by Jennifer from Haunted Happenstance, then followed by some historical true crime facts by yours truly. This is then followed by another factual spin from the sleep/dream and science side from Meranda of All Things Dreams. Join us for this special, spooky episode! https://www.straightupstrange.com/the-lineup
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homicidal_sleepwalking#Parks_case
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/day-in-day-out/201212/sleepwalking-killers-and-what-they-tell-us-about-sleep
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/sleepwalking
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Tirrell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5zr2UrwfB8
https://www.sleepassociation.org/sleep-disorders/more-sleep-disorders/sleep-walking/
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/sleepwalking
https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/03/17/sleepwalking_n_6847100.html
https://www.mnn.com/health/fitness-well-being/stories/facts-about-sleepwalking
One spring night in a second-floor bedroom of an old creaky house in Benton, Maine, Alan Linnell lay terrified as he felt a presence sit on his bed. He then felt something cold touch his arm. That was just one of dozens of strange events the Linnell family experienced over 13 years beginning in 1964, a year after the family bought the home. The incredible stories might have been dismissed if not for a grisly discovery made in the walls of the home. Join us for another mini-episode as part of our 13 Nights of Halloween, where we discuss the haunting of the "Footless Ghost."
Sources:
https://www.pressherald.com/2019/05/19/get-spooked-at-maines-haunted-places/
https://mainetoday.com/from-the-archives/wicked-bloody-history-true-stories-murder-mayhem-maine/
This episode was written and produced by Jaden McKell. The theme song was written and produced by Chuck Flyer.
Long-time listener, Breanna, couldn’t believe it when she found out that her neighbor, Craig Duncan Nicholls, was a cold-blooded killer. It just goes to show that we may not really know the people around us as well as we think. The friendly neighbors we wave to every morning or throw summer barbecues with may be greedier, darker and more monstrous than we could ever realize. Join us as we discuss the heinous crime committed by Breanna's neighbor: the murder of Michael Boudrero.
Sources:
https://www.deseret.com/2003/7/24/19737240/kaysville-man-also-faces-charges-in-cache-man-s-death
https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/woman-avoids-death-penalty-in-murder-case/article_3dd47759-a773-5fac-a202-67d332e342c0.html
This episode was written, compiled and produced by Jaden McKell. The theme song was written and produced by Chuck Flyer.
From crumbling castles and ghoulish graveyards to misty mountains and chilling churches, Great Britain is full of truly paranormal places. Today’s episode will focus on a lesser-known but beautiful Victorian mansion in England that’s occupied by family friends, Brian and Sue. As you’ll hear, and as Brian and Sue soon found out, one of the former inhabitants of their new home didn’t seem quite ready to move out. Join us as we discuss the history behind Horton Hall, as well as the appearance of an apparition in a wide-brimmed hat.
Sources: https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/7468884/most-haunted-uk-places-halloween/
This episode was written and produced by Jaden McKell. The theme song was written and produced by Chuck Flyer.
In today's mini-episode, we'll explore the legend of the haunted Goatman's Bridge in Texas. Our discussion will feature a personal experience from two of our long-time listeners at the notorious bridge, including a strange photo taken of a couple friends that night. The weird thing about the picture? Only two people posed for the snapshot, but, later, when the group looked more closely at the image, they saw not two, but three faces in the darkness.
Source: https://wedentondoit.com/blog/2013/10/18/back-in-the-day-goatmans-bridge
Music:
Midnight in the Graveyard by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/252/midnight-in-the-graveyard Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
Classic Horror 1 - Dark World by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100471 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ This episode was written and produced by Jaden McKell. The theme song was written and produced by Chuck Flyer.
Maritime history is full of stories of ghost ships and sea serpents. One of the most famous of these mysteries is the legendary Dutch freighter, S.S. Ourang Medan. According to the myth, a strange radio message was received by numerous ships traveling along the Straits of Malacca in 1847. Those that received this message, an SOS, insisted that it went: “All officers, including the captain, are dead. Lying in chartroom and bridge. Possibly whole crew dead. ...I die.” Rescuers on the scene found the ship completely unharmed but the entire crew, including the dog, dead with terrified expressions. Join us as we dive into the depths surrounding this maritime mystery.
Sources:
https://www.historicmysteries.com/ourang-medan/
https://www.marineinsight.com/life-at-sea/top-10-mysterious-ghost-ships-and-haunted-stories-of-the-maritime-world/
Music:
Mermaid by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100671 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
'Ghost Stories Incorporated - Alone With Your Voices'. https://www.marcvdmeulen.com/
This episode was written and produced by Jaden McKell. The theme song was written and produced by Chuck Flyer.
You know that creeping sensation you get when you think someone's watching you? Several scientific studies have found evidence to suggest that our minds have a mysterious capacity to sense what's happening around us, even if we’re not actually "seeing" it. But, is it all only in our minds? Do we have a sixth sense, something that tells us whether a stranger is near, watching us? Tune in to hear a true and terrifying story from Shailee, one of our long-time listeners, titled, “Someone Was Watching Me Sleep.”
Source: https://www.sciencealert.com/the-science-behind-why-you-think-you-re-being-watched
This episode was written and produced by Jaden McKell. The theme song was written and produced by Chuck Flyer.
In the 1920's, Rudolph Valentino was a movie star. After purchasing a simple silver ring from a San Francisco shop, however, his career and his life would come to an abrupt end. As we'll see in this episode, the notorious ring brought misfortune to every single one of its owners. Do you believe in curses?
https://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/cursed-ring/
https://www.thescarechamber.com/the-cursed-ring-of-rudolph-valentino/
Comfortable Mystery 1 - Film Noire by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100287
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
This episode was written and produced by Jaden McKell. The theme song was created by Chuck Flyer.
Nurses are supposed to help those under their care. They’re supposed to heal and protect us. Maybe that’s why so many of these individuals get away with murder for so long. No one suspects these caregivers of being capable of such heinous crimes. While history is littered with medical professionals who murdered their patients, on this episode, we discuss one nurse who is considered the most prolific serial killer in the history of peacetime Germany and perhaps the world.
https://www.ranker.com/list/serial-killer-nurses/april-a-taylor
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/10/world/europe/germany-serial-killer-nurse.html
Anguish by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400047
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Halls of the Undead by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100355
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
This episode was written and produced by Jaden McKell, and the theme song was written and produced by Chuck Flyer.
In this spine-tingling episode, we’re sharing a short but shocking sleep paralysis experience from Carlie, one of our long-time listeners. Our special mini-series, 13 Nights of Halloween, continues everyday leading up to October 31.
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/what-you-should-know-about-sleep-paralysis
This episode was written and produced by me, Jaden McKell. The theme song was created by Chuck Flyer.
Creepypastas are scary stories and media shared over and over again on the internet. Kicking off Straight-Up Enigmas' special mini-series, 13 Nights of Halloween, is a bite-sized terrifying tale featuring at least two elements so popular in creepypastas: a haunted house and a man made entirely of shadow.
https://www.reddit.com/r/freehorrorstories/comments/8hrd08/true_paranormal_my_grandmothers_haunted_house/
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/movies/a24404636/creepypasta-scariest-stories/
Dreams Become Real by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500027 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
The legend of the “Croglin Grange Vampire” first appeared in the 1890s, written by English author Augustus Hare. Hare claimed that he was sharing a “really extraordinary” story from the family of his good friend, Captain Fisher. The tale takes place in Cumberland, England, but when it was discovered that no place called Croglin Grange actually existed in Cumberland, people began to question the validity of Hare’s tale. Is Croglin Grange based on a real location? Did the undead really attack the tenants living there? Stay with us this week as we unpack the legend of the Croglin Grange Vampire.
Articles/sources for research and information:
https://www.historicmysteries.com/croglin-grange-vampire/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croglin_Grange
https://factslegend.org/the-croglin-grange-vampire-was-it-real/
https://skullsinthestars.com/2008/09/24/james-malcolm-rymers-varney-the-vampire/
Music:
"What a Wonderful Funeral" by Curran Son
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C2XntwWKQ8
Music provided by Non Copyrighted Music:
https://www.youtube.com/c/royaltyfree...
Music used: Ghost Story by Kevin MacLeod
(incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0
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This episode was written and produced by Jaden McKell. Theme music created, produced, and owned by Chuck Flyer. Used with permission.
In 1954, 21-year-old Jean Marie (or Mary) Townsend, lived with her parents in South Ruislip, England and worked as a theatrical costumer in London's West End. On the night of September 14, 1954, she attended a social event in the West End, returning to Ruislip later that night on the last Central line train. Her body was discovered the next morning on waste ground to the north side of Victoria Road, and the autopsy report stated that she had been strangled with her own scarf. Who killed Jean Townsend? Was it someone she knew or a complete stranger who just happened to be at the train station that night? Was Jean murdered by serial killer Peter Manuel, who was convicted of a string of killings in nearby Scotland? Join us as we take a closer look at the death of Jean Marie Townsend. Promos by Boos and Spirits and The Oddball Aussie. https://www.straightupstrange.com/the-lineup
Sources:
http://www.unsolved-murders.co.uk/murder-content.php?key=100&termRef=Jean%20Townsend
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Jean_Townsend
Music:
Comfortable Mystery 1 - Film Noire by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100287 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ 'Ghost Stories Incorporated - Alone With Your Voices'. www.marcvdmeulen.com/music.html Theme created and produced by Chuck Flyer. This episode was created and produced by Jaden McKell.
Of all haunted Hollywood’s cursed film productions, one in particular is considered to have one of the worst movie curses of all time. The film tells the story of a man who accidentally adopts the Antichrist as his son, and the movie remains one of horror's most successful franchises. But what was it about the set that led producers to believe the film was really cursed by the devil himself? Join us to learn more about the horrifying 1976 film, The Omen. Theme song created by Chuck Flyer. Research and production by Jaden McKell. Promos by Into the Portal and Weird Tales Radio Show. https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/creepy-strange-tales-cursed-movies/24/. https://www.ranker.com/list/the-omen-film-set-haunting/erin-mccann. https://mashable.com/article/haunted-cursed-movie-sets/. Halls of the Undead by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100355 Artist: http://incompetech.com/. Gnarled Situation by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100405 Artist: http://incompetech.com/.
In December 1945, five Navy bombers carrying 14 men took off from a Fort Lauderdale, Florida, airfield to practice bombing runs over some nearby shoals. But with his compasses apparently malfunctioning, the leader of the mission, known as Flight 19, became hopelessly lost. All five planes flew aimlessly until they ran low on fuel and were forced to ditch at sea. What happened to Flight 19? Were any remains of the bombers ever recovered? What about the crewmen? Listen in as we take a closer look into the enigmatic Flight 19.
https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/bermuda-triangle
http://www.unmuseum.org/triangle.htm
https://www.history.com/news/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-flight-19
Promos: Boos and Spirits: https://player.fm/series/boos-and-spirits. Forgotten Darkness: https://forgottendarkness.podbean.com/.
Intro song created and produced by Chuck Flyer.
Classic Horror 1 - Dark World by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100471 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
On October 7, 1949, American actress Jean Spangler left her home in Los Angeles to meet with her ex-husband about a late child support payment, but she was never seen again. The only clues left behind were a purse with a torn strap and a note assigned to a mysterious "Kirk." What happened to Jean Spangler? Was gangster Mickey Cohen involved? Did actor Kirk Douglas have anything to do with the young starlet's disappearance? Listen to this week's episode to find out!
Articles Used in Research:
- https://thelifeandtimesofhollywood.com/the-chilling-disappearance-of-jean-spangler-did-kirk-douglas-kill-her/
- https://www.filmsite.org/40sintro.html
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Spangler
- https://historichorrors.wordpress.com/2014/03/09/the-disappearance-of-jean-elizabeth-spangler/
Creative Commons for Music:
- Comfortable Mystery 3 - Film Noire by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100536 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
- Comfortable Mystery 1 - Film Noire by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100287 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
- https://soundcloud.com/emelancholy/little-hands
The story of the Enfield Poltergeist, which inspired the 2016 horror-film The Conjuring 2, held the nation spellbound and became one of the most famous supernatural cases in history. It involved strange voices, levitation, flying objects, furniture being moved through the air, cold breezes and more—and while some call it a hoax, others consider it to be one of the most-witnessed cases of supernatural activity to date. Is it a hoax? Evidence of the paranormal? Listen to this week's episode to find out! This episode was created and produced by Jaden McKell. Promos by Into the Portal and Going West Podcast.
Midnight in the Graveyard by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/252/midnight-in-the-graveyard Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
The Halloween Dawn by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/248/the-halloween-dawn Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org https://www.csicop.org/si/show/enfield_poltergeist
https://people.com/movies/inside-the-real-story-that-inspired-the-conjuring-2/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enfield_Poltergeist
In the summer of 1974, in the dunes of Provincetown, a coastal resort community on Cape Cod, a teenage girl walking her dog discovered the badly decomposed corpse of a young woman. The woman, eventually named the "Lady of the Dunes," was found lying face down on a beach towel, nude, with a bandanna and a pair of jeans folded beneath her head. Several theories have been made over the years in an attempt to identify the Lady of the Dunes. In 2015, writer Joe Hill, son of horror novelist Stephen King, proposed one of the most popular after watching Steven Spielberg's classic film Jaws. Who was the Lady of the Dunes? What happened to her, and why? Was she really an extra in the movie Jaws, and, could the connection lead officials to her murderer? Listen to find out!
Mermaid by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100671 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
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The Basano Vase is made of carved silver and was most likely created in 15th century Italy as a wedding gift for an Italian bride. On her wedding night, the new bride was found lying on the floor, dying, and clutching the vase to her chest. With her dying breath, the bride promised to return and seek revenge. No one knows exactly how she died, but now, the legend goes that every person who has owned the vase since has died within a three-month period. Where is the vase now? Why has it killed so many people? Listen to find out! Promo from Going West Podcast. Despair and Triumph by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400012. Artist: http://incompetech.com/. Dreamlike by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100410. Artist: http://incompetech.com/.
The Haunting Curse of the Basano Vase
The science of superstition - and why people believe in the unbelievable
In Straight-Up Enigmas' first episode, we covered the story of Jonbenét Ramsey, a child beauty-pageant queen, who was found dead in the basement of her family's Boulder, Colorado, home on Dec. 26, 1996. To this day, her case remains unsolved. New developments in the case, including a convicted pedophile's confession, will be discussed in this bonus episode. Theme song created and owned by Chuck Flyer. Comfortable Mystery 1 - Film Noire by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100287. Artist: http://incompetech.com/.
‘I watched her die’: Former Oregon man confesses to JonBenet Ramsey killing; police dismissive
New Details About Gary Oliva, The Man Who Confessed To Killing JonBenét Ramsey
A friend of mine saw this in a house she was cleaning. Yes those are TEETH and Jonbenet, and no we don’t live in Colorado. What is this?
Cleopatra ruled Egypt for 21 years, during which she both married and killed her brothers, killed her sister, bedded Julius Caesar, and had a long-standing affair with Roman general, Mark Antony. Cleopatra is arguably one of the most recognizable female figures in history. But if her name is so famous and her story so well-known, then where is she? Cleopatra’s final resting place remains undiscovered to this day. How can someone so… legendary... just disappear? Was her suicide actually a religious sacrifice? Did she continue to scheme and plot right up until the end? Join us on this week's episode to find out what Cleopatra's plans might have been and where she might be resting. This episode was written and produced by me, Jaden McKell. The theme song was provided by Chuck Flyer. Desert City by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100564. Artist: http://incompetech.com/.
17-year-old high school senior, Debi Kent, went missing on the night of November 8, 1974 after leaving a school play with her parents. Investigators believe she was abducted and murdered by serial killer Ted Bundy while on his reign of terror in Utah. Bundy admitted to killing Debi just before his execution, but police were never able to locate her body. Was Bundy telling the truth? Was he the one responsible for Debi's disappearance? If so, where did he leave her body? Listen in as I discuss the probable murder of Debi Kent by Ted Bundy, including quotes and thoughts from members of the Kent family themselves. Music for this episode was provided by Chuck Flyer, Max Kaplan, and Kevin MacLeod. Anguish by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400047. Artist: http://incompetech.com/. Additional copyright information can be found at www.straightupenigmas.home.blog.
A mysterious surveillance video of Elisa Lam in the Cecil Hotel’s elevator shows that she might have suffered a mental breakdown before drowning herself in one of the hotel’s water tanks. Due to her strange behavior in the elevator, others think Elisa was running from an attacker—or worse—a demon of some kind. What really happened to Elisa Lam? Join us for this week’s episode to hear some of the strange circumstances and theories surrounding the enigma of Elisa Lam.
Early on Christmas morning, 1945, a fire destroyed the home of George and Jennie Sodder, leaving five of the couple’s 10 children dead. Or were they? The many mysteries surrounding the fire have made the Sodder children the center of one of America's most infamous unsolved cases. Listen in as we discuss the enigma of the vanished Sodder children. Copyright info: straightupenigmas.home.blog.
Sleep paralysis is a feeling of being conscious but unable to move or speak. One of the more frightening elements of sleep paralysis is seeing dark, shadowy figures floating toward you or hulking in the corner of your bedroom. Science has found a way to explain away the appearance of shadow people during sleep paralysis episodes, but what does it have to say about those who have seen shadow people during their waking hours?
According to NASA, for humans to be alone in the universe would be a one in 10 billion trillion chance. If there are theoretically 10 quadrillion intelligent civilizations in the universe, and if the chances of us being alone are 1 in 10 billion trillion, then where are all the aliens? See straightupenigmas.home.blog for copyright info for the songs used.
Once in a while a case comes along that is truly baffling—one that requires a more in-depth look. The killing of Julia Wallace is seen as the impossible murder; it’s a story that’s stumped even the brightest of super sleuths. Join me this week as we take our most detailed dive into the champion of all murder mysteries: The Murder of Julia Wallace. Copyright information at straightupenigmas.home.blog.
It could be a travel diary written by aliens, or a witch’s spellbook. It could just be a strangely encoded book of botany. IT is the Voynich Manuscript, and it's one of the most puzzling mysteries in the history of the world. See website for copyright info.
On the night of December 1, 1946, Paula Jean Welden told her roommate she was going for a "long walk," but she never returned. Was she murdered? A runaway? Tune into this week's episode to hear the details of the mysterious and chaotic investigation that followed. Copyright information for Kevin MacLeod's Dreams Become Real available at https://straightupenigmas.home.blog.
An old friend, Haley, describes the mysterious events that took place in the remodeled church that acted as her childhood home. On tonight's special Halloween episode, you'll also hear the story of Haley's other haunted house she moved into in Salt Lake City, Utah. Join the discussion in this week's episode of Straight-Up Enigmas. Go to straightupenigmas.home.blog for copyright information.
In 1976, the peaceful town of Circleville, Ohio was interrupted by a mysterious letter writer leaving thousands of violent, vulgar letters in its residents' mailboxes. Who was this enigmatic author? Was he or she responsible for the death of one Circleville resident? Listen in to this week's episode to find out.
Legend says that if you shine your headlights on Florence (Flo) Grange's headstone three times, she will appear and walk toward your car. Is the legend true? Can Flo really be summoned just by shining lights on her grave? Join me this week as I discuss my own supernatural encounter at Flo's grave.
María Gómez Pereira noticed an eerie, dark stain on her kitchen floor resembling a man's face. Ripping up the floor and digging underneath the house revealed a shocking and ghastly secret kept hidden for 700 years. Even after the hole was filled, several more faces appeared. What were the Bélmez Faces? Was it all just a hoax? Was the Spanish government faking test results and lying to the public as a way to bring tourists to the country?
Christine Collins claimed the strange, quiet little boy brought home to her by the LAPD in 1928 was not her missing son, but the police refused to believe her. Was the boy actually Christine's son, Walter, or was he an imposter? If so, where was the real Walter? Was he still alive? And what was going on in the mysterious town of Wineville less than 50 miles to the east? Listen in as we discuss this nearly century-old enigma of Walter Collins and the Wineville Chicken Coop Murders.
On December 26, 1996, six-year-old beauty pageant queen, JonBenét Ramsey, was found murdered in her Boulder, Colorado home. Almost 22 years later, the enigma remains: Who killed JonBenét Ramsey?