a darker matter: Recent Episodes
a darker matter
Take a deep dive into local Western New York true crime, unsolved mysteries, and conspiracy theories while discovering new stories about other "weird happenings" around the world.
Let’s catch up - long time, no talk!
***TW: Domestic Violence/Abuse. This topic is a heavy one and discusses the killing of Alexis Leigh Robinault Sharkey.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
Erie County Crisis Services: 716-834-3131
Family Justice Center, Buffalo: 716-558-SAFE
Child and Family Services DV Help Hotline & Haven House: 716-884-6000
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Alexis_Sharkey
Justin joins again! Let's talk about a suspicious 2007 hit and run on Interstate 390 near SUNY Geneseo that involved a student, Kaitlin Charity. Some details make sense to the public, and others... not so much. Followed by a lighter discussion of our new pal "Francis".
Intro and Outro: Bardea
Source:
https://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/23/nyregion/23mbrfs-STUDENT.html
https://nypost.com/2007/10/22/witnesses-sought-in-weird-hit-and-run/
https://www.oneidadispatch.com/2007/12/14/truck-driver-indicted-in-fatal-hit-and-run-on-interstate/amp/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/kiv5ds/i_finally_messaged_my_landlord_asking_about_the/
Justin is back! This episode discusses two bodies found in close proximity off a hiking trail on the Chautauqua Rails To Trails system in September of 2021. One has been identified as Marquita Mull, 50, from Buffalo. The other is still unidentified, however, new information was recently released to the public about a shirt she was discovered in. This is followed by a lighter discussion of creepy paintings and bad roommates.
Intro and Outro: Bardea
Source:
https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/crime/chautauqua-county-sheriff-to-hold-press-conference-to-discuss-human-remains-found/71-e01d6e91-5878-425a-8f43-7147b8b3fd23
https://www.goerie.com/story/news/2022/12/02/authorities-hope-shirt-can-help-id-female-remains-found-in-chautauqua/69694638007/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1222504921581820/
https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/58y78d/comment/d94cex7/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
In 1987, Dale Kerstetter and $250,000 of platinum (~$655,000 in today's dollars) went missing from the Corning Glassworks Plant in Bradford, Pennsylvania. Many theories exist about what happened - both to the platinum and Kerstetter. Was this one of the greatest heists to be pulled off? Or something more sinister? Intro and Outro Credits: BardeaSource:https://www.oleantimesherald.com/news/kerstetter-disappearance-missing-platinum-more-than-years-ago-still-an/article_7e0eb8d8-c857-11e8-97cf-0764eaa5fbf9.htmlhttps://mckeancountycoldcases.weebly.com/corning-platinum-theft-and-the-disappearance-of-dale-kerstetter.htmlhttps://www.bradfordera.com/news/local/kerstetter-family-left-with-more-questions-after-video-release/article_a8ffc1d5-1141-5fa7-92ab-8dcc3a1242a2.htmlhttps://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Dale_Kerstetter
A case of an unidentified woman who was brutally murdered and left on side of old Rte 17 (now I-86) near Bemus Point, NY. Join Alexis and Haley to learn about the case.
For more information, please view the Jane Doe Chautauqua County Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/Jane-Doe-Chautauqua-County-100471682041829
https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/fdgej7/my_experiences_as_a_crime_scene_cleaner/
Host Alexis is joined by Justin to discuss the locally infamous Ski Wing Murders in Allegheny, NY, located in Cattaraugus County. Next story is about a unexpected encounter with a woman suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Last story is about dinosaur ghosts... have you seen one?
First episode! Host Alexis is joined with Drew to discuss the local Allegheny State Park bogey-man "flannel man" who has been making appearances and disappearances to park-goers since the 80s. To keep with the autumn chill theme, a second story is discussed from the r/Paranormal subreddit about a stick-figure apparition in the Massachusetts woods. Who do you think would win in a fight - flannel man or a stick figure specter?
https://www.salamancapress.com/news/article_b9aa67d4-7da5-11e5-8275-f3f51d303d4f.html
https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/k3nvv3/i_witnessed_something_with_a_few_friends_in_the/