Episodes

Are you brave enough to dive deep into the murky mysteries of the Pacific Northwest? This episode of PNW Haunts & Homicides will send shivers down your spine, as we navigate the sinister trail of Rosalina Misina Mendoza Dugeno Manthie Edmondson – infamously known as the 'habitual widow'. Stitching together the disparate pieces of her life, we trace Rosalina's journey from the shores of the Philippines to the land of stars and stripes, where she sought a new life. But beneath the lure of the Amer...

Grab your favorite munchies, pull up a beanbag, and join us and our guest, The Weedium. Shannon is a highly skilled medium who communicates with spirits and offers healing through her gift. Check out her podcast Convos with the Dead! Ever wondered how cannabis can influence one's psychic abilities? Shannon explains how these substances can tune out external distractions, encouraging a deeper presence and focus. With her intuition heightened, she's able to perceive signs more clearly. As we unrav...

Can you imagine your child being approached by a stranger in a familiar place like a park or an arcade? We'll walk you through two unnerving encounters in which quick-thinking parents narrowly averted potential child abductions. We'll scrutinize the recurring description of a man believed to be in his 30s, with distinguishing features that could hold the key to solving these spine-chilling incidents. On this week's unnerving journey we'll delve into the layers of complexity that surround the he...

Bold statements and tantalizing teasers? This episode has them in spades. We're joined by Ash from TSFU for Part 2. Brace yourself as we navigate the unsettling world of charisma gone horrifically astray, spotlighting cult leader and master manipulator Bhagwan Rajneesh. We pull back the curtain on the paradox of followers reporting blissful experiences in his presence, as we lay bare the chilling methods employed for control and abuse. Delving into the eccentricities and often gauche excesses o...

Cults and cult leaders can be a disturbing topic to delve into, but it's crucial to expose these manipulative figures and their actions. Tough topics are always a little easier with a friend by your side and that's why we're joined by Ash from TSFU! This episode takes you on the first half of a dark and twisted journey, that of a notorious figure and his devoted followers. We strip away illusions, exposing the shocking truths, some omitted from the Netflix documentary covering the infamous group...

Brace yourselves for an enthralling journey into the uncharted territories of the UFO phenomenon, steered from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) in Harrington, Washington. An enormous amount of data has been collected, stretching back to the center's founding days with Bob Gribble in 1974, all the way to the present-day stewardship of Peter Davenport and Christian Stepien. prepare to shudder as we recount the tale of Ralph H Benson, a Cold War nuclear missile silo owner and his fatal en...

Ever wondered how numbers could tell a story about you? Get ready for a captivating discussion as we celebrate Cassie & Caitlyn's birthdays with an intriguing exploration of numerology as we uncover the magic hidden in our birthdates and names. We’ll reveal our life path, hearts desire, and personality numbers, and interpret what they mean for each of us. Stay tuned after the tarot read for some extra special messages… 😍 Let's get this birthday bash started - cheers, Creepy People! 🥂🥳 Today we ...

Put on your traveling pants, Creepy People, and hold on tight as we serve up a hearty portion of unexplained activity, unsolved murder, and a slice of iconic history pie… with cheese on top! We reminisce about Andy's Diner, a SoDo, Seattle staple since 1949, famous for its classic Americana menu and unique setting - seven vintage train cars. Even though it is now under new ownership as a Thai & Chinese restaurant & lounge, The Orient Express, the nostalgic charm remains. Of course, we can’t end ...

Embark on a captivating historical journey, ripe with intrigue with our special guest co-host, Lindsay of Ye Olde Crime! Join us, as we traverse through Mary Gysin Leonard's extraordinary life with all its twists, turns, and triumphs. She was a woman whose tale of migration, marriage, and murder is as colorful as it is controversial. From her mystifying origins, her volatile marriage to Daniel G. Leonard, to the shocking turn of events that led Mary to become a prime suspect in her husband's mur...

Have you ever wondered about the hidden meanings behind your dreams, or experienced a spine-chilling paranormal encounter? Join us as we explore the spooky side of the Pacific Northwest, discussing true crime, paranormal events, and all things mysterious. In this episode, we share fascinating emails from our listeners. Delve into the world of dreams and symbolism as we discuss how they can be interpreted. Does the color yellow represent hope and joy or death and the devil? The answer might surpr...

Prepare yourself for the tale of a bank robbery that takes a confoundingly dark turn on June 16th, 1991. When an alarm system is mysteriously turned off, suspiciously just before four bank guards lose their lives, on Father's Day, a former employee and retired police officer is arrested for what would later be known as the infamous Father's Day Bank Massacre in Denver, Colorado. We'll question the reliability of witness testimonies and ponder how the perpetrator left no trace at the crime scene....

Happy Father's Day! (welcome to our Collaboration) For many this is a happy occasion & a time to celebrate, though the stories gathered here in honor of the holiday will leave you with a number of horrifying questions. What kind of dark secrets could drive a father towards an unhealthy obsession, abuse, or worse yet, to even kill his entire family? Could an unassuming father figure be driven by greed to commit a heinous crime that forever scars the date? Join That's So Fucked Up, Twisted and Un...

Get ready for a bone-chilling journey as we explore the haunted Paradise Lake Cemetery, also known as Maltby Cemetery, in the Pacific Northwest. But beware, this cemetery is strictly off-limits to visitors, making it even more intriguing and mysterious! With whispers, apparitions, and a headstone that seems to grow in size, there's no shortage of spine-tingling stories surrounding this ghostly graveyard. We'll descend into the cemetery's infamous legend, The 13 Steps to Hell, and the countless ...

Part 2 wraps up the chilling tales of the Idaho Four and the unsettling case of Michael W Koch. Discover the tragic stories of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, & Kaylee Goncalves, whose lives were brutally cut short in Idaho. We can't thank our listeners enough, and we're always looking to celebrate you! We invite you to submit your stories for our listener appreciation episodes. Join us on the socials and our website for updates on all our creepy, spooky, and weird adventures. From ...

Hold onto your headphones as we unravel the chilling tales of the Idaho Four and the unsettling case of Michael W Koch. Discover the tragic stories of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, & Kaylee Goncalves, whose lives were brutally cut short in Idaho. Follow us as we delve into the horrifying case of 24-year-old Michael W Koch, charged with second-degree murder for the killing of 18-year-old Tawnya LaVonne Tom, just five days before Christmas in 2003. We'll learn about the lives of the...

Today we’re traveling to one of the most mysterious and magical places in the Pacific Northwest - the Columbia River Gorge. James Szubski, CEO of Margie’s Outdoor Store explains all about how The Gorge became so… well, gorgeous! But natural beauty isn’t the only thing special about this remarkable place. It’s full of paranormal hot spots, bringing stories of strange sightings right to the doorstep of Margie’s. Many of these unexplained reports involve a creature they’re calling The Klickitat Ape...

Join us for a sip of history, as we unveil a remastered version of a previous Patreon Live! We'll take you on a thrilling adventure to Whale Cove, where we unravel the tale of a mysterious boatload of booze smuggled around this hazardous coastline in the Prohibition-Era Pacific Northwest. Along the way, we discuss the 18th Amendment, the Women's Christian Temperance Movement, and the not-so-secret dealings of bootleggers and mobsters. As always, we wrap up with a tarot reading to gain deeper in...

This week we visit the small towns of Colton and Estacada, in the home state of your host's - Oregon, where we explore an absolutely chilling case that took place on Mother's Day in 2017. We paint a picture of these rural communities and discuss what life may have been like for the residents on that fateful day. As we uncover the story of Joshua Lee Webb, a troubled individual with a history of mental health issues, we'll discuss the bizarre claims he made, such as believing that Fox TV was tryi...

This Mother’s Day, join Shane Waters on a chilling adventure featuring 14 podcasters (PNW Haunts & Homicides) as they share sinister stories of motherhood. Mother’s Day is typically a time to honor the love and sacrifices of mothers, but today we’ll be exploring the twisted tales that lurk behind the shadows. It’s an extra special, two parts, more than two-hour, Mother’s Day event. Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance: Part 1: Foul Play: Crime Series Music City 911 Crimes from th...

This Mother’s Day, join Shane Waters on a chilling adventure featuring 14 podcasters (PNW Haunts & Homicides) as they share sinister stories of motherhood. Mother’s Day is typically a time to honor the love and sacrifices of mothers, but today we’ll be exploring the twisted tales that lurk behind the shadows. It’s an extra special, two parts, more than two-hour, Mother’s Day event. Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance: Part 1: Foul Play: Crime Series Music City 911 Crimes from th...

Where were WE when this Interstate cash grab went down!? 💸 If you missed it too hopefully this bonus episode will cheer you up. May the 4th be with you! Check out the story behind the infamous and largely unofficial holiday here. Caitlyn & Cassie here, wanting to introduce you to our friends Amanda & Trevin at Live, Laugh, Larceny: A True Petty Crime Podcast. They cover dumb criminal stories, but with their own twist. Instead of true crime comedy podcasts covering heavy stories of murder with p...

AI generated art, titles, & show notes. Increasingly, even some of the core content we consume could be generated by artificial intelligence. Can true crime that uses technology like ChatGPT with its myriad implications for the genre be accurate, ethical, and interesting at the same time? That's part of our discussion about the technology taking over podcasting after everything we learned @ PodConf over the weekend! Episodes 95 & 96 cover Cal Coburn Brown and the heart-wrenching story of the mur...

There are areas in every major city there are heavily trafficked that don’t have a lot of clues to what used to be there. This is the case for Hayden Island between Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA. Home of the Jantzen Beach Mall (Jantzen Beach Center), originally Jantzen Beach Amusement Park. But that was not the only amusement park on this island at the time. After some sketchy practices, a little known gem called Lotus Isle opened for business. Very shorty afterwards, tragedy after tragedy befe...

This guy gives off major Bundy vibes, an unimpressive monacre and some serious mommy issues. His life insurance scheme reminds us of Nancy Brophy (Episode #63). He's "linked" to so many other infamous cases: he Zodiac Killer, the Black Dahlia, Jimmy Hoffa, the West Memphis Three, even Jon Benet Ramsey. YES REALLY! Basically every case you've ever heard of except that douche canoe alleged in the University of Idaho killings. He also has some frightening, alleged ties to a local area we visited fo...