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The Lead Mask Men
Episode 193
In 1966, two Brazilian electronics technicians were found dead on a hill outside Rio de Janeiro, wearing strange lead masks and formal suits, with a cryptic note at their side. Known as the Lead Mask…
Published on 8 hours ago
The case of Sherri Rasmussen
Episode 192
In 1986, Sherri Rasmussen, a 29-year-old newly married nurse, was found brutally murdered in her Los Angeles home. The case stunned her family and baffled detectives. For over two decades, it was bel…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
The DARK HISTORY of birth control
Episode 191
From ancient herbal remedies to modern-day contraceptive pills, the history of birth control is as fascinating as it is complex. In this episode, we trace the evolution of how humans have tried to pr…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Sweating Sickness
Episode 190
In the late 15th and 16th centuries, a terrifying illness swept through England with brutal speed - striking healthy people in the morning and leaving them dead by nightfall. It was called the Sweati…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
The truth behind THAT McDonald's Lawsuit
Episode 189
You’ve heard the punchline: a woman spills McDonald’s coffee in her lap and sues for millions. But behind the jokes and late-night talk show fodder lies a story that’s far more shocking, and far more…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Death of Joan Robinson Hill
Episode 188
Joan Robinson Hill had it all: wealth, beauty, and prestige as a celebrated equestrian in Houston’s high society. But in 1969, her sudden and suspicious death at just 38 years old shocked the city an…
Published on 3 months ago
The Hat Pin Panic
Episode 187
At the turn of the 20th century, a simple accessory ignited a wave of fear, controversy, and legislation. In this episode, we explore the Hatpin Panic - a bizarre and fascinating moment in history wh…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
The crimes of Peter Sutcliffe // The Yorkshire Ripper
Episode 186
Between 1975 and 1980, at least 13 women were murdered in Yorkshire, England, spurring on one of the biggest manhunts the UK had ever seen. Eventually, Peter Sutcliffe was captured. Who was he? Who w…
Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago
The DuPont du Ligonnès family murders
Episode 185
FROM THE VAULT | Today, we dive into one of France's most haunting true crime mysteries: the Dupont de Ligonnès murders, also known as the Nantes murders. In April 2011, five members of the Dupont de…
Published on 4 months ago
Beaver County Jane Doe
Episode 184
In 2014, a teenage boy came across a human head in the woods and called the authorities. They expected to find decomposed remains, but were shocked to find the head was fully intact and, strangely, e…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago