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Almost 27 years ago, Melanie (Mel) Ethier, was walking home from a friends house in quiet Ontario town, when something happened and she was never seen again. There are so many cinnamon twists and churro turnies including not 1 BUT 2 possible cases of mistaken identity! But, you guys, there is one theory that I REALLY believe to my core, is the answer to the question: What happened to Melanie Ethier. Listen to today's episode and find out all about it! PATRON LINK: https://patron.podbean.com/mysterystillunsolved SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Melanie_Ethier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqen6n3jCRs https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/v5i3z2/what_happened_to_melanie_ethier_melanie_was_15/ https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/melanie-ethier-disappeared-on-a-short-walk-home-does-anyone-alive-know-who-took-her/article_c269b14e-b15f-50ef-8562-03f84cb565f2.html https://globalnews.ca/news/3278576/more-than-20-years-later-ontario-mom-searches-for-answers-in-daughters-disappearance/
Today we will discuss 6 notoriously cursed jewels who brought their owners nothing but misfortune, insanity and even death. MORAL OF THE STORY: Don't steal or acquire stolen sacred Hindu jewels. Seems like a no brainer but... ya know. PATRON LINK: https://patron.podbean.com/mysterystillunsolved
One morning in January 2013, a passerby near Centraal Station in Amsterdam noticed bright blue parcel floating in the IJ River. Many people had probably seen it and thought nothing of it but this person thought something seemed suspicious... and they were right. PATRON LINK: https://patron.podbean.com/mysterystillunsolved SOURCES: https://nltimes.nl/2023/01/06/torso-found-adam-river-2013-confirmed-russian-art-dealer-aleksandr-levin https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2023/01/09/cold-case-murder-victim-identified-as-russian-art-dealer-aleksandr-levin https://news.artnet.com/art-world/art-industry-news-january-09-2023-2240068/amp-page I have a few more to add, will update in a bit!
Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froone were living their best life. They had just graduated from college and wanted to celebrate by going on the adventure of a lifetime- Panama! One day, Kris sent her BF a quick FB message letting him know she and Lisanne would be going on a hike and then.. no one ever heard from them again. 10 weeks later their remains were found 14 hours walking distance from the trail's head. Their phones and cameras had been in use on and off for 11 days before being turned off for the final time. What happened to them? And what's the deal with a missing photo deleted from the digital camera? The one photo that seems to separate "happy, fun, go lucky" Lisanne and Kris and "creepy AF" pics of darkness?! Don't get me wrong, I love hiking, but this episode is making me rethink all my life choices. This case reminds us that nature is beautiful but it can also be terrifying...
As much as I love covering old timey cases, seriously, they're my jam, I don't want to ignore the many current cases currently happening around the world. So, for my first installment of MSU: Current Cases, I chose to cover Ylva Hagner, the Palo Alto woman who disappeared from NASA's parking lot. Eric Richens who died last year and now his wife is being charged with his death which may not have been so "unexplainable" after all. Lastly, we'll cover Chris "Willow" Wilson, a crocodile wrangler who died just a few months ago and now his best friend is being charged?! All of these cases are currently pending which means more information will most likely come every day regarding them- but I want to talk about them and get your thoughts and ideas!
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, today we will be delving into a cryptid of latin origin. The Chupacabra is a relatively new creature, first reported in the 1990s. The first sighting was made on the tiny island of Puerto Rico and since then, sightings have been reported thoughout the world. One thing you may not know, is that not all locations view the chupacabra the same. In Mexico and Puerto Rico the animal has a more reptilian appearance and in the southwestern United States, the chupacabra is described more like a canine. I bet you don't know all there is to know about Chupacabras so take a listen!! PATRON PROGRAM: https://patron.podbean.com/mysterystillunsolved SOURCES: https://www.britannica.com/topic/chupacabra https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/the-mystery-and-truth-behind-the-chupacabra https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/asset-external/el-chupacabra-the-science-behind-a-latin-american-mystery/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/706950/Chupacabra/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chupacabra VIDEOS: Unexplained with William Shatner “Strange Creatures” https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=APwXEdebiYVQp1JanYydENZqRldL-vB-TQ:1683155822749&q=mundo+ovni+chupacabra+video&tbm=vid&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjIoqqHpNr-AhX-IUQIHQHKCmQQ0pQJegQICRAB&biw=739&bih=748&dpr=2#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:c4bcea89,vid:PhDbEev8OPM MOVIE REFERRED TO: Species (1995) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114508/
The legend of the Wendigo is one of the most frightening and disturbing that I've ever heard- and it originated in North America of all places! Did a malevolent monster really walk among us or was it a warning to those who gave in to selfish impulses? Scientists say one thing, but the first hand accounts ranging from 1661 to the mid 1980s say differently! PATRON LINK: https://patron.podbean.com/mysterystillunsolved SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendigo#:~:text=The%20Wendigo%20was%20gaunt%20to,recently%20disinterred%20from%20the%20grave. https://until-dawn.fandom.com/wiki/The_Wendigos#:~:text=Despite%20being%20undead%2Dseeming%20mutant,is%20free%20to%20possess%20them https://until-dawn.fandom.com/wiki/The_Wendigos#:~:text=Despite%20being%20undead-seeming%20mutant,is%20free%20to%20possess%20them. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/windigo#:~:text=A%20windigo%20(or%20wendigo)%20is,of%20their%20greed%20or%20weakness. https://www.tbsnews.net/splash/legend-wendigo-44773 https://mhi.fandom.com/wiki/Wendigo#:~:text=Wendigos%20were%20once%20humans%2C%20but,and%20feed%20solely%20on%20it. https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/strange-creatures/wendigoes3.htm#:~:text=A%20wounded%20wendigo%20simply%20regenerates,'re%20in%20a%20pinch https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/strange-creatures/wendigoes3.htm#:~:text=A%20wounded%20wendigo%20simply%20regenerates,.) https://www.britannica.com/topic/wendigo VIDEOS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr4soHt8KZ8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-mRBFYcukk
We haven't done an episode with my boyfriend Robert "Snack" Stack in over a year!
Transylvania is known for Vlad the impaler, the inspiration behind the infamous Dracula character, but did you know it's also the home to the creepy Romanian Forest, Hoia Baciu?! This place is said by locals to be the "summer home" to the devil himself, a portal to another dimension, a possible time machine or the favorite tourist spot for species of the alien variety. Take a listen to today's episode and hear some of my favorite stories that are believed to take place in this daunting forest! SOURCES: https://www.mybestplace.com/en/article/hoia-baciu-haunted-forest-of-mystery-in-transylvania https://themalestrom.com/culture/forest-hoia-baciu/ https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/europe/romania/hoia-baciu-haunted-forest-travel-guide-b2256555.html https://abcnews.go.com/International/halloween-thrill-seekers-flock-romanias-haunted-region/story?id=80853156 https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2017/oct/29/transylvania-hoia-baciu-haunted-forest-cluj-napoca-romania-culture YOUTUBE VIDEOS I WATCHED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mnyut8srDcY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4qwnt-vV0o PATRON PROGRAM: https://patron.podbean.com/mysterystillunsolved
The stars finally aligned and both my Mom and I are having our Spring Breaks on the same week so...In honor of April Fool's Day, today I will be sharing with you a few of my favorite dumb and downright ridiculous crimes from history! My mom joins in on the fun and shares her honest reactions to these "not so well thought out" blunders, haha! Including, but not limited to, putting pigs on trial for murder, a man who shoved the royal jewels down his underpants and a guy who probably wished he hadn't robbed a place with a parrot :D We hope you find these tales as humorous as we did! SOURCES: World's Dumbest Criminals PATRON LINK: https://patron.podbean.com/mysterystillunsolved
The Hotel President in Kansas City, Missouri has hosted the likes of Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman and Marilyn Maye. At one point, it even hosted a republican party convention. But that's not what it's famous for... no no no! Today, we'll talk about the hotel's sordid past and the REAL reason it's famous. Also, in the episode, I say that I'm placing an order for t-shirts tomorrow, but seeing as I got this episode out kinda late. I'll wait to place the order until Sunday night- so you still have time! But not too much! So hurry and place that order today! (see link below) MERCH: https://mysterystillunsolved.com/shop/ PATRON LINK: https://patron.podbean.com/mysterystillunsolved SOURCES:
Ok. Are you like me and were today years old when you learned that there was a Wall Street Bombing in 1920?! I went to school in New York and I STILL had never heard about this. Can't say I blame high school teachers for not dabbling in "bomb talk" with teenagers... Probably a smart move, but still! If you're like me, and this discovery has blown your mind-- take a listen to today's NOT SO MINI AFTER ALL episode! SOURCES: https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/wall-street-bombing-1920 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wall_Street_bombing https://www.britannica.com/event/Wall-Street-bombing-of-1920 PATRON PROGRAM: https://patron.podbean.com/mysterystillunsolved
On the morning of December 25, 1929, Arthur's dad (Charlie) sent him to the market to purchase some ammunition- they were apparently "out." Like a good son, Arthur did as his father asked. However, I'm sure Arthur could never have imagined the carnage he would be returning home to... SOURCES: https://carolinawordsmith.com/a-spooky-true-crime-story-the-lawson-family-of-stokes-county-nc/ https://medium.com/murder-mystery-and-mayhem-in-the-old-north-state/the-lawson-family-murders-229b83b4d292 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_the_Lawson_family#:~:text=The%20murder%20of%20the%20Lawson,six%20of%20his%20seven%20children. http://www.planetslade.com/murder-lawson-family.html LINK TO PATRON PROGRAM: https://patron.podbean.com/mysterystillunsolved
On her 15th birthday, Mary Lou Arruda's orange 10 speed bicycle was found abandoned on the side of the road. A rookie cop, either didn't know or didn't care about the dumb "wait 24 hours before you search for a kid because it's the 70s and we're dumb" rule so he sprang into action- securing the scene, questioning witnesses, and bagging evidence. But would it be enough to find her before it was too late? Or help them find the monster preying on young girls in the Bridgewater Triangle area? Trigger Warnings: Crimes against children + Brutality against minors SOURCES: https://allrise.blubrry.net/2021/12/04/the-lonely-death-of-mary-lou-arruda/ https://www.wcvb.com/article/with-death-of-mary-lou-arruda-s-killer-raynham-hopes-wounds-will-heal/8231151 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/026-the-story-of-mary-lou-arruda/id1605653611?i=1000555388854 https://www.grunge.com/889981/disturbing-details-found-in-mary-lou-arrudas-autopsy/ https://thecinemaholic.com/mary-lou-arruda-murder-is-james-kater-dead-or-alive/ https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VuqcDWRJ4Mf0ktJ9aYxaL?si=0adca833e90349b2
Hey Hey Friends! Still can't believe we're in the triple digits episodes wise! Today's episode will be a "spook-chuterie" of spooktacular places in the great state of Arizona! Including a ghost who will pinch you if you visit wearing red and a hotel that once housed a meat chandelier... & yes, that's exactly what it sounds like. SOURCES: https://www.yumaheritage.com/article/yuma-territorial-prison-best-haunted-destination-in-the-country
Hiya! I remember posting my first episode, like it was yesterday and now here we are celebrating the 100th episode of Mystery Still Unsolved! PLUS I HAVE MERCH & A PATREON NOW! Head to the links below to check them out!! PATREON: https://patron.podbean.com/mysterystillunsolved MERCH: https://mysterystillunsolved.com/shop/
Today's episode may seem familiar... 4 teens travel to a beautiful lake and end up getting killed one by one? No, we won't be discussing the movie Friday the 13th so Jason won't be there... but another monster will be- a REAL one. And whoever they are, they're still out there as today we will be discussing Finland's most brutal and most infamous cold case. There are 4 POI and honestly, they all seem good for it.. who do you think it could be? SOURCES: https://allthatsinteresting.com/lake-bodom-murders https://ermakvagus.com/Europe/Finland/lake-bodom-murders.htm https://www.ranker.com/list/unsolved-lake-bodom-facts/cristina-sanza https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ujSsyEBgwE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0xpJSjeiY4 https://www.grunge.com/748684/the-biggest-lake-bodom-murder-theories-what-really-happened/ https://medium.com/the-mystery-box/the-lake-bodom-murders-case-6a845e66c596 https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/584241/lake-bodom-murders https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Bodom_murders#:~:text=The%20Lake%20Bodom%20murders%20is,while%20sleeping%20inside%20a%20tent https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Bodom_murders#:~:text=The%20Lake%20Bodom%20murders%20is,while%20sleeping%20inside%20a%20tent
I'm BAAAAAaaaack! Hitting 2023 hard with a frigidly ice cold case: Johnny Gosch. Now if you don't know about Johnny- he is a paper boy who went missing in West Demoines in the early 80s. There are so many wild theories about his current whereabouts and we will do a dive into each theory- including one about a motorcycle gang member I want to straight up kick in the throat! SOURCES: https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/johnny-gosch/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Johnny_Gosch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERgZfvPsTZY
Today we will be discussing the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony. In the late 1500s 120 English settlers landed on the island of Roanoke, off the coast of North Carolina. Governor John White left about a month later to gather supplies. When he returned, the town had been abandoned. The only clues was the word "Croatoan" carved into a fence post and the word "Cro" carved into a nearby tree. What happened to the settlers? We'll discuss 5 popular theories ranging from practical to koo koo for coco puffs! ENJOY! SOURCES: https://www.history.com/news/what-happened-to-the-lost-colony-of-roanoke https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roanoke_Colony https://www.britannica.com/story/the-lost-colony-of-roanoke https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/the-lingering-mystery-behind-the-lost-roanoke-colony https://www.livescience.com/vanished-colonists-at-roanoke https://stlukesmuseum.org/edu-blog/mystery-of-the-lost-colony-solved-not-so-fast/ https://www.pbsnc.org/blogs/science/lost-colony/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFMnMEYwqIM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjmXzYdxuTQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDdt_ZHGcUA
WELCOME TO THE FINAL EPISODE OF OUR 2022 HALLOWEEN SERIES! The format of today's episode is a little different than normal. Rather than one long episode about one topic, we'll cover 5 or 6. There are definitely two that I am dying to make into a full length episode. I just figured people might be running around today and that a shorter episode might be appreciated! Don't forget I'll be back THIS THURSDAY with another incredible episode. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! SOURCES:
HALLOWEEN SERIES! Welcome to the 3rd episode of this year's Halloween Series! Today we will discuss the atrocities that occurred within the walls of the Pennhurst State Hospital and how what happened there may be contributing to the so-called "hot spot" of paranormal instances occurring there. While the hospital opened in 1908, it wasn't shut down until 1987 when an expose of the facility was finally brought to light to the American people. The expose was disturbing, appalling and people were ANGRY! Learn why by listening to today's episode! SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennhurst_State_School_and_Hospital https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/08/01/2013-18552/change-in-terminology-mental-retardation-to-intellectual-disability http://www.preservepennhurst.org/default.aspx?pg=26 https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/pennsylvania/pa-pennhurst/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlmtUlY52Ic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHgB0dHnAUM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuX6-lvUwd0
HALLOWEEN SERIES!! Welcome to the 2nd episode of the 2022 Halloween Series! Today we'll discuss the Legend of Sleepy Hollow. While you may be familiar with the tale- did you know that the town of Sleepy Hollow is a real place you can visit? It has the old bridge that leads straight to the little dutch church. If you're brave enough to meander over to the cemetery you will find a headstone that reads: Catrina Von Tassel. Yup- the Catrina!! There's even a Hessian soldier believed to have actually lost his head on a battlefield nearby, just like the headless horseman! Grab some snacks and a flashlight and try not to get too scared as we discuss America's oldest and favorite ghost story. SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Sleepy_Hollow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jt1GWHS7zZE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWI1aWJ3RSE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=629AKkgorf0 https://www.history.com/news/legend-sleepy-hollow-headless-horseman
HALLOWEEN SERIES!! Welcome to the first episode of the 2022 Halloween Series. Today we'll be discussing everything you've ever wanted to know about the Salem Witch Trials. But only the TRUTH! Like, did you know that contrary to what pop culture references would have you believe, no one in the Salem Witch Trials was ever burned at the stake or thrown off a cliff? Nope. We'll discuss the most believed origin story (all documents of the trial were destroyed by the state of Massachusetts- so we are just kind of forced to guess) and some interesting ideas for what caused the only legitimate witch trials on American soil. Buckle up! You're in for one hell of a broom ride! SOURCES: https://www.lib.uchicago.edu/collex/exhibits/salem-witch-trials-legal-resources/ https://fairbankshouse.org/ https://www.mtsu.edu/first-amendment/article/1098/salem-witch-trials https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5d9b288d1f30e1001aab07ff/witchcraft-in-salem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1OrzVKuS5Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_ZaFmX72EY https://daily.jstor.org/caused-salem-witch-trials/ https://edsitement.neh.gov/lesson-plans/understanding-salem-witch-trials SONG: Halloween by AshamaluevMusic
In the late 1910's a dark entity began terrorizing the, usually jovial, city of New Orleans. Some called him a dark spirit. Others called him the boogeyman. But the killer himself wanted to be known simply as: The Axe Man. In his 18 month reign of terror it is believed he attacked at the very least 12 people and killed 6 (I think it's way more but you've gotta listen to the episode to hear why!) He also sent a bizarre letter to the press making March 19th, 1919 one of New Orleans most hoppin' nights in its history.... So, what are you waiting for? Let's "Jazz It" Baby! SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axeman_of_New_Orleans https://www.ranker.com/list/axeman-of-new-orleans-facts/amandasedlakhevener https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/The_Axeman_of_New_Orleans https://www.legendsofamerica.com/la-axeman/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/axeman-new-orleans-preyed-italian-immigrants-180968037/ https://ghostcitytours.com/new-orleans/ghost-stories/axeman-new-orleans/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrMGIqecu0Y
THROWBACK EPISODE FROM 2020!! Once upon a time, this was my 5TH EPISODE. I was doing recap episodes to gain momentum but then ventured into writing my own original content covering the cases I wanted to cover. I chose to delete my first 6 episodes but... I know A LOT of you LOVED the recaps and well.. I guess I do too because I'm not ready to let them R.I.P in Podcast Heaven. So, ENJOY!
An elderly couple was last seen on a Friday night in 2014. Days later when friends decide to check on them, they are horrified by what they find. Their friend Russell is in the garage. At least they think it's Russell... the body is missing a head and their friend Shirley is no where to be found. WHO did this to this to these sweet people and WHY?! SOURCES: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/lake-oconee-beheading-mystery-russell-shirley-dermond-putnam-county https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Russell_and_Shirley_Dermond https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/new-evidence-lake-oconee-murder-case-dermonds/85-05794924-9a8a-416e-92e3-6e8b624f575d https://www.clermontsun.com/2022/06/01/who-killed-russell-and-shirley-dermond https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55kVFu7_Qio
I'm back at it again, this time with a very special guest... MY MOM, MADY! Today we discuss paranormal, supernatural and creepy things that have happened either to us personally or people very close to us. We would love to hear your creepy encounters so be sure to tell us all about them on my IG @mysterystillunsolved :) This episode is sure to make you giggle and smile!
In today's episode we will discuss the Deane House, Canada's most haunted home. This house stands in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. If you stood outside of it, you would never know the dark history and secrets the home holds within its walls- especially since it has been converted to a posh restaurant. But this home has seen some horrendous evils including the suicide of a young boy taunted by his peers, a murder/suicide, a man gunned down in cold blood and a heartbroken woman who took her own life. Many ghost hunter's believe the attic is some sort of vortex connecting our world to the land of the dead. ALSO! Don't forget to enter my birthday giveaway which goes until 8/30/22 at 9pm MST. Enter for a chance to win a package of some of my most favorite things: true crime book, treats and self care items!!! Woot! Woot!!!! SOURCES: https://www.sweatlodgeradio.com/what-happened-in-the-deane-house/ The book: Scary Places: Haunted Houses by Dinah Williams
THROWBACK EPISODE FROM 2020!! Once upon a time, this was my 4TH EPISODE. I was doing recap episodes to gain momentum but then ventured into writing my own original content covering the cases I wanted to cover. I chose to delete my first 6 episodes but... I know A LOT of you LOVED the recaps and well.. I guess I do too because I'm not ready to let them R.I.P in Podcast Heaven. So, ENJOY!
THROWBACK EPISODE FROM 2020!! Once upon a time, this was my 3RD EPISODE. I was doing recap episodes to gain momentum but then ventured into writing my own original content covering the cases I wanted to cover. I chose to delete my first 6 episodes but... I know A LOT of you LOVED the recaps and well.. I guess I do too because I'm not ready to let them R.I.P in Podcast Heaven. So, ENJOY! ALSO, there's a lot of great new england accents in this one if I do say so myself. :)
