The Girl in the Dark

For more than a decade, the small island of Jersey was terrorized by a predator who seemed to disappear as quickly as he appeared. Women walking home alone. Children asleep in their beds. A strange, musty smell. A grotesque mask. A man who slipped through the darkness, entered homes, and vanished into the night. Police searched for the monster known as The Beast of Jersey , while an innocent man b...

On March 17, 2012, 24-year-old mother of two Jamee Christine Grossman disappeared from Billings, Montana. Fourteen years later, her family is still waiting for answers. For the first time on The Girl in the Dark , I worked directly with a missing woman’s family to tell her story. What began as a request from Jamee’s sister became a deep dive into her disappearance—and an investigation that left me...

Eight years ago, Shanann Watts and her two young daughters, Bella and Celeste, disappeared from their home in Frederick, Colorado. At first, Shanann’s husband, Chris Watts, pleaded for his family to come home safely. But behind closed doors, Chris was hiding an affair, a crumbling marriage, and a horrifying secret. In this episode, we go back to the beginning—who Shanann was, the life she built, h...

Fifteen-year-old Sydney thought she was home alone after a long day at school. But when unfamiliar footsteps echoed through the house, her world changed forever. Dragged from beneath her bed by two armed intruders, Sydney endured unimaginable violence as they searched her home for money. Bound, assaulted, and shot, she refused to believe her story would end there. With nothing left but instinct an...

Before The Conjuring terrified audiences around the world, there was the real-life Perron family. In 1971, Roger and Carolyn Perron moved their five daughters into a centuries-old farmhouse in Harrisville, Rhode Island. Almost immediately, they claimed to experience unexplained phenomena—shadow figures, strange noises, moving furniture, foul odors, and terrifying encounters that would eventually b...

On November 30, 2022, 7-year-old Athena Strand disappeared from her family’s property in Wise County, Texas. What began as a normal evening at home quickly turned into every parent’s worst nightmare. Athena was a free spirit who loved climbing trees, riding horses, talking a little too much in class, and spending time with her family. She was tough, independent, and fiercely loved by everyone who...

On January 11, 2013, 17-year-old Kendrick Johnson left for school at Lowndes High in Valdosta, Georgia… and never came home. Hours later, Kendrick’s body was discovered upside down inside a rolled-up wrestling mat in the school’s old gymnasium. Authorities quickly ruled his death a tragic accident. But for Kendrick’s family, the evidence never added up. In this episode we dive into the haunting an...

The Murdaugh saga is far from over. In a shocking decision, the South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned Alex Murdaugh’s 2023 murder convictions in the killings of his wife Maggie and son Paul, ordering a brand new trial after allegations of jury tampering and misconduct involving former court clerk Becky Hill. In this breaking update episode of The Girl in the Dark: 🕯️ Why the convictions were...

Before Jonestown… before the poison… there was a man people believed in. In this episode, we dive into the life and rise of Jim Jones—a charismatic preacher who built the People’s Temple on promises of equality, community, and hope during one of the most divided times in American history. But behind the image of a progressive leader, something darker was taking shape. As his influence grew, so did...

New Orleans is a city where music drifts through the streets, magic lingers in the air, and monsters are never too far from the shadows. In this episode of The Girl in the Dark , we take a walk through one of the most mysterious cities in America. A city where history, legend, and spirituality blur together until it’s hard to tell where one ends and the other begins. First, we step into the terror...

In November 1986, Helle Crafts vanished from her home in Newtown, Connecticut. She was a mother, a flight attendant, a traveler, and a woman preparing to leave a dangerous marriage. What followed was one of the most disturbing and groundbreaking investigations in American criminal history. This episode tells the full story of Helle’s life, her growing fear, and the meticulous police work that ulti...

One year ago, The Girl in the Dark was born—and today, we’re celebrating the shadows we’ve shared together. In this special one-year anniversary episode, I’m answering your questions about the podcast, the cases, and the journey so far. We’re also diving into listener-submitted spooky stories—real encounters, chilling moments, and experiences that prove the dark is never as quiet as it seems. Than...

January 17th marks one full year of The Girl in the Dark , and for my anniversary episode, I want to hear from you . This is a short mini-episode inviting listeners to submit: • Questions about the podcast, the stories, or me. • True scary stories—paranormal encounters, unexplainable moments, or experiences that still give you chills. You don’t need to be a writer. You can remain anonymous. Just t...

For years, Robert Hansen was seen as a quiet small-business owner, a devoted husband, and a father in Anchorage, Alaska. But beneath the surface, he was hiding something far darker. In this episode of The Girl in the Dark , we trace Hansen’s life before the monster was revealed — the warning signs that were missed, the system that repeatedly let him walk free, and the devastating consequences that...

The Lemp family built an empire… and then lost everything. In this episode, we dive into the tragic history behind the Lemp Mansion, the tunnels beneath St. Louis, and the spirits said to still linger in the halls. I also share my own personal experience inside the mansion — one I’ll never forget.

December 25, 1996—six-year-old beauty queen JonBenét Ramsey is found dead in the basement of her Colorado home. Decades later, the case still haunts the world, shrouded in unanswered questions, mysterious ransom notes, and a family under intense scrutiny. In this special 20th episode, we unravel the twists, the theories, and the dark secrets behind one of America’s most infamous unsolved murders....

In 2008, 19-year-old Brandon Swanson called his parents after his car slid into a ditch on a dark Minnesota back road. They stayed on the phone for nearly an hour as he tried to find his way home—until his final words: “Oh, shit.” Then, silence. Seventeen years later, Brandon has never been found. 👉 In this episode of The Girl in the Dark, we trace his last known steps, the search that followed,...

In the summer of 1994, Alison Botha was abducted, assaulted, and left for dead on a deserted stretch of road in South Africa. But she didn’t just survive—she fought her way back from the edge, identified her attackers, and reclaimed her life. This is the story of a woman who turned horror into hope... and made sure her attackers would never hurt anyone again.

In the dark waters of the Mississippi River, beneath a crooked mile of steel, two sisters vanished—and the truth nearly drowned with them. On the night of April 4th, 1991, Julie and Robin Kerry along with their cousin Tom Cummins were visiting the Chain of Rocks Bridge in St. Louis, Missouri. What began as a quiet night to revisit a poem turned into a night of unspeakable violence, sexual assault,...

On July 2, 2025, Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to all four murders in open court. The judge accepted the plea deal. There will be no trial.

🚨 Breaking News Update from The Girl in the Dark 🚨 In a shocking turn of events, Bryan Kohberger—the man accused of brutally murdering four University of Idaho students—has accepted a plea deal. In this special case update, I break down what this plea means, what the victims’ families are saying, and why this decision has left so many of us stunned. There may be no trial. No cross-examinations....

We have all grown up with certain fears and phobias. What if your phobia of dolls isn't ridiculous? What if some dolls really are haunted? This episode is the true story of the most haunted doll in history: Annabelle. She is one of the inspirations for the Conjuring Universe movies and currently resides in the Warren's Occult Museum, except when she is on tour. Listen now to the havoc this Raggedy...

Welcome to the double homicide trial of Richard Alexander Murdaugh. What evidence does the prosecution have? How is the defense going to try to save him? What about all of the money he stole? Friends who helped him and the people they harmed? All of your questions and more will be answered in this epic finale of the Murdaugh Murders.

In this 2nd episode of the trilogy of the Murdaugh Murders, we open this episode with the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh and then dive into multiple other cases connected to the Murdaugh family from death to financial loss and manipulation. We get to meet the other players that helped Alex Murdaugh embezzle millions from his clients; Cory Fleming and Russell Laffitte. This episode covers the...

For over 100 years the Murdaugh family ruled Hampton County, South Carolina like it was their own personal kingdom, but the events of the last 6 years destroyed their legacy. A boat crash on February 23, 2019 would be the first blow to a family that wasn't used to getting hit. Listen to the first episode of a 3 part episode arc, to hear how much control the Murdaugh family had, and how they began...