Beneath the Shadows

Set sail on a journey into the unknown with this episode on the Mary Celeste, one of the most enduring maritime mysteries in history. Discovered adrift in 1872 with no one on board and her crew vanished without a trace, the Mary Celeste left behind a ghostly silence and countless theories. Join me as we dive deep into the ship's eerie tale, from her early voyages to the fateful disappearance,...

In this gripping episode, we plunge into the harrowing true story of Aron Ralston — a man who found himself literally caught between a rock and a hard place. When an 800-pound boulder trapped his arm in Utah’s remote Bluejohn Canyon, Ralston was forced to make an unimaginable choice: stay and die or sacrifice a piece of himself to survive. Over five days and seven hours, he battled hunger, thirst,...

Today, we delve into the heartbreaking case of Polly Klaas, a 12-year-old girl abducted from her Petaluma, California home in 1993. We explore the horrifying crime committed by Richard Allen Davis, the desperate search to find Polly, and the lasting impact her death had on the justice system and child advocacy efforts. Join me as we uncover the details of this tragic case and reflect on how Polly&...

On a quiet December night in 1972, Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 departed from New York's JFK Airport, bound for Miami, with a routine flight expected ahead. But what happened in the skies above the Florida Everglades became a nightmare few could have anticipated. A minor technical issue in the cockpit led to a tragic series of errors that caused the L-1011 aircraft to crash, claiming over 100...

Today, we take a look at the United State’s National Parks and the National Park System’s history since the 19th century. We will take a look at how they became established and when particular acts occurred, and parks opened during the 152 years since the first park was designated. Some of my favorite places I’ve ever been to in the US are national parks and they provide a slice of nature for the...

Today, we take a look at the history of filicide and infanticide, along with a plethora of murderous mothers. We dive into their horrendous crimes, the reasoning behind them, and the resulting convictions and deaths. It's a gruesome one, and an awfully interesting topic. So let's go and let's get these details pulled up from beneath the shadows.  Send us an update! Support the show

Today, we take a dive into the medical field and have ourselves a look at the placebo effect. You may have heard of sugar pills, but what is the history behind this fascinating phenomenon? We look at clinical trials, results, and even some sham surgeries that worked way better than you may imagine. So, sit back, buckle up, and let's ponder the possibilities of the placebo effect. Send us an u...

From Christmas Eve into Christmas morning in 1945, a fire blazed at the Sodder residence in Fayetteville, West Virginia. The Sodders, and nine of their ten children were home when the fire broke out. Five of the children would mysteriously "disappear" during the fire, with little to no trace as what may have happened to them. Today, we will look into the fire and puzzling disappearance o...

Today, we’re heading to Anchorage, Alaska, a place that became the focus of a chilling case in 2019. A sex worker named Valerie Casler handed over an SD memory card to the police, revealing disturbing videos and images. The footage depicted a murder and multiple women, with the voice of a male perpetrator heard throughout. The man was soon identified by authorities, recognized in part by his disti...

As a child, Donnie would experience the horror of being in a fatal plane crash in the mountains near Yosemite National Park. It would take days, but national park rangers would locate the crashed remains of the plane, and miraculously, Donnie was alive inside, as well. Let's dive in today and examine the plane crash that led to these unfortunate circumstances and how Donnie Priest overcame ad...

Today, we dive into the world of death row! We will take some time to meet a few inmates previously on death row, such as John Wayne Gacy and Aileen Wuornos, we will learn about their crimes, and take a look at their last meal requests. From olives, to coffee, to ice cream and so much more!  Thank you for joining me on Beneath the Shadows Send us an update! Support the show

Today, we head to Green Bay, Wisconsin in 1992 to take a look at the case of Tom Monfils, and the circumstances surrounding his death. After his initial disappearance, Tom's body would be found, and the details that emerged were eye-opening at best. The subsequent investigation would lead to the arrest of six men, known as the Monfils 6.  Send us an update! Support the show