Evil Everywhere: A True Crime and Horror Podcast

In August of 2018, a quiet mobile home park in Clinton Township, Michigan, became the center of a nightmare. 18-year-old Danielle Marzejka and her boyfriend, 19-year-old Seren Bryan vanished without a trace. After days of searching, Danielle’s brother and father noticed something strange in the back of their shed, large trash bags swarmed by thousands of flies and the stench of death.  Police resp...

The bond between a mother and her child is supposed to be unbreakable. Mothers are born to nurture, to protect, to love but what happens when that love is tested in ways you could never imagine? When the very child you raised becomes a threat? For Jennifer Dazey, that unimaginable reality may have been closer than she ever thought. In January 2024, Jennifer was at home recovering from brain surger...

In the 1970s, Philadelphia was a city on the edge of losing itself. Factories closed. Jobs disappeared. And in the Kensington neighborhood… one man was about to lose his mind. Joseph Kallinger, known as the ‘Shoe Maker” was a man shaped by abuse throughout his entire childhood. The abuse spilled into his adulthood, into both of his marriages and his parenting. He became haunted by voices, one of t...

David and Melinda Harmon seemed to have the kind of marriage built on unshakable faith. They were young, devoted, and deeply involved in their Nazarene community. David worked as a banker. Melinda served as a secretary at a nearby Nazarene university. Together, they embodied the values their church preached: love, commitment, and service. But on a cold February night in 1982, that image shattered....

Virginia Beach, 1996 was a booming coastal city on the edge of the Atlantic — a place where suburbia meets beach-town freedom… and military precision. Among its residents was Petty Officer Elise Makdessi and her husband, Eddie, a computer technician. They had moved to the city in 1994, and on the surface, everything seemed normal. Until May of 1996. Eddie Makdessi called 911 on May 14 in a panic,...

Rosebud, Texas, a quiet, tight-knit community where front doors stayed unlocked and neighbors waved from their porches. It was the kind of place where everyone knew everyone, and families had lived side by side for generations. But hidden behind that small-town comfort was something far darker. Because in the 1960s, Rosebud harbored a monster. His name was Kenneth McDuff, a towering figure over si...

Grand Rapids, Michigan is a city on the Grand River, known for its Midwest charm and creative energy. This city is where 31-year-old Ashley Young was building a new life studying in college, working at a call center, and about to move into her very first apartment. Bubbly, optimistic and full of life, Ashley was ready for a fresh start after a recent breakup. But the day she was supposed to sign h...

Over the last seventy years, Ed and Lorraine Warren have become household names in the world of the paranormal. Lorraine, the clairvoyant who claimed she could sense things most of us couldn’t, and Ed, the self-taught demonologist who dedicated his life to uncovering evil in its purest form. Together, they investigated hundreds of hauntings across the United States. But one case stands out from th...

In the 1950s, Sun Valley, CA was a quiet, family-friendly corner of the San Fernando Valley attracting returning veterans from WWII and the Korean War with their young families. It was here that Peter Fabiano settled with his wife, Betty. Peter was a former Marine turned owner of two successful beauty salons in the LA area. But Halloween night 1957 would shatter the peaceful neighborhood. Around 1...

When you buy a home, a multi-family home, you're chasing something timeless: security, independence, a place for your children to grow... and maybe, a way to keep your aging parents close, but still give them space of their own. For the Smurl family, it felt like achieving the American dream. But dreams can curdle into nightmares. Over the course of 11 years, the Smurls’ cozy Pennsylvania duplex b...

In southern Texas, Corpus Christi is a city where history, culture, and natural beauty all come together. Sitting on the Gulf of Mexico, locals often enjoy the activities that come with being on the shoreline: fishing, swimming, windsurfing and sailing. This large city is where Kimberly Hill decided to settle after serving in the Marines, becoming a hospice caregiver. She was a dedicated employee...

The 1990s were a time of transformation in Knoxville, Tennessee. The city was expanding, and so were opportunities for young people in need of a second chance. For many, the local Job Corps center offered just that: a path to a better life through education and job training. Nineteen-year-old Colleen Slemmer was one of those hopeful students. She’d moved from Pennsylvania with dreams of completing...

Jefferson, Texas is a quiet, historic town tucked away near the Big Cypress bayou. Originally founded around the 1830s, the town experienced an industrial boom due to its ideal location for water trade routes. Jefferson today is known to be a site of paranormal activity. The Jefferson Hotel is known as one of the oldest, and most haunted, hotels in the state. Whispered tales of footsteps echoing t...

Sunrise, Florida, a quiet city in the Miami metro area where Maria Nemeth and her boyfriend, Fidel Lopez, had just moved in together. It was September of 2015, and the couple had rented a new apartment at the Colonnade Residences. Maria worked as an assistant manager in the leasing office and Fidel had picked up work at a nearby truck stop. They were starting fresh, a new place, a new chapter, and...

Back in 1989, Lakeville, IN was a close tight-knit town of about 650 residents. Life in Lakeville centered on farming, small businesses, and and churches, including the Olive Branch Church. Bob Pelley, the pastor and his blended family lived in the home next to the church called a parsonage. Bob, his two children, his new wife Dawn and her three daughters made up this blended family. After Bob and...

For centuries, natural springs have been revered for their healing and restorative powers; water in its purest form, said to mend the body and soothe the soul. In the 1700s and 1800s, people traveled from around the world to bathe in or drink from these waters, hoping to be cured of their ailments. But what if these springs offer more than just physical healing? Some believe that natural springs c...

The city of Arlington sits in the northern part of Snohomish County, Washington with a population of about 22,000. The airline Boeing was the area's biggest employer. Byron Wright worked through a hard childhood to earn a great job at Boeing. With this job, he was able to purchase a number of classic cars to fulfill his hobby. A seemingly quiet homebody Byron met the vivacious, outgoing Michele. T...

A parent’s love is supposed to be infinite. Moms and dads would do anything for their child; walk through fire, stand against the world, and keep showing up, long after the world says their job is done. Because parenthood doesn’t end when a child turns 18. It’s a lifelong journey, through every celebration… and every devastation. But not all parents live by that. Sheila and Clay Fletcher were two...

Lying in the center of Ireland is Offaly County, with a population of about 83,000, the area is largely rural. But with this comes a community full of tradition and natural beauty. Surrounded by stunning scenery, Offaly offers a slower pace of life fit for the older and younger generations. The county is full of historic landmarks, including Leap Castle. Leap Castle is steeped in horrific bloodshe...

A mother’s love is steadfast, unyielding even in the face of chaos. It can drive women to summon strength they never imagined, to fight battles no one else would dare take on, especially when it comes to their children. For Rita Camilleri, that love meant standing by her daughter Jessica, through years of escalating mental health struggles, violent outbursts, and a reality that grew more unpredict...

For this special occasion we delve into a case in our hometown, discussing the background and atrocities committed by serial killer Arthur Shawcross, otherwise known as the Genesee River Killer. Part I we go over Arthur’s background to get a look into his upbringing and the petty crimes he committed. Some of the information is provided by Shawcross himself, however a lot of the tragic events he wo...

Welcome to our 100th episode! For this special occasion we delve into a case in our hometown, discussing the background and atrocities committed by serial killer Arthur Shawcross, otherwise known as the Genesee River Killer. Part I we go over Arthur’s background to get a look into his upbringing and the petty crimes he committed. Some of the information is provided by Shawcross himself, however a...

It was a warm summer day, August 8th, 1995, when 16-year-old Kelley Gaffield left her home in the quiet Village of Webster, New York, to meet up with friends. But Kelley never came back. And she was never seen alive again. In the days and weeks that followed, the Webster Police Department received more than 400 tips. Officers chased down every possible lead. Still, nothing. No sign of Kelley. No c...

Dickinson, North Dakota was once a quiet small town, sitting just 50 miles east of the Badlands until the oil boom in the 1960s. The rise in economic prosperity brought a significant transient population to Dickinson, which was mainly used as a rest stop for those seeking their fortune in the oil business. The Swanson Motel was the main area of rest, with affordable rooms to rent on a weekly basis...

Disappearing is terrifying. But disappearing at sea? That takes fear to an entirely different level. You're surrounded by nothing but endless open water. You're on a massive cruise ship isolated, contained and yet somehow, you're just... gone. No trace. No explanation. That’s exactly what happened to Amy Lynn Bradley in March of 1998. At just 23 years old, Amy was on a family vacation aboard the R...