Figures in the Dark

On this week's episode Tay tells us about the recent and extremely tragic murder of instagram model and fashion icon Abby Choi. As Abby's dreams were finally starting to come true her ex in-laws were plotting against her. After years of financially supporting them she had decided to rehouse them and sell the multi-million dollar apartment she had bought for them years prior and unbenounced...

On this week's episode Tay tells us about the Piano Man Killer Charles Yukl. This is one of the cases covered on the true crime walking tour of NYC that Tay went on. After over a dozen of piano lessons Charles Yukl just decided one day to kill and mutilate the body of his student Suzanne Reynolds. After this he was only sentenced for a lessor charge due to not being read his Miranda Rights pro...

This week Tori tells the incredible survival story of Aron Ralston. In April of 2003, Aron went for a canyoneering trip in Bluejohn Canyon in Utah and while there, an almost 800 pound boulder dislodged and trapped Aron's right arm against the canyon wall. During the next 127 hours, Aron worked up the courage to do what most wouldn't be able to: sever his own arm in order to be free. Conten...

On today's episode Tay tells the horrific murder, torture, and mutilation of Shad Thyrion by an absolute psychopath Taylor Schabusiness. In the wee morning hours of February 23, 2022 Shad Thyrion's mother was woken up in the middle of the night from a noise in her basement. When she went down to check on her son she spotted the horrific sight of finding parts of her son's dismembered b...

This week Tori and Tay bring you something a little different than past conspiracy theory episodes. They talk about celebrity theories, how advertisements and songs are made to capture people's attention and an interesting perspective on chapstick. Oh, and they're also high. So sit back, take a hit, and enjoy.

In this week's episode, Tay tells the story of the viral internet story of Madame Violet, the "Vampire Queen' of Scotland and the woman voted the scariest woman in England. Tay tells us the tale of Violet's journey from renowned psychic to Queen of a Cult. This episode contains descriptions of death, murder, and vampirism. Please listen with care.  Thank you to this weeks sources:...

This week Tori tells us the amazing survival story of Kara Robinson, the only survivor from serial killer Richard Evonitz. Kara was kidnapped at 15 by Evonitz, and by relying on her amazing survival instincts she was able to escape and lead police to his apartment. Tori also talks about Evonitz' three deceased victims: Sofia Silva, Kristin Lisk and Kati Lisk. Content warning for child abuse, s...

On this week's episode we finish up discussing the Atlanta child murders case. We discuss the final victim Nathaniel Cater. The subsequent arrest and trial of Wayne Williams. The reactions of the families of the victims. As well as the possible alternative theories as to who may have committed these crimes. Content Warning: this episode contains mentions of child abuse, child murder, child se...

On this week's episode Tay discusses the first part of the killings that later become known as the Atlanta child murders. Between the years of 1979 and 1981 about 29 African American children, teens, and adults were kidnapped and murdered in the city of Atlanta. After months of pushing from the mothers of these children eventually the Atlanta Police Department, the Georgia Bureau of Investigations...

In this episode Tay tells the story of the completely senseless murder of Honorah Parker committed by her own daughter Pauline and her best friend Juliet Hulme. The two girls met earlier in the year of 1954 and quickly became fast friends, bonding over the social isolation and shared childhood illnesses. But this fast friendship quickly turned from just two socially awkward girls finding sola...

In this episode Tay discusses the case of Kate Webster and the gruesome murder of her employer Mrs. Julia Martha Thomas. Webster was a career criminal and childhood thief who after getting out of jail took a position as Thomas' maid in March of 1879. Within the month she was fired and instead of leaving as asked she stayed and waited for her former employer to return home to kill her. Content warn...

This week Tori brings us the unfortunate case of the Krim Children. In October of 2012 6 year old Lucia and 2 year old Leo were brutally murdered by their nanny, Yoselyn Ortega. Tori talks about the Krim family, Yoselyn's background, and the trial and aftermath of the deaths of the two children. Content warning for child murder and mental health crisis. Please listen with care. Thanks to this week...

In this episode Tay discusses the horrific 26 year human trafficking epidemic in Tennessee in the 1920's to 1950's due to one horrific mastermind Georgia Tann. Tann at the time she was committing these crimes was running a state run orphanage and touring the country encouraging wealthy people to "adopt" children from her. However, these children were stolen and kidnapped from poor families to be u...

On this week's episode Tay discusses the fertility fraud scandal in Indianapolis committed by Doctor Donald Cline. Cline for nearly a decade inseminated female patients of his fertility clinic in Indiana with his own samples without their knowledge or consent resulting in nearly 100 children being born in just a 25 mile radius. Jacoba Ballard, one of these resulting children, broke this scandal wi...

On this week's episode Tay discusses the McDonald's strip search scam. For nearly a decade dozens of phone calls were made to fast restaurants and grocery stores of a man pretending to be a police officer or a person of authority instructing managers or employees to strip-search and humiliate other employees. Content Warning: this episode contains discussions on sexual violence, scams, violating t...

This week Tori finishes up the case she began presenting last week: the Watts family murders. In this episode, Tori talks about the book Cherlyn Cadle released after writing to Chris Watts in prison, as well as some theories and some suspicious things Chris' mistress, Nichol Kessinger did before, during and after the murders of Shan'ann and her daughters. Content warning due to domestic...

This week Tori brings us a famous case from the last few years: the Watts family murders. Chris Watts, in August of 2018, murdered his two daughters, Bella and CeCe, and his pregnant wife Shan'ann. Throughout this episode, Tori will talk about the background of the Watts family, give some information about the lead up to the killings and prepare us for the second part of this episode. Content warn...

On this week's episode Tay tells us about the long unsolved case of the Boy in the Box.  In 1957 this little boy's body was found dumped in a bassinet box on the side of the road in Philly and for 66 years this boy's murder remained unsolved and he did not have a name. For decades this case haunted the detectives, medical examiners, newspapers and the people of Philadelphia and in Novemb...

This week Tori tells the case of the Chicago Tylenol poisonings. During the fall of 1982 multiple bottles of Tylenol were poisoned with potassium cyanide by an anonymous person who still isn't known to this day. Seven people died due to these poisoned pills and major pharmaceutical reform was brought forth as a result. Sit back, relax, and enjoy learning about the Chicago Tylenol poisonings.

This week Tori brings us a doozy. She tells about the murders of 13 year old Abby Williams and 14 year old Libby German. What started out as a nice hike for the girls on a day off from school turned into their family's worst nightmare: their daughters being killed. It took five years for their killer to be arrested, and Tori will tell of the details of the investigation, suspects named, and things...

In this week's episode Tay takes us to a place that is not murderous or paranormal but still within the world of true crime. Tay tells us of this centuries greatest literary hoax the scandal of JT LeRoy. In this episode we discuss literary morals, scams, celebrities, and creative expression. Content warning in this episode there are discussion of child abuse, child sexual abuse, forced sex work, m...

This week Tori tells two stories from 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York. This address is the home of the Amityville Horror House, where Ronald DeFeo murdered his entire family, and a year later, the Lutz Family. While in this home, The Lutz' experienced a lot of paranormal incidents, including a cold home and a pig named Jodie. Sit back, relax, and enjoy learning about the Amityville H...

On this week's episode Tay tells us about the most haunted house in Pennsylvania. The baker mansion is one filled with ghost brides, unresting original owners and of course dead soldiers. Strap in and get ready to hear about the overnight investigation.

This week Tori covers a case requested by a listener! She covers the case of Ashley Reeves, a beautiful 17 year old girl who was groomed and brutally attacked by 27 year old Samson Shelton and left for dead in the woods for over thirty hours. Ashley survived the impossible and is thriving today. Content warning for domestic violence, physical abuse, grooming and descriptions of strangulation. Ther...

On this week's episode Tay talks about the real life Annabelle doll. Though she may not the the creepy porcelain nightmare from the big screen this plush dolly is still a violently haunted entity. Positively do not open!