It's a Strange World After All

In today’s episode, we discuss the story of Sharon Lopatka.  Lopatka, an internet entrepreneur with a dangerous sexual fetish who was killed in a case of apparent consensual homicide. Sources:   https://popculturecrime.medium.com/sharon-lopatka-and-autassassinophilia-5341b5a898f9 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharon_Lopatka_homicide https://www.ranker.com/list/facts-about-sharon-lopatka/cat-mcau...

In today’s out-of-this-world episode we discuss an alleged unidentified flying object sighting in the United States in 1980. The Cash-Landrum incident in which witnesses claimed a UFO was responsible for causing major health problems and property damage. Sources:  https://medium.com/chameleon/the-cash-landrum-ufo-sighting-936bb5641f26 https://science.howstuffworks.com/space/aliens-ufos/cash-landru...

In today’s episode, join us as we discuss the life of an alleged serial killer from Dallas Texas, Charles Frederick Albright, known as The Eyeball Killer. Albright was suspected of killing three female sex workers in 1991. Sources: https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/see-no-evil-3/ https://medium.com/crimebeat/the-texas-eyeball-killer-perfect-gentleman-or-psychotic-murderer-ba2d9e43c653 https://...

Join us as we discuss the life and unsolved murder of an American actor, drummer, radio personality, and disc jockey Bob Crane.  Watch: Auto Focus (2002) Sources: https://ew.com/tv/2019/08/26/bob-crane-hogans-heroes-unsolved-murder/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Crane https://filmdaily.co/obsessions/true-crime/crane-murder/ https://www.insideedition.com/10636-son-of-bob-crane-from-hogans-heroe...

Join us as we discuss one of the strangest love stories ever! Find out what happens when a German radiologic technologist falls for a young Cuban- American tuberculosis patient.  Sources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Tanzler https://birdinflight.com/world/20200416-carl-tanzler.html https://allthatsinteresting.com/carl-tanzler https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/morbid-monday-the-macabre-r...

In Part 2 of our extra special two-for-one-for-two-part episode. Last week in Part 1 we discussed the brutal murders of Villisca, Iowa in 1912. We will continue with the Axeman of New Orleans, an American serial killer who went on an axe-toting killing spree in the early 1900s.  Watch: "American Horror Story" The Axeman Cometh Listen: The Axman's Jazz by Joseph John Davilla - YouTub...

In today’s extra special two-for-one two-part episode, we feature two axe-related true crime cases. The brutal axe murders of Villisca, Iowa in 1912 and The Axeman of New Orleans, an American serial killer who went on an axe toting killing spree in the early 1900s. Watch: "American Horror Story" The Axeman Cometh Sources:    https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/villisca-axe-murders/...

 In this special two-for-one episode children find mysterious pieces of candy by their bedside window and several children go missing. Then children between ages 6 and 16 are seen hitchhiking, panhandling, or on the doorsteps of residential homes. Beware these are no ordinary children, with their pale skin and black eyes. Get too close and their faces may be the last thing you ever see.  Watch: Fr...

Join us as we discuss the origin story of “The Pied Piper of Hamelin.” A children’s story based on a poem written by Robert Browning, published in 1842. The story has been around for centuries and has inspired many renditions around the world. Maybe you’ve even heard the tale but did you know that the story is based on an actual historical event? Watch: Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Ch...

In 1912 while on a fishing trip with his family 4-year-old, Bobby Dunbar disappeared without a trace.  His disappearance was widely reported in the south and after months of searching people in Mississippi spotted a boy fitting Bobby's description. Could this really be the Dunbar's missing child or is there more to the story? This episode does reference  Episode 3, A Strange Case of Mist...

Over the course of 7 years, Cindy James reportedly received constant harassing phone calls, threatening notes, and was attacked multiple times at her home. However, due to a loss in memory and no clear information on who her alleged attacker was. Local Law enforcement questioned the legitimacy of these claims. Resulting in a tragic loss and a plethora of unanswered questions Watch: United States o...

In 1933, Hungarian pianist and composer Rezső Seress wrote the song “Gloomy Sunday.” Through the years numerous myths and urban legends have surfaced about the song. Also known as the “Hungarian Suicide Song”, many people believe it to be connected with several suicides.    *Trigger warning, this episode deals with the topic of suicide. Listener discretion is advised. Watch: Rosemary's Baby (...

Dealing with the loss of their mother, two young girls Annie and Jessica Andrews perform a séance in the hopes of contacting their mother's spirit. Soon after the séance, the girls begin to experience strange occurrences in the house.  Watch: "Your Worst Nightmare" Season 2 Episode 1 'Bump in the Night' "The Bad Seed" (1956) "The Death and Life of Marsha P....

Join us as we discuss the story of 35-year-old psych-folk musician Jim Sullivan. In 1975, Sullivan mysteriously vanished outside of Santa Rosa, New Mexico while on his way to Nashville, TN. His car was found with all of his prized possessions and no sign of Jim. Listen along as we try and figure out what may have caused his disappearance.  Listen: https://open.spotify.com/album/6zaVaNAjvlN583TtOJI...

In 1991 Marid Estefania Gutierrez, and her friends used a ouija board to perform a séance at their school. One mistake made while using the ouija board would bring about a stream of supernatural occurrences for the Gutierrez family and ultimately cost Estefania her life. Join us as we discuss the details of a case so bone-chilling, it was the inspiration for the 2017 Netflix horror film Veronica....

In September of 1982, seven Chicago-area residents died mysteriously. One thing they all had in common was that they each took Extra-Strength Tylenol capsules. Their deaths would lead to a shocking discovery of drug tampering, nationwide panic, and a strange game of who done it. Watch: Buzzfeed Unsolved Season 2 Episode 8 Sources: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/tylenol-murders-1982 https://ww...

This is the story of Nicholas Barclay, a 13-year-old boy who went missing in the summer of 1994 in San Antonio Texas.  3 years later his family receives a call that Nicholas was discovered in Spain. But when Nicholas is back in the United States with his family, things start to get strange. Strap in for this whirlwind of lies, fraud, and murder accusations. Watch: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GSGP...

In the town of Mt. Pleasant over the course of 3 years, women were disappearing without a trace. Until the summer of 2009, the disappearances were never thoroughly investigated by local law enforcement. In this story engrossed with drugs, poverty, sex, and murder Anthony Sowell is right at the center of it all. Watch: https://youtu.be/c_VK9SV1Fhk https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B077YQ7PJ1/r...

In today's premiere episode we discuss the Latoya Ammons haunting. In November 2011 Latoya and her family moved into their new home in Gary Indiana. Little did they know that they were going to receive an unwarranted housewarming gift from hell! 

An original podcast discussing everything from true crime, the supernatural, conspiracy theories, and all things strange.  Join us every Thursday where ever you listen to your podcasts, we will take a closer look at some high-profile cases, unsolved cases, demon possessions, hauntings and so much more! The first episode premieres Thursday, February 18.