It’s Cryptic Out There

Welcome back to Part 2 of House of Demons! In this episode, I talk over the phone with a local and he tells his story about going to the haunted house on Fletcher's Mountain in Giles County VA. What he describes is one of the spookiest things I have ever heard! He gives his thoughts on what is in the house and what dark forces kept him from going back.  CALL THE CRYPTIC HOTLINE: (540) 358-158...

What is up Cryptics! In this episode, I look into a forgotten story that had happened in my hometown which involves a young boy having supernatural powers that police saw first hand. However, some claims that it wasn't the boy causing these unbelievable actions. Some say that the house is extremely haunted with demonic activity. I bring on my good friend Josh to tell a story that involves him and...

I am back! Sorry for the hiatus! A lot of things have happened over the past few months! As I will discuss. In this tune up episode, I will discuss the rebranding of the show and what to expect. I then read off cryptic Reddit stories that may keep you up at night… Call the Cryptic Hotline: (540) 358-1583 https://m.facebook.com/groups/2531530113816495/

Welcome Cryptics to another episode! We kick the new year off with a story that I personally kept updates on as it hit home with yet another Virginia Tech Student tragically murdered. This is the story of Morgan Harrington who lived life to the fullest until one unfortunate night by the hands of Virginia Serial Killer Jesse Matthew.  helpsavethenextgirl.com https://www.amazon.com/Murdered-Dead-Goo...

DROPPING THIS PATREON EXCLUSIVE! This was a call I received when covering The Caldwell Fields Murders. I interviewed former Camp Tuk-A-Way host Roy E. Glass on Episode 17 of the Cryptic Files Podcast and he told me off air about a story he never told anyone. Well, now he gave me the opportunity to share this shocking news about the FBI shutting down an arrest years ago. Enjoy this unheard story. I...

Hello Cryptics! In this episode, Justin riffs on the Uncanny Valley theory and how it is one of the most disturbing things he has ever seen. He dives into the recent news about artificial intelligence and how it is involving more human-like. Are Robots going to end society? You be the judge.  CRYPTIC HOTLINE: (540) 358-1583 https://www.instagram.com/crypticfilespodcast www.patreon.com/cryptic...

I made a trip with the family to Natural Bridge and stayed at the alleged haunted Natural Bridge Hotel. My investigation turns dark as bizarre things happen throughout the stay and I’m told cryptic stories from the staff. CRYPTIC HOTLINE: (540) 358-1583 https://www.instagram.com/crypticfilespodcast https://m.facebook.com/groups/2531530113816495/ EMAIL:crypticfilespodcast@gmail.com www.patreon.com/...

Hello Cryptics! By the title I think you know what this announcement is about! Yes, I decided to make a patreon for this show in order to provide more content for you all fans. Not only will this patreon subscription will benefit you all, but it will help the show grow and provide new stories and places I can research. HERE IS THE LINK TO SIGN UP FOR THE PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/crypticfil...

Hello Cryptics! Welcome to the Halloween Special and Season 1 Finale of Cryptic Files! In this epic episode, I dive into researching the infamous "Grave Robbing For Morons" and try to figure out if it is a legitimate tutorial home video on grave robbing and selling human remains on the black market or if it is just a fictional home video made by teenagers. Then, we learn the origin story behind Am...

Hello Cryptics! In this bonus episode for season one, I invite local author Sarah Warburton on the podcast to discuss her latest psychological crime thriller "You Can Never Tell." We talk about her upbringing and success on becoming an author and we dive into her methods of storytelling. I highly recommend checking her book out! Here are some links to get to know her! Hope you enjoy! https://www.s...

Hello Cryptics! In this episode, I research the case of Rod Ferrell or "Vesago" and The Kentucky Vampire Clan Double Homicide. Murray, Kentucky in the late 90s had a special group of individuals that joined in the night. I'm talking vampires! Well, so they say. These so called vampires would come out at night and conduct in blood rituals, sexual activities and drug use. One group, however, took th...

Hello Cryptics! In the third and final part (as for right now) to the Caldwell Fields Murders I talk to ex-cop Lisa Gardner who ever since the murders, has been obsessed with trying to solve this case. She tells me her story on what made it personal, her background in the police force, and her theory on what happened that night. Lisa has high hopes about this case and where it stands to this day. ...

Hello Cryptics! In this episode, Justin talks to the former director of Craig Creek Road's Camp Tuk-A-Away Roy Glass III. Roy, informs Justin and the listeners that the camp had no correlation with the night of David and Heidi's murders. Roy explains the story from his perspective and how the camp actually helped out during the investigation with supplying water for the officers and adding surveil...

Hey Cryptics! In this episode, I receive a voicemail on the Cryptic Hotline by a man who lives in Arizona but is from Virginia. He lets me know that he as questions and a history that surrounds Caldwell Fields and the time of David and Heidi's murder. I call him back and was dumbfounded by what he told me not only about Blacksburg Virginia but the bizarre history the New River Valley contains. Buc...

In Part 2 of The Caldwell Fields Murders, Justin calls Private Investigator "The Bulldog" to discuss his investigation of David and Heidi's murder. The Bulldog gives his backstory on his journey into becoming a private investigator and how this case in particular became very personal for him. He informs Justin the mistakes the police made during the time of the murders and he tells his theory and...

Craig Creek Road File Heidi Childs and David Metzler were two young adults in love. They had their life set as they would attend Virginia Tech University to help better their careers. On the night of Wednesday, August 26th 2009, the two would be abruptly murdered during a late night date in the area of Caldwell Fields. Their killer or killers are still out free and living life. In this episode, I...

In this episode, it is a continuation from the Premonitions episode where I asked listeners to call the hotline or write in a response about the premonition subject. I read off a creepy, yet fascinating story about a listener's "gift." Later, I ask if anyone has ever experienced Lucid Dreaming? Or even, lucid nightmares?  CALL THE HOTLINE: (540) 358-1583 Follow Cryptic Files https://www.facebook.c...

LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED  Welcome to Cryptic Files! In this episode, Justin tells the story about David Parker Ray, mostly known as "The Toy-Box Killer." Throughout the 80s and 90s, David Parker Ray was an American kidnapper, torturer, rapist and suspected serial killer. Ray would take young women to his torture trailer and would keep them for however long he wanted. He was not the only...

Hey Cryptics. This is a different episode. I recently lost a family member and had a weird occurrence before getting a call from my father. It has freaked me out ever since then and the tragic loss has really changed my outlook on life. My grandfather has passed away and my whole family is dealing with this sad situation. As for that, it is really hard to comprehend what happened as this is the fi...

In this episode, I interview a local paranormal investigating team known as "Afterlife Dimensions." The lead investigators, Sandy, Nora and Cindi, tell me their story on how the team was brought together and their positions. I then ask them several question on locations, personally encounters with spirits, demons and their soon to be television show that is still in production. These are some love...

Are we alone? That is the biggest question. Society has wondered for years if there are extraterrestrial life beyond Earth. In this episode, we look at the Flatwoods Monster case that took place in the 1950s. Then, I have a discussion with my good friend Josh Ferrell as he tells his personal UFO encounter. He gives his wild thoughts on the current UFO news and what it could mean. This one gets biz...

Welcome to Part 2 of the Gina Hall story. In this chilling episode, I go interview retired police investigator Andy Wilburn who went undercover in 2007 in hopes to find the remains of Gina. His story is bizarre as he keeps the investigation quiet for years, until he gets a phone call from a psychic medium who said to him he knows where the remains are. This lead Wilburn down a paranormal journey a...

Welcome to Cryptic Files! In this episode, I research another local case and it is the tragic story of Gina Hall. Gina, who was 18 years old back in the year 1980, went dancing at a club. Unfortunately, that would be the last night anyone would see her. A name named Stephen Epperly was with her last and his story is told as well. How dark is this Steve guy? You will find out on this episode as I g...

Hey all! Welcome to Cryptic Files! In this episode, I travel to my cousin's house and in his basement, we watch and analyze old dark web videos that we used to watch growing up as kids. We discuss the hidden, sinister meaning behind them and give our opinions to what the message is. We start off with the video "I Feel Fantastic" which is about the android known as Tara. We then watch the terrifyin...

Hey guys! Welcome to this special episode! Today's file has not one but two horror stories that will keep you up at night... First story, I tell the urban legend "The Bunny Man" and it's origin story that is based out of Fairfax Virginia. Is he real? Does he haunt the area to this day? The second story is a shocking one that involves betrayal, money and pizza. Harvey and Valerie Looney ran a famil...