Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast

As per your request, it’s time for some weird and dark history! And what better place to start than Ancient Rome? Kaydra shares several shocking stories that will make you grateful to live in the 21st century. --------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT: If you've been enjoying the podcast, there are ways you can support. Follow the podcast and please leave a 5 star review on whate...

Is it possible for us to live more than once? In this episode, Kaydra delves into the history and cultural belief of reincarnation and shares some perplexing stories. We hear the story of James Leininger, the story Ryan Hammons, and the story of a young boy who claimed his past life ended in murder… and he just might know who’s responsible. --------------------------------------------------- SUPPO...

Kaydra covers the horrifying and unsolved Anaqua Springs case. On the morning of January 10th, 2019, 16-year-old Alexa Denice Montez, 10-year-old London Sophia Bribiescas, and their mother, Nichol Olsen were all found dead. The girls' deaths were ruled homicides, while their mother's death was ruled a suicide. But upon closer inspection, and hearing from an anonymous expert, you'll see this case h...

Kaydra dives deeper into the psychological phenomenon that is mass hysteria. Kaydra shares 3 stories throughout history: the meowing and biting nuns of Europe, the Monkey Man of Delhi, and the Great Clown Panic of 2016. ------------------------------------- SOURCES: 1) Article from HowStuffWorks by Melanie Radzicki McManus 2) 2015 article from Esoterx.com : https://esoterx.com/2015/08/05/bad-habit...

Kaydra dives into the story of the Screaming Schoolgirls of Malaysia. In July of 2018, a 17 year old female student began to scream hysterically and uncontrollably… then, even stranger, dozens of schoolgirls began to join in. It turns out, similar events have been occurring for decades all around the world for seemingly no reason at all. What could be the cause? Could it be mass hysteria? Is it th...

On March 11, 2011, the Tohoku region of Japan experienced the strongest earthquake in its recorded history. A 9.1 magnitude earthquake struck below the North Pacific, leading to a devastating tsunami. Over 15,000 died, and thousands went missing. As if that wasn’t tragic enough, what happened next shocked the town of Ishinomaki and left them questioning what happens after death. At the end of the...

Kaydra dives into another listener request, the story of Rajneeshpuram, a cult in Oregon led by a sex guru named Bhagwan Shree Rashneesh, now known as Osho. The Rashneeshees are responsible for the largest bioterrorism attack in U.S. history to date. Food poisoning, attempted assassinations, arson, practical jokes, fancy cars...this story has it all! ------------------------------------- SOURCES:...

Ever wondered about sleepwalking? Kaydra dives into 3 crazy stories, including the story of her sleepwalking uncle. We will talk about the dangers of Valium and the infamous true crime case of Kenneth Park from Toronto, Canada. ------------------------------------- SOURCES/SHOW NOTES: "My Favorite Murder" episode 160 Nhs.uk An article from Fitday.com by Carly Vandergriendt: https://www.fitday.com/...

Hope you're ready to never sleep again. Kaydra dives into the terrifying experience of the Andrews Family in 1987 at their home in Pepperell, Massachusetts. While the Andrews Family would live to tell the tale, others weren't so lucky. -------------------------------------- SOURCES/SHOW NOTES: Article from the Cinemaholic by Kriti Mehrotra: https://thecinemaholic.com/who-are-annie-and-jessica-andr...

Kaydra covers a listener request, the serial killer Harvey Carignan, also known as The Want Ad Killer or Harvey the Hammer. ----------------------------- SOURCES: “The Want-Ad Killer” book by Ann Rule Findagrave.com YouTube video by Monster Watch Serial Killers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXJQNLNKXR0&ab_channel=MonsterWatchSerialKillers An article from Distractify.com by Chris Barilla: ht...

In this episode, Kaydra covers the spooky legend of an infamous house in Venice, Italy. Travel consultants will tell you this house is known as the "Palazzo Dario," meaning "Palace of Goodness," but locals paint quite a different picture. Kaydra also tells other popular Venetian legends. CORRECTION 4 min and 40 seconds in…. I should have said euros not pounds… wrong currency :,) ------------------...

In this episode, Kaydra brings on her very first guest! Karlisa’s on the pod, y’all! Kaydra gets into the disturbing legend of the infamous Bloody Mary. ------------------------------------- SOURCES/SHOW NOTES: 1. A 2018 History.com article by Una McIlvenna 2. Wikipedia 3. The Podcast "Believing the Bizarre" 4. An article by Alexander Meddings: https://alexandermeddings.com/history/who-was-bloody-...

In this episode, Kaydra discusses a famous globster known as The Montauk Monster. This episode will also get into the controversial history and conspiracy theories of Plum Island, a small island off the coast of Long Island, New York. The island is home to the PIADC (Plum Island Animal Disease Center), which was established by the USDA in 1954. ---------------------------------------- SOURCES/SHOW...

From ancient mummies, to mysterious tombs, to curses, to murder….this story has it all! Kaydra dives into the life and mysterious death of King Tut, the infamous ancient Egyptian ruler who died mysteriously young. ------------------------------------- SOURCES/SHOW NOTES: 1. Wikipedia. 2. https://wwwimagininghistory.co.uk/ 3. https://www.penn.museum 4. mentalfloss.com 5. Dailymail.co.uk 6. Episodes...

This episode will discuss how terrible the government really is. Kaydra dives into Project MK Ultra: an illegal human experimentation program that took place over the course of 20 years during the Cold War. The project was designed and undertaken by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), intended to develop procedures and identify drugs that could be used in interrogations to weaken individua...

Are you ready to hear the origin story of the most haunted house in Hawaii? In this episode, Kaydra dives into Hawaiian history, folklore, and legends. Not only this, but Kaydra will get into well documented events from reliable sources that trace back to a house in Kaimuki, a small neighborhood in Honolulu. Haunting events in the home date all the way back to the 1940s. While the house is no long...

In this shorter episode, Kaydra covers another listener request, the mysterious and unsolved case of The Fort Worth Missing Trio. 2 days before Christmas, on December 23rd, 1974, three young girls went to the mall to do some Christmas shopping and were never seen again. Nearly 5 decades later, their families continue the search, determined to uncover the truth. If anyone has information on the For...

Have you ever wondered about out-of-body experiences? Have you ever experienced one yourself? In this episode, Kaydra dives into what an out-of-body experience is, or could be. Could it be spiritual? Is it psychological? Scientific? Kaydra shares stories from her mother, a Reddit user, and also tells the incredible survival story of Stephanie Arnold, a woman who was pregnant with her second child...

In this episode, Kaydra finishes up a listener request... the I-45 killings. In Texas, a major highway known as I-45 runs from Dallas all the way down south to Galveston. There have been countless disappearances, murders, and bodies found along I-45 since its’ construction in the 1970s. Kaydra covers the murders of several young women that took place in the 90s. Please keep in mind there were many...

In this episode, Kaydra continues a listener request... the I-45 killings. In Texas, a major highway known as I-45 runs from Dallas all the way down south to Galveston. There have been countless disappearances, murders, and bodies found along I-45 since its’ construction in the 1970s. In part 2, Kaydra covers the murders of young women that took place from 1984-1991. Their bodies were all found in...

In this episode, Kaydra covers another listener request... the I-45 killings. In Texas, a major highway known as I-45 runs from Dallas all the way down south to Galveston. There have been countless disappearances, murders, and bodies found along I-45 since its’ construction in the 1970s. Kaydra covers the haunting and brutal murders of young girls and women that took place in the 1970s. These vict...

Buckle up, guys. In this longer, crazier, and heavier episode, Kaydra covers a cult for the very first time. And what better to start with than the infamous Heaven's Gate? This cult was in operation from the 70s to the 90s and made national headlines...after going out with a bang. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to leave a 5 star review and follow the podcast on whatever platform you're listeni...

In this episode, Kaydra covers a family cruise gone wrong, with the mysterious disappearance and alleged murder of Li Yinglei. Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave a 5-star review on whatever platform you're listening on if you've been enjoying the podcast. You can also submit stories for Kaydra to read on the podcast, or send topic requests to PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com. Follow Pe...

This week, Kaydra covers another listener request... the legend of La Llorona, also known as the Weeping Woman. While there are many variations to this infamous legend, the common theme consists of a woman's spirit who is condemned to roam the earth, searching for her dead children. Many believe it was La Llorona who murdered her children. This legend dates all the way back to the 16th century and...

In this episode, Kaydra delves into the mysterious and terrifying tale of the Haunting of Heol Fanog, also known as Hellfire Farm in South Wales. Ghosts, cryptids, Egyptian Gods, demonic possessions, ancient burial grounds, witches... this story has it all! If you enjoy this episode, be sure to leave a 5-star review! Thank you so very much for listening. If you have a crazy story you wanna share w...