PNW Haunts & Homicides

Have you ever wondered about the hidden meanings behind your dreams, or experienced a spine-chilling paranormal encounter? Join us as we explore the spooky side of the Pacific Northwest, discussing true crime, paranormal events, and all things mysterious. In this episode, we share fascinating emails from our listeners. Delve into the world of dreams and symbolism as we discuss how they can be inte...

Prepare yourself for the tale of a bank robbery that takes a confoundingly dark turn on June 16th, 1991. When an alarm system is mysteriously turned off, suspiciously just before four bank guards lose their lives, on Father's Day, a former employee and retired police officer is arrested for what would later be known as the infamous Father's Day Bank Massacre in Denver, Colorado. We'll question the...

Happy Father's Day! (welcome to our Collaboration) For many this is a happy occasion & a time to celebrate, though the stories gathered here in honor of the holiday will leave you with a number of horrifying questions. What kind of dark secrets could drive a father towards an unhealthy obsession, abuse, or worse yet, to even kill his entire family? Could an unassuming father figure be driven b...

Get ready for a bone-chilling journey as we explore the haunted Paradise Lake Cemetery, also known as Maltby Cemetery, in the Pacific Northwest. But beware, this cemetery is strictly off-limits to visitors, making it even more intriguing and mysterious! With whispers, apparitions, and a headstone that seems to grow in size, there's no shortage of spine-tingling stories surrounding this ghostly gra...

Part 2 wraps up the chilling tales of the Idaho Four and the unsettling case of Michael W Koch. Discover the tragic stories of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, & Kaylee Goncalves , whose lives were brutally cut short in Idaho . We can't thank our listeners enough, and we're always looking to celebrate you! We invite you to submit your stories for our listener appreciation episodes....

Hold onto your headphones as we unravel the chilling tales of the Idaho Four and the unsettling case of Michael W Koch. Discover the tragic stories of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, & Kaylee Goncalves , whose lives were brutally cut short in Idaho . Follow us as we delve into the horrifying case of 24-year-old Michael W Koch , charged with second-degree murder for the killing of 1...

Today we’re traveling to one of the most mysterious and magical places in the Pacific Northwest - the Columbia River Gorge . James Szubski, CEO of Margie’s Outdoor Store explains all about how The Gorge became so… well, gorgeous! But natural beauty isn’t the only thing special about this remarkable place. It’s full of paranormal hot spots, bringing stories of strange sightings right to the doorste...

Join us for a sip of history, as we unveil a remastered version of a previous Patreon Live! We'll take you on a thrilling adventure to Whale Cove, where we unravel the tale of a mysterious boatload of booze smuggled around this hazardous coastline in the Prohibition-Era Pacific Northwest. Along the way, we discuss the 18th Amendment, the Women's Christian Temperance Movement, and the not-so-secret...

This week we visit the small towns of Colton and Estacada, in the home state of your host's - Oregon, where we explore an absolutely chilling case that took place on Mother's Day in 2017. We paint a picture of these rural communities and discuss what life may have been like for the residents on that fateful day. As we uncover the story of Joshua Lee Webb, a troubled individual with a history of me...

This Mother’s Day, join Shane Waters on a chilling adventure featuring 14 podcasters (PNW Haunts & Homicides) as they share sinister stories of motherhood. Mother’s Day is typically a time to honor the love and sacrifices of mothers, but today we’ll be exploring the twisted tales that lurk behind the shadows. It’s an extra special, two parts, more than two-hour, Mother’s Day event. Podcasts ar...

This Mother’s Day, join Shane Waters on a chilling adventure featuring 14 podcasters (PNW Haunts & Homicides) as they share sinister stories of motherhood. Mother’s Day is typically a time to honor the love and sacrifices of mothers, but today we’ll be exploring the twisted tales that lurk behind the shadows. It’s an extra special, two parts, more than two-hour, Mother’s Day event. Podcasts ar...

Where were WE when this Interstate cash grab went down!? 💸 If you missed it too hopefully this bonus episode will cheer you up. May the 4th be with you! Check out the story behind the infamous and largely unofficial holiday here. Caitlyn & Cassie here, wanting to introduce you to our friends Amanda & Trevin at Live, Laugh, Larceny: A True Petty Crime Podcast . They cover dumb criminal sto...

AI generated art , titles, & show notes. Increasingly, even some of the core content we consume could be generated by artificial intelligence . Can true crime that uses technology like ChatGPT with its myriad implications for the genre be accurate, ethical , and interesting at the same time? That's part of our discussion about the technology taking over podcasting after everything we learned @...

There are areas in every major city there are heavily trafficked that don’t have a lot of clues to what used to be there. This is the case for Hayden Island between Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA . Home of the Jantzen Beach Mall (Jantzen Beach Center), originally Jantzen Beach Amusement Park. But that was not the only amusement park on this island at the time. After some sketchy practices, a littl...

This guy gives off major Bundy vibes , an unimpressive monacre and some serious mommy issues. His life insurance scheme reminds us of Nancy Brophy ( Episode #63 ) . He's "linked" to so many other infamous cases: he Zodiac Killer , the Black Dahlia , Jimmy Hoffa , the West Memphis Three , even Jon Benet Ramsey . YES REALLY! Basically every case you've ever heard of except that douche canoe alleged...

Spoopy work places, ghost children, mimics, a house guardian ghost - this episode has it all! One of our stories today is from the wonderful Kate, from the Ignorance was Bliss podcast! ICYMI: she was our guest on Episode 99: A Hate Crime in Washington County. 🥰 For 25% off our merch , use code FRIENDS&FANS25 at check out! 🥰 Today we shared a promo for the Ye Olde Crime podcast! 🌱🖤 NIGHTSHA...

Since we let Episode 104 slip out a bit early, here is a bonus so your Tuesday isn't lonely without us! 😉 Today we have a wonderful conversation with Katische Haberfield . She is a soul therapist that specializes in spirit release therapy and spiritual regression therapy. What we think of as ghosts are just "stuck" energy. Katische explains why this happens, and how she helps the energy heal and...

Happy Saturday , creepy people! You get this episode early and there will be a bonus waiting for you on Tuesday! This week we journey to the “crown jewel” of Oregon State Parks - Silver Falls . With a name that magical, how did this place land itself in one of our episodes? Make sure you stay til the end where we uncover many secrets hidden in this lush, wooded landscape . 😉 Today we shared a pro...

Born in July of 2000, Ame Deal's brief life fell nothing short of torture . In many ways her case bears a stunning resemblance to the horrendous story we told in Episode 87: The Horrific Crimes of Howard Ave - The Sad Story of Jeanette Maples . If the story the Deal/Stoltzmann household presented to the world following Ame's untimely death was true it was simply a tragic accident. As is often the...

We're throwing you a curveball in the 9th inning. This one has all of our usual topics covered, and also somehow - sportsing?! Well kind of. Thelma was a real one – truly a budding boss babe in bobby socks . Before things went sideways Thelma was reading Babes in the Woods , to her toddler sister. What's not great? Well, it's our show, so mainly how her story turns out. Setting the scene, we talk...

Though he’s the main topic of conversation in today’s episode, Luke Matthew Short may not be exactly who you’re likely to picture when you think about the mischievous, diminutive fairies of classic Irish folklore known as leprechauns. Each year on St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ you have a choice to make. Whether you brave the rowdy, green booze soaked crowds and lose hours of your life in a chartreuse haze...

Our creepy hearts as full as the moon , which just so happens to fall on the same day we release our 100th episode! This is extremely fitting for this episode, in which we dive into the significance of the number 100 . And explore how it relates to tarot, crystals, and ourselves! 🤯 Then we do a 6-7 card business tarot spread for the podcast. This brings up ALL of the feels! Plus, Cassie found her...

We were so fortunate to have an amazing conversation with author/actor Robert Kerbeck about his book Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street . The book recounts his unique experiences as a corporate spy. With some serious Wolf of Wall Street vibes , the book even gets the stamp of approval from Frank Abagnale , who wrote Catch Me If You Can . Watch out world, this story is goi...

Loni Kai was a vibrant, friendly, well-liked young woman. She has also graced the 5 of Hearts in a cold case deck of cards. Loni was born Lorenzo Okoruru in the Mariana islands , but by 2001 she was living in the Hillsboro/Aloha area of Oregon with some of her extended family that lovingly supported her whole heartedly. This one hits close to home, quite literally. On August 26th as she tried to m...

We have another episode brought to you by the Creepy People! We start off with Brandy's horrifying story of how Ronald Gene Simmons went on a Christmas murder spree that devastated a small town. But she does give us somewhat of a palette cleanser sharing her experiences the Dover Lights . Brandy also just happens to have written a book about them called Deep in the Hollow ! Then we get to hear mor...