Stranger Danger: A True Crime Podcast

What do an old insane asylum and an abandoned playground have in common? A history of poisonings, eerie cemeteries, and lots of spooky ghost stories. We’re both bringing you stories today, starting with the Oregon Insane Asylum and then heading down south to stop at Dead Children’s Playground in Alabama. Burn your sage after this one!

Disgruntled ex + Tinder + Craigslist = What could go wrong? Michelle Hadley was arrested for planning the rape of her ex’s new boo, but did she do it? Someone call Nev and Max, we have the ultimate catfish story. 

Wholesome, pure, all-American: Herb Baumeister wanted you to think he was many things, but a suspected serial killer? Known as the I70 Killer or the Fox Hollow Farm Killer, he had many secrets in his metaphorical closet. 

Don’t call her crazy though! Amy Bishop literally (and allegedly) got away with murder as a teenager, and let’s just say she definitely didn’t learn her lesson. This one will have you wondering how nobody saw this coming. 

History class is now in session! Since the kids are out of school, we’re taking over as your humble instructors today and debriefing you on the attempted assassination of our 40th president. 

Breaking up your COVID-19 boredom with some hauntings, exorcism, and a ton of demons. Also known as “The 200 Demons House,” this Gary, Indiana home is known for being so spooky the last owner opted to destroy it all together. Settle in for some ghost stories, quarantining Murder Lovers! 

Need a break from the Coronavirus stress? We’re bringing you zero peace of mind with the most stressful (but amazing) survival story of Mary Vincent, who was brutally attacked by Lawrence Singleton at just 15 years old. As we always say, don’t get in vans with strangers. 

What do you get with an electric chainsaw and some blue paint? Basically the worst crime scene cover up ever. Dubbed a “love triangle gone wrong,” we’re setting the record straight on what happened between Daphne Wright, her ex Sallie Collins, and innocent (and platonic) victim Darlene VanderGiesen.

If we’ve learned anything, it’s that you’re not yourself when you’re hungry and off your meds. Vince Li proved bus rage is a real thing when he attacked and killed Tim McLean, but did the punishment fit the crime?

BYOBurgers to cookouts from here on out! Convicted child molester, possible serial killer, maybe a cannibal? Basically, this guy has the whole package. Beware of strangers serving up some suspect barbecue in their backyards, Murder Lovers! 

No, not the Ashley Benson from Pretty Little Liars. We have a story full of mistaken identities, murder, and too many coincidences. Did two neighbors with the same name in the same hotel on the night of this Portland murder really not know each other? You decide. 

Murder and torture and dismemberment, oh my! The Santa Fe prison riot is one of the most violent prison riots in history, and should be a lesson to all as to what happens when you shove as many violent offenders as possible into a building and then cut off any form of humane treatment. Spoiler: it didn’t go well. Buckle up for a bloody history lesson, murder lovers!  

Change your hair, change your life, right? We should’ve know Jodi Arias was up to no good when she showed up randomly as a brunette. I mean, classic break up move - could she BE anymore cliché? We’re taking you down Jodi’s rabbit hole as she all but volunteers as tribute to be the main suspect in the murder of Travis Alexander. Hold on to your hair bleach, bitches.

Just as a general rule of thumb, don't copy Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn... ever. The Visine Prank is no joke, so the next time you're looking to get back at someone just send them an envelope of glitter instead. Trust me, they'll be vacuuming it up for years and you won't go to prison like these people. 

Our first official listener request! We received a Facebook message asking us to cover the Oregon disappearance and murder of Brooke Wilberger at the hands of Joel Patrick Courtney. As far as we’ve been able to find, no other podcast has covered this case so of course it became our duty to see this one through. Thank you to our listener Kenny for bringing this one to our attention! 

Try typing “Bonin” into your phone and you’ll get autocorrected to abomination... How fortuitous. Bonin, aka The Freeway Killer, may be the epitome of stranger danger as he and associates (yep, he worked with partners) terrorized boys in California out of an Econoline van. Please don’t hitchhike, people, and for the love of God avoid vans. Or Volkswagen Beetles. Or just any vehicle, for that matte...

This episode is dedicated to Taylor Martinek, who passed away on Jan. 14, 2017 at 24 years old after unknowingly overdosing on fentanyl. His sister, Erin, joins us in this very special episode to discuss the life and loss of her brother, the opioid crisis, and her family’s amazing fight to change sentencings surrounding drug crimes in Oregon. You can find more info on Taylor’s Law and other resour...

Part 2 of our Mindhunter series is here! Monte Rissell is famous for raping, murdering, and being locked up all before he was of legal drinking age. We know teenage years can be confusing and rough but sheesh... This guy barely went through puberty before his reign of terror began AND ended. What makes a kid escalate so quickly? We’ll tell you all about it! 

Just your typical murdering mom from down under, or the most unlucky parents in the world? Australian baby killer Kathleen Folbigg is hitting our list of world’s worst moms and ranks pretty high. Enjoy and Happy New Year! 

Here's our present to you! Buckle up, we're bringing you 12 cases that happened around the most wonderful time of the year. We're covering the following:  The murder of Tricia McCauley The murder of Sameena Imam The murder of Patty White The Covina Massacre The axe murder of Stephanie Klopp The Ashland Tragedy  William Aydelott kills his mom, Sharon  Ronald Gene Simmons murder rampage Connie Villa...

Netflix copied our idea so we’re bringing you a full review of the new docuseries featuring our first podcast topic! We’re going in depth comparing our first episode to their content, and talking about what we did and didn’t like about their coverage of the Canadian Cannibal. 

A classic case of whodunnit. We're covering Iowa's most notorious cold case featuring an axe, lots of suspects, and the worst crime scene preservation you ever wanted to hear about. We're laying out all the possibilities for you with not much evidence to back it up because, well, there isn't really any. Who do you think killed the Moore family?

What better way to get you in the holiday spirit then some good ol’ fashioned ghost stories! Including a demonic pig and whispering ghost children, Fatina’s family has passed these down through the generations and now we’re passing them down to you all. Get ready for some body chills. 

Pull up a chair, this one may take awhile. Ed Kemper loves talking about himself like Kanye loves Kanye, and that’s part of why he’s McKenzie’s favorite serial killer. Part bumbling and socially moronic giant, part genius killer, this guy is truly one of the worst of the worst and that’s why he’s opening our Mindhunter series (also because he appears first and we love chronology). Hold onto your h...

This one is going to make you feel like showering with a wire brush afterwards to get rid of that icky feeling. The Alexander family has all the things: cult-like behavior, incest, murder, creepy kids. What more could you ask for? No wonder Spain calls this their murder of the century.