The Cabinet of Dr Mystery

The legend of Cropsey is one rooted in mystery and speculation. This folktale took on a larger-than-life personality with the release of the 1981 Slasher-Horror film, The Burning. In the film teenagers pull a prank on the camp's caretaker, Cropsy, leaving him horribly disfigured and out for vengeance, as he returns to take out the teens one by one.  When several children begin disappearing fr...

In the conclusion to our Mothman series, we’ll look at the Mothman’s connection to the collapse of the Silver Bridge, which resulted in the deaths of 46 people. We also discuss local journalist Mary Hyre, and her run in’s with the Men in Black. Along with this, we’ll dive into theories and possible explanations for sightings of the creature, we explore the interdimensional hypothesis and finally,...

Piercing red eyes, seemingly floating in the darkness. As if out of thin air, a tall bipedal figure emerges from the shadows. In a flash, a massive pair of wings unfurl, filling the night sky. In today’s episode we discuss Point Pleasant, West Virginia’s Mothman. We’ll discuss earlier Mothman sightings, we’ll look at an entity known as Indrid Cold, and finally we’ll finish the episode with the col...

Ricky Rodriguez was deprived of a childhood, robbed of his innocence, and indoctrinated from birth into a cult that focused on “free love,” and encouraged adult-child sexual relationships. Crowned the cult's "Messiah," raised to be the future leader of the cult, sexually abused, and forced, from birth, to have continuous sex with multiple women, and young girls in the cult. This is a story of sexu...

In today’s episode, we discuss the harrowing tale of three sisters separated and abused at the hands of Children of God cult members. We’ll take a deep look at the book Not Without My Sister: The True Story of Three Girls Violated and Betrayed by Those They Trusted. This book is written by three survivors of the cult, Celeste Jones, Kristina Jones, and Juliana Buhring. In addition, we discuss a fe...

This episode sees us return to the Children of God cult. Continuing from episode 13, we finish our discussion with an update on Vivian Shillander. We also dive into bridal theology, Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, and the cult's history with ”Loving Jesus,” a sexual mystical marriage with Jesus Christ. We’ll go into detail about the church’s various phrases to say to Jesus while having sex with him. F...

In this episode, we sat down with Hassan Ali from The Nerd Alternative to discuss the Ahool. The Ahool is a winged cryptid thought to exist in Indonesia. It was first reported by Dr. Ernest Bartels in 1925 and it has been claimed that it lives in the deepest parts of the jungles of Java. Legend says the Ahool resembles a fanged flying primate, with dark leathery wings, and razor-sharp fangs and ta...

In today’s episode, we continue our discussion on the religious sex cult, The Children of God. We’ll look at the case study "Lustful Prophet: A Psychosexual Historical Study of the Children of God's Leader, David Berg." We also discuss several families within the cult that had their lives changed forever. Merry Berg, Amy Bril, Vivian Shillander, and the Padilla family are a few ex-members that we...

In the second episode of our series on The Children of God cult, we continue our discussion on the establishment of the cult. We look at David Berg's life in seclusion, and we take a deep dive into his written 'scripture,' the "Mo Letters."  These Mo Letters would lead the cult down a dangerous path of sexual abuse, child neglect, and child sexual assault.  We'll also discuss "Flirty Fis...

In the first part of our series on The Children of God cult, we discuss the cult founder David Berg and the origins of the cult. You’ll hear about David’s multiple names, his weird masturbation stories, his early childhood, and how he brought incest and pedophilia into his family, and later into the cult as well. Please rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on Instagram, and Twitter to stay updat...

In our latest episode, we discuss how Nazi scientists, introduced to the US through Operation Paperclip, and their research prompted the CIA mind control experiments seen in Project MKUltra and its various sub-projects. The MkUltra program saw covert experiments funded through shell companies at universities and research centers across North America. Other studies were conducted in American prison...

In the sweltering summer heat of 1985, the terrified citizens of Los Angeles made sure their windows and doors were locked, as a prowler was on the loose. Initially dubbed by media as "The Valley Intruder," as his crime spree spread to San Francisco he would eventually be known as "The Night Stalker." Any surviving witnesses had one common memory; their curly-haired attacker, who reeked of wet lea...

In the summer of 1985 citizens of Los Angeles were gripped in fear as a prowler was on the loose, breaking into homes, committing heinous sexual attacks, and killing indiscriminately. Initially dubbed by media as "The Valley Intruder," as his crime spree spread to San Francisco he would eventually be known as "The Night Stalker." Any surviving witnesses had one common memory; their curly-haired at...

Wearing his red suit with white fur trim, black leather belts, and boots, he approached the home of a suburban family home. As the door opens it reveals Santa holding an enormous gift-wrapped present. The man in the Santa suit is Bruce Pardo, and he comes bearing gifts. The Covina Massacre occurred on December 24, 2008, in Covina, a city in the suburbs of Los Angeles, California, United States. Ni...

The Bondurant Brothers; twin hulking Tennesse drug dealers who committed multiple murders in the '80s. The twins had garnered a "Manson-like" following of young teens searching for parties and drugs. Their Tennesse farmhouse would soon turn from a party house to a slaughterhouse. In today's episode, we'll detail the grisly murders of Gwen Dugger, Ronnie "Hippie" Gaines, and Terry Lynn Clark. We'll...

One of the first reported, and most credible, alien abductions. September 1961; as Betty and Barney Hill head home from a vacation in Canada they notice a star in the sky, growing bigger and brighter, seemingly keeping pace with their vehicle. Join us as we discuss the experiments conducted by their alien abductors as well as the aftermath and some possible theories about the case.  Please ra...

The Cabinet of Dr. Mystery explores all the horrors of the world. From true crime, and alien abductions, to paranormal events, cryptids, and cults. Our cabinet holds the mysteries of the universe.

Towering figures in dark black suits, large inhuman eyes, and a robotic, almost hollow-metallic, voice. This is the description of the Men in Black.  Almost every encounter with the MIB’s is connected to an alleged UFO sighting or Ufologists research. Are these Men in Black part of a secret government agency designed to prevent the public from learning more about UFOs and extraterrestrials? A...

Halloween may be over but we can’t let go of spooky season just yet! In this bonus episode, we look at the Harding Waterfront Estate and the spirits that haunt the grounds. We also discuss the paranormal investigation team, “ The Searcher Group ” and their investigation into the haunted Canadian mansion. Grab your beer, grab your weed, and grab your Halloween candy, and join us as we enter the Har...

The life and brightness of the world turn dark; as the dying sun is swallowed up by lengthening nights. This is Samhain , the Feast of the Dying Sun. Join us as we discuss witches, banshees, and the dark origins of Halloween. Please rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on Instagram, and Twitter to stay updated on new episodes, true crime facts, and ridiculous serial killer memes. If you'd like t...

How did incidents of SUNDS and sleep paralysis in Hmong refugees influence Wes Craven’s horror classic “A Nightmare on Elm Street” and its main antagonist, Freddy Krueger? Join us this week as we explore the history of sleep paralysis. ***UPDATE*** Our first episode was a rough one but the subject matter is so good we have to leave it as is! We discuss the John Wooley novel "Wes Craven: The Man an...