Corner of Curiosity

In the early hours of Valentine’s Day, 2000, nine-year-old Asha Degree packed her backpack, left her home in the middle of a storm, and walked into the darkness — never to be seen again. In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most haunting missing child cases in American history. Who was Asha? Why did she leave that night? And what clues have kept investigators searching for over two decade...

Slender Man was born on the internet as nothing more than a fictional monster—but the story didn’t stay online. In this episode of Corner of Curiosity , we trace his rise from Photoshop contest entry to cultural phenomenon, and how his myth inspired one of the most chilling true-crime cases in recent history. Follow Corner of Curiosity on all social media platforms! YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.c...

In this episode of Corner of Curiosity , we dive into the chilling story of Heaven’s Gate — the cult that captured the world’s attention with its tragic mass suicide in 1997. From their mysterious beliefs to the psychology behind their devotion, we unpack how this group formed, who led them, and the cultural forces that allowed them to exist. Join us as we explore one of the most infamous cults in...

When a neighborhood dispute in Ocala, Florida, turned deadly, it left an entire community reeling — and raised questions about fear, bias, and justice in America. In this episode, we unpack Netflix’s The Perfect Neighbor — a chilling documentary that uses real 911 calls and bodycam footage to tell the story of Susan Lorincz and the fatal shooting of her neighbor, Ajike Owens. Through this lens, we...

In this episode, we dive into the mysterious disappearance of Maura Murray, a college student who vanished without a trace in 2004. From the fateful night she left campus to the countless theories that have sprung up over the years, we explore the twists, unanswered questions, and haunting details of a case that continues to baffle investigators and armchair detectives alike. Follow Corner of Curi...

When Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans in 2005, Memorial Medical Center became the site of one of the most haunting medical crises in U.S. history. Cut off by floodwaters and left without power, doctors and nurses faced impossible choices as days dragged on without rescue. In this episode, we unpack the story of Memorial—how government failures, broken infrastructure, and human desperation coll...