Black Box: True Crime, Serial Killers, Infamous Cases

D.B. Cooper: Suspect Leigh Seller On this episode of Cooper Friday, Black Box Ned will look at Leigh Seller as a DB Cooper suspect. Was this Canadian job hopper the real DB Cooper? Let's discuss. You can support this channel at https://buymeacoffee.com/blackboxned88 You can download this show for free on Spotify under the following names: Black Box Podcast or Black Box True Crime. Anyone can write...

The Black Dahlia & the Zodiac Killer's 340 Cipher On this episode of Dahlia Thursday, Black Box Ned will discuss the new video from David Oranchak. This video will look at previous proposed solutions to the Zodiac Killer's 340 Cipher, which researcher, Alex Baber, claims was written by the Black Dahlia Avenger. Alex Baber has accused Marvin Margolis of being both the Zodiac and the Black Dahlia Av...

Jack the Ripper: Suspect Edward Buchan Pt. 1 On this episode of Ripper Wednesday, Black Box Ned will look at Edward Buchan as a Jack the Ripper Suspect. Was Jack the Ripper actually a shoemaker named Edward Buchan? Let's discuss. You can support this channel at https://buymeacoffee.com/blackboxned88 You can download this show for free on Spotify under the following names: Black Box Podcast or Blac...

Who Killed Shelly Holmboe? : Zodiac Killer Connection On this episode of Mystery Tuesday, Black Box Ned will look at the case of Shelly Holmboe. Who was responsible for the death of this little girl back in 1969? Was it the Zodiac Killer? Or was something more natural to blame? You can support this channel at https://buymeacoffee.com/blackboxned88 You can download this show for free on Spotify und...

Zodiac Killer News Report by Gian Quasar - 06/01/2026 On this episode of Zodiac Monday, Black Box Ned will perform a stock question interview with Gian Quasar about his Zodiac Killer book "Horrorscope." There also will be a new attempt at solving the Z13 by JTS and a general true crime discussion on the Idaho Murders. You can support this channel at https://buymeacoffee.com/blackboxned88 You can d...

D.B. Cooper, the Zodiac, and the Ripper: The After Hours Show On this episode of Cooper Friday, Black Box Ned will respond to the unanswered questions from the most recent DB Cooper Livestream on Ryan Burns' channel. This episode will also have Zodiac questions and one at the end about Jack the Ripper. You can support this channel at https://buymeacoffee.com/blackboxned88 You can download this sho...

The Black Dahlia: The Death of Red Manley On this episode of Dahlia Thursday, Black Box Ned will take another look at Red Manley as a suspect in the murder of Elizabeth Short. Was Red Manley the Black Dahlia Avenger? This episode will also focus on the suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. You can support this channel at https://buymeacoffee.com/blackboxned88 You can download this show f...

Will We Ever Solve the Jack the Ripper Mystery? On this episode of Ripper Wednesday, Black Box Ned will look at possible solutions to the Jack the Ripper case. Will someone find the Ripper one day? Or will Jack the Ripper turn into a folk legend or paranormal entity? You can support this channel at https://buymeacoffee.com/blackboxned88 You can download this show for free on Spotify under the foll...

Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm? : An English Mystery On this episode of Mystery Tuesday, Black Box Ned will discuss the case of Bella in the Wych Elm. This is a mystery from England that occurred during the midst of World War II. How did a woman end up in a tree? Was this a case of murder? Or was something else afoot? You can support this channel at https://buymeacoffee.com/blackboxned88 You can do...

Zodiac Killer News Report: Updates and Innovations 05/25/2026 On this episode of Zodiac Monday, Black Box Ned will respond to the latest Zodiac Killer News, a new White Paper on the Zodiac Killer, as well as the ever growing video from Fern, which is a type of Zodiac documentary. You can support this channel at https://buymeacoffee.com/blackboxned88 You can download this show for free on Spotify u...

The D.B. Cooper Mystery: The Toughest Questions On this episode of Cooper Friday, Black Box Ned will sit down and answer the challenge questions from a recent DB Cooper interview on the Cliff's Edge Podcast. Who was DB Cooper? What was he like? This episode will also discuss the DB Cooper suspect, James Klansnic. You can support this channel at https://buymeacoffee.com/blackboxned88 You can downlo...

The Black Dahlia & the Detroit Torso Murder On this episode of Dahlia Thursday, Black Box Ned will discuss a new article from Spins and Needles on the Detroit Torso Murder. There will also be an announcement for a new Black Dahlia docuseries. And a discussion on Jack Webb's "The Badge." You can support this channel at https://buymeacoffee.com/blackboxned88 You can download this show for free on Sp...

Ripper Confidential: Jack the Ripper's Early Crimes On this episode of Ripper Wednesday, Black Box Ned will respond to the latest episode of the Rippercast and the book "Ripper Confidential" by Tom Wescott. Was Jack the Ripper a member of a London street gang? Did the first Jack the Ripper crime occur in 1887? Let's discuss. You can support this channel at https://buymeacoffee.com/blackboxned88 Yo...

The Case of Jeffrey MacDonald: What Truly Happened? On this episode of Mystery Tuesday, Black Box Ned will look at the story of Jeffrey MacDonald. In 1970, the family of Jeffrey MacDonald was found murdered. Jeffrey MacDonald called it in to the police. Was he the victim of a terrible tragedy? Or did he commit the crime? You can support this channel at https://buymeacoffee.com/blackboxned88 You ca...

Zodiac Killer News Report: Let's Crack the Code 05/18/2026 On this episode of Zodiac Monday, Black Box Ned will respond to the latest episode of Let's Crack the Zodiac, as well as revisiting the Zodiac suspect, Harvey Colliver. This video will also look at a proposal regarding the Z408 cipher, a quick Zodiac Monday Movie of the Week. You can support this channel at https://buymeacoffee.com/blackbo...

D.B. Cooper: Suspect James Roman On this episode of Cooper Friday, Black Box Ned will look at James Roman as a DB Cooper suspect, as well as estimating DB Cooper's age. How old was DB Cooper? This episode will also contain a moment from the history of aviation and a discussion on the psychological profiling of skyjackers. You can support this channel at https://buymeacoffee.com/blackboxned88 You c...

The Black Dahlia: Case Update and Q&A - 2026 On this episode of Dahlia Thursday, Black Box Ned will discuss the updates and recent news in the Black Dahlia case. Much of the recent news coverage focuses on Marvin Margolis as a suspect, and it appears that the proponents of that theory are trying to share their message via Fox News. Who was the Black Dahlia Avenger? You can support this channel at...

Jack the Ripper and The Bank Holiday Murders On the return of Ripper Wednesday, Black Box Ned will discuss Tom Wescott's theories in the Jack the Ripper case, as well as his appearance on the Rippercast, where he promoted his book "The Bank Holiday Murders." Was Jack the Ripper connected to the London street gangs? Were Emma Smith and Martha Tabram victims of Jack the Ripper? Let's discuss. You ca...

The History of Serial Killers: From Jack to the Zodiac w/ James Gilks On this episode of Mystery Tuesday, Black Box Ned will sit down with James Gilks, the editor of Serial Killer Magazine to discuss Jack the Ripper, the Zodiac Killer, and the stories of other serial killers. James Gilks has followed serial killer stories for decades and has interacted with various criminals during the creation of...

Zodiac Killer News Report: End of the Game On this episode of Zodiac Monday, Black Box Ned will respond to the new book, "The Zodiac: The End of the Game" by Aleksandr Kulauzov. This book explores cipher solutions and lists a suspect. Later on in the episode, Black Box Ned will also look at Harvey Colliver as a Zodiac Killer suspect. You can support this channel at https://buymeacoffee.com/blackbo...

Zodiac Killer News Report: Black Dahlia Manson Edition w/ John Ledbetter On this episode of Zodiac Monday, Black Box Ned will sit down with John Ledbetter to discuss his new book "Deadbeat Escapement." This episode will also contain a discussion and response to Zodiac Killer challenge questions. You can support this channel at https://buymeacoffee.com/blackboxned88 You can download this show for f...

The Evolution of the Zodiac Killer: From California to Massachusetts w/ Ray Grant On this episode of Zodiac Monday, Black Box Ned will sit down with Ray Grant to discuss the Zodiac Killer Mystery and the connection to the murder of Joan Webster, who was a student in Boston, Massachusetts. Did the Zodiac Killer commit a crime in Massachusetts following his reign of terror in California? Let's discu...

Zodiac Killer News Report: Ed Edwards Edition by Jason Hughes On this episode of Zodiac Monday, Black Box Ned will look at the writings of Jason Hughes, who wrote the books "Zodiac Letters: Edward Wayne Edwards." Was Ed Edwards the Zodiac Killer? Let's look at Jason's evidence. This episode will also feature an interview segment with Ray Grant, author of "Zodiac Killer Solved." You can support thi...

D.B. Cooper: Suspect Joseph Henry Johnston On this episode of Cooper Friday, Black Box Ned will examine Joseph Henry Johnston as a DB Cooper suspect. Was Joseph Henry Johnston the man who skyjacked flight 305 back I. 1971? This episode will also contain a discussion on the evolution of the DB Cooper case and the history of aviation. You can support this channel at https://buymeacoffee.com/blackbox...

The Case of the Black Dahlia: The Timeline On this episode of Dahlia Thursday, Black Box Ned will discuss the timeline of Elizabeth Short's life. This episode will also contain details from the Medical Examiner's report. Who was the Black Dahlia Avenger? You can support this channel at https://buymeacoffee.com/blackboxned88 You can download this show for free on Spotify under the following names:...