'Mafia Spies' by Thomas Maier, is a true story of espionage and mobsters, based on the never-before-released JFK Files. Revolving around the outlaw friendship of Johnny Roselli and Sam Giancana, two mob buddies, and their fascinating world. A spy exposé, murder mystery, and shocking true story that recounts America’s first foray into the assassination business. Who killed Johnny and Sam—and why wasn’t Castro assassinated despite the CIA’s many clandestine efforts? Mafia Spies is streaming now on...
Jan 22, 2025•48 min
In this episode I get to talk to Brian Stannard, author of the book 'Alcatraz Ghost Story', based on the life of Roy Gardner. Roy was an American criminal active during the 1920s. He stole a total of more than $350,000 in cash and securities and several times escaped from custody. He is said to have been the most hunted man in Pacific Coast history, having had a $5,000 reward for his head three times in less than a year. The newspapers in the West referred to him as the "Smiling Bandit", the "Ma...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Alexander Solonik was a Russian gangster, known for his reputation as a notorious hitman in the Russian criminal underworld. Also known as Sasha-Macedonian and Superkiller, Solonik admitted to committing 43 contract murders and was involved in Russian Mob activity for much of the 1990s until disappearing after his third escape from prison. Solonik was found dead in Athens, Greece, in 1997. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 07, 2024•1 hr 37 min
Charles Walton was found murdered on February 14th, 1945 in Warwickshire, England. The foremost police detective of the era, Chief Inspector Robert Fabian, led the investigation into Walton's death. The chief suspect for the murder was Alfred John Potter. However, there was insufficient evidence to convict Potter and the case is currently the oldest unsolved murder in the Warwickshire Constabulary records. The case has also earned notoriety due to its supposed connection with the local belief in...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 26 min
War Against the Mafia: How a Prosecutor and an FBI Agent Devastated the New York Mob. The true story of two law enforcement figures—one an FBI agent, the other a federal prosecutor—who led some of the most relentless and successful attacks on organized crime in American history. A unique and unexpected set of circumstances caused former federal prosecutor Dan Dorsky and former FBI agent Mike Campi to finally step forward and reveal themselves. The result is this tour de force, which details thei...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 36 min
Dr. Gary Simonds is a highly experienced neurosurgeon, former head of an academic neurosurgery program at Virginia Tech/Carilion Clinic. He is a Professor, and teaches regularly at, the Virginia Tech School of Neuroscience and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.He was a biochemistry major at Dartmouth College. He went on to medical school at Rutgers and Neurosurgery residency and medical research fellowship at Walter Reed. He also holds a master’s degree in Health Care Delivery Scienc...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 12 min
On July 3, 1929, police officers walked into the house located at 3587 Saint Aubin Street in Detroit. Inside, they found a man named Benny Evangelista dead, seated behind his desk. His hands were neatly folded in his lap as though in prayer. Upstairs they found Mrs. Santina Evangelista and their four children dead as well. Benny was known as a mystical healer and many people in the community sought his help. So why would someone want to kill the entire family with an axe? Learn more about your a...
May 07, 2024•39 min
The Varginha UFO Incident involves a series of events in 1996 when residents of Varginha, Brazil claimed seeing one or more strange creatures and at least one unidentified flying object (UFO). Other associated claims include the capture of one or more extraterrestrial beings by the Brazilian authorities, animal fatalities at a zoo, and a woman impregnated by an extraterrestrial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 07, 2024•1 hr 10 min
The young Wyrick family had moved to the small town of Ellerslie, Georgia after buying their first house in 1989. Heidi's parents, Andrew and Lisa, wanted to move to the town to have a fresh start and to be in a safe place to raise a family. Shortly after moving in, Heidi had a new imaginary friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 07, 2024•37 min
In the last episode I mentioned that I had an interview with someone who recently saw the Brown Mountain Lights. Shane was nice enough to come on and tell us about his experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 23, 2023•41 min
In the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, there's no shortage of folklore, legends, and ghost stories. Here are some of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 19, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Back in June of 2022 I decided to stay the night with a group of people at the Indiana State Sanatorium. This episode is done a little different than most. In this one I narrate the different audio clips we picked up while we were there and also add some context to what's going on in each one. Saturday, June 10th, 8:30pm - Sunday, June 11th, 4am. Come join me!!! Fairfield County Infirmary in Ohio.. https://ghosthuntsusa.com/haunted-locations/fairfield-county-infirmary-ghost-hunt/ July 15th, Live...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 33 min
The Skystone was discovered in 1990 by Angelo Pitoni, an archaeologist and geologist, in Sierra Leone, West Africa. Local legends stated that the stones were actually beings that once lived in the sky. Pitoni sent the stone for analysis to laboratories in Rome, Germany, Switzerland, and Tokyo. Researchers concluded that the stone was different from any other stone found on Earth, probably originating outside the planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 14, 2023•17 min
What are dreams? This is something scientists have been trying to discover and explain for hundreds of years. There is a lot of reference to dreams in recorded history, in philosophical studies and religious texts. So what DO we know about dreams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 14, 2023•38 min
The nun, Sister Mary Janina, came up missing in 1907 and most everyone in town was in on the search, including bloodhounds and even a clairvoyant. Father Edward was dead set to find Sister Janina's body.....and he did. Sister Janina’s body was discovered 11 years after her disappearance in a shallow grave in the basement of the church. What happened to Sister Janina and how her body ended up in the basement of the old church is a secret the building would not tell. Her death remains a mystery an...
Feb 14, 2023•37 min
William Holbert, also known as Wild Bill, is a self-confessed murderer, and ex-cartel hitman from Hendersonville, North Carolina. He is currently serving a 46-year sentence for the killings of five Americans in Panama. Bill links........ LONG LIVE THE KING WILD BILL https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09P8WNZXP/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_5B9ZNEMWWJAEGD45A5FT FRIENDS OF BROTHER BILL https://facebook.com/groups/1408678842817598/ Instagram @holinessbill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...
Dec 20, 2022•42 min
William Holbert, also known as Wild Bill, is a self-confessed murderer, and ex-cartel hitman from Hendersonville, North Carolina. He is currently serving a 46-year sentence for the killings of five Americans in Panama. Bill links........ LONG LIVE THE KING WILD BILL https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09P8WNZXP/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_5B9ZNEMWWJAEGD45A5FT FRIENDS OF BROTHER BILL https://facebook.com/groups/1408678842817598/ Instagram @holinessbill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...
Dec 05, 2022•59 min
EXORCIZO, te, immundissime spiritus, omnis incursio adversarii, omne phantasma, omnis legio. (I cast thee out, thou unclean spirit, along with the least encroachment of the wicked enemy, and every phantom and diabolical legion.) — From the Roman Ritual of the Catholic Church, its Rite of Exorcism Is 'The Exorcist' based on a true story? Yes it is. This is Real-life tale of Roland Doe's possession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 28, 2022•52 min
This is an episode of listener submitted ghost stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 28, 2022•33 min
This episode is a short one, but it's about the process of an autopsy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 28, 2022•19 min
As legend has it, there is an ancient curse associated with the mummys and tombs of the Egyptian pharaohs. Disturbing these embalmed remains has been said to bring bad luck, illness and death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 18, 2022•44 min
As legend has it, there is an ancient curse associated with the mummys and tombs of the Egyptian pharaohs. Disturbing these embalmed remains has been said to bring bad luck, illness and death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 28, 2022•39 min
If you're a fan of the old Coast to Coast AM with Art Bell.... you're going to love this interview. Since 1977, Bryan Bowden has used his spare time to explore several areas of interest. His experiences in the paranormal realm cover everything from encounters with Sasquatch, Dogman, spirits, and several UFO experiences. Each has been the driving force in his quest for more knowledge and ultimately answers. He joined the Bronxville Paranormal Society (BPS) at it’s inception and is now the Directo...
Sep 06, 2022•2 hr 2 min
Thomas J. Colbert is an American consultant, writer, producer and former media executive. He is the co-author of The Last Master Outlaw, a book that documents his five-year cold case investigation of D. B. Cooper suspect Robert Rackstraw. The book became the subject of a documentary on the History Channel which Colbert exec-produced. He was a story researcher for CBS and Paramount Pictures and founder of media service Industry R&D. He now heads The Case Breakers, a group of 45+ investigative...
Jul 17, 2022•47 min
Samuel ‘Mad Sam’ DeStefano was a gangster who became one of the Chicago Outfit's most notorious sociopathic killers. Chicago-based FBI agent William Roemer, considered DeStefano to be the worst torture-murderer in the history of the United States. The Outfit used the mentally unstable and sadistic DeStefano for the torture-murders of many people, including Sam’s own bother. However, due to DeStefano's deranged mental state, the Outfit never let him become a made man. At least one Outfit insider ...
Jul 15, 2022•31 min
Samuel ‘Mad Sam’ DeStefano was a gangster who became one of the Chicago Outfit's most notorious sociopathic killers. Chicago-based FBI agent William Roemer, considered DeStefano to be the worst torture-murderer in the history of the United States. The Outfit used the mentally unstable and sadistic DeStefano for the torture-murders of many people, including Sam’s own bother. However, due to DeStefano's deranged mental state, the Outfit never let him become a made man. At least one Outfit insider ...
Jun 29, 2022•46 min
Collier Landry was 11 when his father brutally murdered his mother and buried her in the basement. Landry was only 12 when he took the stand at his father's trial and testified against him. The jury convicted his father John after six hours of deliberations. After all that, Collier still went through a lot of struggles. Now, he's an advocate who wants others to know, there is life after murder. You can find Collier's information and podcast at his website : https://www.collierlandry.com You can ...
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 23 min
We got a small update on the Lake Mead situation. Just a few possibilities and theories of who the body in the barrel could be. Huge thank you to the guys at the Mob Museum in Las Vegas for their research and expertise in this field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 01, 2022•20 min
Clinton Road isn’t just the most haunted street in New Jersey; some have called it the most haunted road in America. There are many stories surrounding this spooky street, but perhaps the seclusion is what makes it most eerie. The legends claim that the road has been host to ghosts, witches, unearthly cryptids. What do you believe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2022•28 min
On May 1st, a body was found inside a barrel at Lake Mead, just outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. The remains were found near Hemenway Harbor. Investigators believe the victim was murdered sometime in the 1970's or early 80's. Officials say the victim died from a gunshot wound. Then, as Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department continues to investigate, on May 6th, a second set of human remains were located at Callville Bay. Police believe this victim was not murdered. Experts say more discoveries at...
May 19, 2022•12 min
