We delve into the perplexing and unsolved murder that took place at the President Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri in January 1935. The victim, Roland T. Owen, was found alive but severely beaten, strangled, and stabbed in his hotel room. What makes this case even more bizarre is that Owen claimed that nobody attacked him. Joining us for this episode is RJ Blake, a producer and writer from the podcast Strange Phenomenon! The Murder Mystery at the President Hotel remains one of Kansas City's enduri...
Jan 30, 2024•59 min•Ep. 41
Towards the end of the first world war, a German U-boat, SM UB-85 , was captured off the shores of Northern Ireland. The sub was found on the surface, its crew on deck, and willingly surrendering. Legend has it that the German soldiers told the crew of the British Patrol boat that they were attacked by a monstrous sea creature, and the sub was damaged beyond repair. Enjoy today's Minisode! Support the show by leaving a rating and review, and check out our new Substack for additional content. The...
Nov 21, 2023•10 min•Ep. 40
In this episode of "A Study of Strange," we venture into the Santa Lucia Mountains of California to explore the legend of the Dark Watchers: silhouette type beings that do nothing but observe. These eerie figures have been a part of Californian folklore for hundreds of years, leaving many to wonder about their origins and reality. With special guest Mark Alan Miller from Encyclopocalypse! https://www.encyclopocalypse.com/ https://www.facebook.com/encyclopocalypsepub https://www.instagram.com/enc...
Nov 14, 2023•44 min•Ep. 39
The most notorious account of poltergeist activity in Canada is said to have started in 1878. Esther Cox was a young woman who began hearing unexplainable noises, such as knocking and scratching sounds, in her bedroom at night. Soon These events escalated into objects moving, physical attacks, and fires starting on their own. The paranormal events were reported on extensively, but they're still debated to this day. Check out our guest, T.J. Rotell's, work! twitch.tv/channel29 linktr.ee/channel29...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 38
The deaths of Arnold Archambeau and Ruby Bruguier are a tragic and controversial mystery that occurred in South Dakota in 1992. The couple were driving early one morning when they hit black ice and their car flipped. Both left the wreck, with Bruguier's cousin still inside the vehicle, and then disappeared. Months later their bodies were found near the sight of the crash, but some strange evidence points to them having died somewhere else entirely. With special guest Brooke Seguin! https://www.i...
May 02, 2023•44 min•Ep. 37
On July 10th, 1967, 25 year old mother of three, Leota Camp, was found by her young children, stabbed and bleeding in a small bedroom of the family’s home in Des Moines, Iowa. There was no sign of a robbery, forced entry, or sexual assault. In short, there doesn't seem to be a motive, and the attack happened when family and neighbors were within earshot. The murder of Leota Camp still haunts her family and friends to this day and has become one of Iowa's most notorious cold cases. With special g...
Apr 25, 2023•43 min•Ep. 36
Considered to be the first American serial killers, Micajah and Wiley Harpe were born in North Carolina in the mid to late 1700s and became notorious for their violent crimes in Kentucky and Tennessee. They are known for committing a series of brutal murders. We dive into the fascinating and dark history of the Harpe Brothers, exploring their lives, their crimes, and the rumors and legends that have grown up around them. The Harpes proved to be an immensely hard subject to research and pinpoint ...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 35
Inventor Louis Le Prince was the first person to create a motion picture, but before he got a chance to exhibit his camera he mysteriously disappeared in 1890. No one has ever solved the case and theories range from suicide to an assassination by rivals such as Thomas Edison. Enjoy our first ever Minisode! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email ...
Apr 04, 2023•20 min•Ep. 34
Agatha Christie was a world-renowned author of crime fiction, and her vanishing in 1926 made headlines around the globe. For 11 days, she was nowhere to be found, and theories about her disappearance were rampant. Was it a publicity stunt? A case of revenge? Or something more sinister? It's alleged that Agatha Christie never spoke of those 11 days, but on this episode we look into some of the details of this strange story that are often overlooked, and hear from Christie herself. Visit guest Jul...
Mar 28, 2023•46 min•Ep. 33
Albert Ostman's shocking encounter and kidnapping by a family of Sasquatch in 1924 is still a hotly debated topic. Was he telling the truth? Did he really spend almost a week living with Bigfoot? Are Bigfoot real? Maybe a six year old kid, and budding cryptozoologist, will have an answer. Is this an appropriate story to share with my son? Probably not but the nightmares haven't been that bad.... Visit our sponsor: https://www.audibletrial.com/strange Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstra...
Mar 14, 2023•41 min•Ep. 32
Before the infamous Salem Witch Trials in Massachusetts, the majority of witch accusations and executions in North America took place in Connecticut. But, the Connecticut Witch Trials were once forgotten by history, and some details, records, and accounts are still largely unknown. Can the terrifyingly absurd witch trials teach us anything about humanity? On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by brother and sister, Sean and Sinead Persaud of Shipwrecked Comedy, who grew up near Salem, abs...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 31
In part 2 of “Are Zombies Real?”, we discuss accounts of zombification in Haiti. These include the dramatic experience of Clairvious Narcisse which inspired “The Serpent and the Rainbow”, the strange zombie tale of Felicia Felix-Mentor, and more. Writer/Director, Mali Elfman, of the new film NEXT EXIT, and producer of the film BIRTH/REBIRTH joins the podcast. Visit our sponsor here: https://www.audibletrial.com/strange Listen to the episode unedited and commercial free on Patreon https://www.pat...
Feb 28, 2023•42 min•Ep. 30
Are zombies real, and where did the concept of a mindless, walking dead person originate? On this two part series we look into the history of the zombie, its ties to Haitian history, and explore the handful of stories of zombification that have been studied. Stories include the account of Clairvious Narcisse and the strange zombie tale of Felicia Felix-Mentor. Writer/Director, Mali Elfman, of the new film NEXT EXIT, and producer of the film BIRTH/REBIRTH joins the podcast. Visit our sponsor here...
Feb 21, 2023•41 min•Ep. 29
In 1901, one of Canada’s most wealthy and powerful families found themselves players in a real murder mystery. Ada Redpath and her son, Jocelyn Clifford Redpath, were found shot to death in their home. The murder weapon (or weapons) were found near the bodies, and it was concluded to be a murder-suicde. Why then is this a mystery? Police never investigated, the bodies were hastily buried, and the Redpath family never spoke of that night. It’s a story filled with secrets and, maybe, lies. With sp...
Feb 07, 2023•59 min•Ep. 28
Joined by guest Sean Anthony Davis, a writer and an employee at Naughty Dog, we discuss some of the internet’s most baffling mysteries while attempting to plan our own online enigmatic creation. Topics include the video 11B-X-1371 (aka the plague doctor video), the most mysterious song on the internet, the Heaven’s Gate website, the Markovian Parallax Denigrate, and the site Oct282011.com. Listen to the episode unedited and commercial free on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 27
Beginning in December of 2003, strange and unexplained fires began occurring in the seaside town of Canneto Di Caronia, Sicily, Italy. The fires caused damage to many homes and businesses and the residents had to evacuate by the next summer. What's strange is that the cause of the fires has never been determined even after scientists and government organizations studied the quiet town. Filmmaker Laura Moss joins the podcast to discuss the strange mystery of Canneto. Theories include UFOs, secret...
Jan 24, 2023•54 min•Ep. 26
In the mid-1930s, RAF officer Sir Victor Goddard experienced what might be the most famous case of a "time slip." By the end of his life, Goddard was a decorated and respected military veteran (of two world wars), writer, speaker, and firm believer in the paranormal. Though Goddard is full of mysterious stories and theories, his time slip experience remains the most perplexing. On this episode of A Study of Strange we explore Goddard's bizarre flight that lead to a momentary look into the future...
Jan 17, 2023•53 min•Ep. 25
Spain’s first documented serial killer, Manuel Blanco Romasanta, claimed to have killed his victims while suffering from the curse Lycanthropy. Simply put, he claimed to be a werewolf. Romasanta’s case was bizarre and his trial lasted nearly a year before ultimately being sentenced to death. But that’s neither the beginning nor the end of the tale of “The Werewolf of Allariz.” With special guest R.J. Blake. Producer of the podcast “Strange Phenonmenon”. https://www.strange-phenomenon.com/ Join P...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 24
Scandal rocked the small town of Beverly Hills, CA in 1929. At a massive mansion built by an oil tycoon's son, Ned Doheny, two men were shot and killed in an apparent murder-suicide. Almost 100 years later, no one can tell you exactly what happened that night because the case is full of rumors including a love affair, a coverup, and the inclusion of the political controversy of its time, the Teapot Dome scandal. Today, the grounds of the home known as Greystone Mansion are open to the public, bu...
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 23
The conclusion of the tale of the infamous Bloody Benders! Special guest John M Keating joins the pod for both episodes of the Bloody Benders! Learn more about John M Keating: https://johnmkeatingacting.com/ His Movie: https://tubitv.com/movies/670622/the-concessionaires-must-die Visit our sponsor here: https://www.audibletrial.com/strange Join Patreon for exclusive content https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange W...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 22
In 1873 it was discovered that a family known as the Benders had been killing travelers along the Osage Mission Trail in Labette County, Kansas. We know surprisingly little about the evil Benders. In fact, they may not have been a family at all. Their heinous acts of violence are still discussed to this day making the Bloody Benders the stuff of legend and folklore. Special guest John M Keating joins the pod for both episodes of the Bloody Benders! Learn more about John M Keating: https://johnmk...
Dec 13, 2022•50 min•Ep. 21
Serial killers are not just a modern affliction. Today's episode briefly covers six cases of serial murder from the 19th century. Three solved and three unsolved. These include the Kelly Family, the Austin Axe Murderer, Thames Torso Murders, Mary Ann Cotton, and Dr. Thomas Cream. And, a true-crime aficionado, Bridget Weitzel, joins the show! Have you seen a UFO? We'd love to have you on a future episode. Write us at astudyofstrange@gmail.com Visit our sponsor here: https://www.audibletrial.com/s...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 20
In the early hours on Christmas dady, 1945, a fire quickly spread through the Sodder house and five of the nine children at home never made it out. They were presumed dead. It wasn’t long though before the Sodders began to notice that certain details didn’t add up, and they began to suspect the children were actually alive. A theory that persists to this day. The Sodder Children story has been passed down through generations and it's getting harder and harder to solve the mystery. Bringing a new...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 19
1947 was a historic year. On top of the atomic age and the Cold War knocking on the door, a man from Boise, Kenneth Arnold, saw nine strange objects in the sky and it changed the world forever. The press ate up Arnold's story, and the few weeks that followed saw a frenzy of "flying saucer" sightings including some of the most notorious UFO cases of the 20th century. Were they all just part of the mass hysteria that followed Arnold's account? Guest Keri Pina brings her passion for the UFO phenome...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 18
The "out of the ordinary" case, as described by our guest, Amber Keating, happened in 1989 in Fukushima, Japan where a deceased man was found in the collection tank of a squat toilet. The story has become a mainstay of mystery blogs, reddit posts, and youtube videos, but authentic sources for research are hard to come by. Regardless, it's a worthy mystery. If it's true, how and why did the man crawl into the small, gross pipes? Guest Amber Keating is a licensed clinical social worker and mental ...
Nov 08, 2022•49 min•Ep. 17
Writer/director Tom Holland (FRIGHT NIGHT, THINNER, CHILD'S PLAY) discusses his inspirations and beginnings in the horror genre, and how the first film he directed lead to his new book "Fright Night: Origins". Follow Tom on instagram @thterrortime and Twitter @RealTomHolland Info and purchase links for the "Fright Night: Origins" by A. Jack Olrich and Tom Holland is available at the following links; https://bloody-disgusting.com/books/3734145/fright-night-origins-tom-holland-returns-with-brand-n...
Oct 27, 2022•36 min•Ep. 16
Part two of the Halloween Special includes the telling of various paranormal events and a UFO sighting. Happy Halloween! Part Two's terrifying tales are told by filmmakers Mali Elfman (Next Exit), Joe Russo (Nightmare Cinema), Zeke Pinheiro (Fun Size Horror), and Bryan May. Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Join Patreon for exclusive content https://www.patreon.com/astudyofstrange Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 15
Halloween it's not just about the candy, horror films, and parties, but the excitement of sharing scary stories. It's not simply the feeling of fear we crave but the depth of emotions that the stories provoke. The tradition of sharing scary stories continues in our two part Halloween special. Stories include personal paranormal experiences, a short story, and unexplained phenomena. Happy Halloween! Part one's terrifying tales are told by filmmakers Nick Peterson ("The Visitant"), Matt Glass ("Gh...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 14
We all love ghost stories. Especially this time of year around Halloween. Haunted houses, ghost hunting, scary movies, we can't get enough. Outside of the holiday fun though, some people have experienced paranormal activity in their daily lives. It can be emotional, frightening, or even funny. On today's episode, Brandee Stilwell shares some of her ghostly experiences. Whether you believe in the paranormal or not, some things can't be explained. Subscribe and listen to upcoming paranormal episod...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 13
If you were to ask what the most haunted house in United States is, chances are high that the Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana tops the list. Film writer/director Bill Whirity joins the show to discuss the history of the Myrtles Plantation. A history that perfectly mixes legend and fact, to create a unique destination for skeptics and believers alike. What’s real? What’s fake? And, what’s it like to stay the night in the most haunted house in America? Bill Whirity is an award wi...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 12
