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Haunt & Cold Podcast

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A paranormal and true crime podcast based in Utah! Join hosts April Bennett and Katie Wareing for bi-weekly episodes!
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E37 - The Cold Case of Elizabeth Salgado & The Spirits at the McCune Mansion

With age comes wisdom, right? So far we just have weird skin problems! This episode April tells us about the case of Elizabeth Salgado who went missing April 16, 2015 from Provo, Utah while walking home after class. Her remains were discovered years later but her case went cold. Someone knows something! Katie tells us about one of the most haunted wedding venues in the country, the McCune Mansion. The spirit of the original owner wanders the halls of the 2nd floor while a spirit believed to be a...

Jan 22, 20231 hr 30 minEp. 37

E36 - The Kastanis Family Tragedy & The Mysteries of the Salt Lake Masonic Temple

Prepare yourself for this one. This episode is long enough you could eat and maybe take 2 phone calls! In this one, April tells us about the absolutely heartbreaking story about the Kastanis family who were victims of parricide when mother, Margaret Kastanis turned against her own children when she decided to take her own life. Katie takes back to Salt Lake City, Utah and talks about the "freaky deaky" Salt Lake Masonic Temple to talk about its history, relationship with Mormonism, and a ghost n...

Jan 08, 20232 hr 56 minEp. 36

On Deck at Dusk: The Possession of Anna Ecklund

First of all, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! Second, SURPRISE!!!! We have released this episode out of our "vault" of On Deck at Dusk episodes! Enjoy!! Check back on the 1st of each month for a new episode! Grab your holy water and fly swatters because Katie takes us back to the early 1900s and tells us about the possession and exorcism of Anna Ecklund aka: The Earling Possession.

Jan 01, 20231 hr 30 min

E35 - The Hauntings at Liberty Park & The Survival Story of Tiffany Mead

Merry Holidays!!! While we are confident you have bigger priorities this time of year, we are so thankful and BLESSED to have such amazing listeners!! Thank you for listening episode after episode! This episode we switch things around on ya - and Katie tells her story FIRST! She takes us to Salt Lake City, Utah and tells us about the history of Liberty Park and the horrific true crime and paranormal stories that come out of there. April shares with us the INSANE survival story of Tiffany Mead wh...

Dec 25, 20221 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 35

E34 - The Hostages at Alta View Hospital & The Ghosts at the Rio Grande Depot

Get cozy and listen to April's gripping story of a man who took hostages at the Alta View Hospital in Sandy, Utah back on September 20, 1991. Katie takes us to an old train station in downtown Salt Lake City that hasn't seen passengers since 1979 and hasn't been open to the public since March 2020. However, what remains constant is a ghost that many know her as "the purple lady". Thank you for listening! Follow us on social media! @hauntandcoldpodcast Visit our website hauntandcold.com...

Dec 11, 20222 hr 19 minEp. 34

E33 - The Tragedy of Pilot 'Rhedd' & The Legend of Flo

This episode April shares with us the tragedy stemming from a domestic violence incident out of Payson, Utah when a man named Duane Youd aka: "Rhedd" crashed his plane into his home attempting to murder his wife. Katie tells us about a decades-old urban legend from the Ogden City cemetery-- the Legend of Flo. She likes things that come in threes, have you seen her? Thank you for listening! Follow us on social media @hauntandcoldpodcast visit our website www.hauntandcold.com...

Nov 27, 20221 hr 16 min

E32 - The Murder of Rulon Allred & The Curse of the Escalante Petrified Forest

Heavy, heavy hangover thy poor head... what do you wish with a bump on the head?! Hopefully you wished for this episode brought to you by sisters April and Katie who like to talk nonsense about Utah's darkest, coldest, creepiest things! This episode April talks about the 1977 murder of FDLS leader Rulon Allred when he was murdered in cold blood inside his medical practice in Murray, Utah. The women who murdered him weren't exactly the ones to blame though, this story definitely has a wild back s...

Nov 13, 20221 hr 38 minEp. 32

E31 - The Case of Mackenzie Lueck & The Legends of Salt Lake City Cemetery

Happy Halloween (tomorrow)! This episode we are BACK ON THE ROAD!! Did ya miss it? Let us know! We drive to the avenues of Salt Lake City but on the way, April tells us about the murder of 23-year-old Mackenzie Lueck. She was a student at the University of Utah but when she didn't show up for her classes, her flight, and no one could reach her, her parents knew something was definitely wrong. We park in a shady spot just outside of the Salt Lake City Cemetery and Katie tells us about two urban l...

Oct 30, 202259 minEp. 31

E30 - The Cold Cases of Gabby DiStefano and Tina Gallegos & Route 666

Halloween is just around the corner and for this episode we have a special guest from our childhood, Pumpkin Head Harvey! He comes out when it's Halloween time! We find ourselves recording TOGETHER in our parent's basement guest bedroom - it's really strange seeing each other while recording again but still so fun! April shares with us two cold cases from 1982 when two young women were found murdered days apart from each other and within the same area. But somehow, investigators didn't link thei...

Oct 16, 202251 minEp. 30

E29 - The Utah Purge Killings & The Ghosts at St. Anne's Retreat

Happy 1 year anniversary to us!! Thank you for making Haunt & Cold Podcast a reality by continuing to be a loyal and supportive listener!! We appreciate you!! This episode April tells us how she felt her Maid of Honor speech went and we catch you up on what shows we've been watching on Netflix. What are you watching? Let us know! Then we shift to April's true crime story. She covers the Utah Purge Killings which took place July 2022 even though the victims were strangers to Christian Taele, ...

Oct 02, 20221 hr 22 min

E28 - The Cold Case of Rosie Tapia & The Curse on Magna Main

This episode we sit comfortably in our basements and sip on our same ol' drinks as per usual while we share local true crime and paranormal stories! April tells us about her fun yet lonely time on the cruise and her deep (no pun intended) fear of water. Good thing she swam in shark infested waters ;) Then she shares the story of Rosie Tapia, a 6 year old girl from Salt Lake City, Utah who went missing in the middle of the night from her bedroom back in 1995. Her case went cold, but could it stil...

Sep 18, 20222 hr 26 minSeason 1Ep. 28

E27 - The Haynie Family Shooting & The Fielding Garr Ranch

With every event (or episode) there's at least 1 disaster, we swear! This episode April tells us about her excitement and nerves surrounding her role as the maid of honor then shares with us the heartbreaking family shooting from Grantsville, Utah. Katie takes us to Antelope "Island" and tells us about the mysteries and hauntings of Fielding Garr Ranch.

Sep 04, 20221 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 27

E26 - The Murder of Lily Conroy & Leslie's Family Tree Restaurant

This episode we dive into our angsty teenage years and April tells us of a recent story about a 17-year-old Lily Conroy from Springville, Utah who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in May 2022. Katie's story takes us to a family-owned restaurant called Leslie's Family Tree and many claim that there are OVER 100 ghosts here and are possibly stuck due to an old Native American curse against the Mormon settlers.

Aug 21, 20221 hr 41 minSeason 1Ep. 26

E25 - The Murder of Charla King & Area 52

This episode we are comin' at ya with tin foil hats, crowns, and grills to bring you a couple Utah based stories that may leave you feeling uneasy about life itself. April tells us about the tragic murder of 11-year-old Charla Nicole King from Washington Terrace, Utah in 1989. Katie tells us about the possible secrets of Dugway, Utah aka: Area 52. What's really going on there? Follow us on social media! @hauntandcoldpodcast Join our Patreon to gain access to exclusive content and receive FREE me...

Aug 07, 20222 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 25

E24 - The Disappearance of Dylan Rounds & The Alta Club Hotel

Grab a drink, take a seat and listen to us share true crime and paranormal stories based in Utah! This episode, April shares with us the very very recent missing person case out of Lucin, Utah. Missing is a young farmer who just planted his seed on his land and no one has heard from him since May 28, 2022. What Happened to Dylan Rounds? Katie's story this time takes us to an old building known as The Alta Club Hotel. If the ghosts don't have to be members, then why should we?! Make sure to follo...

Jul 24, 20221 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 24

E23 - The Mountain Meadows Massacre & The Haunted Hardy House

This episode we sit at home and April shares the details and speculation of the Mountain Meadows Massacre which took place in southern Utah when a group of Mormons and Paiute Indians ambushed and massacred a group of between 100-150 people as they were innocently passing through to California. Katie tells us about the Hardy House built back in 1870 made with the same bricks as the historic Salt Lake City temple many say this place is haunted - but only few have investigated it! Do you have a per...

Jul 10, 20221 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 23

E22 - The Murder of Stevie Shay Wilkerson & The Spirits of Battle Creek

Hey... Make sure before you start recording that your mic is plugged in ;) Take it from us! This episode Katie takes back to Pleasant Grove, Utah and reminds us of the tragic history of Battle Creek and the possible spirits that may linger there. Along the way, April told us about the sad and very recent murder of young Stevie Shay Wilkerson from St. George, Utah after her body was found in a remote area of Iron County. Too bad you don't get to hear April's original telling of this story because...

Jun 26, 202242 min

E21 - The Murder of Gaby Ramos & The Spirits of Rock Canyon

This episode we find ourselves at the mouth of Rock Canyon in Provo, Utah. On the way here, April shares with us the horrific story of the murder of Salt Lake City radio host Gaby Ramos. Murdered by her ex-boyfriend (and still on-the-run) Manuel Omar Burciaga-Perea who police assume fled to Mexico. Free resources available for domestic violence victims Utah Domestic Violence Coalition 24/7 hotline: 1-800-897-LINK (5465) Online: udvc.org and thehotline.org In an emergency, call 9-1-1 We arrive at...

Jun 12, 202249 minSeason 1Ep. 21

E20 - The Murders of Riley Powell and Brelynne Otteson & The Stories of Skinwalker Ranch and the Uintah Basin

Well well well everyone, we made it to episode 20!! It took bumps and flat tires, getting lost, and equipment malfunctions but we still made it! This episode we start off with an Instagram LIVE where Katie explains why this episode didn't air on time - was it aliens? Probably. April shares with us the story of the tragic murders of two young teens Riley Powell and Brelynne Otteson who were from Eureka, Utah. Katie completes her story about Skinwalker Ranch by bringing us PART 2! (If you need a r...

May 30, 20221 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 20

E19 - The Notorious Serial Killer Ted Bundy & The Legends of Skinwalker Ranch

This episode we head to northeastern Utah to the perimeter of Skinwalker Ranch. Along the way, April tells us about the notorious crimes of serial killer Ted Bundy. Katie tells us about the history of the land and the stories from previous land owners about the strange and unexplainable phenomena from the property. Make sure to check back for episode 20 to hear part 2 of Katie's story!

May 15, 20222 hr 1 min

E18 - The Cold Case of Diana Ramirez & Asylum 49

It's April's birthday episode! One more year til she's 30! Enjoy our last year of youthhood <3 Just kidding! This episode we don't travel far but we find ourselves at Asylum 49 in Tooele, Utah. Maybe stay buckled in because April tells us about the puzzling unsolved murder of Diana Ramirez. What happened on the morning of September 8, 1986 in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah? The clues will make you wonder if the answer is right there in front of you - just missing key pieces to the puzzle. Be c...

May 01, 20221 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 18

E16 - The Case of Kiplyn Davis & The Bigelow Hotel

Episode 16 went much smoother than the last and we finally were able to see Ogden's 25th Street! On the eastern end of the street sits Ogden's tallest structure The Bigelow Hotel AKA: The Ben Lemmond Hotel. The walls of this hotel has witnessed handfuls of tragedies and is now the host to some CREEPY paranormal activity. Along the way, April shares with us the details surrounding the case of Kiplyn Davis who disappeared from her high school campus on May 2, 1995. A classmate of Kiplyn’s knows so...

Apr 03, 20221 hr 7 min

E15 - The Murder of Sherry Black & Ogden's Historical 25th Street

Y'know... Sometimes there are bumps in the road.. or rocks that poke holes in your tire! We didn't make it to our location this episode but don't you worry, from the parking lot of a Target in downtown Salt Lake City April tells us the recently solved case of Sherry Black who was murdered in her bookstore in Salt Lake City, Utah in 2010. Katie tells us the the wild west history of Ogden's 25th Street and the ghosts that may be lurking in the shops or underground!...

Mar 20, 20221 hr

E14 - Serial Killer Arthur Gary Bishop & The Kirk Hotel

It's episode 14 everyone! As we travel away from last week's episode, Katie takes us to Tooele, Utah to visit one of the town's oldest historical buildings - The Kirk Hotel. This place is sure to give you nightmares! Along the way, April tells us arguably one of the most horrific serial killer Utah has ever seen named Arthur Gary Bishop.

Mar 06, 20221 hr 10 minEp. 14

E13 - The Controversy of Dr. Robert Weitzel & The Great Saltair

Unlucky episode 13!! This episode we travel to the shores of the Great Salt Lake to learn about the potential curses and paranormal activity since the Saltair was first constructed in 1893! Along the way, April tells us about the controversial case of Dr. Robert Weitzel who may or may not have killed 5 of his psychiatric patients.

Feb 20, 20221 hr 40 minSeason 1Ep. 13

E12 - The Crimes of Gary Gillmore & The Legends of Kay's Hollow

In this episode, April dives deep into the tragic murders of Max Jensen and Bennie Bushnell and the wild aftermath of murderer Gary Gilmore. Katie drives us to Kay's Hollow in Kaysville, Utah where we learn about the legends behind the construction (and destruction) of Kay's Cross and what is haunting the hollow. Do you have a personal paranormal or true crime story to share? We want to hear it! Write to us at stories@hauntandcold.com and you may be featured on a future Bring Your Own Boos episo...

Feb 06, 20221 hr 19 minEp. 12

E11 - Human Trafficking in Utah & The Hauntings at Pleasant Grove High School

Listen to regular bi-weekly episodes of Haunt & Cold! Join hosts April Bennett and Katie Wareing as they travel to different haunted locations. Buckle-up because along the way, April shares a local true crime story. When we finally reach our destination, Katie tells us all about the history and the hauntings and legends within it. In this episode, Katie and April travel to Pleasant Grove, Utah to learn about what haunts the halls of Pleasant Grove High School and the lore behind the book Jay...

Jan 23, 20221 hr 11 min

E10 - The Crimes of Mark Hoffman & The Salina POW Camp

Join hosts April Bennett and Katie Wareing as they travel to different haunted locations around Utah! Along the way, April shares with us a local true crime story and when we get to our location, Katie tells us about the history and haunts from there! In this Episode, Katie takes us to Salina, UT to learn about the CCC/POW camp from the Great Depression/WWII era. April tells us about the tangle of lies and fraud committed by one single person that literally has altered history, not only that, bu...

Jan 09, 20221 hr 15 min

Bring Your Own Boos with Kyndal

Join hosts April Bennett and Katie Wareing as they sit down with Kyndal Sagers to learn about the paranormal activity within her family! These stories are sure to send shivers up your spine! Do you have a personal paranormal or true crime story to share? Write to us at stories@hauntandcold.com and you may be featured on a future BYOB episode! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=60860505" data-patreon-widget-type="become-patron-button">Become a Patron!</a><script async src=...

Jan 02, 202238 min
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