On the morning of Saturday, March 12, 2011, there would be a startling discovery. The Lululemon Athletica appeared to have been ransacked and in the back would be the brutally beaten body of 30 year old Lululemon employee Jayna Murray. There would also be a survivor, 28 year old Lululemon employee Brittany Norwood. Brittany would tell police after closing, 2 masked men came into the store and savagely beat, assaulted, and murdered Jayna. They also brutally assaulted Brittany, beat and bound her,...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 46
In case you missed it, enjoy this edited version of Kaydra's most recent live show. This was on YouTube Live on Wednesday, October 30th, so the audio will be a bit rougher. Kaydra tells the story of the murder of Susan Mummey, and the Ringtown Valley Witch Murderer, Albert Yashinsky. You will also hear a paranormal listener story from Kim. --------------- WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Join the Patreon for perks, a show shout out, and ad free episodes starting at just $1/month: Patreon.com/per...
Nov 06, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Imagine being lost 300 feet below the streets of Paris in total darkness, surrounded by over 6 million dead bodies. No, I'm not being dramatic. And no, I'm not kidding. This is a real place. The Paris Catacombs attract thousands of visitors each year, though only about 10% of the tunnels are open to the public. As for the other 90? They're illegal to explore... allegedly due to flooding, crime, and risk of getting lost. But this, naturally, only adds to the mystery and lore of what could be hidd...
Oct 30, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 44
This month, I had the honor of collaborating with the incredible Live, Laugh, Larceny and several other MAJOR content creators to create this Halloween special for you all! Please enjoy this bonus episode courtesy of Trevin at Live, Laugh, Larceny Podcast. SHOW NOTES: Six Strangers. One Cursed Playlist. Ultimate Power—or Certain Death. Drawn by a mysterious letter promising the power to control an army of the dead, six strangers arrive at a hidden location with a single task: survive a binge-lis...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Venice, Italy is a beautiful city known throughout the world. It is highly popular for tourists. But like all other places discussed on this podcast, Venice has a dark history and hidden away secrets. Venice is filled with Campo De Mortes - literally translating to plazas of death. These are elevated public squares that can also serve as cemeteries. But arguably the most famous part of Venice's dark history is a place that is intentionally more secluded, a far away cemetery. If you take a boat t...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 43
She will take your life and all you are, and all you care'st for, and she will leave you with nothing but mist and fog. She will take your joy, and one day you'll awake and your heart and your soul will have gone. A husk you'll be, a wisp you'll be, and a thing no more than a dream on waking, or a memory of something forgotten. In her truest form, she is a thief of souls, an evil, hideous old crone with demonic features. But she is also a shapeshifter, resulting in often presenting herself as a ...
Oct 16, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 42
In the old world, there were many stories of a mysterious ancient Goddess. She has been commonly labeled a Goddess of Ancient Greece, but she did not originate there. That is part of her mystery. She may have originated in the Minoan civilization, and evidence of her has been found in Sicily, Libya, Turkey, Bulgaria, and Syria. It is believed the Turkish town of Lagina was the home of her most important cult center. She is a multi-faceted goddess, neither good nor evil. She is often depicted wit...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Life is filled with risks and unknowns. This is no different when using an ouija board. You could contact a loved one and have a pleasant experience, you could have nothing at all happen, and according to some if you're not careful, you could open a spiritual realm, inviting malevolent entities you never intended to contact. You can get attachments, you can be oppressed. You could also be manipulated, as you have no way to actually know if who you're talking to is who they say they are. Neverthe...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Video games are one of the most popular sources of entertainment and escapism worldwide. But like most things, there is a dark side to video games. Today, Kaydra discusses the legends of 5 cursed video games: Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Sad Satan, Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem, Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth, and Polybius. ---------------------- WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Join the Patreon for perks, a show shout out, and ad free episodes starting at just $1/month: Patr...
Sep 25, 2024•42 min•Season 2Ep. 39
While Kaydra prepares for October content, enjoy this leak from Patreon. You will hear Volume 1 of Kaydra's series: Creepy Stories from the Internet, along with a personal story from Kaydra at the end of the episode. Volume 1 of Creepy Stories includes 4 unsettling encounters: a possible Puca encounter in Ireland, a strange woman showing up on a doorstep, a vanishing cryptid, and a man stalking someone outside their window. If you enjoy today's episode, check out patreon.com/perplexitymysterypod...
Sep 18, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Many people have some type of superstition: don't open an umbrella indoors, don't step on a crack in the sidewalk, don't break a mirror or spill salt. Superstition has been a part of human nature since the beginning of time. So is it possible for a specific date to be cursed? Many people seem to think so. In Western societies, Friday the 13th has been considered cursed for centuries. This notorious date occurs at least once every year, and sometimes up to three times. While both Friday and the n...
Sep 13, 2024•44 min
In this episode, Kaydra covers a listener request: The Japanese Oni. Arguably the most iconic cryptid in Japanese folklore, the Oni has become an iconic symbol in Japanese culture. The creature is typically described as being large and ogre-like with horns, tusks, claws, and typically being red or blue. But this is more than just a folktale. The oni has clear ties to misogyny, classism, and systemic oppression. You will also hear 2 encounter stories with potential ties to the Japanese Yokai. ---...
Sep 11, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Kaydra is joined by Stacy from the Early on Wednesday Podcast, and Alecia from Twisted and Uncorked Podcast to discuss one of the weirdest cases she has ever come across. In 2014, the severed and embalmed head of a Jane Doe was found in a small turn in rural Pennsylvania. The case was recently featured in Netflix's revamped Unsolved Mysteries and the second Kaydra watched it, she knew she had to talk about it. This is the story of the Jane Doe of Economy Borough, also known as the Severed Head C...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Kaydra shares 3 perplexing and horrifying stories of arguably some of the most dangerous water parks to have ever existed. First, you will hear the story of the Bonzai Slide Disaster, then you will hear the infuriating and shocking story of the Verruckt, and finally, you will learn of the haphazard Action Park. Extreme caution is advised when listening to this episode, specifically when listening to the second story. ---------------------- WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Join the Patreon for pe...
Aug 28, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 35
In 1969, 20 year old Theodore John Conrad pulled off one of the largest bank heists in Cleveland history. He escaped the eyes of law enforcement and started a new life, changing his name to Thomas Randele. His daughter and wife had no idea about his past life and when he was on his death bed he would leave them with this shocking news. Be sure to check out Kim Ess with A Good Night for a Murder wherever you get your podcasts and subscribe to her on YouTube! ---------------------- WAYS TO SUPPORT...
Aug 21, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Thank you to Courtney for requesting this week's topic. Today Kaydra gets into the perplexing concepts of sleep paralysis, and the potential connection between the paranormal and sleep. You will hear 6 Reddit stories, along with a bonus of 2 listener stories at the end. The listener stories relate to La Lechuza, a cryptic witch/owl entity that haunts South Texas and Mexico. If you want to learn more about La Lechuza, check out episode 73! ---------------------- WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT: - J...
Aug 14, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Kaydra tells Karlisa the horrifying story of the Garanhuns Cannibals of Brazil. From 2008 to 2012, a cannibalistic cult would lure, kill, and cannibalize at least 3 victims and kidnap an 18 month old child. Their crimes would be so horrific, so unimaginable that it would forever rock the area. Extreme caution is advised when listening to this episode. --------------------- WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Join the Patreon for perks, a show shout out, and ad free episodes starting at just $1/mont...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Kaydra gets into the troubling history of the Chateau Marmont, celebrity gossip, and the lives and tragic deaths of John Belushi and Helmut Newton. Located in Los Angeles, CA, this iconic hotel goes for as high as $1575.00 a night. Over the years, it has become notorious for taking in some of Hollywood's most famous... and there is a TON of lore. As the Old Hollywood adage goes: If you want to be seen, go to the Beverly Hills Hotel . If you don’t want to be seen, go to the Chateau Marmont. But t...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Kaydra recently took another trip to Colorado. It's one of her favorite states. There's gorgeous rivers and mountains, the weather is great. There's lots to do and it's relatively quiet. But just like any other place, Colorado has its share of dark history and reputed paranormal activity. So after visiting some new places on this past trip, Kaydra decided to look into them to see if she could dig up any dark or interesting history. She was able to dig up quite a bit on the Red Rocks Amphitheatre...
Aug 07, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 30
While Kaydra takes a break, enjoy this first ever Patreon leak! Today you get a taste of the bonus content Kaydra provides to her Patrons! In this episode, Kaydra discusses the controversial and infuriating Hell Camp documentary on Netflix. You will hear about the horrific happenings and abuse under Steve Carisano, who owned and operated a number of "teen rehabilitation camps" in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. This was also a Patreon episode, so you might notice Kaydra is much more conversational and ...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Australia has no shortage of genuine animals that seem too weird to exist, and the Native tribes here have a rich culture with many stories, including legends of frightening monsters and powerful spirits. Today, we will be focusing on one of these monsters. According to legend, in the waters of Australia, there dwells a man-eating monster. Its howl has been heard by locals and carried through the night air, making people terrified to go near the water. At night, it is said the creature is most a...
Jul 10, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Kaydra gets into a perplexing UFO encounter out of Livingston, Scotland in 1979. What started off as a typical day for Robert Taylor turned into a nightmare. Robert Taylor is the only person in UK history to have had a UFO encounter, which resulted in a criminal investigation. Kaydra also shares several UFO sightings and abductions from around the UK. Could these other experiences have any connection to what Robert Taylor saw in the woods? ------------------------ SAVE THE DATE! First ever virtu...
Jul 03, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 27
In this episode, Kaydra discusses the perplexing concepts of premonition, precognition, and psychic ability. SAVE THE DATE! First ever virtual live show coming to you from YouTube Live on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at 8 pm CST. Send your questions for the Q&A and send in your listener stories (all mysterious topics are welcome). ---------------------------- WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT: Join the Patreon: https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcast Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star revie...
Jun 26, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 26
In this episode, Kaydra dives into the perplexing listener topic of Stone Tape Theory. Learn more about the history of how this theory came to be, along with what defines a residual haunting. Then, prepare to be terrified as Kaydra shares SEVEN residual haunting encounters that are sure to keep you up at night! SAVE THE DATE! First ever virtual live show coming to you from YouTube Live on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at 8 pm CST. Send your questions for the Q&A and send in your listener stories...
Jun 19, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 25
In this listener requested episode, Kaydra shares the tantalizing tale of Mel's Hole. In the 1990s, a man going by the name of Mel Waters would call night talk radio station Coast to Coast and explain a mysterious hole had been on his property for as long as he could remember. He believed the hole to be 80,000 feet deep with magical powers. But was all a hoax? Was it spun into an urban legend? Or was this a massive government cover up? SAVE THE DATE! First ever virtual live show coming to you fr...
Jun 12, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 24
In this listener requested episode, Kaydra dives into the mysterious and another big conspiracy theory. It is widely believed that on the evening of April 30th, 1945, nearing the end of the war, Adolf Hitler and his mistress turned new wife, Eva Braun committed suicide in their Berlin bunker, 30 feet underground. But not everyone believes this to be true. Some allege this was a massive coverup, and that Hitler and his wife made it out alive, starting a new life somewhere else. SAVE THE DATE! Fir...
Jun 05, 2024•47 min•Season 2Ep. 23
In this episode, Kaydra tells Trevin and Amanda the hilariously fascinating story of Frank Morris and the Anglin Brothers. These three men are allegedly the only individuals to have ever successfully escaped from Alcatraz prison in California. But did they actually escape? The FBI claims the men drowned. Thank you to Ryan for recommending this topic. Check out Trevin and Amanda with Live, Laugh, Larceny: A True Petty Crime Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts! - Live 2024 Q&A coming your ...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Kaydra concludes this 3 part series. This episode features special guest, author Tony Wright. Tony wrote "Things Aren't Right: The Disappearance of the Yuba County Five." On the chilly night of February 24th, 1978, a close-knit group of 5 friends from Yuba City, California, would vanish. This case continues to baffle investigators and captivate the public's imagination, standing as one of the most perplexing missing persons cases in American history. In part three, we will get into theories, and...
May 22, 2024•59 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Kaydra delves into part two of a deep dive into the Yuba County Five case. On the chilly night of February 24th, 1978, a close-knit group of 5 friends from Yuba City, California, would vanish. This case continues to baffle investigators and captivate the public's imagination, standing as one of the most perplexing missing persons cases in American history. In part two, we will get into the investigation, learn all about the one supposed eye witness that was up on the mountain the night the 5 men...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Kaydra delves into part one of a deep dive into the Yuba County Five. On the chilly night of February 24th, 1978, a close-knit group of 5 friends from Yuba City, California, would vanish. This case continues to baffle investigators and captivate the public's imagination, standing as one of the most perplexing missing persons cases in American history. - Celebratory 1,000 Subs Video coming soon - send me your requests!- Live 2024 Q&A coming your way! Send me your questions! ------------------...
May 08, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 19
