Get ready for a bone-chilling journey as we explore the haunted Paradise Lake Cemetery, also known as Maltby Cemetery, in the Pacific Northwest. But beware, this cemetery is strictly off-limits to visitors, making it even more intriguing and mysterious! With whispers, apparitions, and a headstone that seems to grow in size, there's no shortage of spine-tingling stories surrounding this ghostly graveyard. We'll descend into the cemetery's infamous legend, The 13 Steps to Hell, and the countless t...
Jun 13, 2023•49 min•Ep. 113
Part 2 wraps up the chilling tales of the Idaho Four and the unsettling case of Michael W Koch. Discover the tragic stories of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, & Kaylee Goncalves , whose lives were brutally cut short in Idaho . We can't thank our listeners enough, and we're always looking to celebrate you! We invite you to submit your stories for our listener appreciation episodes. Join us on the socials and our website for updates on all our creepy, spooky, and weird adventures. ...
Jun 06, 2023•54 min•Ep. 112
Hold onto your headphones as we unravel the chilling tales of the Idaho Four and the unsettling case of Michael W Koch. Discover the tragic stories of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, & Kaylee Goncalves , whose lives were brutally cut short in Idaho . Follow us as we delve into the horrifying case of 24-year-old Michael W Koch , charged with second-degree murder for the killing of 18-year-old Tawnya LaVonne Tom , just five days before Christmas in 2003. We'll learn about the lives...
May 30, 2023•57 min•Ep. 111
Today we’re traveling to one of the most mysterious and magical places in the Pacific Northwest - the Columbia River Gorge . James Szubski, CEO of Margie’s Outdoor Store explains all about how The Gorge became so… well, gorgeous! But natural beauty isn’t the only thing special about this remarkable place. It’s full of paranormal hot spots, bringing stories of strange sightings right to the doorstep of Margie’s. Many of these unexplained reports involve a creature they’re calling The Klickitat Ap...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 110
Join us for a sip of history, as we unveil a remastered version of a previous Patreon Live! We'll take you on a thrilling adventure to Whale Cove, where we unravel the tale of a mysterious boatload of booze smuggled around this hazardous coastline in the Prohibition-Era Pacific Northwest. Along the way, we discuss the 18th Amendment, the Women's Christian Temperance Movement, and the not-so-secret dealings of bootleggers and mobsters. As always, we wrap up with a tarot reading to gain deeper ins...
May 18, 2023•54 min
This week we visit the small towns of Colton and Estacada, in the home state of your host's - Oregon, where we explore an absolutely chilling case that took place on Mother's Day in 2017. We paint a picture of these rural communities and discuss what life may have been like for the residents on that fateful day. As we uncover the story of Joshua Lee Webb, a troubled individual with a history of mental health issues, we'll discuss the bizarre claims he made, such as believing that Fox TV was tryi...
May 16, 2023•53 min•Ep. 109
This Mother’s Day, join Shane Waters on a chilling adventure featuring 14 podcasters (PNW Haunts & Homicides) as they share sinister stories of motherhood. Mother’s Day is typically a time to honor the love and sacrifices of mothers, but today we’ll be exploring the twisted tales that lurk behind the shadows. It’s an extra special, two parts, more than two-hour, Mother’s Day event. Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance: Part 1: Foul Play: Crime Series Music City 911 Crimes from the...
May 11, 2023•1 hr 13 min
This Mother’s Day, join Shane Waters on a chilling adventure featuring 14 podcasters (PNW Haunts & Homicides) as they share sinister stories of motherhood. Mother’s Day is typically a time to honor the love and sacrifices of mothers, but today we’ll be exploring the twisted tales that lurk behind the shadows. It’s an extra special, two parts, more than two-hour, Mother’s Day event. Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance: Part 1: Foul Play: Crime Series Music City 911 Crimes from the...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Where were WE when this Interstate cash grab went down!? 💸 If you missed it too hopefully this bonus episode will cheer you up. May the 4th be with you! Check out the story behind the infamous and largely unofficial holiday here. Caitlyn & Cassie here, wanting to introduce you to our friends Amanda & Trevin at Live, Laugh, Larceny: A True Petty Crime Podcast . They cover dumb criminal stories, but with their own twist. Instead of true crime comedy podcasts covering heavy stories of murd...
May 04, 2023•41 min
AI generated art , titles, & show notes. Increasingly, even some of the core content we consume could be generated by artificial intelligence . Can true crime that uses technology like ChatGPT with its myriad implications for the genre be accurate, ethical , and interesting at the same time? That's part of our discussion about the technology taking over podcasting after everything we learned @ PodConf over the weekend! Episodes 95 & 96 cover Cal Coburn Brown and the heart-wrenching story...
May 02, 2023•57 min•Ep. 108
There are areas in every major city there are heavily trafficked that don’t have a lot of clues to what used to be there. This is the case for Hayden Island between Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA . Home of the Jantzen Beach Mall (Jantzen Beach Center), originally Jantzen Beach Amusement Park. But that was not the only amusement park on this island at the time. After some sketchy practices, a little known gem called Lotus Isle opened for business. Very shorty afterwards, tragedy after tragedy bef...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 107
This guy gives off major Bundy vibes , an unimpressive monacre and some serious mommy issues. His life insurance scheme reminds us of Nancy Brophy ( Episode #63 ) . He's "linked" to so many other infamous cases: he Zodiac Killer , the Black Dahlia , Jimmy Hoffa , the West Memphis Three , even Jon Benet Ramsey . YES REALLY! Basically every case you've ever heard of except that douche canoe alleged in the University of Idaho killings . He also has some frightening, alleged ties to a local area we ...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 106
Spoopy work places, ghost children, mimics, a house guardian ghost - this episode has it all! One of our stories today is from the wonderful Kate, from the Ignorance was Bliss podcast! ICYMI: she was our guest on Episode 99: A Hate Crime in Washington County. 🥰 For 25% off our merch , use code FRIENDS&FANS25 at check out! 🥰 Today we shared a promo for the Ye Olde Crime podcast! 🌱🖤 NIGHTSHADE BOTANICALS 🖤🌱 Get access to AD FREE episodes, video of each tarot read, bonus content & FRE...
Apr 11, 2023•59 min•Ep. 105
Since we let Episode 104 slip out a bit early, here is a bonus so your Tuesday isn't lonely without us! 😉 Today we have a wonderful conversation with Katische Haberfield . She is a soul therapist that specializes in spirit release therapy and spiritual regression therapy. What we think of as ghosts are just "stuck" energy. Katische explains why this happens, and how she helps the energy heal and move on. Ghosts are only human, they need therapy too. #afterlifementalhealth Katische's YouTube Cha...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Happy Saturday , creepy people! You get this episode early and there will be a bonus waiting for you on Tuesday! This week we journey to the “crown jewel” of Oregon State Parks - Silver Falls . With a name that magical, how did this place land itself in one of our episodes? Make sure you stay til the end where we uncover many secrets hidden in this lush, wooded landscape . 😉 Today we shared a promo & clip from the podcast Spooky Spouses! 🌱🖤 NIGHTSHADE BOTANICALS 🖤🌱 ✨IG post to accompany...
Apr 01, 2023•59 min•Ep. 104
Born in July of 2000, Ame Deal's brief life fell nothing short of torture . In many ways her case bears a stunning resemblance to the horrendous story we told in Episode 87: The Horrific Crimes of Howard Ave - The Sad Story of Jeanette Maples . If the story the Deal/Stoltzmann household presented to the world following Ame's untimely death was true it was simply a tragic accident. As is often the case, the truth was much darker and would leave a community devastated in the wake of a brutal and s...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 103
We're throwing you a curveball in the 9th inning. This one has all of our usual topics covered, and also somehow - sportsing?! Well kind of. Thelma was a real one – truly a budding boss babe in bobby socks . Before things went sideways Thelma was reading Babes in the Woods , to her toddler sister. What's not great? Well, it's our show, so mainly how her story turns out. Setting the scene, we talk about Cathedral Park in the North Portland neighborhood known as St. Johns as well as the bridge so ...
Mar 21, 2023•57 min•Ep. 102
Though he’s the main topic of conversation in today’s episode, Luke Matthew Short may not be exactly who you’re likely to picture when you think about the mischievous, diminutive fairies of classic Irish folklore known as leprechauns. Each year on St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ you have a choice to make. Whether you brave the rowdy, green booze soaked crowds and lose hours of your life in a chartreuse haze (because after all, you only YOLO once) or you simply avoid the hassle with a quiet night in, becaus...
Mar 14, 2023•46 min•Ep. 101
Our creepy hearts as full as the moon , which just so happens to fall on the same day we release our 100th episode! This is extremely fitting for this episode, in which we dive into the significance of the number 100 . And explore how it relates to tarot, crystals, and ourselves! 🤯 Then we do a 6-7 card business tarot spread for the podcast. This brings up ALL of the feels! Plus, Cassie found her lost crystal necklace ! Looks like all good things are on the horizon. 💯 🥰 This week we shared a ...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 100
We were so fortunate to have an amazing conversation with author/actor Robert Kerbeck about his book Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street . The book recounts his unique experiences as a corporate spy. With some serious Wolf of Wall Street vibes , the book even gets the stamp of approval from Frank Abagnale , who wrote Catch Me If You Can . Watch out world, this story is going to be huge! And with this being a true crime podcast, it wouldn’t be right if we didn’t address t...
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Loni Kai was a vibrant, friendly, well-liked young woman. She has also graced the 5 of Hearts in a cold case deck of cards. Loni was born Lorenzo Okoruru in the Mariana islands , but by 2001 she was living in the Hillsboro/Aloha area of Oregon with some of her extended family that lovingly supported her whole heartedly. This one hits close to home, quite literally. On August 26th as she tried to make her way home in the early morning hours after a fun night out on the town the unthinkable would ...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 99
We have another episode brought to you by the Creepy People! We start off with Brandy's horrifying story of how Ronald Gene Simmons went on a Christmas murder spree that devastated a small town. But she does give us somewhat of a palette cleanser sharing her experiences the Dover Lights . Brandy also just happens to have written a book about them called Deep in the Hollow ! Then we get to hear more from Caitlyn's interview with Kirsten Weiss , author of The Sword in the Scone , about her possibl...
Feb 21, 2023•53 min•Ep. 98
We all know love is just a game , so why not have some fun! This week we're celebrating the love holiday by playing the creepiest dating game in the Pacific Northwest. Caitlyn (our stand-in bachelorette) will choose from four eligible, yet elusive, bachelors. The catch? Our bachelors were caught from the cryptid dating pool, right here in the PNW! We can only hope they don't go Rogue on us... This week we shared a promo for Dead in the Water! In addition to the Patreon , remember you can support...
Feb 14, 2023•57 min•Ep. 97
Episode 96 concludes the two-part case series on Cal Coburn Brown . He terrorized a woman in Palm Springs before confessing to another brutal crime in Seattle . Finally we are back to normal with your regularly scheduled tarot programming. We hope that you enjoy them as much as we do. If you want more creepy content, and the occasional benefit of receiving sooner than everyone else, become a member of the Patreon or a subscriber on Apple Podcasts ! If you haven't checked out True Crime Binge alr...
Feb 07, 2023•52 min•Ep. 96
Murder? Check. 🔪 Mystery & intrigue? Also check. 🕵️♀️ Tarot? Check!!! ✅ 🔮 DING, DING, DING - we have a winner! 🎰 This week we're sharing a special bonus. We're sharing the chat Caitlyn had about a fabulous book we know you'll be super excited about! The Sword in the Scone , the latest installment from everyone's new favorite author, Kirsten Weiss . Seriously ya'll she writes books that take place in all of our favorite creepy cute settings! Get your tea and scones and prepare for a cozy...
Feb 03, 2023•39 min
Episode 95 begins the two-part case series on Cal Coburn Brown . He terrorized a woman in Palm Springs before confessing to another brutal crime in Seattle . By the end of part one we decided to do our regular tarot reading in part two. Dark times! If you're listening via our regular stream, come back next week for the conclusion of the case and our tarot reading for the episode. The good news is that if you're a member of the Patreon or a subscriber on Apple Podcasts you'll get both episodes th...
Jan 31, 2023•58 min•Ep. 95
This week Cassie drags Caitlyn to an abandoned mental institution, once known as Northern State Hospital , located in Sedro-Woolley, WA . Today the site is known as Northern State Recreation Area , where you can hike through old pastures, past abandon buildings, and even through the cemetery. Disturbing stories patient treatments in the hospital’s heyday had us relating it to Sucker Punch & Rosemary Kennedy ! But the creepy tales didn’t end when the hospital shut down, now there are ghost st...
Jan 24, 2023•37 min•Ep. 94
This is a case that probably just about everyone in the Pacific Northwest has heard of and no one seems prepared to forget - as it should be! It’s been given an absolute insane amount of news coverage. It's every parents worst nightmare come to life when 7-year-old Kyron disappears from Skyline Elementary school in Portland, Oregon without a trace. Here you can see what he might have grown to look like in the years since his disappearance. The combined effort of local and state law enforcement a...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 93
This week we take a little jaunt over to Ontario, Oregon. Where we discuss the urban legend of the “evil” witches that are up to no good at Malheur Butte . We think the “evil witch” thing is way over done, and we have some thoughts… But even if witches aren’t responsible, there still seems to be something guarding the land. We had theories from Slender Man to a crazed black bear ! All of it had us saying NOPE! To end on a positive note, we lighten the mood with some info about another fun crysta...
Jan 10, 2023•47 min•Ep. 92
We bet the New Year has you feeling motivated to make 2023 a fantastic trip around the sun. You may even feel a bit nostalgic. So this week we brought you a case that feels like a dark, creepy time capsule from none other than Salem , Oregon's capital city. You'll likely recall some familiar names, like DA Chris Van Dyke and Randall Woodfield a.k.a The I-5 Killer . For a moment you might even be tempted to think that the Green River Killer could make a disturbing cameo . Never heard of William S...
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 91
