What Happens in the Woods

What happens In the woods•www.whathappensinthewoods.com

We're just your average couple, living normal lives, who happen to be obsessed with everything related to true crime. Shortly after relocating to the great Pacific Northwest, we realized there were stories upon gruesome stories to be told from this region. And we want nothing more than to share them with you. So come join us every first and third Friday of the month as we take a deep look into the dark and twisted. It isn't for the feint of heart, but we promise it will be worth it. And remember...what happens in the woods, stays in the woods.

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WTF Wednesday!!!

Grab your s'mores and gather around the campfire everyone, our weekly podcast returns with a collection of stories that will make you say.... "What the Fuck!" This week Brice returns from vacation to help Jessica figure out all the fuckery goings on! Mayor battling "revenge porn": https://people.com/crime/sc-mayor-victim-revenge-porn/ Sexy time couple: https://people.com/crime/fla-couple-allegedly-had-sex-in-police-car-after-dui-arrests/ American Idol serving 70 years for child porn: https://apn...

Jul 29, 2020•27 min

WTF Wednesday!!

gather around the campfire everyone our weekly podcast returns with a collection of stories that will make you say.... "What the Fuck!" This week Mara and Olivia are back!!!! Don't fight it and embrace the craziness that is going to ensue!! storage facility: https://www.sunnysidesun.com/news/couple-faces-counts-of-burglary/article_d76c836c-55d4-5ae0-8e5a-2cc17e69ff76.html Oakville Blobs: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/washington/unsolved-mysteries-wa/ https://medium.com/marvels-of-history/the-m...

Jul 22, 2020•37 min

WTF Wednesday!

Our weekly podcast with a collection of stories that will make you say.... "What the Fuck!" This week Jess has two guests: Mara and Olivia Carroll. So sit back and relax and enjoy the craziness!

Jul 15, 2020•42 min

The one with Death and Mayhem

There are stories that will stay with you forever. For us, the telling of Michelle and Dave Knotek's crimes are one of those stories. The horrible abuse and torture that their victims endured at the direction of Michelle are some of the worst that we have heard of. This episode we bring to light the disgusting accusations against the couple and why it is so important for this story to be told. Join us as we wrap up our first season of the podcast with an emotional recounting based on information...

Jul 03, 2020•1 hr 15 min

Robert Lee Yates "The Spokane Serial Killer"

How do you go from being a decorated war hero and family man, to targeting sex workers in serial killings? We'll never get an answer from Robert Lee Yates, Jr who currently sits in Washington State Penitentiary without possibility of parole for his part in 13 horrible murders. Yates was able to lead a double life and get away with it for a few years. Most any one you speak to that knew him never thought he would be capable of the crimes he admitted to, including his very own wife who had no idea...

Jun 19, 2020•56 min

The Bellvue murders

This episode takes us back to Bellevue for another family murdered by 2 young kids. The Wilson family was brutally murdered in 1997; the reason? Well, some teenage boys were "in a rut". Alex Baranyi, Jr and David Anderson would be convicted for the crimes, both at the age of 17. We talk a little bit on the similarities to The Rafay Family Murder from Episode 4 and we wonder, was this a copycat crime or a coincidence? In this case, it's very clear, these were kids with killing on their minds. Joi...

Jun 05, 2020•44 min

WTF Washington?

Just a little bonus episode where odd and sensational crimes are discussed. While some stories are lighthearted, some just have us shaking our heads and asking "WTF, Washington?" Some Info From This Episode: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/crime/pierce-county-woman-wanted-a-baby-girl-more-than-anything-charges-in-kidnapping-plot-say/ https://people.com/crime/vili-fualaau-looking-for-woman-own-age-or-younger-after-split-mary-kay-letourneau https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/mary_kay_letourne...

May 29, 2020•43 min

The murdering Roth brothers

Join us this episode as we talk about brothers Randolph and David Roth, convicted murderers in the state of Washington. Their crimes were separate and unrelated, however it led us to ask the question: Can being a murderer be a genetic trait? We learn about the use of a peacock feather as a way to convince a stranger to have sex and discuss why the 80's were a horrible time for hairstyles and meeting possible spouses. They say there comes a time when everything comes full circle. This episode is ...

May 15, 2020•1 hr 9 min

"The Barfly Killer" Richard Marquette

This episode goes back a few decades but the details are still just as chilling. Richard Laurence Marquette liked to meet women in bars and would be the prime example of why you should never go home with a stranger. He was a young man when he committed an incredibly horrific murder after a night of bar hopping. But what would you say if we told you that while he was convicted if 1st degree manslaughter (and sentenced to life in prison) just 11 short years later he was released and would commit a...

May 01, 2020•44 min

Grigsby and Pedersen Murder Spree

This episode finds us tracking a murderous couple with a sinister agenda. Holly Grigsby and Joey Pedersen began their killing spree in Everett, Washington and were caught just 10 days later in Northern California. They would have 4 unfortunate victims throughout their travel of 3 states; all in the name of furthering their white supremacist revolution. Join us as we discuss what decisions led them to their paths and what their beliefs led them to do. This crime is definitely one to remember. Som...

Apr 17, 2020•49 min

Carole Baskin Tiger Lady

There is one case, and one case only, we could think of to add as a bonus episode here at What Happens in the Woods. That is the disappearance of Don Lewis, 2nd husband to the now infamous Carole Baskin from the Netflix series "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness" and CEO of Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, Florida. There isn't much information or any actual leads in the this case, but there is no shortage of topics to discuss. So join us as we ask the two most important questions out there; What Hap...

Apr 08, 2020•43 min

The Rafay family murders

While Jess binges another docu-series, she comes across a murder from 1994 that happened in the town of Bellevue, Washington. In her mind, this is just more proof the PNW is the epicenter of murder crime. Of course she needs to know more after finishing the 2 episodes on "The Confession Files" that describe the crime and researches as much as she can on it. That brings us to our latest podcast episode; "The Rafay Family Murders". Atif Rafay and Sebastian Burns were Canadian citizens ultimately c...

Apr 03, 2020•50 min

The disappearance of Susan Powell

While settling into our new home, Jessica was unpacking and something on the TV captures her attention. It was a local news story and a familiar location that she vaguely recognizes and her interest is peaked immediately. After some digging and research, we are here to discuss the disappearance of Susan Powell. When Susan Cox met Josh Powell in 2000, it was love! They married just after six months and would eventually have two wonderful boys. Life was great! But, was it? We will take a journey i...

Mar 20, 2020•1 hr 12 min

Green River Killer

After an odd interaction with a hotel clerk while checking into a hotel in Renton, Washington at 1 am in the morning, Brice first learned about the Green River Killer. Freaked out but curious, he would relay the story to his wife, Jessica. Little did he know his encounter that night would lead them to an abundance of true crime stories in the Pacific Northwest and fuel their idea to discuss them all on a podcast. Now, over a year later, join the couple as they explore Washington's most prolific ...

Mar 06, 2020•1 hr 6 min

Who What Where When and Why??

This episode is an introduction to who, what, where, when and why the way we are. We tell you about the beginnings of our true crime addiction and our curiosity. We tell you about why we wanted to start talking about it with you and what we hope to accomplish with this podcast. So come with us on the beginning of this journey into the woods and let's see what we discover about "What happens in the woods"!

Feb 21, 2020•32 min

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