Creepy Cases & Spooky Spaces with Cassi O'Peia

When George and Kathy Lutz found their dream home in the 3-story, 6 bedroom, Colonial style home named "High Hopes" in Amityville, New York, they thought it was too good to be true. They learned they were right when it turned into their worst nightmare. Join me for the season 5 premier as I tell you the terrifying tale that made an entire family up and leave in the middle of the night. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

The season 4 finale takes us back to Merced, California. Following the events of Steven Stayner's abduction - and return - I focus on his older brother, Cary. Taking a look at how the events affected him, focusing on his feelings of neglect, being unloved and unwanted...causing him to take action on his dark and sinister urges. When he murdered four women in Yosemite National Park, shocking police and FBI agents with a look into his past and what brought him to this horrific part of his tragic story. Don't forget to follow along on social media, follow my YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/creepycasesspookyspaces Subscribe for bonus content - Patreon: www.patreon.com/creepycasesspookyspaces Anchor: www.anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces Support Without Subscribing - CashApp: $copeia --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

Steven Stayner made local headlines when he went missing from Merced, California at just 7 years old...but he ended up making national headlines when he brought himself and another boy kidnapped boy home 7 years later. Tune in now to hear all about this tragic story. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

The second episode in the Was Frank Lloyd Wright cursed series features three more homes Wright designed that were plagued by tragedy. Tune in now to hear all of the details, then tell me on any of my social media platforms your thoughts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

When you hear the name Frank Lloyd Wright, you tend to associate it with a successful, master architect who contributed over 1,000 designs and influenced thousands of people in the architecture world over his 70 year career span. But, would you have thought he was a part of a scandalous affair, a grisly murder, and a haunted house? Tune in now to hear the creepy details of this double whammy episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

Edgar Allan Poe - you know him as a master of the macabre and mystery, whose name can still evoke an eerie chill down one's spine... Did you know his death is just as mysterious as his writings? Found in the gutter outside of Gunner's Hall in Baltimore, dressed in shabby second hand clothing not of his own, Poe was in a state of distress and delirium. He was rushed to the hospital, but sadly only 4 days later, he died... Tune in now to hear all about the unlucky life and mysterious death of Edgar Allan Poe. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

21 year old, Danny Hansford was shot and killed by Jim Williams in Savannah, Georgia on May 2, 1981. He claims it was in self-defense, but police claim it was cold-blooded murder. Tune in now to hear all about this creepy case. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

More than one thousand bodies - many of them prominent and important residents from Baltimore's past - lie buried in the walls of this spooky space. Established in 1786, the burying ground is situated to the west of Baltimore's city limits - until 1852 the cemetery lay open, when the Westminster Church was built, it created a catacombs set up. Tune in now to hear all about this spooky space. Don't forget to catch me on YouTube! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

In Dover, England, residing on the hills of the English Channel, sits a Medieval Castle with a dark and interesting history. Dating back over 950 years, full of war, death, and betrayal, it's no wonder that it's full of spirits from all eras. Watch on YouTube! https://youtu.be/JGBOOxluoAA --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

Between January 1996 and March 1997, three women went missing in the Claremont, Australia. For 20 years, police struggled to find the person responsible - until 2016, when DNA testing (thank you DNA testing) pointed to Bradley Robert Edwards. Finally, in December of 2020, the case was brought to an end. Be sure to follow along on social media, subscribe to the Patreon or Anchor page, and check me out on YouTube at the link below. https://youtu.be/D_RcSYMxopo --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

Tommy Zeigler lived a life others could only dream up - he was a well-known and well-loved businessman who was married to the love of his life, owned a successful business, and spent his time doing the things he loved. Until that came crashing down. Christmas 1975. When he was called for help, his store had been robbed, his wife and three others murdered, and he had been shot and left for dead. As if these events weren't horrifying enough, his nightmare was just beginning as he became police's #1 suspect. Watch on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzdsfEGGoaw --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

Known as the "House on the Hill", Beattie Mansion is a hot spot for paranormal activity. Built in 1854 by Armstrong and Eliza Beattie, it has been used a private residence - until the owners passed away - a shelter for the homeless, an orphanage, an assisted living home, and a rehabilitation center, it's the perfect recipe for hauntings. Check out the YouTube channel now! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyVb7C-Q-A7mNRyXQWO_ODw --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

Happy Friday the 13th, Fellow Fiends! Tune in now to hear about 13 of the creepiest urban legends and the true stories behind them. You can also catch video episodes on YouTube! Follow the link below. https://youtu.be/Cf7XB8i4WjM Be sure to follow along on Facebook and Instagram at creepycases.spookyspaces, and subscribe for bonus content. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

For the Season 3 Finale, I wanted to do something special - so I'll be telling you about one of my favorite places I've ever visited! SLEEPY HOLLOW! The magical area that was the inspiration for Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

In 1981, 25-year old, Renee Hartevelt left her Paris apartment, heading to a friend's house. Taking a cab to his apartment, just down the street from the Eiffel Tower, she never could have imagined what would be awaiting her that evening, when her friend decided to give into his cannibalistic urges Tune in now to hear all about the creepy case of Issei Sagawa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

In 2019, Nikki Kuhnhausen, a bright and beautiful 17-year old went missing. Six months later, her remains were found about an hour away from her home - she was murdered due to her transgender lifestyle. Tune in now to hear the details of this creepy case, as we celebrate Nikki and the success and justice for her. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

Join me for the final Lighthouse Series episode for the season as I tell you about not one, not two, but THREE spooky spaces! Seguin Lighthouse, Presque Lighthouse, and White River Lighthouse. Some of the Keepers refuse to leave. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

June 20, 2001 - Houston, Texas. A mother suffers a complete psychotic break, fills her bathtub with cold water, and drowns her 5 children. She's found guilty on five counts of capital murder, but just a few years later, the convictions are overturned. Tune in now to hear about the twists and turns of this case. October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Awareness Month, I chose this case to bring more awareness to the mental health issue we have going on in the world. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

The Driskill Hotel was a grand and luxurious hotel, featuring amenities not very common for its time. Built in 1886, it's believed to sit on hallowed ground. Maybe this is why it holds such a history of accidental deaths, suicides, tragedies, and spirits. Tune in now to hear all about this Spooky Space. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

Harry & Harriette Moore were two of the first civil rights activists. Devoting and dedicating their lives fighting for equality and justice for all, they put a target on their backs as they stood up to the hostile forces in Florida. When a bomb went off in their home on Christmas night in 1951, witnesses heard the explosion for miles. While, it's never been solved, the murder has been believed to have been performed by the KKK. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

Ira Einhorn was a "counterculture hero", a self-proclaimed environmental activist who made a name for himself among ecological groups. Holly Maddux was the young woman who fell in love with his larger than life personality. Ira had a dark side that the public didn't see - when Holly was tired of his abuse, she left... When she returned to pick up her belongings, it was the last time anyone would see her alive. *If you or anyone you know is in an abusive relationship, please reach out and get out.* --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

In May of 1957, Marjorie Winn decided to take her own life - when she hit the running wall at full speed in her car, she didn't die. Sadly, she collided with three young children - two of them being Joanna & Jacqueline Pollock, two sisters who died at the scene. The next year, the grief stricken parents were blessed with a set of twin girls. Immediately, the parents started to notice rather odd coincidences. Could the girls be proof of reincarnation? Tune in now to hear all about this creepy case. Don't forget to subscribe for bonus content, early episode access, and thank you swag! Follow along on Instagram and Facebook for all future updates. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

Sitting in the East River, between Manhattan and Queens, sits Roosevelt Island. Riddled with rich history, it's a hot spot for paranormal activity. The island is beautiful, so you can't really blame these restless spirits for wanting to stay for eternity. Tune in now for a full history report. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

Kingsbury Run - 1930s. Amidst the Great Depression, when people were just finally getting back on their feet, they were distracted from the pride of the time when a serial killer began to run rampant in the area. Killing people from the Roaring Third and dumping their decapitated and dismembered bodies in the Kingsbury Run area. Tune in now to hear all the creepy details of this case. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

January 4, 2002 - Cherryl Pearson attended a Memphis Grizzlies game, spent time with a friend, then went missing. After a phone call was placed from a payphone just a few minutes away from her home, Cherryl seemed to have run into foul play, but what could have happened? Tune in now to hear the details of this creepy case. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

Dating all the way back to 1086 (known history), Pluckley Village has been a thriving town in the Ashford District of Kent, England. With 12 (recorded) spirits, it may actually be the most haunted spooky space - it even held the title with Guinness Book of World Records in 1989 - before they discontinued the category. With rich, full history, it's no wonder this area is such a hot spot for paranormal activity. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

Sometimes, cases change society in unprecedented ways. That's exactly what happened in 1982 when 7 people between the ages of 12 and 35 dided suddenly after consuming Tylenol - but, everyone takes Tylenol, right? The only difference is, it's not usually laced with cyanide. Tune in now to hear all about this Creepy Case. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

At the foot of Mount Fuji nestled less than 100 miles from Tokyo, sits the Aokigahara Forest. One of the spookiest spaces as it has the 2nd highest suicide rate, coming in second to the Golden Gate Bridge. Some believe the forest is haunted by spirits of the past who were left to starve, some believe it's the spirits of those who have taken their lives. Tune in now to hear all the details about this spooky space. Be sure to check out Creepy Cases & Spooky Spaces on Facebook and Instagram for details on the 5K Play Giveaway! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

Toni Lee Sharpless was a 29 year old single mother who lived in Downington, Pennsylvania. On August 22, she kissed her daughter goodnight, and headed out for a much needed time out with friends. Sadly, that would be the last time her family would see her. The next morning, her friend, Crystal called saying that Toni had abandoned her on the side of the road...only to find Toni never made it home. More than 10 years later, her body nor her car have ever been recovered. If you have any information as to what happened to Toni, please contact the West Brandywine Police Department: 610.380.8201 or Eileen Law: 610.388.1776 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

One of my favorite spooky space entities is the lighthouse. With their rich history, their looming solitude, and the tales they tell, it's no surprise that most of them have a spirit or two lingering around. This week, I'll take you into the St. Simons Island lighthouse, located in Georgia and the St. Augustine lighthouse, located in Florida. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

In 2001, Terry King was found inside his Pensacola, Florida home - his two sons missing. Police canvassed the neighborhood, hoping to find the young boys alive, not able to find much information. When they get their first lead, the news as to whom the murderer is shocks the community. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

March 31, 1922 - 5 members of the Gruber Family and their maid, her first day on the job, were murdered on their small Bavarian Farm just North of Munich. The previous maid left six months prior as she believed the house was haunted. She'd hear footsteps and voices in the attic, on top of a constant feeling of being watched. Could this have been a paranormal killing? Tune in now to hear all of the details. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

In December of 2001, Michael Peterson makes a call to 911 saying his wife had fallen down the stairs of their Durham, North Carolina home. When police arrive, they deem the scene a crime scene and immediately suspect Michael himself. Tune in now to hear the details of this creepy case. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

Between 1970 and 1973, serial killer nicknamed the "Candy Man" terrorized Houston, Texas as he killed his way through the teenage boys of the town. It took a run-in with one of his accomplices and his own violent death to end the Houston Mass Murders. **Listener Discretion Advised** --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

Known as one of the oldest castles, Edinburgh has been utilized as a prison, a military barracks, has housed the crown jewels, and the royal family in times of unrest. Tune in to hear about the history, deaths, and spirits of this majestic and spooky space. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

In 2014, three young girls went into the woods for a game of Hide-and-Seek; however, only two came out together. The third, Payton Leutner was left to fend for herself after being attacked and stabbed 19 times - all in the honor of Slender Man. Who or what is Slender Man? Tune in now to hear all about how this internet boogeyman rose to fame shortly after being created. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

Carl Dean Switzer, better known as "Alfalfa", the freckled-face boy with the strong cowlick from "Our Gang" seemed to have a budding career; however, after an incident during a dog training, his life was taken. Millicent Entwistle, better known as "The Hollywood Sign Girl" had a slow progression to her career, and after a not so great premier, she climbed to the top of the "H" on the Hollywood sign and leapt to her death. Hear both of their tragic stories now. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

Part Two of the one year anniversary double feature. Join me as I take you back in time to Whitechapel, London - 1888 - telling you all about the case that started my obsession with true crime. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

Celebrate Creepy Cases & Spooky Spaces' ONE year anniversary with the creepy case that started it all...my obsession into true crime that is. We're stepping back - WAY back - in time to Whitechapel, London, 1888 - When one man - or woman - ruled the city in a reign of terror, leaving a trail of mutilated corpses on their heels. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

Elizabeth Short was a 22 year-old aspiring actress living her best life. Sadly, her life was cut short in 1947, when she was found murdered, her body mutilated. Tune in now to hear all about this unsolved Creepy Case. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

Madame Marie Delphine Lalaurie was a well-known socialite in New Orleans. Her public persona was that of a pleasant woman who kind and friendly to everyone; however, looks can be deceiving. Behind the closed doors of her stunning mansion lied a true house of horrors. Tune in to hear all about the shocking details of the Lalaurie Mansion. Don't forget to subscribe for bonus content, early access to weekly episodes, and thank you for supporting my creepy and spooky obsession swag. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

Thelma Todd was a Hollywood starlet who rose to fame in 1925. A talented and beautiful young woman, who was determined to make a name for herself. She did just that - with an impressive 120+ films under her belt, acting alongside the greats like Buster Keaton, Laurel & Hardy, and The Marx Brothers, she became a well known actress. But, in 1935, at just 29 years old, Thelma was found in dead in her car in the garage of her lover's ex-wife. Still unsolved to this day, we dive into the evidence and details about this creepy case. *This episode discusses theories of suicide and murder, it does not promote or glorify these actions in any way, shape, or form* --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

Built in 1905 - this spooky space has been known by many names, but the most common - Riddle House - is the most fitting, as the home itself is surrounded by mysterious spirits. No one knows who they are or why they're so attached to the home - some even following when the home was relocated. *This episode mentions death by suicide - I am not promoting nor glorifying, I am stating the facts of the home's history.* Be sure to subscribe or join the Patreon page for access to bonus content, early episodes, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

The village of Kuldhara was a thriving area made up of 84 villages - until one night in 1825, under the cover of darkness, the residents abandoned the city. Some say they placed a curse on the land that no one would ever live there again, and no one ever has. Tune in to hear about the baffling mystery of Kuldhara Village. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

On February 14, 1929, a cold, snowy Chicago Winter morning - seven members of the Bugs Moran Gang were murdered in an execution that shocked the world. Join me as I tell you all about the massacre, the investigation, and the theories behind this unsolved creepy case. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

*I am not investigating this case* In 1977, Charles Morgan disappeared, returning home 3 days later in a disheveled and confusing state. Claiming he escaped from "them" and that he was working undercover for the Treasury Department. Months later, he disappeared again, only this time, he never returned home. When his body was found 40 miles from his home, the details surrounding the case only got stranger and stranger. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

Aradale Asylum opened its doors to patients in 1865 and operated as a mental hospital, specializing in those who were criminally insane until 1998 when it was closed by the government. With over 13,000 deaths during its 130 year run, it's become a hot spot for paranormal activity. Tune in to hear all about this week's Spooky Space. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

The beginning of South Africa's country begins with this one building. History that began in 1652 and was the center of all civilian, political, and military life, it's no wonder it's one of the most haunted locations in the world. Tune in now to hear all about this Spooky Space. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

We all know the rhyme "Lizzie Borden took an ax, gave her mother 40 whacks. When she saw what she had done, she gave her father 41." While it's highly inaccurate, it's one of the many things to come from one of the most famous unsolved murder case. Tune in now to get the well known, and not so well known details of the Borden murders, and a look into the Bed & Breakfast Museum. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

Located in the Manhattan Borough of New York, what is now an elegant, upscale restaurant, was once Aaron Burr's carriage house and home. With a dark and mysterious past, including prostitution, unsolved disappearances, and even death. There are over 20 spirits residing in the building today. Tune in to hear all about the history and mystery of One if by Land, Two if by Sea. Be sure to subscribe for access to bonus content and more. www.patreon.com/creepycasesspookyspaces --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message

In 1987, Ronald Gene Simmons went on a murderous rampage in Russelville, AK - killing 2 people, and injuring 4 others. It wasn't until the next day, investigators realized he had a much larger body count at his home. Tune in to hear all about this holiday homicide. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message