Every Town

Get 15% off OneSkin with the code EVERYTOWN at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod It was a birthday party down in Georgia, a gathering of football moms and their husbands looking to cut loose for a night away from the kids. And cut loose they did, however by morning, one of them was dead. Tamla Horsford was found laying facedown in the backyard. As to how it happened exactly though is the million dollar question.

For seven long years, Cindy James couldn't sleep through the night. This Canadian nurse lived in constant fear, jumping at every sound and checking her locks over and over. She told police about a stalker who was making her life hell - someone calling her phone and just breathing, leaving dead cats in her yard, slipping notes under her door with pictures of dead bodies and a whole lot more.

Today we're diving into the perplexing cases that are collectively known as the Redhead Murders. A case that has spanned decades, had multiple suspects yet still no ones been linked to everything, which is why you have never heard about them.

A young and pretty postal worker went out to do her rounds one summer day and never made it back to the post office or anywhere else for that matter. 23 year old Deborah Schatz disappeared from an affluent neighborhood in Texas and the details around what exactly happened to her are about as senseless and tragic as any crime can get.

On the afternoon of October 5, 2018, 26-year-old Terrence Woods Jr. was working on a documentary shoot in the remote Idaho wilderness when he suddenly dropped his radio and sprinted off into the dense forest. He was never seen again.

No matter how you feel about them, there's no denying there's cultural distrust when it comes to clowns. The reason behind why are varied, but all lead to one conclusion….clowns are not to be trusted.

Every once and while you come across one of those cases that just stands out among the rest. It's hard to put your finger on why that is exactly but it's a definite feeling. And that feeling is exactly what you're going to find in the case Lindsay Buziak.

More than sixteen bodies. One lake. And a growing number of questions that have left an entire city on edge. Over the past sixteen years, Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas has become the centre of a disturbing mystery that continues to unfold at this very moment.

On a late summer evening back in 1988, 69-year-old mother and wife Virginia Douglas stepped into the Reny's department store in Belfast, Maine, to use the restroom. And she was never seen again.

Kat Torres has the insta-perfect life. She is rich, gorgeous and not ashamed to share it. Her posts about witchcraft and “alien baths” drew in over a million followers, all chasing the dream of a lifestyle like hers. But as she gathers more followers around her, the secrets beneath her fame grow darker and more dangerous.    One woman sets out to bring back her best friend who has fallen under the spell of this modern-day guru.   And what begins as a search for a missing friend soon puts her on a collision course with Kat.  Based on the hit Brazilian podcast, journalist Chico Felitti uncovers a gripping story of influence, control, and those who dare to fight back. Listen to Don't Cross Kat: Wondery.fm/Guru_EveryTown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if I told you that the Grand Canyon, in addition to being one of the 7 Natural wonders of the world, is also the site of a disproportional amount of unexplained disappearances. Over 1,100 people have vanished here since 2018, that's the highest in any area of the whole United states….And on top of that, really that's just the beginning.

This is a crime so cruel and unusual, that it still haunts the state of Utah to this very day. And despite being one of the the most brutal cases in American history, not everybody knows the true story behind it.

Missy Bevers, a mother, wife, and beloved fitness instructor, is attacked by someone who left the murder weapon behind, was caught on camera and whose car was potentially seen nearby the crime scene driving erratically…. And yet Despite all the evidence, the killer has never been identified, and as a result almost 9 years later…the case remains unsolved.

A former NFL player with the mind of a monster turned Interstate 5 along the west coast into his personal route of terror. Randall Woodfield, who would go on to become known as The I-5 Killer, was linked to more than 44 murders when it was all said and done in a blood-soaked spree that spanned across 900 miles.

If you enjoy Every Town, try Slaycation—a darkly comedic podcast exploring murders, mysterious deaths, and disappearances that happen while you're on vacation. Hosted by a social worker turned true crime enthusiast, her comedy screenwriter husband, and their Emmy-nominated TV producer friend, this gripping series will have you laughing, gasping, and saying “WTF?” as you dive into bizarre slaycations. Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slaycation-true-crimes-murders-and-twisted-vacations/id1714880880 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6m5al8OnkyVCunFq56qwRE Listen wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.slaycation.wtf/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we have a strange case to cover that thank god has a satisfying ending. It revolves around a trunk in the middle of the Appalachian trail, The body found inside of it and the dark investigation that followed. So lets head down to Virginia now and get into the Mystery Of The OLD Man In The Trunk.

Today we're looking into those events that unfolded in this small, sleepy community that turned it into a vortex of tragic happenings with an ending that feels like this story was destined to be no matter what anyone did. So let's head on over to Harrington and explore the very odd death of Dorothy Donavan.

The details of this case always remain the same but the theories as to what exactly went down are constantly be evolving….As to what really happened, its hard to say for sure. But one thing we do know is that Julie Motts story this is one of the more disturbing cases in recent memory.

Most of the cases in the bay remain without a clear explanation and authorities are finding it hard to make connections between the victims. Why so many discoveries in such a short time? Are these isolated accidents or part of something bigger and darker? This is the Bermuda Triangle Of NYC.

Between 1973 and 1986, a predator stalked neighborhoods in California waiting for the right time to strike. Under cover of darkness he broke into homes, violated families, and left a trail of devastation the likes of which America has never seen. At least 106 victims in total and not a single solid lead for police to follow…at least not for several more decades.

There's a very strange and interesting series of murder cases from the pacific northwest that have for the most part, flown under the radar and yet they stand as one of the more mysterious cases out there to this day.

We all know the story of the Zodiac Killer, the mysterious psychopath who terrorized Northern California in the late 1960s. But what many don't know is just how many legitimate suspects there are in America's most baffling serial killer case.

Today we're going deep into the world of ghost and hauntings. And I'm not trying to convince you one way or the other, but together we'll explore the possibilities that there are some things out there beyond our comprehension.

Today we're wrapping up 2024 in style and sharing with you 3 of our favorite stories from the year. On top of that a little bonus of 3 stories coming straight from our Patreon only Patrons exclusive vault!

On a sweltering summer day, Houston police officers responded to a welfare check at a home in the city's neighborhood of Montrose. what they walked into would become nothing short of one of the most disturbing crime scenes ever in American history.

The couple was young and in love but when they were nowhere to be found, soon it would be discovered that they had encountered somebody who terrorized them in a way that is hard to fathom.

Vlado Taneski was a diligent reporter who had gained notoriety for his investigative talents in the world of true crime. Because for the past few years, the police in the area had been tracking a serial killer, an illusive predator who had taken the lives of several women in violent fashion. And Vlado seemed to have an uncanny knack for covering these cases….bringing to light information that almost no one had any information about.

How did Christine repay the friends who helped her receive the superlative of Miss Irresistible? Well, it's the exact opposite of what she should have done.

In 2010 Forrest Fenn set out to flip the treasure hunting game on its head. He wanted to level the playing field and give anybody with a sense of adventure and imagination to be able to feel the excitement of tracking down $2,000,000. And from that the Fenn Treasure hunt began….only it wasn't all fun and games as was intended.

If you were around int the 1980's and early 90's then you remember those faces of kids on the side of your milk carton. There you were having a bowl of Lucky Charms or Frosted Flakes and in front of you a pixelated but smiling face of somebody you didn't know, staring right back With the word Missing in large font above them.

A young woman opened the door to her place of work, a sporting apparel store in Washington DC, and immediately realized something was wrong. Too afraid to investigate what she saw and heard, she ran from the store and called 911. When police arrived and entered the store, they heard a sound coming from a hallway in the back, and they began to move toward it... This is just one example of an unbelievable story you'll hear on the MrBallen Podcast. Follow the MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts. Prime members can listen to new episodes 1-month early and all episodes ad-free on Amazon Music.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 year old Anna Waters story remains one of the most mysterious missing persons cases in all of Californias history. The reason for that is fairly simple to understand once you hear the details of her case, however her story and those around her is anything but basic.

“Many people assume that serial killers are just a thing of the past, but the truth is there are active and prolific murderers living among us.” - Sarah Langan

A serial killer who would be linked to as many 14 murders and likely more was out here hunting along the west coast of Florida throughout the early and mid 1990's. This is the case of The Hog Trail Murders, The Fort Myers 8 and the unsuspecting man who committed these insane acts of violence.

Approximately 630,000 people around the globe go missing every year. While many of these cases are resolved with the person being found alive and well, there are still thousands that remain unsolved. One of these cases is the disappearance of Katheryne Eggleston.

"For Jesus had said to him, 'Come out of this man, you unclean spirit! Then Jesus asked him, 'What is your name?' 'My name is Legion,' he replied, 'because we are many.'" Mark 5:8-9

Can a man die twice? No of course not, that goes against everything we understand in this world. And yet here we are with the story of Clarence Roberts a man who died in a fire in 1970 and then died in a fire in 1980. The issues in this case aren't from the paranormal realm. They come from a man desperate to get his head above water…Someone willing to do anything to survive even if that means dying.

Paul Bergrin is a hotshot criminal defense attorney in Newark, New Jersey. Seemingly unstoppable and with unorthodox methods, he's built a reputation for getting his clients off the hook. But as Paul's legend grows, so do the suspicions swirling around him. When FBI Agent Shawn Brokos starts investigating a major drug ring, she makes a shocking discovery: the gang's most powerful player is none other than Newark's star attorney. Has the ex-federal prosecutor crossed the line and started committing crimes himself? From Wondery, comes a new series about a lawyer who breaks all the rules, the FBI agent determined to take him down at all costs, and the people caught in the middle who paid the ultimate price. Listen to Criminal Attorney on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple podcasts. Start your free trial by visiting Wondery.fm/CA_EveryTown now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're heading to Columbus Ohio to learn about an utterly disturbing case. It's a story of a life cut short due to a series of circumstances that could have been avoided, but of course hindsight is 20/20 and unfortunately, we can't go back in time to fix things. 

Today we're checking out a very creepy case that grew out of a perfect storm of circumstances. Were the townsfolk justified in their panic when their children fell ill, or was this a case of Mass hysteria in the modern era?

It's been called one of the most curious cases of A Missing person in New Hampshire history because there are so many questions when it comes to the disappearance of 14 year old Laureen Rahn.

Today we're headed back to the late 1980s, when a series of gruesome discoveries were made deep within the beauty of Molalla Forest. Hikers and locals seemingly one after another kept on stumbling upon skeletal remains of people that had been brutally murdered, their bodies left out there to the elements. 

Today we have one of the wildest stories, in my opinion we've ever covered. It is so insane that the entire thing sounds made up. So let's head on over to Indy, and learn all about Herb Baumeister, his Fox Hallow Farm and the i-70 strangler.

On December 13th of 2020, a young college student embarked on a routine journey, one he had done many times before…..only on this day it would end in becoming one of Texas's most baffling modern mysteries.

The vast man made Lake Lanier in Georgia, In its nearly seventy years of existence, is a body of water that has claimed close to 1000 lives. It is an imposing and mysterious lake, where people keep dying and disappearing, each tale getting weirder then the next. And when you find out what lies beneath it, well for some reason all the tragedies and strange occurrences just start to make sense.

In 1990, dreams turned into nightmares for the students at the University of Florida. What was supposed to be the exciting start of a new chapter, with eager young people flocking to their campus homes, became a super dark reign of terror. A predator had come to hunt and no one was safe from the clutches of the sadistic Gainesville Ripper.

Hysterical investigates a mysterious illness that spreads among a group of high school girls in upstate New York. What is causing their sudden, often violent symptoms? Is there something in the water or inside the school? Or is it “all in their head?” The series examines the outbreak in LeRoy, NY, believed by some to be the most severe case of mass hysteria since the Salem Witch Trials. In his search for answers, Dan Taberski (9/12, Missing Richard Simmons, Running from Cops) explores other seemingly inexplicable events of the last few years – CIA officers being crippled with nausea and vertigo; cops OD'ing from exposure to fentanyl – and discovers they're far more connected than we realize. From Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios, this 7-part series forces us to grapple with the mysteries of our own minds, and reckon with a contagion that we thought was long dead, but may be the defining disorder of our time. Follow Hysterical on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes of Hysterical early and ad-free right now by joining Wondery+ at Wondery.fm/Hysterical_EveryTown.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All throughout history and in basically every culture around the world, you'll find stories about creatures with eyes so black, they're like staring into the abyss. If you're one of the unlucky ones that finds yourself making contact with them, they invoke a feeling of immense dread, and there's good reason for that… its' because these beings are actually taking a part of your soul.

Today we're going to learn about the wicked ways of Terry Rasmusen. A serial killer who stands in a league of his own. Because unlike most serial killers Terry didn't pick out strangers. No he killed the ones he was closest with. So lets head over to New Hampshire and a few other spots and learn about Terry a.k.a The Chameleon Killer. 

For years, too many years actually, the Wackers asked themselves the same questions over and over: "Who?", "How?", and most of all, "Why?". Because for nearly a decade, Bill and Dorothy Wacker, who were just a peaceful elderly couple living in small town Ohio, were the victims of constant and persistent harassment. Harassment that defied logic and only continued to escalate over the years. 

He murdered, broken peoples car windows and threatened countless individuals who were just unlucky enough to have been in the wrong place at the wrong time. When you see this psychopath, you'll know it right away. It's likely he'll be carrying an axe. And he always dressed head to toe in a grown mans rabbit suit earning him the nickname The Bunnyman.