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Welcome to Is That Too Dark? A true crime podcast where hosts Nikki and Kalynn discuss the darkest sides of humanity. Join us every week in the darkness.


    • Apr 27, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 52m AVG DURATION
    • 38 EPISODES


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    Episode 38: Columbine High School Massacre: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 49:23


    In today's episode, Nikki and Kalynn take us through the aftermath of the Columbine massacre. Join us as we discuss the emergency response, the media coverage, the changes to policy, and the conspiracy theories surrounding the events of the day. If you've ever been curious about what a Columbiner is, this episode is for you. Follow us on Instagram: @isthattoodark Don't forget to tell a friend!

    Episode 37: Columbine High School Massacre: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 56:51


    This week, Kalynn and Nikki take us through the tragic events of the Columbine High School massacre. In part one, tune in as we discuss the history of the perpetrators, the accomplices they had, and the timeline of events as they moved through the school. Follow our Instagram @isthattoodark. Don't forget to tell a friend!

    Episode 36: Conrad Roy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 32:21


    This week, Kalynn tells us the case of Conrad Henri Roy III. Conrad and his girlfriend Michelle were in love, and carried out their long distance relationship for three years. They shared in their struggles with mental health, and supported each other through their tougher days. That all changed when Conrad expressed his desire to take his own life. Listen in as we discuss Michelle's involvement in Conrad's death, why she was criminally charged, and how the systemic changes that need to be made relate back. Follow us on Instagram: @isthattoodark Don't forget to tell a friend!

    Episode 35: John Allen Chau

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 37:44


    On today's episode, Nikki tells us about the life of John Allen Chau. John was a 26 year old missionary who loved nature and God. In 2018, John attempted to make contact with the people on the North Sentinel Island. The people living on this island are said to be the most isolated people in the world. Join us as we discuss what happens after John goes on the island. Follow us on Instagram: @isthattoodark Don't forget to tell a friend!

    Episode 34: Mary Boyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 30:27


    In this month's bonus episode, Kalynn and Nikki discuss the disappearance of Mary Boyle. This case remains unsolved nearly 45 years later, with no new leads and no arrests. Join us as we discuss the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, the theories as to what may have happened to her, and how the family remains divided over how best to proceed. Follow us on instagram: @isthattoodark Don't forget to tell a friend! This episode is sponsored by anchor: the easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 33: Christopher Porco

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 38:54


    This week, Kalynn takes us through the story of Peter and Joan Porco. Peter and Joan were loving parents to two boys, Johnathan...and Christopher. Their relationship was seemingly flawless from the outside. Listen in as we discuss their attack, the miraculous survival story of Joan, and the outcome of the loss of Peter. Follow us on Instagram: @isthattoodark Don't forget to tell a friend!

    Episode 32: Sherri Papini

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 57:26


    This week, Nikki shares the story of Sherri Papini. Sherri was a devoted mother of two who loved nothing more than being a nurturer. She was an excellent wife, mother, and an avid runner. On the morning of November 2, 2016, Sherri went for her usual run...and never returned. Join us as we discuss her disappearance, her reunification, and the fallout that has come from the case. Follow us on Instagram: @isthattoodark. Don't forget to tell a friend!

    Episode 31: Gabby Petito

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 76:14


    This week, Kalynn takes us through the case that gripped the nation: the disappearance (and death) of Gabby Petito. Whilst travelling on a cross country road trip with her fiancé, Brian, Gabby went missing...and only Brian knew the answers everyone was seeking. Join us as we discuss their relationship, their journey, and the eventual outcome of the case. Follow us on Instagram: @isthattoodark Don't forget to tell a friend!

    Episode 30: Bobby Dunbar

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 38:06


    This week, Nikki tells us an old crime story- the disappearance of Bobby Dunbar. Bobby disappeared in 1912, and his case has been shrouded in mystery ever since. Join us as we discuss the controversy, the ramifications of DNA testing, and of course, go off on a few side tangents. Follow us on Instagram: @isthattoodark Don't forget to tell a friend!

    Episode 29: Kristen Gilbert

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 34:21


    This week, Kalynn tells us about the American Angel of Death- Kristen Gilbert. Kristen was a young mom with everything going for her- a great husband, a great job, two great kids...the American dream, really. But Kristen wanted more, even if that "more" came at a price. Join us as we discuss her affairs, her crimes, and her case. Follow us on Instagram: @isthattoodark Don't forget to tell a friend!

    Episode 28: Jasmine Richardson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 45:17


    On this month's bonus episode, Nikki and Kalynn discuss the romance of Jasmine Richardson and Jeremy Steinke. Jasmine was only 12 years old when she and her boyfriend, 23 year old Jeremy Steinke came up with the plan to murder Jasmine's family. Join us as we discuss their crime and how the culture of the time may have influenced their (lack of?) decision making skills. Follow us on instagram: @isthattoodark Don't forget to tell a friend! This episode is sponsored by anchor: the easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 27: Alexis Sharkey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 47:38


    This week, Nikki tells us the story of Alexis Sharkey and her untimely death. Alexis was a bright, motivated, and hard-working woman who people would instantly fall in love with. Her business was in it's prime and she seemingly had it all. Join us as we discuss her life, death, and the theories surrounding who could have done this to her. Follow us on instagram: @isthattoodark Don't forget to tell a friend!

    Episode 26: Sid Vicious

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 34:51


    On today's episode, Kalynn tells us the story of Sid Vicious. Sid led a tumultuous life, and ultimately became punk rock personified. In 1978, his world changed forever. Join us as we discuss the life, love, and death of Sid Vicious. Follow us on instagram: @isthattoodark Don't forget to tell a friend!

    Episode 25: Aaron Hernandez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 64:01


    On todays episode, Nikki tells you the story of Aaron Hernandez. To the world Aaron had it all, he was a successful football player and had a beautiful growing family. However, in 2017 Aaron was charged with first degree murder. Join us as we discuss Aaron's childhood, crimes, and suicide. Follow us on Instagram: @isthattoodark Don't forget to tell a friend!

    Episode 24: Jim Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 76:18


    On todays episode, Nikki and Kalynn tell you the story of Jim Jones. Jim Jones was the leader of The Peoples Temple. What started off as a small church in Indiana, quickly turned into a large cult. Join us as we discuss who Jim Jones was and how the term "don't drink the koolaid" was created. Follow us on Instagram: @isthattoodark Don't forget to tell a friend!

    Episode 23: Josef Mengele

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 55:43


    On todays episode, Kalynn tells us about Josef Mengele aka the Angel of Death. Josef was a physician at the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War Two. He would perform horrific and deadly experiments on prisoners, all to "further medicine." Join us as Kalynn stumbles through her German. Follow us on Instagram: @isthattoodark Don't forget to tell a friend!

    Episode 22: Henry Lee Lucas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 51:26


    On todays episode, Nikki tells us the story of Henry Lee Lucas. Henry was an American serial killer who claimed to kill over 600 people, but decades after his confessions people are still wondering, how many people did Henry actually kill? Join us as we solve the mystery. Follow us on Instagram: @isthattoodark Don't forget to tell a friend!

    Episode 21: Sylvia Likens

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2022 66:23


    Happy New Year! On todays episode, Kalynn tells us the tragic story of Sylvia Likens. Sylvia was 16 when she endured 3 months of torture and abuse before her eventual death. Join us as we discuss her life, abuse, and murder. Follow us on Instagram: @isthattoodark Don't forget to tell a friend!

    Episode 20: Ottis Elwood Toole

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2021 47:28


    On todays episode, Nikki tells us about serial killer Ottis Elwood Toole. Ottis was an arsonist, murderer, and liar. Join us as we discuss Ottis' life of crime and many lies. Follow us on Instagram: @isthattoodark Watch Nikki become a TikTok star: @_nikkimeyer And don't forget to tell a friend!

    Episode 19: Marilyn Manson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 60:02


    Today Kalynn tells us about Brian Warner aka Marilyn Manson. Marilyn Manson is a man of many faces. He is a singer, song writer, actor, painter, and allegedly a predator. Join us as we discuss the recent allegations against Manson. Follow us on Instagram: @isthattoodark

    Episode 18: JonBenét Ramsey

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 80:55


    On todays episode, Nikki and Kalynn talk about the infamous case of JonBenét Ramsey. On December 26th 1996, JonBenét was found dead in her Colorado home. This case has a cult like following, but has not been solved. Join us as we attempt to find the killer. Follow us on Instagram: @isthattoodark

    Episode 17: Adam Walsh

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2021 44:40


    On todays episode, Nikki tells us the story of Adam Walsh. On July 27th, 1981 6 year old Adam Walsh was kidnapped from a Sears department store. Join us as we discuss the legacy Adam's murder had on the world. Follow us on Instagram: @isthattoodark

    Episode 16: Elisabeth Fritzl

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 50:33


    On today's episode, Kalynn tells us about the Fritzl family. Elisabeth was 18 years old when her father locked her in the basement. Elisabeth would spend the next 24 years of her life in this basement. Join us as we discuss the hidden horrors in the Fritzl home. Follow us on Instagram: @isthattoodark Don't forget to tell a friend!

    Episode 15: Savanna Greywind

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2021 38:52


    On todays episode, Nikki tells us about the death of Savanna Greywind. Savanna was twenty two years old and eight months pregnant when she was brutally murdered. Join us as we discuss Savanna's life, death, and crimes against Indigenous men and women. Follow us on Instagram: @isthattoodark

    Episode 14: Colleen Stan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 52:49


    On todays episode, Kalynn tells us the amazing survival story of Colleen Stan aka the girl in the box. Colleen was kidnapped by a married couple and held in captivity for over 7 years. Join us as we discuss her captivity, how she was eventually rescued, and her life after. Follow us on Instagram: @isthattoodark GoFundMe for Christy Giles: https://www.gofundme.com/f/nxf97h-justice-for-christy

    Episode 13: Jeffrey Dahmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 64:43


    On todays episode, Nikki and Kalynn tell you the story of Jeffrey Dahmer. Jeffrey Dahmer aka the Milwaukee Cannibal or the Milwaukee Monster was a serial killer and cannibal who was active from 1978-1991. Join us as we discuss his life, horrific crimes, and the aftermath. Follow us on Instagram: @isthattoodark

    Episode 12: Disneyland Horrors

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 52:56


    It is the happiest place on Earth......or is it? On today's episode Nikki tells us about accidents and tragedies that have happened over the years at Disneyland. Join us as we discuss ride malfunctions, guests fights, and Mickey Mouse going wild. Follow us on Instagram: @isthattoodark Don't forget to tell a friend!

    Episode 11: Brittany Murphy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 50:49


    On todays episode, Kalynn tells us about the case of Brittany Murphy. Join us as we discuss Brittany's life, her life in the spotlight, and her tragic death. Follow us on Instagram: @isthatoodark

    Episode 10: Halloween Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 62:02


    Happy Halloween! This week Nikki and Kalynn are treating you all to two dark stories. Kalynn tells us about the case of Elisa Lam and Nikki tells us the case of the Slender Man stabbing. So join us this Halloween as we dive into the darkness.

    Episode 9: Joan Vollmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 52:01


    On todays episode, Nikki tells us the story of Joan Vollmer. When Joan starts acting different, her husband decides she is possessed by demons and needs an exorcism. Join us as we discuss if Joan was actually possessed or just struggling with her mental health. Don't forget to rate us 5 stars and tell a friend. Follow us on Instagram: @isthattoodark

    Episode 8: The Cecil Hotel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 59:04


    On todays Episode, Kalynn tells us about the Cecil Hotel. Since the hotels opening in 1924, there have been many suicides and murders inside its four walls. Join us as we discuss the victims, potential hauntings, and read Yelp reviews. Follow us on Instagram: @isthattoodark The Gabby Petito Foundation: https://gabbypetitofoundation.org United States suicide prevention hotline: (800) 273-8255 or text 741741

    Episode 7: Mary Bell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 61:47


    On todays episode, Nikki tells us about Mary Bell. Mary was only eleven years old when she murdered two young boys. Join us as we discuss her life, crimes, and the age old debate of nature vs. nurture. Oh and of course, go off on a few side tangents. Follow us on Instagram: @isthattoodark

    Episode 6: Richard Trenton Chase

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 64:11


    It is officially the beginning of spooky season! The entire month of October Nikki and Kalynn are going to get darker than they already are. On todays episode, Kalynn tells us about Richard Trenton Chase aka the Sacramento Vampire. Richard was a serial killer, cannibal, and vampire. Join us as we discuss Richard's life, horrific crimes, and of course go off on a few side tangents. Follow us on Instagram: @isthattoodark Daniels gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/sebxxc-help-find-daniel

    Episode 5: Laci Peterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 103:42


    On todays episode, Nikki covers the case of Laci Peterson. Laci was 8 months pregnant when she went missing. Four months later her and her sons body washed up on the shore of the San Francisco Bay. This case was a media sensation from the moment Laci went missing. Join us as we discuss Laci's life, Scott's trial, the possibility of Scott being innocent, and of course go off on a few side tangents. Follow us on Instagram: @isthattoodark

    Episode 4: Vanessa Guillén

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 49:58


    On todays episode, Kalynn covers the life and death of Vanessa Guillén. Vanessa was only 20 years old when she went missing from the United States Military base of Fort Hood in Texas. Join us as we discuss Vanessa's life, her disappearance, her murder, and everything else in between. And of course, we will go into a few side tangents. Follow us on Instagram: @isthattoodark

    Episode 3: Jennifer Pan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 43:27


    On todays episode, Nikki covers the murder of Bick Pan and the attempted murder of Hann Pan. In 2010, Jennifer, Hann and Bick's daughter hired three men to kill her parents. Join us as we discuss Jennifer's life of lies, motive to kill her parents, and of course, go off on a few side tangents. Follow us on Instagram: @isthattoodark

    Episode 2: James Bulger

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 37:58


    On todays episode, Kalynn covers the tragic case of James Bulgar. James was only two years old when two ten year old boys brutally murdered him. Join us as we discuss how two children could commit such a violent crime, the debate of nature versus nurture, and go off on a few side tangents. Check out Denise Fergus, James Bulgar's mothers book titled I Let Him Go to learn more about this case.

    Episode 1: The Dating Game Killer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 37:00


    Hey y'all, welcome to the first episode of Is That Too Dark? Today Nikki dives into serial killer Rodney Alcala aka the Dating Game killer. Rodney was an active serial killer between 1977-1979 before he was caught and convicted for murdering eight women. So join Nikki and Kalynn while they discuss Rodney Alcala's life, crimes, death, and go off on a few side tangents.

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