Walk in the Dark

Some people check in, but then check out permanently. The case of Dorothea Puente, who was accused of killing her tenants.

Beth tells the story of a mysterious disappearance.

Beth talks about the chilling 99 year old mystery surrounding the Hinterkaifeck murders.

Beth tells about the famous Teamster Jimmy Hoffa who disappeared from a metro Detroit restaurant. What happened to him? We're going to look at some facts and some theories.

Catherine and Beth are once again together and eagerly listen to Hannah talk about the murders that inspired a hit musical. Singing ensues.

Hundreds of ancient stone spheres were found in Costa Rica. Who made them and why? It's a mystery.

The hosts discuss Beth's Hawaii Vacation, Catherine's Utah Vacation, and Hannah's Flower Shop Blues. Then, Catherine tells the miraculous and tragic story of Flight 232, the Impossible Landing.

After talking at length about various sewing foibles, the hosts then turn their attention to Beth. She explains about the odd murders of Barbara Nantais and Clair Hough, teenage girls that were killed 6 years apart on Torrey Pines Beach.

Hannah's a story about James Dean and the infamous Little Bastard had everything, from Zak Bagans to Obi-wan Kenobi.

This week, the hosts miss each other. Catherine tells the 1980's story of David Brown and the dangerous sway he held over his daughter Cinnamon and his sister-in-law-turned-wife Patti, which was turned into a Lifetime Miniseries.

It's Beth's turn this week, and she tells the harrowing stories of two infamous dolls, Annabelle and Robert. Catherine is wired on caffeine, and Hannah wants to nope out of the episode entirely. Because Beth brought a prop.

In a bite-sized miniature episode, Catherine talks about the ancient art of Sokushinbutsu, the act of self-mummification.

The three hosts are in fine form as they discuss the finer points of theater life. Hannah then enthralls the other two with the story of Nellie Meeks, a brave 6 year old girl who told a terrible story about the Taylor brothers, George and William, masters of corruption.

Catherine tells a horrified Beth and Hannah the horrific tale of Georgia Tann, who stole and sold babies in Memphis on the 1930s and '40s. The hosts definitely needed happy thoughts at the end of this story.

Catherine is on the verge of graduating, so she hands the microphone over to Beth who tells the well known story of Lizzie Borden. Hannah and Catherine are delighted. The hosts discuss school as well, but that's not nearly as interesting as an axe murder.

After imparting some important Flower Advice, Hannah relates the harrowing story of Terry Jo Duperrault, an 11 year old girl who survived not only her family's murders, but a shipwreck, and floated for days on a tiny lifeboat. Catherine eats cheetos, and Beth has some good news!

Catherine is salty over her classwork, Hannah is salty over HER classwork, and Beth soothes them by proving things could be worse. Their doctor could be Linda Hazzard, who really wasn't a doctor but managed to finagle her way into that description anyhow. A proponent of starvation diets, Beth's story proves that dangerous eating habits are nothing new.

In a longer than usual episode, Catherine spouts off a wealth of information about Aum Shinrikyo, a doomsday cult that perpetrated the deadly 1995 Subway Sarin Gas Attacks in Tokyo. She also shows Beth and Hannah an example of the anime produced by Aum Shinrikyo, much to the cohost's horror.

Beth and Catherine are recording TOGETHER! Sadly, Hannah is still apart, but she tells a very interesting story from when the United States was new, and famous figures of the American Revolution didn't have musicals made about them yet. In exploring the murder of Gulielma "Elma" Sands, the hosts discuss how Levi Weeks could have been granted a not-guilty verdict. Also, Catherine's dog creates shenanigans, as always. This episode contains some discussion about suicide.

What happened to the Princes in the Tower? How does it affect the British monarchy now? Beth will tell you about one of England's biggest mysteries.

The hosts are back and talking somewhat openly about mental illness and get real about how that affects daily life. Then, of course, they turn to the actual subject of the podcast. Beth details the Disappearance of the Sodder Family, who probably (didn't) perished in a fire on Christmas eve or were kidnapped by angry mafia members after some disparaging attitudes towards Mussolini. Catherine and Hannah certainly don't know the answer, but all the hosts can agree that don't diss a dictator.

Recorded a month before release, Catherine talks about the freak nasty Carl Tanzler and how he kept the dubiously preserved body of his supposed soul mate, Elena Milagro de Hoyos. This episode also provides an excellent example as to why you should always triple check the group name before sending photographs.

Sometimes you just need some rain jackets and some homemade papermache art projects to pull off a major escape.

The disappearance of David Lewis and how that ties into the hit and run that took place 1600 miles away.

Beth tells the story of a group of hikers that died in the Ural mountains.

Don't have time for a long episode with chit chat? Enjoy this bonus minisode! Beth tells us the chilling tale of La Llarona, the Weeping Woman, a famous Latin American ghost story.

The hosts discuss intrusive thoughts and alternative Valentine's Day plans (none of them have dates). Hannah talks about the Cottingley Fairies, where a 9 year old and 16 year old girl convinced England, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Yes, the dude who wrote Sherlock Holmes) that Fairies were real. Apologies for the sound quality, the hosts had technical difficulties this week.

After a lively discussion on theater (Shakespeare especially), Catherine and Hannah are delighted when Beth reveals her story for the week. It's the sad and strange story of Sarah Pardee Winchester (No relation to Supernatural Winchesters of Fame). She describes her life, losses, and strange obsession with building continuously onto her house for over 30 years: the Winchester Mystery House.

The hosts discuss the crazy, crazy world we live in. Hannah briefly tells the story of the whale that got blown up on the west coast, and Beth talks about her Titanic puzzle. In a departure from her usual repertoire due to her personal tragedy, Catherine tells the fascinating tale of D.B. Cooper and the only unsolved case of aviation piracy in the United States. The hosts discuss the findings of the investigation and formulate some theories on his identity. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Blythe Leer.

The hosts discuss their holidays and working on them. Hannah tells the cases of Megan Barroso, Steffani Wilkions, and a third unidentified victim, where glitter was key forensic evidence. This leads Catherine and Beth to decide that we should all wear more body glitter. You know, in case one of of murder.

Catherine finally tells the story that she dreamt about, the Maneaters of Tsavo. Much discussion on lion dietary habits, British Colonialism, DNA testing, and more abounds. Also Hannah was disappointed to find out that Gary, IN is not as cool as the song, and Beth discovers her eventual fate when she passes from this world.

The hosts pull a switcheroo as Catherine is inundated with schoolwork. Beth takes over to tell the story this week, and she gives us all things Titanic, including "Catherine and Hannah, is this Fact or Fiction?" and "The Supernatural Happenings of the Exhibits." Along with what The movie got wrong, what it got right, talking about other films made of the event, along with survivor stories, details about the White Star Line sister ships, and pretty much all the trivia you can handle in this longer episode. Something, something, Bill Paxton.

After Thanksgiving, the hosts gather together as Hannah informs a delighted Catherine and Beth about the Frogman of Loveland. Pokemon Go, Mothman, Clown Sightings, and many more random things are mentioned in this episode. Featured Cameo by Catherine's Mom. Also this episode was a beast to edit, so you'd better enjoy it.

After the hosts have a lively discussion on flower arrangements, Beth details the story of Gesche Gottfried, the so-called Angel of Bremen. Hannah and Catherine soon guess that this 19th century lady is no angel. There are many Johanns, flowers, and Catherine correcting pronunciation contained in this episode.

Catherine tells Hannah and Beth the story of the Buddhafield, an obscure group started by the Speedo-wearing Jaime Gomez (who is, in fact, Venezuelan) and how it transformed from a healthy-living happy commune to an abusive, controlling cult. Much discussion is had about dance belts and the situations they are needed. Also, Catherine is super hyped up on caffeine.

The hosts discuss how their favorite tv shows portray their various locales, which segues into a conversation about hilarious roadside monuments. Hannah gives the listener some "colonels" of truth on the connection between Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio and the UFO crash landing at Area 51 near Roswell, New Mexico.

Recording on Election day, the Hosts discuss their Halloween adventures with Hannah owning everyone by being Baby Yoda. Beth tells the sad story of Bethany Correira, who disappeared from an Anchorage apartment in 2003. She also explains her personal connection to the case. Hannah and Catherine are very bad at guessing.

The hosts swap stories about their pets and the perils of overfeeding them. Catherine gleefully tells the gruesome tale of Dennis Nilsen, a Scottish serial killer who preyed on young men in London. The hosts then discuss imagery in classic works of fiction because we all need a little levity after hearing about body disposal. 

The Hosts present their first roundtable and give their personal experiences with ghosts. Beth tells of her creepy experiences on the renowned Queen Mary, Hannah talks of her haunted Summer Stock adventures, and the only ghost living in Catherine’s house is the Holy Ghost.

The hosts swap stories about their medical problems (prompted by Catherine's disastrous brush with a new medication) and Hannah and Beth give medical advice to the listener. Then, Hannah shares the murder of Elva Zona Heaster, the only ghost to give testimony in a murder trial. 

Beth tells the story of two missing hunters, David Tyll and Brian Ognjan, along with their connection with the Duvall Brothers. She tries to explain Michigan Geography using the tried-and-true hand method, despite the fact that the listeners cannot see her. Catherine gives her best Batman Impression. Hannah judges both of them.

Hannah, Beth, and Catherine welcome you to the inaugural episode of a Walk in the Dark. Introductions are made to the listener, along with how they all met each other, favorite serial killers, future episode ideas, and Spoopy Movies. Artwork by Stephanie Jackson. You can find more of her work at eclecticmuses on Instagram and redbubble.