Wicked Within

On June 23, 2021, 24-year-old Daniel Robinson suddenly departed from a remote job site under puzzling circumstances, leaving behind a trail of questions and a family desperate for answers. In this episode we look at the lead up to Daniel's disappearance and the strange evidence in this case.If you have any tips that could assist in the search for Daniel Robinson, please check out the information below:Anyone with information on the disappearance of Daniel Robinson is urged to call the Buckeye Police tip line at 623-349-6411 or submit a tip online where you may choose to remain anonymous.Or contact the family directly by going to Please Help Find DanielSources:Private investigator releases new findings in unsolved missing geologist case from AZ CentralThe Daniel Robinson Investigation Overview from Buckeye, Arizona's Government WebpagePolice Report from the Buckeye PDParadoxical undressing associated with subarachnoid hemorrhage in a non-hypothermia case? by Emilienne Descloux, Kewin Ducrot, Maria Pia Scarpelli, Alexander Lobrinus, Cristian PalmierePolice release new information in search for Daniel Robinson from News NationDisappeared | Season 10 | Episode 2: Disappearance in the Desert from DisappearedWe will be taking a brief break for June and July of 2024. We hope to resume with our regular program in August of 2024. Thank you for your patience and check out our previous episodes! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

In the early morning hours of December 5th, 1998, 14-year-old Michael Politte, and his friend, 15-year-old Josh awoke to the smell of smoke. When they opened the door to Michael's bedroom, they choked on the smoke billowing from 40-year-old Rita Politte's room. While Josh ran to the neighbors house to get help, Michael ran outside to grab a hose. He tried to pull the hose inside, but it wasn't long enough so he crawled to his mom's room to check on her. When he opened the door, he found Rita laying face up on the ground with her body on fire from her waist to her head. Rita's murder was the first in a long line of injustices, but to fully understand those injustices we need to take a look at the whole picture.PS - Sorry for the delayed release! We've both had two very busy weeks! Sources: Politte v. Falkenrath from MacArthur Justice CenterMissouri Supreme Court hears AG's opposition to prosecutor's jurisdiction in Michael Politte appeal attempt from Fox2NowThe Case Against Michael Politte from 48 HoursThe Dubious Science of Arson Investigations from Stuff You Should KnowSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

In this episode we discuss the life and death of Tina Fontaine, a young indigenous girl whose life was marked by trauma, and systemic failures. Tina's story is reflective of the shortcomings of the child welfare system and the pervasive issues facing indigenous women and girls in Canada. We honor her memory by calling attention to the urgent need for change and justice.Sources:Taken Season 1 | Episode 1: Tina FontaineTina Fontaine: Murdered schoolgirl 'was repeatedly failed' from The BBCMan acquitted in Tina Fontaine murder found dead, says her aunt from Global NewsTina Fontaine's family mourns loss as 9-year anniversary of her body's discovery looms from CBCTimeline: Tina Fontaine's final hours from CBCPair sentenced to 9 years in beating death of Tina Fontaine's dad from CBCThe Death of Tina Fontaine from Stories of the UnsolvedThe Story of Tina Fontaine from the Manitoba AdvocatePolice investigation in Tina Fontaine's murder: Rethinking the Mr. Big method from The ConversationPolice, hospital, child welfare workers all saw Tina Fontaine in 12 hours before disappearance from CBCTina Fontaine, slain teen, remembered at Manitoba funeral from CBCSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

In this episode we explore the disappearance of one of the most famous authors in the world. In December 1926, world renowned mystery author Agatha Christie disappeared from her home outside of London, England before reappearing over almost two weeks later. Even though Agatha was eventually found, the question remains - why did she disappear in the first place? Sources:About Agatha Christie from AgathaChristie.comThe Curious Disappearance of Agatha Christie from Historic UKAgatha Christie's greatest mystery? Her own puzzling disappearance from Deseret NewsThe Puzzling Disappearance of Agatha Christie from BuzzFeed Unsolved‘I just wanted my life to end': the mystery of Agatha Christie's disappearance from The GuardianDissociative Fugue: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Coping from VeryWell MindSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

In Part I, we discussed the lead up to the arrests of Jodi Hildebrant and Ruby Franke. In this episode, we're going to backtrack even further to see how we got there. We're going to do some deep dives into Jodi's methodology with couples and how she seemed to make this connection with the Franke family. Then, we'll discuss the events leading to R's escape from Jodi's home and explore Jodi's history of “child therapy”. Sources:A Timeline of Ruby Franke's Rise and Fall: From Family Vlogger to Convicted Child Abuser from People MagazineRuby Franke's Jailhouse Calls Revealed: ‘Children Can Be Full of Evil' from Law&Crime NetworkConcerns about Ruby Franke's children reported to police, DCFS more than a year ago from KSL TV8 PASSENGERS WORST MOMENTS - PART 1 from Cece SpillsRuby Franke Jodi Hilderbrandt Connexions Compilation from ConspiraTeaRuby Franke case: A timeline of events from The Salt Lake TribuneREAD: Ruby Franke kept handwritten timeline journal over months her children were abused from ABC 15 NewsBODY CAM: American Fork police find two of Ruby Franke's daughters during her arrest from KSL NewsRuby Franke: 15 Most Horrifying Pieces of Evidence in YouTube Mom's Case from Law&Crime NetworkJessi Hildebrandt speaks out about aunt Jodi's arrest on felony counts of child abuse from KUTV 2 News Salt Lake City‘Dark Chapter': Victim of Ruby Franke's Business Partner Tells All, Details Disturbing ‘Therapy' from Law&Crime NetworkKevin Franke 2nd Interview Audio Recording Released March 22, 2024 from Crime SpiesSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

On Wednesday, August 20th, 2023, a young boy can be seen ringing the doorbell at a home outside Ivins, Utah. At first, it seems as though no one will answer the door, so the boy turns to go to the next house, but then a man steps out to greet him. The boy asks if the man can take him to the nearest police station, and the man encourages him to sit down in the shade outside the front door so he could tell him what had happened. Before long, the boy began detailing a story of horrific abuse and the man was dialing 911. Sources:A Timeline of Ruby Franke's Rise and Fall: From Family Vlogger to Convicted Child Abuser from People MagazineRuby Franke's Jailhouse Calls Revealed: ‘Children Can Be Full of Evil' from Law&Crime Network Concerns about Ruby Franke's children reported to police, DCFS more than a year ago from KSL TV 8 PASSENGERS WORST MOMENTS - PART 1 from Cece SpillsRuby Franke Jodi Hilderbrandt Connexions Compilation from ConspiraTeaRuby Franke case: A timeline of events from The Salt Lake TribuneREAD: Ruby Franke kept handwritten timeline journal over months her children were abused from ABC 15 News BODY CAM: American Fork police find two of Ruby Franke's daughters during her arrest from KSL NewsRuby Franke: 15 Most Horrifying Pieces of Evidence in YouTube Mom's Case from Law&Crime NetworkJessi Hildebrandt speaks out about aunt Jodi's arrest on felony counts of child abuse from KUTV 2 News Salt Lake City‘Dark Chapter': Victim of Ruby Franke's Business Partner Tells All, Details Disturbing ‘Therapy' from Law&Crime NetworkKevin Franke 2nd Interview Audio Recording Released March 22, 2024 from Crime SpiesSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

On Thursday, September 28th, 2000, Joseph Mesa Jr, a freshman at Gallaudet University, started to get worried about his friend, Eric Plunkett. Eric had missed an 8pm tutoring session that evening, and when Joseph started asking around, he realized that no one had seen Eric for at least a couple of days. Eric didn't have a roommate, so Joseph went to the Resident Advisor, Thomas Koch, and asked if he could just check on Eric to make sure he was okay. Thomas headed down to Eric's room, but he didn't answer the door, so Thomas used his master key to unlock the door, but when he pushed it open, he was horrified to find Eric lying on the floor in a pool of his own blood. Sources: On the Case with Paula Zahn | Season 3 | Episode 2: Gallaudet Murder from On the Case with Paula ZahnPeople Magazine Investigates | Season 3 | Episode 13: The Sound of Silence from People Magazine InvestigatesThe Gallaudet Murders by Katherine Ramsland from Crime Library See ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

On July 24, 1997, Amy Wroe Bechtel went for a run in the mountains about 45 minutes outside of her home in Lander, Wyoming The terrain was familiar to Amy. She was a regular runner and she enjoyed the challenge of chasing her own personal record through the trees and rocks of the Wyoming mountains. But Amy didn't know that this last run would turn into a mystery that has lasted over two and a half decades.Sources:When Amy Bechtel Didn't Come Home from Outside MagazineThe Missing List from Locations UnknownDaniel Oldman from Newspapers.comConvicted murderer Dale Wayne Eaton re-sentenced 30 years after disappearance of Lisa Marie Kimmel from Oil City NewsDisappeared Season 6 | Episode 7: Missing in the Mountains from DisappearedSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

United Airlines Flight 629 departed the Stapleton Airport in Denver, Colorado at 6:52 pm on Tuesday, November 1st, 1955. Just 11 minutes later at 7:03 pm, just as the plane reached 10,000 feet, it suddenly disappeared from Air Traffic Radar. Meanwhile, residents of Longmont, Colorado heard an explosion in the skies overhead. Their windows rattled and they saw a bright ball of fire in the sky. They heard plane engines, even as they saw they saw those engines crashing to the ground below. Farmers and their families rushed to the site of the crash, but there was no way that they could know that this wasn't a tragic accident. In fact, they had just witnessed the largest mass murder ever seen in the state of Colorado. Sources:Jack Gilbert Graham from FBI.govThe United Flight 629 bombing and how Denver7 forever changed courtroom coverage in Colorado from Denver7AGC History: Tragic 1955 Plane Crash Claimed Industry Leaders' Lives from Associated General Contractors of AmericaMass murder in the sky: John Gilbert Graham and United Flight 629 from The Denver PostVictims en route to varied locations from The Denver PostSeason 1 | Episode 4: Time Bomb from A Crime to RememberSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

On January 7th, 2021, supermom and corporate badass, Maya Millete, seemingly vanished into thin air, just a few days before her daughter's birthday. But as family and friends started looking into her disappearance, her husband's odd demeanor and controlling behavior leading up to her disappearance started to paint a much more sinister picture. Sources:Searching for Maya Millete from 48 HoursMaya Millete Case Analysis | Murder-for-Hire from Dr. Todd GrandeWhat happened to Maya Millete? Larry's jailhouse interview from NBC 7 San DiegoAbout Maya from helpfindmaya.comTimeline: The disappearance of Maya Millete from CBS NewsTrial date set in case for guardianship of Millete children from Fox 5See ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

In this chilling episode we discuss the harrowing true story of the 2006 kidnapping of Elizabeth Shoaf. At just 14 years old, Elizabeth was abducted while walking home from her school bus stop in Lugoff, South Carolina. Held captive in an underground bunker hidden in the dense forest, Elizabeth endured unimaginable horrors as she fought for her survival and plotted her escape. What follows is an incredible tale of survival, resilience and determination. Sources:#TextMeWhenYouGetHome Season 1 | Episode 7: Elizabeth ShoafDateline: Into the Woods from NBC NewsThe True Story Of Elizabeth Shoaf, The 14-Year-Old ‘Girl In The Bunker' Who Escaped Her Kidnapper By Sending A Text from All That's Interesting'Monster' who kidnapped, raped Kershaw teen 'does not deserve any forgiveness' from The StateSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

We're switching it up with our first “paranormal” episode in quite some time, and rather than focusing on ghost stories, weird, unexplained incidents or some kind of cryptid, in this episode we're going to talk about The Wizard of Oz, Rebel Without a Cause, Incubus, Superman and The Omen, AKA, some of the most infamous “cursed films” out there. Sources:The Wizard of Oz at 80: fascinating facts about the 'cursed' film classic from CBCThe truth behind the “cursed” set of ‘The Wizard of Oz' from Far Out MagazineCurse of the "Incubus" from SalonThe Tragic Fate of Rebels Without a Cause: Was the Film Cursed? from MediumMarina Habe from UncoveredThe True Story Behind The Omen, One of the Most Haunted Film Productions in History from PopsugarThe Superman Curse: A Look at All the Death, Destruction and Destitution from KQEDThe Superman Movie Curse Explained - Is It Real? from Screen Rant See ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

Mike and Karen Laspisa were awoken at 8am on Friday, August 30th, 2013 when they heard a knock on their front door. The couple were expecting to see their son, 19-year-old Bryce Laspisa, who was supposed to be arriving at their home in Laguna Niguel after making a lengthy drive from his apartment near Rocklin, CA. But when they opened the door, they were dismayed to find a highway patrol officer looking back at them and asking them about an abandoned 2003 Toyota Highlander, registered in their name, that had been found lying on its side near Castaic Lake.Missing Persons Information:Bryce Laspisa is 5'11” tall with red hair and blue eyes. Bryce has a tattoo of a Taurus bull head on his left shoulder and his ears are pierced. Bryce was wearing white cargo shorts, a blue and white checkered shirt and red Nikes when he disappeared in August of 2013. If Bryce is still alive today (in February 2024) he would be 29 years old. If anyone has any information that could lead to the discovery of Bryce Laspisa they can contact the LA County Sheriff's Department at (818)984-0630 or send an email to findbrycelaspisa@gmail.com. Sources:The Unexplained Disappearance of Bryce Laspisa from The Crime WireThe Story Of Bryce Laspisa And His Chilling Disappearance In California from All That's Interesting3 Suspects Arrested In Death Of A Man Found Burned In Castaic from Hawthorne PoliceBryce Laspisa Disappearance Analysis | Abandoned Vehicle Mystery from Dr. Todd GrandeMissing Person: Bryce David Laspisa from the State of California Department of Justice Office of the Attorney General Disappeared Season 7 | Episode 3: Road to Nowhere from DisappearedCastaic Lake from castaiclake.comSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

On Friday, March 28th, 2003, the last bell rang at Reagan High School in Austin, Texas, and students flooded into the hallways, rejoicing that the weekend was finally here. But soon, those excited shouts and plans for the weekend turned into screams of terror, and one of the students ran into Vanessa Conner's classroom, telling her she had to come out into the hall to see what had happened. As Ms. Conner peered over the railing to the bottom of the stairs, she was horrified to find one of her students covered in stab wounds and slashes and lying in a pool of blood. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in the United States, and in this episode we highlight a nightmarish case of deadly teen dating violence, before diving into a discussion of abusers and their motivations, the different kinds of abuse and some potential interventions to help reduce instances of Teen Dating Violence.  If you are currently dealing with teen dating violence or any other kind of intimate partner violence, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text SMART to 88788. Sources:'I was loaned an angel.' The lives shaped by Ortralla Mosley's murder, 20 years later from Austin American-StatesmanBright and talented young woman': Ortralla Mosley honored at Texas Capitol Thursday from KXAN Ortralla Mosley's mother sought help for her daughter's killer. She's done trying. from Austin American-StatesmanA Shining Star Goes Dark from The Austin Chronicle'Stand up and speak' from Austin American-StatesmanMcTear Admits Murder, Gets Maximum Sentence from The Austin ChronicleThe 4 Stages of the Cycle of Abuse: From Tension to Calm and Back from PsychCentralAbout Dating Matters from CDCUp to 19% of teens experience dating violence. Psychologists want to break the cycle from the American Psychological AssociationThe Danger of Manipulative Love-Bombing in a Relationship from Psychology TodayWhy People Abuse from National Domestic HotlineSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

On August 15, 1994, at 11:15pm 911 dispatchers in Salt Lake City, Utah received numerous phone calls from a cozy, middle class neighborhood. Several people reported hearing a terrible screaming, howling sounds as if someone was being t0rtured. When police arrived in the neighborhood several minutes later, they were able to follow the awful sound into the backyard of one of the houses lining the street. When they arrived, they found several brave neighbors with flashlights and a hysterical man standing in a koi pond, screaming and throwing heavy rocks and bricks into the water. The neighbors had clearly been trying to comfort the man for some time, but he was absolutely inconsolable. As the p0lice got closer, they also noticed the b0dy of a woman, lying on the ground near the pond. Neighbors at the scene told police that the woman on the ground was 29-year-old Pamela Mead, and the hysterical man in the pond was her 30-year-old husband, David Mead. Sources:Utah Man Killed Wife In Their Backyard Fish Pond And Claimed She Drowned By Accident from OxygenState v. Mead (2001) from FindLawMan is charged with murder in wife's 1994 death from Deseret NewsPamela Camille “Pam” Stokes  Mead from Find a GraveGarfield Stokes Jr. from Find a GraveAccident, Suicide or Murder Season 4 | Episode 17: Death in Shallow Waters from Accident, Suicide or MurderSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

On March 28, 1937, residents of Manhattan awoke to a cold, but clear Easter Morning. The churches were full, the businesses were quiet and families started to gather for Easter Dinner. But by later that evening, newsboys covered the streets, yelling about a grisly triple murder that had occurred in one of those quiet, nondescript Manhattan apartments earlier that morning.Sources: Crime Easter Killer from Time MagazineWho killed this pretty East Side model in 1937? from Ephemeral New YorkLou Henry Hoover and the “Mad Sculptor” from Hoover Heads BlogsDark Will Find You: The Forgotten Death of Frank Byrnes from MediumIvory Soap Murders from Useless InformationSeason 3 | Episode 4: Such a Pretty Face from A Crime to RememberSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

On the 8th of September 2013, 31-year-old Morgan Huxley was dropped off just outside his flat in Sydney's Neutral Bay suburb after he and several of his friends attended an engagement party in nearby Lane Cove. Morgan tried to convince his friends to come have one more drink with him, but it was already almost 1 in the morning, so they told him that they were going to head home. Morgan walked into The Oakes Hotel, which housed his favorite pub, and ordered a beer. But Morgan didn't know that someone across the street carefully watched him through the glass of the pub as he sipped his beer and watched TV, and when he left 30 minutes later, he had no idea that someone was following him down the street, waiting to strike.Sources:The Murder of Morgan Huxley | Crimes That Shook Australia | Crime Stories from Crimes that Shook AustraliaKiller Attacks Man at Random | Daniel Kelsall and Morgan Huxley Case Analysis from Dr. Todd GrandeSurviving the brutal murder of businessman Morgan Huxley from The Sydney Morning HeraldDo crimes against men get reported differently?: The Morgan Huxley Case from Crime and InvestigationMorgan Huxley's ‘disturbed' killer Daniel Kelsall loses his appeal from news.com.auDaniel Kelsall jailed for murdering Morgan Huxley from The Sydney Morning HeraldThe countdown to Morgan Huxley's murder by Daniel Jack Kelsall from Adelaide NowSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

On Tuesday, May 5th, 2020, at 10 o'clock in the morning Davohnte Morgan seemingly disappeared into thin air. No one has seen any sign of him since that fateful May morning, which begs the question, was Davohnte's disappearance an accident or not? Sources:Case Of Couple Who Vanished From Manhattan Apartment In 1997 Remains A Mystery from Investigation DiscoveryPolice: Ku Klux Klan flyers dropped at homes in Tulelake from KRCR3 years later, Davohnte Morgan still missing from NBC NewsSearch for Davohnte Morgan continues one month after he disappeared from Mount Shasta from Mt Shasta News"New Age" Girlfriend Behaves Bizarrely After Lover Goes Missing | Davohnte Morgan Case Analysis from Dr. Todd GrandeUpdate on the Disappearance of Davohnte Van Morgan: New Leads Emerge from NewsbreakIf you have any information about the disappearance of Davohnte Morgan, please contact the Mt. Shasta PD at (530)926-7540.See ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

At 4:18 am on April 18, 2016, Missy Bevers arrived at Creekside Church of Christ to prepare for a workout she would be hosting at 5am later that morning. When Missy walked into the church at 4:20 that morning, she didn't realize that someone was already waiting in the deserted building, almost as if they were waiting for her to arrive so that they could catch her unaware. Sources:Missy Bevers Case Analysis | Surprised Burglar or Planned Homicide? from Dr. Todd GrandeLies, Crimes & Video | Season 1 | Episode 4: Murder in the Church from Lies, Crimes and VideoKeeping a Cold Case Warm: True-Crime Fans are Still Fascinated with Missy Bevers' Murder from the Dallas ObserverThe Mystifying Murder Of Missy Bevers, The Fitness Instructor Killed In A Texas Church from All That's InterestingCold Case: Murder of Missy Bevers from Forensic TalesMurdered | Missy Bevers from Uncovered7 Years After Missy Bevers Murder, Neighbors Keep Her Memory Alive as Search for Her Killer Continues from NBCDFW 5CCTV Footage:Extended View of the Suspect in the Murder of Missy Bevers from the Fort Worth Star-TelegramSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

On May 19th, 1983, employees at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center in Springfield, Oregon were shocked and horrified when the quiet night was interrupted by a bloody woman falling out of her car and repeatedly saying, “Please help my children, please help my children.”The woman was Diane Downs, and she told the hospital employees that she and her three children had been shot by a bushy-haired man on their drive home.Sources:World's Most Evil Killers | Season 3 | Episode 2: Diane Downs from World's Most Evil KillersDiane Downs Murder Case | Mental Health & Personality from Dr. Todd Grande 20/20 | Season 41 | Episode 29: My Mother's Sins from 20/20Diane Down's Interview with Ann Jaeger from DD TVOregon's Parole Board Isn't Likely to Release Diane Downs Anytime Soon from Willamette WeekSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

On Saturday, May 31st, 2014, Greg Steinburg was bicycling along Big Bend Road near his home in Waukesha, Wisconsin, when he stumbled upon a girl lying in the grass toward the end of the dead-end road. As he got closer, he saw that the girl was alive, but covered in blood. Steinburg dropped his bike in the road, and rushed to help the girl. With shaking hands, he took his phone from his pocket and dialed 911.Officer Dan Klein arrived at the scene just a couple of minutes later. He called out to the girl as he approached, introducing himself and asking if she was okay. As he got closer, the blood stains on her clothes seemed to grow. Officer Klein soon learned that the girl's name was Payton Leutner (light-ner) and when he asked her who had hurt her, she told him that her best friend, 12-year-old Morgan Geyer, had stabbed her with a knife.Sources:Slender Man Case | Shared Psychotic Disorder (Folie à deux) from Dr. Todd GrandeYoung woman convicted in Slender Man case withdraws petition to be released from ABC 12What Happened To Morgan Geyser, The Girl Who Tried To Murder Her Friend Because Of Slender Man? from All That's InterestingInvestigators in 'Slender Man' case discuss chilling interviews with 12-year-old attempted murderers from ABC News20/20 Season 42 | Episode 5: The Wicked from 20/20Timeline: How the Waukesha Slender Man stabbing case played out over the years from the Milwaukee Journal SentinelThe Slenderman legend: Everything you need to know from CBS NewsHow Slender Man Became a Legend from The New York TimeBeware the Slenderman on HBO or Amazon PrimeSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

In this episode, we hope to shed light on some missing unsolved murder cases from Oregon. We begin with the 1992 murders of Sharri Presswood and two of her children - 4-year-old Heather Wixon and 2-year-old Jeffery Wixon. We then discuss three seemingly random murders - the 2011 murder of David Grubbs in Ashland, Oregon, the 2016 murder of Luccas McNeill in Portland, Oregon and the 2021 murder of Travis Juetten in Silverton, Oregon. We wrap up by discussing the possibility of a serial killer operating in and around Portland, Oregon during the winter and spring of 2023. If you have any tips that could lead to an arrest in any of these cases, please check out the contact information listed below:Sharri Presswood, Heather Wixon and Jeffery Wixon:Please contact the Oregon State Police at (503)378-3720David Grubbs:Please contact the Ashland PD at (541)482-5211 or the anonymous tip line at (541)552-2333. There is a $22,000 reward for anyone with information that can lead to an arrest and conviction in this case. Luccas McNeill:Crime Stoppers of Oregon is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for any tips that could lead to an arrest in this case. You can submit tips at crimestoppersoforegon.comTravis Juetten:Travis' family is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for any tips that could lead to an arrest in this case. If you have any information, please contact Marion County Sheriff's Office Detective Jessica Van Horn at jvanhorn@co.marion.or.us or call (503)584-6211. The Portland 5 - Kristen Smith, Joanna Speaks, Charity Perry, Bridget Webster, and Ashley Real:The Portland Police Bureau has directed people to send their tips about Kristen Smith, Charity Perry, Bridget Webster and Ashley Real to Crime Stoppers of Oregon. If you have information about the death of Joanna Speaks please contact Detective Jeff Pontius at Jeffery.Pontius@police.portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-0433, or Detective Steve Gandy at Stephen.Gandy@police.portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-0449 and reference case number 23-804445.If you have information about the unidentified woman from Multnomah County, please contact the Multnomah County Sheriff's office at (503)823-3333.I ran out of room to list my sources, so if you'd like to see our comprehensive list of sources, please check out our website at wickedwithpodcast.com.See ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

We are taking a quick break from our usually scheduled programming due to sickness, so in this super short episode I'm heading off on a solo venture where we examine 3 missing persons cases from Oregon. Join me to see if we can find answers for the family and friends of Cynthia Martinez, Michael Bryson and Fauna Frey.  Sources:14 months after his disappearance, Michael Bryson's family and friends still actively searching from The Spokesman-ReviewMichael Bryson from DisappearedTwo years after Cynthia Martinez vanished, her family still searches for answers from Statesman JournalCynthia Crystal Martinez from NamUsWhat Happened to Fauna Frey? New Clues Uncovered from Newsweek (car photos can be seen in this article)Family, friends continue desperate search for missing Oregon woman Fauna Frey who disappeared in June from NBC News2 years after Fauna Frey went missing, Josephine Co. authorities are still searching from NBC NewsThe Disappearance of Fauna Frey from DisappearedFauna Frey, Last Seen in Grants Pass, Oregon, Still Missing After Four Years from That Oregon LifeListen to the Here One Minute, Gone the Next PodcastSee a list of Missing Women in Josephine County according to Oregon.govSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

The Bermuda Triangle is the infamous expanse of ocean located between Miami, Florida, Bermuda and Puerto Rico. Records of difficulties in the region stretch as far back as Christopher Columbus's fateful voyage to North America in 1492, but in the last century, the Bermuda Triangle has been the site of at least 50 ship disappearances, 20 plane disappearances, countless plane and ship wrecks and over 1,000 fatalities. We don't have time to discuss all of those mysterious disappearances in depth, but in this episode we're going to discuss some of the more infamous disappearances that happened in the Bermuda Triangle and even suggest some theories as to why these disappearances and wrecks may have happened.Sources:Inside the Myths and Mysteries of Bermuda Triangle Disappearances from Business InsiderLost in The Bermuda Triangle: The Unexplained Disappearances from the History ChannelThe Mysterious Disappearance of Flight 19 from HistoryBermuda Triangle Mystery: What Happened to the USS Cyclops? from HistoryThe Mysterious Disappearance of Ghost Ship Carrroll A Deering's Crew from Library of Congress BlogsGreat Isaac Cay Lighthouse Bimini from Haunted CaribbeanWitchcraft: The Ship that Disappeared Overnight from MediumThe Star Ariel - Another BSAA Disappearance from PlaneHistoriaThe Star Tiger - A Baffling Aviation Mystery from PlaneHistoriaList of Bermuda Triangle Incidents from WikipediaSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

On January 18th, 2020, 27-year-old Sasha Krause disappeared from her small community in Farmington, New Mexico. Sasha was not the kind of person to disappear without warning. She was a devoted Mennonite who loved her faith and her community. So why had she suddenly disappeared, and even more importantly, who was responsible for her disappearance?Sources:Season 6 | Episode 8: The Grudge from People Magazine Investigates'People Magazine Investigates' : Who Killed Sunday School Teacher Sasha Krause? from People Mennonites from BritannicaFormer U.S. Airman Found Guilty in Brutal Slaying of Mennonite Teacher Sasha Krause from Inside Edition See ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

Late on the evening of December 1st, 1996, on a quiet country road just outside of Alvechurch in Birmingham a man was getting ready to go to sleep when he heard loud screaming coming from the direction of the road. Tall hedges blocked his view but as he approached his front gate, he heard a woman crying for help and when he looked down the road, he was shocked to see a woman, bruised, and covered in blood, holding the body of a young man.The man encouraged the hysterical woman to come inside and wait for the police. As soon as she entered the house, the resident called the police. When investigators arrived, they learned that the woman was 27-year-old Tracie Andrews and the dead man in the road was her 25-year-old fiancé, Lee Harvey.Sources:Season 2 | Episode 7: Tracie Andrews from World's Most Evil KillersTracie Andrews from MurderpediaShe invented a road rage killer to cover up her fiancée's murder from Crime and InvestigationWho is Tracie Andrews, where is she now, how did she kill fiance Lee Harvey and how old is her daughter? from The SunSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

While we may not be a history podcast, today we embark on a journey to a place where history, intrigue, and the supernatural converge – the infamous Tower of London. This ancient fortress, nearly a millennium old, holds within its walls a treasure trove of stories, mysteries, and restless spirits. In this episode, we'll provide a brief overview of the Tower's rich history, delving into the origins of some of the most notorious ghosts that are said to haunt its hallowed halls.Sources:Executions at the Tower of London from Capital Punishment in the UKTower of London 3D from Tiki TokiTower of London Timeline of Historical Events from Britain ExpressThe Tower of London's Haunted History from Weird HistoryThe Haunting History of the Tower of London from BuzzFeed UnsolvedThe 13 Ghosts of the Tower of London from London Walks13 Ghosts of the Tower of London from Authentic VacationsSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

The Cecil Hotel has been sitting in the heart of Los Angeles, California since 1924. Located at 640 S. Main Street, the Cecil Hotel started as a luxury destination for wealthy businessmen, but the hotel was hit hard during the Great Depression and never truly recovered. Throughout its 99 year history, the Cecil has seen over 16 deaths due to murder or suicide. It also served as a temporary home for two notorious serial killers (Richard Ramirez AKA The Night Stalker and Jack Unterweger AKA The Vienna Strangler), and the last known sighting of Elizabeth Short, the Black Dahlia, was at the hotel's bar, but those old stories had faded into obscurity for many people until 2013, when 21-year-old Elisa Lam went missing while staying at the Cecil Hotel.Call 988 to Contact the Suicide & LifelineSources:Suspicious Death: Elisa Lam from UncoveredElisa Lam: The Real Story Of Her Death In The Cecil Hotel from All That's InterestingThe Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel: Every Elisa Lam Theory, Explained from Screen RantElisa Lam Mystery | Mental Health & Personality from Dr. Todd GrandeWhat Are Bipolar Disorders? from American Psychiatric AssociationAll the conspiracy theories about the disappearance of Elisa Lam at the Cecil Hotel from CosmopolitanElevator FootageElevator Game InstructionsSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

It's a story many people know - In the dead of night, a teenage girl finds herself alone in a house, the children she's caring for sound asleep upstairs. She's settled in, watching television, when a phone call breaks the silence. A voice on the other end, cold and sinister, whispers, “Check the children.'" At first, she dismisses it as a prank, but the calls persist, each one more unnerving than the last. Fear begins to claw at her, gripping her heart with icy fingers. Desperate and terrified, she dials 911, and the police promise to trace the next call. When it comes, they call her back, urging her to get the kids and leave the house immediately. She runs from the home and when the police arrive they tell her that the calls were coming from inside the house and a deranged killer has murdered the children.There are many different variations of this urban legend. In some versions everyone survives, in other versions no one survives, but the basic premise is always the same.Although there are no known cases that specifically match the scenario from that urban legend, there is one particular murder that is thought to be the inspiration for the chilling tale, but you might want to curb your expectations because I can tell you that this episode is going to take us into a true horror story where we discuss two haunting, unsolved murders and the disturbing reality of racial injustice in the southern United States in the 1940s. Sources:The Babysitter Murder: The Story of Janett Christman and Marylou Jenkins from A True Crime Blog & PodcastWho killed Janett Christman? from Columbia Daily TribuneJanett Christman 1950 Missouri from Newspapers.comThe Execution of Floyd Cochran from Columbia Daily TribuneEpisode 146 - Janett Christman from The Trail Went ColdSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

In this episode, we explore the shadowy corners of the haunted homes in the United States. Join us as we uncover the chilling tales behind infamous locations like the Lizzie Borden House, where a gruesome double murder lingers in the air, before we head to the Sorrel Weed House, where fallen soldiers from the Revolutionary War still linger and then we'll end our episode at the Whaley House, a historic mansion plagued by restless spirits. Sources:Whaley House History from The Whaley House MuseumThe Whaley House from San Diego GhostsWhaley House – where ghosts continue to be seen and heard in Old Town from San Diego NewsA Brief History of The Whaley House from When You're HereThe Grim Gallows of the Whaley House from WatcherThe Historic Sorrel-Weed House from Gallivanter ToursThe Sorrel-Weed House: Haunted By Bad History? from GhostSavannah.comThe Suicides at the Sorrel Weed House from Savannah TerrorsThe Horrifying Sorrel-Weed Haunted Mansion from BuzzFeed UnsolvedGhost "Evidence":Lizzie Borden House Hauntings: Accounts from Real People Captured on Film or Photo from US Ghost AdventuresGhost Encounters from The Whaley House Museum Tours:Lizzie Borden HouseThe Sorrel Weed HouseThe Whaley HouseSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

This week, we delve into the chilling mystery of the Borden family murders. This gruesome event, which took place in 1892, has baffled investigators and true crime enthusiasts for over a century. This episode uncovers the intricate family dynamics, peculiar events leading up to the murders, and the controversial trial of Lizzie Borden, who many still believe to be the true perpetrator.Sources: Lizzie Borden: A Woman Accused from Biography"Lizzie Borden Took an Axe" from 48 HoursThe Trial of Lizzie Borden: Chronology from Famous TrialsWhy 19th-Century Axe Murderer Lizzie Borden Was Found Not Guilty from Smithsonian MagazineSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

In this episode we dive into the 47-year saga of the Aggressive Christianity Missionary Training Corps, a militant Christian group that reigned in seclusion, birthing a following filled with punishment and manipulation. We walk through their disturbing practices, from bizarre birthing rituals to prophecies of a divine army, and we discuss the psychology of  cult leaders, cult followers and how cults exercise total control over peoples lives. It's an episode that's as chilling as it is eye-opening. So, buckle up, as we explore, where faith morphs into fanaticism, control disguises as love, and freedom comes at an unthinkable price.Sources:Eight steps to mind control: How cults suck ordinary people in from the New Zealand HeraldThe Oracle's Daughter | Sarah Green escaped her mother's cult 22 years ago. She still thinks about those she left behind from New York Magazine: The CutEx-Members Describe Military-Style Christian Sect Now Accused of Child Abuse from NBC NewsChristian Sect Members Charged With Abusing Children in New Mexico from The New York TimesReligious sect leader sentenced for child abuse released from KRQE NewsNew Mexico sect leader facing sex abuse charges released from AP NewsSeason 1 | Episode 5: Army of God from People Magazine Investigates: CultsSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

On this week's episode of Wicked Within, we plunge into the chilling depths of America's most infamous prisons - Eastern State Penitentiary and the Old Ohio State Reformatory. Walk with us through the eerie corridors, echoing with the tales of solitary confinement, overcrowding, and disembodied whispers, to discover the sinister history that clings to the decaying walls of these haunted institutions.Sources:Ohio State Reformatory from Ohio Exploration SocietyViolent Story of Murderer Robert Daniels at Mansfield Reformatory from Ghost WalksOhio State Reformatory from MediumAbout the Ohio State Reformatory from The Ohio State Reformatory Preservation Society The Phantom Prisoners of Ohio State Penitentiary from BuzzFeed UnsolvedThe Captive Spirits of Eastern State Penitentiary from BuzzFeed UnsolvedTimeline from Eastern State Penitentiary Historic SiteEastern State Penitentiary: A Prison with a Past from Smithsonian MagazineEastern State Reformatory from Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia Season 2 | Episode 6: Eastern State Penitentiary from Ghost AdventuresSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

This week, we unearth John Cannon's journey, from his stern upbringing to his introduction to crime at a tender age, his personal battles with anxiety and isolation, and his checkered love life. We illuminate how this individual, despite his horrifying deeds, could wield a disarming charm that deceived many.We also pay homage to the brave women who dared to outfox him, and delve into the uncertain fate of Suzy Lamplugh, and the subsequent establishment of the Suzy Lamplugh Trust working against abuse and violence.Sources:Shirley Banks' killer John Cannan is making a bid for freedom after almost 35 years in prison from West Somerset FreePressJohn Cannan - Shirley Banks Murder from Murder UKJohn Cannan "The Lady Killer" from Erin Waddell, Breeanne Berlin and Ryan Mank at Radford UniversityThe Unsolved Murder of Sandra Court from MediumThe House for Sale Rapist & Killer from World's Most Evil KillersLearn More About the Suzy Lamplugh TrustSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

Bellevue, Idaho, a tranquil town of just over 2000 residents, is the setting for a bone-chilling true crime case we navigate in this week's episode of Wicked Within. We follow the trail of the 2003 double homicide of Diane and Alan Johnson, a beloved couple with a seemingly perfect life - until their daughter Sarah reported their murder.As we peel back the layers of this eerie case, we dive deep into the Johnsons' lives, the horrifying crime scene, and the perplexing speculations that followed. But the question remains, do these clues lead us to the killer or just deepen the mystery? Sources:Solved, Season 1 | Episode 1: The Devil Within from SolvedSarah Marie Johnson | Double Parricide by an Adolescent Female from Dr. Todd Grande20/20 Season 3 | Episode 47: Love, Interrupted from 20/20See ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

Ever wondered about the chilling tales echoing through the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand? This week, we take you on a haunting journey; unveiling the dark histories etched within New Zealand's stunning vistas. We venture into haunted locales such as Napier Prison and an infamous hotel near the Riccarton Racecourse. Be prepared for spine-chilling accounts of apparitions, slamming doors, and an unsolved murder case that still lingers within the walls. Lastly, we shift focus to visit Larnach Castle, New Zealand's only castle, to reveal its tragic past and terrifying present. Listen in as we recount the ghostly encounters within the castle, including the apparition of William Larnach himself. So, brace yourself, as we journey through these haunting tales that continue to resound through New Zealand's history.Sources:Napier Prison from Heritage New ZealandKereopa Te Rau from Dictionary of New Zealand BiographyThe Ormondville Family Massacre of 1884from Press ReaderGrave Crimes from Victoria University of Wellington LibraryThe Modern History of Larnach Castle from Larnach CastleEarly History of Larnach Castle from Larnach CastleLarnach Castle from The Little House of HorrorsGhost Hunters International Season 3 | Episode 5: Murders and Mysteries from Ghost Hunters InternationalGhost Hunters International Season 3 | Episode 6: Imprisoned Souls from Ghost Hunters InternationalGhost Hunters International Season 1 | Episode 8: Larnach Castle from Ghost Hunters InternationalSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

Every parent's worst nightmare came true for Debbie and Jeremy when their 11-month-old daughter, Lisa, mysteriously vanished from her crib in the middle of the night. In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the chilling events surrounding Lisa's disappearance, recounting the panic-stricken initial hours of the investigation. We discuss the intensive police search efforts, the agonizing wait for Lisa's safe return, and the distressing reality that this case remains a tragic, unsolved mystery.There is a $100,000 reward for Lisa's safe return. You can call (816)474-TIPS (8477) if you have any possible information about her whereabouts. If Lisa is still alive, she will be turning 13 years old on November 11th, 2023. She has blue eyes and naturally blonde hair. You can find age progressed photos of Lisa at ages 3, 5 and 9 in the links below.  Age Progressed Photos:Updated age-progressed picture of Lisa Irwin at 9 from KMBC in 2020Age-progressed photo shows Lisa Irwin at 5 from KMBC in 2016Age progresses photo of Lisa Irwin at 3 from FOX 4 in 2013Find Lisa Irwin Sources:Season 1 | Episode 3: What Happened to Baby Lisa? from People Magazine InvestigatesMissing: Lisa Irwin | Kansas City, MO from UncoveredBaby See ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

Stalking is a horrifying behavior that's often underreported and can be difficult to prove. The experience of Cameron Wallace, a high school student in the '90s, serves as a chilling reminder of the terror stalking can induce. She was haunted by a relentless pursuer, trapped in a waking nightmare that shattered her peace time and again. Despite the horrifying reality of her situation, she had to strive for normality. Adding to the terrifying tapestry of stalking experiences is Jennifer, a special education teacher who was stalked by an old classmate, Jed Waits. Despite her efforts to sever all contact, Jed relentlessly pursued her, even showing up at her workplace unannounced. Jennifer's tragic journey underlines the persistent threat that stalkers pose, often invading every facet of their victims' lives.In the realm of true crime, exploring the terrifying world of stalking offers an insight into the darker corners of human psychology. Through the harrowing tales of Cameron and Jennifer, we are reminded of the real-life horrors that victims endure and the resilience they embody in their fight for survival.Sources:Stalking victim tells of 'cage of panic from The Columbus DispatchFather of Tacoma teacher killed by stalker calls for more action, education to protect victims from King 5Obsessed man shoots, kills teacher from The Seattle TimesIn the Mind of a Stalker from Psychology TodayThe Psychology Behind Stalking from ViceSeason 1 | Episode 6:  Teenage Obsession from Stalked: Someone's WatchingSeason 3 | Episode 3: Good vs Evil from Stalked: Someone's WatchingResources:Stalking from Victims Connect Resource CenterSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

Are you ready to pull back the veil on the eerie tales of hotels with spine-chilling reputations? First, we'll whisk you away to the Stanley Hotel in Estes Valley, Colorado, where luxury meets the uncanny. Next, we travel to the breathtaking but brutal landscape of Alaska, home to the eerie Halsingland Hotel. Finally, we journey to San Antonio, Texas, unveiling the enigmatic history of Emily West and the Emily Morgan Hotel. Hear about Emily West's alluring yet tragic life and her surprising role in the Battle of San Jacinto. Discover the metamorphosis of the Emily Morgan Hotel, from a medical arts building to an office block, and finally to a hotel with a haunted reputation. Sources:Ghost Hunters Season 13 | Episode 5: Alone in Alaska from Ghost HuntersThe Emily Morgan Hotel from River City GhostsHaunted Texas Hotel from The Emily Morgan HotelEmily Morgan from The Emily Morgan Hotel History from Hotel HalsinglandEmily Morgan Hotel from Ghost City ToursSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

Just after 11pm on the evening of May 2nd, 2017, a 911 dispatcher received a call from a man in Cullman, Alabama, saying that his wife had been shot, and he needed emergency medical services sent to his house immediately. Soon after first responders arrived on the scene, 32-year-old Tiffiney Crawford was pronounced dead. Jason told the police that Tiffiney shot herself. But why would the young mom choose to take her own life?Sources:Husband's 911 call key in reaching verdict in Alabama mom's murder, says juror from CBS NewsJason Crawford found guilty of murder from The Cullman TribuneCrawford trial: Testimony begins from The Cullman TribuneCrawford trial: Day 3 from The Cullman TribuneCrawford trial: Day 4 from The Cullman TribuneHusband Cannot Explain Cheating Wife's Suspicious Death | Jason and Tiffiney Crawford Case Analysis from Dr. Todd GrandeThe Mysterious Death of Tiffiney Crawford from 48 HoursSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

Between the years 1985 and 1988, 7 young Black women in South Central Los Angeles were murdered by an unknown killer. When his 8th victim miraculously survived a harrowing attack, police doubled down their investigation and it appeared as though the killer had stopped his murder spree. But then, in 2002, 13 years after the last attack, DNA evidence found at the murder scene of 15 year old Princess Berthomieux linked her murder to the 7 other murders in the 1980s, and police realized that the unknown killer was out for blood yet again. Sources:‘Grim Sleeper' Serial Killer: Everything You Need to Know from RollingStone'Grim Sleeper': 7 Things to Know After Lonnie Franklin's Death from People Magazine'Grim Sleeper' serial killer Lonnie Franklin Jr. found dead in prison cell from ABC NewsPeople Magazine Investigates | Season 1 | Episode 9: The Grim Sleeper from People Magazine Investigates World's Most Evil Killers | Season 5 | Episode 5: Lonnie David Franklin from World's Most Evil KillersVictims of the Grim Sleeper from CNNGrim Sleeper's victims were vulnerable, young and at times ignored from the LA TimesSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

Like many people, many of my favorite summertime memories can be traced back to local lakes. I love swimming, boating, paddle boarding and just relaxing on the shores of a serene lake with a beautiful view. But if you look closely, under the surface, some lakes may not be as serene as they first appear, and you'll find yourself wondering if that thing that brushes your leg in the water was a fish or if it was the fingers of a soul that was lost to the lake.Sources: Gardner Lake in Connecticut Has an Underwater Ghost House from Only in Your StateHaunted Lake from Monadnock Ledger-TranscriptFrancestown's Haunted Lake from New Hampshire Magazine Haunted Waters from Sentinel SourceThe Frigid Haunting of Lake Crescent from Adventures in the OutdoorsThis Long Island Lake Is Said To Carry And Ancient Curse And According To The Locals, It's True from The TravelLegends of Lake Ronkonkoma from LongIsland.comThe haunted tale that keeps Long Island locals out of this lake from The New York PostThe Most Controversial & Haunted Lake in America: GA's Lake Lanier from Style BlueprintA Georgia lake's dark and deadly history has some people seeing ghosts from CNNMysterious Disappearances Haunt Georgia Lake from The UnXplainedIs Lake Lanier Haunted? Exploring the Legends of Georgia's Infamous Lake from Where Tiana TravelsLake Lanier from Southern GothicSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

Lewis Clark Valley spans the area from Lewiston, Idaho to Clarkston, Washington and lies at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers. The area is often referred to as the gateway to Hell's Canyon and offers a ton of recreational opportunities like rafting, swimming, camping, wine tasting and much more. Today, it's hard to imagine anything less than fun and games in Lewis Clark Valley, but in the late 1970s and early 80s, the valley was the site of 5 mysterious murders and disappearances which have been attributed to an unknown person or persons, frequently referred to as the Snake River Killer.Sources:People Magazine Investigates - Season 6, Episode 4: Valley of Death from People Magazine InvestigatesLewis Clark Valley Serial Murders: Five People Killed or Missing from The Crime WireA String Of Disappearances In Rural Idaho Remain A Mystery Four Decades Later from Investigation Discovery See ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

On January 23rd, 1897, Elva Zona Heaster Shue was found dead in her home. At first, Zona's death was thought to be a tragic incident blamed on childbirth or a heart defect, but just a month after her death the true cause of her death would be brought to light in a strange and unexpected way. Sources:The Greenbrier Ghost from Appalachian HistoryThe full tale of West Virginia's remarkable Greenbrier Ghost from West Virginia ExplorerThe Greenbrier Ghost from Greenbrier Valley, West VirginiaSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

Crater Lake is the only national park in the state of Oregon. It features beautiful views, a pristine, blue lake, fascinating geological attractions and more than its fair share of untimely deaths. Today, we're going to go into a brief history of Crater Lake and discuss some of the tragic and often mysterious deaths that have happened in the park. Sources:Smith Brothers Chronology of Crater Lake - Deaths at Crater Lake National Park from the Crater Lake Institute Medford News - 1968 from Southern Oregon Historical SocietyThe Crater Lake murders and the 9-fingered man from the Mail TribuneCounty helped stop Mountain Murder Mob from The Union Sammy Boehlke still missing at/near Crater Lake National Park from Missing NPF‘Ridiculous' number of missing kids in Oregon from KOIN 6See ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

Wales has a long and interesting history filled with its own lore and legend. But even apart from King Arthur and the ancient Celtic gods, the country of Wales is full of interesting tales of war, heartbreak and death. Today we're going to be discussing some of those stories as we explore Carew Castle, Castle, Margam Castle, Nanteos Mansion and Bodelwyddan Castle.Sources:Historic Hauntings - Season 1, Episode 3: Wales from Amazon Margam Castle – Murder & Ghosts! from Adelaide's Haunted HorizonsThe Lady of Gwydir Castle from North Walces.comMargam Castle from Parc Gweldig Margam County ParkHauntings at Nanteos from Nanteos HistoryBodelwyddan Castle from Castrum to Castle GHI Season 1, Episode 1: Evil Unearthed from Ghost Hunters InternationalGHI Season 1, Episode 11: Shattered Spirit from Ghost Hunters InternationalGHI Season 2, Episode 15: Sweeney Todd from Ghost Hunters InternationalLiam Dutton nails pronouncing Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch from Channel 4 NewsMorfydd Clark Recites the 29-Letter Welsh Alphabet from The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

On February 6, 1986, the town of Selden, New York was shaken by the murder of James Pierson. The investigation revealed an excess of possible suspects and numerous motives, but no one could have predicted the series of events that led to his death. Sources:People Magazine Investigates: Cheerleader and the Hitman - Season 4, Episode 9 from People Magazine InvestigatesMurder on Long Island from The New York Times Cheryl Pierson Cuccio on Marrying Boyfriend After Dad's Killing from People Magazine Incest, Murder and a Miracle: The True Story Behind the Cheryl Person Murder-for-Hire Deadlines by Cheryl Cuccio, Robert Cuccio and Morgan St. JamesSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

Darlie and Darin Routier had been high school sweethearts and were married shortly after Darlie graduated. Soon after they married, their first son, Devon was born. A little over a year later, their second son, Damon was born and in 1995, they had their third and final son Drake. In 1996, Darin made a living selling computer parts, and Darlie helped him manage the finances for their business. They had the big, iconic Texas home and, based on all accounts from family, friends and neighbors, the Routiers had a close, loving family. But on the night of June 6th, 1996 this happy family of 5 was torn apart by an unimaginable act of violence. Sources:The Darlie Routier Case from darliefacts.com Darlie Routier: Wrongfully Convicted of Murdering Her Children from The Crime WireReasonable Doubt: Texas from MediumSometimes Mother Doesn't Know Best from Real Crime on YouTubeLuminol from Forensic ScienceDarlie Routier Case from Dr. Todd GrandeSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

New Orleans is considered to be one of the most haunted cities in the United States. New Orleans' unique geographic and ecological features would make it interesting on its own but when you add in a lot of morbid history you've got a perfect recipe for hauntings. In this episode we cover Jackson Square, the Hotel Provincial, the LaLaurie Mansion and the Hotel Monteleone. Sources:Haunted New Orleans: Southern Spirits, Garden District Ghosts and Vampire Venues by Bonnye StuartHistory of New Orleans from Visit New OrleansJackson Square turns 300: How the heart of the city was born on a muddy parade grounds from Nola.comThe Spooky Side of New Orleans from PorticoMadame Delphine LaLaurie from Ghost City ToursHow Madame LaLaurie Turned Her New Orleans Mansion Into A House Of Horrors from All That's Interesting The Lalaurie Mansion from New Orleans HistoricalRecommend NOLA Tour Companies:Ghost City ToursSpectral City ToursSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

On Wednesday, July 7th, 2021, 23 year old Chandler Halderson walked into the Dane County Sheriff's station to report his parents missing. He told detectives that his parents had planned to go to their family cabin for the 4th of July holiday, but they had intended to return on Monday, and he still hadn't heard from them. At first, it seemed as though his parents might have become lost or stranded in the woods or had perhaps gotten into an accident on their way to or from the cabin. But as the missing persons case started to unfold it quickly became clear that Bart and Krista Halderson's disappearance was not an accident. Sources:The Snapchat Clue from 48 HoursThe Shame of Deception from Dr. Todd GrandeChandler Halderson sentenced to life without possibility of parole from  WMTV NBC 15An inside look at the Chandler Halderson case from CBS News‘I believed his parents were missing:' Former girlfriend of Chandler Halderson testifies from Channel 3000See ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

At first the May 22rd, 1918 double murder of Catherine and Joseph Maggio on Magnolia Street in New Orleans seemed to be a family matter. Joseph's brother Andrew was the one to discover the bloody crime scene and he was soon arrested under suspicion of murder. But when police failed to find a motive or evidence linking Andrew to the crime, they were forced to let him go. Little did they know that these were the first of a series of brutal attacks that would plague the city of New Orleans for the next 18 months.Sources:The Terrifying Axeman of New Orleans from BuzzFeed UnsolvedThe Axeman of New Orleans: The Killer Who Loved Jazz from BiographicsThe Axeman of New Orleans Preyed on Italian Immigrants from Smithsonian MagazineThe Axeman of New Orleans from Legends of America The Axeman of New Orleans from The Ministry of HistoryLouisiana and the 1918-1919 Pandemic from Influenza Encyclopedia Current Murder Rates in New Orleans:Why New Orleans Has the Highest Murder Rate in America from the Wall Street JournalNew Orleans Now the Nation's Murder Capital from NBC NewsGreat Tours to Check Out When You Visit New Orleans: French Quarter Hauntings and History from Spectral City ToursGarden District Secrets and Scandals from Spectral City ToursThe Killers and Thrillers Tour from Ghost City ToursManchac Magic Kayak Swamp Tours from Wild Louisiana ToursSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com