Let's Talk About The Facts
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsA podcast about cold cases, bizarre phenomena, and the wildest stories I felt like researching.
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The Arlington Hotel
August 11, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 90.1 MBFrom gangsters to ghouls, the Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs, Arkansas has had a very interesting history. Matthew Robinson joins for a historical tale of who could haunt the halls of this bathhouse and resort destination, and what other goings on there might be lurking in the halls of the third iteration of the structure after being rebuilt twice from disastrous misfortune takes down the first two.
UPDATE - Two Cases
August 04, 2022 13:00 - 30 minutes - 56.7 MBWhat a refreshing change! We have the pleasure of updating you on the movement of two cases that we covered at the start of the show! Kicking off season three, Nate Ruegger joins to update the movement since our episodes on the case of Jam Master J and the disappearance of Morgan Nick.
REMIX - The Tromp Family Vacation
July 28, 2022 13:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBFor the last of our trip down memory’s memory lane to prepare for Season 3, I dragged Mike along for a wild trip to outback. An Australian family of five mysteriously disappeared during a tech-free road-trip in the Australian outback in 2016. Even stranger is that the family members turned up one-by-one after a week-long journey of more than 1,600km (995 miles). The spellbinding mystery that captivated Australia culminated with a police investigation and two of them placed in psychiatric care.
REMIX - Island of the Dolls
July 21, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBStill counting down to Season 3, we have to get spooky. During one of our spooky seasons, we took a virtual trip to Mexico and had a chat about one of their creepiest locations. How did it come to be, and why is it still there? Was this a labor of love, or was the inhabitant of the island keeping spirits at bay? 2,200 dolls hang on the Island of the Dolls. Tune in as Kelly and I discuss the possibilities of how this island came to be, and what more there is to learn about this part of Mexico ...
REMIX - The Life, Murder, and Legacy of Jam Master Jay
July 14, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBOn our way to Season 3, we would be remiss to not look back at the time spent with our remarkable guest, Francois the Great from Luminary Sounds, when he joined us to tell the story of Jam Master Jay and the undeniable legacy he left on the music industry. Though Jam Master Jay’s murder has been unsolved since 2002, recent developments had coincidentally happened close to the time of our recording. Join us as we jump into the story, pose theories, and talk about the profound art that Jam Mas...
REMIX - The Los Felix Murder House
July 07, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBThe Facts are back! As we dust off the cobwebs, we’ve pulled out some friend-favorites to get the mood right for an all new season of questions without answers! This was one of our first episodes, Tinseltown’s own murder mansion turned time capsule is a story of local legend. After lying dormant for over sixty years, this strange house has its own story to tell, and we’ll dive into all of the details as Alex joins the windy roads and finds out exactly when Spaghettios debuted!
REMIX - The Los Feliz Murder House
July 07, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBThe Facts are back! As we dust off the cobwebs, we’ve pulled out some friend-favorites to get the mood right for an all new season of questions without answers! This was one of our first episodes, Tinseltown’s own murder mansion turned time capsule is a story of local legend. After lying dormant for over sixty years, this strange house has its own story to tell, and we’ll dive into all of the details as Alex joins the windy roads and finds out exactly when Spaghettios debuted!
Christmas Chrimes: The Covina Santa Massacre
December 17, 2021 15:06 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBOn Christmas Eve 2006, an angry man took the lives of many people at the Christmas party at his former in-law's house while wearing a Santa suit and carrying a package to disguise his weapons. Listen in as guest Nate Ruegger weighs in on what went on to lead up to this night, the tragic deaths of the party-goers, and the aftermath.
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
November 06, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBSeason 3 is still alive and kicking! Grab the tissues as we jump into a story where every single turn could have been avoided and countless lives could have been saved, but to save money, people were viewed as a useless commodity. To lighten the heaviness that we bring you, we follow up with a personal anecdote from our guest, Rhona, about how her neighbor set their house on fire and her immediate response. Special appearances and huffs by Amie the Dog.
REMIX - 10 Urban Legends
October 25, 2021 21:29 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBWe welcome in Season 3 with a re-release of last year's spooky season fave, our 10 Urban Legends discussed and debunked. With guest Kelly Larson, we patchworked ten stories together and discussed if there was a basis in reality or a total fabrication of overactive imaginations. Did we make this a game? Of course! Join in and see if you can get 10/10! Tweet us @talkabtfacts and maybe we'll send out #hauntedornaunted stickers this time!
Three Billboards Outside of Vidor, Texas
August 30, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBThis week, Elizabeth and Nate discuss the case that inspired the film, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Is it a mystery, or is it a clear misuse of power? Stay tuned after the story if you're a Disney fan! We went to Disney, and it was Elizabeth's first trip! Accompanied by Nate + many other pod guests, we braved the park and we talk about our exciting adventure! Tweet us what your favorite ride/experience is!
The Boys on the Tracks
July 22, 2021 13:00 - 58 minutes - 49.9 MBThis week, Elizabeth tells yet another Arkansan tale of unsolved proportions, the Boys on the Tracks. Yanked from the 1980s archives, this story takes twists and turns from potential CIA involvement to police cover up. Whatever truly happened it still unknown. Nate Ruegger joins us all once again to find out what we know so far about this 30+ year old cold case.
The Glico-Morinaga Case & the Monster With 21 Faces
July 15, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBNate Ruegger is back again, and this time presents a case of Japanese confectionary confusion that only the 1980s can give! Get ready for the twists and turns, the ups and downs, the zigs and zags, told only in the way that Nate can tell, as we buckle up for safety on this absolutely bizarre and unprecedented case from the unsolved archives in the Japanese police history.
The Texarkana Moonlight Murders
June 23, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBGet ready for the most chaotic storytelling yet! Shea Fairaday joins to talk about the Texarkana Moonlight Murders after an accidental hiatus of the LTATF team. Never caught, the Moonlight Murders were the source of many pop culture inspiration, but let's talk about the madness behind the media!
The Mandela Effect
May 21, 2021 04:04 - 48 minutes - 41.3 MBWhen did Nelson Mandela die? What in the Beren-sh*t is it? What do you mean there's news about the Lindbergh baby? Play along with Von and myself to see if you've fallen victim to one of the many common misconceptions, or if you're on the theory of an alternate universe, examples that there is a glitch in the Matrix!
Annabelle & Robert the Doll
May 17, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBHave you ever found yourself afraid of a toy, or looking at something lifelike for too long, thinking it blinked? Or having you seen the films of the Annabelle series or Child's Play? Well, today I bring to you, and our barely willing guest Von, the true stories behind them, the real Annabelle doll and the 117 year old OG doll of crime, Robert the Doll. Do you believe in ghost stories and haunted dolls? Whether or not you do, these stories might make you think twice before looking at the u...
The Mishandling of the Kristin Smart Disappearance
May 06, 2021 12:38 - 50 minutes - 42.1 MBIn 1996, Kristin Smart was a 19-year-old Stockton, CA native and freshman at the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. She would last be seen walking home from a party then vanish entire. The decades-long case captivated the nation, and has received renewed interest with the 2021 arrest of a suspect, Paul Flores and his father, Ruben. Paul Flores was a person of interest from practically day one, but perhaps worst of all - the campus police did not believe the reports of...
The Sorrel-Weed House
April 22, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 34.7 MBOn one edge of Madison Square in Savannah, GA sits one of its finest – and most infamous – Southern architectural achievements – The Sorrel Weed House. The amber-colored home is shaped in a Greek revival aesthetic has evoked strong feelings in locals and tourists alike for decades in Savannah’s Historic District. Those emotions are largely rooted in the rumored supernatural events, and confirmed historical ones, that have given Sorrel-Weed House it’s air of mystery.
Etan Patz, Adam Walsh, & Milk Carton Kids
April 15, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 104 MBIt may seem like a dated cliché now, but the idea behind putting missing children on milk cartons was a huge advancement in how the United States finds missing and exploited children. This tactic was a stepping stone to laws like Amber Alerts and photos in newspaper ads. Etan Patz’s disappearance was ultimately solved, but still left many questions around the guilt of his convicted killer. Adam Walsh was abducted from a Sears department store and later found murdered, but there are still ques...
The Tromp Family Vacation
April 08, 2021 13:00 - 53 minutes - 44.1 MBAn Australian family of five mysteriously disappeared during a tech-free road-trip in the Australian outback in 2016. Even stranger is that the family members turned up one-by-one after a week-long journey of more than 1,600km (995 miles). The spellbinding mystery that captivated Australia culminated with a police investigation and two of them placed in psychiatric care.
The Disappearance of Charles Southern & Conscious Development of Body, Mind, and Soul
March 25, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBJoin Tilly & Susan Bridges as they journey with me into the world of the 1970s & 80s in Dallas, Texas... where a cult formed by a woman best known as Terri Hoffman would have unbelievable deaths circulating around around her before long. Conscious Development of Body, Mind, and Soul was Terri's brain child, but when members were either too close or ready to leave... you'd better tune in to hear what happens.
Bones in the Boathouse
March 11, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 25.8 MBIn 1976, skeletal remains are found inside of a canoe of a photographer who resided in the Grand Canyon for over 50 years. The question is, did these remains have anything to do with the disappearance of a couple that stopped by the photographer's studio during their honeymoon in the late 1920s? Join us for a unique story-ception, a story within a story, as recommended by one of our faithful listeners!
FACT OR FICTION: The Hill Alien Abduction of 1961
March 04, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBSkylar Presents: An (alleged) Alien Abduction from 1961 to an unaware Elizabeth. What the collective conscious knows to be the shape and form of an "extraterrestrial" comes from the account of Barney and Betty Hill. Take a listen, and let us know what you think! Skylar presents a great theory, but Elizabeth isn't willing to buy it. Where do you sit? And next week, we'll find out if our resident alien expert/avoidant Von weighs in on this "butter crisis" Skylar mentions at the top of the epi...
The Vanished Crew of the Mary Celeste
February 25, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBThis week, take a look at the 1867 story of the Mary Celeste and what happened to her missing crew. I can tell you where the Mary Celeste came from, how she came to be in the middle of the Atlantic, and who hauled her into shore once found abandoned... but only you can decide for yourself which of these many theories could be the most plausible, or if there is something else that could explain this over 150 year old mystery.
The Forgotten West Memphis Three (Part Two)
February 18, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 93.5 MB[NOTE: This is Part Two to The Robin Hood Hills Murders (Part One) Episode. For a complete story, make sure to listen to it first before this.] Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelly are behind bars for a crime that has no physical evidence tying them to it. Rachael Hip-Flores joins me as we go through 1999-2011, then the case as it stands today. Justice one day will be served.
Teeny Episode - Robin Hood Hills Murders Listener Interview
February 18, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 22.9 MBA sample of what the Patreon will be offering, I interview Rachael Hip-Flores before we record Part Two of our two-part series on the West Memphis three. As Rachael had no knowledge of the case, we discussed her thoughts and feelings after having taken some time to digest her initial feelings, and how she feels about the upcoming information she'd soon learn. Episodes like this and more will become available on the Patreon! Smaller cases, oddities, and interesting but short stories will be ...
The Robin Hood Hills Murders (Part One)
February 11, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBAnd we're back! Season 2 premiere with the first of the West Memphis 3 & The Forgotten West Memphis 3 episodes deep diving into the case, the trials, and the aftermath, but also how a killer could still be on the loose after all this time. Part One discusses the murders of 3 young boys (content warning) and the following criminal trials of three teenagers immediately accused of Satanic activity with no evidence to support it.
The Death of Mitrice Richardson
January 21, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBMitrice Richardson was a young, twenty-four year old Black woman who had one fateful encounter with the Lost Hills Sheriff's Station that would result in her disappearance and untimely death. Every single event could have prevented. Defunding the Police has been on many of our minds, and with that comes considering how that could have benefitted with the spreading of responsibility.
The Case of Brandon Bernard
December 31, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 92 MBThe end of 2020 brought to light the case of Brandon Bernard, a man who was sentenced to death at just eighteen years old. Skylar Ezell joins to tell the story of the original crime, the updates, and we discuss the disparities of "punishment" in the judicial system. Justice is not blind, and as we say goodbye to 2020 forever, we should say goodbye to "normal" as before. The new normal is coming, and change is imminent.
Christmas Chrimes: The Ramsey Murder Mystery (Part Two)
December 24, 2020 14:37 - 1 hour - 101 MBRaw and uncut, the same bunch from Part One discuss their thoughts on the "top suspects" of the media and police, then discuss the culture of surrounding child abduction, targeting of girls and young women, and what we can do to challenge the failing process of putting blame on victims and instead enforcing public safety knowledge regardless of gender or sexual identity. Also, Justin turns into a Robot for a while.
The Ramsey Murder Mystery (Part One)
December 18, 2020 23:40 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBThis year, we're finishing off Christmas Chrimes with the good ol' classic, Jonbenét Ramsey. On our very first panel episode, veterans Rachael Hip-Flores and Kelly Larson are joined with newcomer Justin Plasket to listen to the facts of the chrime, ask questions, and process the information now as adults as the four of us are either the same age or close to that of the young American pageant queen. However, next week we'll discuss suspects, theories, and how growing up through sensationalized...
Christmas Chrimes: The Ramsey Murder Mystery (Part One)
December 18, 2020 23:40 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBThis year, we're finishing off Christmas Chrimes with the good ol' classic, Jonbenét Ramsey. On our very first panel episode, veterans Rachael Hip-Flores and Kelly Larson are joined with newcomer Justin Plasket to listen to the facts of the chrime, ask questions, and process the information now as adults as the four of us are either the same age or close to that of the young American pageant queen. However, next week we'll discuss suspects, theories, and how growing up through sensationalized...
The 12 Chrimes of Christmas
December 10, 2020 14:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBFor Holiday Fun, Elizabeth brings on Facts veteran Kelly Larson to discuss some Christmas Chrimes across the United States, having Kelly try to guess what state some of these wacky misadventures happened in. Come join and see if you can figure out if you can beat Kelly's score!
Christmas Chrimes: The Missing Sodder Children
December 03, 2020 13:38 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBToday we venture into one of the scariest unsolved Christmas Chrimes from 1945, the unsolved case of the 5 Sodder Children who may or may not have perished in a house fire. I discuss the story with West Virginia native, JJ, who has never heard it before. We come to a conclusion which is all to common today, but we're interested to hear what you all may think! Tweet us!
The Trail of Tears
November 30, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 92 MBThis is our fourth Native American Heritage month episode, as promised! Nick joins today as we discuss the true and actual history of the Trail of Tears, what is taught in school, and the reality of what is happening in Native communities today.
15 Badass Native American Heroes
November 26, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBDon't let high school history books teach you that Native American heroes are relegated to the 1700s-1800s. Native Americans have affected foundational society for many, many years, but as a collective society, we can't pull their names out of our memory. We know why, but that's no excuse not to take the time and celebrate amazing heroes who have accomplished incredible things WITHIN THIS CENTURY. Leslie Grant joins as my guest, and we want you to come along on this journey of discovering he...
No More Stolen Sisters
November 19, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBMissing and Murdered Indigenous Women is an epidemic across the United States and Canada. In Canada, it's even considered a genocide. So far, this violation of human rights is flying under the radar of mass media, so it is time to make some noise. Kelly Larson joins to discuss two cases, one solved and one not, as we commit to continue to make noise for this cause. Learn more and donate at https://www.nativewomenswilderness.org/
Hawai'i Never Wanted to Be a State
November 12, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBOne of the American school system's best kept secrets is how the state of Hawaii joined the union. Did you know that it was originally a sovereign kingdom? Join VonDexter Montegut II in learning about the incredible Last Queen of Hawai'i and, as he phrased, "This Anthology of Caucasity."
Eastern State Penitentiary & Criminal Justice Reform
October 29, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBThe last episode of Spooky Season and just before the 2020 Election... I felt like it was important to hit something critical in American - Criminal Justice Reform. Along with one of the most haunted prisons in the United States, Rachael Hip-Flores joins me to discuss how far we haven't come in almost two hundred years in treating inmates, and how important it is this election to make sure we really take a close look at who is running.
The Circleville Letters
October 22, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBWith Gia and my trusty dog Amy on board, we dive into Circleville, Ohio where an anonymous letter writer lead to a death, the possibly wrongful imprisonment of an innocent man, and fear-mongering that plagued a city for at least two decades. Join us, and perhaps you could help US share some conjecture about this unsolved mystery!
10 Urban Legends
October 15, 2020 14:02 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBKelly Larson is back again, and welcome to our very first Patchwork Episode! Today we present ten urban legends and see if there is a basis in reality that they stem from, or if they are a total fabrication of overactive imaginations. Join the game and see if you can get 10/10!
Island of the Dolls
October 08, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBThis week, we head down to Mexico and discuss one of their creepiest locations. How did it come to be, and why is it still there? Was this a labor of love, or was the inhabitant of the island keeping spirits at bay? 2,200 dolls hang on the Island of the Dolls. Tune in as Kelly and I discuss the possibilities of how this island came to be, and what more there is to learn about this part of Mexico City's history.
The Cecil Hotel
October 01, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBContent Warning: Suicide The Cecil Hotel is often referred to as one of the most haunted hotels in America. This week, Nate Ruegger joins to discuss the very interested history of the known deaths within the walls of the Cecil, the area surrounding, and the famous tenants that have walked the halls. Nate and I decide whether or not the Cecil is haunted or if it has had an unlucky domino fall of fate.
The Sallie House
September 24, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBAddison Peacock from the Cryptid Keeper (and many other podcast) joins in to hear about the Sallie House, one of the many America's most haunted houses. Join in the wild antics of "Sallie" and plausible theories into what makes this house so terrifying, but don't forget those skepticles!
The Life, Murder, and Legacy of Jam Master Jay
September 17, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 79 MBFrancois the Great from Luminary Sounds joins me today to tell the story of Jam Master Jay and the absolutely undeniable legacy he left on the music industry. Though Jam Master Jay's murder has been unsolved since 2002, recent developments have happened and indictments have been served. Join us as we jump into the story, pose theories, and talk about the profound art that Jam Master Jay and Run-D.M.C. produced.
Fact or Fiction: The Travis Walton Experience
September 10, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBPut on those tin foil hats, because I'm taking Von on an alien abduction! We talk about the story of a 1975 alien abduction, the known facts surrounding, and read quotes from the abductee himself! I hope that tin foil hat is ready for fun!
The Los Feliz Murder House
September 03, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBTinseltown's own murder mansion turned time capsule is a story of local legend. After laying dormant for over sixty years, this strange house has its own story to tell, and we'll dive into all of the details as Alex joins the windy roads and finds out exactly when Spaghettios debuted!
The Wrongful Death of Andre Jones
August 27, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBAlex and Von join me as we investigate the death of Andre Jones in a Mississippi jail after being questionably arrested, which is only one of many cases that make up a nearly six year period of unresolved deaths by hanging labeled as suicides. Andre Jones was a young Black man who was on his way to take his girlfriend home after visiting his parents, and a "routine" traffic stop would send his life out of control. We discuss the events leading up, the fall out, and what has happened as far ...
Who Put Bella in the Wych-Elm?
August 20, 2020 13:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBThis week, we venture into a favorite category of many: conspiracy theories! A skeleton in the woods, found by young school boys. Could she have been a German spy, the victim of a ritual, or just an unfortunate woman who someone wanted gone? Who is “Bella” from inside of the Wych-Elm?
The Disappearance of Morgan Nick
August 13, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBWe're kicking off the podcast with a 25 year old cold case! A young girl disappears at a ball park in Arkansas. I discuss those facts and the possible leads, Stranger Danger, and more with the most delightful guest, Alex Brown!