Mystified
71 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago -A podcast exploring strange and unusual stories that are sure to make your brain tingle. From aliens to crime scenes, we bring you some interesting tales. We don't take ourselves too seriously, and we hope you will grab a drink and join us for a laugh or maybe a scare or two
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Mystified PRIDE: Jackie Shane
June 27, 2023 03:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB1960's R and B Soul Sister Jackie Shane was a black trans woman living her life and belting out hit songs. She is an Icon and we are in awe. Join us as we talk about this remarkable woman. Support the show
La Dama Del Silencio: Not Good Lucha Things
June 20, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBJoin us as we take a trip south of the border to take a look one of Mexico's most sensational cases; the wild story of La Dama Del Silencio and her alleged alter ego, the brutal La Mataviejitas. Support the show
When The Remedy Is Worse Than The Disease: Medicine, Love, And Murder
June 06, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBHelen Potts had the unfortunate luck of falling in love with the wrong man. This led to her short life being riddled with secrets, betrayals, and murder. Join us as we cover the story of tragic young love and the things awful things people will do to escape it. Support the show
James Scott: When The Levee Broke
May 29, 2023 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBNatural disasters are becoming common place in the world today, but in 1993 that wasn't the case. One of the largest natural and economical disasters happened and believe it or not but one man was blamed. Sit back and enjoy this wild story. Support the show
Bela Kiss: Sweetheart Scammer of Yore
May 22, 2023 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBWelcome back to Mystified! We are so excited to start season 4 with you. To kick it off we are talking about the infamous Bela Kiss and his sweetheart scam that turned to murder. Support the show
A Joke To Die For- The Murder of Elvira
July 21, 2022 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBIn 1847, a joke went to far and lives were lost. But who is to blame? The jokester or the person whom the joke was played on. Lets beat the heat, grab a cold drink and listen to a chilling tale. Support the show
A Joke To Die For- The Murder of Elvira
July 21, 2022 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBIn 1847, a joke went to far and lives were lost. But who is to blame? The jokester or the person whom the joke was played on. Lets beat the heat, grab a cold drink and listen to a chilling tale. Support the show
Blood and Booze: The St Valentine's Day Massacre
June 10, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBIts the 1920's and mobs rule the streets of Chicago. It all came to a bloody climax on February 14th, 1929 when 7 men were gunned down. Was Scarface involved or was it random? Join us as we retell the days of the mob during prohibition. Support the show
Blood and Booze: The St Valentine's Day Massacre
June 10, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBIts the 1920's and mobs rule the streets of Chicago. It all came to a bloody climax on February 14th, 1929 when 7 men were gunned down. Was Scarface involved or was it random? Join us as we retell the days of the mob during prohibition. Support the show
UFOs in the desert
May 27, 2022 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBHey! Thanks for joining us on this episode as we discuss the alien craze from the 1990s. Are you an alien fan? Do you think they would visit our little planet? Join us as we cover sightings in the desert and reports of alien pranks. Support the show
UFOs in the desert
May 27, 2022 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBHey! Thanks for joining us on this episode as we discuss the alien craze from the 1990s. Are you an alien fan? Do you think they would visit our little planet? Join us as we cover sightings in the desert and reports of alien pranks. Support the show
Missing in East Texas: The disappearance of Brandi Wells
May 13, 2022 22:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBOn August 3nd 2006, Brandi Wells stepped out of a night club and disappeared. Her case is tragic and sadly very common. There is surveillance evidence and some leads that all seem to lead nowhere. What happened to Brandi? Join us as we go through and try to bring attention to this unsolved disappearance. Support the show
Pardon Me While I Burst Into Blue Flames
April 29, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBFire is wild, random unexplained fires are ultra wild. Join us as we discuss fire spooks, spontaneous human combustion, and unexplained mysterious blue flames. Where do they come from? Why does it always happen to older people? Tune in and let's get lit! BONUS!- After the outro we have a little bonus for you. Enjoy. https://www.history.com/news/is-spontaneous-human-combustion-real https://wizzley.com/haunted-antigonish-ghost/ Unexplained Mysteries of the 20th Century by: Janet and Coli...
Mystified in Five: The Queen of Wax Horror
April 26, 2022 22:00 - 8 minutes - 6.08 MBMadam Tussaud was an intriguing figure and lived a macabre and interesting life. Tune in as Steven tells you the legends and facts that surround this amazing woman who created horrors in wax. **Enjoy this mini-sode where we mystify you with tales of the strange and unusual in five minutes. ** You like this and want to hear more? Let us know at mystifiedpod.com Support the show
Episode 1 Do Over, Part 2 Bizarre Disappearences Keith Reinhard
April 22, 2022 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBHey its us again, We know our first episode is hard to listen to, but we cover two great stories. So here is the do-over part 2. Today we cover the strange case of Keith Reinhard. His disappearance is one of many strange tales from the small town of Silver Plume. Was it a case of character development gone to far? Or a much sinister plot? Lets discuss! Keith Reinhard | Unsolved Mysteries Wiki | Fandom Tom Young | Unsolved Mysteries Wiki | Fandom Colorado Semi-Ghost Town....Silver Plume a ...
Episode 1 Do Over, Bizarre Disappearences Brian Shaffer
April 15, 2022 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBHey! We know our first episode is hard to listen to, but we cover two great stories. So here is the do-over. Today we cover the strange case of Brian Shaffer, the guy who may have pulled the greatest April Fools prank ever. He walked into a bar and vanished. https://www.columbusmonthly.com/news/20190422/from-archives-what-happened-to-brian-shaffer https://614now.com/2019/news/unsolved-ohio-the-bizarre-disappearance-of-brian-shaffer-from-ugly-tuna https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappea...
Episode 1 Do Over, Bizarre Disappearences Brian Shaffer
April 15, 2022 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBHey! We know our first episode is hard to listen to, but we cover two great stories. So here is the do-over. Today we cover the strange case of Brian Shaffer, the guy who may have pulled the greatest April Fools prank ever. He walked into a bar and vanished. https://www.columbusmonthly.com/news/20190422/from-archives-what-happened-to-brian-shaffer https://614now.com/2019/news/unsolved-ohio-the-bizarre-disappearance-of-brian-shaffer-from-ugly-tuna https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappea...
From Possession to Murder
April 08, 2022 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBCan a possession lead to murder? Can you trust the so called experts? Do they have the best intentions or are they just there for the money and notoriety? We ask all these questions and more on this episode of Mystified. **Correction for this episode- Mary is 9 years old in 1981 and is Debbie's cousin. https://allthatsinteresting.com/arne-cheyenne-johnson https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/conjuring-the-devil-made-me-do-it-and-arne-johnsons-trial https://apnews.com/article/entertainmen...
Terror at the Wax Museum
April 01, 2022 20:00 - 52 minutes - 36.5 MBWelcome to Season 3 of Mystified. Pull up a chair, grab a drink, and snuggle in because we have a great mystery for you. Oil tycoons, lovely daughters, and a murder that shocked everyone. Join us for Terror at the Wax Museum. Support the show
Creatures Of The Night
October 16, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBIt's October and time to talk about spooky creatures that go bump in the night. Tonight we tell you about two of our favorite monsters, that seeing them is only the beginning of the terror. https://wchstv.com/news/local/man-photographs-creature-that-resembles-legendary-mothman-of-point-pleasant https://www.athensmessenger.com/news/mothman-myth-rooted-in-messenger-reporters-work/article_eae63596-c338-576c-97b2-3c445379ad1c.html https://www.scarymommy.com/la-lechuza/ https://backpackerverse...
The Tragic Case Of Kevin Bacon
September 28, 2021 01:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBWARNING: This episode is graphic and has descriptions of mutilation. Kevin Bacon was a man who was looking for a distraction. What he found so so much worse. This crime could have been avoided, should have been avoided. There are a few episodes that actively make me angry while reviewing them. This is one. Please listen to victims when they speak up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKG8wvXT79M&t=0s&ab_channel=MLive https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/grindr-murder-ke...
The Murdered Marys
September 18, 2021 02:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBHave you ever met someone with the same name as you? What if that simple coincidence caused your death? On this episode we explore the mystery of the murdered Marys and ask the question: Was it mistaken identity or happenstance? Grab a stick drink and a soft blanket, its time to get Mystified! https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Mary_Morris_and_Mary_Morris https://allthatsinteresting.com/mary-morris-murders https://www.clermontsun.com/2021/02/10/marc-hoover-the-mysterious-murders-...
The Perplexing Case Of Erin Valenti
September 11, 2021 02:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBCan you die of fright? That is the burning question for this episode of Mystified. Hey everyone, We are back with a new intro and another strange story for you. Erin Valenti was a young CEO who died under mysterious circumstances. Was she having a mental break or did something scare her to death? Grab a drink and gather round, its time to get spooky! Let us know if you like the new intro and thanks for listening. https://nypost.com/2019/10/14/family-seeks-answers-after-tech-ceo-erin-...
No body no crime?
June 16, 2021 02:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBWhat if you know a crime was committed but have no way of proving it? Can there be a crime if there is no body? Who is the reigning king of the monsters, Kong or Godzilla? We discuss all of this and more on this episode of Mystified. https://medium.com/the-collector/the-husband-did-it-bonnie-haim-1ff212808a23 https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/04/08/daddy-hurt-her-nobody-believed-boys-story-until-he-dug-up-backyard-years-later/ https://www.jacksonville.com/news/20190517/i-...
What if your whole life was a lie?
May 27, 2021 02:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHave you ever wondered if maybe everything you knew about yourself was a lie? Join us as we explore the unusual case of Steven Cater and Netty Nance. https://abcnews.go.com/US/philadelphia-man-finds-missing-childrens-site/story?id=16235200 https://nymag.com/news/features/carlina-white-2011-10/ Support the show
The Tragic Disappearance of Christopher Enoch Abeyta
May 12, 2021 01:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBIt's Steven's turn to tell us about the case that got him into true crime. When Steven was just a baby he was almost a statistic and that experience, coupled with the case of Christopher, was his intro into dark. Gather round kiddos, we are going back to the 80s! https://www.fox21news.com/news/local/gil-abeyta-father-of-baby-who-vanished-in-1986-dies/#:~:text=Bernice%20Abeyta%20died%20of%20cancer,have%20carried%20on%20her%20fight. Investigative Facts Christopher Enoch Abeyta – The Charl...
The Tragic Disappearance of Christopher Enoch Abeyta
May 12, 2021 01:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBIt's Steven's turn to tell us about the case that got him into true crime. When Steven was just a baby he was almost a statistic and that experience, coupled with the case of Christopher, was his intro into dark. Gather round kiddos, we are going back to the 80s! https://www.fox21news.com/news/local/gil-abeyta-father-of-baby-who-vanished-in-1986-dies/#:~:text=Bernice%20Abeyta%20died%20of%20cancer,have%20carried%20on%20her%20fight. Investigative Facts Christopher Enoch Abeyta – The Charl...
The Crime That Created Crime TV.
April 21, 2021 04:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBDo you remember the first televised crime? We do and its the crime that got baby Tasha into true crime. Beverly Hills in 1989 was the home of a horrific crime that rocked the nation and started Court TV. Come along with us as we travel back in time to when Miami Vice ruled and Tim Burton's Batman was in the theaters. https://abcnews.go.com/US/menendez-brothers-back-zeitgeist-teens-tiktok-reporters-notebook/story?id=76633687 https://www.biography.com/news/menendez-brothers-murder-case-f...
The Unsolved Mystery of the Somerton Man
April 13, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBIn the 1940's a man was found on the beach in Somerton ,Australia. No one knew how he got there, how he died, or who he was. Each lead brought more questions than answers and has stumped law enforcement and internet sleuths for decades. But, could we finally have the answer to one of the greatest mysteries? Could we possible find out who the Somerton Man is after all these years? Join us as we delve into one of the greatest mysteries from down under. Support the show and save 15% with co...
What the Hell? Strange Headlines
March 31, 2021 02:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBHey Mystified Marsupials, we have a slightly different episode today . While doing research for our topics we often get sidetracked with strange articles and headlines. One this week's episode we are sharing those with you. We each brought 3 articles with headlines that make you say, "What the Hell?" Sit back and enjoy these gems. https://www.mlive.com/news/2021/03/upper-peninsula-man-awakes-to-intruder-holding-gun-to-head-demanding-his-cats.html https://ktla.com/news/nationworld/18-milli...
The Village of the Damned- Curse or tragic coincidences?
March 24, 2021 02:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBThere is a small town in the New York country side known as Dryden. This small picturesque town is where people have picnics in the park and sleep with windows open and doors unlocked. However, a dark history or blood and violence has plagued this area and outsiders have given it the nickname, Village of the Damned. Are they townsfolk who live there damned? Or is this just a case of a lot of tragic incidents happening in the same location. Grab a strong drink and snuggle in for this stor...
The Village of the Damned- Curse or tragic coincidences?
March 24, 2021 02:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBThere is a small town in the New York country side known as Dryden. This small picturesque town is where people have picnics in the park and sleep with windows open and doors unlocked. However, a dark history or blood and violence has plagued this area and outsiders have given it the nickname, Village of the Damned. Are they townsfolk who live there damned? Or is this just a case of a lot of tragic incidents happening in the same location. Grab a strong drink and snuggle in for this stor...
The Irish Rasputin
March 16, 2021 02:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBHave you heard the strange story of Rasputin? A man who was nearly impossible to kill? Well we are not talking about him, but the next best thing, Irish Rasputin! Travel back to New York in 1933 and meet the man know as the Irish Rasputin. How did he get that nick name? Did he deserve the moniker? This episode has murder, the mob, booze, and cabbies. Grab a stiff drink and lets stumble in to a speakeasy on cold night during the great depression. Sounds like fun eh? https://www.thejournal...
Ken and Barbie are the worst, ever.
February 03, 2021 03:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBSadly, we are not talking about the plastic oddly proportioned dolls, but about two murderers from Canada. The Ken and Barbie Killers are infamous for the crimes they committed in the late 80s and early 90s. Don't let their kitschy name fool you, this couple committed horrific acts of violence and terrorized their town in Canada. Join us as we tell their tale of horror and show that monsters come in all shapes and sizes. These two looked like they should have been living the good life , s...
Little Red Corvette: Part 2
January 27, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBJoin us as we continue the strange journey of Joyce McKinney. In part 1 we told you part of her salacious story, in part 2, it only gets wilder. Joyce's story couldn't be contained on one continent, and she was damn good at stirring up trouble everywhere she went. Buckle up as we tell you a story stranger than fiction. This is the crazy story of obversion and how far someone will go for love. Support the show
Little Red Corvette: Part 1
January 20, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBJoyce McKinney lead anything but a normal life. She had one dream her whole life; she wanted to be famous. Well she would achieve that dream but not in the way she intended. In this two part series we take you through the twists and turns of Joy's life story. Buckle up kiddos its going to get wild in here! This episode has strong sexual content. Discretion is advised. Here is the video of the trombone player that we mention in the episode. He is on the far left, you cant miss him when t...
Holiday of Horrors: Part 2
December 27, 2020 20:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBAs we continue with our Christmas tales of dread, we bring you one of the worst crimes ever committed on Christmas, the Covina Massacre. This is as far from the meaning of Christmas as you can get. But, our final story is one of hope and shows that we can do better, and that some people do. Thank you so much for joining us for this season on Mystified. We will see you next year! Holiday of Horrors: Part 2 https://www.latimes.com/socal/glendale-news-press/news/tn-gnp-xpm-2009-01-02-lac...
Holiday of Horrors: Part 1
December 27, 2020 02:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBWelcome to our two part Christmas-splosion! Did no one want to discuss true crime and serial killers at Christmas dinner? Has there been to much ho-ho-ho and not enough ek-ek-ek? Well gather round and let Mr. Chaos and Mrs. Dreadful get you out of the Christmas spirit, and back into the under belly of society. These horrors do make you appreciate your loud aunt, or over opinionated cousin. Speaking of spirits, you made need to pour a stiff one as these stories are not for the faint of heart...
Going Hog Wild In Texas- Pigs, Murder, and Mafia Justice
December 08, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBEveryone says you should be worried about the big bad wolf, but what if the little piggies are the real monsters? Could these sweet, little squishy creatures be as terrifying or as deadly as some say? Will we need to bow to our new hog overlords? Gather round as Steven laments about the havoc and crimes these bacon makers are causing. We are talking true crime and murder, but humans are not the cause. Support the show
Getting Crazy in Paradise: Who shot the donkey?
November 17, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBIn the mid 1930s people were trying to escape the rat race of city life and move to a deserted island where they could live off the land in paradise. It was a modern day Adam and Eve story and like the tale in the bible, it didn't go so well. Anytime you get more than one person in an area madness is sure to ensue. Throw in limited supplies, greed, Nietzsche, and a pistol wielding sex master and you are sure to hear something you have never heard before. Join us as we talk about these ambit...
Sometimes the bad guys lose: Women who refused to be victims
November 10, 2020 03:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBSteven and I decided we needed some good news on our show. So we found two stories of would be murder victims who turned the tables and beat the odds. Sometimes the bad guys lose and it is glorious. Snuggle up as we bring you two amazing stories of bravery, will power, and bad ass women. Lets raise a glass to those who refuse to go down with out a fight. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/02/05/wife-crashes-her-own-funeral-horrifying-her-husband-who-had-paid-have-he...
All Hallows Eve' Murders
October 27, 2020 03:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBHalloween is a time when all the spooks and ghosts come out to play. The veil is thinned and the dead walk among us. They don't mean you any harm and mostly like to play tricks on the living. However, there are those that are not out for tricks or treats but instead what to send more souls to the great beyond. The ghouls are always human and the worst monsters. Grab your favorite candy and put on your costume because we are talking Halloween, murders, and strange disappearances. Support t...
Come on down to Texas; we got your ghosts, murders, and curses.
October 20, 2020 14:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBTexas is known for many things and one of them is ghosts and legends. Come hang out with us as we tell stories or ghosts and curses from the state that is as big as some countries. Grab your cowboy hat and a tall glass of whiskey, its time to get all Texan in here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=921547 Support the show
Come on down to Texas; we got your ghosts, murders, and curses.
October 20, 2020 14:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBTexas is known for many things and one of them is ghosts and legends. Come hang out with us as we tell stories or ghosts and curses from the state that is as big as some countries. Grab your cowboy hat and a tall glass of whiskey, its time to get all Texan in here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=921547 Support the show
The Unsolved Moonlight Murders
October 09, 2020 14:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBIn the 1940s Texarkana was haunted by the Phantom Killer who attacked young lovers. The city panicked while the local youth took matters into their own hands. Did they catch the murder? Was it one person or multiple killers? This case would spawn cautionary tales and urban legends warning teens from making out in the back of parked car. Travel back in time with us as we visit the terrorized town who dreaded sundown. www.podcorn.com Support the show
Who smoked Fred's Cigars? A haunting, a murder, and the first Bat Man
October 02, 2020 02:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBDisclaimer: We mention The Color Out of Space; Starring Nick Cage. If you have not seen it yet, we do talk about one disturbing scene. It is around the 45 min mark until 47 min. It could be considered a spoiler. :) In 1913 Fred thought he was losing his mind. He was seeing ghosts, hearing unexplained noises, and someone was smoking his cigars. Who was haunting Fred? Who was making those noises and stealing his cigars? Fred had no idea that is life would take a dramatic turn and he would c...
Legend Tripping Part 2: Escaped Asylum Patients, Evil Bunnies, and Portals to Hell
September 25, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBHey Friends! We are back to tripping and checking out new spooky legends. Come along and we search for a killer bunny, the devil's favorite place to dance, and portals to the underworld. We will take you on an adventure through time and space and explore these crazy and some times ridiculous legends. Grab a drink and have a laugh as we legend trip our way into the past. No experience necessary! Note: Please do not visit these locations with out express permission from the owners. Check o...
Nightmare on Dorset Street: A Halloween Murder Mystery
September 11, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBHalloween night in 2004, in Napa Valley, would turn into a real life nightmare scene. A small quiet neighborhood was startled to learn that a monster lurked in the shadows. Dateline covered the crime and brought awareness to the viciousness of the crime in hopes that the killer would be caught. What no one expected was that the answers of that horrible night had been so close the whole time. Come along with us and we get spooky with a Halloween murder. P.S. the brewery is BJ's Brew House! ...
Nightmare on Dorset Street: A Halloween Murder Mystery
September 11, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBHalloween night in 2004, in Napa Valley, would turn into a real life nightmare scene. A small quiet neighborhood was startled to learn that a monster lurked in the shadows. Dateline covered the crime and brought awareness to the viciousness of the crime in hopes that the killer would be caught. What no one expected was that the answers of that horrible night had been so close the whole time. Come along with us and we get spooky with a Halloween murder. P.S. the brewery is BJ's Brew House! ...
Little Green Men or Collective Hallucinations: Craziness in Kentucky.
September 04, 2020 18:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBOn a hot summer night in a rural area of Kentucky 11 people would have the most terrifying experience of their lives. They claim to have been tormented for nearly 4 hours by visitors from another world. What really happened on the faithful night in 1955? Was it an elaborate ruse or strange beings from outer space? Jump down the rabbit hole with us as we explore this interesting case and discover that the owls are not what they seem. Click this link to check out buzzsprouts https://geni.us/...