What Happens in the Woods

Unsolved cases that need your help

Thank you for joining us for our season six finale. While we are on a Holiday break, don’t forget that WTFs are releasing on Patreon 2 Wednesdays a month. Come join us for the fuckery! We announced this episode that next season the podcast is going worldwide. While the PNW is our home and that’s where our true crime roots will always be, we want to venture out to bring you new cases. If you have any suggestions of cases you want to hear us cover, send them our way! We are wrapping up by sh...

The murders of Ed and Minnie Maurin

Hello, campers! The days may be getting shorter and the nights a little colder, but the campfire is still going strong here in the woods. Thanks for stopping by for this week's episode! We have a special guest host and a brand-new case to share with you. Olivia is with us to share the heartbreaking case of the deaths of Ed and Minnie Maurin. The case went unsolved for several decades due to a lack of evidence and witness statements. Thankfully, this one does have a conviction and the elderl...

Halloween special with Crimes and Closets

Happy Halloween Campers! We hope you enjoy this special episode. It's our annual collab with podcast besties Beth and Cristy from Crimes and Closets. This year's theme is horror movies that are based on true stories. Cristy will tell you the story of Ron Defeo Jr. and the events that lead up to the Amityville horror movie! Jess will tell you the story of Ivan Milat best known as the Backpacker Murderer, convicted of seven murders of backpackers in Australia. Don't forget to listen to the...

What happened to Lenoria Jones?

Welcome back to the campfire, friends! We’re nearing the end of the season, but there are plenty of cases coming your way. Don’t forget! Patreon is live. Use this link to find our page and join us for WTF Wednesdays. https://www.patreon.com/WhatHappensintheWoodsPodcast568 Our 4th annual Halloween collaboration with the wonderful and talented ladies of Crimes & Closets with kick off on Friday, October 27th here on our feed. Make sure you are following them so you don’t miss out on the episod...

That's Kouri with a "K", like killer...

Happy Friday, campers! Welcome back for a new episode. The season is almost over, but we still have some great cases to bring you…including this one. Eric and Kouri Richins seemed to have it all. The beautiful couple started a family and led a life that would be the envy of anyone. It all came crashing down one early morning in March of 2020 when Eric passed away tragically and unexpectedly. The community of Kamas, Utah mourned the loss heavily at his passing. For the next year, they would r...

Did Alexander Stephen Martin kill Nicholas Francisco?

We’re back with a mid-season episode with a twist many people never saw coming. This week, we have it all…a disappearance, a betrayal, online profiles, a mega church, and a sex club. Oh, my! There was much to discuss in this episode. We want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who joined us for the livestream WTF episode! It was amazing to do and we can’t wait to do it again with you all. If you didn’t catch us live, head here to watch the replay. (Skip to about 18 minutes to avoid all the t...

Cowden Family Murders

Hello, campers! Your favorite podcast is celebrating its 100th episode on September 1st. What better way to do this than to give the people what they want?!? We are assembling the gang and will broadcast a live WTF episode. Crazy, right? We know, we can hardly believe it either! Be on the lookout for more details to come on the socials. See you on September 1st, 6 pm PST! In this episode, we're covering a well-known case in the PNW. While you may know of this crime, you may not know the pr...

The Lewis & Clark Valley murders

Welcome back for a new episode! This week, Jess and Brice dive into multiple unsolved cases from the Lewis Clark Valley that borders the state lines of Washington and Idaho. Over 40 years have gone by and there are still no answers to the disappearances of 12-year-old Christina White and 35-year-old Steven Pearsall. Nor have there been any breaks in solving the murders of Kristin David, a 22-year-old college student or sisters Kristina Nelson and Brandy Miller, ages 21 and 18. What we do...

The Tragedy at Seattle Pacific University

Hello Campers and happy Friday! Before we get started on the episode, we have a couple of announcements! First, the podcast is celebrating its 100th episode on September 1st. What better way to do this than to give the people what they want?!? We are assembling the gang and will broadcast a live WTF episode. Crazy, right? We know, we can hardly believe it either! Be on the lookout for more details to come on the socials. See you on September 1st, 6 pm PST! Second, your favorite podcaster...

The Brides of Christ of Corvallis Oregon

Your favorite podcast is back for a new season! We’ve had some time to recharge and regroup and we are ready to get back into true crime cases from the PNW. This episode takes us back to the early 1900s in Oregon, where a charismatic religious man was able to start a Holy Roller sect in the small community of Corvallis. Franz Edmund Creffield believed he was the new messiah and it was his job, his responsibility, to find the one lucky lady who would be the mother to the second Christ. His a...

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Welcome back to WTF Wednesday! This week we bring you all of the Florida Fuckery! There is only one more episode before we sign off on this season. Make sure you don't miss out on any of our episodes. Let us know if you have any suggestions for next season. Thanks, everyone! Nothin better to do on a Saturday evening https://bit.ly/3p1ag0j Didn't know you could do this in the library https://bit.ly/3LMpyxJ You can't prove I stole that shirt! https://bit.ly/3LuIxMQ How did you not know?...

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It's that time again! Buckle in for another WTF episode and enjoy the ride. Thank you for joining us and see you next week! The story making its way across everyone's social media over the past few weeks: https://bit.ly/41LomBu https://bit.ly/41R72e0 Please don't use Meth: https://bit.ly/41X6KC1 Florida Fuckery: https://bit.ly/3Au9cnX Cass's Fun Fact: https://bit.ly/3HeZc62 https://bit.ly/3HjaWnR Beware of storage auctions: https://bit.ly/3VmPC6Z https://bit.ly/3VblE5x

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A Brave 8 year old Shasta Groene and the Justice system that failed her

Jess and Brice are back with new episodes! Thank you everyone for sticking in there with us while we were away! We had some much-needed time off but missed doing what we love and interacting with all of you. In this episode, we talk about an amazing survival story of a young woman and the man responsible for the torture and murder of her family. If child sexual abuse is a trigger, please know that we are tackling this topic in this episode. We do the best we can not to share details of these ...

The Canadian Greyhound Bus Cannibal 

The Canadian Greyhound Bus Cannibal Hello, friends! Join Jess, Brice, and our special guest Dean around the campfire while Mara takes the reins and tells us about the shocking case of the killing of young Tim McLean. Tim McLean was just 22 years old when he boarded Greyhound bus 1170 bound for Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. On the fateful day of July 30th, 2008, he lost his life to Vince Li. Mara tells us about the stabbing and eventual cannibalism that led to a standoff with the Royal Canad...

The Canadian Greyhound Bus Cannibal

The Canadian Greyhound Bus Cannibal Hello, friends! Join Jess, Brice, and our special guest Dean around the campfire while Mara takes the reins and tells us about the shocking case of the killing of young Tim McLean. Tim McLean was just 22 years old when he boarded Greyhound bus 1170 bound for Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. On the fateful day of July 30th, 2008, he lost his life to Vince Li. Mara tells us about the stabbing and eventual cannibalism that led to a standoff with the Royal Canad...

WHITW Podcast presents: Carmita Thompson of Missing in the PNW Podcast

Welcome back Campers. We give an update on episodes and what is happening in the Woods. Our recent collaborations and future collaborations. In this episode, we have a guest, Carmita Thompson. Carmita is the host of Missing in the PNW Podcast. She will tell us the story of Esmerelda "Kit" Mora. Kit is an LGBTQ 17-year-old who is two-spirit, non-binary, asexual, and uses they/them pronouns. They had a horrible childhood growing up with an abusive and neglectful mother who never reported them...

That time the United States Army took on the Crips

It’s 1989 and Sgt. Bill Foulk purchased a home in one of Tacoma’s worst neighborhoods. The street was home to one of the most notorious street gangs Washington has ever known, the hilltop street gang. Sgt Foulk and his neighbors witnessed numerous drug deals and illegal activities and reported this to authorities several times. But when that failed to garner a police response Sgt. Foulk had no problem confronting The Hilltop crips himself. They were tired of Sgt. Foulk’s threats, the Crips th...

Halloween Collaboration with Crimes and Closets

Ladies and gentlemen! Boys and girls! Children of all ages, here we present our annual tradition and collaboration with our podcast besties... the fabulous ladies, Cristy and Beth from Crimes & Closets!!! This year we are talking about spooky and scary stories for Halloween. This episode we have on the M I C the Killer B's ... Beth and Brice. Brice will regale us with stories and traditions from the Philippines. Facts about the week of Undas and all the facts about Filipinos' relationship...

PNW True Crime Fest 2022 LIVE Podcast

This is our presentation from the Pacific Northwest True Crime fest from October 8th & 9th, 2022. This was a Live event where we got to meet so many fans and other podcasters. Not to mention all the vendors and even Crimedoor were at the event. The event was a great success and we hope to be back next year! We hope to see even more of you there next year too! Hope you enjoy Jess' presentation!

Kaylee Birdzell: A Family gets closure but, not Justice

Hello campers! We’re frantically getting ready for the PNW True Crime Fest, which is one week away! But we still have time to bring you a fresh case for this episode. Kaylee Birdzell was a young, beautiful and much loved woman who was brutally murdered in August of 2022. A suspect was quickly found and was awaiting his arraignment when he decided to make an attempt to end his life in jail. Sadly, the details of all of this senselessness have spread far and wide across the nation, all while K...

Anybody know how to time travel?? Asking for a friend.

Welcome back to the campfire, friends! We have a very sordid tale of love, lies, murder and…time travel? This episode has a little bit of everything. The victim, in this case, Anna Repkina, was a bright and lovely young woman searching for a partner to share her life with. Little did she know that her search would take her across the globe to a small Oregon town, ultimately to her death. Information from this episode: https://cbsn.ws/3xou5jp https://bit.ly/3UfXo1u https://bit.ly/3SbRQ5Z...

Karma never forgets and neither does DNA

Happy Friday, Campers! What better way to kick off your weekend than with a new episode from your favorite podcast. In this episode, Brice and Jess talk about a cold case that got a second chance at being solved with DNA evidence. It doesn’t go as investigators hope, but at least there is some closure for the victim's family. Don’t forget! We are excited to be part of the Pacific Northwest True Crime Fest on October 8th and 9th. Tickets are on sale now; if you use our discount code WHITW10...

A dastardly fiend slayed my daughter

We're back! Did you miss us? Your favorite podcasting duo is ready to start off our next season of true crime cases for your listening pleasure. In this episode, we go back to the roaring '20s… 1920s. At a time when women were becoming more daring, alcohol was prohibited but found around every corner and the nation was reeling from WWI. Sylvia Gaines was looking towards a bright future. She had just graduated from Smith, moved across the country from Massachusetts, and reconnected with he...

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All good things must come to an end... Sadly we have reached the end of the 4th season of fuckery. We've had a blast getting together and talking about the stories we have brought to you. A deep and heartfelt thanks from us here at What Happens in the Woods for listening in and supporting our shenanigans! Enjoy the show! Beware of what jobs you find online: https://oxygen.tv/3bUPOaz Cameras don't belong in vents: https://bit.ly/3nFut7F The black market needs your kidney: https://bit.ly/3...

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It's Wednesday and you know what that means! Wtf stories are coming your way! This week we have a very special guest as Jess and Colin's mom joins in the fuckery, along with everyone's favorites Olivia. Buckle in, we're here for the wtf wild ride! The confessions at this catholic church don't compare to what happens inside it: https://oxygen.tv/3a09v09 This guy's weapon of choice is also his tattoo of choice: https://bit.ly/3OTdKJT https://bit.ly/3yquYbY Unusual Bucket List wish gran...

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Happy Wednesday everybody and welcome to the next installment of WTF Wednesday, your favorite midweek break. This week there is a hostile takeover! This week's host is none other than Brice! We are also joined By guest hosts Colin and Olivia. This week we learn about Jess and Colin’s adventures in California and Olivia's new obsession. Well, let's get to it! In this week’s show we talk about fuckery in California: A man gets fired for being my hero or he is trolling the world Or it w...

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It's Hump Day and you know what that means...Welcome to another WTF Wednesday! We continue this episode with help from guest hosts Colin and Olivia. This week we talk about the fuckery in Texas: Woman tries to buy baby at the Walmart self-checkout https://oxygen.tv/3zEhz0U Be careful when taking to Winnebago through windows https://bit.ly/3MQOO4k Please don't get your sex change operations from cannibals https://bit.ly/39okekT The poop will always give you away https://bit.ly/3zDz...

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Is it time for a new WTF Episode already?!? YES! This week we are joined by Jess's brother Colin and the infamous Olivia. There is plenty of fuckery to be had, so let's go! The San Jose PD has a problem: https://bit.ly/3QiUneO https://fxn.ws/3NxxUsn Washington couple wanted by FBI for Ponzi scheme: https://bit.ly/3aOmd2b https://bit.ly/3NYGfoN Are you happy to see me or is that a crossbow in your sweats? https://bit.ly/3Q9xn1y The Maffia is invested in solving global warming: https:/...

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Did you miss us? Everyone’s favorite series is back! WTF Wednesdays are here and live for your listening pleasure, campers! Since this is a family affair, you know we had to bring back Mara and Olivia to kick off the next 6 weeks of fuckery. We have a TON of stories to share that will have you muttering, “What the fuck?” to yourself. Sadly, there is no Florida Fuckery in this episode, but have no fear, it’s on its way. Have a crazy story to share with us? comment on our posts or DM us you...

Dixmoor 5 Part 2

We continue our collaboration with the True Crime Cat Lawyer Podcast with a case that rocked the small community of Dixmoor, Illinois in the early 1990s. 5 teenage boys were accused and convicted of the brutal murder and sexual assault of their young 14-year-old classmate, Cateresa Matthews. But did any of them actually commit the crime? Cateresa Matthews and her family deserved to have justice, and eventually, justice did come, but it was at the expense of all the lives involved. The 5 boys...

The Dixmoor 5

We are kicking off our collaboration with the True Crime Cat Lawyer Podcast with a case that rocked the small community of Dixmoor, Illinois in the early 1990s. 5 teenage boys were accused and convicted of the brutal murder and sexual assault of their young 14-year-old classmate, Cateresa Matthews. But did any of them actually commit the crime? Cateresa Matthews and her family deserved to have justice, and eventually, justice did come, but it was at the expense of all the lives involved. The...

From the case files of Robert Keppel: Morris Frampton

DNA has been a marvelous tool in forensic science for around 20 years now. It has helped solve cold cases, long thought to be unsolvable. Used to fight wrongful convictions where there was little hope of the truth ever surfacing. But it has also been used to point to guilty people who hope to escape the criminal system. One of the true crime’s most well-known Detectives, Robert Keppel, who is known for his contributions to Ted Bundy’s investigations, takes center stage in working on one of t...

Steve Titus Guilty!! Until proven Innocent!

We have covered a lot of cases over the past few seasons that have left us scratching our heads and with little trust in the justice system. This one is no different. When Steve Titus was pulled over by police after a night out with his fiance, he fully cooperated with them, never thinking it would come back later and ruin his life. Just 2 short days later, he was in custody and facing sexual assault charges. He maintained his innocence throughout his statements, his arrest, and ultimately h...

A killer in "The Jungle" DeWayne Lee Harris

We have a winner!!!! Thank you to everyone who entered our Podiversay Giveaway. The winner was notified and an announcement went up on our IG Story. Make sure to check out the announcement! Just when you think you know all about Washington’s most notorious serial killers, you learn that there may be more out there. For this episode, we are bringing you the story of Seattle’s first convicted serial killer. What intrigued us about this murderer was his MO. All of his victims were tied with the...

A champion of equality for all Edwin T. Pratt

Every February, in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, we celebrate Black History Month. Since 1969, the US has observed this to some degree or another to spread education about the African-American Community. It hasn’t always been met with enthusiasm, but it continued to grow in momentum and still does to this day. In recent years, it has become even more important as the right to freedom and equality carries on. We wanted to take this week's episode as an opportunity to spea...

Occult, Stalker or Magic the Gathering? The murders of Michael Johnston and Rochelle Robinson.

Season 4 is halfway through! We have a puzzling case for you this time. Who murdered Michael Johnston and his secret girlfriend That Chelle Robinson? Almost 3 decades ago, on a summer morning, the body of 25-year-old Michael was found by Rochelle's car on an isolated road in Pierce County, WA. Only hours later, Rochelle would also be found deceased, nearly 5 miles away. The case was cold before it even started. But over the years, there have been speculations from psychics, possible ties to t...

"The South Hill Rapist" Fredrick Kevin Coe

Our topic of discussion this episode is one that is a tough subject to cover. Rape is a horrific crime, that can happen to anyone. It leaves very long lasting effects upon its victims. From the years 1978 to 1981 women in Spokane were being terrorized by a rapist who was held unchecked. The media didn’t report it until well after a year of the crimes beginning. The police didn’t have the funding, the manpower or the resources to handle catching this criminal. But it only takes one lucky l...

Femme Fatale Evelyn Dick

We’re ringing in the new year with a bonus episode! This sordid tale comes to us from the Eastern side of Canada in the 1940s. It’s a captivating story that to this day is still talked about. When the torso of a man was found by a group of children on a mountainside, one suspect quickly emerged. John Dick and his wife of only 6 months had a very short and volatile relationship. So when his body was identified by family members, police went in search of the estranged Mrs. Dick. Evelyn MacLe...

Serial Arsonist The "Spector" Paul Keller

Welcome back, Campers! The holidays are upon us and we wish everyone a very happy and safe time with their loved ones. We wish you all well and want to again thank everyone for listening and supporting our little podcast endeavor! Our fourth episode this season is a little different from the normal serial killers we cover. In this episode, we will delve into one of the most prolific serial arsonists in US history. There are many others who have set more fires, however, what this arsonist was...

"The Happy Face Killer" Keith Jesperson

Welcome to a new episode, Campers! We have a sorted and chilling tale to tell you! We’re going back to the 1990s when serial killers were around every corner in the Pacific Northwest. We’re talking about a killer who almost got away with his crimes completely. One crime was even considered solved when a couple had seemingly confessed to the murder of a young girl in Oregon. But he couldn’t leave well enough alone and craved the spotlight. He wanted the world to recognize his existence. So h...

"The coin shop killer" Charles T. Sinclair

How do families move on in their lives after they are shattered by the realization that someone they love committed a horrible crime? This is a hard question, and there may not be definitive answers. In this episode, we touch on this subject while discussing the suspected nomadic serial killer, Charles T. Sinclair. After his capture in 1990, his family was broken and at loose ends. The man they had known as a loving father and husband had committed upwards of 10 murders, all to make money. ...

Benjamin Harris III; a look at what role mental health plays in our justice system

In June of 1984, Jimmie Turner was shot and murdered outside of his home. Two men were ultimately arrested and charged with aggravated 1st-degree murder. One was acquitted within a month of going to trial. The other would spend over a decade on death row. That man was Benjamin Harris, III. Benjamin was a man with a very troubled past and clear signs of mental health issues. However, throughout his trial and his sentencing, the courts, his attorney, and the state failed to act on his behalf ...

Bryan Johnston interview

Hello, campers! We are so excited to be able to give you some special content as a bonus episode this week! For those who aren’t in the know, Jess is an avid reader. Of course part of this job is reading research on potential podcast episodes. But...she also happens to like to read about true crime and mystery. Jess was very fortunate to be able to speak with local author, Bryan Johnston, about the George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping case that we recently covered in an episode and discuss his book...

Halloween special 2021

Welcome back to regular episodes! I know it's been a while but, you will get back into the swing of things. Here we go! This week is our bonus episode for Halloween, with our podcast besties Crimes and Closets. On the mic, this episode are the Killer B's..... Beth and Brice. Beth regales you with the tale of the murder of Doreen Erbert. Brice tells the tale of the murder of Adriane Insogna and Leslie Mazzara. Don't worry Jess and Cristy are joining the party as well. So listen in and listen...

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No more WTF Wednesday episodes??? Say it ain’t so! Yes, this is the last episode of WTF Wednesday...for now, that is. We are going to turn our focus on to other great and wondrous things for the podcast. It was a great run and we are so thankful for all of the support. WTF Wednesdays wouldn’t be the same without all the love. Make sure to tune in for our collab Halloween episodes on October 29th here with us and November 1st with Crimes and Closets. There is also a bonus episode on Novembe...