Before we take a 2 week break for the holidays and travel, we wanted to leave you with a story that happened on Christmas Eve in 1945. It a devastating fire that consumed the Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia. While George and Jennie Sodder and four of their children escaped, five of their children seemingly vanished without a trace…

In this episode Ashley discusses the unsolved, bizarre 1935 murder case of Ronald T. Owen aka Artemus Ogletree. There are so many unanswered questions, so many twists and turns and at this point we may never know who did it or why! Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity. And as always, if you see something, please say something. Resources:…

In this episode, Kat dives into the chilling story of the 2009 Thanksgiving massacre. What was meant to be a warm family gathering turned into a nightmare when Paul Merhige, an estranged relative, arrived unannounced and unleashed unimaginable violence on his own family. We’ll explore the details of that fateful day, the heartbreaking impact on sur…

In this week's episode Ashley discusses the 2011 unsolved murder of 23 year old Ashland man, David Grubbs. What seems like a completely random murder has terrified the community even through today. The police department however continues to search any and all leads. If you have any information please contact the following: Ashland Police Department…

In part two of our deep dive into the Bamber Family murders, the story gets crazy. Was the real killer ever caught, or has an innocent man paid the price for a crime he didn't commit? Join Kat as she explores the unsettling twists and growing doubts that keep this case in the spotlight, and challenges the conviction that shocked a nation. REFERENCE…

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! In this week's episode Ashley does a deep dive about Ronald O'Bryan, the man who ruined Halloween aka THE Candy Man. Ronald was convicted of poisoning his own son with cyanide. Learn about the actual chain of events, the reason why and the aftermath. Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity! Resources: 1. https://en.wikipe…

A horrifying night ends in the deaths of five family members. Two people could have committed the crime—one is dead, and the other is behind bars. But was justice truly served, or is this another case of a wrongful conviction? Join Kat as she delves into the chilling Bamber Family murders at White House Farm in Essex, England, unraveling the twists…

In this episode Ashley discusses the story of Susan Walters Kuhnhausen. Her husband sent a hitman to kill her but instead, she killed him. Join us as we explore her story, the aftermath and what she's doing now. Resources: 1. https://www.wweek.com/news/2016/08/17/a-hit-man-came-to-kill-susan-kuhnhausen-she-survived-he-didnt/ 2. https://www.wave3.co…

In this week's episode, Kat & Ashley are joined by Melissa - the Outreach, Education, & Prevention Director w/ Bay Area Turning Point to talk about all things cyberstalking. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we thought the best way to handle this is to bring in an expert & try to bring education to all of you so you could pass it on. F…

In part 2 Ashley discusses Holly's history, her relationship with Jesse, the actual crime and how all of these organizations and adults failed these victims to the fullest extent. Always remember the names of: Rylee Elizabeth Allen, Michael James Mayo, Tiffany Dore Guess, Ivy Webster and Brittany Brewer. Resources: 1. Body of Crime: Henryetta Mass …

In this episode Ashley details the criminal history of Jesse McFadden, the man responsible for the Henryetta mass murder. Once you learn about his history you too will be left wondering how in the hell was this man free to walk around and why was he allowed around these children. Part 2 will cover Holly's history and the actual tragedy. Resources: …

Welcome to Part 2 of the Long Island Serial Killer (LISK) or the Gilgo Beach Killer story, and we are joined again by Sarah Sarah! This is a HUGE & WILD story - but it's important to remind everyone that we want to honor the victims & their loved ones of this case. With that being said, this episode starts with the discovery that an architect named…

This week, Kat and Ashley are joined by Sarah Sarah! (FInally!) Kat kicks off a two-part series on the gripping investigation into the Long Beach Serial Killer and his eventual capture after decades of eluding justice. Grab a drink, because the story is intense. From a corrupt police force to the neglect of the victims' stories, this case is brimmi…

Join us this week as Ashley tells us about the disappearance and murder of Sierah Joughim that led investigators to discover a barn of horrors. Even though the case has a heartbreaking ending, her family turned this tragedy into a lot of positivity which we discuss towards the end of the episode. Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity. Res…

Grab a beer and join us as Kat talks to us about the tragic and brutal murder of Mary Anne Holmes, a 29-year-old single mother who was violently attacked in her own home in Thatcher, Arizona. On the night of July 9th, 1995, an unknown assailant broke into Mary Anne's house, subjecting her to unspeakable horrors while her two young daughters were pr…

This week Ashley discusses the frustrating disappearance case of Christopher Thompkins, a 20 year old African-American man from Georgia. He was with 3 coworkers when they claim they looked away from him for a few seconds and then he was 'mysteriously' gone. Help us keep his name alive. Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity! Anyone with an…

It's Part 2 of Kat's deep dive into the Synanon cult, and it gets really WILD really quickly. So, hang on to your hats, folks. REFERENCES: THE DOC: The Synanon Fix | Official Website for the HBO Original | HBO.com THE PODCAST: The Sunshine Place on Apple Podcasts The Cult of Synanon | SC S04E02 Part I (youtube.com) Former Synanon child's photos: (6…

Join us this week as Kat kicks off Part 1 of her deep dive into Synanon – a drug rehabilitation program turned cult that began in the late 1950s and eventually inspired the troubled teen industry. In this first episode, we explore the early, seemingly positive days of Synanon – you might even feel tempted to join! But beware, the journey ahead is f…

In this week's episode, Ashley tells us about Poveglia Island, the most haunted island on the planet, also described as the most evil place on earth. We discuss the history of the island, the deaths that occurred and all the paranormal activity. Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity! Resources: 1. https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/poveg…

It's a story most of you know about. But with the trial of Chad Daybell starting this past month, it begs for a refresher! This week, Kat takes us through the Lori Vallow Daybell saga; from extramarital affairs to zombies. And you might learn some new things about this case! References: Sins of Our Mother - Netflix Mommy Doomsday on Apple Podcasts …

In this episode, Ashley discusses the tragic deaths of Blake and Mary-Jo Hadley. Tyler Hadley, 17 at the time, wanted to throw a party and was upset with his parents so he decided to murder them. Join us as we discuss the events leading up to the incident, the absolute trash that was at the party, and then the aftermath. Join us as we explore the d…

This one is a doozie, folks! Kat and Ashley are visited by their friend, Oleksandr, who requested this story and was "voluntold" to help with pronunciation! This week, Kat covers a man that was known as "The Red Ripper," the "Rostov Ripper," and the "Butcher of Rostov..." That's right, Kat is covering Andrei Chikatilo, one of the worst serial kille…

This week's episode is all about Angel's Landing, a cult formed my a man named Lou who claimed to be possessed by three angels, could cure diseases, predict when people were going to die and also bring people back from the dead. When members kept mysteriously dying as Lou got richer, a 9 year investigation would begin. Join us as we explore the dar…

This week, Kat does an overview of where we are NOW with the whole Ruby Franke/8 Passenger/Jodi Hildebrandt child abuse saga. Lots of evidence was recently released and Kat went through it ALL. Some newer updates (like from just this week!) have also come out, so once you listen, you will be all caught up. This is Case Files, so there's ALWAYS a st…

In this episode Ashley discusses the murder of Jackie Vandagriff in September 2016. The events that lead up to this murder are truly terrifying and highlights the real dangers of stalking, especially by former romantic partners. If you are being stalked, please reach out to your local resources and get help-- stalking is real, it's dangerous and es…

In this week's episode, Kat brings us the horrific tale of the death of the Reading Man, Warren Barnes, at the hands of 19-year- old, Brian Cohee, Jr. What's strange, is how this tale unfolds, how his parents are the ones who called 911, and how quickly the community reacted. Thanks to Explore With Us for putting all of the police footage together …

In this episode, Ashley discusses William Paul Smolinski, Jr, often referred to by his nickname Billy, who went missing in August 2004. While initially, law enforcement thought he left on his own, foul play is now suspected. “We are never going to give up searching for our son,” Janice said. “We are driven by our faith, and all the mistakes and obs…

The '70s were coming to an end when a babe in the woods named Dorothy Hoogstratten (later shortened to Stratten) was "discovered" by a sleazy hustler and pimp, Paul Snider, at a Dairy Queen in Vancouver, British Columbia. What follows is a brief, whirlwind of a tale about love, control, stardom, and life at Playboy. Grab your drink and join Kat as …

In this week's episode, Ashley talks about the 1977 murder of 3 Girl Scouts at Camp Scott in Oklahoma. She discusses who they were, the camp itself and the crazy roller coaster of an investigation. Let's never forget about Lori Farmer, Michele Guse and Denise Milner. Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity... Resources: 1. https://www.ranke…

We're back! Thanks for your patience; Kat was trying to be a (good) Mom for a bit. This week, Kat brings us the short but interesting story of Cowboy Bob. Heard of him? No? Grab a drink, hitch your horse up, settle in, and join us this week for a pretty interesting story. References: https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/the-last-ride-of-cowboy-b…

In this week's episode, Ashley tells us about Jacob Cabinaw, a man from Michigan, who by all accounts seemed like an attentive father, a hardworking employee and an overall great person. One night he randomly headed towards Texas without telling anyone why or where he was headed. He was never seen from again. If you have any information about Jacob…

***TRIGGER WARNING FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE*** This week, Kat tells us about a serial rapist there isn't a lot of information on - James Bergstrom. Thanks to his (now ex) wife, he is sitting in jail and the streets of Houston are a bit safer. This story was actually so close to home it's scary! References: 1. Amazon.com: Evil Beside…

Boy is this story a roller coaster! Truly went down a rabbit hole on this case. In this week's episode, Ashley discusses the disappearance and murder of 17-year-old Brian Carrick. He disappeared from Johnsburg, IL in 2002 and to this day the case is still technically unsolved. Thank you to listener Jillian for submitting this story! Join us as we e…

This week, Kat tells us all about the Twin Flames Universe and its leaders Jeff & Shaleia Divine. It's an interesting, still changing story that will hopefully make you go and watch the two awesome docuseries about them! There's so much more to the story, but this is a good start. So, grab a drink and join us! References: Inside the Twin Flames Uni…

Since we’re coming to the end of a crazy year, we thought we’d give all of you our lists of what true-crime docs or shows to watch! If you have free time over the holidays, what better way to escape from the family than by binging some true-crime?! From murder, to disappearances, to poltergeists, we have you covered. So, grab a drink and enjoy! Ple…

Many of you may be aware of the Scream movie franchise but did you know it was inspired by real events? In this episode, Ashley discusses the case of Danny Rolling and how the fear he caused was the inspiration for the Scream movies. Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity! References: 1. https://collider.com/scream-killer-true-story/ 2. ht…

Nicholas Alahverdian (a.k.a. Nicholas Rossi, Nicholas Brown, Arthur Knight, and so many more) is an American con man/rapist/abuser who would up being chased across the pond to Scotland. Lots of twists and turns in this story, and we are watching it closely for updates now. Listen in and get caught up so you can also keep an eye on this story. Grab …

In this episode, Ashley discusses underwater UFO bases, military UFO data, ghost ships and more in the last installation of the Alaskan Triangle series. Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity! Resources: 1. The Alaskan Triangle: Season 1, Episodes 7-8; you can watch on Discovery +, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Tubi TV Please like, follow, and share…

Join us for the FINAL installment of Kat's deep-dive into French-Canadian cult leader Roch Thériault, & his band of followers, The Ant Hill Kids. This is the WORST of the 3 episodes, so there are trigger warnings for ALL OF IT, but especially abuse against women and children. Seriously, don't let kids listen to this episode! References: https://www…

Join us for PART 2 of Kat's deep-dive into French-Canadian cult leader Roch Thériault, & his band of followers, The Ant Hill Kids. This episode gets DARK, so we are making a trigger warning for so many things, especially abuse against women and children. Ashley is still out of town, so Sarah Sarah is back! You might need to grab a stiffer drink tha…

Join us this week as Kat begins her deep dive into Roch Thériault & The Ant Hill Kids Cult. You may never have heard of the Canadian cult, but Kat will definitely make you want to learn more. Ashley is out of town, so she is joined by none other than Sarah-Sarah! Grab a beer and enjoy this week's twisted beginning to the Ant Hill Kids Cult Saga. RE…

In this episode Ashley discusses more about the cryptids of the Alaska Triangle! These include the Hairy Man of Port Chatham, the Alaskan Loch Ness creature, a giant serpent, mammoths and more! Join us as we discuss the Alaska Triangle, much of which is still unexplored by humans! Resource: 1. The Alaska Triangle: Discovery Channel Episodes 1-3 2. …

In this episode Ashley discusses the Alaska Triangle, which is 100 times more deadly than the Bermuda triangle. This will be a multi-part series. Part one discusses The Missing Douglas and the strange occurrences around it. Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1950_Douglas_C-54D_disappearance https://www.discoveryplus.com/show/the-alaska-triang…

In this week's episode, Kat tells us about Wesley Shermantine & Loren Herzog, the serial killing duo dubbed "The Speed Freak Killers" - due to the copious amount of meth (or crank as they called it then) - the pair were doing. They were mentioned as potential suspects at the end of the Theresa Ann Bier story a couple of episodes back. How did these…

In this week's episode Ashley discusses the Bender family, aka the Bloody Benders. In the 1860s they were a serial killing family. They were never officially caught and there are a lot of theories on who they all may have actually been! Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity. Source notes coming soon. Please like, follow, and share this po…

This week, Kat tells us about 16-year-old Theresa Ann Bier's mysterious disappearance. With characters with names like Blind Johnny and a meth-addicts alibi being Bigfoot, you know things will be interesting. Come and explore the dark side of humanity with us! References: https://oag.ca.gov/missing/person/theresa-ann-bier https://www.strangeoutdoor…

In tonight's episode Ashley tells us about the Final Fantasy 7 House that was ran like a cult. It's told through the perspective of "Syd", a man who was formally part of the house. The Final Fantasy House was a bizarre cult that was ran by an abusive, manipulative woman named Jenova. It fascinated thousands across the internet and remains a stern w…

Another week, another serial killer! Kat revisits our first episode EVER (which is no longer available) and gives a good update. Dean Corll was the most prolific serial killer at the time, only to be beaten by John Wayne Gacy later. This is a maddening and twisted story, for sure. Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity - with beer! We also…

TW: rape, child abuse, murder Frederick Walter West, who went by Fred, and Rosemary Pauline West, who went by Rose, were an English married duo. The Wests targeted young women and girls to satisfy their depraved lust for rape, torture and mutilation. They killed at least a dozen young British girls, including several of their own daughters. Resourc…

This week we go to Krugersdorp, South Africa, to meet Electus per Deus, a cult (that was an offshoot of a Christian small group) that Cecilia Steyn, a self-proclaimed 42nd-generational-witch, led. And she claimed a BUNCH of other things, as well. We won't give it away here. Oh, and after you listen, head over to Queen Havoc & Her Murder Cult to lea…