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Love true crime, mysteries, folklore, and all things strange? So do we. Each week, one host dives deep into a wild, spooky, or unbelievable story—from history’s forgotten scandals and eerie folktales to chilling true crime, bizarre conspiracies, and unexplained hauntings.
The twist? Her best friend and co-host has no idea what the story is about until the mic is on. You’ll hear her genuine reactions—shock, laughter, and “wait, WHAT?!” moments—as the mystery unfolds in real time.
It’s storytime meets late-night sleepover vibes: equal parts creepy, fascinating, and fun.
If you’re into dark history, unsolved mysteries, and the kind of stories you can’t wait to tell your friends about, hit play—you’re in for a ride.
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In Part Two of our three-part true crime series on Diane Downs, the story takes a darker and more obsessive turn. After the events of Part One, Diane’s life begins to spiral around a single obsession — a coworker named Nick Knickerbocker. What starts as a workplace affair quickly grows into something far more complicated, pulling multiple lives into a storm of manipulation, jealousy, and emotional chaos. As Diane moves from Arizona to Oregon, her fixation on Nick intensifies. Relationships fr...
A mother rushes into an emergency room screaming that someone has shot her children. But long before that night, there was another story — one shaped by control, rebellion, longing, and a lifelong search for love. In Part One of our three-part series, we examine Diane Downs’ early years. Before the investigation begins, we ask a crucial question: Who was Diane Downs? ✨References✨ Child Killer Denied Parole for Fourth Time | Psychology Today United Kingdom Diane Downs - Wikipedia Father of Dia...
Butte, Montana. The Berkeley Pit. The Copper Kings. And beneath it all — a city fueled by brothels, bribes, and backroom deals. In the 1960s, madam Beverly Snodgrass ran two of Butte’s most notorious houses of prostitution — until her affair with a powerful judge exposed a massive payoff scheme involving police officers, attorneys, and city officials. What followed was one of Montana’s biggest investigative journalism bombshells: the Great Falls Tribune’s explosive 8-part exposé that ignited ...
💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔 On Valentine’s Day 2013, Denise Leuthold spent the morning the way she always did — making a special holiday breakfast for her children, exchanging cards with her husband, and heading into an ordinary afternoon. Hours later, she would be found shot inside her home. At first, investigators believed a burglary had gone wrong. But inside the house, the scene didn’t add up — and a handwritten note uncovered in Denise’s planner would change the direction of the case entirely. As detectiv...
What happens when an NFL legend decides the rules don't apply to him? 🏈 In this episode, we go beyond the 299 consecutive games and the three MVP awards to uncover the dark side of Brett Favre's legacy. Is this a story of blind hero worship, or a "win at all costs" mentality gone wrong? This is the story of the Mississippi Swindle. ✨References✨ Brett Favre and the Mississippi Welfare Scandal: Inside the Shocking Fraud Case Brett Favre Sexting Accuser Speaks Out in New Documentary Brett ...
🚨Trigger Warning/Disclaimer🚨 This episode discusses real events involving extreme violence, sexual assault, and crimes against children. Some material may be deeply disturbing. This story is told to examine systemic failures and honor the victims — not to glorify the perpetrator. Please take care while listening. Arthur Shawcross—also known as the Genesee River Killer—was convicted of murdering two children in 1972. After serving just fourteen years, he was declared “rehabilitated,” his...
What are the odds of surviving the three greatest maritime disasters of the 20th century? Meet Violet Constance Jessop, the woman history calls "Miss Unsinkable." In this episode, we explore the incredible life of a woman who was the "constant" thread between three legendary sister ships. From the luxury of the RMS Olympic and its harrowing collision with the HMS Hawke, to the freezing waters of the Titanic’s maiden voyage, and finally, the explosive sinking of the HMHS Britannic during WWI. ...
In the final episode of Bitter Blood, the violence that has been building beneath the surface finally erupts — leaving devastation in its wake. Part 4 examines the murders that shocked the South, the investigation that unraveled years of secrecy, and the desperate final acts of Susie Lynch and Fritz Klenner as their carefully controlled world collapsed. What began as resentment, paranoia, and shared belief escalated into a calculated series of killings spanning multiple families and generatio...
In Part 3 of Bitter Blood, the lines between belief and behavior begin to disappear. This episode explores the marriage between Susie Sharp and Fritz Klenner — and how two deeply ingrained worldviews fused into something far more dangerous than either could have created alone. Susie was raised inside privilege, reputation, and rigid expectations. Fritz was raised under absolute authority, ideological extremism, and a belief in his own superiority. Together, they formed a closed system built o...
In Part 2 of Bitter Blood, we step away from the first murders and travel backward — into the history of a powerful Southern family whose legacy would help shape one of the most disturbing true crime cases in American history. This episode introduces the Sharp family of North Carolina: respected, educated, and deeply influential. From a celebrated lawyer and politician to children who became doctors, judges, and public servants, the Sharps appeared to embody success, morality, and Southern re...
Ready for a story that reads like a Southern Gothic crime drama...that is completely real? Welcome to Part 1 of our multi part series where we are digging deep into a real-life murder case involving interconnected, prominent Southern families that ends with the deaths of NINE people. In Part 1, we meet Delores Lynch. To her theater friends, she was bright, funny, and curious. But to her neighbors? She was the woman in the sun hat patrolling her property with a BB gun. To her husband, Ch...
In this episode of Storyteller, we unravel the incredible life of Alice Roosevelt, daughter of President Theodore Roosevelt and one of the most fascinating women of the early 20th century. If you love stories of powerful women, political drama, historical rebellion, and sharp wit, you won’t want to miss this deep dive into one of America’s most iconic figures. INTRO Music used : " SINISTER " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link : https://youtu.be/s7_oukTEFrc SUBS...
Welcome to a special BONUS episode of Storyteller with our lovely guest host- DES!!!!❤️🎄 "He sees you when you're sleeping..." and in some cultures, he's bringing a birch rod and a sack to kidnap you. ⛓️👹 This episode, Storyteller is going deep into the "Dark Side of Christmas." We’re breaking down 12 of the creepiest creatures from international folklore that make the Grinch look like a saint. Whether it’s the chaotic Kallikantzaroi goblins of Greece or the terrifying Wild Hunt screaming acr...
The darkest secret kept for the holidays... In December 1987, Ronald Gene Simmons, a decorated former U.S. military serviceman, enacted the deadliest case of familicide in American history—a horrific rampage spanning a week in rural Arkansas that claimed the lives of 16 people, including 14 members of his own immediate family. Join us as we trace the footsteps of a monster who turned the holiday season into an unimaginable scene of horror. References: Ronald Gene Simmons | Murderpedia, the en...
Christmas in Texas was supposed to be peaceful in 1927… until Santa walked into a bank and everything went to hell. What started as a harmless holiday costume turned into gunfire, chaos, and the biggest manhunt the state had ever seen. In this episode, we dig into the unbelievable true story of the Santa Claus Bank Robbery—where a gang of ex-cons, a stolen car, and one very un-jolly Santa turned a small-town Christmas into pure pandemonium. References https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entr...
He killed more men than Dahmer or Gacy — yet most people have never heard his name. In this episode, we uncover the chilling true story of Herb Baumeister, the seemingly ordinary Indiana businessman, husband, and father whose idyllic suburban life hid a nightmare. While his wife Julie raised their children on an 18-acre estate straight out of Leave It to Beaver, bones were scattered just beyond the tree line — and young men were disappearing across the Midwest. We trace Herb’s life from his d...
In the final chapter of our FLDS deep-dive, we uncover what happened after Warren Jeffs seized power — the moment faith turned into fear, and a community became a controlled kingdom of silence. We break down the suffocating rules, the destruction of individuality, and the psychological warfare used to keep followers obedient and terrified. This is a story of control, manipulation, and survival — but ultimately, it’s about courage. If you’ve ever wondered how something like this co...
Part Two is Here!! The Making of Warren Jeffs Content warning: discussion of abuse, child abuse, and spiritual coercion. Before he became the self-proclaimed Prophet of the FLDS and one of America’s most notorious cult leaders, Warren Jeffs was just a boy born into chaos — the “golden child” of a sprawling polygamist family and the son of the church’s future prophet. In this episode, we trace how a quiet, awkward teacher turned into the architect of absolute control. From the turmoil of the ...
Imagine being born into a dynasty where faith is law, obedience is survival, and a man’s word determines your destiny. In this episode, we follow the gripping true story of Carolyn Jessop, a sixth-generation member of the FLDS who defied her husband, her prophet, and her entire community to save her eight children. From her grandmother’s fairytales to the night she fled in secret with a van running on fumes, Carolyn’s story of courage and conviction mirrors the dark evolution of the Fundament...
Beneath Gatlinburg’s neon lights, pancake houses, and souvenir shops lies a chilling true story that most visitors will never hear. In 1986, a confession letter left in a phone booth in Maggie Valley unraveled one of Tennessee’s most brutal crimes — the murders of Melissa “Missy” Hill and Troy Valentine at the Rocky Top Village Inn. What began as an ordinary night for a young dispatcher and his wife became a nightmare that would haunt the Smoky Mountains for decades. Join Courtney and Teresa ...
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