Today is a bittersweet episode with Bri and Amanda as we announce an indefinite hiatus for Mysteries & Misdeeds and discuss our reasonings, hopes for the future, and how you can keep in touch. Thank you listeners, from the bottoms of our hearts for coming on this journey with us. Until next time!
Mary Rogers: Death of the Beautiful Cigar Girl Mary Rogers was a young woman who reportedly went missing not once, but TWICE during her lifetime. However, the second time she disappeared, she didn’t return alive and well. Take a carriage ride with Amanda and Bri as they explore the disappearances, the hoaxes, the lies, the deathbed confession, and the hauntings surrounding the unsolved murder of the Beautiful Cigar Girl. Visit mysteriesandmisdeeds.com for a list of sources. Can't get enough Mysteries & Misdeeds? Follow us on social! Instagram: @mysteriesandmisdeedspod Facebook: /mysteriesandmisdeedspod
While cruise ships evoke joy and excitement in some, it may cause fear and horror in others. Today, follow Amanda and Bri as they talk about one of the most well-known mysteries to have taken place on a cruise ship: the disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley. Years after her disappearance there were reported sightings of a woman who looked just like her…what actually happened aboard the Rhapsody of the Seas? Visit mysteriesandmisdeeds.com for a list of sources. Can't get enough Mysteries & Misdeeds? Follow us on social! Instagram: @mysteriesandmisdeedspod Facebook: /mysteriesandmisdeedspod
The Harrowing Rescue of Harrison Okene When the Jascon-4 tugboat sinks off the coast of Nigeria, a recovery diving team is sent to bring the lost souls back home. But the diving crew gets a lot more than they bargained for on this unforgettable journey. Join Bri and Amanda as they tell the incredible story of the rescue of Harrison Okene and how he managed to turn the most traumatic event into inspiration for his life's passion. Visit mysteriesandmisdeeds.com for a list of sources. Can't get enough Mysteries & Misdeeds? Follow us on social! Instagram: @mysteriesandmisdeedspod Facebook: /mysteriesandmisdeedspod
When a little girl goes missing in 2000, leaving a trail of clues in her wake, the town of Shelby, North Carolina is shaken to its core. Join Bri and Amanda as they discuss the disappearance of Asha Degree, a 9-year old girl who left her home in the middle of the night, seemingly locking the door behind her. Where did she go? Why did she leave? What happened to her? Answers are needed to solve this case that investigators refuse to call cold. Visit mysteriesandmisdeeds.com for a list of sources. Can't get enough Mysteries & Misdeeds? Follow us on social! Instagram: @mysteriesandmisdeedspod Facebook: /mysteriesandmisdeedspod
September 11: The Unsolved Murder of Henryk Siwiak September 11, 2001 was a monumental day in the United States of America and for New York City in particular, but for one family, it went beyond the terrorist attacks. There was only one homicide in New York City that day, and the murder of Polish immigrant Henryk Siwiak remains unsolved today. While the police did what they could with the resources they had, it wasn’t enough. He and his family deserve justice. Visit mysteriesandmisdeeds.com for a list of sources. Can't get enough Mysteries & Misdeeds? Follow us on social! Instagram: @mysteriesandmisdeedspod Facebook: /mysteriesandmisdeedspod
Lizzie Borden took an ax / And gave her mother 40 whacks / When she saw what she had done / She gave her father 41. Join Amanda and Bri as they explore the inspiration behind this catchy little rhyme–that’s right, today they discuss Lizzie Borden and the murders of her father and step-mother. They’ll talk about it all: the murders, the evidence, the trial, and the theories…plus the lesser known second verse to the Lizzie Borden rhyme. Visit mysteriesandmisdeeds.com for a list of sources. Can't get enough Mysteries & Misdeeds? Follow us on social! Instagram: @mysteriesandmisdeedspod Facebook: /mysteriesandmisdeedspod
Origin of the Miranda Warning Where our super nerds at?! Today’s minisode reminds you that you have the right to remain silent, beautiful listeners. Bri and Amanda delve into the case that created the US Supreme Court ruling that would become the Miranda Warning, granting citizens the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. Test your knowledge of some legalese (and maybe give us some tips in the process) as we learn all about this important decision! Visit mysteriesandmisdeeds.com for a list of sources. Can't get enough Mysteries & Misdeeds? Follow us on social! Instagram: @mysteriesandmisdeedspod Facebook: /mysteriesandmisdeedspod
Two dead bodies, open marriages, a New Year’s Eve party, purple blood, and so much more! This episode has it all, so join Bri and Amanda as they wander along the Lane Cove River–in an area well-known for trysts but also environmental contamination–as they attempt to untangle the mysterious death of Dr. Bogle and Mrs. Chandler. We see you, Australian listeners, so this one is especially for you! Visit mysteriesandmisdeeds.com for a list of sources. Can't get enough Mysteries & Misdeeds? Follow us on social! Instagram: @mysteriesandmisdeedspod Facebook: /mysteriesandmisdeedspod
The Mysteries of the Ourang Medan Today’s minisode is a real head-scratcher that will have you questioning every part of it. The story of the Ourang Medan and its ill-fated crew is a horror in and of itself, but the devil is in the details. Follow Amanda and Bri as they climb aboard the Ourang Medan to explore the story, the truth, the lies, and the questions surrounding this disturbing tale. Visit mysteriesandmisdeeds.com for a list of sources. Can't get enough Mysteries & Misdeeds? Follow us on social! Instagram: @mysteriesandmisdeedspod Facebook: /mysteriesandmisdeedspod
Even though Bri and Amanda sound pretty polished (most of the time…hopefully), the initial recordings never sound that good. Enjoy some mysteries and misdeeds that happen behind-the-scenes, and laugh along with the girls as they cue each other in, struggle with reading scripts and understanding concepts, mispronounce words, tell each other random things, and laugh hysterically. Welcome to the official blooper reel of 2023. Special thanks to everyone who has supported Mysteries & Misdeeds this year. We are so grateful for each and every one of you! Visit mysteriesandmisdeeds.com for a list of sources. Can't get enough Mysteries & Misdeeds? Follow us on social! Instagram: @mysteriesandmisdeedspod Facebook: /mysteriesandmisdeedspod
Into the Paris Catacombs Ah, Paris! Even though Amanda and Bri are in the “City of Light” this week…they’re spending time under the bustling city streets of Paris, France in none other than the Paris Catacombs. Walk carefully with the girls as they discuss a few stories from the darkness below, like that of Philibert Aspairt, the found footage, the teens that got lost for a few days, and the locals who find their ways into the tunnels for their own adventuring. Visit mysteriesandmisdeeds.com for a list of sources. Can't get enough Mysteries & Misdeeds? Follow us on social! Instagram: @mysteriesandmisdeedspod Facebook: /mysteriesandmisdeedspod
Whenever there’s media coverage of a flight…you know the story probably isn’t going to be great…or have a happy ending. Probably. Today, fly with Bri and Amanda to Rikers Island as they reconcile the tragedy with the humanity of Northeast Airlines Flight 823. At the beginning you’ll be gripping your seat for dear life, but by the end, you’ll be feeling at least a few warm and fuzzies. Visit mysteriesandmisdeeds.com for a list of sources. Can't get enough Mysteries & Misdeeds? Follow us on social! Instagram: @mysteriesandmisdeedspod Facebook: /mysteriesandmisdeedspod
Mysterious Deaths (& Hauntings?) of Lake Lanier There is a fine line between coincidence and curse, and today that’s what Bri and Amanda explore. Come along with them to Lake Lanier in Georgia, one of the deadliest lakes in the United States with water said to be as thick as molasses (ew). Why have so many people died at Lake Lanier? Could Lake Lanier’s tragic and cursed past be haunting its future? Visit mysteriesandmisdeeds.com for a list of sources. Can't get enough Mysteries & Misdeeds? Engage with us on social! Instagram: @mysteriesandmisdeedspod Facebook: /mysteriesandmisdeedspod
The girls are back at it again, but this time with a glass of champagne! This week, Bri and Amanda toast to Bri’s birthday and talk about the podcast, how Bri celebrates her birthday, and other interesting tidbits. You’ll hear about their favorite episodes, what they’ve learned about each other, their hopes for the future of the pod, along with Bri’s insatiable love of celebrating her birthday, and how they both tried (and failed) to learn how to snowboard. Happy Birthday, Bri! Visit mysteriesandmisdeeds.com for a list of sources. Can't get enough Mysteries & Misdeeds? Follow us on social! Instagram: @mysteriesandmisdeedspod Facebook: /mysteriesandmisdeedspod
Capgras Delusion & Violence How can we be sure that the people closest to us are the people we think they are? That they aren’t imposters? The recognition of their face and the emotion we tie to that recognition hangs in the balance today as Amanda and Bri explore the disturbing delusion of a world full of doubles, and how these delusions are tied to violence. Visit mysteriesandmisdeeds.com for a list of sources. Can't get enough Mysteries & Misdeeds? Follow us on social! Instagram: @mysteriesandmisdeedspod Facebook: /mysteriesandmisdeedspod
We all have bad nights of sleep sometimes. But when bad sleep turns more dark and sinister, we enter the realm of parasomnias. From sleep paralysis to syndromes that might make your head explode (or feel like it at least), join Amanda and Bri as they explore the various ways our brains keep us from a restful night…and as they find out some interesting details about themselves in the process. Visit mysteriesandmisdeeds.com for a list of sources. Can't get enough Mysteries & Misdeeds? Follow us on social! Instagram: @mysteriesandmisdeedspod Facebook: /mysteriesandmisdeedspod
The Lady of the Dunes: Ruth Marie Terry We’re heading to Cape Cod almost five decades ago to explore one of the cold cases Bri talked about briefly in the podcast trailer episode. Join Bri and Amanda to learn all about The Lady of the Dunes: who she was, how she might have ended up in those fateful dunes, and how she was ultimately identified. Plus, is it possible she was an extra in a very popular scary movie from the seventies? Visit mysteriesandmisdeeds.com for a list of sources. Can't get enough Mysteries & Misdeeds? Follow us on social! Instagram: @mysteriesandmisdeedspod Facebook: /mysteriesandmisdeedspod
Halloween is a favorite time of year at Mysteries & Misdeeds. So get comfortable for this special as Bri and Amanda switch it up and exchange stories independently chosen and shared for the first time during this episode. Learn about the mysterious deaths of the Gruber family at the Hinterkaifeck farm in Germany and about the mysterious death of Charles Walton in England. Happy Halloween! Visit mysteriesandmisdeeds.com for a list of sources. Can't get enough Mysteries & Misdeeds? Follow us on social! Instagram: @mysteriesandmisdeedspod Facebook: /mysteriesandmisdeedspod
Black Eyed Kids: Don’t Ever Let Them In! Despite the instincts of adults to help children, sometimes they shouldn’t…especially if said kids have jet black eyes. Come into the darkened closet with Amanda and Bri as they discuss the lore behind these creepy kids who instill instant dread and fear. Lock your doors and remember: Don’t ever let them in! Visit mysteriesandmisdeeds.com for a list of sources. Can't get enough Mysteries & Misdeeds? Follow us on social! Instagram: @mysteriesandmisdeedspod Facebook: /mysteriesandmisdeedspod