Perplexed Podcasts

Send us a Text Message.Mary Bell is a British woman who gained notoriety for committing murders as a child in the 1960s. Born in 1957, Mary Bell was convicted of killing two young boys in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, when she was just 11 years old. The first victim, Martin Brown, was four years old and was found strangled in an abandoned house in May 1968. The second victim, Brian Howe, was three years old and was found strangled and mutilated in a wasteland in July 1968.Mary Bell was found ...

Send us a Text Message.Grab yourself a cup of coffee, turn the lights down low and get yourself ready for some truely scary ghost stories.In this episode I tell Kate some of the creepiest ghost stories I could find. Do you believe ? Do you have a scary ghost story you want to share with us?Email is your scary stories and we will share them in the next campfire episode Support the Show.Thank you for listening. If you would like to see any of our videos and photos please check out the...

Send us a Text Message.When you search your child’s room suspecting they may be involved in something dark, the last thing you think you will find is a severed head. But that is exactly what Brian Cohee’s mother found. Listen to this episode and be astounded with Brian’s response.Are monsters born or made?Support the Show.Thank you for listening. If you would like to see any of our videos and photos please check out the links below. If you like what you hear please be sure to like a...

Send us a Text Message.Aron Ralston is an American mountaineer and adventurer who gained international attention in 2003 when he became trapped in a remote canyon in Utah and was forced to amputate his own arm to free himself.On April 26, 2003, Ralston set out on a solo hiking trip in Blue John Canyon, part of the Canyonlands National Park in Utah. While descending a narrow slot canyon, a boulder became dislodged and pinned his right arm against the canyon wall, trapping him in an isolated lo...

Send us a Text Message.Chris Watts is a convicted murderer who killed his pregnant wife, Shanann Watts, and their two young daughters, Bella and Celeste, in August 2018. The murders took place in Frederick, Colorado, and shocked the nation.Initially, Chris Watts appeared on television pleading for the safe return of his family. However, as the investigation unfolded, he eventually confessed to the murders. He admitted to strangling Shanann in their home and then driving her body to an oil fie...

Send us a Text Message.The Amityville murders and haunting refer to a series of tragic events that took place in a house located at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York in 1974. On November 13, 1974, Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered six members of his family in the house. He claimed that voices in the house compelled him to commit the murders.A year later, the Lutz family moved into the house but fled just 28 days later, claiming to have experienced paranormal activity, including strange noises,...

Send us a Text Message.As the winter chill sets in, we're brewing up more than just hot chocolate in our latest podcast episode—grab your favorite mug and join the conversation where we laugh about how quickly the heavenly whipped cream and playful marshmallows just vanish from sight. It's not all about the creamy beverages though; we tackle some tongue-twisting fun and even throw a new challenge into the mix. Are you up for the twist? Find out if you can handle the bear and the rug as they t...

Send us a Text Message.In today’s episode we delve into the chilling tales of Wendy and Caroline, two lives snuffed out too soon by the hands of a predator lurking within their small community. It would take decades to find their killer and when they did, police unearth something potentially even more sinister.The episode concludes with a sobering exploration of the darkest corners of human depravity, manifest in the heinous acts Fuller committed within the presumed sanctuary of a hospit...

Send us a Text Message.Ever stumbled upon a historical tale so bizarre it leaves you in stitches? Brace yourselves as we swap personal yarns for a jaw-dropping slice of the past, involving none other than a dentist, an accidental discovery, and the iconic Thomas Edison. Our 'random blams' segment is set to jolt your sense of curiosity with the electrifying origin of the electric chair - trust us, it's a shocker. And for all our social media comrades, a massive shout-out is in order! The perpl...

Send us a Text Message.In this weeks episode, Kate and I discuss the horrific abuse that went on at the Willowbrook State School in Staten Island and how it only came to light after an ex employee contacted a local reported and snuck him inside the building.Geraldo Revira's expose shocked the nation when the true horror was aired on TV but despite this it remained open for another 7 years.Support the Show.Thank you for listening. If you would like to see any of our videos and photos please ch...

Send us a Text Message.Ever find yourself in a hair-raising situation, both literally and figuratively? Let's unravel the knots together! This week's episode spirals from the hilarious trials of taming a wild mane with mousse and a diffuser, to the heartwarming interactions with our community, including an adorable moment with Karen's grandson and his take on our tongue twister challenge. Have your eyes ever been drawn skyward by the inexplicable? Ours sure have, especially after diving ...

Send us a Text Message.In this weeks episode, Kate and I discuss The strip search phone hoax. Never in your wildest dreams would you think you could ever fall prey to such a hoax, but for hundreds of fast food employees, that is exactly what happened.Under the guise of a police officer, Employees are called and told to perform a strip search on a suspected thief working at the restaurant and not only that, they are asked to perform things that would normally be completely unthinkab...

Send us a Text Message.Imagine ringing in the New Year, only to discover your house has been burgled! That's one of the surprising tidbits we chew over amidst tales of superhuman feats in our latest podcast episode. We whisk you from the warmth of Josie's ninja-like kitchen prowess to the astonishing abilities that make the extraordinary seem ordinary. Join us as we marvel at individuals who redefine the limits of the human body, like Tim Cridland, the man who feels no pain, and a performer e...

Send us a Text Message.The Somerton Man, also known as the Tamam Shud case, is one of Australia's most enduring mysteries. In 1948, the body of an unidentified man was discovered on Somerton Beach in Adelaide, South Australia. The man was found lying on his back, with his head resting against the seawall, and his arms outstretched. Despite an extensive investigation, the man's identity and cause of death remain unknown to this day.The mystery deepened when a small piece of paper with the word...

Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered what lurks in the shadow of St. Nicholas's benevolence, waiting to snatch those who've landed on the naughty list? This episode unwraps the chilling legend of Krampus, the horned figure from Alpine folklore, who dishes out a very different kind of holiday spirit. We take you on a festive yet spine-tingling journey through the snowy Alpine regions where this demonic creature emerges on Krampus Night, just before St. Nick's own rounds. Picture a being so fea...