Shots in the Dark

On episode forty-three, Whitney kicks off the true crime portion of the show with a story that is both true crime and a bit paranormal (depending on how you look at it). Bridget Cleary was an Irish woman who was murdered by her husband in the late 1800s, but the the most curious part of the story comes into play when you hear his explanation as to why he did it. After that, Ty opens up the paranormal half of the show with his story about Ashmore Estates. Once upon a time, this facility operated as the Coles County poor farm in Ashmore, IL. The tenants, or inmates as they were sometimes referred to, endured so many tumultuous changes and harsh living conditions that many believe they still reside there. So settle in, turn out the lights, and get ready to take some shots in the dark with us. Cheers!

On episode forty-two, Ty kicks off the true crime portion of the show with the story of Todd Kohlhepp. This case not only involves a series of murders that went either unsolved or undiscovered for years, but also a tale of survival. After that, Whitney opens up the paranormal half of the show with her story about the Trenton Psychiatric Hospital. Like many haunted psychiatric facilities, Trenton Psychiatric Hospital has a dark and grotesque past. In this case, both the history and hauntings make it a very unique story to be told. So settle in, turn out the lights, and get ready to take some shots in the dark with us. Cheers!

In this not-so-special special, Ty and Whitney take a small departure from true crime and the paranormal to talk about what’s new with them, recent absences, and much needed breaks.

On episode forty-one, Whitney kicks off the true crime portion of the show with a story about the truck stop killer. This case was recommended to us by our friend Leah, and it's as horrific as it is fascinating. After that, Ty opens up the paranormal half of the show with his story about the famously haunted Myrtles plantation. Myrtles is home to several different spirits, but the most widely known (and perhaps saddest) is the spirit of a former slave named Chloe. So settle in, turn out the lights, and get ready to take some shots in the dark with us. Cheers!

On Episode Forty, Ty kicks off the true crime portion of the show with a story about the Tsuyama Massacre. To date, the Tsuyama massacre is one of the most horrific mass murders in Japanese history, and the story even features a familiar face from a previous true crime case covered on the show. After that, Whitney opens up the paranormal half of the show with her story about The Ear Inn. On top of having a long history of serving merchants, sailors, and artists, The Ear Inn now serves patrons looking for food and drink... and perhaps a fright. So settle in, turn out the lights, and get ready to take some shots in the dark with us. Cheers!

On a super special, bonus episode, Whitney tells Ty a story with roots in both the Paranormal and True Crime categories. She tells Ty about the strange happenings in the town of Fairwater, Nebraska almost 20 years after an orderly murdered 12 people at the hospital he worked at. So settle in, fix a drink, and get ready to take some shots in the dark with us. April fools! Cheers!

In episode thirty-nine, Whitney covers the murders of Roddy and Anne Marie Aitken. The coupe's disappearance shook their small Scottish town and had locals wondering what really happened to them. After that, Ty kicks off the paranormal half of the show with a story about the abandoned Lake Shawnee amusement park in West Virginia. On top of having some truly dark history, visitors to the park report seeing full-body apparitions and hearing whispers echoing through it's trees and rusting attractions. So settle in, fix a drink, and get ready to take some shots in the dark with us. Cheers!

In episode thirty-eight, Ty talks about the assassination of Irish journalist, Veronica Guerin. Veronica was a crime reporter whose coverage of dangerous criminals eventually led to her murder. After that, Whitney kicks off the paranormal half of the show with a story about Pat O'Brien's in New Orleans, Louisiana. This particular New Orleans staple is famous for creating the rum-based hurricane, but beware if you stop by for a drink- Pat O'Brien's is famous for having a few ghosts as well. So settle in, fix a drink, and get ready to take some shots in the dark with us. Cheers!

In episode thirty-seven, Whitney tells Ty a story about a deadly love triangle. The details surrounding this case will keep you guessing the whole time. After that, Ty kicks off the paranormal half of the show with a story about the beautiful and haunted Graceland cemetery on Chicago's North side. The cemetery is home to many elaborate monuments, some of which have eerie legends surrounding them. So settle in, turn on the lights, and get ready to take some shots in the dark with us. Cheers!

In episode thirty-six, Ty tells Whitney about Russian serial killer, Darya Saltykova. Darya was a sadist who enjoyed torturing and killing the serfs who tended her land. After that, Whitney kicks off the paranormal half of the show with an incredible story about the Congress hotel in our hometown, Chicago. The Congress has so many spirits who reside there, that it's hard to imagine how they ever have room for the living. So settle in, turn on the lights, and get ready to take some shots in the dark with us. Cheers!

In episode thirty-five, Ty tells Whitney about the murders of Channon Christian and Christopher Newsome. What happened to them was unspeakable, and the amount of people involved in their murders made this case particularly unusual. After that, Whitney kicks off the paranormal half of the show with some fascinating tales about Watchung, a ghost town in New Jersey with some real ghosts. So settle in, turn on the lights, and get ready to take some shots in the dark with us. Cheers!

In episode thirty-four, Whitney tells Ty about the murder of Stacey Mitchell. Stacey, who was only 16 at the time of her death, was killed by two roommates that reveled in brutalizing her. After that, Ty kicks off the paranormal half of the show with the story of Malvern Manor. Located in Malvern, Iowa, the building has been called home by many people through the years, but some never truly left. So settle in, turn on the lights, and get ready to take some shots in the dark with us. Cheers!

In Episode thirty-three, Ty starts with the still unsolved murder of the Grimes sisters, Chicago's most infamous unsolved double homicide. The sisters disappeared in 1956 after a double feature of their favorite movie, Elvis's "Love Me Tender" their bodies were found a month later. Whitney continues with the story of Bodie, a ghost town lost to the age of the gold rush. So fix a drink and get ready to take some shots in the dark with us. Cheers!

Happy Halloween! In Episode thirty-two, Whitney kicks it off by rounding out the last of her Halloween tales. In 1957, Peter Fabiano met a terrible end because of a late night trick or treater, leaving police guessing the true identity of his killer. Ty kills the paranormal side by spooking Whitney with the details surrounding Goat Man's Bridge in Texas. So fix a drink, check your candy, and get ready to take some shots in the dark with us. Cheers!

In episode thirty-one, Ty kicks off the true crime half of the show by telling Whitney all about The Cannibal of Rotenburg, Armin Meiwes. Armin set the media ablaze when he filmed himself killing and cannibalizing another man, but what made this case so unusual, is the fact that it was consensual. After that, Whitney tells Ty the story of Château de Brissac. The Château has been haunted by The Green Lady ever since her murder hundreds of years ago. So settle in, turn on the lights, and get ready to take some shots in the dark with us. Cheers!

In episode thirty, Whitney kicks off the true crime half of the show with a Halloween themed case about the original Candyman. After hearing about him, you'll be extra careful when checking your candy. After that, Ty tells Whitney about Captain Tony's Saloon in Key West, Florida. The bar has a fascinating history and a few lifelong residents, including the "Lady in Blue". Turn on the lights, settle in, and get ready to take some shots in the dark with us. Cheers!

In episode twenty-nine, Ty tells Whitney all about Sally Challen during the true crime half of the show. In 2010, Sally murdered her psychologically abusive husband, and many people are on the fence about what her punishment should actually be. After that, Whitney tells Ty about the insanely haunted Dandy house in Hinsdale, New York. The Dandy house is so active that multiple books have been inspired by it's activity and the entities that reside there. So sit back, relax, and get ready to take some shots in the dark with us. Cheers!

In episode twenty-eight, we come back for our second round of Campfire Tales. In this episode, Ty tells Whitney all about the casket girls of New Orleans. The girls were rumored that have brought vampires into the city with them after journeying to New Orleans from France, and some people believe they've never left. After that Ty shares a few more popular vampire stories told around the French Quarter. So slap on some fangs, sink them into a beignet, and take a few shots in the dark with us! Cheers.

In episode twenty-seven, Whitney kicks it off with the story of Carl "Coral" Eugene Watts, a serial killer who never established consistent M.O. After that, Ty kicks off the paranormal portion with some fun stories about Japanese yokai, a whole myriad of amazing Japanese creatures with some truly fun stories surrounding them. So settle in, turn the lights on, and get ready to take some shots in the dark with us. Cheers!

In episode twenty-six, Ty kicks off the true crime portion of the show with the murder of Jasmine Fiore. Ryan Jenkins was a reality TV personality who had been scorned in a very public way, and although he seemed perfect, the world would soon find out that he had a much darker side. After that, Whitney tackles the haunting of Margam Castle. Located in Port Talbot, Wales, Margam castle is haunted by several entities and is home to the terrifying "red monk's curse". So settle in, turn the lights on, and get ready to take some shots in the dark with us. Cheers!