Episodes

  • The Freeway Phantom

    The Freeway Phantom
    Jul 8 2025
    Between 1971 and 1972, the nation’s capital was gripped by fear. A ruthless predator was stalking the streets of Washington, D.C., abducting young Black girls in broad daylight… only to dump their bodies along the I-295 corridor. The press would dub him the Freeway Phantom—a name that still chills those who remember the case. But over 50 years later, not a single arrest has been made. Who was this phantom? Why did the killings stop? And why do so few people even remember these girls’ names? This is the story of the Freeway Phantom.

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    Music: Hard to Beat (OCAAT Theme) and Investigations Inc by Artist Musical Logos

    Sources:
    1. WUSA9 – Cold Case: Freeway Phantom Series https://www.wusa9.com/
    2. The Washington Post Archives (1971–2023)
    3. Washington Afro-American Newspaper (1970s)
    4. NBC4 Washington — "Who Was the Freeway Phantom?"
    5. Metropolitan Police Department (Washington, D.C.) — Cold Case Unit
    6. FBI Cold Case Files (Freedom of Information Act releases)
    7. Prince George’s County Police Department Records (PGPD)
    8. Tantamount - Blaine Pardoe and Victoria Hester
    9. Washington City Paper - Mysteriously Missing FBI Report Could Have Helped Solve the Freeway Phantom Cold Case Murders


    #crime #unsolved #horrorstories #facts #history #serialkiller #unsolvedmysteries
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    28 mins
  • Lewis Clark Valley Murders

    Lewis Clark Valley Murders
    Jun 24 2025
    Between 1979 and 1982, five individuals—ranging from a 12-year-old girl to a 35-year-old man—vanished or were murdered in the Lewis–Clark Valley. Their cases share striking similarities: outdoors, near roads or fairgrounds, with connections to the Lewiston Civic Theater. A single suspect, linked circumstantially to multiple crimes, remains unnamed and uncharged. Despite renewed efforts via documentaries and cold-case units, the murders remain unsolved, pending breakthrough DNA evidence or new witnesses.

    If you have any information, contact Lewiston Police Department Investigative Section or Asotin County Sheriff’s Office.

    Sources:
    https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/investigation-discovery-show-debuting-thursday-will-focus-on-decades-old-mysterious-deaths-and-disappearances-in/article_2d028eea-f199-11e8-8650-87241daf0619.html

    https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/idaho-serial-killer-unsolved-murder-b2046719.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com

    https://podcast9.com/share/episode/1asQnyXsao/the-trail-went-cold-episode-147-the-lewis-clark-valley-murders?utm_source=chatgpt.com

    https://www.grunge.com/826788/the-unsolved-lewis-clark-valley-murders/
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    16 mins
  • 5 Minute Mystery - The Mystery of the Sodder Children #mystery

    5 Minute Mystery - The Mystery of the Sodder Children #mystery
    Mar 23 2025
    In this 5-minute mystery, we delve into one of the most baffling true crime cases in American history - the Mystery of the Sodder Children. On Christmas Eve in 1945, a devastating fire swept through the Sodder family's West Virginia home, claiming the lives of five of their nine children. But as investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a web of inconsistencies and unanswered questions that would leave the community stunned and searching for answers. Join us as we explore the twists and turns of this infamous crime documentary, and try to unravel the mystery that has haunted the Sodder family for generations.

    #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeStories #crime #crimedocumentary #unsolved #unsolvedmystery #SodderChildren
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    6 mins
  • The Surprising Rise of "No Body" Murder Convictions

    The Surprising Rise of "No Body" Murder Convictions
    Mar 5 2025
    Get ready for a thrilling ride as we dive into the most baffling and shocking murder mysteries that will leave you speechless! From cold cases to recent crimes, we're counting down the most mind-boggling whodunits that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With twists and turns at every corner, these true crime stories will make you question everything you thought you knew about humanity. So, if you're ready to have your mind blown, then join us as we explore the most jaw-dropping murder mysteries that will leave NO BODY left behind! #truecrimestories #crime #crimedocumentary #truecrime #facts #truecrimedocumentary
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    12 mins
  • The Mysterious Disappearance of Dylan Ehler

    The Mysterious Disappearance of Dylan Ehler
    Feb 21 2025
    In the small town of Truro, Nova Scotia, a mysterious disappearance shook the community to its core. 3-year-old Dylan Ehler vanished into thin air, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions and a family desperate for answers. Join us as we delve into the baffling case of Dylan Ehler's disappearance, exploring the events surrounding his vanishing and the investigation that followed. From the initial search efforts to the theories and suspects that emerged, we'll examine every aspect of this disappearance mystery. What really happened to Dylan Ehler? Was it an accident, abduction, or something more sinister? Let's dig deeper into the mystery and try to shed some light on this heart-wrenching case.
    #Canada #canadacrime #mystery #crime #truecrime #missing
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    5 mins
  • 5 Minute Mystery - The Murder of Charles and Betty Cottrell

    5 Minute Mystery - The Murder of Charles and Betty Cottrell
    Feb 7 2025
    Sometime during the night of Monday, November 15, 1971, in the Fort Hill section of Charleston, West Virginia, Dr. Charles Cotrell and his wife Betty were shot in the den of their home. Many believe the answer to the question of who killed the Cotrells came 6 days later when the Cotrell's son, Charles Jr., died in a deliberate auto accident. Others, however, are not so sure.
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    5 mins
  • 5 Minute Mystery - The Murders of Shannon Paulk and Heaven LaShae Ross

    5 Minute Mystery - The Murders of Shannon Paulk and Heaven LaShae Ross
    Jan 31 2025
    Today, we dive into the chilling cases of Shannon Paulk and Heaven LaShae Ross, exploring the events surrounding their disappearances and murders. Shannon and Shae, as her parents and friends called her, disappeared within 2 years of each other in Alabama and many think the cases could be connected.







    #smalltownmurders #unsolvedcrimes #unsolvedmurders #murdermystery #crime #mystery #truecrimecommunity #truecrimestories #alabama #alabamahistory
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    5 mins
  • 5 Minute Mystery - The Bardstown Murders - Are They Connected?

    5 Minute Mystery - The Bardstown Murders - Are They Connected?
    Jan 25 2025
    Bardstown Kentucky is known as the most beautiful small town in America. It is also home to a string of unsolved murders that may or may not be connected.

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    5 mins