Listener/viewer discretion is advised. TW for suicide, gun violence, domestic violence, and filicide.  In this episode, Kaydra sits down with Hope Hooton, a mother who has endured the unimaginable loss of her 2 children, Alec and Lydia, to filicide, the act of killing your own child. Hope shares the story of her relationship, the abuse she experienced, the steps she took to protect herself and her children, and how the legal system failed her family.  Through her heartbreak, Hope is turning her pain to purpose. Her goal now is to spread awareness of filicide and advocate for change. She has started a podcast, Voices Against Filicide to share her story and others.  Support Hope by following her on social media at Hope_in_the_pain on Instagram and Hope.in.the.pain on TikTok.  Hope’s website: https://voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com  If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE or text “START” to 88788 to be connected to free and confidential support 24/7.  If you are struggling with thoughts of self harm or suicide, call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. ------ WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT: Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes! Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!! Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout! Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch! Subscribe to the YouTube channel!  Website Follow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast. Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kaydra invites some of her podcast besties to the show to read their favorite creepy stories from the internet. This episode commemorates 150 episodes of Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast! Happy Halloween!

a conversational episode discussing the paranormal, Adam's podcast, and what we're watching and reading this October

On April 11, 2005, a 56 year old man named Wu Shan left his townhome in the Gushan District of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Over the past few months, the Wu Family had been very reclusive. Nobody had seen Shan leave his household in over a month, so neighbors took notice. Shan Wu then approached a neighbor. He was dirty, disheveled, and he appeared emaciated. He said just a few words to the neighbor: call an ambulance. What the neighbor and police would discover would shock the country and the world and go onto inspire the 2022 movie “Incantation.” This is the story of the Wu Family. ------- Merch link: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/?srsltid=AfmBOor6jObuW4_jmnFoT3ibyFfIxBL1hI50LlthjheMTo6emgBneRcQ Get 15% off your Comfrt order today! https://www.comfrt.com/KAYDRA48805 ------ WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT: Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes! Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!! Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout! Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch! Subscribe to the YouTube channel!  Website Follow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast. Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com -------- SOURCES: https://rogue-universe.fandom.com/wiki/2005_Kaohsiung_Incident Reddit https://www.laitimes.com/en/article/3qros_47goc.html https://news-ltn-com-tw.translate.goog/news/society/paper/12696?_x_tr_sl=zh-TW&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp https://www-storm-mg.translate.goog/lifestyle/4252427?_x_tr_sl=zh-TW&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp https://www-storm-mg.translate.goog/lifestyle/4252427?_x_tr_sl=zh-TW&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp Wikipedia https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/society/paper/12696 https://acujin.com/f/talisman-water https://www.shamansmarket.com/blogs/musings/charms-and-talismans?srsltid=AfmBOoqimfbqamsXw4Jiuo3OTgPzX0OglzppJcrg4oKHqyhqchmhWQ5z See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, we’re opening the vault of the unwanted, the uncanny, and the utterly cursed. From a box that plagued multiple owners with nightmares and faulty technology, to a chest that killed multiple recipients, these cursed objects carry with them the weight of tragedy—and the promise of terror. So pour yourself a drink, dim the lights, and join me... if you dare. Because for today’s episode, we’re peeling back the cobwebs and stepping into the shadowed world of cursed objects—where once you touch them, they never really let you go. Today’s episode is all about the legends of the dybbuk box and the conjured chest. ------- Merch link: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/?srsltid=AfmBOor6jObuW4_jmnFoT3ibyFfIxBL1hI50LlthjheMTo6emgBneRcQ Get 15% off your Comfrt order today! https://www.comfrt.com/KAYDRA48805 ------ WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT: Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes! Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!! Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout! Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch! Subscribe to the YouTube channel!  Website Follow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast. Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com -------- SOURCES: https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-stories/31-days-of-halloween/the-legend-behind-dybbuk-boxes/ https://paranormal.fandom.com/wiki/Conjured_Chest https://history.ky.gov/news/new-details-about-the-cursed-chest https://jewitches.com/blogs/blog/the-deal-with-the-dybbuk?srsltid=AfmBOooZKOiFT2H_HML8yRelIXPvKVUR2lM1SDePQRXJk4z-6ojWQw4k https://www.thejc.com/judaism/how-to-deal-with-a-dybbuk-p3c4sgkb https://kyhistory.pastperfectonline.com/webobject/CEB4DAFD-A8B8-4C04-BE82-852028911488 https://momentmag.com/jewish-word-dybbuk/ Reddit https://www.spiritshack.co.uk/ https://uknowledge.uky.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1012&context=lrs8 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kaydra brings her sister back on the pod to discuss one of the most famous hauntings and iconic murder mysteries of all time. On November 13, 1974, Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered his parents and four siblings in their beds with a rifle at 112 Ocean Avenue on Long Island. DeFeo would claim he was driven by supernatural forces. The following year, The Lutz would move in, making horrifying claims of the supernatural and fleeing after inhabiting the house for just under a month. Finally, Ed and Lorraine Warren would investigate the home along with many other paranormal groups, claiming demonic and paranormal activity.  So is this place actually haunted? Or is it all a hoax? This is the story of the Amityville Horror house. ------- Merch link: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/?srsltid=AfmBOor6jObuW4_jmnFoT3ibyFfIxBL1hI50LlthjheMTo6emgBneRcQ Special thanks to Charlie Leopold for editing this episode!  Get 15% off your Comfrt order today! https://www.comfrt.com/KAYDRA48805 ------ WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT: Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes! Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!! Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout! Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch! Subscribe to the YouTube channel!  Website Follow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast. Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com -------- SOURCES:  2023 Docuseries “Amityville: An Original Story” Wikipedia https://amityvillemurders.com/the-haunting/the-amityville-files-facts-and-myths.html https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/amityville-murders-defeo Reddit https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/new-evidence-raises-questions-in-decades-old-amityville-horror-murders/ https://usghostadventures.com/americas-most-haunted-trending/conjuring-controversy-unraveling-the-warrens-legacy/ https://www.americanghostwalks.com/the-amityville-horror-the-warrens-and-the-conjuring-fact-vs-fiction https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/amityville-horror-book-facts https://amityvillemurders.com/the-defeos/crime-scene.html/nggallery/page/1 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this conversational episode, Kaydra is joined by Steven Ray Morris (See Jurassic Right, Ologies, My Favorite Murder, Purrcast). Today we will be stepping back—way back—into a world that’s as mysterious as it is mind-blowing. For over 160 million years, enormous creatures roamed the Earth, living, thriving, and disappearing long before humans ever did. The story of these prehistoric giants is far more complex—and fascinating—than the fossils in a museum case might suggest. From towering predators to gentle giants, these creatures spark both scientific curiosity and wild imagination. So… How did they grow so massive? What colors flashed across their scales and feathers? And, of course, what truly brought their reign to an end? Buckle up, and be listening for any rumbling footsteps because today’s episode is all about dinosaurs! Check out more of Steven here: https://www.jurassicparkpodcast.com/home/were-back-steven-ray-morris-returns-see-jurassic-right http://www.stevenraymorris.com/fxib7hkc3xiozuc9qc7ahu58oplaac Merch link: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/?srsltid=AfmBOor6jObuW4_jmnFoT3ibyFfIxBL1hI50LlthjheMTo6emgBneRcQ Special thanks to Charlie Leopold for editing this episode!  Get 15% off your Comfrt order today! https://www.comfrt.com/KAYDRA48805 ------ WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT: Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes! Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!! Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout! Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch! Subscribe to the YouTube channel!  Website Follow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast. Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com -------- SOURCES: https://biologos.org/articles/soft-tissue-in-dinosaur-bones-what-does-the-evidence-really-say https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/200-years-of-dinosaur-discoveries.html https://onlydinosaurs.com/https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-dawn-of-dinosaurs-to-extinction-how-long-did-they-roam-earth-45080 https://newlinesmag.com/reportage/the-congos-dinosaur-of-discord/ https://www.newsobserver.com/news/technology/article194148849.html https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/where-did-dinosaurs-come-from.html https://www.discovery.com/science/First-Dinosaur-Fossil-Name#:~:text=In%201677%2C%20Robert%20Plot%20is,identified%20for%20what%20it%20was. https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/66044011 https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/did-people-and-dinosaurs-live-same-time#:~:text=No%21%20After%20the%20dinosaurs%20died%20out%2C%20nearly%2065%20million%20years%20passed%20before%20people%20appeared%20on%20Earth. https://www.pbs.org/articles/meet-spinosaurus-walking-with-dinosaurs https://www.nps.gov/subjects/fossils/dinosaurs-in-the-fossil-record.htm https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/science/mokele-mbembe-cryptozoology https://www.fayobserver.com/story/news/state/2018/01/12/are-there-flying-dinosaurs-in-nc-one-woman-says-shes-seen-them-3-times-in-raleigh/16325419007/  Science.Howstuffworks.com  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCMQbxNG_xk&t=41s "The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs" by Steve Brusatte See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1994, a 13 year old boy named Nicholas Barclay would vanish from San Antonio, Texas. His disappearance never made the news. As time passed, his family knew the chances of him being alive were incredibly slim. But they were desperate for some type of closure. Over 3 years after Nicholas disappeared, his family would be contacted, saying Nicholas had been found alive in Linares, Spain. But how did he get all the way to Spain? Who had taken him? His family had so many questions. And when Nicholas stepped off the plane and was back in America… something felt off. He looked different. Sounded different. And the truth, once uncovered, would shock Nicholas’s family and the world. This is the perplexing story of the disappearance of Nicholas Barclay. This episode features Jules from FireEyesMedia and Missing In Hush Town: https://fireeyesmedia.com https://missinginhushtown.com special thanks to Charlie Leopold for editing this episode!  Get 15% off your Comfrt order today! https://www.comfrt.com/KAYDRA48805 ------ WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT: Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes! Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!! Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout! Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch! Subscribe to the YouTube channel!  Website Follow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast. Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com -------- SOURCES: 2012 documentary “The Imposter”Reddit Wikipedia https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/802112/1 https://discover.hubpages.com/politics/justice-for-nicholasbarclay https://vocal.media/criminal/he-man-who-disappeared 60 Minutes Australia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pUiHjg_thc Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/perplexity-a-mystery-podcast--6240687/support. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kaydra's recovering from Crime Con! So this week, enjoy these rewind episodes from season 1! These are the stories of depraved men who committed phrogging, a phenomenon where people live in someone else's home without them knowing. These men were not only phroggers, but also tormented these families. First you will hear the story of Daniel LaPlante, then you will hear the story of Equeziel Zayas. Get 15% off your Comfrt order today! https://www.comfrt.com/KAYDRA48805 ------ WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT: Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes! Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!! Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout! Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch! Subscribe to the YouTube channel!  Website Follow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast. Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com ------ SOURCES: Article from the Cinemaholic by Kriti Mehrotra: https://thecinemaholic.com/who-are-annie-and-jessica-andrews-where-is-daniel-laplante-today/ Article from MamaMia news: https://www.mamamia.com.au/daniel-laplante/ Article from Ranker.com by Laura Allan: https://www.ranker.com/list/danny-laplante-facts/laura-allan Article from PopCultureCrime: https://popculturecrime.medium.com/is-somebody-else-living-in-your-house-b8c036eaa7f9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxM3Y201p2s&ab_channel=MrBallen Podcast “My Favorite Murder” episode 137 SpectrumLocalNews.com article by Michael Tsai James Campbell's TikTok: @theevildad2 Civilbeat.org article by Kevin Dayton NYPost.com article by Dusica Sue Malesevic The-line-up.com article by Kelsey Christine McConnell Amp.nine.com.au article by Bronte Gossling Allthatsinteresting.com article by Austin Harvey See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the north eastern United States, there is a mountain range that is millions of years old and stretches for thousands of miles. For centuries, people who have walked these rolling hills have reported dark happenings, inexplicable phenomena, things that prowled the peaks searching for souls. These woods are strangled in fog. The pines lean in too close, their roots rising like ribs from the earth. And if you dare venture through, you might hear a soft humming. A hum older than blood, older than time. But don’t go searching for the source, don’t you dare. People say these mountains keep what wanders too deep. Today’s episode is all about history, legends, and encounters in the Appalachian mountains. Get 15% off your Comfrt order today! https://www.comfrt.com/KAYDRA48805 ------ WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT: Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes! Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!! Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout! Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch! Subscribe to the YouTube channel!  Website Follow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast. Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com ------- SOURCES: https://www.thecollector.com/history-of-appalachia-and-its-people/ https://www.thewanderingappalachian.com/post/legends-and-folklore-uncovering-appalachian-myths-and-mysteries https://www.thecollector.com/appalachian-folk-stories-scary/ https://sjhistories.wordpress.com/appalachian-folklore/ Reddit See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we will be discussing a creature that has managed to stay relevant since the beginning of time. A creature that continues to engage, terrify, and perplex people all around the world. We see them in books, television, and endless folklore stories. Scale-covered titans with emerald eyes, beasts of fable flame, guardians in the mist. With wings unfurled, they ride the sun, their shadows cast across the hills.To some they are mythical, to others they are a symbol of power, rage, intelligence. Eternal keepers of the right, who soar where mortals dare not roam. Today’s episode is all about dragons. Special thanks to Charlie Leopold for editing this week's episode. Get 15% off your Comfrt order today! https://www.comfrt.com/KAYDRA48805 ------ WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT: Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes! Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!! Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout! Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch! Subscribe to the YouTube channel!  Website Follow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast. Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com ------- SOURCES: https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/tlp_lat080186.htm https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240208-the-surprising-4000-year-history-of-dragons https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/mythic-creatures/dragons/natural-history-of-dragons https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2024/01/chinas-long-history-of-dragon-sightings/ https://www.blackdrago.com/history/sightings.htm https://peterhuston.substack.com/p/chinese-dragon-sightings-in-the-historical Wikipedia https://historycollection.com/st-george-and-beyond-12-dragon-slayers-from-around-the-world/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we will be exploring one of the most famous mysteries of all time. On January 25, 1959, a group of 10 Russian students, all experienced hikers, would head to Mount Otorten in the northern Ural Mountains of Russia for a 16 day exploration. The trip had been organized by the hiking team of the Ural Polytechnic Institute and they were sent out on an approved route. 1 hiker would return early due to illness, but the other 9 would continue on their voyage. Just over 1 week into their excursion, the 9 hikers would die mysteriously. This mystery has led to countless theories ranging from the supernatural to foul play and government cover up. This is the perplexing story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident. Get 15% off your Comfrt order today! https://www.comfrt.com/KAYDRA48805 ------ WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT: Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes! Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!! Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout! Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch! Subscribe to the YouTube channel!  Website Follow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast. Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com ------- SOURCES: Unsolved Enigmas by Sam Pilger and Leo Moynihan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyatlov_Pass_incident https://dyatlovpass.com Reddit https://www.sciencehistory.org/stories/disappearing-pod/the-russian-roswell/ https://www.history.com/articles/dyatlov-pass-incident-soviet-hiker-death-mystery See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Kaydra is away in California at Midsummer Scream and recording all kinds of fun content. Enjoy this re-mastered Patreon leak where Kaydra gets into the urban legends of the USS Lexington and Demon's Road.  If you enjoy this episode, please consider joining the Perplexed Society and supporting the show here. Special thanks to Charlie Leopold for editing this episode.  Get 15% off your Comfrt order today! https://www.comfrt.com/KAYDRA48805 ------ WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT: Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes! Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!! Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout! Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch! Subscribe to the YouTube channel!  Website Follow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast. Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com ------- SOURCES: https://rumble.com/v2jb5h7-horror-stories-and-urban-legend-ghosts-of-the-uss-lexington-texas.html https://www.caller.com/story/news/local/2018/10/16/ghost-stories-haunted-uss-lexington-museum-bay-corpus-christi/1658464002/ https://www.visitcorpuschristi.com/blog/post/10-need-to-know-things-about-the-blue-ghost/ https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com https://hauntedus.com/texas/uss-lexington/  https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=980475390259246 Reddit https://ghosttexas.com/paranormal-activity-on-the-uss-lexington/ https://www.kiiitv.com/video/news/local/ghost-spotted-aboard-uss-lexington/503-2547943 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfmJgqoMvOw  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xE-Le-PooU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGPF1hGPJno https://www.chron.com/culture/main/article/Creepy-figure-spotted-in-Google-Maps-Street-View-13196274.php https://imgur.com/a/WgDeeUj https://austinghosts.com/demons-road-a-paranormal-stretch-of-hell-full-of-nasty-critters/ https://knue.com/demons-road-in-huntsville/ https://www.cristanwilliams.com/2011/01/23/graveyard-at-the-end-of-demon-road/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/ghost-hunting-on-texas-road-could-find-you-some-real-world-trouble-this-halloween-1.4370448 https://www.khou.com/article/life/living-in-the-lone-star/hidden-gems/marthas-chapel-cemetery-demons-road-huntsville-haunted/285-70c7dd6f-7805-4f28-9b4c-be80b387209b https://www.texashauntedhouses.com/real-haunt/martha-chapel-cemetery--demons-road.html  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a feed drop! While Kaydra takes a break, enjoy Sierra's story telling and this episode Kaydra recorded over on the T&U feed a while back.   When an esteemed surgeon is arrested for the murder of his wife, rumors begin to swirl, and things aren't quite adding up. ----------- Want more twisted content, consider joining our Patreon. If you decide to join, you can expect welcome goodies and 100+ bonus episodes ready for you to unlock. Your support truly means the world to us. Thank you for checking it out! www.patreon.com/twistedanduncorked You can buy us a drink on Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/twistedpod Follow us on all of the socials: Instagram and TikTok @twistedanduncorked Twitter @twisted_pod Facebook @twistedanduncorkedpodcast   ---------- SOURCES: https://case.edu/ech/articles/s/sheppard-murder-case  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6876/marilyn-sheppard  https://www.famous-trials.com/sam-sheppard/10-evidence  https://www.famous-trials.com/sam-sheppard/5-didsamdoit  https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/sheppard_timeline/  https://murderpedia.org/male.E/e/eberling.htm  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In late January 2013, there was an eerie sight in the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico in Bradenton, FL: an unmanned vessel, floating in silence. The boat was out of gas, the anchor was missing, and so was the driver. Where the driver of the boat had gone, and what happened to him still remains a mystery today. No facts, no answers, just theories. A father, a husband, a teacher, a man who had so much more life to live. This is the story of the disappearance and unsolved death of Patrick Mullins. If you have information on the death of Patrick Mullins, please contact the Manatee County Sheriff's Office at (941) 747-3011. Get 15% off your Comfrt order today! https://www.comfrt.com/KAYDRA48805 ------ WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT: Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes! Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!! Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout! Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch! Subscribe to the YouTube channel!  Website Follow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast. Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com ------- SOURCES: Unsolved Mysteries, Volume 3 Episode 7, “Body in the Bay.” https://uncovered.com/cases/patrick-mullins-bradenton-fl https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bradenton-herald-normal-day-before-m/112012179/ https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bradenton-herald-missing-contd-fro/112012041/ https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/2013/09/01/for-sure/29196576007/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1973, a new term would be coined that perplexed people around the world. The term was coined after a bank robbery in Sweden snowballed into a 6 day standoff involving 4 hostages. The hostages were all released unharmed, and they refused to testify against their captors in court. Additionally, the victims seemingly showed adoration for their captors, and hostility against police. So was this a survival technique… or was it something much more perplexing? This is the story of Stockholm Syndrome. Get 15% off your Comfrt order today! https://www.comfrt.com/KAYDRA48805 CHECK OUT TRULY TWISTED PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pvr5mpNCgvToOehPV8xEE CHECK OUT TWISTED & UNCORKED PODCAST: https://www.twistedanduncorked.com ------ WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT: Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes! Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!! Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout! Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch! Subscribe to the YouTube channel!  Website Follow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast. Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com ------ SOURCES: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-23/is-stockholm-syndrome-a-myth/102738084 my.clevelandclinic.org https://www.euronews.com/health/2023/08/23/stockholm-syndrome-50-years-on-is-the-condition-real-or-was-it-invented-to-discredit-women Smithsonian.com history.com Podcasts mentioned: Criminal podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rWproKnBf3noZSt6TyQt1 Memory Motel podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memory-motel/id1084076357 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What would you do if you saw a Lady in Black? What would you do if you were hiking in the woods, and saw a giant… standing over the hills in the distance? What would you do if you locked eyes with an unidentified creature in the ocean? Today’s episode is all about legends, haunts, and creatures from Monterey County, CA! To help the victims of the recent flooding in Central, Texas, consider donating to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund: https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4201 Crawford Clinics is providing extremely discounted if not free therapy for those directly affected by the recent flooding in Central Texas: https://www.crawfordclinics.com Comfrt Ambassador Link: https://www.comfrt.com/KAYDRA48805 ------ WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT: Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes starting at just $2/month: Patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcast Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!! Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcast Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch! Subscribe to the YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@perplexitymysterypodcast Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexity Follow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast. CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com. ------ SOURCES: https://www.thecalifornian.com/story/news/2019/10/30/salinas-valley-ghost-stories-haunted-locations-monterey-county-california/2386320001/ https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/los-coches-adobe https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/cover_collections/what-history-tells-us-about-some-of-the-county-s-spookiest-spots/article_e991d58c-fb68-11e9-a36f-8ba32b86047f.html https://soulofca.org/californias-central-coast/explore/cities-of-the-central-coast/soledad/ https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-cities/most-haunted-places-in-monterey/ https://www.seemonterey.com/plan-your-visit/itineraries/history-heritage/ https://www.seemonterey.com/blog/must-see-haunts-in-monterey-county-ca-this-halloween/ https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/831_tales/the-tale-of-bobo-monterey-bay-s-sea-creature-resurfaces/article_5f07cfa2-957b-5549-a7e9-3c336e110a82.amp.html https://hauntedhouses.com/california/stokes-adobe/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Watchers  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 4th weekend, Central Texas was flooded and many have lost their lives. Nearly 200 are still missing. If you are able to, please donate to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4201 Additionally, if you or someone you know was directly affected by the floods or the tragedy at Camp Mystic, Crawford Clinics is offering extremely discounted if not free therapy services with licensed professionals. They do offer virtual services. https://crawfordclinics.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/perplexity-a-mystery-podcast--6240687/support. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In March of this year, I dove deep into the Satanic Panic, or so I thought. I left that week thinking the Satanic Panic was nothing more than a baseless moral panic, one that ended up ruining the lives of many innocent adults, and brainwashing children into having false memories, thinking they had suffered horrific abuse. But what if I told you that yes, while all of that is still true, there were others during that time hiding in the shadows, doing the very things people during the panic feared? And… what if I told you they may have had help from some of the most powerful people in the world? Today, we will be exploring one of the most unsettling mysteries of the 80s, and chilling ties to the Central Intelligence Agency. This is the story of The Finders.  Support You Should Be Here podcast Listen to You Should Be Here on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Support Perplexity and for a limited time, get 50% off your first month on Patreon ------ WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT: Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes starting at just $2/month: Patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcast Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!! Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcast Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch! Subscribe to the YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@perplexitymysterypodcast Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexity Follow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast. CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com. ------ SOURCES:  https://vault.fbi.gov/the-finders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCSZ9fsqsu8 https://web.archive.org/web/20220707184916/https://www.vice.com/en/article/7x53vg/the-finders-cult-from-the-80s-was-patient-zero-for-epstein https://apnews.com/article/4c5cd8141e930159ea3e4f0492a41ade https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1987/02/09/cult-weaned-children-from-their-parents/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1987/02/08/ex-finders-tell-of-games-complex-beliefs/dcb48101-8d06-4777-a8e3-fcf46fd7ed0f/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn_6SnINIy4 Wikipedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re all familiar with clowns. Known for their colorful oversized costumes and facial features, distinctive makeup, and general buffoonery, their purpose is to induce hearty laughter. This career goes back thousands and thousands of years and still persists today. While many enjoy clowns, there are just as many if not more, young and old, who find clowns to be absolutely terrifying. So where did clowns come from? Why are we so scared of them? Should we be scared of them? Let’s get into it.Today’s episode is all about clowns. We will get into the history and lore, then hear about some creepy encounters and even murders! For a limited time, get 50% off your first month on Patreon ------ WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT: Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes starting at just $2/month: Patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcast Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!! Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcast Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch! Subscribe to the YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@perplexitymysterypodcast Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexity Follow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast. CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com. ------ SOURCES: https://www.britannica.com/art/clown https://www.historyofcircus.com/circus-facts/circus-clowns-history-and-facts/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-weird-reason-were-afraid-of-clowns/ https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2016/oct/31/the-great-clown-panic-of-2016-a-volatile-mix-of-fear-and-contagion https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-37628664 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-37567132 https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/03/us/florida-killer-clown-sheila-keen-warren-release https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/crime/2025/05/27/florida-killer-clown-murder-wellington-woman-killed-1990/83670882007/ Reddit https://www.snopes.com/articles/392386/sprinkles-the-clown/ https://www.snopes.com/articles/381361/clown-trail-cam-pictures/ Wikipedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.